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Town Board Meeting — Monday, February 11, 2002

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Hartwick was called to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Niedzialkowski. All councilmen were present. The pledge to the flag was conducted.

Supervisor Niedzialkowski read a letter of resignation dated February 1, 2002 from Joanne Telfer, Town Clerk, effective February 28, 2002, which has been changed effective and submitted to the Town Board February 6, 2002; followed by a brief statement regarding the events leading to said resignation.

Carol Niedzialkowski made a motion to appoint Jane Wood as Town Clerk for the term February 11, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Eileen Balcom second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Mary Balcom motioned to appoint Jane Wood as Planning Board Intake Clerk. Delos Field second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Dave Butler motioned to appoint Jane Wood as Records Management Officer and Registrar of Vital Statistics. Mary Balcom second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Regular Meeting

The minutes of the regular meeting dated January 14, 2002 and the auditing meeting dated January 28, 2002 were read and corrected. A motion to accept the minutes of both meetings as read and corrected was made by Mary Balcom, Eileen Balcom second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Bids for a new 2002 4x4 pick-up truck for the Highway Department, as per the specs previously announced, were opened and read by Supervisor Niedzialkowski as follows:

Eileen Balcom motioned to give the quotes to the Highway committee and Ed Rood for review. Mary Balcom seconded, motion carried, all votes aye.

One bid was received by Krazy Tom's, Cooperstown, NY, to remove and replace the kitchen floor in the Community Center for $424.75, with Mark removing the old flooring. Dave Butler motioned to accept the bid, Delos Field second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Two bids were received for a 10x10 overhead door for the freight house:

Delos Field recommends the Kane door as the quality is good. Dave Butler motioned to accept Kane's bid; Eileen Balcom seconded, motion carried, all votes aye. Carol Niedzialkowski will notify Kane.

Carol Niedzialkowski suggests Eileen Balcom and Delos Field review the cold storage and prepare a plan as necessary. Also, the facilities tour scheduled for February 23, 2002 has been postponed due to her recent accident.

Old Business

Carol Niedzialkowski attended the Hartwick Historical Society meeting on February 7, 2002 regarding the South Hartwick schoolhouse; the minutes of said meeting were read. Carol also suggested a long-term lease instead of purchase with the Town Attorney, Lynn E. Green, Jr. The board acknowledges receipt of a letter from Les Sittler, attorney for Jim Jarvis, tonight. Mr. Green requested time to review the letter, discuss the matter with Mr. Sittler, and requested the board's permission to seek advice from the State Comptroller's office as deemed necessary. A motion was made by Carol Niedzialkowski allowing Mr. Green to contact the State Comptroller's office as deemed necessary, Dave Butler second, motion carried, all votes aye.

New Business

Carol Niedzialkowski requested board permission to sign the renewal lease agreement with Otsego Electric Co-Op, maintaining the right of way to the radio tower. Ed Rood and Mr. Green have reviewed it and recommend its approval. Motion was made by Mary Balcom authorizing the Supervisor to sign said lease, Dave Butler second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Three letters of interest have been received for the Planning Board position vacated by Bob Covert, who elected not to be appointed again. Carol Niedzialkowski motioned to appoint Bernie Zeh for the term February 11, 2002 to December 31, 2008. Mary Balcom second, motion carried, all votes aye. Mary Balcom suggests the Town write a letter thanking Mr. Covert for all his years of service.

Carol Niedzialkowski acknowledges receipt of the Memo of Understanding from DEC. Upon review, Mr. Green suggests authorization to sign the same with the understanding that Mr. Rood contact DEC prior to beginning any work. Mary Balcom motioned to authorize the Supervisor to sign said memo, Dave Butler seconds, motion carried, all votes aye.

The Board acknowledges receipt of the January Dog Control report from Marvin Mulford.

Mary Balcom moved to accept and approve Post Abstract #002, Dave Butler second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Delos Field moved to accept and approve the Clerk's Report for January 2002; Mary Balcom second, motion carried, all votes aye.

Mary Balcom moved to accept and approve the Supervisor's Report; Eileen Balcom second; motion carried, all votes aye.

Carol Niedzialkowski reminds the board of the joint meeting with the Planning Board scheduled for Monday, February 18 regarding sign law and adult entertainment law. The Town of Davenport's ordinance for adult entertainment was distributed for review.

Public Comment

Ferd Thering suggested the letter to Bob Covert include the Planning Board chairpersons.

Dick Thompson gave a general update regarding cutbacks by the County. One issue of interest and concern was the elimination of white lines along the side of some roads.

Representative of American Legion, Bob Croft, asked the Board for assistance to purchase American flags for veterans' graves. Carol Niedzialkowski stated money was allocated and suggested Bob submit a voucher as soon as possible.

Vinney Rozella paid $250.00 towards his bill and requested the board review and research his bill; he would like to make full payment next month.

Debbie Clegg suggested the Town purchase first aid kits and obtain a written guarantee from Krazy Tom's for work on the kitchen.

Dave Butler moved to accept Abstract #002; Mary Balcom second; motion carried, all votes aye.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 on a motion by Eileen Balcom, Mary Balcom second, all votes aye.

Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Jane Wood
Town Clerk

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