TOWN OF YATES

  REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

August 11, 2011

 

 

The Meeting 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

                                                      Rick Harmer-Councilman

                                                      Wes Bradley-Councilman

                                                      Jerry Rutledge-Councilman

                                                      Brenda Donald-Town Clerk

                                                      Michele Harling-Assessor

      Andrew Meir-Town Attorney

    

OTHERS                                      Larry Wolfe-Resident

                                                      Paul Lauricella-Resident

                                                      Steve Freeman-Resident  

                                                      Jim Krencik- Journal Register

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 70-8/11

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 14, 2011 MEETING

 

RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of  July 14,2011 as presented to each Board Member.

 

Offered by Councilman, Rutledge, who moved its adoption.  .

Seconded by Councilman Harmer

  

 Adopted.   4 ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Bentley)

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.71-8/11

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AMENDED AGREEMENT TO EXTEND INDEX LUMP SUM MUNICIPAL SNOW AND ICE AGREEMENT

 

WHEREAS, the State has notified us that when they prepared the extension documents for the 2012/2013 contract extension  Contract # D009747 and

 

WHEREAS, the State has sent a new contract that has been amended to correct the problem which will change the total from $125,106.29 to $125,582.91 a difference of $476.62., be it

 

RESOLVED, the Town of Yates Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the amended contract with the State of New York.

 

Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Bradley

 

Adopted. 4 ayes: 0 nays: 1 absent (Bentley)

 

 

Planning Board presented some changes to some of the wording for the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Supervisor Belson stated that Andrew Meir, Town Attorney will be reviewing amendments

 

The State has notified the Town of Yates that the Equalization rate for the Town of Yates is 100% .

 

Councilman Bradley commented on a newspaper article that was placed in the Batavia paper by Resident Paul Lauricella.  Councilman Bradley stated that the remark about the firefighter being afraid of the dark was uncalled for and belittled our firemen and felt this comment was very disrespectful.  

 

Paul Lauricella, It was not meant to belittle the firemen I have great respect for them.

 

Councilman Harmer stated the lights were being put up for public safety for everyone traveling on the roads.

 

Councilman Harmer asked if there was any progress on Fl 43.

 

Supervisor Belson stated that this is a private property owner problem.

 

RESOLUTION NO.72-8//11

 

RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

 

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

 

RESOLVED to pay bills as follows:

 

A-Account                                   25,913.44

B-Account                              $       759.47

DA-Account                           $   22,825.69

DB-Account                               12,119.42

Water 4 Account                          4,657.99

Water 2                                       12,881.69        

Phase 10                                        5,903.18

Youth                                            6,938.79

 

 

TOTAL                                        91,999.67

Offered by Councilman Rutledge who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bradley

 

Adopted .4 ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Bentley)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councilman Bradley whereas there is no further business to be brought before the Board at this time the meeting be adjourned at 7:15  P.M.

Seconded by Councilman Harmer

 

Adopted 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent(Bentley)

 

 

 

Brenda B. Donald

Town of Yates

Town Clerk