REGULAR MEETING, TOWN OF MARSHALL FEBURARY 12, 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 12th day of February 2013
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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
OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Welch Deputy Highway Superintendent
David Georgius ZBA Chairman (7:30)
Maryanne Marsh Assessor Chairperson
Willard Marsh Planning Board Member
Morris Sturdevant CEO
Supervisor Blau called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. with the pledge to the flag.
RESOLUTION #31
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilman Schachtler the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the minutes of the January 8, 2013 meeting with additions.
RESOLUTION #32
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 January 15, 2013 meeting as presented.
RESOLUTION#33
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 January 30, 2013 meeting as presented.
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RESOLUTION #34
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 February 7, 2013 meeting as presented.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
•A. ASSESSORS: Chairperson Maryanne Marsh reported to the Town Board. The equalization rate for 2013 will be 68% which is up 3 points from last year. She also brought before the Town Board the areas of Agricultural and commercial exemptions.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS:
•A. Richard Smith from Adjustors International: He discussed the code upgrades.
•a. Revised code upgrades:
• i. Back Flow: $2,645.73
• ii. Air rotation unit $29,000.00
• iii. Additional Bathroom $4,400.00
• iv. Oil separator $ 15,108.43
• v. Purlins for roof $990.00
Total $52,144.16
•b. Additional expenses:
• i. Second bathroom plumbing fixtures $684.64
• ii. Allowance for cutting concrete $2,524.50
• iii. Architect and engineer $52,000.00
•c. Missing invoices for rotation unit from Peter Burns.
•d. Discussing with NYMIR overhead and profit on line items.
•e. Clerk of the Works: NYMIR does not want to pay but they are going to review it again.
BID OPENING:
SALLY ROAD BRIDGE:
•1. Millers Landscaping
Verona, NY 13478
Amount $42,165.00
•2. D.H. Smith
Clayville, NY
Amount $36,102.00
•3. Schachtler Contracting
Deansboro, NY
Amount $38,396.00
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
•B. ZBA: Presented a draft of January 9, 2013 meeting. Still working on special use permit for Schachtler. Buell -Cook issue is done. Jack Buschmann has requested a special use permit.
•C. CODES: Report presented.
•D. WATER ADVISORY BOARD: Report presented.
•E. PLANNING BOARD: No report no meeting. Supervisor Blau had an email from Chairman Stewart stating he is having difficulty getting his board together.
•F. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT:
•a. Received County agreement for spending highway funds.
•b. Highway Superintendent Lollman felt that the Woodsman Model 730 chipper performed very well. Two out of three of the highway employees felt it was under powered. If they decide to go with a bigger chipper it will have to be put out to bid again.
•c. An oil separator for the new town garage needs to be looked into.
•d. Need to sell the 624 bucket. Ask $3000.00 and see what happens.
RESOLUTION #35
SALLY ROAD BRIDGE
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 3 Ford, McConnell, McNamara
Nays 0 Schachtler recused himself
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the bid from D. H. Smith Co., Inc. for $36,102.00 for the repair of the Sally Road Bridge pending canvasing of the Highway Superintendent.
•G. TOWN CLERK: Clerk Matteson gave the Supervisor a check for $612.00 for January business. No report on website.
•H. SUPERVISOR: Supervisor Blau went over his reports with the Town Board.
•I. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
•a. Parks and Recreation: Councilwoman McConnell ask the board if it was okay for them to work with the Brothertown Association to raise money to do repairs on their building.
•b. SOCCOG: Councilman Ford presented the board with the minutes of the last meeting. He also handed out literature upcoming training and other programs.
RESOLUTION #36
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 #37
AUDITED BILLS
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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 authorize the Supervisor to pay the audited bills in the following amounts:
GENERAL 23-59 $104,264.65
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 19-37 $17,148.79
HIGHWAY GARAGE 9-18 $28,369.36
WATER DISTRICT 5-10 $707.50
OLD BUSINESS:
•a. Tow path extension: Nothing
•b. Bramer project: Nothing
•c. DEC violation salt pile: Nothing
•d. Dog enumerator: Nothing
•e. Workrules/policy: Nothing
•f. Timber Sales: Nothing
•g. Cemetery stones/bid:
RESOLUTION # 38
CEMETERY STONES
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 bid for $22,400.00 from Ed Savicki to repair the following cemeteries: Hanover Rd. Cemetery at $9500.00; Moores Cemetery at $8825.00 and Post St. Cemetery at $4075.00.
•h. Union Contract: Next meeting February 28, 2013 at 6 P.M.
•i. Replacements:
RESOLUTION # 39
ZBA APPOINTMENT
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 appoint Lawrence Gilley for a 5 year appointment on the ZBA Board starting February 12, 2013.
•j. Attendance/training: Need attendance from the ZBA Board and attendance /training from the Planning Board.
•k. Insurance claim notice: Nothing
•l. Chipper bid: Tabled
•m. Insurance: Nothing
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NEW BUSINESS:
•a. American Power and Gas: The town has signed up with this company to save on our gas and electric.
•b. Copier: The town was given a copier by the Susan McConnell's church, Grace Episcopal, that closed in Waterville.
GARAGE UPDATE:
•a. The Town Board wants the eave troughs put back on the building.
Round table:
Councilman Schachtler: Nothing
Councilman McNamara: Nothing
Councilwoman McConnell: Nothing
Councilman Ford: February - need to do Justice Audit. Also need to advertise for the youth program. Councilmen Schachtler and McNamara will audit the Justice. Councilman Ford would like to meet with all Boards to let them know what is expected from them. This idea needs further thought.
On a motion by Councilwoman McConnell, seconded by Councilman Ford the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Carried unanimously.
Nancy A. Matteson
Town of Marshall Clerk
