Regular Meeting December 9, 2009 and Year End Meeting December 29, 2009
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the Pulteney Town Hall with roll call followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber, Councilman Janet Stone, Councilmen Richard French, Councilman Robert Kemp, Highway Supt. George McIntyre, Town Attorney John F. Leyden and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Also present was Bookkeeper Helen Coombs, Health Officer Alise Irwin, CEO Lauren Welch, DCO John Ballam and Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz. Others present were Randy Kelly, Sherri Ballam, and Elizabeth Snyder.
Supervisor Weber noted an amendment to the November 11th meeting needs to be done. The paragraph Attorney Leyden discussed the Ambulance District No. 1 and “proof is provided to Atty. Mark Butler, Branchport/Keuka-Park Fire Dept.’s Attorney” should read ” proof is provided to Atty. Mark Butler, Pulteney Fire District No. 2’s Attorney.”
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the minutes of the November 11, 2009 regular meeting with the amendment above. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber gave financial reports.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay General Bills in the amount of $449.11 being vouchers No. 243 to No. 244 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $18,935.85 being vouchers No. 245 to No. 267 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $361.37 being vouchers No. 208 to No. 210 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $22,996.30 being vouchers No. 211 to No. 229 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $822.91 being voucher No. 113 on Abstract No. 12A; the amount of $257.64 being voucher No. 114 on Abstract No. 12B and the amount of $2,696.28 being vouchers No. 115 to No. 122 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay Water District No. 1 Capital Project Bill in the amount of $5,315.22 being vouchers No. 9 & No. 10 on Abstract No. 9. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Water plant operator Ken Forenz commented that we now have 249 people hooked up to the water.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept and place on file the CEO, Watershed and Zoning Officer; Dog Control Officer; Town Justice; Historian and Water Plant Operator reports. All in favor. Carried.
Highway Superintendents report was given. They have done some roadside mowing, cleaned up brush on Gay Rd., done some grading, mowed back with the boom mower. We got a fire truck from Fire District No. 2 for our water truck.
Supervisor noted we have had some vandalism on the playground – part of the seat belt has been taken off the handicap swing. Councilman Stone will check with the company and see if we can buy the missing parts. We need to get the wires run for our cameras and get it running.
Supervisor Weber discussed the Re-Val process and read the following resolution:
Resolution Requesting State Assistance For A Reassessment Project For The Town of Pulteney
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulteney has identified the lack of assessment uniformity, the Town feels that it is necessary to conduct an assessment update project of all properties for the 2011 assessment roll to maintain a uniform standard of assessment for the Town; and
WHEREAS, the State of New York will provide financial assistance to the Town for the implementation of a system of real property administration which conforms to the standards established pursuant to Subdivision 1 of Section 1570 of the Real Property Tax Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Pulteney, New York, that the Town of Pulteney hereby requests State assistance, specifically from the NYS Office of Real Property Services, to help complete an assessment update project to maintain a uniform standard of assessment in accordance with Section 305 of the Real Property Tax Law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to expend the necessary funds for the completion of an assessment update project.
Councilman Stone made the motion seconded by Supervisor Weber to adopt the above resolution as read. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, no; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
The Jeff Shill property problem was discussed with things agreed to not happening to date. Atty. Leyden explained the process for cleaning up the property. We have the report from an engineer.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp that Attorney Leyden is hereby directed to draw the necessary notices for the Code Enforcement Officer to proceed with the remediation of the Jeff Shill properties. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
The Town’s insurance proposal from NYMIR needs to be accepted within 45 days of the date it was proposed. The amount of insurance for 2010 is $23,683.24 minus a rebate of $1,117.50 capitalization charge.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the proposal from NYMIR prepared by our agent, Sprague Insurance for $23,683.24 for the Town’s insurance for 2010 minus the rebate of $1,117.50 capitalization charge. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
A quote had been received from Nagle Athletic Surfaces Inc. to install the Action Pave Acrylic Color System to the tennis court & basketball court for the cost of $26,000.00. They had called the Town Clerk to let the board know when they are ready in the spring to do something to contact them with just what we want done and they will requote it.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Supervisor Weber to hold the year-end meeting on Tuesday, December 29th at 10:00 AM at the Town Hall. All in favor. Carried.
Atty. Leyden noted the Ambulance District is formed and papers filed.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Supervisor William Weber called the year-end meeting of the Pulteney Town Board to order Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at 10:00 AM followed by Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Janet Stone; Councilman Richard French; Councilman Robert Kemp; Highway Supt. George McIntyre; Bookkeeper Helen Coombs and Town Clerk Donna Conley.
Also present was Water Operator Ken Forenz; CEO/Watershed Officer Lauren Welch and Historian Sharon Daggett.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the minutes of December 9, 2009 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the Profit & Loss Statements for the General; Highway and Water accounts.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay General Bills in the amount of $30.00 being voucher No. 268 on Abstract No. 12B and the amount of $2,675.13 being vouchers No. 269 to No. 278 on Abstract No. 12C. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to make the following transfers in the Highway Account from D5130.4 the amount of $4,713.73; D5110.4 the amount of $13,091.60; and D5142.1 the amount of $1,997.67 totaling $19,803.00 to D5130.1 the amount of $9,278.63; D5130.41 the amount of $4,713.73; D5132.43 the amount of $772.37; D5132.44 the amount of $49.01; D5132.45 the amount of $638.64; D5140.1 the amount of $427.56; D5140.4 the amount of $269.98; D9010.8 the amount of $3,653.08 totaling $19,803.00. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to pay the Highway Bills in the amount of $8,980.74 being vouchers No. 230 to No. 244 on Abstract 12C. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay the Pulteney Water District No. 1 Bills being voucher No. 123 to No. 127 on Abstract No. 12C in the amount of $2,049.00. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to approve necessary and proper budget transfers for the year 2009. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Supervisor Weber that we pay all bills that come in by the end of 2009 this year. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted he opened a new checking account of $26,464.90 into a Highway Equipment account preserving moneys left from this year.
Supervisor Weber discussed having a memorial sent in memory of Phyllis K. Peek, past Supervisor, Town Clerk, Historian, Grievance Board member and an Election Inspector who has always been involved in our Town.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to donate $135.00 to the Pulteney Presbyterian Church and $50.00 to Pulteney Ambulance Corp. in memory of Phyllis K. Peek. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to hold the organization and regular meeting Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 AM.
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