March+14,+2023+Minutes.pdf

TOWN OF BIG FLATS - TOWN BOARD MEETING March 14, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order @ 6:03 the pledge was recited Bills and Payroll: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to pay bills, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. February Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to accept minutes, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. Treasurers Report: Town Clerk read balances, debits, and credits for all town accounts. No comments or questions were made, Chairman Reed asked the reports to be filed for audit. Fire Department Report: Chief Meyers reported on February activities, and financials. Committee Reports: Jay Jocham informed the board of the Zoning activity for the township. Kris Cruise updated the board on Nuisance activity, asking for permission to enlist the help of the town attorney, board gave consent. Chair Cell Phone: Chairman Reed discussed terminating his town cell phone. He would prefer carrying only one phone. Supervisor Clark made motion to approve termination of the phone, and let the chair receive a stipend of $40 on his paycheck every month, Supervisor Kipfer 2nd the motion. Clerk will call to terminate the phone line. 501C for Friends of BF Fire Dept: Chairman Reed discussed the need to establish the group as a non-profit entity for the Township. The board gave Pam Marquardt permission to work w/Town Attorney. New Clerk: The Board discussed the need to set up the new clerk with permission to sign checks for the Township and remove the current clerk. Supervisor Clark made the motion, Supervisor Kipfer 2nd, all in favor. Transfer Site Shed: The board discussed purchasing the new shed for the Transfer Site. A price of $3900-$5000 was identified. Supervisor Clark made a motion to allow the purchase, Supervisor Kipfer 2nd. Treasurer Appointment: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to appoint Marge Reed, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. Ambulance Statics: Chairman Reed informed the attendees the Ambulance Report are on the website. Correspondence: Chairman Reed identified a letter he received from an inmate and made it available to the attendees. Citizen Input: Kevin Beaver and Mike Fendt spoke regarding the school referendum. Left flyers. A mention was made of the last school district meeting scheduled for March 26th @ 6 PM. A question was raised about the wings on the plow trucks and how they were tearing up the sides of the roads. The board discussed chaining up the wings so that there is no road damage. One positive note was that residents were pleased about the job being done, and they were plowing earlier in the day. Board reminded citizens of the April 4th local election from 7 AM to 8 PM. Pam Marquardt identified the bake sale (with donations) totalled $848.00. Thanks to the Friends of the Big Flats Fire Department. Adjourn: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to adjourn, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. Citizens Present: 23