SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA, 30 FERRY ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

 

Thursday, October 5, 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, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – absent

Also present:  Sherry Doubleday, Chris Chase, and Nancy Bambara

 

New business: 

Proof of Legal Notice by newspaper on September 27, 2006, having been furnished the Public Hearing on Mass Gathering Permit #3 – October 7, 2006 & Mass Gathering Permit #4 – October 28 & 29 was opened by Supervisor Thomas Wood at 7:02 p.m.  No one came forward and the public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m. on a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm.  Supervisor Thomas Wood – aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – absent  Carried 4 – 0

 

Chris Chase, Director, explained to the board the measures that have been taken to ensure the safety of the rowers and spectators.

 

The following Resolution #06-100 Mass Gathering Permit #3 – Regatta 10/07/2006 was introduced by Councilman Charles Hanehan, seconded by                 Councilwoman Betty Koval, and carried 4 – 0: Supervisor Thomas Wood – aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – absent

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received and reviewed  the application for a Mass Gathering Permit by the Saratoga Rowing Association for a Rowing Regatta as follows:

Permit #3:             Saratoga Rowing Association

543 Union Avenue

P.O. Box 750

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Contact: Christopher Chase, Regatta Director

Rowing Regatta – Tail of the Fish, on Saturday, October 7th at Fish Creek, Saratoga Lake with approximately 350 to 550 people attending; and

WHEREAS, the required information has been submitted, as required by Local Law #2 of 2006, reviewed and deemed satisfactory, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has held a public hearing on October 5, 2006 for input by interested persons, and

WHEREAS, the event is desirable for the town, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga that the permit is granted conditional upon the Town of Saratoga receiving a Certificate of Insurance for the above event naming the Town of Saratoga as additional insured in the amount of $2 million, at least 5 business days prior to the event, and that the event is found to be in compliance with the NYS Department of Health regulations of Chapter 1, Title 10, Part 18 by the NYS DOH when required, and further be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to return within 30 days following the event a portion of the application fee after expenses for the legal advertising, insurance, and any other costs incurred in the review and overseeing of the event.

 

 

The following Resolution #06-101 Mass Gathering Permit #4 – Regatta 10/28 /2006 & 10/29/2006 was introduced by Councilman Fred Drumm , seconded by                 Councilman Charles Hanehan, and carried 4 – 0: Supervisor Thomas Wood – aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – absent

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received and reviewed the application for a Mass Gathering Permit by the Saratoga Rowing Association for a Rowing Regatta as follows:

Permit #4:             Saratoga Rowing Association

543 Union Avenue

P.O. Box 750

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Contact: Christopher Chase, Regatta Director

Rowing Regatta – Head of the Fish, on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th at Fish Creek & Lee’s Park, Saratoga Lake with an estimated 8,000 people attending; and

WHEREAS, the required information has been submitted, as required by Local Law #2 of 2006, reviewed and deemed satisfactory, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has held a public hearing on October 5, 2006 for input  by interested persons, and

WHEREAS, the event is desirable for the town, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga that the permit is granted conditional upon the Town of Saratoga receiving a Certificate of Insurance for the above event naming the Town of Saratoga as additional insured in the amount of $2 million, at least 5 business days prior to the event, and that the event is found to be in compliance with the NYS Department of Health regulations of Chapter 1, Title 10, Part 18 by the NYS DOH, when required, and further be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to return within 30 days following the event a portion of the application fee after expenses for the legal advertising, insurance, and any other costs incurred in the review and overseeing of the event.

 

A motion to adjourn at 7:17 p.m. was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan    

and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval.  Supervisor Thomas Wood – aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – absent.  Carried 4 – 0.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Ruth Drumm

Town Clerk         

 

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