TOWN OF HUME
DECEMBER 15, 2010
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 15, 2010. Supervisor Dennis Ricketts called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, and 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; Highway Superintendent Kevin Peet; Water/Sewer Superintendent Dana Potter; Historian Rondus Miller; and Clerk Sondra MacEwan.
Councilman Austin moved that the minutes of the November 10, 2010 meeting of the Board be accepted as presented. Councilman McKurth seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Historian Rondus Miller garnered tidbits for the upcoming issue of The Bee from those present. It is due for publication about January 1, 2011.
She also showed off some 2011 calendars published by the History Club and the History Round Table. They may be purchased at the Museum.
A genealogical search produced family information and pictures for Tim Krzos who has Wiscoy connections.
The Town of Hume has been awarded a matching grant of $101909.00 for park improvements under a program from the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
The grant application for Cold Creek remains stalled at the state review level. The Army Corp of Engineers will soon visit the site to give their recommendations.
There has been no determination of the Town’s application for a Trails Grant. Other possible grant opportunities include shared services and consolidated services with the emphasis on the Sewer Department.
The 30-day comment period of the draft Comprehensive Plan expired on December 13, 2010 with no comments or correspondence submitted.
Councilman Miller moved that the Town adopt the Community
Comprehensive Plan. Councilman McKurth seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
The Town of Hume has been awarded a grant to do a GIS Needs Assessment. MRB Group submitted a proposal to provide GIS consultant services for the project.
Councilman Miller moved to accept the MRB proposal at a fee not to exceed $9692.00. Supervisor Ricketts seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Superintendent Peet told the Board that the overhead door installation is now complete. The Board emphasized that payment for the installation was not to be released until the certified payroll from Overhead Door of Canisteo Valley, the contractor, is received.
Supervisor Ricketts moved that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for fuels for 2011. Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Bids will be opened on January 12, 2010 at the regular meeting of the Town Board.
Steve Thomas has asked the Town to name his “street” and place a road sign at the junction with State Route 19. The Allegany County 911 office is requesting a street name before issuance of a 911 address.
The property lies on the hill behind the Jubilee Plaza at the end of a long private driveway. Two other properties share the drive.
The Board agreed that the “street” in question is not a road and not the responsibility of the Town. The Town does not wish to bear any liability for safety or maintenance of the drive.
The roof has been completed at the Sewer Treatment plant, and the materials to do the roof at the Water Plant are on hand awaiting installation.
Clerk Sondra MacEwan explained that a manual for records retention, disposition and access has been drafted and approved by the State Archives.
Councilman Austin moved that the Town adopt the Records Management and Access Manual. Councilman McKurth seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Clerk MacEwan also reported that most details of the dog licensing changeover effective on January 1st have been completed except for some fiscal accounting questions that Ag & Markets must address.
The Board will hold a regular meeting on December 28, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Town Museum.
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 Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
(General -- $49442.05; Highway -- $131330.94; Lighting -- $421.38; Fire Protection -- $360.51; Sewer--$3661.04; Water -- $6703.91.)
Councilman Austin moved that the Board approve the following list of transfers, and Councilman Miller seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
From: To: Amount:
A1990.4 Contingency A1010.4 Town Board Contractual $507.00
A1990.4 Contingency A1355.4 Assessment Contractual $225.00
A1990.4 Contingency A1410.11 Dep Clk Personal Services $1000.00
A1990.4 Contingency A1620.14 Bldg. Personal Services $700.00
A1990.4 Contingency A1420.4 Legal $1500.00
A1990.4 Contingency A1680.2 Data Process Equipment $1000.00
A1990.4 Contingency A1950.4 Time Warner Tax Bill $2600.00
A1990.4 Contingency A7110.14 Parks Personal Services $2400.00
A1990.4 Contingency A7510.2 Museum Equipment $510.00
A1990.4 Contingency A8020.4 Planning $320.00
A8010.4 Zoning A9010.8 State Retirement $1500.00
A8540.4 Drainage A9010.8 State Retirement $2500.00
A9060.8 Med Ins A9010.8 State Retirement $5337.00
A9060.8 Med Ins A9030.8 Social Security $300.00
A9060.8 Med Ins A9035.8 Medicare $200.00
A1331.1 School Tax A1330.1 Tax Collector $347.12
DA5142.1 Snow Removal DA5110.1 General Repair $14000.00
DA9010.8 Retirement DA9060.8 Medical Insurance $1500.00
SS8130.1 Personal Services SS8130.100 Personal Services $1073.60
Councilman Austin moved that the following list of transfers to Capital Reserve accounts be approved, and Councilman Bower seconded the motion. 5 ayes, 0 noes.
Transfers to Capital Reserve Accounts
From: To: Amount:
Fund Balance CR for Office Building $30000.00
Fund Balance CR for Highway Equipment $100000.00
Fund Balance CR for Road Repair & Bridges $20000.00
Fund Balance CR for Water Equipment $8000.00
Fund Balance CR for Well & Facility $3000.00
Fund Balance CR for Sewer Equipment $8000.00
Councilman Austin moved that the meeting be adjourned, and Councilman Bower seconded. 5 ayes, 0 noes. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra MacEwan
Town Clerk