State of New York May 6, 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: Doug McKown, Kathy Ryan, George Denys, Mike Spaccaforno
Town Clerk: Pamela Walker
Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith
PUBLIC:
Judy & Bob Jackson, Steve Tiska, Curt Christensen, Laurie Burpoe, Rae Ann Lakin, Ernst Keidel, Melissa Thomas, Jeri Braymen, Elaine Bradish, Nick Genovese, Tom Cardi, Bob Basile, Kathy Kolopchin, Steve Roff, Lou Girvilo, Mike Serman, Steve & Cliff from AFLAC.
MINUTES:
Motion by Doug McKown to accept minutes as corrected, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.
FLOORTIME:
Steve and Cliff gave a presentation regarding AFLAC insurance for the Town. They met with the Highway Department earlier this month and reported a few of the men were interested. Steve said the insurance can actually be purchased for any Town Employee. Craig asked if the program incurs any costs to the Town. Steve replied that there was absolutely no cost to the Town, the employee pays the entire premium through payroll deduction. Craig stated that he would run the program by the Town attorney and if no conflicts will purpose the program for vote next month.
Mike Sherman said that he has been out driving on several Town roads and complemented the Town on how nice they look.
Mike Sherman stated that he and Denis Burpoe will be running for open seats on the Sidney School Board and encouraged people to get out and vote on May 16th.
Steve Roff spoke on the cleaning out of ditches near the highway department on private property. He also complained about the run off into the stream as the ditch was interrupted. Chuck responded that is was in the Town’s best interest to clean out the ditch as the run off was creating washouts on the Town driveway. Chuck secured the property owner’s permission and the clearing of the ditch was beneficial to both parties. .
Steve Tiska thanked the Highway Dept. for the fine job on the ditches on his road.
Jeri Braymen thanked the Highway Dept. for sweeping her road. (Mormon Hollow Rd)
Bob Basile asked when the Town was going to fix Butts Road. Chuck said the road is on a priority list, however, not at the top. The road will be fixed when budgetary resources allow.
HIGHWAY REPORT:
Filling potholes
Serviced equipment for Hwy. Dept. and Fire Dept.
Sweeping Roads
Cutting trees and chipping brush
Planted about 125 trees for future drift control for McLaughlin Rd.
Ditching Pine Hill Road
Worked Getter Hill and part of Steam Mill
Highway Crew attended an Annual Safety Training Class in Walton
Highway Crew attended first out of three classes by Delaware County Soil & Water for ‘Flood Response Training Course’
Finished the property leveling project then seeded & mulched
New F-550 will be here soon, last report was in transit in Ohio
Closed out Butts Road project, payment is pending SEMO/FEMA audit
Asked Board to consider ideas for Ice Storm fund revenue
NYS DOT may be in Town around June for crosswalk paint
4-way light issue needs a letter from the Board so they can do a study and give a response to the Town. The Letter needs the problems and suggested rectifications. Pam will draft the letter.
Chuck said he had a list of old issues that need to be completed such as painting of a few trucks. Craig said to give the list to the committee.
OLD BUSINESS:
Craig said that the Town qualifies for a grant for the Town Hall expansion project through the USDA as a distressed community. The grant should range from 25,000 to 50,000. The remainder of the funding can be provided in the form of a low-interest loan through the USDA. The grant application is being finalized and we should have a proposal by the next meeting.
Craig remind all of Masonville residents of clean up days on May 8th and 9th. Fees of $1.00 will be charged for tires with rims and electronics will be a $5.00 charge.
Craig gave an update on the NYC DEP boating pilot for the Cannonsville Reservoir and stated that the project is moving right along and we should see boats on the ‘lake’ soon. .
NEW BUSINESS:
Craig said that the NYRI battle was won. No new power line! This is good news for Delaware County.
Craig asked everyone to get out and vote on the School Budget. Craig voiced his displeasure with the status of the Masonville and Sidney Center abandoned buildings. It is costing the taxpayers money for the district to continue to be ‘landlords’ and suggested the district dispose of the buildings in the interest of the taxpayers. Craig encouraged Masonville folks to get out and support our Masonville residents running for school board.
Craig said the next local rabies clinic would be held in Walton at the Hwy. Garage on Rt. 10 on June 5th from 5:00 to 7:00.
Craig said there has been warning letters given out to a few people who are in violation of local law #3 (Junk Control).
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; to authorize a letter to be sent to the NYS DOT to do a sudy on the 4-way light in Masonville. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
SUPERVISORS REPORT:
Craig reported writing a letter of support for the Delaware County Sportsmans Federation opposing the proposed DEC antler restrictions program. Craig sent the letter to the DEC, Governor Patterson, Senator Bonacic and Assemblyman Crouch. .
Craig spoke on the forclosed property in Masonville. There are 3 properties left that will go up for auction on June 30th. Craig said one of the properties is a problem property the Town has been working on Parker Hollow Road.
Craig spoke on the economic impact study of the NYC DEP land acquisition program. The study is completed and the results are sobering. Craig has been asked not to comment on the details until after the study is made public at next week’s BOS meeting in Delhi.
Craig said that Delaware County currently stands at a 9.6 unemployment rate.
Craig said that County sales tax is way down so far this year and at the current rate will be running over 2 million in the red. Craig reported mortgage tax revenue is on track for this year and should be ok, but that a few years back it was 3 times as much.
Craig spoke on the quarry on Cole Road and said that Robert McDuffy now has quite the business after a long struggle. Mr. McDuffy has created an excellent business and has brought local jobs to the area. Craig said that Mr Duffy sent letter of thanks to the Town for all their support.
Motion by George Denys to go out of regular meeting and into excutive session at 8:45 p.m. for possible litigation, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
Motion by George Denya to come out of excutive session and back into the regular meeting at 9:20 p.m., seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
Motion by George Denys to pay all audited bills, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
GENERAL:
90. Joe Reynolds 124.39
91. NYSEG 230.00
92. NYSEG 516.69
93. Selective 255.00
94. Selective 494.00
95. Kortright Creek Financial 733.33
96. Del. Co. Dept. of Public Works 96.00
97. Heart of the Catskills 40.00
98. Laurie Burpoe 12.81
99. Laurie Burpoe 80.00
100. Laurie Burpoe 490.00
101. Joe Reynolds 160.55
102. Frontier 62.17
103. Frontier 150.79
104. Frontier 67.99
105. Chuck Smith 85.33
106. Robert Williams 137.50
107. McDowell & Walker 220.00
108. Jess F. Howes 13.22
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3,969.80
HIGHWAY:
60. Federal Property Asst. 125.00
61. Minimizer Spray Control Systems 280.60
62. Fastenal Co. 341.50
63. Suit Kote 1451.64
64. Horbecks Sports Shop 129.99
65. Ben Funk Inc. 829.29
66. Tallmadge Tire 843.20
67. R.L. Armstrong 586.05
68. Dags Auto Parts 80.76
69. G&L Auto 70.50
70. Babcock Supply 447.00
71. Frey Heavy Duty 258.51
72. Mirabitos 3156.37
73. John F. Winn 174.11
74. Tarco Steel Inc 516.50
75. Fleet Pride 78.74
76. Comstock Logging Supplies 19.60
77. JC Smith Inc 99.20
78. Steel Sales Inc 70.65
79. Sidney Tire 21.00
80. Vantage Equipment LLC 583.69
81. John F. Winn 18.70
82. Ben Daniels Equipment 26,250.00
83. Lawson 44 87.98
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36,520.61
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk