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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-06TB 1-6-22 Page 1 of 16 TOWN OF DRYDEN TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 6, 2022 Present: Supervisor Jason Leifer, Cl Daniel Lamb, Cl Loren Sparling, Cl Leonardo Vargas-Mendez, Cl James Skaley Elected Officials: Bambi L. Avery, Town Clerk Rick Young, Highway/DPW Superintendent Other Town Staff: Cassie Byrnes, Secretary to the Supervisor Supv Leifer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. RESOLUTION #1 (2022) – RULES OF PROCEDURE Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board use Town Law Section 63. That section reads as follows: “The supervisor, when present, shall preside at the meetings of the town board. In the absence of the supervisor, the other members shall designate one of their members to act as temporary chairman. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number may adjourn. The vote upon every question shall be tak en by ayes and noes, and the names of the members present, and their votes shall be entered in the minutes. Every act, motion or resolution shall require fo r its adoption the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the town board. The board may determine the rules of its procedure, and the supervisor may, from time to time, appoint one or more committees, consisting of members of the board, to aid and assist the board in the performance of its duties.” 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #2 (2022) – OFFICIAL ADVERTISING Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board designate The Ithaca Journal as the official newspaper of the Town of Dryden for the year 2022. 2nd Cl Sparling Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes TB 1-6-22 Page 2 of 16 RESOLUTION #3 (2022) – DESIGNATE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates The First National Bank of Dryden as the official depository for the Town of Dryden for the year 2022. 2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #4 (2022) – APPOINTMENTS Cl Skaley offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby makes the following appointments: ▪ Bambi L. Avery as Receiver of Taxes and Assessments. ▪ Bambi L. Avery as licensor for Games of Chance and Bingo. ▪ Town Supervisor has the power and duties of administration and supervision of the Town of Dryden Special Improvement District functions for all Special Improvement Districts (Water, Sewer, Lighting) to be performed on behalf of the Town Board. ▪ Town Supervisor has the power and duties of administration and supervision of the Town of Dryden on Special Assessment Fund functions to be performed on behalf of the Town Board. 2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #5 (2022) – AUTHORIZATIONS Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the following individuals to sign on Town of Dryden accounts: Jason Leifer, Bambi L. Avery, Lee Ann Parker and Emily Banwell, and further RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay in advance of the audited claims the utility bills, any sewer/water district payments, and postage cost for purpose of mailing tax bills, all claims to be presented at the next regular board meeting, and further RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize a petty cash fund for the Town Clerk not to exceed $200.00, and Receiver of Taxes and Assessments not to exceed $200.00, as needed for postage, and Justice's petty cash fund not to exceed $100.00, and for the Recreation Department not to exceed $200.00 for the year 2022, and further TB 1-6-22 Page 3 of 16 RESOLVED, that mileage will be paid to Town officials and employees when using their own car for official town business (other than town meetings or travel to and from the job site) at the rate set by the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department for the 2022 calendar year, and further RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as stated in th e 2022 General Town Budget be as follows: Supervisor $29,201.00 Councilperson (4) $32,444.00 ($8,111.00 each) Town Clerk $38,610.00 Highway Superintendent $80,626.00 Town Justice (2) $47,554.00 ($23,777.00 each) Deputy Supervisor $1,650.00 And the Supervisor is authorized to pay the above salaries, and further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt the 2022 wages that were discussed and agreed upon during the budget process, and further RESOLVED, that the Justices be authorized to attend training schools during the year and will be reimbursed for actual expenses, and further RESOLVED, that because the Highway Superintendent, Deputy Highway Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Dryden Town Board authorizes the use of town vehicles clearly marked with the Town of Dryden logo for travel to and from work, provided they are not used for personal use, and further RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to write to the New York State Office of the State Comptroller and request a 60-day extension for the filing of the 2021 annual update document, if necessary. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Due to the retirement of Peter Walsh, the board needs to appoint a new town attorney. Supv Leifer and Cl Lamb met with representatives of Coughlin & Gerhart today and shared their proposed retainer agreement. Their fees would be $250 per hour for partners and $180 per hour for associates. RESOLUTION #6 (2022) – APPOINTMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board appoint the following: ▪ TG Miller Engineers & Surveyors as Town Engineer ▪ Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP as Town Attorneys, and authorize the Town Supervisor to execute the retainer agreement. ▪ Amanda Anderson as Bookkeeper TB 1-6-22 Page 4 of 16 ▪ Jason Leifer and Amanda Anderson as Co-Budget Officer ▪ Bambi L. Avery as Marriage Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2022 ▪ Daniel Lamb as Marriage Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2022 2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #7 (2022) – APPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Diane Tessaglia-Hymes to the Planning Board for a term to expire December 31, 2028. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #8 (2022) – APPOINT PLANNING BOARD CHAIR Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints John Kiefer as Chair of the Planning Board for 2022. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #9 (2022) – APPOINT PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATES Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Simon St Laurent and Alice Green as alternates to the Planning Board for terms to expire December 31, 2022. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #10 (2022) – APPOINT CONSERVATION BOARD CHAIR TB 1-6-22 Page 5 of 16 Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Gian Dodici as Chair of the Conservation Board for 2022. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #11 (2022) – APPOINT DRYDEN RECREATION & YOUTH COMMISSION CHAIR Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints David Peck to serve as Chair of the Dryden Recreation & Youth Commission for 2022. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #12 (2022) – APPOINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIR RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Janis Graham as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 2022 with an annual stipend of $500.00. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #13 (2022) – APPOINT AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby reappoints Evan Carpenter and Steve Foote to the Ag Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2024. 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes TB 1-6-22 Page 6 of 16 RESOLUTION #14 (2022) – APPOINT AG COMMITTEE CHAIR Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Evan Carpenter as Chair of the Agriculture Advisory Committee for 2022. 2nd Cl Sparling Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #15 (2022) – APPOINTMENTS Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby makes the following appointments: • Historian – Harry Weldon, to be paid an annual stipend of $600.00 • Fair Housing Officer – Ray Burger • Stormwater Management Officer – David Sprout • Zoning Officer – Ray Burger 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #16 (2022) – APPOINT FIRE WARDEN Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Jason Leifer as Fire Warden and Daniel Lamb as Deputy Superintendent of Fires. 2nd Cl Sparling Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #17 (2022) – APPOINT DOG CONTROL OFFICER Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Jason Leonard, Mahoots Canine Care, to serve as Dog Control Officer. 2nd Cl Skaley TB 1-6-22 Page 7 of 16 Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #18 (2022) – APPOINTMENTS Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby makes the following appointments: ▪ Tompkins County Council of Governments: Cl Lamb as representative and Supv Leifer as alternate. ▪ Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium: James Skaley as representative and Amanda Anderson as alternate board member, and James Skaley as representative and Amanda Anderson as alternate to the Joint Committee on Plan Structure and Design. ▪ Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council: Ray Burger as representative and Jason Leifer as alternate to the Planning Committee, and Jason Leifer as representative and Ray Burger as alternate to the Policy Committee. ▪ Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission: Jack Rueckheim and Supv Jason Leifer ▪ Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility: Supv Leifer as representative and Ray Burger as alternate ▪ Recreation Partnership: Marty Conger 2nd Cl Lamb Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #19 (2022) - CONTRACTS Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the following contracts for the amounts indicated and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the same and pay under the terms of the contract: a. Dog Control Kennel ($22,248) b. Neptune Fire Department ($491,000) c. Freeville Fire Department ($188,900) d. Etna Fire Department ($182,000) e. Varna Fire Department ($316,337) f. Brooktondale Fire Department ($29,561) g. Dryden Ambulance ($891,044) h. Gadabout ($8,000) i. Dryden Seniors ($1,650) j. Southworth Library ($14,500) k. Dryden Town Historical Society ($1,400) l. Dryden Veterans Memorial Home, Inc. ($1,200) m. Community Science Institute ($11,196) TB 1-6-22 Page 8 of 16 n. Town of Caroline – Brooktondale Gauge Station ($3,181) o. Youth Services – as budgeted p. Dryden Intergenerational Chorus and Band ($750) 2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #20 (2022) – TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Dryden Town Board will hold its abstract and agenda meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and its regular business meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Town Hall, 93 East Main Street, Dryden, and via Zoom, with notice being posted on the Town’s website. 2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #21 (2022) - VOUCHER/INVOICE SUBMISSION DEADLINES Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that vouchers/invoices shall be submitted to the Bookkeeper for processing and payment three days prior to the regularly scheduled AGENDA meeting each month as follows: Voucher/Invoice Submission Deadline Dates (by Noon) For Abstract Date: Monday, January 10, 2022 Thursday, January 13, 2022 Monday, February 7, 2022 Thursday, February 10, 2022 Monday, March 7, 2022 Thursday, March 10, 2022 Monday, April 11, 2022 Thursday, April 14, 2022 Monday, May 9, 2022 Thursday, May 12, 2022 Monday, June 6, 2022 Thursday, June 9, 2022 Monday, July 11, 2022 Thursday, July 14, 2022 Monday, August 8, 2022 Thursday, August 11, 2022 Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Thursday, September 8, 2022 Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Thursday, October 13, 2022 Monday, November 7, 2022 Thursday, November 10, 2022 Monday, December 5, 2022 Thursday, December 8, 2022 Date for submission of vouchers for abstract 13 is Monday, January 9, 2022 for the Agenda Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2022. 2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez TB 1-6-22 Page 9 of 16 Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #22 (2022) - INVESTMENT POLICIES/GUIDELINES FOR TOWN OF DRYDEN Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the objectives of the Investment policy of the Town of Dryden are to minimize risk; to insure that investments mature when the cash is required to finance operations; and to insure a competitive rate of return. In accordance with this policy, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to invest all funds including proceeds of obligations and reserve funds in: - Certificates of Deposit issued by a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State; - Time Deposit Accounts in a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State: - Obligations of New York State; - Obligations of the United States Government; - Only reserve funds may be invested in Obligations of the Town of Dryden. All other Local Government officials receiving money in their official capacity must deposit such funds in negotiable order of withdrawal accounts. All investments made pursuant to this investment policy shall comply with the following conditions: 1. COLLATERAL a. Certificates of Deposits shall be fully secured by insurance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations or by obligations of New York State or obligations of the United States or obligations of federal agencies, the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States, or obligations of New York State local governments. Collateral shall be delivered to the Town of Dryden or a custodial bank. The market value of collateral shall at all times equal or exceed the principal amount of the cer tificate of deposit. Collateral shall be monitored no less frequently than quarterly. b. Collateral shall not be required with respect to the direct purchase of obligations of New York State, obligations of the United States, and obligations of federal ag encies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States Government. 2. DELIVERY OF SECURITIES a. Payment shall be made by or on behalf of the Town of Dryden for obligations of New York State, the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States. United States Obligations, certificates of deposits, and other purchased securities upon delivery thereof to the custodial bank. All transactions shall be confirmed in writing. 3. WRITTEN CONTRACTS a. Written contracts may be required for the purchase of all certificates of deposit. TB 1-6-22 Page 10 of 16 4. DESIGNATION OF CUSTODIAL BANK a. The First National Bank of Dryden and Tompkins Trust Company, both authorized to do business in the State of New York, and having an office for the transaction in the Town of Dryden, are designated to act as custodial banks of the Town of Dryden ’s investments. 5. FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF INSTITUTIONS a. All trading partners must be credit worthy. Their financial statements may be reviewed annually by the Supervisor to determine satisfactory financial strength or the Supervisor may use credit rating agencies to determine credit worthiness. b. Investments in time deposits and certificates of deposits are to be made with banks or trust companies. Their annual reports may be reviewed by the Supervisor to determine satisfactory financial strength. 6. OPERATIONS, AUDIT AND REPORTING a. The Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor shall authorize the purchase and sale and execute contracts for certificates of deposit on behalf of the Town of Dryden. b. At the time independent auditors conduct the annual audit of the accounts and financial affairs of the Town of Dryden, the independent auditors shall audit the investments of the Town of Dryden for compliance with the provisions of this investment policy. c. Within sixty (60) days of the end of each of the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the Supervisor shall prepare and submit to the Town Board a quarterly investment report, which indicates the new investments, the inventory of existing investments, and such other matters as the Supervisor deems appropriate. d. Within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year, the Supervisor shall prepare and submit to the Town Board an annual investment report; recommendations for change in these investment guidelines; the results of the annual independent audit, the investment income record; and such other matters as the Supervisor deems appropriate. At least annually, at the Organizational meeting of the Dryden Town Board, the board shall review and amend, if necessary, these investment policies. The provisions of these Investment Guidelines and any amendments hereto shall take effect prospectively and shall not invalidate the prior selection of any Custodial Bank o r prior investment. 2nd Cl Skaley Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes RESOLUTION #23 (2022) – ADOPT PROCUREMENT AND PURCHASING POLICIES Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby adopts the Procurement and Purchasing Policies, as follows: Procurement Policy TB 1-6-22 Page 11 of 16 This resolution sets forth the policy and procedures of the Town of Dryden to meet the requirements of General Municipal Law, section 104 -b. Purpose Goods and services that are not required by law to be procured pursuant to competitive bidding must be procured in a manner as to assure the prudent and economical use of public moneys in the best interest of the taxpayers; to facilitate the acquisition of goods and services of maximum quality at the lowest possible cost under the circumstances; and to guard against favoritism, improvidence, extravagance, fraud, and corrupt ion. To further these objectives, the governing board is adopting an internal policy and procedures governing all procurements of goods and services which are not required to be made pursuant to the competitive bidding requirements of General Municipal Law, section 103 or of any other general, special, or local law. Procedures for Determining Whether Procurements are Subject to Bidding The procedures for determining whether a procurement of goods or services is subject to competitive bidding and documenting the basis for any determination that competitive bidding is not required by law is as follows: Procedure: a. Each proposed purchase must be initially reviewed to determine whether it is a purchase contract or a public works contract. b. Upon determination, a good faith effort shall be made to determine whether it is known or can reasonably be expected the aggregate amount to be spent on the item of supply or service is not subject to competitive bidding, taking into account past purchases and the aggregate amount to be spent annually. c. The following items are not subject to competitive bidding pursuant to Section 102 of the General Municipal Law: purchase contracts under $10,000; public works contracts under $35,000; emergency purchases; goods purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped; goods purchased from correctional institutions; purchases under State and county contracts; and surplus and second-hand purchases from another governmental entity. d. For purchases determined to be exempt from competitive bidding, documentation of this determination shall be provided in writing by the individual making the purchase. This documentation may include written or verbal quotes from vendors, a memo from the purchaser indicating how this determination was made, a copy of the contract indicating the source making the item or service exempt, a memo from the purchaser detailing the circumstances leading to an emergency purchase, or any other appropriate written documentation. e. This policy will apply to all equipment rentals made throughout the year. Statutory Exceptions from Quotations/Proposals Requirements of This Policy and Procedures Except for procurements made pursuant to General Municipal Law, section 103(3) (through county contracts) or section 104 (through State contracts), State Finance Law, section 162, Correction Law, sections 184 and 186 (from “preferred sources,” including articles manufactured in correctional institutions), or the items excepted herein (see below), alternative propo sals or quotations for goods and services shall be secured by use of either written requests for proposals, written quotations, verbal quotations or any other method of procurement that furthers the purposes of the General Municipal Law, section 104 -b. Methods of Competition to be Used for Non-Bid Procurements The methods of procurement to be used are as follows: TB 1-6-22 Page 12 of 16 The time and documentation required to purchase goods and services under $1,000.00 via this policy may be more costly than the item itself and would therefore not reflect the best interests of the taxpayer. In addition, it is not likely such de minimis contracts would be awarded based on favoritism. All goods and services subject to this procurement policy will be secured by use of written requests for proposals, written quotations, verbal quotations, or any other method which assures favoritism will be avoided and goods will be purchased at the lowest price, except in the following circumstances: purchase contracts over $10,000 and public works contracts over $35,000; which are required to be competitively bid. The following are the minimum requirements necessary for purchases and/or equipment rentals expected to exceed $1,000 in one year as required by this policy in order to achieve the highest savings: Amount of Purchase Contract or Rental (under $10,000) Method Under $2,500 No action required $2,501 - $4,999 2 Verbal quotations or catalog pricing AND obtain a Purchase Order from Bookkeeper $5,000 -$9,999 3 Written/fax quotations, or written requests for proposals or catalog pricings Estimated Amount of Public Works Contract (under $35,000) Method Under $2,500 No action required $2,501 - $9,999 2 Written/fax quotations $10,000 - $34,999 3 Written/fax quotations or written requests for proposals A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations. If the purchaser is unable to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations , he or she will document all attempts made to obtain proposals. Awards to Other than the Lowest Responsible Dollar Offerer Whenever any contract is awarded to other than the lowest responsible dollar offerer, the reasons that such an award furthers the purpose of General Municipal Law, section 104-b, as set forth herein above, shall be documented as follows: Documentation will include an explanation of how the awarded contract will achieve savings or how the lowest bidder was not responsible. Determination of a bidder being declared not responsible shall be made and documented by the purchaser. Items Excepted From This Policy and Procedures by the Board The board sets forth the following circumstances when, or types of procurements for which, in the sole discretion of the governing body, the solicitation of alternative proposals or quotations will not be in the best interest of Town of Dryden. TB 1-6-22 Page 13 of 16 a. Professional services or services requiring special or technical skill, training or expertise. The individual or company must be chosen based on accountability, reliability, responsibility, skill, education and training, judgment, integrity, and moral worth. These qualifications are not necessarily found in the individual or company offering the lowest price and the nature of these services is such that they do not readily lend themselves to competitive procurement procedures. In determining whether a service fits into this category the Town Board shall take into consideration the following guidelines: (a) whether services are subject to State licensing or testing requirements; (b) whether substantial formal education or training is a necessary prerequisite to performance of said services; and (c) whether services require a personal relationship between the individual and municipal officials. Professional or technical services shall include but not be limited to the following: services of an attorney; services of a physician; technical services of an engineer engaged to prepare plans, maps and estimates; securing insurance coverage and/or services of an insurance broker; services of a certified public accountant; investment management services; printing services involving extensive writing, editing or art work; management of municipally owned property; computer software or programming services for customized programs, or services involved in substantial modification and customizing of pre-packaged software. b. Repair of equipment and machinery and maintenance items i.e.: toner, ribbons, oil filters, nuts & bolts etc., as these can be specialized items. The purchaser will obtain at least two verbal, written, faxed or catalog prices. It is at the purchaser’s discretion which product(s) to purchase. c. Emergency purchases pursuant to Section 103(4) of General Municipal Law. Due to the nature of this exception, these goods or services must be purchased immediately and any delay to seek alternate proposals may threaten the life, health, safety or welfare of the residents. This section does not preclude alternate proposals if time permits. d. Purchases of surplus and second-hand goods from any source. If alternate proposals are required, purchaser is permitted to purchase surplus and second-hand goods at auction or via specific advertised sources where the best prices are typically obtained. Prior Town Board approval is required for amounts over $2,500 e. goods purchased from agencies for the blind or correctional institutions pursuant to Section 175-b of the State Finance Law; goods purchased from correctional institutions pursuant to Section 186 of the Correction Law; purchases under State contracts pursuant to Section 104 of the General Municipal Law; county contracts pursuant to Section 103(3) of the General Municipal Law; or pursuant to subdivision 6 of this policy. Individual(s) Responsible for Purchasing Highway Superintendent Director of Planning Town Clerk Town Supervisor Recreation Director Town Bookkeeper Town Justice 34 Note that this is a new requirement, effective January 1, 2009 (General Municipal Law, section 104-b(2)(f)). Division of Local Government and School Accountability (Must be updated biennially)of the State Comptroller TB 1-6-22 Page 14 of 16 Input From Officers Comments have been solicited from officers of the political subdivision or district therein involved in the procurement process prior to the enactment of this policy and procedures, and will be solicited from time to time hereafter. Annual Review The governing board shall annually review and, when needed, update this policy and procedures. The Town of Dryden Town Board shall be responsible for conducting an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the procurement policy and procedures and an evaluation of the control procedures established to ensure compliance with the procurement policy, and shall be responsible for reporting back to the board. Unintentional Failure to Comply The unintentional failure to comply fully with the provisions of General Municipal Law, section 104-b shall not be grounds to void action taken or give rise to a cause of action against the Town of Dryden or any officer or employee thereof. Town of Dryden Purchasing Policy With the exception of the Highway Department and the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes, the Bookkeeper/Bookkeeper’s Assistant must be consulted to ensure sufficient funds are available prior to placing any order. The Bookkeeper / Bookkeeper’s Assistant will first verify whether or not sufficient funds are available. • If funds are available, the Bookkeeper / Bookkeeper’s Assistant will notify the department that they can proceed with their order. • If funds are not available the Bookkeeper / Bookkeeper’s Assistant will notify the requisitioner of such and request a budget modification form be completed to transfer funds from another account. A budget modification should only be used if another account has available funds and the requested item is necessary within current budget year. The budget modification will then be presented to the Board for approval. • If a bid is necessary, the requisitioner will ask for Board approval to bid; then initiate the process of having the appropriate person prepare the bid specifications. • Approval of the Supervisor or Bookkeeper is required for any purchase in excess of $500, with the exception of the Highway Department, where the limit shall be $10,000, and with the exception of the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes, where the limit shall be $2500. Prior approval will not be required for standard monthly purchases for parts/supplies, and vehicle/equipment repairs unless specifically requested by vendor. Prior approval of either the bookkeeper or the Supervisor is required for purchases of equipment or software (i.e. computers, printers, monitors, copy machines, and items that will be added to the Town’s capital asset list) and employee training/conference attendance t hat involves overnight lodging. • With the exception of the Highway Department and the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes, once a department has spent 90% of any non-personnel, annual contract, or utility related budget line (i.e. discretionary spending), the department head must seek Town Board approval prior to utilizing funds from that budget line. TB 1-6-22 Page 15 of 16 • The Bookkeeper will prepare the purchase order, retain a copy and return the original to the requisitioner for ordering. Packing slips, delivery receipts, invoices, and statements should be compiled for each purchase, stapled behind the purchase order or completed voucher form and submitted to the Bookkeeper for verification and approval. After approval, vouchers will be forwarded to the Town Clerk's office for data entry. After entry, purchase orders will be submitted to the Board for payment approval. Vouchers may be submitted weekly or upon completion, but must be submitted by 12am the first Monday of the month. If Vouchers are received after this time we will try to include them in the abstract if possible. This system will not apply to utilities, bills from other municipalities, legal and engineering services, water and sewer billing, election workers, jury expenses, law book expenses, software/hardware contracts and insurance payments. Payments of this nature will continue to use vouchers and be submitted to the Board for approval for payment. The Bookkeeper will receive copies of all contracts entered into by the Town and all resolutions allotting funds for any service or item. 2nd Cl Sparling Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes Cl Skaley Yes Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes Cl Lamb Yes Supv Leifer Yes Supervisor appointments and committee assignments were discussed and made as follows: Deputy Supervisor ------------------------------------------------- Cl Daniel Lamb Finance & Grants Committee------------------------------------ Cl Vargas-Mendez, Cl Skaley Emergency Services Committee---------------------------------- Supv Leifer, Cl Lamb Human Resources Committee------------------------------------ Cl Vargas-Mendez, Cl Skaley Infrastructure Committee (inc Highway/DPW liaison)-------- Supv Leifer Representative to Planning Board-------------------------------- Cl Lamb, Supv Leifer Representative to Conservation Board--------------------------- Cl Sparling, Cl Skaley Representative to Ag Advisory Committee----------------------- Cl Sparling, Cl Vargas-Mendez Representative to Recreation & Youth Commission----------- Cl Sparling, Cl Vargas-Mendez Liaison to Village of Freeville-------------------------------------- Supv Leifer Liaison to Village of Dryden--------------------------------------- Supv Leifer Representative to Rail Trail Task Force-------------------------- Cl Lamb, Cl Skaley Representative to Tompkins County Legislature--------------- Supv Leifer Representative to Climate Smart Task Force------------------- Cl Sparling Safety & Preparedness Committee------------------------------- Cl Vargas-Mendez Broadband Committee--------------------------------------------- Supv Leifer, Cl Lamb Community Housing Fund---------------------------------------- Cl Skaley Tompkins County Assessment will again hold local assessment reviews and two board members will be appointed to serve on the Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review. The appointment will be made when we have more information on the scheduled dates and availability of members. TB 1-6-22 Page 16 of 16 The finance committee will schedule an audit of the court records this month. Cl Vargas-Mendez suggested the town form an affordable housing committee with a goal of actively promoting affordable housing opportunities in the town. Blue collar workers and working families in general are having difficulty finding affordable housing in the town. The board discussed briefly how this committee might be structured. Supv Leifer said there needs to be work on defining it more. R Young has two proposals to replace the lights at the town hall with 2’ LED lights. He suggested going with the proposal that is a bit more that includes replacing the fixtures also. Those will be shared with board members and discussed at a later meeting. The fire coordinator job description needs to be revised. The fire contracts this year will contain a clause that the departments agree to work with the coordinator once the position has been appointed. Some departments do not want the coordinator outfitted with gear and to be an actual participant at fire scenes. There are concerns that it may interfere with the chain of command and ability to establish command. R Young said that in light of the diminishing number of volunteer firefighters, this position will be beneficial. He has response stats in his office if board members want to stop in and review them with him. The job description will be revised and a resolution establishing the position will be on the agenda this month or in February. There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bambi L. Avery Town Clerk