Huron Town Board Minutes - subject to approval.
Regular Meeting June 18, 2012 1
Call to Order
Regular Meeting of the Huron Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Laurie Crane at the Huron Town Hall on June 18, 2012.
Flag Salute
Supervisor Crane led the flag salute.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following members were present: Councilmember, Alan Traister, David Buisch, Russell Teeple, and Supervisor Laurie Crane.
Welcome
Supervisor Crane welcomed everyone.
Announcements
Supervisor Crane announced, there will be a Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law #3 of 2012 at 7:30 pm tonight.
Public Participation
Mr Spiegel asked if there was any news from LWRP. Supervisor Laurie Crane explained that Barbara Johnston had visited and taken pictures, before the last Town Board Meeting.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received and filed:
- A letter from Mercy Flight Central requesting a donation and thanking the town for past support.
- A letter from USDA concerning a change from the Central Contractor Registration to SAM.
- A letter from NYS Dept of Public Service explaining changes to Lifeline Telephone Program.
- An e-mail describing the Community Development Block Grant Program.
- A letter from NY State Dept of Environmental Conservation announcing the upcoming DECALS Agent Training program.
Discussion
#4 Councilmember Buisch asked about the Community Development Block Grant Program.
RESOLUTION #73-2012
Community Development Block Grant Program
On motion made by Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Teeple, the following resolution was ADOPTED-VOTE AYES-4 NAYS-0.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will join in a joint application for the Farm Worker Housing Grant with other towns in the county, provided the County administers the Grant, or hires someone to administer the grant.
RESOLUTION #74-2012
Part Time Salary Schedule
On motion made by Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED VOTE AYES-4 NAYS-0.
RESOLVED, that the Part Time Clerk Salary Schedule heading will now read:
Hire 3 Mos 6 Mos 1 Yr 2 Yr
And add: Clerk to the Assessor position.
RESOLUTION #75-2012
Town of Huron-Water District 6 Budget Modification
On motion by Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Traister the following resolution was ADOPTED VOTE AYES-4 NAYS-0.
RESOLVED,
Where as, the Town Of Huron developed the budget for the Water District No. 6 project based on estimates for various administrative costs, and
Whereas, the actual costs for fiscal services provided by Bernard P Donegan, Inc will be higher that anticipated as a result of additional note borrowings and other assistance to be provided, and
Whereas, the cost for these services is now estimated to be up to $55,000, an increase of $15,000.
Be it resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes an increase to the budget line for fiscal services from $40,000 to $55,000, with these funds to be drawn from the Contingency.
Changes in Local Dog Licensing Law
Deputy Town Clerk Wendy Sipes expressed a need to possibly change the local dog licensing law. Because of problems collecting fees for dog licensing and court fines for unlicensed dogs, Attorney Amy will look into updating the law.
RESOLUTION #76-2012
Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law #3 of 2012
Supervisor Laurie Crane opened the Public Hearing and red the proposed Local Law #3 of 2012 at 7:30 PM. After a brief discussion, Supervisor Crane closed the Public Hearing at 7:41 PM. On motion by Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Traister the following resolution was ADOPTED AYES-4 NAYS-0.
RESOLVED-
Whereas, notice of a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #3 of 2012, which would enact the Town of Huron Property Testing Law, was published in the Times of Wayne County on May 27, 2012, and the Town Clerk also caused a copy of the Notice to be posted on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to Town Law 30(6) on May 27, 2012 and on the Town of Huron website (along with the proposed text of the law) on May 27, 2012; and
Whereas, the local law has been on the desks of all Town Board members since March 18, 2012; and
Whereas, adoption of proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2012 would be routine or continuing agency administration and management, and related local legislative decision making, and therefore is a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c) (20, 27); and
Whereas, a public hearing was duly held on that proposed Local Law on June 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM before the Town Board at the Huron Town Hall, and all persons desiring to speak were heard;
NOW, on Motion duly made and seconded, it is
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, proposed Local Law No 3 of 2012 is hereby enacted, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
RESOLUTION #77-2012
Adjustment of Deputy Town Clerk's Hours
On motion by Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following resolution was ADOPTED AYES 4 NAYS 0.
RESOLVED-The Town Board will add 300 hours to the Deputy Town Clerk's hours to allow for the Town Clerk's medical leave.
RESOLUTION #78-2012
Strategic Plan for Water Districts
On motion by Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was DEFEATED AYES-3 NAYS-1. Supervisor Crane voted nay.
RESOLVED- The Town of Huron will reject MRB's Strategic Plan for Water Districts, allowing for one fee of $15,000.00 to be paid for the start of all water districts. The Town of Huron will continue to pay $5,000.00 at the start of each Water District. Assessor David Roach will do a feasibility check to determine if Water District #8 would be economically practical.
RESOLUTION #79-2012
Professional Services for Crescent Beach Sandbar
On motion by Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Supervisor Crane the following the resolution was ADOPTED AYES-4 NAYS-0.
RESOLVED- The Town of Huron will choose MRB for professional services for Crescent Beach Sandbar and update of Huron Septic Law with a change in the ownership clause to be agreed upon, and have ready within one week.
At this time, 8:23 pm, Supervisor Crane asked for a short recess to check paper work on Water Benefit Unit Policy. The meeting resumed at 8:27 PM.
Water Benefit Unit Policy
After discussion, it was decided that Councilmember Buisch will reword the policy to charge 5% to residents whose residence is located outside the water district, who are not hooked up to the water, but land abuts the district. This policy will be ready for presentation at the next Town Board Meeting.
RESOLUTION #80-2012
Transfer of Funds for Wing Repair on Town Truck
On motion by Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following the resolution was ADOPTED AYES-4 NAYS-0.
Resolved- A budget increase to DA2680 for $3,833.92 and a budget increase to 5130.400DA for wing cost that was previously charged to .200 a/c. This is from insurance claim of 2011 and part of cost has incurred in 2012.
RESOLUTION #81-2012
CDU Charges Resolution
On motion By Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following resolution was ADOPTED AYES-4 NAYS-0.
Resolved-to make adjustments to SW Accounts 5 and 6, $100.00 for 5 and $100.00 for 6. These are expenditures not covered by Grant/RD.
Committee Reports:
Councilmember Teeple
Highway Department:
•· Superintendent Reyn explained that during work of total reconstruction of Lummisville Rd from Lake Bluff Rd to the end, the transmission broke in the backhoe. He requested funds to rent a backhoe so the completion of the reconstruction would not be held up. The funds will be taken from the DA5130.4 Account.
•· Superintendent Reyn would also like to post a speed limit of 35 mph zone for that stretch of road. The Superintendent will put in a request to the Dept of Transportation for this.
Water Districts:
The Board discussed the condition of the water districts road and grass restoration.
Councilmember Traister
Justice Report:
Councilmember Traister moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to approve the May Justice Court Report. All in favor of this motion.
Councilmember Buckalew (not present)
Assessor's Report:
1. Assessor Roach reported that Grievance Day went well, and everything is on schedule.
Assessor Roach is pleased with the performance of his Clerk, stating she is doing an excellent job.
2. The final assessment roll will be posted July 1, 2012.
Councilmember Buisch
Planning Board Minutes: Councilmember Buisch moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to receive and file the May 2012 Planning Board Meeting minutes. Motion carried.
Zoning Board Minutes: Councilmember Buisch moved, seconded by Councilmember Traister to receive and file the May 2012 Zoning Board Minutes. Motion carried.
Building Inspector Fee Report: Councilmember Buisch moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to receive and file the May 2012 Building Inspector Fee Report. Motion carried.
Building Inspector's Report: The Town Hall expansion is in the attorney's hands at this time.
RESOLUTION #82-2012
Time Sheets
On motion by Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following was ADOPTED 4-AYES 0-NAYES.
Resolved, to accept the draft of the Town of Huron Payroll Sheet removing the words morning and afternoon, with the understanding that every clerk will enter time using "am or pm" designations; noting failure to do so may delay payment.
Supervisor Crane
Town Clerk's Monthly Report: Councilmember Buisch moved, seconded by Councilmember Traister to approve the May monthly report of the Town Clerk. Motion carried.
Town Board Meeting Minutes: Councilmember Teeple moved, seconded by Councilmember Traister to approve the May 21, 2012 regular minutes with the following corrections. Motion carried.
1. The town's old bulldozer along with other miscellaneous equipment was sold for $10,620.00, not $12,600.00.
2. Resolution #56-2012 changed to say: Resolved, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign subject to Town Attorney's review, and receipt of itemization of charges for the budget increase to $55,000.00.
3. Resolution #59-2012 changed to say: Resolved, a Public Hearing will be held at 7:30 during the Town Board Regular Meeting to explain and discuss Local Law #3.
Supervisor's Monthly report: Councilmember Buisch moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to approve the Supervisor's Monthly Report for April and May.
IJC Meetings: Supervisor Crane has attended all the meetings of the IJC. The last meeting was in Williamson. The final decision will be made by the IJC. A coalition is being organized to hopefully stop the proposed plan to alter the water levels.
Noise Control: An e-mail was sent by Joe Snyder requesting a town meeting with the Wayne County Sheriff on noise control, and boat speed on the bay.
Blue/green Algae: The Supervisor received and e-mail from Save Our Sodus with a blue algae alert.
Weed Harvesting: Weed harvesting has started in Sodus Bay, Port Bay, and East Bay.
Clarification of open items:
1. Town officials can do more than one job as long as there is no conflict of interest, therefore the Town Clerk should receive payment for additional time spent filling in for the Planning and ZBA clerk, based on her normal pay.
2. Under the Federal Affordable Care Act a child can remain on his parent's medical insurance until age 26. Garret Reyn has the choice of remaining as a dependent under his parent's plan, or accepting his own individual coverage as an employee of the Town.
RESOLUTION #83-2012
Audited Financial Statement
On motion by Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following was ADOPTED AYES-4 NAYES-0.
Resolved, the Town Board gives permission to Supervisor Crane and Account Clerk Nancy Hamilton to sign the Audited Financial Statement.
Attorney Amy Kendall
RESOLUTION #84-2012
Licensed Agreement between the Town of Huron and Fowler Farms
On motion by Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following was ADOPTED AYES-4, NAYES-0.
Resolved, the Town Board agrees to have Supervisor Crane sign the agreement with Fowler Farms to upgrade the septic system and oil separator which encroaches on the Fowler Farms.
RESOLUTION #85-2012
SBIA Contract
On motion by Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following was ADOPTED AYES-4 NAYES-0.
Resolved, Supervisor Crane will sign agreement with SBIA to do aquatic weed harvesting for the 2012.
Verizon Tower Application: The Town Attorney recommends that the Town of Huron update the local law to reflect changes in State law governing transmission towers and permits.
RESOLUTION #86-2012
RFP
On motion by Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following was ADOPTED AYES-4 NAYES-0.
Resolved, to place an advertisement, not to exceed $150.00, in the Shopper and Wayne County Times requesting bids on roof and addition to Town Hall.
RESOLUTION #87-2012
Audit and Accept Corrected Vouchers For May 2012
On motion by Supervisor Crane, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following was ADOPTED-AYES-4 NAYES-0.
Resolved, the corrected vouchers and abstract for May will be accepted.
RESOLUTION #88-2012
Audit and Pay Bills
On motion by Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following resolution was ADOPTED AYES-5 NAYES-0.
RESOLVED to give permission to pay the following vouchers:
June 18, 2012
Vouchers 169513-169515 $5,801.69
General $5,801.69
June 12, 2012 $30,305.33
Sodus Bay Aquatic Weed $30,305.33
June 18, 2012
Vouchers 169516-169518
169521-169546
169548-169556
169558-169564
169566-169576
General 21,453.14
5,168.50
Highway 97,948.71
HE600 9,570.00
HF600 124,213.84
SM600 23.24
SWD600 100.00
SWE600 51,447.00
TOTAL $309,924.43
Executive Session
On motion by Supervisor Crane, seconded by Councilmember Buisch, to go into Executive Session to discuss payroll and employees; Time 10:11 pm. Motion carried.
On motion by Supervisor Crane, seconded by Councilmember Traister, to go out of Executive Session; time 10:25 pm. Motion carried.
Adjournment
On motion by Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Teeple, to adjourn at 10:26 pm. Motion carried.
Next Board Meetings
Huron Planning Board will meet on July 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on July 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
Huron Town Board will meet on July 16, 2012 at 7:00 Pm.
Wendy Sipes
Deputy Town Clerk
