November 12, 2009
A public Hearing on the Town Budget followed the Public Hearing on the Fire Contracts followed by the Regular Meeting of the Steuben Town Board was called to order by our Town Supervisor L. Daniel Carpenter at 7:35 pm. at the Steuben Town Hall on November 12, 2009.
Town Clerk unable to attend this meeting due to a foot injury. Maynard E. Anken/Town Clerk Deputy was present and acting for the Town Clerk.
Present Were: L. Daniel Carpenter
Les Dean, Councilman
Troy Finn, Councilman
Bruce Holck, Councilman
Alan Jones, Councilman
Other Town's people and other people present were: Highway Superintendent/Edward Grogan, Terry Dean/Planning Board Secretary, Ben Simons/Planning Board Member, Harry Landman/newly elected Councilman, Helen Lewis/Director of Sr. Citizens/Town Hall Manager and George Lewis, David Peterson, David Peterson II, Kathy Peterson, Dolly Peterson, and Marie Redmond/Assessment Review Board Member.
Town Board had a Public Hearing on the Fire Contracts with Remsen, Westernville, Holland Patent, and Barneveld after review. A motion was made by Councilman Dean and seconded by Councilman Finn to increase the Fire Contracts 6% for 3 years and approve the Fire Contracts. Unanimously Carried. Ayes: Dean, Finn, Holck, Jones and Carpenter.
Public Hearing on the Town Budget for 2010 was reviewed by the Steuben Town Board and the Public. Changes made from Preliminary Budget to Adopted Budget was: DA-5142.4 decreased by 11,000, DA-9010.8 increased by 6,000, and DA-9060.8 increased by 4,100. A motion was made by Councilman Finn and seconded by Councilman Holck to approve and adopt the Town of Steuben Budget for 2010. Unanimously carried. Ayes: Finn, Holck, Dean, Jones, and Carpenter.
Privilege of the Floor
David Peterson II addressed the Town Board. He is a Boy Scout working on his Eagle Scout Project. He would like to make a picnic area out back of the Steuben Town Hall. The Town Board is looking into the property lines to make sure there is enough area to do such a project. Will make a decision by the next Board meeting.
Helen Lewis addressed the Steuben Town Board. She gave the year end report for the use of the Town Hall. She has a concern that the new rental fee and the deposit fee is to high. Suggested Rental fee $125.00 each event and no $250.00 Security deposit.
A motion was made by Councilman Dean and seconded by Councilman Holck to leave it the same for one month and review. Unanimously Carried. Ayes: Dean, Holck, Jones, Finn, and Carpenter.
Old Business/New Business
The Energy Project over offices completed. SARA Grant approved, Kent coming next week to discuss the SARA Grant, State cut us by $900, getting over $14,000. Town of Steuben will administer the money for both the Village of Remsen and Town of Steuben.
Councilman Dean gave the Steuben Trenton Report to the Supervisor. The document has 250 pages in the Report Study. The Town Board will give to the Planning Board to study for Comprehensive Planning.
Highway Superintendent Edward Grogan received a bid for $1650 on the Old Oshgosh and rejected the bid. He will report back to the Town Board next month. Trying to get a higher price Town Board agreed.
Report on accident at the Steuben four corners given by the Supervisor to the Steuben Town Board.
New furnace for the Highway Garage is coming Tuesday. Had to replace old furnace caused by fire damage in the Garage.
Councilman Jones shared letter from The Steuben Fish and Game Club to the Town of Steuben. If the Steuben Fish and Game Club brakes up would the Town of Steuben take it over. A motion was made by Councilman Dean and seconded by Councilman Holck to draft a letter. Town of Steuben would like the right of first refusal. Unanimously Carried. Ayes: Dean, Holck, Finn, Jones, and Carpenter.
Supervisor mentioned Insurance Policy for Highway men is going up. Supervisor reported on health insurance to review the 2 policies. Councilman Finn and Harry Landman will review the 2 health insurance policies.
Minutes
No minutes from October were given, tabled till next month.
Highway Superintendent
Ed Grogan Highway Superintendent addressed the Town Board. Highway Salt/Sand building is full of sand and ready to go. Coverall will repair Sand/Salt building. The repair will cost the Town labor only. The building needs more cable for winter and in the spring will replace the trusses.
The Emshaw reported three violations with a bill of $500. Mr. Grogan would like to go to Syracuse to contest the fine. The Town Board approved Mr. Grogan decision to contest the bill.
Communications
The Supervisor presented the Town Board with numerous articles of information.
Supervisor's Report
A motion was made by Councilman Jones and seconded by Councilman Holck to accept the Supervisor's report as given. Unanimously Carried. Ayes: Jones, Holck, Dean, Finn and Carpenter.
Clerk's Report
No Town Clerk report given, tabled till next month.
Vouchers
Review and audit of vouchers, a motion was made by Councilman Jones and seconded by Councilman Holck to pay general and highway fund bills as prepared and audited by the Board. Unanimously Carried. Ayes: Jones, Holck, Dean, Finn and Carpenter.
General Fund General 22 = $4,915.02
Highway Fund Highway 12 = $10,635.66
Meeting Adjourned
A motion was made by Councilman Jones and seconded by Councilman Holck to adjourn the Town Board Meeting at 9:40 pm. Unanimously Carried. Ayes: Jones, Holck, Finn, Dean, and Carpenter.
