Town of Bristol
6740 County Road #32
Canandaigua, New York
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2008 Organizational Meeting    January 14, 2008      February 11, 2008      March 10, 2008     
April 14, 2008      May 12, 2008      June 9, 2008      July 14, 2008     




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BRISTOL TOWN BOARD
MEETING MINUTES

2008



TOWN OF BRISTOL
REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing-Amending Local Law #1-2004
Steep Slopes Map
June 9, 2008


PRESENT: Wayne F. Houseman, Alden Favro, Cheryl Siple, Thomas Stevens, Edith Thomas, Sharon Miller, Kris Herrgesell, William Kenyon, Atty

The Supervisor called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 PM to consider replacing the Steep Slopes overlay map which defines elevation increments of two feet. There was no one present who wished to address the Board concerning this matter. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to adjourn the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM.

Privilege of the floor was given to Carl Mohr, 14 Second Park, Bloomfield. He spoke to the Board concerning the recent oil and stoning of County Road 32. He has heard of several people who have received broken windshields due to flying stones from passing cars. Tom Stevens explained that the County is in the process of vacuuming up the excess stones. Carl also stated that he is opposed to the proposed increase of sales tax that the Board of Supervisors is considering. Another issued that concerned him was that Time Warner is not looking into extending the cable TV area. Wayne explained that the Board in their last contract negotiations, the Board tried very hard to have the areas expanded, but had no luck in doing so. The last concern he spoke to the Board was that RG& E should be contacted in regards to trimming trees around electrical wires, to help prevent some of the calls the fire department responds to concerning arcing wires.

Privilege of the floor was also given to Jean Dermody and Glenn Johnson concerning the status of the Board's determination of Coon Run. Glenn suggested that the involved property owners and the Board schedule a workshop to solve the matter. Wayne said the Board would take his suggestion under consideration and let them know. Mr. William Wright, Commissioner of Ontario County Public Works, was contacted for his opinion on the abandonment of Coon Run and its impact for access to properties along its route. In summary he believes the road was abandoned properly for highway purposes. A copy of his letter was sent to both the Dermody's and Mr. Johnson.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to adopt the minutes of the June 9th meeting as presented.

Old Business:
Consolidation/Renovation- Wayne gave the Board members a brief outline of the Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness Report. Some counties have already expressed an interest in combining Justice Court Services and facilities. Other counties have considered consolidating the services of their Assessors.

Property Maintenance-The NYS Property Maintenance Law is now tied into the Code Enforcement Officer's BAS computer program. Pete and the Town Attorney will review the program. We may have to amend our current Zoning Laws.

Official Undertaking of Municipal Officers- The signatures are in the process of being notarized.
A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to make the following budget modification:
Transfer from TE599 Appropriated Fund Balance to TE9901.900
Transfer to other funds $1,450.00
Transfer from cemetery expendable trust to General for cemetery expenditures.
Transfer from A5031 Interfund Transfers to A8810.400 Cemeteries-Contractual $1,450.00
A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to pay the following bills:
General Abstract 7 Vouchers 184-322                       $29,203.28
Misc. Special Revenue Fund Abstract 7 Voucher 8     $735.78
Highway Abstract 7 Vouchers 1132-1150                  $46,227.80
Bob Stryker, Chairman of the Planning Board, submitted his monthly report. The Planning Board gave approval for a minor subdivision on Green Road, information for a minor subdivision on Gulick Road. They have begun revisions on the current zoning laws. They have submitted the information on the steep slope situation for the Bernatovich driveway off County Road 32 to the Ontario County Highway Department engineer for his review. For the mandatory training requirement, they may consider historic preservation for the topic. Bob will talk to attorney Kenyon on this matter. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro to accept his report. The Personnel Committee will be interviewing candidates on July 15 at 7:00 PM.

Pete Wojtas, Code Enforcement Officer, submitted his monthly report. A copy of his report is on file with the Town Clerk. He entered the Property Maintenance Law into his BAS program. He reported that the Zoning Board had a meeting for a Use Variance. A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Tom Stevens to accept his report.

Kris Herrgesell, Highway Superintendent, submitted his monthly report. They have oiled and stoned Elm Tree Road. The ditch was redone in front of the Town Park. They have graded and graveled South Hill Road. The roadside mowing has begun with many tractor repairs. Kris presented a list of unused equipment to the Board for their review. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to declare the equipment as surplus and dispose properly, either at the auction or as scrap. Discussion was held on changing the back driveway to go along the edge of the east property line to avoid traffic thru the highway storage area. The decision to change the driveway was tabled for now. A door for the cold storage building was discussed and it will be placed in the 2009 budget. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to accept his report.

The Town Clerk submitted her monthly report. A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept her report.

Leo Kennerson, laborer and groundskeeper, has notified the Supervisor that he will be leaving this position on July 18th. He will continue as the transfer site custodian.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to adopt the revision of the Steep Slopes overlay map as presented and referenced in Article Thirteen, Section III of the 2000 Zoning Ordinance.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to change the mileage rate to 58.5 per mile for town business.

The Supervisor advised the Board that the WOLCDC has received applications from 7 people interested in becoming the Director.

A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to accept the Supervisor's financial report for June.

The Supervisor received a list of the graduates and Dean's list for FLCC.

Dates of Significance:
July 22     7:00 PM Info mtg-Open Burning at Cooperative Extension
July 27     Annual Motorcycles for the Missing passing through town.
Aug 11     7:30 PM Town Board meeting
A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to adjourn into Executive Session to consider pending litigation at 9:40 PM.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 10:30 PM. and reconvene into the regular meeting.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to direct the Supervisor to notify the Dermody's and Glenn Johnson that the Town Board has no authority to change the status of Coon Run.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 PM.


Respectfully submitted



TOWN OF BRISTOL
REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2008


PRESENT:Wayne F. Houseman, Alden Favro, Thomas Stevens, Edith Thomas, Cheryl Siple, David Parsons, Patricia Sanford, Russ Kenyon, Atty.

The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Privilege of the floor was given to Brian Dermody. He questioned the status of the Coon Run access problem. Supervisor Houseman stated that the Board would be discusing the matter in Executive Session and would notify them of their findings. There was no one else who wished privilege of the floor.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro to accept the May 12, 2008 minutes with correction.

The Supervisor presented another construction cost scenario. Scenario IV included moving the Historical building to Town property for a cost of $450,750, not including the cost of moving the building.

There was a discussion on consolidation of Towns and sharing of facilities.

Fun Day was held June 8th. It was a success in spite of the heat and the winds. The main pavilion was dedicated to Ray and Elane Barend. Discussion was held on the possibility of a loudspeaker system for the park. Discussion was also held on better management of the garbage and recycling.

A motion was made by Supervisor Houseman, seconded by Al Favor, and carried to pay the following bills:
General Abstract 6 - Vouchers 151-183
Highway Abstract 6 - Vouchers 1117-113
Robert Stryker, Chairman of the Planning Board gave his report. A motion was made by Al Favro, seconded by Edith Thomas, and carried to accept his report.

Pete Wojtas, Code Enforcement Officer, presented his report. Mark Munson, Fisher Hill Road, has applied for a building permit to replace his home that burned. The new building will be slightly larger and Pete asked how the board felt about waiving the fee for the building permit except for the new square footage. A motion was made by Al Favro, seconded by Edith Thomas, and carried to charge Mr. Munson only for the new square footage for the new structure. The library obtained a permit to add a lighted flagpole. A motion was made by Al Favro, seconded by Edith Thomas, and carried to waive the building permit fee. Pete also reported that the Zoning Board approved the replacement of an existing mobile home on Baptist Hill Road. A motion was made by Al Favro, seconded by Cheryl Siple, and carried to accept the report.

Supervisor Houseman reported that there have been several calls regarding the installation of a water station at the Town Hall. He reported that a coin operated station has been ordered.

David Parsons, Highway Superintendent, submitted his monthly report. He recommends amending the budget, increasing by $16,071.24. A motion was made by Tom Stevens, seconded by Al Favro, and carried to amend the budget and accept the Highway report.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens, seconded by Al Favro, and carried to accept the Town Clerk's report presented by Supervisor Houseman.

Supervisor Houseman read a letter of resignation from David Parsons, Highway Superintendent, effective June 14, 2008. The Board thanked David for his many years of service. David also asked to be kept on the Town's health insurance. A motion was made by Al Favro, seconded by Cheryl Siple, and carried to allow David Parsons to stay on the Town's health insurance.

The Supervisor recommended the appointment of Kris Herrgesell as acting Highway Superintendent effective June 15, 2008. A motion was made by Edith Thomas, seconded by Al Favro, and carried to appoint Kris Herrgesell.

Supervisor Houseman reported on an amended steep slopes map and would like to hold a Public Hearing July 14, 2008 to consider amending Local Law I-2004. A motion was made by Tom Stevens, seconded by Al Favro, and carried to schedule a Public Hearing July 14, 2008.

The Supervisor made a motion to approve an official undertaking of municipal officers. The motion was seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried.

The Supervisor recommended the Town Board accept, as a gift, the enclosed pavilion at the park valued at $5000. A motion to accept the gift was made by Tom Stevens, seconded by Al Favro, and carried.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens, seconded by Al Favro, and carried to accept the Supervisor's financial report.

The Supervisor reported that the Town received $12,258 from the R. Teitsworth auction.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:15 PM.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 10:07 PM and enter back into the regular meeting.

A motion was made by Al Favro, seconded by Tom Stevens, and carried to send a letter from William Wright, Ontario County Commissioner of Public Works, to all parties involved with the Coon Run access problem.

Dates of Significance:
June 27, 2008     - 8:00 PM Paranormal Investigation Town Hall
July 4, 2008        - Town Hall closed
July 14, 2008      - 7:30 PM Town Board Meeting
A motion was made by Cheryl Siple, seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM.


Respectfully submitted,

Patricia M Sanford
Deputy Town Clerk




TOWN OF BRISTOL
REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2008


PRESENT: Wayne F. Houseman, Alden Favro, Thomas Stevens, Edith Thomas, Cheryl Siple-excused, David Parsons, Sharon Miller

The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Privilege of the floor was given to Glen Johnson, who owns property on Coon Run. He is concerned about accessing his property. He states that there are gates on both ends of the road preventing him easy access to his property. Darryl Tilton, owner of property on Rt 20A, has permitted Mr. Johnson access from Rt 20A previously. Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dermody, of Bloomfield, have recently purchased property on Coon Run and claim they are being denied access to their property. Assessor Harrison Marble told the Board that he was under the impression from a map in his office that the road was qualified abandoned in May 1933. The Supervisor stated that the Town Board will revisit the documents and discuss the matter and notify the residents of their findings. There was no one else who wished privilege of the floor.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the April 14, 2008 minutes as presented.

Old Business- The Supervisor presented to the Board a revised cost construction comparison for the Town Hall. Scenario I- includes 2nd floor renovations - $639,626; Scenario II- does not include 2nd floor renovations, but an addition of approx. 3,200 sq. ft. and renovations of the 1st floor- $859,676; Scenario III- total new construction- approx. 5,800 sq. ft. -$1,072,967. The Board will review the proposals and discuss at a later meeting.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to make the following budget modifications:
From A599 Approp. Fund Balance to A9950.9 Transfer to Capital Projects $5,891.53

Transfer from Buildings Capital Reserve Fund (A232B) to Highway Capital Project.

A1620.200 Buildings Equipment      $2.88

A1650.200 Central Communications System Equipment      $2.88
A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to pay the following bills:
General Abstract 5 Vouchers 127-150           $5,665.95
Highway Abstract 5 Vouchers 1092-1116      $38,833.96
Robert Stryker, Chairman of the Planning Board, submitted his monthly report. They had about 20 people attend their last meeting in regards to a request for a proposed Bed & Breakfast on Lane Road. The applicant, earlier on May 5th, withdrew her application. They had a request for a combination of lots on County Road 33. The steep slopes map has been re-scaled. The Board has begun reviewing the suggested zoning changes. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to accept his report.

Pete Wojtas, Code Enforcement Officer, submitted his monthly report. He will be issuing a permit for a pavilion for the 4-H Camp. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to waive the cost of the permit fee. He has provided code coverage, per our intermunicipal agreements, to both East and West Bloomfield. He and the Fire Marshal have done fire and safety inspections at the 3 junkyards, Wizard of Clay, Bristol Woodland Campground and the 4-H Camp. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept his report.

Special Committee Reports-

Fun Day- The name of Don Colf to provide the music for the day was submitted by Edith Thomas. Al Favro will be contacting his leads for the car show. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to name the main pavilion in the Levi Corser Park the "Barend Pavilion".

Public Works-More people have been paying hookup fees for the water district. It was suggested that a letter explaining the cost usage for the district be sent to all those within the district.
David Parsons, Highway Superintendent, submitted his monthly report. He plans to oil and stone next week if weather permits. The results from items sent to the Palmyra Municipal auction were: 1987 Mack-$11,000.00; 2001 GMC Jimmy-$2,250.00; Water equipment-$325.00; and gas auger-$40.00. Grading on gravel roads is being done. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to accept his report.

The Town Clerk submitted her monthly report. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to allow her to attend the annual NYS Tax Collectors Conference on June 8-11. A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to accept her report.

A motion was made Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the retirement of Harrison Marble, Sole Assessor, effective April 30, 2008. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to re-appoint Harrison Marble, Sole Assessor. Appointment to be effective May 1, 2008 and conclude September 30, 2013.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to authorize the Supervisor to sign the 2008/2009 mowing contract with Ontario County. The contract represents a $2.75/hr increase in equipment and fuel.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to authorize the Supervisor to sign the amended change to the Snow & Ice Agreement of 2007/2008. The estimated increase adjustment will be $16,071.24.

A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to authorize the Supervisor to sign a contract with Donald Colf of "Donny & Sandy" to provide music for Fun Day.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the quote of Leif Equipment for $2,699.00 for the purchase of a riding mower.

A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the Supervisor's financial report for the month of April 2008.

The Supervisor provided the Board members with the 1st quarter sales tax comparison sheet. Bristol's share was up approximately $16,000 over last year.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:10 PM to discuss pending litigation.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 9:35 PM and enter back into the regular meeting.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM.


Respectfully submitted,

Sharon Miller, Town Clerk




TOWN OF BRISTOL
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2008


PRESENT: Wayne F. Houseman, Alden Favro, Cheryl Siple, Thomas Stevens, Edith Thomas, David Parsons, Sharon Miller, William Kenyon, Atty

The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Privilege of the floor was given to Supervisor Houseman. He presented a resolution in recognition of Nancy K. Rudy for her nineteen and one-half years of service to the town. A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes.

Tom Stevens announced that he will give a presentation of his recent journey to Mt. Kilimanjaro at the Bristol Fire Hall on May 14th. There was no one else who wished privilege of the floor.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2008 meeting as presented.

Old Business: Property maintenance enforcement- Pete Wojtas reported that there is nothing new yet. He contacted Dick Thompson to inquire if the NYS Code was on a CD Rom for use in the office. He is waiting for a reply.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to pay the following bills:
General Abstract 4 Vouchers 94-126                                  $29,665.82
Bulk Water Facility Capital Project Vouchers 3002-3003    $2,605.68
Town Hall Building Capital Project Voucher 1                      $778.61
Highway Building Project Voucher 14                                  $2,060.00
Highway Fund Abstract 4 Vouchers 1064-1091                  $57,122.02
Robert Stryker, Chairman of the Planning Board, submitted his monthly report. There has been no meeting since January. A copy of the minutes of their April meeting was previously given to Board members. They granted approval to the request of Fred Colby of Gulick Road, for a combination of lots. Members were asked to let Bob know if there is anything that would be helpful or of interest in relationship to the required training. Attorney Kenyon is willing to conduct the sessions. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas to accept his report.

Peter Wojtas, Code Enforcement Officer, submitted his monthly report. There were only four permits issued. Teresa Abbott has nearly completed the typing of the Local Laws. He attended his annual FLBOA conference and received the necessary training requirement. He has done a couple of inspections, per the intermunicipal agreement, for the Town of East Bloomfield. He submitted to the Planning Board the 1st draft of the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance that he and Teresa have been working on. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept his report.

Special Committees: David Parsons, Highway Supt. submitted his monthly report. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to allow David to attend the annual Highway School conference in June. Due to an unexpected increase in the allotment of CHIPS money, David requested a budget modification. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to increase DA 5110.400 (General Repairs) to $241,583.30 and increase DA3501 (Consolidated Highway Aid) to $89,177.30. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to declare the following items as surplus and take them to the Palmyra Municipal auction, Boss Water Softener, Gould water pump, and the 1987 Mack. David announced that he is planning to retire as Highway Superintendent on June 14th. A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to accept his report.

The Town Clerk submitted her monthly report. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to accept her report.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept the resignation of Grace Simonds as representative to the Ontario County Planning Board.

Supervisor Houseman advised the Board that Justice Glenn Schreiber of the Town of Richmond is serving as temporary Justice for our Town Court.

The Personnel Committee will be setting up interviews for the vacancy on the Planning Board.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to amend Local Law #1 of 2000, Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Bristol. This amendment shall rename lands within the bounds of the Bristol Water District 1, currently identified as AC (Agricultural Conservation) to AR-2 (Agricultural-Residential-2).

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to adopt the Deferred Compensation Committee resolution to amend and restate the Model Plan. (Copy attached to these minutes).

A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to authorize the Supervisor to sign a Trustee Fiduciary Indemnification/Bonding Acknowledgement for the Deferred Compensation Plan.

The Supervisor provided the Board members for their review, a cost comparison sheet for the proposed Town Hall construction. After some discussion, the calculations will be re-figured and presented at a later time.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to approve the Supervisor's financial reports for February and March.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept the Justice Court's financial report for February.

A thank you acknowledgement was received from the Honeoye Area Senior Citizens for the Town of Bristol's continued support.
The 2008 legislative program established by the Association of Towns is available for review in the Supervisor's office.

Dates of Significance:
Apr 19    4:00 PM Library Volunteer Dinner
Apr 20    7:30 AM-2: 30 PM Cycling Race-Genesee Valley Cycling
Apr 21    7:00 PM meeting of WOLCDC
May 12   7:30 PM Town Board meeting
A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM.


Respectfully submitted

Sharon Miller, Town Clerk




TOWN OF BRISTOL
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING
REGULAR MEETING
March 10, 2008


PRESENT: Wayne F. Houseman, Alden Favro, Cheryl Siple, Edith Thomas, Thomas Stevens-excused, David Parsons-excused, Sharon Miller, William Kenyon-Atty

The Supervisor called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 PM. The Public Hearing was to consider the renaming of zoned lands within the bounds of the Bristol Water District 1. There would be no changes in the uses permitted in the district. The only change would be that the lands would be zoned Agricultural-Residential-2 (AR-2), instead of Agricultural Conservation (AC). Comments made were if the water district is expanded, would other lands have to be re-zoned ? The answer was not necessarily. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 PM.

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM. Privilege of the floor was given to Steve Takatch from Architectura. He updated the Board with a cost estimate for the renovation to the Town Hall. The renovation to the existing building would be approximately $208,000. To place an addition on the back of the existing would cost an additional $432,000. Sketches of the proposals were submitted to the Board members for their review.

Privilege of the floor was given to Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dermody. They are property owners on Coon Run, which was abandoned by the Town Board in 1938. They are concerned that they have been denied access to their property from property owners on the south end of Coon Run. They would like some help from the Town Board to allow them use of their property. They were advised that the Town Board would enter into Executive Session following the regular meeting to further discuss the matter.

A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept the minutes of the February 11th meeting as presented.

Old Business:
Property Maintenance enforcement- the Code Enforcement Officer is still exploring and getting training on his new computer program. The Town Attorney stated that the existing Local Law would have to be amended.

Annual Financial Report- has been filed with the State Comptroller and is available for public inspection at the Town Hall.

Internal Audit- the financial records of the Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Justice were found to be in proper order after auditing.
A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to pay the following bills:
General Abstract 3 Vouchers 64-95                         $13,613.07
Highway Abstract 3 Vouchers 1041-1063               $59,308.47
Cdga/Bristol Joint Water Dist. Voucher 2001           $45,722.47
Bulk Water Facility Capital Project Voucher 3001   $3,153.00
There was no March meeting of the Planning Board, so there was no report given.

Peter Wojtas, Code Enforcement Officer, submitted his monthly report. The new vehicle, a 2008 Ford Ranger, has arrived. Business Automated Systems has installed his new computer program and providing the necessary training. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to hire Teresa Abbott to type the local laws on her computer and make the information available on a CD at a cost not to exceed $400.00. A motion was made Edith Thomas and seconded by Al Favro to accept his report.

Special Committees:
Fun Day- The band of Paulsen, Baker and Garvey is not available for this year. Arrangements will be made to search for another band.
David Parsons, Highway Supt. was excused from the meeting, but did submit his monthly report. So far this winter he has used 3,850 tons of salt. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept his report.

The Town Clerk submitted her monthly report. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to accept her report.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept the resignation of Nancy Rudy as a member of the Planning Board.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to accept the resignation of Charles Lightfoote as Town Justice effective March 14, 2008.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to authorize the Supervisor to sign an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of West Bloomfield to share services of the Code Enforcement Officer on as needed basis throughout the year as determined by the Code Enforcement Officers.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to declare the HP Laser Jet GL Printer (#ushb2200-model c 399oa) as surplus and dispose of it.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to table the decision of amending Local Law #1 of 2000, Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Bristol (regarding renaming the lands within the water district to AR-2) until the April meeting.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to establish a Capital Project to finance the installation of a Bulk Water Facility, at a cost not to exceed $24,572.57.

A motion as made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple to accept the Supervisor's financial report for January 2008.

A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the Town Justice's financial report for January 2008.

A letter was received from NYS Office of Real Property Services, that pursuant to Section 738 of the RP Tax Law, a residential assessment ratio is not established in the year that an update of assessments is being performed. If however, the update is not completed, the old ratio of 82.40% for sales done between 7/1/06 through 6/30/07 will be used. Our assessment ratio should increase because our Assessor is performing the update for this year's roll.

Dates of significance:
Mar 12     7:30 PM County Planning Board
Mar 21     Town Hall closed- Good Friday
Mar 23     Easter
Mar 24     7:30 PM WOLCDC meeting
Apr 1       5:00 PM Canandaigua Watershed meeting
Apr 2       9:00 AM meeting of the "4B's
Apr 14     7:30 PM Town Board meeting
A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation at 9:05 PM. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas to adjourn the Executive Session at 9:30 PM and reconvene into regular session.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to have the Supervisor correspond to Mr. & Mrs. Brain Dermody that the Town has abandoned Coon Run and that we no longer have the authority to help and suggest that they contact the attorney that represented them at the time of their purchase of the property.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted

Sharon Miller
Town Clerk




TOWN OF BRISTOL
REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 2008


PRESENT: Wayne F. Houseman, Alden Favro, Cheryl Siple, Thomas Stevens, Edith Thomas, David Parsons, Sharon Miller, William Kenyon, Atty

The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Privilege of the floor was given to Jim Hecker, Hwy. Supt. from the Town of Canandaigua. The State Health Dept. has approved the quality of water in the district. Letters have been mailed to residents within the district explaining the procedure to follow and the cost to connect to the water main. The cost will be $830.00 for 3/4" piping or $1,300 for 1" piping. Bristol residents will be able to pay for the cost at the Bristol Town Hall.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the January 14th minutes as presented.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to pay the following bills:
General Abstract 2 Vouchers 30-63                                $66,151.92
Highway Abstract 2 Vouchers 1017-1040                       $36,882.66
Bristol Vol. Fire Dept. Abstract 2 Voucher 1                   $154,500.00
Highway Building Project Abstract 2 Vouchers 10-11      $32,641.00
The majority of the work has been completed on the highway garage. There is a little more electrical work to be done. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to allow Brian Malotte to install new gutters on the highway garage at a cost of $1,700.00 The first reading of the renaming of the zoning use district in the water district, known as Agricultural Conservation (AC) to Agricultural Residential (AR-2) was given to Board members. There will be no changes in uses permitted in this area. The Public Hearing is scheduled for March 10th at 7:30 PM.

Pete Wojtas and Attorney Kenyon met to discuss the enforcement procedure on the Property Maintenance Law. They called Dick Thompson at the State level and discovered that the index and the code does not agree, it follows the I.C.C. code. They will wait until Pete's new computer program is installed before proceeding.

There was no Planning Board meeting or report for January.

Peter Wojtas, Code Enforcement Officer, submitted his monthly report. He attended the monthly CEO's meeting. He attended a training class for 7 hours on hazardous material. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept his report.

Supervisor Houseman informed the Board members that the Town of East Bloomfield would no longer be participating as a member of the WOLCDC.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to allow the Supervisor to sign a contract with Baker, Paulsen and Garvey for the Bristol Fun Day.

David Parsons, Hwy. Supt. submitted his monthly report. David has checked into the State Bid for a new truck. The price for a Freightliner is $178,965. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to allow the Highway Sup. to order a truck on the State bid. A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Al Favro and carried to authorize the Supervisor to sign a local government mutual aid agreement for highway projects and maintenance. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept his monthly report.

The Town Clerk submitted her monthly report. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to allow Sharon to attend the annual NYS Town Clerk's Conference in April at Saratoga Springs. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to accept her monthly report.

The Supervisor announced to the Board members that the financial records of the Supervisor, Town Clerk and Justice would be available for auditing purposes all week.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to surplus the GMC SUV vehicle and take it to the auction.

The Supervisor submitted to the Board members an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of East Bloomfield for sharing Code Enforcement Officials in emergency situations. A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Al Favro and carried to sign the agreement with the correction that it should be reviewed annually.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept the Supervisor's financial report for December 2007.

The Supervisor gave the Board members the Sales Tax comparison sheet for the 4th quarter for 2005-2007. Bristol's revenue was up about 10% from 2006.

The Justice's financial report for December was given to Board members. Revenue for the town was $1,990.00.

Dates of significance:
Feb 12      5:00PM      Canandaigua Watershed meeting
Feb 26      7:00PM      WOLCDC meeting
Mar 10     7:30PM      Town Board meeting
A motion was made by Edith Thomas and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM.


Respectfully submitted,

Sharon Miller
Town Clerk




TOWN OF BRISTOL
REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 2008


PRESENT:Wayne F. Houseman, Alden Favro, Thomas Stevens, Cheryl Siple, Edith Thomas, David Parsons, Sharon Miller, William Kenyon, Atty

The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Privilege of the floor was given to Jim Hecker, Hwy. Supt. for the Town of Canandaigua. He presented an update on the water district. All the water lines are installed. The pump station and water tank are completed. He is ready for the Department of Health to test the water. Letters will be sent out very soon to residents in the district explaining the procedure to schedule an appointment for hookup.

David Parsons, Highway Supt. submitted his monthly report. The miles traveled by the highway trucks for December of 2007 was double that of December 2006. He is still working on getting prices for a new dump truck. He has ordered 1,600 tons of salt so far this winter. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to accept his report.

Tom Stevens requested use of the soccer field on behalf of the Bristol Valley Soccer league and the Bloomfield Youth Soccer league for this year. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to allow the leagues the use of the field.

A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to accept the December 28th, the Organizational and January 2nd minutes as presented. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to pay the following bills:
General Abstract 1 Vouchers 1-29 $19.424.82
Highway Abstract 1 Vouchers 1001-1016 $59,204.39
Bob Stryker gave an updated report in regards to the meeting held concerning dry hydrants. There are approximately 27 dry hydrants recognized in the County. They are trying to develop an agreement for maintenance on the hydrants.

A meeting was held concerning the safety of engineered floor joists. Attending were members of the fire Dept., Mike Woodruff, Pres. of FLBOA, Pete Wojtas, Wayne Houseman and Jeff Harloff. It was decided that this matter would be discussed at the county level for support of notification of homes being built with this type of joist to fire departments.

Bob Stryker, Chairman of the Planning Board submitted his monthly report. The minutes of their meeting were previously given to Board members. Tom Stevens asked for clarification in their minutes in regards to the cross culvert not working properly at the Robert Bernatovich property at 7356 Co. Rd. 32. The Board has requested the Town Engineer review the plans for their driveway in regards to steep slope. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to accept his report.

Pete Wojtas, Code Enforcement Officer submitted his monthly report. He did a re-inspection of the United Church of Bristol and they passed all inspections. A motion was made by Tom Stevens and seconded by Al Favro and carried to approve payment for Pete to attend the annual FLBOA conference in March for his required training. He also submitted his annual report. The total number of building permits was down by 10% as compared to the previous year. The new truck is scheduled to be delivered on January 28th. A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded Edith Thomas and carried to accept his report.

The Supervisor will have a special report on the Town Hall renovation project at the March meeting.

The Town Clerk submitted her monthly report for December and the annual report for 2007. A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Tom Stevens to accept her reports.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Town Stevens and carried to appoint Phillip Sommer to the position of fire Marshal. His term to begin immediately and conclude December 31, 2008.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Edith Thomas and carried to hold a Public Hearing on March 10, 2008 at 7:30 PM to rename the Zoning Use District known as AC (Agricultural Conservation) to AR-2 (Agricultural Conservation-2). This zoning district to specifically refer to all properties bounding Montanye Road, County Road 32 West, Day Road and State Rt 64 North within the water district.

There was no Supervisor's financial report for December available.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried at accept the Town Historian's annual report.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to notify the Association of Towns that we offer support to resolutions number 4 (Highway Transportation Funding) and 6 (Preserve and strengthen Local Government's Role in the Siting of Energy Generation Facilities), and are opposed to resolution number 5 ( Speed limits on Town Roads). A copy of the resolutions proposed are attached to these minutes.

A copy of the Court's financial report for November was given to Board members.

Dates of Significance
Jan 21      Town Hall closed-Martin Luther King Jr Day
Jan 25      9:30 AM    DARE Graduation-Bloomfield School
Jan 31      7:00 PM    Points of Distribution
Feb 5       Primary Day Noon to 9PM
Feb 6       9:00 AM    meeting of 3 B's & Supt. of Bloomfield School
Feb 11     7:30 PM    Town Board Meeting
A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM.


Respectfully submitted

Sharon Miller
Town Clerk




ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR 2008
BRISTOL TOWN BOARD
JANUARY 2, 2008


ITEM
RECOMMENDATIONS
1       Set Night, Place & Time of Meeting 2nd Monday each month, 7:30 PM Bristol Town Hall (attachment #1)
2 Designate Depository for Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Justice Canandaigua National Bank
3 Designate Official Town Newspaper Canandaigua Messenger

APPOINTMENTS
1       Supervisor Designates Deputy Supervisor Alden Favro
2       Town Clerk Designates Deputy Town Clerk Patricia Sanford
3       Town Board Appoints Budget Officer Wayne F. Houseman
4       Town Board Appoints Bookkeeper Diane Arena
5       Highway Supt. Designates Deputy Superintendent Peter Ross
6       Highway Supt. Designates Bookkeeper Diane Arena
7       Town Board Appoints Deputy Code Enforcement Officer Phillip Sommer
8       Town Board Appoints Chairperson, Planning Board Robert Stryker
9       Town Board Appoints Chairperson, ZBA Patricia Giordano
10       Town Board Appoints Attorney of the Town William R. Kenyon
11       Town Board Appoints Town Engineer Larsen Engineers & MRB
12       Town Board Appoints Town Historian Helen Fox
13       Town Board Appoints Deputy Registrar Patricia Sanford
14       Town Board Appoints Clerk to Town Justice Catherine McGuire
15       Town Board Appoints Fire Marshall Phillip Sommer
16       Town Board Appoints Custodial Worker Gloria Miles
17       Town Board Appoints Transfer Site Custodian Leo Kennerson
18       Town Board Appoints Personnel Secretary (Account Clerk Typist) Sharon Miller
19       Town Board Appoints Secretary to Planning & ZBA Teresa Abbott
20       Town Board Appoints Board of Ethics Representative to the Western Ontario Local Community Development Corporation Thomas Stevens
21       Town Board reappoints to the Board of Ethics (3 year appointment 1/1/08-12/31/10) Leo Kennerson
22       Town Board reappoints to the Zoning Board of Appeals (5 year appointment 1/1/08-12/31/12) Patricia Giordano
23       Town Board reappoints to the Planning Board (5 year appointment 1/1/08-12/31/12) Nathan Harvey
24       Town Board reappoints alternate member to the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (1/1/08 - 12/31/08) Teresa Abbott
25       Town Board reappoints Honeoye Lake Watershed Representative (1 year appointment 1/1/08-12/31/08) Alden Favro
26       Town Board reappoints WOLCDC Representatives (1 year appointment 1/1/08-12/31/08) Wayne Houseman
27       Town Board appoints Town Board Liaison to the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (1/1/08-12/31/08) Wayne Houseman
28       Town Board reappoints Canandaigua Watershed Representative (1/1/08-12/31/08) Wayne Houseman
29       Town Board reappoints Highway Planning Committee (1/1/08-12/31/08) David Parsons
Thomas Stevens
30       Town Board reappoints Park Commissioner (1/1/08-12/31/08) Thomas Stevens
32       Town Board appoints Newsletter Editor-in Chief (1/1/08-12/31/08) Patricia Sanford
33       Town Board appoints Personnel Committee(1/1/08-12/31/08) Alden Favro
Cheryl Siple
Ad hoc chairman of relevant committee
34       Bristol's NIMS point of contact (1/1/08-12/31/08) Peter Ross




SALARIES BI-WEEKLY YEAR-END ANNUAL
MAKEUP
Town Justice 278.74 +.02 7,526.00
Town Clerk 1413.37 +.01 38,161.00
Personnel Sec (acct clk typist) 133.55 +.15 3,606.00
Highway Superintendent 1,972.85 +.05 52,267.00
Assessor 785.14 +.22 21,199.00
Supervisor 440.11 +.03 11,883.00
Budget Officer 24.70 +.10 667.00
Bookkeeper - Supervisor 385.18 +.14 10,400.00
Bookkeeper - Highway Superintendant 71.85 +.05 1940.00
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QUARTERLY
Councilman Stevens 675.25 2,701.00
Town Attorney (Retainer fee) 1,903.25 7,613.00
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MONTHLY
Transfer Site Custodian 330.26 3,963.14
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HOURLY RATES PER HOUR ANNUAL
Motor Equipment Operator-Class I 20.64
Motor Equipment Operator 20.54
Motor Equipment Operator Part Time-Class A 20.54
Deputy Highway Superintendent 20.74
Clerk to Town Justice Avg. 11 hrs/wk 12.40 up to 7,101.00
Deputy Town Clerk Avg. 300 hrs/yr $10.58 up to 3,175.00
Deputy RMO-(to be assumed by Deputy Town Clerk) Avg. 144 hrs/yr $10.58 up to 1,523.00
Secretary to Planning & ZBA Boards $13.12 up to 7,078.00
Custodian for Town Hall Avg. 7 1/2 hrs/wk $8.78 up to 3,442.00
Laborer for Park, Cemetery $12.68 up to 9,453.00
Code Enforcement Officer $17.16 up to 26,788.00
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer $13.12 up to 1,36.00
Secretary to Union Negotiator $13.12 -0-
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ANNUAL ANNUAL
Councilpersons Favro & Siple 2,701.00
Board of Assessment Review 192.00
Fire Marshall 1,164.00
Zoning Board Chairperson $32.84 per meeting plus 277.00
Zoning Board Members $32.84 per meeting
Planning Board Chairperson $32.84 per meeting plus 573.00
Planning Board Members $32.84 per meeting
Registrar of Vital Statistics 109.00
Health Officer 605
Town Historian 804.00
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SPECIAL RATES
Town Engineer as needed up to annual rate of 10,000



The following is a definition for a full time employee as it relates to elected officials and employees appointed by the Bristol Town Board and Highway Superintendent:
An employee whose scheduled work week will average at least forty (40) hours per week, during an entire calendar year.

The following is a definition for a part time employee as it relates to elected officials and employees appointed by the Bristol Town Board and/or Highway Superintendent:
An employee whose scheduled work week will average a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week during and a maximum of thirty nine (39) hours per week during an entire calendar year. Seasonal employees and part time employees working less than twenty (20) hours shall not be eligible for benefits.


BENEFITS - TOWN POLICY FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS,

Health Insurance:      Each employee or official appointed or holding office prior to January 1, 2006 shall be offered Blue Choice Select or its equivalent. After January 1, 2006, the employee shall be offered Blue Choice 25 or its equivalent. Full time employees/officials hired/holding office prior to January 1, 1999, shall have their health insurance premiums paid in full. Current fulltime employees/officials hired/holding office after January 1, 1999 and before January 1, 2006 shall contribute 20% of Blue Choice 25 or its equivalent. The employer will match any employee co-payment made under physician services to equal co-payments made under Blue Choice Select.

Holidays:      New Years Day, Martin Luther King’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and one (1) Floating Holiday.

Vacation:      10 days after 1 year of service
                    15 days after 5 years of service
                    16 days after 7 years of service
                    17 days after 9 years of service
                    18 days after 11 years of service
                    19 days after 13 years of service
                    20 days after 15 years of service
                    21 days after 16 years of service
                    22 days after 17 years of service
                    23 days after 18 years of service
                    24 days after 19 years of service
                    25 days after 20 years of service


Bereavement:      An employee who has been continuously employed for at least six (6) months shall be granted bereavement leave not to exceed (1) day, and an employee with at least one full year shall be granted leave, not to exceed three (3) days. Bereavement leave will be granted due to the death of a spouse, mother, father, children, brother, sister, mother and father-in-law, grandchildren, grandparents, grandparents-in-law, brother or sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or persons living within the household.

Jury Duty:      An employee who is required to serve on a jury or as a witness in a court case will be entitled to their regular salary for the necessary period. Employees requesting jury duty leave shall submit to the Supervisor a copy of the Court Order or Subpoena along with any juror or witness fees, or compensation. Employees receiving approved jury duty or court leave will not be required to turn in payments for expense reimbursements paid through the Court system (such as meal and mileage allowances).

Highway Employees:      See Union Contract

 

BENEFITS - PART-TIME EMPLOYEES & PART-TIME ELECTED OFFICIALS

Health Insurance:      Blue Choice Select or an equivalent Plan premiums shall be available under a group rate (1/2 rate of a single premium; ¼ rate of a family premium). Eligibility shall be based on an annual salary in excess of $15,000 and others by Town Board resolution.

Vacation:      5 days (20 hours) after 1 year of service
                    7 ½ days (30 hours) after 5 years of service
                    8 days (32 hours) after 7 years of service
                    8 ½ days (34 hours) after 9 years of service
                    9 days (36 hours) after 11 years of service
                    9 ½ days (38 hours) after 13 years of service
                    10 days (40 hours) after 15 years of service
                    10 ½ days (42 hours) after 16 years of service
                    11 days (44 hours) after 17 years of service
                    11 ½ days (46 hours) after 18 years of service
                    12 days (48 hours) after 19 years of service
                    12 1/2 days (50 hours) after 20 years of service

All calculations have been based on a 20 hour work week. Part-time employees, approved for more than 20 hours, shall recieve vacation time commensurate to the actual hours worked.

Overtime:      No overtime unless authorized by Town Board or Highway Superintendent.



MISCELLANEOUS:

Rules of Order:      Call meeting to order, Flag salute, Privilege of the Floor, Reading of minutes if requested by a Board member, Transfers, Payment of Bills, Committee reports, Unfinished Business and New Business.

Agendas:      The Supervisor shall within 24 hours preceding any regular scheduled meeting have available the agenda for all Board members.

Vouchers:      The Town Clerk shall have available for all Board members all vouchers and corresponding vendor invoices for the purpose of audit at regular scheduled Town Board meetings.

Investment Policy:      Pursuant to Section 6F & 11 of the General Municipal Law, Be it hereby resolved that the following policy be adopted:
A -      The Supervisor is responsible for making all investments.
B -      Funds will be invested in Savings Accounts, either Money Market, Certificates of Deposit or a financial Institution’s equivalent at the highest rate of interest that is available.
C -      All funds in excess of the amount insured by F.D.I.C. will be secured by pledges of collateral.

Annual Report:      Pursuant to Section 29 10-10-2 of the Town Law, that the Town Board permits the Supervisor to file a copy of the Annual Report of Finances to the State Comptroller by March 1, 2008 and a copy to the Town Clerk instead of the Annual Report due in February and to use the short form of publication in the newspaper.

Claims:       Authorize the Supervisor to pay all claims provided that they are submitted on a printed claim form and are certified by the official presenting the claim. Authorize the Supervisor to make payments on bills that come due prior to the monthly audit to obtain discounts granted and/or to avoid late penalties.

Contracts:      Authorize the Supervisor to enter into agreements and sign contracts for the Town of Bristol for such organizations as Fire Department, Library, Transfer Site Custodian etc., with the approval of the Town Board.

Mileage:      The rate of mileage allowed for all Town Officials provided that prior approval is given will be .505 per mile.

Conferences      The Town will pay the reasonable and necessary cost of transportation, tuition or registration fees for conferences, workshops or any other job related educational courses which have been approved by the Town Board. Employees will be expected to present reasonable documentation for which reimbursement is sought.

Business Meetings      The Town will pay the reasonable transportation costs for all full and part time employees. The Town will similarly pay a meal allowance of up to eight dollars upon presentation of a receipt for conferences of six hours or more. If the employee expects reimbursement for any related costs, that employee must seek prior approval of the Town Board.

Newsletter:      The Town Board will publish an annual, or as needed, municipal newsletter addressing newsworthy items from the various Boards and offices of the Town of Bristol. These offices shall include the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department, Bristol Historical Society, and Bristol Library.

Highway Supt. :      Authorize the Highway Superintendent to spend up to $1,500 annually without prior approval from the Town Board for the purchase of tools and other items incidental to the maintenance and operation of the Highway Department.

Inventory:      The Highway Superintendent is to take an annual inventory of all tools, equipment, and oil. Logs are to be kept for all repairs on equipment and machinery.

Service Plaque:      Any employee of the Town of Bristol who has served the Town for 20 years shall receive a plaque or Certificate of Appreciation for their service.

Purchasing:      The Town of Bristol adopt the attached Purchasing Guidelines for 2008.

Bids:      The Town of Bristol has the intent to utilize the bids of Ontario County or surrounding counties and the NYS Office of General Services for supplies and service(s).

Petty Cash:      Authorize the Supervisor to set up a petty cash fund of $150.00 to be handled by the Town Clerk.

Intermunicipal Agreements:      The Town Board may consider an intermunicipal provision or extension of a function, service or facility within or outside of Bristol. If such a recommendation is acceptable to the Town Board, such function, power or duty shall be provided and the means of financing determined.


Motion by Thomas Stevens to approve the above stated recommendations for appointments, salaries, benefits and other authorizations, seconded by Alden Favro.

Submitted to Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Houseman      Voted      Yes
Councilman Favro           Voted      Yes
Councilwoman Siple        Voted      Yes
Councilman Stevens         Voted      Yes
The Town Clerk administered the oath of office to Supervisor Wayne F. Houseman, Councilman Alden Favro and Councilwoman Cheryl Siple.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple and carried to appoint Edith Thomas as Councilwoman to fill the position of Julian Harter. Her term to begin immediately and expire on November 30, 2008.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Cheryl Siple to amend the Fee Schedule for Planning, Zoning and Building Permits. A Copy is attached to these minutes.

A motion was made by Al Favro and seconded by Tom Stevens and carried to allow Cheryl Siple to join the Town of Bristol health insurance group at her own expense.

A copy of the Association of Towns proposed resolutions were given to all Board members. Further discussion on these resolutions will take place on January 14th.

A motion was made by Cheryl Siple and seconded by Al Favro and carried to adopt resolutions to establish a Capital Reserve Fund to finance a Park Reserve Fund, a Capital Reserve Fund to finance a Compensated Absences Reserve Fund and a Capital Reserve Fund to finance Mud Creek Reserve Fund. A copy of these resolutions is attached to these minutes.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. by a motion of Alden Favro, seconded by Thomas Stevens, and carried.



Respectfully Submitted,

Sharon Miller, Town Clerk



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