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Board Meeting June 1, 2010 The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lexington was called to order on June 1, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., by Supervisor Greg Cross at the Lexington Municipal Building, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy Supervisor Mary Cline, Elizabeth Hapeman, Historian Karen Deeter, Code Enforcement Officer - James Boyle, Lois Jenkins, Ellouise Cole, Dan Davern, and Mike Ryan from the Windham Journal. Resolution # 78-10 On a motion by Council Member Keith Mellott, seconded by Council Member Glenn Howard, the following resolution was This Town Board moves to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 4, 2010. Financial Report Supervisor Greg Cross presented the Financial Report for January through May, 2010 to the Council Members. Resolution # 79-10 This Town Board approves the Financial Report which ended May 2010, which was presented by the Supervisor. Councilmember Lynn Byrne asked if she could have a copy of the hours of the Town Employees at every Town Board Meeting for the previous month – what they turn in for payroll. Supervisor Cross said that would not be a problem. Kenneth A. Becker Municipal Building Dedication Supervisor Greg Cross said the dedication for the Municipal Building as the Kenneth A. Becker Municipal Building on June 19th, 2010 at 12:30 pm. The town will advertise in the newspaper and put it on RIP. Councilmember Howard said that he has Honor Guard from Phoenicia and the American Legion from Prattsville, and they are ready to attend. A discussion was held on getting the Fife and Drum Corp. from the Hunter – Tannersville School and Councilmember Byrne will see if they are available. Supervisor Greg Cross said that they are trying to get the former Supervisor’s for the Town to attend the dedication. If it rains, the trucks will be pulled out for the event. More plans are forthcoming. RESOLUTION # 80-10 On a motion by Councilmember Keith Mellott, seconded by Councilmember John Berger, the following resolution was WHEREAS, Greene County has advertised for bids for supplies and materials to be used in highway construction and awarded contracts for the same; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lexington does hereby participate in the purchase of supplies and materials subject to the rules, adopted by the County pursuant to Section 408-a of the County Law. Cell Tower Update Councilmember Glenn Howard said that he has talked to Kim McDonnell from JNS Towers, LLC. and they received the letter and resolution from the last meeting. They do have a carrier that is interested and Councilman Howard said that the sites would be reviewed as soon as he can get the company here to check them out again. Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics was passed by the Town Board on April 6th, 2010, and it was discovered that the Town of Lexington has a “Ethics & Disclosure Law” which was a Local Law that was passed as Local Law # 2 of the year 1990, which cannot be overturned unless it is amended. Rose Williams, Town Clerk has e-mailed Attorney Tal Rappleyea to see what is happening and no response yet. Scott Alarm System Supervisor Greg Cross asked Councilmember Glenn Howard if he received a response from the Fire Commissioners – what they would be willing to put towards the alarm system ---- would they be willing to chip in as much as the Town Board would like them to, but Councilman Howard thought they should get together (the Commissioners and the Town Board Members) to discuss the issue. Supervisor Cross will contact the Chairman of the Fire Commissioners, Ralph Albino. Youth Program A discussion was held on the method of transportation that would be used this year for transporting the children to and from Minekill State Park. The proposals were from Touché Transit and the Hunter Tannersville Central School Dist. Supervisor Greg Cross made a motion to go with Tonche Transit Inc. (No second was made.) RESOLUTION # 81-10 Council Member Glenn Howard made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lynn Byrne to do the following resolution that was This Town of Lexington Town Board will go with the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District for the transportation to the Mine Kill State Park for the Youth Program for the 2010 year. Arts Program for Summer Supervisor Greg Cross received a copy of the report from Suzanne Walsh regarding the Summer Arts Program which she provides for ten children from the Town of Lexington on Mondays and Wednesdays starting July 5th, and ending on August 4th. A discussion was held. RESOLUTION # 82-10 Council Member Lynn Byrne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lynn Byrne for the following resolution that was This Town of Lexington Town Board resolves to accept the Summer Arts Program by Suzanne Walsh, which will be held on Mondays and Wednesday from July 5th to August 4th, 2010 at a cost of 1,884.53. Supervisor Greg Cross said that he would get a list of the children who sign up for the Arts Program from Susan. Ambulance Service Supervisor Greg Cross and Councilmember Lynn Byrne believe that it is time for the town to move forward with an ambulance service. A discussion was held. Supervisor Cross said that he believes that the town cannot go on without this service. They agree that they should get a good solid budget number and find out what it is going to cost per thousand, so the individual tax payer will know what the cost would be for them. Further discussion was held. Supervisor Greg Cross and Councilmember Lynn Byrne will meet with Assessor Georgette Krauss to come up with a figure for the amount per thousand. Supervisor Cross and Councilmember Byrne will work on the budget for the ambulance meeting. Plow Truck Discussion Supervisor Greg Cross asked Supt. of Highways, Frank Hermance, if he came up with any more numbers and he said that he did. The Supt. of Highways Frank Hermance explained what the trucks were and their price. The trucks explained were a Mack and an International. A discussion was held. RESOLUTION # 83-10 On a motion by Councilmember John Berger, seconded by Councilmember Keith Mellott, the following resolution was It is resolved, that this Town of Lexington Town Board is against the purchase of a new truck for the Highway Department at the present time. Floor in the Highway Garage Supervisor Greg Cross said that he and Councilmember John Berger are still trying to get the floor poured in the Highway Garage. A discussion was held on when the floor could be done. Mark McCarroll from Broad St. Hollow Road said that the Highway Dept. does a fabulous job over there, but had a concern about Timberlake Camp opening up again which makes for traffic by his house which leads to a dead end road. Mr. McCarroll asked if a “Dead End” sign could be put up on the road to alleviate the problem. Supt. of Highways Frank Hermance said that he would look into putting up a sign. Elizabeth Hapeman asked about the fire numbers. Councilmember Howard said that the Commissioners are working on it --- looking for a new place to buy the numbers. Supt. of Highways Frank Hermance said that at the end of Rappleyea Road --- he would not be plowing any further than the town road starting this year – if it is not a town road – the town will not plow it because it is a private road. The Superintendent went on to say that there is no contract or written agreement that the town is suppose to plow that road – it cannot be maintained as a town road until the town takes the road over and makes a turnaround up there, therefore he feels it is unsafe and will not go any further than the town line starting this year. The Town Clerk asked where the town line was and Supt. of Highways, Frank Hermance said that it was before the Duchene residence. Further discussion was held. Councilmember Lynn Byrne said the people on the road should be informed by the town that there section of road would not be plowed. Councilmember Howard said the snowmobile club gets grants every year and they evaluate their funds and then donates funds back to the town that sponsors them, which is the Town of Lexington, Halcott, and Prattsville. Therefore, the Snowmobile Club donated Three Hundred Dollars to the town which is to go towards the youth of the town. Announcements: Oil Tanks The lid on the spill container to the fuel tank needs fixing because water gets into the tank. Councilman Glenn Howard had a guy come to look at it and he said that the spill container needs to be replaced. The guy also gave Glenn H. a name of someone who could come and do a pressure check on the tank which would tell if there were any other leaks in the tank. RESOLUTION # 84-10 On a motion by Councilmember John Berger, seconded by Councilmember Keith Mellott, the following resolution was Executive Session Resolution # 85-10 On a motion by Council Member John Berger, seconded by Council Member Lynn Byrne, the following resolution was Town Clerk Rose Williams excused herself from the Executive Session and Code Enforcement Officer, James Boyle attended the Executive Session. Resolution # 86-10 On a motion by Council Member Glenn Howard, seconded by Council Member Lynn Byrne, the following resolution was This Town Board moves to close the Executive Session and return to the regular meeting. Audit the Bills RESOLUTION # 87-10 On a motion by Council Member Glenn Howard, seconded by Council Member John Berger, the following resolution was Resolved, that this Town Board, having audited the following Highway Fund Vouchers # 80 through # 90, inclusive, hereby, orders them paid and directs the Town Clerk to draw Abstract # 6, Highway Fund, on the Supervisor for payment of $ 5,246.58 Resolved, that this Town Board, having audited the following Special Lighting District Voucher # 5, hereby orders it paid and directs the Town Clerk to draw Abstract # 4, Special Lighting District Fund, on the Supervisor for payment of $201.78. Adjourn Councilmember Keith Mellott made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Glenn Howard. All agreed. Supervisor Greg Cross adjourned the meeting. Rose Williams,
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