Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County

The reorganizational meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:18 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY.

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

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Others:
1. Linda Bourn – Deputy Town Clerk
2. Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent

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RESOLUTION #6 DESIGNATION OF BANKS FOR 2025
On Motion by Brian Albanese seconded Bill Layton, it was moved to designate:

Supervisor Layton – NBT & Wayne Bank

Justice Johnson – Community Bank NA

Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Community Bank NA

Trout Creek Sewer District – Community Bank NA

Vote: All AYES; Motion Carried.

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RESOLUTION #7 DISIGNATION OF THE OFFICAL NEWSPAPER
On Motion by Peggy Backus seconded by Tim LaTourette it was moved to designate The Daily Star and Hancock Herald as the official newspaper during the year 2025 for the purpose of publishing legal matters.
Vote: All AYES; Motion Carried.

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RESOLUTION #8 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN OF TOMPKINS 2025 POSITIONS
On motion by Howie Buttel seconded by Brian Albanese it was moved to appoint the following people to their respective positions for 2025 as follows.

1. Building Inspector – Nathan Sramek
2. Deputy Town Clerk – Linda Bourn
3. Historian – Lynne VanValkenburg
4. Dog Control Officer – Chris Bodo
5. Health Officer – Dr. Eric Dohner
6. Deputy Supervisor – Howie Buttel
7. Court Clerk – Dystinee Rubera
8. Bookkeeper to the Supervisor / Budget Officer – Nancy Roberts
9. Payroll Clerk – Linda Bourn
10. FEMA Administrator’s – Ron VanValkenburg & Nancy Roberts
11. Trout Creek Sewer District Administrator – Linda Bourn
12. Registrar of Vital Statistics – Linda Bourn
13. Health Officers – Tim LaTourette, Peggy Backus
14. Planning Board: Chairman – Paul Bartholomew, Angela Porpora,
    Timothy Bennett, Nancy LaTourette, David Bagley
15. Board of Assessment Review: Paul Bartholmew, Angela Porpora, Timothy Bennett

Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.

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RESOLUTION #9 – DESIGNATION OF OFFICAL RADIO STATION
On motion by Tim LaTourette seconded by Peggy Backus it was moved to designate WCDO in Sidney as the official radio during the year 2025 for the purpose of local announcement to the Town Residents.
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.

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RESOLUTION#10 – SALARIES OF THE 2025 TOWN OFFICERS
On motion by Howie Buttel seconded by Tim LaTourette it was moved that the Salaries of the Town officers for the year 2025 are fixed in the budget and that the Supervisor is authorized to pay the approved salaries.
Vote: All AYES; Motion carried

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RESOLUTION #11 – HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES
On motion by Brian Albanese seconded by Howie Buttel it was moved that Highway Superintendent to be authorized make purchases in 2025 as per the procurement policy.
Vote:  All AYES; Motion carried.

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RESOLUTION #12 – 2025 OFFICIAL MEETING DATES
On Motion by Howie Buttel seconded by Tim LaTourette it was moved to hold regular monthly meetings for 2025 on the second Tuesday of every month at the Town Meeting Room Trout Creek, NY except for the August meeting which will be held August 19^th at 7PM and November’s meeting which will be held the first Thursday following the General Election on November 6^th.
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.

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RESOLUTION #13 – 2025 MILEAGE RATE REIMBURSEMENT
On motion by Peggy Backus seconded by Howie Buttel it was moved to set mileage rate at .70 cents per mile for use of private vehicle on Town Business.
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.

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RESOLUTION #14 – 2025 Bonds & Certificates of Deposit
On motion by Peggy Backus seconded by Howie Buttel it was moved to give authority to Town Supervisor William Layton to renew all Bonds or Certificates of Deposit as they come due in the year 2025.
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:26 pm
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Date: January 31, 2025
Linda Bourn
Deputy Town Clerk of Tompkins