December 30, 2011

The Mina Town Board met for the year end meeting on the above date with Supervisor Brumagin opening the meeting at 8:30 a.m. with the following members and guests in attendance:

Present:

Rebecca Brumagin…………….	Supervisor
Dennis Luce …………………..	Deputy Supervisor
Denis Cooper………………….	Councilman
David Wilcox …………………	Councilman
Scott Bensink………………….	Councilman

Others:  Paul Scarem, Melanie Eddy

Payment of Monthly Claims/Transfers:
The monthly claims were examined and Councilman Luce moved seconded by Councilman Bensink to pay the monthly claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

   Approved:   Brumagin, Luce, Cooper, Wilcox, Bensink
                     Nays 0

In the General Fund claim #435 through #445 in the amount of $4,837.00 and in the Highway Fund, claim #182H through claim #183H in the amount of $3,265.38. 

Other Business/Actions

• Health Insurance – discussion held.  Motion was made by Councilman Bensink, seconded by Councilman Wilcox that the employee contribution will be 10% of their respective monthly insurance premium.  Motion carried unanimously.

   Approved:   Brumagin, Luce, Cooper, Wilcox, Bensink
                     Nays 0

• Insurance – Building & Public Officials.  Discussion was held.  Motion was made by Councilman Luce seconded by Councilman Cooper to accept the Trident Insurance quote.  Motion carried unanimously.

   Approved:   Brumagin, Luce, Cooper, Bensink
                     Nays 0

• Discussion was held regarding agriculture building fees. This will be looked at further.
• Holiday Inn Express PILOT Agreement.   Supervisor Brumagin reported the agreement expired February 2011. 
• Supervisor Brumagin reminded the Board of the organizational meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. on January 11, 2012 followed by the regular January Board meeting. 
• Paul Scarem reported the salt and sand were okay as the winter has been extremely mild.  He reported we have received 24” of snow so far this winter.  It was agreed to have the pre-school van moved into the pavilion for the winter in order to make snow plowing the Community Building parking area easier.  
• Councilman Bensink was sworn in to office.  
• Councilman Bensink reported he was able to find some information regarding credit card policies, etc. but will continue to look into it further. 

            As there was no further business to come before the Board, Councilman Luce moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 am. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Joan R. Himelein, Town Clerk