Minutes of the February 28, 2008 Town Council Meeting
The Town Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Larry
Armstrong, Council President. Present also were Council Members Bob Lewis, Paul
Federspiel, George Schenkel, and Sue Williams. Virginia Nye, Clerk and Bob Hull,
Town Superintendent were also in attendance. Also present were Eric Weber and
Neal Blythe, town attorneys.
Virginia Nye read the minutes of the January 14 Council meeting. With two
corrections, the minutes were approved upon a motion by Sue Williams, and second
by Bob Lewis.
The Voucher Register and Warrants to be Approved were reported by Virginia Nye
and approved with a motion by George Schenkel and second by Paul Federspiel and
vote by the Council members.
Larry Armstrong gave the Marshal’s report including two burglaries. An ongoing
investigation is being conducted. The town will keep upcoming information on the
town’s web site.
Bob Lewis read Bruce Snyder’s Building and Zoning Report. There was one
Improvement Local Permit to remodel a home at 424 Lake Drive, Permit No. 1611.
At the BZA meeting on February 18, the Board approved Variance 2008-1 amending
the Zoning Ordinance to allow a garage to be built at a height of 18 feet 11.25
inches. Variance 2008-02 was tabled.
Bob Hull reported that the sewer easement for the grinder between 1016 and 1018
Lake Drive is complete and he will forward the survey to Neal Blythe to have it
recorded. He also reported that we had another busy month for snow removal, with
539 miles driven to spread 3.25 tons salt and 9.5 tons sand, using 48 hours of
manpower between Bob and Todd Williamson. We are still waiting on the plans and
permit for the new street barn.
Bob also read Laura’s report on sewer and garbage collections. She has been in
contact with Commercial Graphics for the 2008 directory.
Sue Williams made the motion to accept the reports, George Schenkel seconded and
the motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Eric Weber gave us an update on the litigation. There is the possibility of
mediation on the trespass as well as enforcement of settlement in the helicopter
case, and resolution of sewer fees. With the aid of a mediator, hopefully
progress is being made and then the parties can meet again on April 14 for the
next mediation. This is an opportunity to move forward. Motion for summary
agreement in the helicopter case, is pending this spring.
In the case of the Hoagland suit on the town’s possible participation in the
lakeside deck suit, the town filed summary motion to dismiss in Steuben Court.
Motion to dismiss has been filed by Bruce Snyder in the case of the fence
between the Hoagland’s and Mosier’s homes.
In the Terrace Garden issue in the case of a 30-foot strip of lakeside land, a
hearing is scheduled for April 11.
NEW BUSINESS
At the request of Chad Hoover, the Steuben County GIS Coordinator, as well as
the Census Bureau, address changes have been made for the cul de sacs off Penner
Drive. Specifically the cul de sacs are Penny Court, Joann Court, and John
Court. He also requested a change of the name of County Road 775 E. to Fountain
Beach Drive on the portion that falls within the town limits. With the approval
of the Council at this meeting, he plans to forward the information to the
county office, the post office and the Census Bureau.
Sue Williams made the motion to approve the changes, George Schenkel seconded,
and the motion passed.
Bill Geiger as co-chairman of the Kasota Island group requested that a mural of
the island be placed in the Council room of the new town hall. By unanimous
consent the council approved the request.
Comments: Bonnie Brown and committee are working on an update of the Clear Lake
history. She requested any information that citizens may like to contribute.
At 7:50 p.m. Bob Lewis made the motion to adjourn, Sue Williams seconded, and
the motion passed.
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Larry Armstrong, President
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Virginia Nye, Clerk