TOWN OF HUME

AUGUST 10, 2011

 

 

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 August 10, 2011.  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 and Gregory McKurth; Attorney David Pullen; Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan. Councilmen Daniel Miller and Bryce Bower were absent.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilman Austin moved that the minutes of the July 13, 2011 meeting of the Hume Town Board be accepted as presented. Councilman McKurth seconded. 3 ayes, 0 noes.

 

COMMUNITY FORUM

 

Eric Beil addressed the Board. His dog was picked up by the Dog Control Officer and taken to the kennel in Granger. Mr.Beil felt that the DCO was rude to him and handled his dog too roughly.

 

The Board asked Mr. Beil to file a written complaint so that a basis for discussion was at hand for their discussion with the DCO. They said the DCO was allowed “the professional courtesy” of having her version heard.

 

HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

 

Allegany County adopted the Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan on April 8th, 2011.

 

Councilman McKurth moved that the Town of Hume adopt the plan, and Councilman Austin seconded the motion. 3 ayes, 0 noes.

 

The lack of a hazard mitigation plan has held up FEMA funding for the Town’s Cold Creek grant.

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

 

Superintendent Peet reported that his year’s planned Chip Sealing is done.

 

Councilman Austin moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for a 2011 or newer tandem axle plow truck with side dump box, plow and wing. Councilman McKurth seconded the motion. 3 ayes, 0 noes.

 

WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT

 

Supervisor Ricketts moved that any Water & Sewer bill with amounts unpaid at the close of business on September 9, 2011 be relevied to the property owner’s 2012 Town and County tax bill. Councilman McKurth seconded. 3 ayes, 0 noes.

 

SUPERVISOR’S AGENDA

 

Councilman Austin moved that the following list of transfers be authorized, and Councilman McKurth seconded. 3 ayes, 0 noes.

 

Amount            To                                            From

$2103.00            SS8130.200                               SS599

                        Sewer Equipment                     Unappropriated Fund Balance

 

$2000.00            SS8130.200                               SS1990.400

                        Sewer Equipment                     Contingent Fund

 

$370.00            A1355.4                                  Unappropriated Fund Balance

                        Assessment

 

The Supervisor asked the Clerk to prepare a report on the costs of the Summer Recreation Program for the next meeting.

 

CLERK’S TOPICS

 

Clerk Sondra MacEwan told the Board that Deputy Town Clerk Susan Bodnar submitted her resignation. Ms. Bodnar has accepted a full time position elsewhere.

 

Some schedule changes will need to be made, and office hours might be erratic for a time. There are no plans to refill the position at this time.

 

A Small Communities workshop will be held in October in Ellicottville, NY. Anyone interested in attending should contact STW.

 

BILLS AND REPORTS

 

Councilman Austin moved that the bills as audited be accepted for payment, and that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as presented. Councilman McKurth seconded the motion. 3 ayes, 0 noes.

 

(General $14162.48; Highway  $120090.58; Fire Protection District  $998.86; Lighting $1294.88; Sewer $1322.29; Water $5605.57)

 

Councilman Austin moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilman McKurth seconded. 3 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.

 

The next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be September 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Town of Hume Museum.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Sondra MacEwan,

Town Clerk