TOWN OF HUME

NOVEMBER 13, 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 November 13, 2008.  Supervisor Craig E. Smith opened the meeting at 7:30 PM.

 

Officials in attendance: Craig Smith, Supervisor: Council members Dennis Ricketts, Bryce Bower, Daniel Miller; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan. Councilman Robert Beil was absent.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – Community Planning Grant

 

Supervisor Smith opened the Public Hearing concerning the application for a grant for the Community Development Plan.

 

Only one resident was present. Dave Myers expressed the opinion that the work of compiling a community plan had been previously completed, and that further expenditure for the same data was not needed.

 

After brief discussion, Councilman Miller moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Bower seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes. Hearing closed at 8:02 PM.

 

COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION

 

A motion was made by Daniel Miller, seconded by Dennis Ricketts to authorize the Supervisor to sign, submit and execute a contract with the NYS Office of Community Renewal for the following project:

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: To provide for the development of a comprehensive plan for the Town of Hume, Allegany County, New York.

 Through the Community Planning Program the Supervisor is authorized to request New York State funds not exceeding $25,000. The Town of Hume will provide matching funds/in-kind not less than 40% of the total project cost.

 

APPROVED     Ayes   4            Craig Smith, Dennis Ricketts, Bryce Bower, Daniel Miller

                        Noes   0                     

                        Absent  1          Robert Beil

 

Resolution adopted.

 

Councilman Miller moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Councilman Ricketts seconded.

4 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Sondra MacEwan,

Town Clerk