PROCEEDINGS OF A TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN MUNICIPAL OFFICE ON JANUARY 11, 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                                Jessica Jenack, Planner

Mark Thompson, Councilman                           Dean Russell, ZEO

Also, present:  Gregor Smith and Kris Dimmick, BCA and Ken Blankenbush, James Nabywaniec County Legislators

A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Thompson to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 14, 2006.  Carried Ayes 4 Nay 0.

Councilman Gracey arrived at 7:05 p.m.

Jessica Jenack, Community Development Coordinator reported on what was happening with the planning department.  She also, reported that we have received the grant for the comprehensive plan and that she is preparing proposals. There is a joint meeting with the Town Board, Planning Board and ZBA board with Fred Talbot on January 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to give a presentation on planning for the Town.

The Town Board has received notification that Jessica is now certified and may be appointed to the permanent position as Community Development Coordinator.  A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey to appoint Jessica Jenack to the permanent position as Community Development Coordinator at the salary of $40,215.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

Evans Mills Ambulance gave their monthly financial report.

Steve Converse presented a purchase offer for parcel # 75.17-1-94,  property that the Town owns.

The board has set an informational meeting and special town board meeting for February 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m at the Calcium Fire District building to discuss the proposed water project known as Water District #4.  A letter will be sent to the property owners in the proposed district to inform them of this meeting.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board set a public hearing for February 8, 2007 at 7:10 pm to hear comments on Local Law 1-2007 Water and Sewer Rates.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the board set a public hearing on February 8, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. to hear comments on Local Law 2-2007 New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw that the following yearly organizational actions be approved:

That the Evans Mills Branch of HSBC, USA and the Syracuse branch of JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, Community Bank, Black River be designated as the depositories for the Town of LeRay for the year 2007.

That the schedule of salary payments be paid bi-weekly during the year 2007 with the exception of the Town Board and Planning board which will be paid on a quarterly basis.

That the Watertown Daily Times be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of LeRay for the year 2007.

That the Evans Mills branch of HSBC, USA bank be designated as the depository for the Town Tax Collector for the year 2007.

That Dean Russell be appointed Constable for the year 2007.

That the 2007 report of the Town Clerk was presented and examined, her monies turned over to the proper officials and that the detailed statement has been examined and filed.

To appoint Wendy Hagen as Deputy Town Clerk for the year 2007.

That Mary C. Smith be appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics and Wendy Hagen be appointed as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics.

That Councilman Shatraw be appointed as official delegate and Steve Harter as alternate to attend the Association of Towns Meeting.

To appoint William R. Jesmore as Deputy Supervisor for the year 2007.

That the mileage for Town business will be $.44.5 cents per mile.

That the 2006 financial overview report of the Town Supervisor was presented and examined.

To appoint Dean Russell as ZEO for the year 2007.

To appoint Frederick Tontarski as the Planning Board Chairman for the year 2007.

To appoint Jerry Hobbs to the Planning board, term to expire 12/31/2014.

Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that Abstract #1, vouchers 1-89 in the amount of $165,852.95 be paid from the following accounts.

   Carried Ayes 5  Nay 0.

A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Shatraw that the board adjourns meeting at 10:15 p.m. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

Respectfully given:

Mary C. Smith, RMC

Town Clerk