Town of Lexington,NY - Board Minutes


Board Meeting December 30th, 2006 The Town Board of the Town of Lexington held their Year End Meeting on December 30th, 2006, at 7:00 PM at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, and Supervisor Dixie Baldrey called the meeting to order, followed by the pledge. PRESENT: Supervisor ……………………………….....Dixie Baldrey Council Members. ….……………….…......Maurice Nelson Lynn Byrne Paul Van Valkenburgh Keith Mellott Clerk ……..………….………….…….......Rose Williams OTHERS PRESENT: None Organizational Meeting will be held on January 6th, 2008 Supervisor Dixie Baldrey said that this is the year end meeting, and Council Member Lynn Byrne said that she would like to go over the application for the emergency plan Supervisor Baldrey said that she would also like to address a resolution for the “Submission of Joint Application for New York State 2008-2009 Local Government Efficiency Grant for Mountaintop Ambulance Service Feasibility Study”. The resolution was read to the Council Members and a discussion was held. RESOLUTION # 149-08 FESIBILITY STUDY FOR AMBULANCE SERICE On a motion by Council Member Lynn Byrne, seconded by Council Member Maurice Nelson, the following resolution was ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott Nays – 0 WHEREAS, The Submission of Joint Application for New York State Department of State 2008-2009 Local Government Efficiency Grant for Mountaintop Ambulance Service Feasibility Study; and WHEREAS, The New York State Governor and Legislature have provided funding for the 2008-2009 Local government Efficiency (LGE) Grants, and is soliciting application from local government to assist local governments in examining opportunities for shared services or consolidations; WHEREAS, THE New York State Department of State is soliciting applications from eligible applicants of up to $25,000 in State funding through the General Efficiency Planning Grant section of the LGE program, with funding provided based on a minimum 10% cash match; and WHEREAS, the Mountain Top Supervisors and Mayors Association, whose member ship includes the towns of Halcott, Prattsville, Ashland, Jewett, Lexington, Hunter, and Windham and the Villages of Hunter and Tannersville, in partnership with the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning have determined that It would be beneficial to collaborate on a grant application for the development of a feasibility study to examine alternatives for improving ambulance service on the mountaintop. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lexington supports the submission of the 2008-2009 Local Government Efficiency Grant application by the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Planning, as the Lead Applicant, in partnership with the Mountaintop Municipalities as co-applicants in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000); and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor Dixie Baldrey is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file all documents and assurances, as may be necessary, to provide for the Town’s participation as a co-applicant, including commitment of the cash match, to be equitable distributed amongst participating mountaintop municipalities. Fuel Supervisor Dixie Baldrey said that she had a phone conversation between Kosco and Greene County regarding a fuel oil delivery for the Municipal Building, and then asked if Kosco would be able to give the town a service contract. They quoted a Service Contract for the Town of Lexington at $340. for the year and she wanted approval from the board to go with the service contract. RESOLUTION # 150-08 SERVICE CONTRACT / BOILER / MUNICIPAL BUILDING On a motion by Council Member Keith Mellott, seconded by Council Member Paul Van Valkenburgh, the following resolution was ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott Nays – 0 This Town Board moves to enter into a service contract with KOSCO (Kingston Oil Supply Corp.) for $340. for the Town of Lexington Municipal Building. Emergency Services Councilmember Lynn Byrne said that she was hoping to go through the application to fill in some of the blanks, so the Town Board Members went through the application to complete what they could do at this time. RESOLUTION # 151-08 TRANSFER IN THE HIGHWAY FUND On a motion by Council Member Lynn Byrne, seconded by Council Member Keith Mellott, the following resolution was ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott Nays – 0 This Town Board moves to make the following transfers in the Highway Fund: FROM: Misc. (Brush & Weeds), Contractual, DA5140.4 == $2,800. TO: Machinery, Contractual, DA5130.4 == $2,800 FROM: General Repairs, Contractual, DA5110.4 == $9,000. TO: Snow Removal, Personnel Service DA5142.1 == $9,000. RESOLUTION # 152-08 TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND On a motion by Council Member Paul Van Valkenburgh, seconded by Council Member Keith Mellott, the following resolution was ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott Nays – 0 This Town Board moves to make the following transfers in the General Fund: FROM: Refuse & Garbage, Contractual, A8160.4 === $ 1,100.43 TO: Justice, Contractual, A1110.4 === $ 1,100.43 FROM: Refuse & Garbage, Contractual A8160.4 === $ 2,870.07 TO: Attorney, Contractual, A1420.4 === $2,870.07 FROM: Youth Program, Equipment, A7310.2 === $400. TO: Youth Program, Contractual, A7310.4 === $400. FROM: Planning, Contractual, A8020.4 == $ 87.59 Zoning, Contractual, A8010.4 == $ 87.59 RESOLUTION #153-08 AUDIT THE BILLS FOR PAYMENT On a motion by Council Member Lynn Byrne, seconded by Council Member Maurice Nelson, the following resolution was ADOPTED - Ayes - 5 - Baldrey, Byrne, Nelson, Mellott, and Van Valkenburgh Nay - 0 Resolved, that this Town Board, having audited the following General Fund Vouchers # 336-355, inclusive, hereby, orders them paid and directs the Town Clerk to draw Abstract #13, General Fund, on the Supervisor for payment of $ 7,953.51 Resolved, that this Town Board, having audited the following Highway Fund Vouchers #159-171, inclusive, hereby, orders them paid and directs the Town Clerk to draw Abstract #12, Highway Fund, on the Supervisor for payment of $ 14,129.38 Maintenance Man Council Member Lynn Byrne said that she would like to have the description for the handyman. A discussion was held, and they plan on getting it done soon after the first of the year. Also need an electrician to do the light by back door and the emergency lights. Adjourn Councilmember Keith Mellott made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Paul Van Valkenburgh. All agreed. Supervisor Dixie Baldrey adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Rose Williams, Town Clerk, RMC Town of Lexington

Board Meeting
December 30th, 2006

The Town Board of the Town of Lexington held their Year End Meeting on December 30th, 2006, at 7:00 PM at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, and Supervisor Dixie Baldrey called the meeting to order, followed by the pledge.

PRESENT:   Supervisor ……………………………….....Dixie Baldrey
                     Council Members. ….……………….…......Maurice Nelson
                                                                                          Lynn Byrne
                                                                                          Paul Van Valkenburgh
                                                                                          Keith Mellott
                     Clerk ……..………….………….…….......Rose Williams

OTHERS PRESENT: None

Organizational Meeting will be held on January 6th, 2008

Supervisor Dixie Baldrey said that this is the year end meeting, and Council Member Lynn Byrne said that she would like to go over the application for the emergency plan Supervisor Baldrey said that she would also like to address a resolution for the “Submission of Joint Application for New York State 2008-2009 Local Government Efficiency Grant for Mountaintop Ambulance Service Feasibility Study”. The resolution was read to the Council Members and a discussion was held.

RESOLUTION # 149-08
FESIBILITY STUDY FOR AMBULANCE SERICE

On a motion by Council Member Lynn Byrne, seconded by Council Member Maurice Nelson, the following resolution was
ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott
Nays – 0

WHEREAS, The Submission of Joint Application for New York State Department of State 2008-2009 Local Government Efficiency Grant for Mountaintop Ambulance Service Feasibility Study; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Governor and Legislature have provided funding for the 2008-2009 Local government Efficiency (LGE) Grants, and is soliciting application from local government to assist local governments in examining opportunities for shared services or consolidations;

WHEREAS, THE New York State Department of State is soliciting applications from eligible applicants of up to $25,000 in State funding through the General Efficiency Planning Grant section of the LGE program, with funding provided based on a minimum 10% cash match; and

WHEREAS, the Mountain Top Supervisors and Mayors Association, whose member ship includes the towns of Halcott, Prattsville, Ashland, Jewett, Lexington, Hunter, and Windham and the Villages of Hunter and Tannersville, in partnership with the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning have determined that It would be beneficial to collaborate on a grant application for the development of a feasibility study to examine alternatives for improving ambulance service on the mountaintop.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lexington supports the submission of the 2008-2009 Local Government Efficiency Grant application by the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Planning, as the Lead Applicant, in partnership with the Mountaintop Municipalities as co-applicants in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000); and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor Dixie Baldrey is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file all documents and assurances, as may be necessary, to provide for the Town’s participation as a co-applicant, including commitment of the cash match, to be equitable distributed amongst participating mountaintop municipalities.

Fuel

Supervisor Dixie Baldrey said that she had a phone conversation between Kosco and Greene County regarding a fuel oil delivery for the Municipal Building, and then asked if Kosco would be able to give the town a service contract. They quoted a Service Contract for the Town of Lexington at $340. for the year and she wanted approval from the board to go with the service contract.

RESOLUTION # 150-08
SERVICE CONTRACT / BOILER / MUNICIPAL BUILDING

On a motion by Council Member Keith Mellott, seconded by Council Member Paul Van Valkenburgh, the following resolution was
ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott
Nays – 0

This Town Board moves to enter into a service contract with KOSCO (Kingston Oil Supply Corp.) for $340. for the Town of Lexington Municipal Building.

Emergency Services

Councilmember Lynn Byrne said that she was hoping to go through the application to fill in some of the blanks, so the Town Board Members went through the application to complete what they could do at this time.

RESOLUTION # 151-08
TRANSFER IN THE HIGHWAY FUND

            On a motion by Council Member Lynn Byrne, seconded by Council Member Keith Mellott, the following resolution was
ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott
                   Nays – 0

This Town Board moves to make the following transfers in the
     Highway Fund:
            FROM: Misc. (Brush & Weeds), Contractual, DA5140.4 == $2,800.
                 TO: Machinery, Contractual, DA5130.4 == $2,800
            FROM: General Repairs, Contractual, DA5110.4 == $9,000.
                 TO:   Snow Removal, Personnel Service DA5142.1 == $9,000.

RESOLUTION # 152-08
TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND

            On a motion by Council Member Paul Van Valkenburgh, seconded by Council Member Keith Mellott, the following resolution was
ADOPTED - Ayes 5 - Baldrey, Nelson, Van Valkenburgh, Byrne, and Mellott
                   Nays – 0

This Town Board moves to make the following transfers in the
      General Fund:
            FROM: Refuse & Garbage, Contractual, A8160.4 === $ 1,100.43
                 TO: Justice, Contractual, A1110.4 === $ 1,100.43
            FROM: Refuse & Garbage, Contractual A8160.4 === $ 2,870.07
                 TO:   Attorney, Contractual, A1420.4 === $2,870.07
         FROM: Youth Program, Equipment, A7310.2 === $400.
               TO:   Youth Program, Contractual, A7310.4 === $400.
          FROM:   Planning, Contractual, A8020.4 == $ 87.59
                        Zoning, Contractual, A8010.4 == $ 87.59

RESOLUTION #153-08
AUDIT THE BILLS FOR PAYMENT

On a motion by Council Member Lynn Byrne, seconded by Council Member Maurice Nelson, the following resolution was
ADOPTED - Ayes - 5 - Baldrey, Byrne, Nelson, Mellott, and Van Valkenburgh
                     Nay - 0

            Resolved, that this Town Board, having audited the following General Fund Vouchers # 336-355, inclusive, hereby, orders them paid and directs the Town Clerk to draw Abstract #13, General Fund, on the Supervisor for payment of $ 7,953.51

Resolved, that this Town Board, having audited the following Highway Fund Vouchers #159-171, inclusive, hereby, orders them paid and directs the Town Clerk to draw Abstract #12, Highway Fund, on the Supervisor for payment of $ 14,129.38

Maintenance Man

Council Member Lynn Byrne said that she would like to have the description for the handyman. A discussion was held, and they plan on getting it done soon after the first of the year.
Also need an electrician to do the light by back door and the emergency lights.

Adjourn

Councilmember Keith Mellott made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Paul Van Valkenburgh. All agreed.

Supervisor Dixie Baldrey adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Rose Williams, Town Clerk, RMC
Town of Lexington