TOWN OF WATERTOWN
REGULAR MEETING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
DECEMBER 10, 2015
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
JOEL R. BARTLETT, SUPERVISOR – STEPHEN L. RICH COUNCILMAN – PAUL V. DESORMO, COUNCILMAN – DAVID D. PROSSSER, COUNCILMAN – TIMOTHY MCATEE
Supervisor Bartlett led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting
to order at 7:00 PM. He asked for a roll call of members present. Councilman Paul Desormo was absent all other members were present. Legal Counsel Joseph W. Russell was present at the meeting.
MOTION # 117
Supervisor Bartlett moved to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2015 meeting as presented. Councilman Prosser seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor for any public comments.
Mrs.Patricia Smith , 21219 NY State Rt. 232 requested to be hooked up to the water line.. Supervisor Bartlett informed that she was not in the water district and therefore they would need to extent the district for her to hook on. He suggested she get a map, legal description of her property, copy of her deed and the contractors plan to the town as soon as possible.. He would then put it on the agenda of the December 30th meeting to call for a Public Hearing at the January meeting to extent the district..
Robin Brennon presented a petition from several Floral Drive residents who would like the water district in that area extended. Supervisor Bartlett stated he would contact the engineers this week and try to get an estimate of what it would cost each resident if the district was to be extended. This cost would be divided by the new residents that would be connected.
Motion #118
Supervisor Bartlett offered a motion to schedule a Special Meeting on December 30, 2015 to close out the books for the year 2015 and any other business that might come before the board. Councilman Prosser seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett closed the floor to the public.
Town Clerk’s correspondence. None
Supervisor Bartlett accepted the Town Clerk’s report and the Town of Watertown Ambulance report for the Month of November.
MOTION # 119
WHEREAS, the term of office for Planning Board member Terry MacAdam expires on December 31, 2015, and
WHEREAS, Mr. MacAdam has expressed an interest in serving another 5 year term of office.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Terry MacAdam is hereby appointed to a term as Town of Watertown Planning Board member for a term commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2020..
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman David Prosser seconded.
Ayes All
MOTION # 120
WHEREAS, the term of office for Zoning Board of Appeals member Robert Wormwood expires on December 31, 2015, and
WHEREAS,,Robert Wormwood has expressed an interest in serving another 5 year term of office.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Robert Wormwood is hereby appointed to a term as Zoning Board of Appeals member for a term commencing January 1, 2016 and expires December 31, 2020.
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman McAtee seconded.
Ayes All
Motion #121
WHEREAS, the term of office of Board of Assessment Appeals member John Deal expires on December 31, 2015; and
Whereas, Mr. Deal; has expressed an interest on serving another 5 year term on the Town of Watertown Assessment Appeals Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, John Deal is hereby appointed to a 5 year term of office on the Town of Watertown Board of Assessment Appeals for the term commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring on December 31, 2020.
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman Rich seconded.
Ayes All
Motion #122
WHEREAS, Wargo Enterprises Inc. has completed the demolition and removal of the water storage tank located within the Jefferson County Industrial Park of outer Coffeen Street N.Y.S. Rt. 12 F and has requested final payment for the work completed under Contract No. 1, General Construction; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineers have certified to this board that all work has been successfully completed under the terms and provisions of the contract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that payment in the amount of $24,600.00 is hereby authorized to Wargo Enterprises Inc. for work completed on Contract No. 1 , Water No. 1, Water Tower demolition and removal.
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman McAtee seconded.
Ayes All
MOTION #123
Supervisor Bartlett moved to pay the following abstracts as audited.
General Vouchers # 256 to 259 Total $ 11,507.69
Highway Vouchers # 166 to 166 Total $ 16,950.97
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 93 to 93 Total $ 1,412.01
General Vouchers # 260 to 282 Total $ 14,378.31
Highway Vouchers # 167 to 167 Total $ 24,238.68
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 94 to 102 Total $ 101,097 21
Councilman Prosser seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Old Business – Councilman Prosser asked if Industrial Appraisal Company had started the audit yet. Supervisor Bartlett replied that he had started, has gone back to his office to do some field work, and he expected to hear back from him soon.
New Business – Councilman McAtee asked if there was any more news abou thet gasoline use. Councilman Prosser stated he was waiting until after the first of the year to set up a meeting.
Motion # 124
Supervisor Bartlett offered a motion to adjourn to executive session at 7:35 to discussed personnel matters.
Councilman Rich seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett reconvened the meeting at 7:49 PM.
Motion # 125
Councilman Prosser moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM . Councilman McAtee seconded.
Ayes All
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Catherine M. Rich, Town Clerk