Phelps Phelps, NY ~ Where community and tradition thrive     
Home Residents Visitors Community Events Contact Us
COMMUNITY LINKS
Chamber of Commerce
line
Phelps Business Development and Tourism Coucil
line
Village
line
Town
line
Community Center
line
Historical Society
line
Arts Center
line
Preston Foundation
line
Community Resource
EVENT CALENDAR
events
PHOTO GALLERY

View our
photo gallery

Do you have a photo that you would like to submit to PhelpsNY.com?
Submit it here!

Community Resources
Town of Phelps Special Town Board Meeting/Workshop
November 13, 2006
Members Present Norman Teed - Supervisor
Carl Beechler - Councilman
John Dole - Councilman
James Mattoon - Councilman
Linda Nieskes - Town Clerk
Absent Doris Day - Councilwoman
Public Attendance None
Call To Order Supervisor Teed called the meeting/workshop to order at 7:00 PM.
Public Participation None
Town Highway Garage Roof Supervisor Teed said we received 2 estimates for the roof repair at the Town Highway Garage. He said Superintendent Featherly asked for estimates from DE Miller Co., VanHouten Bros. and Allison Daniels. The results were:
  • DE Miller Co. $10,780.00 and an additional $950 for tear off & disposal.
  • VanHouten Bros. $29,800.00
  • Allison Daniels No response.
Councilman Dole said he hates to put that kind of money into the garage if we are going to build a new one in the near future. Supervisor Teed said he does not see the Town being able to build within the next 5 years. He said the present roof will not last that long because it is leaking now in the truck bays, over the furnace and in the shop.

Councilman Beechler offered the following Resolution. RESOLVED that, the Town Board accept the lowest responsible bid from DE Miller for $10,780.00 with the stipulation that the responsibility of prevailing wage, if necessary, is the contractor’s responsibility. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Mattoon, who moved its adoption.

VOTE:
COUNCILMAN BEECHLER - AYE
COUNCILMAN MATTOON - AYE
COUNCILMAN DOLE - AYE
COUNCILWOMAN DAY - ABSENT
SUPERVISOR TEED - AYE
RESOLUTION APPROVED - 4 AYES, DEFEATED - 0 NAYS
Correction to Additional Highway Equipment Insurance Supervisor Teed said the amount of the additional insurance premium for coverage ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY of equipment stored in the Town Highway Garage was incorrect in the Resolution EQUIPMENT INSURANCE passed at the November 6, 2006 Regular Town Board Meeting. He said that needed to be amended.

Councilman Dole made the following Resolution. RESOLVED that, the amount approved in the Resolution passed at the November 6, 2006 Town Board Meeting was incorrect. The cost of the replacement insurance for equipment stored in the Town Highway Garage will not exceed an increase of $2,800.00 in the annual premium. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Mattoon, who moved its adoption.

VOTE:
COUNCILMAN BEECHLER - AYE
COUNCILMAN MATTOON - AYE
COUNCILMAN DOLE - AYE
COUNCILWOMAN DAY - ABSENT
SUPERVISOR TEED - AYE
RESOLUTION APPROVED - 4 AYES, DEFEATED - 0 NAYS
Repair of Town Hall Clock Supervisor Teed said the clock inside the Town Hall has stopped working and we need to have it repaired. He said we had Mr. Ted Townson of T.T. Clock Shop look at the clock and give us an estimate. He said Mr. Townson’s estimate was between $400-$500 for cleaning and repair. Supervisor Teed asked for a Resolution.

Councilman Beechler offered the following Resolution. RESOLVED that, the Town authorize Ted Townson of T.T. Clock Shop to clean and repair the Town Hall Clock at a cost not to exceed $500.00. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Dole, who moved its adoption.

VOTE:
COUNCILMAN BEECHLER - AYE
COUNCILMAN MATTOON - AYE
COUNCILMAN DOLE - AYE
COUNCILWOMAN DAY - ABSENT
SUPERVISOR TEED - AYE
RESOLUTION APPROVED - 4 AYES, DEFEATED - 0 NAYS
Fence at Pioneer Cemetery Supervisor Teed said he had been told that the fence at the Pioneer Cemetery on Main Street is falling down. He said the pillars and fence need to be repaired. He said he wondered if we could apply to the Mary Preston Foundation for money to do the repairs. He asked the Town Clerk to go to the Website and see what is involved as far as applying for funds.
Clarification For New Town Health Insurance Supervisor Teed said we needed to clarify the Resolution that was passed at the November 6, 2006 Regular Town Board Meeting regarding reimbursement of co-payments for employees.

Councilman Dole offered the following Resolution. RESOLVED that, the Resolution passed at the November 6, 2006 Town Board Meeting regarding reimbursement of employee co-payments be clarified. The reimbursement will be paid on the difference between the employees old Blue Choice co-payment and the new co-payment. There will also be a $500.00 cap per employee per year. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Mattoon, who moved its adoption.

VOTE:
COUNCILMAN BEECHLER - AYE
COUNCILMAN MATTOON - AYE
COUNCILMAN DOLE - AYE
COUNCILWOMAN DAY - ABSENT
SUPERVISOR TEED - AYE
RESOLUTION APPROVED - 4 AYES, DEFEATED - 0 NAYS
Adjournment Councilman Dole offered the following Resolution. RESOLVED that, the meeting be adjourned. The Resolution was seconded by Councilman Mattoon, who moved its adoption. 4 AYES. Motion carried.
Time 7:50 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Linda B. Nieskes
Town Clerk