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 February 27, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Supervisor Robert J. Meelan
Councilman Mark C. Lewis
Councilman Fred A. Lomanto
Councilman Anthony F. Arcuri
Absent: Councilman Michael D. O'Neil
Supervisor Meelan called the regular meeting to order and asked all persons to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Councilman Arcuri, seconded by Councilman Lomanto to accept the minutes of February 13th as printed. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
Councilman Arcuri Aye
Councilman Lomanto Aye
Councilman Lewis Abstain (absent from Feb. 13th meeting)
Councilman O'Neil Absent
Supervisor Meelan Aye
The motion was declared carried.
Councilman Arcuri discussed a resolution to schedule a public hearing regarding a proposed increase in the maximum amount of money to be expended for improvement of the Clark Mills Sewer District.
RESOLUTION #23
Upon motion by Councilman Arcuri, seconded by Councilman Lewis, the following resolution was presented:
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted by the Town Board on December 28, 2009, the Town Board of the Town of Kirkland (the "Town") authorized the undertaking of the acquisition, construction and installation of certain improvements to the Clark Mills Sewer District (the "District") facilities, consisting of upgrades and improvements to the wastewater treatment plant and collection system, including acquisition, construction and installation of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith (collectively, the "Improvements"), as described in the report prepared by Stearns & Wheler, LLC, which is on file in the Town Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, the original total estimated maximum cost of the sewer system improvements was $5,310,000; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined it necessary to increase the maximum amount to be expended for the Improvements from $5,310,000 to $5,438,500, an increase of $128,500; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board now desires to call a public hearing regarding the proposed increase in the maximum amount to be expended on the acquisition, construction and installation of the Clark Mills Sewer District Improvements, as required by Town Law Section 202-b;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board will hold a public hearing to hear all persons interested in the proposed increase in the maximum amount to be expended on the Improvements to the Clark Mills Sewer District facilities, which public hearing shall be held at Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 State Route 12B, Clinton, New York, in the Town of Kirkland on March 27, 2013 at 7 p.m.; and be it further
RESOLVED, and ordered that the Town Clerk give notice of such hearing by publishing in the official Town newspaper the Notice of Public Hearing on the Town's Official sign-board not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before such hearing.
The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote, which resulted as follows:
Name Vote
Councilman Arcuri Aye
Councilman Lomanto Aye
Councilman Lewis Aye
Supervisor Meelan Aye
Councilman O'Neil (Absent)
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Meelan reported that the Town received the first of four sales tax payments for 2013. The total amount of the payment was $407,774.05, the 3% distribution was $405,680.80, and the 1% distribution amounted to $2,093.25; $1,675,000 is the amount budgeted.
Nina Caporale, Town Assessor, has increased our equalization rate from 58% in 2012 to 67% in 2013.
Chief English received correspondence from Dan Delachase regarding a fund raiser 5K Run and Walk to benefit Spring Farm Cares (see minutes of July 9, 2012). Supervisor Meelan said that Attorney Hallak is researching the legality of charging for Town Police to patrol during Special Events. The Board agreed to table any action pending the advice of Attorney for the Town Hallak.
Supervisor Meelan said that Troy and Banks conducted an audit of our utilities. National Grid owes the Town $3,264.41 for overbilling the Street Light Facilities within the Town of Kirkland for the period from 2006 to 2013. It was discovered that the Clark Mills Sewer Plant had two light poles, but the Town was only being charged for one. The second pole is being removed as Operator Jim Cunningham said it is not needed. National Grid is not charging the Town retroactively.
Attorney Hallak reviewed the proposed contract with the County and additional municipalities regarding Mental Health Services and recommended Town of Kirkland's signature.
RESOLUTION # 24
Upon motion by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman Arcuri, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize Supervisor Meelan to sign the Mental Health Services Contract with Oneida County at the recommendation of Attorney for the Town Anthony Hallak.
Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye (Councilman O'Neil absent), and the resolution was declared adopted.
Chief English recommended the appointment of Rick Stanek to a full time Police Officer position to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of C. J. Paravati.
RESOLUTION # 25
Upon motion by Councilman Arcuri, seconded by Councilman Lomanto, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board appoint Rick Stanek as full time Police Officer effective March 1, 2013 at the salary of $37,597 with probation until April 13, 2013, at which time his salary will increase for 2013 to $37,992 under the present PBA Contract.
Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye (Councilman O'Neil absent), none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
Councilman Lomanto reported that Officer Paravati is working out very well in his new position at the Sheriff's Department due to excellent training he received while working for the Town.
Police Chief English said that the appointment of Rick Stanek leaves a part-time officer vacancy. A resolution is needed from the Town Board to sign an authorization form that will allow Oneida County Department of Personnel to canvass names on their list of eligible candidates for a part-time police officer position.
RESOLUTION #26
Upon motion by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman Arcuri, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor to sign the form authorizing Oneida County Personnel to canvass the civil service list for "Police Officer" to determine if we can appoint James Zwijacz, part-time police officer, to "Part Time Competitive" status to fill Officer Stanek's competitive part-time position.
Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye (Councilman O'Neil absent), none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
RESOLUTION #27
Upon motion by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman Lomanto, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board authorize Oneida County Personnel Office to offer a "Police Sergeant" promotional Civil Service exam.
Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye (Councilman O'Neil absent), none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
Police Chief English asked the Town Board for permission to add the 1989 Humvee to the Town's insurance policy (see minutes of 12-26-2012, page 4, paragraph 8). Chief English reported the results of his research stating that the HumHHumvee will be utilized for "special uses" like flooding, rural rescues, parades, and special assignments by the police and highway departments. Expenses to get the Humvee on the road are projected as follows:
Insurance Cost Estimate $170.00
Power Converter from 24 volts to 12 volts $180.00
$350.00
Mr. English presented the Supervisor and the Town Board with a memorandum outlining his plan for the use, service and repairs, and funding of the "Military Surplus Humvee". A discussion ensued among the Supervisor, Board Members, and Police Chief.
RESOLUTION #28
Upon motion by Councilman Arcuri, seconded by Councilman Lewis, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize Police Chief English to add the "Military Surplus Humvee" to the Town's insurance policy.
Upon the roll call vote, three voted aye, one opposed - Supervisor Meelan, (Councilman O'Neil Absent) and the resolution was declared adopted.
Councilman Arcuri was asked to procure quotes from an accounting firm for preparation of an Indirect Cost Allocation Report that would be used to allocate General Government Support Costs in the General A Fund to various funds.
A motion was made by Councilman Lewis, seconded by Councilman Arcuri, to pay the bills as audited.
Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye (Councilman O'Neil absent), none opposed and the motion was declared carried. The totals were:
A - $ 45,079.19
B - $ 14,795.95
DA - $84,835.64
DB - $ 1,739.60
SS1- $ 7,784.43
SS5- $37,459.57
There being no further business to come before the Town Board, upon motion by Supervisor Meelan, seconded by Councilman Lewis the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Caryl A. Galinski, Town Clerk
Town Of Kirkland
