TOWN OF LEWIS
REGULAR MEETING
October 12, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor; C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Councilmen; E. Hutchins, DPW (absent); J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Glen Crowningshield; Dave Lansing, Codes Officer; Karen Brown; Lanita Smith; Amy Chapuk; Anna Reynolds and Jessica Buehler
Pledge of Allegiance
Anna Reynolds and Jessica Buehler – Recreational Trail Grant – Grant available from Federal Highway – Trails and Parks, NY Mini grant $3000.00 – connect Milholland Park, Thrall Dam and Discovery Mt. with trail system (Champlain Valley Travel System) Chris Meron applied for Grant for Consulting Services Recreational Trails Grant – 80/20 – can use in-kind services – Tree removal, entrance, consulting for trail design and bridge.
Motion that we apply for a $50,000 Grant for Recreational Trail Grant
Monty/Sweatt – Roll Call – Martin, No; Monty, Yes; Sweatt, Yes; Denton, Yes; Blades, Yes
Dave Lansing – Report – 36 permits, 1 Court Case, 2 others in process involving Maint Codes
Motion to approve September regular Board Minutes.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion to approve August Supervisors Financial Report.
Denton/Monty All in favor.
Public Comment – Karen Brown – The Church hill looks great.
- Letter to Moriah Shock re: help with playground and church hill
- Amy Chapuk – Playground very nice but please do not leave old basketballs around.
Correspondence – Landfill transfer station report.
Motion that the Landfill Report be accepted.
Martin/Sweatt All in favor.
Supervisor’s travel for September
Supervisors November County Calendar
Info on closed Northway rest stops
Letter to the Editor
Letter from DOT re: Snow removal in Parking Lanes
Response from CDBG Grant Application
ELYC 2011 Budget
Old Business - Playground update
Update on wall at Old School – in progress 90% complete
Update on Handicap Bathroom – had one meeting – will meet with Codes Officer
New Business -
Motion that the ELYC minutes and Financial Report be accepted.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Letter showing final payment on Water Bond
Budget Timeline
Copy of 2011 Tentative Budget
Motion to hold Special Meeting on 10/19/10 (Budget workshop) at 6:30 P.M. Public hearing on Budget on October 25, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Letter from Virginia Frost
Motion that Horse signs be installed on both sides of Brookside Way.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
No water or DPW reports
Motion for the following transfer:
Move $82,000 to SW 9710.6 and $466.22 to SW 9710.7 from the fund balance.
Monty/Denton All in favor.
Motion for the following transfer:
$50,000 to DA5130.2 from HMF Fund.
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Motion that the following vouchers be audited and approved for payment
Trust & Agency TA $33,142.54; Highway DA $10,095.76; Water Fund SW $85,996.75; General Fund $543.02; Highway Fund $32,219.76; General $72,059.02; Water Fund $206.00
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.
Motion to adjourn until October 25, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. or call of chair.
Denton/Martin All in favor.
TOWN OF LEWIS
SPECIAL MEETING
BUDGET WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 19, 2010
6:30 P.M.
Present: D. Blades, Supervisor; C. Martin, J. Monty, R. Sweatt, S. Denton, Councilmen; E. Hutchins, DPW; J. Pierce, Town Clerk
Others: Wendy S Ewald, Lanita Smith, Glen Crowningshield, Timothy Pierce(7:05PM), James Pulsifer(7:05PM)
Discussion of the budget.
Jim – Judges Salaries $20,000
Bob – Clerk to Supervisor Hours
Eldred – Changes to his Budget are OK
Timothy Pierce – James Pulsifer discuss Justice Court operation
Motion to approve change budget Line 1110.1 from 18540.00 to 20000.00
Monty/Sweatt All in favor except Charlie opposed
Motion to adjourn Special Meeting at 7:30P.M. until November 3, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. or call of chair.
Monty/Sweatt All in favor.