TOWN OF LISBON
TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 10, 2004
The regular meeting of the Lisbon Town Board was held on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at the Lisbon Town Hall.
Present were:
Supervisor : Anthony LeBarge Councilman: Roger Watters
Highway Supt.: Tim Dow Councilman: Steve Jemison
Attorney: Charles Nash Councilman: Michael Duprey
Deputy Clerk: Eileen Mc Bath Councilman: Christopher O'Brian
Absent was Town Clerk Donna McBath
Also present was Ogdensburg Journal reporter Krestia De George.
Supervisor Le Barge called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M.
LOCAL LAW # 1 OF 2004
A motion by Councilman Michael Duprey and seconded by Councilman Roger Watters to adopt Local Law # 1 of 2004, Dog Enumeration fees. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Law adopted.
Local Law reads as follows:
TOWN OF LISBON
A LOCAL LAW DOG ENUMERATION FEES
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN OF LISBON AS FOLLOWS; SECTION 1. INTENT
The Town of Lisbon believes it is in the best interest of all the citizens of the Township to ensure that all dogs are properly licensed, pursuant to the Agriculture and Market Laws. The Town has found in the past that in order to enforce the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets Law, it becomes necessary to have a dog enumeration at different intervals to encourage dog licensing. The Town also realizes it is a cost to the taxpayers of the Town of Lisbon to perform dog enumeration. The purpose of this Local Law is to assist in defraying the expenses of the dog enumeration by imposing a charge to persons who are found during the enumeration not to have properly licensed dogs.
Section 2. Text
Every dog in the Town of Lisbon shall be properly licensed pursuant to the Agriculture and Markets Law and Town Law. Should the animal control officer for the Town of Lisbon find any dog not properly licensed, and should said animal control officer identify the proper owner of the dog, said owner shall forthwith obtain the appropriate license for said dog through the Town Clerk for the Town of Lisbon. In addition to paying the appropriate fees under the Agriculture and Markets Law, there is hereby imposed an additional $5.00 fee for every dog that is found not to be properly licensed.
MINUTES
Supervisor Le Barge requested that a change in the February 24, 2004 minutes be changed in the price of the 2004 Silverado 1500 pick up truck as follows from $11,688.65 to $11,908.60.
On a motion from Councilman O'Brian and seconded by Councilman Jemison that the minutes of the 2/24/2004 be approved with this change. Ayes 5 - Nays 0
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
A motion by Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Duprey to approve the Town Clerk's Report. Ayes 5 - Nays 0
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Supervisor LeBarge reported that their will be an energy audit meeting at the Town Hall on March 11, 2004 at 12:00 noon. He also reported that the Data Collection for the Assessor's Office is 95% complete. A motion by Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Jemison that that the repairs to the Water Tower be put out for bids. Ayes 5 - Nays 0. On a motion from Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Duprey that the Supervisor's report be approved. Ayes - 5 - Nays 0.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT' REPORT
Highway Superintendent Tim Dow reported that he is waiting on more prices for fuel tanks.
APPROVAL OF TRANFERS
On a motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman O'Brian that the following transfers be approved:
General Fund - From 7310.4 to 7140.4 in the amount of $40.00
Water Fund - From 8330.4 to 8340.4 in the amount of $175.00
Ayes-5 -Nays 0
APPROVAL OF ABSTRACTS
On a motion by Councilman Watters and Councilman Jemison that the Abstracts be
approved in the following amounts:
GENERAL - $ 4.681.98
HIGHWAY- $12,443.47
WATER- $ 153.00
SEWER- $ 274.00
LIBRARY- $ 1,671.20
Ayes - 5 -Nays -0.
CORRESPONDENCE
A. NYS DEC
B. Niagara Mohawk
C. IRS refund from 3/31/02 for $5,055.00 form 941-2002, Social Security reported wrong.
OLD BUSINESS
On a motion form Councilman Steve Jemison and seconded by Councilman Christopher O'Brian that the Town of Lisbon appropriate in their share of the AMP contract which is $460.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays- 0.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION ON THE 2nd NOTICE FEES
Moved by Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Duprey, resolved that the Town Of Lisbon does hereby approve a penalty of $2.00 to be charged against each tax parcel requiring a second notice. Unanimously carried.
HIGHWAY RESOLUTION
Highway resolution on the insurance with SLC was tabled until the next meeting, as Supervisor Le Barge has to contact the Town's insurance agent.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Supervisor LeBarge reported that as of March 7, 2004, Code Enforcement Officer Donald Strader has resigned his position. A motion by Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Duprey that the Town advertise tomorrow in the paper for a Code Enforcement Officer. Ayes - 5 - Nays-0. Also on a motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Jemison that the Town of Lisbon adopt the new CEO Job description. Ayes- 5 Nays- 0.
RECREATION
Motion by Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Duprey that Christine Hammond be appointed to the recreation Committee. Ayes 5 -Nays-0.
Motion by Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Watters that Supervisor LeBarge be given the authority to seek quotes for projects and supplies. Ayes 5 -Nays -0. Councilman Watters amended the motion to include to advertise for appointed positions.
Ayes 5 -Nays 0.
CAMPGROUND
Discussion was held on free reservations at the beach and pavilion. On a motion from Supervisor LeBarge effective March 11, 2004, that everybody is charged equally for beach reservations of any kind from this day forward. Beach Director Mike O'Neil is to be informed of the new changes. Seconded by Councilman Jemison. Ayes 5 - Nays - 0
Committee Chairman McDonell will meet with Mike O'Neil on beach and campground hiring.
PLANNING BOARD
Officers re-elected for the year 2004:
Donald Lockhart-Chairman
Steve Wallace-Co. Chairman
Glenn Harris-Secretary
Also, any additions to existing electrical transmissions systems and existing cellular towers are subject to site plan review, because such actions constitute an alteration or improvement of an existing structure (Article 1, Section 6.A of the Site Plan Review Law).
LIBRARY REPORT
Councilman Duprey reported Gary Lightner is working for 20 hrs. a week and is being paid by the Office of Aging and Marie Schneller is working 5 hrs. Also, the Library received a grant from St. Lawrence Co. on the amount of $4,237.42. Copy machine is getting old, working on prices for a new one.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Councilman O'Brien and seconded by Councilman Duprey to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 7:50 P.M. Ayes 5 Nays 0.
On a motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Jemison to return to regular session. Ayes 5 Nays 0.
On a motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Jemison that the following resolution be adopted.
Resolved that the Town Of Lisbon will buy-out the sick time of William H. Martin 50 cents on the dollar figured at his regularly hour rate. This payment will be made on June 17th, 2004 and is subject to normal payroll withholding. This does not set a precedent for future labor situations.
Resolved that NO MEDICAL COVERAGE is available to Mr. William H. Martin, after retirement, due to length of service. Unanimously Approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilman O'Brian and seconded by Councilman Watters to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eileen McBath
Deputy Clerk
