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April 14, 2008
Town Board Minutes
Oswego Town Hall
Supervisor: Victoria M. Mullen
Town Board Members: Tim DeSacia, Greg Herrmann,
Margaret Mahaney, Daniel Shaver
Attorney to the Board: Stephen C. Greene, Sr.
The meeting of the Oswego Town Board was held April 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Supervisor Mullen opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call was taken with the following members present:
Supervisor
Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Attorney to the board 		Victoria Mullen
Tim DeSacia
Margaret Mahaney
Dan Shaver
Stephen C. Greene
Councilor Herrmann was excused from this meeting.

Town Clerk’s Report: The final tax payment was made to the County Treasurer for $1,305,647.76. Payment to the supervisor will be $11,852.66 plus some added bank interest. March fees paid to the supervisor were $ 1342.03 total for the month $1552.38.

I have been to a few district and local town clerk meetings and have the following to report; there has much said about consolidation of local offices like tax collector, this has been removed from the state budget, the state is still looking at consolidation of assessors position. Our local clerks association met with the Board of Elections and they told us about the new voting machines. One will be used for the disabled this fall and all AVM machines will be disposed of by the County. The new machines will be easier to use, people will have three attempts to vote. The ballot will be rejected if a spot is not voted or if people over vote. It will look like a lottery ticket but bigger. We need 60 parking spots for voters. The DEC will be setting up the new online computer system soon, I will still use there computer, just use the town Road Runner hook up. I was appointed to a committee with area County Officials, Tax Collectors and County Treasurer to explore the use of credit cards for the towns during tax season. Treasurer John Kruk is setting up a meeting with 3 different vendors to review their credit card programs.

Resolution 2008-31 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board opens the public hearing to hear all interested parties for or against proposed Local Law 1-2008 at 7:10 PM.
Moved by Supervisor Mullen, second Councilor DeSacia all ayes motion carried.

Public Comment: Doug Malone asked what the Local Law was all about.

Resolution 2008-32 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board closes the public hearing at 7:14 PM on proposed Local Law 1-2008 this local law will amend Local Law 2-2007 section IX.
Moved by Supervisor Mullen, second Councilor DeSacia all ayes motion carried.

Supervisor's Report: The Oswego City School district will hold their Budget and Board of Education election here at town hall on May 20, 2008 between Noon and 9PM.

Our Code Enforcement officer issued 6 building permits in March and made 20 inspections.

Our Dog Control officer investigated 7 complaints.

Sprinkler inspections for the town hall were completed in March by Fire Pro Technical Services, 3 recommendations were made and will be investigated.

Sleepy Hollow Sewer District has had its annual inspection by the Department of Environmental Conservation and states “overall the treatment facility appears to be well operated and maintained and is meeting the demands of the permit”.

I have asked the HW superintendent to inspect the entrance road to the plant, when the weather permits, to make sure it is in good condition.

The 2008 Tentative Roll Sessions with the Assessors will be held May 6th, 8th, 14th, and 15th between the hours of 4-8:00 PM; and on Saturday the 17th of May between 9am and 1pm.

Grievance Day is Tuesday May 27, 2008, between 9AM-11AM and again between 5PM and 8PM.

Our Highway Department will be starting their brush and leaf pickup on April 28th and continues every 2nd and 4th Monday of every month through the summer and fall.

A reminder that due to new NYS DEC regulations the Highway can not pick up large piles or stumps. If you have any questions please call Mr. Wilcox at 343-0937.

The committee that has been updating the Town Zoning ordinance has completed their first draft and copies have gone to the Planning and Zoning members for input. All comments should be received by the town clerk on the 15th of this month.

Public Comment: Questions and concerns regarding drainage district for the town and is it possible. Also a comment regarding Maxwell appraisal people. Town Assessor Janet Dexter has just finished some more schooling. Theresa Cooper stated she has received a $200.00 scholarship to attend Cornell Municipal Clerks conference in July.

Resolution 2008-33 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board approves the minutes from the March 10, 2008 town board meeting.
Moved by Councilor Shaver, second Councilor Mahaney all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-34 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board approves the following budget modifications: From A599 to A 1355.4 (Assessment Contractual) for $20,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Mahaney, second Councilor DeSacia all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-35 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board approves the bills on abstract #4 as follows:
General Fund
Highway Fund
Franklin/Baylis Lighting
Edgebrook Lighting
Sleepy Hollow Sewer District
Ontario Heights Sewer District
$40,304.94
$20,832.60
$ 116.54
$ 69.49
$ 954.16
$ 1,080.46
 v 89-132
v 58-75
v 16
v 17
v 14,18,19
v 15, 20
Moved by Councilor DeSacia, second Councilor Mahaney all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-36 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board grants the Historical Society the use of our facilities on the following dates: May 25 (Memorial Day Service at Cemetery), June 21 (Craft Show 9am-4pm), July 8 (Ice Cream Social), July 19,(School
District 10 Reunion 11am-4pm), November 8 (Veterans Day Program 10am-Noon).
Moved by Supervisor Mullen, second Councilor DeSacia all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-37 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board approves Local Law 1-2008 a local law amending Local Law 2-2007 Section IX, Administration and Enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code.
Moved by Councilor DeSacia, second Supervisor Mullen all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-38 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board adds an item to the agenda.
Moved by Supervisor Mullen, second Councilor DeSacia all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-39 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board advertises for a secretary for the Zoning and Planning Boards.
Moved by Supervisor Mullen, second Councilor DeSacia all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-40 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board moves into executive session at 7:40 PM to discuss pending litigation.
Moved by Supervisor Mullen, second Councilor Mahaney all ayes motion carried.

Resolution 2008-41 Be it resolved the Oswego Town Board resumes the regular meeting at 7:56 PM.
Moved by Councilor Mahaney, second Supervisor Mullen all ayes motion carried.

Motion by Councilor Mahaney, second by Supervisor Mullen to close the regular meeting at 7:57 PM. All ayes motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Theresa A. Cooper, CMC/RMC
Oswego Town Clerk