REGULAR MEETING
November 6, 2023
A regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Busti was held on Monday, November 6, 2023, 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.
Michael Catena, NYS Division of Cemeteries with the Department of State, noted he had met with Supervisor Robbins, Councilman Brown, Highway Superintendent Johnson, Town Clerk Nygren, and two representatives from Sunset Cemetery. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how the town could assist the cemetery with maintenance and other tasks. Mr. Catena noted Sunset Cemetery has begun to have fiscal stress along with deteriorating buildings and access roads. The fiscal stress is the result of the decreasing number of burials with very little increase in the number of cremation burials. The cemetery does have a healthy Permanent Maintenance Fund, of which the principal is untouchable, but the interest can be used. Mr. Catena noted Highway Superintendent Johnson estimated the cost to repair and pave the access roads to be around $150,000. The cemetery recently received a $80,000 donation that can be used toward the cost to repair the roads. Mr. Catena noted, according to Municipal Law 165A, towns can provide money, manpower, and material specifically to non-profit cemeteries. One of the reasons this law allows this is if a cemetery were to be abandoned the town is required by law to take it over which can be costly to the town.
No further comments from the public were made.
Supervisor Robbins noted it was 7:00 p.m. and motioned to open the Public Hearing, regarding the 2024 Preliminary Budget. Motion was duly moved by Councilman Hanson.
All in favor, carried
Proof of publication was placed on file.
No comment was made by the public.
Supervisor Robbins moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion was duly moved by Councilman Hanson.
All in favor, carried.
Supervisor Robbins stated the 2023 Final Budget included appropriations in the amount of $3,942,000 and the 2024 Preliminary Budget appropriations are $3,634,000; the 2023 Estimated Revenue was $1,588,528 and 2024 Estimated Revenue is $1,792,305; the Unexpended Fund Balance in 2023 was $622,699 and 2024 is $260,748; the amount to be raised by taxes for 2024 is $1,581,534 and was $1,730,785 for 2023. Supervisor Robbins is recommending the board approve using more fund balance and lowering the proposed tax rate for the A fund by 10¢ per thousand, which would benefit the whole town.
Supervisor Robbins stated $2,874.75 needs to be added to the Assessor account A1355.10 Personal Services to account for the $2,500 salary increase when the Assessor passes her final test. He noted the Final Budget should include a 3.5% pay increase for all appointed employees, the Highway Superintendent, and the Town Clerk. The town will continue to pay 90% of the monthly premiums for the Gold plans as well as a HRA equal to half the amount of the plan’s deductible and the town will pay 85% of the monthly premium for the Platinum plan with no deductible. He would like to lower the tax rate for the A account (whole town) from $3.29 per thousand to $3.19 per thousand. Councilman Brown asked if the Police Contract was included in the Preliminary Budget, Supervisor Robbins stated the proposed contract will be for one year at a cost of $515,000 which is a $20,000 increase from this year. The town needs to address the amount paid to the Court Security Officer; currently the rate is $17 per hour. Councilman Brown stated he spoke with Village of Lakewood Mayor Holcomb, and he would like to see it increased. LBPD Chief DePonceau stated he believes the Mayor and the Village Trustees would like to see it increased to the officer’s rate of pay. Attorney Seachrist will update the contract and include of the former addendum in the contract with the changes discussed.
Councilman Andrews moved the following resolution, which was duly moved by Councilman Brown,
RESOLVED, the Town of Busti approve a one-year contract with the Village of Lakewood for Police Services at a cost of $515,000 including a Court Security Officer be paid at their current rate of pay with LBPD.
Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.
Councilman Gustafson stated he wants to see a task force established and begin working on the future contract immediately and have a multiple year contract rather than for one-year. Councilman Andrews agreed and suggested the task force also discuss the issue of retaining officers and how that can be addressed. Councilman Hanson suggested Councilman Gustafson and Councilman Andrews represent the Town of Busti. Supervisor Robbins stated the task force will officially be approved at the January meeting. Supervisor Robbins noted he spoke to the State Comptroller’s office regarding establishing a reserve account with the funds designated for the purchase of the new trucks and was told the use of the reserve account funds would require a permissive referendum. He was advised to increase the machinery budget with the amount of funds being held in fund balance for the machinery and then the money would be available immediately when the trucks are ready. Discussion followed; the board agreed to increase the machinery budget by $400,000 which would cover the cost of the approved prepurchase vehicles, the increase would be funded by fund balance. The board also agreed to increase the Cemetery Contractual account A8810.400 by $25,000 using fund balance with the anticipation that the town may need to assist Sunset Cemetery.
Supervisor Robbins moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Hanson:
RESOLVED, the Town of Busti Town Board approve the 2024 Final Budget; which includes the following changes to the 2024 Preliminary Budget:
Account Preliminary Budget Final Budget Total Change
A1110.100 $124,751.00 $128,500.00
A1110.400 27,000.00 28,400.00
A1355.100 76,915.25 79,790.00
A1410.100 130,520.00 132,520.00
A3510.100 5,100.00 5,187.00
A5010.100 79,567.50 79,954.00
A8810.400 15,000.00 40,000.00
A fund total changes $458,853.75 $494,351.00 $35,497.25
DB5130.200 $200,000.00 $600,000.00 $400,000.00
A Appropriations $1,219,608.75 $1,255,106.00 $35,497.25
A1001 $531,174.88 $477,176.49 $53,998.39
Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.
| ANNUAL BUDGET | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| Appropriation | Estimated Revenues | Unexpended Balance | Amt to be Raised by Tax | ||
| A- GENERAL FUND | 1,255,106.00 | 497,146.38 | 280,783.13 | 477,176.49 | |
| TOWNWIDE | |||||
| B- GENERAL FUND | 681,242.00 | 588,475.00 | 6,829.07 | 85,937.93 | |
| TOWN OUTSIDE | |||||
| DA- HIGHWAY | 15,000.00 | 600.00 | 14,400.00 | 0.00 | |
| TOWNWIDE | |||||
| DB- HIGHWAY | 1,597,539.00 | 698,922.00 | 429,641.41 | 468,975.59 | |
| TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGE | |||||
| L- PUBLIC LIBRARY | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| TOTALS | 3,548,887.00 | 1,785,143.38 | 731,653.61 | 1,032,090.01 | |
| SPECIAL DISTRICTS: | |||||
| SD Drainage District – Vukote | 2,000.00 | 402.00 | 1,098.00 | 500.00 | |
| SD2 Drainage District #2 | 2,000.00 | 75.00 | 0.00 | 1,925.00 | |
| SF Fire | 343,814.77 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 343,814.77 | |
| SL1 Light 1 | 2,100.00 | 55.00 | 0.00 | 2,045.00 | |
| SL2 Light 2 | 7,000.00 | 150.00 | 0.00 | 6,850.00 | |
| SL3 Light 3 | 4,000.00 | 40.00 | 960.00 | 3,000.00 | |
| SL4 Light 4 | 3,500.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,500.00 | |
| SL5 Light 5 | 300.00 | 20.00 | 80.00 | 200.00 | |
| SL6 Light 6 | 525.00 | 20.00 | 5.00 | 500.00 | |
| SS Sewer | 21,850.00 | 4,340.00 | 510.00 | 17,000.00 | |
| SW1 Water 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| SW2 Water 2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| SW3 Water 3 | 96,024.00 | 1,200.00 | 13,424.00 | 81,400.00 | |
| SW4 Water 4 | 90.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| SW5 Water 5 | 12,181.13 | 320.00 | 861.13 | 11,000.00 | |
| SW6 Water 6 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| SW7A Water 7A | 8,269.48 | 200.00 | 1,001.48 | 7,068.00 | |
| SW7B Water 7B | 7,901.24 | 250.00 | 651.24 | 7,000.00 | |
| SW8 Water 8-South Main | 9,643.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9,643.50 | |
| TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS: | 521,199.12 | 7,162.00 | 18,590.85 | 495,446.27 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 4,070,086.12 | 1,792,305.38 | 750,244.46 | 1,527,536.28 |
|
| GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES | |
| A1001 Real Property Taxes | 477,176.49 |
| A1051 Sale of Property | 0.00 |
| A1081 Other Payments in Lieu | 18,919.78 |
| A1090 Interest and Penalties on Real Prop. Taxes | 18,000.00 |
| A1190 Franchises | 2,500.00 |
| A1255 Clerk Fees | 1,000.00 |
| A1560 Safety Inspection Fees | 0.00 |
| A2001 Park and Recreation Charges | 1,000.00 |
| 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 | 79,679.00 |
| A2401 Interest & Earnings | 33,857.60 |
| 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 |
| A2611 Dog Redemption | 150.00 |
| A2650 Sale of Scrap-Excess Material | 1,000.00 |
| A2655 Sales, Other | 0.00 |
| A2680 Insurance Recoveries | 0.00 |
| A2701 Refunds of Prior Year’s Expenditures | 0.00 |
| A2770 Unclassified Revenue | 30.00 |
| A3001 State Revenue Sharing/Per Capita | 51,000.00 |
| A3005 Mortgage Tax | 140,000.00 |
| 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 | 974,322.87 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 280,783.13 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 1,255,106.00 |
| GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION | |
| GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT | |
| A1010.1 Town Board Personal Services | 24,000.00 |
| A1010.4 Town Board Contractual Expense | 600.00 |
| A1110.1 Justice P. S. | 128,500.00 |
| A1110.2 Justice Equipment | 1,500.00 |
| A1110.4 Justices Cont. Exp | 28,400.00 |
| A1220.1 Supervisor P. S. | 20,000.00 |
| A1220.2 Supervisor Equipment | 500.00 |
| A1220.4 Supervisor Cont. Exp. | 33,000.00 |
| A1355.1 Assessor P. S. | 79,790.00 |
| A1355.2 Equipment | 1,500.00 |
| A1355.4 Cont.Exp. | 68,680.00 |
| A1410.1 Town Clerk P. S. | 132,520.00 |
| A1410.2 Town Clerk Equipment | 750.00 |
| A1410.4 Town Clerk Cont. Exp. | 8,600.00 |
| 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 | 1,000.00 |
| A1620.4 Buildings Cont. Exp. | 65,000.00 |
| A1910.4 Unallocated Ins. | 40,000.00 |
| 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 | 1,000.00 |
| A1997.201 Capital Improvements | 0.00 |
| TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT | 645,350.00 |
| PUBLIC SAFETY | |
| A3310.2 Traffic Control Equipment | 0.00 |
| A3310.4 Traffic Control Cont. Exp. | 6,500.00 |
| A3510.1 Dog Control P.S. | 5,187.00 |
| A3510.2 Dog Control Equipment | 500.00 |
| A3510.4 Dog Control Cont. Exp. | 3,000.00 |
| A3520.4 Other Animal Controls | 2,500.00 |
| 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 | 17,687.00 |
| TRANSPORTATION | |
| A5010.1 Supt. of Highways P.S. | 79,954.00 |
| A5010.2 Supt. of Highways Equipment | 500.00 |
| A5010.4 Supt. of Highways Cont. Exp. | 700.00 |
| A5132.2 Garage Equipment | 4,000.00 |
| A5132.4 Garage Cont. Exp. | 16,000.00 |
| A5182.4 Street Lighting Cont. Exp. | 15,000.00 |
| TOTAL TRANSPORTATION | 116,154.00 |
| 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 | 1,000.00 |
| A7110.4 Parks Cont. Exp. | 6,000.00 |
| 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. | 5,000.00 |
| A7620.4 Adult Rec. Cont. Exp. | 0.00 |
| TOTAL CULTURE AND RECREATION | 113,750.00 |
| HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | |
| A8010.100 Zoning P.S. | 4,000.00 |
| A8010.400 Zoning Contractual | 300.00 |
| A8090.4 Environmental Control Cont. Exp. | 15,000.00 |
| A8160.1 Refuse and Garbage P.S. | 0.00 |
| A8160.2 Refuse and Garbage Equipment | 800.00 |
| A8160.4 Refuse and Garbage Cont. Exp. | 98,000.00 |
| A8810.4 Cemeteries Contractual | 40,000.00 |
| TOTAL HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | 158,100.00 |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | |
| A9010.8 State Retirement | 57,672.00 |
| A9030.8 Social Security | 38,750.00 |
| A9040.800 Workers Compensation | 14,993.00 |
| A9050.0 Unemployment Insurance | 0.00 |
| A9055.8 Disability | 400.00 |
| A9060.8 Hospital and Medical Insurance | 87,000.00 |
| A9062.8 Retirement Other | 5,250.00 |
| TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | 204,065.00 |
| INTERFUND TRANSFERS | |
| A9901.900 Transfers to Other Funds | 0.00 |
| TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS | 0.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 1,255,106.00 |
| GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES – TOWN OUTSIDE | |
| B1001 Real Property Taxes | 85,937.93 |
| B1120 Non-Property | 475,000.00 |
| B1190 Franchise Fees | 45,000.00 |
| B1540 Fire Inspection Fees | 300.00 |
| B1601 Departmental Income-Health Fees | 800.00 |
| B2110 Departmental Income – Zoning Fees | 10,000.00 |
| B2189 Other Home & Community Services | 5,000.00 |
| B2210 Gen’l Services, Inter Government | 40,000.00 |
| B2401 Interest and Earnings | 12,375.00 |
| B2507 Second Hand License | 0.00 |
| B2590 Permits (Specify) | 0.00 |
| B2750 State Revenue Sharing/Per Capita | 0.00 |
| B3001 State Aid – Per Capita | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 674,412.93 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 6,829.07 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 681,242.00 |
| GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS – TOWN OUTSIDE | |
| B3120.4 Police Cont. | 515,000.00 |
| B3620.1 Fire Safety Inspection P.S. | 27,000.00 |
| B3620.4 Fire Safety Inspection Cont. Exp. | 1,000.00 |
| B3620.401 Fire Safety Inspection Contractual | 300.00 |
| B7140.4 Playground/Rec. Cont. Exp. | 0.00 |
| B7320.4 Joint Rec. Cont. Exp. | 0.00 |
| B8010.1 Zoning P.S. | 63,500.00 |
| B8010.2 Zoning Equipment | 1,000.00 |
| 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. | 7,000.00 |
| B9010.8 Employee Benefits – NYS Retirement Insurance | 5,507.00 |
| B9030.8 Social Security | 6,000.00 |
| B9055.8 Disability Insurance | 65.00 |
| B9060.8 Health Insurance | 0.00 |
| B9062.8 Retirement Other | 550.00 |
| B9730.6 Debt Service BAN Principal | 41,500.00 |
| B9730.7 BAN Interest | 3,320.00 |
| B9901.1 Interfund Transfers P.S. – 5 corners water payment t | 0.00 |
| B9951.9 Other Uses | 0.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 681,242.00 |
| REVENUES – HIGHWAY | |
| DA1001 Real Property Taxes | 0.00 |
| DA2401 Interest Income | 600.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 0.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 14,400.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 15,000.00 |
| HIGHWAY APPROPRIATIONS – TOWN WIDE | |
| DA5120.1 Personnel Services | 0.00 |
| DA5120.2 Capital Outlay | 0.00 |
| DA5120.4 Contractual | 15,000.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 15,000.00 |
| HIGHWAY REVENUES – TOWN OUTSIDE | |
| DB1001 Real Property Taxes | 468,975.59 |
| DB1120 Non-Property Tax Items Distributed by County | 475,000.00 |
| DB2401 Use of Money and Property Interest and Earnings | 48,672.00 |
| 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 | 1,167,897.59 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 429,641.41 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 1,597,539.00 |
| HIGHWAY APPROPRIATIONS – TOWN OUTSIDE | |
| DB5110.1 Transportation P.S. | 180,000.00 |
| DB5110.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. | 250,000.00 |
| DB5112.2 Improvements Equipment/Cap. Outlay | 180,500.00 |
| DB5130.2 Machinery Equip./Cap. Outlay | 600,000.00 |
| 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 | 22,419.00 |
| DB9030.8 Social Security | 20,000.00 |
| DB9055.8 Disability Insurance | 120.00 |
| DB9060.8 Hospital/Medical Insurance | 49,500.00 |
| DB9062.8 Retirement Other | 5,000.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 1,597,539.00 |
| FIRE PROTECTION REVENUES | |
| SF1001 Real Property Taxes | 343,814.77 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 343,814.77 |
| FIRE PROTECTION APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SF3410.4 Fire Protection Cont. Exp. | 343,814.77 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 343,814.77 |
| DRAINAGE DISTRICT – VUKOTE – REVENUES | |
| SD1001 Real Property Taxes | 500.00 |
| SD2401 Interest and Earnings | 402.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 902.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 1,098.00 |
| 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 | 1,925.00 |
| SD2-2401 Interest and Earnings | 75.00 |
| 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 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 REVENUES | |
| SL1-1001 Real Property Taxes | 2,045.00 |
| SL1-2401 Interest and Earnings | 55.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 2,100.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 2,100.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SL1-5182.4 Transportation Street Lighting Cont. Exp. | 2,100.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 2,100.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #2 REVENUES | |
| SL2-1001 Real Property Taxes | 6,850.00 |
| SL2-2401 Interest and Earnings | 150.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 7,000.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 7,000.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #2 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SL2-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. | 7,000.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 7,000.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #3 REVENUES | |
| SL3-1001 Real Property Taxes | 3,000.00 |
| SL3-2401 Interest & Earnings | 40.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 3,040.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 960.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 4,000.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #3 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SL3-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. | 4,000.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 4,000.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #4 REVENUES | |
| SL4-1001 Real Property Taxes | 3,500.00 |
| SL4-2401 Interest and Earnings | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 3,500.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 3,500.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #4 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SL4-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. | 3,500.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 3,500.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #5 REVENUES | |
| SL5-1001 Real Property Taxes | 200.00 |
| SL5-2401 Interest and Earnings | 20.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 220.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 80.00 |
| 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 | 20.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 520.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 5.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 525.00 |
| LIGHTING DISTRICT #6 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SL6-5182.4 Transportation Cont. Exp. | 525.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 525.00 |
| SEWER DISTRICT REVENUES | |
| SS1001 Real Property Taxes | 17,000.00 |
| SS2122 Sewer Charges | 3,500.00 |
| SS2401 Interest and Earnings | 840.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 21,340.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 510.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 21,850.00 |
| 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. | 21,850.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 21,850.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| SW2-2144 Water Service Charges | 0.00 |
| SW2-2401 Interest and Earnings | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 0.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 0.00 |
| WATER DISTRICT #2 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SW2-9951.9 Other Uses | 0.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 0.00 |
| WATER DISTRICT #3 REVENUES | |
| SW3-1001 Real Property Taxes | 81,400.00 |
| SW3-2144 Water Service Charges | 0.00 |
| SW3-2401 Interest and Earnings | 1,200.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 82,600.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 13,424.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 96,024.00 |
| WATER DISTRICT #3 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SW3-9710.6 SW3 Serial Bond Principal | 30,000.00 |
| SW3-9710.7 SW3 Serial Bond Interest | 12,500.00 |
| SW3-9710.8 SW3 Serial Bond Principal | 47,340.00 |
| SW3-9710.9 SW3 Serial Bond Interest | 1,184.00 |
| 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 | 96,024.00 |
| WATER DISTRICT #4 REVENUES | |
| SW4-1001 Real Property Taxes | 0.00 |
| SW4-2401 Interest and Revenue | 90.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 90.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 0.00 |
| 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 | 11,000.00 |
| SW5-2401 Interest and Earnings | 320.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 11,320.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 861.13 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 12,181.13 |
| WATER DISTRICT #5 APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SW5-8397.4 Water Equipment Cont. Exp. | 0.00 |
| SW5-9710.1 SW5 Serial Bond Principal | 11,884.03 |
| SW5-9710.2 SW5 Serial Bond Interest | 297.10 |
| 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 | 12,181.13 |
| 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 | 7,068.00 |
| SW7A-2401 Interest and Earnings | 200.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 7,268.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 1,001.48 |
| TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES | 8,269.48 |
| WATER DISTRICT #7A APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SW7A-9710.1 SW7A Serial Bond Principal | 8,067.78 |
| SW7A-9710.2 SW7A Serial Bond Interest | 201.70 |
| 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 | 8,269.48 |
| WATER DISTRICT #7B REVENUES | |
| SW7B-1001 Real Property Taxes | 7,000.00 |
| SW7B-2144 Water Service Charges | 0.00 |
| SW7B-2401 Interest and Earnings | 250.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 7,250.00 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 651.24 |
| TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES | 7,901.24 |
| WATER DISTRICT #7B APPROPRIATIONS | |
| SW7B-9710.1 SW7B Serial Bond Principal | 7,708.53 |
| SW7B-9710.2 SW7B Serial Bond Interest | 192.71 |
| 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 | 7,901.24 |
| WATER DISTRICT #8 – SOUTH MAIN – REVENUES | |
| SW8-1001 Special Assessments | 9,643.50 |
| SW8-2144 Water Hookups | 0.00 |
| SW8-2401 Interest & Earnings | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 9,643.50 |
| APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE | 0.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES | 9,643.50 |
| 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 | 9,000.00 |
| SW8-9730.700 BAN Interest | 643.50 |
| SW8-9951.900 Other Uses | 0.00 |
| TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS | 9,643.50 |
Tom Priester and Jared Brown informed the board that they are hoping to reorganize an Over 30 Basketball League. The original league was organized through the Busti Rec Center and continued to be sponsored by the town until COVID hit. Since COVID, the league has not been active. The gentlemen asked the board if they would consider sponsoring the league again which is required by the school. The league participants would be charged $10 for each semester and the fees collected would be given to the town. The town would be responsible for liability insurance coverage and the fees would offset the cost of the insurance. Supervisor Robbins stated the board would need to talk to our insurance agent and get his opinion if the town could begin insuring the league again. He asked them to come back to the December board meeting for an answer. LBPD Chief DePonceau recommended they investigate establishing a league with AAU. Supervisor Robbins asked Clerk Nygren to contact the Insurance Agent and report back to the board.
Town Clerk Darlene Nygren reported she and three other staff members attended the recent Cyber Security webinar which is a requirement with our Cyber Insurance policy. There are three others that need do participate in some Cyber Security training to meet the requirement; NYMIR has additional training webinars coming up. She and several others attended NYMIR’s Harassment & Discrimination training meeting NYS’s requirement; there are a few others that need to attend one of the remaining trainings to make the town fully compliant to the requirement. Clerk Nygren reported S&WC Entertainment, LLC – Busti Tap House submitted a 30-Day Advance Notice that they are applying for an On-Premises Alcoholic Beverage License with NYS Liquor Authority. She noted she submitted the agreement with National Grid for decorations attachments to their poles. Lastly, she stated she will finish up the documents that need to be submitted to the County Real Property Tax for this year’s budget. The county has added a step to preparing the town’s taxes. They will send a draft to each town to sign off on confirming the information is correct, which should eliminate any errors that would cause the bills having to be reprinted. When the bills are ready for print a file will be sent to Harris Print & Mail; if everything goes as planned the bills will be mailed the Friday before the first day of collection.
Lakewood Busti Police Department Chief Chris DePonceau reported 782 incidents from October 2nd through November 6th, with a year to date total of 7,654. The incidents include 32 alarms, 214 business checks, assisted other agencies 34 times-including fire departments, 15 check to well being, 7 disorderly people, 7 domestic disputes, 12 larceny complaints, 31 motor vehicle accidents, 18 peace officer complaints, 62 property checks, 6 shoplifting complaints, 9 suspicious situations, 14 suspicious people, 5 unwanted people, 13 vehicle complaints ,52 vehicle stops, and 32 warrants – entered or served. The department is still dealing with a staffing crucnh; they are down to three part-time officers and nine full-time + the Chief. The Sheriff Academy students all have secured positions after graduation; there are only eleven students. The local law enforcement departments are seeing a lot of lateral moves.
Highway Superinendent Greg Johnson reported the Loomis Park courts have been paved and the stripeing will be completed in the spring. The poles are installed. The department is preparing for winter, Roger Allen is finishing up the electrical upgrade. The transfer station will remain open on November 11th – Veteran’s Day. The town’s Highway Department along with the Town of Kiantone and Village of Lakewood have shared a bucket truck for many years, the truck is no longer usable and needs to be replaced. The departments have found a replacement Kodiak larger truck with 40,000 miles on it for $30,000 which would cost each municipality $10,000. The salvage value of the current truck is around $5,000. The truck is being sold by Zach Imus and is located on Hunt Road across from Sunset Cemetery, if anyone wants to go look at it. Discussion followed regarding the truck, it’s current advertised price, it’s registration and insurance.
Councilman Gustafson moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Brown:
RESOLVED, Highway Superintendent Johnson be authorized to move forward with the the purchase of the Kodiak bucket truck, the town’s portion should not exceed $10,000.
Upon roll call vote,
Supervisor Robbins – nay
Councilman Brown – aye
Councilman Andrews – aye
Councilman Hanson – aye
Councilman Gustafson – aye
Carried
Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Swanson reported he contacted Williamson Law and asked if they would come here to train Fire Code Inspector Greg Sykes as well as allow CEO Swanson to sit in on the training for a refresher. Williamson Law does not train onsite, typically all training is done online but they would be willing to train at their facility in Rochester. CEO Swanson and FCI Sykes will plan a time after the first of the year to go to Rochester for training. Both CEO Swanson and FCI Sykes attended a NYSERDA Energy Code session in Buffalo; the session ended up being an informational session only. FCI Sykes is continuing his CEO training and should be finished by year end. CEO Swanson stated he is dealing with more and more “Recreational Vehicles” on properties. Attorney Seachrist stated the situation could be referred to the Planning Board and request that they develop a law. CEO Swanson should compile a list of code issues for the Planning Board’s review with the intention of them creating an inclusive law. Discussion followed regarding whether there is a need to pass a new law and how it will be monitored. The board and CEO were asked to compile a list of other items, especially with the new Zoning Code, and submit them to the Planning Board for their consideration.
Busti Fire Department Chief Matt Stafford reported 336 calls Year to Date; there were 16 EMS calls, 3 MVA, 7 Fires, and 4 Service Calls for a total of 30 calls for the month. The Turkey Party was a success with a good turn out. The department has applied for a $5,000 grant which is a matching grant for wildfires. The department would have to put up $2,500 and would be awarded $5,000. The delivery of the ambulance has been pushed back for a year to a year and a half. Lastly, Chief Stafford reported he received an amended access road plan for the Orr Street project; he and CEO Swanson reviewed the plan and an email was sent to Solar Liberty that the Fire Department has approved the plan.
Attorney Seachrist reported the Fischer case on zoning violations is on course for a trial. He attended a conference call with CS Energy and Wendel Engineering; he received a draft host community and road agreement from Kiantone’s attorney who is fine with the agreements but feels that the towns should request more money. Supervisor Robbins has talked to the Kiantone Supervisor about it and they plan to go back to CS Energy to request that after talking to Chautauqua County IDA first.
Attorney Seachrist stated he recommends the board accept the proposal from Wendel Engineering to act as consultants for the building permit process for the solar projects. The town’s CEO would ultimately issue the building permit but only after Wendel has reviewed and approved the application and the plan. Wendel would also oversee the construction process of the solar arrays. The current solar law allows for the hiring of a consultant for the building process.
Supervisor Robbins noted he would like all change recommendations for the Solar Law be sent to Attorney Seachrist ASAP. Councilman Hanson asked if Wendel has submitted a comprehensive list of their recommended changes. Clerk Nygren will email the Town Board, Planning Board, CEO Swanson, and Attorney Seachrist reminded everyone to submit their recommendations to Joel within a couple weeks.
Highway Superintendent has not received a final plan for the proposed addition to the Highway Building.
Supervisor Robbins does not have an update on the “Five-Corners Water Improvement” Councilman Hanson stated there are only a few people still working at Tolman Engineering and suggested the board look elsewhere for a new engineer. The board recommended Supervisor Robbins reach out to Andy Johnson.
Councilman Hanson reported the new lights for Cramar Drive are out for scheduling. Councilman Gustafson will contact Josh Pike and give him the update.
Councilman Hanson moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Gustafson:
RESOLVED, the Town of Busti accept the quote from Allied Alarm Services, Inc to provide the Virtual Keypad app to manage the town’s door access system at a cost of an additional monthly investment of $47.
Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.
Supervisor Robbins noted Sheriff Quattrone has received complaints regarding the speed limit on South Main Street from Norby Road to Peck Settlement Road.
Supervisor Robbins moved to request a speed reduction for South Main Street from Norby Road to Peck Settlement Road from 55 mph to 45 mph. 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, the Town of Busti Town Board set a Public Hearing pursuant to Article 405-301 Miscellaneous – “Stand-alone accessory building” RA – Residential Agricultural and CA Conservation Agricultural, in accordance with Article 405-701 of the Zoning Code on the following:
The application of Cameron McSain, 54 Hoover Rd, Rochester, New York for a Special Use Permit to have a 30’x40’ Stand-Alone Accessory building located at 1618 Trask Road. Said property is owned by him and known as Section 403.00, Block 2, and Lot 15 of the official tax map of the Town of Busti in the RA District.
Said hearing will take place on December 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Busti Administration Building, 125 Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood, New York.
The application of Mike Walters, 483 Big Tree Road, Jamestown, New York for a Special Use Permit to have a 24’x36’ Stand-Alone Accessory building located at Wellman Road. Said property is owned by him and known as Section 435.00, Block 2, and Lot 30.4 of the official tax map of the Town of Busti in the CA District.
Said hearing will take place on December 4, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town of Busti Administration Building, 125 Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood, New York.
Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.
Supervisor Robbins moved the following resolution which was duly moved by Councilman Andrews;
RESOLVED, the Town of Busti Town Board accept the proposal from Wendel Engineering to act as Construction Consultant to assist with Larg-Scale Solar Project Building Permits. The applicant would be required to establish an escrow account to cover the consultant fees in the amount of no more than $30,000; any money not used would be returned to the applicant at the time the construction of the project is complete.
Upon roll call vote, all aye, 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. 11 from warrant #638 to and including warrant #699 in the amount of $239,190.57.
Upon roll call vote, all aye, carried.
Supervisor Robbins moved to accept the following minutes: October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting. Motion was duly moved by Councilman Brown.
All in favor, carried.
The following reports and correspondence were presented to the board for their review:
Supervisor Report – July and August 2023
Town Clerk Report – October 2023
Assessor Report – November 6, 2023
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes – October 25, 2023
Ashville Fire District 2024 Adopted Budget
Charter Communications – Charter Communications Notification October 27, 2023
Norman Carlson – Thank you note for the effort and planning of the Bicentennial and for supporting the inclusion of a historical lecture series.
Councilman Brown noted he attended a Busti Fire Department meeting and relayed the board discussed donating ARPA funds to assist with the construction of a building at the Firemen’s Grounds. The department stated they don’t have any plans to construct a building at this time.
Councilman Andrews reported he plans to attend the Southern Tier West training next week.
Councilman Hanson stated he would like to have emails under the townofbusti.com established for all Councilmen. Clerk Nygren will discuss adding the emails with Eagle Zip.
Councilman Gustafson noted he was in agreement of assisting Sunset Hill Cemetery to improve the roads and buildings. Discussion followed regarding the funding. He is pleased to see the speed reduced on S. Main Street, it has been an issue for many years
Supervisor Robbins moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. motion was duly moved by Councilman Gustafson.
All in favor, carried.
Respectfully Submitted, __________________________
Darlene H. Nygren, Town Clerk