STATE OF NEW YORK - February 4, 2009

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 pm

 

PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: George Denys, Doug McKown, Kathy Ryan, Mike Spaccaforno

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Charles Smith

 

PUBLIC:

Tom Klehr, Ernst Keidel, Neita VanValkenburgh, Steve Tiska, Kathy Klopchin, Rae Ann Lakin, Tom Cardi, Linnea Wilson (assessor) Meg Hungerford (account clerk), Lou Girvilo

 

MINUTES:

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

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Steve Tiska asked Kathy about the people who were supposed to come down and give an ADA evaluation on the Town Hall. Kathy replied that she no longer feels this is needed as Mike is knowledgeable concerning these regulations and is in the process of creating plans for the addition. Craig thanked Mike for all his help on the Town Hall issue. Craig states Mike has volunteered all engineering services as well as offered to donate windows and doors for the project. This will save the Town tens of thousands of dollars. Steve said the town should also consider doing something for the Fire Dept. to assist in bringing them within ADA compliance. Steve feels the Town could be liable for the fire dept. Craig replied that the Town would naturally extend use of the Town Hall for any activity the fire dept. needs, including meetings. Craig stated the Town cannot be held accountable for any violations at the fire dept as the dept has their own elected officials that answers to the public.
  2. Kathy Klopchin and her guest presented a video on the natural gas drilling in the Western States, showing problems they caused; water wells, noise, road damage and health issues. Craig thanked Kathy and her guest for their information and time.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

1. Plowed & sanded Town roads & maintained County roads as needed

2. Hauling sand to stockpile

  1. Had Truck # 4,5,6, inspected done and passed.
  2. Preparing equipement for Spring
  3. Replaced rear spring on the 1988 Mack
  4. Installed lights in the supply room
  5. Replaced plow motor, bull joints, axtle V-joints on F-550
  6. Organizing & cleaning shop

OLD BUSSINESS:

  1. Butts Road Bridge has been completed at the total cost of $298,747.50 and has been signed and closed out. Hopefully the FEMA reimbursement will be coming soon.

 

NEW BUSSINESS:

  1. Craig spoke on the continued use of the meeting room at the Church for Town Board meetings and feels the Town should compensate the Church for use of the room. The Board agreed to forward $500.00 to the Church in exchange for use of the meeting room thus far.
  2. Craig received a contract for a grant program issued by the Catskill Watershed Corp. for up to $30,000 to be used to review DEP land acquisitions. The Board agreed we should contract for the grant in case it is needed.
  3. Craig reported that a FEMA declaration has been made for the December 2008 ice storm. Chuck will be checking to see if we have any expenses that qualify.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. Mike Spaccaforno had blue prints ready for the Board to review on the addition to the Town Hall for rehabilitation and office expansion. Mike asked the Board for approvel to get this priced out. Craig thanked Mike for all he is and has done for the Town on this; he has saved to Town a great deal of money. Craig reported that if something is not done about the compliance issues with the Town Court, the Town could eventually be forced to close the Court. This would result in a significant decrease to revenues that are directly applied to the Town budget. Craig stated the Town government cannot continue to operate as it has in the past. The Town operations needs to be more professional and presentable. All officers, including the supervisor, need legitimate office where business can be conducted and regular office hours maintained to better serve the public.

 

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

1.Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to apply for grants funding from the Office of Kirsten Gillibrand for the purpose of the expansion project for the Town Hall. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.

2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to apply for grants funding from Small Cities Grant Program for the purpose of the expansion project for the Town Hall. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.

3. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to sign documents to participate in the Coalition of Watershed Town's Local Consultation on Land Acquisition Program. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

4. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the necessary budget transfers (attached) for the 2008 Town Budget. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried. Copy of transfers attached.

5. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to send a check for $500.00 to the Church for the use of the Church for Town Board meetings. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

6.Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize Mick Spaccaforno to price out the cost of the addition to the existing Town Hall. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in faovor carried.

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution #14- In Recognition of Ben Howard-Eagle Scout.

So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried. Copy Attached.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig spoke on the Youth recreation revenue which is now going to be done through a Block Grant and will come from the County. It appears the funding rate will remain the same, $828.00
  2. Craig reported that there will be a free rabies clinic that will be held at the Delhi Fire Dept. on ? from 5:30 to 7:00.

 

Meg Hungerford gave a report on the Town's financial report submitted on February 2nd 2009. Craig reported the Town's finances are in good shape. No budgeted unexpended reserve monies were used to close out the 2008 budget. Craig thanked all departments, especially Chuck for holding the line on expenses and keeping spending down. The Board reviewed Meg's financial report and bank statements.

 

Motion by George Denys to accept the reveiwed statement of the financial report and reviewed bank statements as presented to the Board, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.

 

 

GENERAL:

28. Heart of the Catshills -> 70.00

29. Quill Corp -> 19.74

30. Quill Corp -> 6.16

31. Walton Reporter -> 19.75

32. Walton Reporter -> 11.85

33. Frontier -> 69.74

34. Frontier -> 148.42

35. Frontier -> 46.94

36. NYSEG -> 247.00

37. Kortright Creek Financial -> 733.33

38. Midstate Supply -> 107.76

39. Sancico Inc -> 232.80

40. Mirabito -> 139.84

41. Jess F. Howes -> 11.37

42. Frontier -> 22.09

43. Frontier -> 294.45

44. West Payments Center -> 127.50

45. Linnea Wilson -> 74.29

46. Judy Jackson -> 450.00

-> ____________

-> 2,833.03

->

 

HIGHWAY:

2. Mid County -> 667.00

3. Hillside Signs -> 40.00

4. Tallmadge Tire -> 42.00

5. Town of Tompkins -> 300.00

6. Haunwelding Supply Inc -> 100.26

7. G&L Auto -> 134.75

8. Armstrong Fasteners -> 35.85

9. RL Arnstrong Auto -> 217.59

10. Dags Auto Parts -> 63.76

11. McDowell & Walker -> 66.48

12. Tri-County Communications -> 752.22

13. Waynes Welding -> 251.75

14. Thering Sales -> 154.00

15. E&R Popes Excavating -> 1728.00

16. Ben Funk -> 139.52

17. Sidney Tire -> 60.00

18. Dennis Martindale -> 121.20

19. Burr Truck -> 321.72

20. Parts Plus -> 103.16

21. Johns Garage -> 5476.14

22. Lawson Products -> 338.40

23. Fleet Pride -> 433.33

24. Tractor Supply -> 87.20

-> _______________

-> 11,634.33

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

 

 

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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk