This Regular Meeting of the Brant Town Board was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Brant Town Hall, located at 1272 Brant North Collins Rd, Brant, New York at 7:00 PM.

Present were:

Mark DeCarlo                                    Supervisor

Michael Muffoletto                        Councilman

Donald Clark                                       Councilman

Donna Marien                                   Councilwoman

Janice Ross                                         Councilwoman

William J. Trask, Sr.                          Town Attorney

Barbara Daniel                                   Recording Secretary

ALSO PRESENT / SIGNED IN WERE:

Joseph Ostrowski                            Planning Board Chairman

Lynda Ostrowski                               Deputy Town Clerk

Joseph Giambrone                          Highway Superintendent

Debra Ritz                                           Resident

Brian Rott                                            Resident

Tish Brady                                           Resident

Donald Hepkins                                                Police Chief

Janet Bowman                                  Assessor’s Clerk

Allen Nolan                                         Building Superintendent

Tracy Kaczmarek                              Supervisor’s Secretary

The meeting opened at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES, OFFICIALS AND VISITORS: None were present

MINUTE APPROVAL DECEMBER 11, 2018 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING: Councilman Clark motioned to accept the minutes of the December 11, 2018 Regular Town Board meeting.   Councilwoman Marien seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

SUPERVISOR’S NOVEMBER 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT: Councilman C;ark moved and was seconded by Councilwoman Ross to accept the Supervisor’s November 2018 Financial Report as presented.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

BUDGET MODIFICATION:  Supervisor DeCarlo presented the budget modification #7 as follows:

Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve above Budget modification #7 of 2018, and was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  A roll call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye, Councilman Clark-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye, Councilwoman Ross-aye.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR’S OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT: Councilman Clark motioned to approve both the October and November Town Clerk’s Financial Report.  Councilman Muffoletto seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

COURT CLERK’S NOVEMBER 2018 FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JUSTICES GIER AND KACZMAREK REGULAR AND BAIL ACCOUNTS: Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve both Bail and Regular Financial accounts for Justice Gier and Justice Kaczmarek for November 2018, and was seconded by Councilwoman Marien.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S DECEMBER 2018 REPORT: The Code Officer’s report for December was tabled until the February meeting.

DOG CONTROL OFFICER’S NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2018 REPORTS:  The November Dog Control Officer’s report for November was presented by Barbara Daniel.  The December report was tabled until the February meeting.  Councilman Muffoletto motioned to approve the November report as read, and was seconded by Councilman Clark.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

POLICE REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2018: The December 2018 Police Report was read by Chief Donald Hepkins.  Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the report as read, seconded by Councilwoman Marien.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S DECEMBER REPORT: The Highway Report for December 2018 was presented by Councilman Clark.   Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the report as read, seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT TO THE BOARD: The Town Clerk presented her monthly activity report for December 2018.   Supervisor DeCarlo asked the Town Clerk to explain a project he is pursuing which would allow the Town Hall to be an access point for Narcan kits.  The kits would supply training information for the user, and dosages of Narcan, a drug that stops the effect of an overdose of certain opium narcotics.  Supervisor DeCarlo asked the Board to approve the project, and made the motion.  Councilman Muffoletto seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

Supervisor DeCarlo then motioned to approve the Town Clerk’s activity report as read, seconded by Councilman Muffoletto .  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

PLANNING BOARD REPORT: The Planning Board minutes were presented by Secretary Lynda Ostrowski.  Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the report as read, seconded by Councilwoman Ross.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT:  No meeting held.

RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT: No report presented.

PARKS COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: Councilman Muffoletto noted that Building Superintendent Allen Nolan’s report was available for anyone wishing to read it.  He noted it was too lengthy to read.  No vote was taken.

TOWN HISTORIAN’S REPORT: The Town Historian’s report was tabled until the February meeting. 

FIRE COMPANY REPORTS: No reports were presented.

SENIORS DECEMBER REPORT: Secretary to the Seniors Lynda Ostrowski presented the minutes of the January 2^nd meeting.  Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the report, seconded by Councilwoman Marien.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF PAY RATES FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES (Tabled from the January 2^nd Organizational meeting):

SUPERVISOR DECARLO LISTED THE TOWN APPOINTMENTS & AUTHORIZATIONS & COMPENSATION PER ADOPTED 2018 ADOPTED BUDGET:

JUSTICE COURT PERSONNEL  & TOWN ATTORNEY 

Acknowledge JUSTICE’S appointments of clerks to the justice per recommendation of Judges for a one year term, Based on 39 hours/week and court night clerks based on 40 hours per month.
 

Acknowledge Judge Kaczmarek clerk to the Justice / Angela Joy @ $15.45 per hour with a cap of $30,420 total per year as per budget approval. (A1110.12)  
 
Acknowledge Judge Gier clerk to the Justice / Julie Sager @ $15.45 per hour with a cap of $30,420 total per year as per budget approval.  (A1110.11)
 

Acknowledge the Justice appointment of Office Aux clerk / Tammy Czyz up to 39 hours per week @ $15.45/per hr with a cap of $31,333.00 total per year as per budget approval. (A1110.13)

APPOINTMENT OF BENCH CLERK TABLED UNTIL A CLERK IS NAMED.

 Motion to Approve all Justice Court Clerks Compensation as read was made by Supervisor DeCarlo, seconded by Councilman Clark.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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MOTION: for appointment of court stenographers of McCann & McCann, for a one-year term @ $100.00 per occasion for 4 hour session & extra $35.00 over 4 hours.

MOTION: to Appoint Town Prosecutor John Grennell for a one-year term: annual salary of $11,670.
 

MOTION: Town Attorney William J. Trask Sr. for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2019.  Salary of $15,914 for 2019.

Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the above appointments and compensation for the Justice Court personnel and stenographers, Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor as listed above.  Councilman Clark seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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SUPERVISOR’S AUTHORIZATION,  PERSONNEL & TOWN ACCOUNTANT CONTRACT

Acknowledge SUPERVISOR: appointment of Personal Secretary Tracy Kaczmarek with compensation of $15.45 per hour capped at $25,750.00 as per budget approval (A1220.11).

Acknowledge SUPERVISOR: appointment of Bookkeeper/Town Accountant with auditing duties and to do Supervisors annual reports and to make minor changes at end of year: R. A. Gryksa & Associates for a one year term

Motion & Approve annual contract R. A. Gryksa & Associates for a one year term $20,000.00 as per adopted budget (A1320.4).
 

MOTION: to authorize Supervisor to negotiate B.A.N’s for 2018.

Motion made by Supervisor DeCarlo to approve the above listed compensation and contract, seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

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Assessor

Councilman Muffoletto motioned to adopt the following:

• appointment of Sole Assessor Joseph DeCarlo with term ending Sept. 30, 2019 annual salary $15,462.00 as per adopted budget (A1355.1) (Appointment was on Oct.-2013) 

• Appoint Clerk Secretary to Assessor’s office per recommendation of Assessor, Janet Bowman for a one year term @ $15.75 /per hr. /cap at $13,112.00 (based on 16 hrs. per week)

 Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ross.  4 ayes, 0 nays 1 abstain (DeCarlo). MOTION CARRIED.

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Town Clerk

Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to adopt the following:

• TOWN CLERK appointments of Deputy Town Clerks Diane Czyz ($13.39) & Lynda Ostrowski ($13.39) for one year terms with a total cap of $22,145.00 as per budget approval (A1410.11)

• MOTION: to approve annual agreement with MUNICIPAY for credit card processing services at rate of $20 per month unless we meet their minimum requirement.

• Acknowledge:  records management officer, Barbara Daniel, for a one year term, with annual salary @ $1,709.00 as per adopted budget (A1460.1).
   
• Acknowledgement of Barbara Daniel as Registrar of Vital Statistics, with Deputy as Registrar for term to coincide with elective term of Town Clerk.

Motion was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Caretaker

Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to adopt the following:

• Approve appointment of caretaker: Amanda Palmer for town hall, community & recreation bldgs: for a 1 year term @$10.50/hr / total cap at $4,500.00
• Approve appointment of Caretaker : Alan Nolan @ 19.04 per/hr based on 39 hrs per week total cap at $38,624. Caretaker works under the Supervisors office and is responsible for the maintenance of buildings & Park Cleanup, Community & Recreation bldg:  (health dept. testing of water & sewer and maintain water, sewer & plumbing necessities. All of Buildings and Grounds & Maintenance.

• Approve Caretakers Part time Scott Kaczmarek @ $16.30/hr; Eric Russell @ $13.00/hr; Nicholas Burbige @ $15.00/hr. (TABLED BURBIGE) with a max of 19 hours weekly and total cap of $29,822.00 total cap.

There was discussion questioning if the Town had 3 part-time care-taker positions listed with Civil Service.  At this time, the Board will table the appointment of Nicholas Burbige until confirmation is received from Civil Service.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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POLICE

Councilman Clark motioned to adopt the following:

• Acknowledge: appointments of Part time police officers whose compensation for hours worked may not exceed 19.5 hours per week -- Mark Slawek (Lieutenant & investigator) @ $23.18/per hr-Rick Lopez (patrolman), @ $20.06/ per hr – John Lopez (patrolman), @ $19.71- Tom Kurdziel (patrolman) at $18.83 per hr; Ray Ashton (patrolmen) at $18.55/per hr; Tracey O’Donnell at $18.01/per hr; Ralph Maslach & Clayton Reed (patrolmen)  each at $17.90/per hr; John Giacchino (Investigator) at $17.69/per hr. Phillip Tremblay (patrolman) at $17.31/per hr; Kevin Dalton, Patrick O’Donnell, Chad Wanderlich (patrolmen) each at $17.56/per hr.; Christopher Climenhaga at $16.80; with a total cap of all officers at $130,000.00 per Budget (A3120.11)

• Acknowledge: funding for Court Bailiff at $12,000.00. 

• MOTION: to approve compensation for All above Patrolmen and Bailiff at $142,000.00 as per budgeted (A3120.11 &.12, .13)(A3310.1 &A3315.1)

Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ross.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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POLICE (CONT’D)

Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to acknowledge Donald Hepkins as Chief of Police @ $33.61/per hr. & health insurance with a cap of $34,090 per year. (As per December 2014 employment agreement)     

Motion was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Councilman Muffoletto motion to adopt the following:

• Appointment of Supervisor Mark J. DeCarlo as POLICE COMMISSIONER per New York State (Town Law # 150) to work with Grant writer and Police Chief in obtaining Grants for term of Office. No Compensation

Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Marien.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

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Councilman Muffoletto motioned to approve appointment of and approve salary of Code Enforcement Officer/ Building Inspector: Gary Brecker for a one year term at annual salary $8,441.00 as per budgeted (B8010.1)

Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Marien.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve the appointment of Dog control Officer Barb Daniel for a one year term at annual salary $7,066.00 as per budgeted (A3510.1)

Motion was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Councilman Clark motioned to approve appointment of Connie D. Miner as grant writer for a one year term with annual contract of $16,500.00 per adopted budget (A1480.4).

Motion was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to appoint police matron - Amy Valenti @ $50.00 per occasion.

Councilwoman Ross seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to appoint Bingo inspector Gail Schwartz for a one year term @$40.00/ per occasion.

Councilwoman Marien seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

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Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to appoint Spanish interpreter Rosa Gullo for a one year term @ $50.00 per occasion.

Motion was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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HIGHWAY

Councilman Clark motioned to acknowledge and approve the following:

• Deputy Highway Superintendent the appointment of Marion Kijek as Deputy HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT will be tabled until it can be confirmed that Deputy Highway Superintendent position is listed with Civil Service.  This appointment was tabled.
   
• Highway Superintendent appointment of HIGHWAY Driver/Worker: Daryl Novoa for a one year term @ $19.00/per hr. (full time)
   
• Highway Superintendent appointment of Part Time HIGHWAY Laborers/Drivers Stanley Kijek., Bruce Barrett, Zane Lloyd, John Sotanski, Samuel Sicurella III, Kevin Friedman, Justin Palmer, Andrew Radwan, Albert Hilburger and William Wesp, as needed for a one year term @ $12.60 per hr.

• Approve compensation for All above Highway Department employees of $114,954 and salary’s as per Budgeted (DA5140.1)(DA5142.1)(DB5110.1)(DB5112.1)

Motion was seconded by Supervisor DeCarlo.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

HIGHWAY (Cont’d)

• Clerk to the Highway Superintendent:  The appointment of HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT CLERK is tabled until the February Meeting.

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Recreation 

Councilman Clark motioned to approve appointment of Recreation Director Vincent Fininzio Jr. for a one year term @ $18.77/per hr. capped at annual salary of $4504 based on 240 hours.

Motion was seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Councilman Muffoletto motioned to approve compensation for Lifeguards for the 2019 season @ $10.96/per hr.

Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ross.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve compensation for Recreation attendants for the 2019 season @ $9.89/per hr.

Motion was seconded by Councilman Clark.  5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

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RECREATION FEES FOR 2019 TABLED.

6 week program starting Monday July 1, 2019 ending Friday August 9, 2019

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RESUME REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING: OLD BUSINESS

LED STREET LIGHTS:  Supervisor DeCarlo stated he is still working on the streetlight conversion. 

QUOTE FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO THE REC BUILDING: Supervisor DeCarlo noted that he is working on getting the service at no cost, noting he needs one more month to work on it.
 

NEW BUSINESS

UPDATE ON CDBG GRANT APPLICATION: Supervisor DeCarlo announced the Town’s application for improvements on the Senior Community through the CDBG grant has been approved.   

APPROVAL TO REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT (HASKINS/STEARNS RENTAL): Councilman Muffoletto motioned to approve the refund of the $150.00 Security Deposit currently being withheld for damage done to the Counter top at the Community Building.  Councilwoman Marien seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

PLANNING BOARD MEMBER RESIGNATION: Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to accept the resignation of Diane Czyz from the Planning Board.  Councilman Muffoletto seconded the motion.  5 AYES, 0 NAYS.  MOTION CARRIED.

RESIGNATION OF PATROLMAN CAMERON DAWLEY: Councilman Clark read a letter of resignation from Patrolman Dawley.  Supervisor DeCarlo  motioned to accept the resignation effective December 31, 2018.  Councilwoman Marien seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

RESIGNATION OF PATROLMAN NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD:  Councilman Clark read a letter of resignation from Patrolman Nicholas Kirkwood.  Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to accept the resignation.  Councilman Muffoletto seconded the motion.  5 ayes, 0 nays.   MOTION CARRIED.

APPOINTMENT OF THREE PATROLMAN: Councilman Clark read a letter from the Chief of Police requesting the appointment of three new part-time patrolmen:

• Timothy W. Fitzpatrick of Derby, NY as part time patrolman effective January 8, 2019.  Rate of pay shall be $16.00 per hour with a .25 cent increase after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.
• Daniel P. Welch of Angola NY as part time patrolman effective January 8, 2019 to attend Phase Two starting January 21, 2019.  After successful completion of Phase Two and 160 hours of Field Training, the starting rate of pay will be $16.00 per hour with a .25 cent increase after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.       
• Timothy P. McIntyre of Buffalo, NY as part time patrolman effective January 8, 2019 to attend Phase Two starting January 21, 2019.  After completion of Phase Two and 160 hours of field training, the starting rate of pay will be $16.00 per hour with a .25 cent increase after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

It was noted that approximately 80 of the 160 training hours, each patrolman will be backed up by another officer on duty.  The new officers will be under constant supervisor during the 160 hours.  Councilman Clark motioned to approve the appointments, seconded by Councilman Muffoletto.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  Motion carried.

Attorney Trask asked the Board if they will be creating a position of Deputy Highway Superintendent, so the paperwork can be prepared.  Supervisor DeCarlo stated it will be discussed during the executive session at the end of the meeting.

Supervisor DeCarlo noted that he has been working with the Insurance for the 2019 Worker’s Comp.  He noted that the Town paid $41,324 in 2018.  The new amount for 2019 will be $37,803.

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2019

Supervisor DeCarlo presented the following resolution:

RESOLUTION OF BRANT TOWN BOARD

DECLARING LEAD AGENCY STATUS AND

CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1-2019

WHEREAS, The Town of Brant Town Board is considering the adoption  of Proposed Local Law #1-2019, which would impose a three (3) month moratorium on short-term rentals in Residential Zoning Districts of the Town of Brant in order to allow time for the adoption of appropriate regulations pertaining to such land uses, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IN RESOLVED, that the Town Board declares itself Lead Agency for review of this action, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing on the adoption of Proposed Local Law #1-2019 be held on February 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm local time at the Brant Town Hall.

Councilman Muffoletto motioned to adopt the resolution as presented, and was seconded by Councilwoman Ross.  4 ayes, 1 nays. 

Councilman Muffoletto                                 Voting Aye

Councilwoman Ross                        Voting Aye

Councilwoman Marien                  Voting Aye

Councilman Clark                             Voting Nay

Supervisor DeCarlo                         Voting Aye

TOWN BOARD REPORTS:

No reports were presented

RECOGNIZED PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

Town Clerk Barbara Daniel commended Patrolman Patrick O’Donnell for checking on what he believed was a bad inspection on an unrecognized vehicle pulling into her driveway.  When he was shown the 10 days inspection sticker, and he realized it was the property owner, he explained his concern.  The clerk noted that she thanked him for being a conscientious officer looking out for her property, and thanked the police department.

Correspondence:

• Sales Tax revenue it up 6.06% above the corresponding payment in 2017, and YTD payment is up 5.05%
• No changes will be made to Delta Dental insurance premiums

Supervisor DeCarlo then read Abstract 13 & 14 of 2018 and Abstract 1 of 2019:

Abstract 13 of 2018

*Prepaid and unpaid as of 1/8/19 Total Claims $11,337.32

Gen Fund Town wide Vouchers Totaling: $11,304.54

Gen Fund – Part Town Voucher Totaling: $32.78

Highway T.W. Vouchers Totaling: $6,697.23

Highway P.T. Vouchers, Totaling:  $177.18

Fire Protection:  Vouchers:  Totaling: $120,062.00

Street Lighting:  Voucher Totaling:  $2,737.24

H Capital Projects:  Vouchers Totaling:  $0

Lotus Bay Sewer Dist. 1:  Vouchers:  $0

Brant Farnham Sewer Dist 2:  Vouchers Totaling:  $

Brant Water Dist 1:  Voucher:  Totaling $

Abstract 14 of 2018

*Prepaid and unpaid as of 1/8/19 Total Claims $22,684.87

Gen Fund Town wide Vouchers Totaling: $7,791.07

Gen Fund – Part Town Voucher Totaling: $7,713.50

Highway T.W. Vouchers Totaling: $4,137.91

Highway P.T. Vouchers, Totaling:  $250.84

Fire Protection:  Vouchers:  Totaling: $0

Street Lighting:  Voucher Totaling:  $2,791.55

H Capital Projects:  Vouchers Totaling:  $0

Lotus Bay Sewer Dist. 1:  Vouchers:  $0

Brant Farnham Sewer Dist 2:  Vouchers Totaling:  $0

Brant Water Dist 1:  Voucher:  Totaling $0

Abstract 1 of 2019

*Prepaid and unpaid as of 1/8/19 Total Claims $64,971.30

Gen Fund Town wide Vouchers Totaling: $56,482.24

Gen Fund – Part Town Voucher Totaling: $335.00

Highway T.W. Vouchers Totaling: $7,804.06

Highway P.T. Vouchers, Totaling:  $0

Fire Protection:  Vouchers:  Totaling: $0

Street Lighting:  Voucher Totaling:  $0

H Capital Projects:  Vouchers Totaling:  $0

Lotus Bay Sewer Dist. 1:  Vouchers:  $0

Brant Farnham Sewer Dist 2:  Vouchers Totaling:  $0

Brant Water Dist 1:  Voucher:  Totaling $4,882.50

PAYROLL (2 pay periods):

General Town Wide Payroll 11/26/18 – TO 12/22/18 Totaling $46,945.69

General Part Town Payroll   11/26/18 – TO 12/22/18 Totaling:  $678.60

Highway Payroll TW   11/26/18 – TO 12/22/18 Totaling:  $10,231.56

Highway Payroll PT    11/26/18 – TO 12/22/18  Totaling:  $0

Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to approve Abstract 13 & 14 of 2018 and Abstract 1 of 2019, seconded by Councilman Muffoletto. A roll-call vote was taken: Supervisor DeCarlo-aye, Councilman Muffoletto-aye,  Councilman Clark-aye, Councilwoman Marien-aye, Councilwoman Ross-aye.   5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

The Town Clerk also asked the Town Board to approve the $150.00 refund of the Haskins/Stearns Security Deposit on a voucher as a prepay on the next abstract.  Councilman Muffoletto motioned to approve the refund as a pre-pay on the next abstract, and was seconded by Councilwoman Marien.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

Next regular Town Board meeting will be February 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM.  

At 8:11 pm, Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to enter executive session to discuss personnel issues with Highway Superintendent Joseph Giambrone.  No action will be taken at the end of the session.  Councilwoman Marien seconded the motion to enter executive session.   5 ayes,  0 nays. MOTION CARRIED.

At 8:55 PM, Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to close the executive session, seconded by Councilman Clark.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

At 8:55 PM, Supervisor DeCarlo motioned to adjourn the meeting in memory of John J. Renaldo, seconded by Councilman Clark.  5 ayes, 0 nays.  MOTION CARRIED.

Respectfully submitted by,

Barbara Daniel

Brant Town Clerk