Town of Yates

Regular Board Meeting

September 13,2012

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M at the Village Hall 2 South Main Street Lyndonville,New York by the Supervisor.

 

THOSE OFFICERS PRESENT  John Belson, Supervisor

                                                  Dawn Metty,Deputy Clerk

                                                  Bradley Bentley,Councilman

                                                  Steve Freeman,Councilman

                                                     Rick Harmer,Councilman

                                                     Michele Harling, Assessor

                                                  Dan Wolfe, Code & Zoning

                                               

 

 

OTHERS:                                  Andrew Meier,Attorney

                                                Paul Lauricella, Resident

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.74-9/12

 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 12,2012

 

RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the  August 9,2012 as presented to each Board Member.

 

Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Bentley

Adopted: 4ayes 0 nays 1 Absent Bradley

 

RESOLUTION NO.75-9/12

 

RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD

 

WHEREAS, Michael Ferri has resigned, and Richard Pucher’s term has expired

 

BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Richard Pucher to the Assessment Review Board for a term of 5 years . Richard Pucher’s term will expire on September 30, 2017  be it

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Anne Marie Holland shall be appointed to the Assessment Review Board to fill the vacancy of Michael Ferri and that term shall end September 30,2014 .

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Harmer

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

 

Transfer of Funds

 

RESOLUTION NO.76-9/12

 

RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUND BALANCE UNRESERVED TO DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE

 

WHEREAS, reserve funds, like other savinf plans, are mechanisms for accumulation cash for future capital outlays and other allowable purposes. The practice of planning ahead and systematically saving for capital acquisitions and other contingencies is considered prudent management. 

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to transfer $100,000 from 0909.0DA (Fund Balance Unreserved) to 0911.0DA (designated Fund Balance for Machinery & Equipment)

 

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Harmer

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.77-9/12

 

RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR TAX CAP OVERRIDE

 

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing is neede to have a tax cap override, be it

 

RESOLVED that a Public Hearing on the tax cap override will be held October 11,2012 at 7:00 P.M at the Yates Town Hall, 8 South Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098

 

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilman Harmer.

 

Adopted 4 ayes: 0 Nays 1 absent (Bradley)

 

Bar-Lyn youth football has asked for a donation for the 2012 season

 

RESOLUTION NO.78-9/12

 

RESOLUTION TO DONATE TO THE BAR-LYN Youth Football

 

RESOLVED, to donate to the Bar-Lyn youth football and this money will be taken out of the youth program that the Town has.

 

Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Freeman

 

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

 

Dan Wolfe-Code and Zoning reported that he is continuing with Building Permits and Inspections.

 

Councilman Bentley asked how many camper permits have been issued this year.

 

Dan Wolfe stated that about 16

 

Michele Harling reported on the status of the 2012 update project.

 

Attorney Andrew Meier reported that the Court consolidation will be on the November ballot.

 

RESOLUTION NO.79-9/12

 

RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

 

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

 

RESOLVED to pay bills as follows:

 

A-Account-General      31,173.24     

B-Account-General         1,133.85                             

DA-Account               107,734.58

DB-Account                 46,862.94        

Water 4 Account           44,814.86     

 Youth                                752.96

 

 

  TOTAL                  232,472.43

 

 

Offered by Councilman Bentley who moved its adoption

Seconded by Councilman Harmer

 

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

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by Councilman Harmer Whereas there is no new business to be brought before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 7:20P.M.