REGULAR MEETING, TOWN OF MARSHALL, MARCH 13, 2012
The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Marshall, County of Oneida, and the State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 2651 State Rte. 12B, Deansboro, NY on the 13h day of March 2012.
PRESENT: Nelson A. Blau Supervisor
Gary R. Ford Councilman
Susan McConnell Councilwoman
Sean McNamara Councilman
Eric Schachtler Councilman
Steve Lollman Highway Superintendent
Nancy A. Matteson Town Clerk
William Getman Town Attorney
OTHER PRESENT: Bob Welch Deputy Highway Superintendent
Morris Sturdevant CEO
Willard Marsh Planning Board Member
Maryanne Marsh Assessor
Dave Georgius ZBA Chairman
Supervisor Blau called the meeting to order at 7:00 with the pledge to the flag.
The bid opening for the new town barn has been postponed until March 27, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
RESOLUTION #20
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilwoman McConnell, seconded by Councilman Ford the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the minutes of the Special meeting of February 13, 2012 meeting as presented.
RESOLUTION #21
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the minutes of the regular meeting of February 14, 2012 with corrections.
RESOLUTION #22
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilwoman McConnell, seconded by Councilman Ford the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the minutes of the special meeting of February 23, 2012 as presented.
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RESOLUTION #23
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the minutes of the Special meeting of February 29, 2012 with corrections.
RESOLUTION #24
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the minutes of the special meeting of March 1, 2012 as presented.
RESOLUTION #25
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the minutes of the special meeting of March 8, 2012 as presented.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS:
Bernie Hughes: Gates -Cole Insurance
Bernie did a quick over view of the new insurance policy for 2012.
Ordinance or Law coverage $500,000.00
New acquired location $1,000,000.00 have 180 days to notify insurance company
Uninsured motorist $1,000,000.00
There is no towing coverage
Reduced 2001 International truck to $25,000.00
$1,000,000.00 umbrella if over and above the liability and auto.
NYMIR can provide the Town with builder's risk insurance.
Supervisor Blau gave Bernie Hughes all the information needed to receive payment for the work on the cold storage building.
Chris Crolius: March Associates
Chris came to discuss error in coding for restrooms in new town barn. Codes say the Town must have two restrooms in building with the amount of square feet the new barn will have. The Town may apply for a variance or choose to add another restroom. It was decided to add a female restroom. An addendum will be sent out to all bidders. The bid opening will be moved to March 27, 2012 to give bidders time to make the changes. March Associates needs insurance confirmation from NYMIR.
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RESOLUTION #26
CODE UPGRADE
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board empower March Associates to include code requirement for second (female) restroom in plans.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
•A. Zoning Board of Appeals:
Chairman Georgius has turned in the training and attendance record for his Board for 2012. Nancy Lewis-Peck has assured Chairman Georgius that she will complete the required training by the deadline.
•B. Assessors:
Report was presented.
•C. Zoning/Building Codes Enforcement Officer:
Report was presented.
•D. Water Advisory Board:
The UV filtration is in and running a test period.
•E. Planning Board:
Planning Board member Bill Marsh gave a brief report. The Board will be working on the hydrofracking law.
•F. Comprehensive Plan:
No report.
•G. Highway Superintendent:
•a. It will cost $22,143.00 to refurbish and remount Towns snow plow equipment on
Town's new Volvo. This project will need to go out for bid.
•b. The new tractor and mower will need to go out to bid approximate cost $63,874.00. The bid opening will be April 10th at our regular meeting for both projects.
•c. Gradeall: Needs new tires. This project will require two quotes.
•d. Need to put to bid black topping of driveway on California Road where Town installed new culvert.
•e. Highway Superintendent needs to get bid ready for 4 miles of Town roads that need to be oiled and stoned.
•H. Town Clerk/Website Administrator:
•a. Clerk Matteson gave Supervisor Blau a check for $199.00 for the month of February 2012.
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•I. Supervisor's Report:
Supervisor Blau went over his reports with Town Board. Nelson read a correspondence from Al Young in regard to reimbursement of cold storage spending, The amount stated in this letter was $55,850.00. Supervisor Blau said that this was not a correct figure. Al Young also stated that from this point on all correspondence with NYMIR will be through Adjusters International.
•J. Committee Reports:
•a. Parks & Recreation:
The committee has a meeting to start planning for Marshall Days. The committee would like to remove the two pine trees at the Memorial Park. They would replace them with some shrubs.
•b. SOCCOG:
The next meeting will be April 30, 2012.
RESOLUTION #27
REPORTS
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept all reports as given.
RESOLUTION #28
AUDITED BILLS
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay the audited bills in the following amounts.
GENERAL: $23,205.63
HIGHWAY DEPT: $63,558.18
HIGHWAY GARAGE: $ 732.52
WATER: $ 4,190.80
OLD BUSINESS:
•a. Tow Path extension: Nothing
•b. Bramer project: Highway Superintendent needs to check on water control.
•c. DEC violation salt pile: Nothing
•d. Dog enumerator: Nothing
•e. Grievances: 26710-April 24, 2012, 26711-June 14, 2012
•f. Hydrofracking moratorium: Discussed earlier.
•g. Timber Sale: Nothing
•h. Land bid award.
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RESOLUTION #29
DAY FARM BID
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the land bid award go to Gallagher Farms at $81.46 per acre per year for five (5) years with the stipulation to avoid spreading liquid manure within a 300' radius of well heads.
•i. Borrowing plan for garage: Town can borrow as soon as we need to. Supervisor Blau will check on interest rates.
•j. Insurance : Discussed earlier.
NEW BUSINESS:
•a. Ethics review: The Town Board will go over the information given them and make any necessary changes to update the Town's Code of Ethics.
•b. Need to advertise in the Waterville Times for the Recreation Directors for the summer program.
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Carried unanimously.
Nancy A. Matteson
Town of Marshall Town Clerk
