Meeting record
Town Board — October 14, 2021
Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.
The Nunda Township Board of Trustees met on October 14, 2021 to review and approve financial matters, audit results, and operational updates. The board approved township and road district warrants, the 2022 tax levy, and continuation of equipment rental agreements.
Present: Karen Tynis (Trustee), Rob Parrish (Trustee), Johanna Donahue (Trustee), Tim Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Mike Lesperence (Road Commissioner), Scott Puma (Township Attorney), Joni Smith (Township Clerk)
- Annual audit presentation
- Township warrants and payments
- Road district warrants
- 2022 tax levy
- Equipment lease agreement
- Road maintenance and paving
- Fund transfers
- Meeting recording
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Audit Presentation by GRA, PC
George Roasch presented the annual township audit, confirming a clean audit with correct financial position, proper internal controls, and appropriate fund balance reserve of approximately six months.
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Review and Approval of September 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Motion: Made by Johanna Donahue; Seconded by Tim Parrish
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Town Fund Transfer of Appropriation for Assessors Office
Transfer of $100.00 from Line Item Contingency #100-140-691 to Equipment Purchase #100-140-626.
Motion: Made by Karen Tynis; Seconded by Johanna Donahue
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Approval for Payment of Township Warrants for October 14, 2021
Approval of township warrants totaling $46,374.30.
Motion: Made by Tim Parrish; Seconded by Johanna Donahue
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Approval for Payment of Road District Warrants for October 14, 2021
Approval of road district warrants totaling $197,756.67.
Motion: Made by Tim Parrish; Seconded by Karen Tynis
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Discussion and Approval of Posting the 2022 Annual Tax Levy
Discussion and approval to post the 2022 annual tax levy for all township funds including Town Fund, General Assistance Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, Permanent Hard Road Fund, Road and Bridge Social Security Fund, Road and Bridge Insurance Fund, and Cemetery Fund.
Motion: Made by Karen Tynis; Seconded by Johanna Donahue
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Review/Approval to Continue IGA for Equipment Rental for Road District
Road Commissioner explained the equipment lease agreement in place for five years that allows the township use of Mike Lesperances Excavator and Bulldozer free of lease charge in exchange for maintenance, insurance, fuel, and hauling costs; the agreement is being discontinued.
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Supervisor Report
Supervisor Bobera-Drain announced the TOI meeting is virtual this year.
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Road Commissioner Report
Road Commissioner explained the Road District is preparing for winter and finishing paving work.
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Trustee Karen Tynis Report
Verified the video recording of meetings is working correctly.
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Trustee Rob Parrish Inquiry
Inquired how the Road District will use $2.16 million received for non-dedicated roads. Road Commissioner stated the 2.2 million received will be tracked to assure it is used on the roads.
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New Business: Mulch Surplus Discussion
Discussed surplus of mulch from recent storms and Road Commissioners practices of eliminating excessive amounts of mulch.
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Public Comment: Cal Skinner
Blog reporter inquired if meetings are recorded and suggested Algonquin Township do the same.
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Public Comment: Kenneth Hancock
Complimented the Road District on the exceptional work done on non-dedicated roads.
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Assessor Monthly Meeting Report
Assessor Mark Dzemske provided copies of the Nunda Township Assessor's Monthly Meeting Report to the board and residents for review.
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