TOWN OF HUME
June 13, 2012
A regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was held at the Town of Hume Pavilion, 17 Park Dr., Fillmore, New York on June 13, 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, Gregory McKurth, Bruce Hinz, and Daniel Miller; Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; Water & Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; Attorney David Pullen; Dog Control Officer, Ray Swarthout; Deputy Clerk Joanne Cockle; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Councilman Austin moved that the Minutes of the May 16, 2012 meeting of the Hume Town Board be accepted as presented, and Councilman Miller seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Five members of the Fillmore Fun Fest committee were present to speak to the Board. Linda Chojnacki presented the group’s request that the Town Board provide insurance coverage for a July or August fund raising event.
The Board gave their consent.
Ray Swarthout, Dog Control Officer, reported that he had met with the State Department of Agriculture inspector for this area, and received his briefing and initial advise about procedures.
Councilman Austin moved that Elsie Swarthout be appointed Assistant to the Dog Control Officer. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Mr. Swarthout questioned a section of the Town Law concerning redemption and adoption fees for dogs picked up by the DCO.
Councilman Miller moved that the Town Supervisor be given the authority to waive the redemption fees on a case-by-case basis when a dog is adopted by other than the original owner. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Attorney Pullen will draft an amendment to the local dog control law to reflect the proposed change.
Superintendent Peet explained the costs involved in resurfacing the Town Hall parking area and the Sewer Plant driveway.
Councilman Miller moved that the proposal to resurface the Town Hall parking area be accepted, and Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Austin moved that the proposal to resurface the Sewer Plant driveway be accepted. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor Ricketts stated that the sidewalk in front of the Fire Hall appears to be chipping, and he asked the Superintendent to call the contractor who did the work.
The Board discussed junk accumulations on property, the junk yard permit requirements, horse manure on roadways and parking areas, and how to follow through with established procedures.
Councilman McKurth moved that the document approving the scope of the Cold Creek restoration project be signed and submitted, and Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman McKurth moved that the amended budget for the extended Cold Creek project be approved, and Supervisor Ricketts seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Potter showed the Board an example of a back flow prevention valve.
A large piece of a tree fell onto the Park ball field, and Board gave Superintendent Potter the authority to have the tree trimmed or removed.
Supervisor Ricketts moved that any water/sewer amounts that remain past due on September 7, 2012 be relevied to the 2013 Town and County tax bill of the property owner. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor Ricketts moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss ongoing negotiations. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. The Board entered Executive Session at 8:10 PM and returned to Open Meeting at 8:40 PM.
Councilman Austin moved that the Board proceed with the Requests for Proposals for the Park Project Design Services, and that the proposals be opened on July 11, 2012 at a regular meeting of the Town Board to begin at 6:30 PM. Councilman McKurth seconded 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Clerk Sondra MacEwan mentioned the problems seen at the Town Park caused by vehicles parking within the park grounds. Temporary measures will be taken to prohibit such parking.
Councilman Austin moved that Deputy Town Clerk Joanne Cockle be given a $1.00 per hour increase in pay effective July 1, 2012. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Austin moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as presented, and that the bills be authorized for payment. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General #185-216 $9405.75; Highway #107-122 $80810.43; Fire Protection #6 $780.72; Lighting #6 $1400.23; Walks #2-5 $19556.43; Sewer #77-87 $2336.47; Water #105-126 $2461.45)
Councilman Miller moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Hinz seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be July 11, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Town of Hume Museum.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan,
Town Clerk