PROCEEDINGS OF A TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN MUNICIPAL OFFICE ON FEBRUARY 8, 2007.

 The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Taylor at 7:00 p.m. with the following present:

 
Ronald C. Taylor, Supervisor      Merle C. Otis, Hwy Supt.
Mary C. Smith, Town Clerk Steve Harter, Ck to Supervisor
Michael Gracey, Councilman Gene Langone, Atty
William Jesmore, Councilman Terry Buckley, Assessor
John Shatraw, Councilman  Dean Russell, ZEO
Mark Thompson, Councilman  

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey to adopt the minutes

of the regular meeting held on January 11, 2007.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

Evans Mills Ambulance Squad presented their monthly report.  The report showed that the

billing income was improving since they have contracted with a new billing company.

 

Judge Mead and Judge Hallett presented their 2006 computer generated annual report.  A

motion was made by Jesmore and seconded by Shatraw that the board approve the report

as presented.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

The Judges also, requested that the board approve opening a joint checking account for

bail money.  This would help as both judges could write a check for each other when the

other is not available.  A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw to

authorize the joint checking account for bail account.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

Public hearing for Local Law #1-2007 water and sewer rates was opened at 7:10 p.m.

No one commented.  Hearing closed. 

A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson that the board approves Local

Law #1-2007 Water and Sewer Rates for the year 2007 as followed:

        

            Water District #1 – Effective February 1, 2007 - .00250 per gallon O&M charge-

 metered water usage billed quarterly with a minimum charge

 of $12.50 and  a 3% per quarter penalty after 30 days

 from billing date.

 

             Water District #2 – Effective January 1, 2007 - .00450 per gallon charge-metered

  water usage billed quarterly with a combined minimum

  charge of $12.50 and a 3% per quarter penalty after 30

                                              days from billing date. 

 

Water District #3 – Effective March 1, 2007 - .00280 per gallon charge-metered            

                                 Water usage billed quarterly with a minimum charge

 of $14.00 and a 3% per quarter penalty after 30 days from

 billing date.

 

 Sewer District #1 – Effective January 1, 2007  - .00398 sewer rate based on                                           

                                  metered water usage billed quarterly with a  minimum charge                          

                                  $12.50 and a 3% per quarter penalty after 30 days from      

                                  billing date.

            Sewer District #2 – Effective March 1, 2007 - .00420 sewer rate based on  

        metered sewerage flow billed quarterly with a minimum     

        charge of $11.00 and a 3%  per quarter penalty after 30 days   

        from billing date.

 

            Sewer District #3 – Effective February 1, 2007 - .00250 sewer rate based on

       metered water usage billed quarterly with a minimum charge

of $42.50 and a 3% penalty per quarter penalty  after 30 days

from billing date.

Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

Public hearing for Local Law 2-2007 be quashed.  A motion by Thompson and seconded

by Gracey that Public hearing for Local Law 2-2007 be quashed.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson that the board issue an order to

set a public hearing for March 8, 2007 at 7:10 p.m to hear comments on the district

boundary amendment for Water District #1 and Sewer District #3.  Carried Ayes 5  Nay 0.

 

A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Thompson that the board issue an order

to set a public hearing for March 8, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. to hear comments on the boundary

extensions for Water District #2 and Sewer District #1.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

Copies of map plans and reports for Water District # 1 & Sewer Districts # 3 and Water

District #2 & Sewer District #1 are on file with the Town Clerk for public inspection. 

 

A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Shatraw that the board goes into

executive session at 7:50 p.m. for financial matters and history with a municipal

corporation and potential contract ramifications. Back into session at 8:25.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

Rick Tague from Bernier Carr & Associates reported on the preliminary plans for the

expansion on the Town Municipal Office. A motion was made by Thompson and

seconded by Shatraw to authorize Rick to continue with design.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

Walt VanTassel wanted to know if the Town would accept the concept of him moving the

water meter pit for Water District 3 from its present location on Peck St. to Steinhilber

road for his proposed project.  The Village would own and maintain the meter pit and Walt

would be responsible for the expense of the construction of the new pit.

 

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the new road off of

Johnson Road for the Spectra project would be named Herrick Drive. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

A motion was made by Jesmore and seconded by Gracey that Abstract #2, vouchers 90-

193 in the amount of $954,437.10 be paid from the following accounts:

 

 

Cash Balances as of

January 31, 2007

 

Current Month

Abstract #2

$          1,855,203.74

$             633,807.36

$             334,308.26

$               63,177.22 

$             613,201.52

$               18,211.46

$             338,338.87

$               53,773.70

$             157,136.18

$                 9,446.19

$               70,076.10

$               12,793.06

$               15,917.05

$             249,101.21

$             404,789.46

General Fund

Highway Fund-Townwide

Highway Fund-Town Outside

Water District # 1

Water District # 2

Water District # 3 

Sewer District # 1

Sewer District # 2

Sewer District # 3

Capital Project # 3A

Capital Project # 3B

Capital Project # 4S

Capital Project # 4W

Capital Project # 5

Trust & Agency

$242,791.39

$181,803.87

               $

$    1,151.57

$    5,236.38

$         83.58

$  27,961.28

$    1,841.96

$  55,628.13

$    9,450.32

$  23,291.58

               $

$       278.55

$    2,227.46 

$402,691.03

 Carried Ayes 5  Nay 0.

 

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board set public hearings for zoning changes as follows:

        Local Law 2-2007 at 7:20 Buffer Zone,

        Local Law 3-2007 at 7:22 Night Club Criteria

        Local Law 4-2007 at 7:24 Night Club Definition

        Local Law 5-2007 at 7:26 Allowed Use Amendment

        Local Law 6-2007 at 7:28 Zoning Administration & Enforcement

        Local Law 7-2007 at 7:30 Lot Line Adjustment procedure

        Local Law 8-2007 at 7:32 Building Height

Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the Highway MEO Call

-in hourly rate will be $12.00. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

A motion was made by Jesmore and seconded by Gracey to authorize Supervisor Taylor to

sign infrastructure agreement with Clover Development when Town Counsel agrees that it

an acceptable agreement.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 

A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Shatraw that the board adjourns meeting

at 10:30 p.m.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

 Respectfully given:

 Mary C. Smith, RMC

Town Clerk 


 PROCEEDINGS OF AN INFORMATIONAL AND SPECIAL TOWN BOARD

MEETING HELD AT THE CALCIUM FIRE DISTRICT HALL ON FEBRUARY 15, 2007.

 The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Taylor at 7:00 p.m. with the following present:

Ronald C. Taylor, Supervisor

 Steve Harter, Ck to Supervisor

Mary C. Smith, Town Clerk Gene Langone, Atty
Mark Thompson, Councilman  Kris Dimmick, Town Engineer
John Shatraw, Councilman  Gregor Smith, BCA 
   Corey Reid, BCA

 

Kris Dimmick, Bernier Carr & Associates presented the proposed Water District #4 to the

Town Residents that this district would incorporate.

 

Steve Harter, Administrative Clerk to the Supervisor presented the financial process and

what it would cost the average household per year.

 

Gene Langone, Town Attorney explained how the Town could form this district.  One

would be by petition and the other is for the Town to form the district which then goes

to a 30 day permissive referendum.

Supervisor Taylor read a letter from David Converse who owes Converse Testing laboratories.

The floor was opened up to the residents for questions and comments.

Mayor Lee Carpenter stated that the Village of Black River is in favor of this project and

hopes that this project proceeds.

 

Final Map Plan and report  for Water District #4 filed by Bernier Carr & Associates and is

on file at the Town Clerk office for inspection.  Long form for SEQR is filed.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw to adjourn meeting at 8:55 P.M.

Respectfully given:

Mary C. Smith, RMC

Town Clerk