The Annual Reorganization meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:20 in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY
Present:
1. William Layton-Supervisor
2. Carl Stuendel-Councilperson
3. Peggy Backus-Councilperson
4. Howard Buttel-Councilperson
5. Timothy LaTourette-Councilperson
Others:
1. Ronald VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
2. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
3. Michelle Phoenix- Town Clerk
Designation of Banks: RESOLUTION # 1-2012
Resolved; on Motion by Stuendel seconded by Buttel it was moved o designate the National Bank & Trust Co and Community Bank as depositories for all funds held by the supervisor. Other depositories were designated as follows; Justice Johnson, Tax collector Merwin and Town Clerk Phoenix 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 #2-2012
Resolved; on Motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to designate the Walton Reporter as the official newspaper during the year 2012 for the purpose of legal matters.
Vote: All AYEs
Motion Carried.
Appointments: RESOLUTION #3 – 2012
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 – Tabled until February Meeting
d. Historian – Helen Zandt
e. Dog Control Officer – Russell Sprague Jr.
f. Health Officer – Dr. Eric Dohner
g. Acting Court Clerk – Linda Scott
h. Bookkeeper – Nancy Roberts
i. Account Clerk – Linda Ramsey
Vote: ALL AYEs
Motion Carried.
Official Radio Station: RESOLUTION #4 – 2012
On motion by LaTourette seconded by Backus 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 LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved that the Salaries of the Town officers for the year 2012 are fixed in the budget and that the Supervisor is authorized to pay the approved salaries.
Vote: All AYEs
Motion carried
Highway Expenditures:
On motion by Backus seconded by Buttel it was moved that the Highway Superintendent to be authorized to purchase items under $1,000 without a purchase order, any item over $1000 requires town purchase order and authorization by the town board.
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 and this was not put in budget. No Delegate assigned.
Vote: ALL AYEs
Motion Carried
Meeting Dates:
On Motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel 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:
On Motion by Stuendel, Seconded by Backus it was moved to adjourn.
Vote: ALL AYES
Motion Carried
The reorganization meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm
Michelle Phoenix
Town Clerk, Town of Tompkins
Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County 