TOWN OF HUME
NOVEMBER 9, 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 November 9,
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 Gregory McKurth; Attorney David Pullen;
Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; Deputy Town Clerk Joanne Cockle; and Clerk
Sondra MacEwan. Councilman Daniel Miller was absent. Also present was
Councilman-elect Bruce Hinz.
Councilman
McKurth moved that the Minutes of the October 12, 2011, October 19, 2011 and
November 2, 2011 meetings of the Board be accepted as presented. Councilman
Bower seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Historian
Rondus Miller reported that 18 residents attended the meeting with Congressman
Tom Reed on October 22, 2011.
Approximately 35 residents were present for the Public Hearing on
October 26, 2011 to discuss the possible closing of the Hume Post Office.
Superintendent
Peet is researching insulation for the Town Sheds.
He
also expressed concern for unlicensed vehicles on area properties, some of
which are in the Town right-of-way.
These vehicles need to be removed before plowing begins for the winter
season. Information on property
maintenance and junkyard ordinances will be given to the Superintendent.
Supervisor
Ricketts moved that the Town retain the present Sliding Scale with the present
income levels for calculation of Senior Citizen tax exemptions. Councilman
Austin seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Austin moved that the Town send a letter endorsing the not-for-profit
application of the Genesee Wilds Project. Councilman McKurth seconded. 4 ayes,
0 noes.
Supervisor
Ricketts moved that refund payments be authorized for water and sewer accounts
with flawed meter readings. Councilman Bower seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Austin moved that the following list of transfers be approved, and Councilman
McKurth seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
From To Amount
Unappropriated
Funds A1420.4
Legal $1500.00
Unappropriated
Funds A1331.4
School Tax $55.28
DA5112.4 DA5110.4 General Repairs $254.92
General
Fund SF3410.44 Fire Protection $1500.00
Councilman
Austin moved that the Board issue a Junkyard Permit to Buck’s Used Auto Parts
upon a successful inspection. Councilman McKurth seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
McKurth moved that consideration of proposals for a heating system for the Town
Hall be tabled and that specifications be written; second by Councilman Bower 4
ayes, 0 noes.
Councilman
Austin moved that the Town Clerk contact MRB for prepare the specifications for
a heating system for the Town Hall.
Supervisor Ricketts seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor
Ricketts moved that the Board enter Executive Session to consult with the Town
Attorney. Councilman McKurth seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes. The Board entered
Executive Session at 7:40 PM and returned to open meeting at 8:35 PM.
Councilman
McKurth moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Clerk be accepted as
presented, and that the bills be accepted for payment. Second made by
Councilman Austin. 4 ayes, 0 noes.
(General
-- $14174.09, #380-412; Highway -- $17496.24, #186-202; Fire Protection --
$574.77, #11; Lighting -- $1361.42, #11; Sewer -- $3079.94, #139-152; Water --
$34754.03, #253-276).
Councilman
Austin moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman McKurth seconded. 4
ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
The
next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be December 14, 2011.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sondra
MacEwan,
Town
Clerk