TOWN OF HUME
September 12, 2012
A regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was held at the William P. Brooks Hose Company Fire Hall, 24 S. Genesee St., Fillmore, New York on September 12, 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; Deputy Clerk Joanne Cockle; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Also in attending were Alex Clark, fulfilling part of his Scout Citizenship requirements, and Engineer Rob Cathers.
Councilman Miller moved that the minutes of the August 28, 2012 meeting of the Board be accepted as presented, and Councilman McKurth seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Austin moved that an amendment be made to the August 8, 2012 meeting to indicate that Christopher Austin was in charge of only the use of the ball field at the Park. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Peet reported that the hookups for Christmas decorations on the light poles have been installed, and the Chip seal work for the year has been completed.
The Higgins Creek Bridge has been red flagged. The steel deck bridge has been marked for needed repairs, but not closed. The County DPW will look into the situation.
Superintendent Peet and Rob Cathers from E&M Engineers inspected problem areas on Pond Road where the creek is undermining the road. E&M Submitted a proposal to do an official engineering report on the area. The Board discussed the situation, looked at options, and, upon Superintendent Peet’s recommendation, withheld action. Superintendent Peet will contact the DEC before proposing any course of action.
Notice was received that Joel Stroud will be administering the Hume Sanford Springs.
Superintendent Potter reported that there is a problem with the water volume reader that is being looked at.
Becky Hendricks sent a letter to the Board about a delinquent water/sewer bill involving a tenant. Supervisor Ricketts will contact her.
There are no primary elections scheduled for September in Allegany County. Two registration dates will be held, both at the Board of Elections in Belmont.
The statistical report for the Summer Recreation program was given to Board members.
Clerk Sondra MacEwan was called to the Allegany County jail to issue a marriage license.
At 7:30 PM, Supervisor Ricketts opened bid for the Cold Creek Armoring Project.
Results of the bids:
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DATE RECEIVED |
TIME RECEIVED |
COMPANY |
Bid Amount |
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1 |
9-11-12 |
12:17 PM |
DOLOMITE PRODUCTS COMPANY INC DBA A. L. BLADES 7610 COUNTY ROUTE 65 PO BOX 590 HORNELL NY 14843-0590 |
$398495.00 |
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2 |
9-11-12 |
1:40 PM |
D&H EXCAVATING INC 11939 RT. 98 SOUTH ARCADE NY 14009 |
$391504.25 |
|
333 |
9-11-12 |
2:10 PM |
PAUL SISCO L.C. WHITFORD CO 164 NORTH MAIN ST WELLSVILLE NY 14895-1152 |
$494887.00 |
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4 |
9-11-12 |
2:28 PM |
MAN O’TREES INC 752 WIILDWOOD AVE SALAMANCA NY 14779 |
$453000.00 |
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5 |
9-11-12 |
4:27 PM |
KEELER CONSTRUCTION CO INC 13519 WEST LEE ROAD ALBION NY 14411 |
$365141.00 |
The bids were given to E&M Engineers for review to check compliance with specifications.
Councilman Austin moved that the following list of transfers be authorized, and Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
TO FROM AMOUNT
A1220.4 A1990.4 360.00
(Supervisor) (Contingency)
A1442.4 Unappropriated $25000.00
(Engineering, Cold Creek)
A7310.1 A1990.4 $7.00
(Youth Programs) Contingency
A7110.1 A7110.14 $3000.00
(Parks) (Parks)
DA9050.8 DA5110.1 $405.00
(Unemployment Ins.) (General Repairs)
SW5132.4 SW9060.8 $3000.00
(Garage) (Medical Ins.)
Councilman Miller was authorized to contact the local fire companies, asking them to meet with the Board to discuss fuel, number of calls, and training among other topics.
Councilman Austin moved that $2000.00 be borrowed at 0% interest until February 1, 2013 from the general unappropriated fund, and that the $2000.00 be transferred to SF3410.44 account (Fire Protection District, fuel). Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Miller moved that the contract with grant writers J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. be renewed for a two-year term. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
The tabulations of the results of the RFPs for the archeological Survey for the Trails Grant were reviewed.
Responding quotes:
University of Buffalo $10340
Robert Dean 3500
KCI Engineering 12500
Fisher Associates 8650
Councilman Austin moved that the proposal of Heritage Preservation & Interpretation Inc. (Robert L. Dean) of Steamburg, New York at $3500.00 be accepted. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor Ricketts asked the Board to meet on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Museum to work on the 2013 budget.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Ricketts moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining Unit negotiations. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
The Board entered Executive Session at 7:50 PM and returned to Open Meeting at 8:20 PM.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman McKurth moved that the attorney be authorized to start preparation of a Revenue Anticipation Note to facilitate the work on the Cold Creek Grant Project. Councilman Hinz seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman Hinz put Fillmore Fun Fest committee people in contact with John Jessup of Rushford for information and hints about building up community activities.
BILLS AND REPORTS
Councilman Austin moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as presented, and that the bills be accepted for payment. Supervisor Ricketts seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General - #276-308 $14777.12; Highway - #171-193 $48861.35; Fire Protection #9 $606.28; Lighting - #9- $1424.07; Sewer - #108-118 $2196.18; Water - #165-181 #4527.55)
Councilman McKurth moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Councilman Austin seconded 5 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
The next meeting of the Hume Town Board will be a Budget Workshop on September 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Museum.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan,
Town Clerk