TOWN OF HUME
February
15, 2012
A
regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was held at
the Town of Hume Museum, 10842 Claybed Road, Hume, New York on February 15,
2012. Supervisor Dennis Ricketts called
the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, and he led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Town
officials in attendance included: Supervisor Dennis Ricketts; Council members
Christopher Austin, Bruce Hinz, Gregory McKurth and Daniel Miller; Highway
Superintendent Kevin Peet; Water & Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; Deputy
Clerk Joanne Cockle; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Councilman
Austin moved that the minutes of the January 11, 2012 and the February 1, 2012
meeting of the Town Board be accepted with the following amendments to the
January 11th minutes: Insert the time Highway Superintendent Peet
left the meeting, and include the designated names in the resolution for
signing checks. Councilman Hinz seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Christopher
Ernst of E&M Engineers was introduced to the Board and to Mike Fish who had
questions and concerns about the Genesee River Channel. E & M Engineers did
the engineering for the riprap in the River. An on-site meeting will be held at
the River with Mr. Ernst, Mr. Fish, and Supervisor Ricketts.
Robert
Walker of Walker & Marshall Insurance Company presented his firm’s proposal
for renewal of the Town’s insurance coverage. The major change in the policy is
a New York State requirement to put “Official” license plates on all vehicles
and to insure them at the rate of a motor vehicle with “auto” liability
coverage instead of under the general insurance.
Engineer
Christopher Ernst updated the Board on the engineering studies ongoing at Cold
Creek. He projected that the 2007 cost for the project of $250,000 would rise
if the entire scope of the project (both above and below the RT 19 bridge)
remained in the scope of the project. He also stressed the time frame for
completing the study. Questions were raised by the Board during discussion;
these included scope of project, access to the creek work areas, permits from
DEC and Army Corp of Engineers, and in-kind contributions from the Town.
Councilman
McKurth moved to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement between the Municipalities of
Allegany County. Councilman Austin seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
During
a discussion of the CHIPS funding for this year, Superintendent Peet listed his
plans to gravel Flanagan road.
Superintendent
Peet asked the Board to consider purchasing asphalt and construction materials
for 2012 through the County Bid. The Board approved with cautions to uphold
fair bidding practices.
FEMA
has paid just over $8000.00 to the Town of Hume for damage from storms in April
2011.
Councilman
Miller moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for
sealed bids for 765 feet of sidewalk work. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes,
0 noes. Bids will be opened at 7:30 PM on March 14, 2012.
Discussion
was held about the areas mowed by the Town and time and employee hours were
estimated. Talks will continue.
Councilman
Austin moved that the position of Dog Control Officer be posted and advertised
as open, and that applications for the position be taken through March 13,
2012. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Deadline
for the next issue of The Bee is March 15, 2012.
Eva
Kosaski on Liberty Street in the hamlet of Hume has applied for connection to
the Town Water System. She contacted Supervisor Ricketts about a payment plan
to cover the $1000.00 tap fee. Later in the meeting it was agreed that no
multi-payment plan be offered for the connection fee.
Darel
Bower requested an application for summer employment for his son. No decision
to hire summer help has been made.
Councilman
Miller will contact J. O’Connell & Associates about preparing the Request
for Proposals for an engineer to oversee the Park Renovation grant project.
TOWN
CLERK’S TOPICS
Councilman
McKurth audited the 2011 records of the Town Justice Court and reported all in
order.
Councilman
Miller audited the 2011 records of the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk and
reported all in order.
Supervisor
Ricketts moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss ongoing
negotiations. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Executive Session
began at 8:35 PM, and the Board returned to Open Meeting at 9:55 PM.
Councilman
Miller moved that the Rural Water Association be asked to study the costs of
operating the Hume Water System. Councilman Hinz seconded. 5 ayes/0 noes.
Councilman
Miller will speak to Fillmore Central School about the Town ball field and the
use of the field by Houghton College. He will also discuss the use of lime or
paint for marking the field.
Councilman
Austin moved to accept and pay the proposal of Walker & Marshall Insurance
for 2012, and Supervisor Ricketts seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Miller moved to accept the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk and to
accept the bills for payment. Second by Councilman Hinz. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General
$14447.88 #39-75; Highway $29176.28 #22-46; Fire $82287.06 #2-7; Lighting
$1590.81 #2; Sewer $6675.86 #13-31; Water $4067.56 #22-46)
Councilman
McKurth moved to adjourn the meeting; Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0
noes. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM.
The
next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be March 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM
at the Museum.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sondra
MacEwan,
Town Clerk