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MEETING, TOWN BOARD OF GENOA May 11, 2016 A Regular meeting of the Town Board of Genoa, Cayuga County, State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 1000 Bartnick Road, Genoa NY on May 11, 2016 Present Lorie Sellen-Gross, Supervisor Mick Piechuta Cheryl Shields, Board Member Frank Sellen Don Slocum, Board Member Paul Wheeler Brandon White, Board Member Lela Mae Hargett Al Board Member Matthew Kleinmann The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Supervisor Lorie Sellen-Gross with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mrs. Hargett spoke to the Board about her concerns regarding the condition of Goose Street where she lives. She has noticed an increase in traffic, particularly Longhorn Trucking. Goose Street has become a shortcut for the trucks saving them time. She asked the Board if they could be of help with this. She was told that the County has responsibility for this road. Mr. Kleinmann spoke to the Board again about his concerns regarding his property. He feels he is being singled out and asked if the Town Code Enforcement Officer had been sanctioned and a statement placed in his employment file. Mr. Kleinmann feels the CEO is ignoring other properties. He stated that he has submitted numerous photos to the Court and to Mick showing the disrepair of these other properties but nothing is being done. He was told he needs to file a formal complaint with regard to this situation. He also stated that the Town Clerk had put incorrect information in April’s minutes regarding his situation and would like a correction published. He will send a correct statement to the Clerk to be put in future minutes. The Supervisor received a thank you note from the Genoa Rural Cemetery for the Town’s donation to them. The minutes for the April 13 and 27 meetings were approved via email. SUPERVISOR’S REPORT Lorie Sellen-Gross The Supervisor’s Report will be late as Nancy and Bonnie are dealing with family matters. •The Supervisor’s Report was approved via email on May 26, 2016 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOWN BOARD MEETING May 11, 2016 Page 2 CLERK’S REPORT Report on Revenues from Clerk’s Office for April 2016 Certified Copies $ 10.00 Dog Licenses 111.00 ($126.00 total - $15.00 Ag & Mkts. population control fund) Building Permits 810.00 Disbursements for March Paid to Supervisor $ 931.00 Paid to NYS Ag & Markets 15.00 RESOLUTION 43-2016 CLERK’S REPORT On a motion of Board member Slocum, seconded by Board member White, the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 5 Sellen-Gross, Slocum, White, Shields, Nays 0 Resolved that the April 2016 Clerk’s Report be approved HIGHWAY REPORT Brandon White Update on Lane Road. We have spread crusher run on shoulders to fill in holes. Removed trees that were hanging over the roadway. Ditch cleaning almost done. Took most of ditch cleanings to Doug Bower on Cowan Road. He wanted to fill in around his new house. Replaced culvert pipe north of Eldreds’ heifer barns. Still hauling stone from Seneca Stone, have about 1000 ton left to haul. Mark rolled lawns at Pump house, Town hall, Water towers and Town barn. Took grader to Ragusa’s Repair, hydraulic functions were very slow. Thought we had to replace hydraulic pump, after testing hydraulic flow and pressure, problem was solved by adjusting relief valve. Frank and I attended Superintendents’ meeting at Moravia fire house. Frank received his pocket watch from Superintendents’ Association. It is a very nice watch. Received check from Auctions International for $667.00 for old military welder/generator. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Lorie Sellen-Gross The Tentative Assessment is finished and the Final Assessment will be finished by July 1. The Assessor will be sitting with the 2016 Assessment roll: Thursday, May 12 1 to 4 pm Saturday, May 14 10 am to noon Thursday, May 19 1 to 4 pm and 5 to 8 pm The Board of Assessment Review will hold “grievance day” on Tuesday, May 31 from 4 to 8 pm ---PAGE BREAK--- TOWN BOARD MEETING May 11, 2016 Page 3 CODE ENFORCEMENT (April 2016) Mick Piechuta Hours: 27.5 Miles: 128 PERMITS ISSUED: 16 – 21 Michael Davis 2930 Blakely Rd Hew House 16 – 22 John Meyers 991 Stevens St Renovations 16 – 23 John Underwood 1140 Rt. 34 Roof/Bathroom 16 – 24 Gene Saville 855 Creek Rd Porch 16 – 25 Mike Parks 2975 Blakely Rd Roof 16 – 26 Todd Ward 2407 Atwater Rd Addition 16 – 27 Tryg Agar 721 FL# 5 New House INSPECTIONS/VISITS: A. Thompson FL#6 J. Freisinger Blakely Rd S. Nolan Mahaney Rd T. Walters Bruton Rd T. Ward Atwater Rd Mike Davis Blakely Rd G. Mahanna Rt. 90 N. Boles FL#5 R. Beyea Bradley St J. Snipe FL#1 Fessenden Farms Rt. 34B J. Underwood Rt. 34 KF Rectory RT. 90 M. Franklin Rt. 34B KF Winery Lake Rd COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: - There is a question concerning the Friesinger Case and the Judge. - Plan review for an “Elder Cottage” on Middlecott Rd. - Met with a resident concerning a Permit request which was denied. More information was needed. - Worked on getting Flood Plain information for possible buyers of Don’s Marina - Met with a resident concerning sub dividing land into building lots. - Continue to answer questions from residents about projects. - New Code in effect starting April 6, 2016. Both can be used until October 6, 2016 o Have not received new books. Training will be in June or July. WATER No figures available WATER COMMITTEE Cheryl Shields Mick Piechuta The Committee met with the HUNT engineer on May 10 at the Town Hall. Mark Conner attended and went over his “wish list” with everyone to prioritize it. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $1,500,000. Up to 75% of this could be funded by a grant. It was determined that a second water source is not needed. ---PAGE BREAK--- TOWN BOARD MEETING May 11, 2016 Page 4 PROGRAMS & GRANTS Lorie Sellen-Gross The summer swim program is almost in place RESOLUTION 44-2016 APPROVAL OF BILLS On a motion of Board member Slocum, seconded by Board member Shields, the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 5 Sellen-Gross, Slocum, White, Shields, Nays 0 Resolved to accept the bills as presented OLD BUSINESS A meeting will be held in the next two weeks to work on the Junkyard Law for the Town. NEW BUSINESS The Town has advertised for a new Highway employee. The ad was placed in the Shopper. The Board discussed insurance for the new employee (when hired). The employee handbook states that insurance will begin on the first day of the following month after employment begins. It also states that this can be changed at any time. The Board discussed different alternatives for payment of the insurance premium. The Board has decided to change the policy on health insurance offerings effective 6/1. Changes will be reflective in the employee handbook. An email was received from APC Towers with regard to a “directive as to particular officers of the governing body to execute said conveyance”. RESOLUTION 45-2016 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND DEPUTY SUPERVISOR TO SIGN DOCUMENTS CONCERNING APC TOWERS On a motion of Board member Slocum, seconded by Board member the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 5 Sellen-Gross, Slocum, White, Shields, Nays 0 Resolved that the authorization be approved RESOLUTION 46-2016 ESTABLISH TWO P/T COURT SECURITY POSITIONS WITH CIVIL SERVICE On a motion of Board member White, seconded by Board member Shields, the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 5 Sellen-Gross, Slocum, White, Shields, Nays 0 Resolved that the two positions be established ---PAGE BREAK--- TOWN BOARD MEETING May 11, 2016 Page 5 Greg Eisenhut from Mercy Flight Central, Inc. stopped in at the Town Hall to leave some information regarding the organization. They are a non-profit organization and are asking for donations from the Towns in the area. The Board will look over their “Agreement for Critical Care Services” before the next Board meeting. Pickard and Anderson sent notification that they will be testing the landfill in November. The Board discussed Judge Orkin’s security camera issues. Paul Wheeler will not need a cell phone as he prefers to use his own phone. Lorie received the Comp Alliance survey of our Town’s w/c plan (loss control survey). Maplewood Cemetery has installed a gate and now has burial/deed information on-line. The Town received information regarding the Clean Energy Standard program (CES), the HEAL (Heroin Educational Awareness League) Cayuga County program and the NYSERDA Energy Audit program. Bob Folts met with Lorie regarding the need for four new windows in the Museum. Lorie asked the Board to consider giving them some money to help pay for the windows. It will be decided at the June meeting. There will be a retirement party at the June 8 meeting at 6:15 pm for Bonnie Johnson and Frank Sellen. The Board needs to decide on a salary for the anticipated new Highway employee. With no further business, on a motion of Board member Sellen-Gross, seconded by Board member Shields, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Carried unanimously. Susan B. Moss, Town Clerk