Town Of Pinckney
 Town of Pinckney Minutes 

February 13, 2018: Minutes of Feburary 13, 2018 Meeting

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TOWN OF PINCKNEY

REGULAR MEETING

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

 

PRESENT:                                                                             ABSENT:

Sherry Harmych, Supervisor                                                   Bob Amidon, Councilman

Don Cook, Superintendent                                                      Mike Birchenough, Councilman

Dan Pearson, Councilman

Don Vincent, Councilman

Dotty Pearson, Clerk

 

OTHER IN ATTENDANCE:

Steven Peck, Community Person

Dawn Peck, Community, Person

 

            The February 13, 2017 regular board meeting started at 6:30pm when all parties rose to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Tug Hill Commission – No report this month

 

            The Clerks Report for January 2018 was presented.  Total disbursed $365,436.30.  Property Tax $365,331.00, Dog License $17.00, Donation and Insurance Refund $85.30, NYS Dept of Agric and Markets $3.00.  A motion to accept the clerks report was made by Councilman Don Vincent and seconded by Councilman Dan Pearson.

 

            Financial Report was presented by Supervisor Sherry Harmych.

 

RESOLUTION #55-2018  Amend Voucher  #30-2018

WHEREAS an accounting error was found to Voucher-2018 paid to Chase Card Member Services

WHEREAS The error charged $641.70 to DA9055.8  Disability Insurance.

The amount should have been $271.72 DA9055.8 and the remainder $369.98 (Harbor Freight) should be charged to DA5130.4

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to make the budgetary changes and this resolution take effect immediately.

 

            A motion to accept Resolution #55-2018 was made by Councilman Dan Pearson and seconded by Councilman Don Vincent.  The Poll of the Board was Yea.

 

            Justice Report was presented.  A motion to accept the Justice Report was made by Councilman Dan Pearson and seconded by Councilman Don Vincent.

 

            Planning Board – No meeting in February.

 

            The minutes of the January 9, 2018 were copied and passed around to all Board Members who were given a chance to review.   There were no corrections or additions.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilman Don Vincent and seconded by Councilman Dan Pearson.

 

            Deer River Wind Project -  Meeting next week- project is moving along.

 

            Highway Report was presented by Don Cook, Superintendent

  • Invoice and pictures sent to Insurance company on loader tire claim.

  • P12 and P16 (Dumps) have new steering tires installed.  Four prices were bid out and Patty Cake Tire from Adams won.

  • Have been out with trucks 83 times.

  • Awaiting cancelled checks to turn into FEMA for flooding repairs.

  • Changing plow cutting edges over to carbide for long lasting ware to save on shoes and other plow parts

  • Breaking spring “U” bolts issue resolved

  • P1 has 620,000 miles on it.

  • Crew working lots of overtime during the heavy snow fall.

  • Snow blowing went well, good program.  Will start training Justin to run it.  Mike B training to run hydraulics.

  • P4 (Mack) rehab complete, P16 next (P12also done)

  • Bought a new MIG welder and spool gun for shop

  • Bought power band saw (hand Held) and new heat gun

 

New Business –

 There will be a Public Hearing on March 13, 2018 on Fire contract with the               Village of Copenhagen and Copenhagen Fire Department at 6:30pm.   A discussion regarding firematics and Denmark .

 

Old Business –

            Still having planning board position, ZBA position and BAR member openings.

 

Executive session – Discussion on pending litigation.

 

            Steven and Dawn Peck wanted to know about property they purchased (how to get property assessment lowered and what they can do with the property)  It was recommend they contact our assessor by March 31, 2018.  They should also contact Don Mallott on building permits, etc.

 

            Vouchers were passed around the table and all were approved and signed by the Board. A motion to accept the vouchers was made by Councilman Dan Pearson and seconded by Councilman Don Vincent.

 

            A Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25pm was made by Councilman Dan Pearson and seconded by Don Vincent.

 

 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING March 13, 2018 at 6:30pm

 

PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE CONTRACT WITH VILLAGE OF COPENHAGEN AND  COPENHAGEN FIRE DEPARTMENT MARCH 13, 2018 AT6:30 pm