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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 2019 Minutes (1) STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CORTLAND TOWN OF HARFORD September 9, 2019 The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular monthly meeting at the Harford Town Hall on September 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm. Present at the meeting were Michelle Morse; Supervisor, Dave Stoner; Todd Loope; Daryl Cross; Karen Snover Clift Councilmen, Jennifer Fox; Town Clerk, Jack Holcomb Highway Superintendent, Becky Bailey Town Bookkeeper; and other town residents. The minutes of the August 5, 2019 Regular Meeting were read for information and corrections. RES #49: BE IT RESOLVED to approve the minutes as read and corrected. Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #49. Dave Stoner seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift - Aye Bills listed on General Abstract #9, Highway Abstract #9, and Harford Mills Water District Abstract #9, were read by the Clerk and submitted to the Board for review. RES #50: BE IT RESOLVED that the bills be approved as submitted and for the Supervisor to make the necessary payments. Todd Loope made a motion to adopt Resolution #50. Karen Snover Clift seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Abstained Karen Snover Clift – Aye Sandy Price; County Legislator was not able to attend the meeting, a copy of her report is on file at the Town Clerk’s office. Visitors Comments: Gary Allen spoke to the board about his safety concerns involving the condition of the Harford Mills Cemetery at this time. The Board explained the situation with the gentleman doing the work and that work would continue in the spring. Gary explained that he has many connections with the Harford Mills and he would be willing to take on the role of Cemetery Caretaker. RES #51: BE IT RESOLVED to approve Gary Allen as the Harford Mills Cemetery Caregiver. At a later date the Board will get together with Mr. Allen and work out this positions details. Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #51. Dave Stoner seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift – Aye Joel Cook Harford Mills Water District; spoke to the Board about purchasing two new water meters and shutting off two curb boxes. Joel will need someone to dig for him to find the boxes. Jack Holcomb will assist him. RES #52: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the purchase of two new water meters for the Harford Mills Water District. Todd Loope made a motion to adopt Resolution #52. Karen Snover Clift seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift – Aye Dawn Potter spoke to the Board about the Harford-Harford Mills Community Associations successful chicken barbeque. The next fund raisers will be a chicken and bisque dinner on September 21 st 4:00-7:00pm at the Harford Town Hall. Michelle Morse reported on the following correspondence: A check from the Town Clerk for $36.00 for August fees. Michelle Morse submitted the Supervisor’s monthly report. RES #53: BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor’s monthly report be approved as presented and read. Dave Stoner made a motion to adopt Resolution #53. Todd Loope seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift – Aye Jack Holcomb, Highway Superintendent gave his report. A copy is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office. Old Business: The Town Clerk spoke to the Board on behave of Jeff Fowlston. He will needs a week to replace the front porch on the Town Hall. However with the events scheduled he is not able to get started. It was agree by the Board that the Town Hall would not be used for events after September 21 stfor approximately a week. The Town Clerk will contact the Judge so she is aware. Keeping in mind that we can use the side door. The clerk will contact the contractor for a start date. And keep everyone informed. During the same week the butcher block will be removed and replaced with a stainless steel top. New Business: The Town Board will hold a Special Meeting at the Harford Town Hall on September 23 at 6:30pm to discuss the appointment of the Town Assessor. Followed by a Budget Workshop. The following resolutions were all approved by the board. RES #54: BE IT RESOLVED to add a $5000.00 Reserve for Personal Services budget line for 2020. This money would be used to pay off time accrued (comp, sick, vacation time.) Todd Loope made a motion to adopt Resolution #54. Daryl Cross seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift - Aye RES #55: BE IT RESOLVED to allow Becky Bailey to purchase QuickBooks online in order for the Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent and Board to track their budgets. Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #55. Todd Loope seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift - Aye RES #56: BE IT RESOLVED to change the Town Hall rental agreement as follows. All non-profit organizations will be charged $25.00 for use of the Town Hall. Dave Stoner made a motion to adopt Resolution #56. Todd Loope seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift - Aye RES #57: BE IT RESOLVED to approve Joe Korowayck as a new Planning Board member. Todd Loope made a motion to adopt Resolution #57. Karen Snover Clift seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift - Aye RES #58: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the Town of Harford Purchasing Policy as corrected. Dave Stoner made a motion to adopt Resolution #58. Daryl Cross seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift - Aye RES #59: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the Town of Harford Code of Ethic policy as corrected. Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #59. Dave Stoner seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift - Aye RES #60: BE IT RESOLVED to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Daryl Cross made a motion to adopt Resolution #60. Todd Loope seconded the motion. Dave Stoner – Aye Michelle Morse – Aye Todd Loope – Aye Daryl Cross – Aye Karen Snover Clift – Aye Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Fox, Harford Town Clerk