January 05, 2021: Town Board Minutes - Regular Meeting

Minutes subject to approval:

Call to Order

Regular Meeting of the Huron Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Philip Eygnor at the Huron Town Hall on January 5, 2021 at 5:22 pm.

Flag Salute

Flag Salute was dispensed with, in view of the uninterrupted session of the Board.

Roll Call

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

Others Present

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

Others Present Via Zoom

Attorney Amy Kendall, Historian Rosa Fox, Councilmember Russ Teeple, Account Clerk Galek and Deborah Levreault.

Public Participation

There was none. 

Announcements

There were none.

Correspondence

There was none.

RESOLUTION #13-2021

Resolution on Executive Order 202.83

On motion of Councilmember Cahoon, seconded by Supervisor Eygnor the following was ADOPTED-AYES 5 NAYS 0.

     RESOLVED, to accept Resolution on Executive Order 202.83 which is attached to these minutes.  

Proposed Local Law #1 of 2021

Attorney Kendall spoke on the Proposed Local Law #1 of 2021: Battery Storage System Regulation.

RESOLUTION #14-2021

Proposed Local Law #1 of 2021

On motion of Councilmember Reyn, seconded by Councilmember Teeple the following was ADOPTED-AYES 5 NAYS 0.

     RESOLVED, to set the Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law #1 of 2021 (Local Law to Amend the Town of Huron Zoning Law to add Provisions related to Battery Energy Storage System Regulation) on February 2, 2021 at 5:05 p.m. and give Town Clerk permission to advertise.

Any Other Business

RESOLUTION #15-2021

Advertise for Vacant Positions

On motion of Councilmember Reyn, seconded by Councilmember Cahoon the following was ADOPTED-AYES 5 NAYS 0.

     RESOLVED, to advertise for vacant Board of Assessment Review positions.

RESOLUTION #16-2021

Funds Transfer

Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Supervisor Eygnor the following was ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0.

RESOLVED, to appoint Wendy Sipes as Clerk PT – Town Clerk’s Office and to transfer funds from A1410-1051 (Deputy Clerk) to A1620-1000 (Clerk-Buildings Personnel) $8,232.00

RESOLUTION #17-2021

Delegate to Association of Towns Annual Conference

On motion of Councilmember Cahoon, seconded by Councilmember Reyn the following was ADOPTED-AYES 5 NAYS 0.

     RESOLVED, to appoint Supervisor Philip Eygnor as Delegate to the Association of Towns Annual Conference to be held February 14-17, 2021.

Dan Delisio – DD2 Consulting

Dan Delisio addressed the Board concerning IT services his firm, DD2 Consulting, would provide relative to the needs of the Town of Huron.  DD2 Consulting is familiar to the Town, having worked in other capacities over the past five years.   Billing is for time worked, there is no monthly maintenance charge and all materials are purchased at competitive pricing - best price.  Equipment is installed by DD2 Consulting. 

Attorney Kendall addressed the Town's #1 priority - the Town's Cyber Security Policy, inquiring if DD2 Consulting had experience in this area; to which he responded "yes".

Dan Delisio proposed that should DD2 Consulting services be contracted, the first quarter would focus on review of Town's Cyber Security Policy; determining the life cycle of all equipment; review of system's backup and interface with BAS and BAS systems.  "The game plan is inventory and then evaluation. We will be looking at the system to identify what is laid out. After the first quarter DD2 can make a recommendation." Councilmember Buisch asked what his firm considered a proper system? They favor a server-based system with access to each level.

 RESOLUTION #18-2021

DD2 Consulting as Consultant

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

            RESOLVED, to engage DD2 Consulting as a Consultant for 10-15 hours at $95.00 per hour, to survey the Town's IT systems, including information from previous company; and also review the Cyber Security Policy. Supervisor Eygnor has permission to sign contract to not exceed 15 hours.

Committee Reports  

Councilmember Teeple

Water:    Nothing new to Report

Port Bay Sewers:    Work in Process.

Highway:    Highway Superintendent Reyn reported that the new lights have been installed, all light fixtures were cleaned; they did a great job. Been doing tree trimming and waiting on snow.

 

Councilmember Cahoon

Nothing to Report.

 

Councilmember Reyn

Buildings:   Supervisor Eygnor requested Dan Delisio to expedite the lock for the inside door.

The Board approved a procedure allowing 1 person at a time in the entry way and for the entryway to be cleaned after each person.

Historian:   Historian Fox thanked Highway Superintendent Reyn for placement of the Pomeroy historical marker; she has finished writing an article about the marker and received the check for Hoffman foundation. She has limbs to be removed at Dayton Mills Schoolhouse; Highway Superintendent Reyn will contact Bob Crane. Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Councilmember Buisch to accept the Historian Report which is attached to these minutes.

 

Councilmember Buisch

Nothing to report.

 

Supervisor Eygnor  

Supervisor Eygnor reported that he has been appointed the new Chairman of County Public Safety Committee;  all meetings will be held via Zoom. 

RESOLUTION #19-2021

Audit and Pay Bills

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

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

January 5, 2021

Vouchers 176752-176768                                   $9,517.62

General             $7,552.40

Highway                       $1,220.28

Trust & Agency  $   744.94

Adjournment

Councilmember Reyn moved, seconded by Supervisor Eygnor to adjourn at 6:42 pm.  Motion carried.

Tammy A Vezzose, RMC

Town Clerk