A REGULAR/ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 AT THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
DANA HAFF, SUPERVISOR
BARBARA BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN
ROBERT DILLON, COUNCILMAN
ABSENT
ELIZABETH FOOTE, COUNCILWOMAN
MICHAEL DEYOE, COUNCILMAN
ALSO PRESENT
DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
MARK MILLER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
RUSSELL WADE, YOUTH COMMISSION
AUDIT
SUPERVISOR HAFF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:07 P.M.
PLEDGE
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED FOR BETTY DUEL, PHILIP O’HARA, HIRAM WARD JR. ALL WHOM PASSED AWAY RECENTLY.
TOWN BOARD ROLL CALL WAS MADE WITH COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DEYOE ABSENT.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 16001
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO OPEN THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AT 7:08 P.M.
CONTINUE THE ESTABLISHED RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 16002
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
- A) REGULAR MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH STARTING AT 7 PM WITH A QUORUM OF AT LEAST 3 MEMBERS NEEDED IN ORDER TO CONDUCT OFFICIAL BUSINESS.
- B) AUDIT SESSION SHALL START AT 6:15 PM PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE REGULAR MEETING.
- C) THE SUPERVISOR CHAIRS THE MEETINGS. IF THE SUPERVISOR IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING THEN THE DEPUTY SUPERVISOR SHALL CHAIR THE MEETING.
- D) ITEMS THAT ARE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION IN THE AGENDA SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SUPERVISOR BY THE FRIDAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING.
- E) PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES, RATHER THAN ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER WILL BE THE OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TOWN BOARD MEETINGS. MOTIONS NEED TO RECEIVE A SECOND BEFORE THE TOPIC CAN BE DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD. CASTING OF VOTES SHALL FOLLOW THE BOARD’S DISCUSSION PHASE AND SHALL BE DONE BY ROLL CALL VOTE. A MINIMUM OF 3 “YES” VOTES ARE REQUIRED FOR A MOTION TO PASS AND BE ADOPTED.
- F) PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR PARAMETERS DATED 1/10/12 SHALL BE ADOPTED TO PROVIDE FOR AN ORDERLY PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT.
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AUTHORITY OF SUPERVISOR
RESOLUTION NO. 16003
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO DELEGATE TO THE SUPERVISOR THE POWER AND DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF TOWN AND SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROVISION IS TO ALLOW THE TOWN TO FUNCTION BETWEEN TOWN BOARD
MEETINGS, AND THAT BY THIS DELEGATION, THE TOWN BOARD MAY NOT ABDICATE TO THE SUPERVISOR OR SURRENDER TO HIM THE BOARD’S BASIC STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES.
CODE OF ETHICS
RESOLUTION NO. 16004
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
CONTINUE, AS PER NYS GML ARTICLE 18 SECTION 809, THE ATTACHED CODE OF ETHICS (HARTFORD REVISION 1/8/13) SHALL BE ADOPTED FOR ALL TOWN OF HARTFORD MUNICIPAL OFFICERS & EMPLOYEES.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
RESOLUTION NO. 16005
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
CONTINUE TO RECOGNIZE THE VALIDITY OF NYS GML ARTICLE 18 SECTIONS 800-806: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND PUBLICALLY POST IN THE TOWN MEETING HALL.
TO DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR THE TOWN OF HARTFORD
RESOLUTION NO. 16006
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT GLENS FALLS NATIONAL BANK SHALL BE THE DEPOSITORY OF TOWN FUNDS.
TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE TOWN OF HARTFORD TO POST REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICES
RESOLUTION NO. 16007
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE GRANVILLE SENTINEL SHALL BE THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR LEGAL NOTICES AND POSTINGS.
OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING
RESOLUTION NO. 16008
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO CONTINUE THE BLANKET UNDERTAKING POLICY FOR OFFICERS, CLERKS, & EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN AS PROVIDED THRU NYMIR ($10,000 PER EMPLOYEE WITH $500 DEDUCTIBLE. EXCESS OVER THE $10,000 FOR SUPERVISOR $20,000 AND TAX COLLECTOR $400,000).
PROCUREMENT POLICY
RESOLUTION NO. 16009
ON MOTION OF COUNCILMAN DILLON, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
CONTINUE THE PROCUREMENT POLICY (REVISION 3/10/15) TO SET FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES AS PER NYS GML SECTION 103 AND SECTION 104-B.
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AUTHORIZE PAYMENT IN ADVANCE OF AUDIT
RESOLUTION NO. 16010
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
WHEREAS, THE TOWN BOARD MAY BY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT IN ADVANCE OF UTILITY SERVICES, FUEL AND POSTAGE AS DESCRIBED BY TOWN LAW SEC. 118(2), NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD DOES HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE PREPAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS, FUEL, ROAD SALT AND POSTAGE. ALL CLAIMS FOR THESE PAYMENTS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR AUDIT.
MILEAGE RATE
RESOLUTION NO. 16011
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR 2016 TO BE SET AT $0.54 FOR THE ASSESSOR, TAX COLLECTOR AND ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND TOWN BOARD TO SPEND TOWN HIGHWAY FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 16012
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO SPEND TOWN HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 NOT TO EXCEED EXPENDITURES OF $671,611.00 FROM TOWN HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 AS APPROPRIATED IN THE 2016 BUDGET.
FIX THE WAGES
RESOLUTION NO. 16013
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO FIX THE WAGES OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED PERSONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 PER THE ATTACHED 2016 WAGE LIST DATED 1/1/16:
| Hartford | # of | Monthly PP | 2 week PP | Fix Wage | |||||
| Job title | employees | Salary | hour | meeting | O.T. | for 12 mos. | for 27 wks. | COMMENT | Resolution |
| Legislative Board | 4 | $ 1,292.00 | $ 107.67 | Y | |||||
| Municipal Court, Judge | 1 | $ 7,588.00 | $ 632.33 | Y | |||||
| Court Clerk, wages | 1 | $ 3,762.00 | $ 313.50 | Y | |||||
| Twn Supervisor | 1 | $ 3,875.00 | $ 322.92 | Y | |||||
| Personnel | 1 | $14,281.00 | $1,190.08 | Y | |||||
| Budget Officer | 1 | $ 3,061.00 | $ 255.08 | Y | |||||
| Assessor | 1 | $ 20,915.00 | $ 744.63 | Y | |||||
| Town Clerk | 1 | $ 30,764.00 | $1,139.41 | Y | |||||
| Deputy Town Clerk | 1 | $ 1,000.00 | Pay @ $12.50/hr only when worked, 3hr minimum | Y | |||||
| Dog Control | 2 | $ 2,233.00 | $ 186.08 | Y | |||||
| Enforcement Officer | 1 | $ 7,472.00 | $ 622.67 | Y | |||||
| Vital Statistics | 1 | $ 269.00 | One payment annually | Y | |||||
| Hwy Supervisor | 1 | $ 45,756.00 | $1,694.67 | Y | |||||
| Deputy Hwy Super | 1 | $ 936.00 | $ 34.67 | $0.45/hr x Straight Time worked. 2080 hrs max | Y | ||||
| Janitorial | 1 | $ 1,380.00 | $ 51.11 | N | |||||
| Historian | 1 | $ 1,163.00 | $ 96.92 | Y | |||||
| Planning Board | 6 Reg + 2 Alt | $ 26.15 | Reg and Alts paid if present for meeting | Y | |||||
| Planning Board ( Chairman) | 1 | $ 36.61 | Y | ||||||
| Planning Board ( Clerk) | 1 | $ 36.61 | Y | ||||||
| Board of Assessment Review | 5 | $ 70.00 | Y | ||||||
| Cemetery | Var | $10.45 | $15.68 | N | |||||
| HWY Wages | 4 | $17.52 | $26.28 | N | |||||
| HWY Wages Part Time | Var | $11.50 | $17.25 | N | |||||
| HWY Wages Probationary | Var | $15.77 | $23.66 | N | |||||
TOWN BOARD APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 16014
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT: ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF COURT CLERK – STEPHANY EUBER (TO BE EMPLOYED OR DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE UPON ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE TOWN JUSTICE).
RESOLUTION NO. 16015
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT: ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF DOG CONTROL OFFICER – ED HOLLAND & NANCY QUELL.
RESOLUTION NO. 16016
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT: ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN AND PLANNING BOARD: FITZGERALD MORRIS BAKER FIRTH AND MEYER & FULLER. WHICH ATTORNEY FIRM TO USE FOR ANY PARTICULAR INSTANCE WILL BE DETERMINED BY BEST USE.
RESOLUTION NO. 16017
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT: ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – MARK MILLER.
RESOLUTION NO. 16018
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF NON-VOTING YOUTH COMMISSION LIAISONS – HCSD WENDY HARRINGTON AND TOWN COUNCIL BARBARA BEECHER.
RESOLUTION NO. 16019
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT: 7 YR APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING BOARD MEMBER EXPIRES 12/31/22-PATTY HAPPY.
RESOLUTION NO. 16020
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT: ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING BOARD CHAIR MIKE SWEZEY.
RESOLUTION NO. 16021
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT: ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE – HVFC PRESIDENT TIM ZINN, HVFC CHIEF BRIAN JONES, HARTFORD HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT GREG BROWN, HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ANDREW COOK, AND HARTFORD SUPERVISOR HAFF.
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SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE FOLLOWING SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE THAT THE TOWN BOARD DOES NOT HAVE TO APPROVE THESE APPOINTMENTS.:
APPOINTMENTS AS PER THE TOWN SUPERVISOR:
- A) DEPUTY SUPERVISOR – ROBERT DILLON
- B) HISTORIAN – MIKE ARMSTRONG
- C) SUPERVISOR’S CONFIDENTIAL CLERK AND BUDGET OFFICER – JOEL CARPENTER
- D) PARADE DIRECTORS – TO BE DETERMINED
CLOSE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 16022
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO CLOSE THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AT 7:22 P.M.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 16023
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED BILLS BE PAID ON ABSTRACT #13 OF 2015 IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
HIGHWAY VOUCHER #570-587 $ 18,521.68
YOUTH VOUCHER #588 $ 598.70
GENERAL VOUCHER #589-602 $ 4,061.52
ABSTRACT # 1 OF 2016
HIGHWAY VOUCHER #1 – 6 $29,871.57
YOUTH NONE
GENERAL VOUCHER #7 – 20 $ 3,515.58
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 16024
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
D5130.4 HIGHWAY – REPAIRS MAINT FUEL -$ 4,212.00
D5110.4 HIGHWAY – ROAD REPAIRS +$ 4,200.00
D9055.8 HIGHWAY – DISABILITY INSURANCE +$ 12.00
TOWN CLERK REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 16025
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE TOWN CLERK REPORT.
MINUTE REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 16026
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 8, 2015.
RESOLUTION NO. 16027
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 7, 2015.
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INFORMATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS AS FOLLOWS: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT HVFC ON 1/18 @ 1PM.
SUPERVISOR SAID THAT THE TOWN HAD RECEIVED 2 LETTERS OF APPRECIATION FROM THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY THANKING THE TOWN HIGHWAY AND COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS FOR PROVIDING AND INSTALLING GUARD RAIL AROUND THEIR SOLAR PANELS IN THE PARKING LOT.
SHINE HILL INTERNET TOWER
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HUDSON VALLEY WIRELESS IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING THE PERMANENT INTERNET TOWER ON SHINE HILL. HE SAID THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANGES IN HOW THEY WILL ACCESS THE SITE. A SHALE ROAD WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED SO THE TOWER CAN BE BROUGHT UP TO THE SITE.
COUNTY INFORMATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF ANNOUNCED THE COUNTY COMMITTEES THAT HE WILL SERVE ON FOR 2016.
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT WELLSPRING WILL BE EXPANDING THEIR SERVICES TO OFFER ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.
PLANNING BOARD VACANCY
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT SINCE PATTY HAPPY WAS APPOINTED AS FULL TIME PLANNING BOARD MEMBER THERE IS NOW A PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE VACANCY.
RESOLUTION NO. 16028
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO POST FOR ALTERNATE MEMBER VACANCY ON THE PLANNING BOARD TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH 12/31/2016.. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED LETTERS OF INTEREST MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON ON FEBRUARY 5, 2016.
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS TRAINING
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT EVERY YEAR THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS HOLDS TRAINING SCHOOL AND ANNUAL MEETING IN FEBRUARY IN NEW YORK CITY. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE TOWN BUDGETED FOR THE MEETING IN ORDER THAT A MEMBER OF THE TOWN BOARD BE ABLE TO ATTEND. SUPERVISOR HAFF ATTENDED LAST YEAR AND COUNCILMAN DILLON THE YEAR BEFORE. HE SAID THAT IT IS AVAILABLE. HE WILL CHECK WITH ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS AND IF THEY DO NOT WANT TO GO, COUNCILMAN DILLON WILL BE DESIGNATED TO ATTEND.
YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT
RUSSELL WADE SAID THAT BASKETBALL GAMES HAVE STARTED. THE YOUTH COMMISSION OFFICERS STAYED THE SAME. RUSSELL SAID THAT ALTERNATE MEMBER SAM IRWIN HAS MISSED 3 MEETINGS AND SAM THOUGHT THAT HIS POSITION EXPIRED 12/31/15. IT DOES NOT, IT CONTINUES THROUGH 12/31/16.
RESOLUTION NO. 16029
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT.
HVF CO REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE 4TH QUARTER HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 16030
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT.
JANUARY 12, 2016 REGULAR & ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING PG. 7 OF 7
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT GREG BROWN WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER – AND HE WAS OUT PLOWING.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
MARK MILLER SAID THAT HE SIGNED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR MIKE SMITH ON BAKER ROAD FOR AN ADDITION ON HIS HOUSE. OGDEN’S ARE ALSO BUILDING A DECK ON THEIR HOME ON BAKER ROAD AS WELL. HE SAID THAT WASHINGTON COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STEVE SMITH WENT OVER TO 28 HAYES WAY LAST FRIDAY AND HE ISSUED A FINAL DETERMINATION THAT THE PROPERTY IS CLEANED UP SATISFACTORILY AS OF JANUARY 8, 2016. THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONDITION OF THE BRIDGET CASE PROPERTY ON STATE ROUTE 40. MARK SAID THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING ON THE PROPERTY. THERE WAS ALSO DISCUSSION REGARDING A COUNTY ISSUED ORDER TO REMEDY FOR WILLIAM SCHNEIDER ON STATE ROUTE 40. THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING A DILAPIDATED TRAVEL TRAILER ON SWAMP LANE.
RESOLUTION NO. 16031
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT BE ACCEPTED
HISTORIAN REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SHOWED THE WARREN COUNTY PICTORIAL BOOK THAT MIKE ARMSTRONG PURCHASED ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN.
RESOLUTION NO. 16032
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE HISTORIAN REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
DCO REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE DCO REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 16033
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE DCO REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
COURT REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE COURT REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 16034
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 3 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT (FOOTE, DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE COURT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT
8:05 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ________________________DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
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SUPERVISOR HAFF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER
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COUNCILMAN DILLON