Minutes subject to approval:
Call to Order
Regular Meeting of the Huron Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Laurie Crane at the Huron Town Hall on April 2, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
Flag Salute
Supervisor Crane led the flag salute.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following members were present: Supervisor Laurie Crane, Councilmembers Russell Teeple, David Buisch, Alan Traister and Lois Buckalew.
Welcome
Supervisor Crane welcomed everyone.
Public Participation
There was no public participation.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received and filed:
1. Resignation of ZBA Member Kathy Wachtman effective 3/31/13.
Receive and File Correspondence
Councilmember Buisch moved, seconded by Councilmember Traister to accept the resignation of Zoning Board Member Kathy Wachtman effective March 31, 2013. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #56-2013
Appointment of Kathy Wachtman as Justice
On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buckalew the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 - NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, to appoint Kathy Wachtman as Justice effective April 2, 2013 at the same annual compensation published for a Justice, prorated from the date of appointment.
Escrow Account
Councilmember Buisch moved, seconded by Councilmember Buckalew to table this until the April 15, 2013 Town Board Meeting. Councilmember Traister opposed.
Any Other Business
Highway CHIPS Fund: Supervisor Crane received a letter from Senator Nozzolio announcing an increase in the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding distributed by the State to Counties. Wayne County will receive a 23.46% increase in funding.
New Shredder: Supervisor Crane - the Town needs a new high capacity professional shredder. Two models were discussed but the Board requested to know how they are rated before deciding; to be discussed at the April 15, 2013 Town Board Meeting.
Bids on Louisville L-9000 Truck: Highway Superintendent Reyn received 3 bids for the truck; Councilmember Teeple opened the bids:
Guy Altario $4,501.99
Bills Water Hauling $9,700.00
John Perkins $9,800.00
RESOLUTION #57-2013
Accept Bid on L-9000 Truck
On motion of Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 - NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, accept the bid of John Perkins for $9,800.00 for the L-9000 Louisville Truck declared Surplus.
RESOLUTION #58-2013
Appointment of Gerald Lasher
On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 - NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, appoint Gerald Lasher as a full time Highway Employee effective April 15, 2013,at $19.68 per hour. Health Insurance and other benefits in accordance with provisions outlined in the Town of Huron Employee Handbook.
RESOLUTION #59-2013
Appointment of Randy Hess
On motion of Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 - NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, to appoint Randy Hess as a Seasonal Employee for the Highway Department at $8:04 per hour effective May 1, 2013.
Committee Reports
Councilmember Teeple
Highway: Highway Superintendent Reyn reported that the Highway Department has a new trailer and the steel for the Slaght bridge project has come in.
Councilmember Traister
Nothing to report.
Councilmember Buckalew
Nothing to report.
Councilmember Buisch
Nothing to report.
Supervisor Crane
Nothing to report.
Attorney Knauf
Nothing to report.
RESOLUTION #60-2013
Transfers
On motion of Councilmember Buckalew, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 - NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, to approve the following transfer:
From A1990.4 (Contingency) to A1220.412 (Account Clerk Contractual) $7,069.70
RESOLUTION #61-2013
Audit & Pay Bills
On motion ofCouncilmember Buckalew, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED - VOTE - AYES 5 - NAYS 0.
RESOLVED to audit and give permission to pay the following vouchers:
April 2, 2013
Vouchers 170238- 170269 29,366.44
General 11,020.80
Highway 17,329.40
Trust & Agency 1,016.24
Adjournment
Councilmember Teeple moved, seconded by Councilmember Buisch to adjourn at 5:54 p.m. Motion carried.
Next Board Meetings
Huron Planning Board will meet on May 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on May 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Huron Town Board will meet on April 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Huron Town Board will meet on May 7, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Tammy Vezzose
Town Clerk
