State of New York                                                              November 7, 2007

County of Delaware

Town of Masonville

 

 

The Regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:30 P.M.

 

 

PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Vince Warner, George Denys, Stewart Wilcox, Doug McKown

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Duane Gifford

 

PUBLIC:

Neita VanValkenburgh, Mr & Mrs Esposito, Larry Jump, Mr & Mrs Melchiorre, Kathy Ryan, Ruth VanPutten, Curt Christensen, Ernst Keidel, Nick Genovese, Bob Basile, Mrs Gascon, Lou Girvilo, Steve Tiska, Tom Klehr

 

MINUTES:

Motion by Vince Warner to accept minutes as presented, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Dean Frazier- Commissioner of Delaware County Department of Watershed affairs gave a presentation on the limited use of lands in the Watershed. NY City is trying to acquire 50% of Delaware County Lands. Dean discussed the ramifications on the DEP/DEC land acquisition program.
  2. Joann thanked Duane for finishing the painting on the end of the highway garage. 
  3. Michael Esposito asked about the State Police presence in Town.  He stated he sees many cars being stopped for speeding, however, has not observed any commercial vehicles being stopped.  Michael stated that people are getting tired of all the State Police traffic stops.  Craig replied that the simple solution is for people not to speed.  Craig further discussed the need for traffic enforcement in Masonville.  Craig has personally observed many flagrant speeding violators and has fielded many speeding complaints from constituents. 
  4. Steve Tiska inquired why the resolutions are not written into the Town Board minutes.  He would like to see them in the minutes, rather than being attached.  Craig said it is too cumbersome to place resolutions in their entirety in the minutes.  The title of the resolution is listed and the actual resolution is attached.  This is proper and legal.
  5. Ernst Keidel reported that the CEO has been doing an outstanding job supervising the work of his new house replacement.  He reports Joe has been constantly on-site ensuring the work being done is proper and according to code.
  6. Judy Jackson inquired about numerous power outages over the past few months.  Craig explained that NYSEG has advised that a problem with a transmission line feeding the Town has been repaired. 

 

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. The painting of the Town Shed has been finished.
  2. Patching Potholes
  3. Replaced oil pan, exhaust and the oil cooler on Truck #2
  4. Completed Culvert replacement on Teed Road
  5. Worked on widening and reconstruction of Teed Rd.
  6. Box culverts for FEMA projects on Clark Road and Pine Swamp have been ordered.
  7. Bids for a new bridge on Butts Road should be left out in early spring
  8. Plow frames have been put on the trucks
  9. Hauling sand to fill the storage shed
  10. Sent wheels from dismounted tires from junk days for scrap-$450.00
  11. Picked up waste oil from several locations
  12. The Towns excavator was used over 250 hours this year on many FEMA projects and regular maintenance work. This would have cost over $25,000 to hire out.
  13. Need to advertise list of seasonal road closures – same roads as last year.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Craig reported on a motion later to be discussed later in the meeting for the Dog Shelter agreement.
  2. Craig reported (4) properties being listed as health hazards in the Town.  George will report on this during committee report-outs.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Craig discussed the 2008 budget and shared the 2008 tax rates per thousand.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. George asked the Board’s approval to move forward with the permitting process for fireworks in the Town.  He would like to send the draft law to the Town Attorney. The Board approved.
  2. George stated he had a proposal from Attorney Arron Dean to handle the Town’s Health Hazard complaints.  Craig stated that Frank is also working on a proposal.  Both can be considered.  He will report out next month.
  3. George reported that the CEO has finished his report on the inspection of the Town Hall.  The Supervisor and Board will be working on corrective measures. 
  4. George reported he is finalizing the warning letter to be given to property owners regarding failed septic systems.  This will be discussed/reviewed again at next month’s meeting.
  5. George reported that the comprehensive master plan survey should go out any day. George said that he hopes community folks would take the time to complete and mail this survey.  The Board is really counting on the survey to finalize an appropriate Master Plan. 
  6. George reported that the next comprehensive master plan survey committee meeting will be on November 29th at the Masonville Church at 7:00 P.M.

 

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board adopt the 2008 Town Budget. So moved by Vince Warner, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.  Copy of budget attached.
  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to enter into agreement with the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society for the sheltering and safe keeping of stray dogs in accordance with the provisions set forth in the NYS Agriculture and Markets Law. So move by Vince Warner, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

  1. Resolution #23- Support for NYS Assembly Bill no. 5333 Medicaid Fraud and Abuse reform. So moved by Vince Warner, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy attached.
  2. Resolution # 24- In Opposition to the issuance of Licenses and Non-Driver Identifications to those without Social Security Numbers. So moved By Vince Warner, seconded NY George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig thanked Duane for his expeditious response on election night during the power outage.  The generator allowed the elections to continue uninterrupted. 
  2. Craig reported that at the County Board meeting Cornell Cooperative Extension gave a presentation and that 36 new farms have started in Delaware County. Craig said he is happy that agribusiness is on the comeback in Delaware County.  Craig also stated that there are low interest loans available to initiate new agribusiness. 
  3. Craig congratulated Kathy Ryan on her election to the Town Board.  Craig stated, on behalf of the Board, he welcomed her and looked forward to working with her beginning January 1, 2008. 
  4. Craig reported on the Cell Tower.  Both temporary towers are still being utilized, one being tied up in a lawsuit in Walton.  Craig also stated that the Cellular providers are now less willing to site towers where they will not connect with all surrounding towers in the area.  Masonville does have deadzones to the south and east of the hamlet.  However, Masonville does have a signed contact.  We much be patient as this is a “gift horse”.  It’s not a matter of “if” but more than likely “when”.  Craig stated he is a frustrated as everyone concerning the delay.

 

Motion by George Denys to pay all audited bills, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.

 

 

GENERAL:

196. Teddy Tripp                                                                                          60.00

197. Milton Curtis                                                                                        60.00

198. Rae Ann Lakin                                                                                    180.00

199. Anne Scott                                                                                          180.00

200. Grace Fisher                                                                                        180.00

201. Savalla Howland                                                                                 180.00

202. Ted Tiska                                                                                            157.29

203. The Walton Reporter                                                                              3.95 

204. The Walton Reporter                                                                              4.35

205. The Walton Reporter                                                                              3.95

206. The Tri-Town News                                                                               5.01

207. The Walton Reporter                                                                              4.74

208. Kortright Creek Financial Services                                                    749.00

209. Frontier                                                                                                  33.39

210. NYSEG                                                                                                251.00

211. Business Automation Services                                                            375.00

212. Shepstone Management Co.                                                                806.11

213. Ed VanPelt                                                                                               7.25

214. Ed VanPelt                                                                                             57.49

215. Judy Jackson                                                                                       305.00

216. The Water Bottle                                                                                  12.00

217. Robert Stanton                                                                                     120.00

218. Craig DuMond                                                                                      62.99 

219. Teamsters                                                                                           3189.30  

220. Teamsters                                                                                           1594.65

222. NYSEG                                                                                                251.00

223. Mirabitos                                                                                            3340.32

224. NYSEG                                                                                                290.53

225. Frontier                                                                                                    8.43

226. Frontier                                                                                                 141.36

227. Assoc. of Towns                                                                                   500.00

                                                                                                              _____________

                                                                                                                 13,114.11

 

HIGHWAY:

152. Johns Garage                                               3                                        265.60

153. Chenango Concrete                                     1                                      1050.00 

154. Warrens Farm                                              1                                      4569.50

155. R.L. Armstrong                                            3                                         98.43

156.Armstrong Fasteners                                     3                                         60.00

157. Olivers Sales                                                 3                                       206.70

158. Chenango Sales                                            1                                      1000.00

159. Chenango Sales                                            3                                      1347.07

160. Delaware Engineering                                  1                                      1200.00

161. Parts Plus                                                      3                                          31.58

162. Carvers Sand & Gravel                                1                                         493.02

163. Jess F. Howes                                               3                                         285.73

164. Advanced Fire Protection                            3                                         167.00

165. Tallmadge Tire                                            3                                       1968.00

166. G&L Auto Supply                                        3                                        987.03

167. Unadilla Nut & Bolt                                    3                                           25.50

168. Suit Kote                                                      1                                        519.31

                                                                                                                ___________

                                                                                                                   14,274.47

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.

 

 

 

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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk