TOWN OF YATES
ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 13,2011
The Meetings was called to Order by the Supervisor at 7:00
P.M. at the Town Hall 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville NY
THOSE OFFICERS PRESENT: John Belson-Supervisor
Rick Harmer-Councilman
Wes Bradley-Councilman
Jerry Rutledge-Councilman
Brenda Donald-Town Clerk
Roger Wolfe-Superintendent Highway/Water
Michele Harling-Assessor
Daniel Wolfe-Code/Zoning Officer
David Schubel-Town Attorney
OTHERS Larry Wolfe-Resident
William Jurnich-Resident
Paul & Josette Lauze-Residents
Paul Lauricella-Resident
RESOLUTION
NO. 01-1/11
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT
THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 27th YEAREND
MEETING FOR THE YEAR 2010
RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the yearend meeting held December 27,2010 for the year 2010 as presented to each Board
Member.
Offered by Councilman, Bradley
who moved its adoption. .
RESOLUTION TO NAME OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY
RESOLVED, to name M & T Bank and the Bank of Castile as
the official depository for the Town of Yates.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption. .
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted. 4 ayes;0
nays;1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLVED, to name the Medina Journal as official newspaper.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes;0
nays 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS BY THE TOWN BOARD
RESOLVED, to make the following appointments:
Legal
Service------------------------------------- Webster and Schubel
Historian------------------------------------------- Scott
Goetze
Fire & Building Code
Officer--------------------Dan Wolfe
Zoning Enforcement Officer---------------------Dan Wolfe
Zoning Board of Appeals
Clerk-----------------Deputy Clerk- Dawn Metty
Zoning Board of Appeals 5 years Scott Goetze
Planning Board Chairman------------------------Donald Lamay
Planning Board Member 1 years----------------Ed Urbanik
Planning Board Clerk-----------------------------Deputy
Clerk-Dawn Metty
Planning Board Alternate 7 years--------------Ed Michels
Water District 4 Superintendent-----------------Roger W. Wolfe
Youth Agency
Representative-------------------Wes Bradley
Registrar of Vital statistics-----------------------Brenda
B. Donald
Deputy Registrar-----------------------------------Deputy
Clerk-Dawn Metty
Dog Control Officer-------------------------------John W.
Donald
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted . 4 ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT APPOINTMENTS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS
RESOLVED, to accept the following Department Head
Appointments:
SUPERVISOR
Deputy Supervisor---Bradley
Bentley
Bookkeeper-----------Lynne Johnson
TOWN CLERK
Deputy Clerk- Dawn Metty
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Deputy Superintendent—David
Hydock
JUSTICE
Court Clerk—Susanne Sanderson
Court Baliff---Eric Harling
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Rutledge
Adopted. 4 ayes;0
nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW
SPECIFIC PERSONS TO ACT AS AUTHORIZED OFFICERS TO DO BANKING
RESOLVED, to allow the following to do banking in specific
accounts:
Accounts Payable
Account—Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and Town Clerk
Money Market
Account--, Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, and Town Clerk
Payroll Account—Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and Town Clerk
Trust and Agency
Fund-Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and Town Clerk
Town Clerk’s Checking
and Savings—Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Supervisor.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays: 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT OFFICE HOURS
RESOLVED, to set the following
office hours
Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday –9:00 A. M. –12:30
P.M. 1:00 P.M. until 4:30 P.M.
Wednesdays 9:00 A. M until 12:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Assessor—Thursdays
and Fridays 9:00 A.M. until 12: 30 P.M.
1:00
P.M. until 4:30 P.M.
Mondays 8:00 A.M..
until 4:00 P.M.
Offered by Councilman Harmer who
moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted .4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS BY SUPERVISOR
RESOLVED to accept the following
committee appointments by the Supervisor
A-
Finance & Budget---Chairman—Councilman Bentley
Councilman Harmer
B-Health & Public
Safety—Chairman---Councilman Bentley
Councilman
Bradley
C-Planning &
Zoning—Chairman—Councilman Bradley
Councilman Rutledge
D- Public
Works---------Chairman------Councilman Harmer
Councilman Rutledge
Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0
nays; 1 absent (Bentley
RESOLUTION TO NAME TIMEKEEPER FOR ALL PERSONNEL
RESOLVED, to name the Town Clerk as the Official Timekeeper
for all Town Personnel. Each Department Head shall submit time sheets showing
daily hours worked, holidays, vacation, personal, funeral, sick days and days
off without pay.
Offered by Councilman Harmer who
moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Rutledge
Adopted 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO SET PETTY CASH FUNDS
RESOLVED, to set petty cash funds as follows:
Town Clerk--$200.00
Petty Cash---$200.00
Offered by Councilman Harmer who
moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Rutledge
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley
RESOLUTION TO SET MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
RESOLVED, to reimburse Town Officers and Employees using
personal vehicles for Town Business at a rate of $.50 per mile.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman HArmer
Adopted. 4 ayes;
0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO SET MEETING DATES AND TIMES
RESOLVED, to set the following dates
and times for meetings
Town Board Workshop Meetings—Monday before regular Board
Meeting 3:30 P.M.
Town Board Meeting—Second Thursday of each month 7:00 P.M.
Planning Board—First Thursday of each Month 7:00 P.M.
Zoning Board of Appeals – at least twice a year, once with
Town Board Representatives, and when needed to hear an appeal
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer.
Adopted 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW SUPERVISOR TO PREPAY VOUCHERS
RESOLVED, to authorize the
Supervisor to prepay the following Vouchers
Bi-weekly, Monthly and vacation
payrolls
Utility Bills
Installments on Contracts approved by the Board
Insurance premiums
Payment to Federal and State and County Agencies
Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption .
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted. 4
ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO SET WORK PERIOD AND PAY DAYS
RESOLVED, to set the following:
Bi-Weekly—Monday thru Sunday
midnight (14 days_
Pay day on the following Thursday
Monthly- first to last day of
month
Pay day last banking day of Month
Others-completion of duties, end of the year, or if voucher
after next regular Board meeting.
When a payday falls on a Holiday
the payday shall be on the preceding workday.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO SET SALARIES, WAGES AND COMPENSATION
MONTHLY
Per
year
Legislative Board (4)
3,259.75
Justice (2) 7,496.00
Supervisor 8,000.00
Supervisor Bookkeeper
14,083.00
Water Bookkeeper 3,100.00
Budget Officer 1,500.00
BI-WEEKLY
Town Clerk
$36,663.00
Vital Registrar $ 607.00
Highway Superintendent $55,000.00
Cemetery Superintendent $4,950.00
Water Superintendent $12,000.00
HOURLY
Court Clerk------- $12.43
Deputy Clerk------ $10.04
Code & Zoning $20.00
Court Baliff---------- $10.00
per summons +mileage
Dog Control $10.00 per summons +mileage
Assessment Review Board Chairman--- $130.00 Annually
Assessment Review Board Member— $60.00 daily
Election Inspectors as follows:
Training--- $25.00
Primary 9 hours @ $8.13= $73.17
per day
Election 15.5 hours @ $8.13= $126.02
per day
Registration 7.5 @ 8.13= $
60.98 per day
Registration 4 @ 8.13= $
32.52 per day
Zoning Board Members $
15.00 per meeting payable yearend
Zoning Board Chairman $ 25.00 per
meeting
Planning Board Chairman— $
25.00 per meeting
Planning Board Members $15.00 per meeting payable yearend meeting
Historian--- $600.00
annually.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes;
0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW
SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO USE TOWN EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL IN EMERGENCY
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Yates hereby
renews an Emergency response procedure (of December 13, 1984) by giving the
Superintendent of Highways authority to use Town of Yates Highway Equipment and
Personnel when requested by local Police, Public Safety Coordinator, Chief of
Volunteer Fire Department, or some other Officer to protect citizens and
property within the Town.
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO SET
TOWN HOLIDAYS
RESOLVED to set Town Holidays as follows:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day-Town Hall
Offices
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Election day- Town Hall
Columbus Day-Highway
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Day Before Christmas
Christmas Day
Day before New Years
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, when the Holiday falls on a
Saturday, it will be celebrated on the preceding Friday, and when the Holiday
falls on a Sunday it will be celebrated on the following Monday.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge
who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted 4 ayes; 0
nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPEND HIGHWAY MONEYS AS REQUESTED
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has presented information of the Expenditure of Highway moneys as follows:
AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONEYS
AGREEMENT, between the Highway Superintendent of the Town of
Yates, Orleans County New York, and the undersigned members of the Town Board
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway
Law, we agree that moneys levied and collected in the Town for the repair and
improvement of highways and received from the State for State Aid for the
repair and improvement of highways, shall be expended as follows:
The sum of $ 253,000.00 shall be set aside to be Expended for the
primary work and general repair OR Capital improvement upon 36.80 miles of town
Highways, including sluices, culverts and bridges having a span of less than
five (5) feet and boardwalks or the renewal thereof.
Offered by Councilman
Rutledge who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION NO.20-1/11
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO
MAKES PURCHASES NOT ONLY FROM STATE BIDS
BUT ALSO FROM OTHER COUNTY AND MUNICAPALITIES
WHEREAS, from time
to time other Municipalities have bid purchases and reached low bids on
purchases, Therefore already going through a bid process, be it
RESOLVED, that the
Highway Superintendent be allowed to make purchases, not only from State Bids
but also from other County and municipalities.
Offered by
Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption
Seconded by
Councilman Rutledge
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0
nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION NO.21-1/11
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW
TOWN OF YATES PERSONNEL TO ATTEND CONFERENCES, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
SESSIONS
WHEREAS, the need for personnel to attend conferences, training, and certifications sessions is present, be it
RESOLVED, personnel has the approval to attend conferences, training and certification sessions, at Town expense, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, Personnel shall notify the Board of upcoming conferences or training.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-1/11
RESOLUTION TO
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISER TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH WEBSTER SCHUBEL AND MEIR LLP
WHEREAS, the agreement for legal services has been presented to the Town Board and the Town Board has reviewed this agreement, be it
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is authorized by the Town Board to sign this agreement as follows:
THIS AGREEMENT dated as of the 1st of January 2011. between the Town of Yates a municipal corporation of the State of New York, hereinafter referred to as “Town” and WEBSTER & SCHUBEL AND MEIR, LLP, Attorneys at Law of 343 Main Street Medina, New York hereinafter referred to as “Attorneys”.
WHEREAS, the Town requires legal services in connection with the operation and functions of the government of the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Attorneys are experienced in matters involving municipal law and wish to perform necessary legal services for the Town.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and promises hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows:
Attorneys will perform the following legal services:
1.) General consultation with all board members and Town officers, as required..
2.) Attendance at meetings, conference sessions, workshops and public hearings of Town governmental bodies, including the Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals as required..
3.) Preparation of resolutions and local laws.
4.) Preparation and review of contracts and like transactional matters but excluding tax assessment proceedings, administrative agency proceedings, civil litigation and proceedings, in- rem tax foreclosure proceedings, capital projects matters, bond issues and other borrowing and the purchase and/or sale of real property..
5.) General legal research and correspondence: FOIL responses.
As compensation for services as enumerated above, the Town will pay Attorneys an annual retainer in the amount of $7,500.00 which shall be paid annually in December upon submission of a voucher therefore by Attorneys, payable upon approval by the Town. The vouchered payment shall not be considered compensation for the purposes of the New York State Retirement System
The Attorneys will perform and provide such legal services as are required by the Town as follows:
1.) The representation of Town in administrative agency proceedings, civil litigation and proceedings, and in-rem tax foreclosure proceedings.
2.) Legal services in connection with capital projects, bond issues, and other borrowings and other related matters.
As compensation for services set forth in subparagraph 1 and 2, the Town will pay the Attorneys in accordance with the following schedule, rates and fees:
a.) For legal services in subparagraph 1 above at the rate of $110.00 per hour.
b.) For legal services described in subparagraph 2 at rates and fees to be agreed upon between the parties by separate agreement for each matter.
The Attorneys shall voucher the Town for the services rendered, and such fees shall be payable upon approval of such voucher by the Town. The vouchered payment shall not be considered compensation for the purposes of the New York State Retirement System.
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period of one (1) year from January 1,2011, to December 31,2011. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon ten (10) day written notice by certified mail return receipt requested or personal delivery.
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its
adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Rutledge
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION NO. 23-1/11
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, The union contract between the Town of Yates and Service Employees International Union Local 200 United has been approved by both the employees and the Town of Yates,
BE IT RESOLVED that this is the contract that shall be in affect from January 1,2011 until December 31,2014.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION NO. 24-1/11
RESOLUTION TO
COMPENSATE DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT FOR MEDICAL AND TIME WORKED
WHEREAS, David Hydock has elected to be placed on his wife’s medical policy and the need for the Town of Yates to carry medical for Dave is not needed, be it
RESOLVED the Town will compensate David Hydock $1,000.00 for
medical, be it further
RESOLVED, David Hydock as deputy Highway Superintendent will
receive $1,699.50 for time worked as deputy Superintendent, be it further
RESOLVED, duties of Deputy Highway Superintendent will be
assigned and will include road checks and manpower call-ins when needed. Deputy Highway Superintendent will receive
extra compensation if roadwork or plowing needs to be done. Deputy Superintendent assume all the duties
of the Highway Superintendent during Superintendent’s absence, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, David Hydock’s compensation will be paid
quarterly in his paycheck, starting January 2011,April 2011, July
2011 and October 2011
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Rutledge .
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0
nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION NO.24-1/10
RESOLVED, the Code Enforcement Officer shall be paid $20.00
per hour and shall work Mondays from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., he shall be
allowed 3 days for use for (Holiday, Personnel, or sick pay) any other time
shall be made up.
Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Rutledge .
Adopted .4 ayes; 0
nays; 1 absent (Bentley )
RESOLUTION NO. 25-1/11
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT
FINAL REPORT ON WATER 2 AND WATER 4
WHEREAS, the final reports on water 2 and water 4 have been
presented to the Town Board,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board accepts the final report as
presented. , Be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, A signed copy shall be placed with these
minutes
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer .
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION
NO. 26-1/11
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FINAL REPORT FOR THE COURT CLERK
WHEREAS, the Court Clerk for Justice Grabowski and Justice
Neal has presented the final report for each justice for the year ending
December 31,2010, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed these records
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board accepts the final report for
Justice Grabowski and Justice Neal as presented.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted. 4 ayes 0 nays 1 absent (Bentley )
RESOLUTION NO. 27-1-11
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FINAL
YEAREND REPORT FROM TOWN CLERK
WHEREAS, the final report from the Town Clerk has been
presented to the Town Board,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board accepts the final report as
presented, .be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, A signed copy shall be placed with these
minutes
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
The Town Bookkeeper has had a letter from NYS Retirement asking for a resolution setting days worked by employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 28-1/11
RESOLUTION SETTNG
DAYS WORKED BY EMPLOYEES FOR NEW YORK STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the bookkeeper has given the Town a printout of the employees that are currently on NYS Retirement System and how they are paid, be it
RESOLVED, the Town of Yates hereby sets the way Retirement days are reported as follows:
Name Title Days per pay
period Frequency
Donald, Brenda---Town Clerk, Reg Vital Stats 10 days bi-weekly
Donald, John—Custodian -Town Hall Hourly bi-weekly
PT-MEO
Heideman,Russell L MEO Hourly bi-weekly
Hydock, David J MEO Hourly bi-weekly
Johnson, Lynne M. Bookkeeper to Supervisor 11 days Monthly
Bookkeeper to water
Montague, Dennis N MEO Hourly bi-weekly
Neal, Kenneth B Town Justice 2.5 Monthly
Sanderson,Susanne Clerk to Justice Hourly bi-weekly
Metty,Dawn Deputy Town Clerk Hourly bi-weekly
Wolfe, Daniel J. Code Enforcement Office II Hourly bi-weekly
Part-Time
Wolfe, Roger W. Superintendent Hwy-Cemetery 10 bi-weekly
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED This Resolution shall be done at the Organizational meeting every year.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION NO. 29-1/11
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR
TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION TO US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PHASE 10
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Yates, Orleans County, New York, is hereby authorized as the official representative of the Town to execute and submit an application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development for grant and loan assistance for the construction of improvements to serve the Phase 10 Service Area of the Town of Yates Water District No. 4, which includes portions of Ward. Goodwin, and Woodworth Roads. The Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to act in connection with the submission of the application and to provide such additional information as may be required.
Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
RESOLUTION
NO.30-1/11
RESOLUTION
SEQR RESOLUTION - NEGATIVE DECLARATION
TOWN OF YATES WATER DISTRICT NO. 4,
PHASE 10
WHEREAS,
1) In accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review regulations (SEQR), the Town Board of the Town of Yates announced its intent to serve as Lead Agency on December 9, 2010, to conduct an environmental review of the extension of public water facilities along portions of Ward Road, Goodwin Road and Woodworth Road to serve the Town of Yates Water District No. 4, Phase 10. The project will improve the quality and quantity of water available to area residents.
.
2)
The Town
Board has determined that, as a portion of the project is within Orleans
County Agricultural District No. 1, the proposed action is a Type I action as
defined under SEQR.
3)
The Town
Board, in its capacity of Lead Agency, has caused to be prepared an
environmental assessment of the significance of and potential environmental
impact of the action described above.
4)
On December
14, 2010, the Town Board notified the Involved Agencies of its intention to act
as Lead Agency for this project and circulated the full Environmental
Assessment Form.
5)
Comments
on the EAF from Involved and Interested Agencies have been addressed (see
Negative Declaration). The Town will obtain all necessary permits
and approvals from Involved Agencies and will comply with agency
requirements.
6) The Town Board has considered the Environmental Record prepared for this action, including any comments received from the Involved Agencies, and the proposed Negative Declaration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
The Town Board declares that it will serve as Lead Agency for the extension of public water supply facilities to Water District No. 4, Phase 10; and,
The Town Board declares that, based on the
Environmental Record which has been prepared, the project will result in no
major impacts and, therefore, will not cause significant damage to the
environment. A Negative Declaration
under SEQR is therefore issued for this project.
Offerd by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent (Bentley)
Report of Town Officers
Dan Wolfe- Code and Zoning Officer stated that 3 new homes went up in the Town of Yates and 15 pole barns or add ons.
Assessor Michele Harling- Working on exemption renewals
Councilman Bradley-Will be meeting with Nation Grid Reprensative tomorrow to go over street lighting and talk about an energy audit
Supervisor Belson- Phase 10 water is progressing and the USDA is suppose to release 40 million dollars and the Town of Yates has a good chance of receiving grant.
Paul Lauricella asked what was the amount that the lawyer would get for a water project?
David Schubel explained that there are caps and the amount paid is a contract through the Town and the lawyer. Could be between 1.5 and 3 % of construction cost.
Paul Lauze- Questioned overtime-Why are we paying overtime, can’t you hire someone part-time to go out after hours.
Supervisor Belson overtime is not being abused in the Town of Yates
RESOLUTION NO. 31-1/11
RESOLUTION TO PAY
BILLS
WHEREAS, bills have been reviewed by the Town Board, be it
RESOLVED to pay bills as follows:
A-Account $20,684.33
B-Account $ 1,358.78
DA-Account $25,163.63
DB-Account 13,634.56
Water 2 Account $ 9,770.39
Water 4 Account 35,383.16
Fire Account $
TOTAL $105,994.88
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 4 ayes 0 nays 1 absent (Bentley)
Motion made by Councilman Harmer whereas there is no further business to be brought before the Board at this time the meeting be adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted 4 ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Bentley)
Town of Yates
Brenda B. Donald
Town Clerk