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STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF CORTLAND
TOWN OF HARFORD
May 6, 2019
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular monthly meeting
at the Harford Town Hall on May 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm. Present at the meeting
were Michelle Morse; Supervisor, Dave Stoner; Karen Snover Clift; Daryl
Cross; Councilmen, Jennifer Fox; Town Clerk, Becky Bailey Town
Bookkeeper; and other town residents.
Councilmen Todd Loope was not in attendance
The minutes of the April 1, 2018 Regular Meeting were read for information
and corrections.
RES #25: BE IT RESOLVED to approve the minutes as read and corrected.
Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #25. Karen Snover Clift
seconded the motion.
Dave Stoner – Aye
Michelle Morse – Aye
Karen Snover Clift – Aye
Daryl Cross – abstained
Bills listed on General Abstract #5, Highway Abstract #5, and Harford Mills
Water District Abstract #5, were read by the Clerk and submitted to the Board
for review.
RES #26: BE IT RESOLVED that the bills be approved as submitted and for the
Supervisor to make the necessary payments.
Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #26. Karen Snover Clift
seconded the motion.
Dave Stoner – Aye
Michelle Morse – Aye
Karen Snover Clift – Aye
Daryl Cross – Aye
Sandy Price County Legislator, was not able to attend the meeting copy of her
report is on file in the Town Clerks Office.
Visitors Comments:
Bob Marsh spoke to the Board about purchasing a portable generator for the
Highway Department. This would make it possible to get the trucks out if
electricity was lost. Daryl Cross will speak with the Highway Superintendent
about a generator and having a solid maintenance plan.
Shirley Smith asked the Board, what are we going to do about the crime sprees
in the town? Michelle Morse explained that we can’t just take matters into our
own hands. However as a community we must pay attention to what is
happening around us and continue to call the police.
Jack Holcomb Highway Superintendent was not able to attend the meeting.
A copy of his report is on file at the Clerk’s office.
Michelle Morse reported on the following correspondence:
A check from the Town Clerk for $95.00 for April fees.
Michelle Morse submitted the Supervisor’s monthly report.
RES #27: BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor’s monthly report be approved
as presented and read.
Dave Stoner made a motion to adopt Resolution #27. Karen Snover Clift
seconded the motion.
Dave Stoner – Aye
Michelle Morse – Aye
Karen Snover Clift – Aye
Daryl Cross – Aye
Michelle Morse spoke to the Board about 2 projects that Kevin McMahon the
Code Enforcement Officer has been working on and needs Board approval
for.
RES #28: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the placement of a new
double wide to be placed at 1258 Babcock Hollow Rd. This is providing that
all Cortland County Health Department regulations and all Harford Zoning
laws are followed.
Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #28. Karen Snover Clift
seconded the motion.
Dave Stoner – Aye
Michelle Morse – Aye
Karen Snover Clift – Aye
Daryl Cross – Aye
RES #29: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the donation of a
singlewide at 1254 Babcock Hollow Rd. This is providing that all Cortland
County Health Department regulations and all Harford Zoning laws are
followed. Also the trailer must not be more than 15 years old and all sewer
issues at the property must be resolved.
Dave Stoner made a motion to adopt Resolution #29. Karen Snover Clift
seconded the motion.
Dave Stoner – Aye
Michelle Morse – Aye
Karen Snover Clift – Aye
Daryl Cross – Aye
Old Business:
The Harford Town Board has accepted a bid for the removal of 20 trees at the
Harford Mills Cemetery.
RES #30: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts the bid from Ron Dingman
for $ 19,999.99. The Clerk will contact him for paperwork and a start date.
Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #30. Karen Snover Clift
seconded the motion.
Dave Stoner – Aye
Michelle Morse – Aye
Karen Snover Clift – Aye
Daryl Cross – Aye
There will be a meeting on Monday May 20 at 7:00pm to discuss the moving
of the War Monument. The Clerk will send a letter to Mr. Best. Done
The Board would like the Clerk to send thank you notes to all venders that
participated in the Preparedness Fair. Done
New Business:
Daryl Cross spoke about the wonderful job that Economy Paving did on Rte.
221. He would like the Clerk to send them a letter. Done
Daryl Cross will speak to Ron Walsh about creating a sidewalk law for the
Town of Harford in order to keep the new sidewalk s free from clutter and
damage.
Dave Stoner stated that Newark Valley would very much like to use our ball
field again this season.
Michelle Morse reported that the front porch and ramp on the Town Hall is in
need of replacement and the Town Hall needs to be painted. The Clerk will
run ads for both jobs and the bids will be open at the June meeting. Done
RES #31: BE IT RESOLVED to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Dave Stoner made a motion to adopt Resolution #31. Karen Snover Clift
seconded the motion.
Dave Stoner – Aye
Michelle Morse – Aye
Karen Snover Clift – Aye
Daryl Cross - Aye
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Fox, Harford Town Clerk