TOWN OF WATERTOWN
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14, 2015
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
JOEL R. BARTLETT, SUPERVISOR – STEPHEN L. RICH, COUNCILMAN – PAUL V. DESORMO, COUNCILMAN – DAVID D. PROSSER, COUNCILMAN – TIMOTHY McATEE, COUNCILMAN
Supervisor Bartlett called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. He then called for a roll of members present. All members were present, and Joseph W. Russell, Legal Counsel was also present.
MOTION # 39
Supervisor Bartlett moved to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2015 Regular Meeting. Councilman Prosser seconded.
Ayes All
MOTION # 40
Supervisor Bartlett made a motion calling for a Special Meeting to be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday May 21, 2015 for holding a Public Hearing, to receive public comment on the Draft 2015 MS4 Annual Report.
Councilman Rich seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor for any public comment.
No one chose to speak therefore Supervisor Bartlett closed the floor.
Supervisor Bartlett acknowledged receipt of the Town Clerk’s Report for the Month of April 2015.
RESOLUTIONS:
MOTION # 41
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of this Board held at the Town offices on the 12th day of March 2015, an Order of this Board was duly adopted and entered in the minutes of the proceedings reciting in general terms the filing with Town Clerk of the Town of Watertown of a map, plan and report for the establishment of a proposed lighting district within the Jefferson County Industrial Park in the Town of Watertown, reciting boundaries of the proposed lighting district, the improvements proposed, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvements, the proposed method of financing, specifying that a public hearing shall be held to hear all persons interested in the proposed lightning district at 7:00 P.M. on April 9, 2015, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the aforementioned Order of this Board was duly and regularly published in the official newspaper for the Town of Watertown and certified copies thereof were posted on the official sign board of the Town of Watertown as required by Article 12-A of the Town Law, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held pursuant to the aforesaid Order at the Town offices, 22867 County Route 67, Watertown, New York on April 9, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., and all persons interested in the proposed lightning district were provided an opportunity to be heard, and
WHEREAS, following the closing of the public hearing this Board voted unanimously to adopt certain findings and determined to establish a lightning district to encompass the Jefferson County Industrial Park, and
WHEREAS, within ten (10) days following the adoption of the aforesaid Resolution, the full text of the Resolution together with a notice setting forth the date of the adoption thereof and the fact that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum was published in the official newspaper of the Town of Watertown and posted as required by law, and
WHEREAS, more than thirty (30) days have elapsed since the adoption of the Resolution, and no petition protesting against the Resolution has been properly submitted to the Town Clerk of the Town of Watertown, and the Town Clerk has caused to be filed pursuant to Section 209-e(4)(a) of the Town Law a certificate certifying that no petition was filed requesting a referendum, and
WHEREAS, the permission of the State Comptroller is not required pursuant to Section 209-f of the Town Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon a motion duly made, and seconded, this Board hereby makes the following Order.
1. ORDERED that the aforesaid recitations are incorporated herein as if fully set forth hereafter, and it is further
2. ORDERED that the establishment of a lighting district to encompass the Jefferson County Industrial Park, as described in the plan and report on file in the office of the Town Clerk and on Schedule “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof is finally established and the providing of the services thereof as described therein is hereby authorized, and it is further until 1:00 PM, Thursday May 28, 2015 at the Town Clerk’s Office, 22867 County Route 67, Watertown, NY.
3. ORDERED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Watertown shall cause a certified copy of this Order of the Town Board to be duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Jefferson, within ten (10) days after its adoption, and to file a certified copy thereof with the Department of Audit & Control within ten (10) days following its adoption.
A motion to adopt the foregoing Order was made by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilman Prosser. Upon a roll call vote of the Board as follows the motion was duly adopted.
Supervisor Bartlett Yes
Councilman Rich Yes
Councilman Desormo Yes
Councilman Prosser Yes
Councilman McAtee Yes
MOTION # 42
WHEREAS, the 1812 Challenge and ½ Marathon committee has requested a grant of $2,500/00 of Town Community Development Funds to underwrite promotional expenses associated with the 2015, 4th. Annual Marathon, an event that attracts hundreds of participants and others to the local area, and
WHEREAS, this event has proven top bring thousands of tourism related revenues to the Watertown area and has a proven record of success in past years, and
WHEREAS, funding for this purpose was included within the 2015 Town Budget
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, a grant of $2,500.00 of Community Development Funds is hereby authorized for the stated purposes contingent upon the Town of Watertown sponsorship being recognized in all promotional advertising for the event.
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman McAtee seconded. Upon a roll call vote as follows the motion was duly adopted.
Supervisor Bartlett Yes
Councilman Rich Yes
Councilman Desormo Yes
Councilman Prosser Yes
Councilman McAtee Yes
MOTION # 43
WHEREAS, the Town is in need of filling a part time laborer position to assist with maintaining hours of operation at the Town Transfer Station.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause to be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Watertown, a notice to the public as to the part time position being open and that all applications for said position will be accepted until 3:00pm, May 28 2015 at the Town Clerk’s Office, 22867 Co67, Watertown ,N.Y. 13601, and
WHEREAS, the successful part time applicant will be responsible for working up to 32 hours per week at an hourly rate of $13.48 per hour.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilman Desormo.
The Board members suggested several options regarding the part time person, and changes to the hours could be addressed at the June meeting.
Ayes All
MOTION # 44
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the fiscal year 2015 budget by transferring funds to balance budgetary appropriation accounts.
THEREFORE BE ITR RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to transfer funds between accounts as follows:
General Fund:
TRANSFER FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Un-appropriated fund balance A8160.1 P/service $22,000.00
HIGHWAY FUND
DECREASE ACCOUNT CODE INCREASE ACC. CODE AMOUNT
D5112.2 Capital outlay D5130.4 $22,000.00
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman Rich seconded.
Upon a roll call vote of the board as follows, the motion was duly adopted.
Supervisor Bartlett Aye
Councilman Rich Aye
Councilman Desormo Aye
Councilman Prosser Aye
Councilman McAtee Aye
MOTION # 45
Supervisor Bartlett moved to pay the following abstracts as audited.
General Vouchers # 89 to 91 Total $ 12,190.79
Highway Voucher # 72 to 72 Total $ 16,950.67
Spec. Dist Voucher. # 30 to 30 Total $ 67.36
General Vouchers # 92 to 110 Total $ 11,671.19
Highway Vouchers # 73 to 89 Total $ 6,159.07
Spec. Dist Vouchers. # 31 to 39 Total $ 137,448.53
Councilman Prosser seconded the motion.
Ayes All
MOTION # 46
Supervisor Bartlett made a motion to adjourn to executive session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rich.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett moved to reconvene the regular session of the Board at 7:44 PM.
Old Business: none
New Business: none
MOTION # 47
Councilman Prosser moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM. Councilman McAtee seconded the motion.
Ayes All
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Catherine M. Rich, Town Clerk