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Town of Caton

2017 Organization Meeting & Regular Monthly Board Meeting January 11, 2017 Caton Town Hall

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Supervisor Lynn Tucker brought the Town of Caton 2017 Organizational Meeting to order at 6:00 pm with the pledge of allegiance.

Board members present Others present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Highway Superintendent David Card Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons County Legislator Carol Ferratella Councilwoman Diane Card Attorney for the Town Steven Maio Councilman Timothy Scott Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilman Paul Michaloski Visitors

Resolution # 1-2017 On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following one-year Appointments (exp. 12/31/2017) as listed below:

Ronald Kasper-Deputy Highway Superintendent Kim Clark-Court Clerk Don Haussener-Bookkeeper Michael Smith-Constable Steven Maio-Attorney for the Town Bruce Akins Jr-Dog Control Officer Linda Smith-Health Officer Al Buckland-Code Officer/Building Inspector Supervisor mentioned that Tammy Welch has resigned her position as Park Caretaker.

Resolution # 2-2017 On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following Appointments as listed below:

Curt Cowles-Planning Board (exp. 12/31/ 2021) Roger Dickerman-Zoning Board of Appeals (exp. 12/31/2021) Don Haussener-Board of Assessment Review (exp. 10/01/2021) Daniel Stuart-Ethics Board (exp. 12/31/2019) Jennifer Card-Floating Member and Recording Secretary (exp. 12/31/2021)

Resolution # 3-2017 On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve pay rate of $12.50 / hour for Bookkeeper Don Haussener and Part-time / Payroll Clerk.

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Resolution #4-2017 On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to increase all pay rates of $ 9 or less to $9.70 and leave all other Pay Rates, Costs and Authorizations listed as follows:

Deputy Town Clerk/Registrar $ 9.70/hour Bookkeeper $ 12.50/hour Part-time Payroll Clerk $ 12.50/hour Town Hall Custodian $ 9.70/hour Deputy Town Supervisor $ 100.00/year Deputy Highway Superintendent $1,000.00/year Part-time Highway Worker (with CDL) $ 11.37/hour Part-time Highway Worker (no CDL) $ 9.70/hour Part-time Town Hall Handyperson $ 9.70/hour Part-time Park Handyman $ 9.70/hour Park Caretaker $ 168.00/mth. (6 mos.) Park Pavilion Reservation $ 15.00 /per Mileage-general $ .575/mile Mileage-assessor work $ .61/mile Zoning Law Book $ 8.00 each Subdivision Law Book $ 5.00 each Personal copy $ .20 each Town Document copy $ .10 each Fax local $ .50 each Fax long distance $ 2.00 each Petty cash on hand $ 100.00 Petty cash tax collection $ 100.00 Authorize prepayment for postage, insurance, utilities, schools, & other 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.

Resolution # 5-2017 On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Supervisor Tucker the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the current Procurement Policy as presented with no changes.

Resolution # 6-2017 On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the current Fiscal Management Policy as presented with no changes.

Resolution # 7-2017 On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the subsequent Appointments:

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Part-time Payroll Clerk-Don Haussener Town Historian-Avonne Dickerson Registrar-Avonne Dickerson Summer Youth Park Program Director-Apryl Clary Town Hall Custodian-Alyssa Card

Resolution # 8-2017 On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to make the following Approvals:

Deputy Town Supervisor-Diane Card Deputy Town Clerk/Registrar-Carol Matusick Deputy Town Clerk-Susan Edwards Official Meeting night-2nd Wednesday of the month @ 6 pm Official Banks-Chemung Canal & M & T Official Newspaper-Corning Leader

Resolution # 9-2017 On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to reaffirm the Building Permit Fees and Dog Licensing Fees as currently in use.

Resolution # 10-2017 On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott 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 2017.

At 6:40 pm Supervisor Tucker closed the 2017 Organization Meeting

and opened the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting

Resolution # 11-2017 MINUTES on motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve minutes from the December 14th and 28th, 2016 Town Board meetings as submitted.

Resolution # 12-2017 PAYMENT of BILLS on motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the monthly bills as presented on Abstract #001 of 2017: General Fund-vouchers #0101-0117: $41,542.04 Lighting District-voucher #0001: $107.30 Highway Fund-vouchers #0101-0110 and 0112-0115: $212,322.88

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STEUBEN COUNTY UPDATE Steuben County Legislator Carol Ferratella. Sheriff Allard has appointed John McNelis to be Undersheriff. January is National Radon Action Month-free radon test kits to Steuben County residents STC Regional Conference-April 6, 2017 @ CCC

TOWN OFFICIALS REPORTS for December 2016 as follows: Highway Superintendent David Card’s report, discussed/viewed/filed. Code Officer Don Miller-no report received. Constable Mike Smith’s report viewed/filed. Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins-no report received. Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-no report received. Assessor Katherine Deal-no report received. Supervisor Lynn Tucker’s report viewed/filed.

Capital Reserve Funds Hwy Equip - $313,176 Gen’l Park - $6,690 Gen’l Office - $5,917 Gen’l Ins - $50,000 Hwy Repair - $111,623 Gen’l Retire - $25,000 Gen’l Bldgs - $308,499

Resolution # 13-2017 Senior Citizens Exemption Supervisor Tucker is interested in increasing the existing Senior Citizens Exemption income level for the Town of Caton from $18,500 to $20,500. This would require adopting a Local Law by March 1, 2017, in order to be applied on next year’s Town & County tax bill.

After Board discussion and on motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to schedule a Public Hearing for February 8, 2017, at 6 pm, prior to the Regular Board Meeting for proposed Local Law #1 of 2017 pertaining to Senior Citizens Exemption.

Resolution #14-2017 Year End Budget Adjustments on motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following General and Highway Budget adjustments as presented:

From: Amount: Into: A1990.4 $ 72.92 A1340.4 A1990.4 $ 93.85 A1410.4 A1990.4 $ 67.32 A1620.4 A1990.4 $194.79 A1620.41 A1990.4 $ 0.04 A3120.1 A1990.4 $201.68 A3620.4

DA5142.41 $484.20 DA5130.4 DA5142.41 $246.04 DA5142.42

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CORRESPONDENCES Supervisor received a summary of Proposed Local Law # 1 of 2017 from Town of Lindley

pertaining to Permits for Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems in the Town of Lindley NY.

OLD BUSINESS Page property purchase-discussion of whether to purchase the property to be able to

alter the intersection of Birch Creek and Sagetown Roads for safety concerns. For the record Councilman Scott would like to fix it.

Caton Park-discussed different proposals for janitorial, maintenance, repairs and mowing of park.

MEETING opened to the PUBLIC Comments consisted of- Social Security increase and / or decrease Railing for park pavilion Pleased with taxes Brookes Baker would like to come to a meeting and speak about drug abuse Job descriptions for employees

On motion of Supervisor Tucker, meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm

Town Clerk, Avonne M Dickerson _________________________________________

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

With Public Hearing for proposed Local Law #1 of 2017 February 8, 2017

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Town Council Present: Others Present:

Supervisor Lynn Tucker Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Ben Crowl, Fire Dept. rep Councilwoman Diane Card Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilman Paul Michaloski Visitors Councilman Timothy Scott

At 6:04 pm Supervisor Tucker called the Public Hearing Meeting to order with the pledge to the flag.

Public Hearing for proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2017-title of law is “Senior Citizens Exemption”. Intent of law is to increase allowed income amount for the Senior Citizens’ Exemption to $20,500.

Supervisor Tucker opened the Public Hearing at 6:04 pm and closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 pm, with no public comment heard.

Regular Meeting-

Resolution #15 of 2017

Local Law-on motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve proposed Local Law #1 of 2017 as presented. The law will increase the amount of income allowed for the Town portion of the Senior Citizen Exemption. Law will be legal only after filing with NYS.


Minutes-on motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the minutes from the January 11th, 2017 Organizational and Monthly meetings as presented.


Monthly Bills-on motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to approve bills on Abstract #2 of 2017 in the following amounts:

Highway fund vouchers DA # 201-215: $43,897.16

General fund vouchers A # 201-223: $190,067.87

Street light fund voucher SL1 # 02: $106.70

Steuben County update- Supervisor Tucker received notice from Steuben County Public Health about planning for a rabies clinic in our Town. Also, Sheriff Allard will be attending our March 8th Town Board Meeting and District Attorney Brooks Baker will be at the April 12th Town Board Meeting.

Town Officials Reports-for January 2017:

Highway Superintendent David Card-report viewed, filed.

Code Officer/Building Inspector Don Miller through Dec 2016 & Al Buckland-reports viewed, filed.

Town Constable Mike Smith-report viewed, filed.

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With Public Hearing for proposed Local Law #1 of 2017 February 8, 2017

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Resolution # 18 of 2017

Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins-report viewed, filed. Discussed doing a dog enumeration for the Town. Board will consider increasing next year’s budget to include funds for a dog enumeration.

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED TO accept the $5,000 that was budgeted for the Dog Control Officer for 2017.

Town Court Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-no report filed.

Assessor Katherine Deal-report viewed, filed.

Supervisor Lynn Tucker-

Capital Reserve Funds:

Hwy Equip - $149,518 Hwy Repair - $111,647 Gen’l Bldg.’s - $308,499 Gen’l Office - $5,917 Gen’l Park - $6,6901 Gen’l Retirement - $25,000 Gen’l Insurance - $50,000

OLD BUSINESS

Comprehensive Update Committee-reviewed proposed survey for ideas and thoughts.

Planning Board-Chairman Lord submitted updated reports to Town Clerk for required training. Also, Ed Rial’s term will be up on 12/31/2017 and he will be resigning. Jennifer Card is interested in filling that position.

Park-Board reviewed the park maintenance proposal created by Councilman Michaloski. Audit dates-will be done next month.

NEW BUSINESS


Clerk’s computer-on motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to approve spending of $599 from Supervisor contractual, A1220.4, for a new pc.


On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Card, Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to approve purchase of a new pc for Town Clerk’s Office at cost of $599.

Old Caton School exemption status-there has been questions as to whether the building is being used as a school or for another purpose. Owner is currently receiving an exemption for a school, but Town CEO recently tried to contact owner and both driveways were blocked. Supervisor suggests a letter be drafted by Attorney Maio requesting verification of building usage and physical inspection of property.

Senior Contract-Councilman Scott suggested the Board research the current Senior Citizen Contract that was drafted up by Attorney Maio last year for the Caton Senior Citizen group because after speaking to someone at NYS OSC and NYS Association of Towns, he feels the contract we have is incorrect. Supervisor Tucker stated that this issue was taken care of last year by Attorney Maio. The Board was

satisfied with the contract he proposed and therefore adopted it.

Visitors

Supervisor Tucker closed the meeting at 7:25 pm.

Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M Dickerson

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Town of Caton – Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting March 8, 2017

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Town Council Present Others Present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard Councilmember Diane Card Steuben Cty Legislator Carol Ferratella Councilmember Michelle Fitzsimmons Highway Supervisor David Card Councilmember Paul Michaloski Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilmember Tim Scott

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

Sheriff Jim Allard-is attempting to introduce himself to every Town in Steuben County since being elected in November. Officer Allard discussed several items pertaining to the depth of law enforcement:

Steuben Sheriff’s Agency is the only department with a Tactical Team in Steuben County and members are NYS certified as SWAT operators.

Commented on the assembly of several police agencies that all worked together on the lengthy murder trial recently held in Steuben County that pertained to Town of Caton. The Court security did a great job and the work that all of the officers did was fantastic.

Illegal drug use is the number one item the Sheriff’s Department is dealing with right now. Drug overdoses are up to two to three a week.

Mr. Allard would like to see all of the Steuben County deputy sheriffs trained as EMT’s.

Caton Constable Mike Smith is doing a great job and is appreciated by Mr. Allard.

The Town Board thanked Mr. Allard for taking the time to attend the meeting and all of the information he related to the Board.

Steuben County Update by Carol Ferratella-provided pamphlets on drug abuse signs and mentioned the County Roadside Cleanup letter.

Town Officers’ Reports for February 2017 Highway Superintendent David Card-reviewed, discussed, filed.

Code Officer Al Buckland-reviewed, discussed, filed. Al introduced himself to the Board and also stated that the Board needs to review the building permit fees.

Constable Mike Smith-reviewed, filed.

Dog Control Bruce Akins Jr-none received. Bruce recently went over the Dog Control Agreement and had questions concerning # 9, pertaining to the hold harmless clause. Clerk to forward to Attorney Maio for review.

Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-reviewed and not filed with Clerk.

Assessor Katherine Deal-reviewed, filed.

Supervisor Lynn Tucker-as follows:

Bldgs. - $308,499 Off. Equip. - $5,917 Parks - $6,690 Retirement - $25,000

Hwy. Equip. - $149,529 Comp. Ins. - $50,000

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New Business 2016 AUD Report complete and filed with NYS OSC. Board members were copied.

STCRPDB-2016 contract balance remaining @ $627.27.

Resignation Letters received-Teresa Fletcher, Comprehensive Plan Committee and Ed Rial, Planning Board. Both effective immediately.

Old Business Park Work ad-need to develop a proposal for mowing, cleaning pavilions and bathrooms

and repair work. Options on all will be available.


On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilmember Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to write up an ad and advertise for position(s).

2016 Audit Dates-Supervisor and Bookkeeper books, March 16th, @ 4 pm and Clerk books on March 23rd, 4 pm.

Survey Map-Superintendent Card delivered a survey map of Steuben County Caton DPW Shop Plat located on the Corduroy Road. The Steuben County DPW Highway Department is planning for a new building on their Corduroy Rd property. However, they are needing slightly more acreage to expand and is asking the Town of Caton to convey (a) 0.826-acre piece to the County out of (a) 16.76-acre parcel that borders their property.


On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilmember Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to approve the conveyance of (a) 0.826-acre lot located on the Corduroy Road, tax parcel # 390.00-02-013.000, subject to review and approval by Attorney Maio.

Monthly Bills Resolution # 23 of 2017

On motion of Councilmember Card seconded by Councilmember Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to approve paying presented bills with corrections:

General Fund A – Vouchers # 0301-0325 @ $10, 941.37

Lighting District Fund SL1 – Voucher # 3 @ $98.43

Highway Fund DA – Vouchers # 0301-0323 @ $37,194.81

Minutes-Board members received February 8, 2017 meeting minutes at this meeting, therefore, did not have time to review for approval.

Meeting open to Public Meeting closed at 7:45 pm


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Town of Caton Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting April 12, 2017 at 6 pm

Held at the Caton Town Hall

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Town Board present Others present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker Councilwoman Diane Card Legislator Carol Ferratella Councilman Paul Michaloski Legislator Scott VanEtten Councilman Timothy Scott Code Officer Al Buckland

Town Attorney Steve Maio Town Board members Absent Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Several Visitors

Supervisor Tucker brought the April 12, 2017 Town Board Meeting to order with the pledge to the flag.

Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker Attorney Baker talked to the Town Board about several subjects that the D A’s office deals with including indictments, STOP DWI program, trials, welfare fraud and mostly the epidemic rise in overdose deaths associated in particular with an increase of heroin use in Steuben County. The Board appreciated his presentation and thanked him for taking the time to attend one of our meetings.


Review of Monthly Minutes On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker)-NAYS 0 to approve minutes from the February 8, 2017 and March 8, 2017 Town Board Meetings as presented.


Monthly bills On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADPOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Michaloski, Card, Tucker)-ABSTAINED 1 (Scott)-NAYS 0 RESOLVED to pay monthly bills as follows:

General Voucher’s # 0401-0421-$12,781.94

Highway Vouchers # 0401-04120$38,935.38

Street Light Voucher # 4-$99.47

Legislator Ferratella • Town of Hornby Rabies Clinic-May 19th @ 5-7 pm, Hornby Fire Hall

• Town of Caton Rabies Clinic-May 5th @ 5-7 pm, Caton Fire Hall

• On April 28th Sheriff Jim Allard will be “jumping from Tyrtle Beach and into Lake Salubria” to help raise funds for the Steuben County Youth programs. T-shirts to sponsor this event can be purchased for $10 by contacting Sheriff Allard. For more information, call WVIN/WABH (607) 776-3326 or Steuben County Youth Bureau Programs Coordinator Bill Caudill, (607) 664-2119.

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• DEC has established protective zones to prevent the spread of the deadly oak wilt tree disease. Information on this can be found at the following website: http://www.steubencony.org/Files/Documents/_oak_wilt_disease.pdf

• Steuben County Legislators recently passed a resolution that if a town wants to take their sales tax in cash, their “credit” against the County tax will be reduced by the same amount that they take in cash.

Department Reports for the month of March, 2017

• Highway Superintendent David Card-reviewed and filed.

• Code Enforcer Al Buckland-reviewed and filed. Supervisor Tucker gave a summary of what is going on with enforcing the property adjacent to the Town Hall and the old Caton School property cleaned up.

• Constable Mike Smith-reviewed and filed.

• Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-none available.

• Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-none available.

• Assessor Katherine Deal-none available.

• Supervisor Tucker-presented.

Capital Reserves: Hwy Equip-$149,542 Hwy Repair-$111,665 Office-$5,917 Gen Buildings-$308,548 Park-$6,690 Retirement-$25,000 Work Comp Ins-$50,000

• Supervisor Tucker discussed the anticipated new highway garage building and has received two architectural design proposals from:

1.) Foor & Associates (recently merged with Larsen Design), Elmira NY @ $49,000.

2.) AJH Design, Elmira Heights NY @ $45,650.

The Town of Caton will be responsible for demo of the old Highway Department building and will do excavation for the new building.


On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker)-NAYS 0 RESOLVED to appoint AJH Design as the Town of Caton’s Town Engineer.


On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker)-NAYS 0 RESOLVED to contact the Town Engineer, AJH Design, to proceed with design, bidding services and other necessary items for adding an addition to the Caton Town Highway building. Attorney Maio suggested that the Town contact Workers Comp to be sure that Supervisor Tucker would be covered if he is participating in the excavating.

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Old Business • Comprehensive Committee report presented by Councilman Michaloski. Copy is on file with

Town Clerk. • Park upkeep person-job runs from May 1st to September 30th, (20) weeks @$10/hour total

of $4,000. Person would be hired by the Town and would use Town equipment. Other option is to contract the service out. Two applicants listed below:

1.) Thomas Landscaping-package price quote of $10,500 for mowing, landscaping, cleanup service and janitorial duties. This price includes use of applicant’s own equipment, gasoline, etc.

2.) Tyler Speciale-is interested in being an employee for the $4,000 cost. 3.) Unknown-older gentleman from Pennsylvania interested in being an employee at

$4,000 cost. Resolution # 28 of 2017

On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker)-NAYS 0 RESOLVED to approve hiring Tyler Speciale as a part-time employee to take care of the Caton Park in all aspects of Option # 3.

New Business • Planning Board-received notice that Ed Rial is resigning from his appointment as a Planning

Board member. Chair Bob Lord has suggested that the Board appoint Bryon Kehoe, from Deyo Road, to finish out Ed’s term, expiring in December of 2017.


On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Scott, Michaloski, Card, Tucker)-NAYS 0 RESOLVED to approve Bryon Kehoe as an alternate to the Planning Board.

Attorney Maio will look further into the process of “giving” Steuben County the piece of land off of the Corduroy Road to see if it is subject to a permissive referendum and if there are any other requirements.

Open to the public • There is no Caton Days this year, but there is still a Senior Scholarship Fund and a

Committee. • Congratulate the Board for doing something to clean up the old Caton School. • Steuben County Workfare Program is set up to clean the Town Hall building during the first

week of May. • Still in need of new basketball hoops and benches for the Caton Park.

Supervisor Tucker brought meeting to a close at 7:40 pm


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Minutes of Town of Caton Monthly Town Board Meeting

Held May 10, 2017 at the Caton Town Hall

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

Present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Councilman Paul Michaloski Councilman Timothy Scott Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson Visitors

Absent Councilwoman Diane Card

Resolution # 30-2017

Minutes On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the minutes from the April 12, 2017 Town Board Meeting as presented.

Supervisor Tucker briefly talked to the Board about the NYS Governor’s push for local municipalities to engage in shared services. There have been a few meetings with Steuben County and the State and there will be another mandatory meeting on Monday May 15th with the NYS Association of Towns, pertaining to the subject of shared services.

May 2017 Departmental Monthly Reports

Highway Superintendent David Card-report viewed and filed. Also, David will be closing the Riley Hill Road bridge until it can be repaired.

Code Enforcement Officer Al Buckland-report viewed and filed.

Constable Mike Smith-report viewed and filed. Also, the Town Board tabled Mike Smith’s request for patrol car repairs that include struts, shocks, alignment and labor at cost of $700; (or) struts, shocks, ball-joints, ty-rods, sway-ins for $1,050. This expense was not budgeted for this year, but Mike was hoping some of the $1,500 grant money received from the driver diversion program that was put in general revenue could be used for this cost.

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

Assessor Katherine Deal-report viewed and filed. Supervisor mentioned that the Assessor has removed tax exemption status from the old Caton School, as according to NYS, it has not legally been a school since 2014.

Supervisor Lynn Tucker-report as follows:

Capital Reserve Funds: Gen’l Ins-$50,000 Hwy Equip-$149,553 Hwy Repair-$111,674 Gen’l Retire-$25,000 Gen’l Bldg-$308,548 Gen’l Office-$2,347 Gen’l Park-$6,690

Supervisor Tucker mentioned that the yearly insurance amount for Town Hall and Town Highway has went down approximately $84.00.

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He has also been meeting every other Friday with the architect for the proposed new highway building.

Don Haussener and Supervisor Tucker have opened up a temporary construction building bank account to keep track of all expenses pertinent to the new highway building only.

Supervisor received notice from NYS that the Town of Caton has another $45k coming from NYS CHIPS and found out from NYS DOT that some of the CHIPS money can be used for the new highway building.

Old highway building is in the process of getting cleaned out and items are being put into storage containers.

Municipalities are not eligible for solar grants.


Monthly Bills On motion of Councilman Scott 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 submitted: General A Fund-vouchers #501 to #517- $3,675.22

Highway DA Fund-vouchers #501 to #517-$22,788.96

Street Lighting SL Fund-voucher #005-$93.92

Correspondence STCRPDB-financial report balance is $3,988.00 as of April 01, 2017. Planning Board Minutes-presented and on website. Comprehensive Planning Board-met on April 18th. A draft copy of their survey was available

for the Town Board members to review, however; still in the draft stage, there was a difference of opinion on how survey questions # 9 through # 13 were written.

Old Business


Amendment to Resolution # 22 of 2017 Town Clerk received advice from Attorney Maio that in order for the Town of Caton to legally transfer land to Steuben County, a resolution stating that the transfer is subject to a permissive referendum must be included in the motion and advertised to the public.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to amend Resolution # 22 of 2017 as follows; “to approve the conveyance of (a) 0.826-acres, out of tax parcel # 390.00-02-013.000 located on the Corduroy Road, subject to review and approval by Attorney Maio and a permissive referendum.”

Town Cemetery Mowing’s Red School Road Cemetery, Kelly Hill Road Cemetery and the Painted Post (Telephone Road) Cemetery will be mowed at the end of May and July by the Steuben County Workfare workers.

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New Business


Budget Transfers Recently the Town Board of the Town of Caton has authorized the purchase of a new copier for the Town Clerk’s Office, and

desires to finance this purchase by using money from the General Fund Office Equipment Reserve, and

the use of Office Equipment Reserve Fund money and the purchase of the copier was not anticipated in the 2017 Budget, therefore

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Scott the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Caton modify the 2017 General Fund Budget by appropriating Office Equipment Reserve Fund moneys (A511) in the amount of $3,570 and increasing General Fund Appropriations (A1410.2R) in the same amount.


The Town Board has previously indicated its authorization to initiate the development of plans to construct a new highway garage, and

the Town Supervisor in his capacity as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town has authorized the establishment of a Capital Projects Fund in the Town’s accounting system,

and the establishment of a separate bank account to track all revenue and expenditure transactions of this construction project.

There is also a need for start-up money to finance architectural and other preliminary costs of construction project,

and no budgetary appropriations were provided for this purpose in the 2017 adopted Budget. The Town Board now desires to modify the 2017 adopted Budget to provide budgetary authority for transferring start-up funds from the General Fund to the newly established Capital Projects Fund.

On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED that the Caton Town Board hereby appropriates $20,000 to provide start-up costs and liquidity to pay bills for the Highway Garage Construction Project by transferring this amount from budget account A9950.93 (Building Repair and Renovation Reserve Fund) to account A9901.0 (Transfer to Other Funds).


NYS Retirement Reporting Resolution On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED that the Town Board approves an 8-hour Standard Work Day for elected Highway Superintendent David Card and a 6-hour Standard Work Day for Town Constable Michael Smith.

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This resolution will be posted on the Town’s website starting today, May 10, 2017, and will continue for at least thirty days.


Summer Youth Park Program On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following resolution ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to advertise to hire (3) Park Program assistants for year 2017. Councilman Michaloski would like a description drafted of what the Park Program is.

Visitors Neighborhood situation on John Hill Road

New highway garage is a good thing

Need dust oil on corner of Tobey Town Road and Crooker Hill Road

Railing for park is almost complete

NYS Comprehensive Plan booklet, Zoning Law information and a Guide to Planning & Zoning

Laws of NYS presented to the Board by Bryan Kehoe

Chicken b-q at the Fire Hall on Sunday

Supervisor Tucker brought meeting to a close at 7:10 pm.


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Town of Caton Town Board Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes

June 14, 2017 - Caton Town Hall

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The regular monthly meeting of the Caton Town Board brought to order with the pledge to the flag at 6:00 pm by Supervisor Lynn Tucker.

Present Absent Supervisor Lynn Tucker Councilman Timothy Scott Councilwoman Diane Card Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Councilman Paul Michaloski

Others present CPA Carol Golden County Legislator Carol Ferratella Attorney for the Town Steven Maio Clerk Avonne Dickerson Visitors

Carol Golden, CPA

Carol gave an approximate 20-minute talk to the Board concerning Highway Fund Balance.

Carol will be revising the 2016 AUD Report due to the fact that the new dump truck

purchased for the Highway Department arrived at the end of 2016 and was recorded as an

account payable, but did not get paid for until 2017. Payment came out of a Reserve Fund

rather than the unrestricted fund balance, which did not agree with the software program,

therefore; Carol did not take that into account when she drew up the resolution concerning

this transaction.


MINUTES

Motion by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilmember Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve July 2017 meeting minutes as presented.

Steuben County Update o Legislator Ferratella reported that there are 130 parcels is in this year’s County Tax

Auction which will take place on July 14th, 10:00 am at the Campbell-Savona High School.

o Supervisor Tucker reported that the Steuben County Mobile Work Program workers did an excellent job of cleaning the outside of the Town Hall. They were here for three days and repaired and painted the masonry cracks on the side of the building as well as the entrance door and window sills.

o The Town is scheduled for six days of cemetery mowing with the Mobile Work Program

for this year. Workers are planning to mow three Caton cemeteries during the first week

of July and at the end of August. Town Clerk will send out a thank you card to the

workers to show our appreciation for all of the work they have competed.

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PAYMENT of BILLS Resolution # 38 of 2017

On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following

RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Card, Tucker)

NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve payment of the monthly bills as follows and to request the

Highway Superintendent to indicate what truck is using whatever part is purchased on the

NAPA bill:

General Fund Vouchers: A0601 to A0634 - $33,930.63

Highway Fund Vouchers: DA0601 to DA0615 - $67,910.31

Street Lighting Voucher: SL1-0006 - $87.93

Capital Projects Vouchers: H0601 to H0602- $327.31

TOWN OFFICIALS REPORTS for May 2017: o Highway Superintendent David Card-report viewed and filed.

o Code Enforcement Al Buckland-report viewed and filed.

o Constable Michael Smith-report viewed and filed.

o Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-report viewed and filed.

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

Tucker has received notice from the NYS Unified Court System that the Town Board must

complete the Justice Office 2016 audit. After discussion, Town Board decided to meet on

Monday, June 19th, 4:30 pm with Justice Divens-Bruffey to do the audit.

o Assessor Katherine Deal-no report filed. Assessor was commended in writing from NYS

Department of Taxation and Finance stating that the Town of Caton has met the

requirements to receive State aid for Cyclical Reassessment on the 2016 assessment roll.

o Supervisor Lynn Tucker-report viewed and filed.

Capital Reserve Accounts

Hwy Equip-$149,566 Hwy Repair-$111,683 Gen’l Build-$308,548

Gen’l Office-$2,347 Gen’l Park-$6,690 Gen’l Retire-$25,000 Gen’l Ins-$50,000

Correspondences o Comprehensive Planning Update Committee-

Reviewed minutes from May 16, 2017 meeting. Next meeting will be July 18th, 6 pm at the Caton Town Hall.

o Corduroy Rd. Land transfer to Steuben County- Attorney Maio stated that all required legal paperwork has been delivered to Steuben County and will be reviewed at the Steuben County June 26, 2017 Legislative Meeting.

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Old Business o Deputy County Highway Superintendent Doug Rafferty-has been in touch with

Supervisor Tucker to converse about the Birch Creek Rd/Hittown Rd intersection.

o New Highway Building-

Supervisor displayed proposed blueprints of the planned highway building. Supervisor

Tucker stated that the new building may cost approximately $100k to $125k more than

anticipated due to new safety codes from NYS. Supervisor Tucker and Deputy Supervisor

Card are planning on meeting with Chemung Canal Bank to investigate loan options if

necessary.

New Business


NYS Retirement Reporting Resolution

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

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

RESOLVED that the Town Board approves a 1.98-hour/Qtr. Standard Work Day for

Councilman Timothy Scott, a 2.67-hour Standard Workday for Court Clerk Kim Clark and a

27-hour/Qtr. Standard Work Day for Deputy Highway Superintendent Ronald Kasper. This

resolution will be posted on the Town’s website starting today, June 14, 2017, and will

continue for at least thirty days.

Councilwoman Card and Councilwoman Fitzsimmons thanked Supervisor Tucker for all of the time and work he has put forth to see that the Highway Department gets its new building.

MEETING OPENED to the PUBLIC comments consisted of the following:

Comprehensive Update Committee proposed survey not ready for the public?

Tentative time frame for completion of new highway building.

Difficulty of renting the Caton Fire Hall.

Caton Fire Department building is now owned by the Fire District not by the Caton Fire Co.

Appreciation of road oil, and concern over quality of opposite side of road oil put down.

Several questions about things getting done at Caton Park.

What happens to the leftover sluice pipes.

Town Supervisor is doing a great job.

Reminder to either opt in or opt out with the State Mandated Shared Services.

Meeting adjourned at 7:36 pm.

Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M. Dickerson _______________________________________

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The regular monthly meeting of the Caton Town Board brought to order with the pledge to the flag at 6:00 pm by Deputy Supervisor Diane Card. Present Others present Acting Supervisor Diane Card Highway Super. David Card Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilman Paul Michaloski Visitors Councilman Timothy Scott (arriving @ 6:10 pm) Absent Supervisor Lynn Tucker

Minutes Resolution # 40 of 2017

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Card) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve June 2017 meeting minutes as presented. Payment of Bills Resolution # 41 of 2017 On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Card) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve payment of the monthly bills as follows:




Trust & Agency Vouchers: TA701 to TA702- $207.70

Town Officials Reports for June 2017: o Highway Superintendent David Card-report viewed and filed.

o Code Enforcement Al Buckland-report viewed and filed. Acting Supervisor Card would like an

update on the old Caton school property and the appalling condition of the property next door

to the Town Hall.

o Constable Michael Smith-report viewed and filed.

o Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-report viewed and filed. Town also received a copy of Bruce

Akins “satisfactory” Municipal Shelter Inspection Report completed in June of 2017 from NYS Ag

& Markets.

o Supervisor Lynn Tucker-report viewed and filed.

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Imma /Checking Accounts Capital Reserves

General Imma $379,630 Highway Equipment $149,579

Highway Imma $542,542 Highway Repair $111,693

General Checking $4,430 General Building $308,597

Highway Checking $8,178 General Office $2,347

Payroll Checking $53 General Park $6,690

Capital Project Checking $1,173 General Retirement $25,000

General Insurance $50,000

Comprehensive Planning Update Committee-

Chair Janice Glover gave a copy of proposed survey to Town Board members to review and discuss. Janice stated that each member has put 36 hours in to writing the survey. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to see how residents would like the Town to grow or not grow, stay the same or not, etc. Committee members are satisfied with the proposed survey they have designed and Councilman Scott stated that, Planner Chelsea Robertson, from STCRPDB, said she approved of the plan. August 15th at 6 pm is the next Comprehensive Planning Update Committee meeting.

Old Business o Bookkeeper Don Haussener stated that Supervisor Tucker had mentioned that the new highway

building specs may be ready to go out to bid during the first or second week of August.

Correspondences o Corduroy Rd. Land transfer to Steuben County-

Received a copy of the resolution from Steuben County Legislature that the land transfer on the Corduroy Road from Town of Caton to Steuben County has been accepted and completed.

New Business o Speed reduction request Resolution # 42 of 2017

Derek and Tina Almy requested to be placed on tonight’s agenda.

Caton residents Derek and Tina Almay, residing at 2150 Ginnan Road presented a petition signed

by several residents requesting a speed reduction for the Ginnan Road.

On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Card) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to

approve the Ginnan Road speed reduction request petition as presented by the Almys’ and

forward to Steuben County DPW with a letter of intent from the Almys’, including all paperwork

involved from the Town of Caton.

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o Park Program Assistants

Letters of interest to fill 3 Park Program Assistant positions were received from:

1. Carter Gridley, Caton resident 4. Kayla Drake, Caton resident 2. Olyvia Clary, Hornby resident 5. Nicholas Marchionda, Caton resident 3. Laura Crandall, Caton resident 6. Samantha Richards, Caton resident

Town Board discussed and reviewed all six applications. Resolution # 43 of 2017

On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Card) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to appoint Olyvia Clary, Laura Crandall, Samantha Richards as assistants to the Caton Park Program for 2017 and Carter Gridley as an alternate for 2017.

Councilman Michaloski would like the following entered into the minutes: He is “requesting again that we document the Park Program and what these job descriptions are supposed to be doing, what the program does, what the finances are and a all the other things for future reference.”

Other Business o Highway Superintendent David Card let the Town Board know that the highway 2003 Ford truck

he drives for the Town has “expired”. David will be looking for another truck to replace that one. Opened to the Public comments consisted of the following:

Swarthout Road residents are unhappy with the depth of the ditches.

Comprehensive Update Committee proposed survey has not been approved by the Town Board yet.

Pleased with the Town replacing the old highway building.

Highway Department did a nice job on the Riley Hill Road bridge.


Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M. Dickerson _______________________________________

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At 6:00 pm Supervisor Lynn Tucker brought to order the regular monthly meeting of the Caton Town Board with the pledge to the flag.

Board Members Present Others present Supervisor Lynn Tucker Highway Superintendent David Card Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Attorney Steven Maio Councilman Paul Michaloski Sue Dunn Cancer Education Project Councilman Timothy Scott Clerk Avonne Dickerson

Board Members Absent Visitors

Councilwoman Diane Card

Sue Dunn, a Peer Educator from the Cancer Education Project at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell- Ms. Dunn has requested to be put on the agenda to give a twenty-minute discussion concerning her participation with the above project.

St. James Mercy Hospital is part of a state-wide effort to use local educators to speak with men and women in their communities about breast and prostate cancer.

The general initiative aims to help women and men be aware that regular screening is a key to early diagnosis and to encourage them to speak to their health care providers.

To find out more about the community education project or to schedule an educational session, please contact Sue Dunn at 607-324-8166 or [email protected]. Town Clerk has information on this subject in the office.

The Town Board thanked Ms. Dunn for providing us with this helpful information.

Resolution # 44 of 2017 Minutes

On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Tucker) ABSTAINED-1 (Scott) RESOLVED to approve July 2017 Meeting Minutes with the following statement pertaining to the Comprehensive Planning Update Committee removed from the record: “and Councilman Scott stated that, Planner Chelsea Robertson, from STCRPDB, said she approved of the plan”.

Resolution # 45 of 2017 Payment of Bills On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve payment of the monthly bills as follows:

General Fund Vouchers: A801 to A824 - $16,989.80 Street Lighting Voucher: SL1-008 - $92.63

Highway Fund Vouchers: DA801to DA815 - $23,269.75

Town Officials Reports for July 2017:

o Highway Superintendent David Card-presented.

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o Code Enforcement Al Buckland-presented.

o Constable Michael Smith-presented.

o Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-presented.

o Supervisor Lynn Tucker-presented as follows:






Payroll Checking $2.99 General Park $6,690


Light District $4,998 General Insurance $50,000

Old Business o Monday, August 14th, drawings and spec books will be starting to be issued to contractors.

This information is also on the NY Builders Exchange.

A pre-bid conference for all bidders will be held on August 16th, 10 am, at the Caton Town Hall. All questions prior to bid opening must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, August 23rd. Questions shall be directed to David R. Adams at, (607) 737-4638, fax (607) 767-6115 or email at [email protected].

Supervisor Tucker has conversed with Chemung Canal Trust Co. about a Municipal BAN for an undetermined amount in event the Town may require more revenue to work with while constructing the new highway building.

New Business o Spectrum Contract (formerly TWC)-Supervisor forwarded proposal to Atty. Maio for review.

o Friday, August 18th, 9:00 am, Assemblyman Philip A. Palmesano will be attending the Summer Youth Park Program at the Caton Park to visit with the attendees of the program. Anyone wishing to be there is welcome.

Other Business o Highway Superintendent David Card is continuing search for a replacement truck.

Open to the Public Still several trucks and cars at the old Caton School building. Home next door to the Town Hall will receive citations for lack of cleanup. Comprehensive Plan discussion. Thanks for the railing at the park and oil on road.


Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M. Dickerson ___________________________________

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

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At 6:00 pm Supervisor Lynn Tucker brought to order the regular monthly meeting of the Caton Town Board 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 Diane Card Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilman Timothy Scott Visitors

Board Members Absent

Councilman Paul Michaloski

Steuben County Update-Carol Ferratella spoke to the Town Board concerning the Shared Services Panel and that the ballot vote

must be in by the 15th. Free Services for Cancer Patients-contact Steuben County Public Health Office in Bath. Steuben County DPW-approved ice control sand for County bids available on DPW website.

Councilwoman Card Recently, Councilwoman Card, Supervisor Tucker, Assemblyman Philp Palmesano and Steuben County Youth Bureau Coordinator, Bill Caudill, attended one of the Caton Summer Park Program sessions. It was a very informative gathering and Councilwoman Card is hoping that in the future our Park Program Director, Apryl Clary and Directors from other Town Park Programs could get together to share ideas for the local Youth Programs.

Also attending was Jairam Hathwar, a Corning student from Painted Post; and one of the winners of the 2016 National Spelling Bee. Jairam has pledged that he would like to attend our Park Program next year as a volunteer.

The Caton Park Program attendees appreciate that the winner of the National Spelling Bee and Mr. Palmesano and Mr. Caudill took the time to visit their Park Program. A thank you note will be sent to all.

Minutes Resolution # 46 of 2017 On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-01 (Scott) RESOLVED to approve August 2017 Meeting Minutes as presented.

Resolution # 47 of 2017 Payment of Bills On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve payment of the monthly bills as follows:

General Fund Vouchers: A901 to A919 - $5,053.35 Street Lighting Voucher: SL1-009 - $91.99


Capital Projects Voucher: H901 - $26,782.17

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Town Officials Reports for August 2017:




o Dog Control Officer Bruce Akins Jr-presented.

o Court Justice Terri Divens-Bruffey-presented to Supervisor only.







Payroll Checking $736 General Park $6,690



Correspondences o Sprague Insurance-starting in 2018 they will be offering insurance pertaining to NYS Paid

Family Leave Program to provide New Yorkers’ job protection and paid leave for childbirth bonding, serious health conditions, etc. Supervisor to talk to Sprague Insurance for more information.

o Notice from NYMIR-there will be a Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment class on September 28.

o Notice to participate in the Environmental Emergency Services for Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties.

o Steuben Prevention Coalition for Underage Drinking-Community meeting on September 27 at Bath Haverling School.

Old Business o New Highway Building-

Supervisor Tucker has provided Board members with a copy of “Bid Results and Recommendations-New Town Garage” put together by AJH Design. The printout contains a tabulation of the bid results received from August 31, 2107 for the addition to the town highway garage.

Supervisor talked at length with Board members explaining the costs and financing etc. If the need arises to finance part of the Highway Project, the Town is pre-approved for a loan of up to $300k through Chemung Canal Bank at an approximate 3.6% interest rate for five years, and if the Town chooses to refinance with another loan company at a lower rate and pay off the Chemung Canal loan, CCTC has stated that there would be no penalty for that action.

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Supervisor Tucker also stated that he has talked to NYS and CHIPS money may also be used to finance some of the new building project.

The Town Board is also looking to see if the $25k allocated in Retirement Capital Reserve Fund and the $50k allocated in the Workers Comp Insurance Reserve Fund could be used to help pay for the highway project. This question will be forwarded to Accountant Carol Golden.

The Town would like to consider completing the excavation and backfill operations with our own labor and material for the General Trades Contract and Plumbing Contract, which would save approximately $38k, if the Building Innovation Group and DFM Mechanical Services is awarded the base bids and alternates, as suggested by AJH Design Company.

Project Budget Summary A summary of the contract awards and proposed change orders is as follows:

General Trades Contract: $551,931. Contract Award: -$38,456. Delete Excavation and Backfill:

HVAC Contract: Contract Award: $38,900.

Plumbing Contract: Contract Award: $77,000. Delete Excavation and Backfill: $8,900. Provide Oil Separator and Water Storage Tank: $38,433.

Electrical Contract: Contract Award: $64,400.

Subtotal of contract awards and change orders: $723,308.


Motion On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Tucker) ABSTAINED 1-(Scott) RESOLVED to approve the $732,616.00 bid package provided by AJH Design dated September 11, 2017, with further financial obligations from the Town of Caton before going to a financial institution will be decided upon by all of the Town Board members.

New Business o 2018 Budget Meetings-September 20th and 27th, 6 pm at the Town Hall.

o Councilwoman Fitzsimmons-suggested to Highway Superintendent Card that when putting oil down on roads maybe tar and stone could be put in front of a few houses that way it would be done all year round and maybe it would be a cost decrease. Also, would like sweeping done before sand goes on the roads.

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o Walt Maxwell, representing Caton Fire Department-would like to be the “go-to” for all and any training services that are required (or not) by NYS with the Town of Caton. Recently, the Fire Department purchased a defibrillator for the Town Hall and would like to set up a training class for all the people employed by the Town for use of that. Also, the Fire Department is willing to evaluate the fire extinguishers in both Town buildings at no cost. Walt has agreed to let the Town know when their training meetings are scheduled.


o On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Tucker) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to accept the defibrillator with installation and training from the Caton Fire Department.

Open to the Public Status of the old Caton School. Pleased with the Board approving building the new highway garage. Feel the Town Board is doing a great job this year.


Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M. Dickerson _________________________

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Board Members Present Others present Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Attorney Steven Maio Councilman Timothy Scott Clerk Avonne Dickerson Councilman Paul Michaloski Visitors

Board Members Absent

Councilwoman Diane Card Supervisor Lynn Tucker

At 6 pm Councilwoman Fitzsimmons brought to order the regular monthly meeting of the Caton Town Board with the pledge to the flag.

Minutes Resolution # 50 of 2017 On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 3 (Scott, Michaloski, Fitzsimmons,) NAYS-0 RESOLVED to approve September 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes as with the following addition- “Councilman Scott abstained from the vote to approve the $732,616.00 bid package provided by AJH Design dated September 11, 2017, because he wanted to know exactly how much money we have to utilize and how much money we would have to borrow”.

Correspondences o Steuben County Public Official’s’ Conference / Tier 3 Training-Monday, October 30th at the

Civil Defense & Fire Training Center in Bath.

Town Officials Reports for September 2017:



For the record: Town Board members received a letter from a resident concerning something that he or she feels is a hazard to the community and is not pleased with the way the Code Officer is or is not handling their concerns. Attorney Maio stated that there is no legal implication that says you cannot give out someone else’s email address. Town Board will turn this over to the Code Enforcer.









Capital Project Checking $172.69 General Retirement $25,000


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Resolution # 51 of 2017 Payment of Bills On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Scott, Michaloski, Fitzsimmons) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve payment of the monthly bills as follows:




Capital Projects Voucher: H1 - $1,233.76

New Business o 2018 Budget Meeting-October 18th-6 pm at the Town Hall.

o Budget Adjustments-


o On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES-3 (Scott, Michaloski, Fitzsimmons) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following transfers of money:

Account From: Amount: Account To: A1410.2 clerk equipment $3.26 A1410.4 clerk contractual A1340.2 bookkeeper equip $119.67 A1340.4 bookkeeper cont

A7110.1 youth prog cont $243.40 A7310.4 youth prog cont


o On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES-3 (Scott, Michaloski, Fitzsimmons) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following transfers of money:

Account From: Amount: Account To: DA5110.4 gen repair-cont $4,261.00 DA5110.43 tires DA5110.4 gen repair-cont $893.94 DA5110.44 road oil DA5112.1 perm improv-pers serv $12,941.72 DA5112.2 perm improv-capital DA5112.1 perm improv-pers serv $4,663.25 DA5112.4 perm improv-mat DA9060.8 hosp & med ins $247.75 DA9050.8 unemploy ins

Retirement Resolution # 54 of 2017

o On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 (Michaloski, Scott, Fitzsimmons) NAYS-0 RESOLVED that the Town of Caton hereby establishes the following standard work day for the title of Assessor and will report the official to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on the record of activities.

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o On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 3 NAYS 0-RESOLVED for the Caton Town Board to schedule a Public Hearing for the proposed 2018 Town Budget, to be held at 6 pm, on November 8, 2017, at the Caton Town Hall.

Open to the Public Not pleased with not knowing the complete financing of the new highway building. Pleased with the care of the Caton Park. Who is responsible for 9-1-1 numbering on residences? No response from NYS DOT for speed reduction request on Ginnan Road as of yet.


Caton Town Clerk, Avonne M. Dickerson _________________________________

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Town of Caton Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes and 2018 Budget Public Hearing

November 8, 2017

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Present Others Present Supervisor Lynn Tucker County Legislator Carol Ferratella Councilwoman Diane Card Constable Michael Smith Councilwoman Michelle Fitzsimmons Town Clerk Avonne Dickerson

Councilman Paul Michaloski Several visitors Councilman Timothy Scott

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

For the record; Supervisor Tucker announced the November 7th, 2018 Town Election results as listed on the Steuben County website for (2) Town Council 4-year positions, as the incorrect information was advertised on WENY TV.

Jaime Card - 251 votes Michelle Fitzsimmons - 235 votes Edward Rose - 205 votes

2018 Preliminary Budget An error was discovered on the 2018 Preliminary Budget. Bookkeeper Don Haussener stated that the CHIPS revenue we received for 2018 was not equal to the expenses.


On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) ABSTAINED 1 (Scott) to correct the accounting error in the Preliminary 2018 Budget by transferring $50,014 from “Transfers to Capital Reserves” (which reduces fund total from $90k to $39,986) to “Permanent Improvements” (which increases fund total from $140,166 to $190,180) and, to accept the modified revised budget as corrected on November 8th , 2017, that is to be put before the Public Hearing.

2018 Budget Public Hearing At 6:10 pm Supervisor Tucker made a motion seconded by Councilman Michaloski to close the Regular Monthly Meeting and open the 2018 Budget Public Hearing. Voice vote, motion carried.

1.) Michael Church, Ginnan Road-why is the Town donating to the ambulance fund when residents are already being charged in several ways.

At 6:20 pm Councilwoman Card made a motion seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons to close the 2018 Budget Public Hearing. Voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card to re-open the Regular Monthly Meeting. Voice vote, motion carried.


October 2017 Meeting Minutes On motion of Councilman Scott seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve the October 11, 2017 meeting minutes as presented.

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2018 Town Budget On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Michaloski, Card, Tucker) NAYS 1- (Scott) to adopt the Preliminary 2018 Budget as presented here tonight as the 2018 Annual Town of Caton Budget.


Monthly Bills On motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-to approve the monthly bills on abstract # 11 as follows:

General Fund-vouchers # A 1101 to # A 1116 in the amount of $3,162.85

Highway Fund vouchers # DA 1101 to DA 1116 in the amount of $20,086.41

Street Lighting voucher # SL1 11 in the amount of $103.73

Steuben County Update, Legislator Carol Ferratella

Steuben County will hold a presentation of the 2018 County Preliminary Budget on November

15th, 2017 @ 10 am. No increase is proposed, maybe a slight decrease.

Departmental Monthly Reports

Highway Department, David Card-reviewed and filed.

Code Office, Al Buckland-reviewed and filed.

Constable, Mike Smith-reviewed and filed.

Dog Control, Bruce Akins-no report available.

Assessor, Katherine Deal-no report available.

Justice Court, Terri Divens-Bruffey-report only available to the Supervisor.

Supervisor, Lynn Tucker-report as follows:









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Correspondences

Supervisor Tucker recently received an informational call from an unnamed company that may be interested in purchasing property in the Town to build a reputable business.

Received confirmation from NYMIR that Highway employees attended required course.


Board members received latest copy of 2017 Comprehensive Town of Caton Comprehensive Plan Survey. After discussion and on motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS O-RESOLVED to approve the latest version of Comprehensive Plan Survey and to put it out on the Caton website for residents to view and / or print.

NYS DOT has issued a speed limit of 45 mph on the Ginnan Road after completing a study as requested by Ginnan Road residents. Town is responsible for putting up speed signs and also, a warning stop sign to be placed ahead of the existing stop signs that are at each end of the Ginnan Road.


Steuben County DPW will soon be requiring municipalities to pay upfront for books of landfill tickets. Previously, tickets were given to the Town from the County. Town received $.75 per ticket sold and balance went to the County. County decided to make the Town pay for tickets before selling or no longer sell tickets and return remaining tickets to DPW.

On motion of Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilman Scott the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 5 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS O-RESOLVED that as of late December 2017 the Town of Caton will no longer offer the sale of Steuben County landfill tickets and will return the balance of tickets on hand to Steuben County DPW.


Received proposed contract from STCRPDB. After discussion and on motion of Councilwoman Fitzsimmons seconded by Councilwoman Card the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Scott, Tucker) NAYS 1 (Michaloski)-RESOLVED to approve the 2018 contract from Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board at a cost of $4,700.

Old Business New highway building-Supervisor Tucker reported that the new electrical poles have been set at the highway barn and the layout and digging will be started on or about November 13th.

New Business Spectrum TV (formerly Time Warner Cable)-proposed contract was handed over to Attorney Maio at a previous meeting.

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Meeting open to the Public Thanks to the Highway Department and Caton Fire Department for taking care of fallen trees during a recent wind storm.

Dave Hopkins is responsible for 9-1-1 and Tim Marshall is responsible for Emergency Services Department.

Apparently, a cell tower has been erected near Kelly Hill Road and Councilman Michaloski has been trying to correspond with Tom O’Mara, Senator Schumer’s office and Tom Reed to get more cell coverage for this area.

Will the highway building project be covered completely by Capital Reserve Fund.

Is there a dire need to construct a new building without trying to build up the Capital Reserve Fund first.

Has anyone checked on Empire Access Company.

2018 Town (only) tax rate will increase by approximately $.28 per thousand of assessed value.

Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm


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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 Highway Superintendent Card Paul Michaloski, Councilman Steve Maio, Attorney for the Town Diane Card, Councilwoman Avonne Dickerson, Clerk Michelle Fitzsimmons, Councilwoman

Board Members Absent Timothy Scott, Councilman

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

Volunteer Firemen Presentation Caton volunteer firemen Bobby Joe Richards, Walt Maxwell, Bob Smith and Ben Crowl attended the meeting. The Fire Department presented the Town with a defibrillator for the Town Hall.

Mr. Richards is a certified EMT and gave a detailed presentation concerning the need for the ambulance service. Anyone wishing to discuss, may contact Dan Clayton at NYS DOH.

He said that the Caton Fire Department is more than happy to train anyone who needs NYS required training for CPR and safety training, including the Summer Park Program employees. The Town Board thanked the Firemen for attending, their presentation and the defibrillator.


November 8, 2017 Meeting Minutes On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilwoman Fitzsimmons the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED VOICE VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve November Town Board meeting minutes as submitted with an amendment on page # 4, 3rd paragraph-replace Kelly Hill Rd with Kinner Hill Road in Southport.


Monthly 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 bills on Abstract # 12 of 2017 as submitted while noting on DA 1201 and A 1202 that the total amount due was split between the two retirement accounts:

General Fund voucher # A 1201-# A 1227 in amount of $16,568.65

Highway Fund voucher # DA 1201-# DA 1217 in amount of $39,998.89

Street Lighting voucher # SL1 12 in amount of $104.04

Capital Projects voucher # H1-# H4 in amount of $116,794.41

Department Reports

Highway Superintendent David Card-reviewed and filed.

Code Office, Al Buckland-reviewed and filed.

Constable, Mike Smith-no report submitted.

Dog Control, Bruce Akins-report reviewed and filed.

Assessor, Katherine Deal-no report submitted.

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Justice Court, Terri Divens-Bruffey-report to Supervisor only. Justice is asking Supervisor the whereabouts of a Court grant from a few years back-as NYS wants it returned if not spent.









Supervisor Tucker Stated that Ben Crowl, Fire Commissioner, will now be giving him a monthly report of the fire department incidents.

Old Business Highway building has really progressed since the last meeting. Footer and foundation walls

have been poured; electric pole has been moved; steele, roofing and metal is scheduled to be here late next week. Building will be going up soon.

New Business A list of December budget adjustments prepared, by Bookkeeper Don Haussener, was given

to each board member. There are eight General Fund and three Highway Fund adjustments that need to be reconciled and all transfers are scheduled to come out of contingency.


After discussion and 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 the following General Fund budget adjustments and to have all accounts debited from A1990.4 except A1410.4 and A3620.4: From: Amount: To: A1990.4 $ 541.00 A1220.41 A1410.2 $ 243.55 A1410.4 A3120.2 $ 564.33 A3120.4 A1990.4 $1,666.73 A3620.4 A1990.4 $ 156.41 A1340.4 A1990.4 $ 150.00 A5010.4 A1990.4 $ 42.01 A1620.41 A1990.4 $ 62.60 A3510.4


On motion of Councilwoman Card seconded by Councilman Michaloski the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to approve the following Highway budget adjustments as follows:

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From: Amount: To: DA5142.1 $11,043.21 DA5110.1 DA5130.4 $ 3,316.60 DA5110.44 DA5142.42 $ 422.71 DA5110.42

2017 Year End Meeting Supervisor Tucker set the meeting date for Wed., December 27th, 6 pm at the Town Hall.


Charter Communications (former Time Warner now Spectrum) Franchise Agreement Attorney Maio previously reviewed proposed contract with the above. On motion of Supervisor Tucker seconded by Councilwoman Card the following RESOLUTION ADOPTED ROLL CALL VOTE-AYES 4 (Fitzsimmons, Card, Michaloski, Tucker) NAYS 0-RESOLVED to sign and approve the above Franchise Agreement as presented.

Transfer of Corduroy Road property to Steuben County In September of 2017 Attorney Maio submitted (a) 0.826-acre plot (tax parcel # 390.00-02-013.000 on the Corduroy Road) to be conveyed from the Town of Caton to Steuben County. Planning Board previously approved the subdivision and the Town Board previously approved the transfer. Attorney Maio stated that the final survey map has been completed and as soon as he obtains copies he will file with Steuben County.

Steuben County Attorney Maio reported that the Steuben County Public Safety Committee had a meeting about response times with the volunteer departments. Previously, the rule was they would wait 9 minutes to get a response from the initial agency and now it has been changed to 3 or 4 minutes.

Paul Michaloski update on cell service Councilman Michaloski has been trying to contact NYS representatives to talk about the lack of cell service in the Town of Caton. He stated there has been no response from NYS.

Meeting open to the public People do not realize what they are getting when they receive ALS in Caton. Does the Town have capital reserve funds? Residents need to be patient when they call for emergency service. Why do so many different municipalities attend emergencies? Thanked Diane Card for the last four years of service to the Town. Glad the grader is up in running. Roads are like washboards.

Motion by Councilman Michaloski seconded by Councilwoman Card to close the meeting at 7:05 pm. Motion carried.


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