TOWN OF YATES

REGULAR BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 11,2010

 

 

The Meetings was called to Order by the Supervisor at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville NY

 

THOSE OFFICERS PRESENT: John Belson - Supervisor

                                                     Jerry Rutledge-Councilman

                                                     Rick Harmer-Councilman

                                                     Wesley Bradley-Councilman 

                                                     Bradley Bentley, Councilman

                                                     

                                                     Brenda Donald- Town Clerk

                                                     David Schubel - Attorney

                                                     Michele Harling -Assessor

                                                     Dan Wolfe-Code & Zoning

 

OTHERS:                                    L. Steven Freeman-Resident

                                                    Larry Wolfe-Resident

                                                    Phil Zimmerman-Property Owner

                                                    Lynne Johnson-Legislature

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 30 -2/10

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF  JANUARY 14  REGULAR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. 

 

RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the January 14,2010  regular meeting and Organizational Meeting., as presented to each Board Member.

 

Offered by Councilman, Rutledge, who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman  Harmer 

  

 Adopted.  4 Ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstain (Bentley)

 

The Planning Board and Town Board have been working on an amendment to the Local Zoning Law that would pertain to Camping below is copy of the information for a local law

 

SECTION 3. Article VI, Section 625 Camping Unit/ Recreational Vehicle, of the Zoning Local Law of the Town of Yates is hereby amended by revising and amending Section 625 to read as follows:

 

A.   A camping permit shall be granted by the Code Enforcement Officer upon request for a single camping unit to be occupied on an improved or unimproved lot, outside of an approved campground, for a period not to exceed the camping season (May 1st through September 30th ) of any calendar year.  No fee is required for a permit. A permit is not required for an unoccupied camping unit stored on an improved property.

 

 

B.   For the purpose of this section, improved property shall be land (lot) on which there is a dwelling that conforms to the articles of this Local Law and unimproved shall be land (lot) upon which there is no dwelling.

 

C.   All camping units are to be placed on the side or rear of improved property.

 

D.   Placement of a camping unit must be in accordance with the setbacks required for buildings in the respective zone of the property.

 

E. The camping unit must either have a self-contained sanitation system or be connected to a Health Department approved sanitation facility.

 

F. Any occupied recreational vehicle/camping unit shall have a current valid registration allowing it to travel on the highway and a valid State inspection.

 

G. All recreational vehicles/camping units, structures and personal property shall be removed from unimproved land (lots) by September 30th of the calendar year.

 

H. As of October 1st of the calendar year, an appearance tickets will be issued for any violation of sub-section G. above.

 

Failure to comply with any of the foregoing provisions may result in a fine of not more than $250.00 or imprisonment for a period not more than six (6) months or both.  Each week a violation is continued, shall be deemed a separate offense.

SECTION  5

This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 31-2/10

 

RESOLUTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW 1 of 2010.

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed with the information for changing Article VI, Section  625 (Camping Units). Be it

 

RESOLVED , to have the information added as  local law #1 of 2010, and be it

 

FURTHER RESOLVED a public hearing on this local law will be held on March 11,2010 at 7:00 P.M.

 

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Rutledge.

 

Adopted. 5 ayes; o nays.

 

 

 

A vacancy has been created in the Board of Assessment Review, because Wesley Bradley has been appointed to the Town Board.  Mr. Bradley cannot hold both positions.   The Town Board has agreed to appoint Richard Pucher to the Assessment Review Board to finish the term that was left vacant by Wesley Bradley.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 32-2/10

 

RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PERSON TO FILL VACANCY IN THE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD.

 

WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in the office of  Assessment Review Board for the Town of Yates, be it

 

RESOLVED, Richard Pucher of 10643 Lakeshore Road, Lyndonville ,NY shall be appointed to fill the vacancy left by Wesley Bradley.  Be it further

 

RESOLVED, Richard Pucher shall complete the term, which runs out 8/31/2012.

 

Offered by Councilman Rutledge, who moved its adoption?

Seconded by Councilman Bradley.

 

Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 33-2/10

 

RESOLUTION TO APPOINT FAIR HOUSING OFFICER

 

RESOLVED to appoint the Town Clerk Brenda B. Donald as Fair Housing Officer

 

Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Bradley

 

Adopted. 5 ayes:0 nays

 

Reports:

 

Lynne Johnson from the Legislature stated the County is working on some arson fires.

 

Michelle Harling ,stated letters will be going out in March on the updates.

 

Supervisor Belson

1.-Explained that the Fire Contract is  up and the Village is working with them on a new contract.

2.- Chatfield Engineers will have no rate increase to the Town

 

RESOLUTION NO. 34-2/10

 

RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

 

WHEREAS, bills have been reviewed by the Town Board, be it

 

RESOLVED to pay bills as follows:

 A-Account—      21,057.29             
B-Account               739.22         

DA-Account       14,780.32

DB- Accounts      1,963.15

Water  4              44,210.22

FIRE                    40,900.00

Youth                        257.00

                          

 TOTAL   124,507.20   

 

Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Harmer.

Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 Nays  

 

 

Motion made by Harmer whereas there is no further business to be brought before the Board at this time the meeting be adjourned at 7:20  P.M.

Seconded by Councilman Bradley

 

Adopted 5 ayes; 0 nays

 

 

Town of Yates

 

 

 

Brenda B. Donald

 

Town Clerk