TOWN OF NEW HAVEN
REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
MAY 17, 2007
The regular monthly town board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Mike Julson, with all town board members in attendance. The pledge of allegiance was recited and the meeting was in compliance with the open meeting law. Motion by Jim Beard/Lenny Watson to approve the agenda as prepared. M/C. The town clerk read the minutes of the regular monthly town board meeting of April 19, 2007 and were approved with a motion by Beard/Watson. M/C. The treasurer’s report was presented with the following balances as of April 30, 2007: NOW checking account-$20,488.09, Money Market savings-$96,742.36 and Berry Ridge mobile parking fees-$3,282.02, report approved as read with a motion by Watson/Beard. M/C.
OLD BUSINESS:
Dam update/Helen Sarakinos gave a brief overview of events to take place starting this summer as far as the dam removal, stating that permits are issued, they are still dealing with concerns on sediment brought forth by the Lake Mason Lake District, until these are resolved the permits will not be enacted. Scott Watson mention that this will be a multi-year project, and upon completion, there will be public access to the stream, there still seems to be ownership issues of the dam at this time. River Alliance and three other sources have pledged a total of $202,000 towards this restoration. At this time there are no plans for a bridge to span the embankment where the dam will be removed. The culvert under Golden Avenue and the road above this area will be replaced with funds from the project. A petition was presented to the town board by Helen Sarakinos, signed by six (6) freeholders of the township for discontinuation of Golden Court above the dam. The town board has 90 days to respond to this petition. The owners/representatives from the Antiques & Lace Bed and Breakfast were not present pertaining to the application for Class “B” fermented malt beverage license.
NEW BUSINESS:
Road bids/quotes that were opened and discussed earlier in the evening at 6:00 p.m. were awarded to Gasser Construction for Third Avenue-wedge and overlay for 12,332 sq. yds. Glen Avenue-cut sod back, scarify, check existing culvert and installation of 6” crushed concrete base over 369 sq. yds. Second Court- 833 sq. yds of a 4” limestone base, leveled and compacted, Fur Lane- necessary cleaning, ditching and installation of tack and wedge over 20x75 feet and 1’ gravel shoulder, First Lane will be considered for partial repairs if there are modifications to previous projects which may result in a lesser bid price. Steve White & Sons was awarded the road mowing bid for mowing of township roads for first mowing with a 10 ft. pass and some areas may only be able to mow 5 ft. swath at $100.00 per hr. Motion by Watson/Beard to approve all of the above bids. M/C. A request for a Conditional Use permit by William Gaydos of 590 County Road P was tabled with a motion by Beard/Watson until the June 21, 2007 agenda, as they felt Mr. Gaydos and the town board needed to obtain more information. M/C. Motion by Beard/Watson to approve the installation of the computer tax program for the treasurer at a cost of $300.00. M/C. The Lake Mason Lake District requested the approval by the town board for the use of the town hall for their monthly meetings. Motion by Watson/Beard to grant a key and the approval with the stipulation they are to always check on the availability of the hall, sign a key-holder’s agreement and leave the condition of the hall as they found it. M/C. The tire recycling at the transfer-site will become an every other year collection with a motion by Watson/Beard. Tires will be again collected in 2008. M/C. The hours at the transfer-site will remain the same for the summer of 2007 with a motion by Watson/Beard. M/C. The application for a driveway by Amber Stoeberl for 4206 Second Lane was approved at the 5:30 p.m. on-site inspection, a culvert will be needed. Glenn Licitar, Adams County Board Supervisor reported that the County has hired a new administrator/finance coordinator and she will be meeting individually with townships, there is also a new Economic Development director and an update on the dam problems at the Easton Mill Pond. Bills were approved for payment with a motion by Watson/Beard. M/C. Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. by Watson/Beard until June 21, 2007. M/C.