SPECIAL TB meeting August 25, 2011
The Special Town Board meeting was opened at 7:45PM.
Pledge to the Flag was said.
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson Supervisor P
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
One (1) sealed bid was received for the Visitor Center construction. This bid was from Boland’s Excavating and Topsoil, Inc. 1403 Milburn Drive Conklin, NY 13748.
The Town Board rejected the bid. The project will need to be re-bid at a later date.
A discussion ensued with Ken Baldwin, architect with Foit-Albert Architects. Mr. Baldwin will need to take a look at the project and follow up with the Town Board.
A motion was made by Councilperson Horvath to close the meeting and seconded by Councilperson Cornwell. Meeting closed at 8:35PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
Saturday, September 10, 2011
TB meeting August 11, 2011
TB meeting August 11, 2011
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, August 11, 2011 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
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson E
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Minutes of the July 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved the minutes as corrected.
Bills for the month of August 2011 are presented:
282 Cherry Valley Hardware $6.55pd
283 Medical Arts Press $561.90pd
284 Rury’s Food Store $147.00pd
285 Patricia Augur $294.84pd
286 Quill Corporation $61.59pd
287 Hughesnet $64.99pd
288 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
289 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
290 Verizon Wireless $100.37pd
291 Thomas Garretson $403.92pd
292 Medical Arts Press $87.98pd
293 Cornerstone Telephone Company $398.05pd
294 Cintas Corporation #121 $273.59pd
295 Ikon Office Supply $67.00pd
296 DCH Enterprises $857.40pd
297 The Daily Star $81.00pd
298 State Comptroller $2,585.00pd
299 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
300 National Grid $1,076.44pd
301 Service Education, Inc. $950.00pd
302 Edward VanDerWerker $25.00pd
303 NYS Town Clerk’s Association $50.00pd
304 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
305 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
306 Jessica Carson $165.00pd
307 Joseph Supp $105.00pd
308 Kylie Graham $225.00pd
309 Olivia Hull $225.00pd
310 Brittany Schidzick $225.00pd
311 Tristan Fralick $210.00pd
312 Chelsea Zembower $75.00pd
313 Bassett Healthcare $23,550.67pd
314 NYS Unemployment Insurance $334.16pd
315 MVP Health Care, Inc. $699.35pd
316 Hughesnet $50.03pd
317 Public Goods Pool $497.00pd
318 Medical Arts Press $109.95pd
319 Hummel’s Office Plus $183.70pd
320 Time Warner Cable Business $69.94pd
321 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
322 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
323 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (20-23)
Item 3 (120-132)
Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Cornwell seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 4 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances.
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of May 2011 is $8,088.97.
• Daily Star ad for the Completion of the Final Assessment Roll
• Councilperson Barown met with Tim Powers of Cornerstone Telephone Company to review why our phone bills have increased over the past month and Mr. Powers stated phone usage at the Health Center is up.
• Mr. Powers and Councilperson Barown also discussed companies that do credit card transactions. This would be useful for the Town Court system and the Town Clerk to be able to collect fees via credit card transactions.
• Justice Wickwire is looking into a $30,000 grant for renovations to the Court Room at the Town Barn.
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• The Opera’s rehearsals have ended and a bill will be sent to them soon.
• There are a number of reservations coming up.
• There will be a Community Dinner in the fall to benefit the CV Library.
• Councilperson Barown spoke with Jeff Stiles, buildings supervisor, regarding thermo storm windows to put on the windows in the gym. He will be getting quotes from Bruce Hall.
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
• Folk Fest for Food has begun and will be August 11, 18 and 25 in the bank parking lot.
Visitor’s Center:
• John Sagendorf is the contact for NYSOGS (Office of General Services) for the general service signs for the Route 20.
• Building proposal bids will be opened on August 25 at the Community Center at 7:00PM.
Town Planning:
• 2012 Budget Workshop will be August 25th at the Community Center at 7:15PM
• Consider including Tavis Austin in the 2012 budget as a resource for Town Planning.
Highway Department:
• Councilperson Cornwell gave an update on the Delta Road Use program. Delta has been paid for the highway survey and Councilperson Cornwell has contacted Delta via e-mail for updates on where they are in the process. Eleven of fourteen towns have signed on with Delta to use their attorneys for the model Law. A question was raised whether or not the town will have jurisdiction on who can drive on a particular road. Discretionary authority may want to think about SEQRA for every permit issued. Recommend using a Local Law and using the Town Attorney to pursue or hiring Whiteman, Osterhoudt and Hannah the cost to join is $1,300. The Town could come up with a Road Use agreement.
• There will be a meeting on August 16 at The Meadows with Delta and the County Planning Board regarding the draft Road Use Law.
• Rabies Vaccination free clinic will be September 6th from 6-8PM at the Town Barn/Highway.
• Highway Files and Equipment will need to be relocated from the Town Court Area.
Question and comments from the public present:
Beth Rosenthal, Town Clerk for Roseboom, stated the Town Board may want to consider sending a message to the County regarding not using flow back fluid on the roads during the snow and ice removal or using it to control dust on dirt roads.
Andy Minnig stated legislation was recently passed called Empower New York. This will take away the authority from municipalities to place power plants. The Town Board may want to consider sending a resolution to the Governor.
Motion made by Councilperson Barown to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Cornwell meeting adjourned at 8:00PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, August 11, 2011 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
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson E
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Minutes of the July 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved the minutes as corrected.
Bills for the month of August 2011 are presented:
282 Cherry Valley Hardware $6.55pd
283 Medical Arts Press $561.90pd
284 Rury’s Food Store $147.00pd
285 Patricia Augur $294.84pd
286 Quill Corporation $61.59pd
287 Hughesnet $64.99pd
288 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
289 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
290 Verizon Wireless $100.37pd
291 Thomas Garretson $403.92pd
292 Medical Arts Press $87.98pd
293 Cornerstone Telephone Company $398.05pd
294 Cintas Corporation #121 $273.59pd
295 Ikon Office Supply $67.00pd
296 DCH Enterprises $857.40pd
297 The Daily Star $81.00pd
298 State Comptroller $2,585.00pd
299 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
300 National Grid $1,076.44pd
301 Service Education, Inc. $950.00pd
302 Edward VanDerWerker $25.00pd
303 NYS Town Clerk’s Association $50.00pd
304 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
305 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
306 Jessica Carson $165.00pd
307 Joseph Supp $105.00pd
308 Kylie Graham $225.00pd
309 Olivia Hull $225.00pd
310 Brittany Schidzick $225.00pd
311 Tristan Fralick $210.00pd
312 Chelsea Zembower $75.00pd
313 Bassett Healthcare $23,550.67pd
314 NYS Unemployment Insurance $334.16pd
315 MVP Health Care, Inc. $699.35pd
316 Hughesnet $50.03pd
317 Public Goods Pool $497.00pd
318 Medical Arts Press $109.95pd
319 Hummel’s Office Plus $183.70pd
320 Time Warner Cable Business $69.94pd
321 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
322 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
323 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (20-23)
Item 3 (120-132)
Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Cornwell seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 4 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances.
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of May 2011 is $8,088.97.
• Daily Star ad for the Completion of the Final Assessment Roll
• Councilperson Barown met with Tim Powers of Cornerstone Telephone Company to review why our phone bills have increased over the past month and Mr. Powers stated phone usage at the Health Center is up.
• Mr. Powers and Councilperson Barown also discussed companies that do credit card transactions. This would be useful for the Town Court system and the Town Clerk to be able to collect fees via credit card transactions.
• Justice Wickwire is looking into a $30,000 grant for renovations to the Court Room at the Town Barn.
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• The Opera’s rehearsals have ended and a bill will be sent to them soon.
• There are a number of reservations coming up.
• There will be a Community Dinner in the fall to benefit the CV Library.
• Councilperson Barown spoke with Jeff Stiles, buildings supervisor, regarding thermo storm windows to put on the windows in the gym. He will be getting quotes from Bruce Hall.
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
• Folk Fest for Food has begun and will be August 11, 18 and 25 in the bank parking lot.
Visitor’s Center:
• John Sagendorf is the contact for NYSOGS (Office of General Services) for the general service signs for the Route 20.
• Building proposal bids will be opened on August 25 at the Community Center at 7:00PM.
Town Planning:
• 2012 Budget Workshop will be August 25th at the Community Center at 7:15PM
• Consider including Tavis Austin in the 2012 budget as a resource for Town Planning.
Highway Department:
• Councilperson Cornwell gave an update on the Delta Road Use program. Delta has been paid for the highway survey and Councilperson Cornwell has contacted Delta via e-mail for updates on where they are in the process. Eleven of fourteen towns have signed on with Delta to use their attorneys for the model Law. A question was raised whether or not the town will have jurisdiction on who can drive on a particular road. Discretionary authority may want to think about SEQRA for every permit issued. Recommend using a Local Law and using the Town Attorney to pursue or hiring Whiteman, Osterhoudt and Hannah the cost to join is $1,300. The Town could come up with a Road Use agreement.
• There will be a meeting on August 16 at The Meadows with Delta and the County Planning Board regarding the draft Road Use Law.
• Rabies Vaccination free clinic will be September 6th from 6-8PM at the Town Barn/Highway.
• Highway Files and Equipment will need to be relocated from the Town Court Area.
Question and comments from the public present:
Beth Rosenthal, Town Clerk for Roseboom, stated the Town Board may want to consider sending a message to the County regarding not using flow back fluid on the roads during the snow and ice removal or using it to control dust on dirt roads.
Andy Minnig stated legislation was recently passed called Empower New York. This will take away the authority from municipalities to place power plants. The Town Board may want to consider sending a resolution to the Governor.
Motion made by Councilperson Barown to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Cornwell meeting adjourned at 8:00PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
Saturday, August 20, 2011
TB meeting July 14, 2011
TB meeting July 14, 2011
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 with meeting called to order at 7:15PM by Supervisor Garretson.
Pledge to the Flag was said.
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson Supervisor P
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Also present Town Attorney, Lynn Green.
Minutes of the June 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved as read.
Bills for the month of July 2011 are presented:
257 NBT Bank $16,520.00pd
258 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
259 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
260 Cherry Valley Hardware $633.68pd
261 Peggy Smith $500.00pd
262 Verizon Wireless $102.52pd
263 Cintas Corporation #121 $229.96pd
264 Cornerstone Telephone Company $388.81pd
265 The Daily Star $29.70pd
266 DCH Enterprises $877.80pd
267 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
268 Paraco Gas $23.26pd
269 Medical Arts Press $151.84pd
270 Fort Plain True Value $10.97pd
271 Tri-County Communications Inc $179.10pd
272 Spectra Environmental Group INC $342.62pd
273 Bruce Hall Corp $454.00pd
274 State Comptroller $1,265.00pd
275 Doug Gustafson $310.79pd
276 Athmedics $210.00pd
277 National Grid $889.20pd
278 Bassett Healthcare $27,147.58pd
279 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
280 Public Goods Pool $531.00pd
281 Foit-Albert Associates, P.C. $9,478.50
282 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (14-19)
Item 3 (102-119)
Item 4 (15)
Councilperson Barown made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Horvath seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Presentation of Invoices and Payments:
• Budget reviewed with Board
• NBT Account Balances reviewed by Board
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of April 2011 is $4,722.01.
• Three checks from the Treasurer of Otsego County
1. Fringe Benefits 10/2010-4/2011 $2,821.48-Snow & Ice
2. Snow & Ice Jan-Apr 2011 $47,406.17
3. Mortgage Tax 10/1/10-3/31/11 $2,715.22
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• There will be a Community Softball Game Day on August 27 as a fund raiser for the Community Center.
• Opera will be rapping up their rehearsals by mid July
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
Visitor’s Center:
• Construction Management and Contract Document are tentative. Supervisor Garretson reported the State Bids are handled differently and will be going out in approximately 3 weeks.
Town Planning:
• NYS Real Property Tax Service notice of equalization rate = %100
• NYS 2% Property Tax Cap-Town Budget Review will be at the August meeting. If the Town maintains the 100% equalization rate we will get back $5 per parcel.
Highway Department:
• Delta Road Preservation Program. Joint SEQR process with the County. Supervisor Garretson would like Councilperson Cornwell to work on the Road Preservation Program.
• Free Rabies vaccination Clinic is September 6 from 6-8PM at the Town Barn, Main Street.
Federal/State/County
• The Land Use Document was presented to the County Planning Board, which gave their approval to adopt the CV Land Use Law, before they disbanded.
Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was read. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was made by Councilperson Cornwell and seconded by Councilperson Johnson. Roll Call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes, and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly carried. Resolution 2011-5 NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law was read. Motion to enact as presented made by Councilperson Barown seconded by Councilperson Horvath. Roll call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly enacted. Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Question and comments from the public present:
Dennis Laughlin wanted to thank the Highway Department for blacktopping Nielson Road.
Karina Gable asked how the Board would handle some one with land who wanted to pursue a Business in their home. Walter Buist Planning Board Chairman commented these would have to be looked at individually.
Supervisor Garretson recommends the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2007 be reviewed every 5 years.
Kathleen Taylor thanked the Board for protecting the Town with this Law.
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Horvath meeting adjourned at 7:51PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
TB meeting July 14, 2011
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 with meeting called to order at 7:15PM by Supervisor Garretson.
Pledge to the Flag was said.
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson Supervisor P
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Also present Town Attorney, Lynn Green.
Minutes of the June 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved as read.
Bills for the month of July 2011 are presented:
257 NBT Bank $16,520.00pd
258 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
259 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
260 Cherry Valley Hardware $633.68pd
261 Peggy Smith $500.00pd
262 Verizon Wireless $102.52pd
263 Cintas Corporation #121 $229.96pd
264 Cornerstone Telephone Company $388.81pd
265 The Daily Star $29.70pd
266 DCH Enterprises $877.80pd
267 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
268 Paraco Gas $23.26pd
269 Medical Arts Press $151.84pd
270 Fort Plain True Value $10.97pd
271 Tri-County Communications Inc $179.10pd
272 Spectra Environmental Group INC $342.62pd
273 Bruce Hall Corp $454.00pd
274 State Comptroller $1,265.00pd
275 Doug Gustafson $310.79pd
276 Athmedics $210.00pd
277 National Grid $889.20pd
278 Bassett Healthcare $27,147.58pd
279 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
280 Public Goods Pool $531.00pd
281 Foit-Albert Associates, P.C. $9,478.50
282 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (14-19)
Item 3 (102-119)
Item 4 (15)
Councilperson Barown made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Horvath seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Presentation of Invoices and Payments:
• Budget reviewed with Board
• NBT Account Balances reviewed by Board
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of April 2011 is $4,722.01.
• Three checks from the Treasurer of Otsego County
1. Fringe Benefits 10/2010-4/2011 $2,821.48-Snow & Ice
2. Snow & Ice Jan-Apr 2011 $47,406.17
3. Mortgage Tax 10/1/10-3/31/11 $2,715.22
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• There will be a Community Softball Game Day on August 27 as a fund raiser for the Community Center.
• Opera will be rapping up their rehearsals by mid July
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
Visitor’s Center:
• Construction Management and Contract Document are tentative. Supervisor Garretson reported the State Bids are handled differently and will be going out in approximately 3 weeks.
Town Planning:
• NYS Real Property Tax Service notice of equalization rate = %100
• NYS 2% Property Tax Cap-Town Budget Review will be at the August meeting. If the Town maintains the 100% equalization rate we will get back $5 per parcel.
Highway Department:
• Delta Road Preservation Program. Joint SEQR process with the County. Supervisor Garretson would like Councilperson Cornwell to work on the Road Preservation Program.
• Free Rabies vaccination Clinic is September 6 from 6-8PM at the Town Barn, Main Street.
Federal/State/County
• The Land Use Document was presented to the County Planning Board, which gave their approval to adopt the CV Land Use Law, before they disbanded.
Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was read. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was made by Councilperson Cornwell and seconded by Councilperson Johnson. Roll Call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes, and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly carried. Resolution 2011-5 NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law was read. Motion to enact as presented made by Councilperson Barown seconded by Councilperson Horvath. Roll call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly enacted. Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Question and comments from the public present:
Dennis Laughlin wanted to thank the Highway Department for blacktopping Nielson Road.
Karina Gable asked how the Board would handle some one with land who wanted to pursue a Business in their home. Walter Buist Planning Board Chairman commented these would have to be looked at individually.
Supervisor Garretson recommends the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2007 be reviewed every 5 years.
Kathleen Taylor thanked the Board for protecting the Town with this Law.
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Horvath meeting adjourned at 7:51PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 with meeting called to order at 7:15PM by Supervisor Garretson.
Pledge to the Flag was said.
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson Supervisor P
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Also present Town Attorney, Lynn Green.
Minutes of the June 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved as read.
Bills for the month of July 2011 are presented:
257 NBT Bank $16,520.00pd
258 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
259 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
260 Cherry Valley Hardware $633.68pd
261 Peggy Smith $500.00pd
262 Verizon Wireless $102.52pd
263 Cintas Corporation #121 $229.96pd
264 Cornerstone Telephone Company $388.81pd
265 The Daily Star $29.70pd
266 DCH Enterprises $877.80pd
267 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
268 Paraco Gas $23.26pd
269 Medical Arts Press $151.84pd
270 Fort Plain True Value $10.97pd
271 Tri-County Communications Inc $179.10pd
272 Spectra Environmental Group INC $342.62pd
273 Bruce Hall Corp $454.00pd
274 State Comptroller $1,265.00pd
275 Doug Gustafson $310.79pd
276 Athmedics $210.00pd
277 National Grid $889.20pd
278 Bassett Healthcare $27,147.58pd
279 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
280 Public Goods Pool $531.00pd
281 Foit-Albert Associates, P.C. $9,478.50
282 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (14-19)
Item 3 (102-119)
Item 4 (15)
Councilperson Barown made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Horvath seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Presentation of Invoices and Payments:
• Budget reviewed with Board
• NBT Account Balances reviewed by Board
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of April 2011 is $4,722.01.
• Three checks from the Treasurer of Otsego County
1. Fringe Benefits 10/2010-4/2011 $2,821.48-Snow & Ice
2. Snow & Ice Jan-Apr 2011 $47,406.17
3. Mortgage Tax 10/1/10-3/31/11 $2,715.22
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• There will be a Community Softball Game Day on August 27 as a fund raiser for the Community Center.
• Opera will be rapping up their rehearsals by mid July
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
Visitor’s Center:
• Construction Management and Contract Document are tentative. Supervisor Garretson reported the State Bids are handled differently and will be going out in approximately 3 weeks.
Town Planning:
• NYS Real Property Tax Service notice of equalization rate = %100
• NYS 2% Property Tax Cap-Town Budget Review will be at the August meeting. If the Town maintains the 100% equalization rate we will get back $5 per parcel.
Highway Department:
• Delta Road Preservation Program. Joint SEQR process with the County. Supervisor Garretson would like Councilperson Cornwell to work on the Road Preservation Program.
• Free Rabies vaccination Clinic is September 6 from 6-8PM at the Town Barn, Main Street.
Federal/State/County
• The Land Use Document was presented to the County Planning Board, which gave their approval to adopt the CV Land Use Law, before they disbanded.
Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was read. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was made by Councilperson Cornwell and seconded by Councilperson Johnson. Roll Call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes, and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly carried. Resolution 2011-5 NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law was read. Motion to enact as presented made by Councilperson Barown seconded by Councilperson Horvath. Roll call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly enacted. Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Question and comments from the public present:
Dennis Laughlin wanted to thank the Highway Department for blacktopping Nielson Road.
Karina Gable asked how the Board would handle some one with land who wanted to pursue a Business in their home. Walter Buist Planning Board Chairman commented these would have to be looked at individually.
Supervisor Garretson recommends the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2007 be reviewed every 5 years.
Kathleen Taylor thanked the Board for protecting the Town with this Law.
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Horvath meeting adjourned at 7:51PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
TB meeting July 14, 2011
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 with meeting called to order at 7:15PM by Supervisor Garretson.
Pledge to the Flag was said.
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson Supervisor P
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Also present Town Attorney, Lynn Green.
Minutes of the June 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved as read.
Bills for the month of July 2011 are presented:
257 NBT Bank $16,520.00pd
258 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
259 M Wheelock Disposal $44.50pd
260 Cherry Valley Hardware $633.68pd
261 Peggy Smith $500.00pd
262 Verizon Wireless $102.52pd
263 Cintas Corporation #121 $229.96pd
264 Cornerstone Telephone Company $388.81pd
265 The Daily Star $29.70pd
266 DCH Enterprises $877.80pd
267 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
268 Paraco Gas $23.26pd
269 Medical Arts Press $151.84pd
270 Fort Plain True Value $10.97pd
271 Tri-County Communications Inc $179.10pd
272 Spectra Environmental Group INC $342.62pd
273 Bruce Hall Corp $454.00pd
274 State Comptroller $1,265.00pd
275 Doug Gustafson $310.79pd
276 Athmedics $210.00pd
277 National Grid $889.20pd
278 Bassett Healthcare $27,147.58pd
279 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
280 Public Goods Pool $531.00pd
281 Foit-Albert Associates, P.C. $9,478.50
282 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (14-19)
Item 3 (102-119)
Item 4 (15)
Councilperson Barown made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Horvath seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Presentation of Invoices and Payments:
• Budget reviewed with Board
• NBT Account Balances reviewed by Board
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of April 2011 is $4,722.01.
• Three checks from the Treasurer of Otsego County
1. Fringe Benefits 10/2010-4/2011 $2,821.48-Snow & Ice
2. Snow & Ice Jan-Apr 2011 $47,406.17
3. Mortgage Tax 10/1/10-3/31/11 $2,715.22
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• There will be a Community Softball Game Day on August 27 as a fund raiser for the Community Center.
• Opera will be rapping up their rehearsals by mid July
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
Visitor’s Center:
• Construction Management and Contract Document are tentative. Supervisor Garretson reported the State Bids are handled differently and will be going out in approximately 3 weeks.
Town Planning:
• NYS Real Property Tax Service notice of equalization rate = %100
• NYS 2% Property Tax Cap-Town Budget Review will be at the August meeting. If the Town maintains the 100% equalization rate we will get back $5 per parcel.
Highway Department:
• Delta Road Preservation Program. Joint SEQR process with the County. Supervisor Garretson would like Councilperson Cornwell to work on the Road Preservation Program.
• Free Rabies vaccination Clinic is September 6 from 6-8PM at the Town Barn, Main Street.
Federal/State/County
• The Land Use Document was presented to the County Planning Board, which gave their approval to adopt the CV Land Use Law, before they disbanded.
Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was read. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-5 Amendment to NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract was made by Councilperson Cornwell and seconded by Councilperson Johnson. Roll Call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes, and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly carried. Resolution 2011-5 NYSDOT Snow and Ice Contract will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law was read. Motion to enact as presented made by Councilperson Barown seconded by Councilperson Horvath. Roll call vote was taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5 yes 0 no. Duly enacted. Local Law 2011-3 Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law will be filed at the Town Clerk’s office.
Question and comments from the public present:
Dennis Laughlin wanted to thank the Highway Department for blacktopping Nielson Road.
Karina Gable asked how the Board would handle some one with land who wanted to pursue a Business in their home. Walter Buist Planning Board Chairman commented these would have to be looked at individually.
Supervisor Garretson recommends the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2007 be reviewed every 5 years.
Kathleen Taylor thanked the Board for protecting the Town with this Law.
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Horvath meeting adjourned at 7:51PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
Saturday, July 16, 2011
TB Mtg June 9, 2011
TB meeting June 9, 2011
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 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
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson Excused
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Minutes of the May 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved as read.
Bills for the month of June 2011 are presented:
215 NBT Bank $29,280.00pd
216 M Wheelock Disposal $41.50pd
217 Time Warner Cable Business $41.50pd
218 Medical Arts Press $86.96pd
219 Paraco Gas $112.92pd
220 Gruver, Zweifel and Scott LLP $3,500.00pd
221 DCH Enterprises $900.30pd
222 Verizon Wireless $99.50pd
223 Cherry Valley Hardware $2.39pd
224 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
225 RL Parsons Inc $982,63pd
226 Bruce Hall Corp $14.03pd
227 Cornerstone Telephone Co. $375.81pd
228 Cintas Corporation #121 $229.96pd
229 Community Planning Env. Assoc. $50.89pd
230 Route 20 Associates of NYS $100.00pd
231 Postmaster $277.00pd
232 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
233 State Comptroller $2,125.00pd
234 William T. Ryan Associates $494.56pd
235 National Grid $1,107.67pd
236 Gates Cole Associates $928.20pd
237 Spectra Environmental Group Inc $1,067.16pd
238 Otsego Iron & Metal Co $576.90pd
239 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
240 CV-S Marching Band Fund $50.80pd
241 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
242 Postmaster $26.40pd
243 MVP Health Care Inc $699.35pd
244 Susquehanna SPCA $503.90pd
245 William T. Ryan Assoc. $377.00pd
246 Hughesnet $64.99pd
247 Carpet Doctor $183.22pd
248 Medical Arts Press $111.99pd
249 Public Goods Pool $492.00pd
250 Clarks Sports Center $500.00pd
251 Edward Harvey $250.00pd
252 Brian Haig $250.00pd
253 Louis Guido Jr $250.00pd
254 Medical Arts Press $94.00pd
255 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
256 Bassett Healthcare $23,267.04pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (11-13)
Item 3 (86-101)
Item 4 (13-14)
Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Cornwell seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 4 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of March 2011 is $4,895.56.
• Check from NYS Taxation and Finance $18,641.71 S&I Final 10-11
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• There will be a Community Softball Game Day in August as a fund raiser for the Community Center.
• Opera is renting the facility sporadically for the months of June and July
Misc. Updates:
• Designation Petitions for upcoming elections in November are due to the Board of Elections the week of July 11
Health Center:
• Continues to do well.
Town Facilities:
• Hole in public parking lot has been fixed.
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
Visitor’s Center:
• Right of Way Clearance Certificate to NYSDOT. The project is moving forward
Town Planning:
• George Cade and Kassy Cade-Laymon reported the Board of Review went well. Approximately 17 people appeared before the Board. There is one issue still pressing.
• Springfield will be going forward with their reevaluation process.
• The Draft Local Land Use Law will be presented to the Otsego County Board meeting on June 13, 2011 at 6:00pm
Highway Department:
• Ed sent new maps to Delta Engineers so they can pick new roads to place counters.
• Single Stream Recycling will be in effect. Meaning all recyclables can now be placed in the same container and plastics, glass and cans do not have to be separated starting July 4, 2011
Question and comments from the public present:
Andy Minnig asked what the date of the Public Hearing will be for the Draft Local Land Use Law? The Public Hearing will be June 16 @ 7:00PM.
Richard Page asked if the Board will be voting on the Final Land Use Law. He feels the Board will be making a big mistake if they pass this law. Mr. Page also stated he felt like the token farmer on the Land Use Committee. He felt a lack of respect.
Matt Utter feels the plan is premature. There is no agriculture assessment. The Board will not be doing Justice for the Town. Gas and mineral rights have not been addressed. The Board has not come to the big land owners in Town and spoken to them to get their opinions. There is more wrong with the plan. Where was Nan Stolzenburg approved as the Town Planner?
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Horvath meeting adjourned at 7:45PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 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
Mark Cornwell Councilperson P
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson Excused
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Minutes of the May 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved as read.
Bills for the month of June 2011 are presented:
215 NBT Bank $29,280.00pd
216 M Wheelock Disposal $41.50pd
217 Time Warner Cable Business $41.50pd
218 Medical Arts Press $86.96pd
219 Paraco Gas $112.92pd
220 Gruver, Zweifel and Scott LLP $3,500.00pd
221 DCH Enterprises $900.30pd
222 Verizon Wireless $99.50pd
223 Cherry Valley Hardware $2.39pd
224 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
225 RL Parsons Inc $982,63pd
226 Bruce Hall Corp $14.03pd
227 Cornerstone Telephone Co. $375.81pd
228 Cintas Corporation #121 $229.96pd
229 Community Planning Env. Assoc. $50.89pd
230 Route 20 Associates of NYS $100.00pd
231 Postmaster $277.00pd
232 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
233 State Comptroller $2,125.00pd
234 William T. Ryan Associates $494.56pd
235 National Grid $1,107.67pd
236 Gates Cole Associates $928.20pd
237 Spectra Environmental Group Inc $1,067.16pd
238 Otsego Iron & Metal Co $576.90pd
239 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
240 CV-S Marching Band Fund $50.80pd
241 Excellus BC/BS $140.20pd
242 Postmaster $26.40pd
243 MVP Health Care Inc $699.35pd
244 Susquehanna SPCA $503.90pd
245 William T. Ryan Assoc. $377.00pd
246 Hughesnet $64.99pd
247 Carpet Doctor $183.22pd
248 Medical Arts Press $111.99pd
249 Public Goods Pool $492.00pd
250 Clarks Sports Center $500.00pd
251 Edward Harvey $250.00pd
252 Brian Haig $250.00pd
253 Louis Guido Jr $250.00pd
254 Medical Arts Press $94.00pd
255 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
256 Bassett Healthcare $23,267.04pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (11-13)
Item 3 (86-101)
Item 4 (13-14)
Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Cornwell seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 4 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
• Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of March 2011 is $4,895.56.
• Check from NYS Taxation and Finance $18,641.71 S&I Final 10-11
Community Center/Alden Fields and Park:
• There will be a Community Softball Game Day in August as a fund raiser for the Community Center.
• Opera is renting the facility sporadically for the months of June and July
Misc. Updates:
• Designation Petitions for upcoming elections in November are due to the Board of Elections the week of July 11
Health Center:
• Continues to do well.
Town Facilities:
• Hole in public parking lot has been fixed.
Village:
• Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
Visitor’s Center:
• Right of Way Clearance Certificate to NYSDOT. The project is moving forward
Town Planning:
• George Cade and Kassy Cade-Laymon reported the Board of Review went well. Approximately 17 people appeared before the Board. There is one issue still pressing.
• Springfield will be going forward with their reevaluation process.
• The Draft Local Land Use Law will be presented to the Otsego County Board meeting on June 13, 2011 at 6:00pm
Highway Department:
• Ed sent new maps to Delta Engineers so they can pick new roads to place counters.
• Single Stream Recycling will be in effect. Meaning all recyclables can now be placed in the same container and plastics, glass and cans do not have to be separated starting July 4, 2011
Question and comments from the public present:
Andy Minnig asked what the date of the Public Hearing will be for the Draft Local Land Use Law? The Public Hearing will be June 16 @ 7:00PM.
Richard Page asked if the Board will be voting on the Final Land Use Law. He feels the Board will be making a big mistake if they pass this law. Mr. Page also stated he felt like the token farmer on the Land Use Committee. He felt a lack of respect.
Matt Utter feels the plan is premature. There is no agriculture assessment. The Board will not be doing Justice for the Town. Gas and mineral rights have not been addressed. The Board has not come to the big land owners in Town and spoken to them to get their opinions. There is more wrong with the plan. Where was Nan Stolzenburg approved as the Town Planner?
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Horvath meeting adjourned at 7:45PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
Monday, June 13, 2011
TB Meeting May 11, 2011
TB Meeting May 11, 2011
Pledge to the Flag was said.
Tom Garretson Supervisor P
Mark Cornwell Councilperson Excused
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Minutes of the April 2011meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved the minutes as corrected.
Bills for the month of May are presented:
182 Rury’s Food Store $241.59pd
183 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
184 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
185 Verizon Wireless $104.84pd
186 Cherry Valley Hardware $55.47pd
187 Haggerty Hardware $16.99pd
188 The Daily Star $90.70pd
189 Nan Stolzenburg $3,947.92pd
190 RL Parsons Inc. $3,545.02pd
191 State Comptroller $1,440.00pd
192 William T. Ryan Associates $497.76pd
193 Ikon Office Supply $43,76pd
194 Maureen Kuhn $193.73pd
195 Cornerstone Telephone Company $399.73pd
196 Medical Arts Press $194.27pd
197 DCH Enterprises $995.55pd
198 Susan Schaffer $100.00pd
199 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
200 Cintas Corporation #121 $273.59pd
201 County of Otsego $12.90pd
202 MVP Health Care Inc. $699.35pd
203 RBS Inc. $302.37pd
204 Public Goods Pool $718.00pd
205 Edward VanDerWerker $70.12pd
206 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
207 National Grid $1,494.60pd
208 Excellus BC/BS $140.20PD
209 Bassett Healthcare $23,162.81pd
210 US Postal Service $1,494.60pd
211 Paraco Gas $883.76pd
212 Hughesnet $64.99pd
213 Dorothy Johnson $61.00pd
214 Hummel’s Office Plus $9.49pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (4-10)
Item 3 (70-85)
Item 4 (11-12)
Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Barown seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 4 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Resolution 2011-4 Environmental Assessment Form-Negative Declaration
Councilperson Barown made a motion to send a copy of the Land Use Law, Referral Sheet, Negative Declaration, Environmental Assessment Form and any other necessary documents required to the County Planning Board, Councilperson Horvath seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Tavis Austin presented information pertaining to a Circuit Rider Planner for little or no cost for a Town Planner for the Town of Cherry Valley. Mr. Austin would be interested in being employed as a liaison between the County and the Town. Grant writing can also be offered. Mr. Austin would also be able to find answers and legal advice from the Association of Towns.
Mr. Green, Town Attorney, strongly suggests the Town consider hiring such and individual. He feels this would be an invaluable service to the Planning Board, who will be administering the Land Use Document.
Public questions, comments and concerns:
Paul Mendelsohn thanked the Board for all their hard work and he likes what the OCCA & Tavis are offering.
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Barown to adjourn the meeting seconded by Councilperson Horvath. Meeting adjourned at 8:20PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint
Town Clerk
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, May 11, 2011 with meeting called to order at 7:10PM by Supervisor Garretson.
Pledge to the Flag was said.
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson Supervisor P
Mark Cornwell Councilperson Excused
Jim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson PEd VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Minutes of the April 2011meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved the minutes as corrected.
Bills for the month of May are presented:
182 Rury’s Food Store $241.59pd
183 RBS Inc. $250.00pd
184 Time Warner Cable Business $69.95pd
185 Verizon Wireless $104.84pd
186 Cherry Valley Hardware $55.47pd
187 Haggerty Hardware $16.99pd
188 The Daily Star $90.70pd
189 Nan Stolzenburg $3,947.92pd
190 RL Parsons Inc. $3,545.02pd
191 State Comptroller $1,440.00pd
192 William T. Ryan Associates $497.76pd
193 Ikon Office Supply $43,76pd
194 Maureen Kuhn $193.73pd
195 Cornerstone Telephone Company $399.73pd
196 Medical Arts Press $194.27pd
197 DCH Enterprises $995.55pd
198 Susan Schaffer $100.00pd
199 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
200 Cintas Corporation #121 $273.59pd
201 County of Otsego $12.90pd
202 MVP Health Care Inc. $699.35pd
203 RBS Inc. $302.37pd
204 Public Goods Pool $718.00pd
205 Edward VanDerWerker $70.12pd
206 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
207 National Grid $1,494.60pd
208 Excellus BC/BS $140.20PD
209 Bassett Healthcare $23,162.81pd
210 US Postal Service $1,494.60pd
211 Paraco Gas $883.76pd
212 Hughesnet $64.99pd
213 Dorothy Johnson $61.00pd
214 Hummel’s Office Plus $9.49pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (4-10)
Item 3 (70-85)
Item 4 (11-12)
Councilperson Johnson made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Barown seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 4 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
- Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of February 2011is $6,405.73
- Thank you note from the Cherry Valley Memorial Library Board
- Budget review conducted by the Board
- NBT Account Balance reviewed by the Board
- Memorandum from the County Office Building Planning Department entitled Recycling Attendants
· Nothing new to report.
Miscellaneous Information:
- Cherry Valley Library appreciation dinner September 17, 2011
- Town and Village board minutes and information can be found on the website at www.cherryvalleyny.us
- George Cade reports Village residents got a reduction in their assessments after the State review.
- Still no word from Delta Engineers regarding the Road Use Law
- Minutes presented by Supervisor Garretson for the Special Meeting of the Cherry Valley Town Board on April 21, 2011 taken by Councilperson Cornwell in the absence of the Town Clerk Flint. Motion to accept the minutes as presented is made by Councilperson Barown seconded by Councilperson Horvath.
· Ed will contact Delta Engineers to ask where they want to put the traffic counters.
Resolution 2011-4 Environmental Assessment Form-Negative Declaration
Proposed Action: Environmental Assessment Form-Negative Declaration
WHEREAS: The Cherry Valley Town Board has carefully reviewed the Environmental Assessment form. The Comprehensive Plan has been reviewed by the Town Board and we are fully familiar with the Plan as well as the proposed Town of Cherry Valley Land Use Law, and
WHEREAS: Various maps of the Town were presented for the Comprehensive Plan and these were reviewed in relation to EAF, and
WHEREAS: The proposed Land Use Law incorporates protection of the current uses of the land in the Town and allows growth in a manner consistent with the historic and scenic nature of the community. The community continues to be primarily agricultural; the proposed Local law encourages continuation of agricultural pursuits, and
WHEREAS: Growth of the Town along the nature currently existing appears it is not authorized but is encouraged by the proposed Local Law, therefore
IT IS RESOLVED: That the Town Board determines that there are no impacts that would negatively effect the environment of the Town of Cherry Valley in the proposed Local Law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVED: That the Town Board has determined that a negative declaration is
appropriate, andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: To authorize the Town Supervisor to sign the Full Environmental Assessment Form indicating same and see to the appropriate filing and publishing.
Councilperson Chris Barown made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-4 Environmental Assessment Form-Negative Declaration, Seconded by Councilperson Horvath. Roll call vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Horvath-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, and Councilperson Cornwell-excused. 4 yes 0 no.
Councilperson Barown made a motion to send a copy of the Land Use Law, Referral Sheet, Negative Declaration, Environmental Assessment Form and any other necessary documents required to the County Planning Board, Councilperson Horvath seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Tavis Austin presented information pertaining to a Circuit Rider Planner for little or no cost for a Town Planner for the Town of Cherry Valley. Mr. Austin would be interested in being employed as a liaison between the County and the Town. Grant writing can also be offered. Mr. Austin would also be able to find answers and legal advice from the Association of Towns.
Mr. Green, Town Attorney, strongly suggests the Town consider hiring such and individual. He feels this would be an invaluable service to the Planning Board, who will be administering the Land Use Document.
Public questions, comments and concerns:
Paul Mendelsohn thanked the Board for all their hard work and he likes what the OCCA & Tavis are offering.
There being no further business a motion is made by Councilperson Barown to adjourn the meeting seconded by Councilperson Horvath. Meeting adjourned at 8:20PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint
Town Clerk
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
TB Meeting April 14, 2011
TB meeting April 14, 2011
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 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
Mark Cornwell Councilperson PJim Johnson Councilperson P
Tim Horvath Councilperson P
Chris Barown Councilperson P
Ed VanDerWerker Highway Superintendent P
Mary Beth Flint Town Clerk P
Minutes of the March 2011 meeting were read. Supervisor Garretson approved the minutes as corrected.
Bills for the month of April 2011 are presented:
138 Bassett Healthcare $23,683.51pd139 Highmark Medicare Services $576.00pd
140 Cherry Valley Hardware $75.69pd
141 Washington County Real Property $674.40pd
142 RBS Inc $250.00pd
143 Time Warner Cable Business $139.90pd
144 Hummel’s Office Plus $229.97pd
145 Ikon Office Supply $87.52pd
146 Verizon Wireless $100.99pd
147 Medical Arts Press $50.99pd
148 Cornerstone Telephone Co. $384.42pd
149 DCH Enterprises $796.50pd
150 Swish Kenco Ltd $50.60pd
151 Cintas Corporation #121 $219.07pd
152 State Comptroller $3,875.00pd
153 RL Parsons Inc $3,486.97pd
154 First Rehab Life $176.40pd
155 Jaird Johnson $109.65pd
156 The Freeman’s Journal $33.18pd
157 Medical Arts Press $134.72pd
158 Susan Schaffer $89.91pd
159 Postmaster $188.00pd
160 Ikon Financial Services $196.91pd
161 Edward VanDerWerker $58.00pd
162 Tri-County Communications Inc. $179.10pd
163 George Cade $3,500.00pd
164 Spectra Environmental Group $5,829.39pd
165 Rod’s Welding $361.66pd
166 National Grid $1,356.81pd
167 Paraco Gas $915.97pd
168 Time Warner Cable Business $74.95pd
169 Medical Arts Press $210.83pd
170 Public Goods Pool $621.00pd
171 Hughesnet $64.99pd
172 Mary Beth Flint $110.00pd
173 Mcbee Systems Inc $341.55pd
174 Otsego Telephone Systems Inc $50.00pd
175 William T. Ryan Associates $384.34pd
176 The Freeman’s Journal $54.46pd
177 Hummel’s Office Plus $144.20pd
178 MVP Health Care Inc. $699.35pd
179 Medical Arts Press $10.99pd
180 M Wheelock Disposal $41.50pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (3)Item 3 (50-69)
Item 4 (8-0)
Councilperson Barown made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as read Councilperson Horvath seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no. Motion carried.
Information presented to the Town Clerk by Supervisor Garretson is as follows:
- Town share of monthly County sales tax collected for the month of January 2011 is $3,824.
- Check from Treasurer of Otsego County $21,110.26-Snow & Ice Oct-Dec 2010
- Check from Otsego Auto Crushers $1,212.60 for old Town pick up truck.
- Dog Report from DCO-Jaird Johnson for the months of Dec-2010 to Mar 2011
- News paper advertisements from The Daily Star and the Cooperstown Crier
- Letter of interest for the upcoming Town Board vacancy from Tracy A. Donovan
- Revenue for March was $535 and Expenses for March were $3,834.
- Winter schedule is wrapping up. The Opera will be renting the Community Center through June and July sporadically.
- Other rentals continue to be booked
- Mary Beth stated the Expense and Revenue report for the Community Center as reported each month looks skewed because of the vast difference. Supervisor Garretson reported the numbers are on target according to the Community Center Budget. Utilities are bundled to create one check in regards to the Community Center, Health Center and other building maintenance expenses.
- Revenue for March $43,503 and Expenses for March was $32,985
- Stone and Oil area of Community Center Parking Lot-tentative.
- Town and Village board minutes online @ cherryvalleyny.us
- Septic design approved by Otsego County Code Enforcement Office
- George Cade reported he is finished with the revaluations and will be meeting with the Board of Review. Tentative Tax Roll will be printed by May 1, 2011.
- Lynn Green, Town Attorney, recommended a training session or two with the Board of Review. The BOR should have some familiarity of how the revaluations process works before grievance day on May 24, 2011
- Tavis Austin from Otsego County Conservation Program gave an update regarding the Road Agreement with Delta. Tavis has inquired numerous times for an update from the office of Terry Bliss, County Planning Board, but to no avail. There is a new Road Use Tab on the County Website. The Law template is not available from Delta as of this date.
- Land Use Committee adopted a resolution to forward the Draft Land Use Law along with letters of comment to the Town Board. Currently Supervisor Garretson is in possession of these items. Lynn Green, Town Attorney, recommended taking time to review the document thoroughly since the DEC will not be ready until September to move forward. Haste makes waste.
- Mining permit and survey have been mailed out.
- Replacement pick up truck has been purchased it is a 1999 Ford F150
- Jerry Mirello is the new contact with the State for the Snow & Ice removal in the Village, also know as Main Street.
Proposed Action: New York State Disability Insurance Benefits Coverage to Full Time Town Employees
Whereas, The First Rehabilitation Life Insurance company of America is the new provider of the Town’s Disability Insurance coverage to the Town’s full time employees, and
Whereas, By New York State Law the Town is required to adopt a resolution stating that the Town will provide Disability Insurance coverage to the Town’s full time employees, and
Now, therefore be it resolved, The Town of Cherry Valley will provide annual Disability Insurance coverage of the full time employees of the Town of Cherry valley.
Motion made by Councilperson Johnson to adopt Resolution 2011-3 NYS Disability Insurance Coverage, seconded by Councilperson Cornwell. Roll call vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson Barown-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes, and Councilperson Horvath-yes. 5-yes 0-no duly carried.
Question and comments from the public present:
Andy Minnig inquired about a timeline for the Draft Land Use Document
Town Attorney Lynn Green stated the Draft Land Use Document will be completed in a timely manner.
Tavis Austin presented a data sheet as information only to the Town Board as a comment/submission during the Public Comment on future land use law amendments.
The Town Board will be having a work session on April 21 at 7:00 to review environmental assessment review form.
Motion made by Councilperson Barown to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Horvath meeting adjourned at 8:10PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
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