Adirondack Town Of Franklin
Adirondack Town Of Franklin

Town of Franklin Board Meetings

Regular Town Board Meeting
April 13, 2016
5:30pm

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Supervisor Art Willman, Councilman Don Hamm, Councilman Tom Bartiss, Councilman Pete Woodcock and Councilman Cliff Smalley

OTHERS PRESENT:

Jacques DeMars-Highway Superintendent, Julie Woodcock, Doris Hamm and, Lauren LeFebvre-Town Clerk

CALL TO ORDER

Supervisor Willman called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, the Town Clerk called the roll and a quorum present.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MARCH 9, 2016 MINUTES

Minutes were approved as presented. (Smalley-Woodcock m/s/p) All Aye

APPROVAL OF CLAIMSThe board audited and approved payment of the following claims:

General FundAbstract 4Claims 66-91$5,164.05
Highway FundAbstract 4Claims 35-64$10,620.24
Pre-Pay GeneralAbstract 4Claims 13-18$2,305.62

(Smalley-Hamm m/s/p) All Aye

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT

Balances on hand as of March 31, 2016:

GENERAL FUNDChecking$268,927.27
Savings$25,494.96
Historian$3,038.51
Kate MT. SRF$20,989.74
Cemetery RF$2,201.37
CLASS$87,458.23
HIGHWAY FUNDChecking$605,929.30
 Savings$114,513.27
 Cap. Proj. Hwy.$46,596.24
 CLASS$539,189.91
LANDFILL CLOSURE CAP RESChecking$4,804.64
 CLASS$24,100.80
FIRE PROTECTIONChecking$19,807.64
 CLASS$685.46
CAP. PROJ. BLDGCLASS$25,476.54

(Smalley-Bartiss m/s/p) All Aye

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent DeMars reported the following:

  • Plowed and sanded when needed.
  • Cut trees as needed to clear roadways.
  • Gas, fuel and maintenance logs given to Highway Committee

Highway Committee Report - discussion was held regarding the need to replace a Highway Department pick-up truck. Superintendent DeMars will obtain prices via NYS contract.

CODE OFFICER'S REPORT

2 Building Permits, 1 Demo Permit and 2 Certificates of Occupancy were issued in March.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Solicit Bids for Road Sand

RESOLUTION #16

On a motion by Councilman Smalley, second by Councilman Bartiss, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Franklin Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to publish a notice to solicit sealed bids, to be opened at the May 11 monthly board meeting, for the purchase of up to 12,000 tons of road sand as per NYSDOT specifications: ALL AYE

B. Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys

RESOLUTION #17

On a motion by Councilman Woodcock, second by Councilman Hamm, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Franklin Town Board does hereby approve the expenditure of highway funds of up to $326,745.40 for purpose of permanent improvements for approximately 1.9 miles of Cold Brook Road: ALL AYE

C. State Contract Price Tractor Purchase

RESOLUTION #18

On a motion by Councilman Smalley, second by Councilman Woodcock, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Franklin Town Board does hereby approve the Highway Fund purchase of a Kubota M7060HDC Utility Cab Tractor from Snell Equipment under the NYS Contract price of $38,968.15: ALL AYE

D. Code Officer Vacancy

RESOLUTION #19

On a motion by Councilman Woodcock, second by Councilman Smalley, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Franklin Town Board does hereby appoint Paul Blaine fill the position of Town of Franklin Code Enforcement Officer: ALL AYE

E. Kate Mountain Park Plans

RESOLUTION #20

On a motion by Councilman Smalley, second by Councilman Woodcock, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Franklin Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to publish a Request for Proposals public notice for architectural design services to create plans and/or visuals for the future use of Kate Mountain Park: ALL AYE

F. Town Clerk/Tax Collector Request to Accept Credit/Debit Cards

RESOLUTION #21

On a motion by Councilman Smalley, second by Councilman Woodcock, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Franklin Town Board does hereby approve the Town Clerk/Tax Collector to accept credit/debit cards for payments of fees/taxes collected by that office and does further authorize the Town Clerk to enter into a contract with govpay.net in order to do so: ALL AYE

G. Shooting Range in the Town of Franklin

Supervisor Willman reported that the proposed sale of the property to the SL Fish and Game Club for the purpose of a shooting range has been withdrawn. Supervisor Willman is discussing this type of matter with Attorney for the Town Ed Murphy to see what authority the Town Board has over property use.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Bigelow Road

Supervisor Willman will contact DEC

B. Pole Barn Doors

Doors are scheduled to be installed next week.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Cemetery

Councilman Smalley and Superintendent DeMars will coordinate improving roads in Union Cemetery on Route 3 in Vermontville.

B. Veterans

There will be a Veteran's Memorial Service at Kate Mt. Park to kick-off Founder's Day.

C. Celebration

Founder's Day and Pumpkin Heaves need volunteers.

D. Recreation

Summer Youth Program to run July 5-Aug 12.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The Town Board congratulated Mary Ellen Keith for being named Franklin County Senior Citizen of the Year. There will be a ceremony on May 11 in Albany for all NYS award recipients.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the board, Supervisor Willman adjourned the meeting at 7pm.

Respectfully submitted, Lauren LeFebvre, Town Clerk

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