Meeting record
Town Board — May 13, 2021
Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.
The Nunda Township Board of Trustees met on May 13, 2021 to approve warrants totaling over $261,000, confirm the Deputy Clerk position, and receive reports from township officials. The board welcomed new Deputy Clerk Courtney Sessler and incoming Trustee Joahanna Donahue while thanking departing Trustee Justin Franzke for his service.
Present: Justin Franzke (Trustee), Rob Parrish (Trustee), Karen Tynis (Trustee), Tim Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Mike Lesperance (Road Commissioner), Bill Boltz (Cemetery Board Member), Scott Puma (Attorney), Courtney Sessler (Deputy Clerk), Joahanna Donahue (incoming Trustee), Mark Dzemske (Assessor)
- Township warrants and payments
- Deputy Clerk position
- Road District warrants
- Property parcel combining
- Window replacements
- Website updates
- Phone system integration
- Assessor reports
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Approval of April 13, 2021 meeting minutes
Tim Parrish requested amendment to reflect his statement encouraging Road Commissioner to participate in future Budget Workshops. Motion made to approve as amended.
Motion: Motion to review and approval of the regular board meeting minutes, dated Thursday April 13, 2021 as amended
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Approval for Payment Township Warrants for May 13, 2021
Motion to approve township warrants totaling $42,997.48 for May 13, 2021.
Motion: Motion to Approve for Payment Township Warrants for May 13, 2021 in the amount of $42,997.48
Vote: 5-0 Approved
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Approval for Payment Road District Warrants for May 13, 2021
Motion to approve Road District warrants totaling $218,927.92 for May 13, 2021.
Motion: Motion to Approve for Payment Road District Warrants for May 13, 2021 in the amount of $218,927.92
Vote: 5-0 Approved
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Approval of Ordinance #05-13-21-01 Creating Position of Deputy Clerk
Supervisor Bobera-Drain explained the Deputy Clerk position was previously approved in 2020 with salary already budgeted. Courtney Sessler was introduced and highlighted for her experience with legal documents and attention to detail.
Approved
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New Business: Window Replacement Quotes
Trustee Rob Parrish inquired about window quotes; Supervisor Bobera-Drain explained replacement windows will be going out to bid soon.
Other
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Old Business: News Letter Trimming
Trustee Tim Parrish inquired about timing for trimming down the News Letter costs by eliminating postage and incorporating into the website.
Other
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Supervisor Report
Supervisor Bobera-Drain reported township offices integrated under one phone system, township audit begun remotely, window replacements published for bidding, website updates in progress, and welcomed incoming Trustee Joahanna Donahue.
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Township Clerk Report
Township Clerk Smith reported continued adherence to Attestation Public Act and expressed gratitude for Trustee Justin Franzke's service.
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Road Commissioner Report
Road Commissioner inquired if board had questions regarding Road District. Trustee Tim Parrish inquired about Comtech bill; Commissioner explained warrant was for 18 inch culverts.
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Property Parcel Combining Discussion
Trustee Rob Parrish inquired about Assessor's petition for residents with multi-parcels to combine to single parcel. Trustee Franzke stated it provides convenience and saves money for township; Road Commission confirmed cost savings to township.
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Oaths of Office Administered
Clerk administered oaths to Trustees Tim Parrish, Joahanna Donahue, Rob Parrish, Karen Tynis, and Deputy Clerk Courtney Sessler. Road Commissioner Mike Lesperance and Supervisor Leda Bobera-Drain oaths administered April 30, 2021.
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Assessor Monthly Report
Assessor Mark Dzemske provided copies of the Nunda Township Assessor's Monthly Meeting Report to board and residents for review.