TOWN OF GREIG
GREIG TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING #12
DECEMBER 8, 2010
The December meeting of the Town of Greig Town Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Supervisor Patterson. Present were Councilmen Neil Pepper, William Knapp, Thomas Gunn, Supervisor Marilyn Patterson, Highway Superintendent, Rick Watson and Attorney Mark Gebo.
Reading of the minutes was waived. On motion by Thomas Gunn, seconded by Neil Pepper the minutes were unanimously approved.
Marilyn Patterson reported for the Planning Board and Zoning Board that there was nothing pending. The Code Enforcement Officer was not present for the meeting, but training at Lake Placid for him was approved at a cost not to exceed $1,200.00.
Attorney Gebo reported that the T & T lawsuit had been resolved in favor of the Town by Judge McGuire and was considered closed. With respect to the surplus property issue and the lots to be sold, the Town was simply waiting out the referendum period. It looked like that would expire without any requests that it be voted on. With respect to Linda Place, attorney Gebo reported that the deed had been filed. A copy of the filed deed was delivered for Karin Fayle. Rick Watson indicated he needed a copy of this for CHIPS.
Tom Gunn reported attending a meeting at Fort Drum on BioMass. He indicated that the meeting was quite good and explained how the process worked. He indicated that it was his feeling that this was more efficient for a larger operation than a smaller operation, but it bore watching.
Karin Fayle joined the meeting at approximately 6:10 p.m.
Supervisor reported receiving $47.62 from Probation, the Clerk handed out Mr. Meades monthly and year end reports. Supervisor asked the Supt. to put up the Christmas Lights in front of Town Hall.
Councilman Mayhew joined the meeting at approximately 6:20PM
Councilman Gunn reported receiving the bidders plan letter from Wilbur Theiser outlining the process to start the bid process; he reported that Mr. Thomas Kovach has set the posts for the proposed building. He reported that the site will need grading, the Generator should be tied in from the Town Barn, and the electrical wires buried. He asked the Board for authorization to give Mr. Olmstead the go ahead. Attorney Gebo reminded the Board to have a payment schedule and contract in place. The time line would be March, A motion to authorize Councilman Gunn to start the bid process was made by Councilman Knapp seconded by Councilman Pepper and carried.
Councilman Pepper asked if the Board could limit the bidders to just Lewis County Contractors, Attorney Gebo replied that the bid must be open.
Councilman Gunn stated that Mr. Olmstead will have three preliminary plans available for the Town Hall, one with a 20'X20' addition for the library incorporating part of the common room, a 20'x40' addition, and one with on addition. He also indicated that it might be possible to put a retaining wall on the back side of the building to allow more room. Supt. to look into the drainage issue.
Supervisor Patterson reported that the water in the new well has been tested and found to be contaminated with high sodium levels.
Councilman Gunn reported that Digital Towpath has applied for a Records Management Grant, and suggested that the Town of Greig become partner in this to allow them help with the grant process. A motion to join Digital Towpath in the process of Record Management was made by Councilman Knapp seconded by Councilman Pepper and carried.
Councilman Gunn also expressed the need to find someone to help the Justice, he suggested Mar. Dan Brewer, the Board agreed and Mr. Gunn will contact Mr. Brewer.
Councilman Pepper presented the Board with research he has done on the sale of property in the town of Greig. He proposed that this research indicates that sales are long term and selling for under the assessed value, he feels that this gives the Town the option to ask the State to reassess and come down on the assessments. He asked the Board members to look over and discuss at the next meeting.
A motion to convene into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation was made by Councilman Knapp meeting convenes at 6:55PM.
The regular meeting is called back to order at 7:03PM.
A price for the fencing of the Brantingham Cemetery was received from Butler fencing at $7900,
It was decided to get additional bids.
Supervisors report presented motion to accept made by Councilman Knapp seconded by Councilman Pepper and carried.
Supt. reported that they have graded and rolled Linda's Place there may be a spot that needs additional attention.
Abstract #12-10 presented, motion to accept made by Councilman Mayhew seconded by Councilman Pepper and carried.
A motion to sign the Snow and Ice Removal Contract with Lewis County Highway Dept. was made by Councilman Gunn seconded by Councilman Pepper and carried.
Clerks report presented motion to accept made by Councilman Knapp seconded by Councilman Gunn and carried.
The 2011 organizational meeting is set for January 5, 2011 at 6PM.
Being no further business before the Board, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Pepper seconded by Councilman Gunn meeting is adjourned at 7:40PM.
Respectfully submitted
Karin Fayle, Clerk
