TOWN OF YATES

  REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

September 8,, 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

                                                       Bradley Bentley-Councilman

                                                      Brenda Donald-Town Clerk

                                                      Michele Harling-Assesso

      Roger Wolfe-Highway & Water Superintendent

      David Schubel-Town Attorney

    

OTHERS                                      Larry Wolfe-Resident

                                                      Josette Lauze-Resident

                                                      Steve Freeman-Resident  

                                                      Jim Krencik- Journal Register

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 73-9/11

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 11, 2011 MEETING

 

RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of  August 11,2011 as presented to each Board Member.

 

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

Seconded by Councilman Harmer

  

 Adopted.   3ayes; 0 nays 1 absent (Rutledge) 1 abstain (Bentley)

 

 

Privilege of the Floor:

 

Steve Freeman- asked about the Foss Road

Superintendent Wolfe explained it would be sealed next year

 

Josette LauzeAsked about the 1 ton truck that was mentioned at a previous meeting

Supervisor Belson explained that nothing is definite yet but if the truck is purchased the Town has the money set aside for it.

 

Superintendent Wolfe said this truck is used for plowing Village streets and the truck that is being used at present is in need of a lot of repairs.

 

Josette Lauze- asked if the public votes on these decisions

 

Supervisor Belson stated that it is a Town Board decision if it is requested.

 

It is not set up to have the public vote on these expenditures.

 

Report of Town Officers:

 

Assessor- I have been attaching photos to the files.  I will be taking more certification classes for my 24 credits for 2012.  I already have 6 

 

 

 

Roger Wolfe- Highway Superintendent

Road work is complete that is why the DB  vouchers are high

Have also gotten salt for the winter season and was able to buy it at State bid from last year.

 

Councilman Bradley- would like to present a Resolution to reduce the Town Justices from 2 to 1

 

RESOLUTION NO.74-9/11

 

RSOLUTION REDUCING THE NUMBER OF TOWN JUSTICES IN THE TOWN OF YATES PURSUANT TO SECTION 60-a OF THE TOWN LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

 

WHEREAS, subdivision 2 of section 60-a of the Town Law of the State of New York provides that in the event the town board determines that it will be in the best interest of the town, such town board may, by adoption of a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, reduce the number of town justices, and

 

WHEREAS, the Yates Town Board hereby determines the Town of Yates would realize a more cost effective means of providing justice court services to the said Town by the reduction in the number of Town Justices and thereby be in the best interests of the Town of Yates, and

 

WHERE, the term of one of the incumbent Yates Justices ends on December 31,2011, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the number of Town Justices in the Town of Yates be reduced from two to one and that the current position of Yates Town Justice, now held by the Hon. Barry Neal be abolished as of December 31,2011 and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that the remaining Justice position now held by Hon. Donald Grabowski shall continue, and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law Article 7.

 

Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption.

Seconded by councilman Harmer

Adopted 4 ayes-0 nays 1 absent(Rutledge)

Roll Call Vote

John Belson-Supervisor—aye

Bradley Bentley, Councilman-aye

Wesley Bradley ,Councilman-aye

Rick Harmer ,Councilman-aye

 Absent Councilman Rutledge

 

RESOLUTION NO.75-9//11

 

RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

 

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

 

RESOLVED to pay bills as follows:

 

A-Account                                   30,649.61—added 7,348.00= 37,997.61

B-Account                              $        739.22

DA-Account                           $   56,191.01

DB-Account                               235,117.26

Water 4 Account                           33,806.00

 Youth                                                572.86

 

 

TOTAL                                        357,085.96-added 7,348.00=36,443.96

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bradley

 

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

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(Rutledge)

 

 

 

Brenda B. Donald

Town of Yates

Town Clerk