December 01, 2020: Town Board Minutes - Regular Meeting

Minutes subject to approval:

Call to Order

Regular Meeting of the Huron Town Board was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Russell Teeple at the Huron Town Hall on December 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

Flag Salute

Flag Salute was led by Deputy Supervisor Russell Teeple.

Roll Call

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

Others Present

Recording Clerk/Secretary Tammy Vezzose and Highway Superintendent Gerritt Reyn.

Others Present Via Zoom from their Location Attorney’s Amy Kendall & Rachel Partington, Deborah Levreault and Account Clerk Christine Galek.

Welcome

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

Public Participation

There was none.

Announcements

There were none.

Correspondence

There was none.

RESOLUTION #151-2020

2021 Payroll Calendar/Quarterly Pay

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

            RESOLVED, to accept the 2021 Payroll Calendar and to authorize Account Clerk Galek to pay the 2020 4^th quarter payroll on December 10, 2020.

Bid for Fuel

Highway Superintendent Reyn proposed acceptance of the bid for Fuel through E&V Energy; they were the only ones responding to advertisement.  The Town will consider having its own tank, for the future.

RESOLUTION #152-2020

Bid for Fuel

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

            RESOLVED, to accept the Bid for Fuel from E&V Energy at the quoted prices.

LED Lighting at Highway Barn

Highway Superintendent Reyn informed the Board that the bid he received from Weiler’s was for $1700 for parts and $1900 to install.

RESOLUTION #153-2020

LED Lighting at Highway Barn

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

            RESOLVED, to accept the quote from Weilers for a total cost of $3,600 to replace the lights at the Highway Barn to LED and to check on the 3 way switch.

WCWSA Regional Water Storage Amendment

Attorney Kendall informed the Board that the change is minimal, accounting for the out of district user fee charged users who are not in a water district.

RESOLUTION #154-2020

WCWSA Regional Water Storage Amendment

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

            RESOLVED, to accept the Amended and Restated Agreement between WCWSA and the Towns of Arcadia, Huron, Lyons, Marion, Sodus and Williamson which is attached to these minutes.

Any Other Business

Letter from Village of Wolcott:   Town Clerk received a letter from the Village of Wolcott thanking the Town of Huron highway for their assistance this summer on Tyrrell Street and Wadsworth Street projects.

RESOLUTION #155-2020

HVAC Purification System

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

            RESOLVED, to approve the additional $440.00 for the HVAC Purification System; shipping and installing.

RESOLUTION #156-2020

SEQR Resolution Water District #9

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

            RESOLVED, to accept the SEQR Resolution which is attached to these minutes.

RESOLUTION #157-2020

Year End/Organizational Meetings

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

            RESOLVED, to schedule the Year End Meeting on December 21, 2020 following the Regular Town Board Meeting and the Organizational Meeting on January 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Regular Town Board Meeting; with permission to advertise.

Committee Reports  

Councilmember Teeple

Water:    Councilmember Teeple heard Congressman John Katko announce he secured $954,000 for the Town's Water District #8 project. This was actually the loan amount the Town received from USDA Rural Development in response to its application.  

Water #9 was also discussed regarding the exclusion of service beyond Route 104 on Fifth Road.  Attorney Kendall will discuss this with Dave Doyle (MRB) when she meets with him. The cost to cross 104 is $50,000 - $60,000 plus permitting costs, it being a state road.

Port Bay Sewers:    Finishing up on the West Side.

Highway:    Ready to plow, cutting trees, repairing signs and working on the ditches.

 

Councilmember Cahoon

Justice Report:    Councilmember Cahoon moved, seconded by Councilmember Teeple to receive and file the Justice Report for October 2020. Motion carried.

 

Councilmember Reyn

Historian:    Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Buisch to accept the Historian report which is attached to these minutes. The Board noted the reference to mansions misprint; it should read Newark Island not Eagle Island.  Motion carried.

 

Councilmember Buisch

Paid Medical Leave:   NYS provides a paid Family and Medical Leave policy, funded by employee contributions.  Councilmember Buisch asked the Town Attorney for clarification - if the Town opted to participate, is every employee required to join or is it voluntary: The Town previously opted out of the policy.  Amy Kendall responded that if employees are eligible, they have to join, pointing out that the paid leave covers a number of situations, providing up to 10 weeks at 60% of their gross salary.  Councilmember Buisch and Teeple thought it best to survey employees' interest first.  Councilmember Buisch will make copies of the cost and benefit to employees, for distribution.

 

Supervisor Eygnor (Absent)

IT Service:    Deputy Supervisor Teeple discussed the possible change in IT Service from BAS to DD2 Consulting which now has 23 employees. The Town postponed any change until the Assessment Revaluation project was completed.  It was decided to have Dan Delisio (DD2 Consulting) attend the next meeting to discuss his services and present a proposal.

Telephones:    Dan Delisio is calling Verizon to make sure they are covering all the lines. 

Attorney Kendall

Nothing to Report

RESOLUTION #158-2020

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 A1010-4 (Legislative Board) $40.91

      From A1990-4 (Contingency) to A1220-1022 (Supv. Clerk) $88.20

      From A1990-4 (Contingency) to A9060-8 (Hosp/Med) $1,277.04

RESOLUTION #159-2020

Audit and Pay Bills

On motion of Councilmember Reyn, seconded by Councilmember Buisch the following resolution was ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0.

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

December 1, 2020

      Vouchers 176679-176703                                        $22,836.42 

      General                               $19,443.39

      Highway                             $  2,648.09  

      Trust & Agency                   $     744.94 

Adjournment

Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Cahoon to adjourn at 5:54 p.m.  Motion carried.

Tammy A Vezzose, RMC

Town Clerk