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Minutes Archive - 2014
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TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - December 30, 2014 A special meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on December 30, 2014, at
5:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk;
Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent; Kelly Wilder,
Bookkeeper Absent: Ronald Millington,
Councilman Public: Floyd Stever Meeting called to order 5:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Millington absent Public Comment – none Motion by S. Handy, seconded by
Brownell to make all necessary budget transfers for
2014 to balance the budget; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-113) Motion by Farber, seconded by
S. Handy to reappoint Ronald Hezel to the Board of
Assessment Review for another term ending September
30, 2019; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-114)
Adjournment – Motion by S. Handy, seconded by
Brownell; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-115)
Meeting adjourned 5:10 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk  TOWN BOARD MEETING - December 11, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on December 11, 2014, at
7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey
Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent Absent: Ronald Millington,
Councilman Public: Ronald Hezel Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Millington absent Public Comment – none Minutes – Motion by Farber,
seconded by S. Handy to accept the minutes of
November 13, 2014; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-106) Departmental Reports – Motion
by Farber, seconded by S. Handy to accept the Town
Clerk, Justice, Code Enforcement Officer & Dog
Control Officer’s monthly reports; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-107) Correspondence – none Committee Reports – none. Old Business – none. New Business
Audit – (Voucher #169912
through #169932) Motion to accept the audit and
authorize the Bookkeeper to pay vouchers by
Brownell, seconded by Farber; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-111)
Adjournment – Motion by Brownell, seconded by S.
Handy; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-112)
Meeting adjourned 7:17 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever, Town Clerk TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - December 04, 2014 A special emergency meeting of
the Town of St. Johnsville was held on December 4,
2014, at 9:00 a.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY
5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 to address a solution to
the Article 7 Small Claims filed by Hanson Lehigh Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk Absent: Ronald Millington,
Councilman Public: LeighAnne Loucks,
Assessor Meeting called to order 9:03
a.m. Discussion took place regarding
a proposal made between the Town and Hanson, which
would avoid proceeding further through the courts. Motion by S. Handy, seconded by
Farber to approve this agreement which would reads
that upon due consideration, the proposed
Stipulation of Settlement for the Article 7 Tax Law
proceeding brought by Lehigh Hanson is acceptable to
the St. Johnsville Town Board and the Attorney for
the Town is hereby directed and authorized to
execute all necessary copies to finalize the
proceeding without trial, which shall also include
the following:
SBL# 4.-1-47.1
-0
Final Assessment
$ 13,200
SBL# 4.-1-48
-0
Final Assessment
$
3,000
SBL # 4.-1-49
-0
Final Assessment
$ 21,000
SBL # 8.-1-4.1
-$12,900
Final Assessment
$ 79,900
SBL# 8.-1-5
-$37,100
Final Assessment
$228,900 That
this agreement is for the Assessment Rolls for the
years 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017.
Paragraph # 3, shall clarify that no refund
of Town and County taxes issued in January 2014
(2013 Assessment Roll) shall be made.
Paragraph #6, that it be shown in a
stipulation that any penalties and interest will
remain in effect. Motion passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-105) Meeting adjourned 9:27 a.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING - November 13, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on November 13, 2014, at
7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn
Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy.
Superintendent Absent: Kelly Wilder,
Bookkeeper Public: James Castrucci,
DCO/LUEO, Jean Grandy, Luke & Josiah Handy **6:45
pm Public Hearing on 2015 Preliminary Budget.
No one from the public spoke, hearing closed
7:00 p.m.** Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – all present Public Comment – none Minutes
– Motion by S. Handy to accept the minutes of
October 2nd & 9th, seconded by
Farber; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-097) Departmental Reports – Motion
by Farber, seconded by S. Handy to accept the Town
Clerk, Justice, Code Enforcement Officer & Dog
Control Officer’s monthly reports; passed 5-0. (Res.
#14-098) Correspondence – none Committee Reports – none Old Business – none New Business
Audit – Motion by S. Handy,
seconded by Farber to authorize payment of vouchers
#169878 through #169911, with the exclusion of
#169910 to the Village of St. Johnsville for the
Consolidated Board of Health because it has been
previously paid; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-103)
Adjournment – Motion by Farber, seconded by
Millington; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-104)
Meeting adjourned 7:13 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever -
Town Clerk TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - October 09 2014 A special meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on October 9, 2014, at
7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; Ronald Millington,
Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey
Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent; Kelly Wilder,
Bookkeeper Absent: William Farber,
Councilman Public: Jean Grandy Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Councilman Farber
absent Public Comment – none Kelly
Wilder addressed the board regarding the 2015
Preliminary Budget, stating that the budget as
presented stays under the tax cap (1.66%)
She also stated that she did check with the
NYS Comptroller’s office regarding the $29,000.00
from the fire insurance money and they said it can
be used for either a revaluation or a salt storage
shed. The
budget was reviewed line by line with various
changes discussed, but no changes were made to the
2015 Preliminary Budget.
Public hearing has been set for November 13th
at 6:45p.m.
Adjournment – Motion by S. Handy, seconded by
Brownell; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-096)
Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m. TOWN BOARD MEETING - October 02, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on October 2, 2014, at
7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; Ronald Millington,
Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey
Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent; Kelly Wilder,
Bookkeeper Absent: William Farber,
Councilman Public: Ronald Hezel Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Councilman Farber
absent. Public
Comment – Ronald Hezel addressed the board regarding
their decision to not hold a Fall Clean-up.
He stated that the money has been in the
budget to fund both a Spring & Fall Clean-up for
residents, and when a questionnaire went out to all
the residents of the township many years ago that
was one service that was requested.
Since that time the board has held both
clean-ups as promised and feels this board should
not take that service away from the residents. Minutes – Motion by S. Handy,
seconded by Millington to accept the minutes of
September 11, 2014; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-090) Departmental Reports – Town
Clerk’s & Justice’s reports accepted. Correspondence – letter
regarding Justice Court review of records must be
done annually. Committee Reports – none Old Business
New
Business
Audit – Motion by Brownell,
seconded by Millington to accept the audit voucher
#169872 through #169877 in the amount of $6,997.62;
passed 4-0. (Res. #14-092) 2015
Tentative Budget - Motion by S. Handy, seconded by
Brownell to accept the 2015 Tentative Budget as the
2015 Preliminary Budget and set a special budget
meeting on Thursday, October 9th at 7:00
p.m.
(Res.#14-093)
Motion by S. Handy, seconded by Brownell to
set a public hearing on the 2015 Preliminary Budget
for November 13, 2014, at 6:45 p.m.; passed 4-0.
(Res. #14-094) Audit –
Motion by Millington, seconded by Handy; passed 4-0.
(Res. #14-095)
Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING - September 11, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on September 11, 2014, at
7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn
Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy.
Superintendent Absent: none Public: James Castrucci,
DCO/LUEO, Floyd Stever & Ronald Hezel Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – all present Public
Comment – Floyd Stever questioned the board why the
carnival rides for the Firemen’s Fair are allowed to
park at the Town building when residents that drive
truck are not allowed to park their trucks in the
Town’s parking lot overnight.
If parking
is allowed it should be for everyone and the “no
parking signs” should be taken down.
Councilman Farber said that the
Town could write a letter to the Fire
Department and tell them that due to liability, no
further parking will be allowed.
Supervisor Handy introduced Kelly Wilder,
Bookkeeper to the Town Board. Minutes
– Motion by Farber, seconded by Millington to accept
the minutes of August 14, 2014; passed 5-0. (Res.
#14-082)
Motion by Farber, seconded by S. Handy to
accept the minutes of special meeting on August 21,
and a special meeting/public hearing September 4,
2014; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-083) Departmental Reports – Motion
by Brownell, seconded by S. Handy to accept the Town
Clerk, Justice, Dog Control Officer, Code
Enforcement Officer & Supervisor’s monthly reports;
passed 5-0. (Res. #14-084) Committee Reports – none Correspondence – Jeffrey
Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent reported that he
received a letter stating that their will be a 27%
increase in the cost of salt for any upcoming
purchases. Old Business
New Business
Audit – Motion by Farber,
seconded by S. Handy to accept the audit and
authorize the Supervisor to pay voucher #169852
through #169871 in the amount of $33,266.24; passed
5-0. (Res. #14-088)
Adjournment – Motion by Farber, seconded by S.
Handy; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-089)
Meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - September 04, 2014 A special meeting and public
hearing of the Town of St. Johnsville was held on,
at 6:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 for a public hearing on Local
Law 1 of 2014 “A Local Law Changing The Office of
Superintendent of Highways From Elective To
Appointive” and to discuss Article 7 tax
proceedings. Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Susan Handy,
Councilwoman; William Farber, Councilman; Ronald
Millington, Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk;
Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent, Norman
Mastromoro, Attorney for the
Town Absent: Gordon Brownell,
Councilman Public:
Floyd Stever, Marianne Seeley, Jean Grandy, Mark &
Kathy Rice & LeighAnne Loucks Public hearing 6:00 p.m. on
Local Law No. 1 of 2014 “A Local Law Changing The
Office of Superintendent of Highways From Elective
To Appointive” Legal notice read by the Clerk Marianne
Seeley said if they are going to pursue this she
questioned whether it would go for a public
referendum to the voters.
Attorney Mastromoro said yes it would be on
the November 4th ballot.
She stated that she feels it should
definitely go before the voters. Mark
Rice questioned whether a job description will be
made available, stating that he one the fence with
this and feels a job description is definitely
needed to proceed.
He feels that the current salary of $35,000
is not enough for a person to live on unless they
are retired. Kathy Rice questioned the board
as to how time sheets will be verified. Lynn
Stever stated that if this goes on the ballot it
will be the third time it has been put to the
voters.
She questioned the board members
as to their qualifications to “pick” the
candidate instead of the voters.
Councilman Farber said they will do the best
they can do. LeighAnne Loucks questioned
whether the pay will change for the position of
Highway Superintendent. Jeffrey
Doxtater questioned that if they have no applicants
would William Putman be appointed and would he get
$35,000 or an hourly plus overtime. A heated discussion took place with no definite answers
given. Motion by Farber, seconded by
Millington to close the Public Hearing; passed 4-0.
(Res. #14-075) Public Hearing closed 6:34 p.m. Motion by Farber, seconded by
Millington to go into an executive session for
Article 7 pending litigation; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-076) 6:30 p.m. Motion to return to regular
session by S. Handy, seconded by Millington with no
action taken; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-077) 6:45 p.m. Motion by Farber, seconded by
Millington that Local No. No. 1 of 2014 entitled “A
Local Law Changing The Office of Superintendent of
Highways From Elective To Appointive”, be adopted
for enactment subject to approval at a mandatory
referendum to be held concurrent with the November
4, 2014 general election; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-078) Motion
by S. Handy, seconded by Farber that the question to
be presented at the November 4, 2014, mandatory
referendum for Local Law No. 1 of 2014 be as
follows:
“Shall the Town of St. Johnsville Local Law
No. 1 of 2014 be adopted changing the position of
Superintendent of Highways from elected to appointed
commencing with all two year terms staring January
1, 2016; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-079) Motion by Farber, seconded by
S. Handy that the Town Clerk complete with the Board
of Elections whatever procedural steps are necessary
to place the question of Local Law No. 1 of 2014 on
the November 4, 2014 ballot and that the Attorney
for the Town assist the Town Clerk as may be
necessary to accomplish this purpose; passed 4-0.
(Res. #14-080) Adjournment – Motion by S.
Handy, seconded by Millington; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-081) Meeting adjourned 6:50 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever -
Town Clerk TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - August 21, 2014 A special meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on August 21, 2014, at
6:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 to discuss proposed Local Law
No. 1 of 2014 entitled “A Local Law Changing The
Office of Superintendent of Highways From Elective
To Appointive” Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn
Stever, Town Clerk; Norman Mastromoro, Attorney for
the Town Absent: Jeffrey Doxtater,
Highway Superintendent Public:
Floyd Stever, Kathy & Mark Rice Meeting called to order 6:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – all present Public
Comment – Kathy & Mark Rice spoke from the public
stating that they are against this change from
elective to appointive. Mark Rice said he feels it would create nepotism and could
possibly change who holds this position whenever a
change occurs on the Town Board.
The board responded that they would like to
have the position of Highway Superintendent changed
from elective to appointive so that they can have
control over hours worked and not only the financial
aspect.
Mark & Kathy asked what qualifications will be
required and whether a job description and salary
have been considered.
Mark suggested that if they want to pursue
this the Board needs to make the public aware of why
this is being considered.
Floyd
Stever addressed the board stating that we no longer
have a voice on the County level with our new form
of government and yet the Town Board wants to take
another voice away from the people.
He suggested that if the Town Board is
unsatisfied with the Highway Superintendent, then
each political party should present a candidate that
they feel will do a good job and campaign to elect
them. Lynn
Stever spoke from the public stating that if they
approve this Local Law to be included on the
November 4th election ballot it will be
the third time this has been presented to the
voters.
She stated that she is against this, and feels it
should remain in the voters hands, not limited to
five Town Board members, to choose. Public hearing closed 6:40 p.m. Motion to adopt for
presentation at a public hearing Local Law No. 1 of
2014 on September 4, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.; passed 4-1,
Brownell voting no. (Res. #14-072) Councilman
Brownell stating that he has been thinking this over
and maybe it should be left to the voters. Motion by Farber, seconded by
S. Handy to publish a legal notice (in it’s entirety
as suggested by Attorney Mastromoro) in the CSE &
The Recorder setting a public hearing for proposed
Local Law No. 1 of 2014 on September 4, 2014, at
6:00 p.m.; passed 4-1, Brownell voting no. (Res.
#14-073)
Adjournment – Motion by Farber, seconded by
Millington; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-074)
Meeting adjourned 6:49 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever -
Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING - August 18, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town of St. Johnsville
was held on August 18, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the
Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn
Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy.
Superintendent Absent: none Public: James Castrucci, DCO/LUEO & Ronald Hezel Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – all present Public
Comment –
none Minutes
– Motion by S. Handy, seconded by Millington to
accept the minutes of July 10th & July 17th;
passed 5-0. (Res.
#14-060) Reports – Motion by S. Handy, seconded by Farber
to accept the Town Clerk, Justice, Code Enforcement
Officer, Dog Control Officer & Supervisor’s monthly
reports; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-061) Correspondence – letter received from Justice Dye
regarding unclaimed bail money; Chamber of Commerce
monetary request for the tourist information booth,
letter from Montgomery County Youth denying funding
for 2014 & letter from Attorney Mastromoro regarding
Walsh Article 7 tax proceeding. Committee Reports – none Old Business – none New Business
Motion
by Farber, seconded by S. Handy to go into an
executive session regarding personnel issues; passed
5-0. (Res. #14-067) 7:52 p.m.
Motion to return to regular session by S.
Handy, seconded by Millington with no action taken;
passed 5-0. (Res. #14-068) 8:10 p.m. Local
Law. No. 1 of 2014- Supervisor Handy presented a
proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2014, entitled “A Local
Law Changing The Office of Superintendent of
Highways From Elective To Appointive” for the
board’s review.
Motion by S. Handy, seconded by Brownell to
set a special meeting on August 21, 2014, to discuss
this proposed local law; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-069) Good Faith Logging Bond – Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy.
Superintendent has signed off on the bond posted
stating that no damage had been done to the roads
and authorizes the Supervisor to return the $1,000
bond to Harold Randall Logging. Audit – Motion by Farber, seconded by Brownell to
authorize the Supervisor to pay vouchers #169839
through #169851 totaling $10,405.71; passed 5-0.
(Res. #14-070)
Adjournment – Motion by S. Handy, seconded by
Farber; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-071)
Meeting adjourned 8:38 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - July 17, 2014 A special meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on July 17, 2014, at 7:00
p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452, to do budget transfers. Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; Lynn Stever, Town
Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent Absent: William Farber,
Councilman & Ronald Millington, Councilman Public: none Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Farber & Millington
absent
Res.#14-055
Motion by S. Handy, seconded by Brownell to amend
resolution #14-046 to transfer $2,300 from the fund
balance to A1355.4 to bring the fund out of a
negative balance; passed 3-0.
(Farber & Millington absent)
Res.#14-056
Motion by Brownell, seconded by S. Handy to amend
resolution #14-052 to transfer $500.00 from the fund
balance to A1330.4 to bring the fund out of a
negative balance; and delete the other items
previously included in this resolution, so that this
one transfer will be the sum total of the
resolution; passed 3-0. (Farber & Millington absent)
Res.#14-057
Motion by S. Handy, seconded by W. Handy to amend
the budget and transfer $800.00 from DB1910.4 to
DB5140.1 to bring the fund out of a negative
balance; passed 3-0. (Farber & Millington absent)
Res.#14-058
Motion by S. Handy, seconded by Brownell to amend
the budget to transfer $2,500.00 from the fund
balance to A1220.110 to fund the bookkeeper’s
payroll; passed 3-0.
(Farber & Millington absent)
Adjournment – Motion by Brownell, seconded by S.
Handy; passed 3-0. (Res. #14-059) (Farber &
Millington absent)
Meeting adjourned 7:07 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever -
Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING - July 10, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on July 10, 2014,, at
7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn
Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy.
Superintendent Absent: none Public: James Castrucci,
DCO/LUEO & Ronald Hezel Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – all present Public
Comment –
none Minutes
– Motion by Handy, seconded by Millington to accept
the minutes of May 27th and June 12th;
passed 4-0. (Res. #14-049) Councilman Brownell
arrived late.
Departmental
Reports – Motion by Farber, seconded by S.
Handy to accept the Town Clerk, Justice, DCO, CEO &
Historian’s reports; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-050) Correspondence – letter
received from CDPHP with possible proposed rate
increases Committee Reports – none Old Business
New Business
Audit – Motion by Farber,
seconded by Millington to accept voucher #169813
through #169837 for $10,635.69, and authorize the
Supervisor to pay; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-053)
Adjournment – Motion by Brownell, seconded by
Farber; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-054)
Meeting adjourned 7:47p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk (jdc)TOWN BOARD MEETING - June 12, 2014 A regular meeting of
the Town of St. Johnsville was held on June 12,
2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY
5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452
Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor;
Gordon Brownell, Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman;
Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town
Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent Absent: William Farber,
Councilman Public: James
Castrucci, DCO/LUEO, Ken & JoAnn Scherer
*Asphalt Paving of Linter Road and Beardslee Road
Bids Opened 7:00 p.m.
One bid was received from
Hanson Aggregates in the amount of $67,851.50.
Motion by Handy, seconded by
Millington to accept the bid and authorize the
awarding of the bid to Hanson Aggregates; passed
4-0. (Res. #14-042)
Meeting called to order
7:00 p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Councilman
Farber absent
Public Comment – The Scherer’s addressed the board
regarding the recently held Spring Clean-Up.
He questioned what is
accepted and who dictates what is allowed to be
dumped.
A discussion took place
between the Highway Superintendent and the
Scherer’s, with Jeff Doxtater stating that dumping
is at his discretion and they had building materials
and demolition which is stated is not allowed.
The Highway Dept. offered to
pick through and allow the Scherer’s to dump what is
allowed, however, they chose to take the entire load
to the landfill themselves.
During this discussion
Councilman Brownell left then returned to the
meeting stating that it was getting out of hand and
would not sit and listen to the language.
The
Scherer’s also questioned
the Assessor’s posted hours stating that if she has
to be gone for court issues, etc. during her posted
hours that a note on her voicemail and a note on the
door would be helpful.
Minutes – Motion by Millington, seconded by Brownell
to accept the minutes of
May 8, 2014; passed 4-0.
(Res. #14-043)
Departmental Reports – Motion by Susan Handy,
seconded by Millington to accept the Town Clerk,
Justice, CEO, DCO monthly reports; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-044)
The CEO reported to the
board that he has talked to Bruce Dye, Town Justice
regarding the ongoing codes violations on the Oldick
property located on Matis Road and he will do a car
count.
He also reported that
regarding a subdivision on property owned by Marcel
Falcon, he has never seen plans for his proposed
subdivision. Correspondence – letter
received from Attorney Mastromoro regarding the
outcome of the Walsh assessment trial. Old Business
New Business
Audit – Motion by
Brownell, seconded by Millington to accept the audit
and authorize the Supervisor to pay voucher #169788
through #169812; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-047)
Adjournment – Motion by Susan Handy, seconded by
Brownell; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-048)
Meeting adjourned 8:16 p.m.
Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - May 27, 2014
A special meeting of the Town of St. Johnsville was
held on May 27, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., at the Town
Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
Susan Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber,
Councilman; Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn
Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy.
Superintendent Absent: none Public: LeighAnne Loucks, Sole
Assessor Motion
by Brownell, seconded by Susan Handy to call the
meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. to discuss the Town of
St. Johnsville conducting an assessment revaluation
project; motion passed 5-0. (Res. #14-039)
Three
proposals were received as a result of advertising
for an RFP. Discussion followed regarding the proposed costs involved.
LeighAnne Loucks stated that $15,000 should
be allowed for data collection, which would be a
starting point.
Motion by Farber, seconded by Susan Handy to
have LeighAnne Loucks contact Data Collectors and
ask them to submit a letter for the board’s
approval, including their time frames for completion
of the data collection, then the board can advertise
for bids again in January of 2015; motion passed
5-0. (Res. #14-040)
Adjournment – Motion by Brownell, seconded by
Millington to adjourn; motion passed 5-0. (Res.
#14-041)
Meeting adjourned 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD MEETING - May 08, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town of St. Johnsville
was held on May 8, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town
Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
William Farber, Councilman; Ronald
Millington, Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk;
Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent; Norman
Mastromoro, Attorney for the Town Absent:
Susan Handy, Councilman Public: James Castrucci, DCO/LUEO & Marcel
Falcon\ *7:00 p.m. Proposal for Assessment Revaluation opened* Three proposals received. Michael Maxwell ($64,900/$74,900 per parcel), Municipal Assessment Services ($100,800) & Gar Associates ($135,000). Motion by Farber, seconded by Brownell to accept all the proposals and to set up a meeting with LeighAnne Loucks, Sole Assessor to discuss further; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-030) Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Councilwoman Handy absent Public Comment – Marcel
Falcon again addressed the board on the continuing
junkyard on the Oldick property located on Matis Rd.
He said the Town would not name the road he
built to his subdivision, however, continues to let
this junkyard remain. He feels deed restrictions should be upheld by the Town.
It was suggested that Mr. Falcon go to the
Town Justice to complain that Oldick is not meeting
the terms and conditions of the clean-up order. Minutes – Motion by Farber, seconded by
Millington to accept the minutes of April 10, 2014;
passed 4-0. (Res. #14-031) Departmental Reports – Motion by Farber, seconded
by Millington to accept the Town Clerk’s, Justice,
Dog Control Officer & Code Enforcement Officer’s
monthly reports; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-032) Correspondence – a letter was received from
someone who did not identify themselves, stating
that the Highway Superintendent is no longer a
resident of the Town of St. Johnsville. Committee Reports – none Old Business
New Business
Audit – Motion by Farber, seconded by Milling to
accept the audit and authorize the Supervisor to pay
voucher #169758 through #169784; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-037) Adjournment – Motion by
Millington, seconded by Farber; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-038)
Meeting adjourned 8:16 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING - April 10, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town
of St. Johnsville was held on April 10, at 7:00
p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present:
Wayne Handy, Supervisor; Gordon Brownell,
Councilman;
William Farber, Councilman; Ronald
Millington, Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk Absent: Susan Handy,
Councilwoman & Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent Public: James Castrucci,
DCO/LUEO, Ronald Hezel, Robert Smith & Dominick
Stagliano Meeting called to order 7:00
p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Councilwoman Handy
absent Public
Comment – Robert Smith from the Village of St.
Johnsville Planning Board addressed the board
requesting a
$1,000.00 contribution and a letter of
support from the Town to help secure professional
services in obtaining a historical designation grant
for property within the Village of St. Johnsville.
It was agreed that further information would
be necessary prior to any decision. Mr. Smith agreed that he would contact Village of St.
Johnsville Attorney, Norman Mastromoro, to offer his
opinion on the legality of this request. Minutes – Motion by Farber,
seconded by Millington to accept the minutes of
March 13, 2014; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-023) Departmental Reports – Motion
by Millington, seconded by Brownell to accept the
Town Clerk’s, Justice’s, Code Enforcement Officer’s
& Dog Control Officer’s monthly reports; passed 4-0.
(Res. #14-024) Correspondence – CBIZ report
from Mang Insurance and a Cancellation for the Crime
Policy through Utica National Insurance Group, which
is being rewritten through NIMYR. Committee Reports – none Old Business – none New Business
Audit – Motion by Farber,
seconded by Millington to accept voucher #169729
through #169756, and authorize the Supervisor to
pay; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-028)
Adjournment – Motion by Farber, seconded by
Brownell; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-029)
Meeting adjourned 8:07 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever: Town Clerk (JDC)TOWN BOARD MEETING - March 13, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town of St.
Johnsville was held on March 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.,
at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville,
NY 13452 Present: Wayne Handy, Supervisor;
Gordon Brownell, Councilman; Susan Handy,
Councilwoman; William Farber, Councilman; Ronald
Millington, Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town Clerk Absent: Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Sup. Public: James Castrucci, DCO/LUEO, Ronald
Hezel, LeighAnne Loucks, Assessor; William
VanGorder, Mang Insurance Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Jeffrey Doxtater absent Public Comment – none Minutes – Motion by Handy, seconded by
Millington to accept the minutes of February 20,
2014; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-017) Departmental Reports – Town Clerk, Justice,
Code Enforcement Officer, Dog Control Officer;
motion to accept by Farber, seconded by Brownell;
passed 5-0. (Res. #14-018) Correspondence – Supervisor’s 12/31/13
Monthly Report & the 2013 Annual Update Document Committee Reports – none Old Business – none New Business
Audit – Motion by Farber, seconded by Handy
to authorize the Supervisor to pay vouchers #14-061
through #14-082; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-021) Adjournment – Motion by Millington,
seconded by Brownell; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-022)
Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk (JDC)TOWN BOARD MEETING - February 20, 2014 A regular meeting of the Town of St.
Johnsville was held on February 20, 2014, at 7:00
p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present: Wayne Handy, Supervisor;
Gordon Brownell, Councilman; Susan Handy,
Councilwoman; Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn
Stever, Town Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy.
Superintendent Absent: William Farber, Councilman Public: James Castrucci, DCO/LUEO & Ron
Hezel Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – Councilman Farber absent Public Comment – none Minutes – Motion by Handy, seconded by
Millington to accept the minutes of January 9, 2014;
passed 4-0. (Res. #14-009) Departmental Reports – Motion by Handy,
seconded by Brownell to accept the Town Clerk,
Justice, Code Enforcement Officer & Dog
Control Officer’s monthly reports; passed 4-0. (Res.
#14-010) Correspondence – none Committee Reports – none Old Business – none New Business
Audit – Motion by Handy, seconded by
Millington to accept the audit of voucher #14-025
through #14-062, and authorize the Supervisor to
pay; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-015) Adjournment – Motion by Brownell, seconded
by Handy; passed 4-0. (Res. #14-016) Meeting
adjourned 7:38 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever, Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING - January 09, 2014 A regular meeting of
the Town of St. Johnsville was held on January 9,
2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY
5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 An organizational/regular meeting of the
Town of St. Johnsville was held on January 9, 2014,
at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St.
Johnsville, NY 13452 Present: Dominick Stagliano,
Supervisor; Gordon Brownell, Councilman; Susan
Handy, Councilwoman; William Farber, Councilman;
Ronald Millington, Councilman; Lynn Stever, Town
Clerk; Jeffrey Doxtater, Hwy. Superintendent; Norman
Mastromoro, Attorney for the Town Absent: none Public: James Castrucci, DCO/LUEO & Ronald
Hezel Organizational meeting called to order 6:30
p.m. Insurance – Motion by Handy, seconded by
Farber to have William Putman the 15% of the cost of
family coverage and have him obtain Child Health
Plus for his son, with the cost to be reimbursed to
him through a voucher; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-001) 2014 Wage & Appointment Schedule – Motion
by Handy, seconded by Millington to accept the
schedule as amended to reflect an increase of
$.25/hr for the Highway Department bringing the
hourly wage to $15.49; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-002) 6:50 p.m. Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2
of 2013 – no one from the public spoke, adjourned by
the Town Board until the Planning Board further
reviews it. Regular meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. Salute to the flag Roll Call – all present Public Comment – none Minutes – Motion by Handy, seconded by
Millington to accept the minutes of December 12,
2013; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-003) Departmental Reports – Motion by Brownell,
seconded by Handy to accept the Town Clerk’s,
Justice, Code Enforcement Officer’s, Dog Control
Officer’s and the Historian’s reports; passed 5-0.
(Res. #14-004) Old Business – none New Business
Audit – Motion by Farber, seconded by
Brownell to accept the audit and authorize the
Supervisor to pay vouchers #14-001-#14-024; passed
5-0. (Res. #14-007) Adjournment – Motion by Handy, seconded by
Millington; passed 5-0. (Res. #14-008) Meeting
adjourned 8:04 p.m. Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk Supervisor $7,904.00 Councilman (4 @ $1,500 ea.) $6,000.00 Justice $5,750.00 Town Clerk/Tax Collector $15,500.00 Superintendent of Highways $35,000.00 Sole Appointed Assessor (6 yr. Term)
$16,375.00 Highway Employees: William Putman $15.49/hr. (+.50) Ryan Dygert $15.49/hr. Robert Battisti $15.49/hr. Miscellaneous: Registrar (Fees Collected) $10.00/copy -
L. Stever CEO/LUEO $ 5,150.00 - J. Castrucci Dog Control Officer $1,500.00 - J.
Castrucci Rabies Response Agent $100.00/case - J.
Castrucci Historian (Supervisor’s Appt.)
$350.00 - A. Smith BAR Chairman $150.00 BAR Members $125.00 BAR Training $8.00 /hr. Mileage Reimbursement - IRS rate (currently
.58/ mi.) Deputy Hwy. Stipend $.50/hr. William
Putman (straight time only) Land Use/Sub. Doc. Fee $25.00 Returned Check Fee $30.00 Photocopies $.25/pg. After 1st 4 pgs. Appointments: Historian - Anita Smith (appointed by
Supervisor) Deputy Supervisor - Susan Handy (appointed
by Supervisor) Mont. Co. Planning Board Rep.- Ronald Hezel Deputy Clerk/Tax Coll./Registrar -
Virginia Fox & George Stever (appointed by T. Clerk) Deputy Hwy. Superintendent - William Putman
(appointed by Hwy. Sup.) Audit Committee - Gordon Brownell & William
Farber
Board of Assessment Review (5 members) Joseph Sokol (2016) Janet Shuster (2017) Roberta Button (2015) Ronald Hezel (2014) Donald Hoffman (2018)
Planning Board Members (5 Members) Dean Handy (2016) Paul Flanders (2017) Melanie Shuster (2018) Melinda Sweet (2014) Vacancy (2015)
Board of Appeals (3 Members) Robert Smith (2017) Vacancy (2014) Michael Yezierski (2018)
Recreation Commission (5 Members) Kim Chapman (2017) Peter Dolan (2018) Lynn Stever (2014) Floyd Stever (2015) Jason Battisti (2016)
Official Newspapers: CSE Depository: NBT Petty Cash Funds: T. Clerk & Justice
($100.00 ea.) Monthly Meeting Date: 2nd Thursday of ea.
Month at 7:00 p.m. Accept Annual Update Document as Town
Report Adopting Agenda Format Employee Assistance Program Dog Impound Fees (1st offense $25.00)
(2nd offense $50.00) (3rd offense
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