TOWN BOARD MEETING

December 12, 2006

6:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Councilpersons: Kevin Armstrong, Cheryl Boyd, Bruce Dolph, Supervisor John Meredith, Hwy. Supt. Walt Geidel, and Town Clerk Ronda Williams

ABSENT: Luis Rodriguez-Betancourt, Attorney Frank Wood

OTHERS PRESENT: John Esposito, Eileen Esposito, Bob Cairns, Dustin Tompkins, and Mannon James

SUPERINTENDENT OF HWY. REPORT:

Superintendent Geidel reported that he met with FEMA and is expecting $529,000.00 in reimbursement.

Requested a copy of the vegetative debris bid for FEMA’s records.

Reported that as of today there have been 138 project worksheets written for the June 2006 flood damage.

Reported that the November 16, 2006 rain has been declared by FEMA and Delaware County is included. Supervisor Meredith asked, “If new project worksheets need to be filed?”. Geidel responded, “yes”.

Geidel gave a list of surplus items to the Board, the Board agreed to table the list until next month so that other items could be added.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT:

I reported that there are several dogs licenses past due and that I am currently working with John Esposito to contact the owners. I believe that several people have relocated after the flood and it is just a matter of finding them again.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:

Supervisor Meredith went over the October and November financial reports and Monthly Budget Report.

The Board reviewed the vegetative debris bids as presented.

VEGETATIVE DEBRIS
BID OPENING DECEMBER 11, 2006 @ 11:00 A.M.
COMPANY NAME / BID AMOUNT / INSURANCE CERTIFICATE / NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION
SMITH LAWN MAINTENANCE LLC / $62,525.00 / X / X
PO BOX 121
YOUNGSVILLE, NY 12791
WASTE RECOVERY ENTERPRISES / $380,000.00 / X / X
PO BOX 2189
SIDNEY, NY 13838
SRS / $155,333.00 / X / X
1609 VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PKWY
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
SHELCON INC. / $625,000.00 / X / X
26 LIBERTY STREET
WALTON, NY 13856
THOMAS NEWMAN / $248,000.00 / X / X
PO BOX 566
HANCOCK, NY 13783
SCOTT LAWN YARD / $79,350.00 / X / X
5552 TOWNLINE ROAD
SANBORN, NY 14132
MOOSEHEAD HARVESTING / $217,400.00 / X / X
PO BOX 159
LINCOLN, NH 03251

Supervisor Meredith informed the Board that he has made contact with the lowest bidder for the destruction and removal of the vegetative debris. Keith Smith from Smith Lawn Maintenance will chip and remove the debris for $62,525.00.

RESOLUTION #76 VEGETATIVE DEBRIS BID

A motion was made by Councilman Dolph, seconded by Armstrong to award the Vegetative Debris Bid to Smith Lawn Maintenance, who was the lowest responsible bidder. Vote 4 ayes, Armstrong, Boyd, Dolph, and Supervisor Meredith. 0 nays. Motion carried.

Supervisor Meredith reported that the Railroad Embankment bid has been extended to December 18, 2006, due to the fact that the payment of prevailing wage was not mentioned in the bid specs. A meeting will be held on December 14, 2006 with the DEP and DEC about the project. The Board agreed to meet on December 18th at 5:30 p.m. to review the bids.

Supervisor Meredith reported that the CWC has approved the Third Brook/Murphy Hill project. He will pass along more information as it becomes available.

Reported that he received a check for $25,000.00 from the sale of the property to Dollar General. The rest will be forward after the 1st of the year.

Supervisor Meredith requested permission from the Board to enter into an agreement with Wilber National Bank to allow wire transfers of funds.

RESOLUTIONS #77 WILBER NATIONAL BANK AGREEMENT

A motion was made by Councilwoman Boyd, seconded by Dolph to granting Supervisor Meredith permission to enter into an agreement with Wilber National Bank to allow wire transfers of funds. All in favor, motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilman Armstrong asked if the Supervisor has heard anything on the cell tower. Supervisor Meredith reported that the construction for the permanent tower would take place in the spring. At this time he believes that other carriers will join.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

RESOLUTIONS #78 APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS

A motion was made by Councilman Dolph, seconded by Armstrong to approve the vouchers for payment as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

General Fund A #268-292 $122,541.91

OV Fund B #10 $ 193.20

General Hwy. DA #120-138 $ 56527.64

OV Highway DB #80-83 $ 32,576.50

Disaster Recovery H #93-95 $153,931.26

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A motion was made by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Dolph to enter into executive session to discuss Union Negotiations. All in favor motion carried.

Entered into executive session at 6:30 p.m.

Back in regular session at 6:50 p.m., no action taken in executive session.

With no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Ronda Williams

Town Clerk

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