On Monday, April 10, 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 8:07.
Board members present: Kate Edinger;, Tom Fox, Peter Knapp, and Dave Morse, Councilmen.
Others present: Fran Casullo, Dan O’Shea, Jeff Griswold, Calvin Griswold, Dawn Lewis and John Steger
The bids for the Salt Shed Truss-Arch System and the Erection of Salt Shed Walls were opened.
Salt Shed Truss-Arch Cover System - bid by BFE, Inc., 264 Cobb Street, Groton, NY 13073
for $31,260.00 (Town to provide equipment (crane & man lift); $38,890.00 (bidder provides materials, equipment, labor and all other costs)
Erection of Salt Shed Walls - bid by New Eagle Silo Corp., 7648 Hurdville Rd., Arcade, NY
14009; $47,800.00 (bidder provides materials, labor and all other costs)
CORRECTIONS/APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion made by Kate Edinger, seconded by Dave Morse
RESOLUTION #27: To accept the March 13, 2006 minutes as submitted
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
DOG CONTROL: - No reports received
JUSTICE REPORT: -$14,325. Submitted to the Town of Preble for March
HIGHWAY REPORT: Roads:
-All roads looking good, biggest problem is some edges breaking off
-If the Governor signs the budget, Preble will received $3447 more in CHIP’s funding this year
Equipment:
-The batteries in the Volvo have been replaced
-The county is getting rid of the chipper that the highway dept. has been using. They will be sending out a bid information sheet to area municipalities. Jeff would like permission to put in a bid
-Loader should be here in 1-2 weeks
Shop:
-Have finished cutting trees and chipping brush at the new site
-Jeff borrowed the Village of Homer’s excavator to pull stumps
-Have borrowed the Town of Cortlandville’s JD450 dozer for site work
-Have hauled over 25 loads of stumps and debris to Vinnedge’s so far
-Jeff met with Doug Staley about the new site
Personnel:
-Spring Training for employees is in Homer on April 29th. Also will be taking NIMS training to comply with the federal standard
-Jeff would like permission to go to highway school in June
-May 17th & 18th - there is a purchasing forum & trade show in Albany
Other:
Amnesty Day is scheduled for May 6th & 7th
Regarding Jeff’s request to go to highway school:
Motion made by Peter Knapp, seconded by Tom Fox
RESOLUTION #28: To give permission to Jeff to attend the highway school in June
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
RECREATION: Discussion of what needs to be done at the park for insurance purposes
COUNTY LEGISLATURE: -John stated that one of the dog signs at Little York Park has been covered
-Amnesty Day will be in May
-Regarding the Farmland Preservation, they have rescinded the easement on the properties, therefore a delay of up to 2 months.
ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT: -3 building permits granted
-Construction value - $165,000
-Fees assessed $541.00
-1 pending
-1 Certificate of Occupancy issued
-25 telephone inquiries
-4 pending in court
-1 30-day Violation Notice issued
PLANNING BOARD: -Meeting is April 27th at 7 o’clock
HISTORIAN -Absent
TOWN CLERK: -$2278.55 - fees collected in March. Disbursed $8.22 to CC Treasurer; $53.85 to NYS DEC and $2217.48 to Elizabeth Pitman, Supervisor
DON ARMSTRONG: -Fran Casullo filling in for Don Armstrong
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Hall Property - Bud has asked for funds but the property cleaning has not been completed.
Thoma Development - Two checks have been requested; includes one for Don Armstrong
Highway - Notification of Defect - Following discussion, a resolution was made to accept Local Law No. 2
Motion made by Peter Knapp, seconded by Kate Edinger
RESOLUTION #29: To adopt Local Law 2 of 2006 for the Town of Preble - A Local Law to require prior written notice of certain dangerous conditions for the Town of Preble, Cortland County, New York
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox (aye) Dave Morse)
Salt Shed - Bids were received and resolutions are necessary
Motion made by Peter Knapp, seconded by Dave Morse
RESOLUTION #30: To accept the bid of $31,260. for BFE, Inc. of Groton, NY, for the Salt Shed Truss-Arch Cover System. Town to provide equipment and manpower, pending receipt of proof of corporate resolution
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox (aye) Dave Morse)
Motion made by Dave Morse, seconded by Kate Edinger
RESOLUTION #31: To accept the bid of $47,800. from New Eagle Silo Corp. of Arcade, NY for the Erection of Salt Shed Walls
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox (aye) Dave Morse)
NIMS - National Incident Management System - Resolution follows:
Motion made by Peter Knapp, seconded by Kate Edinger
RESOLUTION #432: To adopt the NIMS resolution for the Town of Preble
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox (aye) Dave Morse)
It is hereby resolved by the Town of Preble, State of New York that:
WHEREAS, in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, the President directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, local and tribal government to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepared for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity; and
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all federal, state, local and tribal homeland security partners has been, and will continue to be, vital to the development, effective implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that all federal, state, local, and tribal emergency ,management agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is critical that federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters; and
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedure for managing personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve the state’s ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management processes; and
WHEREAS. The Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral part of various incident management activities throughout the state, including all public safety and emergency response organizations training programs; and
WHEREAS, the National Commission of Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System.
NOW THEREFORE, Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Town of Preble and provisions of the Local Law #2, I do hereby mandate the National Incident Management System be utilized for all incident management in the Town of Preble.
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
It was unanimous that Betty Ann should be the Point of Contact.
Final Budget Amendments - To close the books for the year 2005, the following budget amendment is necessary:
Motion made by Kate Edinger, seconded by Peter Knapp
RESOLUTION: #33: To approve the final budget amendments for the year 2005
GENERAL FUND
Debit(increase) Appropriated Fund Balance (A599) $11,381.
Debit(decrease) Est. Appropriation (A960) $3,653.
(Subsidiary - A1990.4 -contingent)
Credit(increase) Est. Appropriations (a960) $15,035.
(Subsidiary - A1440-4 - Engineer, Contr. $14,907.
( “ A7110.4 - Park, Contr. 128.
This amendment is to use contingent and surplus funds to cover over expended items
Debit(increase) Appropriated Reserves (A511) $67,226.53
Credit(increase) Est. Appropriations (A960) $67,226.53
(Subsidiary - A5132.2 - Garage, capital)
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
As the new loader will be arriving soon, a resolution is necessary to transfer funds
Motion made by Peter Knapp, seconded by Tom Fox
RESOLUTION #34: To transfer sufficient funds ($20,000) from the Equipment Fund to the Highway Fund for payment of the new loader.
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
Fran Casullo will check with the SPCA regarding impoundment and boarding fees.
NEW BUSINESS
Post Office rent check received - $541.67
Copy of letter - Sandy Price - For information only regarding Volunteer Fire and Ambulance exemption
Section 466-3 Real Property Tax Law
Municipal aid increase - Possible 15% increase
CHIP’s increase - The Town of Preble will received an increase in CHIP’s money for 2006
Betty Ann read letters for information only.
Dawn Lewis - Dawn was given the floor and she presented pictures of the water problems they are having. It was decided that she should be speaking with the Fire Department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
APPROVE GENERAL AND HIGHWAY BILLS
Motion made by Kate Edinger, seconded by Dave Morse
RESOLUTION #35: To pay the General Fund Vouchers, Abstract No. 4, Nos. 64 to 87, totaling $18,019.36
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
Motion made by Tom Fox, seconded by Peter Knapp
RESOLUTION #36: To pay the Highway Fund Vouchers, Abstract No. 4, Nos. 22 to 28, totaling $1,594.30
Kate Edinger(aye) Peter Knapp(aye) Tom Fox(aye) Dave Morse(aye)
There being no further business, Betty Ann asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Tom, seconded by Kate; meeting adjourned at 8:55.
Respectfully submitted,
Unofficial 4/10/2006 Jane W. Davenport
Official Town Clerk