August 11, 2004

A regular meeting of the Jewett Town Board was held on August 11, 2004. Supervisor Michael Flaherty called the meeting to order at 7PM. Present were Board members Thomas Hitchcock, Charles Kutcher, Paul LaPierre and Tom Wilson. Also present were Attorney for the Town Tal G. Rappleyea, Superintendent of Highways Robert Mallory, Zoning Officer William Dwyer, newspaper reporter Carolyn Bennett, town residents Ann Dwyer, Jane Bostrom, Werner Pscherer and the town clerk.

The Public Hearing was opened on a local law entitled "Amendment to Subdivision Regulation Re: Flag Lots".

There were no comments from the public.

A motion was made by Flaherty, 2 nd by LaPierre and carried closing the public hearing.

The Public Hearing was opened on a local law entitled "Disability Property Tax Exemption".

There was no comment from the public.

A motion was made by Flaherty, 2 nd by Kutcher and carried closing the public hearing.

A motion was made by Flaherty, 2 nd by Kutcher and carried approving Local Law #3 of 2004 entitled "Amendment to Subdivision Regulation Re: Flag Lots".

ROLL CALL Aye 5 Flaherty, Hitchcock, Kutcher, LaPierre, Wilson.

Nay 0

A motion was made by Flaherty, 2 nd by Kutcher and carried approving Local Law #4 of 2004 entitled "Disability Property Tax Exemption".

ROLL CALL Aye 5 Flaherty, Hitchcock, Kutcher, LaPierre, Wilson.

Nay 0

Minutes of the July 14, 2004 regular meeting were accepted on a motion by Hitchcock, 2 nd by Wilson and carried.

Minutes of the July 28, 2004 special meeting were accepted on a motion by LaPierre, 2 nd by Wilson and carried.

The Supervisor's report was provided to the Board and bank statements were made available for review.

Zoning Officer William Dwyer gave out a written monthly report. There are two items pending this year.

One concerns the "barn sale" signs. A notice of violation was issued. The owners have obtained the paper work to apply for a special use permit and are suppose to file that paper work with the Planning Board by next month.

The second concerns the trailer on Rt. 296. The individual using the trailer for storage was indisposed with a broken ankle the past several months. He is now better and will file for a building permit and make every effort to build a barn before winter and move his items out of the trailer.

Courtesy of the floor was opened. There were not comments from the public. Courtesy of the floor was closed.

On a motion by Flaherty, 2 nd by LaPierre and carried Janet Nicholls was reappointed to the Board of Assessment Review for a five-year term expiring 9/30/2009.

The Board discussed a "Coffee/Cider Day". This will provide a social opportunity for the community to get together. The Board scheduled October 9 th , 2004 from 11AM to 1PM at the Municipal Building to hold the activity.

Councilman LaPierre was put in charge of the event. Councilmen LaPierre and Kutcher will work with the press. Councilman Kutcher will work on signage. Councilman Hitchcock will see about the cider and a cider press. Councilman Wilson will ask the Green Room Players if they are available to do a program that day.

Superintendent Mallory addressed the Board. He explained that the cycle bar mower often breaks and mowing isn't getting done. He has looked into a flail mower at a cost of around $10, 000. The Superintendent said he would like to get more bids and bring the information to the next meeting.

The Superintendent also informed the Board he is reprogramming the types of repairs for the roads. Many roads are in need of preventive maintenance or chip-seal.

There are over 10 miles of roads that need this preventive maintenance now or in the near future. Board members agreed to look at these roads prior to the next meeting.

Superintendent Mallory further informed the Board that the 1969 Oshkosh, used for plowing roads in the winter wouldn't pass inspection at this time. The repairs would run from $3,500.00 to $4,000.00. This item and a new snow- plow had been discussed earlier in the year and the Board had agreed to discuss it in greater detail over the summer.

Superintendent Mallory will do some research and look into other options. The Board will discuss this matter in more detail at the next meeting.

A motion was made by Flaherty, 2 nd by Hitchcock and carried to rescind Resolution #19 of 2004. This resolution was to establish a Town Clerk/Tax Collector capital project fund through a permissive referendum. Due to miscommunication the referendum was not published in the newspaper and the time expired to establish the referendum.

ROLL CALL Aye 5 Flaherty, Kutcher, Hitchcock, LaPierre, Wilson.

Nay 0

A motion was made by Flaherty, 2 nd by LaPierre and carried approving Resolution #21. This resolution established a Town Clerk/Tax Collector capital project fund through a permissive referendum.

ROLL CALL Aye 5 Flaherty, Kutcher, Hitchcock, LaPierre, Wilson.

Nay 0

A motion was made by Wilson, 2 nd by Hitchcock and carried to approve the addition of a full time student rider to the Town's health insurance policy with a $10.00 co-pay for a doctor's visit.

The finance committee of Councilmen Kutcher and Hitchcock audited the bills prior to the meeting.

Councilman Hitchcock made a motion recommending the Board approve the audit. Councilman Kutcher 2 nd the motion and all Board members voted Aye.

The general fund was $7,712.67 on abstract #8, claim numbers 179 to 204. The highway fund was $61,205.30 on abstract #8, claim numbers 125 to 145.

Under other:

County Legislator James Hitchcock sent the schedule of County committee meetings.

NYCDEP is looking at land on Barnum Road for a conservation easement. There is a 120- day comment period. The Board was asked to bring any comments to the September meeting.

Councilman Hitchcock complimented the highway department for their work in the local cemeteries.

Councilman Hitchcock said he would like to have more meetings concerning the future vision for the Town.

"Bell Stock" was discussed. Supervisor Flaherty said the zoning officer posted the sign indicating the gathering was under surveillance and the Sheriff's Deputy checked on the gathering. The Deputy was to notify the Supervisor if there was a problem. The Supervisor received no phone calls.

Councilman Hitchcock asked for an ambulance update at the next meeting and discussion on the possibility of a co pay for the ambulance.

Budget workshops were scheduled for October 6 th and 20 th both at 5PM.

The following items were scheduled for discussion on the September agenda; mass gathering law, discussion on adult entertainment, land development and the ambulance.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:35Pm on a motion by Wilson, 2 nd by LaPierre and carried.

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Patricia Merwin Town Clerk

September 1, 2004

A special meeting of the Jewett Town Board was held on September 1, 2004. Supervisor Michael Flaherty called the meeting to order at 5PM. Present were Board members Charles Kutcher, Thomas Hitchcock, Paul LaPierre and Tom Wilson. Also present were the Superintendent of Highways Robert Mallory and the town clerk.

A motion was made by Flaherty, 2 nd by LaPierre and carried for the Board to go into executive session concerning financial matters.

A motion was made by LaPierre, 2 nd by Wilson and carried to come out of executive session.

A motion was made by Kutcher, 2 nd by Hitchcock and carried authorizing Superintendent Mallory to look for a snow- plow not to exceed $40,000 for the purpose of a back up and to replace the current Oshkosh .

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM on a motion by Hitchcock, 2 nd by Wilson and carried.

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Patricia Merwin Town Clerk