Town of Franklinville

Minutes of the Franklinville Town Board Meeting held on May 12, 2009, at 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

David Dickinson…....................................Supervisor
William Dallas………....................…………… Councilman
Donald Bentley…………………………………......Councilman
Michael Brisky………………………………...........Councilman
George Trummer……………………………….......Councilman
William Weller, Sr.…………….....…………….....Highway Supt.
Kathy Hatch..…………………………………... ......Town Clerk

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Dickinson at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, with all present

Mr. Bentley made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.
Mr. Brisky made a motion to return to Regular Session, seconded by Mr. Bentley. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

Mr. Brisky made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2009, meeting, seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

Mr. Brisky made a motion to pay abstract #5, General vouchers #142-175, in the amount of $14,201.07 and Highway vouchers #70-91 in the amount of $21,638.01, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

The Clerk, Justice and Building Reports were presented.

Highway Supt. Weller reported that the 2009 CHIPS funding was restored to the 2008 level. Some major repairs, which are about half done, were needed on the grader. The grader also needs a new set of tires for the back. The pipe is in for the intersection of Bennett, Saunders, Laidlaw and Fish Roads. The Highway Dept. has started screening and grinding. The Attorney has the lease- to- buy agreement on the roller. He will review it. Mr. Weller reported that the County has the ability to map out culverts, hydrants, etc., with GIS. Mr. Weller will look at the DCO kennel to see about moving it. The Courtroom will be remodeled in July. It is hoped that the Highway workers can help move some furniture.

Mr. Brisky made a motion to go into Public Hearing to discuss Local Law 1-2009 regarding making the position of Highway Superintendent an appointed position. Mr. Bentley seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Carried.
Lori Snyder asked about the qualifications for the position. She was told that the Supt. would need to meet County Civil Service requirements.
Mr. Bentley made a motion to return to Regular Session, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.
Mr. Brisky made a motion to place Local Law 1-2009 on the ballot on Nov. 3, 2009. Mr. Bentley seconded the motion.
By Roll Call the vote was as follows:
Mr. Dickinson-Aye
Mr. Dallas-Aye
Mr. Bentley-Aye
Mr. Brisky-Aye
Mr. Trummer-Aye

It was reported that the Town does not own the Cemetery. It is still owned by the Cemetery Association. The Town Attorney has all of the documents. Mr. McAuley asked the Board to pass a Resolution to allow him to complete conveyance of the Cemetery from the Association to the Town. Mr. Brisky made a motion authorizing the Town Attorney to complete conveyance of the Cemetery from the Cemetery Association to the Town, and to authorize all costs associated with such conveyance. Mr. Dallas seconded the motion. By Roll Call, the vote was as follows:
Mr. Dickinson-Aye
Mr. Dallas-Aye
Mr. Bentley-Aye
Mr. Brisky-Aye
Mr. Trummer-Aye
After the conveyance takes place, Mr. McAuley can make petition to the State Attorney General to release the funds from the Cemetery Association.

Supervisor attended a meeting regarding the best way for assessing to be done. It would be very expensive to go through the County. It was suggested that towns work together on assessing.

Board members received copies of the School budget, which has a 3.6% increase.

Supervisor read a letter from Court Clerk Harrington stating that she has identified $1,675.00 which should have been paid to the Village from court fines. This was due to some old tickets not being reported under Village Ordinance in the computer program. This has since been rectified. Mr. Brisky made a motion to pay this money to the village, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.
A letter from the Judges was also read regarding their concerns about Court security. They are asking the Town Board to consider hiring a constable solely for Court security. Mr. Mack would continue to serve papers. The matter was tabled until the June meeting pending a proposal from the Village.

The franchise fee received from Time-Warner Cable was $1,826.00.

Some Highway equipment was sent to auction. After commission, the Town received $180.90.

A letter was received from Todd and Renee Hansen expressing interest in the DCO position.
Mr. Bentley made a motion to appoint Renee Hansen DCO, with Todd Hansen as unpaid assistant. Mr. Brisky seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

Mr. Bentley and Mr. Brisky met with the Judges, Court Clerks and contractor to discuss the renovation. It will take place from July 7-26. The windows have been ordered.

Mr. Brisky gave the Board members an Employee Handbook proposal. He would like the members to look it over for the next meeting. The procurement policy was also discussed.

Mr. Bentley made a motion to include a bill for the first quarter for the Town Attorney, seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

Mr. Bentley made a motion to go into Executive Session and then adjourn, seconded by Mr. Brisky. All voted “Aye”. Carried.