TOWN OF HUME
December 14, 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 December 14, 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, Gregory McKurth and Daniel Miller; Attorney David Pullen; Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; Water & Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; Historian Rondus Miller; Deputy Clerk Joanne Cockle; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Councilman Austin moved that the minutes of the November 9, 2011 meeting of the Hume Town Board be accepted as presented. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Historian Rondus Miller showcased the Short Tract Band bass drum donated by Deb White. The drum belonged to Norman Bennett.
The Bee, the Town newsletter, is delayed because of printer issues.
The Highway crew removed the basketball hoop and tennis net poles at the Museum and smoothed the blacktopped area for more parking.
Councilman Miller moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for sealed bids for fuel for 2012. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Bids will be opened at 7:30 PM on January 11, 2012.
A minor omission was noted on the Hume Highway map, and a correction was requested by the State DOT. Supervisor Ricketts moved adoption of Resolution 12-A-11 correcting a 0.59-mile stretch of road on Dutch Hill Road, and Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Peet told the Board that Joe Miller is assembling new connection boxes for the Christmas lights. The new connections will make installation safer in coming years..
E&M Engineers are helping to clarify some land titles so that work in Cold Creek can be planned.
Supervisor Rickett’s presented a list of transfers. After discussion and adjustments, Councilman Austin moved that the following list of transfers be authorized, and Councilman Miller seconded.
TO FROM AMOUNT
SS8131.4 Overpayment SS9060.800 Med Ins $2800.00
SS8130.1 Sew Treatment SS8130.14 Sew Treatment $6000.00
Pers Services Pers Services
SS8130.100 Sew Treatment SS8130.14 Sew Treatment $1500.00
Pers Services Pers Services
SW8340.1 Transmission SS9060.8 Med Ins $7000.00
Pers Services
SW8341.4 Overpayment SW8320.2E Equip $4200.00
A1330.1 Tax Coll A1330.11 Tax Coll $.05
Pers Services Pers Services
A1331.1 FCS Coll A1330.11 FCS Coll $20.00
Pers Services Pers Services
A1620.14 Buildings A1620.1 Buildings $920.00
Pers Services Pers Services
A1680.2 Equip A599 Unapprop $520.00
DA5110.1 Gen Repair DA5142.1 Snow Remove $1500.00
Pers Services Pers Services
DA889 CR Equip DA5130.2 Equip $20000.00
DA889 CR Equip DA599 Unapprop $30000.00
DA CR for Roads Unappropriated $5000.00
General
A CR for Office Building Unappropriated $10000.00
SS231E Equip CR SS8120.2E Equip $6000.00
SS231 CR Main & Repair SS9060.800 Med Ins $6000.00
Councilman Miller moved that Darel Bower be reappointed to the Board of Assessment Review for a 5-year term. Councilman Austin seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor Ricketts started a discussion on the possible adoption of a local law requiring that driver’s of horse drawn vehicles clean up after their animals.
The Board debated the necessity for such a law as well as the demands that implementation would entail. Research into model laws will be done.
The Board briefly discussed the issue of hydro-fracking. Attorney Pullen was asked to investigate fees regulating drilling.
Supervisor Ricketts thanked Councilman Bryce Bower for his 12-years of service to the Town of Hume as a Town Councilman.
Supervisor Ricketts handed out bills from prior years illustrating the rise in Retirement System costs.
On December 6, 2011, County Clerk Robert Christman guided the Allegany County Municipal Clerks Association through the new Court House facilities. Curt Crandall, Chairman of the County Legislators, greeted the clerks and talked about the history of the renovations. About 15 clerks enjoyed the tour, discussion and luncheon.
Clerk Sondra MacEwan reminded the Board that newly elected or re-elected officials will need to file an oath of office and they will need to track their hours if they are members of the retirement system.
David and Donna Sanford applied for a Junkyard Permit. After discussion, Supervisor Ricketts moved that the application be denied, and Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Supervisor Ricketts moved that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss employee matters, and Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. The Board entered Executive Session at 8:10 PM and returned to open meeting at 8:30 PM.
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 Austin seconded. 5a yes, 0 noes.
(General $44019.03 #413-467; Highway $58499.57 #203-222; Fire Protection $837.34 #12; Lighting $1540.71 #12; Sewer $5613.04 #153-173; Water $9529.24 #277-314)
Councilman Austin moved that the meeting be adjourned; Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Hume Town Board will be January 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Town Museum.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan,
Town Clerk