Town of Nanticoke Present: Supervisor Ellis
Regular Meeting Councilmen: D. Benjamin,
2-20-2007 7 pm C. Forkey
Absent: S. Whittaker, 1 vacancy
Also Present were: Glenn Simpson, Steven Swan, Tarry & Roxanne Randall, Charles Forkey III, Robert Smith.
Motion by Forkey
Accept minutes Lost for a second till next meeting.
Dept. Head reports: Nothing
Small Cities Block Grant Updates: What is open for public knowledge. We were putting the ball in the court of Thoma Agency to base the grants on the need and income of the applicants. Their impartiality to the residents due to being out of Cortland, want to maintain 4-6 projects or so at a time to keep things manageable. They have submitted 4 projects that they want to go forward with.
Copies of these projects are in front of you are based on needs as far as the status of the home and they have the greatest number of points to qualify. If we did go against there recommendations we have to have good reasons why we do not accept that recommendation.
Discussion that the homes are going higher than what they planned but obviously there is the need.
Motion by Benjamin, Seconded by Forkey Carried
We do hereby approve the 1st round of properties to be done under the Small Cities Block Grant: Robert Smith, Brian Riley, Linda Sturdevant, Ralph & Sandra Forkey.
Vote: Forkey, aye Benjamin, aye Ellis, aye 1 absent 1 vacant
Being that it is a federally funded grant we need to have certain policies in place. A fair housing policy, a drug free workplace plan and excessive force policy.
Fair housing policy need a fair housing officer. Delegate:
Motion by Benjamin, Seconded by Forkey, Carried
We do hereby resolve that upon the Attorney’s approval that we enter into contract with Thoma Agency for those listed to receive the funding.
Vote: Forkey, Benjamin, Ellis all ayes 1 absent 1 vacant
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We agreed that Thoma would submit a voucher monthly for expenses. Shows their services rendered for the rehab with a payment scheduled at 20% minimum for misc. expenses. We need 2 signatures on the voucher approving those expenditures and then the Supervisor can sign the check and send it up. It releases the money from the federal to our checking account then they can cash the check from there. There has been very good response on the grants so far which is a good thing.
Applications for council person. Did they ask at the 1/27/07 meeting whether to fill the position or not. Benjamin stated he seconded the motion. When the board goes to discuss the applicants we will go into an executive session where they break away from the board meeting and will come back to finish the meeting after the executive session.
OLD BUSINESS: Roller is no longer available so that is a dead issue there.
Ellis told that Jake mentioned he compared the time with other towns and he ran the least overtime and it would be supporting evidence that the 10 hours day seems to be working positively for the town based on other towns overtime rates.
Forkey asked what other towns did he check with?
Ellis: Usually it is with Triangle, Barker, Lisle, Berkshire similiar size towns, crews and tasks. He also stated that if he came to the point that he did not save money he would change the way they are working and go to a 5 day week.
Forkey asked to see the comparison he did.
Benjamin, What about the heat? Is that resolved?
The repair man was here and worked on the zone valve and replaced the power vent.
Forkey, said he had talked to him (Anytime) who said he will try to get it to work more efficiently.
There is no recommendations from the planning board for new members.
Town of Maine will be holding a special meeting on Feb. 27, 2007 to discuss cell towers.
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On the copier one has been ordered and we must wait for delivery in about 2 weeks.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by Benjamin, Seconded by Forkey, Carried
We do hereby appoint Joanne Costley as Marriage Officer for the year 2007, which will appear in the organizational meeting resolution.
\Vote: Forkey, aye Benjamin, aye Ellis aye 1 absent 1 vacancy
Open to the public: No one spoke.
There were 4 applications for approval, once approved they can start the project. There was a discussion for the purchase of a trailer for Mr. Smith. All of the applications are handled by Thomas Agence. We cut the checks when we get a voucher for the project. The board did approve the project and they get vouchers to pay for siding, windows etc. and we are billed as each phase of the project is done. He has the vouchers for other work they have done and for the program. Also since they approved the program they may not have to have a special meeting to cut the checks. Ellis will email Mr. Connery of what the draw down plan will be. Thoma gets billed directly for the payments.
A voucher will be sent to the town and a check will be cut for the work.
Mr. Smith asked about getting the money to pay for the trailer they are replacing his with. The board stated they had to have the voucher and information from Thoma to do so. Also tearing down of the house was not included on the grant and the board decided they could not do it. Mr. Ellis will talk to Mr. Connery about the demolition of the house as the board would like it removed, the grant is for updating the towns residences which would be the removal of some homes etc.
Ellis: By surfing the internet at home he has found there are 3-4 sexual offenders in our town. He personally would like to be able to print the picture and stats to be posted on the bulletin board outside. It is public information on Broome County’s site and can be posted. With the City of Binghamton kicking them out they are moving out away from the city.
Motion by Benjamin, Seconded by Forkey, Carried
We do hereby enter into executive session to review applications for a board member. Time: 8:15 pm Vote: Benjamin, aye Forkey, aye Ellis, aye
1 absent, 1 vacancy
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Motion by Benjamin, Seconded by Forkey, Carried
We do hereby exit the executive session and return to the regular board meeting. Time: 8i:45 pm Vote: Benjamin, aye Forkey, aye Ellis, aye
1 absent 1 vacancy
The board stated they would review the Hiring Policy and hold a special meeting on Feb.27, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. Appointments will be set up for interviewing the applicants from 6-8 p.m.
Motion by Benjamin, Seconded by Forkey, Carried
We do hereby authorize the payment of the bills as presented.
Vote: Benjamin, aye Forkey, aye Ellis, aye 1 absent 1 vacancy
Motion by Forkey, Seconded by Benjamin, Carried
We do hereby adjourn this meeting. 3 ayes 1 absent 1 vacancy
Joanne Costley, Town Clerk