TOWN OF HUME
September 10, 2008
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 September 10,
2008. Supervisor Craig E. Smith opened
the meeting at 7:00 PM by leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Officials
in attendance: Craig Smith, Supervisor: Council members Dennis Ricketts, Bryce
Bower and Robert Beil; Historian Rondus Miller; Attorney David Pullen; Highway
Superintendent Ron Paulsen; Water and Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; and
Clerk Sondra MacEwan. Councilman Daniel Miller was absent.
Councilman
Ricketts moved that the minutes of the August 12, 2008 meeting of the Board be
accepted as presented, and Councilman Bower seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0
noes.
Eagle
Scout Candidate Daniel Robertson explained the support he had obtained for the
construction of a flagpole and monument area at the Town Museum. He asked the
Town to confirm that they would remove the old sidewalks and supply cement,
gravel and topsoil.
Rondus
Miller, Historian, suggested some design changes based on the absence of
funding for sidewalk construction. The changes were accepted, and the Board
confirmed their support and appreciation for Mr. Robertson’s project.
Clerk
Sondra MacEwan had prepared a comparison of dog licensing fees that the Board
studied. She suggested that the local fees be raised. This would have to be
done by local law or ordinance.
Councilman
Ricketts moved that the Town raise the local fee to $5.00 for neutered and
unaltered dogs, and a flat fee of $10.00 be added to purebred (multi-dog)
licenses. Councilman Beil seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
The
Free Rabies Clinic was confirmed for September 26, 2008 at the Park Pavilion
from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Historian
Rondus Miller recapped the busy week at the Museum that was highlighted by a
visit from the Wide Awake Club.
She
also explained that a 2009 Allegany County Calendar is being pulled developed
by the Historic Preservation Group that will contain historical facts from all
the Towns in the County. This group will meet at the Museum on September 25,
2008.
The
Richardson & Pullen law office personnel sent a Thank You note for the work
on the Minard Street sidewalk.
The
Sewer Interconnection Study is complete. The Caneadea and Hume Boards met with
MRB engineers to go over the result. Conclusion of the report: interconnection
of the two systems was not recommended.
The
first draft of plans for a new Town facility housing the Court and Town offices
was delivered by MRB Group.
On
September 9, 2008, a joint meeting was held with the Wide Awake Library Board
of Trustees to discuss the feasibility of a combined facility.
Supervisor
Smith appointed Daniel Miller, Dennis Ricketts, Bryce Bower and Fred Cwiklinski
to serve along with himself on a dual Library-Town committee to continue study
of this alternative.
There
was debate on the definition of Open Meetings.
David
Pullen, after considering the Town’s present Dog Control ordinance and
amendment, suggested that the Town repeal present statutes and adopt one
cohesive local law. The Board agreed, and Mr. Pullen will prepare the document
for the next meeting.
Questioned
about Intergrow Greenhouses and their lapsing agricultural exemption, Mr.
Pullen explained that discussions continue at the County level.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
AGENDA
Agreements for financial support of the Fillmore Trooper satellite office have been returned from the Towns of Rushford, Centerville and Caneadea. Each has pledged $400.00 in annual support.
Councilman
Ricketts moved that a transfer of $5937.93 from sidewalk unappropriated funds
to SM 5410.4 be approved to cover work on the Minard walk. Councilman Beil
seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor
Smith recommended that the Town hire J. O’Connell & Associates as grant
writers for the Town, with the period of engagement to begin October 1, 2008.
After
discussion, Councilman Bower moved that the Town of Hume retain J. O’Connell
& Associates on a quarterly, review-able basis, and add the first quarters
invoice to the abstract for payment. Councilman Ricketts seconded the motion. 4
ayes, 0 noes.
Workshops
for preparation of the 2009 budget were set for September 25th and
October 2nd.
Councilman
Beil moved that the Junkyard Permit application of Alden Steadman be approved.
Councilman Ricketts seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
District
I legislator’s will hold a district meeting in the Town of Centerville on
September 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM.
Councilman
Ricketts moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Clerk be accepted as
presented, and that the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Bower
seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes. (General -
$9639.40; Highway -- $9933.99; Sidewalk District -- $1159.00; Lighting --
$1312.93; Sewer -- $3062.63; and Water -- $1180.94)
Councilman
Ricketts moved that the meeting be adjourned and Councilman Bower seconded. 4
ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
The
next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be October 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM
at the Museum.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sondra
MacEwan,
Town
Clerk