A REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 AT THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
DANA HAFF, SUPERVISOR
BARBARA BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN
ELIZABETH FOOTE, COUNCILWOMAN
ROBERT DILLON, COUNCILMAN
ABSENT
MICHAEL DEYOE, COUNCILMAN
ALSO PRESENT
DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
GREGORY BROWN, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
MIKE ARMSTRONG, HISTORIAN
MARK MILLER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
RON COMBS, PLANNING BOARD
PEG SEMANSCIN, BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
RON SMITH, YOUTH COMMISSION
RUSS WADE, YOUTH COMMISSION
JENNIFER NIMS, YOUTH COMMISSION
AMBER MERCURE-LINDGREN, YOUTH COMMISSION
SANDRA FOLEY, ASSESSOR
AUDIT
SUPERVISOR HAFF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:02 P.M. A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED FOR ROBERT JOHNSEN WHO PASSED AWAY RECENTLY.
PLEDGE
PAYMENT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 14102
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED BILLS BE PAID ON ABSTRACT #6 OF 2014 IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
HIGHWAY VOUCHER #235 – 253 $ 11,745.41
YOUTH VOUCHER #254 –266 $ 4,373.94
GENERAL VOUCHER #267 –311 $ 9,246.66
SUPERVISOR REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 14103
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT FOR MAY 2014 BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 14104
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BUDGET TRANSFERS BE COMPLETED:
H203 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT CAPITAL -$ 6,000.00
H5031 INTERFUND TRANSFER +$ 6,000.00
H5031 INTERFUND TRANSFER -$ 6,000.00
D5130.2 HIGHWAY – MACH EQUIP PURCHASES +$ 6,000.00
TOWN CLERK REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 14105
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN CLERK REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
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MINUTE REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 14106
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR MAY 13, 2014 BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 14107
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FOR APRIL 22, 2014 BE ACCEPTED.
OPEN TIME WARNER FRANCHISE AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT WOULD INCREASE THE FRANCHISE FEE FROM 3 ½ % TO 5%, TO CHANGE THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE FROM SEMI-ANNUAL TO QUARTERLY AND TO AMEND ANOTHER SECTION TO PROTECT THE TOWN’S RIGHTS IN THE CONTRACT.
RESOLUTION NO. 14108
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED TIME WARNER FRANCHISE AMENDMENT AT 7:10 P.M.
CLOSE TIME WARNER FRANCHISE AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 14109
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED TIME WARNER FRANCHISE AMENDMENT AT 7:11 P.M.
IN THE MATTER OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE HELD BY TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC IN THE TOWN OF HARTFORD, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NY
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN DULY MADE TO THE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD, COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, BY TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC (“TIME WARNER”),
A PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK DOING BUSINESS AT 120 PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE D, VESTAL, NEW YORK 13850 AND HOLDER OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE IN THE TOWN OF HARTFORD FOR THE APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO ALLOW THE TOWN OF HARTFORD TO RECEIVE A FIVE PERCENT (5%) FRANCHISE FEE COLLECTED FROM CABLE SUBSCRIBERS BY TIME WARNER WITH PAYMENT TERMS OF 60 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE QUARTER AND TO PROTECT THE EXERCISE OF RIGHTS OF THE TOWN..
A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD IN THE MUNICIPALITY, HARTFORD, NEW YORK ON JUNE 10, 2014 AT 7:05 P.M. AND NOTICE OF THE HEARING WAS PUBLISHED IN THE POST STAR NEWSPAPER ON MAY 18, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD FINDS THAT:
1) SECTION 9(A) IS AMENDED TO STATE THE FOLLOWING: TIME WARNER CABLE SHALL PAY TO THE TOWN OF HARTFORD AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 5% OF TIME WARNER CABLE’S GROSS REVENUES.
2) SECTION 9(B) IS AMENDED TO STATE THE FOLLOWING: PAYMENTS DUE TO THE GRANTOR UNDER THIS PROVISION SHALL BE COMPUTER QUARTERLY. PAYMENTS SHALL BE DUE AND PAYABLE QUARTERLY NOT LATER THAN 60 DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF THE QUARTER. EACH PAYMENT SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A BRIEF REPORT OF GRANTEE’S GROSS REVENUES FOR THE PRECEDING QUARTER.
3) SECTION 14 IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE INSERTION OF ITEM 14.9 TO STATE THE FOLLOWING: THE FAILURE OF THE TOWN ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS TO EXERCISE A RIGHT UNDER THIS FRANCHISE, THE CABLE LAW, OR OTHER APPLICABLE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, OR TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE OR PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS FRANCHISE, SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF SUCH RIGHT OR A WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE AGREEMENT,
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4) NOR SHALL IT EXCUSE THE FRANCHISE FROM COMPLIANCE OR PERFORMANCE, UNLESS SUCH COMPLIANCE OR PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY WAIVED IN WRITING.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD HEREBY AMENDS THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE OF TIME WARNER IN THE TOWN OF HARTFORD.
THE FOREGOING HAVING RECEIVED A YES VOTE THEREBY DECLARED ADOPTED.
INFORMATION
PEG SEMANSCIN DISCUSSED A PROGRAM THAT WASHINGTON COUNTY HAS STARTED CALLED “COMMUNITIES NOW, CONNECTING FOR KIDS”. SHE SAID THAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE THIS TRAINING. SHE SAID THIS PROGRAM IS A WAY TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. SHE DISTRIBUTED SOME FLIERS. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE FEELS THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION IS THE “FRONT LINE” REPRESENTATION FOR THE TOWN GOVERNMENT. HE ASKED THE YOUTH COMMISSION TO CONSIDER DISCUSSING THIS PROGRAM AT THEIR NEXT MEETING AND RON SMITH INVITED PEG TO ATTEND THE AUGUST MEETING.
SUPERVISOR HAFF READ INTO THE RECORD A COMPLAINT LETTER WRITTEN BY CANDACE AND RONALD COMBS CLAIMING RETALIATION AND HARASSMENT BY SANDRA FOLEY, ASSESSOR.
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE PROPOSED “HARTFORD LOOP” COUNTY ROUTE 23 (MAIN STREET) AND 23A (EAST STREET) MAINTENANCE OPTIONS. HE ASKED THE BOARD IF THEY WOULD LIKE HIM TO DISCUSS WITH THE COUNTY THE OPTION OF THE TOWN TAKING OVER THE WINTERTIME MAINTENANCE AT $4500 PER CENTER LANE MILE OF THESE ROADS – IT’S 1.3 MILES SO THE TOWN WOULD RECEIVE APPROXIMATELY $6000. THE TOWN SNOWPLOWS ALL HAVE TO TRAVEL THESE ROADS IN ORDER TO GET TO THE OTHER TOWN ROADS SO IT WOULD NOT BE OUT OF THE QUESTION FOR THE TOWN TO PLOW THEM AS WELL. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER OPTION TO TAKE OVER THE SUMMERTIME MAINTENANCE AS WELL – COLD PATCHING AND CLEANING OUT THE CATCH BASINS ALL FOR $5000 PER CENTER LANE MILE. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE COUNTY BLURRED THINGS AND IS ENCOURAGING THE ROADS TO BECOMING TOWN ROADS SO THE TOWN COULD RECEIVE CHIPS MONEY FOR THEM. HE SAID CHIPS MONEY WOULD ONLY AMOUNT TO ABOUT $1840 PER MILE. IF THE TOWN TOOK OVER THESE ROADS AT 1.34 MILES @ $1800 PER MILE AND IT COSTS $65,000 A MILE JUST TO BUY BLACKTOP NOT INCLUDING EQUIPMENT OR LABOR TO PUT IT DOWN – HOW MANY YEARS WOULD THE TOWN NEED TO OWN THE ROAD BEFORE IT COULD BE PAVED…. 30+ YEARS. IT WOULD NOT BE ECONOMICAL TO THE TOWN. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THIS ISSUE WILL BE DISCUSSED FURTHER IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING SINCE IT MAY INVOLVE NEGOTIATING REAL PROPERTY CONTRACT AGREEMENTS.
COUNTY UPDATE
SUPERVISOR HAFF PROVIDED THE BOARD COPIES OF THE CHANGES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AGRICULTURE:1992-2012 COMPARISON USING USDA CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE STATISTICS AS PREPARED BY THE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
SUPERVISOR HAFF PROVIDED A COPY OF THE PROPOSED WASHINGTON COUNTY TAX SALE PARCELS TO BE AUCTIONED OFF ON JUNE 14, 2014.
OLD BUSINESS
PARADE UPDATE
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED A NOTE THAT JENN LIVINGSTON DROPPED OFF REGARDING THE PARADE – THERE WILL BE A FEW MORE EXPENSES TURNED IN. SHE WILL BE SENDING THANK YOU NOTES TO SOME PEOPLE THAT HELPED ORGANIZE THE PARADE. THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PARADE AWARD WINNERS.
GOLDSTAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT WASHINGTON COUNTY WILL NOW BE INCLUDING A GOLD STAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. A VETERAN’S EXEMPTION WOULD BE GIVEN TO A PARENT OF A CHILD WHO DIES DURING TIMES OF WAR. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT SANDRA FOLEY, ASSESSOR WILL BE HERE LATER TO DISCUSS IF THE TOWN BOARD WOULD LIKE TO APPROVE ADDING THIS EXEMPTION.
YOUTH COMMISSION BACKGROUND CHECK
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE 28 NAME MASTER LIST OF YOUTH COMMISSION PARTICIPANTS THAT HAVE HAD THEIR BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED. HE SAID THAT BOTH TIMES THAT THE INFORMATION WAS SUBMITTED SOMETHING WAS FOUND WHERE THE BOARD DECIDED TO RESTRICT COACHING PARTICIPATION.
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HE SAID HE CONTACTED THIS RECENT PERSON TELLING THEM THEY CANNOT BE INVOLVED UNTIL THE FULL TOWN BOARD DECIDES. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING.
SURPLUS 1997 F350 PICKUP TRUCK
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE SURPLUS 1997 F350 PICKUP TRUCK HAS BEEN PUT OUT FOR BID ON THE AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL SITE AND THE CURRENT BID IS AT $780. THE BIDDING WILL CLOSE AT 6PM ON JUNE 23, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 14111
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT HIGH BID RECEIVED ON AUCTION INTERNATIONAL AT CLOSE OF BIDDING AS AWARD WINNING BID FOR THE 1997 F350 PICKUP TRUCK.
STANDARD WORKDAY
RESOLUTION NO. 14112
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
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MOWING CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. 14113
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE GREG BROWN, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE THE MOWING CONTRACT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY WHERE THE TOWN WILL MOW THE ROADSIDES ALONG COUNTY HIGHWAYS FOR A TOTAL PAYMENT OF $2,476.95 .
UNIFORM CONTRACT
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THAT THE 5 YEAR HIGHWAY CREW UNIFORM CONTRACT AND THE TOWN DOORMAT CONTRACT IS DUE FOR RENEWAL BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE IN DECEMBER. GREG BROWN SAID HE BELIEVES THE UNIFORM CLEANING IS ABOUT $500 PER MONTH. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT WHEN THE LAST TEAMSTER CONTRACT WAS NEGOTIATED A $450 PER YEAR CLOTHING ALLOWANCE WAS INCLUDED. HE SAID HE THINKS THE TOWN WOULD SAVE ABOUT $1800 PER YEAR. PLUS FOR THE FLOOR MAT RUGS TWO SETS OF THREE RUGS CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $408 AND THEY CAN BE PRESSURE WASHED FOR AN APPROXIMATE SAVINGS OF $250. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE ONLY DRAWBACK WOULD BE THE UNIFORMS AND HIGHWAY WORKERS WOULD NOT LOOK THE SAME.
RESOLUTION NO. 14114
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO LET THE UNIFORM AND RUG CONTRACTS EXPIRE IN DECEMBER.
OIL SPILL ON TOWN ROADS
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THAT SOMEONE DUG UP AN INGROUND OIL TANK IN MIDDLE GRANVILLE TOOK IT TO EAST SIDE ON STATE ROUTE 149 TO SCRAP IT SPILLING OIL ALONG THE ROADS ALL THE WAY. THERE WAS QUITE A BIT SPILLED ON THE TOWN ROADS AND THE TOWN HAD TO WORK PUTTING SAND OUT TO ABSORB IT. DEC IS INVOLVED AND CAN PRESS CHARGES AGAINST THE PERSON. THE TOWN CAN SUBMIT THE EXPENSES AND POSSIBLY BE REIMBURSED THROUGH THE COURT FINES. QUITE A BIT OF THE OIL WAS DUMPED ALONG COUNTRY LANE AND DEC WILL BE HELPING WITH THE CLEANUP.
YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT
RON SMITH SAID THAT BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SEASON WILL BE FINISHING UP WITH A TOURNAMENT AND END OF YEAR PARTY. THEY ARE WORKING ON A FREE OF CHARGE “BACKYARD BIRDING” PROGRAM WHERE BIRD FEEDERS WILL BE MADE AND THE PROGRAM IS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT. SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THAT THE COUNTY IS INTERESTED IN GIVING FUNDS FOR NEW PROGRAMS. HE SAID HE FEELS IT IS GOOD FOR THE YOUTH COMMISSION TO PROVIDE OTHER OPTIONS OTHER THAN JUST SPORT RELATED ACTIVITIES – SINCE NOT ALL KIDS ARE ATHLETIC. THE RAFFLE DRAWING WAS CONDUCTED WITH WINNERS BEING CALEB SUTLIFF, JIM GRANGER, KAREN PARKER, WILL VENNER.
RESOLUTION NO. 14115
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
FIRE COMPANY REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 14116
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE FIRE COMPANY REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
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HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
GREG BROWN SAID THAT THE NEW TRUCK HAS STILL NOT BEEN SENT TO CARMODY YET.
RESOLUTION NO. 14117
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
MARK MILLER SAID HE SIGNED BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE NEW BATHROOM FOR TOWN HALL. HE SAID HE SIGNED ABOVE GROUND POOL PERMIT FOR JEREMY COREY ON STATE ROUTE 40. MARK DISCUSSED A NEW REBUILT DECK FOR JOEL MERCURE ON GILCHRIST HILL ROAD. THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SMELIK DOUBLEWIDE ROOF. THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE GIBSON DOUBLEWIDE AND THE C.O. IS BEING HELD BY THE COUNTY UNTIL SKIRTING IS FINISHED AND CLEANUP IS COMPLETED AS WELL.
RESOLUTION NO. 14118
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HISTORIAN REPORT
MIKE ARMSTRONG DISCUSSED WASHINGTON COUNTY SPONSORED ROADS TO BATTLE OF BENNINGTON. HE SAID HE HAS HAD RESEARCHERS FROM WASHINGTON STATE. HE SAID THE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN ON SUNDAYS STARTING IN JULY WITH THE THEME OF SHERMAN’S MARCH DISPLAYED. HE SAID THAT ABOUT 20 PEOPLE VISITED THE MUSEUM ON MEMORIAL DAY.
RESOLUTION NO. 14119
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE HISTORIAN REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
COURT REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE COURT REPORT. HE SAID THAT JUSTICE SCHOFIELD ADVISED THAT A GENTLEMEN THAT WAS CHARGED WITH DWI CRASHING INTO THE TOWNSEND CEMETERY BACK IN 2002 DETROYED FENCING ETC. HIS CAR INSURANCE PAID $10,000 AND HE WAS SUPPOSED TO PAY $13,554 THAT HAS NEVER BEEN PAID. HE WANTS TO GET HIS DRIVER’S LICENSE BACK BUT CANNOT SINCE HE HAS NEVER PAID HIS RESTITUTION TO THE TOWN. JUSTICE SCHOFIELD HAS MADE AN ARRANGEMENT FOR HIM TO PAY $112.95 PER MONTH TO THE TOWN.
RESOLUTION NO. 14122
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT THE COURT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
SET LOCAL LAW CODIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 14121
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD, SAID CODIFICATION TO BE KNOWN AS THE “CODE OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD,” A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE TOWN BOARD AT 165 COUNTY ROUTE 23 (TOWN HALL) IN THE TOWN OF HARTFORD, ON THE 8 DAY OF JULY, 2014, AT 7:05 P.M., TO CONSIDER THE ENACTMENT OF THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW DESCRIBED AND SUMMARIZED BELOW:
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2014
A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED THE “CODE OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD”
THIS LOCAL LAW:
(1) STATES THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF THE TOWN BOARD IN ADOPTING THE CODE.
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(2) PROVIDES FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS
OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD AS THE “CODE OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD.”
(3) REPEALS LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF A GENERAL AND PERMANENT NATURE NOT
INCLUDED IN THE CODE, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED.
(4) SAVES FROM REPEAL CERTAIN LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES AND DESIGNATES CERTAIN
MATTERS NOT AFFECTED BY REPEAL.
(5) RETAINS THE MEANING AND INTENT OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED LEGISLATION.
(6) PROVIDES FOR THE FILING OF A COPY OF THE CODE IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.
(7) PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN CHANGES IN OR ADDITIONS TO THE CODE.
(8) PRESCRIBES THE MANNER IN WHICH AMENDMENTS AND NEW LEGISLATION ARE TO BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE CODE.
(9) REQUIRES THAT CODE BOOKS BE KEPT UP-TO-DATE.
(10) PROVIDES FOR THE SALE OF CODE BOOKS BY THE TOWN AND THE SUPPLEMENTATION THEREOF.
(11) PROHIBITS TAMPERING WITH CODE BOOKS, WITH OFFENSES PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF
NOT MORE THAN $250 OR BY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 15 DAYS, OR BOTH.
(12) ESTABLISHES SEVERABILITY PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CODE GENERALLY.
(13) PROVIDES THAT THE LOCAL LAW WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CODE AS CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE I.
COPIES OF THE LOCAL LAW DESCRIBED ABOVE AND OF THE CODE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION THEREBY ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD, WHERE THE SAME ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ON SAID PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AT THE PLACE AND TIME AFORESAID.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD WILL CONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING AT THE PLACE AND TIME AFORESAID FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW DESCRIBED ABOVE AND, AS DEEMED ADVISABLE BY SAID BOARD, TAKING ACTION ON THE ENACTMENT OF SAID LOCAL LAW.
GOLD STAR EXEMPTION
SANDRA FOLEY, ASSESSOR SAID THAT CURRENTLY THERE ARE ONLY 3 GOLD STAR PARENTS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. IF THE TOWN BOARD WANTS TO INITIATE THIS EXEMPTION SOMEONE WOULD BE ABLE TO COME AND APPLY FOR IT. IT WOULD GIVE THEM A 10% VETERANS EXEMPTION AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A VETERAN’S EXEMPTION ON THE PROPERTY THROUGH A SPOUSE, SON OR DAUGHTER. A GOVERNMENT ISSUED CERTIFICATE, SIMILAR TO A PURPLE HEART, WOULD BE REQUIRED AS PROOF TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION. THE GOLD STAR IS ONLY FOR SOMEONE KILLED IN COMBAT – WHILE ENGAGED IN ACTION AGAINST AN ENEMY OF THE UNITED STATES; WHILE ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPERATIONS INVOLVING CONFLICT WITH AN OPPOSING FOREIGN FORCE; WHILE SERVING WITH FRIENDLY FOREIGN FORCES ENGAGING IN ARMED CONFLICT IN WHICH THE UNITED STATES IS NOT A BELLIGERENT PARTY AGAINST THE OPPOSING ARMED FORCE.
RESOLUTION NO. 14122
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO PROCEED WITH GOLD STAR EXEMPTION IMPLEMENTATION.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 14123
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:35 P.M. DUE TO DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO PROPOSED, PENDING, OR CURRENT LITIGATION AND ACQUISITION, LEASE OR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OR SECURITIES WHEN PUBLICITY WOULD SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECT THE VALUE. AND DUE TO ….HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, PROMOTION, DEMOTION, DISCIPLINE OR REMOVAL.
JUNE 10, 2014 REGULAR MEETING PG. 8 OF 8
RESOLUTION NO. 14124
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED TO ENTER INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 9:29 P.M.
YOUTH COMMISSION
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, 2ND BY SUPERVISOR HAFF, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (DEYOE). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.
RESOLVED THAT JUSTIN BERRY IS NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH COMMISSION PROGRAMS BASED ON RESULTS OF BACKGROUND CHECK.
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:30 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ________________________DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
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SUPERVISOR HAFF COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER
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COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE COUNCILMAN DILLON