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Mar. 12, 2008

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March 12, 2008

The Mina Town Board met for a regular meeting on the above date with Supervisor Brumagin opening the meeting at 7:00 p.m. by leading with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The following members and guests were in attendance:

Present:

Rebecca Brumagin

Supervisor

Dennis Luce

Councilman

Denis Cooper

Councilman

Scott Bensink

Councilman (7:25 pm)

David Wilcox

Councilman

Paul Scarem

Supt. of Highways

 

Attended by: Judy Noble, Bob Weilacher, Craig Tenbuckel, Phyllis Tenbuckel, Greg Osman, Gene Gorski, Ed Mulkearn and Jim Caflisch.

Minutes: Dennis Luce moved seconded by David Wilcox to accept the minutes of February 13, and March 11, 2008 as submitted. Motion carried.

APPROVED: Ayes 5 Luce, Cooper, Bensink, Wilcox, Brumagin

Nays 0

Comments from those present:

Judy Noble asked questions regarding the following: wind energy; jake brakes ordinance; if the Town had to have a fire siren and her concern about the escalating taxes. Denis Cooper advised her the town had discussed the issue of a jake brakes ordinance at a prior meeting and decided against it; Rebecca addressed the issue of tax process education.

Concerns for Citizens not present

Denis Cooper asked if anyone from the Food pantry had contacted Joan regarding any freezer which the town may have. She stated she had not been approached but reminded the Board the freezer we did have, had been sold. Rebecca received a letter from Karl Kimmich regarding the temporary use of speed humps. She referred this matter to the Highway Committee.

Old Business:

  • Sewerage Options Committee – Rebecca reported they met on February 25 and will meet again on March 25.
  • CEO/Building Inspector – Rebecca moved, seconded by Dennis Luce to appoint Greg Osman as CEO and Building Inspector. Motion carried. Mr. Osman will return effective April 1, 2008.

APPROVED: Ayes 5 Luce, Cooper, Bensink, Wilcox, Brumagin

Nays 0

  • Utica Mutual Recommendations – Rebecca asked for the appropriate people to respond to her as soon as possible.
  • Snowplowing sidewalks – Rebecca stated the Town Board agreed to allow the Highway Department to remove snow on both sides of Main Street to accommodate the width of parking a car. They cannot legally plow or remove snow from private property.
  • Generator Electrical Hookup – Jordan Heating has done a complete review of the building and will send us an estimate.

Correspondence:

Time Warner Cable – Programming Services

Time Warner Cable – Rate change notification

NYSDEC – Dam Safety Regulations Public Hearings notice

Taking the Bench Certification Course

Charles Schumer – Rural Utilities Service – Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program

NYS DOT – state highway & bridge projects in Chautauqua County

NYS Commission of Property Tax Relief

NYS DOT – Transportation Enhancement Program

Unified Court System

Alexander Findley Community Library

Reports:

  • Highway Superintendent – Paul reported 198" of snow.
  • Recreation Committee – They are looking for a director; they addressed the slide issue from Utica Mutual and feel the easiest solution is to remove the same.
  • FL Area Chamber of Commerce – Judy Noble reported the maps were being printed sometime this week and should be ready around April 1.
  • Assessor – They had a CAP meeting a week ago. The residential assessment ratio is 87.72% which means we will stay at 100% equalization. Also impact letters will be mailed out to every property owner. She is finishing exemptions. Grievance day for the Town of Mina is Tuesday May 27, 2008. Tentative tax roll date is May 1, 2008.
  • Community Building Facilities – Joan reported the custodian has left due to an injury incurred at a non-work function. She is looking for someone to do light maintenance, snow removal and lawn mowing; the furnace has not been functioning properly but is now fixed.
  • Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Joan reported collecting $1,748.86 for February and will pay the following: $489.14 to the Town Supervisor as the town’s share; $1,227.22 was paid to NYS DEC for DECALS sale; $23.50 paid to the Chautauqua County Treasurer for dog licenses; $9.00 paid to NYS. She reported having paid $100,000 in tax collection money to the County to date.
  • FL Watershed Foundation – Ed Mulkearn stated they will begin to raise the lake when the ice is gone. Weed harvesting may begin earlier.
  • Supervisor – The Supervisor handed out financial statements. She stated the annual report is balanced and almost ready to be sent.
  • Jim Caflisch spoke to the Town Board. He introduced himself to the 2 new board members; he said discussion was being held on bed tax distribution; the county budget is in trouble and we could expect a tax increase. He gave some insight into the County Legislature health insurance question.

New Business

  • Young at Heart donated several kitchen items to the Community Building.
  • Hitchcock/Hazen Road on maps – Rebecca will send letter to George Spanos informing the County the name is actually Hazen Road.
  • Babcock & Brown – Rebecca informed the Board she received a telephone call from Peter Gross of Babcock & Brown regarding wind energy in the Town of Mina. She returned his call and has not yet heard from him.
  • NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Annual Priority Funding List – Dennis Luce moved seconded by David Wilcox to resubmit our information

APPROVED: Ayes 5 Luce, Cooper, Bensink, Wilcox, Brumagin

Nays 0

  • Alexander Findley Community Library room usage – Denis Cooper moved seconded by Dennis

Luce to allow the Library to use the unrented room until July 1, 2008 per their request. Motion carried.

APPROVED: Ayes 5 Luce, Cooper, Bensink, Wilcox, Brumagin

Nays 0

Payment of Monthly Claims

The monthly claims were examined and voted paid by motion of Dennis Luce, seconded by Scott Bensink. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVED: Ayes 5 Luce, Cooper, Bensink, Wilcox, Brumagin

Nays 0

In the General Fund claim #71 through #107 in the amount of $49,713.51 and in the Highway Fund claim #28H through #46H in the amount of $16,060.47.

Other Business

Discussion was held on wind energy. Rebecca moved Scott Bensink seconded to submit to the Town Attorney for his input the changes which have been made to the zoning law so far. Motion carried.

APPROVED: Ayes 5 Luce, Cooper, Bensink, Wilcox, Brumagin

Nays 0

As there was no other business to come before the Board, Denis Cooper moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Motion carried.

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Joan R.Himelein,Town Clerk