TOWN BOARD MINUTES 12-11-07


Minutes of the regular meeting, with a public hearing for Time Warner, of the Brant Town Board held on Tuesday December 11th, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Brant Town Hall, 1294 Brant North Collins Road, Brant, Erie County New York 


 There were present:
Supervisor Leonard K. Pero, Councilwoman Roseann Turner, Councilman John J. Chiavetta, Recording Secretary: Town Clerk Thea A. Ells, Attorney John Grennell 
Record of Legible Sign In Attendance: Dan Kujawinski, Kirk Ritz, Joe Gardyjan, Michele Browning, Lee Brunelli, Ellsworth Nolan, James George, Pete Loretto, Ron Kobel, Alice Escott (Crier), Charles Arrigo, Debra Ritz, George Cordia, Brian Rott, Erica Lottbrein, Patrick Guerin III., Stan Kijek, Joe Giambrone, Christine Gierlinger.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with a pledge to the flag led by Supervisor Pero.
Councilman Chiavetta moved for the adoption of motion 264-07, Councilwoman Turner seconded by 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta   0 Nays
ADOPTED:  TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES FROM WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 6, 2007 AND TOWN BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2007 ARE APPROVED
 
Councilman Chiavetta moved for the adoption of motion 265-07, seconded by Councilwoman Turner 3 Ayes Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED: SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 2007 FINANCIAL REPORT IS APPROVED

Supervisor Pero read the following budget modifications:
General Fund Town wide(A)							
							
							
 $      738.00 	from	A3120.2	Police-Equip/Cap Out		
 $    (738.00)	to	A3120.11	Patrol/Inspectors/Guards-Pers Serv	
							
 $      463.00 	from	A1990.4	Contingent Account			
 $      463.00 	to	A7110.4	Parks-Contr Expend			
							
 $      204.00 	from	A1990.4	Contingent Account			
 $    (204.00)	to	A7550.4	Celebrations-Contr Expend		
			


				
 
$   4,938.00 	from	A1990.4	Contingent Account			
 $ (4,938.00)	to	A9901.9	Transfer to Special Grant Fund		
		To close out the Town's share of the CDBG Grant for the
		completed Memorial Park Project. 		
							
Highway Part Town(DB)
							
 $      203.00 		DB5112.1	Permanent Improvements-Contr Expend	
 $   5,394.00 	from	DB5112.4	Permanent Improvements-Contr Expend	
 $   5,597.00 	to	DB5110.4	General Repairs-Contr Expend		
							
				
Councilman Chiavetta moved for the adoption of Resolution #266-07 and this was seconded by Councilwoman Turner.  A roll call vote was taken: 3 AYES- 0 NAYS: Chiavetta ?Aye, Turner-Aye, and Pero- Aye 
ADOPTED: TO APPROVE THE ABOVE BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 30, 2007.

Supervisor Pero moved for the adoption of motion 267-07 AND 268-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED:  OCTOBER 2007 TOWN CLERK?S AND JUSTICE COURTS FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION REPORTS BE ACCEPTED 

Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of motion 269-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED:  NOVEMBER 2007 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER?S ACTIVITY REPORT BE ACCEPTED 

Councilman Chiavetta moved for the adoption of motion 270-07, seconded by Supervisor Pero 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED:  NOVEMBER 2007 DOG CONTROL OFFICER?S ACTIVITY REPORT BE ACCEPTED
 

Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of motion 271-07, seconded by Supervisor Pero 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED:  NOVEMBER 2007 POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT BE ACCEPTED 

 Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of motion 272-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 2007 TOWN CLERKS ACTIVITY REPORT TO THE BOARD BE ACCEPTED 

Councilman Chiavetta moved for the adoption of motion 273-07, seconded by Councilwoman Turner 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED:   NOVEMBER 2007 PLANNING BOARD REPORT BE ACCEPTED
 
Supervisor Pero honored Gina DeMaria past Deputy Clerk for her years of service to the Town residents and Joseph Giambrone accepted a plaque in her honor. 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS was opened by Supervisor Pero. 
Dan Kujawinski, councilman- elect, asked the board about a letter he received from John Grennan, Erie County personnel, concerning payroll issues and expressed his concern over the liability of the board members. Pero answered that this issue is over two police officers and the court clerks which is a problem that this board inherited. Zabron is ill and no longer works for the Town and Hock was working on a trial which required extra hours. Grennan said it was fine and Pero spoke with him today and he said all was fine.  Pero said he would get something to confirm this in writing from Grennan for the board members. 
Lee Brunelli expressed concern over mandatory training which could be ruled as not mandatory by the Board. Pero will look into. 
Judge Ritz questioned how a different budget was passed and not the budget presented at the public hearing. Judge Ritz questioned the positions listed in the budget and Pero answered that the present two clerks working 30 hours a week is (per civil service) supposed to be two clerks at 19.5 hours so they made it three positions in the budget. Pero is looking into getting the hours up to 30 but without having to choose from the civil service list. Pero stated that the problem with the hours for court clerks has been an issue for over 20 years. Judge Ritz asked about the audit for courts and the grant she applied for: Pero said he sent them a letter and an in house audit will be done by Gryska. Pero said he has not heard anything. Kirk Ritz asked why a different budget then presented to public was passed and asked why positions being appointed have not been advertised. Pero said anyone may apply, and that the board changed items in the budget after the public hearing as is legal. Discussion followed concerning the budget and lines for court clerks. 
Christine Gierlinger stated that she spoke with Barto (will finish after Public Hearing)

8:00 PM Public Hearing
Town Clerk read the following notice and verifies publication and posting requirements were met: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Time Warner Cable Franchise Renewal For Town of Brant PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Brant will hold a Public Hearing on December 11, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Brant Town Hall, 1294 Brant-North Collins Rd., Brant, New York regarding renewal of the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Town of Brant and Time Warner Cable. A copy of the agreement is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Clerk?s Office, 1294 Brant-North Collins Rd., Brant, New York.  At such public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.  Written and oral statements will be taken at that time.  Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement, if necessary. Date: November 15, 2007 By Order of the Brant Town Board Thea A. Ells Brant Town Clerk
Sharon Hansen was present from Time Warner Cable to answer questions. 
Dan Kujawinski inquired about residences receiving cable and asked if North Collins has cable and extensions from that direction were possible.  
Discussion followed about areas covered and that a survey would be done, service at the Community Building and possible service at the Town Hall also. 
Hansen informed the Board that the new agreement allows for a 3-5 % increase in franchise fees to the Town.
 
Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of resolution 274-07,  seconded by Councilman Chiavetta A roll call vote was taken: 3 Ayes   0 Nays     Turner ? Aye, Chiavetta ? Aye, Pero ? Aye.
RESOLVED: TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:15PM

In the Matter of the Renewal of the Cable Television Franchise Held by CAP EXCHANGE I, LLC, in the Town of Brant, Erie County, New York
An application has been duly made to the Board of the Town of Brant, County of Erie, New York, by CAP Exchange I, LLC (?Time Warner?), a partnership organized under the laws of the State of New York doing business at 355 Chicago Street, Buffalo, NY 14204, and holder of a cable television franchise in the Town of Brant for the approval of an agreement to renew Time Warner?s cable television franchise for an additional ten (10) years commencing December11, 2007.  The franchise Renewal Agreement would bring the franchise into conformity with certain provisions of the Federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended and certain court rulings.
 Supervisor Pero moved for the adoption of the following Resolution #275-07, seconded by Councilwoman Turner.  A roll call vote was taken: 3 ayes- 0 nays: Pero- Aye Turner-Aye Chiavetta -Aye.
ADOPTED: NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of the Town of Brant finds:

Time Warner has substantially complied with the material terms and conditions of its existing franchise and with applicable law; and

The quality of the Time Warner service, including signal quality, response to customer complaints and billing practices has been in light of community needs; and

Time Warner has the financial, legal, technical ability to provide these services, facilities and equipment as set forth in its proposal attached; and

Time Warner can reasonably meet the future cable-related community needs and interests, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Brant hereby renews the cable television franchise of Time Warner in the Town of Brant for ten (10) years commencing December 11, 2007 and expiring on _____________________.(Will be filled in after review process)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Brant hereby confirms that this Franchise Renewal Agreement replaces the original franchise last amended on September.

Councilman Chiavetta moved for the adoption of resolution 276-07 Authority to sign, seconded by Councilwoman Turner A roll call vote was taken: 3 Ayes  0 Nays
Chiavetta, Voting Aye, Turner, Voting Aye,  Pero, Voting Aye
BE IT RESOLVED THAT LEONARD K. PERO AS SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF BRANT, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE, AND TO HIS SATISFACTION SIGN THE FRANCHISE CONTRACT RECEIVED FROM TIME WARNER CABLE.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS resumed:
Christine Gierlinger continued with the issue of creating positions listed in the adopted budget without first getting civil service approval and that there was no correspondence (as of the new budget) received by Civil Service from Brant for these new positions (classifications). Gierlinger said nothing was in the preliminary budget, and that Barto had stated that he spoke with Linda Crouse concerning alternatives for the positions which included information that New York State would have to approve the position(s). Pero answered that the he has spoke with Grennann @ civil service and the board has to address this issue. Turner stated that the titles are not important but that, monies to cover the work is budgeted for. Pero stated that the board is doing all they can to make things right.  C. Gierlinger asked about budget increases on line items concerning Pero?s positions in the adopted budget, discussion continued concerning the amount of each line and when they were placed in the budget. J. Chiavetta stated that the amount of work the Supervisor has been doing is well above the compensation, that the pay is archaic, and even if it had been raised to $25,000., it wouldn?t be enough. C. Gierlinger commented that a $10.000.00 raise would be unacceptable to most taxpayers. Discussion continued with other positions and pay under the Supervisors office. 
Dave Gierlinger asked why we have out of town officers working more hours than town resident officers, Pero said that?s the way it?s being done, Judge Ritz commented that Town Officials need to remember that they are paid by taxpayers. Brian Rott asked what other towns are doing concerning amount of clerks and hours and asked if we give that many more tickets than other towns and Pero said we do. Turner said North Collins has one clerk. Pero said that civil service has double standards and that they do not have the personnel to go after every town and now a group of people have brought attention to the town and  Pero said that as of January 1st civil service is aware that things are changing and being taken care of. 
John Arrigo asked about the plaques being sold and if it was board approved, he stated the town should not be soliciting monies and said it should be for veterans only. Pero stated that it is a Memorial park and discussion continued concerning the monies collected, etc.  Attorney Grennell will look into the legalities. Arrigo addressed the board and M. Felschow about more hours for town resident officers. 

Supervisor Pero announced that the Acknowledgment of Visitors was closed

OLD BUSINESS:

Direct Deposit: 
Supervisor Pero and Michele Browning explained payroll procedure and that to make it proper for all town employees (except highway workers who are already on a week behind schedule) to be paid for hours already worked verses the present procedure of hours being paid before worked (ie: hours are turned in on Thursdays which include Friday hours). Michele explained that also in order to have direct deposit the payroll company and banks need 48 hours. So in passing this motion pay will be held for one week for all employees and it will take care of the problem of hours worked and enable employees to have direct deposit, and the day time sheets will be turned in will be different and payday will be different also. Michele will send out a memo with details to department heads and employees.  The first pay check will be for one week only and the next pay will be for two. 
Supervisor Pero moved for the adoption of motion 277-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED: TO APPROVE THAT AS OF JANUARY FIRST THE TOWN WILL BE HOLDING ONE WEEK BACK FOR PAYROLL.  THE FIRST PAYROLL WILL BE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, AFTER THAT, PAYROLL WILL BE FOR TWO WEEKS. IE: TIME SHEETS WILL BE TURNED IN TUESDAY AM 1-8-08 FOR HOURS WORKED FROM 12-30-08 TILL 1-5-08 PRECEDING, PAYDAY TO BE 1-11-08 IE: NEXT: TIMES SHEETS TO BE IN BY TUESDAY 1-22-08 FOR ANY HOURS WORKED FROM 1-6-08 TO 1-19-08 WITH PAYDAY 1-25-08 AND 
ADOPTED: TO APPROVE THE TOWN TO INCLUDE THE OPTION FOR ANY EMPLOYEE TO SIGN UP FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT SERVICES. 
  
CDBG site visit: Pero reported that the group came out and reviewed our sites and application and the Town scored high. We should be notified soon if we will be receiving funding for the Route 5 and 20 Economic Development Study

Town projects: 
Pero reported:
Community Building Improvement Project is continuing and  that a cabinet is being built for the TV and a cabinet in the Ladies room for storage (ie: Silver Sneakers equipment). 
Tennis Courts will be sealed and lined this year. 
SW Water: Pero will be attending a meeting December 13th in Eden. 
Highway Solar Project will begin soon.
Energy Park Study is progressing and they are looking into Brownfield monies.  Memorial Park: will be looking into the memorial posts
Resignations
Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of motion 278-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED: TO ACCEPT WRITTEN RESIGNATIONS FROM PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS: PHIL PERICAK TERM ENDING 12-31-07 (SERVED SINCE 1995) AND NEIL WILSON TERM ENDING 12-31-08 (SERVED SINCE 2001).  

NEW BUSINESS: 

Police Officers: 
Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of motion 279-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta A roll call vote was taken: 3 ayes- 0 nays: Turner-aye Chiavetta ?aye, Pero- aye 
ADOPTED: TO ACCEPT SIX MONTH LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR PART TIME PATROLMAN RE? BIASTRE DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS, AND 
ADOPTED: APPROVE THE HIRING ON PART TIME PATROLWOMAN JENNIE ALESSI PER RECOMMENDATION OF CHIEF MIKE FELSCHOW 

Farnham Water Contract:
Board members had a brief discussion concerning a one year or three year contract with Farnham and the history of the agreement and contract.
Supervisor Pero moved for the adoption of motion 280-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta A roll call vote was taken: 3 ayes- 0 nays: Pero- aye Chiavetta ?aye, Turner-aye
ADOPTED TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT: 2008 EXTENSION AGREEMENT TO WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF BRANT AND VILLAGE OF FARNHAM DATED OCTOBER 17, 1995, WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF BRANT, NEW YORK, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BRANT WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 (?TOWN?) AND THE VILLAGE OF FARNHAM, NEW YORK (?VILLAGE?) PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO A WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 17, 1995 (?1995 WSA?), AND WHEREAS, THE 1995 WSA RAN FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS AND PROVIDED FOR RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR NULLIFICATION AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE INITIAL TEN-YEAR TERM, AND WHEREAS, BOTH THE TOWN AND VILLAGE ARE DESIROUS OF PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WHICH CURRENTLY EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2007, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. THE TOWN AND VILLAGE AGREE TO EXTEND THE 1995 WSA ON THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2010.

Wind Mills:
Attorney Grennell reported that the planning board has a draft copy to present of Proposed Local Law Number 1 of the year 2008. 
Supervisor Pero moved for the adoption of motion 281-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta A roll call vote was taken: 3 ayes- 0 nays: Pero- aye Chiavetta ?aye, Turner-aye
ADOPTED: THE BRANT TOWN BOARD WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 OF THE YEAR 2008, ENTITLED, A LOCAL LAW FOR ?WIND ENERGY ORDINANCE? THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE A REGULATORY SCHEME FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF WIND ENERGY FACILITIES IN THE TOWN OF BRANT, SUBJECT TO REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS, WHICH WILL PRESERVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY: AT THE BRANT TOWN HALL, 1294 BRANT NORTH COLLINS RD, BRANT, NEW YORK ON THE 8TH DAY OF JANUARY 2008 AT 8:00 PM LOCAL TIME.  COPIES OF THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AS OF JANUARY 1ST, 2008 IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK, 1294 BRANT NORTH COLLINS ROAD, BRANT, New York DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.  ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

Health Dept:
Supervisor Pero reported that he received a letter from Jennifer Stalmack from Erie County Water Authority in regards to ground water under direct influence of surface water at the Brant Town Park. Some options they recommend are: hire a consulting firm to do a study, install filtration, abandon present source or hire a well driller to repair the well. Pero spoke with Jennifer S. and sent a letter that the town would bring in Ehmke Well Drillers to check out the well.

Health Insurance: Pero reported that the board has had previous discussions concerning the rising cost of health insurance and the need to cap the benefits the town pays for. Pero read a statement which outlined a new procedure, and asked for discussion, which included what is in the employee handbook and already adopted and there will be more research. 

Veteran?s Tax Exemption: Chiavetta reported that the State has enhanced the veteran?s exemption and local governments have the option of adopting and Pero asked to set a public hearing for adoption.  
Councilman Chiavetta moved for the adoption of motion 282-07, seconded by Councilwoman Turner A roll call vote was taken: 3 ayes- 0 nays: Pero- aye Chiavetta ?aye, Turner-aye
ADOPTED THE BRANT TOWN BOARD WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NUMBER 2 OF THE YEAR 2008, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW FOR ?VETERANS EXEMPTION ? COLD WAR? AT THE BRANT TOWN HALL, 1294 BRANT-NORTH COLLINS ROAD, BRANT, NEW YORK ON THE 8TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2008 AT 8:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.  COPIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK, 1294 BRANT-NORTH COLLINS ROAD, BRANT, NEW YORK DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.  ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE?S 

TOWN BOARD REPORTS: 

Leonard Pero: 
Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of motion 283-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED: TO CONDUCT THE 2008 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ON THURSDAY JANUARY 3RD @ 7:00 PM AND SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS TO TAKE PLACE AT 6:30 PM AT THE BRANT TOWN HALL, LOCATED AT 1294 BRANT-N. COLLINS RD., BRANT, NEW YORK.

Pero reported that he sent letters to Senator Volker and Assemblymen Quinn asking for member item money for enhancement of our walking path at the town park for the purchase and placement of seven exercise units. 
Pero announced that Solar Liberty has chosen the Brant Volunteer Fire Company to be awarded a solar panel project, a similar project as the Brant Highway Garage. 

A grant is being drawn up by Connie Miner in conjunction with the Brant School for ?safe walk to school? a highly competitive grant which helps funding for sidewalks. 
 
Pero attended a meeting to try and develop a Boys and Girls Club in the area with Evans, Farnham and Brant. 

Speaker Series every second Saturday @ 10:00 AM and will be on several subjects: this month?s was on budgeting, next will be on credit card debt. These are sponsored by Cornell Extension. 

Pero reported that Ray Zabron a part time patrolman for Brant has had surgery and is not doing well and encourages all to send correspondence.

Supervisor Pero moved for the adoption of motion 284-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta 3 Ayes   Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED: TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,370.00 TO REPAIR THE MACK TRUCK 

Town Hall Technology
Thea Ells reported to the Board conclusions after meeting with technology advisor Sherman Reickart and Accountant Dick Gryska concerning the purchase of a server to continue the technology updates started in 2007. All departments in the town hall are currently running applications using peer to peer network architectures; the peer to peer networks are problematic, last year we upgraded all client systems and would like to move the overall IT architecture to true client server computing. 
Additional benefits which will be realized from this step: Having all data associated with Town Clerks, cash, tax collection, Assessors property files, Supervisors accounting and Court clerks state court system, stored  on the server makes security tighter and easier to manage ( firewall, passwords, etc.)
The server will have a mirror hard drive of its own and there will always be a duplicate and a removable SAS drive also for better security and support the integrity of the systems.  Future purchase of computers can be much less costly as we would be working with work stations rather than stand alone PC?s. 

Supervisor Pero moved for the adoption of motion 280-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta A roll call vote was taken: 3 ayes- 0 nays: Pero- aye Chiavetta ?aye, Turner-aye
ADOPTED TO APPROVE SHERMAN REICKART TO PURCHASE SERVER FOR TOWN HALL BUILDING UP TO MAXIMUM $3,500.00 FROM THE 2007 BUDGET AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN CLERK AND TOWN ACCOUNTANT. THE INSTALLATION WILL BE DONE IN EARLY JANUARY OUT OF THE 2008 BUDGET. 

MEETINGS AND CORRESPONDANCE:

SW Water Cons was attended by Pero last Thursday concerning North Collins and figures are looking good for alternate project.
December 6th meeting attended by Pero with ECG Assoc of Towns and if the proposed split of sales tax goes through the Town will be in good standing and the proposal looks to be fair and equitable. 

Supervisor received letter from NYS DOT concerning our requests for speed reduction on Versailles Plank within the Town and Old Lake Shore Road within the Town. NYS denied Versailles and approved reduced speed on Old Lake Shore, the town was asked to remove signs on Versailles which were for a lower speed limit than approved by NYS DOT and the signs have been removed. 
Pero received a letter from the Village of Farnham informing the Town that they are looking for multi model funding to help take care of the roads and streets in the Village. 
Received correspondence from ABATE
Received Happenings from Evans Brant Chamber of Commerce   

Councilwoman Turner moved for the adoption of resolution 281-07, seconded by Councilman  Chiavetta A roll call vote was taken: 3 Ayes   0 Nays   Turner ? Aye, Chiavetta ? Aye, Pero ? Aye.
ADOPTED: TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER ABSTRACT AS SHOWN FOR PAYMENT

General Fund Town wide 
Vouchers 494-521
Totaling: $4685.86	S

treet lighting
Voucher 11
Totaling: $2713.88

General Fund ? Part Town
Vouchers 23-24
Totaling: $ 11,202.50	

Highway Town wide
Vouchers 92-100 
Totaling: $3,346.50	

Fire Protection
Voucher 4-6
Totaling $94,931.95


Brant Farnham Sewer Dist #1
Voucher 2
Totaling:$12,350.00  

General Town wide Payroll-ending 11/30/07
Totaling: $23,168.24

General Part Town Payroll ending 11/30/07 Totaling;$580.26	

Highway Payroll ending 11/30/07
Totaling: $7,474.46


Councilman Turner moved for the adoption of resolution 282-07, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta  3 ayes Pero, Turner, Chiavetta 0 Nays
ADOPTED: ADJOURN THE DECEMBER 11 REGULAR BOARD MEETING IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL WALTERS AND ASKED FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE 9:12 AT PM. 
Respectfully submitted

Thea A. Ells
Brant Town Clerk