Regular Town Board Meeting of the Van Buren Town Board, held at the Van Buren Town Hall, 7575 Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville, New York on June 21, 2011 at 7:30 pm.
Ms. Mary Frances Sabin Councilor
Mr. Derek Shepard Councilor
Mr. Howard Tupper Councilor
Mr. Harold Johnson Councilor
Ms. Patricia Dickman Councilor
Mr. Claude Sykes Supervisor
Absent: Mr. Ronald Dudzinski, Councilor
Mr. Jeff Brown Attorney
Mr. Jason Hoy Engineer
Mrs. Lynn McCormick-Precourt Town Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call.
Citizens Comments: None
Approve minutes of the 6/7/11 Regular Town Board meeting:
098-11-000 MOTION BY Mr. Tupper, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to approve the 6/7/11 Regular Town Board meeting as published.
Ms. Sabin – Abstain, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
Motion Carried & Adopted
Consider fence waiver for 105 Brassie Drive:
Mr. Sykes said the homeowner has not submitted a plan to the Board for the fence and this item will be removed from the agenda until the paperwork is received.
Action on request for sewer connection – Terpening properties on State Fair Blvd.:
Mr. John Connor, attorney for Terpening, was present to address the Board. He said they are looking for a sewer connection for the Griffith Energy property on the corner of Farrell Road and State Fair Blvd.
Mr. Sykes said the interminucipal agreement between Van Buren and Town of Geddes and Van Buren and Terpening will allow for an outside user hookup to the sewer without the creation of a special district.
Mr. Connor asked that all protections that would be available under a district be included in the intermunicipal agreements.
Mr. Sykes said should Terpening fail to pay the Town of Geddes, Van Buren can put the amount owed on Terpening’s taxes and pay Town of Geddes.
Mr. Sykes said using the agreements to get the sewer connection will save time and money over the district creation.
099-11-001.1 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to approve the intermunicipal agreements between the Town of Geddes and Town of Van Buren and the Town of Van Buren and Terpening, contingent upon attorney review and approval, and authorize the Supervisor to sign the intermunicipal agreements.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Approval of trash hauler license for Morgan Rubbish Removal:
100-11-021 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Tupper, to approve issuance of a trash hauler license to Morgan Rubbish removal.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Approval of trash hauler license to Dependable Disposal:
101-11-021 MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Ms. Dickman, to approve issuance of a trash hauler license to Dependable Disposal.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Approval of trash hauler license to Superior Waste:
102-11-021 MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve issuance of a trash hauler license to Superior Waste.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Approval of trash hauler license to Green’s Trash Removal:
103-11-021 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Sabin, to approve issuance of a trash hauler license to Green’s Trash Removal.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Approval for Justice Van Der Water to attend continuing Judicial Education program at SUNY Potsdam on 7/25 through 7/27/11 at a cost not to exceed $410.00:
104-11-027 MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve Justice Van Der Water’s attendance at continuing Judicial Education program at SUNY Potsdam, 7/25 – 7/27 at a cost not to exceed $410.00.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Approval to engage AECC for professional services to conduct an EPA audit on the highway facilities at a cost of $2,500.00:
105-11-025 MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement with AECC to conduct an EPA audit of the highway facilities at a cost of $2,500.00.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Approval to have PERMA carry the town’s workers compensation insurance effective July 1, 2011 – July 1, 2012 at a cost of $52,452:
Mr. Sykes said the town has NYSIF now for workers compensation insurance. He said they completed an audit of the town’s payroll and our premium will likely increase about 35%. He said PERMA deals exclusively with municipalities and will cover volunteers.
106-11-029 MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Tupper, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Supervisor of the Town of Van Buren desires to secure the Town of Van Buren’s obligation to provide workers compensation benefits through participation in a group self-insurance program if which the Town of Van Buren will be a member.
The Supervisor duly convened in regular session, does hereby resolve, pursuant to, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 50 of the New York State Workers Compensation Law and other applicable provisions of law and regulations thereunder, as follows:
Section 1. The Supervisor of the Town of Van Buren does hereby resolve to secure the Town of Van Buren’s obligation to provide workers compensation benefits through participation in a group self-insurance plan of which the Town of Van Buren will be a member.
Section 2. The Supervisor of the Town of Van Buren does hereby resolve to become a member of Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc., a workers compensation group self-insurance program for local governments and other public employers and instrumentalities of the State of New York.
Section 3. In order to effect the Town of Van Buren’s membership in said group self-insurance program, the Supervisor of the Town of Van Buren is hereby authorized to execute and enter into the Public Employer Risk Management Association Workers’ Compensation Program Agreement.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Acceptance of resignation of Ed Parks as Highway Superintendent due to retirement:
107-11-038 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to accept the resignation of Ed Parks as Highway Superintendent due to retirement with regret.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Mr. Sykes thanked Mr. Parks for all his years of service to the town.
Ms. Sabin also thanked Mr. Parks for his many years of work.
Consider extended warranty for John Deere loader:
Mr. Sykes said the loader has been burning oil and the dealer has said they believe the machine has not been broken in yet. Mr. Sykes said the town can purchase an extended warranty for the loader for either 24 months from the date of purchase for $2,241.53 or 36 months for $2,613.85.
Mr. Sykes said he would recommend the 36 month extension.
108-11-024 MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to purchase the 36 month/3000 hours extended warranty for the John Deere loader in the amount of $2,613.85.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Councilor Committee Reports and Comments:
Mr. Tupper said he would like to set the public hearing for a local law at the next meeting that would prohibit curbside yard waste. He said the town does not offer pickup and when homeowners do put yard waste out it creates stormwater management problems.
Ms. Dickman said the annual Lakeside Fire Department’s community day is July 17th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the State Fair Boulevard fire house.
Ms. Dickman wished Mr. Parks the best in his retirement.
Mr. Shepard reminded everyone that Margaritafest is July 9th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and they have nine locations participating this year. He said your stamped passport will allow free admission to the concert on Paper Mill Island that evening.
Mr. Shepard said the Greater Baldwinsville Economic Development Agency has been working on Alumni Weekend. He said it is August 5th this year and more information on the events can be found at www.cwbakeraa.com.
Highway Superintendent Comments: None
Supervisor Comments:
Mr. Sykes said he received the following letter regarding the Erie Canal Trail:
I just want to thank any and all people involved in the prompt response to our request for the Memphis end of the canal trail brush removal. It is not often you encounter as fine a gentleman as Ron Dudzinski, who personally responded to our inquiries about that canal area.
Ron has been instrumental from the very beginning to allow us the development of the Memorial Park (bench site) for our beloved son Bryan M. Place. It is a project we hold very dear to our hearts and were it not for Ron’s great attitude and attention, it would not have happened. He continues to be an ally in this project. We thank him and anyone else who assists in this. It is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Regina and Gary Place (representing the Place, McNeill and Mannion families)
Mr. Sykes thanked the Highway Department employees for picking up the brush that was cut.
Citizens Comments: None
Engineer Comments: None
Attorney Comments:
Mr. Brown reminded everyone that there is a public hearing on June 28th at 7:00 pm at the Camillus Town Hall to hear comments on the Warners and Memphis Fire Department merger.
109-11-000 MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Ms. Dickman, to adjourn to the public hearing on June 28, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Camillus Town Hall.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Meeting closed 8:02 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Precourt
Town Clerk
Dated: 6/22/11
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