A regular meeting of the Sterling Town Board, County of Cayuga and State of New York was held on the 24 th day of August, 2015 at the Sterling Town Hall, 1290 State Rt. 104A, Sterling, NY 13156 at 7:30 pm. PRESENT: Randall Lawrence Supervisor Leigh Shortslef Councilperson Gus Taft Councilperson June Smith Councilperson Lisa Cooper Town Clerk Susie Parsons Village of FH Historian, Deputy Town Clerk Brian Soper Highway Superintendent Lezli Parsons Assessor Bob Guminiak c2ae ABSENT: Steve Keeling Councilperson AUDIENCE MEMBERS: 6 People Supervisor Lawrence read the guidelines of public conduct to the audience members. Privilege of the Floor Bob Guminiak c2ae reported on Water District #1. He stated that all the pipe has been installed. As of today, work completed as follows: connected to OCWA water main on Parkhurst, Barker and Woodworth Rd., installed approximately 29,721 feet plus 1,237 feet on alternate A of water main on all roads. Installed all gate valves and fire hydrants, completed stream crossing on Friday 8/21/15. He also reported one crew is on site working, first round of tests has passed and results sent to Cayuga County Department of Health for approval. Three letters will be mailed to residents (meter pit installed, meter pit provided by the town, or no meter pit but PRV provided.) Need to order PRV for non meter pit parcels to be installed in basements. Approximately 27 at estimated $3,000. Need Rural Development approval. William Hardy Queens Farm Rd. had concerns of his neighbor s junk on the neighbor s property. Mr. Hardy stated that the neighbor went to court over the junk and was fined $250. Mr. Hardy stated the junk is still there. He stated he will hire an attorney to get something done. Virginia Fichera Martville Rd. stated she is following up with the minutes of the planning board. She stated that when she purchased her house, the market value was based on sales. She asked why does it have to be a Board decision. Supervisor Lawrence stated it is not a Board decision and to make arraignments with the Assessor to discuss the process of Assessment. Page 1 6
RESOLUTION #2015 103 ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLVED, that this Board enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation. Time 7:49 pm. RESOLUTION #2015 104 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLVED, that this Board exit executive session. Time 8:05 pm. Highway Report Brian Soper, Highway Superintendent, stated that the Highway Department completed two snowplow turnarounds for the safety of their drivers. One is on Williams Road and the other is at the end of Old State Rd. He stated that the State had re surfaced 104A towards Red Creek and provided the Town will the millings. He stated the posts in front of the Town Hall will be replaced this week. He stated they have completed the third mowing of the County roads and he expects a new contract soon for 2016. Town Clerk Lisa Cooper, Town Clerk, reported a rabies clinic will be September 12 from 1 3 pm at the Highway Garage. The SPCA will hold the clinic. Historical Society Susie Parsons reported the SHS picnic will be tomorrow at the Whispering Pines house on Church St. Bring a dish to pass for the picnic. She stated the house was built in 1883. Assessor Lezli Parsons, Assessor, stated Jeff Lowe from NYS ORPS has been in the office helping with the reval. He told Lezli that Sterling is ahead of schedule. She stated she Page 2 6
would like to hold an informational meeting on September 10 at 7 pm to help the residents understand about a reval. Fire & Ambulance Contracts Councilperson Taft stated that he and Brian have been working with the fire companies to negotiate the contracts for next year. Zoning Commission Lezli Parsons, Zoning Commission Chair, reported Steve Winkley from Rural Water has been at the Town a couple of times completing field work. Accept the Minutes On motion made by Councilperson Taft, seconded by Councilperson Smith, to accept the minutes from the July 20, 2015 regular meeting/public hearing. Carried. Supervisor s Report On motion made by Councilperson Taft, seconded by Councilperson Smith, to accept the Supervisor s report for July 2015. Carried. Correspondence 1. email from taxation & finance re: Sterling 100% equalization rate 2. CC Convention & Visitors Bureau re: tourism 3. Cargill suggesting payment via electronic payments 4. Williamson Law Book contracts increasing 10% 5. CC Dept. Planning re: completion of training for June Ouellette 6. AOT 2016 dues $800 7. DOT email re: title 6 compliance 8. CC Dept. of Health re: noxious weeds 9. Office of Community Renewal Housing re: future grants 10. Notification from CC Chair re: Lake Ontario and national preserve status 11. CC Soil & Water re: Erosion & Sediment Control workshop (Aug 25) 12. NYS DEC re: floodplain management training 13. Legal notice from ZBA re: Heagy 14. Planning Board resolutions & minutes 15. Advisory from Attorney General re: LCD panels 16. Clean up day will be Sept. 11, 12, 13. 17. Village of Fair Haven re: variance 18. Letter to Conibear in receipt of his letter dated 7/17/15 19. Letter from Robin Allinger to the Planning & ZBA re: mining 20. Letter from Jeffrey Couperus to the Planning & ZBA re: mining 21. Virginia Fichera correspondence set (various items on various topics) New Business Page 3 6
1. Sales Tax status Old Business 1. Fee schedule. There were concerns over the fee schedule for subdivisions. The initial fee is $200 but there is a final approval fee of $50 per lot. There was much discussion regarding the fee schedule between the Board and Lezli. The fee schedule was tabled until the next meeting. RESOLUTION #2015 105 PAY THE AUDITED VOUCHERS RESOLVED, authorizing the Supervisor to pay for the following audited vouchers: General A $11,114.68 General B $2,960.28 Highway A $9,204.44 Highway B $37,090.06 Trust and Agency $6,226.48 Special $291.63 Water District #1 $504,160.94 RESOLUTION #2015 106 SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR WORK ON 2016 BUDGET RESOLVED, that this Board hold a special meetings to work on the budget: August 31 at 7 pm Assessor, Town Clerk, Justice and Historian September 3 at 7 pm Highway and related items September 8 at 7 pm all other areas September 14 at 7 pm reserve date if needed RESOLUTION #2015 107 Page 4 6
NEGOTIATE OR EXTEND BAN WITH SAVANNAH BANK On motion made by Councilperson Taft, seconded by Councilperson Smith, the RESOLVED, authorizing the Supervisor to negotiate or extend the BAN with Savannah Bank until the USDA funds become available. RESOLUTION #2015 108 CDBG GRANT On motion made by Councilperson Taft, seconded by Councilperson Smith, the RESOLVED, authorizing the Supervisor to re submit the CDBG grant application. RESOLUTION #2015 109 INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS On motion made by Councilperson Shortslef, seconded by Councilperson Taft, the RESOLVED, authorizing the Assessor to advertise for a revaluation information meeting on September 10 at 7 pm to include the Shopper and Lake Shore News. RESOLUTION #2015 110 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CBDG GRANT On motion made by Councilperson Taft, seconded by Councilperson Smith, the RESOLVED, authorize a public hearing on the CDBG Grant on September 21, at 7:35 pm and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for such meeting. Page 5 6
RESOLUTION #2015 111 ORDER PRV S FOR WATER DISTRICT #1 RESOLVED, that this Board purchase 27 PRV s through the grant for Water District #1. Privilege of the Floor Herb Smith Lake St. Ext., asked about the water levels of Lake Ontario. Supervisor Lawrence stated that it is controlled by the Federal Government. He also stated that this Board has passed a resolution to encourage the government to keep the water level as it is now. He also stated Congressman Katko is in favor of this. There being no further business, on motion made by Councilperson Smith, seconded by Councilperson Keeling, the meeting adjourned. Time 8:47 pm. Carried. Lisa Cooper, MMC Sterling Town Clerk Page 6 6