02082022+meeting+minutes.pdf

TOWN OF BIG FLATS - TOWN BOARD MEETING February 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order @ 6:00 PM, the pledge was recited. Chairman Reed excused Supervisor Kipfer who was stuck in weather out of state. Bills and Payroll: Supervisor Clark made a motion to pay bills, Chairman Reed 2nd, all in favor, with the exception of voiding the DL Gasser check (which is a duplicate), January Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Clark made a motion to accept minutes, Chairman Reed 2nd, all in favor. Treasurers Report: Town Treasurer read balances, debits and credits for all town accounts. No comments or questions were made, Chairman Reed asked the reports be filed for audit. Fire Department Report: Chief Meyers reported on the January FD activity. There were 13 medical assists, one carbon monoxide call, one false alarm, one lift assist, one cold water call, one cancelled in route and one mutual aid for Adams, for a total of 12 calls in Big Flats and 5 calls in Monroe. Chief Meyers informed the board of the Cold Water Training held at Friendship Lake, and gave an update for the new Fire Truck which should be ready early to mid-March. He also discussed the need for a possible “Mutual Aid” backup as there were two calls at one time for the Ambulance. Committee Reports: Jay Jocham informed the board of the Zoning activity for the township. There were six site inspections and four approvals made. He discussed citations were sent on Jan. 20, 28, and Feb. 4, to 1530 S. Blackhawk Ct. for moving a mobile home w/o a permit. He also informed the board of the court date being in March for this. Jay also discussed the revisions to the Land Use and Zoning Ordinance set for a Public Hearing on February 16, he stated that revisions were posted and published in the local paper and online on the website. Jay also informed that he responded to 15 phone inquiries and 46 emails. Operator License: Clerk informed the board of the request for a operator license from Western House for Trisha Higgins. The clerk issued a 60-day license until board approved. Supervisor Clark made the motion to approve, Chairman Reed 2nd, all in favor. an Commission Meeting: Chairman Reed set the date for the next Plan Commission meeting for 6:00 PM on February 16. Approval of Combining Lots: Supervisor Clark made the motion to approve, Chairman Reed 2nd, all in favor. Conditional Use Permit: Supervisor Clark made the motion to approve, Chairman Reed 2nd, all in favor. Road Work Meeting: The board discussed the meeting w/Delmore Consulting regarding monies available from the Federal and State entities. Plan Commission Survey: Chairman Reed thanked the volunteers who helped at the meeting held to open and tabulate the survey responses. He commented that the survey results would be discussed at the March town board meeting and encouraged everyone to get as many residents as possible to attend the meeting. Correspondence: Chairman Reed informed residents of recent correspondence and made it available to anyone who wanted to view it. Citizen’s Input: Discussion was made about how Adams Planning and Zoning were requiring residents with campers on their property needed a septic or a holding tank on their property. Adjourn: Supervisor Clark made a motion to adjourn, Chairman Reed 2nd, all in favor. Citizens Present: (21)