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. 8-17th.
- 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 4th 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 14th @ 7:30 PM.