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May
1, 2000
Town Board Minutes
Southwest Oswego Community Center
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Supervisor:
Jack Tyrie, Jr.
Town Board Members: Margaret Mahaney, Victoria
Mullen,
Richard Pratt, Barbara Tierney |
The
regular meeting of the Town of Oswego Board was held at the
Southwest Community Center on May 1, 2000 at 7PM. The meeting
was called to order by Supervisor Tyrie who opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken with the following
members present:
Supervisor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Attorney to Board |
Jack
Tyrie, Jr.
Margaret Mahaney
Victoria Mullen
Richard Pratt
Barbara Tierney
Stephen C. Greene |
Resolution
81-2000 Be it resolved that the Oswego Town Board approves
the minutes of April 3, 2000. Motion by Councilor Tierney, seconded
by Councilor Mahaney. All ayes motion carried.
Resolution 82-2000 Be it resolved that the
Oswego Town Board approves the audit of the bills for abstract
5 and authorizes payment of same by the Supervisor. Motion by
Councilor Mahaney, seconded by Supervisor Tyrie. All ayes motion
carried.
General Fund
Highway Fund
Capital Project Sleepy Hollow
Lighting District SL- 1
Lighting District SL-2
Sleepy Hollow Sewer District
Ontario Heights Sewer |
$9,890.58
$4,051.05
$1,057.45
$87.83
$112.19
$92.14
$104.91 |
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Town
Clerk's Report: The deputy clerk reported the Town
Clerk's Monthly Report having a total disbursement of $1,549.50.
Supervisor's Report: The Supervisor commented
on the Fire Department Banquet. Mrs. Mahaney, Mrs. Cooper, and
all three Legislators attended and enjoyed the evening. Congratulations
to Mr. Barry Pritchard on receiving Fire Fighter of the Year.
We had a productive meeting last week regarding Nunzi's. He
will meet with the representatives from Parks 5/30 at 10am.
If any Board Members are interested in attending, please contact
him. He will, unless there is significant opposition from the
Board, be meeting with the Wiltsie's in regard to this project.
We have been in touch with Crawford and Steams and they apologize
for not having a proposal ready for this evening. They have
assured him that we will have the proposal for the next meeting.
Supervisor Tyrie is hoping to do this work over the course of
the summer. At the request of Councilor Mahaney, the 5/25 Town
Board Workshop will be devoted to capital planning. If we have
anything else to discuss another meeting will be scheduled.
Supervisor Tyrie is creating a new committee which Greg Hermann
will be the chairperson. Councilor Mullen and Councilor Tierney
have expressed interest to serve on that committee. The committee
will be discussing alternatives to our ambulance service contract.
An advertisement for counselors will be going into the local
paper this week. The deadline for applications to be submitted
will be 5/12. Our plan currently is to hire fewer counselors.
There will be a proposal on the June agenda clarifying exactly
what the recreation program will entail this summer and whether
or not there will be any fees for participation. Interviews
for the Recreation Counselors will be held the week of May 15th.
If any Board members are interested in attending, please contact
Mrs. Donna Pinter prior to May 15th for details about the interviews
as she will not be here on the 15th.
Public Comment: Town residents had questions
regarding last month's minutes, questions regarding Nunzi's,
and the cemetery cub cadet. Supervisor Tyrie stated we are not
using Contingency Budget money for this equipment, we have $21,000.00
in a perpetual care interest account which is going to be used
to pay for that item. This was not a budgeted item.
Unfinished Business: Councilor Tierney had many questions
regarding the Nunzi grant and read from a letter she had received
from Supervisor Tyrie. Supervisor Tyrie suggests if there are
still questions on this letter to contact Mrs. Egenhofer. Mrs.
Mullen has been in contact with Mrs. Egenhofer. He further suggested
confinning this grant with Governor Pataki via his web site.
The Governor notified the papers that we had received this grant.
A meeting has been scheduled for 10am on 5/30 in Supervisor
Tyrie's office. This is the only other time available to meet
with Mrs. Egenhofer unless they met in her office. Councilor
Mahaney will attend this meeting.
Resolution 83-2000 Motion by Councilor Tiemey and seconded
by Councilor Mullen to go into executive session to discuss
personnel issues at 7:20 PM. All ayes motion carried.
Resolution 84-2000 Motion by Councilor Tierney and
seconded by Councilor Pratt to resume regular meeting at 7:30
PM. All ayes motion carried.
New Business:
Resolution 85-2000 Whereas the Oswego Town Board wishes
to encourage activity which aids families as they attempt to
address any and all challenges faced by our community's children,
and Whereas advocacy of the special needs of children with ADHI)
serves this purpose, and Whereas The leadership and dedication
demonstrated by Oswego Town Resident Cathie Burch is worthy
of recognition. Therefore, be it resolved that the Oswego Town
Board congratulates Cathie Burch for her designation, by the
MHANYS, as 1999 Parent Advocate of the Year. Be it further resolved
that the Board appreciates the effort put forth by Mrs. Burch
as the founding member and driving force behind FADD, and encourages
community support for the goals of this worthy organization.
Motion by Supervisor Tyrie and seconded by Councilor Mahaney.
All ayes motion carried.
Resolution 86-2000 Whereas the Annual YMCA Tour de
Loop is a positive addition to the Oswego Town Community and
whereas this event promotes the scenic nature of Oswego Town,
therefore, be it resolved that the Oswego Town Board authorizes
the route of the 2000 YMCA Tour de Loop. Be it further resolved
that the Board directs the Supervisor to notify the NYSDOT of
this authorization. Be it further resolved that the Oswego Town
Board applauds the continued support of this event by Rudy's
and Ontario Orchards and other local businesses. Moved by Councilor
Tierney and seconded by Councilor Mullen. All ayes motion carried.
The above Resolution was amended from the first dram as per
the direction of Attorney Greene. Councilor Pratt would like
a Tour de Loop route/map.
Resolution 87-2000 Be it resolved that the Oswego Town
Board authorizes the Highway Superintendent to attend the 2000
session of the NYS Highway School, to be held June 5-7, 2000.
Be is further resolved that all associated costs shall be considered
Legitimate Town charges, and that the Supervisor is authorized
to pay a registration fee of $65.00. Moved by Councilor Mullen
and seconded by Councilor Pratt. All ayes motion carried.
Resolution 88-2000 Be it resolved that the Oswego Town
Board authorizes the Supervisor to make the following payments:
Serial Bond Account #SS2-9710.6 Principal $25,000.00
Account #SS2 -9710.7 Interest $21,200.00.
Bond Anticipation Note Account #S S2-9730.6 Principal $13,000.00
Account #SS2-9730.7 Interest $800.00
These are Ontario Heights Bonds. We are paying off the bond
anticipation note. This serial bond is the bond that funded
most of the construction of the Sewer District. Motion by Supervisor
Tyrie and seconded by Councilor Pratt. All ayes motion carried.
Item E: In order that the Oswego Town Web page
be maintained in a timely manner with up to date information,
be it resolved that the mailing address for all Town e-mail
, messages other than those directed to individual council members
or the Supervisor be sent to the address of the Oswego Town
Webmaster. ARer much discussion Councilor Tiemey withdrew her
motion until a procedure is in place.
Resolution 89-2000 Be it resolved that the Oswego Town
Board authorizes the Supervisor to purchase a Cub Cadet backhoe
at a cost of $20,550.00 (friendly amendment) to change cost
from $20,500.00 to $20,550.00. Discussion followed regarding
the use and operators of the equipment.
Councilor Pratt moved to table this resolution on the basis
we need the state bid to compare seconded by Councilor Tierney.
4 ayes, 1 nay
Mahaney-Aye, Mullen-Aye, Pratt-Aye, Tierney-Aye, Tyrie- Nay.
Resolution 90-2000 Whereas the Oswego Town
Board wishes to encourage activities, and whereas the recreation
committee has recommended Town Sponsorship of a schedule of
Recreation Events for 2000. Therefore, be it resolved that the
Oswego Town Board approves the following Calendar of Events.
April 22, 2000
July 17, 2000
October (Day TBD)
November 30, 2000 |
Easter
Egg Hunt
Swing Into Summer / Concert
Autumn Hay Ride
Christmas Tree Lighting |
Be it further
resolved that the Supervisor is authorized to take all necessary
actions to carry out this resolution. Moved by Councilor Mullen
and seconded by Councilor Tierney. All ayes motion carded. Councilor
Mullen stated it rained for Easter Egg hunt but the children
enjoyed it.
Resolution 91-2000 Whereas current provisions of the
Vehicle and Traffic Law (166 l-a) do not permit the Town of
Oswego to set speed limits on the Highways, and Whereas NYSDOT
has shown great reluctance to honor town requests for speed
limit reductions, and whereas Town Govemment is better able
to respond to local concerns and conditions, as evidenced by
the experience of Towns which are permitted to regulate such
speed limits, therefore Be it resolved that the Oswego Town
Board joins the NYS Association of Towns in urging Assemblywoman
Frances Sullivan and State Senator James Wright to extend the
Town of Oswego the option of Controlling Town Speed Limits through
the passage of Local Laws. Motion by Councilor Mahaney and seconded
by Supervisor Tyrie. All ayes motion carded.
Resolution 92-2000 Be it resolved that the Oswego Town
Board authorized the Cemetery Superintendent to hire Bryon Stevens,
John Knopp, Jason Clark, Don Dowd III, Earl Hoefer, and Ryan
Polky as Laborers in the Rural Cemetery. Be it further Resolved
that the Oswego Town Board authorized the Cemetery Superintendent
to hlre Mark Polky as Assistant Cemetery Superintendent. Moved
by Councilor Mullen and seconded by Councilor Mahaney. All ayes
motion carried.
We have fewer summer employees this year, last year we had 9.
These employees are not full time employees they can work 35-40
hours per week if necessary. They are' considered seasonal with
no benefits.
Councilor Pratt submitted the following resolution.
Resolution 93-2000 Be it resolved that the regular
monthly meeting of the Oswego Town Board will hereby be moved
to the second Monday of each month beginning with the month
of June 2000. Motion by Councilor Pratt and seconded by Councilor
Tierney. All ayes motion carried.
Resolution 77-2000 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board
accepts the Agreement to Spend Highway Funds as submitted by
the Highway Superintendent. Moved by Councilor Tierney and seconded
by Councilor Pratt. Councilor Mahaney asked where Mr. Carter
was suppose to lists these roads, Councilor Tierney would like
to see the Local Law, which pertains to this agreement. 3 ayes
2 nays.
Public Comment: Town Residents had questions regarding
the bridgework at the bottom of Perry Hill, and are all the
permits in for the Sleepy Hollow Road. Councilor Pratt suggested
an update for Mr. Carson with Attorney Greene stating it was
not necessary as Attorney Caraccioli could release the information
to Mr. Carson. Councilor Pratt also stated we have 2 vacancies
on the Planning Board, and one letter of application. Supervisor
Tyrie stated it is currently 3 vacancies. With the new water
line going in the Town of Hannibal will this affect the town'
s water pressure? What is the status of the Sleepy Hollow pumps?
Motion by Councilor Pratt and seconded by Councilor Mullen to
adjourn the regular meeting at 8:43 PM. All ayes motion carried.
At this time, I would like to thank the Board Members for their
patience and understanding.
I do so apologize for any difficulties or inconveniences I may
have inflicted upon your meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Donalee Murray
Deputy Town Clerk |
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