Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County

The Public Hearing concerning amending the Subdivision rules was called to order at 7:00pm. On motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to amend the Subdivision rule on design standards for screened gravel with a 4” base. Also to add October 20, 2009 to the front of the Subdivision rules.   Vote:All AYEs    Motion carried

Addendum – this has to be approved by the County Planning Board to be final.

On motion by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to close the Public Hearing and open the regular meeting at 7:10pm.

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:10 pm 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
3. Brenda Thurston
4. Mary Lou and Charles Koehler
5. Sabastian D’Agate

Pledge to the Flag was led by Peggy Backus

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Backus it was moved to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Layton it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reports-Superintendent

1. Been working on Dryden Brook Rd- Cutting trees, clearing stumps and ditching.
2. Trucks are equipped with winter tires.
3. Truck radiator, got the leak fixed. New radiator prices are aluminum $800 Copper $1000-1100.
4. Dana is still working on the broom.
5. Garbage- trying to stay within fire regulations. Ron VanValkenburg will check with Al Negrin to see if he will pick up the garbage.
6. Supervisor Layton will ask John Reynolds about abandoning Rock rift Rd.
7. Motor oil-should we change suppliers. Superintendent will get prices.
8. Needs pad 14’x20’ (approximately $3690) for our cold patch- On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to build the pad.  Vote: All AYEs  Motion carried.
9. DEC came and inspected the Highway garage and fuel tanks for contaminants. Fuel tanks needed to be cleaned.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk

Separate paper No report.

Reports- Supervisor

1. Signs for cemeteries- cancel until next year.
2. Cleaning person-  On motion by Stuendel seconded by Buttel it was moved to hire both applicants Chris McLaughlin and Vickey Hornbeck if Carol Seward doesn’t want to come back. Vote: All AYEs  Motion carried.
3. Signs are up and Deb Fleming is sending back $100 as she made a mistake and charged for 2 double sided signs instead of 1 single and 1 double sided.
4. Supervisor Layton and the Board sent Helen Zandt a letter about the school house and a letter from the Delaware County Historical Society—See attached letters.
5. On motion by Layton seconded by Buttel it was moved to send Nancy Roberts to school for Advanced Government Accounting.  Vote: All AYEs  Motion carried.
6. We received $900 – Money for fuel from the Fire Department
7. October 26, 2009 at 7:00pm meeting with the Board, Supervisor Brenda Thurston DCO and Town Clerk.
8. Nancy Roberts looked up prices for property tags—300 for $60 per hundred.

Nancy Roberts went over the financials with the Board.

Other- Budget for 2010  On motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel it was moved to approve the Preliminary Budget for 2010.  Vote: All AYEs    Motion carried.  There will be a public hearing to approve the Budget for 2010 on Nov 5, 2009 at 7pm.

On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for October 2009 as follows;

General Fund: $  7,982.71

Highway Fund:$97,860.37

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Layton it was moved to accept the minutes as read back.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm.

Sandra M Gardepe

Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on Nov 5, 2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

Click HERE for a PDF version of the preliminary budget which includes comments.

The Public Hearing on (Resolution 2009 #8 Hancock Telephone Co) was called to order at 7:05pm.On motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to approve Resolution 2009#8 authorizing the Supervisor to sign the contract agreement with Hancock Telephone Co.  Vote: All AYEs     Motion carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to close the Public Hearing and call the regular meeting to order at 7:10pm.    Vote: All AYEs    Motion carried.

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

Pledge to the flag was led by. Timothy LaTourette..

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reports-Superintendent

1. Stone and oiled Herrick Hollow Rd ,Peggy Switch Rd, Pine Swamp Rd and Bridge St total of 5.2 miles, Bullock Hill Rd and Higley Rd total of 2.3 miles.
2. Put gravel on N Dry brook Rd, Mormon Hollow Rd and Glasshouse Rd, Franskevicz Spur Rd, Barbour brook Rd, also cut brush on Barbour Brook Rd.
3. Helped Walton, Masonville, and Franklin with stone and oiling their roads.
4. Money for the generator has been put back in Highway fund.
5. Got the rebate check for the new lights in the Highway garage ($1275).
6. One of the 2006 International trucks had an anti-freeze leak, 2007 International had a leak in the radiator.
7. Finally got the truck back from Stadium ( we will wait  until they send a bill) because it under warranty.
8. Winter tires ordered set of eight and two front tires.
9. South Dry brook Rd replaced a headwall and also did the same on Dufton Hollow Rd.
10. Hathaway Pond Rd put crusher run where it had washed out from the flood.
11. Drew some gravel home from the Afton gravel bank.
12. Concrete pad was discussed behind the Hwy garage also a place for cold patch material.
13. Dana has not gotten the broom done yet.
14. The situation on Higley Rd with Dave Stanton was discussed.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk    No report.

Reports- Supervisor

1. Appoint Sebastian A D’Agati to the planning Board—On motion by Layton seconded by Stuendel it was moved to appoint Sabastian A D’Agati to the planning Board.  Vote  All AYEs   Motion carried.
2. Discuss FEMA mapping and the meeting.   The flood areas have been remapped. The Town needs to pass laws on this matter.
3. NYS Retirement – The Supervisor discussed the new retirement record keeping system.
4. Signs for the cemeteries—Tabled until the next meeting.
5. Deputy Town Clerk and Cleaning person—Peggy Backus will post an ad in the post office for a cleaning person. Town Clerk will post an ad in the Newspaper for a Deputy Town Clerk.
6. Teitsworth Auction—The crusher was sold for $7000 at the auction.
7. Assessor—Supervisor Layton met with the Assessor and they negotiated a town-person’s assessment down.
8. Deb Fleming has our signs almost done she needs to know where they need to go.

Other- Start discussing the Budget for 2010—Budget meeting on Tuesday October 6,2009 at 7:00pm.

Amendment to the Subdivision rules were discussed. The Board decided to hold a Public Hearing at the October meeting and do a resolution to amend the Subdivision rules.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Backus it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for September 2009 as follows;

General Fund: $15,053.11

Highway Fund:$38,561.16

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:

On motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to accept the minutes as read back.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:55pm.

Sandra M Gardepe
Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on October 20,2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

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.

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
3. Tim Oralls

Pledge to the flag was led by Peggy Backus.

On motion by Stuendel seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the minutes of the July 13,2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Correspondence – Letter from Senator Bonacic.

Letter was an answer to our letter about polling places in our Township about to be closed. Senator Bonacic basically said these are local matters that should be handled at local levels.

Reports-Superintendent

1. 930 loader is fixed and back at the gravel bank.
2. Readburn Rd cutting brush and working the road.
3. 2006 International is still at Stadium- trying to fix it.
4. Crusher- Teitsworth Auction wants to put it on the internet.  On motion by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to put the crusher on the internet. All AYEs  Motion carried.
5. Changed starter, brake can, air hoses on various trucks.
6. 2in” was put on Bullock Hill Rd on 7-7-09
7. Paperwork for chips has to be in the 13^th of August, Has been sent. $125,119.83 has been spent.
8. There is enough stone left (400 ton) to seal some roads.   ON motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to seal the roads until the stone runs out.  All AYEs  Motion carried.
9. We have two (2) riprap jobs –Hathaway Pond Rd and Dufton Hollow Rd.
10. The broom- Dana has located a remanufactured motor 4bt Cummings motor 85 horse with turbo. With a 3 months warranty for $4550.   On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to buy the remanufactured motor for the broom.   All AYEs    Motion carried. Ron will try to get them to pay the freight one way.
11. Windfall Run – Wait and see if we take it over.
12. Warranty on the Excavator- time ran out so there is none.
13. Superintendent wants the Planning Board to amend the subdivision rule on roads to read crushed gravel instead of screened gravel.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk

Separate paper – No report.

Reports- Supervisor

1. Adding on to our building   nothing.
2. Hancock Telephone Co— On motion by LaTourette seconded by Backus it was moved to approve the agreement with Hancock Telephone Co.  All AYEs    Motion carried.
3. Grant NYS—Carl Stuendel will inquire.
4. Noise ordinance—The Board discussed the noise ordinance and decided that the article from the Talk of the Town was very specific about how hard it would be to enforce such an ordinance. Tom Evans sent an e-mail to Carl Stuendel: There is no State law on this subject. Based on local laws that Tom reviewed, a nuisance noise would be over 90 decibels.
5. We finally paid Tim Bennet.
6. 4H camp—21 kids attended.
7. Taggarts set up the generator at the Hwy Building. They will come back and run a separate line to the air compressor because the generator won’t handle it. When the Good Neighbor CD comes due the money for the generator will be put back in Highway funds. Concrete blocks will be put around the generator for protection.
8. We need to have the new door knobs put on the school house door and the new bulletin board put up.   On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to have Marc Layton to do these jobs.   All AYEs   Motion carried.
9. Painting of the doors is all done and paid for.
10. Discussed heating the school house and looking into a grant to fix and insulate the building. Unless we get a grant, we are not planning to heat the building this winter.
11. Union contract – July 7, 2009 approved the contract-July 20,2009 when we received the contract. Contract that had been prepared by the Town was signed by the Board on August 10, 2009 to be sent to Roberta Dunker.
12. Meeting scheduled with the Assessor, Building Inspector and all board members, on Tuesday August 11, 2009 at 6:00pm.

On motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for August 2009 as follows;

General Fund: $ 7,112.63

Highway Fund:$ 90,999.95

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Nancy Roberts went over the financials with the Board.

Prices will be checked out on supplies for bathroom tissue and paper towels.

Tim LaTourette got called out to work at 8:50pm.

Reading back of the minutes:

On motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel it was moved to accept the minutes as read back.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20pm.

Sandra M Gardepe

Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on September 14, 2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

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.

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

Pledge to the flag was led by Howard Buttel.

On motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel it was moved to approve the minutes of the June 8 2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reports-Superintendent

1. Crusher – (should we sell it?) Hwy Superintendent will inquire about prices.
2. Kerryville (Peter?) had damage in the 2006 flood, complained about the work that was done. Bullock Hill  Rd will be topped as soon as weather permits and the oil gets here,2.2 miles.
3. The 930 loader is broke down. Broom Dana Wagner is trying to fix the motor he’s working with Leonard Bus Sales, Deposit.
4. 105 loads of gravel have been drawn to here.
5. Green Chev leaks diesel fuel, it is under warranty.
6. Excavator had a speed sensor valve put on.
7. Brush cutting and ditch work are done on Bullock Hill Rd.
8. Chase Brook and Carcass Brook Rd – doing regular maintenance.
9. Mormon Hollow Rd doing ditch work.
10. Hwy Superintendent will ask about the extended warranty on the Excavator.
11. Having trouble with one of the trucks it is down at Stadium.
12. Generator, Taggart hooked it up and Amerigas has to come and hook up the gas.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk

Separate paper

Reports- Supervisor

1. Adding on to our building  Tabled until next meeting
2. Signs for Town Shed and Hall – On motion by Backus seconded by Stuendel it was moved to order one single-sided sign and one double sided sign.  All AYEs – Motion carried
3. Copier – On motion by Buttel seconded by Backus it was moved to replace the copier, with( Russ Card, Binghamton) when the old one quits.  All AYEs – Motion carried.
4. Courtroom Software – On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to

order the courtroom soft ware and pay for the annual fee.  All AYEs – Motion carried.

The Board discussed the painting of the doors in the Town Hall.

On motion by Backus seconded by Stuendel it was moved to hire Jermery Johnson to paint the doors with Harry Johnson’s supervision and pay him $15.00 per hour as the job was started  at $15.00 per hour. To be finished by August 1, 2009   All AYEs  Motion carried.

Carl Stuendel brought up the wind towers – about the set backs. It was suggested that the full Board attend the next Planning Board meeting on Thursday August 13, 2009 at 7:00pm..

Helen Zandt is concerned about who has keys to the schoolhouse. Need to change the lock and get new keys.

On motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel it was moved to change the lock and get 3 keys  ( Helen, Bill and Town Hall).  All AYEs – Motion carried..

The union agreement was approved by all. The Board is now waiting for the written contract before Board approval at a meeting.

Need to have the summer help wash the outside of the Town Hall building.

Correspondence:

Talked about the letters written by the people living on the Faulkner Rd and Granton Rd about the noise from their neighbors. Waiting to hear from Tom Evans to get word from the State.

Nancy Roberts went over the financial reports with the Board. It looks like we are in good shape so far.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for July 2009 as follows;

General Fund: $ 2,276.41

Highway Fund:$58,444.62

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:

On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to accept the minutes as read back.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50pm.

Sandra M Gardepe

Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on August 10, 2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

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.

Present:

1. William Layton-Supervisor
2. Carl Stuendel-Councilperson – absent
3. Peggy Backus-Councilperson
4. Howard Buttel-Councilperson
5. Timothy LaTourette-Councilperson

Others:

1. Ronald VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
2. Nancy Roberts – absent

Pledge to the flag was led by Ron VanValkenburg

On motion by  Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to approve the minutes of the May 11,2009  meeting as each member had received a copy.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by Buttel  seconded by LaTourette it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reports-Superintendent:

Bullock Hill Rd approximately 25pipes were changed. Ditching is done. Concrete blocks, price was right 3’ $25 and 6’ $50.Tim Bennets check, Supervisor will put a stop payment on said check and issue a new check. On 6/12/09 Tim LaTourette will oversee the cutting and chipping of branches by the  ballfield. Mark Layton came and changed the lights in the Hwy Building. Stone is all here. We got the blue book o the ice storm $74,646.61. The gravel bank, they are now crushing gravel after a few problems were solved.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk

Separate paper no report

Reports- Supervisor:

1. Terms of office 2-4 yrs.  On motion by LaTourette seconded by Backus it was moved to have individual propositions for the term change from 2-4 yrs for Supervisor, Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Hwy Superintendent.   Vote All AYEs  Motion carried.
2. On motion by LaTourette seconded by Backus it was moved to appoint Angela Porpora to the Planning  Board.  Vote: 4 AYEs  1 proxy AYE   Motion carried.
3. Adding on to our Building.   Tabled until next meeting.
4. Summer help 1-2?   The  Board decided on 2 people for summer help.
5. Signs for the Town Hall and Town Hwy Building  Tabled until next meeting.

Talked about the desk in my office.

Supervisor Layton will call Russ Thurston about the painting of the doors..

The Board decided to put the Cannonsville Cemetery money into a 3 month CD.

Ron VanValkenburg will look at N Dry Brook Cemetery washout.

Correspondence-

Supervisor Layton read a letter that Wayne Marshfield (Hamden Supervisor)wrote to the youth Bureau about the reduction of money received from the State.

The Town of Tompkins will turn over their money that we get from the State to the Tri Town  Boys and Girls club.

Union negotiations have been changed to June 23,2009 @ 5:30pm.

On motion by LaTourette  seconded by Buttel  it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for June  2009 as follows;

General Fund: $10,054,03

Highway Fund:$56,139.71

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:

On motion by LaTourette  seconded by Backus it was moved to accept the minutes as read back.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.

Sandra M Gardepe

Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on July 13,2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek,

NY.

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:20 pm 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
3. Gale Neale
4. Mike Jastremski
5. Amy Glerum
6. Michelle Phoenix

Pledge to the flag was led by Carl Stuendel.

The public hearing on the Local Law #1-2009 was called to order at 7:00pm.

The public hearing was opened for discussion of the Local Law #1-2009 –changing terms for Supervisor, Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Hwy Superintendent.
As no one from the public present motion to approve Local Law #1-2009 changing terms for Supervisor, Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Hwy Superintendent from 2 years to 4 years was made by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Local Law #1-2009 now has to be submitted to the voters of the Town of Tompkins in the November General Election, then sent to Albany to be filed. When filed, it will become law.

Motion to close public hearing #1 was made by Stuendel seconded by Buttel and to call public hearing #2 to order at 7:05pm.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

Public hearing #2
Gale Neale and Mike Jastremski presented the resolution for the adoption of the West Branch Delaware River Stream Corridor Management Plan to the Board.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to adopt the resolution for the West Branch Delaware River Stream Corridor management Plan.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Backus it was moved to approvethe Memorandum of Understanding (Soil and Water).
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Motion was made by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette to close public hearing #2 and call the regular meeting to order at 7:20pm.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the minutes of the April 11 2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Amy Glerum and Michelle Phoenix came to the meeting to ask if they could use the old jail for the celebration on July 25-26. The Board OKed it. The committee will talk with everyone involved in the celebration so that everyone is on the same page.

Rich Otis and Ivan Orisek came to get an application for special use road permit signed.  The Board rejected the permit.

On motion by Backus seconded by Buttel it was moved to reject the Road Rally in the Town of Tompkins.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Correspondence
Letter from Assemblyman Cliff Crouch in response to a letter from the Town was read by the Supervisor in short the Board of Elections has the say over the Kelsey voting district #1.

Reports-Planning Board-re Town Clerk
Separate paper

Reports-Superintendent
Chips money is $129,573.75 Superintendent got a letter of confirmation. Did cold patch-cut brush- did ditch work and changed pipes. Worked on the baseball field. Truck boxes were sand blasted and painted. Took two trucks to Stadium – fixed the air conditioning in one, and sent the other to Milton Cat. The engine on the Broom went out again (120 hours) sent to Northeast Cummings, Syracuse. Ron brought to the Boards attention the fact that he has to do a ditch along beside Dave Gatje’s garage down to our road, to save our road from washing out.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk
Separate paper

Reports- Supervisor
Talked about lawn mowing. We got the check (537) for Mang Insurance for over charging us. Should we add on to the Town Hall- Supervisor Layton got the OK to have some sketches done.
Signs for the Town Hall and Hwy Department Ron will check on a name for use.

Nancy Roberts went over the financials with the Board.

On motion by Backus seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for May 2009 as follows;
General Fund: $ 3,101.93
Highway Fund:$23,578.19
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:
On motion by Backus seconded by Stuendel it was moved to accept the minutes as read back.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Motion was made by Buttel seconded by Backus to adjourn.
Vote:All AYEs – Motion carried

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05pm.

Sandra M Gardepe
Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on June 8, 2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

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.

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
3. Tom Evans
4. Mike Jastramski
5. Gale Neale

Pledge to the flag was led by Carl Stuendel

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the minutes of the March 9,2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Tom Evans, Mike Jastremski and Gale Neale.
Tom and Mike from the County Planning Board and Gale from Soil and Water Commission.
Tom and Mike did a presentation and discussed the West Branch Delaware River Stream Corridor Management Plan – then Gale presented more information on said plan.
Tom Evans then talked about Wind Tower regulations-the Town Board and the Planning Board will do a workshop at the Planning Board meeting on may 13th with Tom as Coordinator.
The Town Board needs to think about a Cell Tower.

Opening of the bids for lawn-mowing and trimming
1-Daniel Gehl $49.00 per mowing
2 Nathan Glerum $40.00 per mowing

On motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel it was moved to accept the low bid of Nathan Glerum for lawn-mowing and trimming of the Town lawns including Town Hall lawn, 50’ by 206 side of the salt Shed, School House lawn and Town Hwy Garage lawn.
Vote: All AYEs Motion carried.

Reports-Superintendent
Cannonsville Dam boat ramps- our Town Hwy Employees are drawing gravel for the ramps .Diesel fuel is down in price. Prices of boom mower 74,00 approximately and 79,00 approximately(4 wheel drive). Ron says CHIPS money is the same as last year $129,408.,28. It was decided to do 2.2 miles on Bullock Hill Rd. Have to stay within $10,000 of what the CHIPS money is.
On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to do 2.2 miles on Bullock Hill Rd and to stay with in $10,000 of what the CHIPS money is.
Vote: All AYEs Motion Carried.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk
Separate paper

Reports- Supervisor
1 Resolution to approve West Branch Delaware River Stream Corridor Management Plan was tabled until next meeting
2-4 year term for Supervisor, Town Clerk, Tax Collector,and Hwy Superintendent. Town Clerk to put public hearing for May 11,2009 meeting in paper.
3-Painting doors and wood on Town Hall
On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to give Russ Thurston $15 per hour to paint doors and wood on the Town Hall.
Vote:All AYEs. Motion carried.
4 Generator is all done.

Opening of bids for crushing gravel
Clark Co $2.99 per ton
Carver Sand & Gravel $3.00 per ton
E&R Popes Excavating LLC $2.97 per ton
On motion by Backus seconded by Buttel it was tentatively moved to accept the bid of E&R Popes Excavating LLC to crush gravel.
Vote: All AYEs Motion Carried.
After some discussion by the Board they decided to pass this motion.
On motion by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to have E&R Popes Excavating LLC crush the gravel for $2.97 per ton.
Vote: All AYEs Motion carried.

On motion by Backus seconded by Stuendel it was moved to pass Resolution #8 2009 transferring the Cannonsville Cemetery from the Cannonsville Cemetery Association to the Town of Tompkins.
Vote All AYEs Motion carried.

Other- James Fox and Russell Thurston to the Planning Board.
On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to appoint James Fox as Chairman ( to replace Everett Rhinebeck) and Russell Thurston( to replace Carl Stuendel) to the Planning Board. Term to be 5 years.
Vote: All AYEs. Motion carried.

On motion by Stuendel seconded by Backus it was moved to have Ron Valkenburg ask if the Town Hwy employees will donate their time to drain the baseball field for the Fire Company.
Vote: All AYEs Motion carried.

On motion by Backus seconded by Stuendel the Town of Tompkins is considering to put in the paper about clean up days in May.
Vote: 3 AYEs 2 NAYs Motion carried

On motion by Stuendel seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for April 2009 as follows;
General Fund: $ 2,735.99
Highway Fund:$87,589.27
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 10.25pm..

Sandra M Gardepe
Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on May 11 2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek,
NY.

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.

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
3. Tom Evans
4. Mary Lou Caldarulo
5. Brenda Thurston

Pledge to the flag was led by Ron VanValkenburg

Tom Evans

Tom spoke about changes in the Wind Tower Draft Law. The Board had to decide on a stand alone Wind tower draft Law or Site Plan review Law. The Board decided on the stand alone draft law.

Community Market.

Market will start 5-21-09 thru October on Thursday and Saturday.

On motion by Stuendel seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the sign for the market.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

Mary Lou outlined some of the events that Russ and she have planned.

Brenda Thurston DCO

The Board needs to review and amend the 1987 dog law for the Town of Tompkins. Think about raising fees for dog licenses. Barbara Horton needs to pay the bill for her dog when we get it from Crescent Pet Lodge.

Opening of the bids for Stone and Sluice pipe.

Stone- all prices per ton.

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc

#1b-18.00,#1a-19.95,#1^st-17.75,#1-18.00,#2-18.00.

Carver Sand and gravel LLC

#1a-18.15, #1b-16.15. #2-1.15 #2-16.15,#1^st-16.15,#1^st+#2 blended 16.15.

On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to accept the low bid from Carver Sand and Gravel LLC

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

Pipe is per foot

Jess F Howes Inc- Polyethylene pipe (smooth interior)

12”-4.59,15”-5.97,18”8.79,24”-13.39,30”20.89,36”-26.82

bands

5.32 5.90 10.23 15.92 39.19 50.22

48”-45.58 bands attached to pipe 60”- 75.58 bands attached to pipe

Otsego Iron and Metal Co Polyethylene (smooth interior)

15”- 5,53 18”- 8.18 24” – 12.75

bands

6.91 10.33 15.94

On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to accept both bids for pipe.

Vote:All AYEs

Motion carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to approve the minutes of the February 9,2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

Reports-Superintendent

The estimates on the generator were read as follows;

Blue Ox- 17KW Generator propane $12,141.00

Taggerts- 17KW Generator propane $10,950.00

20Kw generator propane $11,750.00

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to purchase the 20KW generator from Taggerts pending approval from CWC to use good neighbor money.

Vote:All AYEs.

Motion carried.

The ice storm December 11, 2009 Superintendent filled out paperwork and we could possibly get $24,000 from the storm. The one ton plow truck trying to get it fixed under warranty. The fuel tank is getting bad on the old Chevy-need the tank not the pump. Taking care of roads- cleaned and washed down the walls in the shop. We have gotten $15,000 for plowing from the county. Quotes from Suit-Kote $55,000 for one mile of road. Put out bid for someone to crush gravel for us in our bank,$3.00 per ton is what one outfit is charging, Superintendent brought up a boom tractor.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk

Separate paper-no report meeting was cancelled.

Reports- Supervisor

1. John Shelton 2 person ins for Nov and Dec—1 person ins for Jan and Feb
2. Russ Thurston fixed the leak in the boiler room need to pay him.
3. No state bid for oil filters
4. Cannonsville cemetery- they want the Town to take over the cemetery, no decision was made.
5. Resolution #4 (re. Wastewater Study) the Board and Supervisor all signed it.
6. Amerigas is going to give us 300 gal of propane because they let us run out at the Hwy garage.
7. Lawn mowing bids.
8. On motion by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to put in the paper bids for mowing and trimming the Town Hall lawn, 50’ beside the salt shed. The school house and the Town Hwy garage lawns.

Vote: All AYEs.

Motion carried.

Add to the last months minutes $559 money back from Mang.

Association of Towns annual meeting –Carl Stuendel didn’t go because it was too expensive for the Town.

On motion by Stuendel seconded by Layton it was moved not to draw any more grit this year.

Vote: All AYEs.

Motion carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for March 2009 as follows;

General Fund: $10,848.07

Highway Fund: $42,327.37

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes

On motion by Backus seconded by Stuendel it was moved to adjourn the meeting at 10.15pm.

Sandra M Gardepe

Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on April 13,2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek,

NY.

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.

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
3. Brenda Thurston Dog Control Officer

Pledge to the flag was led by Supervisor Layton.

On motion by Buttel seconded by Stuendel it was moved to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2009 meeting as each member had received a copy.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion Carried.

On motion by Buttel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s and the Town Clerks monthly reports.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

Reports-Superintendent:

1. Superintendent gave a price from Blue Ox for a generator. Need to have the Board members check for more price quotes for generators.
2. Checked with NOCO about oil.
3. Presented a paper from Town of Sanford about road damage from gas leasing companies.
4. Christina from County Planning Board will meet with Ron Feb 11, 2009.
5. Talked about abandoning a road- Seasonal part of Rock Rift Rd- Barbour Brook Rd above Waldo Bonkor’s.
6. RMS will crush gravel for $3 per ton at our location.
7. Superintendent brought in pictures of damage done to our road by Dave Stanton.
8. The road crew has been maintaining and plowing roads.

Reports- Planning Board- re Town Clerk

Separate paper

Reports- Supervisor:

1. Financial update- Nancy went over the financials with the Board. The 2008 Annual Update Document was filed with the State electronically on 1/30/09.
2. Amerigas let us run out of propane in the Town Hwy Garage- They came and filled the tank. The Supervisor will ask for a rebate because they let us run out.
3. Teamsters sent us an Impasse request- Supervisor Layton mailed back the Impasse request on 2/20/09.
4. On motion by LaTourette seconded by Stuendel it was moved to pay for the notary course. Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
5. Wastewater Planning study was passed out to the Board to read and bring back to the next meeting.
6. Delaware Planning Department (wind towers) at the next meeting.
7. We got a rebate from Mang Insurance for charging us twice for 1 truck.
8. On motion by Buttel seconded by Layton it was moved to give the Legion $400 and ask them if they would take care of the flags in Town.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

1. We got a check from the County for plowing $6842.33 for 12/17/08 thru 12/31/08.

Brenda Thurston DCO was at the meeting to as about raising the fees for the dog licenses. She will check into that.

On motion by LaTourette seconded Buttel it was moved to approve Resolution 2009 #7 concerning Planning Board members getting paid.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for February 2009 as follows;

General Fund: $124,552.83

Highway Fund:$ 24,348.41

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

Discussed the fact that Judge Backus needs a high speed internet connection for his computer.

Reading back of the minutes:

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to accept the minutes as read back.

Vote: All AYEs

Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45pm.

Sandra M Gardepe

Town Clerk

Next meeting will be on March 9 2009 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek,

NY.