TOWN OF HUME

December 12, 2012

A regular meeting of the Hume Town Board, Allegany County, New York was convened on December 12, 2012 at the Town of Hume Museum, 10842 Claybed Road, Hume, New York. Supervisor Ricketts opened the meeting at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Officials attending: Supervisor Dennis Ricketts; Councilmen Gregory McKurth, Christopher Austin, Daniel Miller, and Bruce Hinz; Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; Attorney David Pullen; Deputy Town Clerk Joanne Cockle; and Town Clerk Sondra MacEwan.

MINUTES

Councilman Austin moved that the Minutes of the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Hume Board be accepted as presented. Councilman McKurth seconded 5 ayes, 0 noes.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Joe Lates’s property on Higgins Creek continues to experience erosion problems. Because the nearest road and bridge are not in jeopardy, the County Highway Department is unable to help.

The Highway Department has purchased high frequency radios to coincide with Allegany County’s switch to that type radio.

Councilman McKurth moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for fuel for the Highway Department for 2013. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Bids will be opened at 7:30 PM on January 9, 2013.

DOG CONTROL

Councilman Austin moved the Inspection Report for the dog shelter be accepted; Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.

Councilman Austin moved that the Town of Hume renew their agreement with the Town of Caneadea for shelter services. Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.

WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS

Implementation of the Town Cross Connection policy is a priority, and, as such, was noted in a recent inspection report from the Allegany County Health Department.

The Town will investigate methods of surge protection for the water plant panel board.

FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENTS

Councilman Austin moved that a Public Hearing be set for January 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM, to hear any comment on the proposed contracts with Brooks Hose Company, Brooks Hose Rescue Squad, and the Wiscoy/ Rossburg Fire Company. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.

LEGAL TOPICS

Supervisor Ricketts questioned Attorney David Pullen about the necessity of bidding for professional services. Attorney Pullen explained that is was not required, but could be done at the Board’s discretion.

SUPERVISOR’S AGENDA

E&M Engineers informed the Town that the permits for Cold Creek might be forthcoming.

The Board discussed the costs involved in hauling stone, the availability of the Town crew and equipment, and the contractor’s possible pricing.

After the start of the 2013, the construction phases of the Park Project will be rebid. There were no bids on the initial specifications.

Councilman Austin moved that the following transfers from the Unappropriated Fund Balances be authorized, and Councilman Hinz seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.

General Fund

TO: AMOUNT

A1420.4 Law $860.00

A1442.4 Engineer Cold Creek $50.00

A5010.4 Highway Admin. $400.00

A5132.4 Town Sheds $1200.0

A5182.4 Townwide Lighting $85.00

A6989.4 Grant Writer $2300.00

A7110.4 Parks $540.00

A9950.8 Loan to Other Funds $1000.00

Highway Fund

TO: AMOUNT

DA5110.4 General Repairs $170.00

DA5112.4 Permanent Improvements $1900.00

DA5130.4 Machinery $170.00

DA9060.8 Hospital & Medical $5000.00

DA9010.8 Retirement $21000.00

Water Department

TO: AMOUNT

SW8310.4 Administration $80.00

Sewer Department

TO: AMOUNT

SS8130.442 Sewage Treatment $450.00

Park Grant

TO: AMOUNT

HA7010.4 Grant Admin. $13400.00

Street Lighting Districts

TO: AMOUNT

SL3-5182.4 $500.00

SL2-5182.4 $400.00

CLERK’S REPORT

New computers and updated software are being installed in the Town Offices.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Councilman Miller moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss ongoing negotiations. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. The Board entered Executive Session at 8:05 PM, and returned to Open Meeting at 8:40 PM.

(note: Councilman Austin left the meeting at this point)

PERSONNEL

After discussion, Councilman Miller moved that Andrew Peet be granted a 1-year unpaid leave of absence to pursue self-employment. Supervisor Ricketts seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.

BILLS AND REPORTS

Councilman McKurth moved that the reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk be accepted as presented and that the bills be accepted for payment. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 noes.

(General #384-422 $38413.52; Highway #227-245 $69023.31; Fire #12 $343.38; Light #12 $1708.87; Sewer #142-148 $2434.31; Water #218-238 $8772.81; Parks Grant #2-3 $6664.29).

Councilman Hinz moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Miller seconded. 4 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM.

The next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be January 9, 2013.

Respectfully submitted,

Sondra MacEwan,

Town Clerk