TOWN OF HUME
MARCH 10, 2010
A
regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was held at
the Town of Hume Museum, 10842 Claybed Road, Hume, New York on March 10,
2010. At 7:00 PM, Supervisor Dennis
Ricketts called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Officials
in attendance included: Supervisor
Dennis Ricketts; Council members Bryce Bower, Christopher Austin, Gregory
McKurth, and Daniel Miller; Water/Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; Highway
Superintendent Kevin Peet; Historian Rondus Miller; Town Attorney David Pullen;
and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Four
members of Brooks Hose Company attended the meeting. Their purpose was to
clarify their non-participation in the Shared Fuel Storage Grant application,
and to reconcile any misunderstandings with the Town.
Councilman
Miller reiterated that the application was for a feasibility study. Fillmore
Central School and the Town of Hume went ahead with the application without
inclusion of the Fire Company.
Dennis
Hall explained that the very short time frame had concerned the Fire Company,
but that overall the Fire Company supported the Town.
Supervisor
Ricketts stated that everyone was in accord.
Helen
Allshouse presented several concerns and questions to the Board. She focused on
snowmobiles that were running on hamlet sidewalks and dogs that were wandering
loose. She had questions about tree cutting, the placement of dumpsters, and
doggie hygiene. She suggested that trees be planted between Hume and Fillmore.
Superintendent
Peet will examine the possible placement of signs directing snowmobiles to stay
off of sidewalks similar to those already placed in Fillmore.
Ms.
Allshouse was informed that the Town of Hume does have a leash law requiring
that all dogs be leashed and under control, and that a system to file a
complaint with the Dog Control Officer is in place.
Councilman
McKurth told her that the planting of trees for the beautification of the area
was part of the Comprehensive Plan now being developed.
Councilman
McKurth moved that the Superintendent of Highways be authorized to advertise
for bids for asphalt and construction materials for the 2010 season. Councilman
Austin seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent
Peet asked for the Board’s guidance on the ordering of salt under a prior
agreement. The consensus was to finish the purchase agreement and to store the
salt.
At
7:30 PM, Supervisor Ricketts opened the bids for the sale of the Dodge Truck.
Zachary Austin $701.00
Sulli Motors $1032.00
Jesse Cox $1001.00
Councilman
Miller moved that all bids be rejected because of the low offers, and
Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor
Ricketts moved that the Dodge truck be sent to auction, and Councilman Austin
seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Miller moved that a reserve price for the Dodge truck be set at $3000.00.
Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent
Peet told the Board that the Internet Auction for the grader wing was yielding
very low results, and asked that the Board allow the withdrawal from the
auction.
Councilman
Miller moved that the Superintendent be authorized to withdraw the grader wing
from auction. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Estimates
for the remodeling of Highway Shed doors had been requested. Two quotes were
submitted:
Brian Miller $5800.00
Dana Arnold $7525.00
Councilman
Austin moved that the lowest bid (Brian Miller) be accepted. Councilman Bower
seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Letters
were received from both Senator Catharine Young and Legislator Daniel Burling
stating that, while requests for funds for a bucket truck were important, that
no funds were available at this time.
Supervisor
Ricketts introduced a Resolution (Res 3-A-10) asking the State of New York to
dedicate that portion of State Route 19 from the Wyoming County Line to the
intersection of Allegany County Road 3 in the Town of Hume to the memory of
Almond E. Fisher, WWII Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
Councilman
Miller moved that Resolution 3-A-10 be adopted, and Councilman Austin seconded.
5 ayes, 0 noes.
Historian
Rondus Miller asked the Board to develop a policy for the assignment of keys
and access to Town Buildings. The Building Committee will work on this policy.
Only
one proposal for insulating the Museum was received. More will be sought.
Councilman
Miller told the Board that there was a cost overrun on construction of the
Records Storage Room as well as a questioned bill for electrical services.
Councilman
Austin moved that the bill for electrical installation (Claim #98)) be removed
from the March abstract until further investigations were concluded, and
Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
The
Building Committee will stake out the proposed fence line at the Town’s Park
and ball field, develop specifications, and seek proposals for the work.
Superintendent
Potter asked how the funds from the sale of scrap metal were to be handled. He was directed to turn them in to the
Supervisor, and to keep a tally for future budgeting.
Attorney
David Pullen handed out a sample law about the assignment of responsibility for
maintenance of sidewalks. The Board agreed that he should draft a local law
making property owners outside the established Sidewalk District responsible
for maintenance and snow removal.
SUPERVISOR’S
AGENDA
Councilman
Austin moved that budget accounts be established for the Records Storage Room
funds and that $24000.00 be credited and debited appropriately. Councilman
Miller seconded. 5ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
McKurth moved that budget accounts be established for Planning Grant funds and
that $15075.00 be debited and credited appropriately. Councilman Miller
seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Austin moved that $1000.00 be transferred from A1990.4 (contingent) to A1010.4
(Board contractual). Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Miller moved that Margaret Mills be appointed 2010 Summer Recreation Director,
and Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Austin moved that the Town of Hume join Southern Tier West at the Basic Level
at a cost of $150.00 for the membership. Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0
noes.
Supervisor
Ricketts moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss pending
negotiations. Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
The
Board entered Executive Session at 9:50 PM and returned to Open Meeting at
10:45 PM.
The
records of the Justice Court were favorably audited, and the report filed with
the Clerk.
Jean
O’Connell and an associate will meet with Board members on March 12, 2010 to
discuss needs and plans for further grant funding.
There
was a brief discussion about maintaining the Town ball field.
Councilman
Miller moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as
presented, and that the bills be accepted for payment as audited. Councilman
McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General
--$40604.15; Highway - $ $51055.43; Fire Protection - $163.13; Planning -
$712.50; Sewer - $5207.29; Water - $6303.64)
Councilman
Austin moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Councilman Bower seconded. 5
ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at
10:55 PM.
The
next regular meeting will be Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Museum.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sondra
MacEwan,
Town
Clerk