REGULAR MEETING

TOWN OF YATES

DECEMBER 13,2007

 

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

 

THOSE OFFICERS PRESENT Russell Martino-Supervisor

                                                    Don Bow- Councilman

                                                    John Belson-Councilman

                                                    Jerry Rutledge-Councilman                                         

                                                    Bradley Bentley-Councilman

                                                    Brenda Donald-Town Clerk

                                                    Roger Wolfe-Highway Superintendent

                                                    Michele Harling-Assessor

                                                     Dan Wolfe-Code Enforcement Officer

 

OTHERS:                                     Rick Harmer-Resident

                                                     Paul Lauracelli-Resident

                                                     John Muggan-Student

 

RESOLUTION NO.138-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT MINUTES

 

RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the Regular meeting November 8,2007 and the Special meeting of November 27,2007 as presented to each Board member.

 

Offered by Councilman Rutledge, who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bow.

                                                   

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.139-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO    AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AND AGREEMENT WITH THE ALBION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Yates  has provided building space for persons 60 and older from 11  a.m. until 2 p.m. as an in kind  donation from the Town of $1,500 per year for many years, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign the agreement with Albion Presbyterian Church for the year 2008., be it further

 

RESOLVED, a copy of this agreement is attached to these minutes.

 

Offered by Councilman Rutledge, who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Belson

 

Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays

 

RESOLUTION NO. 140-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO APPOINT WESLEY BRADLEY TO THE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD

 

WHEREAS, Wesley Bradley was appointed to the assessment review Board to fill the vacancy of Jim Miles, and

 

WHEREAS, that appointment ran out October 1, 2007, be it

 

RESOLVED that Wesley Bradley shall be appointed retroactive from October 1, 2007 until September 30, 2012

 

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bow

 

Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays

 

RESOLUTION NO.141-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT  SHARED MUNICIPAL INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION

 

RESOLVED, the Town of Yates is in support of the County wide Shared Municipal Service Incentive grant application.  The Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District will be leas agency to purchase a Slashbuster for the County excavator, be it further

 

RESOLVED, the Town of Yates fully intends to work  with the District and the County Highway through the County Wide Dranage Program to address Drainage problems that lead to flooding in the Towns that are identified in the Flood Mitigation Prioritization Plan for Orleans County New York, be it further

 

RESOLVED, the Town of Yates plans on entering into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Soil and Water Conservation District and County Highway Department for the future use of the excavator and slashbuster, be it further

 

RESOLVED, the Town of Yates will supply fuel for the machine when working in their Town and manpower when needed.

 

Offered by Councilman Bow who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Rutledge.

 

Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 142-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DOG CENSUS TAKERS

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Yates last had a  dog census in 2005 and the Town needs to do a dog census in 2008, and

 

WHEREAS, John Donald and Wanda Donald did the census in 2005 and have interest in doing the 2008 census, be it

 

RESOLVED, that  John  Donald and Wanda Donald are appointed to do the  2008 dog census, be it further

 

RESOLVED that they will receive $1.75 per dog

 

Offered by Councilman Bow, who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Belson

 

Adopted.  Ayes; 0 nays

 

RESOLUTION NO.143-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO HOLD THE YEAREND MEETING

 

RESOLVED to hold the yearend meeting on December 27th 2007 at 3:00 P.M.

 

Offered by Councilman Belson who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bow

 

Adopted. 5 ayes;0nay

 

RESOLUTION NO. 144-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BILLINGS FOR WATER DISTRICT #4 PHASE 6B

 

RESOLVED TO APPROVE BILLINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,047.03 and the Bond Council Billing up to $4,000.00

 

Offered by Councilman Rutledge, who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Belson

 

Adopted. 5 ayes;0nays

 

REPORT OF TOWN OFFICERS

 

Dan Wolfe—will need training in 2008.

Supervisor Martino stated he will speak with Shelby Supervisor and the cost will be divided between the 2 Towns.

 

Shelly Harling Assessor-  Have sent out Star, and ag information

 

Roger Wolfe –Highway and Water—about new water hookups added,  The county has been ditching on route 63 and has moved its equipment to the Lakeshore Road

 

John Belson-Councilman- Adult basketball program in effect at Lyndonville School

 

Brad Bentley- will need to work with Dave Schubel on code of ethic in early 2008

 

RESOLUTION NO. 145-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS

 

WHEREAS, there is $1,500 in the B youth account in the Town 2007 budget, and we have Y account set up for youth, be it

 

RESOLVED, that $1,500.00 be transferred from B-7320. to the Y account

 

Offered by Councilman Bow who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Rutledge

 

Adopted. 5 ayes;0nays

RESOLUTION NO.146-12/07

 

RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

WHEREAS, all claims have been audited by the Town Board and found to be a proper claim, be it

 

RESOLVED, the Supervisor shall pay claims as follows:

 

 A                    55,269.32

B                          3,340.86

DA                    42,892.66

DB                    9,270.38

Water 4            19,555.97

Water 2          

TOTAL    130,329.19

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that  a voucher for Fox and Company for the annual audit  in the amount of 6,500 will be added. 5,500 will be taken from a account and 1,000 will be taken from b account.

 

Offered by Councilman Belson who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Rutledge

 

Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays;  

 

 Motion by Councilman Belson, whereas  there is no further business, to be brought before the Board at this time the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 Seconded by Councilman Bentley

Vote 5 ayes; 0 nays 

 

 

 

Town Of Yates

Brenda B. Donald

Town Clerk