REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 2018

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1 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 2018 The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of New Bremen, County of Lewis and the State of New York was held at the Town Municipal Office Building, 8420 State Rte. 812, New Bremen, New York on the 12 th day of March Town Officer s Present: Peter J. Keys, Supervisor David L. Becker, Councilman Joseph E. Aucter, Councilman Marcus Bush, Councilman Casandra M. Buell, Councilwoman Jonathan M. Bush, Hwy. Superintendent Elizabeth B. Jones, Clerk Attended by: Approximately 3 people Supervisor Keys called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge to the Flag. RESOLUTION NO. 34 OF 2018 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Councilman Becker, seconded by Councilman Bush, the following resolution was RESOLVED, the minutes of the February 12, 2018 meeting are approved. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing to determine whether Site Plan Review Application No , submitted by Scott Moshier, for the construction of a 40 x 85 addition onto the existing Wolff s Body Shop located at 9411 State Rte. 812, Town of New Bremen, NY, Tax Map No is complete, was declared open at 6:02 p.m. Proof of publication in the Journal & Republican was noted. CLOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING There were no questions or comments by the public. Therefore, the public hearing was hereby closed at 6:03 p.m. After discussion, the following resolution was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 35 OF 2018 SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION DETERMINATION On a motion of Councilman Bush, seconded by Councilman Becker, the following resolution was WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of New Bremen did hold a Public Hearing on March 12, 2018 to review the Site Plan Review & Zoning Permit Application No submitted by Scott Moshier and to determine whether or not the application was complete, and

2 (Regular Meeting of March 12, 2018 con t.) WHEREAS, the Town Board acting as lead agency determined that the proposed activity would not have any significant effect upon the environment, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of New Bremen hereby determines that the Site Plan Review Application No for the construction of a 40 x 85 addition onto the existing Wolff s Body Shop located at 9411 State Rte. 812, Town of New Bremen, NY, Tax Map No is complete, and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is to refer the Site Plan Review Application along with all required forms/information to the County Planning Board for their review and recommendations. COUNCIL Councilwoman Buell gave an update on grants for a playground area by the park. She spoke with Karen Peterson at Pratt-Northam and will be contacting Iroquois on grants to help cover the cost of the project. Also, awaiting a couple quotes on the playground equipment. RESOLUTION NO. 36 OF 2018 TOWN CLERK S MONTHLY REPORT On a motion of Councilman Becker, seconded by Councilwoman Buell, the following resolution was RESOLVED, the Town Clerk s monthly report is approved as submitted. RESOLUTION NO. 37 OF 2018 TAX COLLECTOR S MONTHLY REPORT On a motion of Councilman Bush, seconded by Councilman Becker, the following resolution was RESOLVED, the Tax Collector s monthly report is approved as submitted. GRAVEL BIDS Received one (1) sealed bid for bank run gravel. After discussion, the following resolution was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 38 OF 2018 BANK RUN GRAVEL BID On a motion of Councilman Becker, seconded by Councilman Bush, the following resolution was RESOLVED, that the Clerk presented Proof of Advertising to bid for bank run gravel in the Journal & Republican. The following bids were received: Bush Enterprises - $1.25 per yard BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid for bank run gravel is accepted per Highway Superintendent Bush s approval.

3 RESOLUTION NO. 39 OF 2018 JUSTICES MONTHLY REPORTS On a motion of Councilman Bush, seconded by Councilwoman Buell, the following resolution was RESOLVED, the Justices monthly reports are approved as submitted. Councilman Aucter entered the meeting at 6:19 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 40 OF 2018 DCO MONTHLY REPORT On a motion of Councilman Aucter, seconded by Councilman Bush, the following resolution was RESOLVED, the DCO monthly report is approved as submitted. DOG ENUMERATION DCO Astafan discussed his plan to conduct a dog enumeration. To help the Town defray the cost of the enumeration a $10 fee will be added to the license fee for any dog that is found unlicensed; as stated in the local Dog Control & Licensing Law. Mr. Astafan s fees are $5 per unlicensed dog found and $1.00 for licensed dogs found during the enumeration along with mileage. Need to post a notice in the Towns official paper 30 days prior to the start of the enumeration. It was also suggested to contact the J & R and Linking Lewis County to see if they would do an interview to help get the word out to residents also. After discussion, the following resolutions were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 41 OF 2018 ADVERTISE DOG ENUMERATION On a motion of Councilman Becker, seconded by Councilman Aucter, the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of New Bremen will begin a dog enumeration starting May 1, 2018, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice is to be placed in the Journal & Republican by April 1, 2018 notifying the residents of the Town of New Bremen of such. RENAME ROAD Supervisor Keys received a letter from the Office of Lewis County E911 Address Maintenance, requesting the Board rename a private road that starts off the Benton Rd. and Lomber Rd. intersections. Being there is already a Baker Rd. in the Town they are suggesting it be named Lomber Rd. Extension. The change is merely for 911 purposes and will not change it from being a private road. After discussion, the following resolution was presented.

4 RESOLUTION NO. 42 OF 2018 RENAMING OF PRIVATE ROAD On a motion of Councilman Aucter, seconded by Councilwoman Buell, the following resolution was WHEREAS, a request was received from the Office of Lewis County E911 Address Maintenance, to rename a private road that starts off the Benton Rd. and Lomber Rd. intersections in the Town of New Bremen. The change is merely for 911 purposes, and WHEREAS, their maps currently name this road Baker Rd., however, there is another Baker Rd. within the Town, now therefore be it RESOLVED, the aforementioned private road is hereby renamed Lomber Rd. Extension, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board s approval of the renaming of said road does not constitute this private road becoming a town road and will continue as a private road. LCSR AMBULANCE CONTRACT Supervisor Keys spoke with Justin Astafan of LCSR, Steve Monnat of the Croghan Fire Department and County Dispatch in an effort to ease the concerns of Councilman Aucter pertaining to LCSR reporting their status and location to dispatch. Councilman Aucter still feels it is necessary that LCSR should be required to notify the dispatchers of their location and to sign in and out of service at the Croghan Fire Hall and when stationed mid-station and wants that added to the ambulance contract or he will oppose its adoption. Councilman Becker spoke with Bob Bohlman of the Beaver Falls Fire Department and said that he is working with LCSR and the Beaver Falls Fire Department and District to try and resolve the issues. After discussion, the following resolution was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 43 OF 2018 SEARCH AND RESCUE AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT On a motion of Supervisor Keys, seconded by Councilman Becker, the following resolution was WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of New Bremen did hold a public hearing on February 12, 2018 to consider renewing the Lewis County Search and Rescue contract for ambulance service, and be it RESOLVED, that the Town of New Bremen does hereby enter in to an agreement with the Lewis County Search and Rescue, Inc., to provide ambulance services to the Town of New Bremen and its residents for 2018 for a fee of $5,951.70, and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of New Bremen added an addendum to said contract requiring that ambulance crews notify County Dispatch when they are in the Croghan/New Bremen service area, allowing Dispatch to call out the closest available Ambulance. *Copy of said contract is incorporated at the end of these minutes.

5 FOUR YEAR TERMS Supervisor Keys spoke with the Board of Elections on the requirements for changing terms of office for the Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and the Town Clerk/Tax Collector from a 2 year term to a 4 year term. They need to be notified by October 2, 2018 in order for it to go on the ballot for the November 2018 elections. Also, Attorney Farley is working on the local laws for said change. Susan Sauer, Mattis Road, Town of New Bremen voiced her opinion in opposition of the above change in office terms. RESOLUTION NO. 44 OF 2018 SUPERVISOR S FINANCIAL REPORT On a motion of Councilman Becker, seconded by Councilman Aucter, the following resolution was RESOLVED, the Supervisor s monthly financial report is approved as submitted. RESOLUTION NO. 45 OF 2018 AUDIT OF CLAIMS On a motion of Councilman Aucter, seconded by Councilman Bush, the following resolution was RESOLVED, that Supervisor Keys is authorized and directed to pay the following amounts on Abstract #3 of 2018 in the following amounts, including Voucher #26 in the amount of $5, to Lewis Co. Search and Rescue on General Fund Abstract #2 of 2018, that was put on hold at February 12, 2018 meeting. General Voucher #37 thru #51 $3, Highway T-Wide Voucher #26 thru #43 $11, OTHER BUSINESS Superintendent Bush will be working with Foit Albert, an engineering firm to apply for a grant through Bridge New York for culvert replacement. Councilwoman Buell also mentioned that the County Planning Department is working to set up an informational session/workshop for Towns who wish to apply or would like more information on CFA Grants. More information to follow as details are worked out. The next regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of New Bremen will be held on April 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Municipal Office Building. With no further business, on a motion of Councilman Becker, seconded by Councilwoman Buell, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Carried unanimously. Elizabeth B. Jones, RMC Town Clerk/Tax Collector