STATE OF NEW YORK December 3, 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 p.m.


PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

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

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker


PUBLIC:

Steve Tiska, Ernst Keidel, Neita VanValkenburgh, Keith Scott, Ron Longwell, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Melissa Thomas, Kathy Klopchin, Bob Basile, Judy Jackson, Nick Genovese, Mr & Mrs Pacoraro, Tom Cardi, Lou Girvilo, Mr Lent.


MINUTES:

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


NYS Assemblyman- Clifford Crouch spoke following his Town Hall meeting between 5pm-7pm. Cliff spoke on the State’s fiscal problems and stated he is fighting the cuts to education and nursing homes. This cuts ultimately affect the local taxpayer. Cliff also reported that he supports consolidations in many of the State agencies as many services are duplicated and the upper management of these agencies are paid all too well. Cliff said he is fighting for the rights of Counties regarding the handling of Medicaid payments. He also advised that it appears the State CHIPs (consolidated highway improvement plan) monies should stay secure and stable at this time.

Craig asked about the unfunded State mandates on Counties and Towns and reminded Cliff these mandates have a crippling affect on the local level. Cliff stated he continues to fight the unfunded mandate issue in Albany, however, being in the minority it is very difficult to get anything done in this current climate.


HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. November 3rd the crew attended the third and final Stream intevention training class.

  2. Finshed lower portion of the pole barn

  3. Completed required work Time Warner needed to install equipment for new phone system.

  4. Grader patched several roads

  5. Ripped up bad section on Parker Hollow then graded it

  6. Still having computer issues with Truck #3 and it needed to be taken to Binghamton for repairs

  7. Truck # 5 replaced rear spring

  8. Ditched parts of Hellerud Road with excavator and installed driveway pipes

  9. Hill on Cummings Road was ripped up and gravels with help from Trout Creek



OLD BUSSINESS:

  1. Craig reported that the problem property the Town took possession of on SR206 near Ivanhoe Road has been demolished and buried. Craig thanks Chuck and the Highway Crew for their prompt and professional job.



COMMITTEE REPOPRT:

  1. George read the CEO report for the month of November


SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig said the County budget was passed resulting in only a 1.47% increase. This is good news for us in comparison to neighboring County budgets. However, Craig did caution that they used a large amount of surplus funds to accomplish this and if things do not change next year’s budget will be much more difficult. Craig will be pushing for a hard hiring freeze as well as hold on equipment purchased in 2010 unless absolutely needed.


Craig spoke on Doug McKown retiring from the Board and presented him with a plaque recognizing his years of service to the People of Masonville. Craig wished Doug good luck in the future and best of health and happiness.


Motion by Doug McKown to pay all audited bills, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.


GENERAL:

128. Frontier 35.61

129. CMS Imaging 247.09

130. Joe Reynolds 257.77

131. Laurie Burpoe 400.00

132. Laurie Burpoe 100.00

133. Jess F. Howes 1149.26

134. Del. Co. Assoc. of Town Supt. of Hwys 35.00

135. The Water Bottle 24.00

136. Mirabitos 336.36

137. Frontier 151.83

138. Us Potal Services 1000.60

139. Linnea Wilson 31.70

140. Craig DuMond 33.00

141. B&D Trophies 35.00

142. Kortright Creek Financial 777.33

143. Frontier 63.86

144. NYSEG 230.00

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4908.41


HIGHWAY:

216. Tallmadge Tire 37.50

217. Fastenal Co. 246.03

218. Wayne Welding 3000.00

219. Suit-Kote 7328.75

220. Comstock Logging Supplies 844.00

221. Beerston Stone Products 6224.00

222. Kimball Midwest 78.05

223. Sears Commercial One 219.62

224. The Village Closet LTD 460.00

225. Comstock Logging Supplies 106.00

226. Hwy. Traffic Supply 192.95

227. Armstrong Fasteners 26.65

228. R.L. Armsrtong Auto 683.07

229. Mirabitos 2766.18

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22,212.80


The meeting was closed at 7:55 p.m.





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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk