“When you throw dirt, you lose ground”  ~ Texan Proverb

This month’s meeting was attended by Trisha Grover (Acting Town Supervisor), Mike Scott, Shawn Dunmire, Dick Kozlowski, Michelle Dunbar, Curt & Sue Rung, Paul Sadler, Theresa Baldwin, Barb Hetzel, Mark & Gayle Dorrett, Jon Reitz, Larry Bedow, John Dunbar, Andy Fisher (George & Swede) and myself.

I have to say Bravo to Trisha Grover!  This was the most organized meeting that I have been to in 3 years.  I would also like to thank the town board for handing out a copy of the abstract to all who attended.  It was a nice change to know where the money is being spent.

Andy Fisher of George & Swede presented the board with a quote for a new 3 1/2 yard wheeled-loader (Hyundai).  The board is looking into leasing the machine at $14 an hour.  The town runs the current loader an average of  600 hours a year.  This would be a cost of $8,400.00 for the year.  This machine will have a full warranty.  This would actually end up being a savings to the town when you figure the costs of a new machine along with the repair costs once the warranty runs out.    This will be considered as the board works on the 2010 budget.

Mr. Rung reported the following:

• Sand/Salt hauling bids were opened

Jim Scott- $5.47
Maybee Enterprises-  $5.22
West Side Sales-  $3.95

• Repairs to Truck 3 & 4 were completed- new torsion bar installed
• All trucks and trailers are inspected
• Ditching was done on Hydetown Road
• Attended a FEMA meeting in Belmont
• Worked on getting bids for new loader

Mr. Rung requested a resolution transferring $3,000 from DA5142.1  to DA5130.4.  This transfer will cover the repair costs for the ‘85 Autocar that was just purchased.

Mr. Sadler reported 6 building permits for a total of $411.90.  He has two dogs in his kennel.  Mr. Sadler also met with the representative from Ag & Markets for his inspection and everything passed.

The board requested Jane check into getting the phones through Time Warner and to see if that would save on the phone bills.

The Code Enforcement Law was passed with the following change:  Page 3- Section 4- Paragraph A- Size of a shed changed to 144 square feet or 12′ x 12′.

Ms. Grover read a letter from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M Kolb asking people to please check out www.reformny.org and sign his petition supporting the Constitution Convention.

The bills paid this month were- General Account:  $2,866.46    Highway Account:  $13,894.74

The Fireman’s Budget Hearing is set for Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m.

The Town’s Budget Hearing is set for the following Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m.

Next board meeting is November 9 at 7:00 p.m.~ Hope to see you there!