Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Kirkland held at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 State Route 12-B, Clinton, Oneida County, New York on July 19, 2011, at 9:00 a.m.
Present:
Supervisor Robert J. Meelan
Councilman Michael D. O'Neil
Councilman Mark C. Lewis
Councilman Fred A. Lomanto
Councilman Anthony F. Arcuri
Supervisor Meelan called the special meeting to order.
(The Special Meeting time and date was published in the July 13, 2011 edition of the Courier and posted on the official Town bulletin board outside the Town Clerk's office. A copy of the Legal Notice has been made a part of these minutes.)
The Town Clerk reported that no bids were received for the repairs to the Highway Garage. A copy of the Notice to Bidders, which was published in the July 6, 2011 edition of the Courier, has been made a part of these minutes. Supervisor Meelan will contact Attorney Hallak regarding the next legal step in the bid process.
At the July 11, 2011 Board meeting Councilman Lewis and Superintendent of Highways Scott were directed to review the truck bids and return with a recommendation. Mr. Scott recommended that the Board accept the low bid of $229,450 for two 2012 Volvo trucks VDH64F 200 from Beam Mack Sales & Service, Inc., 6260 East Molloy Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057. He noted that the two truck meet the specifications.
Board members discussed various financial options for the trucks and winter truck equipment packages. Mr. Scott will inform the Board of the details for the various financing packages.
RESOLUTION #52
Upon motion by Councilman Lomanto, seconded by Councilman Lewis the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board award the truck bid to Beam Mack Sales & Service, Inc., 6260 East Molloy Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057, in the amount of $229,450 for two 2012 Volvo VDH#64F 200 Class 8, 6x4 cab and chassis trucks.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION #53
Upon motion by Councilman Arcuri, seconded by Councilman Lewis the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board advertise for bids for truck equipment (2 snow plows & wings, 2 dump bodies, 1 sander), with the bids to be opened at the August 24th Town Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
Supervisor Meelan explained that Gary Wandley from Treasure Chest Storage Building. 7870 NYS Route 5, would like to construct three more storage units and he is requesting an extension of his original permit in order to finish the project. The permit was approved by the Planning Board November 24, 2008 and has exceeded the two year limit.
RESOLUTION #54
Upon motion by Councilman O'Neil, seconded by Councilman Lomanto the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board extend the Building Permit of Gary Wandley, Building Permit #1862, for one year from July 19, 2011.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
Supervisor Meelan mentioned that operation of the Arena food concession contract expired July 1. Karen Litz requested that the rent be reduced from $2,500 to $2,000 and a payment schedule that would reflect her peek business periods: first payment December 1st, double payment February 3, and final payment due May 10. She also requested that the Town purchase a ventless frier so she can extend her menu. Ms. Lizt will look into the price of a ventless frier and the cost to lease the appliance and report to the Board. Board members agreed to the new payment schedule, but did not want to reduce the contract price at this time.
There being no further business to come before the Town Board, upon motion of Councilman O'Neil, seconded by Councilman Lomanto the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
Dianne V. Tuttle, Town Clerk
Town Of Kirkland
