Town Board — September 14, 2023

Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.

Present: Karen Tynis (Trustee), Johanna Donahue (Trustee), Tim Parrish (Trustee), Rob Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Joni Smith (Township Clerk)

• Steuben Road parking lot project
• Road repairs and improvements
• Moraine State Park access
• Red Barn Road traffic and safety
• Road district fund transfers
• Community concerns and public comment
• ADA compliance parking

Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)

1. Roll call and Pledge of Allegiance

   Roll call answered by four trustees, supervisor, and clerk.

2. Public Comment - Steuben Road Parking Lot Project

   Eight residents spoke against the parking lot project planned on Steuben Road near Moraine State Park, citing safety concerns, lack of community notification, construction impact, traffic concerns, and inappropriateness for a residential area.

   Other

3. Public Comment - Red Barn Road Traffic and Safety

   Two residents requested the township close the road connection from Red Barn Road to Curling Ponds or install a speed bump to reduce cut-through traffic and speeding in their residential community.

   Other

4. Approval of Minutes - August 10, 2023 Meeting

   Motion to review and approve amended minutes from the August 10, 2023 regular board meeting.

   Motion: Motion to Review and approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting as amended correcting Trustee Rob Parrish comment regarding the Handy Cap parking spaces at the Supervisors office be at 88 Grade to ADA Grade closed Thursday August 10, 2023

   Vote: unanimous Approved

5. Review and Approval of Road Fund Transfers of Appropriation

   Motion to transfer funds from various contingency and maintenance funds to road improvements totaling $235,255. Multiple fund transfers proposed including PHR Contingency Fund, Ice Control Fund, Equipment Rental Fund, Equipment Payments Fund, and Road & Bridge funds.

   Motion: Review and approval of Road Funds(s) Transfer(s) of Appropriation with multiple line item transfers totaling $235,255

   Vote: 2-3 Denied

6. Approval of Township Warrants

   Motion to approve payment of township warrants for September 14, 2023 in the amount of $26,321.70.

   Motion: Motion to Approve for Payment Township Warrants for September 14, 2023 in the amount of $26,321.70

   Vote: unanimous Approved

7. Approval of Road District Warrants

   Motion to approve payment of road district warrants for September 14, 2023 in the amount of $675,759.31.

   Motion: Motion to Approve for Payment Road District Warrants for September 14, 2023 in the amount of $675,759.31

   Vote: 5-1 Approved

8. Appointment of William Boltz to Cemetery Board

   Motion to appoint William Boltz as Trustee of the Nunda Township Cemetery Board for a six-year term from September 2023 through May 2029.

   Motion: Appointment of William Boltz – Trustee of the Nunda Township Cemetery Board for a six (6) year term commencing with the third Monday in September 2023 through the third Monday in May 2029

   Vote: unanimous Approved

9. New Business - Steuben Road Parking Lot Discussion

   Trustees expressed empathy for resident concerns regarding the parking lot project and clarified the board's lack of authority over the Road District.

   Other

10. Old Business - Supervisor Office Parking and ADA Compliance

    Trustee Parrish inquired about completion date for supervisor office parking area and reiterated ADA compliance requirements.

11. Supervisor Report

    Supervisor Bobera-Drain reported audit completion, office building painting in progress, and commitment to convey resident concerns to Road Commissioner.

12. Trustee Reports

    Trustees expressed appreciation for resident attendance and concerns, with acknowledgment of communication challenges with the Road District.

13. Adjournment

    Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

    Motion: Motion to Adjourn

    Vote: unanimous Approved

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