SPECIAL YEAR-END MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA, 30 FERRY ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

Friday, December 28, 2007

11:00 a.m.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

at 11:10 a.m.

 

Roll call: Ruth Drumm, Town Clerk, called the roll.  Supervisor Thomas Wood - present, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – present, Councilwoman Betty Koval – present, Councilman Fred Drumm- absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – present

 

Also present:  No others.

 

Public Comments on Agenda Items: None

 

Old Business:

The board discussed the Highway Employee’s request for a voluntary Sick Day Pool.  It was decided that Supervisor Thomas Wood would check with other municipalities including the county to see what their policy is and how it is worded. 

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that Town Attorney William Reynolds has some specific questions regarding what the board would like to see addressed in a wind energy law.  It was decided to discuss it further with Town Attorney William Reynolds’ questions in hand.  

 

New business:

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following Resolution #07-136 Authorizing Application for a NYS Home Grant was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.  Carried 4 – 0.

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it in the best interests of the Town to seek grant funding for rehabilitation of housing for families in the very low to  moderately low income bracket; and

WHEREAS, the New York State HOME program (HOME) provides funding for housing rehabilitation of very low to moderately low income limits; and

WHEREAS, the HOME grant does not cost any dollar amount on the part of the Town, but requires the Town to obtain work assistance for rehabilitation projects; and

WHEREAS, Marvin & Company has agreed to prepare and file such HOME application for grant funding in the amount of $400,000 on behalf of the Town of Saratoga which would provide rehabilitation in the amount of approximately $20,000 per unit; and

WHEREAS, the Town hereby waives the competitive bidding process for selection of a consultant to submit the HOME grant and administer the resulting Town of Saratoga Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program, as Marvin & Company has proven to be qualified and capable of carrying out all required activities for the HOME Program; and

WHEREAS, approximately 30% of the Town’s owner-occupied units are in the very low to moderately low income limits and in need of rehabilitation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Saratoga is hereby designated as the representative for the HOME grant and is further authorized to sign such application and provide such information, as may be required, to Marvin & Company and the New York State HOME Program as may be required.

 

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin the following Resolution #07-137 LWRP # 3 Grant Authorization was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.  Carried 4 – 0.

WHEREAS, The Town of Saratoga will act as lead agency for implementing three important initiatives in the Old Saratoga on the Hudson region including:

·        Design and permitting of additional Champlain Canal/Hudson River trail development in the Town of Saratoga;

·        Construction of a boardwalk on Lock C5 Island in the Town of Saratoga and Town of Northumberland; and

·        Development of a “Main Street” revitalization strategy for downtown Schuylerville.

WHEREAS, the grant requested shall not exceed $272,037. now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Town of Saratoga does approve and endorse the application to the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Act to implement these initiatives of the Old Saratoga on the Hudson Waterfront Revitalization Plan.  Upon approval of said request, the Town will enter into and execute a project agreement with the New York State Department of State.

 

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following Resolution #07-139 Heritage New York’s Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Grant – Authorization to enter into and execute project agreement for Saratoga Siege Field Visitor’s Center was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.  Carried 4 – 0.

RESOLVED, that Thomas N. Wood III, as Supervisor of the Town of Saratoga, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute a project agreement on behalf of the Town of Saratoga with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of the Heritage New York’s Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Grant Program Guidelines in the amount of $46,000, for Saratoga Siege Field Visitor’s Center.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that three quotes have been received for a basement wall furnace to supplement the heat in the basement of the town hall as follows:

Dooley’s Heating & Air - $2,550.00

Northern Mechanical Services, Inc. - $2,950.00

Liberty H.V.A.C.R. - $3,078.50

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following Resolution #07-138 Accepting Lowest Quote for Supplemental Heat for the Basement of the Town Hall was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.  Carried 4 – 0.

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the lowest quote of $2,550.00 from Dooley’s Heating & Air, 113 Condon Road, Stillwater, NY 12170 for supplemental heat for the basement of the town hall. 

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following Resolution #07-140 – Transfer of funds from Contingency to Justices & Buildings was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.  Carried 4 – 0.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the need for fund transfers to cover expenses incurred, therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to transfer $534.41 from Contingency Account # A1990.4 to Justice’s – A1110.4, and $3,415.03 from Contingency Account A1990.4 to Buildings – A1620.4.   

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that there was a request to purchase the laptop computer used by the bookkeeper.  It was decided to keep the laptop computer. 

 

Communications: None

 

Privilege of the floor: No one

 

Upcoming Meetings:

v     Building Committee – Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

v     Agenda meeting – Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

v     Regular town board meeting – Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. (Organizational Meeting)

v     Park Committee meeting – Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Audit the Bills:  On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution #07-141 - Approving the payment of bills in Abstract 13G was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye.  Carried 4 – 0.

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment of the bills listed in Abstract 13G (12/28/2007) in the following amounts: General A $14,246.34, General B $4,036.90, and Highway Outside $16,653.51, for a total expense of $34,936.75.

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval at 12:15 p.m. Supervisor Thomas Wood III – aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye  Carried 4 - 0

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Ruth Drumm

Town Clerk