Town Board Minutes
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
September 11, 2017
The Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Royalton was held on Monday, September 11, 2017, at the Royalton Town Hall, 5316 Royalton Center Road, Middleport, New York. Supervisor Daniel Bragg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge to the Flag.
Supervisor Bragg asked everyone in attendance to remain standing and called for a moment of silence in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance for the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001.
Supervisor Bragg called the Public Hearing to order at 7:03 PM. The Public Hearing was called to hear and consider information pertaining to Local Law No. 7 of the Year 2017 entitled “Amendment to the Code of the Town of Royalton Concerning Additional Cost for Dogs”. (Separate minutes were taken for this Public Hearing.)
The following were present:
Supervisor Daniel R. Bragg
Town Clerk Marie L. Little, MMC/RMC
Town Board Members James Budde, Lee Criswell, Bradley Rehwaldt, Carol Wittcop
Highway Superintendent James Spark
Water/Sewer Superintendent ABSENT – VACATION Brian Cummings
Town Attorney Thomas H. Brandt
Also present were: See Attached Sheets
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS OF THE MINUTES
There were no additions or corrections of the minutes as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Agenda Items Only
There was no public comment to come before the board at this time regarding the agenda items.
COMMUNICATIONS / PETITIONS
A petition with fourteen (14) signatures was presented to Supervisor Bragg by Ms. Francine Shay, Ernest Road, to request a fire hydrant be placed between Lewiston Road and Royalton Center Road. Discussion ensued regarding this issue. The residence at 8988 Ernest Road, which has been vacant for over ten (10) years, was also discussed. Residents in this area are concerned about safety at this location.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 123-17
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Criswell, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to accept the Supervisor’s Report for the month of August 2017.
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RESOLUTION 124-17
LOCAL LAW NO. 7 FOR 2017 – AMENDMENT TO DOG CONTROL LAW
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilman Criswell, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to adopt Local Law No. 7 for the Year 2017 entitled “Amendment to the Code of the Town of Royalton Concerning Additional Costs for Dogs”.
RESOLUTION 125-17
PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize SuitKote to Micropave the parking lots at the Town Hall and Highway Garage at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00. Work is scheduled to be done on Friday, September 15, 2017.
RESOLUTION 126-17
BUDGET AMENDMENT – WATER DEPARTMENT
On a motion made by Councilman Criswell, seconded by Councilman Rehwaldt, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize a Budget Amendment to move $27,000.00 FROM the Water Capital Reserve account TO SW8340.2R – Transmission & Distribution, Contractual line to pay for the Rapids Road Waterline Project.
RESOLUTION 127-17
BUDGET AMENDMENT – SEWER DEPARTMENT
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize a Budget Amendment to move $3,500.00 FROM SS8130.4 – Sewer Treatment, Contractual TO SS8130.2 – Sewer Treatment, Equipment line in the budget. Transfer is to cover the cost of the new pickup truck.
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RESOLUTION 128-17
NEW TRUCK PURCHASE – WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT
On a motion made by Councilman Criswell, seconded by Councilman Budde, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize Brian Cummings, Water/Sewer Superintendent, to order a new pickup truck from the NYS Bid at a cost not to exceed $43,000.00. This piece of equipment was budgeted for and will be paid for as follows:
$30,000.00 from SW8340.2 – Transmission & Distribution, Equipment (Water)
$13,000.00 from SS8130.2 – Sewer Treatment, Equipment (Sewer)
RESOLUTION 129-17
BUDGET AMENDMENT – TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilman Criswell, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize a Budget Amendment for the Tax Collector as follows: Move $1,874.00 FROM A1330.4 – Tax Collector, Contractual TO A1330.2 – Tax Collector, Equipment. Transfer is to cover monies not accounted for in budget. ($851.00 negative balance in A1330.2 and $1,023.00 for equipment purchased)
RESOLUTION 130-17
PLANNING BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to appoint Stacey Johnston to the open position on the Planning Board. Term of office will be 9/11/2017 through 12/31/2020.
RESOLUTION 131-17
WINDMILL INSPECTION – BUFFALO RENEWABLES, INC.
On a motion made by Councilman Budde, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize Buffalo Renewables, Inc. to perform an inspection on the Town of Royalton Windmills at a cost not to exceed $450.00. (Per Bergey - windmill manufacturer - the windmills are to be inspected every two (2) years. The first five (5) years were included in the initial cost of the turbines.)
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RESOLUTION 132-17
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 5 Bragg, Budde, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
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 #9 for the year 2017 in the amounts of:
Fund Voucher #’s Total
A Fund 384 - 424 $ 33,489.62
B Fund 60 - 68 $ 10,126.44
DA Fund 4 $ 5,200.00
DB Fund 242 -264 $294,387.38
SD Fund 18 - 19 $ 387.61
SF Fund N/A $ 0.00
SL Fund 8 $ 1,096.53
SR Fund 10 - $ 35,991.85
SS Fund 71 - 73 $ 1,160.71
SW Fund 171 - 188 $ 23,615.22 TOTAL $405,455.36
Town Clerk Little presented the 2018 Tentative Budget to the Board Members. Supervisor Bragg scheduled Budget Workshops on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Mr. Clement Chung, Project Manager, LaBella Associates, D.P.C., made a presentation to the board members for the proposed upgrade design at the Sewer Treatment Plant.
Councilman Budde asked for a written document on what is being done with this project and the projected time frame. Mr. Chung stated that he is working very closely with Water/Sewer Superintendent Cummings on this project. The overall cost estimate at this time is $1.1 million.
Councilwoman Wittcop asked for a Project Summary to be emailed to the Town Clerk before the next work session.
There being no further information to come before this board, a motion was made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilman Criswell and carried unanimously that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Marie L. Little, MMC/RMC
Royalton Town Clerk