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Town Board Meeting – Dec 12, 2023

The regular 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 Tim LaTourette leading in the Flag salute.
Present:          

  1. William Layton – Supervisor  
  2. Brian Albanese – Councilperson
  3. Howard Buttel – Councilperson   
  4. Peggy Backus – Councilperson
  5. Tim LaTourette – Councilperson

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Others:

  1. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to supervisor
  2. Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
  3. Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent
  4. Jason Waite from Mostert, Mazanero & Scott
  5. Rashid Clark – Resident

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Floor Time/Guests:
Jason Waite from Mostert, Mazanero & Scott was in attendance to present the results of our audit of the financial statements of the Town of Tompkins, New York (the “Town”) for the year ended December 31, 2022. Findings: All was found to be satisfactory, final reports will be issued. Three bound hard copies to be sent to the Town.

RESOLUTION # 92 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel, approving the minutes of the Public Hearing held on November 9, 2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried 

RESOLUTION # 93 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 9, 2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried  

RESOLUTION # 94 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Backus, seconded by Layton, it was moved to approve
the Abstract of Claims for December 12, 2023 as follows:
General Fund: $80,565.65
Highway Fund: $57,309.51
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

Monthly Financial Reports:
RESOLUTION # 95 TOWN CLERKS MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Buttel, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to receive, and place on file
the Town Clerk’s monthly report for November 2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

RESOLUTION # 96 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Albanese, it was moved to approve and place on file the supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of November 30, 2023 dated 12/12/2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

RESOLUTION # 97 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Buttel to approve the sewer districts Abstract of Claims for December12, 2023 as follows:
$6,101.54
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

RESOLUTION #98 SEWER DISTRICT FINANCIAL
On motion by Albanese, seconded by LaTourette it was moved to approve and place on file the sewer districts monthly financial reports for November 30, 2023 dated 12/12/2023.
(It was noted there was a discrepancy in the report, it will be fixed in the January 2024 report.)
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

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OLD BUSINESS:
Layton stated he looked into the electric sign that will go on Town Property for advertisement for the Town and Trout Creek Fire Department.
Motion made by Layton, seconded by Albanese, for the town to allow the fire department to purchase and install an electric sign on town property. The town will pay for the electric to operate the sign in return for a shared use.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

Fire Tower – Nothing New.

UTV’s on Highway Roads – Layton hopes to get the Law that was passed by Colchester so the Tompkins Town board can review it and possible follow it.

Walking Trail – Nothing new

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NEW BUSINESS:
None

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REPORTS:
Sewer District workers report – Provided

Assessor – None

Planning Board – None

Dog control Officer – Albanese called and emailed the DCO on the dog issue on Pine swamp road as of now he has not heard back. He will Advise the Board when he hears back from the DCO.

Highway Superintendent –

  • Ron reported roads have been cared for from prior wind event.
  • Ron reported equipment is ready for winter
  • Ron reported the truck is back from repairs and it needed a new radiator.

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Supervisor –

  • Layton stated he was told by the County Public Works that the Town will receive more money for maintaining County and city roads.  
  • Some of the street lights were out and have been fixed.
  • Layton received a letter from a resident about where sign was placed for advertisement of boat washing for boats entering NYC DEP reservoir. The resident explained he received a letter from NYC DEP stating the sign was on their property and needs to be removed. The resident wanted all supervisors to be aware of this issue.
  • Layton stated he redid and painted the quilt at end of building.

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Other – None

Correspondence: – None

Meeting adjourned at 8:54 pm

Next meeting to be held on January 9, 2024 at 6PM
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Date: December 12, 2023
Michelle Phoenix
Town of Tompkins Town Clerk

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