TOWN OF YATES

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

AUGUST 9,2012

The Meetings was called to Order by the Deputy Supervisor at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville NY

THOSE OFFICERS PRESENT:

Wes Bradley-Councilman

Steve Freeman-Councilman

Rick Harmer-Councilman

Bradley Bentley-Councilman

Brenda Donald-Town Clerk

Michele Harling- Assessor

OTHERS Andrew Meier-Town Attorney

Larry Wolfe-Resident

Paul Lauricella-Resident

RESOLUTION NO.70-8/12

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 12,2012

RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the July 12,2012 as presented to each Board Member.

Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bentley

Adopted: 4ayes 0 nays 1 Absent Belson

Priviledge of the Floor

Paul Lauricella stated he had ready the Comptrollers audit for Ridgeway and was worried about Yates

Deputy Supervisor Bradley stated that we have no issues in Yates

RESOLUTION NO.71-8/12

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL FERRI

WHEREAS, Michael Ferri has sent a letter resigning from the Zoning Board of Appeals be it

RESOLVED the Town Board accepts his resignation with regret.

Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Freeman

Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Belson)

Deputy Supervisor Wes Bradley reported that there is a Primary on our next meeting date of September 13,2012. The Town Board will hold their meeting in the Village Hall.

RESOLUTION NO.72-8/12

APPROVE RESOLUTION BY THE NIAGARA-ORLEANS REGIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION REGARDING LAKE ONTARION WATER LEVELS.

WHEREAS, the Niagara-Orleans Regional Alliance (NORA) has identified serious shortcomings in the International Joint Commission’s proposed plan (BV7) that will replace the current regulations plan (58DD) that controls the water levels of Lake Ontario; and

WHEREAS, Niagara and Orleans county residents who own property or businesses along the Lake Ontario shore, including its bays, ponds, and embayments have voiced their concern about a proposed change in the lake levels that would result in significant damage to their properties; and

WHEREAS, the proposed BV7 lake levels will result in a devastating negative economic impact on boating and sport fishing in Niagara and Orleans counties which is estimated at $42 million annually; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Town of Yates approves and supports the submission of the Niagara-Orleans Regional Alliance resolution to the International, Joint Commission requesting the rejection of its’ current plans for the BV7 Project; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Orleans County Legislature Chairman-David B. Callard and the Niagara County Legislature Chairman William L. Ross and all others deemed necessary and proper.

Offered by Councilman Freeman who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Harmer

Adopted: 4 ayes; 0 nays ;1 absent (Belson)

Attorney Andrew Meier stated the local laws have been received by the State

Assessor-Done taking pictures of properties and I am attaching to the property files.

RESOLUTION NO.69-8/12

RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

WHEREAS, bills have been reviewed by the Town Board, be it

RESOLVED to pay bills as follows:

A-Account-General 30,836.40

B-Account-General 813.29

DA-Account 4,221.19

DB-Account 166,897.24

Water 4 Account 3,855.82

Youth 6,883.85

TOTAL 213,507.79

Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bradley

Adopted.4 ayes 0 nays; 1 absent (Belson

Adjournment

Moved by Councilman Harmer Whereas there is no new business to be brought before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 7:20P.M.

Seconded by Councilman Bentley

Vote 4 ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Belson)

Brenda B. Donald

Town Clerk

Town of Yates