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Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Town Board of Cincinnatus held February 9, 2023 at the town hall commencing at 6:30PM.
Present: Luann King, Supervisor
Mark Christian, Councilperson
Ron Constantino, Councilperson
Jonathon McKee, Councilperson
Recording Secretary: Carolyn Nowalk, Town Clerk
Call to Order, meeting was called to order by Supervisor King at 6:27pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve minutes of Reorganizational Meeting minutes of January 5, 2023
A motion to approve Item #3 was made by J. Mckee, seconded by R. Constantino.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
Approve minutes of Regular Meeting January 5, 2023
A motion to approve Item #4 was made by M. Christian, seconded by R. Constantino.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
Financial Reports: Town Clerk, Water Clark, Tax Collector 2/4/23, Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund – reports attached
A motion to approve Item #5 was made by M. Christian, seconded by J. McKee.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
Public Commentary: Mike McKee would like to keep the tiny house he added to his property for his Mother during her illness, Supervisor King suggests that he put into writing his future plans for the building and ask permission of the Planning Board.
Reports:
Highway – in folder
Water – pump 3 is replaced and pumping
Planning – Discuss Solar Moratorium
Code Enforcement – report attached
Beautification – wreaths are down
Joint Youth – none
SPCA – unredeemed dog report attached
Town Historian – Beth MacRae’s annual report is attached
Attorney – working with attorney on solar wording and lighting district
Old Business – lighting district
New Business – Town of Taylor has asked if we would be interested in a shared judicial service – this is tabled until it can be discussed with Judge Crane.
Extension of time to collect taxes to May 31, 2023.
A motion to approve extension of time to collect taxes to May 31, 2023 was made by J. McKee, seconded by R. Constantino.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
The Board will review Court Records at March meeting (Section 2019-a)
Schedule a second meeting for February on 2/23/23 @ 6:30pm for Public Hearing of Solar Moratorium followed by a round table meeting with Planning Board, Justice Crane and Tim Bearup.
Warrants – Disbursements from the funds as follows:
General: $12,688.63
DA: $ 78,532.07
SL: $ 756.83
SW: $ 1,342.36
A motion to approve warrants was made by M. Christian, seconded by R. Costantino.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
Table meeting until continuation date of 2/23/23
A motion to table this regular meeting until 2/23/23 at 7:02 was made by J. McKee, seconded by R. Constantino.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
The next meeting of the Town Board will be held on February 23, 2023 with a Public Hearing followed by the continuation of this meeting beginning at 6:30pm.
Call to order a continuation of meeting on 2/23/23 at 6:35pm ny Supervisor King
Present: Luann King, Supervisor
Mark Christian, Councilperson
Ron Constantino, Councilperson
Jonathon McKee, Councilperson
Recording Secretary: Carolyn Nowalk, Town Clerk
Others Present: Fred Griffin, Wayne Landers, Patrick Wiater, Jason Tuning, Cheyenne Nowalk, Rochelle Crane, Tim Bearup
Discussion about “tightening” wording of local town laws.
Patrick Wiater asks if we can involve local law enforcement for situations where violations impact public or pedestrian safety.
Jason Tuning would like to see a link on the town website that takes people to the County website for codes and requirements.
Motion to pass local law # 1 of 2023.
A motion to approve local law #1 of 2023 was made by J. Mckee, seconded by R. Costantino.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 was made by M. Christian, seconded by J. McKee.
Ayes: Christian, Constantino, King, McKee
Nays: 0 motion carried
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Nowalk, Cincinnatus Town Clerk