TOWN OF HUME
APRIL 11, 2007
A regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was held on
April 11, 2007 at the Town Museum, 10842 Claybed Road, hamlet of Hume. Supervisor Craig Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Other officials in attendance were: Council members Bryce Bower, Robert Beil and Dennis Ricketts; Highway Superintendent Ron Paulsen; Attorney David Pullen; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan
Councilman Ricketts moved that the minutes of the March 14, 2007 meeting of the Board be accepted as presented. Councilman Bower seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Bids for asphalt and construction materials were opened on April 9, 2007 and tallied. The tally sheet was presented to the Board. Bids were received from Midland and Suit Kote.
Councilman Beil moved that the lowest bid in each category be accepted, and Councilman Ricketts seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the Town hold a White Goods Clean Up Day on May 12, 2007 from 8 AM to 3 PM at the Town Sheds. Councilman Beil seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Paulsen reported that the 2007 Sterling Heavy Duty Dump truck with snow equipment had been received.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the 1995 Ford L9000 10-wheeler be declared surplus property. Councilman Bower seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Beil moved that the 1995 Ford L9000 be advertised for sale by sealed bid, and Councilman Ricketts seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Bower moved that $157008.00 be transferred from Highway Capital Reserve for Equipment to DA5130.2 subject to permissive referendum. Councilman Ricketts seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
A letter written by Supervisor Smith to the County Legislators concerning the Snow and Ice Contract was given to the Board. Councilman Bower and Superintendent Paulsen will attend a County meeting on April 12, 2007 where the Snow and Ice Contracts will be discussed.
Historian Rondus Miller submitted a written report to the Board.
The 2006 Water Quality Report has been written and distributed.
A letter from the DEC was received approving the connection to the Town sewer system of a second apartment complex on Dugway Road.
The letter also mentioned the Interconnection Feasibility Study, calling the study commendable.
FABA (Fillmore Area Betterment Association) requested approval of the Town Board to hold Fillmore Fest over Memorial Weekend, and also that the Town provide insurance coverage. The Board approved the request.
Councilman Beil moved that $5500.00 be moved from the General Account Contingency Fund to A1620.2 to cover the cost of roofing the Town Office Building. Councilman Ricketts seconded the motion.
Clerk Sondra MacEwan reported that the 2007 Town and County Taxes were settled with the County Treasurer on April 4, 2007. The Town of Hume had an 88% collection rate.
On March 15, 2007, Sondra MacEwan attended the LUCA (Local Update of Census Addresses) training session in Belmont. More about the 2010 Census will be forthcoming, and the Town will need to choose a level of involvement.
The registration forms for the Local Government Conference on May 9, 2007 should be returned to the Clerk soon. Because the 9th would be the regular meeting date for the Board, the Clerk requested a change in schedule. The Board agreed to change the next meeting date to Tuesday, May 15, 2007.
At 7:30 PM, Supervisor Smith opened the Public Hearing concerning extension of the Town of Hume Water District. As no one was present at that time to address the matter, the Hearing was held open, other matters were discussed, and then at 8:20 PM Councilman Ricketts moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Bower seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
No further action can be undertaken on the extension until Bond Council prepares forms, and questions about costs from the State Comptroller’s Office are answered.
Research was conducted that showed that a portion of Daley Road that once intersected Centerville Road was abandoned in 1976. In addition, the Town has not maintained that same section since that time.
Attorney Pullen suggested that the Town formulate a uniform policy to answer requests for abandoning, opening, reopening and accepting roads constructed to Town specifications.
The Board requested that Attorney Pullen draft a local law concerning weight limits on Town roads.
At 8:15 PM, Supervisor Smith moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss personnel issues, and Councilman Ricketts seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Upon a motion made by Councilman Beil, and seconded by Councilman Ricketts, the Board returned to Open Meeting at 9:10 PM.
Responding to information given by Superintendent Paulsen that Andrew Peet has been performing the duties of Auto Mechanic/ HMEO, Councilman Beil moved that Andrew Peet be paid out-of-grade at the Auto Mechanic/HMEO rate, retroactive to his date of hire. Councilman Ricketts seconded. 3 ayes, 1 no with Supervisor Smith casting the no vote.
Councilman Bower moved that the 10% insurance deduction from payroll for Andrew Peet be waived until such time as another employee is hired who would fall under that stipulation and contingent on a letter from the Union agreeing to this condition and making it a non-precedent setting agreement. Councilman Ricketts seconded.
Vote:
Bower Yes
Ricketts Yes
Beil No
Smith No
Motion defeated.
No action was taken on an appointment to fill the vacant seat on the Board.
Councilman Ricketts suggested that the present “Village Barn” be studied for possible conversion to Town Office space.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as presented, and that the bills be accepted for payment. Councilman Bower seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
(General - $9252.41; Highway - $13678.56; Lighting - $1407.86; Sewer - $2439.77; Water - $2512.83)
Councilman Beil moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilman Ricketts seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be May 15, 2007 at the Museum at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan,
Town Clerk