REGULAR BOARD MEETING
October 9, 2014
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
Jim Whipple-Councilman
Wes Bradley-Councilman
Steve Freeman-Councilman
Bradley Bentley-Councilman
Brenda Donald,Town Clerk
Michele Harling-Assessor
Daniel Wolfe-Code/Zoning Officer
Andrew Meier-Town Attorney
Roger Wolfe-Highway Superintendent
OTHERS
Larry Wolfe-Resident
RESOLUTION
NO.74-10/14
RESOLUTION TO
ACCEPT THE MINUTES September 11, 2014
RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the September 11, 2014
meeting as presented to each Board Member.
Seconded by Councilman Bentley
Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays;
RESOLUTION NO.75-10/14
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT TENTATIVE BUDGET AS PRELIMINARY BUDGET
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was presented to the Town Board and they have reviewed it, be it
RESOLVED , the tentative budget for the fiscal year Janaury 1, 2015 thru December 31,2015 be accepted as the preliminary budget.
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Bentley
Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays
RESOLUTION NO. 76-10/14
RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET
RESOLVED , to hold a public hearing on the 2015 preliminary budget on Monday November 10 at 3:30 P.M. at the Town hall, 8 S. Main Street Lyndonville, NY
Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Whipple
Adopted. 5 ayes;0 nays
RESOLUTION NO. 77-10/14
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT SINGLE AUDIT OF THE TOWN OF YATES COURT RECORDS FOR THE YEAR 2013
WHEREAS, Amato and Fox have audited the records of the Town of Yates Court for the year 2013 and have found no problems, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board accepts the audit that was performed.
Offered by Councilman Whipple who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Bentley
Adopted 5 ayes; 0 nayes
RESOLUTION NO. 78-10/14
RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOCAL LAW # 3 OF 2014 (INCREASING MAXIMUM ELIGIBILITY LEVEL FOR SENIORS CITIZENS TAX EXEMPTIONS
WHEREAS, a local law has been proposed to raise the level of exemptions as follows:
LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2014 OF THE TOWN OF YATES.
LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE MAXIMUM INCOME
ELIGIBILITY LEVEL FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 467 OF THE
REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW
SECTION 1: STATUTORY AUTHORITY
This local law is adopted pursuant to the
provisions of the Municipal Home Rule
Law and the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York.
SECTION 2: TEXT OF LAW
The income eligibility level and the percentage
of partial tax exemption previously established pursuant to Real Property Tax
Law section 467 for persons sixty-five years of age or older is hereby repealed
and there is substituted herefor the following schedule which shall control the
income eligibility levels and the percentage of partial exemption to be allowed
effective immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on taxable
status dates occurring on and after March 1, 2015; to wit
ANNUAL INCOME
PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION
EXEMPT
FROM TAXATION
$0-$15,500.00
50%
$15,500.01-$16,499.99
45%
$16,500.00-$17,499.99
40%
$17,500.00-$18,499.99
35%
$18,500.00-$19,399.99
30%
$19,400.00-$20,299.99
25%
$20,300.00-$21,199.99
20%
$21,200 and over
NONE
SECTION3; REPEALER
Any other prior inconsistent local law, ordinance
or resolution adopted pursuant to Real Property Tax Law section 467 is hereby
repealed.
SECTION4; EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon
filing with the Department of State and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared
on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on and after March 1,2015
BE IT RESOLVED a
public Hearing shall be held on November 13, 2014 at 7 P.M.
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Whipple
Adopted 5 ayes; o nays
Report of Town Officers
Dan Wolfe- Closing out Building Permits and will be doing safety inspections
Councilman Bradley- youth recreation for the summer was a great success swimming in Medina was well attended.
Councilman Freeman- Clarendon adopted new zoning covering Solar and Wind Energy for personnel use.
Supervisor Belson-Republican Fall Rally is October 24
RESOLUTION NO.78-10/14
RESOLUTION TO PAY
BILLS
WHEREAS, bills have been reviewed by the Town Board, be it
RESOLVED to pay bills as per abstract
A-Account
40,014.61
B-Accounts
1,053.08
DA-Accounts
Highway
9,707.68
DB-Accounts
Highway
9,238.84
Water 4
26,660.67
Water 2
11,212.26
Youth
-
TOTAL
97,887.14
Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Whipple
Adopted 5 ayes; 0 nays
Adjournment
Moved by Councilman Whipple, Whereas there is no new business to be brought before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
Seconded by Councilman Bradley
Adopted 5 ayes; 0 nays
Town of Yates
Brenda Donald
Town Clerk