A REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 AT THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
DANA HAFF, SUPERVISOR
BARBARA BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN
ELIZABETH FOOTE, COUNCILWOMAN
HENRY GALLINARI, COUNCILMAN
KEVIN MCCARTHY, APPOINTED COUNCILMAN
ALSO PRESENT
DENISE PETTEYS, RMC TOWN CLERK
GREGORY BROWN, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
MIKE ARMSTRONG, HISTORIAN
MARK MILLER, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
PHIL GIBSON, PLANNING BOARD
RON SMITH, YOUTH COMMISSION
RUSSELL WADE, YOUTH COMMISSION
SAM IRWIN, YOUTH COMMISSION
JENNIFER NIMS, YOUTH COMMISSION
AUDIT
SUPERVISOR HAFF CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS OBSERVED FOR HARTFORD RESIDENT NETTIE (BRAYTON) PEKAR WHO PASSED AWAY RECENTLY.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE BILL FOR THE YOUTH COMMISSION PROJECT BULLDOZER RENTAL IS BEING BILLED FOR 160 HOURS @ $3,375. RON SMITH SAID THAT AMOUNT IS NOT CORRECT – HE HAS A QUOTE FOR $2250. IT WAS DECIDED TO HOLD THE BILL FOR A RESUBMITTED INVOICE.
RESOLUTION NO. 12205
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED BILLS BE PAID ON ABSTRACT #9 OF 2012 IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
HIGHWAY VOUCHER #471-498 $ 21,006.72
YOUTH VOUCHER #499-503 $ 773.13
GENERAL VOUCHER #504-529 $ 11,851.27
SUPERVISOR REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 12206
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT BE ACCEPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
CR2705 YOUTH- GIFTS & DONATIONS – $ 50.00
D5142.1 WAGES – SNOW REMOVAL WAGES – $ 15,200.00
A7320.2 JOINT YOUTH EQUIP & CAP IMPR +$ 50.00
D5110.4 HIGHWAY – ROAD REPAIRS +$ 15,000.00
D5140.4 HIGHWAY – BRUSH/WEEDS + 200.00
SUPERVISOR REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 12207
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 REGULAR MEETING PG. 2 OF 6
TOWN CLERK REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 12208
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN CLERK REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
MINUTE REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 12209
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MINUTES FOR AUGUST 14, 2012 BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 12210
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FOR JUNE 26 AND JULY 24, 2012 BE ACCEPTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 12211
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES FOR AUGUST 6, 2012 BE ACCEPTED.
AG & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN PUBLIC HEARING
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THAT IT IS TIME TO CLOSE THE AG & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN, CONDUCT SEQRA, APPROVE THE PLAN SO THAT IT CAN BE SENT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & MARKETS FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
RESOLUTION NO. 12212
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED TO CLOSE THE AG & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:16 P.M.
RESOLUTION NO. 12213
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED TO DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SEQRA FOR THE AG & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN.
AG & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN
COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THIS PLAN TOUCHES ON ZONING. SUPERVISOR HAFF EXPLAINED THE RECENT CHANGES THAT WERE MADE TO THE PLAN.
RESOLUTION NO. 12214
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE AG & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN.
HEALTH INSURANCE PRESENTATION
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT IN THE UNION CONTRACT IT STATES THAT THE TOWN NEEDS TO CONSIDER THE OPINIONS OF THE UNION MEMBERS IN REGARD TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. HE SAID THAT THE MEN HAVE REQUESTED A NEW BROKER SINCE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME ISSUES WITH THE CURRENT COMPANY. SUPERVISOR HAFF HAS TALKED WITH SEVERAL IN THE AREA AND SAID THAT THE BROKERS DO NOT RECEIVE ANY DIFFERENT COMPENSATION FROM THE TOWN THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS IN THE PERSONAL SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE TOWN. HE SAID HE LIKED THE WAY MATT PRESENTED THE INFORMATION. MATT SCHUETTE FROM JAEGER & FLYNN ASSOCIATES INC. DISCUSSED HIS HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY AND ANSWERED SOME QUESTIONS FROM THE TOWN BOARD.
RESOLUTION NO. 12215
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 REGULAR MEETING PG. 3 OF 6
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED TO APPOINT JAEGAR & FLYNN ASSOCIATES AS HEALTH INSURANCE BROKER FOR THE 2012-2013 HEALTH INSURANCE CYCLE.
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING POSSIBLE RABID ANIMALS – THE 24 HOUR DEC CONTACT PHONE NUMBER IS 1-877-457-5680.
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT BOB DILLON IS THE ONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATE RUNNING FOR THE TOWN BOARD SEAT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION.
COUNTY UPDATE
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE WASHINGTON COUNTY WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION COVERAGE POOL. THIS YEAR THE TOWN’S PAYMENT IS GOING UP $11,555. HE EXPLAINED THAT THE AMOUNT CAN ONLY DOUBLE FROM YEAR TO YEAR. THIS YEAR IT WAS NOT DOUBLED BUT IT IS STILL INCREASING. HE SAID THAT THE LOSS FOR THE TOWN IS TOTALING $82,000 – SO THE TOWN WILL NOT SEE ANY RATE REDUCTIONS UNTIL THE $82,000 IS PAID OFF. BECAUSE THE TOWN IS IN THE POOL – IT IS SPREAD OUT OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THE AMOUNT DUE FOR 2013 IS $26,565. THIS AMOUNT DOES NOT SHOW IN THE TOWN BUDGET – THIS AMOUNT IS ALWAYS ADDED ON BY THE COUNTY AFTER THE BUDGET IS APPROVED AND SUBMITTED. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THIS AMOUNT IS ADDED INTO THE TAX BILL. HE SAID IT IS A SNEAKY THING THAT IS DONE – THAT CAN EFFECT THE 2% TAX CAP.
1997 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE TOWN RECEIVED 1 BID FOR THE 1997 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK FROM RUSSELL ZINK IN THE AMOUNT OF $3000. COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER ASKED IF THE TRUCK WAS WORTH MORE THAN THIS AMOUNT. HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR, GREG BROWN, SAID THAT ALL ACCESSORY PARTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, SO THAT THEY CAN BE USED AS SPARE PARTS. HE FEELS THE $3000 IS ACCEPTABLE FOR THE TRUCK.
RESOLUTION NO. 12216
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED TO ACCEPT THE BID OF $3000 FROM RUSSELL ZINK FOR THE SURPLUS 1997 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK.
SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD UPDATE
RON SMITH SAID THEY ARE ALMOST DONE MOVING THE DIRT TO WHERE THEY WANT IT FOR THE FIELDS THAT THEY WANT TO ACCOMPLISH. THEY WILL BE HAVING A “STONE PICKING” PARTY AND THEN WORK TO GET IT GRADED AND SEEDED BEFORE FROST HITS. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE PROJECT EXTENDED A 20’ SECTION OF CULVERT ON STATE ROUTE 149. THE BIG PILE OF STONE BELONGS TO THE SCHOOL BUT TOM ABRAHAM, SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT, SAID THAT THE PROJECT COULD TRADE EQUAL VALUE OF THIS STONE TO THE TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO PAY FOR THE PRICE OF THE CULVERT. IT WOULD BE 5 TANDEM TRUCKLOADS OF STONE AT $7 PER TON. GREG WILL TAKE THE STONE OUT. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE WANTS TO TALK WITH TOM ABRAHAM AGAIN TO ASK IF THE REMAINING STONE COULD BE TRADED TO THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST TO THE PROJECT FOR DIESEL FUEL USED. HE SAID SINCE THE SCHOOL OWNS THE STONE – HE NEEDS TOM TO OKAY THIS REMOVAL AND USAGE. GREG BROWN SAID THAT HE NEEDS A GOOD PAPER TRAIL FOR ALL OF THIS NEGOTIATING.
FLOOD PLAIN PERMIT FORM
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT IN DISCUSSION WITH THE COUNTY EACH TOWN NEEDS TO COME UP WITH THEIR OWN WAY TO ADDRESS THE FLOOD PLAINS. IT IS TOO MUCH FOR TOWNS TO DO. THE COUNTY HAS TALKED WITH JOE DRISCOLL, FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER AND THEY ARE CONSIDERING SENDING JOE TO SCHOOL FOR FLOOD PLAINS. SO THEN HE CAN ADVISE THE INDIVIDUAL TOWNS HOW TO HANDLE THESE SITUATIONS. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE COUNTY HAS A FEDERAL INSURANCE RATE MAP THAT SHOWS WHERE THE HARTFORD DESIGNATED ZONE A IS (100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN). USING THIS MAP HE ASKED THE COUNTY TO ADD ALL THE STREAMS IN HARTFORD WITH ALL THE PARCELS OF PROPERTY SUPERIMPOSED ON THIS MAP. SO, THIS WAY MARK CAN DECIDE IF SOMEONE PROPOSING TO BUILD IS IN THE FLOOD PLAIN AREA – HE CAN CHECK THE BOX ON THE BUILDING PERMIT. THIS WOULD TRIGGER JOE DRISCOLL TO FOLLOW UP WITH THE ISSUE. HE ALSO GIVING A COPY OF THE MAP TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR THEIR USE AS WELL.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 REGULAR MEETING PG. 4 OF 6
COUNTY PRINTING OFFICE
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT THE COUNTY DOES HAVE PRINTING CAPABILITIES THROUGH THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. THEY CAN MAKE 3-PART FORMS WITH THE CHEMICAL PAPER. THEY CHARGE $5 PER REAM (ABOUT 166 PAGES), SO WHEN THE FORM IS READY THEY WILL CREATE THEM AND BILL THE TOWN.
ELDRIDGE LANE
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE WENT TO THE WARREN COUNTY SUPREME COURT JUDGE HALL’S CHAMBERS TODAY BECAUSE THE TOWN ATTORNEY, ROB WINN WAS HAVING A MEETING WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ELDRIDGE LANE. THE TOWN HAS REQUESTED A JUDICIAL INTERVENTION – THE RESULT OF TODAY DETERMINED THAT BOTH SIDES ARE HAPPY WITH THE “DISCOVERY” DOCUMENTS. THE NEXT PROCESS IS THE COUNTY MAY REQUEST TO DEPOSE SOME PEOPLE. THEY HAVE A COUPLE OF MONTHS TO DO IT. AFTER THAT IS COMPLETE – THE TOWN WILL REQUEST A SUMMARY JUDGMENT WHERE THE JUDGE IS ASKED TO DECIDE.
BAR APPOINTMENT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT RANDY SMITH’S TERM ON THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW EXPIRES AND THE POSITION WAS POSTED. NO ONE OTHER THAN RANDY APPLIED FOR THE POSITION.
RESOLUTION NO. 12217
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED TO REAPPOINT RANDY SMITH AS A MEMBER OF BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW EFFECTIVE 10/1/12 THROUGH 9/30/17.
DCO CONTRACT
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE HAD CONTACTED KARA LAIS, ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN AND SHE DRAFTED AND SENT A DOG CONTROL OFFICER SHELTER AGREEMENT CONTRACT RENEWAL TO ED HOLLAND. THE SIGNED CONTRACT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
RESOLUTION NO. 12218
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT SUPERVISOR HAFF BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN, THE DOG CONTROL OFFICER SHELTER AGREEMENT CONTRACT.
YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT
RON SAID THAT SOCCER SIGN UPS ARE GOING WELL. THEY HAD A COACHES MEETING AND HAVE SCHEDULED SOME GAMES WITH FORT ANN, GRANVILLE AND ARGYLE. THE YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER, JIM KEELEY, WILL BE CONDUCTING A CPR CERTIFICATION CLASS ON OCTOBER 30, 2012 TO ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED. RUSSELL WADE IS GOING TO BUILD SOME PORTABLE SHELVES FOR THE STORAGE UNIT TO KEEP THE EQUIPMENT OFF THE CONCRETE FLOOR.
RESOLUTION NO. 12219
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT
COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY SAID THAT HE DID NOT HAVE A FORMAL REPORT TO DISCUSS. ESTIMATED RESCUE CALLS FOR THE MONTH 10 AND 6 FIRE CALLS SO FAR. THE HVF STILL OWES THEIR ACCOUNTANT SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE THE FINAL BALANCE SHEET, ETC. DOCUMENTS CAN BE PRODUCED. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT IN 2013 A NEW FIRE COMPANY CONTRACT NEEDS TO BE RENEGOTIATED. COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER ASKED WHY THE TOWN BOARD NO LONGER RECEIVES FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS MONTHLY FROM THE HVF. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE HAD TOLD THE FIRE COMPANY IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO GIVE ALL THE MICRO-MANAGED BUDGET ITEMS. HE SAID THAT THEY ARE GIVEN SO MUCH MONEY AND HE EXPECTS THEM TO LIVE WITHIN THE MEANS OF THE CONTRACT MONEY. COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY SAID THAT HE FEELS THE HVF HAS DONE A GOOD JOB MANAGING THEIR MONEY – THEY HAVE NOT INCURRED ANY ADDITIONAL DEBT, HAVE BEEN PAYING DOWN THEIR CURRENT DEBT AND WERE ABLE TO PAY FOR THE RECENT DRIVEWAY PAVING OUT OF CAPITAL MONEY IN ORDER TO AVOID ADDITIONAL DEBT.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 REGULAR MEETING PG. 5 OF 6
RESOLUTION NO. 12220
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
GREG BROWN SAID THAT THEY HAVE FINISHED THE COUNTY ROADSIDE MOWING AND CAN APPROVE SENDING THE VOUCHER TO THE COUNTY. GREG SAID THAT THEY FOUND 2 NEW PLACES TO GET SOME MORE STONE – CHAMPLAIN STONE HAS SOME WASTE PRODUCT AND THE TOWN OF KINGSBURY HAS A HUGE PILE OF LARGE STONE AVAILABLE. COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER ASKED THE STATUS OF GILCHRIST HILL ROAD. GREG SAID THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON THE DITCHING, REPLACING SOME DRAINAGE AND WILL BE STARTING TO PUT IN THE STONE BASE SOON – IT WILL BE USABLE LIKE A DIRT ROAD. GREG SAID THE FINAL OUT OF POCKET COST WILL BE $30,000 – HE SAID THAT THE MANPOWER, EQUIPMENT HOURS, STONE, CULVERTS COST IF NOT USED ON GILCHRIST HILL WOULD BE USED SOMEWHERE ELSE – IT IS JUST CONCENTRATED ON ONE PROJECT.
RESOLUTION NO. 12221
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
MARK MILLER SAID THAT THE MCFARREN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION MOBILE HOME IS COMPLETED. THERE IS STILL A PENDING WATER ISSUE, MARK ADVISED HIM THAT HE WILL NEED TO RESOLVE IT BASED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUGGESTIONS ETC. MARK STILL HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GIVE HIM HIS FINAL PERMIT. MARK SAID THAT BILL KNAPP TRIED TO GET A HOLD OF HIM TO SIGN THE LRCC1 FOR THE CONCRETE PAD HE WAS GOING TO INSTALL. MR. KNAPP CAME IN AND TALKED WITH DENISE PETTEYS, TOWN CLERK. SHE ADVISED MR. KNAPP THAT IN ORDER FOR MARK TO SIGN THE LRCC1 HE WOULD HAVE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OF THE TOWN LAWS. MARK WENT AND INVESTIGATED THE NEW DRILLED WELL AND IT IS INDEED A 150’ WELL. HE WENT TO THE GRAVES PROPERTY WHERE THE WELL IS LOCATED AND THE PERSON WHO OPENED THE DOOR IS NOT THE OWNER – IT IS BEING RENTED. MARK SAID THAT THE EXISTING MOBILE HOME DOES NOT HAVE ANY TIE DOWNS. COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER SAID THAT THEY ARE REBAR WITH A PIECE OF WIRE STICKING DOWN FROM THE TRAILER.
MARK SAID THAT JARED EVANS STOPPED WORKING ON THE ROOF BECAUSE IT WAS SO HOT – HE INTENDS TO CONTINUE TO FIX IT WITH SLATE SOON. HE MAY REMOVE THE REST OF THE ROOF AND REPLACE IT WITH TIN. MARK SAID THERE IS MORE GARBAGE OUTSIDE PILING UP AGAIN. SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE HAS TO START SHOWING PROGRESS BEFORE THE TOWN WILL BE HAPPY. MARK SAID THAT THE COUNTY AGREES TO WAIT FOR HIM TO KEEP PROGRESSING ALSO. SUPERVISOR HAFF TOLD MARK TO CONTACT THE COUNTY TO SEE HOW LONG THEY ARE WAITING. HE TOLD MARK TO GO AND CITE THEM ON THE GARBAGE OUTSIDE.
SUPERVISOR HAFF TOLD MARK THAT HE NEEDS TO HAVE HIS FORMS COMPLETED BY THE NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING.
MARK SAID THAT DUANE BURCH HAS A TRAVEL TRAILER LOCATED IN HIS FIELD, HE HAS POWER CONNECTED TO IT. THEY DO NOT SLEEP IN – THEY JUST GO UP THERE OCCASIONALLY. THEY USE IT AT THE FAIR AND OTHER RELATIVES TAKE IT AND USE IT SOMETIMES. MARK SAID THAT IF THEY ARE NOT SLEEPING IN IT – IT SHOULDN’T REQUIRE A PERMIT. TRAILERS THAT HAVE WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS ARE NORMALLY PERMITTED. COUNCILMAN GALLINARI ASKED MARK TO INVESTIGATE A NEIGHBOR THAT COULD BE CREATING A DIRT BIKE TRAIL ON BLOOD STREET.
SUPERVISOR HAFF ASKED MARK TO INVESTIGATE TOM BOISVENUE WHO LIVES ON ROUTE 40 ACROSS FROM THE PARKING AREA. HE SAID THAT THE DCO HAS BEEN THERE AND THEY ARE CONCERNED THAT THEY MAY BE SETTING UP A DOG SHELTER. IF HE IS DOING ANYTHING COMMERCIAL – HE MAY NEED TO COME BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD.
RESOLUTION NO. 12222
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 MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE SUBDIVISION LAW WHERE THERE IS CONFLICT REGARDING DRIVEWAY SLOPE LANGUAGE. HE SAID IT IS NOT CLEAR AT ALL.
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HISTORIAN REPORT
MIKE ARMSTRONG SAID THAT HAS BEEN WORKING ON SEVERAL FAMILIES THAT CAME FROM MASSACHUSETTS – THE ARNOLD, HALE, MASON, BOWEN, MARTIN, ETC. THE GIBBS FAMILY AND MIKE ARE GOING TO PUT ON A PRESENTATION OF THE ARNOLD FAMILY AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2012.
RESOLUTION NO. 12223
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE HISTORIAN REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
DCO REPORT
SUPERVISOR HAFF REVIEWED THE DOG CONTROL REPORT. HE SAID THAT THE DOG THAT WAS MENTIONED LAST MONTH REGARDING SANDRA DEWEY’S DOG IS NO LONGER LIVING IN THE TOWN – IT IS LIVING NOW IN SARATOGA COUNTY. THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE DOGS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY RUNNING IN THE MORNINGSIDE CEMETERY.
RESOLUTION NO. 12224
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 MCCARTHY.
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 COUNCILMAN GALLINARI, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED 5 AYES, 0 NAYS. VOTING AYE, SUPERVISOR HAFF, COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER, COUNCILWOMAN FOOTE, COUNCILMAN GALLINARI AND COUNCILMAN MCCARTHY.
RESOLVED THAT THE COURT REPORT BE ACCEPTED.
ASSESSED VALUE OF TOWN
SUPERVISOR HAFF DISCUSSED THE COUNTY ISSUED ASSESSED VALUE OF THE TOWN REPORT.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
SUPERVISOR HAFF SAID THAT HE WILL BE REVIEWING THE BUDGET NUMBERS AND HE HOPES TO KEEP IT AT A 0% INCREASE. IT WAS DECIDED TO SCHEDULE A BUDGET WORKSHOP ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 AT 6 P.M.
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR HAFF, 2ND BY COUNCILWOMAN BEECHER THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED
AT 9:19 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 MCCARTHY