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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-02r SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Date: January 2, 2002 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Roll Call, I Pledge of Allegiance. 4. 2002 Town Organization Resolutions, 5. Privilege of the floor. 6. Board Member Reports. 7. Any other business that may come before the Board. 89 Executive Session if needed. 90 Adjournment. M January 02, 2002 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Farkas presiding. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and the clerk took the Roll Call. ROLL CALL Katrina Greenly Councilperson Present Douglas McEver Councilperson Present Meg Overstrom Councilperson Absent Francis Shattuck Councilperson Present Stephen Farkas Supervisor Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present Visitors: None 2002 TOWN ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the Town records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file his report under Town Law 181 (3). Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and company, to wit Peerless Insurance Company and $20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent $850,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorneys for the Town be Thaler & Thaler Law Firm and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson 04 Continued, January 2, 2002 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, Fleet Bank, and M & T Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered b;y Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor Francis Shattuck, and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Town Clerk's and the Town Tax Collector's account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003 -007 at the Tompkins Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, are hereby authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins County Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor Francis Shattuck, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, are hereby authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 -003- 007 and Tax Collector's checking account number 01- 101 - 082452. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board.... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board.... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board.... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order be followed, however, when a Special Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Lansing Board be held on the third Wednesday of each month.. Additional Special Meetings will be held as needed. Carried. 05 Continued, January 2, 2002 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS in the sum of $ 36.5 cents per mile for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law A.T. 103, said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each Regular meeting. Vote of Town Board ...(Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Town Board and Town Official be authorized to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 17 - 20 , 2002 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. A delegate and alternate to be named prior to said meeting. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be named Budget Officer and that Sharon Bowman be named Co- Budget Officer for the year 2002 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor E Continued, January 2, 2002 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that Richard K. and Beatrice Davis be named Voting Machine Custodians for the year 2002 in compliance with Section 3 -302 of the N.Y.S. Election Law. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as complied in the General Town Budget for the 2002 be as follows: Supervisor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Highway Supt Town Justice Town Justice Town Clerk Stephen Farkas $21,542.00 Katrina Greenly $ 6,034.25 Douglas McEver $ 6,034.25 Meg Overstrom $ 63034.25 Francis Shattuck $ 6,034.25 Jack French, Jr. $48,645.00 John Howell $12,500.00 William Burin $12,500.00 Bonita Boles $30,846.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board.... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to execute an application for a permit to maintain and operate a public bathing beach for the year 2002. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Farkas be authorized and directed, in lieu of preparing his financial report under Town Law Section 29 (10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2002, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 07 Continued, January 2, 2002 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and Francis Shattuck to be the alternate. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY By Resolution made by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver at a meeting of the Lansing Town Board on January 02, 2002, the Town Board passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivision, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating municipal corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing be, and it is hereby authorized to participate purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department as follows: Liquid Bituminous Materials Vegetation Control Calcium Chloride Solution Recycling of Bituminous Materials Installation of Subsurface Drainage Installation of Guiderail Bridge Repair Traffic Line Painting Steel Sheet Piling BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mrs. Greenlv: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 2001 Annual Report, Water Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Continued, January 2, 2002 Report, Carried. TOWN CLERK'S 2001 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Sporting Licenses Marriage Licenses Marriage Transcripts Games of Chance Licenses Bingo 3% of Net Profit C -1 Dog Licenses Junk Yard Licenses Mobile Home Permits Photocopies Faxes Outgoing TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund Paid to NYS DEC for Sporting Licenses Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses Paid to AG & Markets for Dog Licenses Paid to NYS Health Dept for Marriage Licenses Paid to State Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses Paid to State Comptroller for Bingo Licenses TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 10,071.00 794.00 20.00 75.00 975.00 511.24 10,548.00 50.00 150.00 34.75 25.00 23,253.99 10,141.51 9,435.00 1,944.98 720.00 382.50 45.00 585.00 23,253.99 2001 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION Commercial, Residential & McKinney's Month Total Amount January $ 1,031.98 February 899575.97 March 115711.84 April 757.17 May 895155.44 June 109612.47 July 436.30 August 1005005.43 September 12,486.45 October 43929.93 November 985841.10 December 85283.48 Total $ 427,827.56 Amount Relevied on 2002 Tax Bills $10,347.79 (Fee charge to relevy $940.74 & $852.15 penalty included) Penalty $ 78.65 222.35 271.15 70.77 205.79 322.58 24.22 158.64 291.79 496.68 231.86 286.59 $ 2,661.07 TOWN OF LANSING TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2001 Warrant-------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 6,8755865.53 IM] MAM Continued, January 2, 2002 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and Francis Shattuck to be the alternate. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY By Resolution made by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver at a meeting of the Lansing Town Board on January 02, 2002, the Town Board passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivision, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating municipal corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing be, and it is hereby authorized to participate purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department as follows: Liquid Bituminous Materials Vegetation Control Calcium Chloride Solution Recycling of Bituminous Materials Installation of Subsurface Drainage Installation of Guiderail Bridge Repair Traffic Line Painting Steel Sheet Piling BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 2001 Annual Report, Water Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes 1Q Continued, January 2, 2002 Report. Carried. TOWN CLERK'S 2001 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Sporting Licenses Marriage Licenses Marriage Transcripts Games of Chance Licenses Bingo 3% of Net Profit C -1 Dog Licenses Junk Yard Licenses Mobile Home Permits Photocopies Faxes Outgoing TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund Paid to NYS DEC for Sporting Licenses Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses Paid to AG & Markets for Dog Licenses Paid to NYS Health Dept for Marriage Licenses Paid to State Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses Paid to State Comptroller for Bingo Licenses Month January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 10,071.00 794.00 20.00 75.00 975.00 511.24 10,548.00 50.00 150.00 34.75 25.00 23,253.99 10,141.51 9,435.00 1,944.98 720.00 382.50 45.00 585.00 23,253.99 2001 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION Commercial. Residential & McKinney's Total Amount $ 1,031.98 89,575.97 11,711.84 757.17 89,155.44 1.0,612.47 436.30 100,005.43 12,486.45 4,929.93 98,841.10 8,283.48 Total $ 427,827.56 Amount Relevied on 2002 Tax Bills $10,347.79 (Fee charge to relevy $940.74 & $852.15 penalty included) Penalty $ 78.65 222.35 271.15 70.77 205.79 322.58 24.22 158.64 291.79 496.68 231.86 286.59 $ 2,661.07 TOWN OF LANSING TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2001 Warrant-------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 6187505.53 I Continued, January 2, 2002 Special Franchise--------------------------------------------- - - - --- 1,505,166.33 TOTAL WARRANT------------------------------- - - - - -- 5,3705699.20 Paid to Supervisor --------------------------------------- ---------- 212055617.04 Paid to County ----------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 2,6633725.60 Unpaid Installments ---------------------------------------- ------- 255 947.70 Unpaid Bills -------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 245 408.86 Balance Due County ---------------------------------------- - - - - -- -0- TOTAL ---------------------------------------- --.......... 5,3701699.20 Balance in Checking Account ---------------------------- -- ------ _0_ Penalty Due to Supervisor ------------------------------ -- ---- ----- _0_ Balance Due to County --------------------------------------- - - - - -- -0- Warrant-------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 65875.865.53 Franchise------------------- -....... -........... ---------............. 1,5055166.33 Warrant to Collect ______________________ __________ __________________ 5,3709699.20 Paid to Supervisor ----------------- Paid to County ----------------- - ----- ...... - ... - -- ... Unpaid Bills to County -------- - - - - -- Unpaid Installment to County - - - - -- Balance Due to County -------- - - - - -- TOTAL--------------- - - - - -- --------- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- 25205,617.04 -- - - - - -- 25663,725.60 -- -- - --- 245,408.86 -- --- - -- 2553947.70 --------- - - - - -- -0- --------- - - - - -- 5,3709699.20 TOTAL Penalties Paid to Supervisor --- - - - - -- 41524.08 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Norm Davidson to the Lansing Planning Board effective January 01, 2002 - December 31, 2009. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Louis Emmick to the Lansing Housing Authority effective January 01, 2002 - December 31, 2007. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Robert Baker to the Lansing Housing Authority effective January 01, 2002 - December 31, 2007. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson 12 Continued, January 2, 2002 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REAPPOINTMENT RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Steve White to the Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 01, 2002 - December 31, 2007. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: FRANCIS SHATTUCK: S.P.C.A. CONTRACT: Mr. Shattuck stated that he has received the break down on costs and will make sure everyone receives a copy. STEPHEN FARKAS* PURCHASE OF TWO COMPUTER PROGRAMS$ Mr. Farkas stated that Mr. Day has purchased "Teach yourself Windows" and 3D Home Architect" and would like to be reimbursed as theses programs will be used in the Code Enforcement Office. The following resolution was than offered: RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, Building Inspector, Lynn Day has purchased two computer programs entitled " Teach Yourself Windows" and "31) Home Architect" and WHEREAS, the two computer programs will be available and used in the Code Enforcement Office, therefore, it is hereby RESOLVED, that Lynn Day, Building Inspector, be reimbursed the cost of two computer programs entitled "Teach Yourself Windows" and "31) Home Architect" which will be used by the Code Enforcement Office and the Building Inspector. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Francis Shattuck, Councilperson as a delegate and Douglas McEver, Councilperson, as an alternate to the Annual Business Session of the Association of Towns Annual Meeting to take place in New York City, on February 20, 20020 Carried. Continued, January 2, 2002 REQUEST FROM LANSING LEDGER: Mr. Farkas stated that Lansing Ledger will be advertising a "Year In Review" and has asked any Department to contribute a small blurb if interested. SECURITY AT THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Mr. Ed Leonard approached Mr. Farkas with concerns about security and liability issues regarding children playing around the Town Highway Garage area. Mr. Colt will be informed of this and asked to make a statement to all coaches regarding this problem. PAY RAISE FOR ED LEONARD: Mr. Farkas recommended that Mr. Leonard be moved up to mid level of the pay grade as he has worked for the Town in the past. Mr. Shattuck felt we needed to have documented proof of his previous employment with the Town before considering this. If proof is found, the Board agreed to raise Mr. Leonard to mid level of the pay grade. STAFF MEETING: Mr. Farkas encouraged all Board Members present to attend a staff meeting to be held on January 10th at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the lunch situation. FOUR YEAR TERMS: Mr. Shattuck stated that he will continue to look into the matter of changing the Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk and Town Supervisor terms from two year terms to four year terms. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 7:30 p.m. /96 W