OVID TOWN BOARD Regular Monthly Meeting JANUARY 8, 2014
The regular meeting of the Ovid Town Board was called to order at 7:00pm by Town Supervisor Walt Prouty, Also present were Councilmen John Hubbard, Brian Flood, Mark Beardsley, and Joe Borst, Deputy Town Clerk Michele Vangalio, Highway Superintendent Jack Wickham, Bookkeeper Donalie Kelly, members of the press and other interested citizens. Minutes of the December 11, 2013 meeting were approved, as written, with a motion by Councilman Borst, a second by Councilman Beardsley and approval by all. Minutes of the December 27, 2013 meeting were approved, as written, with a motion by Councilman Hubbard, a second by Councilman Flood and approval by all. A Public Hearing on a land use variance for a property located at 7640 Co Rd 153 was held for road/lake frontage. After several discussions the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Councilman Borst and approved by a vote of 3 ayes with Councilman Flood abstaining, to approve the variance. Petitioner to the Board Holly Bailley spoke regarding the Land Use Variance. With a motion by Councilman Borst, a second by Councilman Hubbard, and approval by all, the Board approved reorganizational resolutions 2014 1-7 for the year 2014. Highway Superintendent Jack Wickham presented his report. Jack’s Transfer Station report was also presented. The Town Clerk’s Report and moneys collected for December were accepted into the record. The Town Clerk also presented his year-end report for 2013 to be approved by the Board. As Land Use Officer, the Town Clerk reported on activity with land use permits within the town. Board Members received the Bookkeeper’s report. Supervisor Prouty presented his report. Planning Board Member Jennifer Hollleran reported on the activities of the Planning Board. It was noted that the date on the survey was extended to the end of January. Councilman Borst reported on activities with the Transfer Station Committee. Councilman Flood reported regarding the Planning Board and the Farm Bureau. Councilman Borst presented his reports regarding the Highway Department.
Councilman Hubbard presented his reports regarding EMS and Fire Departments. With a motion by Councilman Hubbard, a second by Councilman Borst, and approval by all, the Board re-appointed Anne Morgan as Town Assessor until the February meeting. Historian/Registrar Gail Snyder reported on her activities for the year. Following the Audit of the bills, Vouchers #1-23 were approved for payment with a motion by Councilman Flood, a second by Councilman Borst, and approval by all, for Abstract #1 for $68,738.14. Supervisor Prouty adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm with a motion by Councilman Flood, a second by Councilman Beardsley, and approval by all. Respectfully Submitted,
James E. Vangalio James E. Vangalio Ovid Town Clerk
TOWN OF OVID 7160 MAIN STREET OVID, NY 14521 BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2014
TOWN OFFICES
7:00PM AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2013 AND DECEMBER 27,2013 MEETINGS PUBLIC HEARING ON A LAND USE VARIANCE FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7640 CO RD 153, IN THE TOWN OF OVID, TAX MAP#16-2-21 IN REGARDS TO ROAD/LAKE FRONTAGE PETITIONERS TO THE BOARD RE-ORGANIZATION OATHS OF OFFICE-JOHN HUBBARD, JOE BORST REPORTS: HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDANT/TRANSFER STATION TOWN CLERK/CODE ENFORCEMENT-MONTHLY AND YEAR END REPORT BOOKKEEPER SUPERVISOR PLANNING BOARD TRANSFER STATION COMMITTEE BRIAN FLOOD- PLANNING BOARD AND FARM BUREAU JOHN HUBBARD- FIRE AND EMS MARK BEARDSLEY- ASSESSMENT JOE BORST- HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BRUCE CRAFT-FACILITIES OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT NEW BUSINESS ASSESSOR APPOINTMENT CODE APPOINTMENT MOTION TO RECESS TO REVIEW VOUCHERS MOTION TO RECONVEYNE
MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Town of Ovid
RESOLUTION NO. 1‐ 2014
Resolution on Town Appointments for Year 2014 Whereas, the Town Council of the Town of Ovid shall appoint various officers to conduct business on behalf of the Town of Ovid; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notice is hereby given by the Town Council of the Town of Ovid of the following appointments for the calendar year 2014 Deputy Supervisor- pursuant to §42 of the Town Law, Joseph Borst, of 7169 Route 89, Ovid, NY 14521 Registrar of Vital Statistics - pursuant to §4121 & 4123 of the Public Health Law. Gail Snyder, of 2173 Eaast Seneca St., Ovid, NY 14521 Bookkeeper – pursuant to §29 (15) of the Town Law, Donalie Kelly, of 7281 Main St., Ovid, NY 14521 Town Attorney – pursuant to §24 of the Town Law, Franklin & Gabriel of 7185 South Main Street, Ovid, NY 14521 Historian - pursuant to § 57.07 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, Gail Snyder, of 2173 East Seneca St., Ovid, NY 14521. Code Enforcement Officer – pursuant to #64 (5) of the Town Law, James E. Vangalio, of 7099 Orchard Street, Ovid, NY 14521. Deputy Code Enforcement Officer – pursuant to #64 (5) of the Town Law, ____________ ____________________________, of _______________________________________________.
Dog Control Officer - pursuant to §114 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, Cindy Ferris-Covert, of 6789 Tole Rd Ovid, NY. 14521 Transfer Station Manager - pursuant § 64 (5) of the Town Law, John Wickham, Jr., of 7279 South Main St. Ovid, NY 14521 Marriage Officer – pursuant § 11-c of Domestic Relations Law, Skip Stamberger of 7398 Wyers Pt Rd, Ovid New York 14521. Constable – pursuant to § 20 (1) of the Town Law, Roger Getman, of 1763 County Rd. 132, Ovid, New York, 14521 Planning Board Chairperson – Jennifer Holleran of 7720 Combs Rd, Ovid, New York 14521
MOVED_Joseph
Borst_______ SECONDED_John Hubbard_
DATED _January 8, 2014_____________
___James Vangalio____ James Vangalio-Town Clerk
Town of Ovid
RESOLUTION NO. 2‐2014
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH TOWN BOARD MEETINGS WHEREAS, The Town Board of The Town of Ovid shall hold regular meetings to conduct the business of the Town of Ovid, and
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of New York require that the public has the right to attend such meetings;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to § 62 & 63 of the Town Law and § 100-111 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York Open Meeting Law, that notice is hereby given to all members of the Town Board of the Town of Ovid and to the public, that the Town Board of the Town of Ovid will meet on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month during the calendar year 2014 in the Community Room of the Ovid Firehouse located, at 2136 Brown Street, Ovid, New York, at 7:00 p.m.
MOVED_Joseph
Borst_______ SECONDED_John Hubbard_
DATED _January 8, 2014_____________
___James Vangalio____ James Vangalio-Town Clerk
Town of Ovid
RESOLUTION NO. 3‐2014
RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE BANK DEPOSITORY
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ovid shall designate a bank depository in which all officers shall deposit all monies coming into their hands by virtue of their offices, as well as security, if any, to be given to the depository for the protection of town funds;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to § 64 (1) of the Town Law, that the Town Board of the Town of Ovid designates the Community Bank, N.A. , of 7193 Main Street, Ovid, New York and the Five Star Bank, NA, Route 96A, Ovid, New York, as bank depositories of the Town of Ovid.
MOVED_Joseph
Borst_______ SECONDED_John Hubbard_
DATED _January 8, 2014_____________
___James Vangalio____ James Vangalio-Town Clerk
Town of Ovid
RESOLUTION NO. 4‐2014
RESOLUTION TO CHARGE FOR EACH CHECK TENDERED AS PAYMENT AND RETURNED WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ovid shall require a charge be imposed on each check tendered as payment and returned for insufficient funds; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to § 85 of the General Municipal Law, that notice is hereby given that a charge of twenty-five dollars and no cents ($25.00) shall be imposed by the Town of Ovid on each check tendered as payment and returned for insufficient funds.
MOVED_Joseph
Borst_______ SECONDED_John Hubbard_
DATED _January 8, 2014_____________
___James Vangalio____ James Vangalio-Town Clerk
Town of Ovid
RESOLUTION NO. 5‐2014 RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ovid shall designate an official newspaper for the publishing of public notices which may be required by law;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to § 64 (11) of the Town Law, that the Town Board of the Town of Ovid designates Finger Lakes Community Newspapers, The Ovid Gazette, PO Box 6475, Ithaca New York, as the official newspaper of the Town of Ovid.
MOVED_Joseph
Borst_______ SECONDED_John Hubbard_
DATED _January 8, 2014_____________
___James Vangalio____ James Vangalio-Town Clerk
Town of Ovid
RESOLUTION NO. 6‐2014 RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH RULES OF PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ovid shall designate rules of procedure for the orderly conduct of the Town Board Meetings;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Pursuant to § 63 of the Town Law, that the Town Board of the Town of Ovid designates the current version of Newly Revised Roberts Rules of Order for the rules of procedure in conducting Town Board Meetings for the Town of Ovid.
MOVED_Joseph
Borst_______ SECONDED_John Hubbard_
DATED _January 8, 2014_____________
___James Vangalio____ James Vangalio-Town Clerk
Town of Ovid
RESOLUTION NO. 7‐ 2014
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ANNUAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
Whereas, the Town of Ovid seeks to reimburse its employees for expenses incurred in the course of doing business for the Town, and Whereas, it has been the practice of the Town of Ovid to set its annual mileage reimbursement rate for its employees at the same figure set by the County for its employees, and Whereas, the County of Seneca has established a figure of fifty-six (56) cents per mile as the annual mileage reimbursement rate for County employees for calendar year 2014, be it therefore Resolved, that the Town of Ovid Board hereby sets fifty-six (56) cents per mile as the mileage reimbursement rate for Town of Ovid employees for approved travel in calendar year 2014.
MOVED_Joseph
Borst_______ SECONDED_John Hubbard_
DATED _January 8, 2014_____________
___James Vangalio____ James Vangalio-Town Clerk