The Town Board conducted a public hearing, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the 2008 Preliminary Budget at 7:00 p.m. on November 7th, 2007 at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY, with the following members present:
PRESENT Supervisor Bernard Johnson
Councilwoman Barbara Buckman
Councilman Lewis Meckle
ABSENT Councilwoman Falk
Councilwoman Wingert
OTHERS PRESENT: Kathy Michell, Town Clerk; Mr. Scott Birney, Water & Sewer Superintendent; Mr. George Kinch, Highway Superintendent; Ms. Debra Wasylyk, Highway clerk; Mrs. Victoria Skabowski, Bookkeeper
The Hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. by Supervisor Johnson. All persons were given the opportunity to comment.
With no public comment offered, Supervisor Johnson entertained a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:35pm.
RESOLUTION # 122-07
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilman Meckle, the following resolution was
ADOPTED AYES 3 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Public Hearing on the 2008 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Tusten be closed at 7:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________Kathleen Michell
Town Clerk
A Regular meeting of the Town of Tusten was held on November 12th, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at the Tusten Town Hall with the following members present:
PRESENT Supervisor Ben Johnson
Councilwoman Barbara Buckman
Councilman Lewis Meckle
Councilwoman Eileen Falk
Councilwoman Wingert
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Kathy Michell, Town Clerk; Mr. David Sparling, Code Enforcement Officer; Mr. George Kinch, Highway Superintendent; Scott Birney, Water and Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Edwin Jackson, Planning Board Chairman; Mr. Tony Ritter, Zoning Board Chairman; Mrs. Victoria Skabowski, Bookkeeper; Mrs. Debra Wasylyk, Highway Clerk; Mr. Charlie Wieland, UDC Representative; Fritz Mayer of the River Reporter, Sue Hallock of the Sullivan County Democrat , and approximately 15 members of the general public, including Lisa Dowling and Charles Hoffman.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm with the pledge to the flag.
He then asked the Board and the audience to join in a moment of silence to remember all Veterans on this Veteran’s Day and all the sacrifices that they have made for us and the Country that enable us to enjoy the freedom which we have.
RESOLUTION # 124-07
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Buckman, seconded by Councilwoman Wingert the following resolution was
ADOPTED AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 8th, 2007, the Budget Workshops on October 22nd and 29th, 2007 and the Public Hearing on November 7th, 2007 be accepted as presented.
Supervisor Johnson read the expenditures report. Councilwoman Wingert had reviewed the bills. Supervisor Johnson asked if there were any questions.
RESOLUTION #125-07
PAYMENT OF BILLS
On motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilwoman Falk the following resolution was
ADOPTED AYES 5 NAYES 0
RESOLVED that the bills be paid in the following amounts with the exception of the Chorba Consulting bill for the printer for the Bookkeeper.
General Account $ 36,393.74
Highway Account $ 43,682.67
Water Account $ 6,800.57
Lighting Account $ 1036.00
Sewer Account $ 77,866.47
Total $165,779.49
Water & Sewer Financial Report
Water $ 1,605.11 Service $ 3.00 Penalties $ 167.66 Total $ 1,775.77
Sewer $ 2,701.54 Service $ 1,085.98 Penalties $258.70 Total $ 4,046.22
TOTAL COLLECTED: $ 5,821.99
CORRESPONDENCE
HIGHWAY REPORT
OCTOBER 11, 2007 TO NOVEMBER 9, 2007
PREPARING TRUCKS , SANDERS, AND PLOWS FOR WINTER
GRADING AND DITCHING WHEN WEATHER PERMITS
MARKED OUT PERMITER OF PITS
WE ONLY HAD 5 BAGS OF GARBAGE FROM LITER PLUCK.
HAD A CALL THAT THE DIP IN THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET WAS CAUSING A WATER PROBLEM, CALLED THE COUNTY, THEY CAME AND CUT OUT, AND RESURFACED AREA.
STEVE AND I ATTENDED A REFRESHER COURSE ON REASONABLE SUSPICION,
ROADS:
DEXHEIMER: CLEANED UP TREE DOWN
HOFFMAN ROAD: CLEANED UP TREE DOWN
GRASSY: 10-12-07 REPAIRED WASHOUT DUE TO RAINS NIGHT BEFORE, DITCHED FROM HANKINS OLD HOUSE DOWN TO GUARD RAILS, 10-17-07 RIVER SIDE, CLEANED DITCHES, AND GET A WAYS, 10-24-07 CLEANED DITCHES, AND USED 20 TON OF CRUSHER RUN TO FILL WASH OUTS,
COCHECTON TURNPIKE: DITCHED FROM JOHNSONS HOUSE DOWN HILL TO GUARD RAILS, THEN BY HANKINS NEW HOUSE, 10-16-07,
10-17-07 ,10-18-07 , 10-19-07 DITCHING
HUMPREY: GRADED AND DITCHED FROM FULTONS PASS FREDA’S TO 97. THEN FROM GUS’S DOWN THE HILL TO FLANAGANS. 10-16-07 CLEANED OUT PIPES, 10-25-07 CUT DEAD TREES DOWN , USED 60 TONS OF CRUSHER RUN TO GRADE FROM KRAUSS’S DOWN PASS FLANIGANS,
BROOK ROAD: CUT DEAD TREES DOWN, DITCHED ON 10-30-07 , 10-31-07,11-1-07, 11-2-07 , 11-5-07 , DIRT HAULED TO PIT ,
IRISH TOWN: 10-18-07 CLEANED PIPES AND GET A WAYS ON GRAVEL PART OF THE ROAD
SMITH HUGHS: 10-18-07 CLEANED PIPES AND GET A WAYS
SWAMP POND: DITCHED SECTION HEADING TOWARDS TOWN LINE,10, 22, 07, 10-23-07 DITCHING, 10-23-07 CUT BRANCHES AND LIMBS 10-26-07 DITCHING,
LAKE STREET AND CORNER OF CULLEN: CLEANED DITCHES OF LEAFS,
ACKERMAN: GRADED, USED 150 TONS OF CRUSHER RUN,
DELAWARE DRIVE: USED 80 TONS OF CRUSHER RUN TO GRADE ROAD TO TURN AROUND,
EQUIPMENT:
D-7 DOZER; FAN WASN’T TURNING, REPAIRED A BLOWN HYDRAULIC LINE,
PLOWS FOR #24, 18, AND #25 WERE PAINTED, INSTALLED NEW EDGES ON PLOWS
TRUCK # 17: REPAIRED RIGHT FRONT CANISTER, AND A NEW AIR LINE, BLEW A HYDRUALIC LINE, FIXED SPINNER, AND EXHAUST,
LOADER: HAS HAD ITS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT DONE.
WATER AND SEWER REPORT
October 9, 2007 – November 12, 2007
Met with Phil Jean regarding Pricing from Membrane Roofers for Well#2, Mr. Jean felt pricing was in range for this job. Superintendent has contacted low bidder to determine pricing if NWD personnel performs demolition.
Kubota L35 Tractor needed work performed on 4 wheel drive system.
Non-FEMA Sand Removal/ Replacement Substantially Complete on Bed #1
FEMA Sand Replacement /Removal for Bed #2 is Substantially Complete.
Attended Continuing Education Courses in Monroe and Newburgh
Completed Flushing and Flow Testing Fire Hydrants for 2007
AquaDuck Purchased 36,000 Gallons of Water from District
Replaced Curb Valve at 23 Erie Avenue (Old Batchelor) during Owner Service Line Replacement
Completed Fire Hydrant Replacement on Third Street
Completed Valve Replacement on Delaware Drive
Repaired Fuel Level Monitor System at Plant
Started Removing Meters for Winter
Replaced Two Meters from Freezing
ASSESSORS REPORT
No Report.
UDC REPORT
Charlie reported that aside from the normal water flows and fishing controversy, they sent a letter about the bridge over the Ten Mile River on Rt 97. Supervisor Johnson said the DOT informed the Town that the replacement is scheduled for 2012.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/ BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT
October 2007
FEMA Inspections – 0
Regular Inspections – 25
Certificate of Occupancy – 2
Certificate of Compliance – 1
Building Permits – 9
Camping – 0
Burn Permits - 0
Septic Permits – 0
C/O and violation search – 6
Stop Work – 0
Operating without CofO - 0
Flood Plain Permit – 0
Dangerous and Unsafe Building Declaration – 0
Monies collected by this office from October 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007 were $2,009.40.
Respectfully,
David W Sparling
OLD BUSINESS
The Code Enforcement Officer has proposed an increase in the Building Department fees. He has also considered the flat-rate per square foot type of fee. Supervisor Johnson asked if that would be easier. CEO Sparling said it may be the way to go. Supervisor Johnson asked Dave to come back to the board meeting next month with a comparison of flat rate and the traditional calculated fee.
The Board Members were given copies of the letters of interest and resumes of the persons interested in serving on the Environmental Council. The Board Members will review them and make appointments at the regular December meeting.
RESOLUTION #126-07
ADOPT LOCAL LAW 07-01, CHANGING “PLANNING BOARD” TO “ZONING BOARD” IN SECTION 4.15-5 OF THE ZONING LAW
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Wingert, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the wording in section 4.15-5 of the Zoning Law be changed to read as follows: “All proposals for use of non-conforming lots (those not meeting area, frontage, width or yard requirements) shall be subject to Special Use approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals {changed from Planning Board}. Upon the Board’s approval the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a building permit provided:”
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION # 127-07
AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO CLOSE ROADS FOR WINTER
On a motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Falk, the following Resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be authorized pursuant to Highway Law 205 to discontinue snow plowing, sanding and ice removal during the time period of November 15, 2007 through May 1st, 2008 on the following roads:
Cochecton Tnpk from Rock Lake to SR 97; TMR A road from SR 97 to Stone Arch, to RR tracks; Deep Hollow Rd from Lackawaxen Rd and Cochecton Tnpk to 2nd house from CR 22; Irishtown to Smith Hughes from end of the pavement approximately 3/10 mile.
RESOLUTION # 128-07
AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO POST SEASONAL WEIGHT LIMITS
On a motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilwoman Falk, the following Resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that Highway Superintendent be authorized to post after November 1st and before February 1st seasonal weight limits in accordance with VTL 1660(1) on roads in Tusten as follows:
Seasonal weight restrictions on certain roads (stated below) shall be in effect:
Whereas, the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Tusten has made known to the town board of the Town of Tusten that the following roads are in danger of sustaining damage due to the present condition of the traveled roads and weather conditions as a result of trucks in excess of ten (10) tons: Ackerman, Blind Pond, Brook Rd, Buddenhagen, Cochecton Turnpike, Crawford, Daub, Dexheimer, Evergreen, Francis Drive, Grassy Swamp, Hoffman, Humphrey, Lackawaxen, Irishtown, Mahl’s Pond, New Weiden, Parker, Perry Pond, Ryer, Schalck, Swamp Pond, Trout Pond, and Wood Oak and It Being the opinion of the Town Board that such town highways would be materially injured by the operation of any such vehicle thereon during the months of November through April inclusive and pursuant to authority contained and set forth in Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1660 (11),
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved and determined that the Town exclude from heretofore mentioned roads any vehicle with a combined weight of truck and its load in excess of 10 tons during the months of November through April inclusive, each year, exceptions being necessary deliveries to residents as well as school buses. The exclusion shall remain in effect until the removal of signs as directed by the Town Board
RESOLUTION # 129-07
AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO POST SIGNS ON MAIN STREET FOR SNOW REMOVAL
On a motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Falk, the following Resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to post no overnight parking signs on Main streets to facilitate snow removal during the time period of November 15 through April 1.
RESOLUTION # 130-07
PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON LAKE ERIE
On a motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Buckman, the following Resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the following restrictions be placed on the use of Lake Erie:
LAKE ERIE RESTRICTIONS
During the months of November, 2006 through April, 2007, motorized vehicles, i.e. Snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles and cars will not be allowed access to Little Lake Erie.
RESOLUTION # 131-07
RE-APPOINT MICHAEL REUBER TO FIRE ADVISORY BOARD
On a motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilman Meckle, the following Resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that Michael Reuber be re-appointed as Tusten’s representative to the Sullivan County Fire Advisory Board with a letter of thanks for his past service.
RESOLUTION # 132-07
ACCEPT UNCOLLECTED SEWER ROLLS
On a motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilwoman Falk, the following Resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Supervisor by and hereby authorized and directed to transit the following list of properties served by the Narrowsburg Sewer District, against which a liability for past due sewer rents as here-in-after indicated to the Sullivan County Board of Legislators, requesting that Board to levy the sum specified against the property liable and state the amount in column labeled reassessed sewer rents in the 2008 assessment roll for the Town of Tusten, Sullivan County, New York.
SEWER
CODE SWISS BLOCK PROPERTY OWNER CHARGE PENALTY TOTAL
CODE LOT DUE
SD090 484800 4-1-13.2 FEAGLES LAKE REALTY CORP. 10,721.10 1,125.70 11,846.80
C/O STEVE ADLER
215 WEST 75TH ST., APT 14C
NEW YORK, NY 10023
SD090 484800 4-1-10 CLINTON 174 REALTY ASSOC. 357.37 37.50 394.87
50 REMSON STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
SD090 484800 8.-1-2 FLOYD CAMPFIELD 178.68 17.85 196.53
ANNA CAMPFIELD
250 BRIDGE STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 8.-1-14 RICHARD CORTESE 536.06 56.26 592.31
BETH CORTESE
119 KIRK ROAD
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 8.-2-11.3 MAUREEN FLYNN 178.68 17.85 196.53 315 E. 86TH STREET APT 6HE
NEW YORK, NY 10028
SD090 484800 8-4-1 ANTHONY DOS SANTOS 357.37 37.50 394.87
2300 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 8-4-2 RICHARD CONEY 357.37 37.50 394.87
6562 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 8.-4-3 WALTER DEXTER 178.68 17.90 196.58
5496 STATE RTE 52
LIBERTY, NY 12754
SD090 484800 9-4-1.1 A&C FERRANTI 357.37 37.50 394.87
43 FOURTH AVE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 9-5-1.1 ROBERT & JOANN PECK 357.37 37.50 394.87
33 FOURTH STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 9-5-2 DALE & WENDY KAUFMAN 357.37 37.50 394.87
101 WEST 80TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10023
SD090 484800 9-8-1 WALTER & MARTHA MUCZYN 357.37 37.50 394.87
40 THIRD AVE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 9-10-5.1 KEVIN BENTS 357.37 37.50 394.87
& DIANA GENTLEMAN
111 CHRISTOPHER ST., APT 2
NEW YORK, NY 10014
SD090 484800 9-10-14 KARL WASNER & 3,037.64 318.90 3,356.54
PAMELA MAYER
P.O. BOX 86
MILANVILLE, PA 18443
SD090 484800 9.-10-15 STANLY HARPER 25.02 25.02
MICHAEL EUREY
DBA FERNCLIFF CATERERS
P.O. BOX 433
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 10.-1-9 SAVITREE SRIKISHUM 357.37 37.50 394.87
P.O. BOX 55
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 10-2-13 FIKRET DIZKAREVIC 22.00 2.30 24.30
1917 HIMROD ST, APT 2
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
SD090 484800 11-7-4 NEIL & PATRICIA LOBATO 178.68 37.55 216.23
P.O. BOX 426
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 11.-7-7.2 RICHARD GAWENUS 11.00 1.10 12.10
WANDA WINGLOVITZ
P.O. BOX 31
COCHECTON, NY 12726
SD090 484800 11.-8-5.1 ENRIQUE DELEON 357.37 37.50 394.87
71-50 71ST STR., FL 2
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
SD090 484800 11-8-7 MICHAEL COOKINGHAM 357.37 37.50 394.87
256 FOURTH STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 11.-10-3 GLEN DELMAURO 3.56 3.56 PAT DELMAURO
369 DELAWARE DRIVE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 12.-5-3 MARYANN LYNCH 356.93 37.50 394.43
98-09 65TH RD APT 1D
REGO PARK, NY 11374
SD090 484800 12-7-2 ARTHUR FREER 357.37 37.50 394.87
KELLIANNE FREER
164 OAK STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 12-7-3 ANGEL RIVERA 357.37 37.50 394.87
30 FIELDSTONE DRIVE, APT 20C
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
SD090 484800 12-7-4 ANGEL RIVERA 22.00 2.30 24.30
30 FIELDSTONE DRIVE, APT 20C
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
SD090 484800 12-9-3 BARBARA SMALL 357.37 37.60 394.97
KEVIN TAYLOR
36 LAKE STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 12-16-6 JAMES LOEFFEL 357.37 37.55 394.92
639 CR22
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 12-16-7 RICHARD BRAUTIGAM 1,072.11 112.55 1,184.66
3 OAK STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 13.-2-2 JULIE LONGOBARDO 301.37 31.35 332.72 JANE CULBERSON
62 HICKORY LANE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 14A-1-2.1 AL SMITH 22.00 2.30 24.30
6401 STATE RTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 14A-1-4.1 COLIN & KERRY KELLY 357.37 37.50 394.87
62 SCHOOL STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 14A-1-4.2 AL SMITH 22.00 2.30 24.30
6401 STATE RTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 14A-1-7 FREDERICK LAMBERT 178.68 17.85 196.53
P.O. BOX 953
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY 12758
SD090 484800 14A-1-10.1 AL SMITH 1,320.00 138.60 1,458.60
6401 STATE RTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SD090 484800 14A-1-10.2 AL SMITH 22.00 2.30 24.30
6401 STATE RTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SWD090 484800 14.A-1-11 EILEEN FALK 178.68 17.85 196.53
DENNIS FALK
33 HILLTOP LANE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
SEWER: $24,256.21
SERVICE: $ 0
PENALTIES: $ 2,589.03
$ 26,845.24
RESOLUTION #133-07
ACCEPT UNCOLLECTED Water ROLLS
On motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilman Meckle, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Supervisor by and hereby authorized and directed to transit the following list of properties served by the Narrowsburg Water District, against which a liability for past due water rents as here-in-after indicated to the Sullivan County Board of Legislators, requesting that Board to levy the sum specified against the property liable and state the amount in column labeled reassessed water rents in the 2008 assessment roll for the Town of Tusten, Sullivan County, New York.
WATER
CODE SWISS BLOCK PROPERTY OWNER CHARGE PENALTY TOTAL
CODE LOT DUE
WD050 484800 4.-1-26 WILLIAM KRANZ 115.36 12.10 127.46
KRISTEN SHAUGHNESSY
17 OLD ROUTE 52
NARROWSBURG, NY 127640
WD050 484800 4-1-27 DAVID & SU COLE 204.97 21.50 226.47
10 DEEP HOLLOW HILL
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 8.-1-2 FLOYD CAMPFIELD 145.46 14.55 160.01
ANNA CAMPFIELD
250 BRIDGE STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 8.-1-14 RICHARD CORTESE 118.62 12.50 131.12
BETH CORTESE
119 KIRK ROAD
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 8.-2-11.3 MAUREEN FLYNN 59.36 6.60 65.96
315 E. 86TH STREET APT 6HE
NEW YORK, NY 10028
WD050 484800 8-4-1 ANTHONY DOS SANTOS 169.44 17.80 187.24
NANCY DOS SATOS
2300 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 8-4-2 RICHARD CONEY 243.03 25.55 268.58
6562 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD060 484800 8.-4-3 WALTER DEXTER 193.68 19.35 213.03
5496 STATE RTE 52
LIBERTY, NY 12754
WD050 484800 9-4-1.1 A&C FERRANTI 115.36 12.10 127.46
43 FOURTH AVE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 9-5-1.1 ROBERT & JOANN PECK 872.25 91.60 963.85
33 FOURTH STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 9-5-2 DALE & WENDY KAUFMAN 115.36 12.10 127.46
101 WEST 80TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10023
WD050 484800 9-8-1 WALTER & MARTHA MUCZYN 115.36 12.10 127.46
40 THIRD AVE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 9-10-5.1 KEVIN BENTS 115.36 12.10 127.46
& DIANA GENTLEMAN
111 CHRISTOPHER ST., APT 2
NEW YORK, NY 10014
WD050 484800 9-10-14 KARL WASNER 1,095.74 114.10 1,209.84
PAMELA MAYER
P.O. BOX 86
MILANVILLE, PA 18443
WD050 484800 9.-10-15 STANLY HARPER 9.26 9.26
MICHAEL EUREY
DBA FERNCLIFF CATERERS
P.O. BOX 433
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 10.-1-9 SAVITREE SRIKISHUM 208.68 21.45 230.13
P.O. BOX 55
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 11-7-4 NEIL & PATRICIA LOBATO 132.01 26.10 158.11
P.O. BOX 426
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 11.-8-5.1 ENRIQUE DELEON 115.36 12.10 127.46
71-50 71ST STR., FL 2
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
WD050 484800 11-8-7 MICHAEL COOKINGHAM 483.77 52.30 536.07
256 FOURTH STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 11.-10-3 GLEN DELMAURO 4.89 4.89
PAT DELMAURO
369 DELAWARE DRIVE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 12.-5-3 MARYANN LYNCH 115.36 12.10 127.46
98-09 65TH RD APT 1D
REGO PARK, NY 11374
WD050 484800 12-7-2 ARTHUR FREER 652.95 69.20 722.15
KELLIANNE FREER
164 OAK STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 12-7-3 ANGEL RIVERA 115.36 12.10 127.46
30 FIELDSTONE DRIVE, APT 20C
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
WD050 484800 12-9-3 BARBARA SMALL 237.05 24.80 261.85
KEVIN TAYLOR
36 LAKE STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 12-16-6 JAMES LOEFFEL 236.71 24.95 261.66
639 CR22
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 12-16-7 RICHARD BRAUTIGAM 230.72 24.20 254.92
3 OAK STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 13.-2-2 JULIE LONGOBARDO 132.25 13.80 146.05
JANE CULBERSON
62 HICKORY LANE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 14-1-25 STATEWIDE REAL PROPERTY 115.36 12.10 127.46
P.O. BOX 121
MOUNTAINVILLE, NY 12763
WD050 484800 14-1-25 STATEWIDE REAL PROPERTY 115.36 12.10 127.46
P.O. BOX 121
MOUNTAINVILLE, NY 12763
WD050 484800 14-1-27 NEIL ZYSKIND 4,241.09 469.30 4,710.39
6321 STATE ROUTE 97 47.62 (service) 47.62
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764 4,758.01
WD050 484800 14-1-28 NEIL ZYSKIND 117.04 12.64 129.68
6319 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 14-1-28 NEIL ZYSKIND 3,516.81 381.14 3.897.95
6319 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 14-1-26 MICHELLE GANNON 667.56 71.75 739.31
6325 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 14-1-31 GIUSEPPE IMBESSI 320.15 33.55 353.70
6295 STATE ROUTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD050 484800 14A-1-4.1 COLIN & KERRY KELLY 318.66 33.50 352.16
62 SCHOOL STREET
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD0900 484800 14A-1-7 FREDERICK LAMBERT 59.36 5.95 65.31
P.O. BOX 953
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY 12758
WD0900 484800 14A-1-10.4 AL SMITH 115.36 12.10 127.46
6401 STATE RTE 97
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WD0900 484800 14.A-1-11 EILEEN FALK 99.48 9.95 109.43
DENNIS FALK
33 HILLTOP LANE
NARROWSBURG, NY 12764
WATER: $ 16,025.80
SERVICE: $ 47.62
PENALTY SERV: $ 0
PENALTY: $ 1,745.38
$ 17,818.80
RESOLUTION #134-07
SET DATE FOR YEAR END MEETING
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Buckman, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Year End meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Tusten be held at 6:30pm on Friday, December 28th, 2007.
RESOLUTION # 135-07
AUTHORIZE BUDGETARY TRANSFERS
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED: that the Bookkeeper be authorized to make the following budgetary transfers: Highway: $7800 from DA51102 highway clerk
$650 from DA51404 Misc Cont
To DA51104 Maint of streets
Gen’l: $600 from A1990.4 contingent
To $300 A1430.4 bk kp cont
$300 A5010.4 Hwy Supt cont
SEWER: $1200 from SW83204 power and pump
To SW83304 purification
RESOLUTION # 136-07
ADD CATSKILL HUDSON TO LIST OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE TOWN OF TUSTEN
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED: that the Catskill Hudson Bank be named an additional official depository for the Town of Tusten.
RESOLUTION # 137-07
AUTHORIZE BOOKKEEPER TO TRANSFER HIGHWAY GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TO A COMPETITIVE BANK
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED: that the Bookkeeper be authorized to transfer the Highway General Capital Project Fund from the Bank of America to another more competitive official depository.
RESOLUTION # 138-07
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO OBTAIN QUOTES FOR A PRE-FAB BUILDING, ,EXCLUDING FLOOR, FOR USE AS THE DOG KENNEL AND TO PURCHASE IT AT THE BEST PRICE.
On a motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilwoman Buckman, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized to obtain quotes for a pre-fabricated building (excluding floor) to be used as the dog kennel and to purchase the building at the best price.
At this time Supervisor Johnson asked if there were any additional questions regarding the budget before the Board votes to adopt it.
RESOLUTION # 139-07
ADOPT 2008 TOWN OF TUSTEN BUDGET
On a motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilwoman Buckman, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED: that the 2008 Budget for the Town of Tusten be adopted as presented.
Insert Budget here.
At this time Supervisor Johnson said that the Board would need to go into Executive Session so he would take any Public Comment first.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Fritz Mayer asked how large the Capital Highway Account was. It is $24,000. Ed Kraus asked who is Aqueduct and why does the Town sell them water. The Town gets 1¢ per gallon. He also asked why Water and Sewer sold their dump truck to Highway and got two new trucks. Scott replied that they got one smaller truck and replaced the dump truck with a dual purpose truck which was more practical for the department. Susan Sullivan reminded people of a meeting on November 29th at the school. She said that the new superintendent has opened the door for people to come and talk about the school.
RESOLUTION #140-07
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Buckman, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board enter into executive session at 8:45 pm to discuss the employment history of a particular individual.
RESOLUTION #141-07
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Buckman, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Town Board exit executive session at 10:15 pm.
Supervisor Johnson said that they had received two applications for the Bookkeeper position, Frances Long and Karen Valenti. The job description, including vacation, needs to be re-written. The salary will be set at the next meeting. The Supervisor asked for the authorization to interview Karen Valenti for the position of bookkeeper, confidential secretary, and other positions to be set by the Board.
RESOLUTION #142-07
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO INTERVIEW KAREN VALENTI FOR BOOKKEPER POSITION
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Wingert, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized to interview and negotiate with Karen Valenti for the purposes of employment in the position of Bookkeeper.
RESOLUTION #143-07
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ALL NOVEMBER BILLS
On motion of Councilwoman Buckman, seconded by Councilman Meckle, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 3 NAYS 2
RESOLVED that all of the November bills, including the printer purchased by the bookkeeper, be paid.
Highway Superintendent Kinch asked if he needed a resolution to purchase new trucks on state bid. After some discussion, a resolution was made to purchase two.
RESOLUTION #144-07
AUTHORIZE THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE TWO TRUCKS ON STATE BID
On motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Councilman Meckle, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways be authorized to purchase two new trucks on state bid.
RESOLUTION #145-07
RECESS MEETING FOR PURPOSE OF HIRING BOOKKEEPER
On a motion of Councilwoman Wingert, seconded by Supervisor Johnson, the following resolution was
ADOPTED – AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLVED that the meeting of the Town Board was recessed at 10:30pm to 7:00pm on November 20th, 2007 for the purpose of hiring a bookkeeper.
Respectfully submitted, _________________________________Kathleen Michell, Town Clerk
The Recessed meeting of the Town of Tusten, held on November 12th, 2007 at the Tusten Town Hall was called back to order at 7:08 p.m. November 20th, 2007 by Supervisor Johnson with the following members present:
PRESENT Supervisor Ben Johnson
Councilwoman Barbara Buckman
Councilman Lewis Meckle
Councilwoman Eileen Falk
Councilwoman Carol Wingert
OTHERS PRESENT: Kathy Michell, Town Clerk; Scott Birney, Water and Sewer Superintendent and 2 members of the general public, Ed Kraus and Joan Holbert.
Supervisor Johnson said that the purpose of this meeting is to hire a replacement for Vicky, the Bookkeeper. He entertained any public comment at this time.
Ed Kraus questioned the selling of water to Aqua Duck. He said they are listed in the NY Stock Exchange as having an office in Waymart as well as Aquamerica. He said Aquamerica buys out small town water companies and admitted to being suspicious. Scott said that they pay 1¢ per gallon or $60 for a trailer load, which is 3 times the water cost for residents. Ed questioned that there is no one present when they fill and that they have free access to the water and there are no meters on the hydrants.
Supervisor Johnson handed out the following Bookkeeper job description which was created using the highway contract as a template, with the 4 weeks vacation being the exception.
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER TO THE SUPERVISOR
The responsibilities of the Town of Tusten Book Keeper shall include but not be limited to the following:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other employees.
Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers’ compensation forms, pension contribution forms, health insurance, union forms and other government documents.
Complete payroll and compute deductions for income and social security taxes.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Comply with federal, state, and town policies, procedures and regulations.
Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data in order to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Calculate and prepare invoices, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
Compile statistical, financial, accounting and auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, account payable and receivable, profit and losses.
Code, date, and process all bills and documents according to town procedure for monthly board approval.
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks within 24 hours.
Reconcile records of bank transactions.
Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure all payments are up to date.
Assist the supervisor and board with budget preparation
Prepare monthly financial statement and expenditure report for the board meeting or as requested from the supervisor.
Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence, and in person inquiries.
Act as an assistant to the records management officer, performing RMO duties as set forth by current town and state policy. This duty will in no way be allowed to interfere with the book keeping functions.
Perform any other such duties as required by the supervisor.
HOURS OF WORK:
The normal work week will be from 8:00am-3:30pm, 35 hours a week Monday thru Friday with ½ hour for meal break.
There will be no availability to work additional hours unless in an emergency and the approval of the supervisor.
The book keeper must be available to the accounting team at the time of audit, and also to the supervisor at the time of budget preparation. The hours of the week may be deviated at such times that the best interest of the town are served with approval of the supervisor. The hours may be adjusted if requested by the book keeper with approval of the supervisor. In all instances of adjustment the total hours must be met.
WAGE RATE:
The position is for one thousand eight hundred twenty hours per annum at a salary of $31,700. This rate may be adjusted upon approval of the board.
LEAVE:
All leave will be based on a seven hour work day.
ANNUAL:
Annual leave will credited at twenty days per annum