TOWN OF HUME
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
A regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was held on
September 12, 2007 at the Town Museum, 10842 Claybed Road, hamlet of Hume. Supervisor Craig Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, and he led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Officials in attendance were: Supervisor Craig Smith; Council members Robert Beil, Bryce Bower and Dennis Ricketts; Attorney David Pullen; Highway Superintendent Ron Paulsen; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan. Daniel Miller, candidate for Councilman, and twelve residents of the Town were also present.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the minutes of the August 8, 2007 meeting of the Board be accepted as presented, and Councilman Beil seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Ron Paulsen reported that his department was ready to start work on Liberty Street to make that street a one-way road.
A citizen’s petition was received requesting a crosswalk on Main Street. Supervisor Smith will contact the State DOT.
Donald Fegley submitted a written request to the Board suggesting that a guardrail be installed on Dugway Road. Supervisor Paulsen will consult with the County DPW concerning this matter.
The Board urged Superintendent Paulsen to obtain written permission from the DEC for work in the Genesee River bypass channel.
Building Inspector Clair Beeman is preparing a letter to outline the requirements for changing the use and occupancy of the Hume Church.
Clerk Sondra MacEwan reported that the Relevy of unpaid water and sewer bills has been tallied and submitted to the County Board of Legislators for inclusion in the 2008 Town and County taxes.
Attorney David Pullen confirmed that Phase II of the Water District expansion and consolidation project is completed except for receipt of filing notices and the final bills from counsel.
A revised draft of Introductory Local Law No. 2 of 2007 regulating the control of animals was given to the Board and discussed. Further changes were proposed to clarify the types of animals covered by the law and to ensure enforcement.
Councilman Beil moved adoption of a resolution (9-A-07) introducing Local Law #2 of 2007 with the agreed upon edits, and calling for a Public Hearing on October 15, 2007 at 7:15 PM at the Town Museum. Councilman Ricketts seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Ethan Campbell approached the Board for approval of a project he would like to undertake as part of his Eagle Scout candidacy. He proposed the construction of picnic tables and installation of grills in the Fillmore Park.
The Board consented to the project and agreed to cover the costs of the materials required. Supervisor Smith will prepare a letter of approval to the Eagle Scout review board.
Councilman Bower has requested prices to move and reinstall the fence on the ball field.
Donna Robillard donated a refrigerator for the Fillmore Park pavilion.
Supervisor Smith expects to distribute the 2008 Tentative Budget about September 17th. Two work sessions were scheduled to hone the budget: Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, September 26th at 7:00 PM at the Museum.
Councilman Beil moved that $470.00 be transferred from the general contingent fund to Drainage A8540.4. Councilman Ricketts seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor Smith told the Board that Dan Miller would be a Republican candidate for the Town Board at the November election. Bryce Bower was also endorsed for a Board seat at the Republican Caucus.
The Board agreed to change the date of the next regular meeting of the Board to October 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM. The Clerk was directed to advertise the change.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the Junkyard Permit application of Alden Steadman be approved. Councilman Beil seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Clerk MacEwan reported that she had attended the LUCA training on September 11, 2007 in Corning. This was preparation for the 2010 Census. She requested that funds for the undertaking of this work be included in the 2008 budget.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as presented, and that the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Bower seconded. 4 ayes 0 noes.
(General -- $6108.15; Highway -- $38031.88; Lighting -- $1357.34; PH II Project -- $1303.94; Sewer -- $3645.59; Water -- $2797.13)
Councilman Ricketts moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Councilman Bower seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Board will be Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Town Museum.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan,
Town Clerk