TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Regular Meeting
Municipal Building
February 9, 2017
Members Present: Joel R. Bartlett, Supervisor
Stephen L. Rich, Councilman
Paul V. Desormo, Councilman
David D. Prosser, Councilman
Timothy McAtee, Councilman
Members Absent:
Councilman Desormo offered a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor Bartlett opened the meeting at 7:00 pm and called for the roll of members present. All members were present. Attorney Russell was also present.
MOTION #21-2017
Supervisor Bartlett moved to accept the minutes for January 12, 2017 meeting, Councilman Desormo seconded.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor to the public. No one wished to speak the floor was closed
Supervisor Bartlett asked for the Town Clerk’s correspondence.
• Red Robin, 21220 Pioneer Plaza Drive – Notice of a hearing regarding the application for a New York State Liquor License.
• Steiners General Store LLC, 25511 State Route 12– Notice of application of New York State Liquor License.
Supervisor Bartlett accepted the Town Clerk’s Report.
Supervisor’s correspondence
• Letter from Town Supervisor Association concerning the uniform tax exempt policy and changes being made to the renewable energy pilot program.
• Annual inspection of the Lettiere Tract sewer treatment plant and new regulations requiring a minimum Grade 1 certified assistant treatment operator in addition to the Grade 4A certified Chief Operator.
Supervisor Bartlett will check with the Town Engineers regarding fulfilling this position.
Also included in the packet was a letter from John Maguire’s attorney concerning the cancellation of health care benefits following his recent litigation.
RESOLUTION/MOTIONS
MOTION #22-2017
WHEREAS, the Town of Watertown contracts on an annual basis for ambulance services with the Town of Watertown Ambulance Service, Inc. to provide emergency ambulatory service for town residents; and
WHEREAS, the annual appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is $150,000.00 paid with two payments, one in January and the remaining payment due June 30, 2017;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the fee for service agreement (attached as exhibit A) between the Town of Watertown Ambulance and the Town of Watertown for the Fiscal year 2017; and that the payment for the Ambulance service as noted under the terms and conditions outlined under the agreement between the Ambulance service and The Town of Watertown for fiscal year 2017 is hereby authorized.
A motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was made by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilmember Prosser.
Ayes All
MOTION #23-2017
WHEREAS, Amber Fay was hired as a provisional employee to the Town Justice Court at the November Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, Amber Fay has successfully completed the 90 day probationary period and has been recommended by the Court Justices for permanent full time employment status beginning February 9, 2017.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Amber Fay is hereby appointed to the permanent full time position of Town Court Typist effective February 7th, 2017 entitling her to all full time employee benefits provided by the Town of Watertown at the hourly rate of $13.50 per hour.
A motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was made by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilmember Rich.
Ayes All
MOTION #24-2017
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Stormwater Coalition submitted an invoice for the 2017 annual dues used to offset coalition expenses and other applicable fees associated with providing oversight on NYS stormwater management controls also known at MS-4, and
WHEREAS, the dues for 2017 are in the amount of $1,500.00.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is authorized to issue payment in the amount of $1500.00 to the Jefferson County Stormwater Coalition for the 2017 annual dues.
A motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was made by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilmember Prosser.
Ayes All
Councilman Prosser made note the dues were cut down from $3500.00 to $1,500.00 due to an operation surplus.
MOTION #25-2017
Supervisor Bartlett moved to pay the following abstracts as audited.
Utilities paid prior to the meeting
General Vouchers # 14 to 16 Total $ 12,587.65
Highway Vouchers # 14 to 14 Total $ 15,205.12
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 9 to 9 Total $ 2,487.50
Vouchers approved for monthly meeting
General Vouchers # 17 to 35 Total $ 15,765.94
Highway Vouchers # 15 to 31 Total $ 13,643.46
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 10 to 15 Total $ 127,537.38
Councilman Desormo seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett asked if there was any new business to discuss:
Supervisor Bartlett informed the Board he would be scheduling a meeting with the NYS DOT concerning the closing of US Rte 11 for roadwork in the spring. He will also ask to get the asbuilt plans for the utility infrastructure NYS Rte 3. Supervisor Bartlett said he has a set of proposed plans but they do not show the changes made during the construction process.
Councilman Prosser asked Highway Superintendant Rohr about getting no parking signs for the sides of the road near the Black River walking trail on Weaver Road and Hunt Street.
Mr. Rohr will check with Jefferson County about posting those areas.
Supervisor Bartlett informed the Board of an interested party inquiring of getting a Restore New York Grant for the Burrville Bar on NYS Rte 12. He updated the Board that the Restore New York Grant for the former Carolyn Pontiac building on US Rte 11 was approved.
MOTION #26-2017
Councilman Prosser moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm, Councilman Desormo seconded.
Ayes All
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Pamela D. Desormo, Town Clerk