September 10, 2013

A REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 AT THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT

DANA HAFF, SUPERVISOR

BARBARA BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN

HENRY GALLINARI, COUNCILMAN

ROBERT DILLON, COUNCILMAN

 

ABSENT

ELIZABETH FOOTE, COUNCILWOMAN

 

ALSO PRESENT

DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK

GREGORY BROWN, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

MARK MILLER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

MIKE ARMSTRONG, HISTORIAN

PHILIP GIBSON, PLANNING BOARD

RON SMITH, YOUTH COMMISSION

JEN NIMS, YOUTH COMMISSION

RUSSELL WADE, YOUTH COMMISSION

AMBER MERCURE LINDGREN, YOUTH COMMISSION

JIM KEELEY, YOUTH COMMISSION

PEG SEMANSCIN, BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

 

AUDIT

SUPERVISOR HAFF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:04 P.M.

PLEDGE

 

PAYMENT OF BILLS

RESOLUTION NO. 13198

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED BILLS BE PAID ON ABSTRACT #9 OF 2013 IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:

HIGHWAY                           VOUCHER #416 – 427                                     $116,216.47

YOUTH                                 VOUCHER #428 – 431                                     $    1,471.16

GENERAL                            VOUCHER #432 – 473                                      $  14,735.59

 

SUPERVISOR REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 13199

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT BE ACCEPTED.

RESOLUTION NO. 13200

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING BUDGET TRANSFERS:

A1990.4                                CONTINGENT ACCOUNT                                               – $ 900.00

A3510.4                                ANIMAL CONTROL, CONTR EXP                                +$700.00

A1220.4                                SUPERVISOR, CONTR EXP                                            +$200.00

D5130.2                                HIGHWAY – MACH EQUIP PURCH                            – $  11.55

D5140.4                                BRUSH & WEED CAPITAL PURCH                             +$  11.55

 

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TOWN CLERK REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 13201

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN CLERK REPORT BE ACCEPTED.

 

MINUTE REVIEW

RESOLUTION NO. 13202

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR AUGUST 13, 2013 BE ACCEPTED.

RESOLUTION NO. 13203

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FOR JULY 23, 2013 BE ACCEPTED.

RESOLUTION NO. 13204

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES FOR JULY 1, 2013 AND AUGUST 5, 2013 BE ACCEPTED.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

RUSSELL WADE SAID THAT HE ATTENDED THE LAST PLANNING BOARD MEETING AND THERE WERE SEVERAL CONCERNED CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE REGARDING THE ROUTE 149 PROJECT.  HE WONDERED IF THERE WAS ANY WAY TO HAVE THE PLANNING BOARD PROVIDE A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SO THAT THE PUBLIC CAN OBSERVE.  IF THAT COMMITTEE DOES NOT WANT TO HAVE PUBLIC COMMENT – THEY DON’T HAVE TO.  THAT’S WHY BY LAW PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE PROVIDED TO HEAR ANY PUBLIC RESPONSE.  SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID IT IS MORE COURTESY TO PROVIDE A TIME FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK.  RUSSELL WADE SAID THAT WHEN HE WANTED TO SELL ALPACA YARN FOR A HOME BUSINESS THEY REQUIRED HIM TO GET A CERTIFIED SURVEY PLOT PLAN WITH ELEVATIONS THAT COST HIM $600.  HE SAID THAT THE PLANNING BOARD IS ONLY REQUIRING THE TRI-PHASE PROJECT TO SUBMIT A SKETCH DRAWING OF THEIR SITE.  HE IS REQUESTING THAT THE PLANNING BOARD BE REQUIRED TO BE CONSISTENT.

 

INFORMATION

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE NYS DEPT OF TAX AND FINANCE REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT TO RE REGISTER FOR THE BASIC STAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.  IT CAN BE DONE ONLINE OR BY TELEPHONE.  ENHANCED STAR PEOPLE NEED TO RE-REGISTER EVERY YEAR WITH THE ASSESSOR.

 

SUPERVISOR HAFF RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM TODD LOY, AREA TECHNICIAN FOR USDA LOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS TO SERVICE FORECLOSED PROPERTIES – SPECIFICALLY, ONE LOCATED AT 18 MILLER RIDGE IN HARTFORD.

 

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE TOWN MUST NOTIFY ALL FULL & PART TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE MARKETPLACE DUE TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INSURANCE MARKETPLACE OR OBAMA CARE.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT NYS DEPT OF AG & MARKETS REQUIRES THE COUNTY TO INITIATE EVERY EIGHT-YEARS – REVIEW OF THE CONSOLIDATED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 7.  ANYONE WISHING TO MAKE CHANGES MUST FILE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK.

 

WASHINGTON COUNTY SOIL & WATER DISTRICT ARE OFFERING FALL 2013 FISH FOR SALE TO STOCK PONDS.

 

AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (AEM) PRIORITY WATERSHED FOR WOOD CREEK AREA PER THE COUNTY PLAN IS BEING ASSESSED.

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COUNTY UPDATE

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE ONLINE ELDRIDGE LANE LAND SALE AUCTION IS STILL ONGOING AND WILL CLOSE ON 9/23/13 STARTING AT 10 A.M.  THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NEED TO APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE RESULTS OF THE SALE ON OCTOBER 18, 2013.  THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ONLINE SALE PAYMENT DETAILS.

 

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW RE-APPOINTMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 13205

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO REAPPOINT RANDY WHITE AS A MEMBER OF BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW EFFECTIVE 10/01/13 THROUGH 9/30/18.

 

PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE APPOINTMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 13206

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO APPOINT CHRISTOPHER DEBOLT AS PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH 12/31/16.

 

YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 13207

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO APPOINT AMBER MERCURE LINDGREN AS MEMBER OF YOUTH COMMISSION FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH 12/31/18.

 

RESCIND 2009 EMPLOYEE MANUAL

SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THAT THE NEW EMPLOYEE MANUAL IS COMPLETE AFTER A LOT OF WORK WITH JAEGER & FLYNN HUMAN RESOURCES.

RESOLUTION NO. 13208

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO RESCIND 2009 EMPLOYEE MANUAL AND ALL OTHERS BEFORE THAT DATE.

 

ADOPT 9/10/13 EMPLOYEE MANUAL

SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL AND SAID THAT SINCE IT IS BEING ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION – IT CAN BE EASILY UPDATED AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.

RESOLUTION NO. 13209

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO ADOPT EMPLOYEE MANUAL DATED 9/10/13.

 

YOUTH COMMISSION BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY

SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE NEW YOUTH COMMISSION BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY.  NYMIR THE TOWN’S INSURANCE CARRIER, SENDS OUT NEWSLETTERS WITH ITEMS OF CONCERN.  THIS MONTH WAS ABOUT YOUTH COMMISSION PROGRAMS AND MUNICIPALITIES NEED TO DO SOMETHING TO AVOID ANY ISSUES.  IT IS MANDATED BY THE STATE THAT IF A TOWN YOUTH COMMISSION PROGRAM HAS A SUMMER CAMP, WHERE KIDS ARE STAYING OVERNIGHT WITH COUNSELORS, A BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.  IT DOESN’T SAY A BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR OUR YOUTH COMMISSION PROGRAMS BUT “MUNICIPALITIES MUST ENSURE THAT THE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR PROGRAM ARE SUITABLE TO WORK WITH CHILDREN.”  HOW DO WE DO THAT.  THIS SEEMS TO BE THE BEST METHOD TO ENSURE VOLUNTEERS ARE SUITABLE.  IN CONVERSATION WITH MIKE GRAY, DIRECTOR OF WASHINGTON COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU, HE WOULD PERFORM BACKGROUND CHECKS FREE OF CHARGE.  AT A RECENT WASHINGTON COUNTY MEETING MIKE GRAY’S DEPARTMENT IN CONCERT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WERE APPROVED TO PERFORM YOUTH COMMISSION TYPE

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BACKGROUND CHECKS.  SO EACH TOWN MUST DEVELOP A POLICY.  ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN, KARA LAIS DEVELOPED OUR POLICY, AS WELL AS THE APPLICANT FORM THAT AUTHORIZES THE TOWN TO CONDUCT THE BACKGROUND CHECK.  THE COUNTY WILL CHECK THE FEDERAL LEVEL 2 AND 3 SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AS WELL AS THE LEVEL 1 REGISTRY WITH HELP FROM THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.  AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND FOR ANYTHING IN RELATIONSHIP TO A CHILD – NOT A 30 YEAR OLD DWI CONVICTION ETC.  DMV AND CREDIT HISTORY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.  ORIGINAL DRIVERS LICENSES AND OR GOVERNMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUESTED TO COPY.  ALL COACHES AND MEMBERS NEED TO HAVE THIS DONE.  SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE WILL TAKE IT UPON HIMSELF TO CONTACT ANYONE THAT HAS SEX OFFENDER/CHILD RELATED INELIGIBILITY BASED AFTER THE TOWN BOARD GOES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DETERMINE THE FACTS.  SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE HOPES THAT JUST REQUIRING THIS PROCEDURE WILL DETER SOMEONE WHO IN FACT DOES HAVE SOMETHING ON THEIR RECORD.  THIS POLICY WOULD NOT PREVENT A RANDOM PARENT FROM HELPING COACH 3RD BASE IN AN EMERGENCY.  IT IS DESIGNED FOR LONG TERM ACTIVE COACHES INVOLVED WITH THE CHILDREN.

RESOLUTION NO. 13210

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH COMMISSION BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY.

 

HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 3 YEAR CONTRACT HAS TO BE RENEWED.  HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GLEN GOSNELL, PRESIDENT; CHUCK ABBOTT, TREASURER AND BRIAN JONES, FIRE CHIEF REGARDING THE CONTRACT.  THE FINAL IS A 5 YEAR CONTRACT AND A PUBLIC HEARING MUST BE HELD BEFORE APPROVAL.

RESOLUTION NO. 13211

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO SET HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING AT THE OCTOBER 8, 2013 TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.

 

ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE ARGYLE EMS ANNUAL CONTRACT HAS TO BE RENEWED.  HE HAS PROPOSED A 5 YEAR CONTRACT WITH A $11,000 ANNUAL PAYMENT.  THE $11,000 PAYMENT IS $1,000 MORE THAN MANY OF THE PREVIOUS EXISTING CONTRACTS TO ENTICE THEM TO GO WITH A 5 YEAR CONTRACT.

RESOLUTION NO. 13212

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO SET ARGYLE EMS CONTRACT PUBLIC HEARING AT THE OCTOBER 8, 2013 TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 7:10 P.M.

 

POST YOUTH COMMISSION ALTERNATE VACANCY

RESOLUTION NO. 13213

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO POST VACANCY FOR YOUTH COMMISSION ALTERNATE POSITION.  ALL APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO APPLY BY NOON ON OCTOBER 4, 2013 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

 

HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE ENROLLMENT

SUPERVISOR HAFF OBTAINED THE FULL TIME EMPLOYEE ELIGIBLE CURRENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS RATES FOR NOVEMBER 1, 2013 RENEWAL. HE DISCUSSED THE RATES WITH THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, TOWN CLERK AND HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES.  THE EMPLOYEES PAY 25% OF THE MONTHLY PREMIUM AND THE TOWN PAYS 75%.  BECAUSE THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IS COMING INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2014, NO ONE HAS ANY IDEA WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE INSURANCE PLANS.  IT COULD BE A DRAMATIC EFFECT AND HE FEELS IT IS A BIG INCONVENIENCE TO KEEP CHANGING INSURANCE EVERY YEAR.  HE PROPOSES THAT THE TOWN RENEW THE CURRENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR A 8.8% INCREASE IN PREMIUM.

 

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 13214

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO RENEW THE CURRENT CDPHP HDEPO GROUP HEALTH PLAN WITH A 8.8% PREMIUM INCREASE WITH A $2,000/$4,000 DEDUCTIBLE OF WHICH THE TOWN CONTRIBUTION INTO THE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS $1750/$3500 EFFECTIVE 11/1/13.

RESOLUTION NO. 13215

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO RENEW THE CURRENT CDPHP PPO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN L GROUP DENTAL PLAN WITH A 10% PREMIUM INCREASE EFFECTIVE 11/1/13.

RESOLUTION NO. 13216

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO RENEW THE CURRENT EMPIRE BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD BLUE VIEW VISION GROUP PLAN WITH A 0% PREMIUM INCREASE EFFECTIVE 11/1/13.

 

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE – MRS. WILSON

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO THE TOWN HAD A HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE RETIRE – DAVID WILSON.  HIS WIFE IS QUITE A BIT YOUNGER THAN HE IS AND IS NOT MEDICARE ELIGIBLE WHEN HE RETIRED – THEY ASKED IF THE TOWN WOULD ALLOW HIS SPOUSE TO BE ON A HEALTH PLAN.  DAVID WILSON IS ON A MEDICARE PLAN THROUGH THE TOWN.  SO THE TOWN BOARD AT THAT TIME DECIDED TO PROVIDE A PLAN – SHE PAYS 70% OF THE PREMIUM AND THE TOWN PAYS 30%.  BECAUSE SHE PAYS THE LARGE MAJORITY OF THE PREMIUM, SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID HE ASKS HER OPINION AND SHE WOULD LIKE TO RENEW THE CURRENT PLAN WITH A 9.5% INCREASE.

RESOLUTION NO. 13217

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO RENEW THE CURRENT CDPHP EPO 25 (EA2S13) GROUP HEALTH PLAN WITH A 9.5% INCREASE FOR MRS. WILSON EFFECTIVE 11/1/13.

 

BUDGET WORKSHOP

RESOLUTION NO. 13218

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO SET A SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 AT 7:00 PM.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 13219

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY BUDGET TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M.

 

YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT

RON SMITH SAID SOCCER PROGRAM IS ALL SCHEDULED AND ORGANIZED – THEY HAVE AWESOME PARTICIPATION. THEY ARE STARTING A NEW RAFFLE THAT THEY HOPE TO MAKE $10,000 FROM IT.  JENN NIMS SAID THAT WENDY HARRINGTON IS ALSO PLANNING TO DO THE YOUTH VOLLEYBALL AGAIN.

RESOLUTION NO. 13220

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT BE ACCEPTED.

 

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HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

GREG BROWN SAID THE PAVING AND MOWING ARE ALL DONE.  THEY ARE CONTINUING TO WORK ON THE SALT BUILDING OUT BACK.  GREG DISCUSSED THAT HE WOULD LIKE THE BOARD TO CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2 TON TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT.  THE STATE CONTRACT BID PRICING HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED YET.  SUPERVISOR HAFF PUBLICLY THANKED RUSSELL WADE FOR ALL OF HIS ASSISTANCE HELPING THE TOWN WITH THE SALT BUILDING PROJECT.

RESOLUTION NO. 13221

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.

 

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT

MARK MILLER SAID THAT HE SPOKE TO BOB ORESHNICK TO SIGN A BUILDING PERMIT FOR HIS BATHHOUSE – HE GAVE HIM A TOUR AND MARK SAID HE HAS A DECK ON THE BACK OF A BARN AS WELL AS A NEW SWIMMING POOL – BOTH ITEMS NEEDED AN LRCC2 FOR THE COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS AS WELL.  MARK IS STILL TRYING TO GET BILL KNAPP TO FINISH LEVELING UP THE LAND AROUND THE MOBILE HOME INSTALLED ON COUNTRY LANE – PER TOWN BOARD APPROVED MOBILE HOME APPLICATION.  MARK GAVE HIM UNTIL THE END OF AUGUST TO COMPLETE THE WORK.  THE WORK IS NOT COMPLETE SO MARK WILL BE FILING A VIOLATION AGAINST BILL FOR THIS ITEM.  MARK DISCUSSED THAT HE IS STILL WAITING FOR THE COUNTY ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT TO FOLLOW UP AND FINISH AT LEAST 3 LONG STANDING BACKLOG ITEMS IN THE TOWN.  SUPERVISOR HAFF ASKED MARK TO GIVE HIM A COPY OF THESE ITEMS AS WELL.

SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE PETER ZAYACHEK PROJECT AT THE OLD STAN BRADLEY LOCATION ON STATE ROUTE 149 THAT WILL BE BRINGING PCB’S INTO TOWN.  THE LANDFILL LAW TALKS ABOUT HAZARDOUS WASTE BEING BROUGHT INTO TOWN AND THAT NO ONE CAN DISPOSE OF OR PROCESS HAZARDOUS WASTE WITHIN THE TOWN. HE SAID THAT THE TRANSFORMERS WILL ALREADY HAVE BEEN DRAINED, CLEANED AND STEAMED OUT – SO BY THE LAW THEY CANNOT HAVE ANY HAZARDOUS WASTE WITHIN THEM.  SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT ACCORDING TO SANDRA FOLEY WHO USED TO WORK FROM NIAGARA MOHAWK, SAID THAT IN THE MID 1970’S THEY WENT THROUGH AND ELIMINATED ALL PCB TRANSFORMERS. BUT THERE COULD BE SOME KICKING AROUND IN SOME CORNER SOMEWHERE.  SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE HOPES THAT THESE ISSUES WILL BE ADDRESSED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING.  THERE WAS FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ORESCHNICK DECK – CHANGE OF USE AND THE COUNTY RULES OF DECK REQUIREMENTS.  SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE THOUGHT THAT IF THE FOOTPRINT OF THE BUILDING AND NOW THE DECK DID NOT CHANGE THEN HE WOULD NOT NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PLANNING BOARD.

RESOLUTION NO. 13222

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT BE ACCEPTED.

 

PLANNING BOARD

SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE HOPES TO HAVE A NEW LOCAL LAW COMBINING THE PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION, ORDINANCE AND EXISTING LOCAL LAW READY FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL AT THE DECEMBER TOWN BOARD MEETING.  HE WILL CONTACT JEFF MEYER, ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN TO START THE PROCESS.

 

HISTORIAN REPORT

MIKE ARMSTRONG TALKED ABOUT THE CHAPIN FAMILY AND A PROJECT BEING DONE BY SKIDMORE COLLEGE THAT WILL DO MAPPING OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY TOWNS.

RESOLUTION NO. 13223

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE HISTORIAN REPORT BE ACCEPTED.

 


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COURT REPORT

SUPERVISOR HAFF SUMMARIZED THE COURT REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 13224

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN DILLON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT (COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE).  VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN DILLON.

RESOLVED THAT THE COURT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.

 

ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:50 P.M.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ________________________DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK

 

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SUPERVISOR HAFF                                                                          COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER

 

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COUNCILMAN GALLINARI                                                          COUNCILMAN DILLON