STATE OF NEW YORK                                                       September 5, 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: Doug McKown, George Denys, Stewart Wilcox, Vince Warner

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy.Supt.: Duane Gifford

 

PUBLIC:

Niles Wilcox, Ernst Keidel, Steve Tiska, Curt Christensen, Nick Genovese, Dan Melchiorre, Neita VanValkenburgh, Kathy Ryan, Tom Cardi, Ferninand Zytka, Mr & Mrs Esposito, Elaine Bradish, Jeri Brayman

 

MINUTES:

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

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Mr Esposito asked if anyone new why the Town was loosing so much electric, even before it rains. Craig said he would check this out with the electric company.
  2. Ferninand Zytka thanked Duane for the nice job they did on his driveway but said it will wash out again if the crown in the road is not fixed.
  3. Neita VanValkenburgh spoke on the 2000-year parade in May on Memorial Day and said the theme is to go back to the 1800’s.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Grader patch was put down on Pine Hill
  2. Stone and oiled Herrick Hollow Road
  3. Helped Sidney Stone and oil their end of Herrick Hollow
  4. Rebuilt .3 miles of Getter Hill Road from Rt. 206 tp George Walker
  5. Completed FEMA project on Foster Road
  6. Mowing Roadsides
  7. Working on Teed Road- regrading road and putting down gravel
  8. Changing driveway pipes on McMullen Road
  9. Mowed Pioneer and Beech Hill Cemeteries
  10. Culvert pipes for FEMA projects on Pine Swamp and Teed Road have been delivered- waiting for stream permits.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Craig said that the Teamster’s contract is completed and that later there be a recommended motion for approvel.
  2. Craig said that there will be a rabies clinic in Masonville on 9-7-07 at the fire hall from 5:00 until 7:00
  3. Craig said one bid was received for the fuel bid it was from Mirabitos. Oil- $2.17-Fluctuating- $2.41 Firm. Kero- $2.42- Fluctuating- $2.79 Firm. The Board agreed to have Craig check to see if the Town can get on the County bid price, if not go with the Mirabito Bid.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Craig handed out the County Flyers concerning operation clean sweep- Chemical waste clean up.
  2. Craig received a letter about the Revolutionary War Soldier’s marker and will be asking via recommended motion for funding to support this.
  3. Craig said that Star rebate checks are ready to be mailed to middle-class home owners, however, all property owners qualifying for the middle-class STAR must first return the proper form to the State.  Enhanced Star property owners (seniors) need to do nothing.  Their checks will come automatically.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. George read the CEO report for August.
  2. George reported that the first Master plan advisory meeting has taken place and that future meetings should be advertised in the paper.  Minutes should be taken during the meeting for the public.  The next meeting will be September 19 at 6:30 P.M. at the Town Hall.  A consultant will be attending to advise the committee. The Town Clerk will advertise and take the minutes at all future meetings.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig said the Budget is coming together nice and things are in good shape. The final numbers on the preliminary budget will be to the Town Clerk by the end of the Month.
  2. Craig reported on a tax rate update.  The latest revaluation project increased the overall value of the Town by 30 million dollars.  This has caused the tax rate per thousand to decrease just as the Board planned.
  3. Craig said that the comprehensive master plan needs public input.
  4. Craig said that he would be asking for a resolution later concerning the FAD update.

 

Discussion was held on resolution #22 Support for the lawsuit efforts against the EPA and NYC in regard to the 300 million dollar land acquisition program.   Craig said if the city gets these lands people’s taxes and tax rates in Delaware County will go up considerably. 

 

Craig reported on the County budget and said it looks good right now and they are working on keeping the budget at a reasonable level.

 

RESOLUTION # 22- Support for the Coalition of Towns Lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection agency on Filtration Avoidance Primacy Authority.

Motion by Vince Warner, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

 

 

RECOMMENDEND MOTIONS:

  1. Upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, as well as the Town Supervisor; the Town Board approve the Teamsters Union Contract representing  the Highway Department Employees for the years effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.
  2. Upon Recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Supervisor be authorized to refurbish the revolutionary Soldiers Grave Marker at the Pioneer Cemetery, funds to be paid out of the Contingency Budget. So moved by Vince Warner seconded by Stewart Wilcox, all in favor carried.

 

Motion by Vince Warner to pay all audited bills, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

GENERAL:

161. Frontier                                                                                                       41.26

162. The Armerican Legion                                                                               70.90

163. Humane Society                                                                                         40.00

164. Kortright Creek Financial Services                                                          784.97

165. The Walton Reporter                                                                                  13.31

166. County Printer                                                                                            17.25

167. The Tri-Town News                                                                                   14.96

168. Joe Reynolds                                                                                             233.29

169. Robert Stanton                                                                                            60.00

170. The Water Bottle                                                                                        16.00

171. Mirabitos                                                                                                 2711.16

172. NYSEG                                                                                                    324.31

173. Frontier                                                                                                    142.09

174. BAS                                                                                                         200.00

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                                                                                                                      4,669.50

HIGHWAY:

124. Parts Plus                                                     3                                          124.56

125. Suit Kote                                                      1                                        6045.09

126. Johns Garage                                               3                                        1473.10

127. Valley Signs                                                3                                          100.00

128. Catskill Tractor                                           3                                          160.46

129. Dags Auto                                                   3                                           10.48

130. Suit Kote                                                      1                                   16,849.60

131. Otsego Iron                                                  1                                      6426.00

132. Otsego Iron                                                   1                                     8866.56

133. Suit Kote                                                      1                                      3816.01

134. R.L. Armstrong                                            3                                        225.67

135. Jess F. Howes                                               1                                      2829.05

136. Warrens Excaveting                                     1                                        342.00

137. Cobleskill Stone                                           1                                        174.35

138. Cobleskill Stone                                           1                                      1501.10

139. Clark Companies                                         1                                       3298.40

140. Warrens Excavating                                     1                                      5025.50

141. 5-Star Equipment                                          3                                      222.45

                                                                                                                   ___________

                                                                                                                  57,490.38

 

 

The Supervisor adjournd the meeting at 8:30 P.M.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                               _____________________________

                                                                                               Pamela Walker, Town Clerk