The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:03 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 VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
- Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
- Michelle Phoenix- Town Clerk
- Gail Crane – Deputy Town Clerk
- Russ Thurston – Deputy Dog Control Officer
- Brenda Thurston – Dog Control Officer
On Motion by Layton seconded by LaTourette it was moved to waive the last 15 days of the 60 day probation period for Michelle Phoenix and appoint her as Town Clerk, and to add her to the Town Clerk bank accounts.
Vote: All AYES’s
Motion Carried.
Designation of Banks: RESOLUTION 2011 #1
Resolved; on Motion by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to designate the National Bank & Trust Co and Wilbur Bank as depositories for all funds held by the supervisor. Other depositories were designated as follows; Justice Backus, Tax Collector Merwin and Town Clerk Phoenix shall use the National Bank of Delaware County for any and all monies they receive by virtue of their offices.
Vote: All AYEs
Motion Carried.
Official Newspaper: RESOLUTION 2011 #2
Resolved; on Motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to designate the Walton Reporter as the official newspaper during the year 2011 for the purpose of legal matters.
Vote: All AYEs
Motion Carried.
Appointments: RESOLUTION 2011 #3
RESOLVED: On motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to appoint the following people to their respective positions as follows;
a. Building Inspector – Joseph Reynolds
b. Town Clerk and Registrar – Michelle Phoenix
c. Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Registrar – Gail Crane
d. Historian – Helen Zandt
e. Dog Control Officer – Russell Sprague, Jr.
f. Deputy Dog Control Officer – Russell Thurston
g. Deputy Supervisor – Howie Buttel
h. Health Officer – Dr. Eric Dohner
i. Court Clerk – Lynn Carlstrom
j. Bookkeeper – Nancy Roberts
k. Deputy Court Clerk – Nancy Roberts
l. Attorney – Francis Wood
Vote: ALL AYEs
Motion Carried.
Official Radio Station: RESOLUTION 2011 #4
On motion by Layton seconded by LaTourette it was moved to designate the Walton Radio Station as the official radio during the year 2011 for the purpose of local announcement to the Town Residents.
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 2011 are fixed in the budget and that the Supervisor is authorized to pay the approved salaries. (The minutes also show the pay periods for each position.)
Supervisor – William Layton $ 8,200 Monthly
Town Justice – Lloyd Backus $ 6,000 Monthly
Town Clerk – Michelle Phoenix $ 6,700 Bi – Weekly
Registrar – Michelle Phoenix $ 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 $10,000 Monthly
Superintendent of Hwys – Ron VanValkenburg $42,000 Bi- Weekly
Building Inspector – Joseph Reynolds $ 8,500 Monthly
Town Justice – Lloyd Backus $ 6,000 Monthly
Court Clerk – Lynn Carlstrom $ 5,000 Monthly
Bookkeeper- Nancy Roberts $ 5,800 Monthly
Dog Control Officer – Russell Sprague Jr. $ 2,500 Monthly
Account Clerk – Teresa Davis $ 4,200 Monthly
Health Officer – Dr. Eric Dohner $ 300 Quarterly
Vote: All AYEs
Motion carried
Highway Expenditures:
On motion by Backus seconded by Layton it was moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase items under $1,000 without a purchase order, any item over $1000 requires a town purchase order approved by the Town Board prior to purchase. All items should be obtained through state bid when possible.
Vote: All AYEs
Motion carried.
Delegate to Annual Association of Towns Meeting in NYC
On motion by Layton seconded by Backus, it was moved to NOT attend Annual Meeting in NYC due to high cost of attendance and this was not put in budget. No Delegate assigned.
Vote: ALL AYEs
Motion Carried
Meeting Dates:
On Motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to hold 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 at 7:35pm
Michelle Phoenix
Town Clerk, Town of Tompkins
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Health was called to order at 7:35 PM in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY
Present:
1. William Layton – Supervisor
2. Howard Buttel – Councilperson
3. Timothy LaTourette – Councilperson
4. Carl Stuendel – Councilperson
5. Peggy Backus – Councilperson
Others:
1. Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent
2. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper
3. Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
4. Gail Crane – Deputy Town Clerk
On Motion by Layton seconded by LaTourette it was moved that Peggy Backus be appointed as President and Timothy LaTourette be appointed as Secretary of the Board of Health.
Vote: All AYE’s
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM
Michelle Phoenix
Town Clerk
The Annual Audit of the Affairs (cash books, etc) for the Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Justice was called to order at 7:36 pm at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY
Present:
1. William Layton – Supervisor
2. Howard Buttel – Councilperson
3. Timothy LaTourette – Councilperson
4. Carl Stuendel – Councilperson
5. Peggy Backus – Councilperson
Others:
1. Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent
2. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper
3. Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
4. Gail Crane – Deputy Town Clerk
On Motion by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to take notice of the fact that the cashbooks, etc of the above mentioned officials except for the Town Justice were received and found to be in satisfactory order to the best of their knowledge. The Town Justice books will be reviewed at the February meeting.
Vote: All AYE’s
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM
Michelle Phoenix
Town Clerk
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 8:17 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 VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
- Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
- Michelle Phoenix- Town Clerk
- Gail Crane – Deputy Town Clerk
- Russ Thurston – Deputy Dog Control Officer
- Brenda Thurston – Dog Control Officer
Pledge to the flag was led by Peggy Backus
Minutes Approval: On motion by Buttel, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Board meeting held on December, 13 2010.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.
Monthly Financial Reports:
On motion by Buttel, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Town Clerk’s monthly report. (Annual Financial Reports will be published on the Town of Tompkins website).
[At the request of Amy Hawk (See Nov 9, 2010 Public Hearing and Town Board Meeting Minutes), PDF files for the General Fund and Highway Fund, Budget vs Actual, are available Here (General) and Here (Highway).]
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
The Town’s financial Statements and Budget Report were reviewed with the Board by Nancy Roberts, Bookkeeper to the Supervisor.
On motion by Backus seconded by LaTourette it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s Financial Report.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
Reports
Planning Board
None
Assessor
Michelle received Assessor report via email from Joyce Ottens and was read.
Highway Superintendent
- Received DPW paperwork on spending Highway funds, Layton will take care of.
- Going through the town’s most recent hardcopy of its Subdivision Laws, Ron noted that a) they did not reflect the Oct 20, 2009 amendment to the design standards for new roads in major subdivisions requiring a 4” base of crushed gravel rather than screened gravel, and b) on p54 of his hardcopy, under Drainage, the law reads “Use 18″ min. & larger culverts and shall meet State standards, except that 12″ driveway pipes are required,” and instead of 12”, he says the standard he’s been applying has been 15”. Carl noted that the law would need to be changed.
- Turbo on 2007 International went on Friday January 7th. Warranty did not cover the turbo. Sam went and got parts in Syracuse and Dana Wagner had it all fixed by Saturday afternoon. Dana is a huge asset for the town, saves money and repair time on equipment. Ron has not received the invoice for repairs but was quoted $3200 – $3300 for parts.
- Went through equipment and if he had to get rid of one the first one would be the 88 International
- Grit – Went apx. $621 over in grit. Would like board to consider increasing from $5000 in next year’s budget.
- Trailer for hauling equipment, planks being replaced and it is being painted.
- Doorway complete
- Light that was going on and off has been fixed by Marc Layton.
- Plowing equipment is ready and being used.
Reports- Dog Control Officer
Brenda Thurston resigned as Dog Control Officer because she no longer had access to a vehicle for the job. Dog Enumeration and any other issues with dog control will be handed over to new dog control officer Russell Sprague Jr. Russ Thurston will remain as Deputy Dog Control Officer.
Reports- Supervisor
- Dog Control Law – Done and recorded with NY State.
- Waste Water Program – Lamont guys have been out talking to residents that will be involved and found that Doris Kinney’s residence was not included, but will be included now.
Reynolds Road – Last two residences on that road will be considered to be added.
A discussion was brought up about who will pay for the electric for the pumps on residence property.
- A check for $1840 from the CWC should be coming for the holes that were done by Town Highway employees.
- It was found that the town owns tax parcel 227.1-1-31. This will be looked into and discussed at the February meeting.
- A Thank you card was received from Sandy Gardepe.
- Georgiana Merwin has a tax check for the Town in the amount of apx $50,000.
Correspondence
Other
Abstract of Claims
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Layton, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for January 2011 as follows: General Fund: $ 6,611.06, Highway Fund: $ 28,019.43
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
Reading back of the minutes:
On motion by Layton and seconded by Backus, it was moved to forego reading back the minutes and to let them be reviewed as an email attachment that the town clerk would send out to all board members.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
On Motion by Layton and seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to adjourn meeting at 9:25 pm.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
Next meeting will be on February 14, 2011 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek,
NY.
Michelle Phoenix
Town Clerk
Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County 