SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LIBERTY June 18, 2007 At the 2nd Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Liberty held on June 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dead End Café, Parksville, New York, the following Town Board Members were present: Supervisor Frank DeMayo Councilperson Maurice Gerry Councilperson Lynn Killian Councilperson Clarence Barber Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck Recording Secretary: Also present: Town Clerk Laurie Dutcher Financial Director Earl Bertsch Deputy Town Clerk Sara Sprague Code Enforcement Officer Mark VanEtten
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Supervisor DeMayo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Town Clerk Laurie Dutcher submitted the following correspondence to the Town Board: 1. A letter from Finance Director Earl Bertsch to David Windgant of Village Green Estates in regards to 2007 sewer charges. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Jacob Billig was there on behalf of Joseph Grossman. RESOLUTION NO. 153-07
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN ROAD DEDICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOSEPH GROSSMAN & THE TOWN OF LIBERTY
MOTION by Councilperson Lynn Killian, seconded by Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck to authorize the Supervisor to sign road agreement with Joseph Grossman to dedicate a 25 ft strip of land running parallel and extending 25 feet from the center line of Ahrens Rd., back to the Town of Liberty.
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SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 18, 2007 Continued ……. Presentation by Andrew Arias CPA, Cr.FA, of Cooper, Nieman & Co. regarding the Town of Liberty Financial Statement for 2006. • • • • • • • • Finance Director Earl Bertsch does a wonderful job. Records were in good shape & appropriate schedules were prepared for the audit Internal Controls operating as designed AFR filed timely Separate Management Letter issued with the financial statements Good use of reserves which helps to manage fund balance. Be careful when expending out of reserves. Fund Balances are at healthy amounts Town records are kept accurate and up to date. Helps to facilitate proper planning & fund balance management.
A copy of the financial statement is filed in the Town Clerk’s Office. Presentation by Heinrich Strauch, Wes Illing and Helen Budrock on Parksville 2010. A project for the future development of Parksville. • • • The Town has tasked the Liberty Community Development Corporation to spearhead a community development project to plan the future development for Parksville alongside the DOT construction project. The Town has also invited Cornell University’s Department of City & Regional Planning and Sullivan Renaissance to become part of the project and study development options for Parksville. Residents will complete the project team.
RESOLUTION NO. 154-07
APPROVAL OF AUDIT
MOTION by Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck, seconded by Councilperson Lynn Killian to authorize the payment of bills as follows: • June, 2007 Abstract: Claims #885 to #1110 totaling $692,129.22
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RESOLUTION NO. 155-07
SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 18, 2007 Continued …….
ACCEPTANCE OF MONTHLY REPORTS
MOTION by Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck, seconded by Councilperson Lynn Killian to accept the following monthly reports as follows: • • Town Clerk’s May, 2007 Monthly Report Monthly Town Board Report of Revenue & Expense Summary as of May 31, 2007.
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RESOLUTION NO. 156-07
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Councilperson Lynn Killian, seconded by Councilperson Clarence Barber to approve the following minutes as submitted: • • May 21, 2007 June 4, 2007 Second Regular Monthly Mtg. Dept. Head Mtg. / 1st Reg. Mtg. / Public Hearing
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RESOLUTION NO. 157-07
BID DATE SET FOR JOINT FUEL BID
MOTION by Councilperson Clarence Barber, seconded by Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck to set joint fuel bid opening date for August 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Clerk’s Office for the following Towns & Village: • Town of Liberty • Town of Rockland • Town of Fallsburg • Town of Bethel • Village of Liberty
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RESOLUTION NO. 158-07
SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 18, 2007 Continued …….
AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO SPEND $5,000 FOR RENTAL OF MOWER
MOTION by Councilperson Clarence Barber, seconded by Supervisor Frank DeMayo to authorize the Highway Superintendent to spend $5,000 for the rental of a mower.
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RESOLUTION NO. 159-07
ADOPT A ROAD APPLICATION APPROVED FOR LENAPE LAKE RD.
MOTION by Councilperson Lynn Killian, seconded by Councilperson Maurice Gerry to approve the Adopt A Road application submitted by Richard & Patricia Ward to adopt Lenape Lake Rd.
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RESOLUTION NO. 160-07
CALTA + ENTERPRISES, INC dba DEAD END CAFÉ GRANTED 30 DAY WAIVER FOR ON-PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE
MOTION by Councilperson Clarence Barber, seconded by Councilperson Maurice Gerry that the Town Board of the Town of Liberty does hereby have no objection to an On-Premises Liquor License being granted to Calta + Enterprises, Inc. dba Dead End Café located at 6 Main Street Parkville, New York 12768 and do hereby grant the 30 day waiver.
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RESOLUTION NO. 161-07
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LIBERTY & THE TOWN OF LIBERTY REGARDING SEWER ON THE CORNER OF SUNSET LAKE RD AND RT. 52
MOTION by Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck, seconded by Councilperson Lynn Killian that the Town Board of the Town of Liberty does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement between the Village of Liberty and the Town of Liberty regarding sewer on the corner of Sunset Lake Rd. and Rt. 52.
SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 18, 2007 Continued …….
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RESOLUTION NO. 162-07
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LIBERTY & THE TOWN OF LIBERTY GRANTING AN EASEMENT AND ALLOWING THE VILLAGE TO ACCESS WOODLAND AVE TO INSTALL A WATER LINE
MOTION by Councilperson Maurice Gerry, seconded by Councilperson Lynn Killian that the Town Board of the Town of Liberty does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign agreement between the Village of Liberty & Town of Liberty granting an easement and allowing the Village to access Town property on Woodland Ave. for the purpose of installing a water line for the property of Mary Morano.
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RESOLUTION NO. 163-07
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN NON-COMMITTAL SUPPORT LETTER FROM THE TOWN, VILLAGE AND THE CDC FOR “THINK 21”
MOTION by Councilperson Lynn Killian, seconded by Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck that the Town Board of the Town of Liberty does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign a non-committal letter of support from the Town, Village and CDC for a company called “Think 21” and their project to prove the feasibility for an environmentally innovative processing of organic waste. BOARD DISCUSSION Councilperson Clarence Barber • Advised that the Highway Superintendent was approached to buy cinders for $2 per ton • Wanted to know if there was electric in the new traffic circle Councilperson Lynn Killian • Would like to compliment the 5th graders on there historical books, they did a wonderful job! • Monument will cost $7,500 Councilperson Thomas Hasbrouck • Would like to thank Michelle for hosting the Town of Liberty • Good turnout for the meeting
SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 18, 2007 Continued ……. Councilperson Maurice Gerry • Flowers on Main Street are outstanding! • Camp Agudah did nice job on landscaping, gigantic parking lot Supervisor Frank DeMayo • Comprehensive plan is just about to start scheduling public hearings • Jeffrey Staley, Sr. President & CEO to give presentation next meeting on Municipal Tower Ownership Program. • The Senate passed a property tax reform bill co-authored by Senator John Bonacic. This bill includes a provision which would eliminate the school property tax on STAR eligible properties. Also, there is a provision to impose a freeze on property tax assessment for seniors. It now has to pass through the assembly. ADJOURN MOTION by Councilperson Lynn Killian, seconded by Councilperson Maurice Gerry and carried, the Town Board adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.