DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE

TOWN BOARD MEETING

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA,

30 FERRY ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

 

September 10, 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 – absent.

Also present: Town Attorney William Reynolds, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe, Zoning Officer Gil Albert, Highway Superintendent David Hall, and other interested members of the public.

 

Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:  

On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval  the following Resolution # 07- 104  Recognition of Stewart’s Shops 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 of Saratoga instituted a campaign to encourage residents to join the four volunteer firefighters and EMS workers’ organizations in the community; and

WHEREAS, the Stewarts Shops has supported that campaign fiscally by sponsoring two street signs and agreeing to post placards in businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has established website –www.townofsaratoga.com which is listed on the signs and placards where individuals can find out more information about joining the various volunteer firefighters and EMS workers’ organizations in the community; and

WHEREAS, the Stewarts Shops continues to support the community through their commitment to donating a portion of their profits to the community; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga extends our appreciation to the Stewarts Shops for their support of the Town’s efforts to recruit Volunteer Firefighters and EMS workers.

 

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan  and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following Resolution # 07- 111 Sword Surrender Site 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 of Saratoga has the opportunity to preserve and interpret the Sword Surrender site from the Battles of Saratoga, and

WHEREAS, Governor Seymour in 1877 described the site as the spot where “American Independence was made a great fact in the history of nations”, and

WHEREAS, efforts to preserve and interpret the Sword Surrender site honors the participants in the Battles and preserves the battlegrounds where a major British military offensive in 1777 ended in a British surrender that heartened the patriot cause and

brought about the international recognition and aid essential to securing our nation’s freedom, and

WHEREAS, a wonderful partnership has developed to preserve and interpret the Sword Surrender site lead by Assembly Members McDonald and Englebright, Senator Bruno, Saratoga National Historical Park, Open Space Institute, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, NY Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Town of Saratoga, and

WHEREAS,  the Town of Saratoga was granted $47,200 dollars through the Heritage NY program in 2002 to develop the Saratoga Region - Collaborative Regional Interpretive Signage Project to interpret the Battles of Saratoga and the Revolutionary War history of the region, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has the opportunity in partnership with the Heritage NY program to redirect that money to focus on the Sword Surrender site, and

 WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga’s comprehensive plan calls for preservation of farmland and open space and the Sword Surrender site includes over 30 acres of open space, and

RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga terminates the Saratoga Region - Collaborative Regional Interpretive Signage Project so that money can be better directed by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to further the development of the Sword Surrender site and linkages among Revolutionary War sites in the area with expectation that the majority of these funds will be used toward development of a Cultural Landscape inventory and plan at the Sword Surrender site in cooperation with the National Park Service, and further be it

RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga extends our appreciation to the Heritage NY program and Director Richard White-Smith and Saratoga National Historical Park Deputy Superintendent Joseph Finan for their efforts on preserving and interpreting the Sword Surrender site from the Battles of Saratoga, and further be it

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution will be sent to Assembly Members McDonald and Englebright, Senator Bruno, Superintendent Frank Dean at Saratoga National Historical Park, Heritage NY program and Commissioner Ash at NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood presented the following framed resolution to the children of Beatrice Brownell: Lois, Carol, and John.

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm   the following Resolution # 07- 105  Recognition of Beatrice Brownell – 100th Birthday 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 of Saratoga wishes to recognize and honor

Beatrice Cope Brownell on her 100th birthday, and

WHEREAS, Beatrice was born September 16, 1907, in the Town of Greenfield, and

WHEREAS, Beatrice married her husband Irving and moved to the Village of Victory nearly 80 years ago, and

WHEREAS, Beatrice still lives in the same house on Gates Avenue in which she raised her children Lois, Carol, and John, and

WHEREAS, Beatrice Brownell worked at the Victory Mill for many years and

WHEREAS, Beatrice Brownell demonstrated in her daily life the qualities and attributes which are highly desired and valued by our society and

WHEREAS, Beatrice Brownell was active in the Schuylerville Methodist Church and was a caring and giving individual, and

WHEREAS, Beatrice Brownell has stated that the secret to living 100 years is good, clean living and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that the longevity and quality of the life of Beatrice Brownell be honored, recognized and remembered by the Town of Saratoga, now, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, that the day of September 16, 2007, is hereby dedicated to the life of Beatrice Cope Brownell in grateful recognition by the Town Board of The Town of Saratoga on behalf of all the residents of the town.

 

On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval    the following Resolution # 07- 106 Appointing David Clark as Chairman of the Board of Assessment Review – term 10/01/2007 – 9/30/2012 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 term of appointment on the Board of Assessment Review for Chairman David Clark is expiring on September 30, 2007, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga hereby reappoints David Clark as Chairman for another 5-year term from 10/01/2007 – 09/30/2012.   

 

On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval    the following Resolution #07- 107 Appointing Jaime O’Neill to the Board of Assessment Review – remaining term of Corinne Spann – 9/10/2007 – 9/30/2009

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, there is a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review due to the resignation of Corrine Ward, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga hereby appoints Jaime O’Neill to the Board of Assessment Review for the remaining term of 9/10/2007 – 09/30/2009.   

 

Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Saratogian on September 4, 2007, Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the Public Hearing on the Mass Gathering Permit Applications by Saratoga Rowing Association – Regattas on 9/29/2007 and 10/27 & 10/28/2007 at 7:16 p.m.  No one came forward to speak. A motion was made by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan to close the public hearing at 7:17 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. 

 

Approval of Minutes:

A motion was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval to accept the regular meeting minutes of August 13, 2007 as written.  Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval – aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin – absent.  Carried 4 – 0.  

 

Town Clerk’s report for August 2007:  Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $75.20.  Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $21.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $3,140.72. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $90.00. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $209.80. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $233.03. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $3,769.75.

 

Zoning Officer’s report for August 2007 report:  9 Building Permits, 26 Building Inspections, 8 COs, 2 Zoning Regulation books sold, 1 complaint, 2 perc tests, and 2 misc.  A check for $1,455.00 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.  

 

Dog Control officer’s report for August 2007:  Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report from Ed Cross.  He answered 56 complaints, took 4 dogs to the shelter, issued 30 warnings and 4 summonses.  He traveled 176 miles.  It was a busy month.  Due to increasing complaints, he asked the board to consider passing a law prohibiting an owner permitting their dog to deposit waste upon the premises of anyone other than the owner’s. Town Attorney William Reynolds stated that our present law covers that where it states that it is unlawful for the owner to allow their dog to commit a nuisance upon the premises of a person other than the owner or person harboring such dog. 

 

Town Court report for August 2007: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report stating that the following were closed: 109 Vehicle & Traffic, 10 Criminal/Penal Law, 11 DEC/ENCON, 8 Dog cases, 1 DWI, 0 Town & Village Ordinance, 2 Small Claims/Civil, 1 Eviction, 0 Bench trials, 0 Divestiture Forms (case transfers) sent to County Court, 11 attended the Science of Speed School, 1 Defendant sentenced to probation, 195 hours of community service issued, 0 days of jail time issued, 4 Order of Protection issued, and $7,650.00 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.  

 

Historian’s report:  Sean Kelleher reported that the office is working with the Schuylerville Historian, Fort Hardy Committee and the Old Saratoga Historical Association on planning Surrender Week this October 10-17.  We will have an announcement in a week or so of the calendar of events.

We are working with the Stillwater Historian, Schuylerville Historian and of course Catherine DeFelice to finish up the Archives Grant.  This has been very successful for the communities in getting our collections in order.  In addition, the archives office said that they would encourage a grant application to retrofit an existing room for records storage if the Town decides to move to an already constructed building.

In addition, the office has been working with the Heritage NY to redirect some funding to establish a historic park on the location of the sword surrender site.  This is an exciting partnership with the National Park Service and a host of other partners including the Open Space Institute, OPRHP, NYDEC and of course the Town.  This location is where it is thought that Burgoyne surrendered his sword at the end of the Battles of Saratoga.

 

Assessor’s report:  Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report for August 2007:

During the month of August we processed 25 transfers, 14 valid sales and 11 non-valid sales. There was a revision of one parcel.

I had two small claim hearings in the month of August. On Wednesday, August 29th, I attended a small claim hearing in Ballston Spa, the plaintiff was seeking a $49,400 reduction in assessment. On Thursday, August 30th, I attended another small claims hearing in Ballston Spa, the plaintiff was seeking a $32,580 reduction in assessment. One claim the town prevailed and one the resident prevailed.

I went through the files and sent out 110 STAR applications to residents that still do not have the exemption.

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 $1,077,088.34, General B $94,662.73, Highway Outside $266,290.14, Youth Recreation & Services $2,374.67, Highway Equipment Reserve $29,885.93, Building Reserve $1,004,568.62 and Fire Protection $0. August revenues were $99,475.73 and expenses were $179,818.89.  The August balance is $2,474,870.43.

A budget workshop was scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

           

The public commented on the following agenda items:  No one spoke.

 

Committee reports:

Highway: Highway Superintendent Dave Hall reported that patching of the roads is continuing.  All the culverts on Sweet Road are being replaced for reconstruction next year.  The newly paved roads have been striped and all road signs have been cleared of brush and obstructions. 

 

Landfill: No report.

 

Insurance: No report.

 

Youth:  No report.

 

Buildings: Supervisor Thomas Wood and Councilman Fred Drumm have met with Sonny Bonacio and Larry Novak regarding the corner school and conversations are continuing.  The next Building Committee meeting is planned for October 3rd.

  

Senior Citizens:  Councilwoman Betty Koval reported that the Quaker Springs Seniors met today with 37 attending.  A bus trip to Aggawar, MA is planned for Tuesday, October 16, 2007.  The Schuylerville Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, September 12th at the Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club. 

 

Park Committee:  Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that three meetings have been held.  Laurie Griffen and Dan Gale are Co-Chairpersons.  Issues discussed have been visions for the park, along with safety and environmental issues.      

 

Zoning Amendment Advisory Committee (ZAAC):  No report.

 

Committee to Honor Volunteer Firefighters & Emergency Medical Service Workers:  Sean Kelleher reported that the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26th at 7 pm at the Town Hall.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Incident Management System Committee (NIMS):  Jim Miers reported that the Reverse 911 system is being implemented and further testing is being done countywide.  The system is used for notification of safety related issues such as natural or man made disasters.  It was tested by calling all the Supervisors in the county and households will be next.  The system has the capability of contacting countywide or narrowing the lists to smaller areas such as streets or sub lists such as Fire Chiefs.  The next meeting will be on September 20th at 2:30 p.m. 


GSES, QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports:

General Schuyler Emergency Squad:  Sherry Doubleday reported that they have had 500 runs so far this year with an increasing number on the west side.  The new location will be good for residents.  She added that they are finalizing financing and the bids are out.  They hope to break ground in the spring. 

 

Quaker Springs Fire Department:  Stephen Bodnar reported that the Quaker Springs Fire Department responded to 8 calls in August.  He stated that their company picnic was held.  The Commissioners meet one week from tonight.  They are working with Michael Giovanone and the architect who is writing the bid contracts and developing a time line for construction of their new building on Rt. 9P.  He reported that on September 15th a farm rescue drill will be conducted at the William Hanehan farm.  Seven members completed HAZ MAT training.  He added that the firemen will be working at the Regattas.    

 

Old business: 

Supervisor Thomas Wood announced that we will be participating in the Hazardous Waste Collection on October 27th at Wilton’s Town Highway Garage.  The Towns of Wilton, Moreau, Northumberland, and Saratoga are participating.  Registration forms, with further details, are available in the Town Clerk’s office.  The completed registration form from the Town Clerk must be received by the coordinator in Wilton by the October 15th deadline.

 

New business:

On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution #07- 108 Saratoga Country Inn PUD Application – 59 day extension 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, on February 14, 2005, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga granted final approval for the Saratoga Country Inn PUD, by amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town,  and

WHEREAS, Article X, Section 3(J) of the Zoning Ordinance provides that approval for a PUD development project shall become null and void if construction has not begun within two years of the Town Board approval, and

WHEREAS, due to circumstances beyond control of the owner and applicant, said construction work has not begun as planned, and for good cause shown to the Town Board, it is therefore 

RESOLVED, that there is hereby granted an extension of time until November 8, 2007 within which construction work must begin for the Saratoga Country Inn PUD and such

 

construction must be completed on or before eighteen (18) months of issuance of the first building permit, and it is further

RESOLVED, that if the aforesaid time limitations are not met, then the approval for this development project shall become null and void.

 

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution #07-109 Saratoga Rowing Association -  Mass Gathering Permit #4 of 2007 - Tail of the Fish Regatta – 9/29/2007 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 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 – Tail of the Fish, on Saturday, September 29th at Fish Creek, Saratoga Lake with approximately less than 1,000 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 September 10, 2007 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; 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 contingent on the implementation of all involved agency recommendations.

 

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm, the following Resolution #07-110 Saratoga Rowing Association – Mass Gathering Permit #5 of 2007 - Head of the Fish Regatta – 10/27/2007 & 10/28/2007 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 and reviewed  the application for a Mass Gathering Permit by the Saratoga Rowing Association for a Rowing Regatta as follows:

Permit #5: 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 27th and Sunday, October 28th  at Fish Creek, Saratoga Lake with approximately 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 September 10, 2007 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.

 

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm, the following Resolution #07-112 – Authorization to contract with James Vianna P.L.S. to Survey Canal Lands 209.-1-9.1 for $4,000 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 survey done on the Canal parcel SBL # 209.-1-9.1 on town land lying southerly of Wilbur Road, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes Supervisor Thomas Wood to enter into a contract with James Vianna P.L.S. for professional services to survey the aforementioned parcel for $4,000 taken from Parks Account # A 7110.4.

 

On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution #07-113 – Authorization to contract with James Vianna P.L.S. to do Topographical Mapping Services on the Canal Parcel in Coveville for $1,000 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 topographical mapping services done on the Canal parcel in Coveville, SBL # 183.-1-13, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes Supervisor Thomas Wood to enter into a contract with James Vianna P.L.S. for professional services to survey the aforementioned parcel for $1,000 taken from Parks Account # A 7110.4.

 

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #114 - Authorization to contract with the LA Group for professional services for consulting and assisting in the administration of the NYS Canal Corporation grant  for the Town of Saratoga’s Hudson River Boat Launch in the amount of $77,603 plus reimbursable expenses 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 of Saratoga has been awarded a grant in the amount of $225,000 from the NYS Canal Corporation’s 2006 Erie Canal Greenway Grant Program, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the need for professional services to consult and administer the NYS Canal Corporation Grant for the Town of Saratoga’s Hudson River Boat Launch Project, 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 for consulting and assisting in the administration of the NYS Canal Corporation Grant  for the Town of Saratoga’s Hudson River Boat Launch in the amount of $77,603 plus reimbursable expenses.

 

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution 07-115 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and a Preliminary Subsurface Investigation at the Rt. 29 Schuyler Park Site 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 professional services for the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and a Preliminary Subsurface Investigation at the Rt. 29 Schuyler Park Site,

and

WHEREAS, the lowest proposal was provided by C.T. Male Assoc., 50 Century Hill Drive, P.O. Box 727, Latham, NY for $4,300 (Aztech Technologies, Inc., 5 McCrea Hill Road, Ballston Spa, NY for $4,839.50 and CA Smith, LLC., 49 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY for $5,350), now therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the lowest proposal from C.T. Male Assoc., 50 Century Hill Drive, P.O. Box 727, Latham, NY for $4,300 to be paid from Parks A7110.4, contingent upon securing permission to access the property to perform the aforementioned services and sharing the cost with the Town of Northumberland (50% – 50%). 

 

Communications:

v     Saratoga County Board of Supervisors sponsored event – The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus – 7:00 p.m., September 21st at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.  Free and tickets are available at the Town Clerk’s office.

v     Town wide Garage Sale – September 22 and 23rd.  More information will be coming and the information will be placed on the town’s webpage.  Kate Leone is coordinating the event.

 

Privilege of the floor:  

Bob Guay asked the town board if he could put up a fence with 2 post rails to place a sign on pointing to his Alcove Marina.  It would be located on the town’s property line.  Town Attorney William Reynolds noted that private signs are not allowed in the town’s right-of-way but there are no restrictions on the property line.  It would be up to the town board.  Supervisor Thomas Wood and Councilman Fred Drumm will visit the site and make a recommendation to the rest of the board for further consideration. 

 

Bob Guay also stated that there is no Building Permit for the neighbor’s building owned by Neubauer and Wilbur. He stated that he has a court order dated April 2006 and that Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway has confirmed that they still have not obtained a building permit or met regulations.  Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that they would have Zoning Officer Gil Albert check it out and confer with the justices and the town attorney. 

 

Jim Miers emphasized the importance of placing an In Case of Emergency (ICE) number in cell phones.  

 

Steve Bodnar stated that he feels that it is not suitable for Real Estate people to serve on the Board of Assessment Review.  He stated that he has had about 20 calls regarding the high school taxes that are hurting people.  He feels that there are many unfair assessments in the town, including his own. 

 

Upcoming meetings:

v     Building Committee meeting – Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

v     Agenda meeting – Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

v     Regular town board meeting – Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. (due to the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 8th)

 

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm the board entered into executive session to discuss a personnel matter at 8:42 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 9:06 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 Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following Resolution #07-116 - Approving the payment of bills in Abstract 9G 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 9G (09/10/2007) in the following amounts: General A $24,557.45, and General B $4,348.72, Youth $950.00, and Highway Outside $18,733.73 for a total expense of $48,589.90.

 

A motion to adjourn at 9:23 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, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - absent.  Carried 4 – 0.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Ruth Drumm

Town Clerk

 

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