The rescheduled monthly meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:00 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY. With T. LaTourette leading in the Flag salute.
Present:
- William Layton- Supervisor – Absent
- Brian Albanese – Councilperson
- Howard Buttel – Councilperson
- Peggy Backus – Councilperson
- Tim LaTourette – Councilperson-
Others:
- Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
- Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to supervisor
- Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent
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Floor Time/Guests: Jason Waite CPA of Mosert, Manzanero & Scott was available via video conference to review the process of the internal audit they will be doing in the future and to communicate with any questions the board may have for the upcoming review.
Opening of bids for Stone crushing and pipes. Receive one bid for stone crushing at the gravel bank from Northern crushing. Two bids for sluice pipe. Ferguson Waterworks and Chemung Supply.
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RESOLUTION # 27 – Award of stone crushing and sluice pipe for 2023
On motion by LaTourette, second by Albanese to approve bid for crushing submitted by Northern Crushing
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried
On Motion by Albanese, seconded by Buttel to approve the bid for sluice pipe received by Chemung supply
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried
RESOLUTION # 28 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 14, 2023 Regular Meetings
On motion was made by Albanese, seconded by Backus, approving the minutes of the Regular meeting held on February 14, 2023. Vote: All in favor – Motion carried
RESOLUTION # 29 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Backus, seconded by Albanese, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for March 21, 2023 as follows: General Fund: $19,120.43
Highway Fund: $765,705.31
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.
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Monthly Financial Reports:
RESOLUTION # 30 TOWN CLERKS MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Backus it was moved to receive, and place on file the Town Clerks, monthly report for February 2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried
RESOLUTION # 31 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file the supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of February 28, 2023 dated 3/14/2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried
RESOLUTION # 32 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Buttel to approve the sewer districts Abstract of Claims for March 14, 2023 as follows $3,487.80
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 33 SEWER DISTRICT FINANCIAL
On motion by Albanese seconded by Backus it was moved to approve and place on file the sewer districts monthly financial reports for February 28, 2023 dated 3/14/2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Light Duty – Albanese contacted Tony from the Teamsters Union to discuss the towns position on an employee that is injured outside of work and the requirements to return to work. Tony advised that the town has the right not to allow any employee to return to work until they can perform their normal work duties without restriction. However, if the town was to have a written formal return to work policy, it would need to be reviewed by the union to confirm it does not conflict with the collective bargaining agreement currently in place.
Mowing of the Town Properties and SD, The Town clerk will check with the individual that performed the Town and Sewer District mowing in 2022 to inquire what Mowing fees would be in 2023, if the amounts are the same as 2022 the board would like them to continue to mow in 2023.
Albanese met with an insured contractor to review the list of repairs needed on the building, he will provide a quote for the April meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: None
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REPORTS:
Sewer District workers report – provided
Assessor – None
Planning Board – None
Dog control Officer – None
Highway Superintendent –
- Ron questioned if the Highway could get a credit card for ordering. Research will need to be done to see if this can be done.
- Ron reported that all the stone has been hauled in and was priced at the 2022 prices
- Ron reported he received the statement from Carver for $50,613.13 and would like to get it paid ASAP.
- Reported plowing has been done 14 less than 2022 times
- Reported Repairs, Brush cutting and boom mowing has been done.
- Reported the boom mower has mechanical issues and is awaiting parts to be repaired.
- Reported that they will be getting quotes for existing tractor and mower due to safety.
Supervisor –
Buttel provided the board with the steps that have been taken for the Fire Tower
Albanese question the amount of funds carried for the A231 NYS Unemployment. Albanese to discuss this issue with Layton when he returns, so he can verify with the County how much is required in the fund to be sufficient with changing Unemployment rules.
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Other:
RESOLUTION # 34 – 2023 CAMP SHANKITUNK CAMPERS
Received letters from Julianne and Prestron Roy, Lena Storrer and Taylor Gransbury
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Backus to pay for the above fore-mentioned 2023 camp fees.
Vote: All in Favor – Motioned Carried.
Albanese provided the Board with the local law of Delaware county providing real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers pursuant to section 466-a of real property law that will be reviewed by County lawyers and sent to the County Board for approval.
Correspondence:
Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm
Next meeting to be held on April 11, 2023 at 7PM
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Date: March 21, 2023
Michelle Phoenix
Town of Tompkins Town Clerk
Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County 