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 June 4, 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:
- Certificate of Attendance Training for Alan Smith for Board of Assessment Review on April 3, 2013.
- Letter from Sheryl Robbins (NYS DOH) in regards to 2013 Routine Sanitary Survey.
- Letter from Mercy Flight Central requesting support in 2014.
Receive and File Correspondence
#3 Councilmember Traister questioned the support being sought. Mercy Flight Central is asking for a $1,000.00 or more, through an Agreement of Services in 2014. This will be discussed at budget time.
Spring Clean-Up Schedule
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Supervisor Crane
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Councilmember Buckalew
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Councilmember Teeple
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Councilmember Buisch
Quote on Highway Barn
This has been tabled to the June 17, 2013 Town Board Meeting
Any Other Business
- David Doyle, MRB Group, attended the meeting to present MRB's bid for the Town Hall building addition project and to introduce Scott Bova of the MRB Group. In March of this year Scott Bova assisted Building Inspector Gallant in developing floor plans for an addition to the Town Hall building, incorporating handicapped accessibility. The Town Board had reviewed the floor plans at the May 20th meeting; made some revisions to the plan and agreed to go out for bids for engineering plans. The Board suggested that MRB meet with Building Inspector Gallant.
- A letter and survey for the proposed Port Bay Sewer project has been mailed to Port Bay property owners.
- Water District #9 has been amended: Adding Slaght Road.
- Water District #5: Pump Station has been delivered. The startup is scheduled for June 18, 2013.
- Highway Superintendent Reyn addressed the Board about public water going to Eagle Island and asked if the residents would be assessed a unit charge for the debt service of Water District #6. The question could not be answered without more detail.
Committee Reports
Councilmember Teeple
Highway: Highway Superintendent Reyn reported on the following:
- Slaght Road Bridge project is completed. Highway Superintendent Reyn presented pictures of the work in progress.
- Councilmember Buisch inquired if a guard rail could be installed on West Port Bay Road at a point west of the culvert which is hazardous due to the narrowness of the road, water on both sides of the road and tendency to cut into the left lane of traffic when approaching the curve. Highway Superintendent Reyn said he would look into the matter.
- Joe Connelly approached Highway Superintendent Reyn about purchasing the steel of the old Slaght Road Bridge to be used for the snowmobile trails.
RESOLUTION #81-2013
Old Slaght Road Bridge
On motion of Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 4 NAYS 1. Councilmember Buckalew voted nay.
RESOLVED, to authorize Highway Superintendent Reyn to offer the steel from the old Slaght Road Bridge to the Lakeshore Snow Devils for $500.00, to be removed within a time limit determined by Highway Superintendent Reyn.
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Councilmember Traister
Historian: A quote for minor damage repair of the Grange and Schoolhouse caused by rodents and removal of animals/pests was received from Critter Solutions.
RESOLUTION #82-2013
Historic Buildings Pest Control
On motion of Councilmember Traister, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, to engage Critter Solutions for removal of pests from and minor repair to historic buildings at a cost not to exceed $450.00.
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Councilmember Buckalew
Buildings: Councilmember Buckalew opened one quote she had received to paint the Old Town Hall. It was noted the Grange building also needs painting; discussion of vinyl siding followed. Councilmember Traister will get an estimate for Vinyl Siding. Councilmember Buckalew moved, seconded by Councilmember Buisch to table this to the June 17, 2013 Town Board Meeting. In the interim inquiry will be made if the use of vinyl siding on historical buildings would affect the status of the buildings for future registration.
Councilmember Buisch
Zoning Board: Councilmember Buisch informed the Board that Planning/Zoning Clerk Tiffany Smith has resigned but will stay on until a replacement is found. Discussion about the position, the need for office coverage and the fact that the Building Inspector needs help, followed: One of the problems has been that the hours/compensation for the position are not enough to incentivize a qualified person to remain when a better opportunity presents itself. Councilmember Buisch suggested the most efficient use of the position, in order to provide office coverage during the day and the most effective help to the Building Inspector would be to change it to a 30 hour per week position and treat it as a permanent part time position with benefits as an incentive to stay. The 30 hour per week position would combine the functions of the Building Department clerk and the Planning and Zoning Clerk. The disadvantage to the Building Inspector would be the loss of his current clerk, who is highly qualified, knowledgeable in building and zoning matters and competent. The change would also constitute a civil service position subject to competitive testing and qualification. Supervisor Crane will contact Chuck Dye (Wayne County Human Resources) and inquire about the civil service process and determine if a list of qualified candidates exists. This has been tabled until the July 2, 2013.
Zoning Changes: Councilmember Buisch presented two proposed changes to the Zoning Law from the Planning Board: (1) dealing with rental of residential property, Section 31 and (2) dealing with camping regulations, Section 45.20. Supervisor Crane read a letter from Alan Isselhard addressing his concerns about camping.
RESOLUTION #83-2013
Advertise for Public Hearing on Zoning Changes
On motion of Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Traister the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, to advertise for a Public Hearing on July 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. for Rental of Residential Property (Section 31), Camping Regulations (Section 45.20 C. para 1, 2, 3) and Building Permits (Section 50.24).
Committee Reports Cont.
Supervisor Crane
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Day Camp 9-3 Cost is $150 at Beechwood State Park in Sodus
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BPD is holding an open house on Thursday June 13, 2013
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Workshops on harmful Algael Blooms
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The Spade house on Lake Bluff Road is landlocked and omitted from public water access in Water District #6. Other landlocked plots have been accommodated. What is needed to pursue the matter is information relating to the "right-of-way". Supervisor Crane will check with Attorney Knauf on information he may have and Councilmember Buckalew will come go through old Zoning Minutes to determine if it is deeded.
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Pathstone for Block Grant dealing with improvements to migrant farm workers housing. The Board was asked if it wanted to participate in this grant project given the considerable time needed for administration. In light of the number of project
currently in progress, the Board declined.
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Presented a revised foreclose sale list.
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Hazard Mitigation Plan- Supervisor Crane and Town Clerk Vezzose will work on this.
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The cost of the public meeting for the Proposed Port Bay Sewer Project, to be held at the Elks Lodge will be $50.00; the cost will come out of A8030.4780 (Huron Town Water).
RESOLUTION #84-2013
Transfers
On motion of Councilmember Buckalew, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED - AYES 5 NAYS 0.
RESOLVED, to approve the following transfer and budget adjustments:
From A1990.4 (Contingency) to A1220.412 (Account Clerk Contractual) $26.40
From A1990.4 (Contingency) to A1910.4 (Unallocated Insurance) $198.90
From DA5110.4 (General Rep) to DA9065.8 (Flex)
RESOLUTION #85-2013
Audit & Pay Bills
On motion of Councilmember 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:
June 4, 2013
Vouchers 170382- 170409 $12,916.39
General $8,953.53
Highway $2,926.92
Trust/Agency $1,035.94
Adjournment
Councilmember Traister moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. Motion carried.
Tammy Vezzose
Town Clerk
