06/23/2014 - Town of Dix

TOWN OF DIX – REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 23, 2014
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Dix Board was held on Monday June 23, 2014. The
Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Harold Russell at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Harold Russell
Councilman Robert DeNardo
Councilman Scott Yaw
Councilman Frank Hammond
Town Clerk James A. McMahon
Bookkeeper to Supervisor Kristi Pierce
Supt. of Highways Richard Richtmyer
Code Officer Richard Husted
Attorney David English
Chairman Planning Board Mike Pierce
ABSENT:
Councilman Jeff Meehan
Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals
ALSO PRESENT:
2 Town of Dix Residents and Vicki Flynn the Dix Town Assessor.
VISITORS:
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
Executive Session
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
James Switzer requested clarification of the Town’s expectations in reference to the
maintenance of the Moreland and Townsend Cemeteries. He was told that mowing every other
week would be OK and he could charge $300.00 per week. The Board also confirmed that the
cemetery maintenance was going out for bid next year.
Kristi Pierce getting quotes on removal of trees in Moreland Cemetery.
Stan Fuller a used car dealer requested clarification of his Code Violation. The Code
Enforcement Officer said he would contact Fuller and work out details of violations.
Vicki Flynn was in attendance to give her Town Assessor’s quarterly report, and reported
there were no complaints.
REPORTS:
Deputy Supervisor DeNardo reported that Pump Station was struck by lightning and
getting an estimate on electrical repair.
Bookkeeper to the Supervisor Kristi Pierce informed the Town Board that she set up
financial binders for each Board member containing monthly reports of all funds, and monthly
abstract and Supervisor’s report; also reported that the Trust and Agency Fund corrections were
made as result of audit.
The Highway Department reported that they had cleaned ditches on both sides of Pearl
Street, hauled in ice control sand, graded and raked dirt roads, chip sealed 4 ½ miles of road,
gravel on Templer and Wollet roads, 1 tractor mowing grass, spent 10 days working on storm
damage with more to do, repair to loader and trucks, gravel on Pearl Street, paved 6 tenths of a
mile on Beaver Dams Moreland Road, paved 4 ½ tenths of a mile on County Line Road and
paved(cold mix) on Price Road.
The Board discussed the need for stones stored at the Highway Barn.
RESOLUTION # 75
SPEED LIMIT ON BENNETT ROAD
On motion by Councilman Yaw, seconded by Councilman DeNardo, the following
Resolution was
APPROVED:
AYES - 4
NAYES - 0
RESOLVED, that an application be made to Department of Transportation for establishing a
speed limit on Bennett Road.
Code Officer Husted reported that he had issued 5 Building Permits, 3 Notices of
Violation were issued, 4 Construction inspections completed, 0 Demolition permit issued, 0 Stop
Work Order issued, 0 Fire Prevention & Property maintenance inspections completed, 0
Violations corrected, 0 Court appearance tickets issued, 3 Projects completed and permits issued,
0 Certificates of Occupancy issued, 0 Certificate of Compliance issued, and 0 violation
complaints are still not corrected, and 0 Building permits remain uncompleted, 0 tent installation
inspections were completed, 0 cases are pending in Court, 0 Building permit for new
manufactured home, 0 annual mobile home park operating permits issued, and 0 Water & Sewer
connection completed.
The Planning Board had no report but having a meeting in June.
No report was received from the Zoning Board of Appeals. However, because of a
resignation the Town Clerk is authorized to place an ad in the Review & Express for a new
member.
The Town of Dix Court had no report.
The Landfill Commission had no report.
RESOLUTION # 76
APPROVE MINUTES
On motion by Councilman DeNardo, seconded by Councilman Yaw, the following
Resolution was
APPROVED:
AYES - 4
NAYES – 0
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Regular meeting on May 29, 2014 are hereby approved.
RESOLUTION # 77
APPROVE TOWN CLERKS REPORT
On motion by Councilman DeNardo, seconded by Councilman Yaw, the following
Resolution was
APPROVED:
AYES - 4
NAYES - 0
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk’s Report for the month of May 2014 is hereby approved.
RESOLUTION # 78
APPROVE SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
On motion by Councilman DeNardo, seconded by Councilman Yaw, the following
Resolution was
APPROVED:
AYES - 4
NAYES - 0
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor's Report for May 2014 is hereby approved.
RESOLUTION #79
APPROVE AUDIT
On motion by Councilman DeNardo, seconded by Councilman Yaw, the following
Resolution was
APPROVED:
AYES – 4
NAYS – 0
RESOLVED, that the Audit is approved as follows:
General Fund-Townwide
Claims A134 – A150
7,136.55
General Fund - Outside Village
Claims B151 – B153
428.85
Highway Fund - Town wide
Claims 68 -77
5,913.97
Highway Fund - Outside Village Claims 78-84
119,372.53
Trust & Agency
Claims 13-14
9,418.21
Special Water Fund
Claims SW26
5,552.05
Special Sewer Fund
Claims SS25
7,133.61
Beaver Dams Fire Department
Claim 154
910.87
Watkins Glen Fire Department
Claim 156
982.78
Montour Falls Fire Department
Claim 155
503.37
CORRESPONDENCE:
Landfill Commission meeting minutes for May 7, 2014.
First quarter 2014 Schuyler County Sales Tax distribution.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board tabled discussion of the change to Zoning Law Wind Energy Facilities, Local
Law for Junk Cars, Local Law NYS Fire Prevention and Building Code, new Town offices,
Planning Board Member, Zoning Board of Appeals Member and Assessment Review Board
Member.
NEW BUSINESS:
Attorney English provided the Board with revised Wind Energy Facilities Article to add
to Zoning Law and said a SEQR was required. Board requested to review changes.
The Town Clerk is authorized to run advertisements in Review & Express for members
of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
RESOLUTION # 80
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion by Councilman Hammond, seconded by Councilman Yaw, the following
Resolution was
APPROVED:
AYES - 4
NAYES - 0
RESOLVED, that the Dix Town Board will go into Executive Session for litigation matters.
RESOLUTION # 81
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion by Councilman Hammond, seconded by Councilman Yaw, the following
Resolution was
APPROVED:
AYES - 4
NAYES - 0
RESOLVED, that the Dix Town Board will return to regular meeting.
On motion by Councilman Yaw, seconded by Councilman Hammond, the meeting
adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted_________________________James A. McMahon
Town Clerk, Town of Dix