END OF YEAR MEETING
DECEMBER 30, 2003
GALWAY TOWN HALL

Supervisor Hargrave called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. The following Town Board Members were present:

PRESENT: Supervisor George Hargrave Councilman Michael Tillson Councilman William Topper Councilwoman Susan Sutch
Councilman Charles Quinlan

OTHERS PRESENT: C.W. Hansen, Highway Superintendent; M. DeFoe, Town Clerk.

Pledge to the Flag

A motion was made by Councilman Quinlan, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2003 meeting as submitted.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION # 73-2003 – Budget Adjustments. On a motion of Councilman Quinlan, seconded by Councilman Tillson the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 5 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board approve the following budget adjustments:
Increase A1220.4 $97.00 Supervisor CE
Decrease A1450.4 $97.00 Elections
(newsletter)

Increase A1355.1 $1.00 Assessors PS
Decrease A1450.4 $1.00 Elections
(rounding)

Increase A1410.1 $424.00 Town Clerk PS
Decrease A1330.1 $423.00 Tax Collector
Decrease A1410.4 $1.00 Town Clerk CE
(payroll adjustments)

Increase A1620.4 $1,581.00 Buildings
Decrease A1450.4 $1,581.00 Elections
(roof & Orkin)

Increase A1680.4 $35.00 Data Processing
Decrease A1450.4 $35.00 Elections

Increase A3310.4 $2,919.00 Traffic Control
Decrease A909 $2,919.00 Fund Balance
(new lights)

Increase A5010.4 $1,001.00 Supt. of Highways
Decrease A1990.4 $1,001.00 Contingency
($100.00 per month for no Insurance)

Increase A5132.4 $5,162.00 Garage
Decrease A110.4 $1,322.00 Justice
Decrease A909 $3,840.00 Fund Balance
(garage doors)

Increase A9030.8 $217.00 Social Security
Decrease A9050.8 $217.00 Unemployment

Increase B3620.1 $112.00 Safety Inspection
Decrease B8020.1 $112.00 Zoning CE
(C. DeLorme Worked)

Increase B8020.4 $288.00 Planning CE
Decrease B8020.1 $288.00 Planning PS

Increase B9050.8 $2.00 Unemployment
Decrease B9030.8 $2.00 Social Security

Increase DA5130.1 $18,784.00 Machinery PS
Decrease DA909 $18,784.00 Fund Balance
(Zipper)

Increase DA5130.4 $4,490.00 Machinery CE
Decrease DA5142.1 $3,170.00 Snow Removal PS
Decrease DA909 $1,320.00 Fund Balance

Increase DA5142.4 $13,030.00 Snow Removal PS
Decrease DA5142.1 $13,030.00 Snow Removal CE

Increase DB9030.8 $672.00 Social Security
Decrease DB5110.4 $672.00 General Repairs

Increase DB9050.8 $89.00 Medical Insurance
Decrease DB5110.4 $89.00 General Repairs
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Quinlan to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 12/10/03 thru 12/29/03 for a total of $11,988.64.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 12/10/03 thru 12/29/03 for a total of $3,447.59.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Quinlan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 12/10/03 thru 12/30/03 for a total of $18,950.30.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated 12/10/03 thru 12/29/03 for a total of $8,736.77.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Supervisor Hargrave stated that the Supervisor’s Report was tabled at the last meeting. He asked if there was any further clarification needed on that report? There were no questions from board on previous Supervisor’s Report. Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statements dated 11/30/03 & 12/31/03.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 73-2003 – Authorization for Supervisor to sign contract with Galway Ambulance Corps. On a motion of Councilman Quinlan, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES- 5 NAYS - 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract with the Galway Ambulance Corps, Inc. for the period 1/1/04-12/31/04 for a total contract price of $27,500 to be paid in (4) installments of $6,875.00 each to be charged to Account #: SF1 3410.4.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Other Business:

Supervisor Hargrave gave board members a copy of the quote received from G.W. DeLorme Custom Cabinets & Millwork for work requested by Justice Department on Justice bench total cost $1,370.00. Councilwoman Sutch questioned if this was the only quote received for this project? Supervisor Hargrave stated that he contacted three other companies regarding this and they were not interested. Councilwoman Sutch gave Supervisor Hargrave some other names in Galway to contact regarding quotes for this work. Supervisor Hargrave stated that he had looked in telephone book for companies. Supervisor Hargrave stated that he would contact the companies given to him at tonight’s meeting from Councilwoman Sutch for quotes on this project.

Highway Superintendent Hansen stated that the operating statement with reference to the DA Account shows the $14,000 federal aide as revenue, but doesn’t show up on appropriations. Board went into discussion with Highway Superintendent regarding this and bridge funds.

Jim Mitchell will be at our January board meeting to discuss highway building.

Supervisor Hargrave thanked the board for another great year.

Board discussed upcoming newsletter.

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret L. DeFoe
Town Clerk