Minutes of the Regular 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 March 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Supervisor Robert J. Meelan Attorney for the Town Anthony G. Hallak
Councilman Michael D. O'Neil
Councilman Mark C. Lewis
Councilman Fred A. Lomanto
Councilman Anthony F. Arcuri
Also Present:
Oneida County Legislator George Joseph
Supervisor Meelan called the regular meeting to order and asked all persons to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Town Historian Richard Williams addressed the Board regarding a celebration of the Town's 185th anniversary. The Town of Kirkland was formed April 13, 1827. It was decided to hold a celebration before the April 9th Board meeting, which would be open to the public. Appointed and Elected officials and other government officials will be invited to attend. Old Town documents, pictures, maps and artifacts will be displayed. Mr. Williams will give a presentation.
Supervisor Meelan opened the two bids for the demolition of the structure at 58 Meadow Street. The Legal Notice, which was published in the February 22, 2012 edition of the Courier, has been made a part of these minutes.
Two bids were received and a certified check or bond and a Non-collusive Bidding Certificate were enclosed in each envelope.
--Sullivan Contracting, Inc., 9362 Paris Hill Road, Sauquoit, NY 13456 bid $24,900
--Two Brothers Contracting, Inc., 185 Mohawk St., Whitesboro, NY 13492, bid $31,400.
A motion was made by Councilman Arcuri, seconded by Councilman Lewis to direct Councilmen Lewis and O'Neil to canvass the bids and return with a recommendation.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
Supervisor Meelan noted that the Town issued a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America and declared March 12, 2012 as Girl Scout Day in the Town of Kirkland. The Proclamation was published in the
March 7th edition of the Clinton Courier. (A copy of the Proclamation has been made a part of these minutes.)
Board members reviewed the proposed Local Laws, which they received at the February 27th meeting.
Resolution #18
Upon motion by Councilman Lomanto, seconded by Councilman Arcuri the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board schedule a Public Hearing on four Local Laws for April 9, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The four proposed laws are entitled:
--Local Law No. 1 of 2012 to amend Chapter 40 thereof, entitled BUILDINGS, UNSAFE;
--Local Law No. 2 of 2012 to amend the Code of the Town of Kirkland, Chapter 58 thereof entitled FIRE PREVENTION by repealing said Chapter and adoption of a new Chapter 58 providing for the ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NYS UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE;
--Local Law No. 3 of 2012 to amend Chapter 59 thereof, entitled FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM;
--Local Law No. 4 of 2012 to amend Chapter 68 thereof, entitled GARBAGE, TRASH AND LITTERING; PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Upon the roll call vote, three voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted. (Councilmen Lewis & O'Neil canvassing bids)
Town Attorney Hallak reviewed the Fireworks Application from Villa Sherman Brook located at 99 Brookside Road and recommended approval. Police Chief English checked the diagram showing distances from the fireworks to the audience prepared by Majestic Fireworks.
RESOLUTION #19
Upon motion by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman Arcuri the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board grant permission for the fireworks display on March 22, 2012 sponsored by Villa Sherman Brook. Permit #2012-2.
Upon the roll call vote, three voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted. (Councilmen Lewis & O'Neil canvassing bids)
Councilman O'Neil and Lewis returned from canvassing the demolition bids. Councilman Lewis thought that the bids were too high and recommended that the bids be rejected and rebid. Board members agreed.
RESOLUTION #20
Upon motion by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman O'Neil the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board reject the two bids for demolition of the structure at 58 Meadow Street and rebid, with the new bids to be opened April 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
A motion was made by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to approve the minutes of February 15 and 27, 2012 as printed.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
Highway Superintendent Jonathan Scott reported that two of the three new trucks have arrived. He noted that part of the Equipment Replacement Plan was to sell the older highway equipment. He requested permission to sell three dump trucks and a loader as surplus online with Auctions International. There will be a minimum bid on each piece of equipment. Mr. Scott thought all the equipment would sell for a total of approximately $80,000 to $100,000.
RESOLUTION #21
Upon motion by Councilman O'Neil, seconded by Councilman Lewis the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board authorize the sale of the following highway equipment as surplus property:
-2005 International dump truck with plow, VIN# 1HTWYSBT5J005075
-1988 John Deere Loader 644, VIN# DW644ED518882
-1998 Ford dump truck F800, VIN# 1FDXF80C8WVA27850
-1990 Ford dump truck L-900, VIN# 1FDYK90W2LVA36393
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
Police Chief English reported that there were 136 complaints in February: 103 in the Town and 33 in the Village.
Councilman O'Neil reported the he is meeting with two vendors with regard to updating the fire alarm system at the Senior Citizen Center.
Councilman Lomanto announced that the park will open the second week in April. Board members discussed the pros and cons of Mr. Lomanto's request to open the park during the winter for recreation. Liability and staff to supervise the park were the main stumbling blocks.
Supervisor Meelan received a letter from National Grid stating the bills, starting in January, decreased between 4% and 23% depending on the size of the facility.
Board members reviewed the Safety Inspectors' Reports and the Animal Control Report.
A motion was made by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to enter executive session to discuss the police contract.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to adjourn the executive session.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
There being no further business to come before the Town Board, upon motion by Councilman Arcuri, seconded by Councilman Lewis, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Dianne V. Tuttle, Town Clerk
Town Of Kirkland
