Town of Tompkins in New York's Delaware County

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. Howard Buttel – Councilperson
3. Tim LaTourette – Councilperson – Arrived at 7:19PM
4. Peggy Backus – Councilperson
5. Carl Stuendel – Councilperson

Others:

1. Ronald VanValkenburg – Hwy Superintendent
2. Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
3. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to the supervisor
4. Brian Albanese

Pledge to the flag was led by Howard Buttel

Minutes Approval:

On motion by Stuendel, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Board meeting held on August 9, 2011.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

Monthly Financial Reports:

Town Clerks Report:

On motion by Stuendel, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Town Clerk’s monthly report for August.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Supervisor’s Report:

The Town’s monthly financial report was reviewed with Nancy Roberts, bookkeeper to the Supervisor.

On motion by Stuendel seconded by Buttel it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s Financial Report.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Guest Speakers:

Brian Albanese – Questioned the issues with flooding on Bridge St. and State Rt. 206. Ron explained he has received a permit from DEC and the
creek will be getting a temporary fix.

Other Reports:

Report – Planning Board

None

Report – Assessor

None – The board discussed that now they have the extra room
they would like to see the assessor move all Town of Tompkins files to the Town
of Tompkins office building and to have the assessor hold office hours at least
one day per month. Bill will discuss this with the Assessor.

Report – Highway Superintendent

1. CHIPS work is done still awaiting the money.
2. Ditch work has been done on numerous roads
3. Rip Rap has been placed on Dry Brook along with drive way pipes being replaced.
4. Hauled some grit.
5. Scrap Metal  – Still have not received money
6. Need more Grit for this year, board also needs to up the amount of grit money for the 2012 budget
7. Salt shed, paper shed, and fuel shed have been painted by summer help.
8. Discussed Hurricane Disaster and the flooding
9. Pipe at George Kehr that boarders the state land needs repair.
10. 95 Chevy needs clutch work
11. Cat loader – Eye on end of cylinder snapped off and Dana has fixed.
12. Hurricane Irene – Loads of trees down but we had minor road damage.
13. Hurricane Lee – Minor damage, worst hit was LaTourette Rd.

Report – Dog Control Officer

1. Questioned what board would like to do with residents that did nothing with summons that were sent out, after much discussion board agreed that this may be the Judge’s decision and in the mean time contact Deb from Ag and Markets and see if she has any ideas.
2. 2 Dogs were picked up and taken to shelter.
3. The dog crate the DCO currently has is falling apart and is beyond repair, after much discussion a motion was made by Layton, seconded by Buttel to purchase a new dog crate. Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

Report- Supervisor

1. Town Signs – Bill has emailed the drawings that Hanna Wagner drew up too Jamie Mullineaux, still awaiting his response on the cost.
2. Building fund – Discussion on using it for school house and or the pole barn. It was discussed into looking for a grant for the school house.
3. Cannonsville Cemetery – Paperwork for putting the cemetery in the Town of Tompkins name is at lawyers and when Bill called Lawyer to see how the process was coming, it was found that the paperwork had been misplaced. In the meantime someone is interested in purchasing burial plot’s, Bill has gone through this with
   this person and agreed to sell a 10×90 plot for $1,000 when the paperwork that is at the Lawyers is complete.
4. Received the money from the City for plowing.
5. The Boom Mower  has been paid for.

Correspondence

None

Other

On motion by Stuendel, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for September, 2011 as follows:

General Fund: $ 9274.05
Highway Fund: $ 208983.82
Capital Fund: $ 688.98

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:

On motion by Layton and seconded by Stuendel, it was moved to accept the minutes as read back

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45

Next meeting will be at 7pm on October 10, 2011 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

Michelle Phoenix
Town of Tompkins
Town Clerk

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:02 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY.

Present:

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

 
Others:

1. Ronald VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
2. Michelle Phoenix- Town Clerk
3. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to the supervisor
4. Brian Albanese

Pledge to the flag was led by Carl Stuendel

Minutes Approval:

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Board meeting held on July 11, 2011.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.
 
Monthly Financial Reports:

Town Clerks Report:

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Town Clerk’s July monthly report.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
 
Supervisor’s Report:

The Town’s monthly financial report was reviewed with Nancy Roberts, bookkeeper to the Supervisor.

On motion by Buttel seconded by Layton it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s Financial Report.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
 

Guest Speakers:

Brian Albanese – Asked if he could put a campaign sign in the Town Building yard. The Board stated he could not due to the fact that you are not allowed to place a campaign sign within a certain number of feet of a polling place.
 

Other Reports:

Report – Planning Board

Michelle supplied copies of the Minutes for May 12, 2011 Planning Board meeting.  They were reviewed by the Board.  Click July 14, 2011 Planning Bd Minutes for PDF.
 

Report – Assessor

None
 

Report – Highway Superintendent

1. 2 Inch Top has been put down on Higley Spur, part of Higley Rd, Bobs Brook, Windfall and Gray Road.  They will be sealed up in about 2 – 3 weeks.
2. Cleaned up the lot behind the Salt Shed ( Old TC Sports Bldg)
3. Will be putting in rip rap on Dry Brook.
4. More Ditch and Brush work has been done.
5. Ron questioned how much the scrap metal brought.
6. Questioned the Stream Corridor Project, and repairs for Chamberlain Brook, Pine Swamp and Mormon Hollow.
7. Ron asked for more money for Grit also for Sealing of the roads. Much discussion went on about this. The board agreed to hold a special meeting when Ron gets numbers for the cost of sealing the roads.
8. Summer help ends this week (8/12/2011).

 
Report – Dog Control Officer

1. 6 Summons issued
2. Received a call from a resident on Lower Loomis about a dog on their property, picked dog up and took to the owner.
3. Received a cruelty call, checked it out and was unfounded.
4. Have 15 dog owners not home when went out to give summons. After much discussion the board agreed to have the summons mailed to dog owners return registered receipt.
5.  Received a Letter from an upset resident that had received a summons. Board reviewed

 
Report- Supervisor

1. Vicky Hornbeck will be stripping and waxing floors.  A motion was made by Stuendel to pay Vicky $12 per hour to do floors, Seconded by Backus.              Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.
2. Chris McLaughlin asked if she could place a Barn Quilt (American Flag) on the outside of the Town building, After much discussion a motion was made by Buttel to allow Chris to do so, seconded by LaTourette.                                                                                                 Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried
3. Resolution 15 – 2011 – On Motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel it was approved to approve Resolution 15 – 2011, The Establishment of the Trout Creek Sewer District in the Town of Tompkins.                                                                                                               Vote: All AYE’s – Motion Carried

Correspondence

Ron had received and provided the blue prints from Hannah Wagner for the Town of Tompkins signs – Board reviewed, No action taken.
 

Other

On August 1^st at 6:00 pm the board met to discuss FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan.

See attached for that meeting’s minutes.  Click Special Meeting-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for PDF.

On motion by Backus, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for August 8, 2011 as follows: General Fund: $ 15,044.20, Highway Fund: $ 14,480.59,

Capital Fund: $ 3130.51

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.
 
Reading back of the minutes:

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

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

On motion by Backus, seconded by Stuendel, it was moved to adjourn meeting at 9:00 pm.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Next meeting will be at 7pm on September 12, 2011 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

Michelle Phoenix
Town of Tompkins
Town Clerk

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. Howard Buttel-Councilperson – Arrived at 7:27
3. Tim LaTourette – Councilperson
4. Peggy Backus – Councilperson – Arrived at 7:27
5. Carl Stuendel – Councilperson

Others:

1. Ronald VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
2. Michelle Phoenix- Town Clerk
3. Charlie Koehler – Town Resident
4. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to the supervisor

Pledge to the flag was led by Carl Stuendel

Minutes Approval:

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Stuendel, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Board meeting held on June 13, 2011.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

Monthly Financial Reports:

Town Clerks Report:

On motion by Stuendel, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Town Clerk’s June’s monthly report.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Supervisor’s Report:

The Town’s monthly financial report was reviewed with Nancy Roberts, bookkeeper to the Supervisor.

On motion by Stuendel seconded by LaTourette it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s Financial Report.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Guest Speakers:

None

 Other Reports:

Report – Planning Board

None

Report – Assessor

None

Report – Highway Superintendent

1. Pine Swamp and Grey Road have had new pipes put down. The DEC advised to place a 5 ft squash pipe which was used and seems to be working good.
2. Dufton Hollow had a pipe put in.
3. Crews have been doing ditch work, cutting brush, mowing and working on equipment.
4. Roods Creek had a small wash out and has been fixed.
5. Franskevicz Road had water running down it and was causing a wet spot, water was detoured.
6. Sold York Rake online for $650.
7. FEMA paperwork being worked on from flood damages.
8. Boom Mower – Tractor is in Mower should be here middle of this month and they will start assembling.

Report – Dog Control Officer

1. Received a couple of dog calls.
2. Received a strange call from a resident asking to come pick up neighbor’s dog because they no longer want dog, advised the Resident of Dog Control officer’s duties and stated they would have to bring dog to pound themselves.
3. 19 Summons for unlicensed dogs have been handed out. .

Report- Supervisor

1. Sewer District information meeting for Town residents that will be included in district will be held July 21, 2011 at 6pm.
2. Received a letter from Kelsey advising they have Bicentennial books for sale at the cost of $13
3. Village of Walton Swimming lessons – Town will pay for Town of Tompkins children to attend 1 session of swimming lessons. Town will reimburse families after they provide proof of payment and the Village of Walton submits to Layton an attendance sheet confirming the child has attended at least 50% of the session.
4. New addition’s floor has been laid. Doors will need to be hung and mop board put up.
5. FEMA Hazard plan will be July 25,
6. Contract negotiation meeting dates will be August 1^st and 9^th   at 7pm.

Correspondence

0

Other

0

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for July 11, 2011 as follows: General Fund: $ 3300.31, Highway Fund: $ 32978.73,

Capital Fund: $ 2807.60

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:

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

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

On motion by Backus, seconded by Stuendel, it was moved to adjourn meeting at 8:03 pm.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Next meeting will be at 7pm on August 8, 2011 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

Michelle Phoenix

Town of Tompkins
Town Clerk

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. Howard Buttel-Councilperson
3. Tim LaTourette – Councilperson

Others:

1. Ronald VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
2. Michelle Phoenix- Town Clerk
3. Stacie Sovocool – Town Resident
4. Shelly Johnson – Delaware Co. Planning
5. Antoine Faison – New Town Resident

Pledge to the flag was led by Tim LaTourette

Minutes Approval:

On motion by Buttel, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Board meeting held on May 9, 2011.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing regarding Proposal of establishment of Sewer District in the Hamlet of Trout Creek held on May 23, 2011.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing regarding the Sewer Use Law held May 23, 2011.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing regarding Proposed resolution 2011-14 regarding disallowing NYC/DEC Acquisition of land in fee and acquisition of conservation easement within the 1997 MOA Designated Hamlet area of Trout Creek held  May 23, 2011. [See below for passage of Resolution 2011-14.]

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

Monthly Financial Reports:

Town Clerks Report:

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Town Clerk’s May’s monthly report.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Supervisor’s Report:

On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s Financial Report.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Guest Speakers:

Shelly Johnson – Delaware Co. Planning

Shelly appeared in front of the board to inquire on their decision on resolution 14-2011.  After further discussion a motion was made by Buttel seconded by Layton to approve resolution 14–2011

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried

Stacey Sovocool – Town Resident

Stacey stated that the Village of Walton is now charging non-Walton residents for swimming lessons.  She asked the board if the Town would be willing to pay for Town of Tompkins’ children to attend these classes with the cost of $45 per session per child.  After much discussion a Motion was made by Buttel seconded by LaTourette to check into this issue and to authorize Layton to make final decision on whether the Town would pay for Town of Tompkins’ children to attend swimming lessons for summer of 2011, due the fact that lessons start before next regular Town Board meeting

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried

Other Reports:

Report – Planning Board

0

Report – Assessor

0

Report – Highway Superintendent

1. There was no auction in Otego so the old York rake was put online for an internet auction
2. White 1 Ton is running good at this point; some of the work has been paid through General Motors but not all.
3. 2005 went to country club for a check engine and service air bag light being on.
4. International is at Ben Funk for valve adjustments and other repairs
5. Started laying down Calcium on roads
6. Flood damage – Declared disaster for April 26 – May 8^th 2011, working on damage figures
7. Hauled gravel – Board should consider putting in budget, crushing more stone in 2012
8. Doing ditch work, fixing signs, mowing, chipping and cold patching.
9. Work being done on Higley Rd, Higley Spur and Bobs Brook Rd.
10. Have received the permits for the pipe work needing to be done on Pine Swamp and Gray Rd.
11. Questioned on hiring summer help. After much discussion a Motion was made by Buttel seconded by LaTourette to allow Ron to hire 2 employees for the summer of 2011 season.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

12.  Tractor and Mower are not in yet.
13. Grit Pile – need to build it back up.

Report – Dog Control Officer

1. Enumeration is Complete

Report- Supervisor

1. Questioned Ron if all stone has come in, Ron stated Yes
2. NAPA in Delhi gives discounts to County and Towns, Advised Ron to check in to this next time needing to place order through NAPA
3. Addition will not be completed by BOCES by the end of school year. Floors need to be done, after much discussion a motion was made by LaTourette, 2^nd by Buttel to have Layton go ahead and get estimates and have flooring completed.

Vote: All Ayes – Motion Carried

4. Linda Scott 60 days is up and she is doing a great job and states she is willing to stay, Motion to raise Linda’s pay to $12/hr by Layton seconded by LaTourette

Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried

Correspondence

0

Other

0

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for May 9, 2011 as follows: General Fund: $ 5882.10, Highway Fund: $ 73,944.65,

Capital Fund: $ 5248.20

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Reading back of the minutes:

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

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to adjourn meeting at 8:15 pm.

Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Next meeting will be at 7pm on July11, 2011 at the Town Meeting Room, Trout Creek, NY.

Michelle Phoenix
Town of Tompkins
Town Clerk

Town of Tompkins

Public Hearing Meeting

Proposed establishment of a Sewer District in the hamlet of Trout Creek

Date:  May 23, 2011

Attended by:

Bill Layton, Town Supervisor

Peggy Backus, Councilperson

Howard Buttel, Councilperson

Carl Stuendel, Councilperson

Michele Phoenix, Town Clerk

Gail Crane, Deputy Town Clerk

Nancy Roberts, Town Bookkeeper

Ron VanValkenburg, Highway Superintendent

Kevin Young, Attorney, Young Sommer

Nate Hendricks, CWC

Timothy Cox, CWC

Chris Kinney, Townsperson

Rhonda Stanton, Townsperson

David Stanton, Townsperson

Shelly Johnson, Delaware County Planning

Charles Koehler, Townsperson

Terry Lambrecht, Townsperson

Donald Dumond, Jr., Townsperson

Andy Tomao, Townsperson

Alberta Hornbeck, Townsperson

Meeting opened at:  6:00 PM by Bill Layton.

Pledge to flag led by Howard Buttel

Attorney Kevin Young read resolution to establish a Sewer District in the hamlet of Trout Creek.  He indicated the Pete Reynolds property was defined as community Septic System.   It was explained the Town would be responsible to pump tanks.  Tanks would be provided by CWC.  The Sewer District would be 100% funded by the CWC.  A Vote to adopt the Sewer District and resolution being adopted allows for septic tanks to be installed at the homeowner’s property.  Nothing is done without the homeowner’s permission.  Lamont will contact all homeowners regarding tank installation.

Chris Kinney voiced concern regarding the flooding that occurs in the proposed site A.  Chris was wondering if the repair of the creek is included in the plan.  Nate Hendricks, CWC indicated Lamont Engineering has the same concerns.  Problem with the creek started with the flood of 1996.  DEP storm water Wastewater Design Group has a meeting scheduled.  DEP will be reviewing their concerns with the flooding.  Nate assured everyone that nothing would go forward without the flooding problem being reviewed and analyzed prior to final plan being established.

Carl Stuendel made a motion, seconded by Howard Buttel, to pass a resolution to establish a Sewer District in the hamlet of Trout Creek.  [Resolution 2011-13]

VOTE:  All AYEs, Motion Carried

Meeting closed at 6:24 PM

Gail Crane
Town of Tompkins
Deputy Town Clerk

Town Of Tompkins

Public Hearing Meeting

Proposed establishment of a Sewer Use Law

Date:  May 23, 2011

[same attendees as listed above]

Meeting opened at:  6:25 PM by Bill Layton.

Pledge to the flag was performed in the earlier Public Hearing Meeting of 5/23/2011

In general, the adoption of local law 2011-1 Sewer Use Law as applicable to the Sewer District of the Hamlet of Trout Creek specifies the costs, design, and environmental requirements.

The floor was opened for discussion.  No comments made by the public.

Motion made by Carl Stuendel, seconded by Peggy Backus, to adopt local law 2011-1 Sewer Use Law for the Town of Tompkins.

Vote – All AYEs, Motion Carried

[July 5, 2011: According to the Town Clerk, Michelle Phoenix, there is a resolution, Resolution 2011-12, associated with the adoption of this local law.]

Gail Crane
Town of Tompkins
Deputy Clerk

Town of Tompkins

Agenda – Public Hearing Meeting

Proposed resolution to Disallow NYC/DEP’s Acquisition of land in fee and acquisition of conservation easements within the 1997 MOA Designated Hamlet Area of Trout Creek

Date:  May 23, 2011

[same attendees as listed above]

Meeting opened at:  7:00 PM by William Layton

Pledge to flag led by Howard Buttel was performed in the earlier Public Hearing Sessions.

Gail Crane read the meeting notice as was published in the Walton Reporter.

Kevin Young, Attorney explained the 1997 MOA and explained that NYC has been authorized to purchase 105,000 acres of additional lands.  The 1997 MOA defines the boundaries affecting the Hamlet of Trout Creek.  It was explained that this meeting is about whether or not NYC can purchase land within the Hamlet.

Andrew Tomao questioned what the Hamlet of Trout Creek included.  Shelly Johnson, Delaware County Planning, displayed a map of the Hamlet.

Discussion ensured with Donald Dumond, Jr. regarding his land which is partially located within the Hamlet and he was wondering if the hamlet was being extended.   Kevin Young indicated the sale of land in the Hamlet was determined by tax map number and if the tax map number was in the Hamlet then Mr. Dumond’s property is ruled by the map.

The comment period ends on May 27, 2011 on this Proposed Resolution.  The resolution may be adopted by the Town Board at the June Board Meeting.  Shelly Johnson, Delaware County Planning requires 3 certified copies of the resolution restricting NYC/DEP land acquisition in Hamlet once the resolution is passed.

Motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howard Buttel, to close meeting.  Meeting closed at 7:40 PM.

Gail Crane
Town of Tompkins
Deputy Town Clerk

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. Tim LaTourette-Councilperson
Others:
1. Ronald VanValkenburg-Hwy Superintendent
2. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
3. Michelle Phoenix- Town Clerk
4. Rick Roberts – Finger Lake Trail
5. Brian Albanese – Towns Person
6. Daniel Jacquays – WCS student

Pledge to the flag was led by Michelle Phoenix

Minutes Approval: On motion by Stuendel, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the minutes of the Board meeting held on April 11, 2011.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion Carried.

Monthly Financial Reports:
Town Clerks Report:
On motion by Stuendel, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Town Clerk’s April’s monthly report.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Supervisor’s Report:
The Town’s financial Statements and Monthly Financial Audit were reviewed with the Board by Nancy Roberts, Bookkeeper to the Supervisor.
On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to receive, approve and place on file the Supervisor’s Financial Report.
Vote: All AYEs – Motion carried.

Guest Speakers:
Rick Roberts – Finger Lakes Trail
Rick was here to provide information on the trail system that the Finger Lake Trail would like to put through areas of the Town of Tompkins. Rick has provided maps of the areas of interest.

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