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You are here: Home / Town News / Town Board – November 1, 2021

Town Board – November 1, 2021

July 18, 2022 By Darlene Nygren

REGULAR MEETING

November 1, 2021

A regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Busti was held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:45 p.m., at the Town of Busti, Town Administration Building, 125 Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood, New York, with the following members present:

Supervisor Jesse M. Robbins

Councilman Jim Andrews

Councilman Doug Brown

Councilman Paul Gustafson

Councilman Todd Hanson

Supervisor Robbins called the meeting to order with the salute to the flag and a moment of silence was observed.

Present at the meeting in person: Highway Superintendent Greg Johnson, Taylor West – Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Carol Markham – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Aaron Kier, Steve McKinsey, John Francisco, Solar Liberty representatives – (Adam Rizzo and Paul Lovoie), and Mike Nygren.

Carol Markham, Chautauqua Lake Watershed Stormwater Representative, presented the CLWS toolkit to the board. She explained the toolkit was created to simplify and clarify the best management practices and permit process along with directing people to the appropriate agency prior to development.

Taylor West, Project Manager Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance distributed a Village of Lakewood and Town of Busti Precision Swale Stormwater Retrofits project update packet. He reviewed the project background, including the total budget of $253,097.50. Included in the total budget is the $17,713.50 of Local In-Kind Match (via Town of Busti Highway Department). ecoStrategies Engineer, Andy Johnson, and Highway Superintendent Greg Johnson are working together to develop a plan for the remaining 90-man hours of In-Kind Services. Mr. West noted the five trees not used on Southland Avenue are being planted at the Shadyside project from the intersection to Lakewood Methodist Church’s driveway on Summit Avenue.

Supervisor Robbins noted it was 7:00 p.m. and moved to open the Public Hearing, regarding the adoption of Local Law No. 6 for the year 2021, Amending the Regulations for Utility Distribution Facilities. Motion was duly moved by Councilman Hanson.

All in favor, carried.

Proof of publication was placed on file.

No one present spoke on the local law.

Supervisor Robbins moved to close the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. which was duly moved by Councilman Hanson.

All in favor, carried.

The law now includes allowing such facility in the Conservation Agricultural (CA) District and added the definition of “Motor Vehicle Service Station”.

Councilman Hanson moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Andrews:

RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Busti adopt Local Law No. 6 for the year 2021, “Amending the Regulations for Utility Distribution Facilities”, as proposed.

Town of Busti

Local Law No. 6 for the year 2021

AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR UTILITY DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES

 

Pursuant to Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, be it enacted by the Town of Board of the Town of Busti, County of Chautauqua and State of New York, as follows:

Section 1.  

 

Section 405-28(I) of the Town of Busti Zoning Code is hereby amended to provide as follows:

  1. Utility distribution facilities. Utility distribution facilities, including electrical distribution substations, compressor stations, and other public utility structures, shall be allowed in the CA, CAMP, and I        Districts by securing a special use permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Busti,     provided as       follows:

(1)  Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the                       residents of the Town of Busti; to provide standards for the safe provision of utility distribution                            facilities consistent with applicable federal and state regulations; to minimize the total number of                         utility distribution facilities in the community by encouraging use of such facilities; and to                       minimize adverse visual, sound and odor effects from utility distribution facilities by requiring                             careful siting, visual impact assessment, and appropriate landscaping, thereby protecting the                    natural features and aesthetic character of the Town of Busti with special attention to the scenic                            value of Chautauqua Lake.

(2)  Application of special use regulation.

(a)  Utility distribution facilities, except those approved prior to the effective date of this section,                          may continue to be used unless in conformity with these regulations. No utility distribution                                  facility shall hereafter be erected, moved, reconstructed, changed or altered unless in                                           conformity with these regulations. No existing structure shall be modified to serve as a utility                               distribution facility unless in conformity with these regulations.

(b)  Applicants proposing to co-locate on a previously approved utility distribution facility do not                         require a special permit. They are, however, subject to site plan review in accordance with                                   Subsection I(8). The Zoning Board of Appeals (the Board) may require the applicant to submit                       any of the items under Subsection I(3)(a) below as part of the site plan review process.

(c)  These regulations shall apply to all property within the following districts: CA, CAMP, and I                         Districts. Utility distribution facilities shall be specifically excluded from all other districts.

(d)  These regulations shall not apply to residential standby generators designed to be used                                   infrequently during time of emergency.

(3)  Shared use of existing tall structures. At all times, the shared use of existing utility distribution                       facilities shall be preferred to the construction of new towers.

(a)  An applicant proposing to share use of utility distribution facilities shall be required to submit:

[1]  A completed application for a special permit.

[2]  Documentation of intent from the owner of the existing facility to allow shared use.

[3]  A site plan. The site plan shall show all existing and proposed structures and improvements,                           including antennas, roads, buildings, guy wires and anchors, parking and landscaping, and                             shall include grading plans for the new facilities and roads. Any methods used to conceal                                     the modification of the existing facility shall be indicated on the site plan.

[4]  An engineer’s report, certifying that the proposed shared use will not diminish the facility                               and explaining what modifications, if any, will be required in order to certify the above.

[5]  A completed short EAF and a completed visual EAF addendum.

[6]  Demonstrate that no additional noise or odor shall emanate from the facility.

(b)  If an applicant proposing to share use of an existing utility distribution facility submits                                   complete and satisfactory documentation in accordance with Subsection I(3)(a) above, and if                               modifications indicated according to Subsection I(3)(a) are deemed insignificant by the Board,                       after the Board conducts a hearing and complies with all SEQRA provisions, the Board shall                                grant a special permit without further review under this section. If the Board determines that                                any modifications indicated according to Subsection I(3)(a) are significant, it may require                                    further review according to Subsection I(8) through (17) below.

(4)  New utility distribution facilities. The Board may consider new utility distribution facilities when                   the applicant demonstrates that shared use of existing facilities is impractical. An applicant shall be          required to present an adequate report inventorying all existing utility distribution facilities within                  a reasonable distance of the proposed site. This distance shall be determined by the Board in                             consultation with the applicant. The report shall outline opportunities for shared use of these                    existing facilities as an alternative to a new facility. The report shall demonstrate good faith efforts                 to secure shared use from the owner of each as documentation of the physical, technical and/or                          financial reasons why shared usage is not practical in each case. Written requests and responses for          shared use shall be provided.

(5)  Shared usage of an existing utility distribution facilities: (Reserved)

(6)  New utility distribution facilities at new location. The Board may consider new utility distribution                  facilities on a site not previously developed with an existing utility distribution facility when the                          applicant demonstrates that shared use of existing facilities is impractical and submits a report as                          described in Subsection I(4) above, and when the Board determines that shared use of an existing                         utility distribution facility is undesirable based upon the applicant’s investigation in accordance                            with Subsection I(5). Any proposal for a new utility distribution facility shall also be subject to the           requirements of Subsection I(7) through (16) below.

(7)  New utility distribution facility, future shared use. The applicant shall design a proposed new utility               distribution facilities to accommodate future demand for transmission for such facility. The                      applicant shall submit to the Board a letter of intent committing the owner of the proposed utility                         distribution facility and his/her/its successors in interest to negotiate in good faith for shared use of                 the proposed utility distribution facility by other utility providers in the future. This letter shall be                              filed with the Code Enforcement Officer prior to issuance of a building permit. The letter shall                         commit the new utility distribution facility and his/her/its successor in interest to:

(a)  Respond within 90 days to a request for information from a potential shared-use applicant.

(b)  Negotiate in good faith concerning future requests for shared use of the new facility by other                          utility providers.

(c)  Allow shared use of the new utility distribution facility if another utility provider agrees, in                            writing, to pay reasonable charges. The charge may include but is not limited to a pro rata share                     of the cost of site selection, planning, project administration, land costs, site design,                                             construction and maintenance financing, return on equity, and depreciation, and all of the costs                            of adapting the utility distribution facilities or equipment to accommodate shared use.

(8)  Site plan review, submission requirements. The applicant shall submit the following:

(a)  An applicant shall be required to submit a site plan which shall show all existing and proposed                       structures, including lighting, and improvements, including roads, buildings, tower(s), guy                                   wires and anchors, antennas, parking and landscaping, and shall include grading plans for new                       facilities and roads.

(b)  The plan shall ensure that the utility distribution facilities shall be in a completely enclosed                            structure which conforms in character and appearance to other buildings located within 1,500                               feet of the proposed structure.

(c)  The facility plan shall show that the facility shall be located at least 500 feet from any property                      boundary line and at least 750 feet from any current structure.

(d)  The facility plan shall show that it does not involve business offices, storage areas or structures                      requiring trucking or other truck movements.

(e)  Supporting documentation. The applicant shall submit a complete short EAF, a complete visual                     assessment form (visual EAF addendum), noise assessment form (noise EAF addendum) and                               documentation on the proposed intent and capacity of use, as well as a justification for the                                   height of any utility distribution facilities and justification for any clearing required.

(9)  Lot size and setbacks. All proposed utility distribution facilities’ accessory structures shall be                         located on a single parcel and shall be set back from abutting parcels and street lines a distance                            sufficient to substantially preserve the privacy of any adjoining residential properties.

(a)  Lot size of parcels containing utility distribution facilities shall be determined by the amount                          of land required to meet the setback requirements. If the land is to be leased, the entire area                                  required shall be leased from a single parcel, unless the Board determine that this provision                                  may be waived.

(b)  Utility distribution facilities shall be located with a minimum setback from any property line                          equal to at least 500 feet and 750 feet from any existing structure. Accessory buildings shall                                 comply with minimum setback requirements in the underlying zoning district.

(10) Visual/noise/odor/traffic impact assessments. The Board may require the applicant to undertake                    visual and noise impact assessments, which may include:

(a)  A “zone of visibility map” and/or “zone of noise penetration” and/or “zone of odor penetration                       map” shall be provided in order to determine where the facility may be seen and what noise or                       odor will be emanating from it.

(b)  Pictorial representations of before and after views from any key viewpoints both inside and                            outside of the Town, including but not limited to state highways and other major roads, state                                and local parks, Chautauqua Lake, other public lands, preserves and historic sites normally                                  open to the public, and from any other location where the site is visible to a large number of                                 visitors or travelers. The Board shall determine the key sites at a pre-submission conference                                 with the applicant.

(c)  Assessment of the alternative facility designs and color schemes, as described in Subsection                           I(11) below.

(d)  Engineering studies showing likely noise impacts upon properties within a two-thousand-foot                        radius of the facility as well as alternate designs to reduce or eliminate the transmission of noise                     to areas outside the walls of the utility distribution facilities.

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(e)  Studies to show that no odor will emanate from the facility.

(f)  Studies to show the anticipated amount of traffic to/from the facility and the efforts made to                           mitigate its impact on neighboring properties.

(11) New facility design. Alternate designs shall be considered for new facilities, including                                  underground. The design of a proposed new utility distribution facility shall comply with the                    following:

(a)  Any new utility distribution facilities shall be designed to accommodate future shared use by                         other utility providers.

(b)  Unless specifically required by other regulations, a utility distribution facility shall have a finish                     that minimizes its degree of visual impact.

(c)  The maximum height of any new utility distribution facility shall not exceed that which shall                         permit operation without artificial lighting of any kind or nature, except as required by state                                 and/or federal law and/or regulation. The Board, at its discretion, may modify this requirement                       if the applicant can justify the need to exceed this height limitation.

(d) No lighting shall be permitted unless required by state or federal law. If facility lighting in                              necessary, the applicant shall fully disclose to the Board all lighting options. Only the minimal                       amount of lighting necessary to meet state and/or federal laws and/or regulations shall be                                     authorized. Light pollution or light spillover to the nearby and distant properties shall be                                      minimized to the greatest degree possible by use of shielding. The Board shall, upon review,                                approve only the lighting scheme that it determines to be least obtrusive to the affected

properties.

(e)  The Board may request a review of the application by a qualified engineer in order to evaluate                       the need for and the design of any new utility distribution facility, the cost of which shall be                                 paid by applicant.

(f)  Accessory buildings shall maximize the use of building materials, colors and textures designed                      to blend with the natural surroundings.

(g)  A sign shall be conspicuously placed near the base of a utility distribution facility, and it shall                        generally state that danger exists and that no access is permitted. No portion of any utility                                    distribution facility or accessory building shall be used for a sign other than as stated or for any                      other advertising purpose, including but not limited to company name, phone numbers, banners                            and streamers.

(h)  No noise shall be permitted to extend beyond the premises except at a level of no more than 45                      dBA for more than 30 minutes in a twenty-four-hour period. The applicant shall fully disclose                        to the Board all noise options. Only the minimal amount of noise necessary shall be authorized.                            Noise pollution to nearby and distant properties shall be minimized to the greatest degree                                     possible by use of shielding, burying of noisemaking devices, insulation, buildings and the use                             of technology. The Board shall, upon review, approve only the noise levels and scheme that it                              determines to be least obtrusive to the affected properties.

(i)   No odor shall be permitted to extend beyond the premises. The applicant shall fully disclose to                       the Board all potential odor problems. Odor pollution to the nearby and distant properties shall                       be prohibited by the use of appropriate devices. The Board shall, upon review, approve only                                the odor levels and scheme that it determines to be least likely to allow odors to extend to                                    adjacent or distant properties.

(12) Existing vegetation. Existing on-site vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible.               No cutting of trees exceeding four inches in diameter (measured at a height four feet off the ground)               shall take place prior to the approval of the special permit.

(13) Screening. Facades may be required to be built and deciduous or evergreen tree planting may be                   required to screen portions of the facility and accessory buildings from nearby residential property                 as well as from public sites known to include important views or vistas. Where a site abuts a                              residential property or public property, including streets, facades and screening shall be required                          where the facility is located above ground.

(14) Access. Adequate emergency and service access shall be provided. Maximum use of existing roads,              public or private, shall be made. Road grades shall closely follow natural contours to assure                     minimal visual disturbance and reduce soil erosion potential.

(15) Parking. Parking shall be provided to assure adequate emergency and service access. The Board                    shall determine the number of required spaces, based upon a recommendation from the applicant.                         Two parking spaces shall be located in any required yard.

(16) Fencing. The facility shall be adequately enclosed by a fence, the design of which shall be approved              by the Board. This requirement may be waived by the Board if the applicant demonstrates that such         measures are unnecessary to ensure the security of the facility.

(17) Inspections and removal. Periodic inspections of all towers shall be required every five years.                       Inspections shall be conducted by a licensed engineer at the owner’s expense. Based on the results                  of an inspection, repair or removal of a facility may be required. Utility distribution facility owners                   shall remove all facilities and accessory buildings that are unused for a twelve-month period. Utility                 distribution facility owners shall notify the Code Enforcement Officer of such nonuse. Removal                                shall be within six months of written notification to the Town or within 90 days of notification by                            the Town. Owners may request a special use permit hearing to request an extension of time for                                 removal for just cause. Failure to notify and/or remove an unused utility distribution facility in                           accordance with these regulations shall be a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable                             according to Article XIV of this chapter.

SECTION 2.

The definition of “Motor Vehicle Service Station” contained in Section 405-5 of the Town of Busti Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION – Any area of land, including structures thereon, that is used for the sale or distribution of gasoline, natural gas, electricity, or any other energy source for motor         vehicles and oil and other lubricating substances, including sale of motor vehicle accessories, and which         may or may not include facilities for lubricating, washing or otherwise servicing motor vehicles, or          facilities used for the painting thereof by any means, body and fender work, or the dismantling or         replacing of engines. This definition is not intended to include the distribution of an energy source at    an owner-occupied residence or private gasoline distribution facility already in existence at the time of          the        adoption of this law..

 

Section 3.  

If any part or provision of this Local Law shall be declared invalid, void, unconstitutional, unenforceable by a court of law, all unaffected provisions hereof shall survive such declaration and this Local Law shall remain in full force and effect as if the invalidated portion had not been enacted.

Section 4.  

This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.

Upon roll call vote, all in favor, carried.

Town Clerk Darlene Nygren reported she was notified by Southern Tier West that the Joint Records Management Grant was approved and STW will be asking the applicants to prepare their records to be picked up and scanned within the next month. The Town of Busti portion of the grant will include scanning Town Board minutes from 1823- January 2018 and Busti, Bentley, and Wellman Cemeteries deed and burial records. Clerk Nygren noted the Busti Fire Department Annual Tree Lighting will be held December 4th at 7 p.m. in the “Triangle”. Clerk Nygren stated she will take the approved 2022 Budget to Chautauqua County Real Property Tax Department no later than November 19th.

Lakewood Busti Police Chief Chris DePonceau reported 688 incidents from October 4, 2021 to November 1, 2021; there were 204 area business checks, 27 accidents, 20 shoplifting, 95 vehicle stops, 23 warrants – applied for or served.

Highway Superintendent Greg Johnson introduced Steve McKinsey, newly hired Parks Department employee. Superintendent Johnson noted he contacted Five Star Equipment to ask if the current strike will delay the new excavator being delivered in January and was told it should affect the January 2022 delivery.

Superintendent Johnson noted the Highway Equipment plan had scheduled to purchase a new truck for the Highway Superintendent in 2022, transfer the current truck to the Parks Department, and trade-in the Parks Department truck. He received quotes for the new truck, there were two quotes for ½ ton trucks and one for a ¾ ton truck. He would prefer the new truck be a ¾ ton with a plow, which is what most Highway Superintendents are currently driving. All quotes received are under “State Bid”: 1. Shults Auto Group – 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD 4WD Double Cab 147” LT w/1LT w/options & destination charge = $49,545 and 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD 4WD Crew Cab 159” LT w/options & destination charge = $52,850 (neither quote included any trade-in) and 2. Dave Warren Auto Group – N2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4×4 Quad Cab 6’4” Box w/ 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 $8,750 trade-in = $53,215.43 and w/2018 Chevrolet Truck Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD $25,750 trade-in = $23,078.83. Discussion followed regarding trading in both the ’03 1 ton truck and the ’18 Parks Dept.

Supervisor Robbins noted it was 7:15 p.m. and moved to open the Public Hearing, regarding the adoption of the 2022 Preliminary Budget. Motion was duly moved by Councilman Gustafson.

All in favor, carried.

Proof of publication was placed on file.

No one present spoke on the local law.

Supervisor Robbins moved to close the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. which was duly moved by Councilman Gustafson.

All in favor, carried.

Supervisor Robbins reviewed the changes to the Tentative Budget, approved at the October 4th Town Board meeting, creating the Preliminary Budget; he noted the proposed budget includes a 3% pay increase for all employees, the cost of health insurance increased 9%, the town paying 90% of the employees’ health insurance premiums, and half of the deductible of the agreed upon plan. The town’s assessment increased $4,600,000 and the Village assessment increased $2,000,000; NYS Retirement increased $10,000; the town is able to pay for the purchase of a new dump truck and a new excavator; the town is in line to pay off two water districts, possibly three; the tax rate remained flat for the fourth year; the levy was increased by $11,000 but with the increase in assessment the tax rate remained the same. Also, the town received a fiscal rating of 3.3 from the State Comptroller’s office, with 1 being perfect and 10 being the worst.

Supervisor Robbins moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Gustafson;

RESOLVED, the Town of Busti Town Board adopt the 2022 Preliminary Budget as the 2022 Final Budget (see below).

ANNUAL BUDGET
2022
Appropriation Estimated Revenues Unexpended Balance Amt to be Raised by Tax
A-   GENERAL FUND 1,165,604.00 405,057.00 182,290.41 578,256.59
       TOWNWIDE
B-   GENERAL FUND 693,465.00 548,000.00 21,467.00 123,998.00
      TOWN OUTSIDE
DA-  HIGHWAY 10,000.00 50.00 9,950.00 0.00
       TOWNWIDE
DB-  HIGHWAY 1,479,700.00 570,750.00 387,005.00 521,945.00
       TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGE
L-    PUBLIC LIBRARY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTALS 3,348,769.00 1,523,857.00 600,712.41 1,224,199.59
SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
SD    Drainage District – Vukote 2,000.00 6.00 0.00 1,994.00
SD2  Drainage District #2 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00
SF     Fire 324,078.40 0.00 0.00 324,078.40
SL1   Light 1 1,650.00 0.00 0.00 1,650.00
SL2   Light 2 6,000.00 10.00 0.00 5,990.00
SL3   Light 3 3,500.00 0.00 0.00 3,500.00
SL4   Light 4 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00
SL5   Light 5 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00
SL6   Light 6 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00
SS     Sewer 14,500.00 3,370.00 0.00 11,130.00
SW1 Water 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
SW2 Water 2 125.00 10.00 90.00 25.00
SW3 Water 3 100,534.00 25.00 18,109.00 82,400.00
SW4 Water 4 90.00 10.00 40.00 40.00
SW5 Water 5 12,567.00 10.00 57.00 12,500.00
SW6 Water 6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
SW7A Water 7A 8,530.00 3.00 100.00 8,427.00
SW7B Water 7B 8,146.00 5.00 100.00 8,041.00
SW8 Water 8-South Main 16,765.00 4.00 5,000.00 11,761.00
TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS: 504,285.40 3,453.00 23,496.00 477,336.40
       
GRAND TOTAL 3,853,054.40 1,527,310.00 624,208.41 1,701,535.99
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES
A1001 Real Property Taxes 578,256.59
A1051 Sale of Property 0.00
A1081 Other Payments in Lieu 17,009.00
A1090 Interest and Penalties on Real Prop. Taxes 10,000.00
A1190 Franchises 0.00
A1255 Clerk Fees 2,000.00
A1560 Safety Inspection Fees 0.00
A2001 Park and Recreation Charges 300.00
A2025 Facility Charges 0.00
A2130 Refuse & Garbage 85,000.00
A2192 Charges for Cemetery Services 0.00
A2210 Tax & Assessment Services for Other Governments 64,636.00
A2401 Interest & Earnings 400.00
A2410 Rental Income 1,000.00
A2530 Game of Chance License 10.00
A2544 Dog Licenses 4,000.00
A2610 Fines & Forfeited Bail 60,000.00
A2650 Sale of Scrap-Excess Material 700.00
A2655 Sales, Other 2.00
A2680 Insurance Recoveries 0.00
A2701 Refunds of Prior Year’s Expenditures 0.00
A2770 Unclassified Revenue 0.00
A3001 State Revenue Sharing/Per Capita 0.00
A3005 Mortgage Tax 160,000.00
A3021 State Aid – Court Facilities 0.00
A3040 Real Property Tax Admin/STAR 0.00
A3820 Youth Programs 0.00
A5100 Five Corners Water Repayment from B 0.00
AS2130 Refuse & Garbage Charges 0.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES                                    983,313.59
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   182,290.41
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              1,165,604.00
   
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION
 
GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
A1010.1 Town Board Personal Services 22,000.00
A1010.4 Town Board Contractual Expense 500.00
A1110.1 Justice P. S. 124,000.00
A1110.2 Justice Equipment 1,000.00
A1110.4 Justices Cont. Exp 20,000.00
A1220.1 Supervisor P. S. 16,000.00
A1220.2 Supervisor Equipment 500.00
A1220.4 Supervisor Cont. Exp. 30,000.00
A1355.1 Assessor P. S. 113,000.00
A1355.2 Equipment 2,200.00
A1355.4 Cont.Exp. 4,200.00
A1410.1 Town Clerk P. S. 89,000.00
A1410.2 Town Clerk Equipment 500.00
A1410.4 Town Clerk Cont. Exp. 8,500.00
A1420.1 Attorney P. S. 0.00
A1420.4 Cont. Exp. 6,000.00
A1440.4 Engineer Cont. Exp. 0.00
A1620.2 Buildings Equipment 10,000.00
A1620.4 Buildings Cont. Exp. 50,000.00
A1620.401 Buildings Cont. Jt Rec 0.00
A1910.4 Unallocated Ins. 34,000.00
A1920.4 Municipal Assn. Due 4,000.00
A1950.4 Taxes & Assessments on Property – CONL 10.00
A1989.4 General Other Government Support 0.00
A1990.4 Contingent  Account 5,000.00
A1997.201 Capital Improvements 0.00
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT                            540,410.00
PUBLIC SAFETY
A3310.2 Traffic Control Equipment 0.00
A3310.4 Traffic Control Cont. Exp. 4,000.00
A3510.1 Dog Control P.S. 3,000.00
A3510.2 Dog Control Equipment 500.00
A3510.4 Dog Control Cont. Exp. 3,365.00
A3620.4 Safety Inspection Cont. 0.00
A3650.1 Demo of Unsafe Bldgs P.S. 0.00
A3650.4 Demo of Unsafe Bldgs Cont. Exp 0.00
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY                                         10,865.00
TRANSPORTATION
A5010.1 Supt. of Highways P.S. 75,000.00
A5010.2 Supt. of Highways Equipment 500.00
A5010.4 Supt. of Highways Cont. Exp. 500.00
A5132.2 Garage Equipment 4,000.00
A5132.4 Garage Cont. Exp. 16,000.00
A5182.4 Street Lighting Cont. Exp. 9,500.00
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION                                         105,500.00
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITY
A6410.2 Publicity Equipment 0.00
A6410.4 Publicity Cont. Exp. 0.00
A6460.4 Ind. Dev. Agency Cont. Exp. 0.00
TOTAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITY                   0.00
CULTURE AND RECREATION
A7110.1 Parks P.S. 101,500.00
A7110.2 Parks Equipment 10,000.00
A7110.4 Parks Cont. Exp. 40,000.00
A7410.4 Library Cont. Exp. 0.00
A7450.4 Museum Cont. Exp. 250.00
A7510.4 Historian Cont. Exp. 0.00
A7550.4 Celebrations Cont. Exp. 10,000.00
A7620.4 Adult Rec. Cont. Exp. 0.00
TOTAL CULTURE AND RECREATION                                161,750.00
HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
A8090.4 Environmental Control Cont. Exp. 10,000.00
A8160.1 Refuse and Garbage P.S. 0.00
A8160.2 Refuse and Garbage Equipment 0.00
A8160.4 Refuse and Garbage Cont. Exp. 95,000.00
A8810.4 Cemeteries Contractual 15,000.00
TOTAL HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES                           120,000.00
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
A9010.8 State Retirement 73,500.00
A9030.8 Social Security 37,500.00
A9040.800 Workers Compensation 40,129.00
A9050.0 Unemployment Insurance 0.00
A9055.8 Disability 700.00
A9060.8 Hospital and Medical Insurance 70,000.00
A9062.8 Retirement Other 5,250.00
TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS                                     227,079.00
   
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
A9901.900 Transfers to Other Funds 0.00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        1,165,604.00
 
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES – TOWN OUTSIDE  
B1001 Real Property Taxes 123,998.00
B1120 Non-Property 395,000.00
B1190 Franchise Fees 45,000.00
B1540 Fire Inspection Fees 1,000.00
B1601 Departmental Income-Health Fees 800.00
B2110 Departmental Income – Zoning Fees 15,000.00
B2210 Gen’l Services, Inter Government 40,000.00
B2401 Interest and Earnings 200.00
B2507 Second Hand License 0.00
B2590 Permits (Specify) 0.00
B2750 State Revenue Sharing/Per Capita 51,000.00
B3001 State Aid – Per Capita 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              671,998.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   21,467.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                               693,465.00
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS – TOWN OUTSIDE
B3120.4 Police Cont. 495,000.00
B3620.1 Fire Safety Inspection P.S. 27,000.00
B3620.4 Fire Safety Inspection Cont. Exp. 100.00
B7140.4 Playground/Rec. Cont. Exp. 0.00
B7320.4 Joint Rec. Cont. Exp. 0.00
B8010.1 Zoning P.S. 60,000.00
B8010.2 Zoning Equipment 10,000.00
B8010.4 Zoning Cont. Exp. 8,000.00
B8010.401 Zoning Cont. Exp. 1,500.00
B8020.1 Planning P.S. 0.00
B8020.4 Planning Cont. Exp. 3,000.00
B9010.8 Employee Benefits – NYS Retirement Insurance 6,500.00
B9030.8 Social Security 6,000.00
B9055.8 Disability Insurance 65.00
B9060.8 Health Insurance 8,500.00
B9062.8 Retirement Other 550.00
B9730.6 Debt Service BAN Principal 62,250.00
B9730.7 BAN Interest 5,000.00
B9901.1 Interfund Transfers P.S. – 5 corners water payment t 0.00
B9951.9 Other Uses 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        693,465.00
REVENUES – HIGHWAY
DA1001 Real Property Taxes 0.00
DA2401 Interest Income 50.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              0.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   9,950.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              10,000.00
HIGHWAY APPROPRIATIONS – TOWN WIDE
DA5120.1 Personnel Services 0.00
DA5120.2 Capital Outlay 0.00
DA5120.4 Contractual 10,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        10,000.00
HIGHWAY REVENUES – TOWN OUTSIDE
DB1001 Real Property Taxes 521,945.00
DB1120 Non-Property Tax Items Distributed by County 395,000.00
DB2401 Use of Money and Property Interest and Earnings 500.00
DB2650 Sale of Scrap 0.00
DB2665 Equipment Sale 0.00
DB2701 Refund of Prior Year Expenses 0.00
DB2750 State Revenu Sharing/per Capita 0.00
DB2770 Misc. Revenue 250.00
DB2801 Interfund Revenue 0.00
DB3501 Consolidated Highway 175,000.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              1,092,695.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   387,005.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              1,479,700.00
HIGHWAY APPROPRIATIONS – TOWN OUTSIDE
DB5110.1 Transportation P.S. 180,000.00
DB5110.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. 386,000.00
DB5112.2 Improvements Equipment/Cap. Outlay 180,500.00
DB5130.2 Machinery Equip./Cap. Outlay 333,000.00
DB5130.4 Machinery Cont. Exp. 40,000.00
DB5142.1 Snow Removal – Town Hwys P.S. 135,000.00
DB5142.4 Snow Removal – Town Hwys Cont. Exp. 115,000.00
DB9010.8 State Retirement 40,000.00
DB9030.8 Social Security 20,000.00
DB9055.8 Disability Insurance 200.00
DB9060.8 Hospital/Medical Insurance 45,000.00
DB9062.8 Retirement Other 5,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        1,479,700.00
DRAINAGE DISTRICT – VUKOTE – REVENUES
SD1001 Real Property Taxes 1,994.00
SD2401 Interest and Earnings 6.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              2,000.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              2,000.00
DRAINAGE DISTRICT – VUKOTE – APPROPRIATIONS
SD8540.4 Drainage Cont. Exp. 2,000.00
SD9710.6 Bond Principal Pmt. 0.00
SD9710.7 Bond Interest Pmt. 0.00
SD9730.6 Debt Service BAN Principal 0.00
SD9730.7 Debt Service BAN Interest 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        2,000.00
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 REVENUES
SD2-1001 Real Property Taxes 2,000.00
SD2-2401 Interest and Earnings 0.00
SD2-5031 Interfund Transfers 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              2,000.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              2,000.00
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 APPROPRIATIONS
SD2-8540.4 Cont. Exp. – Contract Hunting 2,000.00
SD2-9730.6 Debt Service BAN Principal 0.00
SD2-9730.7 Debt Service BAN Interest 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        2,000.00
FIRE PROTECTION REVENUES
SF1001 Real Property Taxes 324,078.40
TOTAL REVENUES                                              324,078.40
FIRE PROTECTION APPROPRIATIONS
SF3410.4 Fire Protection Cont. Exp. 324,078.40
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        324,078.40
LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 REVENUES
SL1-1001 Real Property Taxes 1,650.00
SL1-2401 Interest and Earnings 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              1,650.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              1,650.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 APPROPRIATIONS
SL1-5182.4 Transportation Street Lighting Cont. Exp. 1,650.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        1,650.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #2 REVENUES
SL2-1001 Real Property Taxes 5,990.00
SL2-2401 Interest and Earnings 10.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              6,000.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                               6,000.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #2 APPROPRIATIONS
SL2-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. 6,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        6,000.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #3 REVENUES
SL3-1001 Real Property Taxes 3,500.00
SL3-2401 Interest & Earnings 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              3,500.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              3,500.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #3 APPROPRIATIONS
SL3-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. 3,500.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        3,500.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #4 REVENUES
SL4-1001 Real Property Taxes 3,000.00
SL4-2401 Interest and Earnings 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              3,000.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              3,000.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #4 APPROPRIATIONS
SL4-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. 3,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        3,000.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #5 REVENUES
SL5-1001 Real Property Taxes 300.00
SL5-2401 Interest and Earnings 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              300.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              300.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #5 APPROPRIATIONS
SL5-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. 300.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        300.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #6 REVENUES
SL6-1001 Real Property Taxes 500.00
SL6-2401 Interest and Earnings 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              500.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              500.00
LIGHTING DISTRICT #6 APPROPRIATIONS
SL6-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. 500.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        500.00
SEWER DISTRICT REVENUES
SS1001 Real Property Taxes 11,130.00
SS2122 Sewer Charges 3,350.00
SS2401 Interest and Earnings 20.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              14,500.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              14,500.00
SEWER DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS
SS8120.2 Sewage Collecting System Equipment/Cap. Outlay 0.00
SS8120.4 Sewage Collecting System Cont. Exp. 0.00
SS8130.4 Sewage Treatment and Dispos. Cont. Exp. 14,500.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        14,500.00
WATER DISTRICT #1 REVENUES
SW1-1001 Real Property Taxes 0.00
SW1-2401 Interest and Revenues 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              0.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                               0.00
WATER DISTRICT #1 APPROPRIATIONS
SW1-9951.9 Interfund Transfers Cont. Exp. 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        0.00
WATER DISTRICT #2 REVENUES
SW2-1001 Real Property Taxes 25.00
SW2-2144 Water Service Charges 0.00
SW2-2401 Interest and Earnings 10.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              35.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   90.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              125.00
WATER DISTRICT #2 APPROPRIATIONS
SW2-9951.9 Other Uses 125.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        125.00
WATER DISTRICT #3 REVENUES
SW3-1001 Real Property Taxes 82,400.00
SW3-2144 Water Service Charges 0.00
SW3-2401 Interest and Earnings 25.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              82,425.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   18,109.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              100,534.00
WATER DISTRICT #3 APPROPRIATIONS
SW3-9710.6 SW3 Serial Bond Principal 30,000.00
SW3-9710.7 SW3 Serial Bond Interest 15,350.00
SW3-9710.8 SW3 Serial Bond Principal 44,184.00
SW3-9710.9 SW3 Serial Bond Interest 6,000.00
SW3-9730.6 SW3 BAN Principal 0.00
SW3-9730.7 SW3 BAN Interest 0.00
SW3-9551.9 Other Uses 5,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        100,534.00
WATER DISTRICT #4 REVENUES
SW4-1001 Real Property Taxes 40.00
SW4-2401 Interest and Revenue 10.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              50.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   40.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              90.00
WATER DISTRICT #4 APPROPRIATIONS
SW4-9951.9 Interfund Transfers – Other Uses 90.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        90.00
WATER DISTRICT #5 REVENUES
SW5-1001 Real Property Taxes 12,500.00
SW5-2401 Interest and Earnings 10.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              12,510.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   57.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              12,567.00
WATER DISTRICT #5 APPROPRIATIONS
SW5-8397.4 Water Equipment Cont. Exp. 0.00
SW5-9710.1 SW5 Serial Bond Principal 11,092.00
SW5-9710.2 SW5 Serial Bond Interest 1,475.00
SW5-9730.6 SW5 BAN Principal 0.00
SW5-9730.7 SW5 BAN Interest 0.00
SW5-9901.1 Payback to Other Funds 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        12,567.00
WATER DISTRICT #6 REVENUES
SW6-1001 Real Property Taxes 0.00
SW6-2401 Interest and Earnings 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              0.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   0.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              0.00
WATER DISTRICT #6 APPROPRIATIONS
SW6-9730.6 SW6 BAN Principal 0.00
SW6-9730.7 SW6 BAN Interest 0.00
SW6-9951.9 Water District #6 Contractual 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        0.00
WATER DISTRICT #7A REVENUES
SW7A-1001 Real Property Taxes 8,427.00
SW7A-2401 Interest and Earnings 3.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              8,430.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   100.00
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES                              8,530.00
WATER DISTRICT #7A APPROPRIATIONS
SW7A-9710.1 SW7A Serial Bond Principal 7,530.00
SW7A-9710.2 SW7A Serial Bond Interest 1,000.00
SW7A-9730.6 SW7A BAN Principal 0.00
SW7A-9730.7 SW7A BAN Interest 0.00
SW7A-9901.90 Payback to Other Funds 0.00
SW7A-9951.9 Water 7A Other Uses 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                         8,530.00
WATER DISTRICT #7B REVENUES
SW7B-1001 Real Property Taxes 8,041.00
SW7B-2144 Water Service Charges 0.00
SW7B-2401 Interest and Earnings 5.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                              8,046.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   100.00
TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES                               8,146.00
WATER DISTRICT #7B APPROPRIATIONS
SW7B-9710.1 SW7B Serial Bond Principal 7,195.00
SW7B-9710.2 SW7B Serial Bond Interest 951.00
SW7B-9730.6 Water 7B BAN Principal 0.00
SW7B-9730.7 Water 7B BAN Interest 0.00
Sw7B-9901.9 Payback to Other Funds 0.00
SW7B-9981.9 Other Uses 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        8,146.00
WATER DISTRICT #8 – SOUTH MAIN – REVENUES
SW8-1001 Special Assessments 11,761.00
SW8-2144 Water Hookups 0.00
SW8-2401 Interest & Earnings 4.00
TOTAL REVENUES                                               11,765.00
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE                                   5,000.00
TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES                               16,765.00
WATER DISTRICT #8 – SOUTH MAIN – APPROPRIATIONS
SW8-9710.600 Bond Principal Payment 0.00
SW8-9710.700 Bond Interest Payment 0.00
SW8-9730.600 BAN Principal 14,990.00
SW8-9730.700 BAN Interest 1,775.00
SW8-9951.900 Other Uses 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                        16,765.00

Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.

Discussion returned to the purchase of a new Highway Superintendent truck. Superintendent Johnson stated he would like to include a 8.5 – 9 foot V plow with the truck purchase. Having a plow on the truck would allow the Superintendent to do some snow cleanup when he is out checking on the road conditions.

Councilman Gustafson moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Hanson:

RESOLVED, the Town of Busti accept the bid from Shults Auto Group to purchase a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD 4WD Crew Cab 159” LT with the trade in of the ’03 1 ton truck and the ‘18 ½ ton Parks Dept truck with a net cost of $18,000 plus the cost of a V plow of approximately $6,000.

Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.

Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Swanson reported he was at the office when Jamestown Heating and Air came to see what was causing the odor in the courtroom/boardroom. They discovered there is a leak in the garage metal and the insulation is now soaked. They are coming back to look at the situation a little further and check the condition of the plywood. Councilman Hanson suggested they look at the best solution to correct the issue for now and do a final repair in the spring. CEO Swanson noted he sent the board an email related to DEC wetlands not the flood elevation. There is property for sale on Creek Road that had a potential buyer and the buyer’s attorney contact CEO Swanson about having a “wetlands check” completed. CEO Swanson looked at the FIRM maps and GIS website. It was his understanding that there was a 100’ check zone for any development near wetlands. The documentation that was submitted for the Creek Road property shows that there is a 500’ check zone for wetlands, this will have a huge impact on the development of property near the wetlands. DEC would have to come out and check the area before any development could take place. Attorney Seachrist researched the subject prior to tonight’s meeting, the town is required by law to have the flood plane damage prevention plan. He suggested the board look at the current law and see if it could be amended in any way that would serve the purpose and ease up some of the Code Enforcement requirements. Discussion followed. Attorney Seachrist suggested the town add place for an applicant to check off that they have received a DEC verification prior to building or developing a property.

Attorney Seachrist reported the Cottage Park Maintenance, he is hoping to file this within the next couple of weeks.

Town Clerk Nygren shared that she, Councilman Andrews, and Highway Superintendent Johnson met with Donna Thompson, Integrated Benefits, to discuss the various Health Insurance 2022 plans and rates. They reviewed the plans from Univera, Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, and Independent Health. The town currently uses Univera, however, their rate had the largest rate increase. Independent Health had the lowest rate, but their plans didn’t compare to the current plans. Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY had the mid-range rate and offered similar plans to what the employees have now. Also, Blue Cross Blue Shield is recognized nationwide while the other two are primarily accepted in WNY with a little Pennsylvania coverage. Therefore, the Health Insurance Committee is recommending the Town of Busti contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY for the 2022 Employee Health Insurance. The committee suggests offering the Gold Complete plan with a $600 deductible for single and $1,200 deductible for all other levels and the 7100 EX plan with a $1,400/$2,800 deductible. They also recommend the town continue to pay 90% of the plan cost and a $300 single HRA/$600 employee-child, employee-spouse, and family HRA.

Supervisor Robbins moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Gustafson:                     RESOLVED, the Town of Busti offer Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY Insurance Gold Complete and 7100 EX plans to the eligible employees. The town will pay 90% of the monthly premium and a HRA in the amount of $300 for single and $600 for all other plans.

Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.

The Town Board discussed various projects that could use ARPA funds for financing. Councilman Hanson will create a spreadsheet listing the various projects discussed, the board and other officials can then use the list to begin looking at the associated costs.

The board reviewed the bids received for repairs on the Cold Storage Building Roof, they agreed the work described in the bids would not be a permanent fix to the problem. Discussion followed. The board decided to have Highway Employees look at the roof and how it can be repaired, come up with supply list, and get pricing. They will forward the pricing to the board for final approval.

Supervisor Robbins noted the board would like to establish a moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Facilities and review setbacks along with other details included in the current law. The moratorium will be for three months. He stated the applications that have already been received will continue to be processed.

Supervisor Robbins moved to set a public hearing on December 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on Local Law 7 of 2021 to establish a moratorium on Commercial Solar Facilities. Motion was duly moved by Councilman Andrews.

All in favor, carried.

Supervisor Robbins moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Andrews:

RESOLVED, that Supervisor Robbins be authorized and directed to pay the presented General Fund and the Highway Fund, Abstract No. 12 from warrant #572 to and including warrant #615 in the amount of $78,309.90.

Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.

 

Supervisor Robbins motioned to accept the October 18, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes; motion was duly moved by Councilman Brown.

All in favor, carried.

Councilman Andrews encourage residents to vote tomorrow.

Councilman Gustafson thanked ecoStrategies, Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance, and the Highway Department for their work on the Swale projects.

Supervisor Robbins moved to enter Executive Session at 8:19 for potential litigation, duly moved by Councilman Hanson.

All in favor, carried,

Councilman Hanson moved to close Executive Session at 8:45, duly moved by Councilman Gustafson.

All in favor, carried.

Councilman Hanson moved to cancel the November 15, 2021 Town Board meeting, duly moved by Councilman Gustafson. The next scheduled Town Board meeting will be December 6, 2021.

All in favor, carried.

Supervisor Robbins moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. which was duly moved by Councilman Andrews.

All in favor, carried.

Respectfully Submitted,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      __________________________

Darlene H. Nygren, Town Clerk

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