The reorganizational 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
Brian Albanese – Councilperson
Howard Buttel – Councilperson
Peggy Backus – Councilperson – Absent
Tim LaTourette – Councilperson – Absent
Others:
Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper
RESOLUTION #7 DESIGNATION OF BANKS
On Motion by Buttel seconded by Layton it was moved to designate:
a. Supervisor Layton – NBT and Community Bank
b. Justice Johnson – Community Bank NA
c. Town Clerk/Tax Collector Phoenix – Community Bank NA
d. Trout Creek Sewer District – Community Bank NA
Vote: All AYES; Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION #8 DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
On Motion by Albanese seconded by Buttel it was moved to designate The Reporter as the official newspaper during the year 2022 for the purpose of publishing legal matters.
Vote: All AYES; Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION #9 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN OF TOMPKINS POSITIONS
On motion by Albanese seconded by Buttel it was moved to appoint the following people to their respective positions as follows:
a. Building Inspector – Nathan Sramek
b. Deputy Town Clerk’s and Deputy Registrar – To be filled
c. Historian – Lynne VanValkenburg
d. Dog Control Officer – Chris Bodo
e. Health Officer – Dr. Eric Dohner
f. Deputy Supervisor – Howie Buttel
g. Court Clerk – Linda Scott
h. Bookkeeper to the Supervisor – Nancy Roberts
i. Payroll Clerk – Linda Bourn
j. Assessor – Wendy Layton
k. FEMA Administrator’s – Ron VanValkenburg & Nancy Roberts
l. Trout Creek Sewer District Administrator – Michelle Phoenix
m. Registrar of Vital Statistics – Michelle Phoenix
n. Planning Board – Paul Bartholomew (Chairman), Angela Porpora,
Timothy Bennett, Nancy LaTourette, and Charles Kohler (Alternate)
o. Board of Assessment Review – Paul Bartholomew, Angela Porpora, and Vacancy to filled at later date
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION #10 – DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RADIO STATION
On motion by Albanese seconded by Buttel it was moved to designate the Big Cat Country /92.1 as the official radio during the year 2022 for the purpose of local announcement to the Town Residents.
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION#11 – SALARIES OF THE 2022 TOWN OFFICERS
On motion by Albanese seconded by Buttel it was moved that the Salaries of the Town officers for the year 2022 are fixed in the budget and that the Supervisor is authorized to pay the approved salaries.
Vote: All AYES; Motion carried
RESOLUTION #12 – HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES
On motion by Buttel seconded by Albanese it was moved that Highway Superintendent to be authorized make purchases in 2022 as per the procurement policy.
Vote: All AYES; Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #13 – 2022 OFFICIAL MEETING DATES
On Motion by Buttel seconded by Albanese it was moved to hold regular monthly meetings for 202 on the second Tuesday 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
RESOLUTION #14 – MILEAGE RATE REIMBURSEMENT
On motion by Buttel seconded by Albanese it was moved to set mileage rate at .56 cents per mile for use of private vehicle on Town Business.
Meeting adjourned at 6:13 pm
Michelle Phoenix
Town Clerk, Town of Tompkins
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Date: January 11, 2022
Michelle Phoenix
Town of Tompkins Town Clerk
Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County 