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Motion made by Councilman Anson Sr. seconded by Councilman Stowell to appoint Mrs. Nancy Sheeley to the Board of Assessment Review. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Faulkner – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye;…

Old Business: 1) Town Properties: should the Dugway Bldg. & the lot behind the town barn be sold? Councilman Anson Sr. stated that the town owns 25 acres at the end of Corduroy Rd. 2) Update on Hwy barn fire/insurance: Amended Budget was adopted pr…

Town of Albion Regular Monthly Meeting December 10, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Cle…

-2- 8) NOCA: Ms. Pierce reported the following for December 2019 as follows: A) The wrongful death lawsuit has been dropped. B) Insurance for the year = $30,000.00 C) The dispatchers floor estimate is not in yet. D) Workers compensation will n…

Motion made by Councilman R. Mattison seconded by Councilman L. Mattison to accept the report as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Counc…

Resolution # 25 of 2019 Transfer of Funds BAN Principal (truck): DA9730.6 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Albion, Oswego County, New York, at a Regular Meeting of said Board on the 10th day of December 2019 as follows: WHEREAS, t…

Old Business: 1) Town properties: the cell tower will be on private property; nothing new. 2) Heavy Rescue: Sullivan Fire Department in New Hampshire has agreed to $30,000.00; Supervisor Walter stated the town would get $27,000 after taxes. The tru…

New Business: 1) Candlelight Christmas will be on December 21st at 6pm 2) Change of accounting firms: Fergison & Associates will no longer be with the town; Supervisor Walter has contacted the accounting firm of Bowers & Company, CPA that Ferigson …

Adjournment: Motion made by Councilman L. Mattison seconded by Councilman R. Mattison to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye…

Town of Albion Regular Monthly Meeting November 12, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Cle…

-2- vote to re-appoint Mr. Maxwell for another 6yr term as Sole Assessor: Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Mullin – nay; Councilman Corlis – aye; Supervisor Walter – aye. Passed 4-1. 6) CEO/BI: Mr. Mowe…

Motion made by Councilman R. Mattison seconded by Councilman L. Mattison to accept the report as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Counc…

Motion made by Councilman R. Mattison seconded by Councilman Corlis to accept resolution # 14 of 2019 as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – ay…

Old Business: 1) Town properties: this will be removed from the agenda due to a cell tower going up on private property. Mr. Baxter stated that AT & T might be representing the tower; he would send Supervisor Walter a copy of the Town of Parish’ Pl…

New Business: 1) Budget Adoption: only change is on page 6, Hospital & Medical Insurance – A9060.8 would be decreased $2,017.00. The Board would write a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), with Hwy Supt. Bennett. Roll call vote to adopt the 2020 Pre…

Town of Albion Public Hearing: 2020 Preliminary Budget October 30, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Clerk Absent: Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. …

Town of Albion Regular Monthly Meeting October 8, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Clerk…

-2- 5) Town Justice: Judge Allen reported: A) He’s trying to handle Mr. Bubis. B) He had a meeting last night in Court regarding Anthony Scott’s dog case. He might have to issue an order for a psychological test. C) Any defendant 17yrs old are n…

Motion made by Councilman Mullin seconded by Councilman Corlis to accept the report as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman Mull…

Motion made by Councilman L. Mattison seconded by Councilman Corlis to accept resolution # 13 of 2019 as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – ay…

Old Business: 1) Town properties: New developer is interested in installing a cell tower behind the municipal building. It would need to be 150’ from homes. Supervisor Walter would take measurements. 2) Heavy Rescue: The price is staying as is, Sup…

New Business continued: 2) Budget workshop: Wednesday, October 16th at 5:30pm. The Board would be voting on the 2020 Preliminary Budget at their next regular monthly meeting Tuesday, November 12th. The Public Hearing on the 2020 budget needs to be …

Town of Albion Regular Monthly Meeting September 10, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Clerk Absent: Councilman Ran…

-2- mandatory regulations (ex: “Red Flag Law”). E) He has a meeting/dinner in Clay, NY on September 27th. F) Summonses would start in January 2020 – the Town Attorney would be utilized more. 7) Fire Dept.: Chief Holcomb was absent but had subm…

Motion made by Councilman Mattison seconded by Councilman Mullin to accept the report as read. Motion carried. Adopted (4-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman Mullin – aye 10) Supervisor: For S…

Resolution # 10 of 2019 Transfer of funds Internet Services – A1620.49 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Albion, Oswego County, New York, at a regular meeting of said Board on the 10th day of September 2019 as follows: WHEREAS, the…

Resolution # 11 of 2019 Transfer of funds Cemeteries Personal Services – A8810.21 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Albion, Oswego County, New York, at a regular meeting of said Board on the 10th day of September 2019 as follows: W…

Resolution # 12 of 2019 Transfer of funds General Repairs Personal Services – DA5110.1 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Albion, Oswego County, New York, at a regular meeting of said Board on the 10th day of September 2019 as follow…

Motion carried. Adopted (4-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman Mullin – aye Hwy Abstract #9; bills # 117 - # 125 =$ 3,423.40. Motion made by Councilman Corlis seconded by Councilman Mattison t…

New Business: 1) Supervisor Walter stated he should have the 2020 Tentative Budget out by September 2o, 2019. 2) Mr. Bennett stated that senior worker Mike Ford would not be retiring until January 2020. Supervisor Walter and Mr. Bennett would get …

Town of Albion Regular Monthly Meeting August 13, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Clerk…

-2- covered by two part timers. D) The doctor who is covering for NOCA needs to sign a contract. E) The new ambulance would be arriving in September 2019; the other new ambulance‘s roof is still leaking. F) There is talk about obtaining anoth…

Motion made by Councilman L. Mattison seconded by Councilman R. Mattison to accept the report as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Counc…

Motion made by Councilman Corlis seconded by Councilman L. Mattison to accept resolution #9 of 2019 as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye;…

Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman Mullin – aye Hwy abstract #8; bills #103 - #116 = $36,207.60. Motion made by Councilman Corlis se…

New Business: 1) Maplelawn Cemetery: Mrs. Charlotte Degaetano and Mr. Edward Bennett have asked the Board for a donation of $2,000.00; this would help keep Maplelawn in the black, otherwise they would have to have the Town take the cemetery over. N…

Town of Albion Workshop: Hwy Department Issues July 16, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, To…

2020. There are two full time workers retiring this year; both have accumulated sick, personal & vacation days that will be paid back at the time of their retirement. Mr. Bennett stated that he would cover these openings with part time workers. Sma…

Town of Albion Regular Monthly Meeting July 9, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Clerk …

Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman Mullin – aye Reports: 1) Oswego County Legislator: Mr. Potter stated the next meeting of the Le…

-2- attended a Drone Training Class in Liverpool on June 20th as part of FFA 349 & 107 certification; this now brings his total of continued educational credits to 26. 6) Town Justice: Judge Allen was absent. 7) Fire Dept.: Chief Holcomb was ab…

Ms. Pierce then gave the following report: A) the land next door will be cleared when Coffin’s Gravel & Excavating gets the time. B) They are looking into other fund raising ways other than mailing out letters asking for donations. C) One of the …

Motion made by Councilman Corlis seconded by Councilman L. Mattison to accept the report as read. Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman…

Resolution # 6 of 2019 Transfer of Funds A5132.4 – Garage Contractual Expense BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Albion, Oswego County, New York, at a regular meeting of said Board on the 9th day of July 2019 as follows: WHEREAS, th…

Resolution # 7 of 2019 Transfer of Funds DA5130.4 – Machinery Contractual Expense BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Albion, Oswego County, New York, at a regular meeting of said Board on the 9th day of July 2019 as follows: WHEREAS…

Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman Mullin – aye Hwy abstract #7, bills # 90 - # 102 = $81,067.92. Councilman L. Mattison asked what …

New Business: 1) Supervisor Walter stated that he found an on-line Sexual Harassment Class that was $25/person. After a small discussion, Supervisor Walter stated he would look into scheduling a class with other towns. 2) The Board agreed to hold …

Town of Albion Special Meeting July 1, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Recording Secretary: Amy J. Ford, Town Clerk Absent: Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin …

Town of Albion Special Meeting: Audit Tax Collector for 2019 June 11, 2019 Present: Supervisor Aaron Walter Councilman Randy Mattison Councilman Lonny Mattison Councilman Richard Corlis Sr. Councilman Richard Mullin Recording Secretary: A…

Motion carried. Adopted (5-0) Supervisor Walter – aye; Councilman R. Mattison – aye; Councilman L. Mattison – aye; Councilman Corlis – aye; Councilman Mullin – aye Supervisor Walter called the meeting to a close at 6:13pm. Respectfully submitt…