Town Board — November 14, 2024

Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.

Present: Karen Tynis (Trustee), Mike Rogulic (Trustee), Rob Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Scott Puma (Township Attorney), Joni Smith (Township Clerk), Bob Miller (Public comment)

• warrant payments
• elected official salaries
• highway commissioner compensation
• trustee appointment
• park accessibility
• facility repairs
• tax levy posting

Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)

1. Approval of October 10, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

   Minutes from the regular board meeting dated Thursday October 10, 2024 were reviewed and approved.

   Motion: Made by: Karen Tynis; Seconded by: Mike Rogulic

   Vote: unanimous Approved

2. Review and Approval of Road District Fund(s) Transfer(s) of Appropriation

   Road District fund transfers were reviewed and approved.

   Motion: Made by: Karen Tynis; Seconded by: Mike Rogulic

   Vote: unanimous Approved

3. Approval for Payment Township Warrants for November 14, 2024

   Township warrants totaling $33,520.29 were approved for payment.

   Motion: Made by: Karen Tynis; Seconded by: Mike Rogulic

   Vote: unanimous Approved

4. Approval for Payment Road District Warrants for November 14, 2024

   Road District warrants totaling $393,856.86 (excluding Geske & Sons Warrant for $11,700.01) were approved for payment.

   Motion: Made by: Leda Bobera-Drain; Seconded by: Karen Tynis

   Vote: unanimous Approved

5. Approval for Payment Road District Warrant for Geske and Sons

   Geske and Sons warrant for $11,700.01 was approved for payment.

   Motion: Made by: Leda Bobera-Drain; Seconded by: Karen Tynis

   Vote: 4-0 (Rob Parrish abstained) Approved

6. Discussion and Approval of Posting the 2025 Annual Tax Levy

   The 2025 annual tax levy for all township funds was discussed and approved for posting.

   Motion: Made by: Rob Parrish; Seconded by: Mike Rogulic

   Vote: unanimous Approved

7. Discussion and Approval of Resolution #11-14-24-01 Setting Salaries of Elected Officials

   Resolution setting salaries for elected officials beginning May 2029 through 2032 was approved. Salaries include: Supervisor 5% increase year one, 2.5% years two-four plus $250 per meeting (max 14 meetings/year); Assessor 5% increase first year; Highway Commissioner 5% increase year one plus $500/month, max 14 meetings/year; Clerk $2,000 increase; Trustees $150 per meeting.

   Motion: Made by: Karen Tynis; Seconded by: Mike Rogulic

   Vote: 4-0 (Leda Bobera-Drain abstained) Approved

8. Public Comment on Highway Commissioner Salary

   Bob Miller expressed that the Highway Commissioner salary is low compared to other townships, noting Nunda Township is the largest in the county with the highest road miles and should consider cost of living increases annually.

   Other

9. Supervisor Report - Santa Claus Visit

   Supervisor Bobera-Drain announced that Santa Claus will visit Nunda Township on December 14, 2024.

10. New Business - Anita Sherwood Park Accessibility

    Supervisor Bobera-Drain met with resident Butch Shine to discuss moving overgrowth at the park to make it more accessible for residents.

11. New Business - Golf Cart Community Discussion

    Trustee Mike Rogulic inquired about the possibility of adding a golf cart community within the township.

12. Old Business - Facility Repairs and Improvements

    Supervisor Bobera-Drain reported that ceiling repairs in the Supervisors office are complete and painting in the Assessors office will begin soon. County permit obtained for stair replacement; Covers Concrete company is three weeks out on work.

13. Executive Session for Township Trustee Position Selection

    Board moved to executive session at 8:40 p.m. to select a person to fill a vacant Township Trustee position and resumed at 9:15 p.m.

    Motion: Made by: Mike Rogulic; Seconded by: Karen Tynis

    Vote: unanimous Approved

14. Appointment of Jordan Frank to Vacant Township Trustee Position

    Jordan Frank was appointed to the vacant Township Trustee position and administered the Official Oath of office by Clerk Smith.

    Motion: Made by: Mike Rogulic; Seconded by: Karen Tynis

    Vote: unanimous Approved

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