REGULAR MEETING, GENOA TOWN BOARD
APRIL 10, 2002

A Regular meeting of the Genoa Town Board was held on April 10, 2002 at the Genoa Town Hall 1000 Bartnick Road, Genoa, New York 13071.

The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.

Salute To The Flag

PRESENT:
Supervisor Richard Harrison
Councilman Ronald Marshall
Councilman Dale Sellen
Councilperson Lorie Fessenden
Councilman Kenneth Manzari
Water Controller David Reeves
Town Clerk Karen Shields
Highway Superintendent David Powers

OTHERS PRESENT:

Donald Potter, Donald Slocum, Hans Pecher, Kenton Patchen and Karen Keppel.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve minutes for 3-13-2002.
Motion by Marshall
2nd by Manzari
Fessenden-aye
Sellen-aye
Manzari-aye
Marshall-aye
Harrison-aye

CLERKS REPORTS Motion to accept March 13, 2002 Clerks Report

Motion by Fessenden
2nd by Sellen
Fessenden-aye
Sellen-aye
Manzari-aye
Marshall-aye
Harrison-aye

Building and Grounds

Genoa Town Board agreed to have lawyer go over DEC Contract for the upcoming sale of Hunting Licenses. Joseph Philip has painted the stairway at the New Town Hall. Open House was a success and we were glad to see so many people come and socialize. We had a lot of compliments on the Town Hall. A few members were there from other area townships to see the building. Their towns are interested in putting in a New Town Hall. There have been some donations from our town citizens. These donations are for trees and shrubs for the landscaping project. They can be in memory of or how ever you would like them. Ellen Marshall is in charge of the landscaping. We know she will do a good job. Look at her and Ron's home. Butch Manzari has put up some of the blinds. They look very nice. John Mann reported on the signs for the Town Hall. Mark's Glass will make the signs. The sign will be located so it will be visible from Route 90 and Bartnick Road. There will also be signs with directions to the back of the building to let people know where they can reach the Town Assessor and Town Code Enforcement Offices.

PROGRAMS AND GRANTS

No one has gotten back to us from the Southern Cayuga School Board about this years summer swim program. Laurie will write another letter and ask to be put on the agenda for the April 22, 2002 meeting.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Wayne submitted his report of new building permits and inspections he has completed for the month of March 2002.

Highway Report

Working on roller. Getting steering straightened up. Took it to Nu Way Hydraulic to be rebuilt. Had to make drive way ramps on each side of Blakely Road Bridge so we could get into work on railings and weld new posts on beams. We are getting the new posts welded fast, etc. Getting trucks and plows cleaned up and plows and wings painted from winter. Hopefully we've seen the last of winter. Agreement to spend Highway Funds handed out to Town Board. Butch went to the Home Owners Program.

Water Report

Average daily water usage for March 2002 was 85,000 gallons. David Reeves talked to Environmintation and they said the new telemetry system would be in by May 1, 2002. Bids for lawn mowing for the summer of 2002 are as follows. Jeffrey Cuddeback $90.00, Sidney Reeves $60.00, Greco's Mowing and Weed Eating $105.00 plus $70.00 for Town Hall, A&M Service $105, Mike Foster $100.00, and Elegant Estates $300.00 with Town Hall $475.00. The Genoa Town Board chose Sidney Reeves with the lowest bid of $60.00 for mowing just the pump areas. Will decide amount for Town Hall when time comes to start mowing it.

Motion by Marshall
2nd by Sellen
Fessenden-aye
Sellen-aye
Manzari-aye
Marshall-aye
Harrison-aye

Water Committee The initial meeting of the Genoa Town Water Board took place three weeks prior to The Town Board Meeting. John Mann is Chairman, Michael Piechuta is Secretary. They decided to have a special meeting with Karen Shields water clerk, Donald Potter, and Richard Harrison. This meeting will help to decide changes that need to be made in the water department. The water board also talked to Steve Farkas about using Lansing Water department as a backup if needed. Ann Petris chairperson of the Cayuga County Water Board is looking into finding grant money both federal and state for the project. Ronald Marshall pointed out that Lansing was more interested than they were a few years ago., Bolton Point does not use 10% of their allowance. They represent five municipalities.

Supervisors Report for March 31, 2002.

The board made a motion to accept
Motion by Manzari
2nd by Marshall
Fessenden-aye
Sellen-aye
Manzari-aye
Marshall-aye
Harrison-aye

Bills were approved for March 31, 2002

Motion to approve the following bill numbers:
G-056-G-088 for $ 7,597.58
H-035-H-045 for $ 2,496.74
W032-W044 for $ 1,365.90
Total Disbursements $ 11,460.22

Motion by Fessenden
2nd by Sellen
Fessenden-aye
Sellen-aye
Manzari-aye
Marshall-aye
Harrison-aye

Donald Potter gave an assessment update. Record cards are almost finished. Kaye Dougherty is working on report to go in at the end of the month. Have found numerous errors in assessments. The review board consists of Daniel McGarr, Loren Correll, and Charles Volbrecht.

NEW BUSINESS

Karen Keppell would like us to mention that the East Genoa Church is now on the State list of Historical Building. Letters are being prepared to go out to Waste Treatment Project and for a short sidewalk on the east side of North Street from Route 90. New supplier for Internet to Genoa Town Barn and Genoa Town Hall.

Motion by Fessenden
2nd by Marshall
Fessenden-aye
Sellen-aye
Manzari-aye
Marshall-aye
Harrison-aye

Motion to adjourn at 8:45

Motion by Marshall
2nd Fessenden
Fessenden-aye
Sellen-aye
Manzari-aye
Marshall-aye
Harrison-aye