STATE OF NEW YORK September 9, 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, Mike Spaccaforno, George Denys, Kathy Ryan

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith


PUBLIC:

Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Mellissa Thomas, Betty Scott, Nick Genovese, Kathy Kolopchin, Judy & Bob Jackson



MINUTES: Motion by George Denys to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.



FLOORTIME:

  1. Elke Scofkom from Cole Road asked what can be done to make the private end of Cole Road a Town maintained Road. Craig replied the road must first be brought up to DOT specs by the landowners. At this point the Town would consider taking it over. Craig recommended that they start a landowner association with all property owners to see who is interested in doing this. The landowners could possibly get together, improve the road to meet specs and request the Town take it over.

  2. Steve Tiska spoke on the inspections of buildings for Public Assembly and said they should be properly inspected. Craig replied the buildings are properly inspected by the CEO. Steve insisted the CEO does not have the authority to conduct ADA inspections. Craig stated that the plans for the new Town Hall are completely ADA compliant. A long discussion was held regarding this subject. Steve stated he was afraid he would have to file official complaints with Washington DC regarding the current buildings that are not ADA compliant within the Town. Craig said that if Steve feels compelled to file complaints he should do so, however, Craig stated he could not understand why Steve would want to do anything in an attempt to hurt, especially with the Town doing everything it can in rectifying the ADA issues with a new building. Steve was asked if he personally was being effected by any ADA-related issue. Steve replied that he personally was not effected, however, is acting as an Ombudsman for others. Craig stated to his knowledge he was unaware of any citizen with a complaint or adversely affected. Steve then stated he doubted if the church was completely ADA compliant. Craig replied churches are exempt from ADA-related issues, however, insisted the church is actually ADA compliant. Steve replied that if the church meeting room is used for public meetings and not for church purposes, it must be ADA compliant. Craig again stated he believed the church to be compliant as per the CEO inspection, however, would not put the church in a position to be scrutinized as the church opened it’s doors to the Town when the Town was in need of meeting space. George asked Steve if the reason he was doing all this was for procedural or personal reasons, Steve replied procedural. Kathy reported she felt comfortable with the plans Mike created feels the and the Board is going in the right direction. Kathy states she feels there is no reason to go forward with an independent inspection. Mike stated he could not figure out what Steve was talking about or trying to accomplish. Mike states the plans for the new Town Hall are completely ADA compliant and have been approved by the CEO as well as State Inspector.






HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Graveled Bundy Hollow & Cuyle

  2. Picked up 110 gallon oil donation

  3. Shouldered Rt. 8 loop for prep of stone and oil

  4. Patched and shimmed Pine Hill Rd for stone & oil

  5. Ditched the paved part of Steam Mill

  6. Worked dirt part of Pine Hill

  7. Changed pipes on Steam Mil near Hering Rd.

  8. Ditched and built plow turnaround on Cuyle Rd

  9. Filling potholes

  10. Pug mill paved Butts Rd, Cole spur Town roads

  11. Painted frames & box on new f-550

  12. Paving projects quoted in June came in at a savings of 25,000 when projects were completed in August


Doug reported he and George met with Chuck on work that can be completed with CHIPS money. They came up with Cummings Road being the worst and reported they plan to stockpile stone toward road projects for next year. Craig requested the Committee and Chuck verify their funding line amounts with him or Meg to ensure their figures are accurate.



OLD BUSSINESS:

1. Craig reported that the preliminary grant application for the Town Hall has been accepted and the Town was offered a $50,000 grant as well as a loan in the amount of $231.630.00 at an interest rate of 4.375 for 20 years. This will more than take care of the work being planned and make the project doable with a very minimal impact on taxes. Craig reported the rest of the paperwork will now be completed and the project should be ready to go in the spring.

2. Craig reported that the Butts Road Bridge note has been completely paid off.

3. Craig reported that a trailer has been removed from Pine Swamp Rd


NEW BUSSINESS:

  1. Craig spoke on FEMA and the updating of the flood maps. Craig said that this will affect several people as if the flood plains are officially changed, the affected properties will need to purchase flood insurance. The County Planning Department will be sending informational letters out to the affected landowners. Craig will also be attending meetings in the near future regarding this issue.



COMMETTIEE REPORT:

  1. Mike Reported that a new set of drawings will be completed soon. They will be stamped and ready to go for the Town Hall.

  2. George requested the Board adjust the fee schedule and not charge landowners for cosmetic improvements such as new siding or paint, etc. The board agreed, and made such changes retroactive to January 1, 2009. Refunds may be made accordingly.

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to change the fee schedule to reflect to charge for normal maintenance, siding and painting providing no structural changes are made, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.


RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution #19- Opposition to NYS Legislation Requiring Town Justices to have Law Degrees. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.


The Town received 1 fuel bid from Suburban Propane-2000 gals for Fire Department-$2.2678 & 5000 gals for Town Garage-$2.4178.

The bid was rejected and the Town Clerk will put another ad in the Paper and make some phone calls.


RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board reject the Fuel Bid from Suburban Propane until more bids are received. So moved by Craig DuMond, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Supervisor to effectuate all signatures/documents/advertisement associated with the USDA Grant/Loan Proposal for the Town Hall expansion project. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by Goerge Denys, all in favor carried.

  3. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Justice to apply for and/or secure grant funding through the NYS JCAP program to enhance and/or modernize Town Court Operations. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

  4. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize to accept any deed, which is donated to the Town of any property, which is subject to condemnation action. Further, if such party requests, the Town is authorized to issue a general relief to the property owner specific to that particular property. Further, the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to effectuate all documents/proceedings to resolve such matters in the best interest of the Town as deemed proper by the Supervisor after consultation with the Town Attorney. So moved byGeorge Denys, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.


SUPERVISOR REPORT:

  1. Craig said that he plans to attend a FEMA meeting on 9/17/09 in Delhi on the Flood Plain.

  2. Craig reported that the Town received an additional $1714.39 from FEMA for the 2008 ice storm for truck repairs.



Motion by Doug McKown to pay all audited bills, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.



GENERAL:

174. NYSEG 263.72

175. NYSEG 460.00

176. Selective 540.00

177. Delaware County Dept. of Public Works 150.00

178. Quill Corp 48.39

179. Kortright Creek Financial Services 733.33

180. The Walton Reporter 7.51

181. The Water Bottle 20.00

182. Laing Trucking 32.00

183. Oneonta Garage Doors 260.00

184. Joe Reynolds 210.80

185. Judy Jackson 44.00

186. Laurie Burpoe 13.06

187. Laurie Burpoe 100.00

188. Laurie Burpoe 585.00

189. Matthew Bender & Co. 239.75

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3,707.56


HIGHWAY

157. Jess F. Howes 574.26

158. Tepco 15.00

159. Five Star Equipment 88.00

160. Armstrong Fastners 22.74

161. Chuck Smith 123.74

162. Tallmadge tire 856.76

163. R.L. Armstrong 595.51

164. Fastenal Co. 49.67

165. E&R Popes Excavating 1260.00

166. Dags Auto Parts 256.68

167. G&L Auto 62.64

168. Warrens Excavating 5198.40

169. Mirabitos 5104.58

170. Suit-Kote 34,957.62

171. Suit-Kote 3905.81

172. Cobleskill Stone 10,267.82

173. Cobleskill Stone 4086.72

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67,425.95




The meeting was closed at 8:25 p.m.





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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk