TOWN OF SUGAR CAMP
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2005
The regular monthly meeting of the Sugar Camp Town Board was held on Thursday February 21st , 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sugar Camp Town Hall.
7:15 p.m. Review Vouchers
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
1. Meeting called to order by the Town Chairman.
Present: Chairman Scott Holewinski
Supervisor Otto Schoeneck
Supervisor Paul Sowinski
Clerk John Bigley
Treasurer Lisa Wales
Mike Kortenhof
There were 3 visitors
2. Verification of Agenda posting and approval of Agenda. Discussion & action
The agenda was posted at the Town Hall, Sugar Camp Enterprises, Lilly Bass Road and Hwy H. between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2005
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to approve the agenda. Carried
3. Approval of the minutes from the last regular monthly meeting and any special meetings not
already approved. Discussion & action
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski… to accept the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2005. Carried
4. Treasurer’s Report. Discussion & action
Motion: Sowinski / Schoeneck … to approve the Treasurer’s report with a January 1st checking and CD account balance of $ 2,643,763.00. Carried
5. Approval of vouchers. Discussion & action
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to approve the vouchers of $2,690,016.99 as presented. Carried
6. Public Comments: There were no requests to speak on agenda items.
7. Old Business:
A. Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding with Oneida County for maintaining and printing of poll lists as required by Federal Law. Discussion & possible action
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to accept the Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding with Oneida County for maintaining and printing of poll lists as required by Federal Law. Carried
B. Sugar Lane Speed Limit update. Discussion & possible action
Chairman Holewinski reported to the Board that a town chairman is the Road Commissioner/Inspector for the Township and can fill application to the State DOT for speed changes under 45 mph. He will fill out the necessary forms and send them to the DOT. This item will be further reviewed at the March meeting.
8. New Business:
A. Clerks Items
1. Open Road Bids. Discussion & possible action
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to close acceptance of road bids. Carried
One bid from Pitlik and Wick was received.
Hide A Way Drive $ 64,016.18
Camp Four Rd. $199,951.50
Motion: Sowinski / Schoeneck … to accept the bids as presented. Carried
There may be additional work needed on Hide-A-Way drive, this issue will be discussed and possibly acted upon at the March meeting.
2. March Board Meeting date conflict. Discussion & possible action
Motion: Sowinski / Schoeneck … to move the March 21st meeting date to March 14th. Carried. The Town Clerk will post a notice at all official posting spots.
B. Board Members Items
1. Chairman Holewinski : Chairman’s report- information only
a. A letter was received from the Real Property Office with information about Board of Review dates and new procedures to be followed for sending in tax information. The clerk will contact the assessor to confirm dates for Open Book and Board of Review and confirm letter from Real Property Office.
b. The WTA April 22 meeting was discussed.
c. A letter was received from the Oneida County Solid Waste Department regarding the South Dump and how the Town should proceed in closing the testing wells. This item will be discussed at the March meeting.
2. Supervisor Sowinski - information only
3. Supervisor Schoeneck - information only
C. Road, Shop, Town Hall:
1. Road Work Report: information & discussion only
2. Town Hall Report: information & discussion only
9. Motion to go into closed session pursuant to SS 19.85 (1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance of Town Employees.
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to enter in closed session pursuant to SS 19.85 (1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance of Town Employees.
Sowinski-Aye, Schoeneck- Aye, Holewinski-Aye Motion Carried
10. Motion to return to open session and report on any decisions reached in the closed session.
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to return to open session. No decisions were made during the closed session therefore no action was taken at this time.
Sowinski-Aye, Schoeneck- Aye, Holewinski-Aye Motion Carried
11. Motion to adjourn.
Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Carried.
The next Town Board Meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2005
John Bigley, Sugar Camp Town Clerk