Call to Order. Chairperson L Updike called the regular semi-monthly meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road. Supervisors V Pogue and D Yelk, and Clerk C Quick were present.
Statement of Public Notice. The chair directed that the minutes show notice of the meeting was published in the November 5, 2009 issue of The Star. Copies were posted on the three town bulletin boards on November 6, 2009.
Pledge of Allegiance: D Yelk led the pledge.
Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings: Moved by V Pogue second by D Yelk, to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2009 Town Board Meeting. V. Pogue asked that a current version of the County zoning ordinance as it relates to the Homburg rezone, be added to the Homburg file..
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Presentation from the Public: none.
Town Road Report: none
Consider and Take Action re: County Ordinance amendment #21 regarding residences in the exclusive Ag. District. Amendment removes a new residence for a farm owner or operator earning “substantial income” from the farm operation as a permitted use but maintains the conforming status of any residence lawfully in existence as of the date of the amendment. New primary farm residences wwould require a zoning change to an appropriate zoning district. Moved approval by D Yelk, second by V Pogue.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Consider Resolution re: Special Charge Fee for Curbside Collection. Motion by D Yelk, second by V Pogue to approve the increase in curbside collection from $110 to $125 for the special charge on the 2009 tax roll.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Consider Memorandum of Understanding for SVRS Services 2010-2011. The clerk described the merits of being a self-provider with in the State-Wide Voter Registration System. The voter lists and related material will all be done locally with this system. Also all of the voter registration information will be entered in the clerk’s office. Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk that the Town become a self provider.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Audit and Pay Bills. The Board reviewed the invoices for November. Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk to pay the bills with the addition of the handwritten items.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Set Next Meeting Date/Business/Adjournment. The regular board meeting was set for November 23, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Correct Attest,
Claudia J. Quick, Clerk