STATE OF NEW YORK January 6, 2010

COUNTY OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF MASONVILLE


The Organizational meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:30 P.M.


PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond ABSENT: Kathy Ryan

Councilmen: George Denys, Betty Scott Mike Spaccaforno

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith


PUBLIC:

Steve Tiska, Ernst Keidel, Kathy Klopchin, Melissa Thomas, Dick June, Nick Genovese, Lou Girvilo


MINUTES:

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


FLOORTIME:

  1. Kathy Klopchin said a group of residents asked to do a presentation to the County Board of Supervisors at one of their meetings and were denied. Craig said he will check into this as he was unaware of the request.

  2. Nick Genovese asked about what appears to be a shortage of cinders being used on the roads. Nick said that many people are having problems getting up his road including the mail lady. Chuck said he would speak with the driver who is doing his road and see if he can put more down.

  3. Lou Girvilo asked about a trailer that happens to be parked half on the sidewalk and half in th road with no plates on it. Lou was wondering where the liability stands on this. Craig said he would contact the law enforcement on this.

  4. Steve asked about the financing of the polebarn and the use of the reserve fund. Steve said that there are procedures that need to be taken to use the building reserve fund. Craig stated at this time no moneies have been used out of the building reserve fund and assured Steve that all proper steps have been taken so far. Craig said he would check with Meg on this.


HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Demo house on 206 is done.

  2. A last minute pipe installation was put in on Randall Hill Rd

  3. Winter Tires were put on all trucks

  4. Installed new spring and rear hub on truck #6

  5. Installed new spring and rear brakes on truck #4

  6. Set trusses on Pole Barn project

  7. Installed stainless steel sand spreader on truck #2 that was purchased from Federal Surplus

  8. Time Warner installed new phone system

  9. Plowing and sanding as needed.


COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. George read the CEO report as well as the end of the year CEO report.


RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the annual “Blanket Official Undertaking” be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, covering all os=fficers, Clerks and other employees of the Town as prescribed by section 25 of the NYS Town Law. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommended to appoint Councilmen George Denys to serve as Deputy Supervisor, in the absance of the Town Supervisor. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by Craig DuMond, all in favor carried.

  3. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommended to appoint Keith Walker to serve as Deputy Town Clerk, in the absence of the Town Clerk. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  4. Upon recommenation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommended to appoint Ted Tiska as Dog Control Officer for the 2010 Calendar year. So moved George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  5. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommend to appoint Pamela Walker as Registrar of Vital Statistics for the 2010 Calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  6. Upon recommendation of the Town supervisor; It is recommended to appoint Joe Reynolds as Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector for the Calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  7. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommended to designate the Walton Reporter as the Town’s Official newspaper for the 2010 Calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  8. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommended to appoint James Cooros, Physician’s Assistant, as Town Health Officer for the 2010 Calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  9. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; it is recommended to appoint Jeri Brayman as Town Hisorian for the 2010 Calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  10. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommended to Appoint Laurie Burpoe as Town Court Clerk for the 2010 Calendar year. So moved byt George Denya, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  11. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; to designate the National Bank and Trust of Bainbridge as the Official depository of the Town Monies for the 2010 Calendar year. So moved George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  12. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; It is recommended the following committees be Appointed for the 2010 Calendar year.

Insurance & Legal: Chairwoman Kathy Ryan & Betty Scott

Building & Grounds: Chairman Mike Spaccaforno & Kathy Ryan

Highway: Chairman George Denys & Mike Spaccaforno

Codes & Ordinances: Chairman George Denys & Betty Scott So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  1. Upon recommenation of the Town Supervisor The Town Clerk before 1/10/10 file with the State Department of Audit and Control the names and addresses of all Town Officers, elected and appointed, and further, file with the Stae Office of Real Property Tax Services the name of the Town assessor, date of appointment expiration of term inb accordance with Town Law 30 (3). So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  2. Upon Recommendation of the Town Supervisor; The Toen Clerk certify to the Delaware County Clerk, within 20 days of appointment, the names and addresses and Oath of Office documents of all Town Officers, both elected and appointed. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

  3. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; The Town Clerk notify the NYS Association of Toens, within 30 days, the names and addresses of all Town Officers, both elected and appointed and also advise the Association of Towns of any changes as they occur throughout the year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, 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 inertest of the Town as deemed proper by the Supervisor after consultation with the Town Attorney. So moved By George Denys, seconded by Betty scott, all in favor Carried.

  5. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; The Town seek the sale of aquired property located on Ivanhoe Road & Sr & 206 in accordinance with NYS Comtrollers guileline and NYS Law. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.


RESOLUTIONS:

  1. Town Supervisors Powers and Duties. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  2. Settings of Salaries. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached.

  3. Authorization to Purchase. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  4. Autorization to Attend Schools, Trainings & Conferences. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  5. Regular Town Board Meetings. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  6. Authorization of Mileage. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in Favor Carried.

  7. Payment of Utilities. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  8. Participation in State and County Bid Prices. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  9. Deputy Highway Superintendent. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  10. Disbursement of Highway Monies. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  11. Confidential Secretary/Bookeeper. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

  12. Association of Towns- Annual Meeting. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached


SUPERVISORS REPORT:

1.Craig reported that he was appointed to the following committees on the County Board of

Supervisors; Chairman of the Public Safety and Capital Projects Committees as well as a member of the Social Services Committee.

  1. Craig said that the Town received Chips money in the amount of $116,540 to be used for road projects.

  2. Craig said the Town received a snow plowing check for $4900 from the county for the period of December 1st thru 14th.

  3. Craig reported that Congressman Scott Murphy will be at the Masonville General Store at 9:45 on 1-7-2010. Craig received the notice just hours ago and was disappointed by this. He will take this up with the Congressman’s office.


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


GENERAL

1. Joe Reynolds 168.17

2. Town of Masonville (taxes) 543.91

3. Selective 107.00

4. NYSEG 230.00

5. Frontier 63.70

6. Kortright Creek Financial 827.33

7. Amy Kenyon 642.02

8. Quill Corp. 27.92

9. Laurie Burpoe 495.00

10. Laurie Burpoe 80.00

11. Ted Tiska 47.79

12. BAS 260.00

13. Assoc. of Collectors 25.00

14. Jess F. Howes 917.93

15. Chuck Smith 20.15

16. Abby Services 1968.75

17. NCS Rentals 280.00

18. Laing Trucking 62.00

19. Midstate Supply 95.52

20. Advanced Fire Protection 357.00

21. Judy Jackson 61.60

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2,824.87


HIGHWAY:

230. Warrens Excavating 2736.00

231. Mirabito 2556.38

232. Waynes Welding Inc 82.39

233. Babcock Supply 414.00

234. Comstock Logging Supplies 767.00

235. Tallmadge Tire 1736.76

236. Federal Property Asst. 425.00

237. Brian Backus 26.99

238. Sears 110.98

239. Harbor Freight Tools 160.10

240. Cobra Industries 72.40

241. Haun Welding Supply 153.00

242. Ken Kublo 170.00

243. R.L. Armstrong Auto 1081.74

244. G & L Auto 327.48

245. John F. Winn 77.44

246. Stadium International 4840.20

247. Jess F. Howes 498.30

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16,236.16


The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.




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Pamela Walker, Town Clerk