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Home My WebLink About09-12-2019 Town Board Meeting Minutes ApprovedVirgil Town Board Meeting September 12, 2019 1 | P a g e TOWN OF VIRGIL REGULAR MEETING September 12, 2019 PRESENT: Supervisor John Kaminski, Board Members Eric Snow, Matt Denniston, Gary Pelton, Jereme Stiles, Attorney for the Town Pat Snyder, Bookkeeper Gina Nourse [filling in for Town Clerk], David Coish and Ken Sch Camden Group, Wes Kryger Greek Peak, Jenae Withy W2Operators, Mack & Sylvia Cook, Teri Pelton, Carole Rehkugler, Sara Sirois, Travis Dunn Cortland Standard, Peggy Ivie, Floyd Parker, Don Chue Cortland School Board, Trisha Jesset Deputy County Highway Sup’t., Lori Megivern, Paul Slowey, John Morse, James & Sharon Sanford 6:00 PM- PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW #1 of 2019 TOWN OF VIRGIL TRANSFER STATION LAW Bookkeeper Nourse read the legal notice that was posted in the Cortland Standard on August 16, 2019, posted at the Town Hall and the Town of Virgil website: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Virgil Town Board will hold a second Public Hearing regarding proposed Local Law #1 of 2019, the Town of Virgil Transfer Station Law revised. The local law will establish procedures and requirements for the use of the Solid Waste Transfer Station, including limitations on the type and amount of solid waste that may be brought there. The public hearing will be held on September 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Virgil Town Hall, 1176 Church Street, Virgil NY 13045. Copies of the proposed local law may be obtained at the Virgil town hall, and may be viewed on the town website, www.virgilny.org. COMMENTS: Supervisor Kaminski opened the floor for comments. Teri Pelton questioned about the commercial haulers. Attorney Snyder read the portion of the law pertaining to that. Discussion on limit allowed – 3 cubic yards per day. Member Stiles stipulated that that be indicated in law. Floyd Parker asked a question about raising the rates from $10/year to help the cost. Supervisor Kaminski said that the $10/year charge was what paid for the new compactor, etc. The balance of the cost of the Transfer Station included in the tax bill. Member Pelton asked if it was clear in law about haulers. Supervisor Kaminski said it would be made clearer. Public hearing was closed at 6:10 pm. Supervisor Kaminski stated that the law is not final and there will be another public hearing set with the final draft. Supervisor Kaminski asked if there was any other business to be brought up prior to the regular meeting being called to order. Lori Megivern asked about the email from the School about the changes in what is allowed. Supervisor Kaminski said he just received the letter and is working on a list of questions that must be answered before a decision can be made. He is waiting on information from the School Superintendent and he has yet to take the tour of the building, a committee will tour together. Trisha Jesset, Deputy County Highway Superintendent, talked about the changes the County is looking to make to the Recycling. The County is planning on taking over the Recycling Center at the beginning of the year and will be making a new flyer of what will be accepted. She offered to set up a information table with samples of what will not be accepted and what will. Cardboard and glass must be separated. Cardboard will be bundled and sold. The glass will be ground and used for coverage at Landfill. 6:30 PM –THE REGULAR MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER Supervisor Kaminski called the meeting to order, followed by the salute to the flag. RESOLUTION #19-078 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Draft of the Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes dated August 08, 2019: Member Denniston moved to approve the minutes for Aug. 08, 2019 regular Town Board Meeting with corrections. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, and Kaminski. Nays-None Member Stiles abstained as he was not here for that meeting. RESOLUTION #19-079 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS GENERAL FUND FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 NUMBER 009: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the General Fund’s audited vouchers numbered 234-261 in the amount of $13,916.51. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None HIGHWAY FUND FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 NUMBER 009: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the Highway Fund audited vouchers numbered 1149-1164 in the amount of $51,589.83. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None SEWER DISTRICT #1 FUND FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 NUMBER 009: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the Sewer District #1 audited voucher’s numbered 2084-2093in the amount of $6,929.48. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None They questioned WATER DISTRICT #1 FUND FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 NUMBER 009: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the Water District #1 audited vouchers 3036-3047 in the amount of $8,325.79. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays-None MONTHLY REPORTS SUPERVISOR’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2019 LONG FORM: Member Stiles moved to accept the Supervisor’s Monthly Report in long form for August 2019. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays –None TOWN CLERK’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR August 2019: Member Stiles moved to accept the Town Clerks Monthly Report for August 2019. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None Virgil Town Board Meeting September 12, 2019 2 | P a g e SEWER DISTRICT OPERATIONS REPORT: Dave Coish was present from the Camden Group. Supervisor Kaminski said the tank is cured yet, Dave Coish will be in contact with Highway Sup’t. Britt Morse to get the old tank removed and site prepared for placement of new tank so it can be placed as soon as it is ready. Member Stiles moved to accept the Sewer Districts Report. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None WATER DISTRICT OPERATIONS REPORT: Jenea Withey was present. Supervisor Kaminski asked about the meters being installed. Jenea stated that about half have been installed and they are trying to contact the balance of the homeowners to make arrangements for the balance. The plan is to have them installed before the reading has to be done at the end of September. Member Stiles moved to accept the Water Districts Report. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays-None ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER’S REPORT: Member Stiles moved to accept the Animal Control Officer’s Report. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays-None CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ZONING OFFICERS REPORT: A written report was submitted by Code and Zoning Officer Kevin McMahon. Supervisor Kaminski said the Kevin has been busy. Member Stiles motioned to accept the Code and Zoning Officers report. The motion was seconded Member Snow. Vote: Ayes- Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None COUNTY LEGISLATOR’S REPORT: County Legislator Sandy Price submitted a written report. Supervisor Kaminski mentioned that she was absent due to a meeting at the County. Member Stiles motioned to accept the County Legislators report. The motion was seconded Member Snow Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None HOPE LAKE OPERATIONS REPORT: Wes Kryger reported that a full report will be submitted as soon as it is finished. Member Stiles motioned to accept the Hope Lake Operations oral report. The motion was seconded Member Snow. Vote: Ayes- Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None HIGHWAY DEPT. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT: Highway Superintendent Britt Morse was absent but submitted a written report. Member Stiles motioned to accept the Highway Supervisor report. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays: None. YOUTH COMMISSION REPOT: Corena Morse reported that things are quiet. Member Stiles motioned to accept the Youth Commission report. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays: None. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION #19-080 APPROVAL OF LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2019-TRANSFER STATION LAW: Tabled for further revisions. SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATE: As discussed during the open meeting nothing further as of yet. REMINDER ON TOWN BUDGET WORKSHOPS: Sept. 17th, 24th, Oct. 1st. 15th, and 22nd if necessary. Supervisor Kaminski stated that a quote for Worker’s compensation has been received and it is $36,000 and may end up being less. The rate from the County is $52,000. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION # 19-081 APPTOVAL OF SENATE BILL S3756- WAVING STATE FEE’S ON MARRIAGE LICENSES FOR ACTIVE MILITARY: Member Stiles motioned to approve of Senate Bill S3756 waving State Fee’s and local fee’s on Marriage Licenses for active military. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays: None. RESOLUTION # 19-082 APPOINT BRIAN FITTS AS TOWN OF VIRGIL ASSESSOR BRAIN FITTS FOR A SIX-YEAR TERM: Member Stiles motioned to approve appoint Brian Fitts as the assessor for the Town of Virgil for a six-year term. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays: None. RESOLUTION # 19-083 APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE KOEESTER PUMP FOR THE VIRGIL SEWER DISTRICT #1: Member Stiles motioned to approve the purchase of the specialty item of a PN: 98544980 Grundfoss CRK-100/7 A-WB-A-AUUV 3x230/460 60 Hz Pump in the amount of $4459.00. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays: None. DISCUSSION ON HISTORICAL BUILDING AND YOUTH COMMISSION BUILDING: The youth commission building is only storing ball gear and needs to be cleaned out as there is no ball teams. Also, the Historical building needs to be inspected as to what needs to be done to winterize it so the heat can be turned down or off. Virgil Town Board Meeting September 12, 2019 3 | P a g e DISCUSSION ON CHANGES ON ZONING FOR SOLAR PANEL BATTERY BANKS: Zoning need to be addressed for the trucks and batteries that will be used. There is nothing in the Zoning at the current time. DISCUSSION ON THE TIMMERMAN HILL BRIDGE: The State has Yellow flagged the bridge. Supervisor Kaminski and Hwy. Sup’t. Morse are looking into the issue and follow up. Trisha Jesset said she may be able to help with both that bridge and the Francis Rd. bridge issue. With no further business to discuss, Member Stiles moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM. Member Snow seconded the Motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays: None Respectfully Submitted by, Gina Nourse Town of Virgil Bookkeeper