Town of Franklinville

Minutes of the Franklinville Town Board Meeting held on March 11, 2008, at 7:00 P.M.ROLL CALL:  David Dickinson,SupervisorWilliam Dallas,  CouncilmanAllan Gerstung,  CouncilmanDonald Bentley, CouncilmanMichael Brisky, CouncilmanWilliam 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. Gerstung made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2008, meeting, as presented by the Town Clerk, with one correction, seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.
•  Amanda Neudeck from Pioneer Credit Recovery was present to talk about their new satellite in Ashford. The company is looking to keep jobs in rural areas. They employ about 800 people between the Arcade and Ashford offices.
• James McAuley was present to ask the Board to sign a letter of support regarding municipal employees being treated differently in lawsuits. The matter was tabled for further discussion.<!--break-->

• Mr. McAuley presented the inter-municipal agreement for the fuel depot. The Finance Committee will look at the full cost to the Village.
• The sale of the West Ave. property to William Walker has been finalized.
• There was no Cemetery Sexton report.
• The Highway Dept. plows at the Cemetery as needed.
• There was no Dog Control Officer report as the DCO is ill.
• Supervisor said that the financial report has been filed with New York State and is available in the Clerk’s office for review.
• Mr. Dickinson and Mr. Brisky reported that they found out in New York that if reserve accounts are used for anything other than what was intended, the Board members become trustees and could be charged with misdemeanors.
• The NYS Municipal Workers’ Compensation Alliance will come to the Town and look over the buildings and see if repairs need to be made. They will also investigate claims of workers and make sure that they are legitimate. This could be an alternative to the self-insured Workmans’ Comp through the County.

•  Judy Harrington and Denise Richards are going to actively pursue old fines still on the books for collection. The Financial Committee will look into accepting credit cards for Court fines. Supervisor suggested looking into offsite backup for computer files.
• Assessor Kay Reynolds offered to gather data for a re-val. Nancy Barney from Catt. Co. Real Property suggested using one company to do the job. It will cost about $60,000.00. The Town of Lyndon will need to agree to do a re-val as well.
• A check was received from the Southern Tier Rail Authority in lieu of taxes. Mr. Gerstung made a motion to place this money in General Reserve toward the reval. Mr. Bentley seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Carried.

• Supt. Weller reported that the Committee meetings have gone well. He feels that things are going in a positive direction. The Town Highway Dept. is working well with the Village DPW.
• Mr. Weller will need to estimate how much fuel the Village will use. The money paid by the Village to the Town will need to go to” Revenue from other municipalities” and the budget will need to be amended to increase contractual accordingly.
• The weather website is operational and working well.
• The Highway Committee has looked at the Town barn and will be working on a proposal for the building.
• Salt and sand use is up due to the ice storms we have had. For 2008-2009 there is a 600 ton allotment.
• A letter was received from NYSDOT giving regulations regarding installation of banners on State highways and closing of highways for parades and festivals.
• Mr. Dallas and Mr. Bentley presented the Building, Grounds and Equipment report. Mr. Gerstung made a motion to authorize the Building, Grounds and Equipment Committee to meet with Supt. Weller and to get estimates to move the furnace and doors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.
• The Finance Committee presented its report. It was suggested that the Town have a procurement policy. There should be 30 days notice given and Board approval granted to attend conferences.
• Mr. Brisky asked about having an energy audit. One could be done for about $100.00. Mr. Gerstung suggested waiting for the engineer’s report as it will include an audit.
• The Town Historian has not been able to find any evidence of a clock in the Morgan Hall tower.
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• The Clerk and Justice reports were presented.
• Mr. Gerstung made a motion to pay General abstract #3 for $18,553.68 and Highway abstract #3 for $41,069.70, seconded by Mr. Dallas. All voted “Aye”. Carried.
• Mr. Gerstung made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Union negotiations, and then adjourn, seconded by Mr. Brisky. All voted “Aye”. Carried.