Current Minutes
December 9, 2011 & December 29, 2011
December 9, 2011
The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at the Pulteney Town Hall with Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber, Councilman Robert Kemp, Councilman Richard French, Councilman Elizabeth Ryder, Town Attorney John F. Leyden, Bookkeeper Joyce Apenowich and Town Clerk Donna Conley. Absent were Councilman Junior Gibson and Highway Supt. George McIntyre.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept the minutes of the November 9, 2011 regular meeting and the November 22, 2011 special meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the finance statements for general, highway and water.
Councilman Kemp made the motion seconded by Councilman French to make the following transfers in the General Account:
FROM TO
A7510.4 $ 8.08 A1010.4 $ 94.50
A1355.2 61.88
A1620.48 24.54
A1355.2 61.17 A1110.4 596.88
A1410.11 535.71
A1220.2 32.62 A1220.4 214.97
A7510.4 182.35
A1355.2 12.99 A1355.4 12.99
A1410.11 221.79 A1420.4 749.68
A1410.4 133.35
A1620.48 394.54
A1620.48 39.18 A1620.44 39.18
A1620.48 162.37 A1670.41 162.37
A3310.2 48.47 A1670.44 339.32
A3510.2 68.46
A1620.48 222.39
A3510.2 22.34 A3510.4 22.34
A4050.4 40.85 A3620.4 68.46
A5010.4 27.61
A5010.4 92.20 A8020.4 915.00
A5182.4 67.30
A7310.2 581.78
A7510.4 173.72 ________
TOTAL $3,215.69 TOTAL $3,215.69
Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to make the following transfers in the Highway Account:
FROM TO
D5130.2 $ 2,952.74 D5130.41 $ 2,952.74
D5130.2 122.40 D5132.42 122.40
D5130.2 1,803.80 D5142.4 3,929.75
D5132.42 1,643.16
D5132.4 482.79 _________
TOTAL $7,004.89 TOTAL $7,004.89
Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to make the following transfers in Water District No. 1:
FROM TO
SW1910.8 $154.69 SW1910.82 $154.69
SW1910.7 36.58 SW1910.91 36.58
SW1910.8 304.35 SW8330.2 518.31
SW1910.7 103.56
SW8310.2 110.40
SW8310.2 462.20 SW9060.8 467.20
SW1910.8 5.00 _______
TOTAL $1,176.78 TOTAL $1,176.78
Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to pay the General Bills in the amount of $130.35 being voucher No. 235 on Abstract No. 12C, the amount of $273.75 being vouchers No. 262 to No. 263 on Abstract No. 12B, the amount of $125.74 being voucher No. 264 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $5,754.21 being vouchers No. 265 to No. 280 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $256.08 being vouchers No. 196 and No. 197 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $18,469.19 being vouchers No. 198 to No. 215 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay Water District No. 1 Operating Bills in the amount of $68.62 being voucher No. 91 on Abstract No. 12A and the amount of $2,441.41 being vouchers No. 92 to No. 99 on Abstract No. 12. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Ryder made motion seconded by Councilman French to receive and place on file Code Enforcement Officer (CEO), Watershed Officer and Zoning Officer, Water Plant Operator, Historian, Justice and Town Highway Superintendent reports. All in favor. Carried.
Councilman Ryder updated everyone that KWIK is working on updating the Dock and Mooring Law to include houseboats. She then read letters from KWIK and KLOC (Keuka Lake Outlet Compact) expressing their Appreciation for Supervisor Weber’s years of dedication and participation then presented them to him. She also read a letter from Alyse Irwin addressed to all Board members, Highway Supt., Supervisor and Town Clerk thanking them for their years of service to the people who live in Pulteney.
Supervisor Weber discussed the handyman position for the Town Hall area, which was filled at the November meeting with Neal Perkins pending what we found out with our insurance agents. Our insurance agent said it would cost us about $500-$600 for liability insurance per year for this position. The county risk manager said he would not need comp. insurance if he works alone for a municipality. It would cost us more for the insurance then what he would have to do. So at this time we cannot use an outside person as handyman but maybe a highway employee could still do the job.
We are still waiting for the NYSEG energy saving crew to return to fix the 4 lights in the Town Hall. They have been contacted and said when they return to the area they will fix them.
The local law for a moratorium was discussed and it will be given over to the new board.
Atty. Leyden brought the easements to the properties where the Welcome to Pulteney signs are to be located. Supervisor Weber will have them signed and mailed back to the Atty. for filing. He has applied to the State for an easement on the south end of 54A for a sign but has not heard from them yet.
As our new town justice does not want to do marriages, it was suggested to have a Marriage Officer. It is a legal position and all that is required by law is that the town board appoints them. It would be a four-year position at no cost to the Town. The person would only receive donations up to $75.00 from the people he does the service for. Councilman Ryder’s son Terry J. Snyder is interested in the position.
Supervisor Weber made a resolution seconded by Councilman Kemp that the Board appoints Terry J. Snyder as Marriage Officer for the Town of Pulteney for a four-year term at no cost to the town. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, abstained; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Don Perry presented his “Ecotram LLC”, a nature project with cables and cable carts over Wagner Glen to the public and Board. After his discussion it was pointed out that he needed to approach the Planning Board for a special use permit for the project not the Town Board.
The year-end meeting will be held Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Town Hall.
The Planning Board’s completed Road Use Agreement was given to the old and new Board members to review.
Insurance proposal from NYMIR through our insurance agent, Sprague Insurance, was discussed that it needs to be accepted within 45 days of the proposal, which was dated November 3, 2011.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder to accept the NYMIR Insurance proposal dated November 3, 2011 at a cost of $22,608.08. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Furnace repair was discussed, as the library seems to be cold and not heating.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Ryder authorizing the Supervisor or designate to arrange for furnace repair and get quotes. Roll call: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Ryder, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried. Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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Town Clerk
December 29, 2011
Supervisor William Weber called the year-end meeting of the Pulteney Town Board to order Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 10:00 AM followed by Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.
Present were: Supervisor William Weber; Councilman Robert Kemp; Councilman Richard French; Councilman Junior Gibson. Absent were Councilman Elizabeth Ryder; Highway Supt. George McIntyre. Also present were Bookkeeper Joyce Apenowich, Town Clerk Donna Conley, CEO/Watershed, Zoning Officer Lauren Welch, Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz, Historian Sharon Daggett, DCO John Ballam and Sheri Ballam.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to accept the minutes of the December 14, 2011 regular meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber discussed the Profit & Loss Statements for the General, Highway and Water accounts.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to approve the transfers from the General Account as follows:
FROM AMOUNT TO AMOUNT
A1450.1 $100.00 A1010.4 $ 150.00
A1450.4 50.00
A1450.4 150.00 A1110.1 186.50
A1620.2 36.50
A1620.2 26.31 A1110.4 26.31
A1620.2 11.03 A1355.4 11.03
A1620.2 33.30 A1410.4 33.30
A1930.4 500.00 A1620.45 828.92
A1950.4 328.92
A1950.4 109.98 A1670.41 109.98
A1950.4 20.71 A1670.42 20.71
A1950.4 41.99 A3620.4 41.99
A1950.4 42.01 A4050.4 42.01
A1950.4 22.88 A5010.4 22.88
A1950.4 26.49 A7510.4 26.49
A1950.4 200.00 A8810.1 1,276.18
A7310.2 418.22
A7310.4 593.30
A7550.4 64.66
A1670.43 55.50 A3510.4 55.50
TOTAL $2,831.80 TOTAL $2,831.80
Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to approve the transfers from the Highway Account as follows: FROM AMOUNT TO AMOUNT
D5110.4 $ 50.00 D5132.44 $ 50.00
D5110.4 900.00 D5132.45 900.00
D5130.4 5,600.00 D5130.42 10,588.46
D5110.2 4,988.46 _________
TOTAL $11,538.46 TOTAL $11,538.46
Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to pay General Bills in the amount of $109.98 being voucher No. 282 on Abstract No. 12D and the amount of $1,519.94 being vouchers No. 283 to No. 291on Abstract 12E. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to pay the Highway Bills in the amount of $5,479.34 being vouchers No. 216 to No. 231on Abstract 12B. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay the Pulteney Water District No. 1 Bills in the amount of $104.30 being vouchers No. 100 to No. 102 on Abstract No.12B. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted the toilets at the Town Hall were not flushing properly so he considered it an emergency and called Matt Allen to pump the septic tank. It was pumped and a riser pipe was put in as it was deeper then expected.
A computer for the Town Barn was discussed. Ken Forenz has talked to Fred Schulte, our computer consultant, and new Highway Supt. Gibson about one and they can get one for about $528.00. The ones on hand in the safe will be checked to see if can use one of them.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing the Highway Superintendent, under advisement of Fred Schulte and Ken Forenz, to purchase a computer not to exceed $600.00 for the Town Barn but to check on the ones in the safe first before buy a new one. Roll call vote: Supervisor Weber, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Gibson, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber noted that all easements for Pulteney signs have been received along with the permit from the State for the one on the south end of 54A.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson authorizing the three new Board members: Supervisor Jane Russell, Councilman Nancy Cole and Councilman Richard Musso to attend the school for Newly Elected Officials put on by the Association of Towns in Rochester January 4-6 at a cost of $150.00 each. Roll call vote: Councilman Kemp, yes; Councilman French, no; Councilman Gibson, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Violence in the Workplace Training was provided by the County Risk Management Office. Someone from each town was asked to attend the training so they could then teach the rest of the town employees. The new Highway Superintendent Terry Gibson took the training for Pulteney but it was also noted that David Oliver took it for Urbana.
Supervisor Weber noted we had a difficult situation last week with the furnace so he did not have time to get quotes for repairs. It seems the Library had no heat. He contacted Tony Smolos, Smarthouse, who came a couple of times and replaced a zone valve to the library.
Supervisor read a memo he wrote to the old and new board members along with chairman of the planning board regarding gas drilling and related activities in our Town.
Alyse Irwin’s resignation for Health Officer and Ethics Board was read.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to accept Alyse Irwin’s resignation with THANKS for her services. All in favor. Carried.
Board members reviewed the ledgers, journals, and receipts/disbursement books of the Supervisor for the General Fund, Highway Fund, Water District No. 1, and Trust and Agency Accounts, the books of the Town Clerk and of the Town Justice.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Gibson to adjourn. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 AM.
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Town Clerk
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