September 2015

Town of Harmony

Date: September 9, 2015

Time: 7:30 PM

 

Place:   Town Building

1001 Blockville – Watts Flats Rd

Ashville, NY 14710

 

Members Present:        William Lawson                      Supervisor

Tim Card                                 Highway Superintendent

Peter Radka                            Councilman

Jeff Jordan                              Councilman

Cheryl Wares                          Councilman

David Hinderer                       Councilman

Shelly Johnson                        Town Clerk

 

Absent:

Visitors:

 

Supervisor Lawson opened the regular meeting of the Town of Harmony at 7:30 pm at the above time and place.

 

Approval of minutes

Resolution 11-15

On a motion by Councilman Wares, seconded by Councilman Jordan the following resolution was

ADOPTED   5   ayes Lawson, Radka, Jordan, Wares, Hinderer

0 nays

Resolved that the minutes of August 12, 2015 be approved.

 

CEO’s Report:

As read by the Town clerk.

• 6 permits issued
• Empire Cheese returned the CEO’s call and indicated they are still a few weeks away from opening.  She reminded them they will need an occupancy permit from her and an electrical inspection.
• The Board would like to know what the zoning laws are concerning signs for road side stands and home businesses.  Is there a size requirement and set back?  The Clerk will pass on the question to the CEO.

Planning Board Update:

• Councilman Wares presented an overview of the recent training she attended.
• No planning board update

 

Animal Control Officers Report:

• No Report

Court Report

• No report

Highway Superintendents Report:

• Superintendent Card presented the figures for the new 2016 Kenworth truck purchase . $190,000 is the price of the truck. 2016 Budget will have $50,000 for the truck. There will be $30,000 left over from this year’s budget. $25,000 from the sale of the old truck.  Town will need to bond $75,000 – 80,000.

Resolution 12-15

On a motion by Councilman Radka and seconded by Councilman Hinderer Superintendent Card is hereby authorized to order and purchase a 2014 Kenmore truck. All aye. So moved.

 ADOPTED   5   ayes Lawson, Radka, Jordan, Wares, Hinderer

                      0 nays

• Health insurance is expected to increase $1555.56 for next year.
• Salt prices are expected to raise $3.50 per ton this year.
• Superintendent Card will be on vacation from Oct. 8-17^th.
• In further discussion of a part time employee Superintendent Card doesn’t think it will balance out the overtime cost of a regular employee.  The Board still thinks it’s something to look into for the future.

 

Town Clerk Report:

• Financial report of the Town Clerk’s office was given

 

Supervisor’s Report:

• Financial report of the Town was given

 

Old Business:

• Public hearing for the requested CEO fines for building without a permit shall be next meeting.
• A draft of the employee manual was given to the board for review.

 

New Business:

• Budget workshop will be October 20, 2015 at 7 pm at the Town of Harmony Highway building.
• Public Hearing on the 2016 Town of Harmony Budget will be November 4^th at 7:20 pm.

 

Town Clerk presents bills for payment:

On a Motion of Councilman Wares and Seconded by Councilman Jordan the following resolution was

ADOPTED   5   ayes Lawson, Radka, Jordan, Wares, Hinderer

0 nays

Resolved that the bill be paid on Abstract #   in the following amounts

General $ 4152.81                               Voucher #’s 136-150

Highway  $ 5225.35                                    Voucher #’s 102-116

 

With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hinderer the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 pm.  Carried Unanimously.

 

Respectfully Submitted by:

 

Shelly Johnson, Town Clerk

Please Note: The next meeting will be held on October 14^th  @ 7:30 PM.