REGULAR MEETING, TOWN OF MARSHALL JANUARY 8, 2013
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, and Deansboro, NY on the 8th day of January 2013
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PRESENT: Nelson A. Blau Supervisor
Gary R. Ford Councilman
Sean McNamara Councilman
Eric Schachtler Councilman
Steve Lollman Highway Superintendent
William Getman Town Attorney
Nancy A. Matteson Town Clerk
OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Welch Deputy Highway Superintendent
David Georgius ZBA Chairman
Willard Marsh Planning Board Member
Morris Sturdevant CEO
RESOLUTION #11
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 11, 2012 meeting be accepted with correction.
RESOLUTION #12
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman Schachtler the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 19, 2012 special meeting be accepted as presented.
RESOLUTION #13
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ford the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the minutes of the January 2, 2013 special meeting be accepted as presented.
RESOLUTION #14
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman Schachtler the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, Schachtler, Blau
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the minutes of the January 3, 2013 special meeting be accepted as presented.
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BID OPENING:
Sally Road Bridge:
D.H. Smith Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 293
Clayville, NY 13322
Wall repairs for the Sally Road Bridge over Big Creek--$71,406.40.
Superintendent Lollman met with Lochner Engineering again. They were going to get back to Lollman with some other options. There was no movement on this bid.
Brush Chipper:
Tracey Road Equipment
6803 Manlius Center Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Bid Price $31,498.00-New 2012 hand fed Woodman, Terex Brush Drum Chipper.
RESOLUTION #15
BRUSH CHIPPER
On a motion by Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ford the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the purchase of the chipper be tabled until the town has a demonstration of the equipment.
Councilman Schachtler would like some comparable prices on chippers.
Cemetery Stone Repairs:
Ed Savicki
9275 Summit Road
Cassville, NY 13318
Hanaover Rd. Cemetery: 45 Stones: $9,500.00
Moores Cemetery: 53 Stones: $8,825.00
Post St. Cemetery: 21 Stones: $4,075.00
Total $22,400.00
The bid was tabled until Councilwoman McConnell can review it.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS:
Jon Scott, Highway Superintendent from Kirkland, gave the Town Board some more information on the GPS System that they are using. The cost has gone down some.
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
•A. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: At their December 12, 2012 meeting they approved the minutes of September 19. 2012. The December 12, 2012 meeting was a public hearing on the Schachtler SUP. Michael Buell is applying for a variance on behalf of Mr. Milton Cook. The Town Board needs the training and attendance report for 2012.
•B. ASSESSORS: Report presented.
•C. ZONING/BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Report presented.
•D. WATER ADVISORY BOARD: Report presented.
•E. PLANNING BOARD: Report presented. Dante Ruia has been appointed to the Planning Board for the next four years. The Town Board needs the training and attendance report for 2012.
•F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The plan should be ready to send to Caroline Williams for her review next month. (February 2013)
•G. TOWN CLERK/WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR: Clerk Matteson gave Supervisor Blau a check for $35.75. It has been a very slow month.
•H. SUPERVISOR'S REPORT: Supervisor Blau went over his reports with the Town Board. Mr. Blau has received a check from NYMIR for $115,897.14. This check is for the undisputed code upgrades. Richard Smith of Adjusters International would like to set up a telephone conference call with the Town Board. This conference call will happen on Tuesday January 15, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. NextGen Systems Inc. has sent the Town a quote of $40.00 per month which is considerable less than the current system.
RESOLUTION #16
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman Schachtler the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept NextGen Systems Inc. for monitoring and maintaining the fire alarm system for the Town of Marshall at $480.00 per year. This system must comply with NYS Fire Code.
•I. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT:
1. Sally Road Bridge: The bid needs to be put out to bid again. This will go into the Waterville Times as soon as possible.
2. AVL System: There was much discussion on the system.
RESOLUTION # 17
AVL SYSTEM
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 1 Supervisor Blau
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Highway Superintendent Lollman to pursue the establishment of an AVL System for the Town of Marshall Highway Department.
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Clerk of the Works: It was decided by the Town Board Councilmen Ford, McNamara, and Schachtler to pay only the amount that was left on the contract. This amount is $840.00
RESOLUTION #18
NOLE BILL
On a motion by Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ford the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay George A. Nole & Son, Inc. $172,442.75 at this time. The remainder of the bill $10,000.00 will be paid when the punch list is completed.
The Town Clerk will run another advertisement for the ZBA appointment.
•J. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
•a. Parks & Recreation: Nothing.
•b. SOCCOG: Gary Ford reported to the Town Board. The next SOCCOG meeting will be at Cooperative Extension in Oriskany on January 29, 2013.
RSOLUTION #19
REPORTS:
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept all reports as given.
RESOLUTION #20
AUDITED BILLS:
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay the audited bill in the following amounts:
General 1-22 $8,739.00
Highway Department 1-17 $37,334.52
Highway Garage 1-6 $175,883.45
Water 1-4 $788.88
The Town Board will meet with the SEIU Union on January 23, 2013 to work on the contract.
On January 15, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. the Town Board will have a conference call with Adjusters International.
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Douglas Cornelius has asks to use the recreation room once a month for a meeting. More information
is required before the Town Board will decide on this.
Medical Insurance was tabled until Councilwoman McConnell is present.
The Town Board would like to have three quotes for the Town Insurance. It was suggested to get quotes from DeAngelo, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy and Gates &Cole.
Round Table:
Councilman Schachtler ask who was responsible for removing the snow from sidewalks? The Home owner is responsible. This question was ask in response to a letter read by David Georgius earlier in the meeting.
Councilman McNamara-nothing
Councilman Ford-nothing
Clerk Matteson- nothing
Attorney Getman-nothing
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman McNamara the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Carried unanimously.
Nancy A. Matteson
Town of Marshall Clerk
