At the Regular Meeting of the Town Council, Town of Eaton, held on July 12, 2016 at the Town Office Building, 35 Cedar Street, Morrisville, New York there were present:

Cliff Moses, Supervisor

Jo Wicks, Councilman

Ross Whitford, Councilman

Brenda Herrick, Deputy Clerk

Also Present:Paul and Dorothy Kazunas and Charlie Bostic.

The Meeting opened at 6:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Councilman Whitford moved to accept the minutes of the June meeting. Second by CouncilmanWicks.

All ayes. Motion carried.

HIGHWAY REPORT:

Supervisor Moses reported that the Highway is scheduled to pave Sanford Rd., then McQueen Rd., then the parking lot here at the Town Offices.

SUPERVISOR REPORT:

  1. Supervisor Moses reported on a meeting that He and Deb Clark had with Superintendent of Morrisville/Eaton School district Greg Malloy and Deb in regards to the Town collecting school taxes. There will more updates on this project.
  2. Moses shared a petition received from Residents of Town and surrounding area on a request for a safety study to be done on the intersection of Rt. 20 and North and South Streets. Moses will turn this report over to the proper authorities.
  3. After discussion, Councilman Wicks moved a motion accepting and supporting the following:

RESOLUTION 3 2016-Community Development Grant

Whereas, the Partnership for Community Development is applying to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) for a grant under the environmental Protection Fund for a park project to be located at the Chenango Canal Towpath Trail, a site located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Board,

WHEREAS, as a requirement under the rules o f this program, said not-for-profit corporation must obtain the “approval/endorsement of the governing body of themunicipality in which the project will be located”;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by this august body, that the Board of the Town of Eaton hereby does approve and endorse the application of the Partnership for Community Development for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund for a park project know as Chenango Towpath Trail Project and located within this community.

  1. Moses reported on his trip to the Madison County Fair.
  2. Moses informed Council that the grocery store survey is available for everyone to fill out and send in.
  3. Moses spoke about EMS-presentation at the College for all area services.

NEW BUSINESS: TRAVEL POLICY REVISION

After review and discussion, Councilman Wicks moved to adopt the revised Travel Policy for the Town. Second by Councilman Whitford. All ayes. Motion carried.

PAY THE BILLS:

ABSTRACT 7-2015

General Vouchers numbered A-77-88 $ 19,850.74; B’s16-19 $ 452.58; SL $ 554.57

Highway Vouchers numbered DA 67-71 $6,541.51; DB 07-11$ 85,389.19

Councilman Wicks moved to accept and pay the bills, second by Councilman Whitford.

All ayes. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

CouncilmanWicks moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by Councilman Whitford. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM.