STATE OF NEW YORK May 5, 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:
Supervisor: Craig DuMond
Councilman: George Denys, Betty Scott, Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan
Town Clerk: Pamela Walker
Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith
PUBLIC:
Steve Tiska, Nick Genovese, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Ernst Keidel, Bob Basile, Keith Scott, Tom Cardi, Mr & Mrs Frost, Lee Losak, Doug Earl
MINUTES:
Motion by George Denys to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
FLOORTIME:
Nick Genovese spoke on the new Town Hall addition. He stated he understands that it is very much needed, however, questioned how the project will be paid for. Craig reported that approximately 75k will come from reserve funds and the remainder will be bonded for 18 years. Craig also has had an indication we may be receiving member item money from Senator Bonacic for the project. This will also be used to off-set the bond. The initial year of the bond (as is) will have a 4% impact (approx. $30.00 per hundred thousand assessed value) on the budget, however, Craig stated he plans on using unexpended reserves from this year’s budget to off-set the impact, hopefully to keep the budget flat. Nick Genovese asked if there would be higher opperating cost to run the addition. Craig said that due to utilizing the existing heating system and energy upgrade improvements, operational costs are estimated to remain nearly the same as the current Town Hall.
Nick asked if with the Highway crew doing some of the work would this take them away from doing roadwork. Craig reported his approached the Highway Superintendent early in the planning phase and he indicated the men will be able to assist in work on days roads cannot be worked. Craig reported this will save the taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. Craig also said that if the State holds back the annual CHIPs (Consolidated Highway Improvement Program) money as threatened there will not be a lot of roadwork to perform.
Lee Losak asked ifthe Town could build a turn around on Shears Road so they can get mail delivered locally. Discussion was held on this. Chuck will look at road see what can be done through the landowners and determine what the cost to the Town would be.
Steve Tiska pointed out the Walton Reporter made a mistake in the ad on the cost of the building. Craig replied the typo was obvious and most persons with common sense would understand the ad.
Steve Tiska spoke on the new Town Hall and Pole Barn and is unsure that the monies have been properly spent due to certain procedural issues. Craig assured Steve that the Town has a lawyer and a professional bookkeeper and trusts that they are doing the right thing. Craig stated that he doesn’t need to be lectured about State procedures concerning the appropriation of taxpayer money as the State is currently 9 billion dollars in the red. Masonville has never been in the red, maybe the State could take some lessons from us.
Jeri Brayman spoke on the new building and asked about parking and how the driveway will devert water. Chuck said the project plans include water diversion as well as for a parking area for the Town Hall. If the parking lot gets too busy people will have to park further away from the building.
Jeri Brayman asked about getting a reduced speed limit posted on her road. She reported the road has a lot of potholes and people travel way too fast on the road and someone is going to get hurt. Craig said the Town has no authority on speed limits and that only the NYS DOT can impose speed limits. Chuck said they plan on fixing the potholes. Jeri said that one of the main speeders on that road is a DEC Truck. Craig said to contact the DEC on this and that other violators can be reported to the Sheriff or State Police.
Colon Frost asked that Chuck look at the culvert falling in on his road after the crew cut brush. Chuck will check into this.
HIGHWAY REPORT:
Filling potholes
Mounting summer tires on trucks
Sweeping Roads
Hauling sand to the stockpile
Changed rear spring in truck #5
Attended annual safety School put on by Dept. of Labor
Ditching Cummings Road
Painted the Chevy pick-up that was bought at Federal Surplus
Chuck asked to have Dorny Haskins to be appointed as a part timer
Motion by George Denys to appoint Dorny Haskins as a part timer for the Highway Crew, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried,
OLD BUSINESS:
Craig spoke on the bonding resolution for tonight’s meeting and said if passed the work can begin on the building.
Craig reminded everyone that Masonville cleanup days are May 14th & 15th.
Craig open the Truck bids.
John Shelton-$1100.00
Marty Built Inc.-$565.75
Doug Earl-$900.00
Motion by George Denys to accept the bid from John Shelton for $1100.00 for the old truck, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Craig reported that the Town of Masonville will hold a rabies clinic on July 9th at the Masonville Fire Hall from 4:00 till 6:00 P.M.
Craig spoke on the Sidney Schools Budget and said that right now there is a 1.8% increase and that they intend to layoff 10 to 11 more teachers.
Craig gave the Board a letter from the Delaware County Fair asking for a donation to help rebuild the 4 H Barn. Craig said that the County donated $5000.00. The Fair is now asking each of the 19 Towns in the County to donate $500.00. Governments can donate to organizations to promote economic development and/or tourism. Craig stated that the County fair is the single largest source of tourism and one shot economic development each and every year. Craig also stated in these days and times when kids are more interested in the internet, texting, computer games and wearing baggy clothes how can we not support a program with strong, traditional values rooted in our rich agricultural heritage. The Board approved of this donation.
Craig said that he received a letter from the Delaware County Stream Corridor Management Program requesting that we appoint 2 PAC representatives. Craig recommended that Chuck Smith and Gordy Finch as points of contact for the PAC. The Board approved.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
George read the CEO report for the month of April.
George reminded the Board that a letter went out to every taxpayer in Masonville last July giving them a year to clean up there homes. The year is now almost up. Craig asked to Clerk to put an ad in the paper asap to remind property owners of the law as well as the upcoming cleanup days.
Mike reported the engineer made some minor changes to the plans to design of the new Town Hall. We should have the updated plans shortly.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #17- Authorizing the Rehabilitation and Expansion of the Town Hall. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Resolution attached.
Motions:
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; The Board appoint Chuck Smith and Gordy Finch to be point of contacts for the PAC for the Stream Corridor Management Program, so moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the donation of $500.00 to the Delaware County Fair in Walton to help in the building of a new horse barn. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.
SUPERVISORS REPORT:
Craig spoke on 1st Mortgage tax check received for the year. It is about half of what we budgeted so we are on track for anticipated revenues.
Craig said spoke on pending agriculture district change and said if a property owner received a letter recently that their parcel is being removed from the Ag District due to non-Ag use and the property is actually still being used for Ag purposes to contacted him immediately and he can have this changed.
Craig said the Town received another check for snow plowing for $12,857.00 and said the Town is in very good shape regarding anticipated revenue for this purpose. Craig said a letter was received from Ag and Markets that they did an inspection on the Town of Masonville Dog Control activities and the town passed everything.
Motion by George denys to pay all audited bills, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
GENERAL:
71.Quill corp. 49.99
72. Kortright Creek Financial 733.33
73. NYSEG 204.00
74. NYSEG 449.94
75. Frontier 87.08
76. Tri Town News 11.57
77. Tri Town News 13.50
78. Quill Corp. 31.99
79. Ted Tiska 55.95
80. Walton Reporter 5.60
81. Laurie Burpoe 81.47
82. Laurie Burpoe 80.00
83. Laurie Burpoe 430.00
84. Judy Jackson 42.00
85. Walton Reporter 7.51
86. Time Warner 244.75
87. Kortright Creek Financial 777.33
88. Time Warner 224.75
89. Gettysburg Flag 300.00
90. NYSEG 155.91
91. Frontier 86.25
92. Joe Reynolds 138.37
93. Laing Trucking 33.00
94. Chuck Smith 764.97
95. Del. County Fair 500.00
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5,489.26
HIGHWAY:
57. R.L. Armstrong 250.60
58. McDowell 29.98
59. Federal Property Assistance 175.00
60. Brian Backus 399.21
61. Warrens Excavating 275.00
62. Parts Plus 163.26
63. Suit Kote 1486.23
64. Five Star Equipment 594.53
65. Tallmadge Tire 711.50
66. Certified Laboratories 139.00
67. Babcock Supply 578.00
68. Federal Property Assistance 200.00
69. Otsego Iron & Metal 7060.68
70. Chuck Smith 113.53
71. Oysego Iron & Metal 569.40
72. Haun Welding Supply 42.90
73. Tepco 10.00
74. Federal Property Assistance 150.00
75. Cook Brothers Truck Parts 424.39
76. Jess F. Howes 50.82
77. J.C. Smith Inc. 783.84
78. G & L Auto 293.40
79. McCarthy Tire Service 1082.00
80. Federal Property Assistance 475.00
81. Dags Auto Parts 140.81
82. Fleet Pride 1960.84
83. E & R Popes Excavating 2394.00
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20,553.92
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk