**Board minutes can not be published until the Board has approved them. **
TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 09, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, absent, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, and Raje Bhist
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to approve May 12, 2009 regular Board minutes
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
Motion to approve April Supervisors Financial report
Sweatt/Martin All in favor
Public Comments None
Motion to accept the April and May Landfill Revenue and Expense Report
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
Correspondence Supervisors June and July County Calendar
NYSDEC Office of Parks and Recreation
County supervisors and Dept Head travel reimbursement
2009 Farmers Market Schedule
DOT Chips Program Funding
EL Emergency Squad January 2009 report
Letter to Verizon Wireless
Raje Bhist would like to exchange property with the Town onold Miller Property. To to measure with Town Supervisor for review
Old Business Miller Property demo done
Selective Insurance Survey Response
Motion that the infant swing and top rail be repaired at the Playground.
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
New Business:
Motion that the town approve the ELYC list of employees for Summer Program
Martin/Sweatt All in Favor.
RESOLUTION 2009-6-1 ELECTING DIRECT PAYMENT OF ESSEX COUNTY SALES AND COMPENSATING USE TAX ALLOCATION
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
RESOLUTION 2009-6-2, APPLY THE ESSEX COUNTY SLES AND COMPENSATING USE TAX ALLOCATION TOWARDS THE REDUCTION OF TOWN REAL PROPERTY TAXES FIRST AND COUNTY TAX SECOND
Marin/Sweatt All in favor
Letter to residents Regarding Codes Presentation
Motion to table until next meeting
Martin/Sweatt All in Favor
Motion that the ELYC May meeting minutes and financial report be approved
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
Water Report None
DPW report None
Hazmat Day August 1, 2009
RESOLUTION 2009-6-3, CONSENT TO CHARTER RESTRUCTING
Motion to table until July 14, 2009
Martin/Sweatt All in favor
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA- $23,783.08, Highway DA $9.518.31, Water Fund $40.60, General Fund $7,825.82, Highway Fund $45,285.22, General Fund $45,295.22 Water Fund SW-$96.87
Martin/Denton All in favor
Motion to adjourn until July 14, 2009 or call of chair.
Denton/Sweatt All in favor.
TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Philip Jackson, Glen and Donna Crowningshield, and Jim Beaton
Pledge of Allegiance
Guests Phil Jackson Chairman, Lewis Civil War Days Committee, July 10,11,12, 2009 requesting $1000. from Social and Cultural Funds for Advertising, Port-a-Potties. Reenactment battles, Saturday, Artillery Demo , Sunday Suttler, Calvary fro Vt. ?, Abe Lincoln ? Brent Vosburgh lecture on Lincoln, Papson Lecture on Underground R/R to be held on Fish and Game Club grounds
Motion that the Town contribute $500 from Social and Culture Funds to Lewis Civil War Days
Martin/Monty Martin, Sweatt, Denton, Blades, Monty, Yes
Motion to approve April 14 special and regular Board minutes
Sweatt/ Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve March Supervisors Financial report
Denton/ Sweatt All in favor
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report none
Letter to MH Association with $25
Thank You from MH Association
Letter to Kevin Hall from Supervisor
Letter from Town of Willsboro re: Quadricentinial Parade
DOT info on 2009/10 Chips Funding
Supervisor letter to Ray Thatcher
Letter from EL Chamber of Commerce
Minutes from NYCO Citizens Advisory Committee 8/12/08
Agenda for May NYCO Citizens Advisory Committee
Biennial FEMA Report Flood Plain
Old Business Miller Property survey - Contract and bill
Don Miller request
Demolish cabins on Miller Property
Motion that the Highway Department demolish the buildings and disposes of the rubbish at the Landfill.
Monty/Denton All in favor
Old Pump House - Keep because of valves
New Business:
Motion that the ELYC April meeting minutes and financial report be approved
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Use of Ό percent of County Sales Tax to Town/Village within county
Codes Presentation moved to Fire House on May 21st at 7:P.M.
Request from Raje Bhist Exchange property
Water Report Main Line from Well # 1 gate valve- split pipe repaired - $100 coupler and in house labor copper and lead test in June
DPW report Excavator to replace 7 culverts on Hurley Road. Chips $90,122. Pave .8 Hulburt Road and replace 7 culverts, resurface and drainage on North end of Moss Road
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA-4 $23,525.59, Highway DA $9.438.55, Water Fund $1,212,60, General Fund $5,491.27, Highway Fund $7,004.44, Water Fund SW-$792.32, General Fund $48,818.53
Martin/Sweatt All in favor
Motion to adjourn until June 9, 2009 or call of chair.
Denton/Sweatt All in favor.
TOWN OF LEWIS
PUBLIC HEARING
APRIL 14, 2009
6:45 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, absent, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen Crowningshield, Bruce Misarski, HAPEC
Bruce Misarski discussed CDBG grant
Motion that the Public Hearing be adjourned at 7:05 PM Monty/Martin All in favor
Regular Meeting opened at 7:05 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to approve March regular minutes with correction on second to voucher audit and approval Denton instead of Martin Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion to approve February Supervisors Financial report Denton/Sweatt All in favor
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Motion to accept the Landfill report Monty/Martin All in favor
Letter of support for the Emergency Squad
NIMS/ICS reporting for Emergency Services
Supervisors monthly Travel reimbursement
Current Board of Assessment review members
Letter from Dan Vincellete
Memo from Dan Vincellete and copy of stipulation and covenant
NYSEG info
APA Project Permit 2009-15
Adirondack Tobacco Free network newsletter
North Country Life Flight thank you
Letter from Legal Aid Society
Letter from Senator Little re: Empire Zones Program
Supervisors Letter to Karen Disogra on appointment to Youth Commission
Letter to USDA with copy of Annual Financial Report
Stumpage allocation report from Essex County
Old Business Town Newsletter cost $468.49 twice a year
Selective Insurance Audit Update
New Business
Motion to adopt Budget Transfer for Water $200.00
Martin/Monty All in favor
Motion to approve contract with Adirondack Landfill Services LLC for $4995.00
Monty/Denton All in favor
RESOLUTION 2009-4-1, PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE OF DEFECT
Martin/Monty All in favor
RESOLUTION 2009-4-2, EARLY PAYMENT OF WATER IMPROVEMENT USDA WATER SERIAL BOND OF 1994 (37-16-146002275)
Monty/Denton All in favor
RESOLUTION 2009-4-3, SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Denton/Monty All in favor
Supervisor vacation April 27 to May 5th
Motion that the Supervisor is authorized to attend Town Finance School May 14-15
Registration cost only
Martin/Sweatt All in favor
Public presentation on Assessments 1 PM 4/21/2009 Assessor Donna Bramer, County Real Property Director, Bernie Roy, NYS Todd Anthony
Motion to accept the resignation from Board of Assessment Review (Linda Maltzan)
Blades/Martin All in favor
Motion to appoint Paul Grinwis to Board of Assessment Review until 9/30/2009
Blades/Monty All in favor
Motion that we approve Membership to Mental Health Association in Essex County in the amount of $25.00
Monty/Sweatt All in favor
US Census letter
Request to hold training in Lewis Aerial Rescue Workshop
Dan Vincelette E-Mail
Board of Assessment Review Training
Essex County Alcohol and Drug Court Graduates
Motion that we approve the ELYC Financial Report
Monty/Sweatt All in favor
Motion that the ELCS can use the Fish and Game Club ball field with necessary insurance
Monty/Martin All in favor
Survey of Miller Property Dan Elder $1500 Can do now
Kevin Hall $1200 Can do in July
Motion that we contract with Dan Elder to Survey North Points of Miller Property ASAP
Denton/Monty All in favor
Water Report Motion that we accept the March water report
Monty/Denton All in favor
DPW report None
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency - $31,842.96, Highway DA $9,976.64, Water Fund $42.22, General Fund $5,885.45, Highway Fund $6,944.24, General $51,937.19 Water Fund SW $3,391.04
Monty/Martin All in favor
Motion to adjourn until May 12, 2009 or call of chair.
Denton/Sweatt All in favor.
TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 17, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, Absent J. Monty, R. Sweatt, absent, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: W.S. Ewald, Glen Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, Jim Pulsifer and Tim Pierce, Town Justices
Pledge of Allegiance
Justices present proposal for restructuring of Court Personnel
Motion that the Court be authorized to restructure Court Personnel according to proposal and to transfer $1500.00 from Contingency to Justice Court Personnel to cover cost of Court Clerk.
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion to approve February 17, 2009 regular Board minutes
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve February 2009 Supervisors Financial report
Monty/ Denton All in favor
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Motion that the Landfill report for February 2009 be approved.
Denton/Monty All in favor
Awareness walk
County Resolution of Appreciation/Commendation
Letter of support for ELCS Grant
County Travel Reimbursement
County Snow and Ice payment
Defensive driving course
APA letter to George Cahill re: Waterfront development
Letter re: hi speed Internet
Letter from Assemblywoman Sayward re: Proposed changes to Empire Zones
APA permit 2008-261 AuSable Valley Fuels
Water Rent report
Old Business: Window received install after April
Newsletter out tomorrow cost $270. print
Insurance update
Tax Clinic Mary Reynolds February 20th
New Business Annual Financial Report
Motion that the Annual Financial Report be approved
Denton/Monty All in favor
Selective Insurance review prior notice resolution
Safety Motivation and Behavior Enhancement Training
Tax Warrant 2009 Paid in full
ELYC minutes 02/09/2009
Motion that the minutes and financial report of the ELYC for February be approved
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion that we set up account to pay off Interest bearing loan in Water.
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion to accept resignation of Jim Beaton from ELYC
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion to appoint Karen DeSogra to fill out Jim Beatons term thru 12/10 on ELYC
Monty/Denton All in favor
Memo Audit Book at April Meeting
AT & T re: turn antenna on tower for better service
Annual Water inspection report
Fuel usage at Court Building up 300 gal over last year
Water Report Busted pipe air in pipe
Motion to accept water report.
Denton/Monty All in favor
DPW report Chips money put back in state budget
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency $24,444.33, Highway DA $190,719.03, Water Fund $50.80, General Fund $4,088.59, Highway Fund $995.41, General $143,852.89 Water Fund SW, 7,153.98
Monty/Martin All in favor
Motion to adjourn until April 14. 2009 or call of chair.
Denton/ Monty All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, Absent, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, absent, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: None
Motion to approve December regular and special meeting, January 2009 organizational and regular Board minutes
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve January 2009 Supervisors Financial report
Monty/Denton All in favor
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Motion to accept Landfill report
Denton/Monty All in favor
Supervisors letter re: Senior Citizens Donation
2888 Supervisors Expense Report
Comptroller re: Extension of audit report
Feb-Mar County Board Calendar
Thank you from Brass Julie Martin
NYSEG Rate Increase
Real Property Correction of tax roll
2009 agreement for Maintenance of County roads
2009 agreement for Snow and Ice control County roads
Copy of deed fro miller property
Motion that the insurance coverage be adjusted as per recommendation in letter. Denton/Monty All in favor.
Old Business: Window ordered for H & R Block
New Business: Water rent report
Insurance
E-mail from BRASS re: Seedlings County Route 10 area
Newsletter
Motion to spend $500 to do a Town newsletter
Monty/Denton All in favor.
E-mail re: snow removal along Rte 9
Motion that the minutes of the ELYC January 5, 2009 meeting and operating statement be approved
Denton/Monty All in favor
No DPW report
Water Report Motion to accept report
Denton/Monty All in favor
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA $24,656.45, Highway DA $14,243.02, Water Fund SW $134.00, General Fund $125,413.40, Water Fund $4,156.86, Highway Fund $4,004.78, General $4,452.45
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion to adjourn until March 10, 2009 or call of chair.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2009
6:30 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, L. Cole, Deputy Town Clerk
Others: Rod Bola, Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, George Cahill and Todd Christian
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Resolutions 09-1-1 through 09-1-34
Motion to adjourn until January 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM.
Denton/Martin All in favor.
Opened regular meeting at 7:00 PM
Rod Bola spoke about the Hospital and how it affects the community.
George Cahill discussed concerns about codes (Junk)
Approve December Minutes at February Meeting
Motion to approve the Supervisors December Financial report
Martin/Denton All in favor
Todd Christian Discuss Dog catching job and contract
Correspondence - Landfill report
Letter from Jeff May
Letter of appreciation from Cathy Flinchum
Adirondack Tobacco Free network newsletter
Old Business Miller Property
Justice Court Grant
Survey for Miller Property
New Business Property Maintenance Codes
RESOLUTION 2009 1 35, Opposition to amending Section 544 of the Real Property Tax Law
Monty/Unanimous second All in favor
RESOLUTION 2009-1-36, YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
Monty/Martin All in favor
RESOLUTION 2009-1-37, SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL RESOLVING PENDING TAX CERTIORARI LITIGATION,
Monty/Martin Roll Call Blades, Yes, Martin, Yes, Monty, Yes, Sweatt, Yes, Denton, Yes
Supervisor expressed appreciation to all involved in agreement
RESOLUTION 2009-1-39, GENERAL FUND AMENDMENT, (Life flight)
Sweatt/Denton All in favor
DPW report
Motion to pay County out of line money
Monty/Sweatt All in favor
Water Report
Motion to authorize transfer to cover PortaPotty at Landfill
Denton/Monty All in favor
Motion to approve and accept the December ELYC Minutes and financial report
Monty/Martin All in favor
Committee assignments 2009 same as 2008
Motion to move the Town Board Meeting from the 11th to February 17, 2009
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion to audit and approve bills for payment water $444.13, Highway $933.17, General a $32,381.90, General $4,111.08
Martin/Monty All in favor
Motion to adjourn until February 17, 2009 or call of chair
Sweatt/Monty All in favor
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TOWN OF LEWIS
CLOSEOUT MEETING
DECEMBER 30, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Lisa Cole and Wendy Ewald
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to accept the Supervisors report for the month of November 2008
Martin/Denton All in favor.
Motion that the Budget transfers for General and Highway be approved
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
RESOLUTION 08-12-1, GENERAL FUND AMENDMENT
Monty/Martin All in favor
Motion to audit and approve the following vouchers for payment: Highway DA-12 $17,802.25, Trust and Agency TA-12, $42,264.30, Highway Fund $2,229.84, General A-12 $$40,121.31, Water SW-12 $4,196.82, General Fund $8,277.95, Water Fund $30.30.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion that the following funds be encumbered to pay 2008 bills
Monty/Denton All in favor
Discussion of Justice Court work load changes in reporting
Motion to go into executive session to discuss lawsuit with NYCO at 7:45 P.M.
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
Motion to adjourn executive session at 8:20 P.M. and return to regular meeting
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
Motion that the Supervisor contact Dan Vincellette to proceed with settlement with NYCO
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion to adjourn until January 13, 2009 or call of chair.
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 09, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Donna & Glen Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, Julie Martin from BRASS, Donald and Nancy Miller, Mary Reynolds
Pledge of Allegiance
Julie Martin _ Executive Director, Brass explanation of BRASS projects in Town of Lewis culvert inspection for possible fish passage location 1350 seedlings planted on John and Melissa Pierce pasture along the Boquet River
Donald Miller request that if we dont need could he have the motel cabins on property adjacent to Town Hall on property acquired by the Town. He would remove at his expense.
Motion by Supervisor Blades and seconded by Councilman Monty that the Miller Motel Sign be given to Donald Miller after property is transferred to be removed at his expense.
Motion to approve minutes of November 12, 2008 meeting.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to accept the Supervisors report for the month of October 2008
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Mary Reynolds request use of the Town Hall to offer a Low Income Free Tax Clinic 1 day end of February
Motion that the Town offer use of the Town Hall to Mary Reynolds for a Low Income Free Tax Clinic under the supervision of the Supervisor.
Martin/Denton All in favor
Correspondence Transfer Station Report
Old Business Window for H & R Block
Grant received for Court ($4,300.)
Motion that the Town purchase a matching window for the Justice Court Building from Rona in Hemingford, Quebec for $545.00.
Denton/Sweatt All in favor.
Heating task force update
New Business Rural Development fiscal year report
Personal folders for councilmen mail not being picked up
Motion to hold closeout meeting December 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM and re-organizational meeting January 13, 2008 at 6:30 PM.
Martin/Monty/ All in favor
Landfill heat in building fixed
Property Maint. Code of NYS
Motion that the Budget transfer be made as written ($453.18)
Monty/Denton All in favor.
2009 Budget Analysis
Unified Court System Letter re: Grant
January Calendar
Motion to accept November minutes of the ELYC
Denton/Monty All in favor.
DPW and Water Report None Road Conditions
Motion to audit and approve the following vouchers for payment: Highway DA-11 $9,101.70, Trust and Agency T-11, $51,768.84, Highway Fund $2,933.95, General A-11 $14,968.90, Water SW-11 $38.05, General Fund $6,341.92, Water Fund $1,275.63.
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Motion to go into executive session to discuss lawsuit with NYCO at 8:30 P.M.
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
Motion to adjourn executive session at 8:45 P.M. and return to regular meeting
Martin/Whittemore All in favor.
Motion to adjourn until December 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM or call of chair.
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 06, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen & Donna Crowningshield, Wilma Crowninghield
$848,313 Total Budget
$443,169 raised by taxes
$4.69 tax rate per thousand outside of water District down approx $.77
$5.81 tax rate per thousand inside Water District down approx
148,173.480 Total assessed value
6,360,211 state exempt
47,050,809 other exempt
Increases Fuel, Salt and Sand
Decreases Supplies and equipment, NYS Retirement, Health and Social Security
3% Raise except Supervisor, Town Board, town Clerk, Clerk to Supervisor, Tax Collector and Deputy
Amount to be raised by taxes
195,162 General
184,957 Highway
21,144 Water
64,500 Fire
Steve Wordell - Clean waters set up corrosion control November 12, 2008.
Motion to adjourn Public Hearing at 7:48P.M.
Monty. /Martin All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
SPECIAL MEETING
BUDGET WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 21, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S, Denton, Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Cathy Flinchum, Wilma Crowningshield
Cathy Flinchum discussion of Salary of tax Collector Now working 5 months because of County Payment plan + Deputy
Discussion of budget.
1330.1 from 3922.00 to 4300.00
1330.101 from 250.00 to 350.00
4540.401 from 750.00 to 500.00
7140.4 From 2000.00 to 500.00
ADD
7140.2 from 0 to 2000.00
Motion to adjourn Special Meeting at 8:30P.M.until November 6, 2008 or call of chair.
Sweatt/Monty
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr. 7:40 P.M., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Jim Beaton, Wilma Crowningshield, Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Dennis Mitchell, Peter Gibbs. Luthur and Mary Gutknecht, Jim Mitchell
Pledge of Allegiance
Peter Gibbs, PE: Re Overlook at Deerfield, Trout Pond Road and NYS RTE 9
Discussion of subdivision and acceptance of road
Motion that the Town Board approves the acceptance of the road Overlook at Deerfield between Trout Pond Road and Rte 9 pending approval of attorney, at 1994 Road Specifications with upgrade of turnaround,
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Motion to approve September 9, 2008 regular Board minutes.
Sweatt/Monty All in favor.
Motion to approve August 2008 Supervisors Financial report
Monty/Denton All in favor
Public Comment No Flu Clinic to be held in Lewis
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
CSEA Foil request
Charter Communications
Water Rent Collector report
Letter from Ed James and response
Crowningshield Dam Contract award
RSVP Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and response Thank you to Kim's Karpets
Dept. of Army Permit
APA permit 2008-137A
Adirondack Tobacco Free Network
Thank You - Elizabethtown Library Association
NYS Property Maintenance Code
Supervisors November County Calendar
County supervisors travel reimbursement thru 9/30/08
Comments: check into enforcing Clean Up of Junk on property Ordinance
Old Business Justice Court work nearly completed
Additional Grant Monies No word yet
Heating Task Force update
New Business:
RESOLUTION 08-10-1, ESTABLISH REHAB LINE ITEM FOR COURT
Monty/Denton All in favor.
RESOLUTION 08-10-2, REIMBURSE ESSEX COUNTY IN 12 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS FOR NYCO CHARGEBACK
Denton/Monty All in favor
Authorize Budget Transfer $3,725.00 from 1990.4 G to 1620.41
Monty/Sweatt All in favor
Motion that the ELYC minutes of July 14, Sept. 8 and October 6, 2008 meetings be accepted.
Denton/Martin All in favor.
Motion to hold Special meeting on 10/12/08 (Budget Workshop) at 7:00P.M., Public Hearing on Budget on November 6, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. and move regular meeting to November 12, at 7:00 P.M. due to holiday.
Monty Martin All in favor.
Motion that the Town Board adopt the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan with noted changes
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion that we pay $25.00 Transportation fee for Senior Citizens trip to Schroon Lake
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Town Owned Property Red Barn St. Dennis
Old Well Property on Wells Hill
Motion to authorize 2009 contract for North Country Life Flight, North Country SPCA and Boquet River Association.
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Douglas A. West Loaded on Truck 2.85 Ton 8.85 cyd
Reber Pit Delivered to Highway Dept 8.88 C.Yd
Delivered to Highway Dept 6.58 Ton
Tons/cy Conversion 1.35 Tons/Yd
J-Mar Construction - Loaded on truck 3.85 ton 6.67 cyd
Lewis Pit Delivered to Highway Dept 7.41 C.Yd
Delivered to Highway Dept 5.70 Ton
Tons/Cy Conversion 1.3 Tons/Yd
Motion that we accept the bid of J-Mar Construction loaded on our trucks at $3.85 per ton. $6.67 per cyd includes our cost to transport
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Water Report
E-Mail from Fred Monroe
Letter from ELCS Gail Else Representative for Athletic Field from Town of Lewis
Steve Denton
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA-9 $31,053.08, Highway DA $9,420.97, Water Fund $185.00, General Fund $6,726.45, Highway Fund $51,396.18, General A $20,643.78, Water Fund SW-$5,486.41
Sweatt/ Monty All in favor
Motion to adjourn until October 21, 2008 or call of chair.
Monty/Martin All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Jim Beaton
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to approve August12, 2008 regular Board minutes and August 20, 20008 special board meeting
Sweatt/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve July 2008 Supervisors Financial report
Monty/Denton All in favor
Public Comment - None
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Supervisors October County Calendar
County supervisors travel reimbursement thru 8/25/08
APA permit 2005-G3
Info from Blue Mountain Engineering
Minutes and Agenda NYCO citizens advisory committee
Thank you- One Work Source (ACAP)
Letter from Charter
APA Permit application 2008-203 & 2008-2004
APA Permit Application 2008-189
Supervisors Thank You to Marilyn Cross
Letter from Dan Vincellette
Invoices from Essex County e: NYCO repayment
Mortgage Tax refund
ACAP Letter of Commitment for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
CITGO Oil heat program notice
Water Rent Collector report
Motion authorizing payment of NYCO court ordered assessment
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Old Business Justice Court RFP
Motion that we award contract for Courthouse renovation To B & R Improvement and Repair in the amount of $17,625.00
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
Roof Repairs done
Article 7 George Moore Assessment
New Business:
Sales Tax
Tentative Wage Plan for 2009 with Budget timetable
Copy Machine include in Budget lease until end of year
Heat for Recycling Center
Tip Line Sheets
Chamber of Commerce
Motion that we post Tip Line sheet at various locations in Town
Monty/Denton All in favor
Motion that the Town pay Chamber of Commerce Dues of $50.00 for 4/1/09 3/31/10
Martin/Blades Opposed Monty, Denton
NYS ARCHIVES _ Workshop
Motion authorizing Supervisor to attend Organizing your Historical records Workshop
Monty/Martin All in favor
Contract with Todd Christian should be animal control officer?
Change for 2009 contract - no
Water Report Corrosion control copper failed another copper and lead test by 12/31/2008 Eldred to check on solution
Resolution 2008 8 1, Authorizing Grant from Unified Court System
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
DPW report Motion to Transfer from DA5130.2 to DA 5142.2 $10,000 to purchase salt and sand for this year.
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Letter to NYCO re Highway maintenance
Blacktop done on Hulbert road
Electric heater for water
Stolen metal from highway found out who took it.
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA-8 $23,717.47, Highway DA $9,372.25, Water Fund $586.63, General Fund $3,378.98, Highway Fund $16,070.11, General A $12,082.80, Water Fund SW-$781.78
Denton/Sweatt All in favor
Motion to go into executive session concerning litigation
Martin/Denton All in favor.
Motion that we return from executive session to regular meeting at 9:10 PM
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
Motion to adjourn until August 20, 2008 or call of chair.
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, absent, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr.,absent, Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW , J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, Patti Bashaw and Jim Beaton
Pledge of Allegiance
Patti Bashaw Discussions of options for Fuel Assistance - $100, 000 fund for fuel assistance Fund not HEAP eligible ($250.00 above) 1-tme benefit $500.00
Human Needs
HAPCO - $125,000 Restore money Funds pellet stoves, etc.
Co-op Ext. grant for mobile equipment to make pellets to be able to move from farm to farm
Town Community Funds
Motion to approve July 8, 2008 regular Board minutes
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
Motion to approve June 2008 Supervisors Financial report
Martin/Sweatt All in favor
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Motion to approve landfill report for July
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
Supervisors September County Calendar
County supervisors travel reimbursement thru 7/31/08
Tracy Sherman letter and response
Letter from Tony Elaqua on landfill questions
Copy of Resolution 2008-7-4
E-mail from Jacqueline Phillips Murray w/ e-mail and letters
APA permit 2007-304A
APA Permit renewal request NYCO
APA Incomplete Permit
Violation Ag & markets Law
Old Business John Deming Request
Motion that we do not accept the offer of the property (John Deming)
Blades/Martin All in favor
Justice Court RFP Due back on 8/20/08
Special meeting on August 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Copy resolution 145 June 6, 2006 County Board Meeting
Copy of Fax from Bill Favereau
Town Road Specifications and Procedures for dedication of roads 04/11/05
Roof Repairs weather should be by October 15, 2008
New Business:
Certificate of Appreciation Jim Beaton
Motion to approve ELYC Board Minutes and financial report for June
Sweatt/Martin All in favor
Request for changeable message board research further
Water Rent Collector report
IRS Mileage Reimbursement rate
Motion that the Town increase mileage reimbursement to .585 Cents per mile
Sweatt/ Martin All in favor.
Heating Task Force
2009 Budget task Force
Special Meeting August 20, 2008
Water District Rules and Regulations
Article 7 NYCO and Moore Family Real Estate
Small Cities HUD Grant Denied
Water Report Price on new meters replace part
Resolution 2008 8 1, Authorizing Grant from Unified Court System
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
DPW report Flush Hydrants
Change CHIPS project to include Hulbert Rd for balance of Money
Motion to amend CHIPS Program to include Hulbert Rd resurface (Partial)
Martin/Sweatt All in favor
Road Salt - $68 Ton Need $21,000 Salt - $5,500 Sand Balance $11,000
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA-7 $31,389.86, Highway DA $13,507.83, Water Fund $1,043.39, General Fund $1,972.80, Highway Fund $18,136.13, General A $18,838.85 Water Fund SW-$2,187.67
Sweatt/Martin All in favor
Motion to adjourn until August 20, 2008 or call of chair.
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
TOWN OF LEWIS
SPECIAL MEETING
August 20, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, absent
S. Denton, Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Bid Opening Courthouse renovation replace window
B & R Improvement and repair $17,625.00
Discussion and review of Bid ($13,000 Grant)
General Fixed Assets Policy
Motion to adjourn until September 9, 2008 or call of chair
Denton/Monty All in favor
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 8, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW absent, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen Crowningshield, and Donna Paton
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to approve June 10, 2008 regular Board minutes
Sweatt/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve May Supervisors Financial report
Monty/Denton All in favor
Public Comments Donna Paton concerning Telephone and electric outages. Numerous times in the last six months. Power out causes telephone filed notice with Public Service Commission
Motion that the Town request that NYSEG & Verizon respond with an explanation of outages and problems in the Town of Lewis.
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Supervisors August County Calendar
County supervisors travel reimbursement thru 6/30/08
Emergency call list
Letter from Christine Mitchell
Dave Blades reply
Nixon Peabody Letter
Attachment E - Local Government Notice form
Verizon
E-Mails
Local Government brochure
APA Project permit no 2008-137
NYSEG News release
2008 Farmers Markets
Comparison of fuel usage
Blood Pressure screening Blood drawing
Old Business Charter Communications Joan Owomoyela letters
Medicare Premium reimbursement-/ Health Ins. Policy
Town policies
Motion that the Health Insurance Policy be adopted with the following amendment: Delete Section 3 # 2
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Justice Court Additional grant by 8/31/08
Motion to authorize Councilman Monty to apply for Justice Court Grant.
Blades/Den ton All in favor.
Electronic Board Packets on hold for now
New Business:
Letter from Serkil, LLC - #1 Plastic Juice & water bottles recyclable
Info for Landfill for meeting
Transfer Station Sticker fees
Hospital Ground Breaking Ceremony 0 July 8 at 10:30 A.M.
Water Report May and June
DPW report None
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA-6 $31,190.91, Highway A $9.645.28, Water Fund $131.67, General Fund $2,853.84, Highway Fund $10646.99, General A $32,759.03 Water Fund A-$3,808.44
Monty/Martin All in favor
Motion that we go into executive session to discuss litigation
Blades/Martin All in favor.
Motion that we go out of executive session and return to regular meeting at 8:45 P.M.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to adjourn until August 12, 2008 or call of chair.
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, Absent, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Donna & Glen Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, Cathy Flinchum, Ray Roberts, and Jim Beaton
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to approve May 13, 2008 regular Board minutes
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
Motion to approve April Supervisors Financial report
Monty/Denton All in favor
Public Comments None
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Supervisors July County Calendar
County supervisors travel reimbursement thru 5/31/08
AFTN news
2008 Legislative Agenda - AATV
APA Project permit no 2007-225A
1st quarter real Property Transfer Report
Old Business Chart recorder at factory being rebuilt
Town policies
Motion that the following policies be adopted as revised 05-08-2008
Procurement
Code of Ethics
Smoking Policy
Affirmative Action
Personnel Policy
Monty/Denton All in Favor
Motion to table Health Ins. Policy
Denton/Martin All in favor.
Justice Court work Jim Beaton Plans ready in about a week
Supervisor and Town Board expressed appreciation to Jim Beaton for all the work he has and is doing for the Town.
Carpet replacement has been ordered
New Business:
RESOLUTION 08-06-02. AMEND 08-01-03,of January 2, 2008 CHANGE LINDA MALTZAN TO WENDY EWALD
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
Motion that the ELYC May meeting minutes and financial report be approved
Sweatt/Denton All in favor.
Tues. and Thurs sign up next week for ELYC 6-8PM
ELYC request use of ball field for Youth Program
August 5th Blood Pressure check and Blood drive at Town Hall
Increase cost for 911 street signs
Motion to increase cost of 911 signs as follows
6.50 12.00
8.50 - 13.75
Denton/Monty, Martin All in favor
Water Report None
DPW report Excavator Blood Hill Done, Burpee Hill now, Jay Mountain Road 5 days, Hurley Rd. 2 days
Truck Bid M. A. Jerry & Co., Inc $160,353. State Contract
$142,873 Bid Truck
Motion that the Town Board rejects the truck bids for a new single axle plow truck.
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Roof Project Late July or early August
Landfill discuss rules and regulations
Motion that the books and records of the Town Justices be audited and accepted.
Monty/Sweatt All in favor
RESOLUTION 08-6-1, AUDIT THE RECORDS OF THE TAX COLLECTOR, TOWN CLERK AND TOWN OF LEWIS JUSTIC COURT
Martin/Monty, Denton Martin, Yes, Monty, Yes, Robert, Yes, Steve, Yes, Dave, Yes
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and Agency TA-5 $22,834.44, Highway DA $9,101.67, Water Fund $136.92, General Fund $7,192.16, Highway Fund $21.902.52, General A $14,680.87 Water Fund A-$133.27
Monty/Martin All in favor
Motion that we go into executive session to discuss litigation
Denton/Martin All in favor.
Motion that we go out of executive session and return to regular meeting at 8:35 P.M.
Denton/Martin All in favor.
Motion to adjourn until July8, 2008 or call of chair.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2008
7:00 PM
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton Jr, Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, absent, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, John Deming and Jim Beaton
Pledge of Allegiance
Guests - John Deming - Bird Sanctuary, Rt 9 and Reber Rd - Offer to Town - approximately 30 acres.
Motion to approve March regular and special Board minutes Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve February Supervisors Financial report Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
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Correspondence - Landfill transfer station report
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Letter of resignation
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Letter regarding Water Audits
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Letter waiving IRS penalty
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Letter - insurance recommendation for Essex County
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Travel reimbursement - January and February
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Corrected Supervisors reports January to December 2007
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Letters of appreciation
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Signed Joint Youth Commission Agreement
Motion to adopt Budget Transfer for Health Insurance. Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to adopt Budget Transfer for Donation to Elizabethtown Lewis Westport Senior Citizens Group Martin/Denton All in favor.
Revenue report for February
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment: Trust & Agency TA3 $33,030.49; Highway DA $86,843.28, Water Fund $35.10, General Fund $717.26, highway Fund $11,085.73, General A $145,078.64 Water Fund A $9,630.74 Sweatt/Monty All in favor
Motion to adjourn until April 22, 2008 or call of chair. Martin/Denton All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 22, 2008
7:00 PM
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Motion that Wendy S. Ewald be authorized to take Notary Exam. Fees to be paid by Town. Monty/Denton All in favor.
Policies: Personnel Policy reviewed with changes - Probationary Period, Employee Evaluation, Exit Interview
Overtime 3/9/94 - Delete
Motion that the overtime section of the Employee Policy Manual of 3/8/94 be deleted. Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Smoking policy - Get new policy from Public Health
Motion to adjourn until April 29, 2008 or call of chair Martin/Monty All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
SPECIAL MEETING
April 29, 2008
7:00 PM
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty absent, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Discussion and review of Procurement Policy change amount from $1-$500 to $100 - $500
General Fixed Assets Policy
Annual physical inventory - delete 2nd line Resolution - The Supervisor is hereby. The Policy is to be reviewed annually.
Health Insurance coverage - OK
Motion to adjourn until May 13, 2008 or call of chair Sweatt/Monty All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2008
7:00 PM
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor; C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt (absent), S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen; E. Hutchins, DPW; J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Todd Christian and Jeff Scott
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to approve February 12, 2008 regular Board minutes
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve January Supervisors Financial Report
Monty/Martin All in favor.
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Correspondence - Landfill transfer station report
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Letter to Catherine Flinchum
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Lease agreement with Mt. Fay Fish & Game Club
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Thank you from North Country Life Flight
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Contract with Life Flight
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Thank you from Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad
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Contract with Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad
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Copy of 2008 tax warrant Paid in full
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Kimball report Public Safety Radio Comm. System
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Quarterly Justice Court Statement
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Copy of 480A Stumpage Allocation
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Memo from Dan Manning re: Legal fees to challenge the Dillenberg Case
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Info from Charter on 2009 Digital Transition
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Essex County Tourism Report
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Guide rail Replacement project
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e-mail to and from Tom Cohan Charter Comm, re: providing service to
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Residential Assessment Ratio
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Letter to Penny Daniels
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Letter to Dan Elder and Lisa Shovan
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Public Notice APA project no 2/27/2
Old Business : Water Audit error in billing
Motion that Water billing re: corrected to January 2007
Monty/Martin Martin, Yes; Monty, Yes; Denton, Yes; Blades, Yes
Committee to look at Town Policies Copy all policies including water district rules and regulations and distribute to Board members for review and then set a meeting to discuss.
Energy Use Audit
Motion that we authorize ACAP to conduct an energy audit at Town Offices
Martin/Denton All in favor.
Charter Service discussed earlier
Chamber of Commerce Delegate Charles Martin
Grant from Unified Court System in the amount of $1128.21 for equipment and $18,200 for Construction on facility work.
New Business:
RESOLUTION 08-3-1 CREDIT CARD POLICY
Monty/Martin All in favor
RESOLUTION 08-3-2 INCREASE MAXIMUM ELIGIBILITY LEVEL FOR PERSONS 65 OR OLDER Public Hearing on March 27, 2008 at 6:45 PM Special Meeting at 7:00 PM
Martin/Monty All in favor
RESOLUTION 08-3-3 EXTEND DATE FOR RENEWAL OF 65 OR OLDER EXEMPTION FROM MARCH 1, 2008 TO APRIL 30,2008
Monty/Denton Martin, Yes; Monty, Yes; Denton, Yes; Blades, Yes
RESOLUTION 08-3-4 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Denton/Monty All in favor
Public Hearing on March 18, 2008 at 10:00AM and March 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM for Community Development Program Grant
Employment contract with Donna Bramer amended (Address and Gender)
Monty/Martin All in favor
Motion that the minutes and financial report of the ELYC for February be approved
Denton/Martin All in favor
Town of Lewis Insurance schedule
Water Report Chart recorder at chlorination plant broken
DPW Report 45-50 tons salt left sand pile OK; Fuel bill for January 2008 was $4800; CHIPS Project $72000 and agreement to spend Town Highway Monies
Motion that we approve the agreement to spend Town Highway Funds $91000 on 48.7 miles
Martin/Monty Martin, Yes; Monty, Yes; Denton, Yes; Blades, Yes
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment Trust & Agency TA-3 $27883.22; Highway DA-2 $13791.53; Water Fund $55.30; General Fund $2784.02; Highway Fund $6193.79; General A-3 $102716.42; Water Fund SWA-3 $8227.65
Monty/Martin All in favor
Motion to adjourn until March 27, 2008 or call of chair.
Martin/Denton All in favor.
TOWN OF LEWIS
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 27, 2008
6:45 PM
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor; C. Martin, J. Monty (absent), R. Sweatt (absent), S. Denton, Jr., Councilmen, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Public hearing opened at 6:45 PM
Public hearing closed at 6:50 PM no one present no comments
Martin/Denton All in favor
Special Meeting opened at 7:00 PM
RESOLUTION 08-3-5 AMENDING 04-11-06-1 OF APRIL 11, 2006
Blades/Martin Blades, Yes; Martin, Yes; Denton, Yes
Present: Jim & Deb Pulsifer
Discuss Health Insurance Last Year Town $623.41, Family $820.52/month; New Plan Town $369.94, Family $569.00; savings $250.00/month. Would like to apply part of savings to increase salary of Justices because of increase in workload.
Motion to adjourn Special Meeting at 7:30 PM
Martin/Denton All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
7:00PM
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, Absent, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, Absent, S. Denton, Jr. Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Wilma Crowningshield, Jim Beaton, T.J. White, CDBG, Donna Paton, Kris Hardman, ELCOC, Patti and Larry Bashaw, Wendy s. Ewald, Clyde Morse, Karl and Inga Atkins, and Tom Steinberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Guests: Thomas White CDBG explained Grant and progress record to date. Requesting Board to apply for 2008 grant 06 Grant $440,000 application date 4/21/08 (Fed Funds)
Motion that the Town Board support the application of the new CDBG grant
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Kris Hardman ELCOC explained fact sheet about ELCOC need for signs directing traffic to facilities available March 12, 2008 at Cobble Hill Golf Course ext meeting Dave Galarno NYS Codes Officer will be speaker Let them know what we would like them to know about Lewis
Appoint Town of Lewis Representative to Chamber at next meeting
Clyde Morse Charter service on Roscoe Road 6 people Karl & Inga Atkins, Larry Hulbert, Lance Hulbert and the Thompsons
Motion that the Town send a letter to Charter in support of Charter Service for Roscoe road
Monty/Denton All in favor
Patti Bashaw EL Emergency Squad re: payment schedule
Motion that we amend EL Emergency Squad contract for October 31 payment to be made on or before June 15, 2008.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve November and December Supervisors Financial report
Denton/Monty All in favor
Public Commentary Dona Paton Letter Concerned with how power outage was handled
Correspondence
Landfill transfer station report
Letter and response to Donna Paton
Memo from Ray Thatcher
Supervisor letter re: Heat at Town Hall
Letter from Gilerti, Stenziano, Heintz and Smith
Thank you from the Boquet River Association
Adirondack Park Local Government Conference Day
Letter from William Favereau re: Local Law
Mountain Lakes letter to Town of Westport
Memo from Cliff Donaldson to Kimbal
Letter from Janet Duprey re: Dillenberg case
APA application for sand and gravel pit on Fox Run Road
USDA Certification of Completion
Anonymous e-mail
Old Business
1. Linda Maltzan and Wendy S. Ewald Part Time Clerk
2. Building and Grounds Committee Eldred Hutchins, Jim Money, Steve Denton
3. George Cahill appointment
Motion to amend Resolution 08-01-12 to reflect salary for 2008 of $4,056 for George Cahill.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
New Business:
RESOLUTION 08-2-1, Grievance Day
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Committee to revisit Town Policies and Surplus of unused equipment postponed until March meeting
Motion to appoint Dan Elder and Lisa Shovan to Grievance Committee
Denton/Monty All in favor.
Motion that Supervisor be empowered to sign agreement with Mt. Fay Fish and Game Club
Monty/Denton All in Favor.
Agreement for Dog Pound/Shelter Services
Motion that the minutes of the ELYC January 7, 2008 meeting and operating statement be approved
Denton/Monty All in favor
Water Audit Discrepancy in water billing error in computation. Hold until March meeting regarding re billing
Water Report
DPW report Estimate on roofing material
Bryant - $343 No snow and water shield
Wards - $422
Correspondence from Faylene Davis ETown-Lewis-Westport Senior Citizens - $200
Motion that we give $300 to ELW Senior Citizens Group
Blades/Denton All in favor
Energy Audit Max $400 Complete ACAP Weatherization Services
Charge back for landfill to Elizabethtown for 2007 will be corrected
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust and agency TA-2 $31,466.64, Highway DA-2 $16,130.92, Water Fund $10.10
General Fund $4,636.31, Highway Fund $10,446.20, General A-2 $21,486.75
Denton/Monty All in favor
Motion to adjourn until February 12, 2008 or call of chair
Monty/Denton All in favor
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2008
7:00pm
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton Jr., Councilman, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Whitney Jackson, Valley News, Jim Pulsifer, Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Jim Beaton and Debbie Pulsifer
Pledge of Allegiance
J. Pulsifer- request change of insurance plan EPOI instead of PPO Difference in cost $939.00 per month vs. $1583.00
Motion that the Supervisor be empowered to change insurance plan if he feels satisfied with the plan.
Monty/Sweatt Roll Call - Martin, Yes, Monty, Yes, Sweatt, Yes, Denton, Yes, Blades, Yes
Motion to approve December 11, 2007 and 01/02/08 minutes
Monty/Denton All in Favor
Public Commentary None
Correspondence Landfill transfer station report
Dan Manning to Mike Diskin letter re NYCO
ELYC Minutes 12/3/07 and 2008 meeting schedule
Water District Annual Inspection
Defensive Driving Course held on 1/5/08
Christine Gillibrand letter
Elizabeth OC Little letter
NYS Office of Real Property Service
Office of Comptroller request and reply
County Board List of Committees
January and February meeting dates County Board
Right to Know booklet
Old Business
New Business
RESOLUTION 08-1-36, Create two Part Time Clerk positions
Blades/Martin All in Favor
Discussion of Safety
Officer Salary or contract Table until Feburary
Water Report Water leak on Lewis-Wadhams Road
DPW Report Chips projects next meeting
Road Projects
Things that need to be done
Storage Center Roof leaking Boxes over highway garage to dry
Insulate over ceilings in Town Hall
(blueboard or insulation
Playground equipment
Motion that the DPW Superintendent get prices on roof for next meeting
Martin/Monty All in Favor
Supervisor to try control heat in building
Emergency Plan discussion
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust & Agency TA $32,389.91, Highway DA 1, $11,333.93, Water SW1, $5,970.81, Water Fund, $613.98, General Fund, $22,432.31, Highway Fund, $3,920.14, General A1, $45,472.48
Sweatt/Martin All in Favor
Motion to adjourn until February 12, 2008 or call of chair.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2008
7:00PM
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. DentonJr., Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Suzanne Denton, Edward Drummond, Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Linda Maltzan, and Jim Beaton
Pledge of Allegiance
Oath of Office - C. Martin and S. Denton Jr.
Approve Resolutions 08-1-1 through 08-1-34
Amend #6 - WTPO Quarterly, DPW Biweekly
Monty/Sweatt All in Favor
#9 discussion R. Sweatt Appoint Attorney
#25 Amend to $24,500
Martin/Monty All in Favor
RESOLUTION 08-1-35, AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
Monty/Denton All in Favor
Motion to change meeting from January 8, 2008 to January 15, 2008.
Monty/Sweatt All in Favor
Motion to adjourn until January 15, 2008 or call of chair
Sweatt/Martin All in Favor
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2007
7:00PM
Present: A. Glebus, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, K. Whittemore, Councilman, E. Hutchins, DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Dave Blades, and Wendy Ewald
Motion to approve minutes of November 13, 2007 meeting.
Martin/Monty All in favor.
Motion to accept the Supervisors report for the month of October 2007
Whittemore/Martin All in favor
Correspondence Transfer Station Report
ELYC minutes 11/5/07 & operating statement for 12/31/07
Charter Communications
APA Permit - Verizon and OKusky
D. Blades letter resigning from Youth Commission
ELYC letter
Motion to appoint Robyn Jones to vacancy on ELYC Board
Monty/Whittemore
Motion of appreciation to Dave Blades for service on Youth Comnmission
Monty/Unanimous second
Vincelette Memos (4)
Fax from Karen
RESOLUTION 2007-12-1 CONTRACTS FOR 2008
Whittemore/Monty All in Favor
CONTRACTS FOR 2008
Boquet River Association $500.00
North Country Life Flight $500.00
SPCA Animal Shelter $1,200.00
Convenient Medical Care (Urine Screen) $57.00
(Alcohol Test) $21.00
RESOLUTION 2007-12-2 APPOINT CLERK TO THE SUPERVISOR
Monty/Sweatt All in Favor
Motion to appoint Linda Maltzan as interim clerk to the supervisor effective January 1, 2008, for a period not to exceed two months, at the hourly wage of $12.62 approved in the 2008 town budget.
RESOLUTION 2007-12-3 APPRECIATION TO ANTHONY GLEBUS AND KENNETH WHITTEMORE FOR THEIR SERVICE
Monty/Unanimous second
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TOWN OF LEWIS
ANNUAL RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR 2006
TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2006
LEWIS TOWN HALL
6:45 P.M.
Present: A. Glebus, Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, K. Whittemore, Councilman, E. Hutchins,
DPW, J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Wilma Crowningshield, Glen and Donna Crowningshield, Thomas Flagg, Larry Bashaw, Dave
Blades, Penny Daniels, and Jim Beaton
RESOLUTION 06-1-1, TOWN BOARD MEETINGS, Sweatt/Whittemore- All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-2, OFFICIAL BANK, Whittemore/Glebus - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-3, ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, Monty/Sweatt - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-4, INVESTMENT POLICY, Martin/Monty - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-5, OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, Whittemore/Glebus - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-6, TOWN SALARIES AND PAY SCHEDULE, Sweatt! Monty - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-7, EXPENSES AND MILEAGE ALLOWANCE, Monty/Martin - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-8, JUROR'S FEES, Monty/Martin - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-9, TOWN ATTORNEY, Monty/Sweatt - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-10, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR, Whittemore/Martin - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-11, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING, Martin/Whittemore - All in favor
RESOLUTION 06-1-12, BUILDING AND FIRE SAFETY CODE ADMINISTRATION, Glebus/Whittemore All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-13, WATER RENT COLLECTOR, Martin/Monty - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-14, TOWN HISTORIAN, Monty/Whittemore - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-15, DOG CONTROL AGREEMENT, Sweatt/Martin - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-16, WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR, Monty/Whittemore All in favor. RESOLUTION 06-1-17, EQUIPMENT RENTAL, Whittemore/Martin - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-18, CYLINDER LEASE AGREEMENT, Glebus/Sweatt - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-19, YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM, Monty/Martin - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-20, RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER, Whittemore/Glebus, - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-21, SERVICE CHARGES, Martin/Monty All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-22, PETTY CASH FUND GENERAL FUND, Whittemore/Glebus - All in favor. RESOLUTION 06-1-23, DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM MANAGER AND DESIGNEE, Monty/ Martin All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-24, COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, Whittemore/Sweatt - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-25, ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS EMERGENCY SQUAD CONTRACT,
Monty/Whittemore - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-26, DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR, Glebus/Martin - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-27, WATER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, Sweatt/Monty - All in favor. RESOLUTION 06-1-28, COUNTY SNOW AND ICE CONTRACT, Martin/Whittemore - All in favor. RESOLUTION 06-1-29, DEPUTY IDGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, Monty/Glebus - All in favor. RESOLUTION 06-1-30, ESSEX COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU APPOINTMENT ELIZABETHTOWNLEWIS YOUTH COMMISSION, Whittemore/Monty - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-31, REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS, Glebus/Martin, - All in favor. RESOLUTION 06-1-32, COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKSITE, Whittemore/Sweatt - All in favor. RESOLUTION 06-1-33, ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS YOUTH COMMISSION JOINT AGREEMENT, Monty/Whittemore - All in favor.
RESOLUTION 06-1-34, WATER DEPUTY APPOINTMENT, Monty/Sweatt - All in favor.
Motion to close re-organizational meeting at 7:30 P.M. Whittemore/Martin All in favor.
Reopen regular meeting at 7:05 P.M.
Motion to approve previous minutes of December 11 and 27, 2005.
Martin/Monty All in favor.
Motion to approve Supervisors Report for the month of November. Whittemore/Monty All in favor.
Correspondence
Expenditure and Revenue report for November Transfer Station Report
Committee assignments for 2006
EL YC Minutes, November 7 and December 12 DOH letter
Martin letter
APA Application - Nancy Lindquist
ECH letter
AuSable Valley Habitat for Humanity
Mt. Fay Fish & Game Club
Attorney General
CCC notice re: Notary Public course Kathleen Cramer Resignation letter
Motion that we contact Bill Favereau , Atty to complete application for use of excess funds &om Bi-Centennial Celebration.
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Motion that Kathy Cramer be authorized to attend Notary Public Class and cover expenses - Class $95, Stamp and License approximately $160.
Monty/Martin All in favor.
AAA Northway Driver Improvement Program - OK'd by Board
Daniel G. Vincelette, P.C. letter
RESOLUTION 2006-1-35, NONE
RESOLUTION 2006-1-36, AUTHORIZING DANIEL VINCELETTE, P .C. AS ATTORNEY FOR THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF NYCO MINERALS INC. AGAINST TOWN OF LEWIS ASSESSOR, TOWN OF LEWIS BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW.
Monty/Whittemore All in favor.
Water Report - ready to go on line with new tank and lie to Betty Beavers, Essex County Public Safety Building and NYSEG. New tank approximately 11,000 gal per foot. will fill to 13-foot level until Public Safety Building goes on line then fill to top at that time.
RESOLUTION 2006-1-37, WATER PIT AND METER,
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Motion that we do not extend our water to the Lewis Rest Area (1-87)
Whittemore/Sweatt Roll Call- Glebus - No, Martin - No, Monty - No, Sweatt - Yes, Whittemore, Yes Defeated
DPW report - Discussion of vandalism at Town Park - Committee to meet with Eldred for possible solutions and report back to Board.
Motion that Supervisor check to see if person has to be bonded to make deposits for Town and return with info at next months meeting.
Sweatt/Monty Martin, Yes, Sweatt, Yes, Monty, Yes, Whittemore, Yes Glebus, No
Contact Director of HUD, Alan Hipps for submission of new Grant
Motion that we audit and approve the following vouchers for payment; Trust and Agency T-12, $29,903.93, Water SW 12 $4048.98, General A-12, $23,216.55, Water Fund $676.29, Highway DA 12, $10,294.88, Highway Fund $5,719.43, General Fund $48,530.03
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Motion that we adjourn until February 14, 2006 or call of chair. Sweatt/Whittemore All in favor.
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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY MARCH 14, 2006
6:45 PM
LEWIS TOWN HALL
PUBLIC HEARING ON HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION
Present: J. Pierce, Deputy Supervisor, C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweat, K.
Whittemore, Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW
Others: Dave Blades, Wilma Crowningshield, Glen Crowningshield, Penny Daniels,
Pat Tromblee, Wanda Duso, Pat Tompkins, Dan Vincellette, Noel Merrihew, Chairman of the Essex County Board of Supervisors, James Beaton, Larry Bashaw, Bucky Sweatt, Karen Brown, Kathy Cramer
Comments: Penny Daniels explained the Community Development Block Grant. $400,000 for rehabilitation of residential structures. No less than 70% must be used for the principal benefit of low and moderate income persons. (80% of median income). Up to 30% can go for administration.
Motion to adjourn public hearing at 6:55 P.M. Martin/Monty All in favor.
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY MARCH 14, 2006
6:45 P.M.
LEWIS TOWN HALL
Present: 1. Pierce, Deputy Supervisor, C. Martin, 1. Monty, R. Sweatt, K.
Whittemore, Councilmen, E. Hutchins, DPW
Others: Dave Blades, Wilma Crowningsbield, Glen Crowningsbield, Penny Daniels,
Pat Tromblee, Wanda Duso, Pat Tompkins, Dan Vincellette, Noel Merrihew, Chairman of the Essex County Board of Supervisors, James Beaton, Larry Bashaw, Bucky Sweatt, Karen Brown, Kathy Cramer
Motion to go into executive session regarding pending litigation,
Monty/ Martin All in favor.
Motion to adjourn executive session at 7:50 P.M. Monty/Whittemore All in favor.
Noel Merrihew - discussion of Town of Lewis requirement of water meter pit at new
Public Safety Building Requests the Town waive the requirement.
1. Monty - meter was mentioned in September 2005 contractor minutes and then this year was put on hold.
RESOLUTION 2006-3-1, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANT APPLICATION,
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
RESOLUTION 2006-3-1, AUTHORIZING DANIEL G. VINCELETTE, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW TO APPEAL THE DECISION IN THE NYCO CASE Monty/Whittemore All in favor.
Motion to approve the minutes of February 14, 2006 meeting Monty/Whittemore All in favor.
Motion to approve transfer of 2/24/2005 for the year 2005. Sweatt/Whittemore All in favor.
RESOLUTION 2005-3-3, INCREASE AGED AND VETERAN'S EXEMPTIONS AND
' HOLD PUBLIC HEARING 4/11/2006 AT 6:45 P.M.
Monty/Martin All in favor.
Water Report - chlorine analyzer not on line
DPW report - Chips Projects 2006
Motion to approve agreement to spend Highway Funds Monty/Martin
Motion to audit and approve Town Clerk's books for 2005. Sweatt/Whittemore All in favor.
Correspondence
Landfill - transfer station report
Essex County Public Health letter
AP A - Allen Rogers Pit
AP A- Letter concerning meeting
E-Mail - Wayne Ryan re: NYSEG water connection. Town of Lewis Dog and cat census
NYS Office of Attorney General- re: Neighborhood Watch
RESOLUTION 2006-3-4, SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK 2006
TABLES Monty/Whittemore All in favor.
Motion to approve and audit the following vouchers: General Fund $13,988.72,
General A-2, $17,660.15, Highway Fund $1,710.41, Highway DA2, $9,801.63, Water Fund $26.25, Water SW-2, $1,483.50, Trust and Agency TI, $23,776.19
Sweatt/Martin All in favor.
Motion to adjourn until April 11, 2004 or call of chair. Whittemore/Martin All in favor.
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TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2006
7:00 P.M.
TOWN HALL
Present: A. Glebus, Supervisor, C. Martin, K. Whittemore, J. Monty, Councilmen
E. Hutchins, DPW
Absent: R. Sweatt
Others: Marcia Mickle and David Blades
Motion to approve minutes of July 11, 2006 meeting
Kenny/Tony All in favor.
Motion to approve Supervisors Report for the Month of June 2006.
Martin/Monty All in favor.
Correspondence: Transfer Station Report
APA Application
Vincelette Memos
Certificate from Head Start
Notice of Petition
Court E-Mails
Resolutions: Lease Agreement
Voting Machine Polling Location
Motion that the town authorizes the supervisor to sign the Lease Agreement.
Martin/Whittemore All in favor.
Motion that the town authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Voting Machine and Polling Location Agreement
Martin/Whittemore All in favor.
Water Report: Usage has increased slightly. - Common for July
DPW Report: Nims Training all Highway Employees Certified
Working on Town Park fence should be done in about 2 weeks
Black Topping Brainersforge Road next week
Motion to Audit and approve the following vouchers:
General Fund: $791.41 General A-7 $14,051.77
Highway Fund: $5,967.33 Highway DA-7 $9,120.76
Water Fund: $42.25 Water SW-7 $85.03
Trust & Agency Fund: $24,803.47
Whittemore/Martin All in favor.
Motion to adjorn until September 13, 2006 or call of chair.