STATE OF NEW YORK December 9, 2011

COUNTY OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF MASONVILLE


The Public Hearing of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting to follow.


Puropse of said hearing is making part of Getter Hill Rd. seasonal.



PRESENT: Absent: George Denys

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Kathy Ryan, Betty Scott, Mike Spaccaforno

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith


PUBLIC:

Jim Warren, Ron Longwell, Laurie Burpoe, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Steve Roff, Kathy Kolopchin, Ernst Keidel, Marie Soroka, Bob Jackson, Judy Jackson, Nick Genovese, Kendal Craig, Joann Gascon, Tom Gascon.

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:35 P.M.


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The Public Hearing was closed at 7:35 P.M.


The regular meeting was called to order at 7:36 P.M.


MINUTES:


Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept minutes with correction adding Marie Soroka and Robert Beards as public seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.


FLOORTIME:

  1. Steve Roff asked if the Board was considering closing part of Getter Hill why not Gifford Rd also. Discussion was held on these roads and regarding fire issues, etc. Craig said he thinks it’s a bad idea at this time and does not think the Town should do anything to hinder economic growth in the Town.

  2. Steve Roff had a picture of a tree on Bundy Hollow Road fell across the road. Steve heard the Highway men cut it at the edge of the road and left the rest. Chuck said he did not know about this but will check into it.

  3. Nick Genovese said the speed limit sign on County Rt.20 is at a 40% angle. Chuck said he would fix this.

  4. Marie Soroka asked if George Denys is resigning because that is what she heard. Craig said he has no knowledge of this and that she should contact George and ask him.

  5. Judy Jackson said her first night in court with the ADA went great. The ADA and public were very impressed with the new Court facility. Judy went over the auditing of her books and how it needs to be done. The State has changed the process and this now needs to be completed by the 15th of every month. The Board conducted the annual audit of the Justice’s books.

  6. Joann and Tom Gascon spoke on the fine job the Town Justice did on a small claims case they had, They said Judy was great and everything was handled in a professional manner.

  7. Laurie Burpoe, court clerk, reported the availability of a bunch of free filing cabinets in Delhi NY but has no way to get them. Craig asked Chuck if the men could help her out and Chuck said he will take care of it.

  8. Laurie Burpoe reported the Court now has a credit card machine to enable defendants an easier method to pay fees, fines, etc.



HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Hauling sand to the stockpile

  2. Repairing storm damaged roads

  3. Cleanded ditches on Cole Spur, Gifford Road and Bundy Hollow

  4. Made parking area by Town Hall

  5. Attended a class for Supervisors

  6. Meeting with FEMA on Storm Damage

  7. Working with the State OGS on getting furniture and file cabinets for the Town Hall for no cost; most is brand new stuff

  8. Joe Reynolds completed his annual shop inspection and the the only thing they need to do make some minor changes to the fire alarm system

Craig said to get a new quote from Sentry alarm systems for 2 heat only detectors that will tie into the Town Hall and 1 entry intrusion alarm.


COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. Craig read the CEO report for the Month of November

  2. Mike spoke on the building and said they are as far as they can go until the floors are in. Electric is 95% in. Mike said once electric is finished they can get the final inspection and CO. We are operating on a temporary CO at this time.


SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported that he has been nominated and accepted a position on a panel with the NYS Association of Counties to address unfunded State mandates. Craig will be the Delaware County Representative.

  2. Craig had a follow-up comment on his issues he addressed at last month’s meeting regarding the 2% tax cap. Craig stated he just found out the NYC and the 5 boroughs were all except from the new law. Craig found this interesting and amusing considering the legislature that made up the law are a majority of NY City politicians.


Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to pay all audited Bills, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.


Bob Jackson wanted to thank Kathy for all her hard work and dedication will serving on the Town Board.

Craig said that it is with great regret the Kathy is resigning as Town Board member and appreicates all her hard work. Craig had certificate for Kathy and asked all to stay for cake and punch.

Kathy said thank you to all and said she will be passing her job over to Jeri Brayman and feels she will do a great job as councilwoman.



GENERAL:

216. Quill 7.69

217. Quill 305.87

218. NYSEG 208.73

219. Time Warner Cable 224.75

220. Frontier 93.00

221. CMS Imaging 262.14

222. NYSEG 208.73

223. Tri Town News 4.62

224. BAS 260.00

225. Quill 1439.91

226. Quill 479.97

227. Joe Reynolds 265.63

228. Sentry Alarms 6709.50

229. The Walton Reporter 4.74

230. The Walton Reporter 4.35

231. WalMart 62.64

232. Drogen Electric 3786.67

233. Advanced Fire Protection 300.00

234. Mike Spaccaforno 403.66

235. Masonville Stone 540.00

236. Parco Gas 899.83

237. Don Conklin 1407.46

238. Huag Contracting 746.58

239. Beach Plumbing & Heating 4400.00

240. William Farrow 459.20

241. Fisher Electric 1987.50

242. Jess F. Howes 3743.72

243. Kathy Ryan 215.00

244. Drogen Electric Supply 577.64

245. Laurie Burpoe 25.59

246. Laurie Burpoe 600.00

247. Joe Reynolds 269.67

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30,904.79


HIGHWAY:

171. Masonville Stone 13,725.00

172. Monroe Tractor 3290.01

173. Scoville Meno 215.40

174. Hillside Signs & Designs 200.00

175. Five Star 499.48

176. Del. Sorts Center 54.00

177. Zep 236.85

178. Ben Funk 628.43

179. Interstate Batteries 100.95

180. Kimball Midwest 94.57

181. Hillside Body & Collision 191.51

182. Jess F. Howes 292.92

183. Dags Auto Parts 46.54

184. G&L Auto 651.78

185. Champlain Oil Co. 62.89

186. Suit-Kote 997.33

187. McCarthy Tire 1140.00

188. D&D of Walton 30.45

189. Mirabito 1902.95

190. Babcock Municipal Supply 96.00

191. Babcock Municipal Supply 2405.00

192. Fleetpride 1996.24

193. Cook Brothers 268.42

194. E&R Popes Excavating 3304.00

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32,430.36




The regular meeting was closed at 8:15 P.M.




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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk