TOWN OF VIENNA TOWN SPECIAL MEETING

November 8, 2023 @ 7:00pm

Attendees: Supervisor Michael Davis, Councilman Jason Lamb, Councilman Jason Spellicy, Councilman Darrin Smith, Councilman Douglas Jordan, Budget Officer Ben Gassner, Town Clerk Patricia Cook

Call To Order:

Supervisor Davis opened the meeting at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Supervisor Davis:

Following a conversation with Councilman Smith who informed Supervisor Davis that Bill Shaughnessy Jr. expressed a desire by himself and the North Bay Fire Department to hold a Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 9, 2023.Supervisor Davis reached out to Bill and invited him to give a presentation of what would be included. Mr. Shaughnessy thanked the Board for the invitation. and outlaid the plan for the first of many to come Tree Lighting Ceremonies that would include a parade at 5:30pm, from Yager Road down to the Memorial Park, Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00pm, with Santa Clause, and refreshments at the North Bay Fire Department. The Board was very supportive of this and offered to purchase the lights needed for the trimming of the trees. A motion was made by Councilman Darrin Smith and Second by Councilman Jason Spellicy to put

$500.00 towards the purchase of tree lighting. Motion Carried.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Aye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye

7:05 pm PUBLIC HEARING of North Shore Ambulance 2024 Contract:

A motion was made by Councilman Darrin Smith and Second by Councilman Jason Spellicy to open the Public Hearing: Motion Carried.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Aye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye

North Shore Ambulance Contract:

Supervisor Davis provided an overview of how the concerns regarding the North Shore Ambulance contract came about following a foil request. He then asked if anyone had questions, they would like to ask the North Shore Representatives.

Public Comments:

NAME	ADDRESS
Richard Mansfield	765 NYS Rte. 49

Question: Regarding Annex of Charges as to why on the initial contract of 2021 they were not there, but on the revised copy dated 7/2023 they were there.

Response from North Shore Ambulance Representatives: They didn’t have the

Annex of Charges attached.

Question: What were the total Town of Vienna Calls in 2022, and how many within the district. Response from North Shore Ambulance Representatives: There were 78 calls with 70 of them within the district.

Question: What are the benefits the district residents are receiving for the tax dollars paid. Response from North Shore Ambulance Representatives: No response

NAME	ADDRESS
Rodney Welton	4416 Widrig Rd.

Question: Performance calls

Response from North Shore Ambulance Representatives:

Question: Response Time

Response from North Shore Ambulance Representatives: They reported that they have a 15-minute response time within the district.

Statement: Mr. Welton complimented the Board for running Town Business by protecting the citizen’s tax dollars.

NAME	ADDRESS
William Shaughnessy Sr.	928 Woodlawn Dr.

Question: What is the difference between co-pay vs co-insurance?

Response from North Shore Ambulance Representatives: A copay is a set rate you pay for prescriptions, doctor visits, and other types of care. Coinsurance is the percentage of costs you pay after you’ve met your deductible. A deductible is the set amount you pay for medical services and prescriptions before your coinsurance kicks in fully.

NAME	ADDRESS
William Shaughnessy Jr.	219 Mulholland Road

Question: What is the district coverage.

Response from North Shore Ambulance Representatives: Proximate estimate is about a six- mile range.

Supervisor Davis asked each Town Board member to express their concerns regarding the proposed 2024 North Shore Ambulance Contract. Each responded.

A motion was made by Councilman Jason Spellicy and seconded by Councilman Darrin Smith to accept the North Shore Ambulance proposed 2024 contract at $76, 319. Motion Failed.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Nye Councilman Jordan Nye Councilman Spellicy Nye Councilman Lamb Nye Supervisor Davis Nye

Supervisor Michael Davis asked if the North Shore Ambulance would be giving 90-day notices to the district and to Oneida County stating they will no longer be providing ambulance service as of December 31, 2023. North Shore Ambulance representatives said that they would.

A motion was made by Supervisor Michael Davis and seconded by Councilman Jason Lamb to Close the Public Hearing at 8:17pm. Motion Carried.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Aye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye A motion was made by Supervisor Michael Davis and seconded by Councilman Jason Spellicy, requesting that the North Shore Ambulance Board Members to come back with a proposed 2024 Contract proposal of $50,000 by year end. Motion Carried.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Nye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye A motion was made by Supervisor Michael Davis and seconded by Councilman Jason Lamb

to open the Public Hearing at 8:38pm for the 2024 Budget. Motion Carried.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Aye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye

Budget Officer – Ben Gassner opened by asking if anyone had any questions regarding the 2024 budget.

Public Comments:

NAME	ADDRESS
Richard Mansfield	765 NYS Rte. 49

Question – regarding the Deputy Supervisor’s budget salary amount, what was is it for? Response by Board Members was for work provided by the Deputy Supervisor for the Water Project, ARPA projects, Cell Tower, and other projects.

Question – regarding Deputy Town Clerk and Town Clerk salaries and the budget breakout between Tax collector and Town Clerk? Response from Board Members was to breakout the Tax Collector budgeted dollars from the Town Clerk’s budgeted dollars to track how much is spent on Tax Collection vs the daily Town Clerk’s operations performance is deserving of an increase in pay, they would have no problem increasing the amount accordingly.

Question – regarding the Historian; s budgeted salary and to find out why we haven’t received any reports during the past year? Response by Supervisor Michael Davis stated that some of the historical data takes time and would be following up with the Historian and get back to all regarding this concern.

Question – Zoning officer’s budget, breakout of Clerk’s Salary and 2nd Zoning Inspector and the Contractual amounts? Budget Officer explained the breakout amounts.

Comment: Councilman Darrin Smith expressed his concerns regarding the four Town Clerk candidates expecting to be paid a higher salary than what the budget is reflecting. The Board Members agreed that if the new Town Clerk’s performance is deserving of an increase, they would have no problem increasing the amount accordingly.

With no other comments, a motion was made by Supervisor Michael Davis and seconded by Councilman Jason Lamb to close the 2024 Budget Public Hearing. Motion Carried at 9:20pm.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Aye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye

Budget Officer – Revised changes to the current 2024 Budget would be as follows: The Ambulance budget to reflect $50,000. The Tax Collector A1330.1 to read Personnel Service Deputy Town Clerk, to reduce Oneida Library budget by $1,362.45 and to remove off A1355.11 the (2). The Budget Officer asked if he could get a motion to accept the Revised 2024 Budget.

A motion was made by Councilman Douglas Jordan and seconded by Councilman Jason Lamb to accept the 2024 Budget as revised by the Budget Officer this evening. Motion Carried at 9:22pm.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Nye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye A motion by Supervisor Michael Davis and seconded by Councilman Jason Lamb to adjourned at Motion Carried 9:23pm.

Voting Record:

Councilman Smith Aye Councilman Jordan Aye Councilman Spellicy Aye Councilman Lamb Aye Supervisor Davis Aye

Respectfully Submitted by: Patricia A Cook

Town Clerk