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 7:04 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY. With Bill Layton leading in the Flag salute.

Present:          

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

Absent: Tim LaTourette – Councilperson

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Others:

1. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to Supervisor
2. Linda Bourn – Deputy Town Clerk
3. Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent

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Floor Time/Guests: Roger Barnhart, Lynne VanValkenburg, Jim Crawford, Tammy Wagner, Brenda Martin, Pam Gardepe, Meranda Reynolds & Michelle Phoenix.

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RESOLUTION # 51-2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve the Meeting Minutes for June 2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 52-2024 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for June 2024 as follows: General Fund: $10,229.67 Highway Fund: $70,298.08.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 53-2024 TOWN CLERKS MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Peggy Backus, it was moved to receive, and place on file the Town Clerks, monthly report for June 2024.  
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

RESOLUTION # 54-2024 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Bill Layton, it was moved to approve and place on file the Supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of June 30, 2024, dated 7/9/2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 55-2024 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Bill Layton, it was moved to approve the June Sewer District Abstract of charges. Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 56- 2024 SEWER DISTRICT MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Peggy Backus, it was moved to approve Sewer District June Monthly Report.  
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

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MOTIONS:
Motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, to give $50,000.00 toward the new ambulance.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

Motion by Bill Layton, seconded by Howie Buttel, to raise the hourly rate of the part time help to be $18.00 per hour effective 8/1/24.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

Motion by Brian Buttel, seconded by Peggy Backus, to accept the bid from B & B Excavating providing they provide the required insurance certificate.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

Motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, to have Ron put out for bid the Trailer and the Head for the mower.
Vote: All in favor- Motion Carried.

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NEW BUSINESS:
Linda brought 3 Forms from Fire Department members wanting to be Peace Officers – Linda asked members of the fire department what these forms are all about. Bill is going to inquire with the county, but the board would like more information in regard to the responsibilities of what is required by a peace officer. Is the town held responsible for the actions of a peace officer?

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OLD BUSINESS:
Ambulance – Roger Barnhart from the fire department is asking if we can come up with a definite dollar amount of money that we will contribute to the new ambulance, it is hard for them to shop for one without knowing a budget. They looked at the one that Brenda spoke about last month and it was not worth the money they were asking for it.

Fire Tower – Bill made the trip to the fire tower with the DEP representatives on the city land where the new road will be put, they want a gate to be installed. Bill then received a call from Mr. Pape asking what was going on up there, Bill explained that they were putting a road in to the fire tower, he told Bill he could not do that and said it was not part of their easement. He stated if the town tried to do it, he would block them. Bill called Brian to call him, Brian told him that he had spoken to him before. Brian told him he was more than willing to walk up there with him and show him exactly what they planned to do, and he insisted that they were not going to do that, and he was going to call his lawyer and then he hung up on Brian.
Bill has a draft letter from Engleman who does a lot of work for the fire tower. Bill asked the board if they would like him to have this letter sent to Pape. The board said to go ahead and send the letter.

UTV – Nothing new

Walking Trail – Bids
The bids were opened for the walking trail.
The winning bidder is B & B Excavating. The cost is $16.59 per foot, pending proof of insurance.

2^nd place bidder is A & M Excavating which is around $20,000 more total.

	Sub – Contractor’s Name	Submitted Bid Price
1	Ben Reynolds Construction	$31.50 Phase 1 & 2
2	A & M Excavating	$25.00 Phase 1 & 2
3	B & B Excavating and Landscaping	$16.59 Phase 1 $16.47 Phase 2
4	The Hubbel l Companies	$59.00 Phase 1 & 2
5	Delaware Bulldozing Corporation	$26.70 Phase 1 & $29.85 Phase 2
6	Tweedie Construction	$30.05 Phase 1 & 2
7	M & K Earthworks LLC	$31.00 Phase 1 & 2

We are going to do phase 1 and see how that goes before we agree to have the bidder do phase 2. Bill will get hold of him and see if he has the insurance and when he would like to start.
We would like Sean Leddy to oversee the project to make sure things are going as planned. Bill will get a hold of him.
Bill asked Ron to have Suite Kote to pick up that stone pile that is sitting in the way of the walking trail project path.

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HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Ron has a couple of quotes for some equipment to use the leftover money on

1. Trailer – $53,000
2. Head for the Mower – 23,200

The board asks Ron to put these two items out for bid.

Roads: Cleaned ditches, Trimmed trees, Mowing, Cold Patch, Chase Brook 2 ½ inches on top [with] 23 Trucks helping from other towns.

Tomorrow the crew is going to Dryden to help them with a project.

Ron is asking if we could raise the part-time help.

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SUPERVISOR REPORT:
Bill has not heard anything back from Dan Szczesny that wanted to speak with him about the history of the fire tower.

Bill will call Nate and ask him to attend the next meeting and provide reports that have not been turned in for the last few months.

Peggy asked to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter at 8:45 pm.
The executive session ended at 8:51 pm.

Meeting adjourned at 8:52 pm                                     
Next meeting to be held on August 20, 2024, at 7pm.
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Date: July 18, 2024
Linda Bourn
Town of Tompkins Deputy Town Clerk

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 7:04 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY. With Bill Layton leading in the Flag salute.

Present:          

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

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Others:

1. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to Supervisor
2. Linda Bourn – Deputy Town Clerk
3. Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent

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Floor Time/Guests:
Nancy Hornbeck, Brenda Martin, Pam Gardepe and Meranda Reynolds & Michelle Phoenix.

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RESOLUTION # 45-2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Bill Layton, it was moved to approve the Meeting Minutes for May 2024. Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 46-2024 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for May 2024 as follows:
General Fund: $8,076.90
Highway Fund: $113,595.67
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 47-2024 TOWN CLERKS MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Bill Layton it was moved to receive, and place on file the Town Clerks, monthly report for May 2024.  Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

RESOLUTION # 48-2024 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by Howie Buttel, seconded by Peggy Backus, it was moved to approve and place on file the Supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of May 31, 2024, dated 6/8/2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 49-2024 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve the May Sewer District Abstract of charges. Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 50-2024 SEWER DISTRICT MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve Sewer District May Monthly Report.  Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

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MOTIONS:
Motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Peggy Backus to approve the advertising of the bid process for phase #1 of the walking trail.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

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NEW BUSINESS:
Bill received a call from a gentleman named Dan Szczesny. He is the director of Griffin Free public library in New Hampshire, and he is making a booklet on fire towers and trails in New York, He would like to come out and walk to the fire tower and include any information we have on the fire tower to include in his booklet. Bill will meet with him and give him information on the fire tower.

Bill has the renewal contract with the Hearts of the Catskills. We have an invoice that Bill is going to check with the Dog Catcher because we should not have any fees from them. We should not have to pay for any fees for any dogs that are picked up. We will have to cross the section out that says we will be charged $40.00 and send it in.

There is one application for camp.
Motion by Brian Albanese, Seconded by Bill Layton, all in favor, carried to approve the camp application.

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OLD BUSINESS:
Ambulance – Brenda said that they found a used ambulance for sale for $20,000. The circuit board does not work and does need to be replaced and would cost around $2,000, but they would drop the price by $2,000, it is in Port Laden she believes it is a 2009. Chris already checked it out, and Josh wants to test drive it.
Bill showed Brenda an ambulance he found on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500 in Vestal.

Fire Tower – Bill will be meeting with Ed Engleman with 5 others on Tuesday June 19^th at 8:15 am, they will be going up to the fire tower to look at the road and see what stumps need to be taken out.

UTV – Nothing new

Walking Trail – The community committee has received the budget for the walking trail and the total would be around $100,000 for completion. Brian Albanese made the motion to start Phase #1 of the project which would be approximately $30,000. This would be the section behind the storage building. Phase #2 would be Across the brook, phase #2 will be decided to be done later after we see what the use of phase #1 is. Linda will post the ad in the paper this week and run for 2 weeks to begin this project.

Truck Paperwork – We have the new paperwork in place with the new revised purchase agreement to purchase the truck.

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HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Working on Chase Brook to get ready to pave, they put crusher run the whole length of the road and Ron got a bill today from Robinson Brothers and he would like to get it paid if the board would, it is for $37,690.80. We still have 27 loads that we have not been billed for yet. Ron said we can bill this to CHIPS so we can get this submitted.

Ron also has a bill from Kimball Midwest, this bill goes back to January, and he is pretty sure that he has processed this before.

[Roadcrew work update:]
Cleaned ditches.
Fixed the headwall that fell in.
Trimmed trees and limbs.
Getting ready to start working Readburn Road.
Mowing.
Went to Franklin and helped them haul gravel for 2 days.
Went to Colchester for the last 2 days and helped them seal roads.
Repaired equipment.
Work on the Edwards mower.

We have a truck that has been up to Allegiance for six weeks. There is an estimate for $20,000.00+ because of the salt eating away on the truck. Ron told them to start the work on it.

There is a trailer behind the shop that needs repair is a 1989 it will need $6,000 worth of repair where the salt has eaten away, either we must fix it or replace it.

The New Holland tractor that has been sitting on Rock Rift Road for 2-3 weeks, the crew went over the other day and started it up and it shut right off and there was a puff of smoke that came out from under the hood.

We are scheduled for August 6 to pave roads, Ron brought the paperwork over, we are doing Chase Brook Rd and he wants to do the center of Dryden, he has the stone, but Dryden does not qualify for CHIPS, but it must have something done. Ron gave Brian a copy of the CHIPS 10-year program paperwork.

Ron wants to know if we are going to be able to get another new tractor, Ron said the ARPA money was going to be used for it. Brian said it was never said that it was going to be done, he said we were going to see if we could use the money for that. Ron got a quote on a new John Deere tractor. Ron would still want to keep the New Holland and still use it. Brian asked if we sold the Massey, Ron said no.

The board thinks we need to decide on what to spend the ARPA money on, Bill suggested that we split it 50/50 with the Highway and General accounts. There is $116,000.00. Brian would like to see $30,000.00 go to the walking trail and the rest go to equipment, but we need to be buying something that will not spend all of the money we have, so if the tractor is bad then we bid out for a New Holland tractor, but if the boom mower is bad then bid out a new boom mower with 2 heads. Ron says that between the tractor and the mower the two are just as bad and doesn’t want to put an old beat-up mower on a brand-new tractor. Brian asks that Ron bring something more in line to what we have that we can spend equipment wise in the $100,000 range at the next meeting.

We have a replacement schedule that we are not following. The schedule was set up on how we were going to replace equipment. At the rate we are buying equipment we are going to be out of reserves money.

Bill said there is another sign missing on Higley Spur Road.

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Meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm
Next meeting to be held on July 9, 2024, at 7PM
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Date: July 2, 2024
Linda Bourn
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. With Bill Layton leading in the Flag salute.

Present:

1. Brian Albanese – Councilperson
2. Howard Buttel – Councilperson
3. Peggy Backus – Councilperson
4. Tim LaTourette – Councilperson
5. William Layton- Supervisor
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6. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to Supervisor
7. Linda Bourn – Deputy Town Clerk
8. Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent
9. Josh LaTourette
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   Floor Time/Guests:
   Tammy Wagner, Kathy Preston, Lynne VanValkenburg, Nancy Hornbeck, Brenda Martin, and Wendy Layton.
   
   RESOLUTION # 39-2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   On motion by Brian, seconded by Bill Layton, it was moved to approve the Meeting Minutes for April 2024.
   Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.
   
   RESOLUTION # 40-2024 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
   On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Brian Albanese, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for
   April 2024 as follows: General Fund: $5,852.20 Highway Fund: $132,056.79.
   Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.
   
   RESOLUTION # 41-2024 TOWN CLERKS MONTHLY REPORT
   On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Tim LaTourette it was moved to receive, and place on file the Town Clerks, monthly report for April 2024.
   Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried
   
   RESOLUTION # 42- 2024 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
   On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file the Supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of March 31, 2024, dated 04/09/2024.
   Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.
   
   RESOLUTION # 43- 2024 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT
   On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve the April Sewer District Abstract of charges.
   Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.
   
   RESOLUTION # 44- 2024 SEWER DISTRICT MONTHLY REPORT
   On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Tim LaTourette, it was moved to approve Sewer District April Monthly Report.
   Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.
   
   MOTIONS:
   ROOF REPAIR
   On motion by Howie Buttel, seconded by Tim LaTourette, it was moved to accept the estimate for the roof repair on the shed provided by Josh Cutting.
   Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.
   
   NEW BUSINESS:
   Brenda Martin is here from the Fire Department to ask the Town to chip in for a new ambulance. Tim
   LaTourette says theirs has a rotting frame. They have been looking around for a good used one. They are asking if some money can be used from the Good Neighbor Fund. The fire department will put in $10,000 and the Squad will put in $20,000 toward the purchase as well. They are thinking they will need probably $20,000 – $30,000. Bill has some fear that we spend that money and then the squad gets shut down we would lose all that money. The board says they could go up to $40,000.00. They need to come back when they find one to purchase.
   The Certificate of Need for the new ambulance is ready to go in before the deadline, so they are all set there according to Brenda.
   
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   A quote was submitted by Brett for a replacement of a vent pipe that Domonick has run into, the cost is $490.00. We are agreeing to pay for this at this time, but in the future, we will not pay again if it gets hit.
   
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   Linda passed around a letter from the Board of Elections that some of the terms for offices are changing. More information to come. They want to get all the odd year positions expiring on even years.
   
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   OLD BUSINESS:
   Fire Tower – Nothing new because it’s hunting season.
   
   Dog Enumeration – Linda stated that she has given Chris Bodo a copy of the delinquent dog licenses and he will work on getting them up to date.
   
   Credit Card – Bill said that the credit cards have been received and he has one and Ron has one.
   
   Roof Estimate – Bill received the estimate from Josh Cutting for the two roofs of $1400 for Labor then get the shingles from Jess Howes.
   
   UTV – Bill brought a newspaper article for the board to see about the UTV laws in Colchester.
   
   Walking Trail – There was more discussion about the walking trail, and it was decided that they will map out phase I and phase II and get an estimate so that we can get some kind of budget on it so that we can go forward with applying for funds. The trail will be 6 feet wide and have crusher run for the path. There are concerns from the board that we will spend several thousand dollars on this project, and it won’t be used after the fad wears off and then the cost of maintaining it will be at the expense of the taxpayers.
   
   Truck Paperwork – A discussion took place about the process of piggybacking, the rules and paperwork needed to complete the process. The piggybacking paperwork is expected to be completed by the truck committee with the help pf the dealer by the next meeting.
   
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   HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
   Trees
   Pipes and Ditches
   Boom
   Crusher Run
   Sweeping
   Hauled Gravel
   Worked on Equipment
   Hauled Stone
   Ron says there is not going to be enough money to do the roads that they need to do this year. We are doing Chase Book and the Middle part of Dryden. Faulkner road needs to be sealed again this year because there are places that loosened up, last year was the first time they have done roads with the grindings, and they have learned from that and there are some spots they need to repair.
   
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   Supervisor Report:
   Bill is on the Public Works Committee in Delhi, and it was brought up about piling stone and the
   fire department wants oil and stone on their driveway, Bill said the fire department does not own that land and Tim says they do, and they have a deed to prove it. Bill said he looked it up.
   
   Bill asked about the audit that was done on the fire department. Tim said it was the district that was audited, Bill asked who the Commissioners are. The AUD report was not filed for 3 years. The audit was on the years 2021, 2022 & 2023.
   
   Bill is asking that everyone give someone all the usernames and passwords, so we don’t fall into the problem we just had.
   
   Bill asked if Ron is hiring any summer help and Ron said no one has applied.
   
   Bill made a motion to go into executive session to talk about money.
   
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   Meeting adjourned at 9:07 pm
   Next meeting to be held on June 11, 2024, at 7PM

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Date: May 24, 2024
Linda Bourn
Town of Tompkins Deputy Town Clerk
Brian Albanese – Councilman

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 Peggy Backus leading in the Flag salute.

Present:
William Layton – Supervisor
Brian Albanese – Councilperson
Howard Buttel – Councilperson
Peggy Backus – Councilperson
Tim LaTourette – Councilperson
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Others:
Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to Supervisor
Linda Bourn – Deputy Town Clerk
Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent
Josh LaTourette
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Floor Time/Guests:
Tammy Wagner, Kathy Preston, Pam Gardepe, Lynne VanValkenburg, Michael Preston, Nancy Hornbeck, and Brenda Martin.

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RESOLUTION # 30-2024 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for March 2024 as follows:
General Fund: $8,374.50
Highway Fund: $23,733.24.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 31- 2024 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file the Supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of March 31, 2024, dated 04/09/2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 32- 2024 DEPUTY CLERK/DEPUTY REGISTRAR/SEWER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file to appoint Linda Bourn as the Deputy Town Clerk/Registrar/Sewer District Administrator and to be paid the same rate as the current Town Clerk.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 33- 2024 COURT CLERK/DEPUTY BOOKKEEPER
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Tim LaTourette, it was moved to approve and place on file to appoint Dystinee Rubera as the Court Clerk/Deputy Bookkeeper and to be paid rate of the current Court Clerk.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 34- 2024 BANK ACCOUNTS TOWN CLERK/SEWER DISTRICT
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Bill Layton, it was moved to approve and place on file to add Linda Bourn and Bill Layton and to remove Pam Scofield from those bank accounts at the Community Bank these include Town Clerk Checking, Tax Collector Checking, Trout Creek Sewer District Checking & Trout Creek Sewer District Savings.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 35- 2024 BANK ACCOUNT COURT
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file to add Dystinee Rubera to the Court Bank Account.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 36- 2024 MOVE $1,500.00 FROM A5132.4 GEN FUND GARAGE CONTRACTUAL
TO DA5010.4 HWY STREET ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTUAL
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Tim LaTourette, it was moved to approve and place on file to move these funds.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 37- 2024 TO ACCEPT TO HIRE PHIL HANLEY AS MOWING 2024 FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 2023
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file to accept.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 38- 2024 HIGHWAY WORKERS TO WORK 4 – 10 HOUR DAYS
On motion by Bill Layton, seconded by Howie Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file to accept.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

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OLD BUSINESS
Fire Tower – City cut all the trees. Patrick called last week and said they were looking at a date next week to see what material they are going to put down.
UTV’s on Highway Roads – Nothing New
Walking Trail – The walking trail was discussed, and it was asked of the town board to pass a resolution allowing the Community Committee to seek out other funding options, such as grants. There were many discussions on who would maintain the grounds and the size of the trail as well as any additional buildings. The Community Committee is asking that the town would add to the budget to plan to maintain this space and Brian wanted to make them aware that this would in fact increase taxes, over time there would be repairs that would need to be done at the expense of the town. The Community Committee stated that the water shed is willing to put in the bridges.
Bill Layton said that he spoke with John Decker and he and his wife Paula might be willing to donate the parcel of property they own to the town, providing that a plaque be installed and a bench in memory of his parents. The stipulation would be that there would never be a town building installed on that part of the property at any time in the future.
Brian wants to make sure that the town people understand that we are not using ARPA funds to create this walking trail. We are buying a piece of equipment with the ARPA funds.
The board is suggesting that they pass the resolution for them to seek other funds and see where that leads and to possibly start smaller scale and see if this is something that is going to be used before making it as big as they plan. This can be done in stages if it looks like it is being utilized.
Credit Card – Bill said that he went to NBT and signed all the paperwork for the credit card, and they told him that they would be coming in the mail in a couple of weeks. Bill will follow up with NBT.
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NEW BUSINESS
Brian said that if we are going to do piggy backing that we need to do it correctly. NYS auditor says we can piggyback although it is not the preferred method and would prefer, we do competitive bidding. Brian asked Ron to get the paperwork on the truck that we piggybacked on almost 3 months ago and bring it to the next meeting or he will make a motion to cancel the truck order.

Bill will check with Josh Cutting on an estimate on the roof of the jail and the shed.

Peggy asked if the Dog Control Officer is doing an enumeration this year. Bill said he was waiting for a past due list from Michelle. Linda will provide him with a list.

Bill will call Bret to see if he can come and sit with Linda and show her what needs to be done with the Sewer district paperwork.
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REPORTS:
Highway Superintendent –
[The crew has been working on] Potholes, Brush, Sweeping, Cleaning-up trees from windstorm, Working on equipment.
Boom Mower broke down.
2005 John Deere Loader sent to 5 Star because it is not shifting. A call was made to sales today and they said that there is something else wrong with it, there are 20 codes stored and 10 of them are transmission.
There was an accident with Tim plowing and a car caught the corner of the plow, they are claiming $7,500
damage, the insurance company (NYMIR) is handling the claim. Bill received a call from the insurance
company that it was our fault, and they would take care of the claim.
Ron is looking at what roads to do this year, these are some estimates:
1. Readburn Road – 4.3 Miles and would cost $500,000 with no base gravel.
2. Chase Brook Road – 1.86 Miles and would cost $137,000. Ron said when they started using millings, they didn’t realize they should have mixed something else with them to make it stronger.
3. Dryden Road -1.61 Miles $179,000. Ron says we must do something with this one this year, not due until (2026).
4. Chamberlain Brook Road – $63,000. Ron says we must do something with this one this year.
5. Faulkner Road – $41,000. Ron says we must do something with this one this year, not due until (2026).

Can’t use CHIPS money for any road except Readburn.
Can the town come up with the money to do Dryden, Chamberlain, and Faulkner Roads $232,000 we have budgeted $140,000 for regular road repairs and $50,000 for non-CHIPS roads.
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Supervisor –
NYSEG Lights – Bill received an email from them and the cost to replace the lights with LED will be $320.00.

Meeting adjourned at 8:57 pm
Next meeting to be held on May 14, 2024, at 7PM

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Date: April 10, 2024
Linda Bourn – Town of Tompkins Deputy Town Clerk
Brian Albanese – Councilman

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 Brian Albanese leading in the Flag salute.
Present:
Brian Albanese – Councilperson
Howard Buttel – Councilperson
Peggy Backus – Councilperson
Tim LaTourette – Councilperson (7:10pm)
Absent: William Layton – Supervisor

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Others:
Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper to Supervisor
Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
Ron VanValkenburg – Highway Superintendent

RESOLUTION # 24 – 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howard Buttel, approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 13, 2024
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

RESOLUTION # 25-2024 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Peggy Backus, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for February 2024 as follows:
General Fund: $211,129.41
Highway Fund: $702,632.02
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

Monthly Financial Reports:
RESOLUTION # 26-2024 TOWN CLERKS MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howard Buttel, it was moved to receive, and place on file the Town Clerk’s monthly report for February 2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried

RESOLUTION # 27- 2024 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by Tim LaTourette, seconded by Peggy Backus, it was moved to approve and place on file the
Supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of February 29, 2024, dated 03/12/2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION # 28-2024 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Peggy Backus, seconded by Howard Buttel, to approve the Sewer Districts Abstract of Claims for March 12, 2024, as follows: $3,997.06.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 29 – 2024 SEWER DISTRICT FINANCIAL
On motion by Brian Albanese, seconded by Tim LaTourette, it was moved to approve and place on file the
Sewer Districts monthly financial reports for February 29, 2024, dated 03/12/2024.
Vote: All in favor, Motion carried.

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OLD BUSINESS:
Fire Tower – Road has been established and trees cut, we need direction from DEP as to what material can be used for road base.
UTV’s on Highway Roads – No new updates to report.
Walking Trail – John Decker was contacted by Bill about his land adjacent to the proposed trail.
Flood Mitigation – Motion made by Brian, seconded by Tim to enter into an agreement with Delaware County Soil and Water for flood mitigation.

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NEW BUSINESS:
Scheduled an appointment to upgrade the router.
School House Rental – ask them to write 2 checks, one for the rental and the second one for the deposit fee of $25.00 and then that check can be given back when the hall is cleaned up.
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REPORTS:
Sewer District workers report – Provided

Highway Superintendent –
Michelle to work with Ron on shared service agreement and add NYS DOT to the form.
There has been very little snow plowing this month and expect less snow removal money to be received than what is budgeted.
Tree cleanup was completed from windstorm.
Cold Patching areas as needed.
Started Boom mowing and sweeping along the roads.
Al will no longer be able to work for the town part time to help during the summer, we may be shorthanded.
No delivery updates on the new tractor at this time.
The new truck is expected to be completed in October and will be ready to get upfit with the accessories.

Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm
Next meeting to be held on April 9, 2024, at 7PM

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Date: April 9, 2024
Linda Bourn – Town of Tompkins Deputy Town Clerk
Brian Albanese – Councilman

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 Howard Buttel 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. Shane Strong – Cobleskill Stone
5. Derek Gigliotti – Carver Stone
6. Gale Neale – Delaware County Soil & Water  
7. Josh LaTourette – Town Employee
8. Kyle McLaughlin – Deputy Supervisor

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Floor Time/Guests:
Gale Neale from Delaware County Soil & Water presented Local Flood Hazard Mitigation Program for formation of a flood commission for the Town of Tompkins. After presentation the Board will review the presentation and get back to Delaware County Soil & Water if interested.

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RESOLUTION 15–2024 Annual Audit of Books for the Town Clerk, Justice & Sewer District
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Backus, it was moved to take notice of the fact that the 2023 reports of the above-mentioned officials were received and found to be satisfactory to the best of their knowledge.
(Noted that the Supervisor report was not able to be completed due to the AUD Report for 2023 not being completed as of yet. Supervisors report will be presented at next month’s meeting.)
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION 16-2024 – STONE BID AWARD
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Backus, to accept both bids submitted by
Carver (See bid submitted) low bid and
Cobleskill (See bid submitted) if stone is not available via Carver.
All required forms were submitted with each bid.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION 17-2024 – PIPE BID AWARD
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Backus, to accept bid submitted by
Chemung supply (See bid submitted).
All required forms were submitted with the bid.
Also to use Jess F Howes for emergency purposes.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION 18–2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Backus, approving the minutes of the Regular and 2024 Reorganizational Meeting held on January 9, 2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.  

RESOLUTION 19-2024 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Backus, seconded by Albanese, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for February 13, 2024 as follows:
General Fund: $14,031.91
Highway Fund: $33,073.40.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

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Monthly Financial Reports:
RESOLUTION 20-2024 TOWN CLERK’S MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Backus, it was moved to receive, and place on file the Town Clerk’s monthly report for January 2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION 21-2024 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve and place on file the Supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of January 31, 2024 dated 02/13/2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION 22-2024 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Layton, to approve the Sewer District’s Abstract of Claims for February 13, 2024 as follows:
$2641.03.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 23-2024 SEWER DISTRICT FINANCIAL
On motion by Albanese, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to approve and place on file the Sewer District’s monthly financial reports for January 31, 2024 dated 02/13/2024.
Vote: All in favor, Motion carried.

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OLD BUSINESS
Fire Tower – David Cannata stated everything is official. The Town is authorized to begin construction of the access road. He thanked for the help to this point & to keep Chris Austin and Steve Brown of DEP Operations up to date.

UTV’s on Highway Roads – Nothing New

Walking Trail – Nothing New   

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NEW BUSINESS
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Buttel, to open an Equipment Reserve account at Wayne Bank and to put the $85,000 that is there and to put $600,000 in Wayne Bank checking and keep the rest in NBT checking (About $100,000 to cover payroll and expenses for a couple of months.)
Vote: All in favor, motion Carried

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Albanese, to get the Highway Department a credit card with a limit of $1,000 for small purchases.
The Supervisor will be will check and obtain at NBT and Wayne to see how this is best obtained and get a credit card through one of them. . . .[sic]
Vote: All in Favor, Motion Carried.

On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to agree to the Shared Service Contracts and to have them sent out.
Vote: All in favor, Motion Carried.

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REPORTS:
Sewer District workers report – Provided

Assessor – None

Planning Board – None

Dog control Officer – None

Highway Superintendent –

• Ron handed in a reimbursement check from the Trout Creek Fire District of an item that was purchased through the Town.
• Water Heater should come out of building fund
• More road signs are missing.
• The pickup went to Albany for repairs.
• Trees have been removed out of streams
• Used boom mower
• Cleaned up trees
• Equipment has been worked on.
• Cold patch has been used
• Been out plowing
• Purchased an electric fork lift, it will need new batteries

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Town Clerk left meeting at 9:10 PM – Albanese recorded further minutes
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• Motion made by LaTourette, second by Buttel, to purchase Peterbilt Class 8 Truck, box and plow set up through Utica Truck under Onondaga Bid Ref # 8996. A discussion took place at the table in regards to purchasing by public bidding or piggybacking. Albanese and Backus stated the information provided by the truck committee (Buttel, LaTourette, VanValkenburg) was not sufficient in their opinion to purchase under that method. Albanese and Backus would like to see the use of public bidding process used to purchase the truck.
  Vote: Yes: Layton, Buttel, LaTourette. Vote No: Albanese, Backus. Motion Carried 3-2

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Supervisor –

• We will be making small repairs to the School House
• NBT Bank CD’s were taken, will mature 7-17-24
• Town needs to explore rules to put in place about solar farms
• Town needs to update our comprehensive plan
• Dave Stanton called about the sod being peeled up by the wing of the plow on his field edge of Higley Rd.
• MacDonald is resigning as court clerk

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Other: None

Correspondence: None

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm                         

Next meeting to be held on March 12, 2024 at 7PM
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Date: February 13, 2024
Michelle Phoenix – Town of Tompkins Town Clerk
and Brian Albanese – Councilman

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 6:14 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY. With Howard Buttel 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. Chris Bodo – DCO

Floor Time/Guests:

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RESOLUTION # 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Layton seconded by Albanese, approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 12, 2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.  

RESOLUTION # 2 ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel, it was moved to approve the Abstract of Claims for January 9, 2024 as follows:
General Fund: $21,920.29
Highway Fund: $32,859.84.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

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Monthly Financial Reports:
RESOLUTION # 3 TOWN CLERKS MONTHLY REPORT
On motion by Albanese, seconded by Buttel it was moved to receive, and place on file the Town Clerks, monthly report for December 2023.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 4 SUPERVISOR MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
On motion by Backus, seconded by LaTourette, it was moved to approve and place on file the Supervisor’s monthly financial reports as of December 31, 2023 dated 01/09/2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 5 SEWER DISTRICT ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
On motion by Backus, seconded by LaTourette to approve the Sewer Districts Abstract of Claims for January 9, 2024 as follows:
$3063.80.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #6 SEWER DISTRICT FINANCIAL
On motion by LaTourette, seconded by Buttel it was moved to approve and place on file the Sewer Districts monthly financial reports for December 31, 2023 dated 01/09/2024.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

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OLD BUSINESS
Nancy stated the board needed to address the spending of the ARPA funds and reports will need to be filed in the future.

Fire Tower – The permit for the driveway has been filled out and sent back to the city. The Town hear back on the permit.

UTV’s on Highway Roads –Supervisor Layton found out to pass a law for UTV’s to use roadways the Town would have to do a SEQRA request to have the law done correctly.  At this time the Town is going to wait to see how other Towns make out before proceeding any further. 

Walking Trail – Nothing new. County is still working on the cost and design to present.  

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NEW BUSINESS
On motion by Albanese, 2^nd by Buttel it was moved to move $50,000 building reserve checking account and $15,000 Stormwater Retrofit savings account into CD’s. Supervisor Layton will determine which bank to use (NBT or Wayne) depending on interest rates.
Vote: All in favor – Motion carried.

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REPORTS:
Sewer District workers report – Provided

Assessor – None

Planning Board – None

Dog control Officer – Chris Bodo advised the board that he went to a complaint and advised the owners the dog cannot be off the property and in roadway. Chris gave the owners a warning and explained legal ramifications if they don’t comply going forward.

Chris explained enumeration can’t be done at this time due to cost and he could call delinquent people when he gets an updated expired dog license list. He and the town clerk will work together on the list as soon as things slow down with tax season. 

Highway Superintendent –

• Ron handed out a list with the age of the equipment the highway has.
• Ron would like to use the ARPA funds and good neighbor Funds to purchase a new tractor with mower. Ron is going to bring paperwork at next meeting. Brian will look into ARPA to see if those funds can be used for a tractor.
• Ron would like the concrete stoppers in front of Town building moved so it will be easier to plow. The board agreed to have the highway crew removed them but to have the put back them in the spring.
• Ron reported there are 6 road signs missing. He suspects they are getting stolen and it’s getting costly to replace them.
• Ron reported he received prices on a new truck from Peterbilt, International and Western Star (Haven’t received a price from Mack yet). Plow equipment will come from TENCO. The highway crew would like to get replace the 2007 with the new truck.

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Supervisor –
Layton stated he questioned other supervisors about their building inspectors and what they did.

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Other:
Backus questioned about Town Clerk hours. It was explained to her there are posted hours taped in multiple windows, it has been advertised in the paper also Contact information is on the answering machine.  

Correspondence: None

Meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm.

Next meeting to be held on February 13, 2024 at 7PM.
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Date: January 9, 2024
Michelle Phoenix
Town of Tompkins Town Clerk

The reorganizational meeting of the Town of Tompkins Town Board was called to order at 6:00 pm in the Town meeting room, Trout Creek, NY.

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. Michelle Phoenix – Town Clerk
2. Nancy Roberts – Bookkeeper

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RESOLUTION #7 DESIGNATION OF BANKS FOR 2024
On Motion by Buttel seconded by Layton it was moved to designate:

Supervisor Layton – NBT & Wayne Bank

Justice Johnson – Community Bank NA

Town Clerk/Tax Collector Phoenix – Community Bank NA

Trout Creek Sewer District – Community Bank NA

Vote: All AYES; Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION #8 DISIGNATION OF THE OFFICAL NEWSPAPER
On Motion by Albanese seconded by LaTourette it was moved to designate The Reporter as the official newspaper during the year 2024 for the purpose of publishing legal matters.
 Vote: All AYES; Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION #9 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN OF TOMPKINS 2023 POSITIONS
On motion by Buttel seconded by Albanese it was moved to appoint the following people to their respective positions for 2024 as follows:
a.         Building Inspector – Nathan Sramek

b.         Deputy Town Clerk’s and Deputy Registrar – To be filled

c.         Historian – Lynne VanValkenburg

d.         Dog Control Officer – Chris Bodo

e.         Health Officer – Dr. Eric Dohner

f.          Deputy Supervisor – Howie Buttel

g.         Court Clerk – Barb Macdonald

h.         Bookkeeper to the Supervisor / Budget Officer – Nancy Roberts

i.          Payroll Clerk – Linda Bourn

j.          FEMA Administrator’s – Ron VanValkenburg & Nancy Roberts

k.         Trout Creek Sewer District Administrator – Michelle Phoenix

l.          Registrar of Vital Statistics – Michelle Phoenix

m.        Health Officers – Tim LaTourette, Peggy Backus

n.         Planning Board: Paul Bartholomew (Chairman), Angela Porpora, Timothy Bennett, Nancy LaTourette, and David Bagley

o.         Board of Assessment Review: Paul Bartholomew, Angela Porpora, and Timothy Bennett

Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION #10 – DESIGNATION OF OFFICAL RADIO STATION
On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to designate the Big Cat Country /92.1 as the official radio during the year 2024 for the purpose of local announcement to the Town Residents.
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION#11 – SALARIES OF THE 2024 TOWN OFFICERS
On motion by Albanese seconded by LaTourette it was moved that the Salaries of the Town officers for the year 2024 are fixed in the budget and that the Supervisor is authorized to pay the approved salaries.
Vote: All AYES; Motion carried

RESOLUTION #12 – HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES
On motion by LaTourette 2^nd by Buttel it was moved that Highway Superintendent to be authorized make purchases in 2024 as per the procurement policy.
Vote:  All AYES; Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION #13 – 2024 OFFICIAL MEETING DATES
On Motion by Buttel seconded by Albanese it was moved to hold regular monthly meetings for 2024 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 20^th at 7PM and November’s meeting which will be held the first Thursday following the General Election. 
Vote: ALL AYES; Motion Carried

RESOLUTION #14 – 2024 MILEAGE RATE REIMBURSEMENT
On motion by LaTourette seconded by Buttel it was moved to set mileage rate at 62.5 cents per mile for use of private vehicle on Town Business.
Vote:  All AYES; Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:11 pm 
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Date: January 9, 2024
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. 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