Town Board Minutes - Regular Board Meeting
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May 14, 2012
The Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Royalton was held on Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Royalton Town Hall, 5316 Royalton Center Road, Middleport, New York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Jennifer Bieber at 7:00 PM with the Pledge to the Flag.
The following were present:
Supervisor Jennifer Bieber
Deputy Supervisor Daphne Berg
Town Clerk Marie L. Little, RMC/CMC
Town Board Members Daniel Bragg, James Budde, Lee Criswell, Bradley Rehwaldt
Highway Superintendent Terry Nieman
Water/Sewer Superintendent Daniel Morse
Town Attorney Thomas H. Brandt
Also present were: See Attached Sheets
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES
There were no additions or corrections to the minutes as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Items Only
There was no public comment pertaining to the agenda items at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS / PETITIONS
Town Clerk Little stated that she had received a letter from Four Points Communications advising the town that they are the new grant writers for the County of Niagara and offering us their services with a no-cost consultation.
Town Clerk Little stated that she received an anonymous letter from a Concerned Resident today regarding cats in her neighborhood. Supervisor Bieber stated that the town does not deal with cats.
Supervisor Bieber stated that she had received information tonight when she got in from the L.O.Y.A.L. Roy-Hart Football and Cheer league asking to utilize Vets Park in Gasport for their practices for the 2012 football season.
Supervisor Bieber stated that she had received a letter from the Western New York Land Conservancy asking for the towns support for the Niagara Escarpment Greenway Funding. They will be submitting an application for Niagara Greenway funding from the Greenway Ecological Fund Standing Committee to conduct a comprehensive resource inventory of properties along the Niagara Escarpment.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 73-12
L.O.Y.A.L. ROY-HART FOOTBALL & CHEER
On a motion made by Councilman Criswell, seconded by Councilman Rehwaldt, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize L.O.Y.A.L. Roy-Hart Football & Cheer to utilize Veterans Park in Gasport from July 23, 2012 through October 2012 for their football practices.
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RESOLUTION 74-12
WESTERN NEW YORK LAND CONSERVANCY
On a motion made by Councilman Criswell, seconded by Councilman Budde, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to send a letter of support on behalf of the Western New York Land Conservancy for their grant application for Niagara Greenway funding from the Greenway Ecological Fund Standing Committee. The grant will be used to conduct a comprehensive resource inventory of properties along the Niagara Escarpment. The long-term goal is to identify areas along the Escarpment to acquire, preserve, restore, enhance and to provide access and educational opportunities.
RESOLUTION 75-12
SUPERVISORS REPORT - APRIL 2012
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Bragg, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None
ABSTAIN 1 Bieber MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to accept the Supervisors Report for April 2012 as submitted.
RESOLUTON 76-12
RESCIND RESOLUTION 71-12 - COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
On a motion made by Councilman Bragg, seconded by Councilman Rehwaldt, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None
ABSTAIN 1 Criswell MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to rescind Resolution 71-12 COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS APPOINTMENT from the
April 9, 2012 meeting.
RESOLUTION 77-12
VILLAGE OF MIDDLEPORT - SPEED ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT
On a motion made by Councilman Bragg, seconded by Councilman Rehwaldt, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize Supervisor Bieber to sign the three (3) year contract with the Village of Middleport for Speed Enforcement Coverage in the Town of Royalton. The cost of the contract per year is as follows:
6/1/12 - 5/31/13 = $40,711.35
6/1/13 - 5/31/14 = $42,746.92
6/1/14 - 5/31/15 = $44,884.27
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RESOLUTION 78-12
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Criswell, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize the transfer of $500.00 from the Celebration Fund (A7550.4) to the Celebration Reserve Fund.
RESOLUTOIN 79-12
NEW BANK ACCOUNT - TOWN JUSTICE COURT
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilman Bragg, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize Supervisor Bieber to open up a new bank account designated as the "Royalton Justice Court - Unclaimed Funds" in order to close out Judge Raduns bank accounts.
RESOLUTION 80-12
TVGA - ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Bragg, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to accept Task Order No. 07 from TVGA titled "Low Volume - Local Roads Initiative".
RESOLUTION 81-12
WOLCOTTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY - NEW MEMBER
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilman Bragg, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to accept Aaron Wagner as an active member of the Wolcottsville Volunteer Fire Co.
RESOLUTION 82-12
GASPORT CHEMICAL HOSE COMPANY - NEW MEMBER
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Criswell, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to accept Ms. Chelsey Jamieson as an active member of the Gasport Chemical Hose Co.
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RESOLUTION 83-12
GASPORT CHEMICAL HOSE COMPANY - NEW MEMBER
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Rehwaldt, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to accept Mr. Steven Hagen as an active member of the Gasport Chemical Hose Co.
RESOLUTION 84-12
ADVERTISE FOR FUEL BIDS
On a motion made by Councilman Bragg, seconded by Councilman Budde, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to advertise for bids for Fuel (Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Propane) for the Highway Department and the Water/Sewer Department.
RESOLUTION 85-12
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BRIDGE FUNDS
On a motion made by Councilman Bragg, seconded by Councilman Rehwaldt, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 from DA9950.9 - Bridge Reconstruct Reserve, (Transfer Account for Highway), to the Bridge Construction Repair Reserve Fund account.
RESOLUTION 86-12
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - WATER FUNDS
On a motion made by Councilman Bragg, seconded by Councilman Criswell, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize the transfer of $21,303.00 from SW9951.9 - Water Capital Project,
(Transfer Account for Water), to the Water Capital Improvement Reserve account
RESOLUTION 87-12
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Bragg, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to draw a warrant upon the funds of the Supervisor for Abstract #5 for the year 2012 in the amounts of:
Fund Voucher #'s Total
A Fund 160 - 208 $ 29,804.12
B Fund 28 - 36 $ 4,178.45
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RESOLUTION 87-12 CONTINUED:
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
DB Fund 129 - 172 $ 49,946.27
SD Fund 8 - 11 $ 567.68
SL Fund 4 $ 1,104.22
SR Fund 6 $ 36,899.17
SS Fund 35 - 48 $ 4,652.80
SW Fund 78 - 109 $ 16,240.85
TOTAL $143,393.56
RESOLUTION 88-12
PUBLIC HEARING - LOCAL LAW FOR RECYCLING
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilman Budde, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bieber, Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to call for a Public Hearing on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM. This public hearing will be held to hear and consider information pertaining to a Local Law for Recycling in the Town of Royalton.
RESOLUTION 89-12
WATER PROJECT ON FREEMAN ROAD
On a motion made by Supervisor Bieber, seconded by Councilman Bragg the following was
DEFEATED AYES 2 Bieber, Bragg
NAYS 3 Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt
MOTION FAILED
Resolved to get water to Melissa Kubas on Freeman Road. Project to be paid for from town funds. Supervisor Bieber asked to have TVGA prepare a Task Order two (2) separate ways. The first task order would be using an outside contractor to do this project. The second task order would be using our own employees to do this project.
Ms. Melissa Kubas addressed the town board with her concerns regarding getting water at her residence. Ms. Kubas stated that she has been coming to board meetings and working on this issue for the past two (2) years and she was not leaving tonight without an agreement. Ms. Kubas stated that she feels the town has the funds to do this project. Supervisor Bieber stated that this would not be decided tonight.
PUBLIC COMMENT - GOOD & WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY
There was no public comment to come before the town board at this time.
There being no further information to come before this board, a motion was made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Criswell and carried unanimously that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 7:16 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie L. Little, RMC/CMC
Marie L. Little, RMC/CMC
Royalton Town Clerk