State of New York June 3, 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, George Denys, Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan
Town Clerk: Pamela Walker
Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith
PUBLIC:
Bob Jackson, Judy Jackson (Justice), Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Kathy Kolopchin, Tom Cardi, Melissa Thomas, Bob Basile, Ernst Keidel, Rich Otis of Rally NY.
MINUTES:
Motion by Doug McKown to accept minuts as presented, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
FLOORTIME:
Rich Otis a volunteer from Rally NY which is an automotive speed testing (racing) group made a presentation to the Board and requested a special use road permit for October 24th 2009. The permit requested would be for portions of Mormon Hollow and Steam Mill. Copy of application with map attached. The request would be for 3 2-hour blocks closing the roads during those time frames. Discussion was held on concerns of this race and what benefits the Town would get from it. Craig asked Rich to send a letter to each landowner on the affected parts of the road with a request for response/feedback. Responses shall also be sent to the Town Supervisor or Town Clerk. Craig said that if landowner response was favorable he would hold a public hearing on the application to get all public input before a decision will be made.
Steve Tiska spoke on the Towns unofficial web site and said that he didn’t like the idea that the site could be considered ‘official’. Steve also voiced displeasure with many of the comments recently posted on the message board. Craig replied that Ernst Keidel is the owner/operator of the site and feels the site is beneficial in many ways regarding contact with the Town. As far as the comments are concerned, Craig stated that people have the freedom of speech, minus illegal conduct, and that if folks don’t like the posts on the message board they should simply not read them. Craig also informed Steve that the Town does operated an ‘Official’ site and the site is referenced on the unofficial site.
Steve Tiska spoke on the veteran’s monument at the old grange and said it has not been maintained and asked what might be done to see that it is cared for. Craig replied that discussion is being had regarding the monument possibly being relocated to library, Church or cemetery. A decision is yet to be made. Discussion was also held on possibly placing it at the new Town Hall when completed.
Steve Tiska spoke on the Fire Dept. not being in compliance for public assembly. Craig replied that the Town cannot and will not get involved in the Fire Departments operation. The fire dept has its own leadership and elected officials. Craig stated the Town will offer its meeting space upon completion of the new Town hall and that this will satisfy the dept’s public assembly requirements.
Kathy Klopchin spoke on the required set backs for gas drilling and asked if the Town would consider making a resolution on set back requirements. Craig replied he is still gathering information related to gas drilling and even though he is supportive stated concerns such as damage to roads and setbacks, etc will have to be addressed by the Board. He plans on presenting suggestions to the Board later in the year.
Jeri Brayman said she has received a donation of 200.00 for markers on gravestones. Jeri also said that the 4H group is willing to cut all saplings on upper east Masonville Cemetery. Craig said this was a great idea and didn’t feel anyone would have a problem with it. Craig thanked Jeri for her hard work regarding placement of the flags in the cemeteries for Memorial Day.
Jeri said that signs are still being worked on by BOCES.
Judy Jackson reported and recommended the Town change telephone and internet service from Frontier to Time Warner as a cost saving measure. Her investigation revealed the Town could get 5 lines for the Town Hall for about $260.00 a month with unlimited long distance and internet. Motion by Craig DuMond to change telephonic/internet service to Time Warner, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried. Judy will remain the point of contact for this endeavor.
HIGHWAY REPORT:
Installing pipes
Filling potholes
Ditching roads
Mowed Cemeteries
Chipping brush
Hauling donated stone and shale to rebuild the west driveway at shop.
Received an insurance check to cover voucher #65 in the amount of $829.29
Chuck attended 2 meeting to finish up the Ice storm paperwork. The amount received will be approximately $83,000
Chuck said a large donation of steel was given to the Town and that most can be used for future projects.
Chuck this year clean up day’s received more metal and general junk. Metal income $1101.00 and $105.00 in TV’s & tires.
OLD BUSINESS:
Craig spoke on the County’s completed Economic Impact Assessment regarding the DEP land acquisition program. The results are not good. The County is being depopulated at an alarming rate and small businesses are leaving. Craig encouraged all to go to the Delaware County web site and review the report.
Craig said he would have a motion later on AFAC insurance.
Craig spoke on the NYC DEP Boating pilot and said it is up and running.
Craig said that a Traffic study would be completed on the 4-way (main) intersection in Masonville.
NEW BUSINESS:
Craig spoke on DEP land acquisition and that 172.5 acres in East Masonville has been contracted. He has 120 days to respond to this and will respond expressing dissatisfaction regarding the implications of the purchase.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
George read the CEO report for May.
Mike said he has the new Town hall drawings ready to send the grant writer.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #17-Recongnition of the New York City Watershed Economic Impact assessment report Watershed Affairs. Copy attached. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.
Resolution # 18- Requesting New York State to permit the continued use of lever voting machines. Copy Attached. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board appoint Barbara Arnott to the Board of Assessment review, 5 year term, effective 5/14/2009 through 5/14/2014. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Highway Superintendent to declare one 2000 Ford 550 surplus property and permission to auction and/ or sell said property for no less then $11,000.00. So moved by Doug McKown, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to sign documents to allow Town employees to participate in the AFLAC supplemental insurance program at no cost to the Town. Further, the Town Board authorizes the premiums of said insurance program to be made payroll deduction directly from employees’ earnings. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board enter into executive session to discuss possible litigation and a personal matter directly related to a particular employee at 9:20 p.m. So moved by Doug McKown, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
Motion by Kathy Ryan to come out of executive session and back into regular meeting at 9:55 p.m., seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town authorize to secure Frank Wood with a retainer for $12,000.00 to take care of Legal matters pertaining to the 4-condemned properties in the Town. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board adopt the Town Clean up policy. Copy Attached. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.
Motion by George Denys to pay all audited bills, seconded by Doug McKown, all in favor carried.
GENERAL:
109. The Walton Reporter 14.22
110. Frontier 75.24
111. NYSEG 230.00
112. Selective 1836.00
113. Selective 12,950.14
114. Kortright Creek Financial 777.33
115. Edison Computers 589.30
116. Don Snow Trucking 2796.40
117. The Water Bottle 24.00
118. Robert H. Finke 1850.00
119. Joe Reynolds 166.42
120. Frontier 29.81
121. Frontier 313.00
122. Judy Jackson 222.45
123. Laurie Burpoe 460.00
124. Laurie Burpoe 80.00
125. Gettysburg Flag work Inc. 200.00
126. Donald R. Magill 20.00
127. NYS Magistrates Assoc. 80.00
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22,564.31
HIGHWAY:
84. Federal Property Assistance 350.00
85. R.L. Armstrong 442.79
86. Tallmadge Tire 976.50
87. G&L Auto 134.08
88. Butts Excavating 100.00
89. Chenango Concrete Corp. 450.00
90. Warrens Excavating 136.80
91. Mirabito Fuel Group 1234.73
92. Federal Property Assistance 500.00
93. Jess F. Howes 41.85
94. Vantage Equipment LLC 18.37
95. Kimball Midwest 221.81
96. Frey Heavy Duty 155.68
97. Federal Property Assistance 50.00
98. Fastenal Co. 128.50
99. Chuck Smith 35.62
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4,976.73
The meeting was adjourned at 9:59
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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk