STATE OF NEW YORK May 4, 2011

COUNTY OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF MASONVILLE



The Public Hearing of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:30 P.M.


Purpose of said hearing is the approvel of the Hamlet Extension area as designated by the Delaware County Planning Department.

Regular meeting to follow.


PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan, Betty Scott, George Denys

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith



PUBLIC:

Joe Reynolds (CEO), Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Enrst Keidel, Neita VanValkenburgh, Shelly Johnson & Dean Frazer from Delaware County Planning Department, Nick Genovese, Lou Girvilo, Judy Jackson ( Justice), Everett Burrows, Chester Sheww



MINUTES:

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


Shelly Johnson from Delaware County Planning went over the 2 resolutions that the Town needs to adopt in regard the hamlet extension program.


The Public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. with no comments and the regular meeting was opened.


FLOORTIME:

  1. Steve Tiska asked about the Memorial bench that was once in front of the Grange and asked if it was just Korean or Korean & Vietnam. Neita advised it was for both conflicts. Steve would like the minutes to refect this.

  2. Steve Tiska spoke on the cemeteries and said that they are private. Craig stated that the Town Attorney, the Assocation of Towns and the Town Board have said that they will not maintain private cemeteries. The Town Board also agreed they will not use tax money to maintain private property. Steve said it is in the comprehensive plan. Craig said if it matters that much then Steve should form a committee of volunteers to maintain the numerous private cemeteries in the town.

  3. Chester Shew said that he would be on the cemetery committee if needed.

  4. Chester Shew spoke on the Government telling people what they can or cannot do. He is worried that there is a movement that is working to abolishing prayers before meetings and says that there is nothing that prohibits it at this time. Craig said he will research this to become informed on the topic. Craig said most people really are not aware that their rights are being slowly removed as we speak. Craig said more people should be paying closer attention to the direction of the State and Country.

  5. Jeri Brayman asked if the memorial bench had a place to be diplayed in the Town could it come back to Masonville. Neita will check into it and get back to Jeri on this.



HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Sweeping Roads

  2. Attended Annual Safety School

  3. Started installing Summer tires on Trucks

  4. Town Hall excavation for foundation

  5. Used the excavator to bucket concrete in the footer & walls where needed

  6. Installed footer drain for Town Hall

  7. Replaced front spring on 2003 Plow Truck

  8. After three heavy thunderstorms there was only minor damage areas that are repaired

  9. Removed snow plow wings and put plows away.


Kathy asked about junk days. It was agreed to have them on May 13th and 14th.


OLD BUSINESS:

None


NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Craig announced the Town has secured participation in the summer youth program again this year. This provides employment for a couple of local youth and assists the crew with summer projects. The program is courtesy of Delaware County. Craig asked Chuck to get the application process going.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  1. George spoke on the Union Contract and that the Hwy. Committee and Chuck need to get together and meet with the union president. A date then needs to be set to meet with the Board for final approval. Craig will be involved in the final negotiations and wants to review the proposal prior to the vote. Craig cautioned the committee that despite the excellent work the crew does for the Town, times are tough, and many folks are not getting raises or even keeping their jobs. With health insurance and retirement rates expected to go up over 30% this year, contracts requesting raises will be difficult.

  2. Mike reported footers and the foundations being set for new Town Hall. Once the attic has been cleared they will begin tearing down the inside.


RESOLUTIONS:

  1. Resolution # 12-Adoption of the Designated area for the Hamelt of the Towmn of Masonville. So moved by George Denys, seconded by, Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Copy attached.

  2. Resolution #13- Adption of the expandtion of the Hamlet of the Town of Masonville. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.


SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported the following revenue for snow plowing from February 19th thru March 12th 12,587.66 which put the Town above the Budget.

  2. Craig reported that he got a letter from the Senator that the Chips money will be coming in for 89,106.00


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


GENERAL:

48. Laurie Burpoe 530.00

49. Laurie Burpoe 40.00

50. Quill Corp 125.38

51. Frontier 92.57

52. Time Warner Cable 224.75

53. NYSEG 484.95

54. Time Warner Cable 224.75

55. NYSEG 208.73

56. Joe Reynolds 140.75

57. Joe Reynolds 277.25

58. Kortright Creek Financial Services 733.33

59. Mirabito 281.82

60. Jess F. Howes 182.64

61. Jess F. Howes 1163.75

62. E & R Popes Excavating 336.00

63. The Water Bottle 12.00

64. Tom Gascon 27.00

65. Hermans Trailer 6.00

66. George Denys 215.76

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5,307.43


HIGHWAY:

57. Unadilla Bolt & Nut 39.32

58. Waynes Welding 1650.00

59. Babcock Municipal Supply 364.80

60. Tallmadge Tire 535.44

61. Cook Brothers Truck Parts 24.88

62. Cobra Industries 68.10

63. MCCarthy Tire 420.00

64. G& L Auto 414.01

65. Tepo 10.00

66. Zep Sales & Service 339.47

67. Waynes Welding 547.00

68. Auto Plus/Unisciect 13.99

69. Dags Auto Parts Inc 95.05

70. Haun 51.00

71. Fleetpride 399.23

72. Mirabito 1411.55

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6,383.84


The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.



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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk