Minutes of Feb., 2007
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING – February 14, 2007
Chairman Steve Hale called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the January Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Kay Ryan; aye Steve Hale.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows:
12/31/06 Bank Statement Balance………….$45,604.34
Less 7 Outstanding Checks……………….$ 2,365.11
Beginning Check Book Balance…………….$43,239.23
January Bank Statement Activity
Deposits…………………………..$29,349.70
Interest Earned…………………….$115.62
Checks Cleared……………………..$12,677.92
01/31/07 Bank Statement Balance………$62,391.74
Less 4 Outstanding Checks……………$942.16
Ending Check Book Balance……………$61,449.58
High Yield Account Beginning Balance….$374,039.28
General Fund……………………….$1,718.27
Interest Earned…………………….$1,468.13
Machinery Fund……………………..$75,000.00
Deposits…………………………..$633,641.71
Tax Account………………………..$646,690.07
Debits…………………………….$285,740.78
Ending Bank Statement Balance……….$723,408.34
Total all Accounts………………..$784,857.92
The Treasurer's report was approved as presented from Len Eckerly; 2nd Steve Hale; aye Kay Ryan.
ROAD REPORT – roads are in good driving condition. Salt/sand was spread as needed; driveways have been plowed once; main springs on the front end loader broke free while plowing driveways; town vehicles remain ready for snowplowing. The Dodge has not been used much do to a weak transmission. The inventory of the garage and re-cycle shed have been updated. At the request of the Clerk pictures have been taken of equipment, vehicles and tools. The dump attendant is complaining that snowmobiles are not stopping at the Town driveway which could cause accidents.
ZONING – the Board was asked by Mike Kelsey to reconsider their previous decision on the Elisa and Robert Bodett Variance Application. Mike said there is not a new plan to show the Board at this time. He said it was established that the cabin is 26' x 50'. Mike also said that the Bodett's bought the cabin with the intention of adding on. Pete Czarnecki was present on behalf of the Bodett's stating that he built the cabin and feels that Zoning has miss-interpreted the set back measurements. He said the only reason the variance application is necessary is because Zoning has changed their procedures in measuring. Kay Ryan asked Mike and Pete how the Board could justify allowing this action when other people in the Town had to move their homes back do to set back rules. Pete said that is what the Variance process is for to look at a case by case situation. Len Eckerly suggested they build a 2nd story as a solution to adding more living space. Steve Hale feels that we are getting to black and white when it comes to our obligation to the people of the community. Len Eckerly made a motion to deny the reconsideration request on behalf of the Bodett's based on the reasons stated in the original denial; 2nd Kay Ryan; nay Steve Hale.
Eric Crowe, the LCO Fire Chief, asked the Board to consider signing a fire agreement with the LCO FIRE DEPARMENT for a portion of the Town of Hunter. He said they currently have 3 stations located in New Post, Reserve and by the school on Trepania Road plus they have purchased new fire trucks and other equipment. There are approximately 30 volunteers. He pointed out that they are already responding to Hunter fire calls. The cost would be the same amount that we are paying the Village of Couderay. Eric invited the Board to come on a tour of the 3 fire halls so they can see first hand what he is talking about. The Board will tour the LCO Fire Stations on March 24, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
The 2006 CASH AUDIT was reviewed and approved on a motion from Steve Hale; 2nd Len Eckerly; aye Kay Ryan.
The Clerk asked the Board permission to PURCHASE A SECOND VOTING MACHINE now because the cost of each machine will be going up to as much as $1,000 in the near future. Right now the cost of a new Edge Voting machine is $4,150. There is $3,000 in the budget for a second machine and there is still $1,020.75 of reimbursement money from the State to apply for. Kay Ryan made a motion to purchase a second voting machine and a 3 year additional warranty; 2nd Steve Hale; aye Len Eckerly.
At the request of Kay Ryan the MARCH MEETING has been changed to March 7, 2007.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12673 thru #12715 was given for a total expenditure of $20,164.43. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion from Steve Hale; Kay Ryan; aye Len Eckerly.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk