Draft
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF
SARATOGA,
30 FERRY ST., SCHUYLERVILLE, NY
July 10, 2006
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: Highway Superintendent Dave Hall, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe, Town Attorney William Reynolds, Justice Jack Ditch, Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway, Matt Jones, Alison Thorne, Walter Flanders, Dean Stine, David Wills, Linda Macica, Albert Macica, Geraldine Freedman, Barbara Faraone, Marilyn Cooke, Mary O’Brien, Randall Odell, Leigh Hornbeck, James Bodnar, Jason Tommell, George Seiler, Dick Behrens, Stephen Bodnar, Clarence Fosdick, and Jim Gorham.
Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:
Presentation of the PUD
application– Lakeside Narrows - Yarislov Zujovic (George & Gertrude Pravda,
owners) – SBL# 180.18-1-2 & 3, 1460 Rt. 9P – 7 Townhouse units on 1.02 +/-
acres, Lake Commercial District.
Yarislov Zujovic explained the project to the board. He stated that he is working with the NYS
DOT on the sidewalk placement. He
explained the setbacks, and drainage plans.
Concerns with the placement of the new NYS Rt. 9P Bridge were voiced. George Pravda added that a public
information meeting regarding the proposed replacement of the Route 9P Bridge
over the Saratoga Lake Outlet will be on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Music Hall, 474 Broadway.
Supervisor Thomas Wood asked
for public comment on the project:
Barbara Faraone, Rt. 9P, voiced concerns
regarding the road frontage along Rt. 9P.
She noted that in the 50’s the state took land along Rt. 9P and that it
is important to find out where the state owns.
Presentation of the PUD application - MKN Development, LLC, c/o Jones Ferradino – S/B/L
206.-1-34 – Brown Road – 16 residences
on 84.83+/- acres, Rural District 2.
Matt
Jones, representative for MKN Development, LLC, introduced Jason Tommell,
surveyor, and John Muse, architect for the project. Matt Jones stated that with their initial contact with the
Planning Board for a conservation subdivision their goal was to preserve the
rural character of the area with open space.
The lots lacked frontage and lot width for a conservation subdivision so
the PUD option is being pursued. He added
that some of the unique land features and constraints are the large 12 acre
pond, the view shed of Saratoga Lake, wetlands, and open space including farm
fields. Jason Tommell stated that the
major constraints are the 12 acre pond, wetlands and a large drainage
swale. The wetlands have not been
flagged yet. John Muse, architect,
noted that working with the constraints in mind he created the design
presented. Of the 16 residences
proposed, 6 would be near the water with Adirondack style houses of 2-3,000 sq.
ft. Across the road two houses would
sit beyond the farm fields in the woods preserving the view. In the large field there would be 3 houses
closer together around a courtyard and in the other large field the last 5
residences would be placed with the farm house in the center. A walking trail was proposed around the pond
with a wooden bridge. The trees would
remain. Jason Tommell stated that no
increase in water run-off should occur as the design will alleviate any. Following the necessary approvals,
construction is hoped to begin in the spring of 2007.
Supervisor Thomas Wood asked
for public comment on the project:
Barbara Faraone, Rt. 9P, stated that she
liked the design. She did voice
concerns about the runoff that comes down the hill.
Norm Schneider, Rt. 9P, stated that he
also liked the design. He voiced
concerns about the severe runoff after rainstorms. He added that the drainage
ditch along the trolley line has not been maintained and is a problem. It was noted that the trolley line is owned
by the individual property owners.
Mary O’Brien, Rt. 9P, stated that she is
concerned with the erosion and run-off along with the sediment that is
deposited as a result and bamboo infestation.
George Seiler, Hill Rd, stated he agrees with the drainage issues. He stated he would like to see as much of
the fields maintained as possible and would like to see no further subdivision
of the property. He also commended the
creative design.
Marilyn Cooke, stated she likes the
design and would like the two houses on the west side moved to the front of the
tree line. She also voiced concerns
over protecting the wetlands.
Geraldine Freedman, questioned what the cost
of the project would be. Matt Jones
could not answer offhand.
Russell Kirkwood, voiced concerns about the
development affecting the water levels of neighboring properties. Supervisor Thomas Wood noted that the
Planning Board would address the water issues and that improved water
regulations are in place.
Proof of Legal Notice by
newspaper on June 28, 2006, having been furnished the Public Hearing on Local
Law #5 – Zoning Amendments was opened by Supervisor Thomas Wood. Supervisor Thomas Wood
summarized the amendments:
RV/Boat Storage, Home Industry Definition, & Minimum Road Frontage
in Rural District – 5 + acres – 300’.
No one came forward and the public hearing was closed.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by
Councilwoman Betty Koval to accept the minutes of the June 12th,
2006 meeting 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 June 2006: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $126.55. Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $57.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $262.64. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $22.50. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $310.45. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $83.11. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $862.25.
Zoning Officer’s report: Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway gave his June 2006 report: 14 Building Permits and 2 CO’s were issued and 16 building inspections were done, 1 ZBA appearance, and 2 complaints were addressed. A check for $2,090 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.
Zoning Officer
Robert Hathaway reported that Orders to
Remedy have been issued to the following and they have not complied in the
time allowed: Virginia Knapp, 379
County Road 68, Saratoga Springs; Nancy Elkins, 166 Casey Road, Schuylerville;
Sheila Stone, 210 County Road 69, Schuylerville. A motion was made by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by
Councilwoman Betty Koval to have Town Attorney William Reynolds take the
appropriate legal action to bring them into compliance with Town Code (examples
of the code violations are garbage, junk, unregistered vehicles etc.).
Dog Control officer’s report for June 2006: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood which stated Rick Sullivan answered 18 complaints, responded to 2 dog bite incidences, took 5 dogs to the shelter, traveled 319 miles, issued 16 warnings and 11 summons’ were issued.
Town Court report: Justice Jack Ditch read the court report and the following cases were closed in June 2006: 99 Vehicle & Traffic, 17 Criminal/Penal Law, 7 DEC/ENCON, 9 Dog cases, 2 DWI, 1 Town & Village Ordinance, 1 Small Claims/Civil, 1 Eviction, 2 Bench trials, 0 (case transfers) Divestiture Form sent to County Court, 14 attended the Science of Speed School, 0 Defendants sentenced to probation, 186 hours of community service issued, 307 days of jail time issued, 5 Orders of Protection issued, and $7,625 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.
Justice Ditch noted that Town of Saratoga Justice Court Interns Heather Anuszewski and Lauren Gardner had an article published in The Magistrate – Summer 2006.
Historian’s
report: Supervisor
Thomas Wood read Sean
Kelleher’s report to the board and a summary follows:
The Battles of Saratoga was once again
recognized for its role in national history in the Sunday New York Times on July 2.
In an article entitled, Ten Days
That Changed History.
Our
representatives in Albany have taken historic steps to preserve our region with
Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership. Assembly member McDonald and Senator Bruno
in three days passed a bill that that will address such matters such as
collaborative
agriculture and open space protection, tourism development and revitalization
of main streets, recreational development, and protection of natural and
cultural heritage. The Bill is waiting
for the Governor's signature.
Locally,
the Town has been working to identify the remains of Fort Hardy and the Field
of Grounded Arms at the end of the Battles of Saratoga using ground penetrating
radar. The Archeologist believes that
he may have found a wall running North to South near the
basketball
court in the Park. This working is being done as part of an American
Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) through the National Park Service for
$25,653.
The
work to finish the exhibition on the final stages of the Battles of Saratoga at
the Schuylerville Visitors Center has been delayed due to the flooding in the
rest of the State. The Town's
contractor, Wayland Design from Delhi has been hard hit by the floods. The work should now take place on July
13. (Project cost is $46,000 with NY
State
paying $34,500 – rest will be in-kind from varied sources.)
The
Town did receive news that it was awarded $12,935 from the NYS Archives for a
cooperative project with the Town of Stillwater and Villages of Schuylerville
and Stillwater to improve access to historical records in the Historian's
Offices.
The
Town is in partnership along with our neighboring communities with Saratoga
P.L.A.N to develop a Battles of Saratoga Preservation and View shed Protection
Plan. As you are aware the Old Saratoga
on the Hudson region is acclaimed not only for the Battles but for the
panoramic views that are largely the same as what was seen here 200 years
ago. This project will inventory
significant historical and view shed sites, determine the level of threat to
the resources, and develop a Preservation Plan that will lay out strategies for
voluntary preservation of public and private lands. For more information on this project please contact Kate Maynard
at Saratoga PLAN
kate@saratogaplan.org
518.587.5554
Supervisor’s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood presented June 2006 balances in Town funds as follows: General A $1,012,636.51 ($50,000. of this is Park Reserve), General B $62,283.76, Highway Outside $155,664.43, Youth Recreation & Services $9,521.25, Highway Equipment Reserve $89,882.37, Building Reserve $967,075.47 and Fire Protection $0. June revenues were $125,899.82 and expenses were $136,304.94. The total June 2006 balance is $2,297,063.79.
Assessor’s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood read Assessor Catherine DeFelice’s report as follows: On July 1st the final assessment roll for 2006 was filed with Town Clerk, Ruth Drumm. The roll is available for the public to view for the month of July. Currently, the following have been added to the 2007 roll: 22 new parcels, merged 1 parcel and revised area and frontage on 2 parcels. Sixty-one sales have been processed and of those 23 were arms length sales and 38 sales were between relatives or parcels put into a trust. We continue to update property record cards and pictures.
Public comments on
agenda items: (name & subject)
Jay Bodnar spoke regarding the changes in the town employee’s medical coverage. He asked the board to look into other policies that may provide better coverage. Supervisor Thomas Wood noted that the town strives to provide good coverage along with reasonable expense to the Town of Saratoga taxpayers. He added that we have an insurance specialist, Philip Klein, who has reviewed 8 policies and gives us price comparisons and advise on what’s available.
Committee
reports:
The Village of Schuylerville
wrote a letter thanking the town for the opportunity to purchase the pick-up
truck that was put out to bid. They
also thanked the town crew for helping them repair the Towpath.
Councilman Charles Hanehan
suggested that a policy should be adopted for the bidding process when
municipalities want to purchase our equipment.
The board agreed and asked that Town Attorney William Reynolds help
draft a policy for the board’s review.
Supervisor Thomas Wood added that we do follow all the rules and
regulations in place.
Landfill: No report.
Insurance: No report.
Youth: Councilman Michael McLoughlin reported that
the summer trip schedules are in progress.
Supervisor Thomas Wood added that the swim program will begin
tomorrow. There are 80 children signed
up for the first 4-week session and 60 for the second 4-week session.
Committee to Honor Volunteer Firefighters &
Emergency Medical Service Workers Committee:
Sean Kelleher submitted the
following written report: The committee had two meetings in June and they are
planning two meetings in July. They
have a memorial design and are working on a location and cost estimates. They have a budget for a patch. Their research has shown that property tax
incentives will not add up to much money for the volunteers and it will cost
the town more money than the savings that the volunteers would realize. The committee is continuing to work on
budget items. The next meetings will be
at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the
month.
GSES,
QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports:
Quaker
Springs Fire Department: Stephen Bodnar
presented the board with his monthly report.
He stated that the Quaker Springs Fire Department answered eleven calls
in June. Twelve members are going for
training and the Firefighter 1 class is being given at the firehouse with three
new members attending. The RFP’s have
been issued for the substation on Rt. 9P.
General
Schuyler Emergency Squad:
Dick Behrens reported that they are working on the final cost for the
building. After that cost is
determined, a major fundraising campaign will begin. He added that volunteers are desperately needed.
SLA: Supervisor Thomas Wood
reported that the annual meeting of the Saratoga Lake Association will
be held on Thursday, July 27th at Panza’s at 7:00 p.m.
Old
business:
The
2005 $10,000 Turning Point Parade Grant money has been received.
New
business:
On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm the following resolution 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.
Resolution #06-71 – Health Insurance In-Hospital Deductible
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received notification of changes in
the MVP Health Insurance Plan. Upon
renewal of the plan on August 1st there will be a $500 deductible
for in-hospital stays, therefore be it,
RESOLVED,
by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment of the $500
deductible to the hospital for stays of insureds of the MVP Health Insurance
Plan of the Town of Saratoga.
On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following resolution 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.
Resolution #06-72 – Brown Road PUD -MKN Development
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received an application for a PUD
rezoning, project of MKN Development on Brown Road, S/B/L# 206.-1-34; 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.
Resolution #06-73- PUD – Lakeside Narrows, 1460 Rt. 9P
was introduced by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Michael
McLoughlin as follows:
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received an application for a PUD
rezoning, project name is Lakeside Narrows, George & Gertrude Pravda,
owners, 1460 Rt. 9P, S/B/L# 180.18-1-2 & 3; and
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has determined that the proposal merits
further 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.
After further board discussion, A motion was made by
Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval to table
Resolution #06-73 – Lakeside Narrows PUD,
George & Gertrude Pravda, owners, 1460 Rt. 9P – SBL #180.18-1-2 & 3-
seven 2,000 sq. ft. townhouse units on 1.02 +/- acres – Lake Commercial
District until further information is gathered.
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye. Carried 5 – 0. TABLED
On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan the following resolution 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.
Resolution #06-74 - designating a “Lead Agency” for the purpose of conducting an Environmental Review
of a proposed action, Local Law #5 of
2006.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town
of Saratoga is amending the Zoning Ordinance with Local Law #5 of 2006, and
WHEREAS, the approval of Local Law
#5 of 2006 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 #5 of 2006.
Supervisor Thomas Wood explained the long form SEQR
Review for Local Law #5 of 2006 – Zoning
Law Amendments was completed line by line by the board at the agenda meeting.
On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin the following resolution 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.
Resolution #06-75 – Authorizing Preparation of a
Negative Declaration – Local Law #5
of 2006
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, Saratoga County,
New York (the "Town") is considering enacting certain amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga (the “Action”); 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 their environmental effects as the Town has deemed
appropriate, the Town makes the following findings:
(a) The zoning amendments are described in the
EAF;
(b) The Plan 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.
On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin the following resolution 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.
Resolution #06-76 – Adoption of Local Law #5 – Zoning
Law Amemdments
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has determined that the following Zoning
Law Amendments are necessary, therefore be it,
RESOLVED
by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to adopt Local Law #5 of 2006 as
follows:
Local Law Filing NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
41 STATE STREET, ALBANY, NY 12231
(Use this form to
file a local law with the Secretary of State.)
Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter.
Town of Saratoga
Local
Law No. 5
of the year 2006
A local law
amending the Zoning Ordinance
of the Town of Saratoga (LL #1 of 1981).
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the
(Name of
Legislative Body)
Town of Saratoga as follows:
Local Law No. 1 of 1981 of
the Town of Saratoga, the Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended in the following
respects:
Article IX, Section 7(B)
is amended as follows:
B. Schedule of Uses and Regulations: Lake Commercial District
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USES
REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT o. Boat and RV Storage |
1
acre |
200 |
200 |
60 |
75 |
30 |
50 |
20 |
Article IX, Section 1(B)
is amended as follows:
B. Schedule of Uses and Regulations: Rural District
|
USES
REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT u. Boat and RV Storage |
2
acre |
200 |
200 |
75 |
100 |
40 |
50 |
10 |
APPENDIX A, DEFINITIONS, is amended by adding the
following:
Boat and RV Storage: A structure which allows for the storage of
boats and boat trailers, recreational vehicles and campers (including
self-contained and pull-behind models), indoors for a fee, on either a seasonal
or year- round basis. Boat and RV
storage may include facilities for washing.
(If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.)
SECTION 2: HOME INDUSTRY
APPENDIX A, DEFINITIONS, is amended in the
following respects:
Home
Industry: A use which, although secondary
to the residential use of a lot, and carried on by the family residing in the
dwelling unit on the lot, is more intensive than a home occupation. A home industry includes the manufacture and
sale of handicrafts, the repair of automobile and truck bodies and/or the
inspection of automobiles and trucks, the sale of firewood and woodburning
stoves, a facility (but not including “self-storage facilities”) for the
storage and warehousing of personal property for a fee (such as boats,
recreational vehicles, or antique cars)
and other uses of a similar nature, provided the following conditions
are met:
a.
The home industry
shall be carried on wholly within the principle building or within a building
or structure accessory thereto.
b.
No offensive noise,
vibration, smoke, dust, odors or glare shall be produced.
c.
No parking upon the
public right-of-way results therefrom.
d.
The home industry
shall not impair the visual quality of the area in which it is located.
Any
home industry established after enactment of this local law shall require the
issuance of a special permit in accordance with the special permit requirements
contained herein.
SECTION 3: MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE – RURAL DISTRICT
Article
IX, Section 1(1)(B)(b) and (f) are amended as follows:
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RURAL |
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|
|
MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING |
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|
USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (Sq.
Feet) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (Feet) |
MIN. FRNTG. (Feet) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE OF BLDGS. (%) |
|
PERMITTED
USES b. One family detached family unit. |
80,000 |
200 |
200¹ |
60 |
100 |
40 |
50 |
10 |
|
f. Two-family dwelling unit. |
160,000 |
200 |
200¹ |
60 |
100 |
40 |
50 |
10 |
¹
300 feet with 5
acres or more.
SECTION
4
This local law shall take effect immediately.
On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan the following resolution 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.
Resolution #06-77 -ZBA Alternate appointment
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for
alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Clarence
Fosdick as the alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals from July 10,
2006 to December 31, 2008. (Robert McConnell’s remaining term).
Supervisor Thomas Wood announced that Zoning Officer Robert
Hathaway will be having surgery and taking a medical leave the last of July,
August & September. He stated that
it will be a challenge to find a part-time, temporary fill-in with
certification.
The board discussed increasing the terms of office of the Tax Collector, Town Clerk, and Highway Superintendent to 4-year terms as requested by the elected officers in those positions. They noted that these positions have gone to 4-year terms in many municipalities. It was determined that a local law could be drafted subject to mandatory referendum in November. A motion was made by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval to direct Town Attorney William Reynolds to draft the law for 4-year terms for Tax Collector, Town Clerk, and Highway Superintendent. 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
reported that Health Officer Dr. Bruce Harro has reported a sewer odor problem
at Chestnut St. that is a potential health issue. After board discussion, it was suggested that Supervisor Thomas
Wood contact Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway, Town Engineer Kenneth Martin,
Highway Superintendent Dave Hall, and a representative of Earth Tech and ask
them to take a look at the problem and recommend the next step.
Communications:
The NYS Dept. of
Transportation
replied to concerns about the intersection
of NYS Route 32 & Saratoga County Route 68 stating that they have
forwarded it to the Traffic & Safety Unit for review. Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that he will
call about the intersection at Co. Rt. 338 and NYS Rt. 29. Other problem areas identified where there
are branches and shrubs on private property interfering with site distance were
DeGarmo Road and Rt. 29 and the corner of Russell Road and Spring Road.
Notification was received by
Stockli, Greene & Slevin, LLP, Attorneys at Law, of a proposed telecommunications facility to be located
at 75 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY.
Notification by Saratoga
County Public Health Director Helen Endres of a presentation about Pandemic Planning to be held on July 11, 2006 at Skidmore College.
Notification by NYS DOT of a public information meeting regarding the proposed replacement of the Route 9P Bridge over
the Saratoga Lake Outlet. The meeting will be at the Saratoga Springs Music
Hall, 474 Broadway on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Matthew
Sickles, Principal of the Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School,
sent a letter of thanks to the board for their academic award donation.
Privilege
of the floor:
Barbara
Faraone – asked the status of the Calvin Gong property at the
Lake. Town Attorney William
Reynolds responded that there have been several court appearances and he was
found in violation. He is cleaning up
the property. It was suggested that
Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway reinspect the property. The issue of the unfinished building was
also discussed and is a separate issue from the junk and may need further court
action.
Dean
Stine asked if the board was set on keeping the present
health insurance policy. Supervisor
Thomas Wood responded for the next year.
Phil Klein along with Supervisor Thomas Wood will meet with the highway
employees.
Mary
O’Brien stated that
there are companies that offer supplemental insurance coverages that could be
looked into.
Barbara
Faraone voiced
concerns over the PUD proposal at Rt. 9P and the new bridge.
Steve
Bodnar asked why not a 4 - year term for the supervisor
and suggested the board look at retired building inspectors as a fill-in. He added that he recently witnessed a near
accident at the DeGarmo Road and Rt. 29
intersection where the shrubbery blocks the site distance.
Dave
Hall stated that the resident at the intersection of
Russell and Spring Road refuses to allow him to trim the hedge that blocks site
distance. He will try to contact him
again.
Barbara
Faraone suggested that possibly Assemblyman Roy McDonald
may know of a building inspector that could fill-in.
Upcoming
meetings:
v Agenda meeting – Thursday,
August 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
v
Regular town board meeting – Monday, August 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Audit the Bills: Per abstract for the period 7/10/2006 (7G): General A $11,682.77, General B $4,497.52, Highway Outside $126,132.70, and Youth $776.38 for a total expense of $143,089.37.
A motion to adjourn at 10:14 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 - aye.
Carried 5 – 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruth Drumm
Town Clerk