TOWN OF HUME
July 8, 2009
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 July 8, 2009. Supervisor Craig Smith opened the meeting at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Officials in attendance included: Supervisor Craig Smith; Council members Bryce Bower, Robert Beil, Dennis Ricketts, and Daniel Miller; Water/Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; Historian Rondus Miller; Highway Superintendent Ron Paulsen; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Councilman Miller moved that the minutes from the June 10, 2009 meeting of the Board be accepted as presented, and Councilman Ricketts seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Historian Rondus Miller told the Board that the fourth grade classes from Fillmore Central School visited the Museum and, during a bus tour, visited historic sites around the area. While visiting Lattice Bridge Cemetery, the students did tombstone rubbings.
Helen Allshouse donated a Meter Matic device that was used to collect installment payments.
Councilman Dennis Ricketts moved that Derek Decker be hired as an AutoMech/HMEO for the highway department, and Councilman Bower seconded. 4 ayes, 1 no vote with Councilman Daniel Miller being the dissenting voter. Carried.
Councilman Miller moved that the Andrew Peet be confirmed to the title and pay rate of an AutoMech/HMEO for the highway department. Councilman Ricketts seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Ricketts moved that Wayne Burger be confirmed as the Deputy Highway Superintendent. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Potter told the Board that the water pump repairs were completed.
Also completed was the cut and cap of the water line near the Sugar Creek store and Cold Creek.
Both water tanks have been cleaned.
Militello Contractors submitted a proposal to do the concrete work on West Main Street at the same prices as 2008 ($4.50 per sq. ft. for the 4-foot wide sections, and $5.50 per sq. ft. for the 5-foot wide sections which includes curbing.) A 470-foot section is planned for replacement.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the proposal of Militello be accepted, and Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Larry Tonaus requested a meter check at the Fillmore Hotel because of a large increase in his bill for water. The Department will consult with Mr. Tonaus.
Supervisor Smith told the Board that the first meeting of the Community Planning Committee was held, and that there was good participation and plenty of material presented.
Copies of the contract with the Steinmetz planning group were handed out for the Board to study. The contract will be acted upon at the next Town Board meeting.
Supervisor Smith presented his recommendations for personnel to work on the Cold Creek project. Board members presented other options, and asked that further information be gathered. Councilman Bower suggested that a pre-construction meeting be held before awarding the contract, and Councilman Miller suggested that the DOT be included in such a meeting.
Supervisor Smith will set up the requested meeting.
There is an upcoming grant opportunity for the Justice Court with an application deadline of August 1, 2009.
To facilitate the application should the Court decide to apply, Councilman Miller moved adoption of Resolution 7-A-09 that stated:
Resolved:
That Craig Smith, Supervisor of the Town of Hume, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the New York State Unified Justice Court in accordance with the provisions of the Justice Court Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $30000, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to the Town of Hume.
Furthermore, the Town of Hume Is committed to providing a match in an amount not to exceed 10% of the total construction project costs.
Councilman Ricketts seconded the motion for adoption. The Board voted 5 ayes, 0 noes, and the resolution was adopted.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as presented, and that the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General -- $24586.34: Highway -- $72392.39: Lighting -- $1221.66; Fire Protection -- $343.89: Sidewalks -- $368.53; Sewer -- $2307.57; Water -- $2722.99)
Councilman Ricketts moved that the meeting be adjourned; Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.
A second meeting has been called for July – July 28, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Park Pavilion. A regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Pavilion.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan,
Town Clerk