REGULAR MEETING, TOWN OF MARSHALL MARCH 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 March 2013
PRESENT: Nelson A. Blau Supervisor
Gary R. Ford Councilman
Susan McConnell Councilwoman
Sean McNamara Councilman
Eric Schachtler Councilman
Steve Lollman Highway Superintendent
William Getman Town Attorney
Nancy A. Matteson Town Clerk
OTHERS PRESENT: Robert Welch Deputy Highway Superintendent
Supervisor Blau call the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. with the pledge to the flag.
RESOLTUION #44
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 12, 2013 meeting with the addition of Councilwoman McConnell's name to those present.
RESOLUTION #45
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 28, 2013 meeting as presented.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS:
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
•A. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Report presented. No member present at meeting.
•B. ASSESSORS: Report presented. No member present at meeting.
•C. ZONING/BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: No report, no business.
•D. WATER ADVISORY BOARD: Report presented. No one present at meeting.
•E. PLANNING BOARD: Report presented. No one present at meeting.
•F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Report presented. Working on final draft of Comprehensive Plan, hope to have it before the Town Board by April 4, 2013.
•G. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT:
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•a. Trees in streams: FEMA has given the Town of Marshall $3100.00 to remove trees along Oriskany Creek on State Route 315 and Big Creek on Shanley Rd.
RESOLUTION #46
TREE MOVAL
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 Highway Superintendent to hire Mike Wood to remove trees from creek banks on State Rt. 315 Oriskany Creek and Shanley Rd. Big Creek in the amount of $4500.00.
•b. Superintendent Lollman has found a good price for millings through the Village of Hamilton. They are $6.00 per ton.
•c. 644 John Deere Loader: Superintendent Lollman reported to the Town Board that there is a two (2) year rotation program with John Deere. Mr. Lollman needs to get more information to present to the Town Board.
•d. Chipper: To purchase the next size up, 750 Chipper, it would be an additional $15,000.00.
•e. Discussion was held on increasing the engine size of the 730 chipper to 99 HP for an additional cost of $3000.00. This was declined by the Town Board.
RESOLUTION #47
730 TEREX CHIPPER
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 of Marshall will purchase a 730 Terex Chipper from Tracy Road Equipment for the amount of $31,498.00.
•f. Superintendent Lollman had some estimated figures for summer work on Gridley Paige Road. Black top $200,000.00 and Cold Pave $120,000.00.
•g. Town of Lee will be hosting a class for MSHA.
•h. The highway department may go ahead and purchase a washer and dryer for the new garage.
•i. The ball field in back of the Town Hall needs to be york raked to prepare it for ball practice.
•j. The date of June 1, 2013 was set for an open house of the new highway garage. Bob Welch and Kevin Lewis volunteered to cook hamburgers and hotdogs.
•k. Superintendent Lollman reported that Herkimer County Solid Waste will be accepting big plastic items with no cost for dumping.
•H. TOWN CLERK/WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR: Clerk Matteson gave Supervisor Blau a check for $98.00 for February business.
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RESOLUTION # 48
CONTINGENCY JACK BUSCHMANN
On a motion by Councilwoman McConnell, seconded by Councilman McNamara the following resolution was ADPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Supervisor Blau to move $1423.97 from Contingency A9901.9 to A1950.4 to cover judgment against the Town for Marshall to reimburse Jack Buschmann for taxes.
NYSEG and RG &E Small Business Energy Efficiency Programs, Managed by EnerPath did an energy survey of the Town Hall. There would be a considerable savings to the Town to go with this program.
Total Project Cost: $2, 622.88
NYSEG Contribution: $1,836.09
Town's Contribution: $786.79
Prevailing wage cost: $1,009.34
Total Town's contribution $1,796.13
RESOLUTION #49
NYSEG ENERGY SAVINGS
On a motion by Councilman Schachtler, seconded by Councilman Ford, the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
Nays 0
RESOLVED the Town of Marshall update the lighting in the Town Hall by NYSEG and RG&E Business Energy Efficiency Programs, Managed by EnerPath at a cost to the Town of $1,796.13.
•I. SUPERVISOR'S REPORT: Supervisor Blau went over his reports with the Town Board. Highway #1 and #4 were discussed. Highway #4 is running low on funds at this point.
•J. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
•a. Parks and Recreation: Councilwoman McConnell gave a report on Marshall Days. The focus this year is going to be on the Brothertown Association. The committee has a full day planned. August 10, 2013.
•b. SOCCOG: Councilman Ford gave a report.
RESOLUTION #50
REPORTS
On a motion by Councilman Ford, seconded by Councilwoman McConnell the following resolution was ADOPTED Ayes 4 Ford, McConnell, McNamara, Schachtler
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Nays 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board accept all reports as presented.
RESOLUTION #51
AUDITED BILLS
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 authorizes the Supervisor to pay the audited bill in the following amounts:
GENERAL: 60-79 $7,834.09
HIGHWAY DEPT. 38-54 $15,188.26
HIGHWAY GARAGE 19-26 $1,973.51
WATER DISTRICT 11-13 $878.07
OLD BUSINESS:
•a. Tow Path extension: Nothing
•b. Bramer project: Nothing
•c. DEC violation salt pile: Nothing
•d. Dog enumerator: Nothing
•e. Workrules/policy: Send out to Town Board and Attorney Getman.
•f. Timber sale: Nothing
•g. Union contract: Later
•h. Insurance claim notice :Nothing
•i. Chipper bid: Done
•j. Justice audit: Scheduled for March 13, 2013.
NEW BUSINESS:
•a. Oriska Valley seniors: Tabled. Town Board needs more information.
•b. Summer recreation interviews: Town Clerk will run ad in the Waterville Times.
GARAGE UPDATE:
•a. Porta jon and storage building have been returned.
•b. Oil separator needs to be looked into. Supervisor Blau will call Romanowski and check with him.
•c. Mike Lahey and Supervisor Blau have a meeting March 13, 2013 to go over punch list.
•d. Money coming back from:
•a. D. Peter Burns $7,414.00
•b. HJ Brandeles Corporation: $9,148.00
•c. Superior Plumbing & Heating: $9,014.00
•d. George A. Nole & Son Inc.: Undecided.
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•e. There is a condensation problem with roof. This is being looked at so it can be fixed. Councilman McNamara asks about wall air leak. Supervisor Blau thought that this has been
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fixed. Water coming under overhead door-door needs adjustment. Back overhead door has a leak. Needs to be looked at. Lockers are here and installed.
RESOLUTION #52
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 go into executive to discuss union negotiations at 9:37 P.M.
RESOLUTION #53
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 come out of executive session at 10:20 P.M.
The insurance for the Town was discussed. The Board was unhappy because no other companies but NYMIR sent in quotes.
Round Table:
Councilman Schachtler: Nothing
Councilwoman McConnell: Need to work on cemetery grant.
Councilman Ford: Calendar - mowing contract, Veterans sign, and BAR training.
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
