Minutes

August 25, 2015
Body:

JULY 9, 2015

The regular meeting of the Town of Hartland, County of Niagara, State of New York, was held on the above date at the Town Hall, 8942 Ridge Road, Gasport convening at 7:30 p.m.

Members present:

Supervisor
  • W. Ross Annable
Councilman
  • F. David Snyder
  • Daniel Hill  absent
  • Joseph Reed
  • Brian Gross
Attorney
  • Michael Norris
Highway Sup’t.
  • Keith Hurtgam
Hghwy. Administrative Asst.
  • Janet Slack  absent
Assessor/ CEO
  • Michael Hartman
Attended by
  • Sign in sheet attached
Supervisor Annable called the meeting to order with all present standing for the pledge to the flag.

Minutes

RESOLUTION 98-2015

MOTION by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Gross to adopt the minutes of the June 11, 2015 meeting as presented.

Ayes:   4          Nays:   0          ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 99-2015

MOTION by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Gross to adopt the minutes of the June 27, 2015 Special meeting as presented.

Ayes:   4          Nays:   0          ADOPTED

July 9, 2015

Abstract of Bills

RESOLUTION 100-2015

MOTION by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Gross resolved that the following bills, as prepared by the Clerk and having been reviewed by the Town Board, be authorized for payment in the following amounts:

Voucher #’s 2015000442 - 2015000523
General 31098.17
OWD 60182.43   
Highway 91855.34
Refuse 18910.18
Capital Fund 2453.03  
Ayes:   4          Nays:   0          ADOPTED

ASSESSOR / CEO REPORTS:                  Read and filed

The final role is on file now.  Hartman reported that Ricky Flor has moved the trailer off the South Quaker Road property.  Michael also asked permission to hire someone to cut the grass on abandoned properties.  The cost would be levied onto the tax bill for that property.  D &H Lawn Service is contracted in Royalton; they have insurance and have the capability to send electronic vouchers.  The cost is $150.00 for the first visit and $ 75.00 bi-weekly after that.

Mowing Contract

RESOLUTION 101-2015

MOTION by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Gross to hire D & H Lawn Service to mow abandoned properties in Hartland

Ayes:   4          Nays:   0          CARRIED

Hartman also presented the Board with sample information for windmill laws, permits, etc.  He also requested that the Board set a fee schedule for the permits issued for the turbines.  The Board suggested that it be a standard Building Permit fee.

July 9, 2015

HIGHWAY REPORT:                                Read and filed

Superintendent Hurtgam reported on the results of the bid opening.  Hurtgam requested that we accept the sole bid with option # 1. 

One New and Unused Dump Body and Plow Equipment

RESOLUTION 102-2015

MOTION by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Reed to accept bid from Valley Fab & Equipment, Inc. for $ 104,968.95, with Option # 1 for $ 6865.95 as the sole responsible bidder.

Ayes:   4          Nays:   0          CARRIED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:        

Will Woodman, who is working toward his Eagle Scout, addressed the Board with his intentions for his project.  He would like to work on the Pearson Road Cemetery.  Eagle Scout, Matthew Carey had worked on the cemetery a few years ago, and gave Will some advice as to how to proceed.  The Board unanimously agreed that this was a good choice and offered help.  Supervisor Annable directed Will to work with Keith Hurtgam and asked for a motion to help fund the project.

Eagle Scout Will Woodman

RESOLUTION 103-2015

MOTION by Councilman Gross, seconded by Councilman Reed to approve the Pearson Road Cemetery Eagle Scout project and to provide up to $ 500.00.

Ayes:   4          Nays:   0          CARRIED

Councilman Snyder suggested the purchase and installation of motion detectors with cameras to deter vandals from destroying the work.  Snyder then thanked Mr. Woodman for his efforts.

NEW BUSINESS:

Hartland Fire Company board members, Kimberly Wilson and Archie Ames stated that the Fire Co. is purchasing a truck and needs approval from the Town for the purchase.  The Fire Co. is to hold a public hearing, scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 7PM, after which the Town will need to give approval via a board Resolution.

The Board set a Special Meeting for July 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM.       

July 9, 2015

Mr. Ames thanked the Town for their support and also for the wonderful job that they have done on the park.   

OLD BUSINESS:      

Supervisor Annable reported that Middleport Fire Co. is being sued for involvement in an accident.  Originally, Hartland was named in the lawsuit; Annable received word that Hartland is no longer named.

Annable also reported on the progress of the wind turbine project.  We are waiting on United Wind for a sample agreement on how to move forward and also, waiting on National Grid for the cost of an extra meter.     

Adjournment

RESOLUTION 104-2015

MOTION by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Snyder that since there is no further business to come before the board, the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p. m.

Ayes:   4          Nays:   0          CARRIED

Respectfully submitted:                                 

Cynthia S. Boyler

Town Clerk

Next scheduled regular meeting will be August 13, 2015 at 7:30 p. m.