Wells approves LED streetlights

 

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.