State of New York March 3, 2010 County of Delaware Town of Masonville The Public Hearing of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Purpose of said Hearing is the renewal of the Time Warner Franchise Agreement. PRESENT: Supervisor: Craig DuMond Councilmen: George Denys, Mike Spaccaforno, Betty Scott Town Clerk: Pamela Walker Hwy. Supt: Chuck Smith PUBLIC: Ernst Keidel, Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Nick Genovese, Mr. & Mrs. Pigford, Melissa Thomas, Laurie Burpoe, Judy Jackson, Linnea Wilson No comments were made. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:31 P.M. The Public Hearing of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:35 P.M. Purpose of said Hearing is the Proposed Adoption of the West Branch River Stream Corridor Management Plan. Steve Tiska asked how this affects the Town. Craig replied this program is helpful to the Highway Department, especially during flooding situations. The program opens the Town up for additional highway grants and well as technical advice and support, free of charge. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:41 P.M. Motion by George Denys to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Frank Wood explained to Board what is going on with the problem properties. Frank suggested to the sell the problem property near the intersection of SR#206 and Ivanhoe Road as abatement issues have been handled and the property is clear. 1. Frank said the property owned by Clifton and Barbara Foster may get deeded to the Town. Frank asked for a petition against Barbara Foster regarding another property to be signed by the Board. The Board agreed and signed the document. *FLOORTIME:* 1. Nick Genovese asked if County Rt. 20 was still in the works to get work this spring. Craig reported he is staying on top of this with Wayne Reynolds and that Wayne has assured him that the mile scheduled for last year will be completed this year. It is also hopeful an additional =BD mile may be completed as well. 2. Ernst Keidel said that he changed his cell phone company to T-Mobile and it works in Masonville. 3. Ernst Keidel said that he is bringing the message board back up on the website but there will be some protections regarding offensive postings and the ability to ban a person from the message board, if needed. 4. Steve Tiska asked Chuck about the log trucks on Pine Hill because the road is starting to get soft. Chuck said that if the road starts looking bad to let him know and he will shut down until the road hardens. 5. Linnea Wilson said that with the 6 yr. annual reassessment plan things are looking ok but may be difficult in the future if the State freezes taxes on State-owned land. Linnea also will begin the property re-inventory this summer. We are hopeful this will result in very positive results for the tax base. 6. Judy asked Chuck if the sinkhole on Steam Mill would be fixed. Chuck said he will put sand in it until it settles out. 7. Jeri Brayman thanked George for riding with the men while plowing. She feels this experience gave him the knowledge of knowing what the crew goes through in plowing the roads. George said it was learning experience and feels everyone should take the opportunity. *HIGHWAY REPORT:* 1. Plowing and Sanding as needed 2. Hauled sand to our stock pile 3. Installed roof and siding on Pole Barn 4. Installed brand new (from Federal Surplus) oil pumps on our bulk oil tanks 5. Ordered grader tires at 2009 pricing, savings of about $300 6. Truck #4 was involved in an accident (not the fault of the Town truck driver) with a car on 2/4/10. No injuries. There was $4500 damage to our Truck and $11,000 to the car. Waiting for insurance Check. 7. Kept busy with storm of the 25th thru 26th 8. The Town should be thinking about replacing the 1988 Mack, the frame has considerable rust damage 9. Faxed storm estimate to Delaware County Emergency Services in the amount of $26,750. There is no guarantee for FEMA declaration but has been sent. *OLD BUSINESS:* 1. Craig thanked the men for the great job they did on finishing up the pole barn. Craig said it=92s nice to finally see all the Towns equipment under cover and not sitting out in the weather. 2. Craig thanked George for going out with the men plowing and also for going with Chuck to Virginia to pick up a FEMA trailer. The trailer will be used for the assessor during the construction of Town Hall and will be sold after that. 3. Craig reported that going through the USDA is proving to not be in the best interest of the Town. Almost all of the 50k grant would be used for unneeded architectural fees as required by USDA. The rest of the program would not be worth the federal regulations associated with the program and the government=92s unneeded involvement in our Town for many years. Craig reported the Town should look at a traditional bonding program for the Town Hall expansion project. Mike said that he is still working on some member item allocations from our State representatives. 4. Craig said that the Town Justice is also looking into grants regarding the reconstruction of the Court Room. *NEW BUSINESS:* 1. Craig recommended listing the property on Ivanhoe & 206 for sale. 2. Craig said that a Town resident challenged the recent new FEMA flood maps and won. Craig said that anyone else that wishes to challenge this has until March 23rd to do so. *COMMITTEE REPORT:* 1. George said that he went with each driver snow plowing and said he now knows what the men go through. George said he has even a greater respect for the work they do. 2. George said that Chuck got a great deal on the FEMA trailer for $500. This can be re-sold after 18 months (or when the Town no longer needs it) at a significant profit for the Town. Chuck also got on a bunch of new name-brand tools. (Great Job Chuck). 3. George recommended that Chuck get a new computer. The Board agreed but to first check with the County for County bid prices. 4. Craig told Chuck to start looking around to replace the 88 Mack. The Town should be looking at purchasing a used truck in good shape versus a new truck at 3 times the cost. *RESOLUTIONS:* #13- In Opposition to Senate Bill S.2247-B & Assembly Bill A.1867-A; An Act to Amend NYS Labor Law, Requiring Collective Bargaining, Overtime, Unemployment And Disability Benefits For Farm Employees. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Copy Attached. #14- Opposing Various Proposed Anti-Gun Owners Legislation In New York State. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached. #15- In Opposition of the Proposed Closure of Oquaga Creek State Park. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached. #16- Adoption of the West Branch Delaware River Stream Corridor Management Plan. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached. #17- Memorandum of Understanding for the Implementation of the West Branch Delaware River Stream Corridor Management Plan. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached. *RECOMMENDEND MOTIONS:* 1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board renews the Franchise agreement between the Town of Masonville and Time Warner Television. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. 2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to proceed with initiating a traditional bonding program regarding the proposed Town Hall expansion project, final figures to be reviewed and approved by the Town Board. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. 3. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the sale of the Towns newly acquired property and also the former Insigna property near the intersection of Ivanhoe & 206. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. *SUPERVISOR REPORT:* 1. Craig said he went to the gas drilling meeting presented by Mayor Tillman of DISH Texas. Craig stated his problems and the perceived problems in NY are not even close with one another. In Texas the problem involved compressor stations and air quality. Remarkably, even though Texas allows the used fracking fluid to be re-injected and disposed of in the ground they have had no known water contamination. Craig believes the NYS DEC can adequately regulate the gas drilling. He feels the Town should pass a bonding ordinance regarding infrastructure damage for gas-drilling industries and leave it at that. 2. Craig spoke on the new radio system and said that Delhi and Margaretville telephone companies are looking at installing a fiber optic cable which aids the County considerably in running their lines to the Towers. There will be a broadband grant that will partner with the phone companies. Motion by George Denys to pay all audited bills, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. GENERAL: 44. The Walton Reporter 4.74 45. The Walton Reporter 3.56 46. The Walton Reporter 3.95 47. Kortright Creek Financial 733.33 48. Frontier 87.24 49. NYSEG 634.84 50. Quill Corp 84.48 51. Frontier 22.35 52. Mirabitos 178.66 53. Jess F. Howes 197.88 54. John Haddad 750.00 55. Laing Trucking 31.50 56. The Water Bottle 20.00 57. Fastenal 62.40 58. Federal Property Assistance 500.00 59. Craig DuMond 17.60 60. Laurie Burpoe 80.00 61. Laurie Burpoe 485.00 62. Laurie Burpoe 26.40 _____________ 3,923.93 HIGHWAY: 18. Federal Property Assistance 400.00 19. G&L Auto 73.78 20. Haun Welding Supply 8.85 21. Dennis Martindale 126.05 22. Waynes Welding 405.48 23. John F. Winn 1036.67 24. Federal Property assistance 100.00 25. E & R Popes excavating 315.00 26. NYS Assoc. Town of Highway 150.00 27. FleetPride 123.96 28. Armstrong Fasteners 102.46 29. R.L. Armstrong Auto 539.25 30. Federal property assistance 325.00 31. Mirabito 1050.00 32. Mirabito 910.75 33. Tallmadge Tire 3906.00 ___________ 9,573.25 The meeting was closed at 8:45 P.M.