Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
February 2,
2004 at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler, Councilman Miller, Councilman Pickett, Councilman Taylor, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Attorney Lasker, Police Chief Ohnmeiss.
Supervisor Tyler opened the
meeting at 7:00 PM and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
Motion
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pickett to accept the minutes of
the January 19, 2004 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Notification
of the upcoming annual Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the Chautauqua
Co. Town Supervisors’ Assn. & the Chaut. Co. Conference of Mayors.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman Pickett reported that the Ellicott Building Committee
approved the purchase of three (3) new lights for the entrance of the Ellicott
Administration Bldg.
Councilman Geisler presented a proposed “Memorandum of
Understanding” between the Village of Celoron and the Ellicott Police
Dept. He stated that the proposed
Memorandum regards the use of office space in Celoron Village Hall by the
Police Dept. (Minutes 1/19/04). He outlined the details of the agreement
& asked the Council to review the proposal. Attorney Lasker commented on the matter. He stated that he has no objections to the
Memorandum. However, he recommended
that the Ellicott Town Council reserve the right to terminate the Memorandum in
the future if it so desires. Police
Chief Ohnmeiss stated that he looked into the insurance implications of the
agreement. The Council discussed the
proposed Memorandum. Councilman Geisler
recommended that the Council adopt the Memorandum.
RESOLUTION #39-04
Memorandum of Understanding
(Village of Celoron & Ellicott Police Dept.)
Motion
by Councilman Geisler, seconded by Councilman Taylor approving a Memorandum
of Understanding between the Village of Celoron and the Town of Ellicott
Police Department regarding the use of office space in Celoron Village Hall
with the stipulation that the Memorandum may be revoked by either party
with ten (10) days notice. (see
‘Memorandum of Understanding’ file for detail)
Mr. Geisler also asked about the status of traffic light
on Fairmount Ave. at the entrance to Sam’s Club. Supervisor Tyler noted that Sam’s Club
is owned by Wal-Mart & that officials of the company are still
considering how to finance the installation of the light. Mr. Geisler will contact Wal-Mart to
discuss the matter.
Mr. Geisler also asked about the status of ‘school zone’
lighting and signage on Hunt Rd. Highway
Superintendent Shellhouse stated that he does not know yet whether the Town
will receive the necessary grant funding for proposed driver feedback
signs. (Resolution #132-03 - 11/17/03) However, he reported that the Ellicott
Highway Dept. would be proceeding with other portions of the project later this
Spring.
Town Clerk Erlandson noted that the final date for paying 2004 Town & County property taxes without penalty is Feb. 4, 2004.
Attorney Lasker reported that an arbitration hearing re a former Town of Ellicott Police Officer has been postponed indefinitely.
Water Service on Royal
Oaks/Orchard Rd. - No Report.
NEW BUSINESS
Collection of Unpaid Electric Bills –
Supervisor Tyler reported that he recently met with officials from the Jamestown
Board of Public Utilities re the unpaid electric
payments of certain property owners throughout the Town of Ellicott. Mr. Tyler noted that the BPU has no way to
collect the delinquent payments.
Therefore, the BPU has requested that the Town place a lien on the
properties & re-levy
the unpaid amounts onto the annual Town and County property tax bills. The Council agreed in principle to comply
with the request. Attorney Lasker was
directed to contact BPU Attorney William Wright to draft an agreement re the matter.
Audit of Town Clerk & Tax Collector Accounts –
Town Clerk Erlandson stated that his financial accounts are available for
review by the Town Council.
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman
Geisler to cancel the Regular Town Council Meeting scheduled for Feb. 16, 2004
in observance of President’s Day.
Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
RESOLUTION #40-04
Budget Transfers, Appropriations & Encumbrances
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman
Miller authorizing Town of Ellicott Supervisor to make the following 2003
budget transfers, appropriations and encumbrances:
Transfer the amount of $1,178.06 from Account #A1110.4 (Justice - Contractual)
to Account #A1110.1 (Justice – Personal Services); transfer the amount of
$253.67 from Account #A1620.4 (Buildings – Contractual) to Account #A1110.1
(Justice – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $1,634.61 from Account
#A1450.1 (Elections – Personal Services) to Account #A1355.1 (Assessor –
Personal Services); transfer the amount of $647.13 from Account #A1620.4
(Buildings - Contractual) to Account #A1355.1 (Assessor – Personal Services);
transfer the amount of $2,038.18 from Account #A1450.1 (Elections – Personal
Services) to Account #A1670.4 (Postage/Mailing); transfer the amount of
$1,382.03 from Account #A7110.4 (Parks – Contractual) to Account #A3989.4
(Record Retention – Contractual); transfer the amount of $199.97 from Account
#A1220.4 (Supervisor – Contractual) to Account #A3989.4 (Record Retention –
Contractual); transfer the amount of $3,144.02 from Account #DB5110.4 (Highway
General Repairs – Contractual) to Account #DB5130.4 (Highway Machinery –
Contractual); appropriate the amount of $1,284.83 to Account #DB5112.2
(Capital Outlay); encumber $38,000.00 into Account #A6889.4 (Economic
Development); encumber $643.75 into Account #B8010.1 (Zoning Board – Personal
Services); encumber $643.75 into Account #B8020.1 (Planning Board – Personal
Services); encumber $2,200.00 into Account #B3620.2 (Code Enforcement –
Equipment); encumber $14,409.55 into Account #DB5110.4 (Highway General Repairs
– Contractual); encumber $43,782.16 into Account #A3120.2 (Police - Equipment);
encumber $13,519.94 into Account #A3120.4 (Police – Contractual); encumber
$12,258.95 into Account #A3120.9 (Police – DWI).
RESOLUTION #41-04
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Taylor to pay 2004 current claims #47-87, inclusive,
in the amount of $27,081.63 and charge to the proper fund or account.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to adjourn at 7:22 PM.
Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk