Meeting record

Town Board — October 12, 2023

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

The Nunda Township Board of Trustees met on October 12, 2023, to address road fund transfers, approve warrants for township and road district payments, and hear public concerns about road work on Steuben Road and related issues. Multiple residents raised complaints about drainage, road quality, signage, and parking lot placement in subdivisions.

Present: Rob Parrish (Trustee), Tim Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Bill Boltz (Cemetery Board Member), Joni Smith (Township Clerk)

  • Road fund transfers and appropriations
  • Steuben Road construction complaints
  • Drainage and driveway issues
  • Parking lot on Steuben Road
  • Subdivision entrance signage
  • Clear cutting in wooded areas
  • Township warrant payments
  • Supervisor office building repairs

Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)

  1. Approval of Minutes from September 14, 2023

    Motion to review and approve minutes from the regular board meeting dated September 14, 2023.

    Motion: Made by Rob Parrish; Seconded by Leda Bobera-Drain

    Vote: unanimous Approved

  2. Review and Approval of Road Fund Transfers

    Three separate fund transfers totaling $180,000 approved: PHR Contingency Fund transfer of $50,000 to Road Improvements, PHR Ice Control Fund transfer of $80,000 to Road Improvements, and Road & Bridge Contingency Fund transfer of $50,000 to Road Repair Right of Way.

    Motion: Made by Tim Parrish; Seconded by Rob Parrish

    Vote: 3-0 Approved

  3. Approval of Township Warrants for October 12, 2023

    Motion to approve payment of township warrants in the amount of $26,578.17.

    Motion: Made by Leda Bobera-Drain; Seconded by Tim Parrish

    Vote: 3-0 Approved

  4. Approval of Road District Warrants for October 12, 2023

    Motion to approve payment of road district warrants in the amount of $204,405.67.

    Motion: Made by Tim Parrish; Seconded by Leda Bobera-Drain

    Vote: 3-0 Approved

  5. Supervisor Report

    Supervisor Bobera-Drain reported completion of office building painting, distribution of wood repair quote for review, and completion of annual audit with copies provided to board members.

  6. Trustee Rob Parrish Comments on Steuben Road Work

    Trustee Parrish apologized for discontent regarding Steuben Road work, acknowledged disagreement with clear cutting of wooded subdivision, mentioned discussion with County Planning and Development regarding blanket permitting, and noted concern about entrance sign obstructing view (cost $900).

  7. Trustee Tim Parrish Comments on Public Participation

    Trustee Parrish apologized for arriving late, thanked residents for attending, reiterated that public comments cannot be answered during the meeting per board protocol, and acknowledged concerns about Steuben Road work and signage safety issues.

  8. Old Business: Supervisor Office Painting and Wood Repairs

    Supervisor Bobera-Drain confirmed completion of office painting and distributed wood repair quote to trustees. Trustee Rob Parrish requested copy of Intergovernmental Agreement for parking lot repairs at Supervisors office.

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