Regular Town Board Meeting February 16, 2016

Regular Town Board Meeting February 16, 2016

Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Van Buren, held on February 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Van Buren Town Hall, 7575 Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville, New York.

Mr. Rick ZaccariaCouncilor

Ms. Darcie LesniakCouncilor

Ms. Mary Frances SabinCouncilor

Mr. Howard TupperCouncilor

Ms. Patricia DickmanCouncilor

Mr. Claude Sykes Supervisor

Councilor Absent: Mr. Ronald Dudzinski

Mr. Rich AndinoTown Attorney

Mr. Jason HoyEngineer

Ms. Lynn PrecourtTown Clerk

Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call.

Citizens Comments: None

Approve minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting on February 2, 2016:

041-16-000MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Zaccaria, to approve the minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting on February 2, 2016 as published.

Mr. Zaccaria – Yes, Ms. Lesniak – Yes, Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Update resolution #270-15-036 with date change from 7/10 to 7/17/16:

Mr. Sykes said the Board had previously approved this date for a Festravaganza and approved extended pool hours for this day. The man planning the event has asked for the date to be changed because the previous date conflicted with another event.

042-16-036MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Mr. Tupper, to update resolution #270-15-036 with a date change from 7/10 to 7/17/16.

Mr. Zaccaria – Yes, Ms. Lesniak – Yes, Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Approval for Comptroller to attend GFOA Conference April 6 – 8 at Albany, NY at a cost not to exceed $477.00 plus mileage:

043-16-027MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Ms. Dickman, to approve the Comptroller to attend the GFOA Conference April 6 – 8 at Albany, NY at a cost not to exceed $477.00 plus mileage.

Mr. Zaccaria – Yes, Ms. Lesniak – Yes, Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Consider temporary hiring of Virginia Lathrop to assist in the Justice Court not to exceed 130 hours at $13.89 per hour starting 2/17/16:

044-16-038MOTION BY Mr. Tupper, seconded by Ms. Lesniak, to approve hiring Virginia Lathrop to assist in the Justice Court not to exceed 130 hours at $13.89 per hour starting 2/17/16.

Mr. Zaccaria – Yes, Ms. Lesniak – Yes, Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Set public hearing for 7:35 pm, March 15, 2016 to hear comments on the 2016 Community Development Application and Five Year Plan:

Mr. Sykes said Mr. Hoy, Engineer, has the map with the designated low income areas eligible for project funding. Anyone with any ideas for projects should let him know before March 15th.

045-16-039MOTION BY Mr. Zaccaria, seconded by Ms. Sabin, to set the public hearing for 7:35 pm, March 15, 2016 to hear comments on the 2016 Community Development Application and Five Year Plan.

Mr. Zaccaria – Yes, Ms. Lesniak – Yes, Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Approval for Supervisor to execute proposal to engage David Ulmer to design a replacement sprinkler system for 3417 Walters Road at a cost of $4,500:

046-16-026MOTION BY Mr. Zaccaria, seconded by Ms. Sabin, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the proposal to engage David Ulmer to design a replacement sprinkler system for 3417 Walters Road at a cost of $4,500.

Mr. Zaccaria – Yes, Ms. Lesniak – Yes, Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Committee Reports and Comments:

Ms. Dickman thanked the employees of the Highway Department for their work keeping the roads clear during the winter storm.

Highway Superintendent Comments: None

Supervisor Comments:

Mr. Sykes said the NYS DOT has approved a speed limit reduction on Van Buren Road from Connors Road to the Town of Camillus line to 45 mph.

Citizens Comments:

A woman from the audience asked what length of time is covered by the 130 hours for the Justice Court.

Mr. Sykes said this will cover through mid- March and is necessary to maintain coverage for the office.

A woman from the audience asked if the town knew the sprinkler system would need to be replaced when the building for the new Highway Garage was purchased.

Mr. Sykes said the town was aware that the system in the building may not suffice for the purpose we are going to use it.

Ms. Dickman said the recent garage fire on Commane Road last week shows how effective a good sprinkler system can be and considering the cost of the equipment the town will have inside the building it is necessary that we do this.

Mr. Sykes said the Dog Control Officer reported that NYS Agriculture and Markets completed an unannounced visit of the kennel and paperwork and everything was in order and passed inspection.

Engineer Comments: None

Attorney Comments: None

Mrs. Precourt said the website is back up at townofvanburen.com. Ms. Anders, Recreation Supervisor and I have been working to get information updated on the site.

Ms. Dickman asked if residents will be able to sign up to automatically receive agendas and minutes.

Mrs. Precourt said no, not through the website, but, anyone who wants to be added to the list for public notices and agendas and meeting minutes can email a request to .

047-16-000MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Ms. Sabin, to adjourn to the next Regular Town Board Meeting on March 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm.

Mr. Zaccaria – Yes, Ms. Lesniak – Yes, Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn Precourt

Town Clerk

Dated: 2/17/16

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