TOWN OF HUME
DECEMBER 9, 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 December 9, 2009. At 7:00 PM, Supervisor Smith opened the meeting 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; Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; Historian Rondus Miller; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan. Miranda Hunter, attorney for the firm of Richardson & Pullen, was also present.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the minutes of the November 12, 2009 meeting of the Board be accepted as presented, and Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Eric Richter has completed his Internship at the Museum.
Town Clerk Sondra MacEwan and Councilman Daniel Miller met with James Tammaro of the State Archives and Records Agency on November 20, 2009. Mr. Tammaro told them that, due to the condition of New York’s fiscal affairs, funding of the grant for the Records Storage Room could be delayed or even reduced. Until funds have actually arrived, much of the project is “on hold”.
Supervisor Smith opened the two quotes submitted for construction of the records room.
Quality Craftsmen (Brian Miller) $16000.00
Dana Arnold $10800.00
After consideration, Councilman Miller moved that the quote from Dana Arnold be accepted, contingent on the receipt of grant funds from the State of New York. Councilman Ricketts seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Councilman Miller moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for fuel for 2010. Councilman Ricketts seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Peet told the Board that he is compiling estimates for enclosing and upgrading the Town Sheds. He asked that the Board consider creation of a reserve account for this work.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the Town establish a Capital Reserve account for Highway Building Construction and Repair. Councilman Bower seconded the motion.
5 ayes, 0 noes.
REVALUATION
Assessor Russell Heslin told the Board about the completion of the revaluation of properties in the Town of Hume. The assessed value will rise approximately 6.7 million over the whole Town. With pictures and graphs, he explained the process he followed in his determinations, and further demonstrated the use of the assessing formula.
In January, Mr. Heslin will mail to residents the results of the revaluation. Residents can then meet with Mr. Heslin by appointment to discuss the results and have questions answered.
Tax amounts will not be impacted by the new values until the 2011 tax year.
Andrew Peet was present to urge the Board to speed the Union contract negotiations along and also to discuss the medical insurance benefits. No action taken.
Superintendent Dana Potter asked the Board for their recommendations for removal of the old Village barn. Town employees will undertake as much of the work as possible; Superintendent Potter and Superintendent Peet will meet to set a schedule. The demolition permit was obtained.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the following list of transfers be approved, and Councilman Beil seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
FROM TO AMOUNT
General Account
A1990.4 A5010.1 $4000.00
A1990.4 A5410.1 $200.00
A1990.4 A1355.4 $300.00
A1990.4 A6989.4 $400.00
A1990.4 A7110.1 $2400.00
A1990.4 A7110.14 $1000.00
A1990.4 A7310.1 $80.00
A7510.2 a7510.1 $1100.00
A8020.4 A8020.1 $500.00
Highway
DA5130.4 DA5110.4 $400.00
Sidewalk District
SM5132.4 SM5142.14 $1200.00
SM5132.4 SM5142.4 $50.00
SM5410.2 SM5410.14 $800.00
Councilman Miller moved that the following transfers to Capital Reserve Funds be approved; Councilman Ricketts seconded. 5 ayes 0 noes.
Transfer from Fund Balances to Capital Reserve accounts:
General Museum $15000.00
Building $25000.00
Highway Building $35000.00
Highway Equipment $45000.00
Road & Bridges $45000.00
Water Equipment $4500.00
Well & Facility $3000.00
Sewer Equipment $4500.00
Councilman Beil moved that Dennis Ricketts be authorized to sign the Bank Account Signature card at Community Bank, and Councilman Bower seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Sondra MacEwan will be available on January 1, 2010 from 11:00 AM until Noon at the Town Hall so that all incoming officials may take their Oaths of Office. The paperwork for employment and payroll can also be picked up at that time.
Councilman Ricketts took a moment to commend the outgoing personnel for their service to the Town of Hume.
Councilman Ricketts moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss pending contract negotiations, and Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Board entered Executive Session at 9:05 PM.
Upon passage of a motion by Councilman Beil with a second by Councilman Bower, the Board returned to Open Meeting at 9:15 PM.
Councilman Beil moved that an amended four-year contract between the Town of Hume and Water/Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter be prepared, and that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the amended contract. Councilman Ricketts seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
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 the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General -- $25221.57; Highway -- $$34530.86; Planning -- $3112.50; Lighting -- $1371.35; Fire Protection -- $349.79; Sewer -- $4730.88; Water -- $5005.66; Sidewalks - $103.14.)
Supervisor Smith moved that the meeting be adjourned; Councilman Beil seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be January 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Town Museum.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan
Town Clerk