TOWN OF GRANBY
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
6:00 P.M.
Supervisor
Williamson called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. Present for the roll call were; Supervisor Ed Williamson, Councilors Matt Callen,
Eric Clothier and Brenda Frazier-Hartle, Councilor Lori Blackburn was not
present. Deputy Supervisor John Snow, Jr. and Highway Superintendent Robert
Phillips, Jr. were also present. There
were 5 Residents and Guests in attendance.
Jim
Karasek, Planning Board Chairman, reported to the Town Board that the Planning
Board has taken a great deal of time over the last few years updating the Town
Zoning Book. They have made several
changes to the Zoning Ordinances and updated much of the terminology. Mr. Karasek asked that the Town Board review
the work they have done to date and give some feedback before they go any
further.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Each
Board Member has received memos regarding the County Route 85 mining permit and
problems. Supervisor Williamson advised
the Board to review them.
Superintendent
Phillips, Jr. has given each Board Member a copy of a letter he received from
the County Highway Department regarding heavy equipment rental rates.
Supervisor
Williamson has given each Board Member a memo and a printout from “Oswego
County Today” addressing the County’s position on well testing.
Councilor
Frazier-Hartle made a motion to accept a quote from Bach Environmental to
upgrade the Fuel Master System software at a cost of $1,954.00, Councilor
Callen seconded the motion, all
were in favor, none opposed.
There
have been 2 accidents involving Town snowplows.
The plow driver was not at fault in either incident. Both accidents have been reported to the
insurance company.
Each
Board Member has a copy of the quote received for new heating and air
conditioning units in the offices of the Supervisor and his Clerk.
The
Town has received the insurance policy and costs. The deductible will remain at $250.00 per
incident.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Deputy
Supervisor Snow, Jr. attended the Association of Towns annual training and has
put together several class instruction packets on the classes he attended. The Board should take time to look these over
and contact John for further information.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
PAYMENT OF TOWN BILLS
Councilor
Callen made a motion to pay the Town Bills as audited on Abstract #4, Councilor
Clothier seconded the motion, Supervisor Williamson was in favor, Councilor
Frazier-Hartle was opposed to the bill for mileage for the Court.
General Fund $6,515.50 Highway
Fund $5,909.98
Councilor
Frazier-Hartle made a motion to approve Town Clerk Ingersoll’s request to
attend the NTSTCA annual Conference in Rochester, NY April 26th to April 29th 2015,
Councilor Callen seconded the motion, all were in favor none opposed.
The
Town Board has received their packets for the Annual Audit. Supervisor Williamson asked the Board to
please give the Departments notice before they intend to audit their books.
Councilor
Callen made a motion that the Asset Management Control Project is to be
completed by October 1st, 2015, Councilor Clothier seconded the
motion, all were in favor, none opposed.
DATES FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
Town
Board Meeting March 11, 2015 at
7:00 P.M.
Public
Work Session March 25, 2015 at
6:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilor
Clothier made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Councilor Frazier-Hartle seconded
the motion all were in favor, none opposed.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
