Van Buren, NY - Town Board Minutes (02/05/08)

Town Board Minutes (02/05/08)

Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Van Buren, held at the Van Buren Town Hall, 7575 Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville, New York on February 5, 2008 at 7:30 pm.

Ms. Mary Frances Sabin Councilor

Mr. Derek Shepard Councilor

Mr. Howard Tupper Councilor

Mr. Harold Johnson Councilor

Ms. Patricia Dickman Councilor

Mr. Claude Sykes Supervisor

Absent: Mr. Ronald Dudzinski, Councilor

Mr. Jeff Brown Attorney

Mr. James Billings Engineer

Ms. Lynn McCormick Town Clerk

Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call.

Citizens Comments: None

Approve minutes of the 1/15/08 Regular Town Board meeting:

059-08-000 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to approve the minutes of the 1/15/08 Regular Town Board meeting as published.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Theresa Stamp, Canton Woods:

Mr. Sykes said she is not here tonight.

Consider liquor license renewal for Seneca Golf Course and Wingate Inn:

Mr. Sykes said the Code Enforcement Officer does not have violations for either location.

060-08-055 MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve the following resolutions approving the liquor license applications:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law, an applicant for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, for on-premises consumption, as well as any applicant for renewal of such a license, must notify the Town Clerk of the municipality wherein the premises is located, and

WHEREAS, this notice is given in order that the municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Van Buren, that with respect to the application submitted by Seneca Golf Course for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail for on premises consumption, the Van Buren Town Board does express a favorable opinion.

AND

WHEREAS, this notice is given in order that the municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Van Buren, that with respect to the application submitted by Wingate Inn for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail for on premises consumption, the Van Buren Town Board does express a favorable opinion.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Ton LaMere, presentation for consideration of zone change:

Mr. LaMere was present to address the Board. He said he currently owns the land between Rt. 31 and East Dead Creek Road and it is zoned AR-80. He would like the zone changed to IND-A. He said he has a special use permit for the office building that is there now. Sabre Demolition has made an offer on the property and he would like the zone change to accommodate their outside storage of equipment. He said they plan to build another building on the property to keep everything inside, but they would need some outside storage.

Mr. Sykes he spoke with Mr. Geiss from the Planning Board after last night’s meeting and they discussed a tiered approach to outside storage. He said they are forming a subcommittee to look at the zone change. He said Ms. Sabin and Mr. Tupper will be on it. He said they need a better idea what Sabre’s needs are and how that fits into the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Loretto, O’Brien Road Housing requesting extension of Seneca Sewer District to include their subdivision and Lot 3:

Mr. Billings said they are not ready tonight.

Approval of agreement with snowmobile clubs:

061-08-001.1 MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Mr. Tupper, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreements with the snowmobile clubs.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Amendment of Assessor’s salary:

062-08-038 MOTION BY Mr. Shepard, seconded by Ms. Sabin, to approve the Assessor’s salary of $60,000.00, with $23,400.00 to be Van Buren’s share and $36,600.00 to be Lysander’s share.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Approval of agreement with Highway Supt. to spend Town Highway Funds in the amount of $573,777.00.

063-08-026 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to approve the Agreement to spend Town Highway Finds in the amount of $573,777.00 for the following roads:

Connors Road, starting at Canton Street and ending at Van Buren Road

Village Boulevard, starting at Rt. 48 and ending at traffic circle

Village Blvd South, starting at RT. 48 and ending at traffic circle

Idlewood Boulevard North, starting at Village Blvd. to the end

Idlewood Blvd. East, starting at Idlewood Blvd N to the end

Daywood Drive starting at Birchwood Blvd and ending at Deerwood Drive

Fairway Circle starting at Birchwood Blvd and ending at Village Blvd.

Connors Road starting at Canton Street and ending at Perry Road

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Approval of inter-municipal agreement with Town of Camillus for kennel and Dog Control Officer services:

064-08-012 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Sabin, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Camillus for kennel and Dog Control Officer services.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Set public hearing on proposed five year Community Development consolidated plan on 2/19/08 at 7:35 pm:

065-08-039 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Dickman, to set the public hearing on the proposed five year Community Development consolidated plan on 2/19/08 at 7:35 pm.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Approval of Code Enforcement Officers to attend NYS Builders Association training in Liverpool at a total cost of $500.00:

066-08-027 MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve training for Code Enforcment Officers in Liverpool at a total cost of $500.00.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Consider resolution in support of maintaining tax collections at a local level:

Mr. Sykes said the two reasons for keeping this local is access to funds and the interest those funds generate in our accounts.

067-08-034 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Dickman, to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Governor Sptizer created a Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness with direction to study and recommend ways to make New York State’s local governments more efficient and competitive for economic growth and expansion, and

WHEREAS, it appears the Governor and the Commission are persuaded that there are too many local governments, including towns, and

WHEREAS, the Commission has indicated that efficiencies and economics will be achieved by consolidation of local governments, local services and transfer of functions, such as tax collection, among others, to a county or other regional government and

WHEREAS, this Town Board is concerned that any such proposals or changes would be a disservice to residents and taxpayers and would not result in more efficient services to our taxpayers and residents and

WHEREAS, the taxpayers of this Town are served well and efficiently by tax collection service provided by the Town, and

WHEREAS, this Town Board recognizes it has options under present law to make changes it deems appropriate for the Town, and

WHEREAS, this Town Board supports continuation of tax collection services as presently provided in this Town,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board supports continuation of tax collection services in the Town of Van Buren, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board opposes mandate changes or transfers of function that may be proposed by the Commission.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Supervisor’s Report for December:

068-08-007 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to approve the Supervisor’s Report for December.

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Budget Transfers: None

Committee Reports:

Mr. Shepard said they are setting up a meeting with the Highway Department for union negotiations.

Mr. Shepard said Mr. Dudzinski scheduled a Parks & Recreation committee meeting for February 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm.

Mr. Johnson said the Highway Committee met and they discussed the new truck and drainage issues.

Ms. Dickman said the Insurance Committee met and have started to analyze what policies the town has now. She said they have identified some brokers who do work for the town. She said while discussing some policies, such as Workers Comp, she was told that the town had gone two years accident free and that accounts for a large portion of the discount that the town receives on that policy. She commended the town employees for that and said that they should be recognized for their careful work.

Ms. Sabin said the Economic Development committee will be meeting with the County Econimic Development Agency and discussing Empire Zones for Jake Wright’s project. She said she has contacted some department stores as well to see if there is interest in locating in the town.

Highway Superintendent Comments: None

Supervisor’s Comments:

Mr. Sykes said he met with the Mayor and Lysander Supervisor to discuss possible Parks & Recreation consolidation. He said the County Comptroller has written and offered his services to review finances to see if there will be a savings.

Mr. Sykes said he has the plans for Harbour Heights Section 8 in his office if anyone wants to review them.

Mr. Sykes said he received a report on water from Whiskey Hollow that was tested by a private citizen. He said he knows a lot of people go there for water, but it did test positive for coliform which is a precursor to E Coli.

Mr. Sykes said a representative from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets was here and reviewed Dog Control paperwork. He said everything in the town is in compliance. He said the representative was pleased to hear about the kennel service sharing with the Town of Camillus.

Mr. Sykes said the Planning Board formed subcommittees last night to review zone changes. He asked Mr. Shepard and Ms. Dickman to be on the committee to review the application for Spano Asphalt. He asked Ms. Sabin and Mr. Tupper to be on the committee to review Hunterfield, a proposed subdivision on Van Buren Road between Connors and Peck Roads.

Mr. Sykes said a copy of OCRRA’s budget is in his office if anyone wants to review it.

Mr. Sykes said he has a meeting scheduled with Senator DeFrancisco on February 29^th to discuss town projects and issues.

Board Comments:

Ms. Dickman thanked the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board for their service. She said the January Planning Board meeting lasted almost four hours.

Citizen Comments: None

Engineer Comments: None

Attorney Comments: None

069-08-000 MOTION BY Mt. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Dickman, to adjourn to the next Regular Town Board meeting on February 19, 2008 at 7:30 pm

Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr. Tupper – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes

All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted

Meeting closed 8:15 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn McCormick

Town Clerk

Dated: 2/6/08