Minutes

January 13, 2015

The regular meeting of the Lee Town Board was held in the Town Hall, and was called to order at 7:32 PM.

Present were: Supervisor John Urtz, Councilmen Kevin Gallagher, Alan Trombley, Harold VanWagenen and Karl Matt.

Also present: Town Attorney, David Rapke and Highway Superintendant, Bill Baker

The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance.

A motion was made by Alan Trombley, seconded by Karl Matt and carried to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.

Roll Call: Karl Matt - Aye Alan Trombley - Aye John Urtz - Aye

Kevin Gallagher - Aye Harold VanWagenen - Aye

There was no old business to discuss.

New Business

We are presently getting low Sulphur fuel at a lower price than state contract pricing - Supervisor Urtz asked the Town Attorney if we can continue with that supplier. Dave Rapke states we must either choose going with State Contract or go out to bid. A motion was made by Karl Matt, seconded by Alan Trombley and carried to open sealed bids for fixed and fluctuating rates for #2 fuels at 7:30 on February 10^th.

Ed Davis, Chairman of the Planning Board was in attendance to hear any suggestions the Town Board members may have regarding the modifications being made with the Zoning regulations. Supervisor Urtz mentioned that he would like the setback measurements to be relooked at and to notify the Board of more information on height restrictions for residential and commercial structures.

Councilman Karl Matt announced that he is working on pricing the proposed stone fencing for the park and hopes to have more information by next meeting.

Councilman Kevin Gallagher stated that he was informed that trash collectors can no longer pick up recycling items due to a new DEC law, so these items will be allowed at the highway transfer station as we are a licensed transfer station. The company the Town deals with charges for pickup of CRT's and monitors, so the Town has been separating these items and transferring these items to Utica by the highway personnel.

A motion was made by John Urtz, seconded by Karl Matt and carried to go out to bid for 3500 +/- tons type 3 modified binder to be opened on March 10^th at 7:30 PM.

Roll Call: Karl Matt - Aye Alan Trombley - Aye John Urtz - Aye

Kevin Gallagher - Aye Harold VanWagenen - Aye

A motion was made by Alan Trombley, seconded by Kevin Gallagher and carried to declare highway surplus property to be placed for auction with Auctions International, including:

2005 Chevy pickup
Stainless steel spreader
Alamo flail mower
Heath hydro seeder

Roll Call: Karl Matt - Aye Alan Trombley - Aye John Urtz - Aye

Kevin Gallagher - Aye Harold VanWagenen - Aye

Highway Superintendant Bill Baker asks the Board if they would entertain the thought of having a backup contractor on an on call basis to take care of snow removal at the Trooper Barracks if the Town is unable to get to it. Supervisor Urtz suggested contacting Hillside Seasonal Services to see if they would be available for this. A motion was made by Karl Matt, seconded by Harold VanWagenen and carried to approve the above as long as proof of insurance is supplied.

Roll Call: Karl Matt - Aye Alan Trombley - Aye John Urtz - Aye

Kevin Gallagher - Aye Harold VanWagenen - Aye

A motion was made by Alan Trombley, seconded by Harold VanWagenen and carried to approve and pay the bills.

Roll Call: Karl Matt - Aye Alan Trombley - Aye John Urtz - Aye

Kevin Gallagher - Aye Harold VanWagenen - Aye

General - $ 66,397.68

Highway - $ 67,204.23

Water - $ 102,325.61

A motion was made by Kevin Gallagher, seconded by Harold VanWagenen and carried to adjourn.

Roll Call: Karl Matt - Aye Alan Trombley - Aye John Urtz - Aye

Kevin Gallagher - Aye Harold VanWagenen - Aye

Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.