Granby Town Board Year End Meeting
December 30, 2008 DRAFT
Supervisor Williamson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present for the roll call: Supervisor Ed Williamson; Councilors Sue Richardson; Ellen Nowyj; Matt Callen; Carol Abbott. Also present: Highway Superintendent Lynn Moyer; Budget Director Bob Lyman; Clerk to the Supervisor Brenda Frasier-Hartle.
Communications
Supervisor Williamson noted that in a communication sent to him by the County Administrator the 2009 County tax is over $8.00 per thousand rather than the $7.14 reported in the Valley News.
Since the County will not pay a portion of the Highway Benefit Package along with the hourly pay rate, the Town Highway Department will not do summer mowing on County roads in Granby.
Attorney Scott Chatfield has sent a memo stating that, by law, annual appointments do not need to be advertised. Any Town Board member may propose any qualified individual for appointment to any position.
Old Business
The Board discussed Harold Gorman's building permit renewal fee. Due to lack of funds, he was unable to build the deck as was on the original permit. Rather than charge the full $888 renewal fee for the permit, the Board felt that the deck portion should be removed from the permit renewal form and paid for with a new permit at a later time when Mr. Gorman is able to build it.
A motion was made by Councilor Richardson, seconded by Councilor Abbott that Harold Gorman should be charged $100.00 to renew the building permit. The deck is to be removed from the permit and a Certificate of Occupancy is to be issued. Mr. Gorman is to pay for a deck permit when he is able to build it.
Councilor Abbott aye Councilor Richardson aye
Councilor Nowyj no Councilor Callen aye
Supervisor Williamson aye
Attorney Chatfield has advised the Town that Timothy Libby may only bring charges against Pomeroy Appraisal Associates Inc. not against the Town. The Board agreed to let the issue ride right now.
New Business
A motion was made by Councilor Richardson, seconded by Councilor Callen to increase the Community Center rental fee from $110.00 to $150.00 per rental plus the $50.00 deposit which is returned to the renter if everything is satisfactory after the rental. The new price is effective January 1, 2009.
Councilor Abbott aye Councilor Richardson aye
Councilor Nowyj aye Councilor Callen aye
Supervisor Williamson aye
Babcock Oil bid a markup of: $.089 for diesel; $.089 for #2 fuel oil; $.10 UL gas. Glider Oil bid a markup of: $.12 for diesel; $.12 for #2 fuel oil; $.15 for UL gas.
Resolution #59-2008 was made by Councilor Nowyj, seconded by Supervisor Williamson to award the bids for 2009 fuel service for: approximately 5000 gallons of No.2 fuel oil and approximately 18,000 gallons of ultra low sulfur, on road, diesel fuel to Babcock Oil Co., Inc at a markup of .089/gal. each; and approximately 4000 gallons of unleaded gas also to Babcock Oil Co., Inc. at a markup of $.10/gal.
Councilor Abbott aye Councilor Richardson aye
Councilor Nowyj aye Councilor Callen aye
Supervisor Williamson aye
Bids for 2 new garage doors and 2 new garage door openers for the Highway Department were: $8,005 from South West Door Co., and $8,191 from Syracuse OHD Co.
Resolution #60-2008 was made by Councilor Abbott, seconded by Councilor Richardson to award the bid for 2 new garage doors and 2 new garage door openers to South West Door Co. for a total of $8,005.00.
Councilor Abbott aye Councilor Richardson aye
Councilor Nowyj aye Councilor Callen aye
Supervisor Williamson aye
Resolution #61-2008 was made by Councilor Nowyj, seconded by Councilor Richardson to increase the hourly wage of the Highway Department part-time seasonal employees from $10.00 to $11.00 per hour.
Councilor Abbott aye Councilor Richardson aye
Councilor Nowyj aye Councilor Callen aye
Supervisor Williamson aye
Resolution #62-2008 was made by Councilor Callen, seconded by Supervisor Williamson to encumber 2008 General Fund Monies appropriated for Buildings of $18,237.47 for Salt Dome repair.
Councilor Abbott aye Councilor Richardson aye
Councilor Nowyj aye Councilor Callen aye
Supervisor Williamson aye
Payment of Town Bills
A motion was made by Councilor Callen, seconded by Councilor Abbott to approve payment of Town bills as audited for abstract #25: $10,738.48 from General fund; $11,910.30 from Highway fund; $11,038.56 from Water District #3.
Councilor Abbott aye Councilor Richardson aye
Councilor Nowyj aye Councilor Callen aye
Supervisor Williamson aye
Discussion
The Board discussed 2009 appointments. Supervisor Williamson suggested that Board members recommend qualified people for open positions such as recreation director, ZBA member, etc.
Supervisor Williamson asked the Board to review a memo from Attorney Chatfield regarding Codes Officers and be prepared to discuss the subject at the January 14th meeting.
Dates of Next Meetings
January 2, 2009 - Organizational Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
January 14, 2009 - Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
January 28, 2009 - Preparatory Work Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Councilor Callen, seconded by Supervisor Williamson to adjourn the meeting. Passed unanimously. Time: 7:20 p.m.
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Town Clerk
