A REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 AT THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
DANA HAFF, SUPERVISOR
BARBARA BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN
ELIZABETH FOOTE, COUNCILWOMAN
HENRY GALLINARI, COUNCILMAN
ROBERT DILLON, COUNCILMAN
ALSO PRESENT
DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
GREGORY BROWN, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
MIKE ARMSTRONG, HISTORIAN
MARK MILLER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
JOHN HOLMES, PLANNING BOARD
PHIL GIBSON, PLANNING BOARD
PETER SWANO, HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RON SMITH, YOUTH COMMISSION
JEN NIMS, YOUTH COMMISSION
RUSSELL WADE, YOUTH COMMISSION
SAM IRWIN, YOUTH COMMISSION
MARGARET SEMANSCIN, BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
ROBERT WINN, APPOINTED ELDRIDGE LANE ATTORNEY
AUDIT
SUPERVISOR HAFF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE
PAYMENT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 13044
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED BILLS BE PAID ON ABSTRACT #2 OF 2013 IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
HIGHWAY VOUCHER #17 – 46 $27,287.17
YOUTH VOUCHER #47 – 51 $ 2,494.44
GENERAL VOUCHER #52 – 91 $21,355.47
SUPERVISOR REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 13045
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT 2012 GENERAL FUND BE ACCEPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
A1990.4 CONTINGENT ACCT – $1065.56
A1220.4 SUPERVISOR, CONTR EXP +$ 30.60
A1420.4 LAW, CONTR EXP +$ 331.91
A1670.4 CENTRAL PRINT & MAILING +$ 162.54
13620.2 ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EQUIP +$ 0.99
A6410.4 PUBLICITY, CONTR EXP +$ 82.39
A7550.4 CELEBRATIONS, CONTR EXP +$ 457.13
RESOLUTION NO. 13046
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT 2012 HIGHWAY FUND BE ACCEPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
D5110.4 HIGHWAY – ROAD REPAIRS -$ 169.29
D5142.1 WAGES – SNOW REMOVAL -$ 6751.35
D5130.4 HIGHWAY – REPAIRS MAINT FUEL +$6920.64
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RESOLUTION NO. 13047
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT 2012 YOUTH FUND BE ACCEPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
C7310.2 YOUTH – CAPITAL PURCHASES -$ 1003.43
C1000.0 RE-APPROPRIATION -$ 477.73
C7310.4 YOUTH – CONTR EXP +$1481.16
RESOLUTION NO. 13048
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE 2012 END OF YEAR SUPERVISOR REPORT BE ACCEPTED .
2013 BUDGET TRANSFERS
RESOLUTION NO. 13049
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO TRANSFER $28,000 FROM A5132.2 GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO H207 BUILDING CAPITAL ACCOUNT.
RESOLUTION NO. 13050
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO TRANSFER $18,000 FROM A6989.4 OTHER ECO & DEV, CONTR EXP TO A209 AG & MARKETS ACCOUNT AND RENAME TO H209.
RESOLUTION NO. 13051
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO TRANSFER $4770.00 FROM A1000 RE-APPROPRIATION (REVENUE FROM HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL OF $4570 AND $200 DONATION MONEY FROM DIANE ALKEY) TO A7320.2 JOINT YOUTH EQUIP & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
RESOLUTION NO. 13052
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO TRANSFER $2,500 FROM A99509 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS TO H208 MUSEUM CAPITAL ACCOUNT.
RESOLUTION NO. 13053
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO TRANSFER $10,000 FROM D9950.9 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS TO H203 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT CAPITAL ACCOUNT.
RESOLUTION NO. 13054
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISORS REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
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TOWN CLERK REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 13055
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN CLERK REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
MINUTE REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 13056
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR JANUARY 8, 2013 BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 13057
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD AUDIT MINUTES FOR JANUARY 15, 2013 BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 13058
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FOR JANUARY 2, 2013 BE ACCEPTED.
INFORMATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE 2013 COMMUNITY CALENDAR HAD BEEN PUBLISHED AND IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR ON THE TOWN WEBSITE.
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THE TOWN BOARD HAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MR. WILLIAM KNAPP REGARDING HIS MOBILE HOME ON COUNTRY LANE. HE SAID THE ISSUE WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE END OF THE MEETING DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.
COUNTY UPDATE
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE COUNTY WILL BE REINSTATING THEIR BOARD OF ETHICS.
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED A PUBLICATION LISTING NYS SALES AND USE TAX RATES BY JURISDICTION. HE SAID THAT WASHINGTON COUNTY IS RANKED 49TH OUT OF 57 TOTAL.
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE TENTATIVE FORECLOSURE LIST. HE SAID THAT THE TOWN IS SUPPOSED TO NOTIFY WASHINGTON COUNTY IF THERE ARE ANY UNKNOWN ECONOMICAL HAZARDS ON THESE PARCELS. THIS IS A TENTATIVE LIST.
OLD BUSINESS
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE PENDING BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW APPOINTMENT WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE END OF THE MEETING DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.
COMPUTER USE POLICY
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE DRAFTED A COMPUTER USE POLICY FROM THE NYS COMPTROLLER’S SAMPLE POLICIES. HE SAID THAT HE FEELS IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR A COMPTROLLER AUDIT. HE SAID THAT DENISE PURCHASED A NEW BOOKSHELF AND BINDERS WILL BE KEPT WITH ALL POLICIES AVAILABLE FOR QUICK REFERENCE BY THE TOWN BOARD.
RESOLUTION NO. 13059
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE COMPUTER USE POLICY BE ACCEPTED.
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Town of Hartford – Computer Use Policy
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Hartford’s Computer Use Policy specifies an acceptable use policy for the use of information resources and information technology systems. Enforcement of this policy is consistent with the policies and procedures of this organization.
Being informed is a shared responsibility for all users of The Town of Hartford’s information systems. Being informed means, for example:
• Knowing these acceptable use policies and other related rules and policies,
• Knowing how to protect your data and data that you are responsible for,
• Knowing how to use shared resources without damaging them,
• Knowing how to keep current with software updates,
• Knowing how to report a virus warning, a hoax, or other suspicious activity to the Town Supervisor.
POLICY
Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all employees and contractors of the Town of Hartford. This policy applies to all Town of Hartford information, Town owned computer systems, and data that is used for official Town of Hartford business regardless of its location. This policy is the minimum standard in cases where other standards are applied as per law, with the Justice Court Administration’s standards as an example for Town Court.
1. Authorized Use
Users must not use other users’ passwords, user identifications, or accounts, or attempt to capture or guess other users’ passwords. Users are also restricted from using municipal owned equipment for personal use, without authorization from the Town Supervisor. Users must not hide their identity for malicious purposes or assume the identity of another user.
2. Privacy
User files may be subject to access by authorized employees of the Town of Hartford during the course of official business. Accordingly, users should have no expectation of privacy and their activity may be monitored. Electronic mail, regardless if it is communicated via municipal equipment or personal equipment regarding Town business or functions may be subject to Freedom of Information Law disclosures.
3. Restricted Access
Users must not attempt to access restricted files or portions of operating systems, security systems, or administrative systems to which they have not been given authorization. Accordingly, users must not access without authorization: electronic mail, data, or programs, or information protected under state and federal laws. Users must not release another person’s restricted information.
4. Proper Use of Resources
Users should recognize that computing resources are limited and user activities may have an impact on the entire network. They must not:
• misuse email — spread email widely (chain letter) and without good purpose (“spamming”) or flood an individual, group, or system with numerous or large email messages (“bombing”), or
• Use unauthorized streaming audio, video or real time applications such as: stock ticker, weather monitoring or Internet radio.
5. Protecting Information and Shared Resources
Users must:
• Follow established procedures for protecting files, including managing passwords, using encryption technology, and storing back-up copies of files.
• Protect the physical and electronic integrity of equipment, networks, software, and accounts on any equipment that is used for Town of Hartford business in any location.
• Not visit non-business related websites via municipal owned equipment.
• Not open email from unknown senders or email that seems suspicious.
• Not knowingly introducing worms or viruses or other malicious code into the system nor disable protective measures (i.e., antivirus, spyware firewalls).
• Not install unauthorized software on municipal owned equipment.
• Not send restricted or confidential data over the Internet or off your locally managed network unless appropriately encrypted.
• Not connect unauthorized equipment or media, which includes but is not limited to: laptops, thumb drives, removable drives, wireless access points, PDAs, and MP3 players.
6. Civility
Users must not harass other users using computer resources, or make repeated unwelcome contacts with other users. Users must not display material that is inappropriate in an office environment consistent with Town of Hartford policies.
7. Applicable Laws
Users must obey local, state, and federal laws including laws on copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Glossary
Encryption –The cryptographic transformation of data to render it unintelligible through an algorithmic process using a cryptographic key.
Restricted Information – Pertains to information which is not public information, but can be disclosed to or used by organization representatives to carry out their duties, so long as there is no legal bar to disclosure.
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Acknowledgement
This policy was created as per recommendations from;
1) OSC – Local Gov’t Management Guide on Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/lgmg/fiscal_oversight.pdf
2) OSC – Cyber Security: Internet and Acceptable Use Policy Template – A Non-Technical Guide www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/lgmg/itsecurity.htm
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED A RECENT POST STAR ARTICLE ON FEBRUARY 8, 2013 REGARDING THE WHAT’S COOKING RESTAURANT AND ALL OF THE THINGS THAT DEBBIE WHITE DOES FOR THE COMMUNITY. HE SAID THAT HE DID NOT REALIZE ALL OF THE FUNDRAISING ITEMS THAT SHE HAS DONE FOR THE CITIZENS OF HARTFORD.
RESOLUTION NO. 13060
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO PRESENT DEBBIE WHITE A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR ALL OF HER CHARITABLE WORK DONE ON BEHALF OF THE HARTFORD COMMUNITY AT HER “WHAT’S COOKIN” RESTAURANT.
SUPPORT FOR NYS-CONTACT INFORMATION FOR VACANT STRUCTURES
RESOLUTION NO. 13061
ON A MOTION MADE BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO SUPPORT NEW YORK STATE REGARDING THE PROPOSED LAWS CONCERNING CONTACT INFORMATION FOR VACANT STRUCTURES.
WHEREAS, VACANT, ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED HOMES AND STRUCTURES HAVE PROLIFERATED THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS; AND
WHEREAS, VACANT STRUCTURES THAT ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR MONTHS AT A TIME DEGRADE AND DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF THE VACANT STRUCTURE AS WELL AS THE VALUE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES; AND
WHEREAS, LENDING INSTITUTIONS THAT HOLD MORTGAGES ON SAID VACANT STRUCTURES DO NOT ALWAYS PROVIDE THE CONTACT INFORMATION OF A RESPONSIBLE PARTY; AND
WHEREAS, ASSEMBLY BILL A.88 AND ASSEMBLY BILL A.824, CURRENTLY PENDING, WOULD MAKE IT MANDATORY FOR LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION OF RESPONSIBLE PARTIES REGARDING VACANT STRUCTURES; AND REQUIRE GOOD FAITH IN OBTAINING A FORECLOSURE; AND
WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF HARTFORD TOWN BOARD SUPPORTS THE PASSAGE OF SAID BILLS.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN OF HARTFORD HEREBY SUPPORTS THE PASSAGE OF SAID BILLS AND RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS THAT THE STATE REPRESENTATIVES WHO REPRESENTS CONSTITUENTS IN THE TOWN OF HARTFORD SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF SAID BILLS.
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO BE FORWARDED TO SENATOR BETTY LITTLE, ASSEMBLYMAN TONY JORDAN, CONGRESSMAN BILL OWENS, SPONSOR: ASSEMBLYMAN KEARNS.
YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT
RON SMITH SAID THAT BASKETBALL IS ALMOST OVER. THEY ARE PLANNING ANOTHER KINDLE FIRE RAFFLE. THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM IS BEING ORGANIZED. THE FACEBOOK ACCOUNT IS UP AND RUNNING AND HE FEELS IT WILL BE VERY USEFUL FOR CANCELLATION FOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL GAMES.
RESOLUTION NO. 13062
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE END OF 2012 YEAR TOTALS FOR THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY AND FIRST RESPONDER REPORTS.
RESOLUTION NO. 13063
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE FIRE COMPANY REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
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HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
GREG BROWN PRESENTED DOCUMENTS THAT NEED TO BE APPROVED BY THE TOWN BOARD FOR THE GILCHRIST HILL ROAD RIGHT OF WAYS AND DISCONTINUANCE OF THE OLD ROAD. SUPERVISOR HAFF CONDUCTED THE SEQRA.
SEQRA
RESOLUTION NO. 13064
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO DECLARE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ALTERATION OF GILCHRIST HILL ROAD.
APPROVING THE ALTERATION OF A HIGHWAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIGHWAY LAW §171
RESOLUTION NO. 13065
ON A MOTION MADE BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO HIGHWAY LAW §171, THE TOWN SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS (THE “SUPERINTENDENT”) HAS DETERMINED THAT PUBLIC NECESSITY REQUIRES THE ALTERATION OF A HIGHWAY; AND
WHEREAS, THE ALTERED HIGHWAY WILL IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY ALONG GILCHRIST HILL ROAD BY IMPROVING THE GRADE AND STRAIGHTENING A PORTION OF THE HIGHWAY BEGINNING AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY NINE HUNDRED FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH MARLBORO COUNTRY ROAD; AND
WHEREAS, THE ACQUISITION MAP DELINEATING THE RIGHT OF WAY, TOGETHER WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDS TO BE ENCUMBERED BY THE RIGHT OF WAY HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION; AND
WHEREAS, THE TOWN BOARD WOULD LIKE TO THANK MR. KLAIBER AND MR. AND MRS. AUNEY FOR GRANTING THE RIGHT OF WAY TO THE TOWN WITHOUT CONSIDERATION; AND
WHEREAS, THE PROPOSED ALTERATION IS AN ACTION UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA); THE PROPOSED ACTION IS AN UNLISTED ACTION UNDER SEQRA, AND THE SUPERINTENDENT HAVING PREVIOUSLY DECLARED ITSELF TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR SEQRA REVIEW OF THE ACTION WILL EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEQRA PRIOR TO TAKING FINAL ACTION ON THE ALTERATION.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
SECTION 1. THE APPLICATION FOR THE ALTERING OF GILCHRIST HILL ROAD AS PROPOSED IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MINUTES HEREWITH.
SECTION 2. UPON DUE CONSIDERATION, THE TOWN BOARD HEREBY GRANTS PERMISSION TO THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROCEED WITH THE PROCEDURES REQUIRED UNDER §171 OF THE HIGHWAY LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
RESOLUTION NO. 13066
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE WAS NOT GOING TO OPEN MARK’S REPORT TO PUBLIC DISCUSSION – HIS REPORT WILL BE ADDRESSED TO THE TOWN BOARD ONLY. HE SAID HE PLANS FOR THE BOARD TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING REGARDING THE WILLIAM KNAPP MOBILE HOME – DUE TO LITIGATION. MARK SAID THAT ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN, BILL SCOTT HAS PREPARED LITIGATION PAPERWORK REGARDING THE BILL KNAPP MOBILE HOME IN TOWN WITHOUT A PERMIT. SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED WITH MARK HOW HE IS INTENDING TO USE THE 3PART FORMS. MARK SAID THAT HE FEELS THAT THE FORMS SHOULD BE USED AS AN “INTEROFFICE” CORRESPONDENCE. HE DOES NOT WANT TO USE THEM AND GIVE THEM TO THE PUBLIC BECAUSE HE FEELS THAT IF HE DOES – HE WOULD NEED TO BE MORE CAREFUL HOW HE WRITES THE INFORMATION DOWN – SO THAT IT IS IN LEGAL FORMAT BASED ON THE LAWS. COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER SAID THAT SHE THOUGHT 1 FORM WAS FOR TOWN OFFICE, 1 FOR MARK AND 1 FOR THE CITIZEN. MARK SAID THAT HE FEELS WRITING A FORMAL LETTER IS PROPER RATHER THAN USING THIS FORM TO CORRESPOND WITH THE PUBLIC. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE FORMS ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO FOIL AT ANY TIME AND THAT THE TOWN WOULD HAVE A MORE FORMAL RECORD.
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RESOLUTION NO. 13067
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
PLANNING BOARD REPORT
JOHN HOLMES SAID THE PLANNING BOARD HAS SEVERAL MINOR AND 1 MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SO FAR THIS YEAR.
RESOLUTION NO. 13068
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING BOARD REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HISTORIAN REPORT
MIKE ARMSTRONG SAID THAT HE HAS BEEN RESEARCHING THE TOWNSEND HOUSE THAT BURNED IN SOUTH HARTFORD AND THEY TAYLOR FAMILY. PETER SWANO SAID THAT THE HISTORICAL GROUP GRANT APPLICATION WAS TURNED DOWN AGAIN BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND. NOONE IN WARREN OR WASHINGTON COUNTY WAS AWARDED ANY MONEY. MOST OF THE GRANTS WERE FOR PARK WORK – VERY LITTLE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 13069
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE HISTORIAN REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
COURT REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE COURT REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 13070
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE COURT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 13071
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:22 P.M. TO DISCUSS MATTERS RELATING TO MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, CREDIT OR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON OR CORPORATION, OR RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, PROMOTION, DEMOTION, DISCIPLINE OR REMOVAL (BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW APPOINTMENT). TO DISCUSS MATTERS RELATING TO PROPOSED, PENDING, OR CURRENT LITIGATION (TOWN OF HARTFORD VS. WASHINGTON COUNTY. TO DISCUSS MATTERS RELATING TO PROPOSED, PENDING OR CURRENT LITIGATION (KNAPP MOBILE HOME).
RESOLUTION NO. 13072
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ENTER INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 9:47 P.M.
APPOINT BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW MEMBER
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 1 NAY. VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN DILLON. VOTING NAY- COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO APPOINT RANDY WHITE AS A MEMBER OF BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW EFFECTIVE 02/13/13 THROUGH 9/30/13.
FEBRUARY 12, 2013 REGULAR MEETING PG. 8 OF 8
ELDRIDGE LANE SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 1 NAY. VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN DILLON. VOTING NAY- COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE ROB WINN, APPOINTED ELDRIDGE LANE ATTORNEY TO SEND DRAFT SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2013 TO ROGER WICKES ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN.
WILLIAM KNAPP MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARK APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 13075
ON A MOTION MADE BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSTAIN. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON. VOTING ABSTAIN – COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
WHEREAS, WILLIAM KNAPP HAS REQUESTED THE TOWN BOARD TO INVOKE SECTION 15-B OF THE LOCAL LAW 2 OF 2009 – REGULATING MOBILE HOMES OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS LAW IN A LETTER TO THE TOWN BOARD DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
UPON DUE CONSIDERATION, THE TOWN BOARD WILL NOT GRANT RELIEF OF SECTION 15-B OF THE MOBILE HOME OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2009 TO WILLIAM KNAPP.
WILLIAM KNAPP MOBILE HOME APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 13076
ON A MOTION MADE BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAY. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE WILLIAM KNAPP MOBILE HOME LOCATED ON COUNTRY LANE EXTENSION TO BE HELD AT THE MARCH 12, 2013 TOWN BOARD MEETING AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS PUBLIC HEARING WILL ONLY BE HELD AS LONG AS WILLIAM KNAPP REMEDIES THE SITUATION TO THE SATISFACTION OF HARTFORD TOWN COURT BY MARCH 7, 2013.
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:52 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ________________________DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
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SUPERVISOR HAFF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER
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COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE COUNCILMAN GALLINARI
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COUNCILMAN DILLON