January+9,+2023+Minutes.pdf

TOWN OF BIG FLATS - TOWN BOARD MEETING January 9, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order: Supervisor Kipfer called the meeting to order, the pledge was recited. Chairman Reed and Treasurer Reed were excused from the meeting. Bills and Payroll: Supervisor Clark made a motion to pay bills, 2nd, all in favor, Supervisor Kipfer 2nd, all in favor. March Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Clark made a motion to accept minutes, Supervisor Kipfer 2nd, all in favor. Treasurers Report: Town Clerk read balances, debits, and credits for all town accounts. No comments or questions were made, Supervisor Kipfer asked the reports to be filed for audit. Fire Department Report: Chief Meyers was not present. Committee Reports: Jay Jocham informed the board of the Zoning activity for the township. There were four site inspections conducted, and two approvals. He informed there were eleven zoning compliance letters mailed in September. The five who have not replied were forwarded to town attorney for legal action in December. Out of those five, three have responded and one has complied. Citations beginning on one. Jay also informed the Mobile (construction trailer) moved at 1006 ST Rd 13 without a permit missed application deadline and was forwarded to town attorney. Citation to begin. Property has also received a sanitary compliance letter from Adams County. Finally he responded to 12 phone inquiries and 30 emails. Resolution: The board discussed the Resolution for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. This plan is what allows us to do our Brush cleanup every year. Supervisor Clark made a motion to sign the Resolution, Supervisor Kipfer 2 nd, all in favor. Tractor Purchase: The board discussed the visit to view the John Deere Tractor. The residents were informed that the township made the purchase and put money down on it. Caucus Date: The board informed the residents of the Caucus date to nominate board members for the next term. The meeting will be held on January 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am. Dollar General: The board informed the residents of the potential opening date for the new Dollar General. It is scheduled to open Mid-February. Business License: Item was tabled for a future agenda. Correspondence: None. Citizen Input: A question was asked about the Business License. The board stated it would be for a physical business, not non-profits or out of the home business, but a physical business like Dollar General will be. Jay Jocham thanked the board for installing the new mailbox at his home. Flo Hustad announced that she is organizing a CPR Class Fundraiser for February 18. This class will not provide official certification but is more for fund raising and socializing. Donations will be accepted. Adjourn: Supervisor Clark made a motion to adjourn, Supervisor Kipfer 2nd, all in favor. Citizens Present: (16)