DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to open the Public Hearing for 2022 Budget for the Town of Cherry Valley Second by Councilperson VanDerwerker  3-YES 0-NO

 

Public hearing open at 6:50PM on NOVEMBER 11, 2021

 

No comment from the public present

 

Motion to close the Pulic Hearing made by Councilperson VanDerwerker second by Councilperson Cornwell.  3-yes 0-no 

 

Public hearing closed at 7:00PM

 

DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2021

 

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday November 11, 2021 with meeting called to order at 7:00PM by Supervisor Garretson. 

 

Pledge to the Flag was said

 

Roll call of Officers was taken:

Tom Garretson-Supervisor P

Jim Johnson-Councilperson Excused

Ed VanDerwerker-Councilperson P

Mark Cornwell-Councilperson P

Holly Waterfield- Excused

Highway Superintendent Marty Field-P

Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk-P

 

Reading of last month’s minutes will be dispensed of and minutes accepted as presented and or corrected.    

 

Presentation of invoices and payments:

HEALTH CENTER FUND

100 Public Goods Pool $27.00pd

101 Excellus BC/BS $110.24pd

102 Quill Corporation $182.26pd

103 Ricoh USA Inc $19.62pd

104 US Postal Service $669.50pd

105 Spectrotel $294.26pd

106 Ricoh USA Inc $72.87pd

107 Excellus BC/BS $86.76pd

108 RBS Inc $900.00pd

109 Constellation Newenergy Inc $135.78pd

110 National Grid $146.74pd

111 Bassett Healthcare $38,828.89pd

112 Empire BC/BS $33.02pd

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113 Quill Corporation $79.98pd

114 Ricoh USA Inc $17.80pd

Voided check 1727

 

GENERAL FUND

182 Tri-County Communications Inc $275.00pd

183 Bruce Hall Corp $650.91pd

184 The Daily Star $53.74pd

185 Spectrotel $368.36pd

186 Sheraton Niagara Falls $514.67pd

187 On Time Waste $68.00pd

188 Spectrum Enterprise $89.95pd

189 Hummel’s Office Plus $209.30pd

190 Cintas Corporation #121 $286.84pd

191 National Grid $232.79pd

192 Constellation Newenergy Inc $167.69pd

193 Spectrum Enterprise $74.95pd

194 Route 20 Association of NYS $1,000.00pd

195 Conway Bishop $79.20pd

196 Excellus BC/BS $525.32pd

197 United Healthcare $31.71pd

198 State Comptroller $7,558.00pd

199 Hummel’s Office Plus $78.22pd

200 Hummel’s Office Plus $300.11pd

201 ACCO Brands Direct $29.63pd

 

Highway Vouchers:

Item 1 (188-189)

Item 3 (410-425)

Item 4 (152-155)

 

Councilperson Cornwell made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as presented, Councilperson VanDerwerker seconded the motion.  The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted.   All in favor 3 yes 0 no

 

Presentation of Invoices and Payments:

• Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances.

 

Misc. information to the Town Clerk:

• Sales Tax for the month of SEP check from the County $10,260.09

 

Community Center Alden Field and Park:

• Gym area remains closed for ceiling repairs.
• Legion is having their Run/Walk event this weekend. Using conference room
• Gym should be ready for the Biddy Basketball season

School Superintendent spoke with Superintendent Garretson regarding the policy for DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2021

 

• mask wearing during Biddy basketball and there will be no policy requiring mask wearing during biddy basketball.

 

Village:

• Town and Village Board Minutes and info- www.cherryvalleyny.us

 

Town Planning Board

• Lorraine Bosma, Chair, is in attendance at tonight’s meeting and reports there is consideration in combining the two Planning Boards for the Town and the Village. Comprehensive Plan for the Village is being worked on and the Town’s Comprehensive Plan for the Town needs reviewing a well.
• There will be a special Planning Board meeting on Tuesday November 23, 2021 at 7:00PM in the conference room at the Community Center.  This meeting is intended for discussion regarding combining the two boards.

 

 

Highway Department:

• Request from a neighbor living on the road to the school requesting a reduction in the speed limit since the road has been redone.
• Storage for the new tractor is complete.
• New truck should be in here January.
• The truck that is at auction is currently at $3,500.
• Still waiting to hear from Nathan Waterfield regarding tree removal.

 

Resolution 2021-6 American Rescue Plan Acts Fund policy and procedures

Motion to accept Resolution 2021-6 is made by Councilperson Cornwell and second by Councilperson VanDerwerker  Roll Call vote Supervisor Garretson-yes Councilperson Cornwell-yes Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes  3-yes 0-no.  Resolution 2021-6 is duly carried.

 

Resolution 2021-7 2022 Budger for the Town of Cherry Valley

Motion to accept Resolution 2021-7 is made by Councilperson VanDerwerker and second by Councilperson Cornwell  Roll Call vote Supervisor Garretson-yes Councilperson Cornwell-yes Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes  3-yes 0-no.  Resolution 2021-7 is duly carried.

 

Public Questions, Comments and concerns…………..2 minute limit per request

Andy Minnig inquired about how much money is the Town getting from the American Rescue Plan Act?  Supervisor Garretson stated it will be approximately $38,000 this year and $38,000 next year.  This money has limitations as to where it can be applied.

 

The money is sent from the State to the County and then it is disbursed accordingly to each Townshp.

 

DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2021

 

Phil Durkin extending a thank you on behalf of the Route 20 association and congratulations to recent elected officials.

 

Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting 2^nd by Councilperson VanDerwerker

 

There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:34PM.

 

Next Town Board meeting will be Thursday, DECEMBER 09, 2021 at 7:30PM

 

 Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk

Town Board minutes were recorded.

 

                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2021

Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to open the Public Hearing for Local Law 2021-2

Property Tax Cap Override  2^nd by Councilperson Johnson

 

Public hearing open at 6:54PM on OCTOBER 14, 2021

 

Phil Durkin asked if the Town Board anticipated having to override the Tax cap.  Answer by Supervisor Garretson-No

 

Motion to close the Public Hearing made by Councilperson Cornwell  2^nd by Councilperson Waterfield.  All in favor 4-yes 0-no

 

Public hearing closed at 7:08PM

 

DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2021

 

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday October 14, 2021 with meeting called to order at 7:09PM by Supervisor Garretson. 

 

Pledge to the Flag was said

 

Roll call of Officers was taken:

Tom Garretson-Supervisor P

Jim Johnson-Councilperson P

Ed VanDerwerker-Councilperson Excused

Mark Cornwell-Councilperson P

Holly Waterfield-P    

Highway Superintendent Marty Field-P

Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk-P

 

Reading of last month’s minutes will be dispensed of and minutes accepted as presented and or corrected.    

 

Presentation of invoices and payments:

HEALTH CENTER FUND

88 Optimizer Systems Inc $283.08pd

89 Public Goods Pool $451.00pd

90 Quill Corporation $211.28pd

91 Ricoh USA $17.80pd

92 Ricoh USA $72.87pd

93 Bruce Hall Corp $97.04pd

94 Spectrotel $277.92pd

95 National Grid $176.26pd

96 Bassett Healthcare $45,643.57pd

97 Public Goods Pool $371.00pd

98 Constellation Newenergy Inc $167.01pd

99 American Wholesalers $72.50pd

 

 

GENERAL FUND

167 The Daily Star $57.39pd

168 Bruce Hall Corp $37.38pd

169 NYS Association of Towns $900.00pd

170 Spectrotel $376.72pd

171 Tri-County Communications Inc $179.10pd

172 Spectrum Enterprise $74.95pd

173 Spectrum Enterprise $89.95pd

174 Nan Stolzenburg $1,698.33pd

175 National Grid $246.47pd

176 Cintas Corporation #121 $343.55pd

177 Constellation Newenergy Inc $183.34pd

178 Excellus BC/BS $25.32pd

179 On Time Waste $75.00pd

180 State Comptroller $2,114.00pd

181 United Healthcare $21.71pd

Voided check 14328

Voided check 14340

 

 

Highway Vouchers:

Item 1 (178-187)

Item 3 (396-409)

Item 4 (150-151)

 

Councilperson Waterfield made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as presented, Councilperson Johnson seconded the motion.  The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted.   All in favor 4 yes 0 no

 

Presentation of Invoices and Payments:

• Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances.

 

Misc. information to the Town Clerk:

• Sales Tax for the month of JUNE check from the County $8,837.12
• Check received from Otsego County Treasurer for traffic diversion program 8/2021 $1,300.00

 

Community Center Alden Field and Park:

• Gym area remains closed for ceiling repairs.

 

Community Facilities Corp:

• All apartments are rented out.

 

 

Village:

• Town and Village Board Minutes and info- www.cherryvalleyny.us

 

Federal/State/County:

• Dave Bliss, County Rep, is present at tonight’s meeting.  He gave an overview of the County’s plan to move forward with a paid ambulance service for the whole County.

 

Highway Department:

•  Hinkley mountain work is complete.  There is no way to make the road State regulated width
• Previous plow truck ordered will be here in January 2022 however it is 1-2 years to receive a new truck once ordered
• Spare plow truck will be used for this winter and then this truck will be sent to auction.
• CHIPS paperwork has been submitted.
• HS Field has been in touch with Nathan Waterfield for tree removal on Campbell Road.

 

Local Law 2021-1 Solar Energy Generating Systems

Councilperson makes a motion to adopt Local Law 2021-1 Solar Energy Generating Systems 2^nd by Councilperson Waterfield all in favor 4 yes 0 no Local Law 2021-1 adopted.

 

Local Law will be filed in the Town Clerk office as well as cherryvalleyny.us

 

Local Law 2021-2 Town of Cherry Valley, County of Otsego Override Tax Levy Limit

*Law will be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office and at cherryvalleyny.us

 

Motion to adopt Local Law 2021-2 Override Tax Levey Limit made by Councilperson Johnson 2^nd by Councilperson Waterfield 4 yes 0 no Local Law 2021-2 adopted.

 

Preliminary Budget for 2022 is presented to the Town Board for review and comments.

 

Town Clerk Flint handed out a Survey for Internet access and Try our broadband by NYS Public Service

 

Public Questions, Comments and concerns…………..2 minute limit per request

 

Steve Pasternak addressed the Town Board regarding Salt Springville Road needing attention in terms of being deemed “hazardous” by the Cherry Valley Springfield Superintendent of transportation as well as the Superintendent of the CVSCS therefore the bus will not pick up his child for school.  Mr. Pasternak is appealing to the Town Board for some help with this issue.

A discussion was held with outcome being a meeting to walk the road should be set up with aforementioned Superintendents as well as Town officials to try and come up with a solution.

 

Phil Durkin wants to acknowledge on behalf of the Route 20 association he sent a letter to the Town Board for consideration of funds from the  American Recovery Program Act for 501C3 non-profit organizations.

 

Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting 2^nd by Councilperson Waterfield

 

There being no further business meeting adjourned at 8:05PM.

 

Next Town Board meeting and Public Hearing for the Preliminary Budget for 2022 will be Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7:30PM

 

 Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk

Town Board minutes were recorded.

 

                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING/DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING SEPTEMBER 09, 2021

Motion made by Councilperson Johnson to open the Public Hearing for Local Law 2021-1 Solar Energy Generating Systems 2nd by Councilperson VanDerwerker. Public hearing open at 6:55PM Phil Durkin let the Board know the link to the Land Use Regulations on the Web Site does not open. Also, on behalf of the Route20 Association thank you for considering the view shed in terms of the proposed Solar Generating Systems Law Motion to close the Public Hearing made by Councilperson Waterfield 2nd by Councilperson Cornwell. All in favor 5-yes 0-no Public hearing closed at 7:05PM DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING SEPTEMBER 09, 2021 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday September 09, 2021 with meeting called to order at 7:05PM by Supervisor Garretson. Pledge to the Flag was said Roll call of Officers was taken: Tom Garretson-Supervisor P Jim Johnson-Councilperson P Ed VanDerwerker-Councilperson P Mark Cornwell-Councilperson P Holly Waterfield-P Highway Superintendent Marty Field-P Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk-P Reading of last month’s minutes will be dispensed of and minutes accepted as presented and or corrected. Presentation of invoices and payments: HEALTH CENTER FUND 80 Quill Corporation $212.90pd 81 Ricoh USA Inc $72.87pd 82 Spectrotel $284.22pd 83 Constellation Newenergy Inc $142.26pd 84 National Grid $161.97pd 85 Excellus BCBS $224.26pd 86 American Wholesalers $171.29pd 87 Bassett Healthcare $40,148.53pd GENERAL FUND 148 Ed Leslie Home Improvement (gym roof) $18,963.00pd DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING SEPTEMBER 09, 2021 149 Hummel’s Office Plus $38.76pd 150 JB Supply $404.16pd 151 NYS Magistrates Association $170.00pd 152 Community Planning Environmental Associates $1,538.65pd 153 Bruce Hall Corporation $2,773.35pd 154 Spectrum Enterprise $89.95pd 155 The Daily Star $31.87pd 156 Spectrum Enterprise $74.95pd 157 Spectrotel $371.40pf 158 Cintas Corporation #121 $266.84pd 159 National Grid $261.95pd 160 Constellation Newenergy Inc $182.93pd 161 Michigan Millers Insurance $1,030.00pd 162 On Time Waste $90.00pd 163 US Postal Service $64.00pd 164 Excellus BCBS $525.32pd 165 State Comptroller $12,367.00pd 166 United Healthcare $31.71pd VOIDED CHECK 14303 VOIDED CHECK 14311 Highway Vouchers: Item 1 (169-177) Item 3 (386-395) Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as presented, Councilperson Waterfield seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no Presentation of Invoices and Payments: • Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances. Misc. information to the Town Clerk: • Sales Tax for the month of JULY check from the County $8,921.92 • Otsego County Treasurer Snow & Ice $38,481.88 Community Center Alden Field and Park: • Gym area remains closed for ceiling repairs. • Fall soccer programs are starting on Alden Field Miscellaneous: • Supervisor Garretson handed out the County Equalization rates for 2022 tax rolls Town Planning Board: DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING SEPTEMBER 09, 2021 • Solar Generating Systems Law information has been submitted to the County Planning Department. Need to wait 30 days for comments, if any, from the County Planning Department Village: • Town and Village Board Minutes and info- www.cherryvalleyny.us Federal/State/County: • Dave Bliss, county rep is present at tonight’s meeting and gave a brief update on County business in regards to EMS and ambulance services for the County. • County Administrator has been hired. Highway Department: • Highway Superintendent Field would like to look into an additional structure built for cold storage. • Motion to have the Highway Superintendent to price out additional structure for cold storage made by Councilperson Johnson 2nd by Councilperson Cornwell. All in favor 5-yes 0-non Motion Carried • HSF provided spec sheets for new trucks. Truck manufacturers are 1-2 years out for completion. Spec prices will change in 2 years. • Paving is done. Bridge work is completed. Guardrail Company notified to set rails. Resolution 2021-5 Otsego County Hazard Mitigation Plan presented to the Town Board and is filed with the Town Clerk Motion to accept Resolution 2021-5 Otsego County Hazard Mitigation Plan made by Councilperson Cornwell and 2nd by Councilperson Waterfield. All in favor roll call vote: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-Yes 5-yes 0-no Resolution 2021-5 duly carried. Local Law 2021-1 Solar Energy Generating Systems will be voted on after the 30 day waiting period ends by the County Planning Board. Tentative Budget for 2022 is presented to the Town Board for review and comments. Public Questions, Comments and concerns…………..2 minute limit per request There being no further business meeting adjourned at 8:05PM. Next Town Board meeting and Public Hearing for Tax Cap Override Law Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk Town Board minutes were recorded.

DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING AUGUST 12, 2021

DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING AUGUST 12, 2021 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday August 12, 2021 with meeting called to order at 7:00PM by Supervisor Garretson. Pledge to the Flag was said Roll call of Officers was taken: Tom Garretson-Supervisor P Jim Johnson-Councilperson P Ed Vanderwerker-Councilperson P Mark Cornwell-Councilperson P Holly Waterfield-P Highway Superintendent Marty Field-P Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk-P Reading of last month’s minutes will be dispensed of and minutes accepted as presented and or corrected. Presentation of invoices and payments: HEALTH CENTER FUND 70 Ricoh USA Inc $72.87pd 71 Spectrotel $267.63pd 72 RL Parsons Inc $9.02pd 73 National Grid $164.34pd 74 American Wholesalers $52.35pd 75 Constellation Newenergy Inc $138.13pd 76 Quill Corporation $150.40pd 77 Ricoh USA Inc $17.80pd 78 Public Good Pool $286.00pd 79 Bassett Healthcare $42,008.82pd GENERAL FUND 131 Community Planning Environmental Associates (NS) $1,707.82pd 132 Bruce Hall Corp $3,033.45pd 133 ABM Fire Equipment Inc $288.75pd 134 Emerson Testing LLC $89.95pd 135 Emerson Testing LLC $25.00pd 136 Fargo Overland Protective Services $120.00pd 137 Oneonta Garage Doors $1,135.00pd 138 NYS Town Clerks Association $75.00pd 139 Cintas Corporation #121 $333.55pd 140 Spectrotel $363.86pd 141 Spectrum Enterprise $74.95pd 142 Constellation Newenergy Inc $154.33pd 143 National Grid $236.30pd DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING AUGUST 12, 2021 144 NYS Magistrates Association $85.00pd 145 Excellus BCBS $525.32pd 146 On Time Waste $52.00pd 147 United Healthcare $31.71pd Voided check 14264 Voided check 14280 Highway Vouchers: Item 1 (161-168) Item 3 (375-385) Item 4 (148-149) Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as presented, Councilperson VanDerwerker seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no Presentation of Invoices and Payments: • Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances. Misc. information to the Town Clerk: • Sales Tax for the month of JUNE check from the County $12,952.28 • United State Treasury $3,321.82 refund for amount previously paid • American rescue plan total will be $67,621.00 over 2 years. Community Center Alden Field and Park: • Gym area had to be closed again due to ceiling repairs. Part of the ceiling started coming down. • Outdoor games is happening on August 20 and August 21 Miscellaneous: • Supervisor Garretson was invited to the Emergency Squad meeting tonight, unfortunately it is the same time as our Town Board meeting. Health Center: • Supervisor Garretson gets a Bassett bill every month for salaries and Aletta’s salary has increased due to more hours being worked. Town Planning Board: • Community Facilities Corp/Old School: • All the apartments are rented except for 2 DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING AUGUST 12, 2021 Village: • Town and Village Board Minutes and info- www.cherryvalleyny.us • There is a street light out in front of the Community Center that the Town is responsible for. Village Mayor is having it taken care of. Highway Department: • HSF reports Dietche Road is open. Will be putting up guardrails. Supervisor Garretson is working on the Budget for next year. Instructed Highway Superintendent Field to purchase a new piece of equipment to keep the rotation of equipment new. Resolution 2021-3 Solar Energy Systems Law-Introduction PROPOSED ACTION: Introducing a Local Law proposing regulations controlling Solar Energy Generating Systems in the Town of Cherry Valley. NOW, THEREFORE: Please see the attached document (filed with the Town Clerk) Motion to accept Resolution 2021-3 made by Councilperson Vanderwerker and 2nd by Councilperson Johnson. All in favor roll call vote: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-Yes 5-yes 0-no Resolution 2021-3 duly carried. Environmental Assessment Form is reviewed by the Town Board at tonight’s meeting. Motion to accept the full Environmental Assessment Form concerning the Solar Generating Systems in Cherry Valley-Motion made by Councilperson Waterfield and 2nd by Councilperson Cornwell. All in favor 5-yes 0-no Motion carried. Resolution 2021-4 In support of commitment for Broadband in the Town of Cherry Valley Motion to accept Resolution 2021-4 is made by Councilperson Vanderwerker 2nd Councilperson Johnson Roll call vote Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-Yes 5-yes 0-no Resolution 2021-4 duly carried. Public Questions, Comments and concerns…………..2 minute limit per request Motion to adjourn- Councilperson Johnson Seconded-Councilperson Cornwell There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:57PM. Next Town Board meeting and Public Hearing is September 09, 2021 AT 7:00PM Respectfully submitted, Mary Beth Flint-Town Clerk Town Board minutes were recorded.