Call to Order: The Annual Reorganization meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 6.00 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY.
Present:
- William Layton-Supervisor
- Carl Stuendel-Councilperson
- Peggy Backus-Councilperson
- Howard Buttel-Councilperson
- Timothy LaTourette-Councilperson
Others:
- Ronald Valkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
- Nancy Roberts, Bookkeeper
- Joe Reynolds, Building Inspector
- Gail Crane, Deputy Town Clerk
- Lloyd Backus, Justice
- James Fox, Planning Board
Designation of Banks RESOLUTION 2010 #1
RESOLVED; on motion by Stuendel seconded by Backus it was moved to designate the National Bank & Trust Co of Norwich-Sidney Branch and Wilbur Bank of Oneonta-Sidney Branch as depositories for all funds held by the Supervisor. Other depositories were designated as follows; Justice Backus, Tax Collector Merwin and Town Clerk Gardepe the National Bank of Delaware County- Walton Branch for any and all monies they may receive by virtue of their offices.
Vote: All AYEs
Motion carried.
Official Newspaper: RESOLUTION 2010 #2
RESOLVED: on motion by Stuendel seconded by Backus it was moved to designate the Walton Reporter as the official newspaper during the year 2010 for the purpose of legal matters.
Vote: All AYEs.
Motion carried.
Appointments: RESOLUTION 2010 #3
RESOLVED: on motion by Stuendel seconded by Buttel it was moved to appoint the following people to their respective positions as follows;
a-Building Inspector- Joseph Reynolds
b-Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Registrar – Gail Crane
c-Historian- Helen Zandt
d-Dog Control officer- Brenda Thurston with
Deputy Russ Thurston and Alternate Deputy Russell Sprague
e Deputy Supervisor- Howard Buttel
f- Health Officer – Dr Eric Dohner
g-Acting Court Clerk – Nancy Roberts
Vote: All AYEs.
Motion carried.
Salaries: On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved that the salaries of the Town officers for the year 2010 are fixed in the budget and that the Supervisor is authorized to pay the approved salaries. The following list gives the annual totals followed by the pay period schedule.
Supervisor- William Layton
$ 8,200 Monthly
Town Justice-Lloyd Backus
$ 6,000 Monthly
Town Clerk Sandra M Gardepe
$ 6,700 Monthly
Registrar Sandra M Gardepe
$ 600 Monthly
Councilpersons:
Carl Stuendel
$ 2,000 Quarterly
Peggy Backus
$ 2,000 Quarterly
Howard Buttel
$ 2,000 Quarterly
Timothy LaTourette
$ 2,000 Quarterly
Tax Collector- Georgiana Merwin
$ 5,000 Quarterly
Sole Assessor- Joyce Ottens
$10,600 Quarterly
Superintendent of Hwys-Ronald VanValkenburg
$40,850 Bi-Weekly
Building Inspector-Joseph Reynolds
$7,500 Monthly
Health Officer- Dr Eric Dohner
$ 300 Yearly
Vote: All AYEs
Motion carried.
Highway Expenditures: On motion by Backus seconded by Buttel it was moved that the Hwy Superintendent be authorized to purchase gasoline, oil, fuel, tires, salt, calcium, batteries and such items to be obtained through the State Bid Contract, also dust oil for use on Town Roads with limit of $1000. Any purchase greater than $1000 must be approved through the Town’s Purchase Order System.
Vote: All AYEs.
Motion carried.
Delegate NYC meeting: On motion by Layton seconded by Stuendel, it was moved to NOT attend Annual Meeting in NYC due to high cost of attendance. No delegate assigned.
Vote: All AYEs.
Motion carried.
Meeting Dates: On motion by Layton seconded by Stuendel it was moved to hold the regular monthly meetings on the second Monday of every month at the Town Meeting Room Trout Creek, NY except for the November meeting which will be held the first Thursday following the General Election.Vote: All AYEs
Motion Carried
Adjourn: The reorganization meeting was adjourned a 6:20pm.
Sandra M. Gardepe
Town Clerk, Town of Tompkins
Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County 