Agenda and Minutes

STATE OF NEW                                                                 January 5, 2011

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

Councilmen: Betty Scot, Kathy Ryan, Mike Spaccaforno, George Denys

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

 

 

PUBLIC:

Everett Burroughs, Steve Tiska, Bob Basile, Ernst Keidel, Nick Genovese, Laurie Burpoe, Latiefa Abu-Shahid, Lou Girvillo

 

 

MINUTES:

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

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Latiefa Abu-Shahid spoke on issues that are happening on her property with neighbors. She is having problems with snowmobiles, 4-wheelers, and dogs chasing them. Latiefa said she has called the troopers and received no help.  She has also contacted the DEC. Craig advised her to continue to call DEC as well as the Sheriffs dept. for trespassing related issues and to call the dog control officer for dog issues.
  2. Nick Genovese spoke on the DWI program as his concerns about what he read in the paper. Craig responded by saying the paper has the entire situation misrepresented at best.  He stated he has no plans to abolish or minimize the program.  He said after being in law enforcement for over 25 years he has seen 1st hand the effects of drunk driving.  Craig said that when compiling the budget for the program the committee determined that ½ of the budget would be eaten up by administrative costs, salary and fringe benefits of the coordinator, and that if the committee didn’t do something the program sometime in the near future would not be able to fund itself.  Craig said the committee had to be proactive in dealing with this so that the program could be viable in the future and continue to meet its mission.  Craig also said he was upset the paper made it appear he may be aligned with Bob McCarthy from Sidney.  Craig said this was an outright distortion as he and Bob do not agree on anything and that he does not agree with anything Bob McCarthy stands for on the issue.

 

3. Dee Cutting asked the Town about the 200th year bi-centennial of Masonville and said that the Fire District would like to help with this. Craig he would like the support of the Fire District and would like it if they formed a committee.  This was agreed on and the Town and Fire District will begin working on this within the month. 

  1. Steve Tiska re-addressed the Cemetery issue of who is to maintain them with associated documents from Sidney Town Clerk. The Town Clerk will copy all and send out to Board to review. Craig said that he has already checked into the issue and the Town is not responsible for abandoned cemeteries unless they were previously incorporated by a cemetery association.  The only cemetery that this applies to in the Town is the Pine Hill Cemetery.
  2. Steve Tiska re-addressed the in-kind services work the Highway crew will be doing on the Town Hall and also has paperwork for the Board to review on this. Craig said he has already verified this with the State Comptroller’s office and said it is perfectly legal.

 

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Finished hauling sand to stock pile
  2. Servicing Equipment
  3. Started to repair rusted areas on loader
  4. Last of our winter tires on Trucks
  5. Received another 100 gallon oil donation for the waste oil furnaces.
  6. The Highway crew custom built a stainless steel battery box for the 1999 International as such parts are no longer available.
  7. Plowing & Sanding roads as needed
  8. Need to place ad to go out to bid on the dump box for truck #4 to allow build time w/installation

 

Motion by George Denys to go out to bid on the dump box for truck #4, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

Craig said that he did asked Meg about he legality of trading the tire balancer for piece o equipment.  The Comptroller’s office was consulted and the trade is legal if the Town so chooses.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. George Denys read the CEO Report for the month of December
  2. Kathy Ryan spoke on Grumpy's website and all that is being said. Kathy would like to clarify that it is not her intent of going after Steve Gray or anyone else, it just that are laws that need to be abided by.  Kathy does not want to close down their business or anyone else’s; however, such business must conform to State and local laws for liability reasons. Craig stated that the days and times of ignoring issues and not enforcing laws are over.  In today’s litigious society Towns get sued everyday and most people will go after Towns for not being proactive and ignoring violations as municipalities are looked at as having ‘deep pockets’.  By not enforcing laws the Town knows are in violation, the Town places every taxpayer in jeopardy.  
  3. Mike Spaccaforno said that he received 2 quotes on the building foundation as per last month’s meeting.  Mike feels one quote is way out of range but that the other one is reasonable.  The 2nd is a little more than he had planned, however, the engineer created additional work that was unexpected but required. The 2nd bid is for $18,561.00 which is still within budget.  Mike would like approval to award the bid so work can begin in the spring.

 

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept the bid for $18,561.00, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

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 officers, clerks and other employees of the Town as prescribed by section 25 of the NYS Town Law. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; it is recommended to appoint Councilman George Denys to serve as Deputy Supervisor, in the absence of the Town Supervisor. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, 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 Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
  4. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; it is recommended to appoint Ted Tiska as Dog Control Officer for the 2011 Calendar Year. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.
  5. Upon the recommendation of the Town Super; it is recommended to appoint Pamela Walker as Registrar of Vital Statistics for the 2011 Calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.
  6. Upon recommended  of the Town Supervisor;  it is recommended to appoint Joe Reynolds as code Enforcement Officer/ Building Inspector for the 2011 calendar year. So moved by Mike Speccaforno, seconded by Kathy Ryan, 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 2011 calendar year. So moved by Kathy Ryan, 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 2011 calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
  9. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; it is recommended to appoint Jeri Brayman as Town Historian for the 2011 calendar year. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
  10. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; it is recommended to appoint Laurie Burpoe as Town Court Clerk for the 2011 calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
  11. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; it is recommended to designate the National Bank and Trust of Norwich including the Sidney and Bainbridge Branch and the National Bank of Delaware County Walton the official depositories of the Town monies for the 2011 calendar year. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
  12. Upon Recommendation of the Town Supervisor; it is recommended the following committees be appointed for the 2011 calendar year.

Insurance & Legal:                         Chairwoman Kathy Ryan & Betty Scott

Buildings & Grounds:                     Chairman Mike Spaccaforno & Kathy Ryan

Highway: Chairman George Denys & Mike Spaccaforno

Codes & Ordinances:                     Chairman George Denys & Betty Scott

So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; The Town Clerk before 1/10/11 with the State Department of Audit and Control the names and addresses of all Elected and appointed, and further, file with the State Office of Real Property Tax Services the name of the Assessor, date of appointment expiration of term in accordance with Town Law 30 (3). So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; The Town Clerk certify to the Delaware County Clerks, within 20 days of appointment, the names and addresses and oath of Office documents of all Officers, both Elected and appointed. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
  3. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; The Town Clerk notify the NYS Association of Towns, 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.

 

 

RESOLUTIONS:

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

 

Resolution #2-Authorization to Purchase. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Resolution #3-Authorization to Attend Schools, Training & Conferences. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in Favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Resolution #4- Regular Town Board Meeting. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Resolution #5- Authorization of Mileage. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Resolution #6- Payment of Utilities. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Resolution #7- Participation in State and County Bid Prices. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried. Copy Attached.

 

Resolution #8- Deputy Highway Superintendent. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Resolution #9- Disbursement of Highway Monies. So moved by Betty Scott, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Resolution #10- Confidential Secretary/Bookkeeper. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Copy Attached.

 

Resolution # 11- Association of Towns-Annual Meeting. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried. Copy Attached.

 

Craig asked the board if he could get a new computer his is from 1997.

Motion by George Denys to authorize Craig DuMond to purchase a new computer, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig said that the reimbursement from county snowplowing looks good for the year.
  2. Craig spoke on the NYS Government and the consolidation offer to get Towns to go for s consolidation.  Craig feels this is a bait and switch that will create an erosion of home rule and cut services.

 

 

Motion by George Denys to pay all audited Bills, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

GENERAL:

236. Gettysburg Flag Works 355.50

237. Bas 260.00

238. Del. Co. Dept. of Public Works 150.00

239. Quill Corp. 222.88

240. The Walton Reporter                                                                          20.94

241. Frontier 88.83

242. Time Warner Cable 224.75

243. NYSEG 204.73

244. Quill Corp. 69.47

245. Quill Corp.                                                                                 159.74

246. NYSEG 292.47

247. Laurie Burpoe                                                                                    395.00

248. Laurie Burpoe 80.00

249. Kortright Creek Financial 777.33

250. Laing Trucking 33.00

251. Delaware County Assoc. 35.00

252. Mirabito                                                                                             545.39

253. Williamson Law Book Co. 49.00

254. Joe Reynolds                    120.19

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  4,084.22

 

HIGHWAY:

213. Tractor Supply 222.31

214. John F. Winn 39.11

215. Kimball Midwest. 155.36

216. Tarco Steel Inc. 875.45

217. Five Star Equipment                                                                         325.61

218. Tim Oralls 100.00

219. Suit-Kote Corp. 320.99

220. Ben Funk 1375.29

221. Haun Welding Supply 204.00

222. Fastenal Company                                                                             60.87

223. Dags Auto Parts 185.86

224. Jess F. Howes               204.66

225. Mirabitos 3466.90

226. G&L Auto Supply 218.29

227. Cobra Industries                                                                               242.80

228. Fleet pride 17.80

229. Cook Brothers Truck                                                                        117.38

230. E&R Popes Excavating 693.00

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8,825.68

 

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

___________________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

 

 

 

 State of New York                                                       February 2, 2011

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 pm

 

 

PRESENT: Absent: George Denys

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilman: Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan, Betty Scott

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

 

 

PUBLIC:

Joann Gray, Steve Gray, Lou Girvilo, Jeri Brayman, Bob Jackson, Judy Jackson (Town Justice), Steve Roff, Linnea Wilson ( Assessor), Joe Reynolds (CEO), Meg Hungerford ( Account Clerk), Steve Tiska, Everert Burroughs, Attorney Bret Cown

 

MINUTES:

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Meg Hungreford presented the 2011 Fiscal Report.  A copy was given to the Clerk to be filed.  An ad regarding the report will be placed in the official newspaper. Meg reported the General Fund had an 82,000 fund balance with 10,000 appropriated towards the 2011 budget and the Highway had a 100,000 balance with 50,000 appropriated to the 2011 budget.  Meg asked for a motion to accept the 2011 salary changes and a motion for 2010 year end budget transfers. Meg said that there is enough money to transfer 25,000 in the machinery reserve fund, which will put the balance at 80,000. Craig thanked Chuck, the board, and the other department heads for holding the line and keeping the budget well within the black. Craig also praised Meg for keeping this Town in strict compliance with State laws and maintaining the Town books in an impeccable fashion. 
  2. Steve Roff spoke on the Fire district budget and feels that even though Craig had previously reported the Town has no control over the Fire District budget, the Fire District had little control over a significant portion of their budget; which involved tearing down the old Masonic building.  The district was forced to take down the structure and this involved significant expense due to abatement issues.  Craig stated this was discussed at the budget meeting; however, we will document this issue in this month’s minutes. 
  3. Linnea Wilson spoke on the new upcoming assessment programs as ordered by the State and the incentive funds associated with the programs. 
  4. Judy Jackson asked how much dog licenses cost. The Clerk replied $12.50 for spayed or neutered dogs and $25.00 for unsprayed/neutered. 
  5. Steve Tiska asked about the Veteran’s exemption and whether the Law we have on file is correct. Linnea replied the Law is correct.  The Town did not pass a resolution to include Cold War exemptions and Craig stated he did not feel the Board would in the near future.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

  1. Craig talked about a possible new opportunity for a cell tower involving a different vendor.  Craig asked permission to pursue a new cell tower contract.  Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to authorize the Supervisor to explore possible contracts, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Plowing and sanding roads as needed
  2. Installed an exhaust and a rebuilt transmission in our 1991 Chevy pickup
  3. Maintaining and doing needed repairs on the sanding and plowing equipment
  4. Replaced starter on the excavator checked it over so it is ready for spring
  5. Out of 31 days in January we plowed and sanded 25 days
  6. Our sand vendor opened so we could replace some sand that was used and a lot was used in January
  7. Three vendors were interested in the truck box that is out for bid but only received 1 bid

 

Craig opened the 1 bid received. The bid was from Waynes Welding for $51,321.00.  They also allowed another $1,000 trade-in for the old box.  Craig asked the Board for feedback and everyone agreed it was difficult considering there were no other bids to compare to. Chuck stated that Waynes pretty much has the business cornered on these types of bodies that meets the Town’s specifications and Craig agreed the County bids go to Waynes.  Chuck said $48,000 was budgeted and this is a little more but the old one won’t make it another year and this box is very much needed. Chuck stated rather than accept the trade-in offer on the old box; we should try and sell it outright and could possibly come in right around budget.  Craig said this sounds good, however, if the box in fact comes in over budget Chuck will have to find the money in another budgeted line and reduce that line by the amount over.  Chuck was okay with this procedure.

Craig under Chuck’s recommendation feels the Town should accept this bid.

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept the bid from Waynes Welding for a new Dump box for $51,321.00, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. Kathy Ryan reported that she had some new forms to revise the Junkyard permit process which she and the Town Attorney developed.  She requested the Board look them over, make changes and approve. The new forms expire every year on April 1st so it is suggested that applicant apply around that time to have the permit last a full year. If in compliance permits will be issued after it has been reviewed by the Board and CEO. If not in compliance a temporary permit may be given for a year, which allows the applicant time to get in compliance. Craig reported this has been a very difficult process for the Board as well as some Townsfolk. However, the Town can no longer afford to be complacent.  It today’s litigious society, the Town can be found liable for not properly answering and dealing with code-enforcement related complaints.

 

Motion by Kathy Ryan to accept the attached forms for the new process to Junk Yard Permit applicants, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

  1. Mike Spaccaforno is repricing materials for 2011.
  2. Craig Read the CEO report for the month of January and Stated that the CEO has taken the 2010 Code Course.

 

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept the 2010 Budget transfers, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept the 2011 salary changes, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported he received the report back from the Department of Transportation on the requests for speed reduction on Mormon Hollow and McMullen Roads.  Mormon Hollow was denied, however, McMullen was reduced to 35 mph.
  2. Craig spoke on the State budget and the cut backs that sound good to the typical taxpayer, however, many of these expense are expected to be passed down to the local levels.
  3. Craig spoke on the Town’s Bicentennial.  A committee has been formed and the date has been set for July 16th at 11:00 am with a parade. Craig said committee’s are-Dave Barnes parade, Betty Scott and Craig DuMond picnic, Jeri Brayman historical. Craig asked for any help that could be given would be welcomed.

 

Motion by Betty Scott to go into executive session for pending litigation issues at 8:25 pm, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

Motion by Betty Scott to out of executive session at 9:06 pm, seconded by Mike spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

Motion by Betty Scott to pay all audited bills, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

 

GENERAL:

255. Heart of the Catskills 40.00

256. Williamson Law Book 54.45

257. Pam Walker 155.64

1. Assoc. of Tax Receivers                                                                            25.00

2. NYSEG 204.73

3. Time Warner cable              224.75

4. The Walton Reporter 11.46

5. The Walton Reporter 17.78

6. The Walton Reporter 5.60

7. West Payment Center 170.00

8. Kortright Creek Financial Services                                                          909.33   

9. Joe Reynolds 97.47

10. Linnea Wilson                   56.00

11. Drogen Electric Supply 75.53

12. Judy Jackson 80.00

13. Laurie Burpoe 455.00

14. Laurie Burpoe 80.00

15. Laurie Burpoe                                                                                         18.21

16. Advanced Fire Protection 193.00

17. Horton Hardware                           9.98

18. Fastenal Co. 67.20

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2,951.13

 

 

HIGHWAY:

231. Mirabito Fuel 3921.88

1. E&R Pope 1197.00

2. Ostego Iron 631.98

3. Babcock Municipal Supply                                                                   826.00

4. McCarthy 420.00

5. Tepo                                       21.00

6. Cobra Ind. 52.50

7. Thering Sales & Service  360.90

8. Jess F. Howes 19.35

9. Tri County Communications 931.32

10. D&D of Walton Inc.                                                                              37.07

11. Dags Auto Parts 275.14

12. G&L Auto                           402.33

13. Fleetpride 12.91

14. Fastenal Co. 54.93

15. Cook Brothers Truck Parts 269.90

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                                                                                      9,434.21

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:07

 

 

 

_________________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

 

 

 

 

STATE OF NEW YORK                                                      MARCH 2011

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 PM

 

 

PRESENT:                                                          ABSENT: Kathy Ryan

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Mike Spaccaforno, Betty Scott, George Denys

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

 

 

PUBLIC:

Ernst Keidel, Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Everett Burrows, Ed VanPelt, Elaine Bradish, Bob Basile, Nick Genovese, Lou Girvilo, Judy Jackson, Dean Frazer, Shelly Johnson

 

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

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Dean Frazier from Delaware County Planning spoke on NY City land acquisition program and our hamlet expansion designation.  The Board had decided to set aside the parcel owned by BOCES as a hamlet extension that cannot be acquired by NYC.  The infrastructure located at the BOCES site would be the best opportunity for private business if the site was abandoned for some reason. There will need to be 2 resolutions, and an ad in paper for a public hearing, which they will do.

            Motion by Craig DuMond to hold a public hearing on May 4th 2011 relative to the

            Hamlet expansion, seconded by George Denys, all in faver carried.

  1. Ed VanPelt spoke on the condition of County Rt. 20 and said that Wayne Reyonlds said it would be done in 3 years. Ed stated time is almost up and it is not even close. Craig said the work will not be done in a year, however, believes the County will continue to work year by year until completed.  Craig thanked George for all the worked he put into getting property owners permission to widen the road.
  2. Nick Genovese also spoke on County Rt 20 and that you can only go about 15 mile per hour. Nick also asked when to new speed zone sign will go up on McMullen Rd. Chuck replied the signs will be installed in the spring. 
  3. Steve Tiska handed the Town Clerk a letter containing information on the maintenance of Cemeteries. Steve spoke on this and asked to Board to review this again.  Craig said he would not spend tax payers money to maintain private property. Steve insists this is a liability for the Town and Craig replied he will take this under advisement.
  4. Judy Jackson also spoke on County rt 20 and said you can only do 15 mph. 

 

 

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Plowing and sanding as needed
  2. Replaced the oil pan on the 1988 Mack
  3. Received a 100 gallon waste oil donation
  4. Restocking the sand supply
  5. While plowing truck #4 had a broken wheel and worn hub. They upgraded the hubs and wheels to eliminate future problems
  6. The 2006 truck caught fire while plowing when a hydraulic line had blown. The truck was towed to Jim Reynolds property and left over night and fixed the next day. Chuck would like to offically thank Jim for his help, he saved the Town a lot of money.
  7. Tire blancer has been sold for $2500.00 to Downsville School bus garage.

 

Craig thanked Chuck for the condition the roads.  The crew has done an excellent job keeping the roads plowed and in good shape this winter.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Craig spoke on the snow plowing revenue from the County.  The Town brought in $38,000 more than expected in 2010.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. George Denys said it has been a quiet month for the CEO nothing to report
  2. Mike Spaccaforno is still working on repricing materials.
  3. Craig spoke on problem property that is going into litigation.

 

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported that he has received the following committee assignments on the County Board:  Chairman - Public Saftey, Chairman – Capital Improvements, Member - Social Services.
  2. Craig spoke on the State Budget and said the Govenor what to pass a blank budget-without details. Craig is not happy about this.

 

 

 

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

 

 

GENERAL:

19. Walton Reporter                                       4.35

20. NYSEG 647.23

21. NYSEG                   279.71

22. Frontier 91.02

23. Time Warner Cable 224.75

24. Frontier 91.38

25. Mirabitos 281.82

26. Craig DuMond 95.03

27. Kortright Creek Financial 817.33

28. Laurie Burpoe                                                                                             15.40

29. Laurie Burpoe 450.00

30. Laurie Burpoe                                                                                             80.00

31. Joe Reynolds 90.90

32. The Water Bottle                        20.00

33. Fastenal Co. 88.18

34. Federal Property Asst. 400.00

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3677.10

 

HIGHWAY:

16. Scoville-Meno 230.98

17. Unadilla Bolt & Nut 323.29

18. Babcock Municipal 1650.00

19. Five Star Equipment 79.01

20. Advanced Auto Parts                                                                                  36.07

21. E &R Popes Excavating 2016.00

22. Kimball Midwest             823.63

23. Jess F. Howes 148.13

24. G&L Auto 534.63

25. Fastenal Co. 118.22

26. Cook Brothers Truck Parts 1208.28

27. Fleetpride                                                                                                 1691.33

28. Tallmadge Tire Service 656.00

29. Dags Auto Parts                                                                                          55.76

30. Mirabitos 5320.34

31. Mirabitos                        1328.30

32. Mirabitos 920.46

     ______________

17,140.43

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 P.M.                             

 

 

 

STATE OF NEW YORK April 6, 2011

COUNTY OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF MASONVILLE

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

PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan, George Denys, Betty Scott

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

PUBLIC:

Ernst Keidel, Steve Tiska, Everett Burrows, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Bob Basile, Lou Girvil, Judy Jackson, Nick Genovese, Kathy Klopchin

MINUTES:

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

FLOORTIME:

  1. Enrest Keidel asked about the memorial bench that was in front of the old Grange. Craig said that due the bench not being properly cared for Neita VanValkenburgh had it moved to a location in Sidney to be placed with a similar memorial.

  2. Steve Tiska asked about the Veterans Exemption and claimed what is posted on the website is not what is actually in place. Steve recommended the Assessor be consulted about this.

  3. Kathy Klophcin commented on how nice the roads looked after being swept and thanked Chuck for this. Chuck said he has more to do…this was only the first run.

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Plowing and sanding roads as needed

  2. Repaired a couple shoulders and ditches after the heavy rain of 3-10-11

  3. 1999 truck was sent to Utica for the dump body replacement

  4. Replaced front spring on the 1988 Mack

  5. During our two heavy snowstorms there were a couple of the Towns Trucks down, the federal surplus truck was used in place of the trucks that were down.

  6. Custom built a cab protector for the 2007 pickup out of scrap metal at a quarter of the cost for a new unit

  7. NYS Dept. of labor did a shop inspection and found minor violations that will need to be fixed and re-inspected. The Town received no fines.

OLD BUSINESS:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Craig asked Chuck to get together with the men and start to discuss the union contract. Craig asked Chuck to look at the health insurance.

  2. Craig reported that the Town Justice secured a 30,000 grant for the Justice court. This will be used toward the renovations of the Town Hall.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. George read the CEO Report

  2. George also thanked Chuck for the fine job saving the Town money

  3. Mike reported that ground has been broken on the Town Hall project.

Judy said that they are still looking at where they will hold court. Chuck said they can have 1 bay, but need to check out to see if it will work. Craig will check out BOCES and the School to see if that’s a possibility.

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

None

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported receiving snowplowing check for 34,544.19 for Jan. thru Feb. 15th. This put the Town above what was projected. Craig also reported that Chuck got 2500.00 for the tire balancer, which was surplussed to the Downsville Central School.

  2. Craig spoke on the Town’s Bicentennial being planned for 7/16. There will be a parade at 11:00, displays at the church and a BBQ and family picnic at the school. The committee meets every month at 630pm right before the Board meeting and all interested parties are encouraged to attend.

  3. Craig spoke on the State Budget and how Local Government will be receiving the short end of the stick. The property tax cap will work toward destroying local governments as many of the unfounded State mandates will just be passed down to the local governments making the 2% cap impossible. Craig believes this is the intention all along and that he is very disappointed in the State Senate “not getting it”.

Motion by Betty Scott to hold Masonville Junk days on May 13th and 14th from 7:00 to 5:00, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

Motion by Kathy Ryan to pay all audited bills, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

GENERAL:

35. Frontier 87.18

36. NYSEG 208.73

37. The Walton Reporter 40.69

38. Quill Corp 171.96

39. Time Warner Cable 225.01

40. Quill Corp 148.96

41. Laurie Burpoe 6.71

42. Laurie Burpoe 80.00

43. Laurie Burpoe 540.00

44. Craig DuMond 130.00

45. Craig DuMond 189.66

46. WalMart 997.00

47. Laing Trucking 68.00

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2,893.90

HIGHWAY:

33. Steel Sales Inc 1087.65

34. Chenango Welding Supply 29.58

35. Jess F. Howes 250.02

36. Tarrco Steel Inc 434.75

37. Huan Welding Supply 822.03

38. McCarthy Services 320.00

39. Federal Property Asstistance 150.00

40. Unadilla Bolt & Nut 59.81

41. Hornbecks Sport Shop 130.00

42. Waynes Welding 365.37

43. G&L Auto 137.75

44. Ben Funk Inc 357.03

45. Chuck Smith 135.00

46. Unislal Fleet Parts 73.17

47. Horton Hardware 18.49

48. John F. Winn 142.39

49. John F. Winn 1312.51

50. Mirabitos 9240.28

51. Federal Property asstistance 1100.00

52. Cobra Industries 88.05

53. Dags Auto Parts 298.20

54. Fleetpride 178.94

55. Cook Brothers 300.33

56. Harbor Freight Tools 228.20

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17,259.47

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. 

_________________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

STATE OF NEW YORK                                                                        May 4, 2011

COUNTY OF DELAWARE

TOWN OF MASONVILLE

 

 

The Public Hearing of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:30 P.M.

 

Purpose of said hearing is the approval of the Hamlet Extension area as designated by the Delaware County Planning Department.

Regular meeting to follow.

 

PRESENT:

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan, Betty Scott, George Denys

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

 

 

PUBLIC:

 Joe Reynolds (CEO), Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Ernest Keidel, Neita VanValkenburgh, Shelly Johnson  & Dean Frazer from Delaware County Planning Department, Nick Genovese, Lou Girvilo, Judy Jackson ( Justice), Everett Burrows, Chester Shew

 

 

MINUTES:

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

 

Shelly Johnson from Delaware County Planning went over the 2 resolutions that the Town needs to adopt in regard the hamlet extension program.

 

The Public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. with no comments and the regular meeting was opened.

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Steve Tiska asked about the Memorial bench that was once in front of the Grange and asked if it was just Korean or Korean & Vietnam. Neita advised it was for both conflicts.  Steve would like the minutes to reflect this.
  2. Steve Tiska spoke on the cemeteries and said that they are private. Craig stated that the Town Attorney, the Association of Towns and the Town Board have said that they will not maintain private cemeteries. The Town Board also agreed they will not use tax money to maintain private property. Steve said it is in the comprehensive plan. Craig said if it matters that much then Steve should form a committee of volunteers to maintain the numerous private cemeteries in the town.
  3. Chester Shew said that he would be on the cemetery committee if needed.
  4. Chester Shew spoke on the Government telling people what they can or cannot do.  He is worried that there is a movement that is working to abolishing prayers before meetings and says that there is nothing that prohibits it at this time.  Craig said he will research this to become informed on the topic.  Craig said most people really are not aware that their rights are being slowly removed as we speak.  Craig said more people should be paying closer attention to the direction of the State and Country.
  5. Jeri Brayman asked if the memorial bench had a place to be displayed in the Town could it come back to Masonville. Neita will check into it and get back to Jeri on this.

 

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Sweeping Roads
  2. Attended Annual Safety School
  3. Started installing Summer tires on Trucks
  4. Town Hall excavation for foundation
  5. Used the excavator to bucket concrete in the footer & walls where needed
  6. Installed footer drain for Town Hall
  7. Replaced front spring on 2003 Plow Truck
  8. After three heavy thunderstorms there was only minor damage areas that are repaired
  9. Removed snow plow wings and put plows away.

 

Kathy asked about junk days. It was agreed to have them on May 13th and 14th.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

None

 

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Craig announced the Town has secured participation in the summer youth program again this year.  This provides employment for a couple of local youth and assists the crew with summer projects. The program is courtesy of Delaware County.  Craig asked Chuck to get the application process going. 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  1. George spoke on the Union Contract and that the Hwy. Committee and Chuck need to get together and meet with the union president.  A date then needs to be set to meet with the Board for final approval.  Craig will be involved in the final negotiations and wants to review the proposal prior to the vote.  Craig cautioned the committee that despite the excellent work the crew does for the Town, times are tough, and many folks are not getting raises or even keeping their jobs.  With health insurance and retirement rates expected to go up over 30% this year, contracts requesting raises will be difficult.
  2. Mike reported footers and the foundations being set for New Town Hall.  Once the attic has been cleared they will begin tearing down the inside.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

  1. Resolution # 12-Adoption of the designated area for the Hamlet of the Town of Masonville. So moved by George Denys, seconded by, Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried. Copy attached.
  2. Resolution #13- Adoption of the explanation of the Hamlet of the Town of Masonville. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported the following revenue for snow plowing from February 19th thru March 12th 12,587.66 which put the Town above the Budget.
  2. Craig reported that he got a letter from the Senator that the Chips money will be coming in for 89,106.00

 

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

 

GENERAL:

48. Laurie Burpoe 530.00

49. Laurie Burpoe                                        40.00

50. Quill Corp 125.38

51. Frontier                                    92.57

52. Time Warner Cable 224.75

53. NYSEG                   484.95

54. Time Warner Cable 224.75

55. NYSEG   208.73

56. Joe Reynolds 140.75

57. Joe Reynolds 277.25

58. Kortright Creek Financial Services 733.33

59. Mirabito 281.82

60. Jess F. Howes                                                                                             182.64

61. Jess F. Howes 1163.75

62. E & R Popes Excavating                                                                                 336.00

63. The Water Bottle 12.00

64. Tom Gascon                                                                                                      27.00

65. Hermans Trailer 6.00

66. George Denys                                              215.76

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                                                    5,307.43

 

HIGHWAY:

57. Unadilla Bolt & Nut 39.32

58. Waynes Welding                                            1650.00

59. Babcock Municipal Supply 364.80

60. Tallmadge Tire                      535.44

61. Cook Brothers Truck Parts 24.88

62. Cobra Industries    68.10

63. MCCarthy Tire 420.00

64. G& L Auto 414.01

65. Tepo 10.00

66. Zep Sales & Service 339.47    

67. Waynes Welding 547.00

68. Auto Plus/Unisciect 13.99

69. Dags Auto Parts Inc                                                                                     95.05

70. Haun 51.00

71. Fleetpride                                                                                                         399.23

72. Mirabito 1411.55

                                                                                                                      ___________

6,383.84

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

 

_________________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

STATE OF NEW YORK                                                     June 1, 2011

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:                                                                                     ABSENT: George Denys

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Betty Scott, Kathy Ryan, Mike Spaccaforno

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

 

 

PUBLIC:

Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Ernst Keidel, Everett Burrows, Nick Genovese, Lou Girvilo,Bob Jackson, Melissa Thomas, John Brosnon

 

 

MINUTES: Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Nick Genovese asked about the Mason Inn and said he has seen some work going on there. Craig said they cannot do much with it because it has been condemned.
  2. Steve Tiska spoke on some junk that has been dumped up on Pine Hill Rd. Chuck said he has seen it and it is DEC property.  Steve should contact DEC.
  3. Jeri Brayman also spoke on the Junk and said that if the Town stays flexible on clean up days may be less dumping may happen within the Town.
  4. Bob Jackson said the Hwy. Crew did a great job with clean up days but found 1 person that brought in a lot of tires and feels this should be looked at. Craig said that in the future this certainly will be looked at.
  5. Lou Girvilo spoke on a leaking oil tank that was going into road near his residence. DEC did pump it and the CEO was called. Craig said to follow up with Joe Reynolds on this.

 

CORRENSPONDENCE:

  1. Craig received a letter from Bob Bishop of Hamden regarding his nomination for the committee of Coalition of Watershed Towns.  Craig said when nominations come up he will bring them before the Board for action.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Backfilled Town Hall foundation
  2. Moved all contents of Town Hall to storage unit
  3. Hooked up office trailer electric, phone and internet.
  4. Junk days filled 7 junk cans, 1 metal and 3 tire containers
  5. Flood on 5-20-11 caused damage as bad if not worse than the 2006 flood
  6. Working the weekend with help from Masonville stone roads were repaired in rough form, finish work later
  7. Fixed eight driveway pipes that were torn out by flood, and repair shoulders
  8. Chuck would like to surplus 2 sanders and 1 pickup. Chuck said that the Village of Bainbridge offered to purchase 1 sander and the truck will be up for internet auction by Teitsworth Auction service from 6-1 till 6-8-11

 

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to surplus 2 sanders and the 1 pickup selling the 1 sander to the Village of Bainbridge, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

 

Craig thanked the Highway Crew for doing a great job cleaning up after the Flood and having everything ready for the Parade.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. Craig said that Frank Wood found a law within the NYS Laws that will help with the problem properties and the Town should be seeing things happen in the near future on this.
  2. Mike spoke on the quotes received for the plumbing of the Town Hall and asked the Board to approve the low quote to Beech Plumbing for $14,500.00.  The other quote was for $17,890.00.

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept the quote for Beech Plumbing for $14,500.00, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported that the Town received another snow plowing check for $3981.32 which will put the town over budget in revenue.  This is excellent news for the Town.
  2. Craig reported said the Town received a mortgage tax check for $5071.64 and with another check coming in November we should again be over budget in this revenue line.  This is again good news to have more revenue coming in than projected. 
  3. Craig reported that the Town received a check for $5000.30 from NYS real property tax services for keeping the Town at 100% equalization rate.

 

 

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to pay all audited bills, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

 

 

GENERAL:

67. NYSEG                 208.73

68. Frontier 89.31

69. Tri-Town News 3.85

70. Laura Denys 188.50

71. Michelle Ellis 150.00

72. Barbara Arnott 150.00

73. Del. Co. Town Clerk Assoc. 10.00

74. Heart of the Catskills                                                                                   40.00

75. Del. Co. Dept. of Public Works 100.00

76. The Walton Reporter                       14.22

78. Quill Corp. 68.96

79. Coalition of Watershed Towns 1000.00

80. Kortright Creek Financial Services 777.33

81. Laurie Burpoe 22.00

82. Laurie Burpoe                                                                                            605.00

83. Don Snow Trucking 3649.00

84. E&R Popes Excavting                                                                               210.00

85. Selective 1988.00

86. Selective                 14,478.94

87. Selective 275.00

     ____________

24,028.84

 

 

HIGHWAY:

73. Horton Hardware        37.49

74. Fleetpride 160.74

75. Waynes Welding Inc 50,321.00

76. Metal Fab LLC 24.40

77. Taxas Refinery Corp. 316.04

78. Federal Property Assistance                                                                    650.00

79. Tepco 60.00

80. Cook Brothers                                         39.19

81. Tri-County Communications 166.36

82. Waynes Welding Inc 850.00

83. McCarthy Tire 840.00

84. Wal-Mart 297.13

85. G&L Auto                                                                                          238.58

86. Tractor Supply 289.98

87. Advanced Auto                                                                                           97.89

8. Jess F. Howes 278.24

                                         ____________

54,666.98

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

 

 

_____________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

 

STATE OF NEW YORK                                                                   July 6, 2011

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: Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan, Betty Scott, George Denys

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt,: Chuck Smith

 

PUBLIC:

Steve Tiska. Ernst Keidel, Tom Cardi, Everett Burrows, Doug Earl, Curt Christensen, Nick Genovese

 

MINUTES:

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Curt Christensen asked about County Rt. 20 and the County’s plan on finishing it. Craig said that the commissioner of Public Works has that answer and Craig will check it out.
  2. Steve Tiska said that the junk up on pine hill has disappeared except for a couch, which was moved to the other side. Steve was wondering if the Town does pick up the junk if it sits there long enough. Chuck said have on occasion but don’t normaly.
  3. Doug Earl said that the Town of Coventry has a metal bin sitting out for people to use all year and wondered if the Town could do something like that. Chuck will check it out but has concerns over other things being dumped in the bin.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Filling Potholes
  2. Truck #6- replaced air compressor and fan belts
  3. Mowing roadside with both tractors
  4. Fixed leaks in Temp. office and ran electric for computers
  5. Received a 250 gallon waste oil donation
  6. Replaced pipe on intersection of McMullen Rd. for the County to pave over.
  7. Finished “rough in” on flooded roads
  8. Roof road 80% complete
  9. Flood work involving pipes, shoulders and clean up
  10. Town Hall work involved backfill for floor and preparing for concrete work
  11. Surplus truck sold by internet auction

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  1. Mike reported that the trusses are in and anchored 6x6’s in place and wood should be delivered on Thursday. Mike said the building is behind by about 3 weeks due to rain but things are still looking good. Steve asked if there was going to be a sidewalk. Mike said yes and explained where the sidewalk will be. Craig thanked Mike for all he doing on this project including his donated engineering services, labor and materials (windows and doors).
  2. George said he met with the union representative on the pending union contract.

 

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

  1. Motion by George Denys to dispose of the old lever voting machines, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried
  2. Motion by George Denys to adopt the annual contract with the Heart of the Catskills dog pound, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution #15- Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy Attached

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig spoke on the sale of the County’s Home Health Care Agency and stated the reasons why he voted against it. The main reason being that he feels the County has 3 basic responsibilities; Public Safety, Public Health and Public Infrastructure. Craig feels that before the County eliminates one of these essential services, they should look at the unsustainable social service spending, which he feels is sucking the taxpayers dry. Craig said if the County were to require proof of citizenship and residency, along with routine urinalysis screenings for social service recipients,
  2. Craig reported on the property tax cap and how this is going to affect the Town of Masonville. Although he stated the whole things appears to be a political ploy as the cap can be overridden by a 2/3 vote of any governing Board.

 

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to go into executive session at 8:20 p.m. for possible litigation and negotiations, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

Motion by Betty Scott to back into regular meeting at 9:02 p.m., seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

Motion by George Denys to hold a public hearing on August 3, 2011 on the proposed local law #2, 2011. Town of Masonville-Public Nuisance Abatement regular meeting to follow, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

Mike asked if he could put a corner stone on the end of the building the board approved.

 

Motion by George Denys to pay all audited bills, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

GENERAL:

88. Pamela Walker 98.00

89. Walton Reporter 21.40

90. Joe Reynolds 224.22

91. Williamson Law Book. Co. 23.06

92. Drogen Elc. Supply 40.10

93. Time Warner Cable 224.75

94. Frontier 89.71

95. NYSEG 208.73

96. NYSEG 349.14

97. Time Warner Cable 226.74

98. Laurie Burpoe 17.60

99. Laurie Burpoe 520.00

100. Vince Warner 61.39

101. Beach Pumbling & Heating 5000.00

102. Rhyder Valley Construction 15,697.00

103. Jes F. Howes 425.90

104. Jes F. Howes 103.55

105. Warrens Excavating 139.20

106. The Water Bottle 28.00

107. Laing Trucking 35.00

108. Warrens Excavating 1461.60

109. Kortright Creek Financial 777.33

___________________

25,772.42

 

HIGHWAY:

89. Tim Oralls 30.00

90. Monroe Tractor 157.25

91. Cobra Industries 56.00

92. Interatate Batteries 211.78

93. Napa Auto Parts 174.00

94. G&L Auto 137.47

95. Kimball Midwest 213.45

96. Unadilla Bolt & Nut 7.40

97. Tepco 20.00

98. Catskill Tractor 44.58

99. E&R Pope Excavating 742.00

100. Stadium International 969.25

101. Mirabito 5660.99

102. Fleet Pride 443.74

103. Cook Brothers 933.49

104. Five Star Equipement 73.72

_____________

9,875.12

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

 

 

_________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

STATE OF NEW YORK                                                             August 3, 2011

COUNTY OF DELAWARE
TOWN OF MASONVILLE

 

 

The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Masonville was called to order at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                                                                                  Absent: George Denys

Supervisor: Craig DuMond Mike Spaccaforno

Councilmen: Kathy Ryan, Betty Scott

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

 

PUBLIC:

Steve Tiska, Dave Barnes, Curt Christensen, Nick Genovese, Vince Warner, Steve Roff, Evert Burrowsm Ernst Keidel, Jeri Brayman, Elaine Bradish, Bob Basile, Judy Jackson ( Justice ), Kathy Kolopchin, Mr & Mrs Lent, Marie Sroka, Lisa McDonald.

 

MINUTES:

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

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Dave Barnes thanks all who helped to make the Bicentennial for the Town of Masonville a great success.
  2. Dave Barnes expressed his concern on the unofficial website and said that it is getting out of hand. Dave asked that this site not be used for Town Government. Craig indicated this will be discussed when the full Board is in attendance. Discussion on this took place with the Board and several from the public.
  3. Jeri Brayman asked if there was going to be a corner stone on the new building. Craig said yes but what is to be on the stone is yet to be decided. 
  4. Lisa McDonald asked about the Town Attorney and asked if it was required that he be at all Town meetings. Craig said it is not required that the attorney be present. 
  5. Nick Genovese spoke on the ditch work on McMullen Rd and said it is looking good and asked if it was all done. Ditch work is still being done.
  6. Curt Christensen spoke on County Rt.20 and the stone & oil that was put down is already has many bad spots in it. Curt asked when these were going to be fixed and when the road might be finished. Craig said he would try and get Wayne Reynolds to give him an answer on these concerns.
  7. Steve Tiska asked if he knew who took the cone that was in the hole on Pine Hill. Chuck said he did not know but it was not the Town of Masonville’s cone.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Shouldered and ditched McMullen Rd.
  2. Pot holes filled
  3. Roadside mowing completed
  4. 35 mph signs installed on McMullen Rd
  5. Truck # 5, replaced brake cams
  6. Helped with Town Hall wall construction, setting trusses and tin roof
  7. Started to grater patch Mc Mullen Rd
  8. Picked up coach on pine hill Rd
  9. NYS DOT would like to trade millings for camper. This is something for Board to think about
  10. Chuck attended Delaware County Hazard Mitigation meeting to update the plan, they figure about 60 hours to do so.

Discussion was held on possibly trading road millings for the camper. Craig asked Chuck to check with Frank Wood on this. Chuck said this would be a huge savings for the Town and they could stone & oil over these millings.

The Grant from FEMA funding is almost complete and needs to go to State.

Craig thanked the Highway Crew for helping with the Town Hall getting walls up so the Justice Court can get in there as soon as possible.

Judy also thanked the Highway Crew for all they do for her.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. Kathy said the corner stone is put on hold until more decisions are made.
  2. Kathy reported the new Junk Law is work in progress and will be about a 10 pages.  Once the final draft is complete the public hearing will be scheduled.

3.   Steve Tiska asked if the Towns owns a of Codes and Ordinance Books. Craig said yes and that the CEO keeps these.

 

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reported that it is going to be Budget season again soon and that next month he will have all the dates for the 2012 budget.
  2. Craig said that last Month he spoke on the increase in retirement and health insurance. Last month he thought it was going to be a 36% increase but it now looks to be as high as  47%.
  3. Craig spoke on the State Government and how all the State mandates are hurting the Towns.
  4. Craig report that the equalization rate is staying at 100%
  5. Craig reported that the State funding of about $850.00 for the recreation program will be reduced this year to $446.00 this year and reduced to $345.00 next year. Craig also said that they want the Town to donate that money back to them for other sources. Craig said he will not donate and will use the money for the Town.

 

Motion by Betty Scott to pay all audited bills, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

 

GENERAL:

110. Pamela Walker                               56.20

111. NYS Town Clerks Assoc. 50.00

112. The Walton Reporter 7.51

113. BAS INC. 635.00

114. Jeri Brayman 194.61

115. NYSEG                                                                                               208.73

116. Frontier 90.78

117. Quill Corp                                    167.87

118. Quill Corp. 69.95

119. Ted Tiska       534.13

120. Laurie Burpoe 19.80

121. Laurie Burpoe 600.00

122. Kortright Creek Financial Services 777.33

123. Dave Barnes 95.02

124. Hayes Garage Door                                                                            100.00

125. Barnes & Dickenson Inc. 900.00

126. Hoag Contracting 25,392.48

127. Unadilla Laminated Products 1516.00

128. Jess F. Howes 7636.31

129. Joe Reynolds                                                                                      219.39

130. Betty Scott 67.24

                 _____________

39,338.35

 

HIGHWAY:

105. G&L Auto          124.38

106. Babcock Municipal Supply 797.40

107. Suit Kote Corp. 1510.29

108. Cumberland Equipment                                                                   1949.22

109. Jess F. Howes 9.61

110. John F. Winn                          2092.18

111. Saunders Concrete 500.00

112. D&D of Walton 50.81

113. Interstate Battery 89.95

114. Tepco 10.00

115. Scoville Meno                                                                                     95.36

116. Monroe Tractor & Implement co. 474.89

117. Dags Auto Parts Inc.     626.34

118. Cook Brothers Truck Parts 600.25

_____________

                                                                                     8,930.68

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

 

_______________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

 

State of New York                                                                    September 7, 2011

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: Kathy Ryan, George Denys, Betty Scott, Mike Spaccaforno

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

 

Public:

Ernst Keidel, Steve Tiska, Jeri Brayman, Gordie Finch, Nick Genovese, Neil Brayman, Lorriane Kelkeisen, Judy Jackson (Justice)

 

MINUTES:

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

 

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Steve Tiska spoke on Cemeteries and grants that are given on them. Steve asked for copies of a grant the Town got in 1989. Craig said the Town Clerk will look but not sure if it will be found.
  2. Steve Tiska spoke on in-kind services being performed by the Highway Dept. employees on the Town Hall and said he continued to have concerns about the out of title work.  Craig stated that Steve is beating a dead horse. Craig stated that as long as the men are agreeing to perform the work it is not considered out of title. Craig asked why Steve is acting as a union representative and why, as a taxpayer, he would want the work performed by contractors at 3 times the cost.  Steve asked about how the project is being paid for as the building money should come out of the general fund and the highway employees are paid out of the highway fund.  Craig stated as far as he was concerned it is all the same pot of money and the funding lines are a matter of semantics.  Craig said he could create lines in each budget for one fund to bill the other but stated this “make work” is ridiculous and a waste of the bookkeepers time and taxpayer dollars.  Craig stated he has spoken with the Comptrollers Office and what the Town is doing is saving taxpayer dollars; the main mission of the comptroller’s office.  Craig again asked Steve as to why he, as a taxpayer, would want himself or any other taxpayer of the Town to spend one more dollar than needed on the project. 
  3. Lorriane Kelkeisen said that she is working for NYSEG and has spoken with Chuck regarding an energy study and efficiency program.  The program would pay for 70% of energy upgrades.  Craig stated the Board would take the program under advisement.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Finished grader patch on McMullen Rd and some on Hellerude Rd.
  2. Replaced oil pan on the 2003 International
  3. Changed a collapsed pipe that went under Olmsted Rd
  4. Graveled part of Teed Hill Rd
  5. Prepared Mormon Hollow for Stone & Oil
  6. Neil And Gordy helped with Town Hall interior walls and started sheet rock
  7. Hurricane caused miner flood damage with several trees down

Chuck asked the Board to decide on the trade of the camper for milling.

Chuck also requested the purchase of a 2001 truck with 5000 miles from federal surplus to replace the 1988 Mack.

Discussion was held on the camper for millings.

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to authorize Chuck to trade milling for the camper after approval by the Town Attorney, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried

Discussion was held on the 2001 Dump Truck.

Motion by Craig DuMond to authorize Highway Superintendent to explore the purchase of the 2001 Dump Truck and purchase if it will be in the best interest for the Town, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Craig said that the NYS Unified Court System has requested the Board to audit the Town Justice’s books; Craig said they would be looked at as soon as the State gives the Town an instrument to perform the audit. 

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

1. Mike reported that the Town Hall is moving right along and is waiting for all lines to be put in the walls so the sheet rock can go up.

The Board agreed to have the corner stone just reflect the date of 2011 inscribed. 

Craig again thanked the Highway supt. and crew for all their help on the work they have done on the Town Hall and all the money that was saved from them doing this.

2. George read the CEO report for the month of August.

3. George said he has met with the Union and will be requesting an executive session later in the meeting regarding negotiations. 

 

 

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board direct the Town Clerk to schedule a public hearing for local law #1- Public Nuisance Law, on October 5, 2011 at 7:30p.m.; regular meeting to follow. Said meeting shall be advertised in the Walton Reporter and Tri-Town News. So moved by Kathy Ryan, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.
  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board direct the Town Clerk to schedule a public hearing for local law #2- Appointed Officer Residency Law, on October 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.; regular meeting to follow. Said meeting shall be advertised in the Walton Reporter and Tri-Town News. So moved by George Denys, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

 

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution # 16- NYS Town Justice Grant Application. So moved by Craig DuMond, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried. Copy attached.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

Craig reported on a recent resolution on the County level that he voted against regarding an unfounded mandate regarding special needs transportation.  Craig stated that the County should be standing up against unfounded mandates and that other Counties should join us, however, cannot get the idea to gain traction with his peers. 

 

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to pay all audited bills, seconded by George Denys, all in favor carried.

 

Motion by George Denys to go into executive session at 8:30 for contract negotiations, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

Motion by George Denys to out of Executive session at 9:20 and back into regular meeting, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried

 

Craig gave the Board the following dates on the 2012 Budget.

9/1 Budget worksheets given to all departments.

9/20 Budget worksheets due to Account Clerk

9/30 Tentative Budget submitted to Town Clerk and Supervisor

10/5 Clerk to submit tentative budget to Board

10/19 Budget workshop at 7:30 p.m.

10/26 Put ad in paper for Public Hearing on the proposed budget on 11/2/2011

11/2 Public Hearing on the proposed 2012 budget at 7:30 p.m. regular meeting to follow.

 

 

GENERAL:

131. Del.Co. Dept. of Public Works                                                                     550.00

132. NYSEG 208.73

133. Time Warner Cable                                                                                       224.75

134. Time Warner Cable 224.75

135. NYSEG                         310.44

136. Frontier 92.91

137. Ken Dyn Ryder Valley       1000.00

138. Kortright Creek Financial 777.33

139. Village of Sidney 2500.00

140. Craig DuMond 33.47

141. Anne Warner 95.00

142. Laurie Burpoe                                                                                      700.00

143. Joe Reynolds 212.10

144. Drogens                                                                                                       3265.91

145. Laing Trucking 38.75

146. The Water Bottle                                                                                            24.00

147. Chuck Smith 8.80

148. Wal-Mart                                              86.35

149. Fisher Electric Co. 6300.00

150. The Rental Place                           26.00

151.Mike Spaccaforno 260.00

152. Hoag Contracting 7453.74

153. Steel Sales 479.32

154. Jess F. Howes 8807.26

                                                                                                                    _____________

33,679.61

 

HIGHWAY:

119. G&L Auto 23.98

120. Oliver’s Sales & SV LLC 101.70

121. Saunders Concrete 500.00

122. Tallmadge Tire 100.00

123. Thermg Sales & Service                                                                            180.50

124. Cobleskill Stone Products 19,276.15

125. Cobleskill Stone Products                     4782.54

126. Interstate Battery 299.85

127. Tractor Supply 193.91

128. Warrens Excavating 208.00

129. FleetPride 178.45

130. Mirabito                                                                                                  4472.80

131. Dags Auto Parts 111.65

132. The Village Closet Ltd                                                                               462.00

133. Warrens Excavating 405.60

134. Benfunk                                        299.74

135. Cook Brothers 55.44

136. Champlain                   14.93

137. E&R Pope 1309.00

138. Suit Kote 6010.92

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38,987.16

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

 

 

 

____________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

 

 

 

 

 STATE OF NEW YORK                                          October 5, 2011

COUNTY OF DELAWARE
TOWN OF MASONVILLE

 

 

The Public Hearing on the Proposed Local Law #1, 2011-Public Nuisance Law was called to order at 7:30 P.M.

 

PRESENT: ABSENT: George Denys

Supervisor: Craig DuMond

Councilmen: Mike Spaccaforno, Kathy Ryan, Betty Scott

Town Clerk: Pamela Walker

Hwy. Supt.: Chuck Smith

 

PUBLIC:

 Steve Tiska, Dave Barnes, Steve Roff, Abdushid, Elaine Bradish, Jeri Brayman, Curt Christensen, Chris Christensen, Ernest Keidel, Lynn Wilson (Assessor), Neita VanValkenburgh, Doug Earl, Everett Burrows, Mellissa Thomas, Laurie Burpoe, Judy Jackson (Justice), Neil Brayman, Lorriane Kelkeisen

 

Steve Roff spoke on the proposed law and said if the Town already has the NYS Codes and Ordinance in place why the change?. Craig said the Town will use both and the law is needed to take care of some of the problem properties which require more specific guidelines.  Craig said we have had numerous properties we have been dealing with for years to no avail and the new law will bring an end to this. 

Dave Barnes spoke on the law and this may give other Boards down the road a tool that may harm the Town. Dave spoke of problems about making noise while doing their job-there business. Jeri Brayman spoke of the same.

Craig said the Board is trying to come up with a way to clean up the Town and deal with problems that interfere with adjacent property owner’s rights while preserving property values etc.  Craig stated he is against zoning and this is not zoning.  Craig said he supports our remaining industries such as agriculture, bluestone and timber and wants to ensure laws do not restrict or interfere with these industries.  The Board agreed and it was decided to send the local law back to the attorney to be revised so that the language may not be misinterpreted and/or manipulated in the future. 

 

Motion by Kathy Ryan to table Local Law #1, 2011 for revisions at this time, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

 

The Public Hearing on the Proposed Local Law #2, 2011- Appointed Officer residency Law was called to order at 7:45 P.M.

Craig asked the Board to approve adding Deputy Highway Superintendent and account Clerk to the list of appointed and contractual officials. The Board agreed.  Steve asked if there were job descriptions for each officer that works for the Town. Craig said no there is not and if there ever is the need then that is when it will be done.

 

The regular Town Board meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M.

 

MINUTES:

Motion by Mike Spaccaforno to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.

 

FLOORTIME:

  1. Curt Christensen asked about County Rt. 20 and where is it at. Craig said that due to recent flooding things have been set back but that he will check into this.
  2. Steve Tiska said that he has been doing some checking into the Towns Veterans exemption and the Towns web site still has the old Local Law.  Steve says a new Law was passed in 1999 and said that this needs to be updated. Steve also asked if Linnea is aware of this. Craig said he will check into it and take appropriate action.
  3. Lorriane Kelkeisen did an energy audit on the Town and gave to the Board for review.
  4. Neita VanValkenburgh told the Board that there would be a Halloween party at the Church on October 28th starting at 6:00. Neita also said there will be a food bank collection and all donations will go to Sidney flood victims.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT:

  1. Pugmill paved Pine Swamp-total 1 mile
  2. Picked up a 100 gallons waste oil donation
  3. Town Hall-installed sheetrock and helped with windows
  4. Chuck attended 3 different FEMA meetings
  5. Sent truck to Village of Sidney to help with flood cleanup for 2 days
  6. Hurricane Irene- Town had mostly tree cleanup and Tropical storm Lee was minor road damage.
  7. Last month the Town talked about purchasing a truck from the surplus program, under the FEMA declaration the truck and several generators were donated to the Town at no charge.
  8. On 9-30-11 Pine Hill #1 had to be closed at the bottom due to it was under mined
  9. Chuck asked if FEMA monies could be used in 2012 work

 

Craig said that a separate budget line could be created to for FEMA funds. 

Discussion was held on the spending of highway money. Chuck said he would rather see FEMA money designated in a special budget line and not deposited into the Highway General Fund.

Craig thanked Chuck for the way he handles his highway finances and great job on getting the truck.

 

COMMITTEE REPORT:

  1. Craig read the CEO report for the Month of September
  2. Mike spoke on the Town Hall and said things are moving along nice. Mike said that the heat is 2 weeks away from being installed and the court should be operational by October 18th. Mike said that thanks to Laurie the phones have been ordered and are in ready to go.

Craig thanked Mike for all his hard work helping working with the guys, blue prints overseeing the project.  Mike donated all engineering services, created all the blue prints, and donated all the windows as well as other metal fabrication.  Mike also has worked almost full-time on the project as site engineer/foreman….all for free of charge.  This has saved the Town thousands and thousands of dollars.  Craig stated the project would have never been realized without the generous assistance of Mike.   Great Job.

 

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:

  1. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board approves local law #1-Appointed Officer Residency Law. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by Kathy Ryan, all in favor carried.
  2. Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor; the Town Board approves the Union Contract with the Teamsters Union, representing the Highway Department Employees, effective 1/1/2012 through 12/31/2012. So moved by Mike Spaccaforno, seconded by Betty Scott, all in favor carried.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

  1. Craig reminded the Board of the Budget workshop to be held on October 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Craig said the Board will have its work cut out dealing with the 2% cap.  We have reserves to make up the difference this year but what about next year. 
  2. Craig spoke on the County level and said he sponsored a resolution requiring jail inmates to cover the cost of their own healthcare if they have private insurance.  Craig said the State recently allowed counties to do this and wanted Delaware County to get on board immediately.
  3. Craig said that he is trying to get the Board of supervisors to take a stand against unfounded mandates.  Craig said we should get other counties to join us in standing up and telling the State we are not going to fund unfounded entitlement programs anymore.  Craig would also like to see background checks, proof or citizenship and urine screenings for all individuals receiving public assistance.

 

Motion by Betty Scott to pay all audited bills, seconded by Mike Spaccaforno, all in favor carried.

 

 

GENERAL:

155. Quill Corp. 259.61

156. Tri-Town News                                                                            15.41

157. The Walton Reporter 6.32

158. The Walton Reporter 9.48

159. Craig DuMond 132.04

160. Laurie Burpoe 600.00

161. Laurie Burpoe                                                                              27.28

162. C.S. Behler 524.44

163. The Water Bottle 12.00

164. Zee Medical 124.75

165. Frel Pryor Seminars 99.00

166. Fisher Electric Co.                                                                   3225.00

167. William Farrows 500.00

168. Drogen Electric Supply 3113.07

169. Jess F. Howes                                                                      4962.82

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                                     13,610.22

 

 

HIGHWAY:

139. Federal Property Assistance 0.00

140. Kimball Midwest 155.07

141. Cobra Industries 92.60

142. Thering Sales 71.00

143. Jess F. Howes                                                                            134.58

144. Del. Sport Center 23.75

145. Tractor Supply 227.96

146. Suit Kote 10,037.65

147. McCarthy 210.00

148. Texas Refinery Corp.                                                               548.10

149. Tepco 21.00

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                                                                                                     11,521.71

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.

 

 

 

_____________________________

Pamela Walker, Town Clerk

 

 

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