REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

September 11, 2014

 

 

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

                                                      Jim Whipple-Councilman

                                                      Wes Bradley-Councilman

                                                      Steve Freeman-Councilman

      Bradley Bentley-Councilman

      Dawn Metty-Deputy Clerk

                                                      Michele Harling-Assessor

                                                      Daniel Wolfe-Code/Zoning Officer

                                                      Andrew Meier-Town Attorney

                                                      Roger Wolfe-Highway Superintendent

 

OTHERS                               

                                                      Larry Wolfe-Resident

                                                      Tara Neace-Resident

                                                      Brian Smith-Resident

                                                      Jon & Carol Neal-Residents

                                                      Bob Rider-Resident

                                                      Mike Beals-Resident

                                                      David Rau-Resident

                                                      Bill Neal-Resident                                               

 

RESOLUTION NO.72-9/14

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES AUGUST 14, 2014

 

RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the August 14, 2014 meeting as presented to each Board Member.

 

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Whipple 

Adopted.  4 ayes; 0 nays;  1 abstain (Bradley)

 

Supervisor Belson opened the floor for public comments.

 

Jon Neal spoke first approaching the Board with water samples taken from the stream adjacent to his property. The water was noticeably black.  Residents from the Ward and Alps Roads area claim their wells are contaminated due to local farmers spreading liquid manure on nearby farm fields. 

 

David Rau expressed concerns with resident’s inability to use wells for bathing and some of these families have children.  He spoke with one of the farmers directly.

 

Brian Smith asked the Town what they, as residents, should do about the problem.

 

The Board responded by encouraging all residents affected to contact the Health Department, DEC and their Local State Representatives.

 

Tara Neace approached the Board with concerns with regard to property maintenance between her home and the neighbor.  She would like the Code Enforcer to follow up with Zoning Regulations concerning property maintenance.

 

Reports

 

Michele Harling – Assessor, Sat in on NYS Taxation and Finance webinar.  Topic was property tax freeze and basic STAR.  Orleans County Assessor’s Association will be meeting on September 25th where they will meet their new CRM’s.

 

Roger Wolfe-Highway Superintendent Mentioned there are bushes in the cemetery that are overgrown, should be cut down or taken out. 

 

Councilman Bradley suggested contacting the families of the graves and sending a letter asking if they would like us to remove or cut them down or if they would rather prune them.

 

Roger Wolfe-Highway Superintendent Did more water hook-ups.

 

The Town Board reviewed the roofing quotes.  They requested that the Highway Superintendent get 2 additional quotes for steel roof and gable vents from the 2 lowest quote contractors, not to exceed the lowest quote.    

 

RESOLUTION NO.73-9/14

 

RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

 

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

 

RESOLVED to pay bills as per abstract

 

 

A-Account                                 22,948.50

B-Accounts                                    773.08

DA-Accounts  Highway            97,482.85

DB-Accounts  Highway              21,813.45

Water 4                                        24,399.80

Water 2                        

Youth -                                         2,000.00

 

 TOTAL     169,417.68                                                      

 

Offered by Councilman Bradley who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Whipple

Adopted   5 ayes; 0 nays  

 

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by Councilman Bentley, Whereas there is no new business to be brought before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 8:00P.M.

Seconded by Councilman Bradley

 Adopted 5 ayes; 0 nays 

 

 

Town of Yates

 

Dawn M. Metty