STATE OF NEW YORK October 7, 2009

COUNTY OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF MASONVILLE



The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:30p.m.


PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: George Denys, Doug McKown, Mike Spaccaforno

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith


PUBLIC:

Steve Tiska, Ernst Keidel, Nick Genovese, Mike Espostio, Dorothy Esposito, Laurie Burpoe, Bob Basile, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Lou Girvilo, Betty Scott



MINUTES:

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


FLOORTIME:

  1. Steve thanked the Hwy. Crew for the nice job they did on Pine Hill. Even with the logging going on the road looks good.

  2. Mike Esposito thanked the Town for the refund check he received for over payment regarding his building permit.



HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Plow was installed on new F-550, bids ranged from $53331.00 to $6209.13

  2. Serviced Truck # 5 and excavator

  3. Put up Town line signs where needed

  4. Found a new sign vendor, N.Y.S. prison, with a savings of about 40%

  5. Helped Sidney Stone & Oil

  6. Sidney and Trout Creek helped us Stone & Oil

  7. Fixed wet area near the rear of the salt shed with donated stone product. Drainage and a base were added.

  8. Installed pipes under the Roads of Lake Cecil, Cumming Road and Parker Hollow

  9. Graveled part of Clark and Lake Cecil Roads

  10. Worked the most severe spots on Steam Mill & Morman Hollow…both are in desparate need of gravel

  11. Received 700 gallons of oil donations

  12. Received a call from SEMO that two FEMA projects were approved to be reopened for possible future payments of up to $80,000 pending audit. Craig thanked Chuck for finding additional documentation regarding these projects dating back to 2006. Some of the projects had paperwork that was never finished and should never have been filed.



OLD BUSINESS:

Craig opened the fuel bids.

  1. Suburban- fuel oil-2.2432 per gal

Mixed blend- 2.3206 per gal

  1. Mirabitos- Fuel oil- 2.1310 per gal

Mixed blend- 2.4710 per gal

The Board agreed in fixed price.


Motion by Craig Dumond to accept Mirabitos for there Fuel oil at 2.1310 per gal and Suburban for there mixed blend at 2.3206 per gal gal, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.


  1. Craig reported that the Town took over 1 problem property located on SR 206 near Ivanhoe Road. Craig report we may see a similar outcome in 2 more problem properties as the absentee owners do not want to face condemnation proceedings. The code violations and health hazards will be addressed and the property sold to be replaced to the tax rolls.

  2. Craig reported that the 2nd part of the Town Hall grant application is being worked on by the grant writer.

  3. Craig said that there is a new policy that requires a new audit process regarding the Town Court. Craig will be receiving the proper forms and directions from the State. The Board will be completing the audit by next month.



COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. Mike said the final drawings on the Town Hall are completed and will be given to Joe for approvel.

  2. George issued the Board a copy of the revised building fees per last Months meeting.

  3. George read the CEO report for September.

  4. George said that he has someone (Chester Shew) that is willing to work on the Town’s official web site pro-bono. George will still remain sole controller of the site.

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to allow George to proceed with allowing Chester Shew to assist him with maintaining the Town’s official web site, seconded by Doug Mckown, all in favor carried.


RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Highway Superintendent to utilize Town resources to remedy building and/or health violations as prescribed by the CEO and/or Health Officer on any newly acquired Town property.

So moved by Doug McKown, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the attached

Budget transfers and Amendments to the 2009 Town Budget.

So moved by Doug McKown, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

  1. Upon the recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town

Clerk to advertize the posting of seasonal roads same as last year.

So moved by George Dnys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.



SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig spoke breifly on the 2010 tenative budget. As the budget stands (considering everyone’s requests) for General and Highway there would be about a 79,000 increase. This equates to a 9.99% increase in the budget. Craig reported that this was unacceptable and urged the Board to be prepared to have their pencils sharpened and hatchets ready to cut this budget at the Oct. 21st budget workshop.

  2. Craig said that the County budget is coming along but needs much work. Craig will address his concerns regarding the committees he sits on, however, Craig feels that the County much do something about the unfunded State mandates that drives a large part of the social service spending in the County.



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



GENERAL:

89. The Tri-Town News 14.29

90. Kortright Crek Financial 733.33

91. Frontier 67.02

92. Frontier 66.71

93. NYSEG 194.73

94. The Walton Reporter 3.16

95. The Walton Reporter 14.00

96. The Water Bottle 16.00

97. Jess F. Howes 2863.83

98. Joe Reynolds 163.12

99. Laurie Burpoe 10.12

100. Laurie Burpoe 100.00

101. Laurie Burpoe 460.00

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4,706.31

HIGHWAY:

174. Warrens Excavating 570.00

175. Kimball Midwest 276.55

176. Tri County Comm.Inc 965.96

177. Mirabitos 2233.90

178. Truck Body Speicalists 5331.00

179. E&R Popes Excavating 2100.00

180. Babcock Supply 226.00

181. Parts Plus Auto Stores 89.95

182. Tractor Suppy Credit Plan 43.97

183. Beerston Stone Products Inc. 1915.20

184. Fastenal Co. 125.59

185. State of New York 53.68

186. Tallmadge Tire Services 317.80

187. Ben Funk Inc. 1422.55

188. R.L. Armstrong Auto 337.85

189. G&L Auto 87.46

190. Jess F. Howes 146.24

191. Suit-Kote Corp. 968.67

192. Cobleskill Stone Products 1661.97

193. Cobleskill Stone Products 2443.88

194. Cobleskill Stone Products 5472.64

195. Suit-Kote Corp. 37,299.77

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64,090.93



The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.




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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk