TOWN OF LISBON
BOARD MEETING
JULY 14, 2004
LISBON TOWN HALL
Present:
Supervisor Anthony LeBarge Councilman Roger Watters
Highway Superintendent Timothy Dow Councilman Michael Duprey
Town Clerk Donna McBath Councilman Steven Jemison
Attorney Charles Nash, esq.
Absent: Councilman Christopher O'Brian
Guest: Krestia DeGeorge - Ogdensburg Journal
Steve Barr - Ace Hardwood Flooring
1. Meeting Called to Order
Supervisor LeBarge called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. Minutes
On a motion from Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Duprey to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2004. Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
3. Town Clerks Report
On motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Jemison to approve the Town Clerk's report.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
Supervisor Report
On a motion from Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Duprey to accept the Supervisor's Report. Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
5. Approval of Transfers -
On a motion from Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Duprey
To transfer $30. from 7110.4 to 3310.4
To transfer $1,500. from 8810.4 to 8810.1
To transfer $1,500. from 1910.4 to 1411.1
To transfer $4,000. from 5132.2 to 5132.4
To transfer $1,500. from 1910.4 to 5132.4
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
1. Report on Audit Committee and Approval of Abstract
Discussion - Supervisor LeBarge informed the board members that he was holding the Hanson vouchers due to a lot of discrepancies. Supervisor LeBarge had asked where did the Past Due Amount of $6,123.67 come from. Superintendent Dow informed Supervisor LeBarge that our past due amount did not belong to the Town of Lisbon and the account was all messed up. Hanson personnel informed Superintendent Dow that a new account is being set up for the Town of Lisbon. Discussion became heated between Supervisor LeBarge and Highway Superintendent Dow concerning the vouchers. Superintendent Dow stated he was not happy with the delivery of the U.S. Mail to the Highway Department and it was unacceptable, as the Hanson invoices were all mixed up before he ever gets them.
Also, a discussion was done on an invoice that came in from Midstate Industrial Supply for a compressor. Supervisor LeBarge asked why we received this invoice without it being approved to be purchased. Highway Superintendent Dow replied that the invoice did not belong to us, as it belonged to the Town of Saranac.
Councilman Jemison also questioned a voucher from Midstate Industrial Supply on a product called "Ultra Glo" at a cost of over $360. Superintendent Dow informed Councilman Jemison that it was for the same wax he was authorized to purchase for in the spring and it had not yet been paid for.
On a motion from Councilman Duprey and seconded by Councilman Jemison to accept
Abstracts as is with the holding of the Hanson vouchers.
a. General $13,955.88
b. Highway 80,435.47
c. Water 2,986.50
d. Sewer 45.32
e. Library 714.92
Total 98,138.09
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
1. Highway Superintendent's Report
A section of the Five Mile Line Road will be reopening on July 15, 2004 from
installing the Railroad Crossings.
2. County Route 10 at the Railroad Crossings will be started to be worked on soon.
Our Highway crew is working on the Keystone Road
4. Richard Dawley has returned to work from open-heart surgery.
8. Recognition of Guest
Steven Barr - Ace Hardwood Flooring was attending meeting for the Quote on Town Barn
9. Old Business
Water Tower
There was a voucher within the abstract from Keller's Well Drilling for $2,392.00 for removing old pump and replacing the new pump in the well. This is from a break down that happened the day the water tower was taken down.
10. New Business
Town Clerks for additional funding for the Deputy Clerk's account
On a motion from Councilman Jemison and seconded from Councilman Duprey to transfer $1,500.00 from account 1910.4 to 1411.1
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
B. Resolution Proposed by Councilman Watters
Resolution # 06-04
WHEREAS the Town Hall of Lisbon, New York was built in 1889 to serve the community in a variety of functions and is proudly listed on the State and National Registry; and
WHEREAS the Town Hall still meets many of the communities needs for functions and continues to house the Town Offices; and
WHEREAS with any structure, repairs are needed so that the Town Hall can continue to meet the communities' needs; and
WHEREAS longtime local residents Donald A. and Dorothy F. Nelson of the 393 Nelson Road who have witnessed many of the events at the Town Hall heard of the repairs have asked the Town Board to accept a donation of $5,000.00 to be put towards the restoration; and
Therefore on behalf of the Town Board of Lisbon, I proposed this resolution to accept the Nelson's generous donation and recognize their continued generosity to this community.
A motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Duprey to approve the resolution as stated. Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
Town Barn Quotes
Quotes are in from Mike Mayette - Finishing Touch for $10,970.00
Mark Thivierge - Thivierge Contracting for 12,750.00
Steven Barr - Ace Hardwood Flooring for $9,000.00
A motion from Councilman Watters and second by Councilman Jemison to accept
the quote from Ace Hardwood Flooring for $9,000.00.
Mr. Barr has requested a payment of $3,000.00 at the beginning of the job. He is
planning to start the job in 3 weeks. So at the August 11 a voucher will be put in
for the $3,000.00 payment. Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
Appointment of Temporary Assessor
On a motion from Supervisor LeBarge and seconded by Councilman Watters to appoint Dan McNamara to a temporary position as Assessor.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
Advertising for Assessor and Bookkeeper
On a motion from Councilman Jemison and seconded from Supervisor LeBarge to advertise for the position of Town Assessor and Bookkeeper.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
Culvert Policy - The decision was made to table the policy until the next meeting on July 22, 2004
Tax Map No. 50.030-3-20 - A discussion was done concerning someone is occupying some of this lot for their garden. It was suggested a letter be written to the person to
inform them that when the garden season is done he is no longer able to use this lot for convenience.
Enterprising Funds - A discussion was done to set up an enterprising fund account.
Resolution RE: Enterprising Funds
0704
A motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Jemison to
establish a Enterprising Fund.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
Discussion was done on posting signs at the Lisbon Beach on 'When Life Guard is not on Duty You will be Swimming at your own Risk.'
Town Supervisor
Anthony P. LeBarge Town Supervisor had informed the board that he is declining of doing the additional 18 months as a full time Supervisor. He wants to return to a part time position.
Executive Session - Contract Negotiation
A motion by Councilman Duprey and seconded by Councilman Jemison to go into
Executive Session for Contract Negotiation.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
A motion by Councilman Jemison and seconded by Councilman Watters to return
from Executive Session Ayes - 4
Nays - 0 Town Board Minutes
Adjournment
On a motion from Councilman Watters and seconded by Councilman Duprey for adjourning the meeting at 10:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Donna D. McBath
Town Clerk
