A REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 AT THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
DANA HAFF, SUPERVISOR
BARBARA BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN
ELIZABETH FOOTE, COUNCILWOMAN
HENRY GALLINARI, COUNCILMAN
ABSENT
KEVIN MCCARTHY, APPOINTED COUNCILMAN
DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
ALSO PRESENT
GREGORY BROWN, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
MIKE ARMSTRONG, HISTORIAN
MARK MILLER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
JOHN HOLMES, PLANNING BOARD
RON SMITH, YOUTH COMMISSION
RUSSELL WADE, YOUTH COMMISSION
JENNIFER NIMS, YOUTH COMMISSION
AUDIT
SUPERVISOR HAFF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:05 P.M.
PLEDGE
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED FOR HARTFORD RESIDENTS DEBORAH LAPOINT, HAL ROBBINS AND WEBSTER CHAPMAN II ALL WHOM PASSED AWAY RECENTLY.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 12235
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED BILLS BE PAID ON ABSTRACT #9 OF 2012 IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
HIGHWAY VOUCHER #530-548 $ 10,764.40
YOUTH VOUCHER #549-550 $ 102.01
GENERAL VOUCHER #551-585 $ 5,301.39
SUPERVISOR REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 12236
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 12237
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
D9730.6 DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL – $ 100.00
D5140.4 BRUSH & WEEK CAPITAL PURCHASES +$ 100.00
RESOLUTION NO. 12238
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
D5031 HIGHWAY – INTERFUND TRANSFERS -$ 4,570.95
D5130.4 HIGHWAY – REPAIRS MAINT FUEL +$ 4,570.95
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED A 25 PAGE GENERAL CODE CODIFICATION PROPOSAL AMENDMENT. HE SAID THAT HE FELT THAT THE BOARD SHOULD HAVE TIME TO REVIEW THE PROPOSAL AND THEN IF THEY DECIDE TO GO AHEAD WITH IT – THE $4000 AMENDMENT CAN BE MADE IN NOVEMBER.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12239
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
A1220.2 TOWN SUPERVISOR EQUIPMENT – $ 50.00
A1990.4 CONTINGENT ACCOUNT – $ 3,216.67
A1220.4 SUPERVISOR, CONT EXP +$ 50.00
A1972 PAYMENT TO COUNTY TO REDUCE TAXES +$ 2,536.67
A7550.4 CELEBRATIONS, CONT EXP +$ 615.00
A8810.1 CEMETERIES, WAGES +$ 65.00
TOWN CLERK REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 12240
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN CLERK REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
MINUTE REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 12241
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 AND SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 12242
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FOR AUGUST 28, 2012 AND YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 BE ACCEPTED.
OPEN ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 12243
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO OPEN ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:17 P.M.
CLOSE ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 12244
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT ALL PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD HAVE BEEN HEARD TO CLOSE ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:19 P.M.
APPROVE ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. 12245
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT SUPERVISOR HAFF BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT FOR 2013.
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OPEN 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE 2013 BUDGET.
RESOLUTION NO. 12246
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO OPEN THE 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:33 P.M.
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE CODIFICATION PROPOSAL PROCESS IN DETAIL. JOHN HOLMES SAID THAT THIS WOULD BE ONE OF THE BEST THINGS THE TOWN BOARD COULD DO AND HE HOPED THAT IF THE TOWN INVESTS IN THE INITIAL PROCESS THAT THEY PLAN TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN IT IN THE FUTURE.
CLOSE 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 12247
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO CLOSE THE 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AT 7: P.M.
2013 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 12248
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO ADOPT THE 2013 BUDGET.
INFORMATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE CONNECT NY BROADBAND GRANT THAT HUDSON VALLEY WIRELESS AND WASHINGTON COUNTY LDC AS WELL AS PRIMELINK , CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ARE APPLYING FOR. HUDSON VALLEY WIRELESS IS LOOKING TO PUT UP A WIRELESS INTERNET TOWER ON SHINE HILL ROAD IN THE TOWN OF HARTFORD TO EXPAND THE BROADBAND SERVICE. SUPERVISOR HAFF ASKED THE TOWN BOARD TO SIGN A SUPPORT LETTER AND TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THIS ENDEAVOR FOR THE TOWN AND ENTIRE COUNTY.
CONNECT NY BROADBAND
RESOLUTION NO. 12249
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
WHEREAS, THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING BROADBAND TO UNSERVED, UNDERSERVED AS WELL AS ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS; AND
WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF HARTFORD HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE PREVIOUS CRITERIA ON THE NYS BROADBAND MAP; AND
WHEREAS, THE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT OF BROADBAND IS ONLY REALIZED WHEN THERE IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCREASE AND SUSTAIN THE ADOPTION OF INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS SECTORS IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE BROADBAND NETWORKS ARE BEING DEPLOYED. BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT EFFORTS ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL UNLESS INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES ACROSS EACH ECONOMIC SECTOR UTILIZE BROADBAND TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, START NEW BUSINESSES OR EXPAND EXISTING BUSINESSES; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, THE HARTFORD TOWN BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF HARTFORD, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK SUPPORTS THE CFA GRANT APPLICATIONS “CONNECTING THE CAPITAL REGION THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS” (APPLICATION #21163).
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SURVEY LETTER
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SENT A SURVEY REGARDING THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF HOURS AND OR CLOSURE OF THE HARTFORD POST OFFICE. SUPERVISOR HAFF ASKED THE POSTMASTER WHY THIS SURVEY WAS NOT SENT TO THE ENTIRE TOWN – HE SAID IT IS NOT THE POSTAL SERVICE POLICY. SUPERVISOR HAFF ASKED THE BOARD TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE POSTMASTER SEND THE SURVEY OUT AGAIN TO EVERYONE IN THE TOWN OF HARTFORD. THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING PAST EFFORTS TO CHANGE THE POSTAL SERVCE/ZIP CODE TO ONE FOR ALL OF HARTFORD.
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POSTAL SURVEY
RESOLUTION NO. 12250
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF HARTFORD IS SERVED BY 5 ZIP CODES, NOT JUST THE HARTFORD 12838 AREA. THESE OTHER ZIP CODES INCLUDE ARGYLE 12809, FORT ANN 12827, GRANVILLE 12832 AND SALEM 12865.
WHEREAS, MANY OF HARTFORD’S CITIZENS WHO LIVE OUTSIDE THE 12838 AREA STILL USE THE HARTFORD POST OFFICE TO MAIL THEIR PACKAGES, BUY STAMPS, ETC.
WHEREAS, IN FACT, IF YOU HAVE A RURAL DELIVERY BOX ON MAIN STREET OF HARTFORD, JUST A FEW HUNDRED FEET UP THE STREET FROM THE HARTFORD POST OFFICE, YOUR ADDRESS IS GRANVILLE. MAIN STREET OF HARTFORD, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE POST OFFICE USES THE GRANVILLE ZIP CODE AND WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SURVEY.
WHEREAS, THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE HAS THE TECHNOLOGY TO EASILY EXPAND THIS SURVEY TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP BY USING “EVERY DOOR DIRECT MAIL,” OR SIMILAR
RESOLVED, THE HARTFORD TOWN BOARD REQUESTS THAT BEFORE THE POSTAL SERVICE MAKES ANY DECISION REGARDING THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE HARTFORD POST OFFICE, THAT THEY EXPAND THE SURVEY MAILING TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP, NOT JUST THE HARTFORD 12838 ZIP CODE.
YEARBOOK AD
THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING PLACING AN AD IN THE HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL YEARBOOK.
RESOLUTION NO. 12251
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO PLACE AN 1/8 PAGE AD IN THE 2013 HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL YEARBOOK FOR $45.
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE PETE KLAIBER THANK YOU POST STAR “LETTER TO THE EDITOR” WHERE THE HARTFORD HIGHWAY CREW HELPED HIM WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE HIS OWN VEHICLE’S FLAT TIRE.
COUNTY BUDGET UPDATE
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE COUNTY IS STILL WORKING ON THE COUNTY BUDGET PROCESS.
COUNTY PRINTING OFFICE
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICER DOES TRIPLICATE FORMS WITH THE CHEMICAL PAPER IN BETWEEN. HE IS GOING TO TAKE THE TOWN CLERK SAMPLE RECEIPTS TO SEE IF SOMETHING CAN BE PRODUCED CHEAPER. THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRACKING FORM WAS DISCUSSED AND IT WILL BE REPRODUCED.
UNIFIRST UNDERSTANDING
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE COMPANY UNIFIRST, WHO PROVIDES HIGHWAY UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICE AND FLOOR MATS, AND HIMSELF CAME TO AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY WILL HAVE A 0% INCREASE FOR BOTH 2013 AND 2014. THIS WILL TAKE THE TOWN THROUGH THE END OF THE CURRENT CONTRACT. THEY HAVE AGREED TO DO THIS IN WRITING.
RESOLUTION NO. 12252
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE WRITTEN 0% INCREASE AGREEMENT FROM UNIFIRST BE ACCEPTED AND ATTACHED TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT.
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CODIFICATION PROPOSAL FOR TOWN’S LEGISLATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE GENERAL CODE CODIFICATION PROPOSAL. HE SAID THAT THIS COMPANY IS THE ONLY ONE WHO PROVIDES THIS TYPE OF SERVICE IN NEW YORK STATE AND THEY WOULD BE CONSIDERED “A UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE” SO IT WOULD NOT REQUIRE THE TOWN TO GO OUT FOR BID PER THE TOWN PROCUREMENT POLICY. HE SAID THAT THERE IS AN ANNUAL RECURRING MAINTENANCE FEE FOR THIS SERVICE – IF AT ANY TIME THE TOWN IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE THEY CAN OPT OUT OF PAYING FOR IT. IT IS NOT A BINDING CONTRACT. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT IF THE TOWN CHOOSES TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL, THEY WOULD COME AND SCAN ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS FOR THEIR USE. HE CONTINUED SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF CODIFICATION – MINIMIZES THE CHANCE OF LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE TOWN SINCE ALL OF THE LAWS WILL BE REVIEWED AND ANY CONFLICTS WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE SUGGESTED. THIS MAKES ENFORCEMENT EASIER BECAUSE TOWN OFFICIALS CAN CITE THE CODE WORD FOR WORD AND KNOW THAT THE TEXT IS CURRENT AND ACCURATE. THERE WAS FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE “HIGHWAY LAW” MAY NOT EVEN BE VALID. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THIS IS THE BEST PART OF THE CODIFICATION PROCESS. MARK MILLER SAID THAT WE DO NOT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO COMPARE THE LAWS PROPERLY TO FIND ERRORS, ETC.
YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT
RON SMITH SAID THAT THE SOCCER PROGRAM IS GOING WELL AND THE SOCCER PARTY WILL BE HELD SOON. THE YC WILL BE RAFFLING OFF AN IPAD FOR A FUND RAISER. HE DISCUSSED THE SOCCER SHIRT COST.
RESOLUTION NO. 12253
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 12254
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
GREG BROWN ASKED WHAT THE TOWN BOARD WANTED TO DO ABOUT THE LOADER WARRANTY. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THE BRAND NEW LOADER RUNS OUT ON 10/25/12. A COMPREHENSIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE LOADER FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 MONTHS/4000 HR WOULD BE $4900. GREG SAID WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, IF WE NEED ANY WORK DONE THEY WOULD GIVE US A LOANER WHILE THE OTHER ONE IS BEING REPAIRED.
RESOLUTION NO. 12255
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 60 MONTH/4000 HR EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR $4900 ON THE JOHN DEERE 624K LOADER.
GREG BROWN SAID THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STATE MAY CONSIDER IN THE FUTURE IMPLEMENTING A “MATCHING FUND” TYPE CHIPS ALLOCATION IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT CHIPS FUNDING. HE SAID THAT HE WOULD RECOMMEND IF THE TOWN HAD ANY EXTRA MONEY TO SET ASIDE FOR THIS IT MAY BE WORTH IT IN THE FUTURE.
RESOLUTION NO. 12256
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
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ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
MARK MILLER SAID THAT HE HAS BEEN DEALING WITH BUILDING PERMITS FOR GARAGES AND SOLAR INSTALLATION. HE SAID THAT THE TYLER FARM MAY POSSIBLY BE INTERESTED IN A MOBILE HOME FOR WORKERS. HE WILL SPEAK WITH THEM REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS. MARK SAID THAT HE SPOKE TO STEVE SMITH, COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT IS EXPECTING THE SAME ITEMS FROM JARED EVANS AS THE TOWN IS – HE HAS A COUNTY INITIATED COURT DATE ON OCTOBER 18, 2012. HE NEEDS TO FINISH THE ROOF AND CLOSE UP THE BUILDING. MARK SAID THAT THE PREVIOUS GARBAGE SITUATION HAS BEEN CLEANED UP. MARK SAID THAT HE TRIED TO GET A HOLD OF TOM BOISVENUE REGARDING HIS DOG SITUATION BUT HE IS HAVING MEDICAL PROBLEMS. MARK SAID THAT HE TALKED TO FRANK MCFARREN REGARDING THE MOBILE HOME ON ROJCEWICZ LANE THE WATER TESTED POSITIVE FOR E COLI AND THEY ARE NOT DRINKING IT. THE TESTING COMPANY TOLD THEM IT IS BECAUSE THE WELL HAS BEEN STAGNANT AND WALKERS FARM OFTEN SPRAYS SLURRY ON THE NEARBY FIELD. MR. MCFARREN TOLD MARK THE TESTING COMPANY TOLD HIM TO RETREAT IT. MARK ADVISED HIM THAT HE HAS 30 DAYS UNTIL THE NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE – EITHER A NEW WELL NEEDS TO BE DRILLED, A CHLORINATING SYSTEM OR ULTRAVIOLET SYSTEM WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED. MARK SAID HE MET WITH VALEN TANNER’S WIFE TO TRY TO RESOLVE THE COUNTY ROUTE 30 DRIVEWAY ISSUE – HE EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO HER AND THAT THE PROPERTY CANNOT BE SOLD UNTIL BROUGHT UP TO THE APPROVED ENGINEERED DRIVEWAY DRAWINGS THAT THEY SUBMITTED. SHE ASKED IF THE PLANNING BOARD WOULD APPROVE OF IT BEING SOLD TO A DEVELOPER IF THEY AGREED TO COMPLETE THE DRIVEWAY REPAIRS ETC. THERE WAS FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SITUATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 12257
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
PLANNING BOARD REPORT
JOHN HOLMES SAID THAT PAUL DONALDSON CAME IN TO SUBDIVIDE HIS PARCEL.
RESOLUTION NO. 12258
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING BOARD REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HISTORIAN REPORT
MIKE ARMSTRONG SAID THAT THE LATEST TOWN MINUTE BOOK RESTORATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE BOOK IS DATED 1928-1940. COUNCILMAN GALLINARI GAVE SOME PLATE GLASS NEGATIVES TO MIKE THAT HE FOUND.
RESOLUTION NO. 12259
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE HISTORIAN REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
DCO REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF REVIEWED THE DOG CONTROL REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 12260
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE DCO REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
COURT REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE COURT REPORT.
RESOLUTION NO. 12225
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (MCCARTHY). VOTING AYE- SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE AND COUNCILMAN GALLINARI.
RESOLVED THAT THE COURT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION
MARK MILLER SAID THAT HE RECEIVED NOTICE OF A TRAINING COURSE OFFERED REGARDING FEMA RISK MAP PROGRAM AT WASHINGTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL CENTER. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID HE COULD GO BUT THE TOWN OF HARTFORD IS IN THE CHAMPLAIN FLOOD PLAIN NOT THE HOOSICK/HUDSON FLOOD PLAIN. MARK SAID HE WILL CONSIDER GOING TO THE COURSE.
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:06 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