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MANCHESTER TOWN BOARD MEETING
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The regular meeting of the Manchester Town Board was held on Feb. 8, 2005, preceded by a Public Hearing concerning improvements on Manchester Central Water District Extension No. 3. Approximately 80 Town residents were in attendance. The hearing was opened at 7:00 p.m. and closed at 8:10 p.m. after discussion, and questions and answers with the public.
The regular board meeting was then opened. After approval of minutes and financial statements a vote was taken concerning District Extension No. 3 water improvements. The Board voted unanimously to continue with the next step in this project.
Correspondence was then reviewed, including a letter of request from Shortsville Fire Dept. Fire Chief, Jason Wagner, to Superintendent Wayne Holtz, regarding the intersection of Freshour Road and County Road. 19. Chief Wagner is requesting the Highway Dept. to cut "rumble strips" on Freshour Road for traffic as it approaches the intersection. In addition to this request, the consideration of the installation of two "oversized" STOP signs on each side of Freshour Road would also possibly help eliminate the number of accidents at that intersection. Discussion was held and the Board unanimously approved this request to be forwarded to the County Department of Transportation for their review and consideration. The board further requests the consideration to have sign post reflectors put on the STOP sign poles.
Approval of hiring Jeffrey Graff, Attorney - The current Town Attorney, Jeffrey Morris, will be moving out of state and will no longer be working as of April 1, 2005. As discussed at prior meetings, Supervisor Eddinger is recommending the appointment of Jeffrey Graff to serve as the Town Attorney and the Board unanimously approved this appointment. Attorney Jeffrey Graff will be working along with Attorney Jeffrey Morris until Attorney Morris leaves this position. The Board acknowledged Attorney Jeffrey Morris and thanked him for the many years of dedication and service to this Town Board, as well as the prior Town Boards of the Town of Manchester, and wished him good health and happiness in the future.
Clifton Springs Library Funding: The Clifton Springs Library Agreement for the 2005 year has been submitted for the funding amount of $7,276 as previously budgeted for. The board unanimously approved this funding amount for the library for 2005.
Ag Advisory Board Chairman - Supv. Eddinger informed the Board that the Chairman for the Ag Advisory Board was stated to be George Meuller, at a prior meeting, and it should have been Gary Swartele. Mr. Meuller had only temporarily taken the Chairman position at the time of the creation of that said Board until a Chairman was appointed.
Highway Superintendent Report - Wayne Holtz submitted a written report to the Board including:
-- Cost of fuel has gone back up and the town has gone through a lot of salt and sand, but the stockpile is replenished at the moment. The equipment is holding up and ready to go, no breakdowns.
-- The Village of Clifton Springs is considering purchasing the Town's 1991 Mack truck with plow equipment, which will be sent to auction in May. A selling price was determined in consultation with the auctioneer, and Superintendent Holtz asked if the Board would consider determining a proposed price to ask for from the Village of Clifton Springs prior to taking it to the auction. (Brief discussion held, the Board did not take any action at this time)
--Supt. Holtz is requesting the Board approval/authorization to place the order for the lowest bid for the Ford ¾ ton pickup that had been budgeted for in the 2005 budget. The Board later approved this purchase and will make funds available to Mr. Holtz.
Zoning Officer Report - Deputy Code Enforcement Officer Don Eastman (Steve DeHond on vacation) reported the following:
-- Total permits issued in January 2005 totaled 4 with approximate construction costs of $62,000.
-- Rockhaven MHP Update - Mr. Eastman and Steve DeHond met with Mr. George Lyke, NYSDOH, regarding the Rockhaven Mobile Home Park and at that time, were informed that the Dept. of Health had fined the owner of the Park $2,000 for non-compliance of state regulations, and that another $2,000 fine would be set until compliance has been met. The first fine was paid.
Assessor's Report - Assessor Shirley Bement updated the Board with the following information:
-- Assessor Aide Stephanie Norkus was successful with the Civil Service Exam. She is officially appointed and has a 6-week probationary period. It was also approved by the board for Stephanie to attend a preparatory class at FLCC for Notary Public Certification.
-- Assessor Bement is still in the field review process for the reassessment project. She is reviewing the computer assisted market documents and deciding if the projected value is fair. If not fair, Assessor Bement makes adjustments as deemed necessary. After all decisions are made, change notices will be mailed on 2/28/05. She will schedule pre-hearing conferences with all owners that wish to meet with her during March and part of April. For all of the owners that met with her, she will respond to their arguments/concerns by 5/1/05. All owners will have the opportunity to meet with the Board of Assessment Review on 5/24/05. The Board is expected to schedule a few meeting days and times for this reassessment year.
After Justice Reports were submitted and reviewed the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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