Jerusalem town board 9/21/11

    Meeting: The Jerusalem town board met for approximately two hours and twenty minutes on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
    Attendance: All council members were present. Twenty-five members of the public were in the audience.
    Action: A number of public hearings were approved for Wednesday, Oct. 19: proposed wind farm regulations is at 7 p.m.; removal of a building on Rt. 54A will be at 7:10 p.m.; proposed water and sewer budget for 2012 will be at 7:20 p.m.; and the preliminary town budget for 2012 is at 7:30 p.m.
    Discussion without action: Received comments on proposed wind farm regulations during a public hearing. A question was raised about inclusion of a property value protection bond in the law. Councilman Michael Folts said if it is not in the law, it should be. Town Attorney Philip Bailey said if there is a major change to the law, another public hearing will be needed.  The next hearing is scheduled on Oct. 18.
    • Highway Superintendent Bob Payne said he has received paperwork from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Payne expects the town to receive $111,710 from FEMA. Most of the funds will be used to cover expenses for cleanup after storms.
    • Folts reported the town has received a letter from Keuka Park Water and Sewer maintainer Gary Dinehart, withdrawing his retirement letter.
Bids/purchases over $1,000: Approved purchase of a material spreader from Henderson Truck Company for $12,760.
    Appointments/resignations: Vernon Brand was appointed assessor at a salary of $38,000. Brand’s appointment expires Sept. 30, 2013.
    Upcoming meetings: Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in the town hall on Italy Hill Road.