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Unofficial Minutes

A Regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lima, County of Livingston and the State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY on the 5th day of June 2008 at 7 pm. Notice was printed in The Sentinel.

PRESENT: Supervisor, Pete Yendell

Hildegarde Turk, Councilwoman

Cathy Gardner, Councilwoman

Bruce Mayer, Councilman

Dan Marcellus, Councilman

Steve Kruk, Town Attorney

Keith Arner, Highway Superintendent

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Supervisor Yendell called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Hearing-Signage
Supervisor Yendell read the legal notice placed in The Sentinel authorizing temporary signs promoting farmers’ markets within the Town of Lima. The public hearing is opened with no discussion.

CEO Report
No discussion on the CEO Report. The report was accepted as presented. Upon motion, to approve the CEO report as submitted, by Councilwoman Turk and seconded by Councilman Mayer, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

General Vouchers
General vouchers numbered #278-343 totaling $23,088.75 were approved as presented.

Highway Vouchers
Highway vouchers numbered #121-136 totaling $7,847.25 were approved as presented.

By motion of Councilman Mayer to approve vouchers as presented and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Supervisor’s Report
Upon motion made by Councilwoman Turk to approve the Supervisor’s reports, for May, and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner, the reports were approved as presented. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Minutes
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gardner to approve the May 13, 2008 Minutes as submitted, seconded by Councilwoman Turk. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Privilege of the floor
Nikolaus Lesjanski: Mr. Lesjanski would like a time frame on building permits. Supervisor Yendell stated the Town does have a limit at this time, which is1 year. A renewal permit for an additional second year can be granted by the Code Enforcement Officer and any further extensions need to be brought to the Town board for review and approval.

At this time his concern was “what is considered by the state as completed?” Does a building that is completed need siding or some type of paint? These are questions that will be looked into further and discussed at our next board meeting. Dependent upon our findings a recommendation may be made to the zoning update committee to include specific requirements.

Robert Morgan, Assessor: Mr. Morgan reported that only one party appeared on Grievance Day. He noted that Lima, Caledonia and Avon are the only Livingston County towns that are assessed at 100% value. A town wide revaluation will be competed for 2009. Mr. Morgan further informed the Board that the Town currently has three property tax assessment related lawsuits pending. Lima Country Club, owned by John & Margaret Checho, 7168 West Main Street, owned by 180 Clinton Corp., and Lima Crossroads Apartment, owned by Lima Crossroads Partnership.

Town of Lima Website
Board members agreed to defer a proposal to update the Town’s website, in favor of a more detailed review and update to be undertaken in conjunction with annual budgeting for 2009.

Moratorium Update
Supervisor Yendell read a letter from the Livingston County Planning Board, Planning Director, Angela Ellis. Per the letter, the Planning Board reviewed the zoning referral from the Town Lima and reached a finding by majority vote of “No Significant Countywide Impact.”

Legion Table
The town will pay half the cost of repairs, to the American Legion, for the table in the Legion room. The amount approved for payment is $350.00.

Historical Trivia
Supervisor Yendell read notes prepared by Town Historian, Joyce Rapp.

Bids for the Front Steps
Supervisor Yendell read the quotes for the replacement of the front steps that were opened on June 2nd. DioGuardi Construction, Inc. submitted a total bid of $19,333.00 and VanMaaren Construction submitted a total bid of $16,475.00. The winning bidder is VanMaaren Construction. By motion of Councilwoman Turk, the type of railing is to be determined. Also, the Town and Village will complete alternate 1- sidewalk, seconded by Councilman Mayer, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Green Energy Committee
Supervisor Yendell read the names of individuals who submitted letters of interest to the Town: Jim Alday, John Recktenwald, Kim Agar, GiGi Corell, John Sempowski, Anthony Powell, John Wadach, Karen Waldron-Johnson and Keith Hargrave. Upon motion by Councilwoman Gardner to elect all persons interested for the committee, and seconded by Councilman Marcellus, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Traffic Safety
Supervisor Yendell read a letter from the Livingston County Traffic Safety Board Minutes dated May 7, 2008. Labeled Case #3-2008 says: Town of Lima: Lack of Lighting on exit ramps 390 intersections. The Board decided that Patti Johnston, Executive Secretary will be sending letters to other towns advising them of this complaint. This case remains opens.

Ambulance Reports
Supervisor Yendell read the report for the Ambulance Department.

The ambulance department had 14 Town calls and 15 Village calls. A total of 318 personal man hours were volunteered.

Fire Reports
Supervisor Yendell read the report fro the Fire Department. The Fire Department reported 5 calls: 1 grease fire, 1 motor vehicle accident, 1 mutual aid, 1 lift assist and 1 false alarm.

Individual Board Member Announcements
Supervisor Yendell states that salt prices have rose from $31.19 a ton to $35.46 a ton

He also read an email from State of New York State Board of Real Property Services which identified a tentative 2008 State equalization rate for the Town of Lima. The tentative rate is 100%.

Councilman Marcellus informed the board that the Downtown Business Revitalization Committee Thursday June 12^th @ 7 PM.

Councilman Mayer announced that the Summer Recreation Program will be held at Elim.

Councilwoman Gardner reported that the Agriculture Advisory Committee heard presentations from Diane Held of the American Farmland Trust and Barbara Johnston of Stu Brown Associates, and that an RFP for the completion of Lima’s Farmland Protection Plan has been prepared and sent to each organization. Bids will be available for review at the July Town Board meeting.

Councilwoman Gardner advised the Board that the draft moratorium was reviewed by the Town Planning Board and that the Town Planning Board expressed interest in adding an alternate member to the board to provide for conduct of regular business in the event that a quorum of regular members is not present. Following discussion, Town Board members agreed that an alternate member would attend all meetings of the Town Planning Board in order to be informed of all matters and applications under review, would be required to complete training as mandated by NYS and would be paid the same meeting stipend as regular members. It was further agreed that, upon request from the Town Planning Board, the Town Board will pace an advertisement for an alternate member and will proceed to fill said position. Councilwoman Gardner will advise the Town Planning Board of this determination.

Councilwoman Gardner also suggested that Board members compile a mid-year summary of Town initiatives and activities undertaken during the first half of the year for communication to residents. Following discussion and agreement, she invited all members to provide input at the July meeting. She will draft a report for review and subsequent submission to the local newspapers.

Town Council, Steve Kruk reported to the Board on the conclusion of two (2) litigation matters involving the Town. Pending the Town’s receipt of the signed Stipulation of Discontinuance, the tax certiorari matter brought by American Tower Corporation involving their property located on Cleary Road had been settled to the satisfaction of both parties. The parties agreed to reduce the assessed value of the property to a stipulated sum for a term of three years, in order to effectively refund a portion of the sum demanded in the plaintiff’s pleadings.

Also, a civil rights action brought in Federal Court (the Western District of the State of New York) by David Ariati against the People of the State of New York and Elvira Luhowy (as Town Justice of the Town of Lima) was resolved by decision of Judge Siragusa in favor of the Town of Lima. Although it was Mr. Kruk’s opinion that the civil rights action was frivolous in nature, all named defendants were required to answer and defend the case. The town is required to defend and indemnify the Town Justice in matters in which the Justice is sued while acting in her official capacity. Justice Luhowy was found to have acted entirely without fault, and the matter was dismissed with prejudice, such that the plaintiff could not bring another action against Justice Luhowy arising out of the same facts.

Councilwoman Turk stated the Historical Society needs a president.

On Memorial Day the Museum had a wonderful turnout. The hours of operation for the Museum are Sundays from 2pm to 4pm.

Friends of the Library are also very busy and doing wonderful.

Highway Superintendent Keith Arner informed the board the loader that went for auction sold for $57,000.00.

Keith also states that a petition signed by: Glenn Ceisner, Jim Keogan, David Bernacki, Gloria VanGelder, April Stratton, Patricia Fitzsimons, Gary Fitzsimons, Korey Buzzell, Esther Buzzell, Hillary Harris, Michael Stratton, Charmaine Yarka, Jean Robertson, Jeanne Ceisner, Diana Carey and Bill Carey was dropped of on his desk by unknown individual. The petition indicates a “wanting” of double yellow lines on Woodruff Road. If the budget allows same, this will be completed.

Keith also states that his last year total for fuel was $31,000.00 and to date it is $25,000.00.

Last, Keith advised the board members that the shop location is a struggle at times for the trucks to get out on the main road. This is a safety concern and noise concern in the winter when crew members need to plow in the early morning hours. He would like to engage in discussion with VanMaaren’s about a possible entrance and exit through their property onto Community Drive.

Supervisor Yendell commended Highway Superintendent Arner and Town Highway crew members for the excellent prep work completed on the loader before auction, noting that the higher than anticipated sale price was in some part a result of this work. Board members joined in this expression of appreciation to the Town Highway team. Supervisor Yendell will follow-up with Highway Superintendent Arner with discussion about the possibility of an alternative entrance for Town maintenance vehicles.

Farmers Market Public Hearing
There was no discussion at the public hearing. With that a local law was passed by motion of Councilwoman Gardner to promote farmers’ market utilizing temporary signs and seconded by Councilwoman Turk, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

After motion by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Turk the meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

**Next Meeting July 1st @7pm.**

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Official Minutes

A Special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lima, County of Livingston and the State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY on the 13th day of May 2008 at 11 am.

PRESENT: Supervisor, Pete Yendell

Hildegarde Turk, Councilwoman

Cathy Gardner, Councilwoman

Bruce Mayer, Councilman

Dan Marcellus, Councilman

Steve Kruk, Town Attorney

Paul Luft, Code Enforcement Officer

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Supervisor Yendell called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Local Law Permitting Temporary Signs
Town Attorney Kruk distributed a draft local law permitting temporary signs promoting farmers’ markets within the Town of Lima. This local law authorizes within all zoning and land use districts situate in the Town of Lima the use of “sandwich board” style advertising signs in promoting the operation of farmers’ markets. Following discussion of the draft, a motion was made by Councilman Mayer to schedule a public hearing and hold further discussion on the draft law at the regularly scheduled board meeting on June 5^th. Seconded by Councilwoman Turk, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

American Legion #282 Memorial Day Parade
Supervisor Yendell read a letter received from Michael Tripp, Commander of American Legion Post 282, inviting Town & Village Officials to Lima’s Memorial Day Service to be held on May 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

Lima Ambulance
Supervisor Yendell read the ambulance report for the month of April. Total town calls were 25 and the village had 12 calls. Total man hours for the month of April were 378.

Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Mayer to approve the May 1, 2008 Minutes as submitted, seconded by Councilwoman Gardner. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Caution Light at Doran & Gleason Road
Supervisor Yendell states he spoke with Warren Giles regarding the signal light contracting last week and Mr. Giles stated that the State will be taking care of that intersection instead of having it contracted out due to the danger it poses. More information should be known next month, as the work is not yet scheduled.

Individual Announcements
Councilman Mayer states the Lima Recreation Program will be using the Elim Bible Facility. They were given access to the Student Center and Gymnasium, as well as the playfield and gospel church area playground when daycare is not in session. Councilman Mayer also indicates that it will cost $90 per day, which those monies will be taken from the reserve fund for specified fees.

Councilwoman Turk states the Friends of the Library raised $240 at their book sale.

Councilman Marcellus states the Business Directory will be meeting on May 14, 2008 @ 5:00 pm in the Town Hall board room.

Town attorney Kruk states the American Tower Corporation litigation will be concluded after authorization from the board to sign the final documents, particularly the Stipulation (to discontinue the action) and to approve the Consent Order, which included the assessment value to be temporarily reduced to $31,100.00 for three (3) years to pay back amount owed to petitioner. After three years, the full assessment value will be raised to $184,000.00. Motion made by Councilman Mayer for authorization of signature by Town Attorney Kruk, and seconded by Councilwoman Turk the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Councilwoman Gardner complimented the members of the Grown In Lima group for the new posters appearing around Lima that promote shopping locally. Councilman Marcellus noted that Village Trustee Jerry Warsaw has been active in getting this initiative started.

Motion made by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Turk the meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Official Minutes

A Regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lima, County of Livingston and the State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY on the 1st day of May 2008 at 7 pm. Notice was printed in The Sentinel.

PRESENT: Supervisor, Pete Yendell

Hildegarde Turk, Councilwoman

Cathy Gardner, Councilwoman

Bruce Mayer, Councilman

Dan Marcellus, Councilman

Steve Kruk, Town Attorney

Keith Arner, Highway Superintendent

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Supervisor Yendell called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

CEO Report
No discussion on the CEO Report. The report was accepted as presented. Upon motion, to approve the CEO report as submitted, by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Turk, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

General Vouchers
General vouchers numbered 229-277 totaling $17,269.29 were approved as presented.

Highway Vouchers
Highway vouchers numbered 103-118 totaling $6,080.58 were approved as presented.

Library Vouchers
Library vouchers numbered

By motion of Councilwoman Turk to approve vouchers as presented and seconded by Councilman Mayer the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Supervisor’s Report
Upon motion made by Councilman Mayer to approve the Supervisor’s reports, for April, and seconded by Councilwoman Turk, the reports were approved as presented. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Minutes
Upon motion by Councilwoman Turk to approve the April 3, 2008 Minutes as submitted, seconded by Councilwoman Gardner. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Privilege of the floor-John Sempowski
In accordance with the recommendation in Lim’s comprehensive plan to establish a joint Town-Village Green Energy Committee, Mr. Sempowski encouraged the Board to move forward in forming a committee. Mr. Sempowski discussed potential benefits available to communities that become involved with wind energy and noted that he and others in the community would be interested to serve on a committee to research opportunities that might be of benefit to Lima.

Board members agreed to proceed with the formation of a Green Energy Committee. An advertisement will be placed in The Sentinel to solicit applications from individuals who would like to volunteer to serve on the committee. Supervisor Yendell will notify Mayor Luft that the Town is moving forward with this initiative.

Funds for training HFL Youth Court Members
The Board received a request for funding for the training of HFL Youth Court members. The training is intended to help the members reach the goals of the Youth Court and provide a savings to the community by reducing court operations expenses. The goals of Youth Court are:

1. Reduce the number of juvenile offenders in our community and the school district.

2. Reduce recidivism rate occurring with our juvenile offenders.

3. Offer leadership and community service opportunities of the youth of our communities.

4. Enact restorative justice.

A motion to expend $365.00 for training members of the Community Youth Court was made by Councilman Mayer and seconded Councilwoman Gardner. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Budget for Historic Preservation Commission
The newly formed Lima Historic Preservation Commission submitted a letter to the Lima Town Board, dated March 21, 2008. The letter identified the primary LHPC responsibilities, as identified by commission members, as follows:

To provide consultation and assistance to Lima’s public officials and community members, particularly with regard to:

(1) Identifying and providing information on Lima’s historic village district, and other historic structures and complexes listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as its many Native American archaeological sites recorded on New York SHPO maps and registers, as these pertain to specific planning and other decisions that come before town and village officials.

(2) Providing information and historic perspective for use in municipal grant applications which might contribute to the preservation and maintenance of the historic character of our community.

(3) Acting as an information source regarding the renovation and repair of older homes and public buildings.

(4) Serving in an advisory role with regard to the potential “design standards” that will be incorporated in Lima’s new zoning regulations.

The group also requested that funds be allocated to provide for training and public educational programs.

Councilwoman Gardner mentioned that several Lima residents attended a recent conference sponsored by the Landmark Society on Western New York on the topic of Main Street revitalization efforts. A key theme of the conference dealt with the economic return to be achieved by preserving a community’s historic structures. Attendees learned that, just a couple of decades ago, many available grant monies were slated for urban renewal efforts to replace older buildings. Today, heightened recognition of the value that historic buildings contribute to communities has led to an emphasis on grant funding for preservation efforts. Councilwoman Gardner noted that Lima is fortunate to have a group of people with relevant expertise step forward and offer to help with Lima’s preservation efforts at this pint and time and she recommended that the board approve the Commission’s proposed advisory role and implement a mechanism to provide for project and design guideline review an input when appropriate.

Board members agreed with the recommendation, affirming that the Historic Preservation Commission is an advisory committee and that comments and input provided with be given consideration as part of the decision-making process undertaken by Lima’s boards. As liaison to the HPC, Hildegard Turk will inform the commission of pending applications and projects, as well as design guideline developments, to facilitate timely comment and input by the Commission.

Upon motion by Councilwoman Turk a budget of $500 from the Town and $500 from the Village for the Preservation Committee was approved. Seconded by Councilwoman Gardner the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Library Vouchers
For the record, it was agreed by upon by Supervisor Yendell, Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk and Cathy Allen, Library Manager, that library vouchers will be completed by Cathy Allen to avoid duplication of effort.

Councilwoman Turk states that the Library Friends are doing well and that a Spring Book Sale will be held May 10, 2008 from 9 am to 4 pm behind the library at “Book Barn”.

Planning Board Training Hours
Mark Petroski hours were presented to the Board, upon Mark’s request, by Supervisor Yendell and approved by the Board.

Traffic Safety
At a Triad meeting held April 3, 2008, the participants brought to the attention of Supervisor Yendell that they are concerned with the lack of lighting at the exit ramps on 390 in Livingston County. They would like to have additional lighting installed on the ramps to improve traffic safety conditions. Motion was made by Councilman Mayer, seconded by Councilwoman Turk, to have Councilman Mayer address this concern at the next Livingston County Traffic Safety Board meeting. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Asbestos Removal on Front Steps
Supervisor Yendell read two proposals for the removal of the asbestos on the front steps. The first proposal from Nyetech (New York Environmental Technologies, Inc.) had a total cost of $9,648.00. The second proposal from ECG (Environmental Construction Group) had a total cost of $4,970.00. ECG was awarded the job. After asbestos is removed the steps will then be built. A motion by Councilwoman Gardner not to exceed $4,970.00 was made and seconded by Councilman Mayer. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

RESOLUTION 14-08
LVINGSTON COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: MODEL RESOLUTION

Name of Jurisdiction: Town of Lima

Governing Body: Town Board

Address: 7329 East Main Street, Po Box 7a, Lima, New York 14485

The following resolution was offered by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Turk.

WHEREAS, the Town of Lima, with the assistance from the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, has gathered information and prepared the Livingston County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Livingston County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Lima is a local unit of government that has afforded the citizens an opportunity to comment and provide input in the plan and the actions in the Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be updated no less than every five years;

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, by the Board of the Town of Lima adopts the Livingston County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan as this jurisdiction’s All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions in the Plan.

ADOPTED this 1^st day of May, 2008 at a Town Board meeting of the Town of Lima by the following vote:

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Moratorium
Supervisor Yendell stated that he received notice from the Livingston County Planning Board that review of draft land use moratorium within the Town of Lima will be reviewed at the next regular meeting of the County Planning Board on May 8, 2008. The Town will be notified as to what action was taken by the Board by the early part of week following our meeting.

Zoning Committee Update
Councilman Mayer will arrange the first meeting of the Zoning Update Committee with Barbara Johnson.

Senior Citizen of the Year
Congratulations to AJ Stephany. AJ received the Senior Citizen of the Year award. This award will be presented at the York School on May 17, 2008.

Historical Trivia
The game of golf was almost unknown in the Unites States until 1890’s. It happened when a William Vanderbilt and a few wealthy Americans who were vacationing in Scotland, watched a Scottish golf pro tee-up several golf balls and drive them 125 years across a chasm. Mr. Vanderbilt turned to his friends and said, “Gentleman, this beats rifle shooting for distance and accuracy. It is a game I think would go well in our country.”

A few months later, the summer of 1891, another Scottish golf pro, Willie Davis, designed and built the first 12 hole golf course on the Shinnecock Hills in Couth Hampton. By fall the golf club was incorporated. Shares were $100 each.

71 years later in 1962, John Checko, his father and brothers bought 155 acres of land from Henry Daum and Mary Petrello on the corner of Chase Rd. and Rt. 15 A and built the Lima Gold and Country Club. Two years later about a dozen members, Ray Plains and Bill Cavalier were the first, were putting the greens. The pro shop was located in the former home of Petrello until a club house was built. 9 holes cost $1; 18 holes was $2.

Fire & Ambulance Reports
Supervisor Yendell read the report for the Ambulance Department.
The ambulance department had 16 Town calls and 19 Village calls. A total of 387 personal man hours were volunteered.

Highway Superintendent Schooling
A motion by Councilman Mayer for Keith Arner to attend a three-day schooling conference in June was seconded by Councilwoman Turk. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Individual Board Member Announcements
Supervisor Yendell asked for the board’s authorization to sign a contract with Finger Lakes Construction for the Highway Garage Expansion Project costing $202,194.00. Upon motion by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Supervisor Yendell asked for the Board’s authorization to sign the 10 year $300,000.00 bond from Sage Rutty at a 3.6030% interest rate. By motion of Councilwoman Turk and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Supervisor Yendell informed the board that he had received a call from a Doran Road homeowner regarding concern about water supply in the vicinity. He explained to the Board that there may be grant money available to help offset some costs of establishing a municipal water supply but that one program requires an income survey and, in his estimation, the local income average is likely to exceed the grant threshold. Another factor is that there is not a proximate source of water that is accessible. Thus the costs of any project, which must be paid for by benefited users, less any grant funds that might be obtained, would likely be very high. He stated that the most helpful step to starting an exploratory process would be for concerned neighbors to complete a petition so that the Board can better understand how many residents would like to see the situation studied and also to provide the board with a basis for exploring the situation further.

Councilwoman Gardner asked what responsibility the Town has, if any, to scientifically assess the water supply in the area and to ensure that future, new development does not further deplete the supply of water available to existing residents in the area. It was agreed that this topic may be given consideration in the zoning update review.

Supervisor Yendell announced that fifteen Lima teens were honored with 2008 Teen Recognition Awards, sponsored by the Livingston County Youth Bureau/Board. The individuals recognized include: Erin Carroll, Rebecca Gravenstede, Janelle Hoh, Katie Kaczmarke, Amanda Kattato, Katherine Lamendola, Elizabeth Lenz, Jessica Patterson, Smanatha Queeno Eric VanHouten, Meghan VanHouten, David Volzer, Robin Willick, Katyln Yorks and Shelby Young. Across all of Livingston County, 79 teens earned this recognition. The Lima Town Board commends these young people on their contributions and accomplishments.

Supervisor Yendell reviewed the Real Property System Sales Analysis Reports of Lima property sales for 2008 and noted that the majority of properties sold slightly above or close to assessed value. A reevaluation will be completed in 2009.

Councilman Marcellus informed the board that the Business Alliances Business Directory is almost complete. The Business Alliance will meet on Tuesday, May 6^th @ 7 p.m.

Councilman Mayer announced that the determination of a location for the Summer Recreation Program is not complete. A meeting is scheduled to explore the possibility of holding the program at Elim.

Councilwoman Gardner distributed some literature to the board titled “The Value of Farmers’ Markets to New York’s Communities.” She also announced that Diane Held of the American Farmland Trust will present a proposal to undertake Lima’s Farmland Protection Planning effort to Lima’s Farmland Advisory Committee on Wednesday, May 7, 8 PM at Town Hall. All members of the Board are invited to attend.

Town Council, Steve Kruk informed board of final report for the American Towers Corporation. In keeping with the financial settlement reached earlier, the assessed value of the property owned by American Towers Corporation will temporarily be reduced to pay back overpayment of property taxes.

Councilwoman Turk stated that Nick Lesjanski would like his road considered for repair. Supervisor Yendell and Highway Superintendent Arner will visit to determine the road condition and assess the need for repair work. This will be looked at.

After motion by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Turk the meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Official Minutes

A Regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lima, County of Livingston and the State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY on the 6th day of March 2008 at 7 pm. Notice was printed in The Sentinel.

PRESENT: Supervisor, Pete Yendell

Hildegarde Turk, Councilwoman

Cathy Gardner, Councilwoman

Bruce Mayer, Councilman

Dan Marcellus, Councilman

Steve Kruk, Town Attorney

Keith Arner, Highway Superintendent

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Supervisor Yendell called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

General Vouchers
General vouchers numbered #109-154 totaling $38,249.16 were approved as presented.

Highway Vouchers
Highway vouchers numbered #64-124 totaling $17,803.93 were approved as presented.

Library Vouchers
Library Vouchers numbered #30-45 totaling $3,538.47 were approved as presented.

By motion of Councilwoman Turk to approve vouchers as presented and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Minutes
February 21, 2008 Minutes were approved as presented. Upon motion by Councilwoman Gardner to approve the Minutes as submitted, and seconded by Councilman Mayer. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Guests
Nick Lesjanski expressed concern regarding a fallen down snow fence. Highway Superintendent Arner said he would look at the fence and make sure it is as stable as possible.

Mark Petroski asked the Board if the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan would affect Clair Milburn in the future, if he wanted to act on a past development proposal. Supervisor Yendell indicated that referenced item was reviewed many years ago and that it would no longer be considered a current application by the Town.

Mark Petroski asked Supervisor Yendell if the training that he undertakes to retain his certification as an engineer would satisfy the 4 hour annual training requirement that he must meet as a member of the Town Planning Board. Supervisor Yendell stated that he believed that training would satisfy the requirement, but indicated that Mr. Petroski should bring in the certificates of course completion for review and approval.

David Brown presented more literature pertaining to winter road clearing methods to be copied and distributed to the Board for review and consideration. He stated that he was gathering material samples from other municipalities to present for review at a future meeting. Highway Superintendent Arner showed samples of some large size rocks of salt that have been received as part of road salt deliveries to show David Brown and Board members what he is up against. Further review will be completed by the Board.

Keith Arner asked that the Board grant approval to exceed budget for an additional salt purchase if continuing winter weather makes it necessary. It was noted that excessive icy road conditions have resulted in greater usage of salt than anticipated in many area towns. The Board approved same to make sure roads are kept to state standards.

RESOLUTION 11-08
Adopt SEQR “Negative Declaration”
Supervisor Yendell read the State Environmental Quality Review. Upon motion by Councilman Mayer to adopt the SEQR “Negative Declaration” and seconded by Councilwoman Turk, the vote went as follows
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

RESOLUTION 12-08
Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan was adopted with the following changes: Include the two community surveys conducted in 2002 and 2006 in an appendix, represent complete answer (100% of respondent results) to survey question regarding preferred pace of development of page 38, delete both references to potential future park areas on Map #9.

Supervisor Yendell then read the Town Board Resolution to Adopt the Comprehensive Plan: WHEREAS, 1.The Lima Town Board, in cooperation with the Lima Village Board, has, after careful study, considered the proposed document entitled Lima Comprehensive Plan; 2. The Lima Town Board, in cooperation with the Lima Village Board, has considered comments made by the public and interested agencies a the Public Hearing held on December 12, 2007 and during the public review period which ended at 5:00 p.m. on January 2, 2008; 3. The Lima Town Board, as lead agency, has completed the Environmental Review Record o the adoption and maintenance of said document and issued a “Negative Declaration” of significance of March 6, 2008, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations; 4. The Town Board and Village Board have referred the draft Comprehensive Plan to the Livingston County Planning Board pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 239 and received a recommendation of “Approval.”; 5. The Lima Town Board, in cooperation with the Lima Village Board, acknowledges that the adoption of said Comprehensive Plan is the beginning of a ten to twenty year planning program for guiding growth and development in the Town and Village of Lima, New York and, as such, will require periodic maintenance to keep the document viable; 6. The Lima Town Board, in cooperation with the Lima Village Board, has carefully considered the impacts associated with the Plan adoption and finds that said Plan constitutes a suitable, logical and timely strategy for the future development of the Town and Village of Lima; 7. The Lima Town Board, in cooperation with the Lima Village Board, acknowledges and hereby gives public notice that official copes of the Comprehensive Plan and all modifications thereof shall be on file in the Offices of the Lima Town Clerk, and Lima Village Clerk;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 1. The document consisting of text, maps and charts entitled Lima Comprehensive Plan and dated February 2008 is hereby adopted as the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Lima, Livingston County, New York in accordance with Section 272-a of the NYS Town Law. 2. In order for the Comprehensive Plan to be at all times current with the needs of the community, and to provide appropriate direction to the various municipal Boards, agencies and departments of the Town, the Town Planning Board shall annually review the Comprehensive Plan and make recommendations for revisions by the Town Board, as may be deemed necessary, following public review and input. Should the Town Planning Board find that no changes are necessary, this finding shall be reported.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

I, Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk, Town of Lima, Livingston County, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution to be a true and exact copy of said original resolution as adopted by the Lima Town Board and contained in the official minutes of said Board. Dated March 6, 2008.

The above resolution was made by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Turk at a Town Board Meeting held on March 6, 2008, and after discussion was approved by a roll call vote of the Town Board recorded above.

The adoption of the Comprehensive Plan is the first in Lima’s history!

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who was involved.

Moratorium
By motion of Councilman Mayer, Steve Kruk will draft proposed development moratorium legislation, for proposals that require SEQR to allow time for the examination of and changes to zoning codes in order to implement the Town’s comprehensive plan. The period of the moratorium to be considered will be one year, with a provision for earlier termination if the zoning update project is completed before the expiration of the moratorium. The draft will be prepared for review by board members at the next regularly scheduled meeting on April 3, 2008@ 7pm. Seconded by Councilwoman Gardner the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Earth Day
Supervisor Yendell read a letter from the Livingston County Environmental Management Council stating that they are seeking nominations for the Earth Day Awards Program. EMC has forms available. Same forms were distributed to Board members.

Residential Assessment Ratio
Supervisor Yendell read ratio of sales report sent from the NYS Office of Real Property Services. We are at 97.03% rate of assessment. This means that the 46 properties that sold from July 1, 2006 thru June 30, 2007 sold for approximately 3% more than the current assessed value.

Transportation Enhancements Program
Supervisor Yendell gave information to Councilman Mayer to pursue the possibility of obtaining a grant to construct a sidewalk extension north from the Village on Route 15A to the vicinity of the Dollar General Store.

Fire & Ambulance Reports
Supervisor Yendell read the report for the Ambulance and Fire Departments.

Lima volunteer ambulance had 22 Town calls (628 miles) and 16 Village calls (577 miles). Total man hours of 407.

Lima Fire Department had a total of 11 calls resulting in 134 man hours. Total man hours for drills, truck checks, chief’s work, and meetings were 362.

City of Rochester Water Rate Increase
Districts #1 and #2 including Village will increase from $1.34 per 10,000 gallons to $1.38 in July 2008. As in the past the Town will absorb the increase and will not implement a user rate increase at this time.

History “Tid Bits”
Supervisor Yendell reads a few 1945 events prepared by Historian Joyce Rapp. Tupperware was invented, first trinity atom bomb exploded in New Mexico, frozen prepared meals invented, average cost of new car $1025.00, loaf of bread 9 cents, gallon of gas 15 cents, average income $2390.00, average cost of home $4625.00. Also, champions of football league, Cleveland Brown, World Series, Detroit Tigers, Heisman Trophy, Doc Blanchard (Army). Lastly, Life expectancy was 62.9 years.

Neenan Farms Recognized
Supervisor Yendell reads the article an article from The Sentinel recognizing Lima’s Neenan Farm for being selected by the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce as the Livingston County Farm of the Year for 2008. A celebration dinner will be held March 28 at the Genesee River Inn, in Mt. Morris. Tickets are available from the Chamber of Commerce in Geneseo. The cost is $25.00 per person.

Comprehensive Zoning Update Committee
Councilman Mayer made a motion to appoint Paul Luft as member of this committee. Supervisor Yendell mentioned Mr. Luft would be a valuable asset to that Board. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion, and the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

It was agreed that discussion of remaining appointments to the zoning update committee will take place at the next Town Board Meeting.

Individual Board Member Announcements
Supervisor Yendell informed the Board that he needed the Board’s authorization to solicit bids for the Highway Garage construction project and the front steps of the town hall building. Upon motion by Councilwoman Turk and seconded by Councilman Mayer, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Supervisor Yendell also read a letter of gratitude from Jennifer Wetzel thanking the Sheriffs Department for monitoring speed by George’s. She has noticed change.

Supervisor Yendell announced that members of the Lima Town Planning present at the March 5 meeting of the Town Planning Board recommended that Mark Petroski be appointed to serve as chairman of the Planning Board. Supervisor Yendell also read a letter of interest from Mr. Petroski and made a motion to appoint Mark Petroski as Chairman of the Planning Board as per the Planning Board members’ request. The motion was not seconded.

Councilwoman Gardner commented that the most important work ahead of the Town of Lima at the present time is the zoning update required to implement Lima’s newly adopted comprehensive plan. She further sated that Mr. Petroski can use his professional skills to review proposals as a member of the Town Planning Board but objected to his appointment to the position of chairperson on the basis of his verbal and written record of comments made to the Lima Town Board regarding Lima’s Comprehensive Plan. As she began to read excerpts from Mr. Petroski’s letters, Mr. Petroski withdrew himself from consideration for the position. Upon motion of Councilman Mayer to appoint George Gotcsik to the position of Chairperson of the Lima Town Planning Board, and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner, the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Councilman Marcellus stated that the Business Alliance meeting will be held on March 19, 2008 @ 7pm at the Town Hall Board Meeting Room.

Councilman Mayer stated the recreation program is doing well.

Councilwoman Gardner reviewed all letters of interest to the Farmland Advisory Committee with Dennis Neenan. Six individuals expressed interest in serving on the committee. All applicants will be invited to participate as part of the committee and a meeting will be scheduled later in March to review the tasks outlined in the Farmland Protection Planning grant application and to map out a work schedule.

Councilwoman Turk reported that the Lima Historical Society is doing an outstanding job on the cookbook. The cookbook will be ready to publish in 60 days and will cost approximately $7000.00. She encourages everyone to purchase the cookbook to help exceed profits of the last LHS cookbook which earned $10,000.00 for the organization.

Turk also mentioned that the Friends of the Library group are in swing and moving forward. She encourages people to join the group to help support the Library. There will be a meeting on March 12, 2008 at 7pm.

Steve Kruk requested that the Board make a motion entering into a consent agreement to settle tax assessment litigation with American Tower, with approval by Livingston County, to have overpayment of property taxes credited against next year’s taxes instead of a refund payment check. Upon motion by Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Turk the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays 0

Adjourn Meeting
By motion of Councilman Mayer and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner the meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm.

___________________________

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Official Minutes

A Special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lima, County of Livingston and the State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY on the21st day of February 2008 at 7 pm. Notice was printed in the Sentinel 10 days prior to the meeting as well as tacked to our “legal board” in the Town Hall and posted on the Town Website.

Board Members
PRESENT: Supervisor, Pete Yendell

Hildegarde Turk, Councilwoman

Cathy Gardner, Councilwoman

Bruce Mayer, Councilman

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

ABSENT: Dan Marcellus, Councilman

Steve Kruk, Town Attorney

Keith Arner, Highway Superintendent

Supervisor Yendell called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) for Comprehensive Plan
The Board, as well as guests, participated in the page by page review of the SEQR. Copies were made and distributed to all who attended and everyone was able to voice their opinion at any time. Several minor changes were made.

RESOLUTION 9-08
Front Steps
Discussion was held on the replacement of the front steps. Councilwoman Gardner made a motion to authorize expenditures up to $20,000.00 from the building reserve fund for the replacement of the steps. Councilwoman Turk seconded. The vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 4 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Mayer

Nays: 0

Farmland Advisory Committee Letters
The Board reviewed letters from persons interested in the Farmland Advisory Committee. Letters were then given to Councilwoman Gardner who will deliver them to Dennis Neenan for his review.

Minutes
By motion of Councilwoman Turk February 7, 2008 Minutes were approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Mayer the vote went as follows:
CARRIED

Ayes: 4 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Mayer

Nays: 0

Surplus Equipment
By motion of Councilman Mayer a Town Computer monitor #01435 and keyboard #01555 were declared surplus. The Court’s Panasonic fax machine #01811 and Brother fax Model # 2800 were declared surplus as well. Seconded by Councilwoman Gardner the vote went as follows
CARRIED:

Ayes: 4 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Mayer

Nays: 0

July 3^rdBoard Meeting
Due to our July meeting falling on a holiday the board rescheduled the meeting to July 1, 2008 @ 7pm. Notice will be published in the Sentinel.

Individual Board Announcements
Supervisor Yendell gave the Board members the opportunity to speak.

RESOLUTION 10-08
By motion of Councilman Mayer It was resolved that the Town Clerk shall keep records of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member annual training hours. Seconded by Councilwoman Gardner the vote went as follows:
CARRIED:

Ayes: 4 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Mayer

Nays: 0

Councilwoman Turk stated the Friends of the Library has been inactive and is now trying to get active again. Also, the Lima Historical Society cookbook is doing well, with over 499 recipes.

Adjourn Meeting

By motion of Councilwoman Turk and seconded by Councilman Mayer the meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.

___________________________

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Official Minutes

A regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lima, County of Livingston and the State of New York was held at the Town Hall, 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY on the 7^th day of February 2008 at 7 pm. Notice was printed in the Sentinel 10 days prior to the meeting as well as tacked to our “legal board” in the Town Hall and posted on the Town Website.

Board Members
PRESENT: Supervisor, Pete Yendell

Hildegarde Turk, Councilwoman

Cathy Gardner, Councilwoman

Dan Marcellus, Councilman

Bruce Mayer, Councilman

Steve Kruk, Town Attorney

Keith Arner, Highway Superintendent

Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk

Supervisor Yendell called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

CEO Report
No discussion on CEO Report. Okay as presented. Upon motion, to approve the CEO report as submitted, by Councilwoman Turk and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner, the following was
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Guests
Stephanie Labasz and Robert Whitehead from the Honeoye Falls Lima Mendon Community Youth Court spoke. The Community Youth Court is a way of handling offensive behaviors by school (middle/high) students, such as graffiti in the Park. This allows the students to sit in front of peers and be sentenced to complete community service, instead of facing an expense of hiring an attorney and actually going to court. They have much faith and had positive results (hopefully students learn a lesson and do not commit second offense)at the same time helping students in the community. Guests indicated they are looking for $365.00 per municipality to continue with their Community Youth Court. This amount would cover expenses incurred from budget year 2006-2007. Monies may go toward what the Town specifies or the Youth Court may disburse the funds where needed (training students to operate the Youth Community Court). After discussion, Supervisor Yendell explained that he needs to check with Audit Control to see if this would be a legal expenditure of tax dollars. Motion made by Councilwoman Turk and seconded by Councilman Mayer to pay the $365.00 if approved by Audit and Control. Motion was
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Second Guest David Brown of Doran Road addressed the Board with some literature of Sand vs. Salt cost. He would like the Town to look into purchasing more salt than sand for our roads. In his opinion it is cheaper and better for the roads. Mr. Brown provided the Board with information from Cornell that will be reviewed by Board members and Keith Arner. Mr. Brown stated he would like to return in 1 month with a presentation of how our roads are maintained and the difference between more salted roads and sanded roads.

Guest Mark Petroski addressed the Board regarding the lack of communication between Boards (Planning, ZBA and Town). The new policy agreed upon is that Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk would inform Marie Thompson, Secretary of Planning and ZBA Boards, by phone or email of any meetings, regular or special, so Marie can inform her Boards.

RESOLUTION 8-08
Minutes
January 24, 2008 Special Board Meeting Minutes had a change. On motion by Councilwoman Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Gardner, the following resolution was presented to change” Yendell gave Gardner and Marcellus an opportunity to discuss their findings” to “Yendell gave all Board members an opportunity to discuss their findings”. Those corrections were marked with red pen in the office Town Board Minutes book.
Resolution was
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

General Vouchers
General vouchers numbered #33-108 totaling $19,045.25 is approved as presented.

Highway Vouchers
Highway vouchers numbered #19-61 totaling $9,961.63 is approved as presented.

Library Vouchers
Library Vouchers numbered #1-40 totaling $7,879.74 is approved as presented.

By motion of Councilwoman Turk and seconded by Cathy Gardner the vote went as follows
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Old Business
SEQR for Comprehensive Plan.
Councilwoman Gardner had comments for page 5 “review” and page 11 “impact on Growth”. Steve Kruk stated change on page 6 should be marked “NO”. Councilman Mayer moved that we hold a special meeting on February 21, 2008 at 7:00 pm to review the SEQR report page by page. Councilman Marcellus seconded the motion. The vote went as follows
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Comprehensive Plan
All red corrections were put in black and the Future Land Use Map has been changed to correspond with the final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan.

Mowing Bids
Supervisor Yendell advised the board that we need to publish a Legal Notice for a 3 year mowing contract. All mowing bids should consist of price specifications for work to be performed as well as showing proof of Liability Insurance, Minimum of $1,000,000.00. On motion of Councilman Mayer to publish the legal notice and seconded by Dan Marcellus the vote went as follows

CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Fire Insurance Protection Agreement
Supervisor Yendell presented the annual contract for fire and ambulance protection for the Town of Lima. He also stated that South Lima received fire protection from Lakeville and Ambulance coverage from Lima. He informed the board that the Town and Village split the expense of Fire protection in amount of $123,206.96 for protection and emergency ambulance service. Payment to be made no later than March 15, 2008. Councilwoman Gardner made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Councilwoman Turk the vote went as follow
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Interested Parties for Board
Supervisor Yendell read William Carey’s letter of interest, as well as Colleen Allen, George Gotcsik and Doug Best. Mr. Best stated he would serve on any board. Councilwoman Gardner handed out literature showing completed 2007 training hours record for the members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. New York state law required members being reappointed to these boards to have 4 hours of training annually. This report showed that only 2 of 7 members have completed the training required by the State. It was agreed that Jennifer Shanks, Town Clerk will have Heather Ferraro submit training hours, for review, every 6 months to assure training is completed.

After discussion of above, George Gotcsik (5 year term) was appointed to Town Planning Board and Doug Best (5 year term) appointed to Board of Assessment Review. Duane Fuller (5 year term) was reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals as he completed 11 hours of training and therefore was eligible for re-appointment. Councilman Mayer made a motion to appoint the members as stated above. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion, the vote went as follows
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Councilwoman Gardner distributed handout of Geographical location of Board Members for the Town Boards information. This report shows that most of the members of these boards live to the South of the Village. She would like to see a more representation from the area North of Main Street because this is the area where the community anticipates most commercial development activity in the coming years. Supervisor Yendell stated that this is the area where those who volunteer live and we cannot do much about that other than to encourage people in the Northern portion of the Town to apply when openings become available.

CHIPS Funding
Supervisor Yendell read correspondence from Dan Burling stating that funding in the Governors proposed budget for 08-09 was less than anticipated. Town and Village of Lima funding is $57,264.00 compared to $59,796.00 last year. This is $2532.00 less this year.

NYS Agriculture & Markets
Supervisor Yendell indicated that the Board needed to authorize him to sign the contract for $25,000.00 for the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Grant. Councilwoman Gardner moved that Supervisor Yendell be authorized to sign the contract. Councilman Mayer seconded. The vote went as follows
CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Extend 40 mph Speed to Gale Road
Councilman Marcellus indicated he would like the speed limit be reduced to 40 mph on 15A from the Village line to Gale Road in respect for pedestrians. The Board talked about the possibility of installing sidewalks on the West side of the road to Dollar General. Councilman Marcellus made a motion to have Councilman Mayer request this change at the next Livingston County Traffic Safety Committee meeting. Councilman Mayer request this change at the next Livingston County Traffic Safety Committee meeting. Councilwoman Turk seconded. The vote went as follows

CARRIED

Ayes: 5 Yendell, Turk, Gardner, Marcellus, Mayer

Nays: 0

Youth Award
Supervisor Yendell announced to Board and Guests that all Livingston County Teen Recognition Award applications must be submitted by February 15^th.

Fire Department Report
Supervisor Yendell read the Fire Department and Ambulance Report. The year-end report for the Ambulance showed they had a total of 511 calls for 2007.

Supervisor Yendell read the history trivia. This history compared prices of oats costing 30 cents a bushel in 1931 to $1.52 a bushel in 2