On Monday, December 11, 2006, the Preble Town Board held its regular meeting. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Betty Ann Pitman, with the salute to the flag at 8:00
Board members present: Kate Edinger, Tom Fox, Peter Knapp, Dave Morse Councilmen..
Others present: Don Armstrong, Jeff Griswold, Dan O’Shea, Jim Doring, and John Steger
CORRECTIONS/APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion made byPeter Knapp, seconded by Tom Fox
RESOLUTION #86:To accept the November 13, 2006 minutes as submitted
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
DOG CONTROL:-No report received
JUSTICE REPORT:-$16,105. submitted to the Town of Preble for November
HIGHWAY REPORT: Roads:
-On 11/17 there were heavy rains, all the oversized pipes that were installed took the water with only minor edge scour.
-Jeff met with Don Armstrong regarding the shared service agreements with Tully and Truxton. Jeff is still trying to get the county to put a county-wide plan together.
Equipment:
-All equipment has been serviced
-The sander in the Scania has been rebuilt
-Three cylinders are being resealed in the Scania
Other:
-The front of the Town hall has been raked
RECREATION:-
COUNTY LEGISLATURE:-John reported that the budget has been approved. The recycling center is busy having recyclables from the City of Cortland, Blue Moose and other haulers. Ten new hangars will be going up at the airport.
-Regarding the farm program, the Henderson’s contract has been forwarded. The Sears’ farm had to be reappraised and will be resubmitted.
ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT:
November Report
-4 building permits issued
-Construction Value - $86,875.
-Fees assessed - $466.00
-1 30-day Violation Notice issued
-2 pending in court
-20 telephone inquiries
PLANNING BOARD:-December meeting has been cancelled
HISTORIAN-Anne is absent
TOWN CLERK:-$775.00 - fees collected in November. Disbursed $4.70 to CC Treasurer; $121.87 to NYS DEC, and $648.43 Elizabeth Pitman, Supervisor
DON ARMSTRONG:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Salt Shed - Jeff may get some site work done if the weather continues to be cooperative.
Inter-Municipal Contract - Contracts have been typed. Don reviewed the contracts and has made a few changes to Tully’s contract. It was agreed to have Jeff deliver the contracts and get signatures.
Motion made by Tom Fox, seconded by Peter Knapp
RESOLUTION #87:To authorize Jeff Griswold to deliver inter-municipal contracts to Tully and Truxton and get same signed by authorized personnel.
Kate Edinger(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
Dawson - National Gas Company - Mason Dixon Energy -
It was agreed to have Appalachia-Geophysical to do the testing on Dawson Road. Don will contact the company with provisions.
Motion made by Peter Knapp, Seconded by Tom Fox
RESOLUTION #88:To authorize Appalachia-Geophysical to do all testing on Dawson Road.
Kate Edinger(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
Don reviewed the proposed changes regarding the oil & gas lease. He will contact the company.
State Codes - Will be referred to County Planning Board.
Motion made by Tom Fox, seconded by Dave Morse
RESOLUTION #89:To hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law #1 of 2007 December 27th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Kate Edinger(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
Motion made by Kate Edinger, seconded by Peter Knapp
RESOLUTION #90:To send state codes material to the Cortland County Planning Board
Kate Edinger(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
ZBA Member -Due to Brian Bartholomew’s resignation from the ZBA, the name of Rudy Kobelia was presented to complete the unexpired term.
Motion made by Kate Edinger, seconded by Tom Fox
RESOLUTION #91:To appoint Rudy Kobelia to fill the unexpired term of Brian Bartholomew(2010)
Kate Edinger(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
Local Law for administration and enforcement - tabled
NEW BUSINESS
Post Office rent check received - $541.67
State of NY, regarding mandatory training for planning - tabled
Preble qualified for NYS Office of Real Property
Year end meeting - Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 27th. At 7:30 p.m.
Don stated that he would contact the Association of Towns with regards to Doug Staley, who is under contract, being appointed Code Enforcement Officer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
APPROVE GENERAL AND HIGHWAY BILLS
Motion made byKate Edinger, seconded byPeter Knapp
RESOLUTION #92To pay the General Fund Vouchers, Abstract No. 12, Nos. 268 to 292, totaling $14,360.38
Kate Edinger (aye) Tom Fox(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
Motion made by Petr Knapp, seconded byDave Morse
RESOLUTION #93:To pay the Highway Fund Vouchers, Abstract No. 12, Nos. 119 to 129, totaling $13,133.15
Kate Edinger(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
There being no further business, Betty Ann asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Tom, seconded by Dave; meeting adjourned at 8:55.
Respectfully submitted,
Unofficial 12/11/2006Jane W. Davenport
Official Town Clerk