Town of Burns Regular Meeting

February 12^th 2025 6pm

87 Main St Canaseraga NY

Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag: 6:06pm

James Robinson (Zenobe): Representative from company pursuing an application to build a battery storage system in the Burns township. The purpose of a battery storage facility is to charge batteries during off-peak times and sell the electricity during on-peak times. The project is not connected with wind or solar, it is directly connected to the substation. The proposed property is Marie Hoffman’s on Sate Rte 961F, about 14 acres. Planning permit will hopefully be 2^nd quarter of this year, with construction starting next year. Councilman Hurlbut asked if more of the facilities could be built in our area, James stated yes but it is unlikely. 

Paul Rogers: ESRG is a safety consultant for Zenobe. The company provides emergency response teams, annual training for fire personnel, proper signage, Central Stations, video monitoring, annual inspections, a qualified person within 4 hours for decommission, and makes sure batteries are “listed” by doing performance tests. The battery cells are stored in large containers similar to shipping containers that are climate controlled and shutdowns to prevent overheating. All information is available to view online.

Resolution to appoint MRB firm for engineering for Battery Storage Project:

Motion: Councilman Smith    Second: Councilman Mammosser

Aye: Councilman Mammosser    Aye: Councilman Karnes                                                                        Carried

Resolution to open Escrow Account for Zenobe Battery Storage Project:

Motion: Councilman Smith    Second: Councilman Karnes

Aye: Councilman Hurlbut    Aye: Councilman Mammosser                                                                      Carried

Historian Holley Spencer: Received a key to the front door, requesting a new laser printer to replace her broken on at the library. Stated she will be having office hours again at the library every 1^st and 3^rd Saturday. Supervisor Freiner is ordering more STAS equipment for hanging historical photos.

Approval of January 8^th Meeting Minutes:

Motion: Councilman Karnes    Second: Councilman Smith

Aye: Councilman Mammosser    Aye: Councilman Hurlbut                                                                      Carried

Audit Bills:

                    Account                                          Vouchers                                                      Amount

General Fund	16-31	$34,124.67
Highway Fund	9-13	$8,742.78

Motion: Councilman Hurlbut    Second: Councilman Smith

Aye: Councilman Karnes    Aye: Councilman Mammosser                                                                        Carried

Clerk Report-Stephanie Miller: Taxes have been paid to the Supervisor. DCO asked for Town Adoption forms to be made, Stephanie drew up some and passed them out to the Board for review.

 

Highway Report-Glenn Odell: Councilman Hurlbut read Glenn’s report: Storage containers have been looked into, still need more pricing information before a decision can be made. Truck 3 has to have walking beams, brushings, box and sides fixed. Truck 4 needs frame sandblasted and painted. There is currently a salt shortage with American Rock Salt, can call Lansing and have it delivered and American Rock Salt will make up the difference wince they are on contract.

 

Supervisor’s Financial Statement:

                  Account                                              Receipts                                                    Disbursements

General Fund Townwide	$624.36	$25,919.88
General Fund Outside Village	$8.34	$1,433.12
Highway Fund Townwide	$1,433.96	$25,830.48
Highway Fund Outside Village	$46.73	$3,987.93

DCO John Owens: 2/11 Jonas Rizzo dog loose, ownership was transferred to Taylor Canfield.

Communications: Christina Salamone, Chase Tascone, Dwight Kanyuck, Shawn Grasby

 

Old Business: Dwight suggested a local law ordinance on weeds and trash, he will draft something for the Board to review. A public hearing will need to be held. Update on Bicentennial 2026: Insurance for soap box derby for Town and school district residents, will need waivers signed. Other ideas are scavenger hunt, fife and drum, parade, church service, live band, pet parade. A Community picnic is scheduled for July 12^th.

 

New Business: Resolution to move $200,000 from General Fund Regular to NY CLASS General Fund Savings & $300,000 from Highway Fund Regular to NY CLASS Highway CHIPS & Savings:

Motion: Councilman Smith    Second: Councilman Mammosser

Aye: Councilman Hurlbut    Aye: Councilman Karnes                                                                                Carried

Second Privilege of the Floor: James Neary made the Board aware the website has not been working for a couple of weeks.

 

Executive Session Personnel: 8:35pm

Motion: Councilman Smith    Second: Councilman Karnes

Aye: Councilman Mammosser    Aye: Councilman Hurlbut                                                                      Carried

Executive Session End: 9:25pm

Motion: Councilman Mammosser    Second: Councilman Hurlbut

Aye: Councilman Karnes    Aye: Councilman Smith                                                                                    Carried

Adjournment: 9:25pm

Motion: Councilman Karnes    Second: Councilman Hurlbut

Aye: Councilman Smith    Aye: Councilman Mammosser                                                                         Carried