TOWN OF HUME
October 12, 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 October 12,
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, Bryce Bower, and Daniel Miller; Attorney David Pullen;
Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; Water & Sewer Superintendent Dana
Potter; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan. Councilman Gregory McKurth was absent.
Councilman
Miller moved that the minutes of the September 28, 2011 meeting of the Board be
accepted as presented. Councilman Bower seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Julie
Hall and Joel Clark were present to represent William P. Brooks Hose Company.
The Board had requested a discussion of the water use by the Fire Company.
Water/Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter told them how a heavy draw at the
hydrant nearest the water plant could impact the well equipment. There was
discussion of “best practice”
procedures to safeguard the water plant and to account for the volume of water
delivered from that hydrant. Mention was made concerning the reporting of water
transported for pool fillings.
Joel
Clark also reported that a new rescue truck had been purchased and the Fire
Company was awaiting delivery.
Representatives
of MRB Group presented rationale for updating the 2004 Sewer Study that
considered a consolidation of the Hume and Caneadea sewer systems. Because
Caneadea is proceeding with their upgrade, this is the opportune time to
reevaluate a shared services plan.
Applications
for funding for the study are due by April 2012.
Councilman
Austin moved that the Town of Hume authorize MRB Group to upgrade the 2004
Sewer Interconnection Study at a cost not to exceed $10500.00. Councilman Bower seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent
Peet turned in the wage and hours report for the work done by the Town crew on
sidewalks. The appropriate accounts need to be reconciled.
The
Army Corp of Engineers met with Superintendent Peet to examine the Genesee
River Bypass Channel. They recommend no remedial action in the bypass channel,
but expressed concern for the vegetation in the river channel. The matter has
been forwarded to Allegany County for their consideration.
No
action was taken by FEMA regarding Higgins Creek.
A
bill for blacktop work at the Park baseball area caused some confusion. Central
Roadways submitted a bill for the work, but authorization for the work was
questioned. Attorney Pullen will write to the billing company for
clarification.
Councilman
Austin moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss employee
negotiations. Councilman Bower seconded. The Board entered Executive Session at
8:20 PM. At 9:30 PM they returned to Open Session.
The
Board looked at the Tentative Budget and discussed the figures for the 2% cap
mandated by the State. They set Monday, October 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM for a
meeting to examine the fund balances.
The
Cold Creek Grant Application funds will become available after a
question/answer session is completed by E&M Engineers.
Councilman
Miller told the Board that the engineering contract for the Park Grant will be
sent out for bid. Jean O’Connell & Associates, Inc. will prepare the bids.
Councilman
Bower moved that the following transfers of funds be approved, and Councilman
Austin seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
From To Amount
Unallocated SM5410.2 $195.00
Unallocated A1620.4 $2000.00
Councilman
Bower moved that the Town make the official Trick or Treat Night October 31,
2011 from 6 – 9 PM. Supervisor Ricketts seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Clerk
Sondra MacEwan asked for recommendations for people or companies to quote for a
new heating system for the Town offices.
Councilman
Austin moved that Joanne Cockle be appointed as Deputy Town Clerk with a term
concurrent with the present Town Clerk’s term (‘til the end of December 2011)
at a salary of $9.00 per hour.
Councilman Bower seconded. 4
ayes, 0 noes.
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. Councilman Bower
seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
(General
#350-379, $4080.27; Highway #164-185, $13642.12; Fire District #10, $426.11;
Sidewalks #15, $195.00; Lighting #10, $1356.50; Sewer #129-138, $5068.54; Water
#226-252, $23121.04)
Councilman
Austin moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Councilman Bower seconded. 4
ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at
10:20 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sondra
MacEwan,
Town
Clerk