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. .
Privilege of the Floor:
Steve Freeman- asked about the Foss Road
Superintendent Wolfe explained it would be sealed next year
Josette Lauze—Asked 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