Town of Caton 2018 Organizational Meeting / Regular ... · Swimming pool-above ground $25 Swimming pool-in ground $35 ... - Less than $3,000 but greater. than $1,000 requires an oral

Town of Caton

2018 Organizational Meeting / Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting Caton Town Hall ~ January 10, 2018

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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Supervisor Lynn Tucker County Legislator Carol Ferratella Councilwoman Jaime Card Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Visitors Councilman Timothy Scott (arriving @ 6:10 pm) Councilman Paul Michaloski

Supervisor Tucker brought the Town of Caton 2018 Organizational Meeting to order at 6:00 pm with the pledge to the flag.

2018 ORGANIZATION On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to reaffirm the official meeting day and time of the Town of Caton Town Board to be the second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm at the Caton Town Hall and also, the following appointments as listed:

Ron Kasper Deputy Highway Superintendent Kim Clark Court Clerk Bookkeeper Don Haussener Code Officer Al Buckland Constable Michael Smith Attorney Steven Maio Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr Health Officer Linda Smith Deputy Supervisor Michelle Fitzsimmons

Planning Board member 5-year appointment-Bryon Kehoe (exp 2022) Zoning Board of Appeals member-5-year appointment-Chris VanWoert (exp 2022) Ethics Board member-3-year appointment-Ross Perry (exp 2020)

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to appoint and reappoint the following positions, monies and approvals as listed:

APPOINTMENTS * Indicates yearly appointment * Town Historian Avonne Dickerson * Town Registrar Avonne Dickerson * Park Program Director Apryl Clary * Town Hall Custodian Alyssa Card * Town Hall Handyperson Vacant * Town Park Caretaker Vacant

APPROVALS *Account Clerk Part-time Donald Haussener *Deputy Town Supervisor Michelle Fitzsimmons *Deputy Code Off/Bldg Insp Vacant

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*Deputy Town Clerk/Registrar Carol Matusick *Deputy Town Clerk Susan Edwards *Town Engineer A J H Designs *Official Meeting Night 2nd Wednesday @ 6 pm *Official Banks Chemung Canal, M & T *Official Newspaper Corning Leader

MONIES *Deputy Town Clerk $ 10.40/hour *Town Bookkeeper $ 12.50/hour *Part-time Account Clerk $ 12.50/hour *Town Hall Custodian $ 10.40/hour *Deputy Town Supervisor $ 100.00/year *Deputy Highway Superintendent $ 2,000.00/year (qtr) *Part-time Highway Worker (with CDL) $ 11.48/hour *Part-time Highway Worker (no CDL) $ 10.40/hour *Part-time Town Handy Person $ 10.40/hour *Part-time Park Handy Person $ 10.40/hour *Mileage-general $ .57.5/mile *Mileage-assessor $ .61/mile *Zoning Law Book $ 8.00 each *Subdivision Law Book $ 5.00 each *Personal copy $ .20 each *Town document copy $ .10 each *Fax $ .50 local & $2.00 long dist. *Park Pavilion Reservation $ 20.00 per pavilion *Petty Cash Clerk’s Office $ 100.00 *Petty Cash Tax Collection $ 100.00 *Petty Cash Justice Court $ 50.00 *Authorize prepayment for postage, insurance, utilities, schools, & necessary expenses. *Authorize Deputy Supervisor to conduct business in absence of Supervisor. *Authorize Deputy Supervisor to sign checks & do banking at request of Town Supervisor.

CATON ZONING UPDATE COMMITTEE Curtis Cowles Roger Grigsby Marilyn Bockus Wayne Phenes

Christine VanWoert Robert Lord Daniel Jenkins Daniel Stuart Edward Rose Don MacNaughton

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to update building permit fees and park reservation fee as follows:

*CURRENT BUILDING PERMIT FEES Building Permit $30 + $3 / every 100 square foot of structure being

constructed, altered or improved. Includes mobile home-single and doublewide. (Permit good for one Yr.)

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Renewal of Building Permit $30 (good for six months) Shed Permit $30 (up to 120 square feet); over requires regular

building permit Unattached garage $30 + $5 / square foot Agriculture building $ 0 (if used for livestock / farming) Demolition or removal of a building $15 Certificate of Occupancy No Charge Swimming pool-above ground $25 Swimming pool-in ground $35 Home Occupancy No charge-Planning Board approval Site Plan (conditional use) $35 (Planning Board approval) Variance $35 (ZBA approval) Woodstove/solid burring appliance $40 Septic inspection $40 Residential fence $20 Timber harvesting $ 0 (permit is required) Call back inspection $35 (when inspection is requested & incomplete) Violation re-inspection No charge Penalty for building without a permit $110 + cost of permit

*DOG LICENSING FEES Spayed / neutered $8.50 Unaltered $15.50 Dog enumeration $3 / unlicensed dog Replacement dog tag $3.00 Purebred-1 to 10 dogs $25 + $3 / dog NYS surcharge Purebred-11 to 25 dogs $50 + $3 / dog NYS surcharge Purebred-26 + over $75 + $3 / dog NYS surcharge Impoundment fee-first $35 + $7 / day Impoundment fee Impoundment fee-second $50 + $7 / day Impoundment fee-third $75 + $7 / day Violation fee-first $25 Violation fee-second $75 Violation fee-third $125

Fiscal Management Policy and Procurement Policy

PROCUREMENT POLICY On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following

resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the Fiscal Management Policy and the Procurement Policy as follows:

WHEREAS, Section 104-b of the General Municipal Law (GML) REQUIRES every town to adopt internal policies and procedures governing all procurement of goods and services not subject to the bidding requirements of GML 103 or any other law, WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from those officers of the town involved with procurement; NOW, THERE, be it

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RESOLVED: that the Town of Caton does hereby adopt the following procurement policies and procedures:

Guideline 1. Every prospective purchase of goods or service shall be evaluated to determine the applicability of GML 103. Every town officer, board, department head or other personnel with the requisite purchasing authority (hereinafter Purchaser) shall estimate the cumulative amount of the items of supply or equipment needed in a given fiscal year. That estimate shall include the canvass of other town departments and past history to determine the likely yearly value of the commodity to be acquired. The information gathered and conclusions reached shall be documented and kept with the file or other documentation supporting the purchase activity.

Guideline 2. All purchases of a) supplies or equipment that will exceed $10,000 in the fiscal year or b) public works contracts over $20,000 shall be formally bid pursuant to GML 103. Guideline 3. All estimated purchases of: - Less than $10,000 but greater than $3,000 require a written request for a proposal (RFP)

and written/fax quotes from three vendors. - Less than $3,000 but greater. than $1,000 requires an oral request for the goods and

oral/fax quotes from two vendors. - Less than $1,000 is left to the discretion of the Purchaser. - All purchases must be accompanied by a NYS Tax Exempt Certificate. Reimbursement will

not be made for taxes paid.

All estimated public works contracts of: - Less than $20,000 but greater than $10,000 requires a written RFP and fax/proposals

from three contractors. - Less than $10,000 but greater than $3,000 requires a written RFP and fax/proposals from

two contractors. - Less than $3,000 is left to the discretion of the Purchaser.

Any written RFP shall describe the desired goods, quantity, and particulars of delivery. The Purchaser shall compile a list of all vendors from whom written/fax/oral quotes have been requested and written/fax/oral quotes offered.

All information gathered in complying with the procedures of this Guideline shall be preserved and filed with the documentation supporting the subsequent purchase or public works contract.

Guideline 4. The lowest responsible proposal or quote shall be awarded the purchase or public works contract unless the Purchaser prepares a written justification stating reasons why it is in the best interest of the town and its taxpayers to make an award to other than the low bidder. If a bidder is not deemed responsible, facts supporting hat judgement shall also be documented and filed with the record supporting the procurement.

Guideline 5. A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations. If the Purchaser is unable to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations, the Purchaser shall document the attempt made at obtaining the proposals. In no event shall the inability to obtain the proposals or quotes be a bar to the procurement.

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Guideline 6. Except when directed by the Caton Town Board, no solicitation of written proposals or quotations shall be required under the following circumstances:

A) Acquisition of professional services; B) Emergencies; C) Sole source situations; D) Goods purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped; E) Goods purchased from correctional facilities; F) Goods purchased from another governmental agency; G) Goods purchased at auction; H) Goods purchased for less than $1,000; I) Public works contracts for less than $3,000;

Guideline 7. This policy shall be revised annually by the Caton Town Board at the annual reorganization meeting or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable.

INVESTMENT POLICY A. The Caton Town Board would like to maximize interest income on all funds not immediately needed for payment of obligations.

Investment of excess funds shall be governed by the regulations contained in Town Law, General Municipal Law, and Local Finance Law. The priorities for investment of funds shall be:

1. Safety 2. Liquidity 3. Yield

B. INVESTMENT REGULATIONS

1.0 AUTHORIZED COMMERCIAL BANKS

The Caton Town Board authorizes the use of commercial banks or trust companies (not savings banks or associations) located and licensed to do business in New York State. The use of private brokerage or investment firms is not authorized by this policy (General Municipal Law 11, local Finance Law 165.00 (b).)

2.0 AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS

The Caton Town Board authorizes the following types of investment instruments for investing Town of Caton monies:

2.1 Savings Accounts

2.2 Money Market Deposit Accounts

2.3 N.O.W. Accounts

2.4 Super N.O.W. Accounts

2.5 Time Deposit Accounts

2.6 Seven to thirty-one-day Accounts

2.7 Certificates of Deposit

2.8 Repurchase Agreements involving the purchase and sale of direct obligations of the United States.

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AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS – Continued

2.9 Obligations of the United States and of the State of New York, which include Treasury Bills (T-bills) and Treasury Bonds and Notes.

3.0 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR INVESTING TOWN MONEY

The Caton Town Board delegates the authority to make the day-to-day investment decisions within the guidelines and limitations of this policy to the:

3.1 Caton Town Supervisor, as Chief Financial Officer, and/or

3.2 Caton Town Deputy Supervisor

The above persons are hereby authorized to utilize the advisory services of municipal consulting firms in planning the timing, amount, maturity, bidding, placement and reporting on any investments made.

3.3 Caton Town Bookkeeper at the direction of either above officer.

4.0 F. D. I. C. INSURANCE AND COLLATERALIZATON

The primary objective of this policy is to enhance the safety and availability of any Town of Caton funds invested.

Regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation state that each official custodian of funds of any county, municipality or political subdivision depositing such funds in an insured bank located in the same state shall be insured up to $100,000 for time and savings accounts per bank and up to $100,000 for demand deposits per bank (12 Code Federal Regulations Section 330.8).

For amounts in excess of F. D. I. C. coverage, a pledge of obligations as collateral is required to secure the investment. The obligations that may be pledged are:

(1) Obligations of the United States; (2) Obligations of agencies of the United States if the payment of principal and

interest is guaranteed by the federal government; (3) Obligations of New York State; (4) Obligations of any municipality, school district or district corporation in the

State; (5) Obligations of a public authority (Public Authorities Law, various sections); and

obligations of a public housing authority (Public Housing Law Section 49).

With respect to obligations pledged to secure deposits and investments, whenever possible such obligations should by delivered to a bank or trust company other than the institution with which the investment is made If a third party bank is to serve as custodian, the fiscal officer of the local government should require that the bank execute a written custodial agreement which provides, among other things, that any rights of the custodial bank with respect to the collateral are subordinate to the local government’s interest. The fiscal officer should also determine on a regular basis whether written confirmation of all collateral has been received from all institutions, in which the Town of Caton has invested funds. This confirmation should be received within five (5) business days of any investment. Any substitution of collateral must have Town of Caton approval.

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The Caton Town Board authorizes the designated officials the authority to allow for the physical custody of Certificates of Deposit and other evidences of investments for “safekeeping” possession to the winning bank, as provided in Section 11(3) of the General Municipal Law.

5.0 TRANSFER FUNDS

The Caton Town Board authorizes the designated officials the authority to use electronic transfer of funds, among the approved banking institutions to assist in the movement of monies. Each such transfer shall be specifically identified in the original journal entry as a “wire transfer” and subsequently supported by the bank confirmation notice to provide an audit trail.

6.0 WRITTEN REPORTS

All investments shall be documented in written reports to the Caton Town Board outlining the details of each investment and the bids received thereon. Monthly reporting of investments should be made to the Caton Town Board.

7.0 BONDING POLICY

All Town of Caton employees who are involved with the transaction of Town of Caton funds are bonded through the Town’s insurance program. This program should be reviewed and updated annually.

Regular Town Board Meeting Supervisor Tucker called the meeting to order at 6:20pm.

MINUTES Town Council received Minutes from January 10, 2018, at this meeting.

Carol Ferratella, Steuben County Legislator Steuben County has a survey on their website concerning internet service. Applications for HEAP are available.

TOWN OFFICIALS REPORTS for December 2017 as follows:

Highway Superintendent David Card-report viewed/filed.

Code Officer Al Buckland-report viewed/filed.

Constable Mike Smith-no report filed.

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins report viewed/filed.

Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-report viewed/filed with Supervisor only.

Assessor Katherine Deal-no report filed.

Supervisor Lynn Tucker report as follows

Imma /Checking Accounts Capital Reserves

General Imma $297,403 Highway Equipment $298,153

Highway Imma $176,558 Highway Repair $111,749

General Checking $1,443 General Building $301,497

Highway Checking $9,399 General Office $2,347

Payroll Checking $2.99 General Park $6,690

Capital Project Checking $172.69 General Retirement $25,000

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Light District $4,509 General Insurance $50,000

Library Visits Corning Library is reaching out to the Town to provide seasonal activities for Caton children residents of all ages. Dates and time are: February 12, May 14, August 13 and November 12 from 3 to 5 pm at the Caton Town Hall.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the above dates for the Corning Library visits, subject to not being a conflict with any other Town activity.

Fire Department Ben Crowl from the Caton Fire Department provided Supervisor Tucker with a December 2017 monthly report.

NYS Association of Towns Data material from NYS for training sessions in NY City.

Old Business New highway building is beginning to look like a building. Metal siding and insulation will be coming next week. The Town will have to borrow money to finish paying for the building and Supervisor Tucker is looking for a lower interest than the 3.6 percent that CCTC has offered.

Court Room Grant Several years ago, the Court was issued a NYS grant for renovations for purchasing a judge’s bench. The bench never got built or purchased and the money was put into the General Fund. Being that the grant money was not ever used, NYS is now asking for the Town of Caton to return the money or use it as what it was specified for.

New Business National Fuel & Gas Company is proposing to install a natural gas pipeline pumping station near Buckwheat Hollow Road and the Pennsylvania border.

CHIPS Town of Caton recently received approximately $108k from NYS and is expecting to receive about $110k in additional CHIPS money for the highway building.

Year End Budget Adjustment On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve a $10,500 modification to the 2017 Budget by appropriating the $10,500 into account DA5130.2.

On motion Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the transfers as followed:

TO: AMOUNT: FROM: A9040.82 $953.39 A9040.4 A1620.41 $575.71 A1620.4 A3120.4 $129.12 A3120.2

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TO: AMOUNT: FROM: A5132.4 $773.95 A1990.4 DA5110.4 $5.92 DA5110.41 DA5142.1 $3,304.14 DA5142.4 DA5142.1 $864.74 DA5142.4

Payment of Bills On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scot the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Scott, Michaloski, Fitzsimmons, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve payment of the monthly bills as follows:

General Fund Vouchers: A1001 to A1019 - $42,184.701

Street Lighting Voucher: SL1-001 - $108.30

Highway Fund Vouchers: DA1001 to DA1013 - $33,320.53

Capital Projects Voucher: H1 – H0105 - $116,143.46

Opened to the Public

A Facebook page on the web would be good for Caton Park and the Town

Pleased to see the grader is up and running

Need to set audit dates

Possibly a retail store will be coming to Caton

Comprehensive Update Committee will be printing out surveys very soon and also will

be holding a pubic meeting at the Caton Fire house.

At 7:15 pm Supervisor Tucker closed the 2018 Town Board Meeting

Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M Dickerson

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Caton Town Board Regular Monthly Meeting with Public Hearing Caton Town Hall

February 14, 2018 @ 6 pm

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Town Board Present- Supervisor Lynn Tucker, Council members Michelle Fitzsimmons, Jaime Card, Paul Michaloski and Timothy Scott.

Others Present- Legislator Carol Ferratella, Highway Superintendent David Card, Attorney Stephen Maio, Clerk Avonne Dickerson and several attendees.

Supervisor Tucker brought the meeting to order with the pledge to the flag. He stated that we are here for the Town Board meeting only and no discussion of any outside matters will take place.

Public Hearing for Time Warner Cable franchise agreement- Supervisor Tucker opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 pm.

Comments: 1) Daniel Stuart, East Hill Road-Is that the silver line that they put at the bottom of the

telephone poles?

Supervisor Tucker closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 pm.

Regular Meeting- Supervisor Tucker opened the Regular Monthly Meeting.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 resolved to approve the presented franchise agreement with TWC.

Steuben County update/Carol Ferratella- Carol Ferratella – second round of HEAP is opening up.

2018 road repairs will be taking place this year.

Broad band survey available on the County website.

Office of the Aging will also help with ramps and electric.

Officials monthly report for January, 2018- Highway Superintendent David Card-one of the Town trucks was in an accident in South

Corning. Also, purchased a 2007 truck for $5,000. Code Enforcer- Al Buckland report discussed and filed.

Constable-Mike Smith-no report.

Dog Control Officer-Bruce Akins report discussed and filed.

Court Justice-Divens-Bruffey report given to Supervisor only.

Caton Fire Department- report given to Supervisor only.

Supervisor Tucker-report as follows:

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Minutes Town Board just received January 2018 minutes tonight. Tabled review until next month.

Monthly Bills Supervisor Tucker stated that the Milton Cat bill for the grader and the unemployment bill were paid from 2017 money.

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Supervisor Tucker the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 resolved to approve paying the $500 postage bill for the Comprehensive Plan surveys out of account # A8020.41

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 resolved to approve paying the monthly bills in the following amounts with changes above:

General Fund: vouchers # A201 # A226-$197,995.49

Street Lighting Fund: voucher # SL001-$110.71

Highway Fund: vouchers # DA201 to # DA 220-$64,036.62

Capital Projects Fund: vouchers # H201 to # H 204- $8,080.77

Temporary Assignment of Justices On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to consent to the Temporary Assignment of our Justice, to preside in other towns in the Seventh Judicial District as needs arise and to approve Temporary Assignment of Justices from other towns within the Seventh Judicial District to preside in our Justice Court as needs arise for year 2018.

Resolution to borrow On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to consent to the following resolution, post as a legal ad in local newspaper, and post in the town hall-

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WHEREAS, the Town of Caton highway garage is in a state of disrepair and inadequate to the purpose for which it is needed, namely the housing of equipment for the highway department and space to make repairs to the same, as well as other general highway department purposes, and

WHEREAS, the Town has already undertaken construction of a new highway garage by using surplus funds of the Town, and

WHEREAS, said surplus funds are not sufficient to cover the entire cost of the building of the new highway garage, and

WHEREAS, the construction of a new highway garage is authorized by Section 220 (2) of the Town Law; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it will be most beneficial to the fiscal health of the Town to finance the remainder of the garage through a serial bond in the amount not to exceed $350,000 and for a term of 8 years, it is hereby;

RESOLVED, that the Town is hereby authorized to borrow a sum not to exceed $350,000 for the purpose of constructing a new highway garage and the repayment of said bond shall not extend more than a term of 8 years, and it is further;

ORDERED, that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

Old Business Short discussion on a possible electric service contract with Eligol Energy Company. Court Audit has been completed and needs to be sent in to the State.

New Business Discussion on whether ZBA member Olan Rose is residing in Caton. Town needs to verify

before appointing another resident. Town Clerk’s 2017 books will be audited on Monday, 03/05/2018 @ 4 pm.

Open to the Public Would like a tractor sign put on the Thurber Road. Pleased that Hwy. Superintendent replaced his truck. Hurd Cross Road also needs a sign. Peggy MacNaughton volunteered for a Park Committee position and has others that are

interested. Pleased with construction of the new highway building. Top on East Hill Road is not in good shape.

Meeting closed at @ 7 pm.

Submitted by Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M Dickerson

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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT

Supervisor Lynn Tucker Atty for the Town Stephen Maio

Councilman Paul Michaloski County Legislator Carol Ferratella

Councilwoman Jaime Card Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson

Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Visitors

Councilman Timothy Scott

Supervisor called the meeting to order at 6 pm with the pledge to the flag.

TOWN OFFICIALS REPORTS for February 2018 as follows:



Constable Mike Smith-no report filed.

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins-no report filed.


Assessor Katherine Deal-no report filed.

Supervisor Lynn Tucker-report as follows:









2017 Bookkeeper Audit

Supervisor Tucker set the audit of the Supervisor’s 2017 books for March 21, 2018 @ 10:00 am.

Discussion from Supervisor Tucker

Supervisor and Comprehensive Planning Committee had a difference of opinion about which

survey was presented and approved by the Town Board at the November 8, 2017 Town Board

meeting and also, which survey was actually mailed out to Caton residents.

He then talked about a petition that was presented to Town Clerk Dickerson on March 12,

2018, requesting a permissive referendum (town vote) for borrowing money to complete the

new highway garage. He advised the Board that if the voters disagree to borrow money for the

building, the Town will run out of money to continue the project and possibly the contractors

may put a contractor’s lien on the building, disallowing the Town to use the partially built

garage.

Petition for a Permissive Referendum

At the current meeting of March 14, 2018 Town Clerk Dickerson presented the petition to the

Caton Town Board, written as follows:

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“ I, the undersigned, do hereby state that I am a duly qualified voter of the State of New York

and an elector of the Town of Caton, County of Steuben, State of New York qualified to vote

upon a proposition to raise and expend money in the Town of Caton, County of Chemung, State

of New York; that my place of residence is truly stated opposite my signature hereto; that on

February 14, 2018, the Town Board of the Town of Caton approved and adopted Resolution No.

001 authorizing and agreeing to seek a loan of $350,000 to finance the completion of a new

Town garage, as per the said resolution; and I do hereby protest against the adoption by act or

resolution of Resolution No. 001 and the said authorization to seek said financing I further

request that it be submitted to the qualified electors of the town affected, that is the Town of

Caton, for their approval or disapproval pursuant to Article Seven of the New York State Town

Law.”

At 6:30 pm, Supervisor Tucker opened the floor for discussion of the new highway building.

Attorney Maio stated that if there are enough signatures on the petition to not borrow money

needed to compete the garage project, the voters have the right to vote on borrowing the

money. To verify validation of the petition, the Town would need to contact the Board of

Elections at the County, as the law states there needs to be 5 % of residents that signed the

petition and voted at the last gubernatorial election. Once petition is validated, the vote would

be held within 60-75 days.

On the other hand, the petition may be rescinded which would make the petition request

mute, as the item requested to vote on is no longer being requested.

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Scott the following

resolution adopted ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)

NAYS-0 to acknowledge that a petition has been presented to the Caton Town Board and also,

to rescind Resolution # 001 on that petition, which was received by Town Clerk on March 12,

2018.

Carol Ferratella

Met with the Senior Citizens and brought extra pamphlets from the Office of the Aging

pertaining to Seniors that may need help with most anything.

Also, there are 683 miles of roads in Steuben County. The cost to maintain those roads for this

year is $5.5 million dollars.

Survey on County website for broad band information.

Minutes for January and February

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following

resolution adopted VOICE VOTE AYES 5-(Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0

to accept both sets of minutes with a correction to January minutes-(Councilman Scott did not

make any motions as stated at the January meeting for approval of appointees as he did not

arrive until 6:10 pm).

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Budget adjustments

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Scott the following

resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)

NAYS 0-RESOLVED to move $33.76 and $48.99 out of account A1990.4 (Contingency) to account

A8020.41 for shortages.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution

ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 to

borrow $110,606.00 out of General IMMA fund account for payment to the highway project

account, to be payed back to General IMMA as soon as $110,606.00 is received from CHIPS

money budgeted for the highway building bills.

PAYMENT of BILLS

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following

resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-

RESOLVED and ABSTAINED-1 (Councilman Scott) to pay the monthly bills on Abstract # 3 as

follows:

Lighting District voucher #0004: $98.09

Highway Fund vouchers #0301- #0318: $33,145.82

General Fund vouchers #0301- #0326: $7,353.76

Capital Projects vouchers: #0301-#0303: $69,793.27

Fire Department

Report for February 2018 received and read.

Justice Court

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 to accept

the Justice Court audit for 2017 as completed by Caton Town Board and to forward a copy to

the NYS Unified Court System as required.

OLD BUSINESS

2018 Caton Park Committee

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 to appoint

the following residents to the Park Committee for year 2018:

Peggy MacNaughton, Chair; June Gordon, Garry Coon, Barbara Cowles and Joni Kehoe.

NEW BUSINESS

Comprehensive Committee

Councilman Michaloski gave Supervisor Tucker a copy of the notes from the Comprehensive

Survey Meeting that was held at the Caton Fire Hall on March 7, 2018. Town Clerk has a copy

available.

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Network Capability for the Town

Bob Lord and Councilman Michaloski met with Steve Manning regarding adding more network

to Caton. No direct hope at this time only searching for State or Federal grants, etc.

Meeting open to the Public

• Bidding for the new highway building should have been done differently.

• Steuben County will be doing West Caton Road and Marsh Road this year.

• Frustration with residents is not the highway workers, but the condition of the roads.

• There are several towns that have poor road conditions.

• Board appreciates the Comprehensive Plan Committee for all of the time and effort in

creating an updated Comprehensive Plan.

Meeting closed at 8 pm.


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Special Meeting of the Caton Town Board

Caton Town Hall March 28, 2018

Meeting called to order at 6 pm by Supervisor Lynn Tucker.

Present:

Board Members-Supervisor Tucker, Councilwoman Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman Card and Councilman

Michaloski.

Not Present:

Councilman Scott.

Others Present:

Bookkeeper Haussener and Clerk Dickerson.

Purpose of meeting:

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following Resolution

ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to authorize the

movement of $20,000 from the Retirement Capital Reserve Fund and further to move the $20,000 into

the Building Capital Reserve Fund for completion of a capital project.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following Resolution

ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to authorize the

borrowing of $265,000 from the Bank of Green County for completion of a capital project at a rate of

2.89 %, for a period of nine years; and further to legally advertise this transaction to the public.

Meeting closed at 6:30 pm.

Avonne Dickerson, Caton Town Clerk

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Town of Caton Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting April 11, 2018 at 6 pm

Held at the Caton Town Hall

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Attendance Others present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Sheriff Deputy Butler Councilwoman Jaime Card Sprague Ins rep Andy Sprague Councilman Paul Michaloski Legislator Scott VanEtten Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Legislator Carol Ferratella Councilman Timothy Scott (arrived at 6:11 pm) Town Attorney Steve Maio Highway Superintendent David Card Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson

Several Visitors

At 6 pm Supervisor Tucker brought the Meeting to order with the pledge to the flag.

Sprague Insurance Update Andy Sprague discussed the proposed NYMIR Insurance renewal with Board members and followed with a question / answer session.

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the insurance proposal as presented, effective 5/15/2018 – 5/15/2019 at a total premium of $27,211.83.

Review of Minutes On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Scott the following Resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) ABSTAINED-1 (Scott) RESOLVED to approve minutes from the regular Town Board Meeting as presented.

Monies On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Supervisor Tucker the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED for the Comprehensive Planning Committee to receive preauthorization before spending any more money.

Budget Transfer

On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to move $292.76 from A1990.4 and into A8020.41 to cover an overage.

Monthly Bills On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Supervisor Tucker the following Resolution ADPOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Michaloski, Card, Fitzsimons, Tucker)-ABSTAINED-1 (Scott) RESOLVED to pay monthly bills as updated and listed below:

General Voucher’s # 0401-0426-$10,528.60 Street Light Voucher # 4-$98.68

Hwy Vouchers # 0401-0418-$29,492.75 Capital Projects Voucher’s# 0401-0403-$68,241.89

Legislators Ferratella and VanEtten Continuing with the Comprehensive Opioid Prevention Effort (COPE) to help deal with the

opioid crisis in Steuben County.

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County Land Bank Project-a non-profit organization that repairs run-down properties within the County. The properties are then listed through Arbor Dev. and the Land Bank recoups the money to reinvest in future renovations. Land Bank has also received money from NYS.

April 16, 2018 is the final day to participate in Steuben County’s broadband online survey.

Department Reports-March 2018

Highway Superintendent David Card-reviewed and filed.

Code Enforcer Al Buckland-reviewed and filed. Town Board would like to see updates on the school and the next-door neighbor.

Constable Mike Smith-reviewed and filed.

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-reviewed and filed.

Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-none available.

Assessor Katherine Deal-none available.

Supervisor Tucker-as follows:







Capital Project Checking $56,119 General Retirement $25,000


Old Business

Comprehensive surveys are all in. Councilman Michaloski stated that it would likely be 3 to 4 months to complete the analysis. Supervisor Tucker would like the surveys turned in to the Town Board when Committee is finished with them.

Highway Building is coming along good. Shell Company has donated a desk and filing cabinet. Also, Corning Inc. may have some furniture to donate to highway department.

Justice Grant-still nothing. On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following Resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Michaloski, Card, Fitzsimons, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to draft a letter to the Court, requesting Justice Divens-Bruffey to attend a meeting with the Town Board to discuss options for the previously received grant.

New Business At last month’s meeting, the Town had moved $20k from the $25k Capital Reserve

Retirement Fund into Buildings Capital Reserve Fund, while leaving the remaining $5k in the account. On an advisory opinion of CPA Carol Golden, the Board may consider closing out the Retirement Capital Reserve Fund and move the balance of it into the General Buildings Capital Reserve Fund.

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On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Michaloski, Card, Fitzsimons, Tucker) ABSTAINED-1 (Scott) RESOLVED that the Board does hereby close the Retirement Capital Reserve General Fund and further, to deposit its current cash assets of $5,000, as of this date, to be reallocated to Buildings Capital Reserve General Fund for completion of a capital reserve project, subject to a permissive referendum.

Park Committee Chair Peggy Ann MacNaughton announced that there will be a Park Committee meeting at the Caton Park on Saturday, April 14th, at 3 pm.

Fire Department Report for month of March-reviewed and filed.

Meeting Minutes from March 28, 2018- On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following Resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Michaloski, Card, Fitzsimons, Tucker) ABSTAINED-1 (Scott) to approve the March 28, 2018 Special Meeting minutes as completed.

Supervisor Tucker stated that the hard numbers for borrowing money to complete the highway building is $265,000. Annual payment per year will be $33,000, for 9-years at a rate of 2.89%.

Meeting open to the Public Likes the way the Town is paying for the new building.

Fire Department has a Stop the Bleed Program using tourniquets.

Glad garage is coming along.

Someday a new Steuben County highway shop will be built to replace the old building.

2017 AUD Report is completed and will be out on the web soon.

Anybody that wants to attend the Park Committee meeting is welcome.

Pleased that the highway garage is being built.

Mentioned the Code Officer and a zombie property on the Ginnan Road.

Good to see so many people at the meeting.

Why don’t you (Sup. Tucker) want the voters to vote on the referendum for the money?

The longer the Town waits to get the money for the building it will continue to cost more.

All monies had to be in place and secured before the building project could start.

Need to follow the laws.

At 7:07 pm Supervisor Tucker closed the meeting.

Avonne Dickerson, Town Clerk

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NOTICE

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 6th

day of April, 2018, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by

law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a

permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity

of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such

obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Caton, in the

County of Steuben, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of

law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice

were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such

validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or

such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Avonne M. Dickerson

Town Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING

OF THE RECONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION AND

REPAIRS TO TH TOWN HIGHWAY GARAGE AND

STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST

THEREOF IS $265,000 APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT

THEREFORE, AND AUTHORIZING THIS ISSUANCE IN

AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $265,000 SERIAL

BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO FINANCE SAID

APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to finance the reconstruction,

construction and repairs to the highway garage.

The amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $265,000.

The period of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said

serial bonds are authorized to be issued is thirty (30) years.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public

inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of

Caton 11161 Hendy Hollow Road, Corning, New York 14830.

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Town of Caton Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting May 16, 2018 at 6 pm


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* Note: The regular monthly meeting date was rescheduled from May 9

th to May 16

th to avoid not having a

quorum to complete Town business.

Attendance Others present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Town Attorney Steve Maio Councilwoman Jaime Card Highway Superintendent David Card Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Legislator Carol Ferratella Absent Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilman Timothy Scott Several Visitors Councilman Paul Michaloski

At 6 pm Supervisor Tucker brought the Meeting to order with the pledge to the flag.

Review of April 11, 2018 Minutes On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following Resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve minutes from the regular Town Board Meeting as presented with the following correction - “Budget Transfer amount to move from A1990.4 is $341.67.”

Monthly Bills On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following Resolution ADPOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Card, Fitzsimons, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to pay monthly bills as follows:

General Voucher’s # 0501-0516-$33,401.17 Street Light Voucher # 0005-$110.21

Hwy Voucher’s # 0501-0520-$19,141.71 Capital Projects Voucher’s# 0501-0505-$128,418.25

Legislator Ferratella-County Update County reviewed Town of Caton’s bids for the possible construction of a new Highway

building at the Corduroy Road location and rejected due to cost.

Effective March 18, 2018 NYS public-sector employees will be provided for “up to” four (4) hours of paid leave per year for any cancer screening.

Department Reports-April 2018


Code Enforcer Al Buckland-reviewed and filed.

Constable Mike Smith-reviewed and filed.

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-none available.

Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-none available. No contact has been made with the Justice to discuss the decision on what to do with the grant money that was received in 2012.

Assessor Katherine Deal-none available.

Caton Fire Department Ben Crowl-reviewed and filed.

STCRPDB-2018 Budget allows for $4,700. As of 3/31/2018 balance is $4,114.

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Capital Project Checking $67,537 General Retirement $0


Old Business

Highway Building is coming along good and is about 95% finished and should be completed within a few weeks.

New Business Budget Resolutions # 1-Whereas, the Town Board has indicated its intent to use resources available in the Building Reserve to partially finance the construction of a new highway garage, and

Whereas, there was $54,879.84 available in the Building Reserve for this purpose,

Therefore, on motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED for the Town Board to amend the 2018 General Fund Budget by appropriating $54,879.84 from the Building Reserve as an interfund transfer to the Highway Capital Projects Fund.

# 2-Whereas, the Town Board has previously closed the Retirement Reserve fund and authorized the transfer of its balance to the Building Reserve Fund, and

Whereas, the Town Board now desires to provide additional funding for the Highway Garage Capital Construction Project, and

Whereas, there is now an additional $25,000 available in the Building Reserve Fund, and

Whereas, the Town Board now desires to appropriate the $25,000 in the Building Reserve Fund as an interfund transfer to the Capital Projects Fund,

Therefore, on motion on motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to amend the 2018 General Fund budget by appropriating $25,000 from the Building Reserve Fund as an additional interfund transfer to the Highway Capital Project Fund.

Supervisor Tucker stated that the loan for the Highway Project was advertised. The amount needed to finish paying for the Highway Project bills is $265,000 while $115,000 of that will go to the General Fund to payback what was used to pay for the Project bills. Due to the fact that getting the loan was delayed it cost the Town almost 1% more in interest or about $10,000. This will be a 9-year loan with an annual payment of $34,303.

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Supervisor Tucker the following Resolution ADPOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Card, Fitzsimons, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to

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cover the May 2018 expenses by loaning $61,052.58 from the General Fund to the Highway Capital Project.

Budget Adjustments

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following budget adjustments:

From: Amount: To:

A1410.2 $341.60 A1410.12 A1340.1 $55.14 A1340.41

Park Committee On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following Resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to appoint Tyler Speciale as the Park caretaker.

Chair Peggy Ann MacNaughton has given Supervisor Tucker a list of items that are needed to update the Park: new basketball hoops, a USA flag to place at the park, new mulch for the playground, sealing up some cracks on the basketball section, updating the horseshoe pits, and planting more flowers. Also, Peggy has added Sarah Frunzi to the Park Committee.

Meeting open to the Public Congratulations on the new highway garage.

6:32 pm Supervisor Tucker closed the meeting.

Avonne Dickerson, Town Clerk

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Supervisor Lynn Tucker brought the regular monthly meeting of the Caton Town Board to order at 6 pm with the pledge to the flag.

Board Members Present Others present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Highway Superintendent David Card Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons County Legislature Carol Ferratella Councilwoman Jaime Card Constable Mike Smith Councilman Paul Michaloski Clerk Avonne Dickerson Board Members Absent Visitors Councilman Timothy Scott

Minutes On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to approve May 2018 Meeting Minutes as presented.

Payment of Bills On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve payment of the monthly bills as follows:

General Fund Vouchers: A601 to A624 - $6,056.65

Street Lighting Voucher: SL1-006 - $95.25

Highway Fund Vouchers: DA601 to DA611 - $138,501.97

Capital Projects Voucher: H601 to H604 - $95,892.34

Supervisor Tucker suggested that in the future, before work gets done on certain vehicles it may be good to review spending beforehand.

Steuben County Update-Carol Ferratella County replacement garage still in the works. Next month there will be a survey for NYS Community Health Assessment. Nine NY counties

will be participating.

Town Officials Reports for May 2018:

o Highway Superintendent David Card-presented. Highway building is almost completely done. Board pleased with paving job on Brown Hollow Road.

o Code Enforcement Al Buckland-presented. Need to get after resident next door for

debris.

o Constable Michael Smith-presented.

o Caton Fire Department Ben Crowl-presented.

o Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-none available.

o Court Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-none available. She is on personal leave for 6-weeks, starting June 6th. Neighboring justices will fill in as needed. Supervisor Tucker asked

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Bookkeeper Haussener if he could email Justice Divens-Bruffey to inform her that the Justice Grant from 2012 is going back to the State.

o Assessor Katherine Deal Gabrielle-none available. Councilman Michaloski would like the Assessor to consider a report form that he has created pertaining to Assessor activities.

o Supervisor Lynn Tucker-as follows:

Imma /Checking

Accounts

Capital Reserves






Capital Project Checking $171.80 General Retirement $0


o Town of Caton total assessed value will drop as the compressor station located at the Harris and Tannery Creek Roads will no longer be pumping.

o Approved loan for new highway building is $265,000 and payments will be approximately $36,000 per year.

New Business o Supervisor Tucker received a notice from the U S Board on Geographic Names for the

Town Board to comment on. This is a proposal to apply the new name of “Berry Creek” to a 3.7-mile long unnamed tributary of Mudlick Creek in Steuben and Chemung County’s. The name refers to the many wild bushes that the proponent, Jonathan Conklin, from Pine City, reports are found along the creek. This creek flows from the Town of Caton, Southport and then enters Mudlick Creek.

Park Program for 2018- o Program will run from July 30th to August 17th. On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded

by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve advertising in the Corning Leader for hiring of (3) park program assistants. Councilman Michaloski has also prepared a report form for the Caton Park Program to describe their daily activities.

Budget Adjustments- o On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilwoman Card the following

RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve moving $95,892.34 from the General Fund into the Loan Capital Project Fund to cover June expenses until the loan money is deposited in the bank.

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o On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card, the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following transfers:

To: Amount: From: A1940.0 $25 A1990.4

A1950.0 $102.84 A1990.4 o Cell Service

Councilman Michaloski received information that this spring, a grant had went out to under-served areas of NYS such as the Southern Adirondack region. Another round of grants will be coming around at the end of July.

Open to the Public Anything new with the cleaning up of the old Caton School and the neighbor next door to the Town Hall.

Stop sign on Kelly Hill Road needs to be on Birch Creek Road.

Bids will be opened at the Fire Hall on June 22, at 4 pm for anticipated new fire station.

Caton Park looks great.

Need dust oil on Tobey Town Road.

Motorcycle rally will be going through Caton Center this weekend.

Park looks good, but still need mulch for playground and basketball hoops.

Park bench in memory of Bob Richards is almost ready to go. Still need some kind of plaque to put on the bench. Will get in touch with family members for suggestions.

Area grants for Parks and Recreation rehab are available.

Considering a town picnic at the Caton Park.

Constable needs more working hours.

Multi-band signal booster may be available for the Town Hall.

Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.

Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M. Dickerson

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Town Board Present Others Present Lynn Tucker, Supervisor Carol Ferratella, County Legislator Michelle Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman Scott VanEtten, County Legislator Jaime Card, Councilwoman Avonne Dickerson, Town Clerk Paul Michaloski, Councilman Visitors Timothy Scott, Councilman

At 6 pm Supervisor Tucker brought the meeting to order with the pledge to the flag.

MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4(Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker)1-ABSTAINED (Scott)-0 NAYS RESOLVED to approve the minutes from the June 13, 2018 Board Meeting as presented.

County Update, Ms. Ferratella- NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance-enhanced STAR filing has been reformed. Assessor will

have information for residents going forward.

MONTHLY BILLS On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the bills as presented: General A Fund-vouchers # 501 to # 532- $36,120.01 Highway DA Fund-vouchers # 501 to # 518-$14710.23 Highway Building Fund-voucher # 005-$1,520

TOWN OFFICIALS REPORTS for June 2018 as follows:

Highway Superintendent David Card-report viewed/filed. New highway building is complete

and employees have moved in.


Constable Mike Smith-report viewed/filed.

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins-report viewed/filed.


Assessor Katherine Deal-report viewed/filed.

Caton Fire Department-viewed/filed.






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Supervisor Tucker read aloud a letter that he received from a resident concerning the upkeep of another resident located on the Ginnan Road. This letter is now a part of these minutes and is available to view, as per Supervisor Tucker.

Southern Tier Planning-reporting a remainder balance of $3,154.46 available for this year’s Planning use.

New Town of Caton highway building-99.9% finished. Looking into purchasing work clothes for highway employees. May purchase a washer and dryer for workers to save the cost of renting uniforms.

OLD BUSINESS 2012 Justice Grant-after discussion the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES

5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-0 NAYS RESOLVED to return the $4,000 Justice Grant that was issued to the Court in 2012.

Highway building loan-still waiting on Attorney Maio to complete the loan paperwork.

Tannery Creek Pressure Station-NYS has reduced the assessment of this pressure station from $6 million to $2 million. This most likely will cause the town tax rate to upsurge.

NEW BUSINESS 2018 Park Program Assistants

This year the Park Program will run from July 30th thru August 17th, weekdays from 9 am to 12 noon.

Town received resumes from the following: 1) Olyvia Clary, from Town of Hornby 2) Gail Taylor, from City of Elmira 3) Megan Rosko, from Town of Campbell

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-0 NAYS RESOLVED to appoint the above interested persons as Park Program Assistants for 2018.

Finances On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-0 NAYS RESOLVED to transfer $1,520 from the General Fund and deposit it into the Loan Capital Project to cover June expenses.

At this time Supervisor Tucker stated that the August 8, 2018, Board Meeting will be held at the new highway building. And he is planning on an open house for the September meeting.

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Cold War Exemption 2018 marks the statutory end to the 10-year availability of the Cold War Veterans Exemption that our Town adopted in June of 2008. A bill has been signed by Governor Cuomo for new legislation to remove the ten-year limitation and make it a permanent exemption. In order to continue with this exemption, a local law must be adopted at the municipality level.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-0 NAYS RESOLVED to schedule and hold a Public Hearing on September 12, 2018, at 6 pm prior to the regular monthly Town Board Meeting, to consider adopting the Cold War Exemption Law with no expiration date.

Councilman Michaloski would like to have a full documentation report of the Park Program. He also would like the Assessor to complete a report similar to the report he has prepared. He will put a copy of his request in Assessor Deal’s mailbox.

Councilwoman Card would like to start a face-book page for the Town of Caton. No negativity will be allowed on the website.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Pennsylvania is still receiving gas money. County records storage facility is 99% completed. New downtown County office building is completed and they will be moving in soon. Highway County bids for a new highway shed came in to high. SCDPW is also thinking of closing the Caton highway shop and consolidate to Curtis Some municipalities use ARC to purchase highway workers clothing.

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Town of Caton Town Board Meeting Minutes Caton Town Hall August 8, 2018

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At 6 pm Supervisor Tucker brought the meeting to order with the pledge to the flag.

Town Board Present: Others Present: Supervisor Lynn Tucker Legislator Carol Ferratella Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Highway Super. David Card Councilman Paul Michaloski Constable Michael Smith Councilman Timothy Scott Clerk Avonne Dickerson

Town Board Absent: Councilwoman Jaime Card

Minutes-review of July 11, 2018 meeting minutes. On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve the minutes as presented.

Town Officials Reports- for July 2018 as follows:

Highway Superintendent David Card-report viewed/filed. Highway crew recently attended a

meeting pertaining to the danger of hog weed.


Constable Mike Smith-report viewed/filed.

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins-not available.


Assessor Katherine Deal-not available.

Caton Fire Department-not available










Old Business- o New highway building-is completed and the highway crew is moved in. o Justice Grant-the NYS Unified Court System needs to be contacted to return the 2012 grant

that was never used. o Union Contract Negotiations-first meeting will be August 15, at 6 pm, Town Hall. This will be

an executive session only.

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o 2019 Budget Meeting-first meeting will be September 5, at 6 pm, Town Hall. Meeting is

open to the Public.

o Highway Building-Supervisor Tucker has made several attempts to contact Town Attorney Maio-as with no luck-to finalize the bank loan legal transactions.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-for Supervisor Tucker to contact the Greene County Bank to receive the names of their bank attorney’s that will complete the loan transaction. He also mentioned that the Board needs to re-evaluate our Town Attorney.

New Business- o Resolution-on motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Michaloski the

following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve a transfer of $33,616.03 from General Fund to Loan Capital Project to cover the retainer for the new highway building.

o Status of possible Dollar General-an investment firm for Dollar General is interested in purchasing property in Caton to construct a new Dollar General. They have looked at a few properties, but are most interested in the Caton Grange building and the house between the Town Hall and the old Grange. Supervisor Tucker, Bob Lord and reps from STCRPDB have recently met with the investment firm and are hoping to meet again with the property owners.

o County Update-Carol Ferratella talked to the Board about the danger of the hog weed plant. Also, in the near future, the County will be updating their pictometry.

o Councilman Michaloski-commented that by December of 2019, Verizon will have gotten rid of all their flip phones.

o Local Law # 1 of 2018-to amend Local Law No. 2 of 2008, entitled: “A local law providing for the Real Property Tax Exemption of Cold War Veterans pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 458-b” by adding subparagraph “(a)” as follows: Pursuant to subsection 2 ( c ) (iii) of §458-of the NYS Real Property Tax Law, the exemption authorized shall apply to qualifying owners of real property for as long as they remain qualifying owners, without regard to such ten year limitation.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-to accept the presentation from the Caton Town Clerk of proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2018 that will amend Local Law No. 2 of 2008. Public Hearing will be held on September 12, 2018, 6 pm, prior to the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting.

Councilwoman Fitzsimmons- She would like the section of Caton Bypass Road, from the four-corners to the stop sign on Caton Bypass Road, reverted back to the Telephone Road. Steuben County 911 will be contacted to see how this can be achieved.

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Monthly Bills On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the bills as presented: General A Fund-vouchers # 801 to # 819- $16,011.03 Highway DA Fund-vouchers # 801 to # 812-$51,186.62 Highway Building Fund-vouchers # 801 to 803-$33,615.73 Lighting District SL1-5182.4-vouhers # 803 & 888-SL1.5284

Open to public o Bob Lord created a thank you letter for Town Board members to sign and send to DPW for

the nice work on the West Caton Road. o Thanks to Jennifer Card for planting the flowers around the new highway building. o Wayne Phenes stated that Hittown Road and Birch Creek Road need new guard rails.

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Town of Caton Minutes from Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting & Public Hearing for Local Law # 1 of 2018

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Council Members Present Others Present Lynn Tucker, Supervisor David Card, Hwy. Superintendent Michelle Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman Carol Ferratella, Legislator Jaime Card, Councilwoman Scott VanEtten, Legislator Paul Michaloski, Councilman Avonne Dickerson, Clerk Timothy Scott, Councilman Visitors

At 6 pm, Supervisor Tucker opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and opened the Public Hearing for Local Law # 1 of 2018.

Supervisor Tucker stated that the local law pertains to the amendment of Local Law # 2 of 2008 which is; providing for the Real Property Tax Exemption for Cold War Veterans, to allow qualified owners to continue with the exemption, without regard to the previous 10-year limitation.

At 6:03 pm, and after hearing no adverse comments, Supervisor Tucker made a motion seconded by Councilman Michaloski to close the Public Hearing. VOICE VOTE-AYES 5-(Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-NAYS-0. Motion carried.

At 6:05 pm Supervisor Tucker opened the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-NAYS-0 to adopt the proposed amendment to Local Law # 2 of 2008, which will now be known as Local Law # 1 of 2018.

Minutes On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-5(Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-NAYS-0 to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2018 Board Meeting as presented.

Carol Ferratella & Scott VanEtten, County Update Scott stated that the Legislature is currently working on the 2019 budget. There are several NYS mandates coming down that will most likely cost the County more money.

NYS is expecting each county to come up with a dwelling to house the 16-17-year aged youths that have committed a crime and cannot be put in an adult jail due to their age. Scott mentioned that the County may be able to use Camp Monterey.

Cornell Co-operative Extension’s 100th anniversary.

Carol stated that NYS has revamped the STAR exemption program. To receive the Enhanced STAR exemption, you must enroll in the NYS Income Verification Program (IVP). The enrollment only needs to be done once and if eligible for the Enhanced Starr exemption you will automatically receive the exemption each year thereafter. Contact Assessor for more information.

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Steuben County Planning Department will be doing annual training for ZBA and Planning Boards to meet the 4-hour yearly required amount. No date set yet.

Bill Caudill the head of the Steuben County Youth Bureau attended a day at the Caton Park Program as well as a few other parks in Steuben County.

Town Officials Reports- for August 2018 as follows: Highway Superintendent David Card-report

viewed/filed.

• Code Officer Al Buckland-report viewed/filed.

• Constable Mike Smith-report filed with Clerk, but not viewed due to Clerk’s error.

• Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins-not available.

• Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-report viewed/filed with Supervisor only.

• Assessor Katherine Deal-not available.

• Caton Fire Department-not available

• Supervisor Lynn Tucker-report as follows:


General Imma $171,109.76 Highway Equipment $298,290.51

Highway Imma $312,042.59 Highway Repair $111,852.66

General Checking $2,015.10 General Building $18,550.26

Highway Checking $10,321.25 General Office $2,347.11

Payroll Checking $2.99 General Park $6,690.19


Light District $4,298.59 General Insurance $50,000

New Business On page 2 of the Supervisor’s report the General Fund cash is showing a negative $8,000. This has to do with the checking account as of 8/31/18. As of 09/01/2018 the account now has $10,000.

Old Business • Dollar General-still working on costs and how this will work out.

• Loan Money-Bank papers are here. Supervisor Tucker and Clerk Dickerson will be signing papers tomorrow in front of a notary. They will then be fed-exed back to the bank. Money will be in Town’s account by 09/26/2018.

• Justice Court Grant Money-2012 grant money has been returned to NYS Justice Court Division, as requested by NYS, and is on this abstract.

• 2019 Budget-next 2019 budget workshop meeting is 09/19/2018, 6 pm at the Town Hall.

New Business • Board of Assessment Review member Michael Wasilewski’s term is up as of 09/30/2018.

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On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-NAYS-0 to appoint Mr. Wasilewski to the BOA for a 5-year term expiring on 09/30/2023.

• P C purchase-a new computer is needed in the Bookkeepers office. Don Haussener will be

setting up his old computer to Code Officer, Al Buckland. On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Jaime Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-NAYS-0 to purchase a new computer at a price of $699.00.

• Bills-motion by Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-NAYS-0 to pay the bills as presented:

General A Fund-vouchers # 0901 to # 0925-$18,782.51 Highway DA Fund-vouchers # 0901 to # 0915-$31,229.79 Highway Building Fund-voucher # 001 to # 002-$1,399.32 Street Lighting Fund-voucher # 9-$184.76 (July & Aug)

Budget Adjustments On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker)-NAYS-0 to approve the following transfers:

Amount: From: To: $684.50 A1990.4 A5132.4 $17,464.58 DA5142.44 DA5110.44 $1,330.00 DA9060.8 DA9050.8

Councilman Michaloski stated that he will be meeting with STCRPDB to talk about an internet contortion nationwide to connect America.

Open to Public Bob Lord-very happy with the new building for the highway workers.

Meeting adjourned at 6:29 pm.

Caton Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson

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Town of Caton Town Board Meeting Minutes

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Council Members Present Others Present Lynn Tucker, Supervisor David Card, Hwy. Superintendent Paul Michaloski, Councilman Carol Ferratella, Legislator

Scott VanEtten, Legislator Council Members Absent Avonne Dickerson, Clerk Jaime Card, Councilwoman Visitors Timothy Scott, Councilman Michelle Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman

At 6 pm, Supervisor Tucker opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag.

Note: Due to the fact that a quorum of Board members was not present, no Town business could be voted on. Carol Ferratella & Scott VanEtten, County Update

CPL 370.15 & CPL 370.25-Scott specified that NYS passed a new section of the law under domestic violence. This means that if a person is found to commit or attempt to commit a domestic crime, which may be determined as a serious offense under the new statue, and is convicted of even a class B misdemeanor under the statue; and is “related enough” under the CPL, the effect of the law is that a person can never purchase a firearm and all possessed firearms will be confiscated by officials. A relative is considered blood relation, a spouse or a relative through marriage.

Scott also stated that a group from NYS will be coming down on October 11th and go through the now closed Monterey Jail facility with a conglomerate from 10 counties to decide if the facility meets the requirements for housing aged 16 and 17-year old prisoners. Otherwise, NYS is mandating that each County is responsible for dealing with the housing of the youth.

Next year, the County will be using Glove House, which already detains troubled youth.

Carol specified that NYS is supposed to reimburse the County with $1.2 million dollars if NYS approves everything.

Town Officials Reports- for September 2018 as follows:



Constable Mike Smith-reports for August and September viewed/filed.

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins-unavailable.

Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-unavailable.

Assessor Katherine Deal-unavailable.

Caton Fire Department-unavailable


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Old Business Dollar General-still not confirmed, but they have kept in contact with Supervisor Tucker to

keep him up-to-date with final decisions.

Councilman Michaloski had recently met with Steve Manning from Southern Tier Network and he may be working with the Town for wireless internet. Possibly may find a location to run the fiber from Empire Access in South Corning and then the wireless repeater will send internet only to homes in Caton.

Town Clerk gave each member a copy of the Local Law #1 of 2018 pertaining to the Cold War Veteran’s Exemption which has been filed with in NYS and is in effect as of 10/26/2018.

New Business CPR-EMT Robert Richards is interested in holding a CPR training session with Town

employees and any others that would like the training. A date and time will be set after checking with the highway workers as to what works best for them.

Caton Fire District #1 has presented their 2019 Budget to the Town Board. Amount requested is $164,903. The Public Hearing for the Fire District Budget will be October 16th, 7 pm, at the Caton Fire Department.

Open to Public Discussion over taxes pertaining to Fire Districts and Fire Departments. Complaint over farm equipment being in the road on Kelly Hill Rd.


Avonne M Dickerson, Caton Town Clerk

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Minutes of the Town of Caton second Town Board Meeting for October 2018 Held at Caton Town Hall

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Council Members Present Others Present Lynn Tucker, Supervisor Don Haussener, Bookkeeper Paul Michaloski, Councilman Avonne Dickerson, Clerk Michelle Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman

Council Members Absent Jaime Card, Councilwoman Timothy Scott, Councilman

Meeting brought to order by Supervisor Tucker at 6:10 pm.

Purpose of meeting is to complete transactions that the Town Board was unable to at the October 10, 2018 Regular Monthly Meeting, due to a lack of a quorum of board members present; and to discuss any other Town business.

Monthly Bills On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve payment of monthly bills as follows:

General Fund-# A1001 - # A1022 = $6,161.68

Highway Fund-# DA1001 - # DA1011 = $12,197.15

Lighting District-# SL1 - # 0010 = $99.93

Capital Projects-# H - # 0010 = $110.00

Minutes On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve minutes as presented from the September 12, 2018 Town Board Meeting. Budget Adjustments On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve the following budget adjustments:

FROM: TO: AMOUNT: A1990.4 A5132.4 $160.26 DA5130.4 DA5130.1 $1,8936.56

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Minutes of the Town of Caton second Town Board Meeting for October 2018 Held at Caton Town Hall

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Other Business Don Haussener stated that the Town recently received $17,000 in State Aid and that the

2019 tax rate will increase from 2018 rate by $.10 - $.11 per $1,000 of assessed value. Also, $2,200 was put back into the proposed 2019 town budget for Assessor software license and the Contingency Fund was reduced by $1,500.

On Thursday, November 1, 2018, 9:30 am, CPA Carol Golden, Don Haussener and Supervisor Tucker will meet at the Town Hall, to go over the proposed 2019 budget. Board members are welcome to attend.

By the end of 2018, the Town will have approximately $256,000 left over in General IMMA and $86,000 in Highway IMMA. The Town should be receiving $8,000 in mortgage tax and another $25,000 in CHIPS funding. The Town is planning on putting $40,000 in Highway Equipment Reserve Fund for 2019, and possibly replacing the current excavator and / or backhoe.

Old Business Dollar General-Caton is still in the picture.

2019 Budget On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to accept the 2019 Tentative Budget as prepared.

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-for the Town Board to approve the 2019 Tentative Budget as the 2019 Preliminary Budget, as reviewed and modified by Board members, subject to CPA Carol Golden’s findings, and to set the 2019 Budget Public Hearing for November 14, 2018, 6 pm, Caton Town Hall, prior to the regular monthly Town Board meeting.

The 2019 Preliminary Budget is filed in the Town Clerk’s Office and is available for inspection.

Supervisor Tucker adjourned the meeting at 6:36 pm.

Avonne M Dickerson, Caton Town Clerk

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Town of Caton Minutes from 2019 Budget Public Hearing and Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting

November 14, 2018 ~ Caton Town Hall ___________________________________________________________________________

Council Members Present Others Present Lynn Tucker, Supervisor David Card, Highway Superintendent Paul Michaloski, Councilman Scott VanEtten, Legislator Jaime Card, Councilwoman Avonne Dickerson, Town Clerk Timothy Scott, Councilman Visitors

Council Member Absent Michelle Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman

Meeting brought to order at 6:00 pm by Supervisor Tucker with the pledge to the flag.

Supervisor Tucker opened the 2019 Tentative Budget Public Hearing. Comments as follows:

1.) Scott VanEtten, Hendy Hollow Road-inquired as to what the Fire Department did with their budget.

At 6:10 pm and on motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 to close the Public Hearing and move into the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting.

2019 Budget- Supervisor Tucker explained that the tax rate for the Town’s portion of the 2019 tax bill will be going up by approximately $.1041 cents per $1,000 of assessed value; thus, the tax bill for a property assessed at $100,000 would be raised by $10.41.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Michaloski, Card, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-to adopt the proposed 2019 Tentative Budget as the 2019 Final Budget.

Review of Minutes from October 10th and October 24th- On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Supervisor Tucker the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 3 (Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS-0, ABSTAINED-1(Scott)-to approve both sets of minutes as prepared.

Scott VanEtten, County Update- 2019 County Budget presentation will be Thursday, November 15th. Levy for 2019 is $186 million. This includes the approximate $1.5 million for NYS mandates such as “Raise the Age” program and the requirement for “Public Defenders” at court proceedings. However, NYS is supposed to be reimbursing most of the mandate costs to the County. Basically, the tax rate will be flat from last year due to increasing the sales tax and interest revenue.

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Town of Caton Minutes from 2019 Budget Public Hearing

and Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting November 14, 2018 ~ Caton Town Hall

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Town Officials Reports-for October 2018 as follows:

• Highway Superintendent-David Card-report viewed / filed. Magic-jack phone is not working

with the fire alarm system and he will revert phone system back to Spectrum.

• Code Officer Al Buckland-report viewed/filed.

• Constable Mike Smith-report viewed and filed.

• Dog Control Officer-Bruce Akins-unavailable.

• Justice-Terri Divens-Bruffey-unavailable.

• Assessor-Katherine Deal-unavailable.

• Caton Fire Department-unavailable.

• Supervisor Lynn Tucker-report as follows:






Payroll Checking $643 General Park $6,690



New Business-

• Legal Services- Supervisor Tucker stated that the Town is considering hiring a new Attorney through Coughlin & Gerhart LLP, Binghamton NY. Cheryl Succo is one of the attorneys at this law firm and she will be in attendance at the December 2018 Board Meeting for a presentation of their services.

• JD Backhoe Loader- Supervisor Tucker presented board members with a quote from Five Star Equipment Inc, Rochester NY, for cost of purchasing a 2019 John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader on NYS bid at a cost of $105,475.99. This price is only good until the end of 2018. If purchase is approved equipment would not be delivered until after the New Year and the first payment would be made sometime in 2019. Current loader would be sold later on at an auction.

After discussion and on motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 to present a letter of intent to Five Star Equipment to purchase a 2019 JD Backhoe Loader# 310SL at NYS bid price of $105,475.99. A permissive referendum must be held to purchase equipment from Highway Capital Reserve Fund.

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Town of Caton Minutes from 2019 Budget Public Hearing

and Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting November 14, 2018 ~ Caton Town Hall

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• Steuben County DPW Shared Service Contract- Highway Superintendent Card has received, signed and mailed back a DPW 5-year proposal for a Shared Services Contract with SCDPW.

• Maintenance items- Supervisor Tucker announced that the park is winterized and closed until spring.

Also, several outside lights on the Town Hall are not working and some of the street lights in the Lighting District are not working. Clerk to call NYSEG about street lights.

Alyssa Card, Janitor for the Town, may be leaving Caton. Not sure as of yet, but Councilwoman Card will keep us up to date if we have to fill that vacancy.

Supervisor Tucker suggested that employees make a list of items in the Hall that need repair, as currently we do not have a maintenance person.

Monthly Bills- On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Michaloski, Card, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve the November bills as follows:

General Fund-# A1101 – A # 1124 = $4,683.30

Highway Fund-# DA 1101 – DA # 1118 = $23,227.04

Street Lighting-# SL1-5182.4 - # 11 = $101.46

Councilman Michaloski-

Prepared an update on the lack of internet and cellular services for Caton that he has been working on for quite some time. Document is on file in Clerk’s Office.

Public Comments-

• Glad the 2019 Budget is complete and that the Town is purchasing a new loader on NYS bid.

• Need to install additional security system for the highway building.

• On election day several residents complained about the untidy condition of the big room.

• There are people in town that would like to and are willing to plant flowers in the Caton

Park.

• A new larger sign for the Park would be much more noticeable than the small sign on the corner of the Riff Road.



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Town of Caton Regular Monthly Meeting Held at the Caton Town Hall

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Board Members Present Others Present Lynn Tucker, Supervisor David Card, Highway Superintendent Paul Michaloski, Councilman Carol Ferratella, Legislator Jaime Card, Councilwoman Cheryl Sacco, Attorney Nathan VanWhy, Attorney Board Members Absent Avonne Dickerson, Clerk Timothy Scott, Councilman Visitors Michelle Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman

At 6 pm Supervisor Tucker called the meeting to order with the pledge to the flag.

Coughlin & Gerhart Supervisor Tucker introduced Cheryl Sacco and Nathan VanWhy, attorneys from Coughlin &

Gerhart LLP, Binghamton NY, law firm is involved only with municipal law. Town of Caton is considering hiring this law firm to continue legal services for us, as Ms. Sacco completed the legal portion of the financing for the new highway building.

After discussion with the Board, Ms. Sacco is to forward a 2019 Retainer Agreement with Coughlin & Gerhart LLP for Supervisor to sign after and if approved by Town Board. This will be to provide general legal services to the Town beginning January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 at an hourly rate of $180 per hour for attorneys and $110 per hour for paralegals.

Ms. Sacco suggested the Town come up with a list of employees approved to contact the firm when needed. Supervisor Tucker suggested that will include himself, Bookkeeper, Town Clerk and possibly Planning Board Chair. The Board thanked them for attending our meeting.

County Update Legislator Carol Ferratella Carol reported that the County tax levy has slightly dropped and the 2019 tax rate was also reduced. November 14, 2018 Meeting Minutes On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 3 (Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve November Town Board meeting minutes as submitted with a correction to remove the last sentence on page 2. Monthly Bills On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve bills on Abstract # 12 of 2018 as submitted:

General Fund voucher # A 1201-# A 1219 in amount of $16,982.97

Highway Fund voucher # DA 1201-# DA 1219 in amount of $57,388.44

Street Lighting voucher # SL1 12 in amount of $104.34

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Department Reports


Code Office, Al Buckland-reviewed and filed.

Constable, Mike Smith-reviewed and filed.

Dog Control, Bruce Akins-reviewed and filed.

Assessor, Katherine Deal-no report submitted.

Justice Court, Terri Divens-Bruffey-report to Supervisor only. Ms. Divens-Bruffey included a letter to Supervisor Tucker pertaining to completing an audit of the Court’s 2018 records.




General Checking $2,107.91 General Building $18,560

Highway Checking $9,412.61 General Office $2,347




Planning Board Minutes from November presented to the Board, filed in Clerk’s Office and on-line. Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board A 2019 contract in amount of $4,850 was presented to Town Board. On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE- AYES 3 (Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve and sign the contract for 2019. Old Business • Backhoe legal ad has been sent to the Corning Leader. Backhoe is ordered and we will be

billed for it in January 2019. New Business • The 2018 Year-End Meeting will be held on January 9, 2019, with the Regular Monthly Town

Board Meeting.

• Town of Caton is seeking a part-time handy person for maintenance at the Town Hall consisting of small repairs, etc. Clerk will forward an ad for employment to the Corning Leader for resumes to be submitted by January 8, 2019.

Supervisor Tucker also mentioned that in January 2019, an ad for employment needs to be in the paper for Caton Park Custodian/Groundskeeper and resumes to be in by 02/11/2019.

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• A list of December budget adjustments prepared by Bookkeeper Don Haussener, was given to each board member. After discussion and on motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following General Fund budget adjustments and to have all accounts debited as listed:

From: Amount: To: A1340.1 $334.98 A1340.2 A1340.1 $425.07 A1340.41 A3510.41 $580.83 A3510.4 A1990.4 $481.35 A5132.4 A1990.4 $263.30 A1670.4 A1620.4 $ 71.23 A1620.41 A3120.4 $148.84 A3120.2

• Paul Michaloski update on cell service

Discovered that there is a group north of here called “Internet Equity” to make sure that everyone across the state has internet access.

Meeting open to the public Sales tax is up by about 7 ½ %.

At last month’s meeting, was there an answer to what Scott VanEtten asked about the Fire

Department budget.

Is the Fire Department doing the birthday calendars anymore?

What Paul is doing for internet service is good.

New attorneys sound good.

When is the Dollar Store coming in?

Supervisor Tucker adjourned meeting @ 6:45 pm


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