TOWN OF TRENTON
PUBLIC HEARING AND WORK SESSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 2007
PUBLIC HEARING:
A Public Hearing to discuss the proposed 2008 Town Budget was held at the Trenton Municipal Center on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Supervisor Mark Scheidelman called the hearing to order at 7:30 pm. Present were councilmen: Bruce Kellogg, Betsy Mack, Joseph Smith, Shirley Poland.
With no questions or comments from the public, or the Town Board, on the matter of the proposed 2008 Town Budget, the hearing was closed at 7:35 pm.
WORK SESSION:
A work session meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Trenton was held at the Trenton Municipal Center, Barneveld, NY. Supervisor Mark Scheidelman called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Present: Councilmen Shirley Poland, Betsy Mack, Joseph E. Smith, Bruce Kellogg.
Coombs Road Water District
Scheidelman pointed out that the 2008 budget shows an increase of $7.50 per household per year for the Coombs Road Water District. In 2006 the General Fund paid the interest for Coombs Road and the Water Fund owes the General Fund $13,710 for interest on the borrowed money. With a tax rate of 410.91 the debt to the General Fund would be paid in 5 years; with the increase, it will be paid in three years. Board agreed that getting debt paid off earlier is desirable.
Scheidelman also said at the end of 2007 there will be a surplus of $3,981 because 2007 budget figures were estimates. The yearly amortized principal and interest payments for the Coombs Road Water district are relatively stable at approximately $21,000 through 2044 and with the addition of new residences or lots the cost to residents will go down. The Board will review the budget and vote will be taken at the next regular meeting.
07- 146 Motion by Mack, second by Poland to enter into executive session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss the salary of a particular person and the Teamster contract . Roll call: Poland, aye; Mack, aye; Smith, aye; Kellogg, aye; Scheidelman, aye. Motion carried.
07-147 Motion by Kellogg, second by Smith to come out of executive session at 8:00 p.m. Roll call: Poland, aye; Mack, aye; Smith, aye; Kellogg, aye; Scheidelman, aye. Motion carried.
Lorna VanBuskirk, Tax Collector, appeared before the Town Board with a request for a change of the location of her work station in the month of January and the first week in February. She said it would require a desk, acquisition of a laptop computer and moving files. She contended that, with so much activity in the office, she found it hard to concentrate on the handling of tax figures and payments. VanBuskirk opted for a corner in the Conference Room. However, it was noted that the room would need to be locked and would displace the meeting place of various Boards and scheduled activities such as the Blood Bank. The Board discussed other options, such as the Justice Office or the Village of Barneveld Conference Room. Poland commented that a laptop computer would not be practical as it is expensive to purchase and install and laptops tend to disappear as they are easily stolen . It was noted that the desk and computer VanBuskirk presently uses could be moved to a new location. No decision was reached and VanBuskirk left the meeting.
Steve Hunter, Zoning Enforcement Officer, then appeared before the Board. He stated that he had documented several violations of the sign ordinance in the Mapledale business district. He specifically noted use of banners, A-frame signs, and other advertising which had no current permits. Hunter asked how aggressive the Board wanted him to be in enforcement. He also commented that the Planning Board wants to review, not only new sign applications, but changes to current signs. The Board agreed that once a permit had been granted by the Planning Board, the ZEO can make a determination on changes. The Board asked Hunter hold off action on the signs at this time. The Board plans to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and Planning Board in the near future to discuss the sign situation.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Scheidelman advised that the Remsen VFW, had requested a donation of $125 for the upkeep of their lodge. The Town currently budgets for a Veteran’s dinner but has also continued to contribute to local VFW’s requests.
Scheidelman reminded the Board that an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for the next regular meeting on November 14, 20007.
With no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanette Conte, Deputy Town Clerk
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