Special Mtg. 2013 Budget

Special Meeting of the Candor Town Board

October 23, 2012

101 Owego Road

Candor, New York 13743

2013 Budget

Present:  Supervisor Robert Riggs, Clm. George Williams, Clm. William Strosahl, Clm. Joseph Bish and Clm. Dan Lindsay.

Others Present:  Highway Superintendent Kevin Noble, Bookkeeper Jean Dewey and Town Clerk Connie Kulze.

Guest:  William Leonard from the Public

Supervisor Robert Riggs addressed the Board and the Public regarding 2013 Tentative Budget.  Supervisor Riggs expressed that there will be no change to property tax levy ($1,430,887.00).  Supervisor Riggs stated the budget reflects our best estimates of revenues and appropriations with no built in buffer.  A contingency has been added to each fund to compensate for estimation errors. 

The new medical insurance plan is a high deductible plan (e.g., $5,200 for a family).  Even with the Town compensating the employees for the change, it will save the Town over $100,000.

M-98  Clm. Bish moved and seconded by Clm. Lindsay to adopt the Attentive Budget for 2013.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-99  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to set the Public Hearing date to November 13, 2012.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-100  Clm. Strosahl moved, seconded by Clm. Bish to go into Executive Session to discuss the Highway Contract at 8:35pm.

M-101  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to adjourn the Executive Session at 10:10pm.

M-102  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to adjourn the Special Meeting of October 23, 2012 at 10:11pm. 

10-9-12 minutes unapproved.

Candor Town Board Meeting

October 9, 2012

101 Owego Road

Candor, NY 13743

The Regular meeting of the Candor Town Board was called to order at 6:00pm with review and approving of vouchers.  At 7:00pm the Board opened with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Present:  Supervisor Robert Riggs, Clm. George Williams, Clm. William Strosahl, Clm. Joseph Bish and Clm. Dan Lindsay.

Others Present:  Highway Superintendent Kevin Noble, Code Officer James Douglas, Attorney Reinaldo Valenzuela and Town Clerk Connie Kulze.

Guest:  10 People from the Public, Mayor Eric Halstead, Village Trustee Gary Consalvi, County Legislator William Standinger  and 1 Press Representative.

M-89 Clm. Williams moved, seconded by Clm. Strosahl to accept the minutes of September 11, 2012 Regular Meeting as presented.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-90  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Strosahl to accept the minutes of September 25, 2012 Special Meeting as presented.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-abstained, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-91  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to approve General and Highway Vouchers as presented.   Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Supervisor’s Report, Town Clerk’s Report and Dog Officer’s Report were presented to the Board and are filed with the Clerk.

Committee Reports:

Assessor’s – Clm. Strosahl reported that Assessor Denise Spaulding had two small claims in September.

 Assessor Spaulding has received many phone calls about the large tax bills people are complaining about.  Denise has two openings for Board of Assessment review members.  If anyone is interested please have them send letters of interest in before the November Board Meeting.  Denise would like permission to order a new color printer which costs $159.00.

M-92  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Strosahl to grant permission for Assessor Spaulding to order a new color printer for the cost of $159.00.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Buildings & Grounds – Clm. Strosahl and Code Officer Douglas are getting estimates to replace the overhead garage doors, insulation and overhead heater estimates.  Clm. Strosahl mentioned that ceiling fans in the highway barn might circulate the heat better.  Also mentioned was the light above the Court door is flickering and Gary Kirk will be contacted.

Code Enforcement – Officer Douglas stated discussing repairs at the Town Barns with Clm. Strosahl.  Scott Smith & Suretemp will prepare estimates to replace the overhead heaters in the storage bays.   Douglas also requested estimates to add a small gas heater to the dog kennel and a new boiler.  He contacted Bakers overhead garage doors for an estimate on replacing the door openers & sealing the doors with weather stripping.  He will start installing the new dog kennel runs next week.  Officer Douglas spoke with Bob Torba our State Representative about FEMA progress.  FEMA is bringing in a Dam Specialist.

Equipment, Cemeteries & Cable TV – Clm. Williams authorized Tony Barnhart to do the tree cutting in the Woodbridge Cemetery, which has not been done yet.  Attorney for the Town is waiting to hear back from Time Warner regarding the contract.

Highways & Highway Contract – Clm. Bish stated the highway negotiations are going semi-well and in the process of investigating a used grader.

Planning Board Liaison – Clm. Williams said in regards to the Critical Environmental Area for the Well Protection there is a portion of the TING that covers the description of what that critical area is or should be and how it should be treated.  Training School for the Planning Board is coming and were wondering where they stand financially.

M-93  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to approve the Planning Board to attend the schooling to further their education.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Supervisor Riggs stated the next steps in adopting the CEA would be to submit a written public notice that identifies the CEA boundaries and to conduct a public hearing regarding CEA designation.

Dog Control & Kennel – Clm. Bish stated James Douglas will be starting on the kennels next week.

Town Clerk will be publishing a notice on the CEA and at our Special Meeting on October 23, 2012 the Board will announce the Public Hearing to be on the next Regular Meeting of the Town Board.

Old Business

Supervisor Riggs opened the floor for discussion on the Town take over street maintenance for the Village of Candor.  Village Trustee Gary Consalvi, Mayor Eric Halstead, resident Frank Musgrave and resident Bill Leonard addressed the Board with their concerns.  Much discussion took place.

Mayor Eric Halstead will be getting back with Supervisor Riggs regarding the road maintenance and snow removal for the Village of Candor.  Attorney Valenzuela will be looking into it.

·         Settlement of Lawsuit regarding the Town’s right of way on Logan Hill Road.

·         The settlement states in part:        

·         WHEREAS, the plaintiffs, who own real property along Logan Hill Road in the Town of Candor, Tioga County, New York, filed this lawsuit against the Town of Candor and its Highway Superintendent, and the remaining defendants, who also own real property along Logan Hill Road, seeking, among other things, a judicial determination regarding the Town's interest in Logan Hill Road, and

·         WHEREAS, the defendants, Town of Candor and Eric Halstead as the Superintendent of Highways, filed a cross claim for similar relief, and

·         WHEREAS, defendants Village of Candor, Chad Heidi, Betsy Del Mauro, Alan Del Mauro, Susan Douglas, James Douglas, Cotton-Hanlon, Inc. and Finger Lakes Land Trust, Inc. having defaulted in pleading and failed to appear, and a default judgment having been entered against all of them dated January 28, 2008 finding that they are in default and final judgment shall be entered against such defendants at the time of or following the trial, or other disposition of the action against such defendants, and

·         WHEREAS, Defendant Eric Halstead is no longer employed with the Town of Candor, and is no longer a proper party to this action, and

·         WHEREAS, Logan Hill Road in the Town of Candor is a dirt road and is currently designated as a seasonal use road, starting at the seasonal use sign located in the vicinity of the east line of Robert and Rita Pantle, and the Town of Candor has no plans or intentions of opening up the road for year-round use at this time, and

·         WHEREAS, the Court having rendered a decision dated May 14, 2012 in regards to the summary judgment motions filed by the plaintiffs and answering defendants, finding questions of fact requiring a trial of the matter, and

·         WHEREAS, the plaintiffs and defendant, Town of Candor, wish to enter into this Settlement Agreement in full and final satisfaction of all claims which were made in this lawsuit, or could have been made in this lawsuit, with respect to Logan Hill Road, including claims for trespass, property damage, etc. made by Plaintiffs, and

·         WHEREAS, the parties agree that before this Settlement Agreement is binding upon them and each of them, that the Court shall review this Settlement Agreement, and if acceptable, "So Order" this settlement and a copy of which, with Notice of Entry, shall be served on all parties, including the defaulting defendants, and a copy shall be filed in the Tioga County Clerk's Office and indexed against all parties to this lawsuit and their respective real properties located along Logan Hill Road, and it is intended that this agreement shall be binding on all parties in this action, including those that defaulted.

·         WHEREAS, the historical records of the Town of Candor, for the year 1818, describe a road in the general area of Logan Hill Road, but the exact location of large parts of that road are not clear to anyone living today.

·         NOW, therefore, it is agreed, subject to Court approval, as follows:

1.         For purposes of this Agreement, the term "north/south section of Logan Hill Road" shall mean that portion of Logan Hill Road in the Town of Candor beginning at a point where Logan Hill Road meets Water Street at the corporation line of the municipality of the Town and Village of Candor, then heading in a southerly direction, ending at a point where Logan Hill Road turns to the right and heads in an east/west direction, as shown on the survey map of George R. Williams, certified March 1, 2007 (hereinafter "Williams Survey").

2.         For purposes of this Agreement, the term "east/west portion of Logan Hill Road" shall mean that portion of Logan Hill Road in the Town of Candor beginning in the southeast corner then heading in a westerly direction until it reaches the east line of Robert and Rita Pantle as shown on the Williams Survey.

3.         For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Logan Hill Road" shall mean both the east/west and the north/south portions as defined herein.

4.         The north/south portion of Logan Hill Road is hereby stipulated to be a "highway by use" or "road by use", the width of which is limited to the width maintained by the Town's historical use from bank to bank. The Town’s right to trim trees and brush in this section is limited to the actual width of the road, including ditches, and to a height of ten feet above the road.

5.         Subject to the limits in paragraph 6, the parties stipulate that the town has an easement for the east/west portion of Logan Hill Road three rods in width.  Where the Darlingtons have not installed fences or gates, it shall be 1 ½ rods from the center line in each direction as the center line is shown in the Williams survey.  However, where the Darlingtons have installed fences or gates on the north side, the north edge of the 3-rod right of way shall be 1 foot south of those fences or gates.

6.         The east/west portion of Logan Hill Road shall remain treated as a “highway by use” or “road by use” with the limitations described in paragraph #4 until the Town issues a building permit for property located along the east/west portion of Logan Hill Road, then the Town shall have the right (but not the obligation) to change the status of the east/west portion of Logan Hill Road, beginning at the driveway for the new building, then heading west to Tuttle Hill Road, from a “highway by use”  to an easement for Town highway purposes with  a width of 3 rods.

7.         Starting immediately, the Town of Candor shall have the right (but not the obligation) to move the Darlington’s fence existing along the edge of the south side of the east/west portion of Logan Hill Road, to a point approximately 2 feet from the edge of the ditch if one currently exists, or edge of the traveled portion of the road, whichever is greater.  The Darlington’s south gate shall not be moved, as it already satisfies this rule.  The new fence shall be at least as large, permanent, and serviceable as the present fence.  However, the Town of Candor has no further obligation to maintain or replace such fencing.  Any of the existing fencing that the town elects to replace rather than simply move shall be removed from the property and recycled or reused.  The Darlingtons shall be notified in advance of said fence-moving so that they can be present.

8.         The Town of Candor anticipates that there will be a requirement in the near future, by the State of New York, that Logan Hill Road be improved and the right of way widened, up to a width of three rods from the boundary of the Village of Candor up to the current driveway leading to the water tank that provides public water to the Village of Candor. Should this happen, the Town of Candor must comply.

9.         The Town hereby acknowledges that it claims no title or interest to any portions of Logan Hill Road mentioned in the Town’s historical records except in the location of the current road.

10. We recognize that the Town will always have the right to take additional land or rights by the use of eminent domain.

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·         This resolution authorizes the Supervisor to sign said agreement absent any further changes or revisions. It is understood that any changes or revisions will require a new resolution authorizing the Supervisor

R-16  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Bish to adopt the above Resolution.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

·         Appoint Deputy Bookkeeper

·         Whereas, Town Law Section 29(15) authorizes the Town Supervisor to appoint a bookkeeper;

·         Therefore, the Supervisor appoints Gretchen Huizinga as the Deputy Bookkeeper.

Legislator William Standinger addressed the Board regarding the County 2013 Budget which is staying below the 2% cap and stated the County is in good hands.

General Government Claims on Abstract #10 for 2012, numbers 286-321 in the amount of $31,379.27 were audited by the Board.

Highway Claims on Abstract #10 for 2012, numbers 473-489 in the amount of $331,827.50 were audited by the Board.

M-94  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to approve the Town entering an agreement with the Anchor Group for the Retiree Health Coverage.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-abstained and Lindsay-aye.

Special Meeting for the Town Board will be held on October 23, 2012 to discuss the 2013 Budget.

M-95  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to go into Executive Session to discuss the 2013 Budget at 9:00pm.

M-96  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to come out of Executive Session at 10:55pm.

M-97  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:56

Special Meeting of the Candor Town Board

101 Owego Road

Candor, NY 13743

September 25, 2012 

The Special meeting of the Candor Town Board was called to order at 7:00pm with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Present:  Supervisor Robert Riggs, Clm. George Williams, Clm. William Strosahl, Clm. Joseph Bish and Clm. Dan Lindsay.

Others Present:  Highway Superintendent Kevin Noble and Town Clerk Connie Kulze.

Guest:  5 people from the Public and District Manager Wendy Walsh from Soil & Water Conservation.

Privilege of the Floor:  Resident Frank Musgrave addressed the Board regarding the resolution to take over street maintenance for the Village of Candor.  Mr. Musgrave reminded the Board that the Village Dissolution was defeated in the past.

Supervisor Riggs decided to table the Resolution for the Town to take over street maintenance for the Village of Candor until the Regular Meeting on October 9, 2012.  Supervisor Riggs mentioned he would like the Village Board and the Village residents to attend that meeting.

District Manager Wendy Walsh from Soil & Water Conservation explained the benefits to the Town regarding Park Settlement Road NRCS project resolution.  All cost for the construction is covered through a Grant except for the temporary easement.

Supervisor Riggs signed the Project Agreement between the Town of Candor and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture now referred to as NRCS.

WHEREAS, Governor Andrew Cuomo of the State of New York has committed $25 million to increase broadband deployment and adoption in New York State; AND

WHEREAS, the program, entitled the Connect NY Broadband Grant, would provide up to eighty percent of installation and construction costs, but requires a local contribution of twenty percent; AND,

WHEREAS, THE Town of Candor Town Board believes that portions of the Town of Candor are, with regard to High Speed Internet access, currently under- or un-served; AND,

WHEREAS, Haefele TV Inc. has expressed its intent to the Town of Candor Town Board to seek a portion of the aforementioned funds to increase its coverage network to include almost all of the under- or un-served portions of the Town of Candor; AND,

WHEREAS, Haefele TV Inc. has expressed its intention to provide all of the matching funds required by the Connect NY Broadband Grant; AND,

WHEREAS, the State of New York has requested that applicants for a Connect NY Broadband Grant provide proof of public-private partnerships in the implementation said grants.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Candor Town Board endorses and supports Haefele TV Inc. and its application to receive broadband development funds from the Connect NY Broadband Grant program.

R-16  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Strosahl to adopt the above resolution.  Vote: Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Supervisor Riggs presented the 2013 Budget to the Board.

Supervisor Riggs excused Clm. Williams from the rest of the meeting at 8:10pm.

M-89  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Bish to go into Executive Session to discuss employee raises at 8:27pm, Clerk Kulze was excused from the meeting.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-excused, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-90  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to come out of Executive Session at 10:15.

M-91  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:16.

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Candor Town Board Meeting

September 11, 2012 

101 Owego Road

Candor, NY 13743

The Regular meeting of the Candor Town Board was called to order at 6:30pm with review and approving of vouchers.  At 7:00pm the Board opened with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Present:  Supervisor Robert Riggs, Clm. George Williams, Clm. William Strosahl, Clm. Joseph Bish and Clm. Dan Lindsay.

Others Present:  Highway Superintendent Kevin Noble, Code Officer James Douglas, Attorney Reinaldo Valenzuela and Town Clerk Connie Kulze.

Guest:  15 People from the Public and 1 Press Representatives.

Privilege of the Floor:  Maureen and Sarah took the floor to talk about Project Renew which is a Crisis Counseling Program to help the Community come back after the flood.

Privilege of the Floor:  Sue Heavenrich addressed the Board regarding the Critical Environmental Area for the Village of Candor’s Water Wells where she would like the Board to consider protecting the entire aquifer.

Privilege of the Floor:  Roy Yarrington asked the Board permission for the Garden Club to purchase a tree and plaque to honor former Councilman Milton Dougherty which will be planted next to the Bicentennial tree.

M-79  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to authorize the Garden Club to purchase a tree and plaque in honor of Milton Dougherty not to exceed $400.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-80  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Bish to accept the minutes of August 14, 2012 Regular Meeting and the minutes of August 28, 2012 Special Meeting as presented.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Monthly Reports of the Supervisor, Town Clerk and Dog Control were presented to the Board and are filed with the Clerk.

Clm. Lindsay suggested to Supervisor Riggs that the Board get together at 6:00pm to review the bills instead of 6:30pm., Clm. Strosahl agreed.

M-81  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Bish to transfer $70.01 from B3010.400 to B9055.800,  $2,400.00 from A1355.401 to A3510.400 and $23,500.00 from A1910.400 to A1620.200.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Committee Reports:

Assessor’s Committee- Clm. Strosahl spoke with Assessor Spaulding and was informed of five Small Claims hearings.  The State issued a new certified change in level of assessment, which changed the Exemption amount for the old eligible funds, veteran’s exemptions and the business exemptions.

Buildings & Grounds- Supervisor Riggs discussed janitorial services for the Town Barn.

M-82  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Strosahl to have Mr. Stan White be the Janitor for the Town Barn.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Code Enforcement-  Code Officer Douglas informed the Board of still gathering information on the dam and past work completed.  He has contacted some contractors for referrals on painters for the Town Hall.  The new water fountain is installed at the Town Hall.  The kennel panels are in and will start installing them in October.

Highways & Highway Contract-  Clm. Bish reported they are in negotiation for the Highway Contract and will be having a meeting with an Insurance Representative at the Town Hall.  Clm. Bish reported the Stone & Oiling is completed.  Also discussed was extending the maintenance on Union Hill Road by 210 feet.

Superintendent Kevin Noble informed the Board of being contacted by a FEMA Representative with two questions.  Final Report from Tectonics regarding structure size; which was determined to be the best application.  Regarding Park Settlement Road the Town Board decided that Candor was not going to sponsor it.  Superintendent Noble submitted a report on fuel usage and shared services.

Equipment, Cemeteries & Cable TV-  Supervisor Riggs brought up the Time Warner Contract in which Attorney Valenzuela recommended some changes and suggested they be reviewed on a regular basis.  Supervisor Riggs also met with two representatives from Haefele regarding the Connect NY Broadband Grant Program to expand service in unserved regions of the State.

M-83  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to scrap Town Clerk’s Gateway Notebook Computer.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Clm. Williams brought to the Board’s attention of another tree down in Woodbridge Cemetery.  Clm. Williams has received two responses for taking down the trees.

M-84  Clm. Williams moved, seconded by Supervisor Riggs to hire Tony Barnhart to remove the trees in Woodbridge Cemetery for $1750.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-85  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Strosahl to have a Special Meeting September 25^th, 2012 at 7:00pm to discuss 2013 Budget and Haefele Broadband.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Dog Control & Kennel-  Clm. Bish informed the Board that Code Officer Douglas will be demolishing the old dog kennel at the Town Barn and will be installing the new kennels in October.

New Business:

WHEREAS, Town Law Section 64 authorizes the Town Board to purchase land subject to a permissive referendum;

WHEREAS, the Town’s 2012 Adopted Budget appropriated $60,000 for the purchase of land;

WHEREAS, the Town has an interest in purchasing the parcel of land adjacent to the Town Hall;

WHEREAS, THAT PARCEL OF LAND AT 105 OWEGO Road (tax map number 61.00-1-53) is approximately 1.2 acres and is assessed at $32,300;

WHEREAS, the landowners, LaVerne and Dian Smith have agreed that for $30,000 they will sell that parcel and also grant the Town an easement 20 feet wide across their property at 97 Owego Road (tax map number 61.00-54-11) from Reservoir Road to the Town Hall property.

WHEREAS, Purchasing land is an “Action” to be reviewed under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations found at 6 NYCCR Part 617 (hereinafter collectively referred to as SEQRA); and

WHEREAS, Purchase of land is an Unlisted action under 6 NYCCR 617.2

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes a determination that this purchase is an Unlisted action under 6 NYCCR 617.2; and further

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself lead agency pursuant to SEQRA for the environmental review of said purchase of land; and further

RESOLVED, that the review will not be a coordinated review.

RESOLVED, that based upon on the information and analysis in the short environmental assessment form that the proposed action does not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.

RESOLVED, that, the Town of Candor agrees to purchase that parcel for $30,000 subject to a permissive referendum.

R-14  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Bish to adopt the above Resolution.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

WHEREAS, Highway Law Section 142-C authorizes a town to remove snow and ice from village streets within a town;

WHEREAS, the cost of snow removal already spread over the entire town to include the Village of Candor;

THEREFORE, be it resolved that beginning immediately the Town will begin removing snow and ice from the Village of Candor streets until May 2013.

R-15  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to adopt the above resolution.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Supervisor Riggs tabled the discussion/approve proposal to have the Town take over street maintenance for the Village of Candor until September 25, 2012.

General Government claims on Abstract #9 for 2012, numbers 262-285 in the amount of $43,344.90 were audited by the Board.

Highway Claims on Abstract #9 for 2012, numbers 449-470 in the amount of $42,152.19 were audited by the Board.

M-86  Supervisor Riggs moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to go into Executive Session to discuss land purchase for the Town Barn and to discuss the status of Logan Hill Road lawsuit at 9:26pm.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-87  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to come out of Executive Session at 10:30pm.

M-88  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to adjourn the Regular Town Board meeting at 10:31pm.

Wellhead protection Critical Environmental Area

Wellhead protection CEA Description The West boundary of the CEA is a line extending along Foot Crossing Road and extending to the North and South until it intersects an elevation of 1000 foot. The North and East boundary of the CEA is the 1000 foot elevation. The South boundary of the CEA from the West end is the 1000 foot elevation until it intersects the Village of Candor line. Then along the Village of Candor line until the North East corner of Maple Grove Cemetery. Then following an extension for the North Village of Candor line at maple Grove Cemetery to the East until lit intersects the 1000 foot elevation.

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Candor Town Board Meeting

August 14, 2012

101 Owego Road

Candor, NY 13743

The Regular meeting of the Candor Town Board was called to order at 6:30pm with review and approving of vouchers.  At 7:00pm the Board opened with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Present:  Supervisor Robert Riggs, Clm. George Williams, Clm. William Strosahl, Clm. Joseph Bish and Clm. Dan Lindsay.

Others Present:  Highway Superintendent Kevin Noble, Code Officer James Douglas, Bookkeeper Jean Dewey, Attorney Reinaldo Valenzuela and Town Clerk Connie Kulze.

Guest:  10 People from the Public and 2 Press Representatives.

Privilege of the Floor:  David & Evelyn Reynolds addressed the Board regarding issues they have with their neighbors concerning an abundance of junk around.

M-71  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Strosahl to accept the minutes of July 10, 2012 as presented.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

Supervisor’s Monthly Report and Town Clerk’s Monthly Report was submitted to the Board and is filed with the Clerk.

Committee Reports:

Assessor’s Report:  Clm. Strosahl reported the Assessor’s Office work load has slowed down this month.  Assessor Spaulding stated having five people submit small claim forms regarding their assessments after the reval was completed.

Building & Grounds:  Clm. Strosahl reported the Town Hall drinking fountain needs to be replaced.  Clm. Strosahl commented on the nice job done with the sealing of the Town Hall Parking Lot.  Highway crew will be building up the sides of the parking lot and will be laying stone around the Flag Pole.  The new energy efficient lights have been installed at the Highway Barn.  Clm. Strosahl will be getting quotes for having the Town Hall painted inside.

Supervisor Riggs, Mayor Halstead, Village Trustee Chris Brown and Land Owner Laverne Smith will be meeting at the Town Hall to discuss the water service to the building.

Code Enforcement Report:  Officer Douglas reported having a conference call with the third FEMA contact person regarding the dam.

Equipment, Cemeteries & Cable TV:  Clm. Williams reported on the Woodbridge Cemetery where one tree is dead and a couple more need to be taken down.  Clm. Williams will be working on a request for bids.

Highways & Highway Contract:  Clm. Bish stated its budget time and negotiation time for the Highway Contract.

Highway Superintendent Kevin Noble reported on stone & oiling Fairfield, part of Targosh, all of Nagel Hill and the top of Legge Hill Road.  Bad news is Kevin is on his 8^th FEMA Team, the good news is Tectonics did complete the hydraulic study for the Catatonk Bridge.   NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) and Soil & Water Conservation will be debating about the Park Settlement Bridge work that needs to be done.

Planning Board Liaison:  Clm. Williams had no report.  Matt Crowe from the Planning Board asked the Board if they had received the Critical Environmental Impact Report which they have not.  Also stated that they have been working on the Noise Ordinance.  Mr. Crowe also addressed the Board regarding not being able to open up the minutes that the Clerk is sending out which needs to be saved in a pdf file so others can open it.

Supervisor Riggs stated that they are in the process of looking at different insurance options for Health Insurance.  Supervisor Riggs brought to the Board’s attention regarding the Clerk needs a new computer for tax purposes.  Mr. Riggs will be shopping for the best deal.

M-72  Clm. Strosahl moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to go into Executive Session at 8:09pm to discuss a Law Suit, Highway Contract, Time Warner and purchase of land.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

M-73  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Williams to adjourn the Executive Session at 9:35pm.

M-74  Clm. Strosahl moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to approve the General and Highway Vouchers.  Vote:  Riggs-aye, Williams-aye, Strosahl-aye, Bish-aye and Lindsay-aye.

General Government Claims on Abstract #8 for 2012, numbers 230-261 in the amount of $17,348.99 were audited by the Board.

Highway claims on Abstract #8 for 2012, numbers 425-448 in the amount of $102,643.62 were audited by the board.

Special meeting on August 28^th, 2012 at 7:00pm to discuss the Highway Contract.

M-75  Clm. Bish moved, seconded by Clm. Lindsay to adjourn the regular meeting of August 14 at 9:40pm.