KENDALL TOWN BOARD – SPECIAL MEETING – January 25, 2007 7:30 PM

Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York 14476

 

CALL TO ORDER

Supervisor Vick called the duly advertised, special meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

PUBLIC PRESENT

R.J. Smith, Rosemary Smith, Julie Kludt, Bob Nelson, Sr. , Allen Lofthouse, Bev Lofthouse, Ron Breslawski, Nadine Hanlon, Susan DeRoller, Ed Gaesser, Mike Cusimano, Larry Fenzil, Kenneth DeRoller

 

ROLL CALL

                                Councilman Gaesser            Present

                                Councilman Pritchard          Present

                                Councilman Schuth             Present

                                Councilman Scroger            Excused

                                Supervisor Vick                    Present

 

SUPERVISOR’S REMARKS

The Town’s insurance policies have to be renewed by the 1st of February. There will be a presentation at tonight’s meeting. There are several discussion items, and resolutions that need to be passed, so a special meeting is in order.

 

GENERAL DISCUSSION AND REPORTS

A discussion regarding insurance quotations, input and costs was held between the Board Members and Supervisor Vick. A resolution will deal with their decisions.

 

A short discussion regarding shelving units being installed in the basement was held, and a decision to have them built for $360 was made.

 

A discussion was held regarding adding Councilmen Gaesser, and Schuth as signers for GOSC drawdowns. A resolution will be presented to do this.

 

Councilman Gaesser presented the requirements and his findings regarding upgrading the telecommunications phone system in the Town Hall. Decisions will be made at later time.

 

Cellular phone needs for security reasons and for 24 hours / day availability for certain Town Officials were discussed. Councilman Gaesser presented the costs and service options, and made a recommendation to obtain Verizon cellular phones as soon as possible. A resolution will be prepared for the February 8th Town Board Meeting.

 

Supervisor Vick suspended the discussion for a special presentation.

 

PRESENTATION

Mr. Ed Gaesser, Chairman of the Community Park Committee, gave an overview and presentation of the tentative plans for a community park in Kendall. Construction would not begin until 2008, and will be reliant upon the commitment of both the Kendall School Board and the Kendall Town Board.

 

Supervisor Vick thanked Mr. Gaesser.

 

RETURN TO GENERAL DISCUSSION

There was a discussion regarding the Eagle Creek Marina progress, and current problems facing the project.

 

A discussion regarding the close-out of Water District 5; including mention of the Board’s frustration at the  lack of response from Attorney Heath, and the inability to move forward in completing this plan. Supervisor Vick summarized the Board’s planned course of action, including a notice to the grievance committee of the State Bar Association, if Attorney Heath’s efforts toward completion are not forthcoming. The Town Board unanimously agreed that such a communication is appropriate.

 

 

RESOLUTION 41-107 AWARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE

 

Councilman Pritchard moved that the following resolution be adopted:

 

Resolved, that Supervisor Vick be authorized to award the insurance coverage for fiscal year February 2007 through January 2008 to Albion Agencies/NYMIR, with recommended changes as follows:

 

 -Liability Limits increased to $3,000,000/$6,000,000 Aggregate

 -Vehicle Physical Damage Coverage decreased to $250,000

 

Councilman Gaesser seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Vick called for a roll call vote, with the following results:

                                Councilman Gaesser                            Aye

                                Councilman Pritchard                          Aye

                                Councilman Schuth                             Aye

                                Supervisor Vick                                    Aye

Supervisor Vick declared the motion carried.

 

RESOLUTION 42-107 ADDING DAVID SCHUTH AND DANIEL GAESSER AS AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR APPROVAL FOR GOSC MARINA PROJECT GRANT DRAWDOWNS

 

Councilman Schuth moved that the following resolution be adopted:

 

Resolved, that Councilman David Schuth, and Councilman Daniel Gaesser be added as Authorized Signatories for approval of GOSC Marina Grant drawdowns.

 

Councilman Pritchard seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Vick called for a roll call vote, with the following results:

                                Councilman Gaesser                            Aye

                                Councilman Pritchard                          Aye

                                Councilman Schuth                             Aye

                                Supervisor Vick                                    Aye

Supervisor Vick declared the motion carried.

 

RESOLUTION 43-107  JULIA KLUDT TO YOUTH RECREATION COMMITTEE

Councilman Gaesser moved that the following resolution be adopted:

 

Resolved, to appoint Julia Kludt to a 3-year Term on the Youth Recreation Commission, with such term expiring on December 31, 2009.

 

The motion was seconded by Councilman Schuth.

 

Supervisor Vick called for a vote, with the following results:

                                Councilman Gaesser                            Aye

                                Councilman Pritchard                          Aye

                                Councilman Schuth                             Aye

                                Supervisor Vick                                    Aye

Supervisor Vick declared the motion carried.

 

 

RESOLUTION 44-107 APPROVING YEAR-END 2006 BUDGET LINE TRANSFERS

 

Councilman Pritchard moved that the following resolution be adopted:

 

Be it resolved that Budget Line Transfers set forth here be made in order to provide for 2006 line item appropriations being raised to reflect actual expenditures required. It is understood that there is no increase in total appropriations or use of fund balances. These transfers are necessary to reconcile accounts for year end 2006 fund accounting close-out.

 

TO:                                                                                                          FROM:

SW5 9710.6  Serial Bonds-Principal         $4500.00                 SW5  9710.7  Serial Bonds-Interest          $4500.00

A-1220.42   Payroll Contractual                              $  231.17                 A-1110.4  Town Justice Contractual        $  707.44

A-1410.11   Clerk-Dep Clerk PS                              $2115.95                 A1620.1  Buildings – Per Ser                   $1317.75

A-5010.12   Supt. Hwy – Ex Help            $  118.27                 A1010.1  Leg Board – Per Ser                 $  725.10

A-8810.41   Cemetery – Beechwood        $  766.75                 A-1220.13 Supervisor – Dep PS                               $    24.90

A-8810.42   Cemetery             - Greenwood            $  650.00                 A-1220.14 Bookkeeper/Clerk PS                             $  166.47

A-1220.41                Supervisor – Contractual        $  198.02                 A-8020.4    Planning Contr                     $1416.75

A-9030.8   Employee Benefits – Soc Sec $1685.95                 A-9060.8 Employee Benefits Hosp.        $1685.95

A-1670.4     Central Print & Mailing Cont.             $  278.25                                                                                                           

 

After some discussion, and questions and answers were exchanged, the motion was seconded by Councilman Schuth.

 

Supervisor Vick called for a roll call vote, with the following results:

                                Councilman Gaesser                            Aye

                                Councilman Pritchard                          Aye

                                Councilman Schuth                             Aye

                                Supervisor Vick                                    Aye

Supervisor Vick declared the motion carried.

 

 

RESOLUTION 45-107 APPROVING 2006 BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

Councilman Gaesser moved that the following resolution be adopted:

 

Be it resolved that Budget Amendment set forth here be made in order to provide for 2006 line item increases, reflecting revenues collected to equal actual expenditures.

 

It is understood that there is no increase in total appropriations or in use of fund balances in Special District Water Accounts.

 

 

It is understood that there is increase in the use of fund balance for appropriations to meet increased expenditures in the lighting districts.

 

 

 

 

 

It is further understood that these uses of fund balance will be accounted for as owing to the General Fund Balance and added to the respective special districts tax levy for 2008 to repay the General Fund balance.

 

Supervisor Vick called for a roll call vote, with the following results:

                                Councilman Gaesser                            Aye

                                Councilman Pritchard                          Aye

                                Councilman Schuth                             Aye

                                Supervisor Vick                                    Aye

Supervisor Vick declared the motion carried.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

With there being no further business, Councilman Pritchard made a motion for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Schuth. Unanimously in favor of adjournment at 10:05 p.m.

 

Cynthia Kruger as Town Clerk recorded this meeting. In an effort to maintain a complete record of the             Town Board’s actions after Cynthia Kruger’s resignation these minutes were prepared by Amy Richardson.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Amy Richardson

Town Clerk