The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 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 were Bookkeeper Helen Coombs; Historian Sharon Daggett; Code, Zoning and Watershed Officer Lauren Welch; Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz and Assessor David Oliver. Absent was Councilman James Fox.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman French to accept the minutes of September 10, 2008. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber gave financial reports.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to make the transfer from the General Money Market to the Highway Money Market in the amount of $35,000 retroactive to September 1, 2008. 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 General Bills in the amount of $1,427.28 being vouchers No. 205 & No. 206 on Abstract No. 10A and the amount of $4,472.44 being vouchers No. 207 to No. 225 on Abstract No. 10. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp to pay Highway Bills in the amount of $209.92 being voucher No. 163 on Abstract No. 10A and the amount of $13,859.12 being vouchers No. 164 to No. 184 on Abstract No. 10. 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 $948.75 being voucher No. 93 on Abstract No. 10A and the amount of 1,107.98 being vouchers No. 94 to No. 102 on Abstract No. 10. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
John Murphy from Hunt Engineers was present to explain Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $12,521.92. Bob Drew from Environmation came today and put telemetry through its paces to get the system working correctly. EFI needs to come and tweak their part of the telemetry now to have it running smoothly.
Water Plant Operator Ken Forenz’s reported there are currently 182 customers on line.
Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French to pay Water District Capital Projects Bills in the amount of $22,147.57 being voucher Nos. 73 & No. 74 and authorize Supervisor Weber to sign the Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $12,521.92, which is chargeable to EFC. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Supervisor Weber introduced Scott Lyon from Swarthout Recycling L.L.C. to discuss what a community recycling day would be for the town.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone to receive and place on file Code Enforcement Officer’s (CEO) & Watershed Officer’s & Zoning Officer’s; Water Plant Operator’s; DCO’s; Justice’s and Historian’s reports. All in favor. Carried. The Historian asked for a used desk and computer for her use in the Town Hall so she would have a place to work while working there. Supervisor Weber will get her a used desk.
Supervisor Weber read a note from Mary Ann Havalchak thanking the Town for the outstanding playground. We have had several other comments of appreciation as well.
It was also noted the front door is painted and looks nice.
Highway Supt. McIntyre stated they have graded roads, done shouldering, cut brush, mowed back roadsides and worked in the shop.
Councilman Stone discussed the hickory tree on the north side of the Town Hall again as being unsafe. She noted that Stan Martin looked at it from the ground and did not look at it from up in the tree. Property lines need to be determined before anything further is done. She further noted the Library/Town sign is up. Steve Short, handyman, put it together and the Highway crew helped him put it up by road.
Supervisor Weber has received copies of the resolutions and minutes from the ZBA in answer to Randy Kelly’s letter received at last meeting. He will review the info and write Randy a letter answering his complaints.
Assessor David Oliver explained the cost of a revaluation and what it entailed for the town. He gave the Board members a copy of the agreement Urbana did with the state and recommended the board read it through and then talk to someone from ORPS, Office Real Property Services, before they decide to do a reval or just data collecting. The decision needed from this Board soon would be whether to collect vacant land as well as residential while the data collectors are working.
The tentative budget was given to board members. Councilman Kemp made motion seconded by Councilman French to hold a special meeting/budget workshop at 7:00 PM October 15th and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise same. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
SPCA contract was discussed. Councilman Stone made motion seconded by Councilman Kemp authorizing Supervisor Weber to send a letter telling them we will not be using their services next year. All in favor. Carried.
Supervisor Weber made note the 2007 annual report has been filed.
Councilman French made motion seconded by Councilman Stone that Halloween in the Town of Pulteney will be held Friday, October 31, 2008 from 6 PM to 8 PM and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise the same. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, yes; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman Stone discussed a Comprehensive Plan for the Towns to use for a guideline is being developed. There is a draft available on line and she asked if a Board member would review it. Councilman Kemp will review it. Mark Fellows is also attending the meetings and will bring it up at the Planning Board meeting.
Councilman Stone further noted there is a seminar for Planning and Zoning Board members being held at Cornell November 8, 2008. More info is forthcoming.
Supervisor Weber made motion seconded by Councilman Stone authorizing up to three people to attend the seminar at Cornell with the cost not to exceed $50.00 per person. Roll call vote: Councilman Stone, yes; Councilman French, no; Councilman Kemp, yes; Supervisor Weber, yes. Carried.
Councilman French made motion to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
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Town Clerk
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