Minutes of the January 14, 2008 Town Council Meeting
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Virginia Nye, Clerk
Treasurer. Present also were Larry Armstrong, Bob Lewis, and Sue Williams,
Council Members, Bob Hull, Town Superintendent, Bruce Snyder, Zoning Inspector,
Laura Farquhar, and Erik Weber and Neal Blythe, Town Attorneys. Council members,
Paul Federspiel and George Schenkel were unable to attend the meeting. Twenty
three people signed the guest register.
The first action of the meeting was election of Council Officers. Sue Williams
made the motion to nominate Larry Armstrong for Council President, with a second
by Bob Lewis, and the vote was unanimous. Larry then made a motion to nominate
Bob Lewis for Vice President with a second by Sue Williams. Bob Lewis was
elected Vice President, also by unanimous vote.
The Minutes of the December 10, 2007 Meeting were read by Virginia Nye. With
corrections, the minutes were approved upon a motion by Bob Lewis, and second by
Sue Williams.
The Accounts Payable Voucher list was approved with a motion by Sue Williams and
second by Bob Lewis. The Warrants list was approved upon a motion by Sue
Williams and second by Bob Lewis.
Larry Armstrong read the Town Marshal Report for the period December 10, 1007 to
January 14, 2008. The Fire Department report included one report of a medic
assist in the Town of Clear Lake. Sue Williams made the motion to approve the
reports, Bob Lewis seconded, and the motion passed. Larry reported that the date
set for the Marshal’s hearing will be February 28. That will also be the date
for the February Town Council meeting.
Zoning Inspector Bruce Snyder reported that three Improvement Location Permits
were issued. These included a new deck and entrance way, a new garage, and
another new deck. On January 7, 2008 the BZA held a special meeting to consider
a variance application for property at 328 Lake Drive. The requested variance
from the 5-foot side yard requirement to a 4.5 foot side yard was granted.
Bob Hull reported on his activities including the sewer, the snow and rain
runoffs. We have heard from the Steuben County Building Department that the new
street barn will require a state building permit. We are in the process of
putting together the drawings that will be sent to the state for approval. We
have been requested by the Steuben County Plan Commission that we get the
addresses on Penner Drive and the four cul-de-sac streets straightened out.
These will be ready for Council approval at the February meeting. Laura’s report
included her work with the sewer collections as well as the garbage collections.
She is also working with Commercial Graphics for this year’s Clear Lake
Directory.
Bob Lewis made a motion to accept the reports, Sue Williams seconded and the
motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Eric Weber discussed the various litigations in progress.
In the Master Plan Update, some of the issues discussed were a comprehensive
plan, two mile jurisdiction, creative financing, recent property tax questions,
looking into water management plan for the town. By the end of February we
expect to have a computer draft of ordinances.
Emma Brown was appointed to the Sewer Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Police and Fire Liaison. Larry Armstrong was nominated by Bob Lewis to be the
Fire and Police Liaison, with a second by Sue Williams, and the motion passed.
Larry was elected for a one year period. He requested that the council rotate
positions.
Establishment of meeting dates. Dates have been established. Schedule is
attached.
Appointment of Zoning Inspector. Establishment of Zoning Inspector title assures
the Zoning Administrator legal authority. Full council approved.
Plan Commission Appointments. Mike Long, with appointment expiring January 4,
2009. Bob Lewis made the motion for this appointment, Sue Williams seconded and
the motion passed. Council members appointed to Plan Commission are Bob Lewis,
Paul Federspiel and Sue Williams.
BZA Appointments. Ron Kummer will be reappointed to a four-year term. Executive
appointment. Approval of appointment of Chris Folland to his unexpired term.
At 7:55 p.m., Bob Lewis made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Sue Williams
seconded, and the motion carried.
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Larry Armstrong, President
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Virginia A. Nye, Clerk