TOWN OF WATERTOWN
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
JOEL R. BARTLETT, SUPERVISOR – STEPHEN L. RICH, COUNCILMAN – PAUL V. DESORMO, COUNCILMAN – DAVID D. PROSSER, COUNCILMAN
Councilman Desormo offered a prayer and Supervisor Bartlett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor Bartlett called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Supervisor Bartlett asked for a roll of members present. All members were present. Legal Counsel Joseph W. Russell was present at the meeting.
MOTION # 76
Supervisor Bartlett offered a motion to accept the minutes of the October 2, 2014 regular meeting. Councilman Rich seconded.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett called the public meeting for the proposed 2015 Town Budget to order at 7:02 PM.
Mr. Gary T. Hreczan, 20847 Hadcock Road, Watertown, asked why the property tax was proposed and why Council members were not adopting the financial document Thursday night.
Supervisor Bartlett said the proposed budget was printed three days before getting the news that the town was receiving an additional $230,000.00 in sales tax revenue. Therefore the tax increase may not be needed. Mr. Bartlett stated that he wanted to have Mr. McAtee up to speed on the budget before Council members voted on it. Mr. McAtee will be voted into office tonight for the months of November and December 2014, then he will take office in January as a result of the election.
No one else chose to speak at the Public Hearing, therefore Supervisor Bartlett closed the Public Hearing on the proposed 2015 Budget.
Motion # 77
Supervisor Bartlett adjourned the public hearing on the proposed budget until 7:00 PM Thursday November 13, 2014, which will give Mr. McAtee and opportunity to review the budget proposal. Councilman Prosser seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Mr. McAtee was appointed at this time to fill the vacancy on the board for the November and December 2014 meetings.
MOTION 78
Mr. McAtee is appointed to fill the vacancy on the the Town Board commencing November 6.2014 and ending December 31, 2014. Councilman Rich seconded the motion.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor to the public for anyone wishing to address the board.
Mrs.Shirley Davis, 17487 Co Route 155, asked the status of the water district and also the speed limit on the Dry Hill Road.
Supervisor Bartlett stated that he had not heard any comments from the Dry Hill Correctional Facility or N.Y.S. Department of Transportation. He would relay the result as soon as he is informed.
No one else chose to speak therefore, Supervisor Bartlett closed the floor.
Town Clerk’s correspondence reflected that the Texas Road House, 20790 NY State Route 3 has applied for renewal of their liquor license.
Supervisor Bartlett stated that he had received a letter from the N.Y. S. Department of State that the amount of funding the Town had applied for was turned down. N.Y.S. said that the request should be resubmitted.
Supervisor Bartlett accepted the Town Clerk’s report and the Town of Watertown Ambulance report for the month of October 2014.
RESOLUTIONS:
MOTION # 79
WHEREAS, the Town of Watertown Ambulance Service Inc., a not for profit organization has provided ambulance service to the town and area, and is a valued asset to the community, and
WHEREAS, the contractual agreement for providing these important services between the Town of Watertown and the Town of Watertown Ambulance Service expires on December 31,2014, and
WHEREAS, the new contract as proposed and attached as EXHIBIY “A” is for services provided for one year in duration and schedules payment for said services by the Town of Watertown to the Town of Watertown Ambulance Service in the amount of $150,000.00 payable in two installments, one on or before January 31, 2015 and the second on or before June 30,2015.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the Contract between the Town of Watertown and the Town of Watertown Ambulance
Service and authorizes the agreement for Ambulance Service under the terms and conditions stated within the Contract dated January 1, 2015.
The motion was made by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilman Prosser. Upon a roll call vote as follows was duly adopted.
Supervisor Bartlett Aye
Councilman Rich Aye
Councilman Desormo Aye
Councilman Prosser Aye
Councilman McAtee Aye
MOTION # 80
WHEREAS, independent Field Services, LLC services and makes necessary repairs and provides maintenance on the Town Generators that supply emergency electrical backup for the Town Generators located within Town Water and Sewer Districts, and
WHEREAS, it is in the districts best interest to enter into a fee for service agreement (attached as EXHIBIT A) for providing said services under a maintenance agreement that shall commence on October 1, 2014 and expiring on October 1,2017 for the fees detailed in EXHIBIT A.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town Districts under the terms and conditions contained in the maintenance agreement contract.
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman Desormo seconded. Upon a roll call vote as follows the motion was duly adopted.
Supervisor Bartlett Aye
Councilman Rich Aye
Councilman Desormo Aye
Councilman Prosser Aye
Councilman McAtee Aye
MOTION # 81
WHEREAS, Bowers and Company CPA, formerly Sovie & Bowie CPA provides accounting services for the Town of Watertown, and
WHEREAS, the firm has requested an increase in the monthly service fee paid for accounting services, and
WHEREAS, the firm has not received any increases in fees for services provided in over 7 years for their services, and
WHEREAS, Bowers and Company CPA has requested in increase of #100.00 per month for services provided under the terms stated in a letter of understanding dated October 20,2014
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the supervisor is authorized to execute the letter of understanding between the Town of Watertown and Bowers and Company for accounting services rendered for the year ending December 31. 2015, establishing the rate of $1,000.00 per month payable to Bowers and Company.
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman Rich seconded.
Upon a roll call vote as follows, the motion was duly adopted.
Supervisor Bartlett Aye
Councilman Rich Aye
Councilman Desormo Aye
Councilman Prosser Aye
Councilman McAtee Aye
MOTION #82
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the fiscal year 2014 budget by transferring funds to balance budgetary appropriation accounts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to transfer funds between accounts as follows:
TRANSFER FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT AMOUNT
A1990.4 contingent account 1355.4 778.00
A1355.2 1355.4 1,000.00
A1990.4 Cont.Acct. 5132.4 4,000.00
A8020.4 8010.4 109.00
DECREASE INCREASE AMOUNT
Unappropriated fund 8160.4 6,000.00
Expense Recording Code correction 8160.1 per/service $1,028.00
Corrected account # is 8160.4 $1,028.00
FUND TRANSFER
Transfer from SS3 Capital checking #631.660.00
Transfer to Sewer District 3 residual equity revenue transfer
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution and Councilman Desormo seconded. Upon a roll call vote as follows, the resolution was duly adopted.
Supervisor Bartlett Aye
Councilman Rich Aye
Councilman Desormo Aye
Councilman Prosser Aye
Councilman McAtee Aye
MOTION # 83
Supervisor Bartlett moved to pay the following abstracts as audited
General Vouchers # 233 to 235 Total $ 11,302.43
Highway Vouchers # 187 to 187 Total $ 16,466.98
Spec. Dist Vouchers. # 70 to 70 Total $ 508.72
General Vouchers # 236 to 259 Total $ 17,735.31
Highway Vouchers # 188 to 205 Total $ 54,939.51
Spec. Dist. Vouchers. # 71 to 80 Total $122,116.92
Councilman Rich seconded.
Ayes All
MOTION # 84
Supervisor Bartlett moved to adjourn to executive session at 7:29 PM, to hold discussions on the Collective Bargaining discussions. Councilman Rich seconded.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett reconvened the meeting at 7:55PM.
Old Business – none
New Business – none
MOTION # 85
Councilman Prosser moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. Councilman Desormo seconded.
Ayes All
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Catherine M. Rich, Town Clerk