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Minutes of the Public Hearing of the Town Board of Cincinnatus held February 10, 2022 at the town hall commencing at 6:30PM for the purpose of discussion of a moratorium to allow Planning Board to revisit local laws and wording regarding solar, wind and gas.
Present: Luann King, Supervisor
Mark Christian, Councilperson
Jonathan Mckee, Councilperson
Recording Secretary: Carolyn Nowalk, Town Clerk
Excused: Michael Stafford, Steven Mudge
Pledge of Allegiance
Call To Order; the meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor King.
There was no public participation.
Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Town Board of Cincinnatus held February 10, 2022 at the town hall commencing at 7:00PM.
Present: Luann King, Supervisor
Mark Christian, Councilperson
Michael Stafford, Councilperson
Jonathan Mckee, Councilperson
Recording Secretary: Carolyn Nowalk, Town Clerk
Also Present: Allie Potter Jr., Highway Superintendent
Ted Crawford
Mitchell Eccleston
Excused: Steve Mudge
Call To Order; the meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor King.
Approve the meeting minutes of 1/13/22.
A motion to approve the 1/13/22 meeting minutes was made by Mark Christian, seconded by Johnathan McKee.
Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 motion carried
Financial Report – Town Clerk, Water Clerk, County Treasurer and 4th quarter workers comp report, Joint youth
A motion was made to accept the financial reports by Johnathan McKee, seconded by Michael Stafford.
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
Audit Judicial books – Court Clerk Mitchell Eccleston presented the judicial books for audit.
A motion was made to approve the audit of the judicial books by Michael Stafford, seconded by Johnathan McKee.
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
Public Commentary
Ted Crawford inquired as to why the last town board meeting was closed to the public due to COVID. Supervisor King explained that there has been COVID exposures within the board, so for the safety of the public the meeting was closed. It was also noted that both Allie Potter and Carolyn Nowalk ended up with COVID.
Ted Crawfard inquired about the public hearing and possible moratorium. Supervisor King explained the public hearing was for the discussion of a moratorium to allow the Planning Board to revisit local laws and wording regarding solar, wind and gas.
Reports: – Departments and Sub-Board:
Highway – Allie stated that the highway crew has been handling the snow and ice well. He has concerns regarding South Dutch Hill and a resident dragging logs down the road and leaving the crossways of the seasonal road. He is concerned about damage to the road as well as snowmobilers trying to drive through there. The Boards suggested that Allie contact Charlie Sudbrink at COunty Highway and ask for his help and guidance as well as put Road Closed signs on South Dutch Hill to protect the Town.
Water District – Tyler – report attached
Planning Board – Jason Tuning, Chair The Planning Board minutes included.
There has been a request from Philip Hegedus to be appointed to the planning board.
A motion was made to to deny the request to be appointed to the planning board by Michael Stafford, seconded by Mark Christian.
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
Code Enforcement – Tim Bearup – report attached
Beautification Committee – purchasing new flags
Dog Warden – SPCA – report attached
Joint Youth – Latta’s are doing Saturday basketball at the school
Town Attorney – Fran Casullo – none
Old Business: Resolution for the moratorium (vote at March meeting) Cortland Planning will meet 2/14/22 to approve
Establishment of Town Website – Matt Tuning has been working with Luann and Carolyn on creating a website. Cost will be $1300 for initial setup and Matt will be the IT person if the clerks needs something @ $32.00 per hour.
A motion was made to move forward with the Town website project by Jonathan McKee, seconded by Mark Christian to.
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
New Business: Municipal Shelter Inspection Report, Dog Control Office Inspection Report
A motion was made to accept shelter and inspection reports by Michael Stafford, seconded by Johnathon McKee.
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
Extension of time to collect taxes to May 31st, 2022.
A motion was made by Michael Stafford, seconded by Jonathan McKee to approve extension of tax collection
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
Citizens Advisory Committee – if interested please apply
Broadband Assessment program/study
Public work information from NYS Dept. of Labor
Warrants
A motion was made by Jonathan McKee, seconded by Mike Stafford to approve warrants.
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
Adjournment
A motion was made by Jonathan McKee, seconded by Christian to adjourn the meeting at 7:52pm.
Ayes: 4 Nays 0 motion carried
The next Town Board meeting will be March 10, 2022.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Nowalk, Cincinnatus Town Clerk