Town Board Minutes - Regular Board Meeting
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 11, 2017
The Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Royalton was held on Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Royalton Town Hall, 5316 Royalton Center Road, Middleport, New York. Supervisor Daniel Bragg called the meeting to order at 7:00PM with the Pledge to the Flag.
The following were present:
Supervisor Daniel R. Bragg
Town Clerk Marie L. Little, MMC/RMC
Town Board Members Lee Criswell, Bradley Rehwaldt, Carol Wittcop
ABSENT: James Budde
Highway Superintendent James Spark
Water/Sewer Superintendent 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
There were no communications or petitions to come before the board at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 161-17
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to accept the Supervisor’s Report for the month of November 2017.
RESOLUTION 162-17
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
On a motion made by Councilman Criswell, seconded by Councilman Rehwaldt, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to make the following Budget Amendments:
Transfer $6,129.32 FROM the Water Reserve Account TO SW8340.21R – Water Payroll line for Rapids Road Project
Transfer $807.16 FROM SW8340.2R – Water, Equipment Line, Rapids Road Project TO
SW8340.21R – Water Payroll, Rapids Road Project.
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RESOLUTION 162-17 Continued:
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Transfer $6,814.78 FROM SW8340.21R – Water, Payroll for Rapids Road Project TO SW8340.1 – Water, Payroll to reimburse that line for Personnel Services pertaining to the Rapids Road Project.
Transfer $121.70 FROM SW8340.21R – Water, Payroll, Rapids Road Project TO SS8130.1 – Sewer, Payroll to reimburse that line for Personnel Services pertaining to the Rapids Road Project.
RESOLUTION 163-17
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION
On a motion made by Councilman Criswell, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize National Grid to install a new street light and pole at the corner intersection of Cottage Lane, Cottage Court, and Ben Way. The estimated annual cost will be $310.59.
Master Account #: 37352-94106 / Sub Account #: 28938-81100
Type of Luminaire: Edison / Bulb Wattage: 100 watt / 16’ Fiberglass Pole
RESOLUTION 164-17
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to authorize James Spark, Highway Superintendent, to order the accessories for the new Liftech Loader, Model #560-80AG+, at a cost not to exceed $32,867.00, to be paid for out of the 2017 Budget.
RESOLUTION 165-17
RESCIND LOCAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 2017
On a motion made by Councilman Criswell, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to Rescind Local Law #8 for the Year entitled “Override of the Tax Levy Limit”.
RESOLUTION 166-17
YEAR END MEETING
On a motion made by Councilman Rehwaldt, seconded by Councilwoman Wittcop, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, Criswell, Rehwaldt, Wittcop
NAYS 0 None MOTION CARRIED
Resolved to set the date for the Year End Meeting on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 4:00 PM.
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RESOLUTION 167-17
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
On a motion made by Councilwoman Wittcop, seconded by Councilman Criswell, the following was
ADOPTED AYES 4 Bragg, 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 #12 for the year 2017 in the amounts of:
Fund Voucher #’s Total
A Fund 521 - 565 $ 25,800.46
B Fund 81 - 84 $ 4,817.76
DA Fund 5 $ 800.00
DB Fund 323 - 353 $ 54,466.01
SD Fund 29 - $ 38.43
SF Fund N/A $ 0.00
SL Fund 11 $ 1,325.85
SR Fund 13 $ 35,991.85
SS Fund 93 - 98 $ 5,127.75
SW Fund 236 - 252 $ 20,429.30
TOTAL $ 148,797.41
Supervisor Bragg discussed the grant scenarios for the Sewer Plant Project. The recommendation from our Grant Writer is the Rural Utilities grant, which is a combination of grants and low interest loans, based on the income survey, which is in progress now. Supervisor Bragg read off the information from the other funding options, which was previously provided to the board members for their review. The board will need to make a formal decision before the end of the year regarding how they wish to proceed.
Water/Sewer Superintendent Cummings advised the board members that he has had two (2) electricians come in to look at the main component board at the Water Treatment Plant. This will need to be changed out prior to the new upgrades being done as it will not make it through the changes. Discussion ensued regarding this issue. Water/Sewer Superintendent Cummings will obtain pricing for this project and report back to the board members.
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 7:17 PM.
Marie L. Little, MMC/RMC
Royalton Town Clerk