PROCEEDINGS OF A TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN MUNICIPAL OFFICE ON OCTOBER 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 Sup.

Michael Gracey, Councilman                            Gene Langone,  Atty    

William Jesmore, Councilman                           Dean Russell, ZEO

John Shatraw, Councilman                               

Mark Thompson, Councilman

Also present:  Kris Dimmick, Bernier Carr & Assoc

A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Gracey that the board adopt the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 13, 2007.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board pass a resolution to accept Operations & Maintenance Service Agreement with the Development Authority of the North Country which expires October 2012.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board accept agreement with Don Converse that the town will accept Woodland Drive this year and he will deposit $25,500 to the Town for the finishing topcoat to be completed once the Water District #4 waterlines are installed.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson that the board dismiss public hearing based on the acquisition of Blair’s easement.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Jesmore and seconded by Thompson that the board authorize Supervisor Taylor to advertise for sealed bids on Sewer District #1 new pump station and force main with bids opening on November 7, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw that the board pass a Bond Resolution for the acquisition of property for a new production well and water system facilities in the amount of $875,000.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw that the town accepts option #1 with the Federal Census bureau to help provide them with accurate addresses.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Gracey that the board has decided not to make any zone changes to the DD Zone on Steinhilber Road, Route 26, and Bedlam Road until the Comprehensive Plan is completed.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson that Abstract #10, vouchers 797-878 in the amount of $192,400.89 be paid from the following accounts:

   Cash Balances as of                                                                           Current Month

   September 30, 2007                                                                           Abstract #10

            $          1,657,846.93               General Fund                                        $  45,443.26

            $             407,021.49               Highway Fund-Townwide                     $    7,163.90

            $             321,630.10               Highway Fund-Town Outside            $100,335.98

            $               72,269.02               Water District # 1                                 $       860.96

            $             728,729.26               Water District # 2                                 $    3,052.14

            $               12,522.07               Water District # 3                                 $     

            $             285,681.89               Sewer District # 1                                 $  10,755.52

            $               83,369.80               Sewer District # 2                                 $       390.05

            $                11,897.49              Sewer District # 3                                 $    5,761.95

            $                    849.85               Capital Project # 3A                             $

            $               11,175.60               Capital Project # 3B                             $

            $                 5,098.66               Capital Project # 4S                             $       449.34

            $               15,407.95               Capital Project # 4W                            $ 

            $             114,603.38               Capital Project # 5                               $   14,117.95  

            $               12,481.46               Trust & Agency                                   $     4,069.84

Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

Motion by Thompson, seconded by Jesmore, to schedule public hearings on the 2008 fire and ambulance contracts on November 8, 2007 at 7:10 p.m. and on the 2008 Town Budget on November 8, 2007 at 7:15 p.m.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw to approve the Financial Resolution to modify the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

1.      Transfer appropriation in the amount of $15,100 from 19904.1 Contingent Fund to the following accounts:

10104.1  Town Board – Contractual                                  $5,000

11104.1  Justices – Personal Services                                   2.500

13554.1  Assessor – Contractual                                          1,100

14204.1  Attorney – Contractual                                          5,000

90608.1  Medical Insurance                                                 1,500

Appropriate $350,000 from 911.1 Unappropriated Fund Balance to 99509.1 transfer to Capital Project Fund.

 2.      Appropriate $2,150 from 911.2 Unappropriated Fund Balance to the               

following accounts:

80201.2  Planning – Personal Services                               $2,000

90308.1  Social Security                                                         150

3        Increase revenue account 2300.3 Transportation Services-Other Governments in the amount of $25,000 and the following appropriation accounts:

51304.3  Machinery-Contractual                                        $10,000

51424.3  Snow Removal – Contractual                                15,000

4.      Appropriate $10,000 from 911.91 Unappropriated Fund Balance to 19404.91

Purchase of Land/Easement.

5.      Authorize the Supervisor to transfer $350,000 from the General Fund A to Capital

Project Fund –Building Addition/Renovation.

Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Jesmore that the board goes into executive session at 9:58 P.M. to discuss land acquisitions.  A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the board goes back into regular session at 10:30 P. M.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Gracey that the board adjourns meeting at 10:35 p.m.  Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.

Respectfully given:

Mary C. Smith, RMC

Town Clerk of LeRay