The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am. Councilman, Mark Jordan arrived at 9:08am and Town Clerk, Rose Marie Belforti arrived at 9:10am.

THOSE PRESENT:

William Dugan III, Supervisor
Jim Frisch, Councilman
Darwin Snyder, Councilman
Lynn Odell, Councilman
Mark Jordan, Councilman
Jim Bailey, Highway Superintendent
Rose Marie Belforti, Town Clerk

OTHERS PRESENT:

None.

PLEDGE:

CONVOCATION:

MINUTES: On motion by Lynn Odell, seconded by Darwin Snyder, the minutes for December 9, 2002 were accepted and amended: pg. 3, in discussion of scenic route 90 paragraph; the word "personal" was added to the first sentence to read, Bill Dugan read a personal letter he had written . . . also on pg. 3, in discussion of water testing program results, Sylvia's last name, "Hurlbut", was added. Moonshine Bridge discussion, pg. 3, Jim Frisch said he will report back to the board at the January 2003 Town Board meeting.
VOTE: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays

REPORTS: On motion by Jim Frisch, seconded by Darwin Snyder, the Code Enforcement Officer Report for November 2002 was accepted as submitted. Comment: new software will hopefully produce more legible detail in report.
VOTE: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays

DRUG TESTING PROGRAM: After discussion the Ledyard Town Board decided to renew the contract with the Industrial Medical Associates Substance Abuse Testing Agreement for 2003. No vote.

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES FOR 2002: Jim Frisch made a motion to table the Dog Ordinance discussion and the Cornell grant proposal until the January meeting, seconded by Mark Jordan.
VOTE: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays

Supervisor Bill Dugan said that the Dog Ordinance will require the use of the Town Attorney, and would like to move funds into the Attorney's account for 2003 to pay him a retainer in January for the Dog Ordinance, and some preliminary issues concerning the Planning Board and subdivision rules. Bill Dugan said that the Planning Board is requesting a meeting with the Town Legislative Board to discuss the Ledyard Zoning Laws.

RESOLUTION TO ENCUMBER ATTORNEY EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR 2003: On motion by Lynn Odell, seconded by Mark Jordan the Town Board approved to encumber attorney expense for 2003. 1420.4 - $1,228.00.
VOTE: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays

RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER THESE ACCOUNTS: On motion by Mark Jordan, seconded by Jim Frisch, the following transfers were approved.

B599 to B3620.4 $3920.00: Laptop & Software for CEO
A1410.4 to A1410.2 $76.50: Over-expensed Clerk
A1420.4 to A1355.4 $923.91: Assessors Contractual
A1990.4 to A8160.2 $74.52: Balance- Transfer Station Equipment
DA9030.8 to DA9035.8 $123.12: Balance Medicare Account Benefits
VOTE: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays

RESOLUTION TO MOVE FUNDS FROM RESERVE TO CEO ACCOUNT TO COVER PURCHASE OF LAPTOP, PRINTER & SOFTWARE: On motion by Jim Frisch, seconded by Mark Jordan, the Town Board approved no more than $4,500.00 to purchase the Dell computer system and Williamson software for the Ledyard Code Enforcement Officer.
5 Ayes, 0 Nays

RESOLUTION TO MOVE EXCESS FUNDS FROM ANY TOWN OF LEDYARD ACCOUNTS TO PAY ON HIGHEST INTEREST LOANS ON ROLLING STOCK AND FIXED ASSETS: On motion by Mark Jordan, seconded by Jim Frisch, The Town Board decided to take all excess funds at year end, 2002, in any of the accounts, to pay on the highest interest loans on rolling stock and fixed assets.
VOTE: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays

PAY BILLS: On motion by Jim Frisch, seconded by Darwin Snyder, the bills on Abstract #399-443, General Fund A=$6,525.36; B=$7,727.92; DA=$837.69; DB=15,332.37 were approved for payment.
VOTE: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays

END OF YEAR SUMMARY: Bill Dugan, Supervisor, said the Town of Ledyard has had a very good year and he appreciates the expertise and cooperation from the Board. He said 2003 would bring some dramatic changes with the advent of the Scenic Route 90 project, and the casino-bingo project in Aurelius. He said the real world has come to our town and he is trying to prepare for that as much as possible. He thinks the Town Board will have to bring in some outside expertise to help the town prepare for what is coming up ahead and will involve the town attorney to work with existing zoning laws to deal with subdivisions. He said the Town Legislative and Planning Board should have a clear-cut outline of the way the Town of Ledyard wants things to happen. He said he has moved to Aurora from an area that has experienced significant change and from his experience, without preparation and planning, the town will wind up with unsightly commercial development and people building on top of each other. He said that should not happen here, this area is too beautiful to let that happen. He said hopefully he and the Town Board could work together to anticipate the coming changes.

ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mark Jordan, seconded by Darwin Snyder, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 am.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rose Marie Belforti
Town of Ledyard Clerk