Wells
TB October 12 2020
Wells
approves LED streetlights
By
PETE KLEIN
WELLS—At
the October 12 meeting of the Wells Town Board, Councilperson Andrew Lauria
updated the Board on his efforts over the last few months on reducing the Towns
energy cost through a LED conversion program through National Grid. Currently
high incentives are being offered to Towns to convert all interior and exterior
buildings and streetlights through NYS that will result in 75% higher
efficiency and cost the Town almost nothing to convert. Ultimately, we will be
reimbursed by NYS about $2,000 to convert with a monthly savings on our bills
of approximately 50%. The cost to the Town is $7,406 to convert, primarily for
fixtures and installation. We would have to provide a vehicle to cover and
reach the lights over the tennis/basketball courts, which should not be a
problem. Councilperson Crewell felt comfortable with the conversion.
Councilperson Saltis commented, we can absorb the upfront short-term cost with
the savings we will see in the long term. Councilperson Hunt felt the same way
and asked if there was a warranty. Councilperson Lauria believes there is a
three-year warranty period, and most lights should work for an average of 25
years. The Board agreed to move forward.
CONTRACT
FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY LED LIGHTING
On
a motion of Councilperson Saltis, seconded by Councilperson Crewell, the
following was APPROVED Ayes 5 Mauro, Crewell, Hunt, Lauria, Saltis
Nays
0
WHEREAS,
the Town of Wells is a Municipal Corporation of the State of New York, having
its offices at 1438 State Route 30, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 205,
Wells, NY 12190 (“Town”); and
WHEREAS,
Potentia Management Group LLC is a limited liability corporation having its
offices at 8469 Seneca Turnpike – Plaza 5, Suite 105, New Hartford, NY 13413
(“Contractor”); and
WHEREAS,
the Town has contacted Contractor to explore the possibility of replacing the
Town’s existing lighting with LED lighting, thereby potentially saving the Town
money on its electricity costs; and
WHEREAS,
Contractor has visited the Town, surveyed the existing lighting, and prepared a
proposal for replacing the existing lighting; and
WHEREAS,
the Town has reviewed the Contractor’s proposal at the Town Board meeting held
on Monday, October 12, 2020; and, therefore, BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the Town hereby accepts the Contractor’s proposal and authorizes the Town
Supervisor to execute an Agreement with Contractor for the proposed LED
lighting replacement.
MONTHLY
HYDROELECTRIC REPORT
Supervisor
Nick Mauro reported on the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Plant for September
2020. Revenues totaled $597.36; expenditures totaled $208.56. Year to date,
revenues $86,404.05, expenditures $73,532.15.
APPOINTMENT
OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
On
a motion of Councilperson Lauria, seconded by Councilperson Crewell, the
following was APPROVED Ayes 5 Mauro, Crewell, Hunt, Lauria, Hunt
Nays
0
WHEREAS,
the Wells Town Board, in accordance with Town Law Section 138, subdivision 1,
appointed Kevin Helm as Code Enforcement officer to enforce the N.Y.S. Building
Code for 2020, and
WHEREAS,
the Code Enforcement Officer Kevin Helm resigned as of July 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS,
the Personnel/Finance Committee has recommended appointing George Boudreau as
the Code Enforcement Officer to fill said resigned appointment, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT
RESOLVED,
that George Boudreau is appointed Code Enforcement Officer to enforce the
N.Y.S. Building Code for 2020 whose term begins on September 1, 2020 and
expires on December 31, 2020.
RETENTION
OF RECORDS
On
a motion of Councilperson Hunt, seconded by Councilperson Lauria, the following
was APPROVED Ayes 5 Mauro, Crewell, Hunt, Lauria, Saltis
Nays
0
RESOLVED,
By the Town Board of the Town of Wells that Retention and Disposition Schedule
for New York Local Government Records (LGS-1), issued pursuant to Article 57-A
of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, and containing legal minimum retention
periods for local government records, is hereby adopted for use by all officers
in legally disposing of valueless records listed therein.
FURTHER
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 57-A: (a) only those records will be
disposed of that are described in Retention and Disposition Schedule for New
York Local Government Records (LGS-1) after they have met the minimum retention
periods described therein; (b) only those records will be disposed of that do
not have sufficient administrative, fiscal, legal, or historical value to merit
retention beyond established legal minimum periods.
AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SCRAP METAL BIDS
On
a motion of Councilperson Saltis, seconded by Councilperson Laurai, the
following was APPROVED Ayes 5 Mauro, Crewell, Hunt, Lauria, Saltis
Nays
0
WHEREAS
the Town of Wells would like to receive revenue for the fair market value of
scrap metal removed from the Wells Transfer Station, AND
WHEREAS
the Town seeks to obtain bids from scrap metal removal companies to determine
what a fair market value would be for said scrap metal and to award a contract
for said removal, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for scrap metal
removal according to specifications on file in the office of the Town Clerk,
AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,
that sealed bids will be received until Monday, November 2, 2020 at 12 noon and
will be publicly opened on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:10 p.m., at which time
the Town Board may award a contract but reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
AUTHORIZING
SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT
On
a motion of Councilperson Crewell, seconded by Councilperson Satis, the
following was APPROVED Ayes 5 Mauro, Crewell, Hunt, Lauria, Saltis
Nays
0
WHEREAS,
professional engineering services bids, in accordance with specifications on
file with the Town Clerk, were officially opened and read on September 14,
2020, at 7:10 p.m. as advertised, AND
WHEREAS,
after reviewing 3 bids from Barton & Loguidice; GPI/Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.,
and Environmental Design Partnership., AND
WHEREAS,
it has been determined that GPI/ Greenman & Pedersen, Inc. offers the best
service and experience for the contract price not to exceed $100,000.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the Professional Engineering Services Contract be awarded to
GPI
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,
that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with GPI
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for said services.
BUILDING
INSPECTOR REPORT
The
Board reviewed the Building Code Enforcement Officer’s report for September
2020. Councilperson Hunt asked for an update on tickets issued for Brussell St.
Supervisor Mauro said the Code Officer had a meeting with Town Justice Murphy
regarding the situation.
COMMITTEES
ROUND TABLE
Councilperson
Crewell reported that Supervisor Mauro, on behalf of the Town of Wells closed
last week on the Revenue Anticipation Note with NBT. She continues to work on
FEMA related documentation.
PUBLIC
ACCESS
Bob
Neilsen asked the status of Gilmantown Rd. Supervisor Mauro said the County is
in the process of resurfacing and will be paving shortly thereafter. The banks
are much higher now so for safety reasons guide rails will be installed.
Jean
Frederick reminded everyone of the upcoming Wells Historical Society Meeting on
Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7pm. They will be honoring the wonderful volunteers
who have given their time and talent while the museum has been closed. Also,
election of officers will take place.
Sharon
Grisenthwaite asked if all the scrap metal was from town residents. Hamilton
County residents can drop scrap metal off as well.
Pat
Utterborn asked what the contract price of the Engineer Resolution was.
Councilperson Crewell explained that there is an hourly rate and a not to
exceed clause and all verbiage was reviewed by our Town Attorney. Pat asked if
it will be amended at the next meeting and included in the minutes, so the
public is aware. Yes, that will be announced at the November meeting.
This
article is based upon the minutes of Maryellen Stofelano, Town Clerk.
