STATE OF NEW YORK February 3, 2010

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: ABSENT: Kathy Ryan

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: George Denys, Mike Spaccaforno, Betty Scott

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith


PUBLIC: Steve Tiska, Dick June, Nick Genovese, Tom Cardi, Ernst Keidel, Ron Longwell, Jeri Brayman, Kathy Kolopchin, Melissa Thomas, Elaine Bradish. Judy Jackson (Justice), Meg Hungerford (Account Clerk), Linnea Wilson (Assessor), Shelly Johnson (Delaware County Planning Dept.)


Shelly Johnson went over the West Branch Delaware River Stream Corridor Management Plan. Shelly asked the Board to hold a public hearing at next months meeting so the Town may adopt the said plan. Shelly explained the benefits of the plan and how it will help with grants and also will help the Highway Superintendent alot.


FLOORTIME:

  1. Linnea Wilson asked about the Town Hall construction and how this will effect greivence day and court. Craig stated arrangements will have to be made for all of this and will be taken care of.

  2. Judy Jackson asked about the stuff in the attic and will it be affected by construction. Mike said yes it would. Storage of these items will be needed.

  3. Steve Tiska asked about the financing of the pole barn. Craig reported he will address this later on the agenda.

  4. Jeri Brayman asked about the Towns retirement system and what does the Town pay. Meg explained to Jeri that during this 1st 10 years of employment both the employee and employer pay into the system after ten years only the employer pays which is right now about 10 to 12% of the employee’s wage.

  5. Kathy Klopchin said that a meeting would be held in Hancock on gas well drilling. Craig said that he did check into the Board of Supervisors in regard to Kathy’s request to speak to the Board. Craig said that the Board Chairman indicated that since the Board has no authority over gas drill he wasn’t interested in hosting a presentation. Craig stated he was disappointed with this, as even though Craig fully supports the gas drilling, he also supports the rights of others to have their opinions heard.



HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Plowing and sanding roads as needed

  2. Installed new fax lines for Court & Highway Dept.

  3. Had warranty work done on plow for truck #2

  4. Worked out an old bill for truck #3 with vendor, received a credit of $474.24

  5. Received a waste oil donation of 330 gallons

  6. Serviced and installed batteries in backhoe

  7. Installed the other rear spring in truck #6, Chuck mentions this only because most other Towns send out there work and most of Masonville’s is completed in house.

  8. Pole Barn framing completed & ready for roof & siding

  9. Repaired the most serious washouts and cleaned several pipes from the January 25th to 26th flooding

  10. Purchased Pole Barn steel from Axtell Lumber, $1900.00 savings



OLD BUSINESSL:

  1. Craig reported that the law Steve referenced last meeting in regard to the Pole Barn project really does not apply to our situation. Craig reported the law that Steve referenced mainly pertains to bonded projects with hired contractors performing work, etc. Our barn was built by our own in-kind services and so far all expenses have come out of the general fund. No money as of yet has been expended from the building reserve fund.

  2. Craig said that he checked with the NYS Police and the illegal parking on route 206 has been corrected.



NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Craig reported he has performed considerable work verifying the Town Boundries for the census are accurate. Craig has signed off on these so they should be around soon to do a count. Craig said that people should cooperate as the Town benefits from an accurate count regarding Federal and State aid funds.

  2. Craig gave an update on the Town Hall grant and that there has been a lot of work put into this and more to do. Craig reported the process is becoming frustrating as the USDA is now requiring a certified architect to approve all the plans that Mike has graciously donated, pro-bono. This may result in most of the 50,000 grant being used for these fees. Considering all the red tape and beurocratic hurdles, the USDA way may not be the best option. The Town may be considering a traditional bond for the project. Either way, Craig assured the Board will do what is in the best interests of the Town and taxpayers and , either way, the project will proceed as planned.


COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. George Denys read the CEO report and said that Joe has complted anotherclass and recived another certificate.

  2. Meg Hungerford went over the 2009 Budget transfers.



RECOMMENED MOTIONS:

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervior; the Town Board approve the Town’s end of the year financial report as submitted for the 2009 calender year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board approve to advance the Masonville Federated Church $500 for the use of the Church for the Town’s meeting hall for Town Board meetings. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

  3. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; to hold a public hearing on March 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the renewal of the cable television franchise agreement between the Town of Masonville and Time Warner Cable. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

  4. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board approve the attached budget transfers to close the fiscal year 2009 budget. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

  5. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; to hold a public hearing on March 3rd, 2010 at 7:35 regarding the West Branch River Stream Corridor Management Plan. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.



SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported that the Towns annual financial report has been filed. The Town is solvent and stands on a solid financial footing. Craig thanks the Board and especially Chuck (as his department carries the majority of the budget) for operating a conservative ‘business’ and being responsible with the Town’s finances.

  2. Craig would like to list the following list of acomplishment for the 2009-year.

    1. 2 waste oil furnaces have been installed and now the entire garage is being heated by these.

    2. New Town Hall Plans are fully developed and constructing is slated for spring

    3. 2 new pieces of equipment-roller & 1 ton pick up truck

    4. Ferderal grant surplus-Truck for $1000, Tire changer, other equipement and fork lift

    5. Staying at 100% assessment and getting an additional 6200.00 State aid

    6. Town Highway crew getting appropriate and required training

    7. Butts Road Bridge project completed

    8. Pole Barn up and getting equipment properly stored out of the weather.

    9. Town clean up policy in place

  3. Craig spoke on the County medical facilities being fined for drug disposal. This is a political shame on the part of the AG as the facilities were only doing what is instructed by the NYS law.

  4. Craig reported on the radio frequency emergency management system needs to be in place by 2012 at a cost of 17 to 25 million dollars for the County. The public safety committee is working hard at finding alternatives, while ensuring all required work is completed to keep our police, fire and ambulance members safe. .

  5. Craig said he is drafting a letter with the grant writer to Senator Bonacic with hopes to get assistance via member item money for the new Town Hall.


Motion by George Denys to pay all audited bills, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.



GENERAL:

22. The Walton Reporter 17.78

23. Quill Corp 234.34

24. The Walton Reporter 11.46

25. NYSEG 230.00

26. Stamp Fulfillment 506.60

27. Frontier 312.56

28. Frontier 55.45

29. Frontier 68.56

30. Laurie Burpoe 58.76

31. Laurie Burpoe 485.00

32. Laurie Burpoe 100.00

33. Mirabito 410.20

34. The Water Bottle 24.00

35. Fastenal co. 62.40

36. Axtell & Bradtke Lumber 7426.86

37. Jess F. Howes 1136.60

38. Joe Reynolds 103.53

39. Kortright Creek Financial 777.33

40. Time Warner Cable 539.48

41. West Payment Center 157.50

42. Linnea Wilson 56.00

43. Juy Jackson 528.08

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13,272.49


HIGHWAY:

1. Tri County Communications 752.22

2. Kimball Midwest 73.00

3. Tom Gascon 20.00

4. Federal Property Assistance 50.00

5. Fleetpride 36.24

6. Texas Refinery Corp. 442.00

7. Zep Sales & Service 437.90

8. Parts Plus 146.95

9. Armstrong Fasteners 155.00

10. R.L. Armstrong 1466.05

11. Waynes Welding 41.48

12. Mirabito 4252.03

13. Federal Property Assistance 500.00

14. Ben Funk Inc 154.75

15. Dags Auto Parts 294.80

16. Mirabito 3269.17

17. John F. Winn 1516.42

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13,608.01


The meeting was adjourned at 8:40





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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk