uTown of Nanticoke Present: Supervisor Ellis Revised copy
Regular Meeting Councilmen: Baker, Benjamin, Forkey, Whittaker
July 17, 2007
Also Present: Mark Gorgos, Attorney, Bill & Freida Struble,
Glenn Simpson, Charles Yesalusky, Phil Connery, Contractor Irv
and worker.
The meeting was opened by Don Benjamin who led the pledge to
the flag at 7 p.m.
The minutes for the June meetings were tabled for enactment until
the next meeting.
Motion by Benjamin, Seconded by Whittaker, Carried
We do hereby accept the Supervisor’s report as read. Vote: Whittaker, Baker, Forkey, Benjamin, Ellis All Ayes
Town Justice Struble told the board he is applying for a grant and needs a local resolution
to apply. Some of the products will come directly to him and some will have to be
purchased. If there is any money left it will have to be returned to the state. They are
looking for a flat panel tv, a VCR, a fax machine, to be used for trials. The total grant is for
an amount of $3686.50.
Motion by Baker, Seconded by Whittaker, Carried
July 17, 2007
A Resolution authorizing the filing of an Application for a New York State Justice Court Assistance Program Grant.
The Town board of the Town of Nanticoke, duly convened in regular session, does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. The Supervisor of the Town of Nanticoke and the Town Justice of the Town of Nanticoke be and they hereby are authorized and empowered to prepare and file on behalf of the Town of Nanticoke an application (pursuant to Chapter 280 of the Laws of 1999 and other applicable provisions of law) for a New York State Justice Court Assistance Program grant in an amount not to exceed the sum of $3,686.50.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Certification
I, Joanne Costley, do hereby certify that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Nanticoke and that the foregoing constitutes a true, correct and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Nanticoke at a regular meeting thereof held on July 17, 2007, by the following roll call vote: Scott Ellis, Supervisor, Scott Whittaker, Councilman, Daniel Baker, Councilman, Charles Forkey Jr., Councilman, Donald Benjamin, Councilman.
Dated: July 17, 2007 __________________________________________
Town Clerk
Vote: Whittaker, Baker, Forkey, Benjamin, Ellis, All Ayes
DCO Yesalusky
Justice Struble told the board about the problem with having
someone to prosecute the dog cases in court. The justice cannot do
this and they are asking for the permission for the DCO to be able
to prosecute the cases. DCO told of dogs running loose and not having a leash law but
having a license we cannot do anything with the dog.
There was a petition brought up on a leash law for dogs with more yes than no.
Solicited at the Chicken BBQ to see if people want a leash law or not.
Some towns have a control law. Perhaps this would appease some residents.
Perhaps we could get examples of some of the leash laws.
Mr. Gorgos felt that if you are going to go with some form of enforcement
he suggested adopting your own law.
DCO when picking up a dog and it has a tag then he can’t do
anything with it without a leash law.
Old Business: They have met a few times on the union negotiations.
Reviewed insurance rates for active employees.
1 person is $445 2008 proposal 505
2 person $842 959
Family $1139 1300
Two of the highway men take the insurance and the other 2 get a buyout for 55%
of what they qualified for.
Ellis asked for a volunteer to get insurance rates. Benjamin volunteered. There was a
Lengthy discussion on the insurance coverage for employees.
Supervisor Ellis asked for a moment of silence in the memory of Robert Hamlin, Assessor for
the Town who recently passed away.
A letter was read from David Hamlin stating his experience as an Assessor and of his interest
in filling the vacancy left by Robert Hamlin.
Ellis asked about the audit committee. All four board members will be auditing justice,
clerks, and Supervisors books. Split between the board members. Tuesday night at 7 pm on
July 24, 2007 (Note: Town Clerk stated she may not be able to make it due to a doctor’s
Appointment)
Committee reports. None
Letters sent to the Fire Companies for budget .
Small Cities Block Grant
Mr. Connory read a report which summarized the program stating
The town has expended half of the funds. The property program is
On schedule.
· The Chapman project is on hold. She is supposed to find a contractor of her choice to finish the windows. The interior will be done later.
· James Randall does not want to do it unless he gets $17,000.00 as
he turned in on the proposal he gave to the board.
· Since she stated the metal roofing was stolen from her property it was recommended that she contact her homeowners insurance company and file a claim.
· She must select another contractor to estimate, and hopefully perform to get the remaining work done on her home. It includes completing the roofing work without tearing off the entire roof as she had requested. New metal roofing must be ordered unless the stolen metal is returned. The remaining materials in the hands of Better Homes Construction need to be delivered to her home.
· Someone has to be selected to complete the window and door work. Windows do not have to be removed but needs installation of leveling materials, insulate around them , trim the interior and exterior and caulk to complete.
The board felt she should get the materials ordered special for her project and store them
(bathtub, doors). To get the contractor she wants to complete the work as stated. After this
Is finished then the rest of the work can be completed.
· Attorney Gorgos told the board that money can’t be thrown away on the project
Have to follow the program properly.
Dee Hover: letter on his plans for the land. He will be scraping around the house
Property. Will take down one shed and haul it away. Excavation will be finished, most of the wall will be exposed. The key is to make it look presentable. $12,800 must install tie downs, windows, doors, and floor. Backfill will be done minimally.
The board stated for him to get the SBA funds first .
Mrs. Loveless’s application was presented to the board for a waiver due to her grandson being on the board. (Dan Baker.)
A waiver is needed to be done for the Loveless property.
Motion by Whittaker, Seconded by Benjamin, Carried
We do hereby authorize that a waiver be written requesting funds for the Small Cities Block Grant. Vote: Whittaker, Benjamin, Forkey, Ayes
Baker, Ellis Abstained due to relationship
Motion by Whittaker, Seconded by Forkey, Carried
We do hereby authorize the payment of the bills as audited. 5 ayes
Motion by Forkey, Seconded by Benjamin, Carried
We do hereby adjourn this meeting. 5 ayes
Joanne Costley, Town Clerk
Motion by Whittaker, Seconded by Benjamin, Carried
We do hereby adjourn this meeting. 5 ayes