| Town Board
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
A regular meeting of the Jewett Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Supervisor Carol Muth called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present were Board members Steve Jacobs, Michael McCrary, James Pellitteri and William Trach, Superintendent of Highways Robert Mallory, Building Inspector Thomas Cross, Attorney for the town Tal G. Rappleyea and the town clerk.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of 9/11.
On behalf of the Town Board a thank you was extended to Superintendent Mallory, the highway employees, hired contractors, fire companies and citizens for their help during and after Tropical Storm Irene.
Minutes of the August 10, 2011 regular meeting were accepted on a motion by Councilman McCrary, 2nd by Councilman Jacobs and carried.
The Supervisor’s August financial report was given to the Board prior to the meeting and bank statements were reviewed after the Board audited the vouchers.
Superintendent Mallory reported that “all Town roads were affected by Tropical Storm Irene and three quarters of the roads had major damage and as of tonight’s meeting all roads are accessible one way or the other.”
Councilman McCrary made a motion, 2nd by Councilman Trach and carried giving the Superintendent permission to look for prices on a new sander for the 1 ton.
Councilman Jacobs made a motion, 2nd by Councilman Pellitteri and carried to accept the monthly report of the Building Inspector.
Councilman Jacobs made a motion, 2nd by Councilman McCrary and carried to accept the monthly report of the Zoning Officer.
On a motion by Councilman McCrary, 2nd by Councilman Pellitteri and carried the Board adopted Resolution #11 of 2011. Subject: Tax Collector’s Yearly Report.
WHEREAS, The Town Tax Collector is required to give the Town Board an annual report of monies received and paid out during the tax collection period.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Tax Collector offers the following report for the period of January 1, 2011 to September 14, 2011:
Amount of Warrant $2,301,453.52
Amount Paid County 1,106,888.10
Amount Paid Town 937,648.00
Penalties 11,459.40
Service Fee 200.00
Interest 170.64
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE Muth, Jacobs, McCrary, Pellitteri and Trach
On a motion by Councilman McCrary, 2nd by Councilman Pellitteri and carried the Board adopted Resolution #12 of 2011. Subject: Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Highway Fund.
WHEREAS, the Highway Fund will temporarily need funds, until reimbursement from FEMA, to pay Tropical Storm Irene repair expenses; and
WHEREAS, the General Fund has monies available;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that $119,632.00 be transferred from the General fund Loan Repayment Account to the Highway Fund.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE Muth, Jacobs, McCrary, Pellitteri and Trach.
Councilman Pellitteri made a motion, 2nd by Councilman Trach and carried the Board approved payment of the bills.
The general fund was $13,897.65 on abstract #9, claim numbers 196 to 222. The highway fund was $131,948.70 on abstract #9, claim numbers 164 to 181.
Councilman McCrary made a motion, 2nd by Councilman Jacobs and carried to accept the Supervisor’s July financial report.
On a motion by Councilman McCrary, 2nd by Councilman Pellitteri and carried the Board adopted Resolution #13. Subject: Townwide Reassessment.
WHEREAS, given the damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene the Town Board has determined the reassessment should be delayed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Section 1 of Resolution #10 of 2011 entitled TOWNWIDE REASSESSMENT, is to be modified to read:
Section 1. That the Assessor of the Town of Jewett is hereby authorized to undertake and implement a reassessment for the 2013 assessment roll.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE Muth, Jacobs, McCrary, Pellitteri and Trach.
Councilman Jacobs made a motion, 2nd by Councilman Trach and carried to reappoint Clarence Soule to the Board of Assessment Review for a five year term.
A motion was made by Councilman McCrary, 2nd by Councilman Jacobs and carried to designate Nancy Wyncoop Bower as a contractor for the purpose of completing the revaluation.
Councilman Jacobs made a motion, 2nd by Councilman Pellitteri and carried to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.
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Patricia Merwin, Town Clerk/RMC
Zoning Board Minutes
The meeting opened at 7:03 pm.
ROLL CALL: Russ Coloton, Chair; Members: Ann Dwyer, Charles Kutcher, Karen White, Kathleen Williams
Agenda Item 3: Public Hearing on Application for Area Variance for Marc Ullrich of 105 Ford Hill Road, Jewett, NY; Tax Map # 147.00-1-15.111; Rural Conservation. Present: Marc Ullrich
Mr. Kutcher made the motion to open the Public Hearing. Mrs. Williams seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the hearing opened at 7:03 pm. Mrs. Dwyer received the certification of sign posting, receipts of certified mailing and the form of notice. Mrs. Dwyer reported receiving no correspondence from the public. Mr. Coloton called for comments from the public. No one responded. Mr. Coloton made the motion to close the hearing. Mr. Kutcher seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the hearing closed at 7:05 pm.
Agenda Item 2: Minutes - Mr. Kutcher made the motion to approve the minutes. Ms. White seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
Agenda Item 4: Application for Area Variance for Marc Ullrich of 105 Ford Hill Road, Jewett, NY; Tax Map # 147.00-1-15.111; Rural Conservation. Present: Marc Ullrich
Mr. Ullrich has a pre-existing non-conforming lot and is requesting a variance for the location of a 12 by 20 shed. Mr. Ullrich submitted the revised sketch plan with all measurements indicated. He also submitted additional photos of the proposed site. After review of the application and documentation submitted, members determined that there would be no undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood; the benefit cannot be achieved by some other method; the variance is not substantial; there would be no adverse effect on physical conditions; it is not self-created; and there would be no adverse impact on government services. Mr. Coloton made the motion to grant the twenty foot (20) side yard variance; Ms. White seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: MR. COLOTON – AYE; MRS. WILLIAMS – AYE; MS. WHITE – AYE; MR. KUTCHER – AYE; MRS. DWYER – AYE. The vote was unanimous and the area variance approved.
Agenda Item 5: Application for Area Variance for Marcus Aardemae of 2577 Route 23C, Jewett, NY; Tax Map # 131.00-1-12; Rural Residential.
Mr. Aardemae is requesting an area variance on a pre-existing non-conforming parcel to convert his one car garage into a two car garage. After review of the documents submitted, members determined that a new site plan with all specifications and measurements; a revised statement specifying all the reasons the location is the only possible option; and a copy of the building permit is still needed. The application will be on the agenda for October 5th.
Agenda Item 6: Other Business: Training - Mrs. Dwyer reported the Town Board has determined the Better Site Design Workshop does not qualify as required training at this time.
There being no other business, Mr. Kutcher made the motion to close the meeting. Mr. Coloton seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The meeting ended at 7:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Dwyer
Secretary
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Accepted
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