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TOWN OF SUMMERHILL March 13, 2018 Town Hall 13606 State Route 90 Locke, NY 13092 Town Board Members Present: Susan Stout, Supervisor Duane Reynolds, Councilman Christopher Ryan, Councilman Mary Osgood, Councilwoman Daniel Ripley, Councilman Town Board Members Absent: None Other Town Officers Present: Kevin McMahon, Barb Harvey and Jeff Ten Eyck Residents: Sallee Ten Eyck Visitors: None Guests: None Recording Secretary: Christina Ripley The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Susan Stout. All stood for the pledge to the flag. No Minutes for February 13, 2018 meeting for approval Summerhill Brewery Vote Susan announced the recommendation of the Summerhill Brewery from the Planning Board and opened the floor for the Town Board to address questions to the applicant, Jeff Ten Eyck. Mr. Ten Eyck answered questions to the satisfaction of the Town Board. Motion 24-2018 Chris Ryan made a motion to create a resolution to accept the Brewery Plan on the recommendation of the Planning Board, seconded by Mary Osgood. Carried 5 ayes Stout, Ryan, Ripley, Reynolds and Osgood REPORTS A. Town Clerk’s Report: No Report B. Supervisor’s Report: Susan Stout; Balance of Accounts as of February, 28 2018 Motion 25-2018 Chris Ryan made a motion to approve the Supervisor’s report as presented,seconded by Dan Ripley. Carried 4 ayes Ryan, Ripley, Reynolds and Osgood 1 abstain Stout 1. General Money Market Fund: $115,500.36 2. Highway Money Market Fund: $110,491.45 3. General Consolidated Fund: $0.00 4. Trust & Agency: $100.00 5. Sara Grant Fund: $0.00 6. Fire Protection Fund: $0.00 7. Equipment Reserve $0.00 C. Code Enforcer’s Report: Kevin McMahon, 1 building permit issued, 2 building permit inquiries, 1 Certificate of Compliance issued, 5 plan reviews for permits, 1 complaint/notice of violation, $25.00 in fees collected, construction cost of $4,364.00, 10 site-driveway visits- inspections, 1 foundation /footer/ post hole inspections, 1 framing/structural inspections, 1 final/pre-final inspection ---PAGE BREAK--- In addition to his normal paper report, Kevin was present and discussed how his position relates to projects and proper procedure according to the town’s local law. Discussion with the Town Board followed. D. Dog Control Report: Lindsay Anderson, 12 complaints, 1 dog seized and sheltered, 1 dog redeemed, 1 dog adopted 2 dogs advertised, 1 pickup fee, 31 hours worked 120 miles driven E. Highway Superintendent’s Report: John Kirk, written format presented with noted equipment miles/hours and the months accomplishments, such as plowing, sanding, repairing the heater in cold storage, ditching near the intersection of Salt Road and cut brush in front of stop sign, general shop housekeeping. John was not available to present personally. G. Variance Board: No Report I. Planning Board: Barb Harvey, 3 Town officials will be attending the Ag District Workshop this weekend, regular Planning Board meeting will this Thursday to discuss our Site Plan Review Law and work on Citizens Survey Tallying. J. Board of Assessment Review: No Report K. Historians Report: No Report L. Town Justice: 21 cases, total of $1022.00 OLD BUSINESS A. Roof Repair: Susan updated the Town Board on the status of the engineering plans and preparing to put the project up for bid. Discussion on whether or not a resolution was made to put the project up for bid. Duane Reynolds confirmed that the Board had indeed made a resolution previously. B. Rules of Procedure/Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest: Discussion on updating these. Mary Osgood is working on these and is waiting to receive hardcopies from the Town Clerk. Supervisor Stout noted and added further discussion to the April Meeting Agenda. C. Sterling Planning Services: Doug Kirst, from Cayuga County Soil and Water would like set up a site visit to the Sherman Gulf Rock Wall. He is strategizing to tie this project into streams/water to consider for funding. Supervisor Stout solicited the Town Board to attend this site visit. D. JMS Plumbing & Heating: Supervisor Stout followed up with JMS and had them correct the bill. Melissa sent the payment of $635.06 when she came in to do payroll. Going forward JMS will send the bill to Supervisor Stout in advance via email in order to preview the correctness of the bill before finalizing. E. Audits: Clerk and Tax Collector audit will be done in April. Supervisor audit will be done in May. NEW BUSINESS A. New Deputy Supervisor: Supervisor Stout announced that Chris Ryan will be the Deputy Supervisor. B. New Visions: Supervisor Stout announced that New Visions plans to proceed with the installation as originally committed regardless of the grant funding announcement from the State to other providers. RESIDENT ISSUES 1. Scholarship Applications: Councilman Ripley asked to have Scholarship Applications added to the April Meeting Agenda. Applications will be handed out by Chris Ryan and Dan Ripley. The deadline to accept applications is May 1st. ---PAGE BREAK--- PAYMENT OF BILLS There were 15 General account bills and 8 Highway account bills voucher numbers 57-79 totaling $3,897.75 Motion 26-2018 Dan Ripley made a motion to approve payment of these bills, seconded by Chris Ryan. Carried 5 Ayes Stout, Ryan, Ripley, Reynolds and Osgood 0 Nays The next regular town board meeting will be April 10, 2018 at 7pm. Motion 27-2018 A motion to adjourn was made by Mary Osgood, seconded by Supervisor Stout. Carried 5 Ayes Stout, Ryan, Ripley, Reynolds and Osgood 0 Nays The meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm. Respectfully Submitted, Christina Ripley, Deputy Town Clerk