TOWN OF STAFFORD TOWN BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Supervisor Clement called the Town Board Meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30pm with Councilman Panek, Councilman Schramm, Councilman Duyssen, Councilman Pacer, Highway Superintendent Boldt and Town Clerk Radley in attendance.
In addition, the following were in attendance: Andrew Darling, Terry Young, Terry Maid, and Robert Penepent.
Councilman Panek made a motion to accept the Organizational Minutes of January 9, 2023, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Panek made a motion to accept the minutes of the Monthly Meeting of January 9, 2023, second by Councilman Duyssen and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to accept the minutes of the Public Information Meeting of January 25, 2023, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to accept the Fire Department Monthly Report, second by Councilman Schramm and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to accept the CEO/ZEO Monthly Report, second by Councilman Schramm and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept the Assessor’s Monthly Report, second by Councilman Schramm and approved on a 5-0 vote.
The Planning Board sent a letter to accept the resignation of Mary Ellen Schmidt from their Board and asking to approve Richard Squires as a regular member of this board.
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Councilman Panek made a motion to accept the resignation of Mary Ellen Schmidt and approve Richard Squires as a regular member of the board; also, to advertise for a Alternate Member of this board, second by Councilman Schramm and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Supervisor Clement read a letter from Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Mike Lathan asking to continue the appointment of Jackie Ali to the Zoning Board of Appeals; Jackie Ali has also sent a letter of interest to remain on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilman Pacer made a motion to retain Jackie Ali to the Zoning Board of Appeals, second by Councilman Panek and approve on a 5-0 vote.
There was a discussion about the CEO pay and off hour duties and the process of violations and litigation. This was discussed at length, and it was decided that a workshop is needed with the Attorney, Board Members and Code Officers. The Attorney will be notified to set up a meeting. Inspections outside of the normal morning hours were also discussed. It was decided that if inspections occur outside of the normal office hours, the hours used would be noted on the time sheet; this time sheet would be turned in to the Supervisor and Bookkeepers every two weeks with an explanation of the time spent in the office and on inspections.
Councilman Schramm made a motion to accept Resolution 12 – Assembly Bill A2040 and the Daily News issues, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to accept Resolution 13 – Public Interest Order for WD #12, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a Roll Call Vote as follows:
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Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Schramm Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
Councilman Panek made a motion to accept Resolution 14 – Time Sheets for CEO/ZEO, second by Councilman Duyssen and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to accept Resolution 15 – Accept the Bid for Mower, Tractor for the Highway Department, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Schramm made a motion to accept Resolution 16 – Budget Transfers, second by Councilman Duyssen and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Town Clerk Radley discussed the Website we now have and the increasing costs. The Town Clerk is looking into alternative Web Designers at a more reasonable cost. Councilman Pacer made a motion to have the website designed by Hurricane Technologies, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a 5-0 vote.
The County wide Sales Tax distribution was discussed. This is an annual review of the status of our county income and distribution of the Sales Tax. There is a cap of 2% so that we do not lose state shares. This is still in negotiation.
Highway Superintendent reports that the Highway Crew has been busy with downed trees and progress is being made. Joe Malovich has been called in to help cut some of the trees and the Highway Crew was able to complete the job.
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Councilman Panek reported that he has been in touch with our County Manager Matt Lander about the Broadband coming to all parts of the county. Mr. Lander reported that he is in process of contacting all Town Supervisors to update them on the progress and to confirm where the towns are lacking in service. Mr. Lander will meet with Supervisor Clement and Councilman Panek soon.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract #14 General Fund in the amount of $34,770.49, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract # 14 Highway in the amount of $60.33, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract #14 Capital Projects in the amount of $110.00, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract #2 for General Fund in the amount of $47,888.14, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract #2 for Highway Fund in the amount of $76,210.01, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract #2 Water Fund in the amount of $99,677.67 second by Councilman Panek and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract #2 Fire Protection District One in the amount of $406,000.00, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to accept Abstract #2 Capital Projects in the amount of $1,628.22, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
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It was reported that the Septic Tank has been pumped too often in the last month and we may have a leak somewhere. This is being investigated and it is thought that it may need to be replaced. This may be quite costly, but if we do the work ourselves we may save money. Engineers will be involved, and the water meter will also be looked at to see if that is part of the problem.
A motion was made by Councilman Panek to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:12 pm, second by Councilman Schramm and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Upon returning from Executive Session at 10:24 pm, Councilman Panek made a motion to adjourn at 10:24 pm, second by Councilman Duyssen and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Radley
Town Clerk/Tax Collector