Town of
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August 17, 2020: Town Board Minutes - Regular Meeting

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Call to Order

Regular Meeting of the Huron Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Philip Eygnor at the Huron Town Hall on August 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm.

 

Flag Salute

Flag Salute was led by Supervisor Eygnor.

 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following members were present: Supervisor Philip Eygnor, Councilmembers’ Russell Teeple, David Buisch and Richard Reyn.  Councilmember Bob Cahoon was absent.  

 

Others Present

Recording Clerk/Secretary Tammy Vezzose.

 

Others Present Via Zoom from their Location

Attorney Amy Kendall, Rosa Fox, Deborah Levreault, Rebekah Hoefling, Alan and Mary Isselhard, Rachel Partington, and Account Clerk Christine Galek.

 

Welcome

Supervisor Eygnor welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming and attending via Zoom.

 

Public Participation

Deborah Levreault discussed the need for municipal water.  Supervisor Eygnor explained the process of petitioning for a water district.  Councilmember Reyn suggested witching for water to discover a water vein to insure a good well.  Ms. Levreault expressed her appreciation to everyone for listening to her concerns.   

 

Announcements

There will be a Public Meeting for WCWSA Order for Regional Water Storage Project at 6:15 pm.

 

 

Correspondence

There was none.

 

RESOLUTION #88-2020

LGS-1 Retention and Disposition Schedule

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to accept the LGS-1 Retention and Disposition Schedule which is attached to these minutes.

 

RESOLUTION #89-2020

George Steffler Letter of Resignation from Planning Board

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to accept the letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement under the NYS Retirement System and to reappoint George Steffler as Planning Board Member effective 9/01/2020.

 

RESOLUTION #90-2020

Rescind Resolution #81-2020 (FT Highway Position)

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to rescind Resolution #81-2020 (FT Highway Position).

 

RESOLUTION #91-2020

Rescind Resolution #71-2020 (Letter of Resignation from Brian Williams)

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to rescind acceptance of the letter of resignation from Brian Williams: Change of effective date.

 

RESOLUTION #92-2020

Advertise the Full Time Highway Position

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Reyn the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to advertise the full time Highway position.

 

RESOLUTION #93-2020

Accept the Resignation of Brian Williams as of September 29, 2020

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to amend the resignation of Brian Williams to be effective September 29, 2020.

 

RESOLUTION #94-2020

Budget Adjustment

On motion of Councilmember Reyn, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to do a budget adjustment appropriating $1140.00 in A7520-2 Historical Property-Equipment, to pay for the marker, and debit A599 Appropriated fund balance.

 

Any Other Business

 

There was none.

 

Committee Reports   

Councilmember Teeple

Water:    Moving along on Water #8

Port Bay Sewers:    Finishing up.

Highway:    Highway Superintendent Reyn reported that they have started paving Wright Road, and did work on Court House driveway.

 

Councilmember Cahoon

Court Report:    Councilmember Teeple moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyn to accept the  Court Report. Motion carried.  

Public Hearing

Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to open the Public Hearing on WCWSA Project at 6:15 pm.  Attorney Kendall attended a meeting with other Towns involved in engineering and financing the WCWSA project.  They agreed to charge $45.00-$75.00 per EDU:  This fee would be paid by anyone not included in a Water District, accessing municipal water.  There were no public comments.  Councilmember Teeple moved, seconded by Councilmember Buisch to close the Hearing at 6:28 pm.  Motion carried.

 

RESOLUTION #95-2020

WCWSA Order for Regional Water Storage Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

RESOLVED, to adopt and publish the WCWSA Order for Regional Water Storage Project which is attached to the minutes.  

Councilmember Reyn

Historian:   Historian Rosa Fox reported that Paul Morgan’s estimate for the historical building repair and exterminator is $1100.00.  Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to accept the Historian Report which is attached to these minutes.  Motion carried.

Building Inspector Report:   Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to receive and file the July Building Inspector’s Report.  Motion carried  

RESOLUTION #96-2020

Historical Building Repair

On motion of Councilmember Teeple, seconded by Councilmember Reyn the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to accept the estimate of $1100.00 to repair the historical building.

Councilmember Buisch

Health Insurance:    Councilmember Buisch recommended continuing coverage of the Bronze 4 Health Insurance Plan combined with the HRA (unchanged).  Despite the 5.4% increase in the Bronze 4 premium, the total cost will be less due to personnel changes.  

RESOLUTION #97-2020

Health Insurance Renewal

On motion of Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Reyn the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to renew the Bronze 4 Health Insurance Plan with HRA effective 1 October 2020.  

Supervisor Eygnor

Town Clerk’s July Report:    Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to receive and file the July Town Clerk’s July Report.  Motion carried

Town Clerk’s July Minutes:   Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2020 with the following corrections: Resolution #74-2020 - add From A1620-202 (IT Equip) to A1620-4612 (IT Svs) $3,120.00; and under Personnel Matter add Resolution #76-2020 - Councilmember Teeple moved, seconded by Councilmember Cahoon; the following RESOLUTION was ADOPTED AYES 4 NAYS 0; RESOLVED, and June 15, 2020.  Motion carried  

RESOLUTION #98-2020

Approval of Purchase of Plaque

On motion of Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Reyn the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to approve the purchase of a Dedicated Service plaque for retirement at a cost of no more than $75.00.  

Attorney Kendall

Proposed Local Law #4:   Attorney Dwight Kanyuck attended the County Planning Meeting.

Councilmember Teeple moved, seconded by Councilmember Buisch to close the public hearing, confirming corrections by Attorney Kendall.  Motion carried  

RESOLUTION #99-2020

Census Letters

On motion of Councilmember Buisch, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, the Town Clerk’s office will send out letters requesting that residents fill in census either by phone, or internet.  

Incentive Zoning:    Attorney Kendall said the public hearing of Proposed Local Law #4 was left open while County Planning reviewed it and made their recommendation(s).  The public offered no additional comments and the County Planning has given their approval. This will be discussed again at the September 1, 2020 meeting.

Proposed Development on Lake Bluff Road:    Nothing further to report.  

RESOLUTION #100-2020

Approval of Transfers

On motion of Councilmember Reyn, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to approve the following transfers:

From A1990-4 (Contingency) to A1220-1022 (Supervisor Clerk) $661.50

 

RESOLUTION #101-2020

Audit and Pay Bills

On motion of Councilmember Reyn, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 4 NAYS 0.

            RESOLVED, to audit and give permission to pay the following vouchers:

August 17, 2020

Vouchers 176464-176483                              $14,400.63

General                                     $ 2,483.63

Highway                                    $11,917.00

       

Adjournment

Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to adjourn at 6:49 p.m.  Motion carried.

 

Tammy A Vezzose, RMC

Town Clerk