TOWN OF HUME
MARCH 12, 2008
A
regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was held on
March
12, 2008 at the Town Museum, 10842 Claybed Road, hamlet of Hume. Supervisor
Craig Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Officials
in attendance were: Supervisor Craig Smith; Council members Robert Beil, Bryce
Bower, Daniel Miller, and Dennis Ricketts; Highway Superintendent Ron Paulsen;
Water/Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; Attorney David Pullen; Historian Rondus
Miller; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Councilman
Ricketts moved that the minutes of the February 13, 2008 meeting of the Board
be accepted as presented, and Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Ricketts moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for
bids for Asphalt and Construction Materials for the 2008 season. Councilman
Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
The
bids will be opened and tallied on April 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Town
Clerk’s office. The Board will consider the possible award of the contract at
their regular meeting on April 9, 2008 at 7:20 PM.
Rumble
Valley Raceway with Rich Neal listed as group leader has renewed their
Adopt-A-Highway Contract for a two-year period.
Councilmen
Beil and Ricketts met with Historian Rondus Miller on February 26, 2008 to
discuss proposals for a heating system for the Museum. The differences in the specifications on the
two proposals were discussed. It was suggested that Rinker Oil be asked to
submit a new proposal based on the exact specifications of the Bower proposal.
Ms.
Miller requested further meetings with the Building Committee to discuss the
blacktop area and the fire escape.
On
March 11, 2008, Ms. Miller attended Bicentennial ceremonies at the Town of
Caneadea.
Superintendent
Potter told the Board that a water line leak on North Genesee Street has been
repaired. He estimated that the system lost 35 to 40 thousand gallons a day
because of the break.
Fillmore
Central School is proposing a new service installation, and has provided maps
to Superintendent Potter. He, in turn, has contacted MRB for a consultation.
The
Minard Park Beautification Committee delivered a letter to the Board requesting
installation of a water source for watering plants at the gazebo, and the
installation of a water fountain for the enjoyment of the public.
Attorney
Pullen stated that an easement to run a line would need to be obtained from the
Allegany County School Federal Credit Union. Superintendent Potter was asked to
compile cost estimates for a meter pit, hydrant, and fountain for further
consideration by the Board.
Councilman
Ricketts moved that the Superintendent of Water and Sewer be authorized to
advertise for bids for Pumping Septic Tanks in the Hume Sewer District.
Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Bids will be opened at 7:30 PM on
April 9, 2008.
Supervisor
Smith, Councilmen Bower, Councilman Miller, Superintendent Potter, and Jim
Mills met with a representative of the R.E. Woodson Company at the park
pavilion to begin development of a plan for adding playground equipment to the
park. A design plus cost estimates is expected soon.
Councilman
Miller suggested that area individuals and organizations might be willing to
raise funds for upgrading the equipment or park facilities past the point
affordable to the Town budget.
After
discussion, Supervisor Smith moved that the Town of Hume join Southern Tier
West at the Tier III level and pay the membership fee of $1500.00. Councilman
Bower seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
A
letter will be sent to Southern Tier West pressing for updates on the GIS site.
Councilman
Beil moved that the Town accept the insurance policy renewal package from
Walker Insurance, and that the premium be paid ($32339.04). Councilman Ricketts
seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
MRB
Group submitted two reports. The first reviewed the modifications needed to
convert the church to Town office space. The second was a proposal for
preparation of a preliminary design and scope for construction of new
facilities.
After
a brief discussion Councilman Bower moved to table further discussion on the
church and the secondary proposal. Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor
Smith reported that Congressman Kuhl’s office has not yet responded to the Town
concerning the grant application for work in Cold Creek. However, forms for
applying for a permit to move gravel in Cold Creek have been received from the
DEC, and Jim Genera has been contacted about helping to prepare the
application.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the following list of transfers be approved, and Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
From To Amount
A8020.4 A8020.1 $1500.00
(Planning Contractual) (Planning Personnel)
Sewer
Unappropriated Funds SS1440.4 $18000.00
(Engineering
Contractual: Sewer Interconnection Study)
Attorney
David Pullen announced a Public Hearing on March 24, 2008, at the Centerville
Town Hall concerning the Wind Field Environmental Impact Study.
Councilman
Beil moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Clerk be accepted as
presented, and that the bills be accepted for payment. Councilman Ricketts
seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General
-- $34681.48; Highway -- $16100.55; Lighting -- $1380.12; Sewer -- $11195.04;
Water -- $6158.10)
Councilman
Miller moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Ricketts seconded. 5
ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
The
next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be April 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM at
the Museum.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sondra
MacEwan,
Town
Clerk