OCTOBER 13, 2015 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Norman Teed Supervisor
Carl Beechler Councilman
Dennis King Councilman
Kent Ridley Councilman
Arthur Ruthven Councilman
Terry Featherly Highway Superintendent
Linda Nieskes Town Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: Pat Nicoletta MRB Engineering
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE: See listing in book.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Teed called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE: Supervisor Teed led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING Supervisor Teed called the Public Hearing on Local Law #4, 2015, Amending
LOCAL LAW #4, 2015- Chapter 115 Site Plan Review to order at 7:02 PM. He asked the Town Clerk to
AMENDING CHAPTER read the Public Notice that appeared in the Finger Lakes Times, the Town’s
115 SITE PLAN REVIEW: official newspaper. He asked twice if anyone wished to address the Town Board regarding this Local Law. There were no comments. He closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM.
APPROVAL OF THE Councilman King, offered the following Resolution. RESOLVED that, the
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 September 14, 2015 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes be approved as
REGULAR TOWN BOARD written. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Ruthven, who moved
MEETING MINUTES its adoption. 5 AYES. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: Adopt Preliminary Budget for 2016 (see attached).
RESOLUTION: Schedule Public Hearing for 2016 Budget (see attached).
RESOLUTION: Schedule Special Town Board Meeting for Public Hearing on the 2016 Budget
(see attached).
RESOLUTION: Approve the Snow and Ice Contract with Ontario Co. (see attached).
RESOLUTION: Approve Audit for Town Justices and Town Clerk (see attached).
REVIEW SEQR: Councilman Beechler reviewed the SEQR for Local Law #4, 2015.
RESOLUTION: Determination of Significance – Local Law #4 of 2015 (see attached).
RESOLUTION Adopt Local Law #4 of 2015, Amending Chapter 115, Site Plan Review of the
Town of Phelps (see attached).
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RESOLUTION: Authorize Materials Bid for Orleans Water District, Ext. 1(see attached).
HIGHWAY: Superintendent Featherly presented his September 2015 Highway Report.
ZONING REPORT: The Zoning Report for the month of September 2015 is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
MONTHLY REPORT: The Town Clerk’s September 2015 report was reviewed by the Board Members
for their approval.
DISCUSSION WITH THE A) Supervisor Teed and the Board asked Superintendent Featherly about the
SUPERVISOR: use of cell phones during work hours. Superintendent Featherly said he had spoken to the guys about this before. Supervisor Teed and the Board asked him to speak to them again about it because it has gotten out of hand. Superintendent Featherly said he would take care of it.
B) Councilman King talked about the problem Dale Hemminger is having with
the drainage in his field on Griffith Road. He said there was a 6” pipe there and now it has been replaced by a 4” pipe. Supervisor Teed said he spoke with Mr. Hemminger and assured him we would take care of it. He said Mr. Hemminger is very worried that the water will start backing up into the field.
C) Councilman King wanted to publicly compliment Water Superintendent Vienna for the work he is doing on Pelis Road. He said they did 500 feet today and it is going like a well-choreographed operation. Supervisor Teed said Town of Seneca is also helping with the project. Water Superintendent Vienna said he also wanted to thank Superintendent Featherly for his help with the project and
and Councilman Ridley for the use of his pipe cart.
OPEN FORUM: Supervisor Teed asked if anyone wished to address the Board. There were no comments.
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD Supervisor Teed said there will be a Special Town Board Meeting/Public Hearing
MEETING/2016 BUDGET on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Phelps Town Court/Meeting Facility, 1331
PUBLIC HEARING: St. Rt. 88, Phelps at 7:00 PM. This will be the Public Hearing for the 2016 Budget.
NEXT TOWN BOARD The next Regular Town Board Meeting will be held Monday, November 9, 2015
MEETING: at the Phelps Town Court/Meeting Room, 1331 Rt. 88, Phelps at 7:00 PM.
BILLS: Councilman Ruthven offered the following Resolution. RESOLVED that the following bills:
PREPAID GENERAL “A” - #274 - #282 THE AMOUNT OF $20,600.13,
GENERAL “A” - #283 - #298 THE AMOUNT OF $2,169.57,
PREPAID GENERAL “B” - #62 - #63 IN THE AMOUNT OF $314.98,
GENERAL “B” - #64 - #66 IN THE AMOUNT OF $546.92,
PREPAID HIGHWAY “DB” - #213 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,437.74,
HIGHWAY “DB” - #214 - #232 IN THE AMOUNT OF $194,673.02,
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PREPAID SEWER DISTRICT - #18 IN THE AMOUNT OF $149.89,
SEWER DISTRICT - #19 - #20 IN THE AMOUNT OF $46.60,
WHITE ROAD WATER DISTRICT - #16 - #18 IN THE AMOUNT OF $740.33,
PREPAID RT. 96/488 WATER DISTRICT - #37 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,377.50,
RT. 96/488 WATER DISTRICT - #38 - #40 IN THE AMOUNT OF $232.16,
PREPAID ORLEANS WATER DISTRICT - #26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $825.56,
ORLEANS WATER DISTRICT - #27 - #28 IN THE AMOUNT OF $183.93,
PREPAID SPAFFORD RD. WATER DISTRICT - #24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $331.24,
SPAFFORD RD. WATER DISTRICT - #25 - #28 IN THE AMOUNT OF $165.79,
PREPAID MELVIN HILL WATER DISTRICT - #33 - #34 IN THE AMOUNT OF $663.80,
MELVIN HILL WATER DISTRICT - #35 - #36 IN THE AMOUNT OF $649.76,
PREPAID TRUST & AGENCY - #42 - #45 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,377.74,
MELVIN HILL & EXTENSION - #34 - #40 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,748.11,
ORLEANS EXTENSION 1 - #9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,599.80,
PELIS RD. WATER DISTRICT - #26 - #32 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,494.62,
PREPAID NEW HIGHWAY GARAGE - #54 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,580.98,
NEW HIGHWAY GARAGE - #55 - #66 IN THE AMOUNT OF $402,546.25
be approved. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Ridley, who moved its adoption. 5 AYES. Carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Beechler offered the following Resolution. RESOLVED that, the
Town Board Meeting be adjourned. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Ruthven, who moved its adoption. 5 AYES. Motion carried.
TIME: 7:48 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Nieskes
Town Clerk