DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF
SARATOGA,
30 FERRY ST.,
SCHUYLERVILLE,
NY
August 13,
2007
7:00 P.M.
Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call: Ruth Drumm, Town Clerk,
called the roll. Supervisor Thomas
Wood- present, Councilman Fred Drumm - present, Councilman Charles Hanehan- present,
Councilwoman Betty Koval - present, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – present.
Also present: Town Attorney William Reynolds, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe, Assessor/Bookkeeper Catherine DeFelice, and other interested members of the public.
Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:
On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman
Fred Drumm the following Resolution # 07- 90 Recognition of the Turning Point Parade
Committee was adopted by vote and
presented to Jean Driscoll, Travis Holcomb and Tim Baker: Supervisor
Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan –
aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –
aye. Carried 5 – 0.
WHEREAS, the
Turning Point Parade Committee is composed of numerous hard working, highly
motivated, dedicated, community spirited individuals from the Village of
Schuylerville and the Town of Saratoga, and
WHEREAS,
they devote countless hours all year long planning for the annual Turning Point
Parade Weekend, and
WHEREAS,
they have worked together coordinating 13 consecutive, highly successful
parades, and
WHEREAS, the
parade and weekend events conducted on August 4-5, 2007 were the biggest and
best to date, and
WHEREAS, the
Turning Point Parade activities have been expanded to include activities at
Fort Hardy Park including musical entertainment, a street dance, events at the
beach, a carnival, and fireworks, and
WHEREAS, the
parade and related activities brought thousands of people to the Village of
Schuylerville, and
WHEREAS, the
Parade focused attention and reminded residents of the historical importance of
the Schuylerville area in the American fight for freedom and independence, and
WHEREAS, the
Turning Point Parade is an integral component of the renewal and revitalization
efforts taking place in Schuylerville, and
WHEREAS, the
parade activities bring residents of the area together promoting a spirit of
community and a hometown pride, now therefore be it
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga does hereby recognize and honor to
the highest degree possible all of the members of the Turning Point Parade Committee
for their service to the Village of Schuylerville and the Town of Saratoga, and
be it further
RESOLVED,
that the Town of Saratoga continues to encourage and vigorously supports the
Turning Point Parade Committee and their efforts.
On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman
Fred Drumm the following Resolution # 07- 91 Recognition of Thomas Smith was adopted by vote and presented to family
members Margaret Ormsby, Bob Smith, and Edna Sandbrook: Supervisor
Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan –
aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –
aye. Carried 5 – 0.
WHEREAS,
Thomas Charles Smith was a resident of the Town of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, he
was the son of William Smith Sr. and Margaret Jane Benton Smith; and
WHEREAS, he
was active in numerous school activities including dramatics, intramurals, new
drivers club and the track team; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the Saratoga Grange, 4H, and
Quaker Springs Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, he
graduated from Schuylerville High School in the Class of 1942; and
WHEREAS, following
graduation he worked at the Schenectady Army Depot; and
WHEREAS, he
was inducted into the army on April 14, 1943 attaining the rank of Staff
Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, he
was a member of the 5th Division, 10th Infantry; and
WHEREAS, his
unit was engaged in heavy combat during the Battle of the Bulge; and
WHEREAS, he
was killed in action at Luxembourg on December 26, 1944; and
WHEREAS, he
was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, he
was initially buried in a military cemetery in Grand Failly, France, and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 1949 his remains were transported to and
buried in Fairview Cemetery in Quaker Springs; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
that the town of Saratoga extends our belated condolences to all of the members
of the Smith Family for the great pain and suffering caused by the untimely
death of Thomas Charles Smith; and be it further
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga does hereby recognize and honor to
the highest degree possible Thomas Charles Smith for his patriotism, devotion,
service and ultimate sacrifice for his country; and be it further
RESOLVED, that
the Town of Saratoga will never let his name and the sacrifice that he made for
his country be forgotten and that he will always be held in the highest esteem
and remembered as a member of the greatest generation and one of the Town of
Saratoga’s best.
Supervisor Thomas Wood made a
motion to accept the resignation of
Joyce Waldinger from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilman Charles Hanehan seconded the motion and it was adopted
by the following vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm –
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.
Carried 5 – 0.
Supervisor Thomas Wood made a
motion to accept the resignation of
Clarence Fosdick as alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilwoman Betty Koval seconded the motion
and it was adopted by the following vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye,
Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman
Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye. Carried 5 – 0.
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman
Charles Hanehan the following Resolution # 07- 97 Appointing Clarence Fosdick as a regular member of
the Zoning Board of Appeals was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman
Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael
McLoughlin – aye. Carried 5 – 0.
WHEREAS, a letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of
Appeals has been received from Joyce Waldinger, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Clarence
Fosdick as a regular
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals from August
13, 2007 to December 31,
2007, Joyce Waldinger’s remaining term.
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman
Charles Hanehan the following Resolution # 07- 98 Appointing John Deyoe as Alternate to the Zoning
Board of Appeals was adopted by vote: Supervisor
Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan –
aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –
aye. Carried 5 – 0.
WHEREAS, a letter of resignation from alternate Clarence
Fosdick (just appointed as a regular member) to the Zoning Board of Appeals has
been received, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints John
Deyoe as the alternate
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals from August
13, 2007 to December 31,
2008, Clarence Fosdick’s remaining alternate’s
term.
Laura Welles of Saratoga P.L.A.N. explained that they are a
private not-for-profit land trust. They
work with landowners who want to conserve their property for farmland or
conservation purposes. They also work
with towns as an advocate for smart growth, helping with their planning
documents to determine where the best places for growth are in the town and the
best places for preservation. She
presented the board with the following applications asking for their support:
v
The purchase of 19.25
acres on the Hudson (Furlani) to expand the Town’s opportunities for boat
launching and recreation on the River.
The town is seeking $16,500 from the county toward the $40,000 total
project cost.
v
The purchase of
development rights on 192.2 acre Hanna Farm to preserve the land for
agriculture. The Town is seeking
$647,714 toward the $732,700 total project cost.
v
The purchase of 40 acres
along Fish Creek (Larmon) to preserve the Creek, contribute to the Town’s plans
for a Fish Creek recreational corridor, and expand the land available for the
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club. The Town
is seeking $152,000 toward the $185,000 total project cost.
David Carr of the LA Group gave a presentation of the proposed PUD on Wagman’s Ridge Road. He stated that the new proposed Stafford Bridge Inn, LLC PUD is 90% the same as the Saratoga Country Inn PUD approved for the property on February 14, 2005. The difference is this PUD replaces 48 hotel suites with 48 townhouses. The new proposal for the 117.63 acre site consists of a 40 +/- acre horse farm and 33.46 +/- acres for the development of 48 townhouses with a clubhouse and pool. The remaining acreage of the parcel is in the Conservancy Zone and will remain untouched. There is also a 2 acre parcel that is on the west side of Wagman’s Ridge Road owned by the applicant and is not included in the PUD. The horse farm will focus on boarding broodmares. It will have a private residence, barns, paddocks, storage buildings, a manager’s office and staff apartments. The buffers will remain the same as previously approved. David Carr stated that without the restaurant, spa and large parking area of the previously approved development of the site there should be less traffic and less outdoor lighting and more open space. The townhouses will vary from 1,100 to 2,700 square feet with 2 to 4 bedrooms.
Supervisor Thomas Wood invited the public to ask questions.
Sean Kelleher questioned if the original application was condominiums or time shares. He also questioned if the buffer zone between Peck Haven Farm was left the same as it doesn’t look like it.
Joe Peck, adjacent property owner, stated that he hired a lawyer to increase the buffer zone between his farm and the development with the initial PUD in 2005 and it appears that the buffer has not been preserved as it should be. He also asked the board to follow current zoning which would result in a large lot development.
Peter Nemer seconded Joe Peck’s comments.
Bob Hall asked what kind of sewer system will be used. Dave Carr stated he was not sure yet but it would be a community system.
Supervisor
Thomas Wood reviewed the changes to the Zoning District Regulations included in
Local Law #4; he also explained the changes to the village extension and hamlet
district boundaries which now have clearer boundary lines along and between
roadways etc.
Proof
of Notice having been furnished by the Saratogian
on August 3, 2007, Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the public hearing on Local Law #4 at 7:52 p.m.
Marion Bigelow questioned the impact of
increasing the district boundaries specifically along Burgoyne St. to Burgoyne
Rd. It was explained that the change is
150’ of road frontage as opposed to 200’, a small change.
Hal Bigelow questioned if the frontages
would change in the hamlet of Quaker Springs.
He was told that they wouldn’t change.
Peter Nemer asked the definition of a
Bed & Breakfast. Town Attorney
William Reynolds got a regulation book and read him the definition.
Sue Sullivan inquired whether the board
intends to extend the districts further in the near future. The answer was the current board does not
intend to.
Andy Sheeran inquired if these are all
the zoning changes that the committees worked on. He added that he had submitted a request to make farming less
restrictive in the rural district. The
response was that there are other changes still in the works. He asked how mining as a PUD would
work. Supervisor Thomas Wood stated
that it would first come before the Town Board and if the proposal was
determined to merit review it is then sent to the Planning Board where it is
carefully reviewed and public hearings are held and once in a final form they
make a recommendation to the Town Board.
The Town Board reviews it and a law is drafted, a public hearing is held
and then the board votes on the law for rezoning of the parcel. Mining is only permitted in the Rural
District and this law would remove it as a special permitted use and make it
PUD only.
After all persons wishing to speak had spoken, a
motion was made by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm
to close the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman
Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval –
aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.
Carried 5 – 0.
Supervisor
Thomas Wood explained that time is needed to develop zoning regulations for
wind turbines which at this time are not a permitted use.
Proof
of Notice having been furnished by the Saratogian
on August 3, 2007, Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the public hearing on Local Law #5 - Moratorium on Wind Turbines at 8:05
p.m.
Clarence Fosdick asked the board to consider wind farms separately from smaller
residential turbines. He stated that as
the technology of wind turbines progresses they will probably become smaller
and may be an alternative to a generator for homeowners.
After all persons wishing to speak had spoken, a
motion was made by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilwoman Betty
Koval to close the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Supervisor
Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan –
aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –
aye. Carried 5 – 0.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Councilman
Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval to accept the regular
meeting minutes of July 9, 2007 as written.
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman
Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael
McLoughlin – aye. Carried 5 – 0.
Town Clerk’s report for July 2007: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $101.05. Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $30.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $242.79. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $90.00. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $278.95. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $178.46. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $921.25.
Zoning Officer’s report for July 2007 report: 9 Building Permits, 11 Building Inspections, 3 COs, 2 Swimming Pool Permits, 1 Sign Permit, 2 Zoning Regulation books sold, 1 complaint, and 2 fire inspections. A check for $1,730.00 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.
Dog Control officer’s report for July 2007: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report from Ed Cross. He answered 27 complaints, took 5 dogs to the shelter, issued 12 warnings and 6 summonses. He traveled 300 miles. It was a busy month. He asked the board to consider posting Leash Law signs at Lock 5.
Town Court report for July 2007: Justice Jack Ditch reported that the following were closed: 78 Vehicle & Traffic, 10 Criminal/Penal Law, 9 DEC/ENCON, 7 Dog cases, 1 DWI, 0 Town & Village Ordinance, 0 Small Claims/Civil, 2 Evictions, 0 Bench trials, 2 Divestiture Forms (case transfers) sent to County Court, 14 attended the Science of Speed School, 0 Defendants sentenced to probation, 45 hours of community service issued, 45 days of jail time issued, 1 Order of Protection issued, and $6,115.00 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.
In addition the office has
been working with the National Park Service and a host of other partners
including the Open Space Institute, OPRHP, NYDEC and of course the Town on
stabilizing the Germain property on Route 4 which is where it is thought that
Burgoyne surrendered his sword at the end of the Battles of Saratoga.
The office did have a few
inquiries for help on family histories during the last month.
Assessor’s report: Catherine DeFelice reported
for July 2007:
During the month of July we
processed 12 transfers, 7 non-valid sales and 5 valid sales. There was a revision
of one parcel.
Danielle has been taking a
course on Data Collection; she will go to Albany for the final review and exam
in August.
We are still going out to
take pictures and check parcels for changes; we expect to do all parcels before
the end of the year.
Supervisor’s
report: Financial report: General A
$1,114,011.70, General B $82,802.51, Highway Outside $315,480.51, Youth
Recreation & Services $6,765.25, Highway Equipment Reserve $29,885.91,
Building Reserve $1,006,267.71 and Fire Protection $0. July revenues were $104,829.80 and expenses were
$143,287.63. The July balance is $2,555,213.59.
The public
commented on the following agenda items:
Sean Kelleher cautioned the board regarding developers that come and develop and then leave. He also urged the board to work within the current zoning regulations, which could result in a Conservation Subdivision.
Committee
reports:
Highway: The
paving of Homestead Road and Beaver Street has been completed. Patching of the roads will continue. The new culvert on Swamp Road has been
installed. Jay Bodnar has given his
two-week notice and will be leaving on August 10th for a new
job.
Landfill: No
report.
Insurance: No report.
Youth: No report.
Buildings: Upstate
Appraisals has completed the appraisal of the corner school. The board is reviewing the results and will
meet again with Sonny Bonacio.
Senior Citizens: No report.
Committee to Honor Volunteer Firefighters &
Emergency Medical Service Workers: Sean Kelleher reported:
The committee continues to work forward although we have suspended meetings
until a decision is made on the new town hall. We are planning a meeting
for Wednesday, September 26th at 7 pm at the Town Hall. We are
still working with the Highway Superintendent and Town Supervisor to get the
signs up at Stewarts. We would like to honor their contribution next month.
National Incident Management System Committee
(NIMS): Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that a meeting with Red Cross representatives was held
regarding housing and food services during an emergency situation. It was determined that at this time the only
approved facility is the school. They
will be touring other facilities in the town for additional possibilities for
use.
Quaker
Springs Fire Department: Stephen
Bodnar reported that the Quaker Springs Fire Department responded to 6 alarms
in July. He stated that the vote for a
new substation on Rt. 9P passed 152 to 17 and he thanked all who voted. He added that they are working with their
architect who is writing the bid contracts and developing a time line for construction. They have met with the banker. He reported that the new engine rescue
truck has been ordered, the cab and chassis has been paid for and delivery is
scheduled for December. The standpipe
at the Taras pond has been installed and tested. It is working fine. The
secretary-treasurer has scheduled a budget meeting for August 20th
to begin their budget process.
SLPID/SLA: Barbara Faraone reported that
the SONAR used at the south end of Saratoga Lake for weed control is working
very well.
Old
business:
Penelope
Benson-Wright addressed the board with concerns about the well
testing at the Southard Road Subdivision, especially Lot 7. Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that after
receiving her written concerns, he and Town Attorney William Reynolds spoke
with Town Engineer Kenneth Martin regarding the well testing. It was decided
that Town Engineer Kenneth Martin would take another look at the testing and
discuss it with the developers as to why her well was not monitored. She stated that the well testing results
were full of inaccuracies and did not follow the Conditioned Negative
Declaration’s requirements. Penelope
Benson-Wright requested that a professional hydrologist evaluate the
wells. Town Attorney William Reynolds
asked if he could have a copy of the well testing agreement between her and the
developers. She agreed to get a copy to
him.
Councilman Michael McLoughlin left the meeting at
8:45 p.m.
New
business:
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution
#07-92 - Lead Agency Designation – Local Law #4 Zoning District Changes was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm –
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent.
Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town
of Saratoga is proposing to amend the Zoning Ordinance by making certain
changes in the various zoning districts relative to lot areas, frontage and set
backs, and also amending the zoning map by making certain changes in district
boundaries with Local Law #4 of 2007,
and
WHEREAS, the approval of Local Law
#4 of 2007 is an Action subject to the provisions of the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act (S.E.Q.R.) and the regulations promulgated to
implement said Environmental Quality Review Act, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of S.E.Q.R.
require the designation of a “Lead Agency” to determine the environmental
significance of the Action, and
WHEREAS, this agency has complied
with the provisions of S.E.Q.R. pertaining to “Lead Agency” designation, now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the
Town of Saratoga is hereby designated the “Lead Agency” for the purpose of
conducting the S.E.Q.R. review of referenced Local Law #4 of 2007.
Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that the Full
Environmental Assessment Form, SEQR
for Local Law #4 - Zoning District Changes was completed by the board at
the agenda meeting.
On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution
#07-93 - Negative Declaration – Local Law #4 Zoning District Changes was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman
Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael
McLoughlin –absent. Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga,
Saratoga County, New York (the "Town") is considering adoption of
LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2007, amending the zoning ordinance by making certain changes
in the various zoning districts relative to lot areas, frontage and set backs,
and also amending the zoning map by making certain changes in district
boundaries, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8
of the Environmental Conservation Law, Chapter 43-b of the Consolidated Laws of
New York, as amended (the "SEQR Act") and the regulations adopted
pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State
of New York ("DEC"), being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended (the
"Regulations"), the Town desires to determine whether this Action may
have a significant effect on the environment and therefore require the
preparation of an environmental impact statement; and
WHEREAS, the Town has prepared
an environmental assessment form for the Project (the "EAF"), a copy
of which was presented to and reviewed by the Town at this meeting and a copy
of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
Regulations, the Town has examined the EAF in order to make a determination as
to the potential environmental significance of Action; and
WHEREAS, the Action appears to
constitute a "Type I Action" (as defined by the Regulations);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN
OF SARATOGA, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:
1. Based
on an examination of the EAF and based further upon the Town's knowledge of the
area and such further investigation of the proposed ZONING AMENDMENTS and its
environmental effects as the Town has deemed appropriate, the Town makes the
following findings:
(a) The action is described in the EAF;
(b) The action constitutes a "Type 1
Action" (as defined in the Regulations);
(c)
No potentially significant effect on the environment is noted in the EAF
for this Action, and none are known to the Town;
(d) This Action will not have a significant
effect on the environment; and the Town will not require the preparation of an
environmental impact statement with respect to the Action; and
(e)
As a result of the foregoing, the Town has prepared a negative
declaration with respect to the Action.
2. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to file a negative declaration
with respect to the Action (said negative declaration attached hereto); and a
copy of the negative declaration shall be maintained in the office of the Town
Clerk in a file that will be readily accessible to the public.
3.
This resolution shall take effect
immediately.
State Environmental Quality Review
NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance
Project Number: Local Law #4 of 2007 Date: August 13, 2007
This notice is issued pursuant to a
Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State
Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.
The
Saratoga Town
Board , as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action described below
will not have a significant environmental impact and a Draft Impact Statement
will not be prepared.
Name of Action: Enactment of Local Law amending Town of
Saratoga’s Zoning Ordinance
SEQR Status: Type 1 X
Unlisted __
Conditioned Negative Declaration: ___Yes
X
No
Description of Action:
Enactment
of Local Law amending Town of Saratoga’s Zoning Ordinance
Location: (Include street address and the name of the
municipality/county. A location map of
appropriate scale is also recommended.)
Town of Saratoga
Reasons Supporting This Declaration:
(See 617.7(a)-(c) for requirements of this
determination; see 617.7(d) for Conditioned Negative Declaration)
There are no potentially
significant effects on the environment noted in the EAF for this action, and
none are known to the Town. The action
will not have a significant effect on the environment.
If Conditioned Negative Declaration, provide on attachment the
specific mitigation measures imposed, and identify comment period (not less
than 30 days from date of publication in the ENB)
For Further Information:
Contact Person: Thomas N. Wood III, Supervisor
Address:Saratoga Town Hall, 30 Ferry Street, P.O. Box 38, Schuylerville, NY 12871
Telephone Number: (518) 695-3644 (ext. 14)
For Type I Actions and Conditioned Negative
Declarations, a Copy of this Notice is sent to:
Chief Executive Officer, Town/City/Village
Other involved agencies (if any):
Applicant (if any)
Environmental Notice Bulletin, Room 538, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233-1750 (Type One Actions Only)
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution
#07-94 -Adoption of Local Law #4 of 2007 Zoning District Changes was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm –
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent.
Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has reviewed
the aforementioned changes and has determined their merit, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has held a
public hearing and received input from the townspeople, now therefore be it,
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to adopt
Local Law # 4 of 2007, amending the Zoning Ordinance as noted in Local Law #4
of 2007 that is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office – Local Laws.
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution
#07-95 Adoption of Local Law # 5 - Moratorium
on Wind Turbines was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm –
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent.
Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga acknowledges
the need to establish a 6-month moratorium on wind turbines, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga is in need of
time to consider possible revisions necessary to the Zoning Ordinance and is in
need of a period of time in order to adequately study, review and plan for
these land use regulation changes, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and input received from
the townspeople, now therefore be it,
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to adopt
Local Law # 5 of 2007 establishing a 6- month moratorium on wind turbines in
the Town of Saratoga.
On a motion by Councilman
Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution
#07-96 - Support of the 3 Grant Applications to the Saratoga County
Farmland/Open Space Preservation Program (Furlani, Larmon, and Hanna) was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm –
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent.
Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, The Saratoga Town Board wishes to advance projects
consistent with the Town of Saratoga’s 2002 Comprehensive Plan, the Old
Saratoga on the Hudson Revitalization Plan, the Joint Open Space and Recreation
Plan with the Town of Northumberland, and the draft American Battlefield
Protection Plan; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Saratoga values a partnership with
Saratoga P.L.A.N. to implement projects consistent with the plans outlined
above and to work cooperatively to structure projects to maximize efficiency of
administration and transactions and to minimize overall costs; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Saratoga is supportive of the Saratoga
County Farmland/Open Space Preservation Program and is interested in developing
a partnership with the county to implement projects consistent with plans
outlined below; be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Town of Saratoga hereby formally supports
applications for funding prepared by Saratoga P.L.A.N. to the Saratoga County
Farmland/Open Space Preservation Program as follows:
·
The purchase of 19.25
acres on the Hudson (Furlani) to expand the Town’s opportunities for boat
launching and recreation on the River.
The town is seeking $16,500 from the county toward the $40,000 total
project cost.
·
The purchase of
development rights on 192.2 acre Hanna Farm to preserve the land for
agriculture. The Town is seeking
$647,714 toward the $732,700 total project cost.
·
The purchase of 40 acres
along Fish Creek (Larmon) to preserve the Creek, contribute to the Town’s plans
for a Fish Creek recreational corridor, and expand the land available for the
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club. The Town
is seeking $152,000 toward the $185,000 total project cost.
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution
#07-99 - Stafford Bridge Inn, LLC PUD Application – Wagman’s
Ridge Road was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas
Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent. Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received
an application for a PUD rezoning, project name Stafford Bridge Inn, LLC,
S/B/L# 168.-3-44.1 consisting of the development of forty eight Townhouses
adjacent to a thoroughbred horse farm on an approximately 117.63 acre site on
Wagman’s Ridge Road; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has
determined that the proposal merits review, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to refer
the application to the Planning Board for its review and recommendation.
On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm, the following Resolution
#07-100 - Authorization to Extend the SBA Cell Tower Contract was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm –
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent.
Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the
need for improved cell service for town residents, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes Supervisor Thomas Wood to
extend the Option and Land Lease Agreement with SBA Towers, Inc., 5900 Broken
Sound Parkway, N.W., Boca Raton, Florida 33487-2797 until October 16, 2008 with
a monthly option fee of $250.
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution
#07-101 - PDR – Paul & William Galcik Property, DeGarmo Road was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm –
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent.
Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, Paul and William Galcik, landowners in the Town of Saratoga, intends to
participate in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Program, seeking to permanently preserve 60 acres of active farmland on DeGarmo
Road in the Town of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board views the preservation of agriculture
as vital to the quality of life and economy of the town as evidenced by the
Town of Saratoga Comprehensive Plan, Saratoga County Farmland Protection Plan,
and Saratoga County Land Use plan which recommends the use of conservation
easements purchase of development rights as a tool to preserve agriculture and
recognizes the importance of protecting farmland and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that the grant application is
worthy and will provide funding to permanently preserve the Galcik parcel for
agricultural uses only; and
WHEREAS, the Town is an eligible applicant under the grant
program and may hold and monitor the conservation easement; now, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga fully supports this
application and shall act as the applicant, holding a conservation easement
consisting of the development rights of the Galcik parcel, and shall
periodically monitor conformance with the terms of the easement, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to
contract with Saratoga County and execute any documents necessary to accept and
redistribute Farmland Protection Implementation Grant funds, should the grant
application be successful.
On a motion by Councilman Charles
Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution
#07-102 - Authorization to contract with LA Group for Rt. 29 town park master
site plan was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas
Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent. Carried 4 – 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the
need for a master site plan for the Rt. 29 town park, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes Supervisor Thomas Wood to
enter into a contract with the LA Group for professional services to develop a
master site plan for the Park Development Project on Rt. 29 in the amount of
$26,885 plus reimbursable expenses, additional evaluations, studies, or
services. All costs will be shared
equally with the Town of Northumberland.
Communications:
v
A thank you was received from
Meaghan Lagoe to the town board for the scholarship.
Privilege
of the floor:
Clarence
Fosdick inquired about the hazardous materials at the Rt.
29 town park site. Supervisor Thomas
Wood responded that there may be 2 small gas tanks buried and some cars buried on
the property. The LA Group will
investigate.
Bob
Hall asked who owns the park property and why do a
hazardous material investigation if the town does not have the title. Supervisor Thomas Wood responded that we do
not own it, Saratoga Builders does. Town
Attorney William Reynolds added that we do have a written agreement with the owner
to dedicate the property to us. It is
important to have a hazardous material study done before we take title to
it.
Sean
Kelleher stated that townhouses are risky business for the
town and urged the board to see what’s happening in neighboring communities
with like development.
Upcoming
meetings:
v Building Committee meeting –
September 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
v Agenda meeting – Thursday, September
6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
v
Regular town board meeting – Monday, September 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
On
a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm the
board entered into executive session to
discuss the acquisition of real property at 9:15 p.m. Supervisor Thomas Wood
- aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent. Carried 4 – 0.
On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan to resume the regular meeting at 9:44 p.m. Supervisor Thomas Wood -
aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin –absent. Carried 4 – 0.
Audit the Bills: On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and
seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm the
following Resolution #07-103 - Approving the payment of bills in Abstract 8G
was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred
Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye,
and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – absent.
Carried 4 – 0.
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize
payment of the bills listed in Abstract 8G (08/13/2007) in the following
amounts: General A $9,989.09, and General B $3,453.11, Youth $1,377.44, Building
Reserve $1,700.00 and Highway Outside $89,582.90 for a total expense of $106,102.54.
A motion to adjourn
at 10:00 p.m. was made by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman
Betty Koval. Supervisor Thomas Wood –
aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan - aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - absent. Carried 4 – 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruth Drumm
Town Clerk
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