Town of Franklinville

Minutes of the Franklinville Town Board Meeting held on November 10, 2009, at 7:00 P.M.

 

ROLL CALL: David Dickinson….........................................Supervisor

                         William Dallas………....................……………..Councilman

                         Donald Bentley…………..Absent...……………..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. Supervisor asked that we observe a moment of silence in memory of Councilman Donald Bentley, who passed away October 27. Roll Call was taken, with one absent.

 

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2009 meeting with one correction. The correction states that the budget was presented to the Board members late because Supervisor did not receive budget figures from the Highway Supt., so he had to enter figures. Mr. Dallas seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining, seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to return to regular session, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        Mr. Trummer made a motion to pay abstract #11, General vouchers #302-331 in the amount of $14643.45 and Highway vouchers #181-198, including $10.00 each to Terry McClory, Randy Hatch and Robert Reece to upgrade their driver’s licenses, in the amount of $40,732.74 seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        The Clerk, Justice and Building Reports were presented.

 

                        Jonathan Engels reported that he has finished mowing at the Cadiz Cemetery. He presented his bill and also submitted a proposal to mow in 2010 for the same price of $2,698.00. Mr. Trummer made a motion to pay Mr. Engels, seconded by Mr. Brisky. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

                        Mr. Dallas made a motion to have Mr. Engels continue mowing at the Cadiz Cemetery in 2010 for $2,698.00, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        Todd Hansen, unpaid DCO assistant, was present to ask about getting a new heater for the dog kennel, as the present heater does not work well. He also offered to insulate the kennel for free if the Town will provide the materials. Mr. Brisky made a motion to have Mr. Hansen get estimates for a new heater and to have him insulate the kennel. Mr. Trummer seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to go into Public Hearing to discuss the 2010 budget, seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

                        In 2009 $789,635.00 had to be raised. The 2010 budget will need be increased by $13,275.00, totaling $802,910.00. It is unknown how much the County will chargeback for Workman’s Compensation.

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to return to Regular Session, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to amend the budget, moving sales tax revenue of $41,000.00 out of Highway Townwide to Highway Outside. He stated that legally the Town needs to exhaust sales tax revenue before increasing the budget. Mr. Trummer seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to keep all Town employees’ pay at the 2009 rate. Mr. Trummer seconded the motion. The vote was: Mr. Brisky-Aye, Mr. Dickinson-No, Mr. Dallas-Aye, Mr. Trummer-Aye. The motion was carried.

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to accept the 2010 budget with amendments. Mr. Trummer seconded the motion. The vote was: Mr. Brisky-Aye, Mr. Dickinson-No, Mr. Dallas-Aye, Mr. Trummer-Aye. The budget was adopted.

 

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to go into Public Hearing to discuss Local Law 4-2009, a local law adopting the new Cattaraugus County sliding income scale limits for tax payers sixty-five and older pursuant to Section 467 of the New York Real Property Tax Law and repealing Local Law 1-1981, a Local Law exempting from taxation a portion of the assessed valuation of Real Property owned by a person sixty-five years of age or older, and its amendments, Local Laws 1-1987, 1-1994, 1-1997, 2-2001 and 1-2003. Mr. Dallas seconded the motion.

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to return to Regular Session, seconded by Mr. Dallas.

                        Mr. Trummer made a motion to adopt Local Law 4-2009, seconded by Mr. Brisky. The vote was as follows: Mr. Brisky-Aye, Mr. Dickinson-Aye, Mr. Dallas-Aye and Mr. Trummer-Aye. Local Law 4-2009 was adopted.

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to renumber the Laws of 2009 if necessary, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        Due to the death of Mr. Bentley, the Board is short one member. Mr. Dickinson made a motion to appoint Mrs. Sharon Hahn, who was elected to the position on November 3, to fill out Mr. Bentley’s term, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                        Highway Supt. Weller met with FEMA and SEMO regarding the recent flood damage. The officials will be coming back to do final evaluations. The FEMA work must be done and then reimbursed. There is not enough money in the budget to finish the work in 2009.

                        There is a problem on Weller Rd. The County did a runoff study there and FEMA may provide money for mitigation there. Clare Valley and Bryant Hill Roads also have problems. Supt. Weller recommends doing as much work as possible with CHIPS money to avoid losing it. He recommends the same for the FEMA work. Mr. Brisky made a motion to authorize Supt. Weller to spend CHIPS money to make Bryant Hill Rd. safe, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried. Supt. will get estimates together and the Board may have to have a special meeting to discuss.

                        A letter was received from Mr. John Fadale suggesting that the spelling of Fidale Rd. is wrong. The matter was tabled.

                        Supt. Weller said that the back-up generator for the fuel depot is wired in. He is just waiting for the Pump Doctor to come and show the users how to operate it.

 

                        Assessor Kay Reynolds gave her report. She suggested having a reval within the next year or so. The Town is currently at 77%. She suggested getting bids after the first of the year and when the Town is at 100%, entering into a six year plan to stay at 100%.

 

                        Cards of thanks were received from Judge Russell and Judge Close’s families for the Courtroom dedication.

 

                        A letter was received from Mr. Wagner regarding the Jern case. Mr. Wagner will be contacted for further direction.

 

                        There were no Committee reports.

 

                        Mr. Brisky presented the Water District repair form. Mr. Brisky made a motion to make George Trummer the first person of contact for Water District repairs. Mr. Dallas seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

                        Mr. Brisky made a motion to adopt the work order form, seconded by Mr. Trummer. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

 

                                 Mr. Trummer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Brisky. All voted “Aye”. Carried.