DRAFT MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA

 12 SPRING ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

 

April 8, 2019

 

7:00 P.M.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

at 7:00 p.m.

 

Roll call: Town Clerk Linda McCabe, called the roll:  Supervisor Thomas Wood- present, Councilman Charles Hanehan - present, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – present, Councilman James Jennings – present, Councilman Gary Squires – present.

 

Also present: Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Gil Albert, Highway Superintendent Don Ormsby, Deputy Town Clerk Michelle Conover, Andrew Alberti, Michelle DeGarmo, Martina Zobel, Bernice Moeller Bloom, Ian Murray, Andrew Schneller, Laura Harrison, Shannon Burton, Jeremiah Burton, Joseph Lewandowski, Chris Koval, Sue Johnson, Jim Sullivan, Jan Murphy, Sally Snowden and Wendy Lukas.  (sign in sheet on file in the Clerk's office)

 

Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:

Public Hearing on the Mass Gathering Permits for Saratoga Rowing Association’s 2019 Regattas, scheduled for April 26th - 28th, May 3rd, May 4th , May 10th - 12th , September 28th   and October 25th  - 27th .  Supervisor Thomas Wood reviewed the measures taken to ensure the public’s safety at the Saratoga Rowing Association’s Regattas. 

Proof of notice in the Saratogian on March 25, 2019 having been provided, Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the Public Hearing on the Mass Gathering Permits for the Saratoga Rowing Association's 2019 Regattas at 7:02 p.m., asking those wishing to speak to please stand, state their name and address and keep their comments to three minutes.  Seeing as no one spoke, Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, to close the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.

 

Martina Zobel and Bernice Moeller Bloom addressed the Board with a proposal to construct a non-profit, 501-C3 'worker housing' for 30 residences, to be located on the Barton property on Rt. 29.  The townhouse residences would be clustered on a 5 acre section of the 27 acre property, with a community well and septic which would be held by the Association through fees of the owners.  Purchase prices would be based upon income; some sold at 100%, 80% and 50% of market value.  They will keep the existing buildings and make use of the house if useable.  If not useable, they will replace it with a new one.  Supervisor Thomas Wood stated the Board will need time to think about it and if they decide to go forward, they will need to apply for a Planned Unit Development.  He stated he will get back to them once the Board makes a decision. 

 

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Gary Squires, seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2019 agenda meeting, the March 11, 2019 regular meeting and the March 20, 2019 special meeting as written.   Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye.  

Carried  5 – 0  

 

Town Clerk’s report for March 2019: Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the Animal Population Control Program $92.00.  Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $48.23. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $22.50.  Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $398.00. Miscellaneous Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $96.77.  Total State and Local Revenues received were $657.50.

 

Zoning Officer’s report for March 2019: Gil Albert reported: 8 Building Permits Issued, 19 Building Inspections, 0 Certificate/s of Occupancy, 0 Junkyard Permit/s, 1 Complaint/s, 0 Fire inspection, 0 Order/s to Remedy, 8 misc., 0 Building Permit Renewals, 0 Property Maintenance Inspection.  A check for $1,430.00 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood. 

 

Dog Control Officer's report for March 2019: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the following:    Dog Control Officer Ed Cross answered 20 complaints, took 1 dog/s to the shelter, traveled 108 miles, issued 13 warnings, 3 summons were issued and 0 bite case/s. 

 

Town Court report for March 2019: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the following report: Funds collected for the month of March, 2019, was $6,573.00.

 

Tax Collector report for March 2019: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the following report:  As of April 1, 2019 the Tax Collector has collected 86% of the town taxes.

Tax money collected - $3,213,912.08

Total amount of tax money collected with penalties and notice fees - $3,219,206.18. 

Remaining uncollected taxes through April 1, 2019 - $517,637.29

 

Please Note:  The Tax Collector is no longer collecting taxes for this year.  Anyone wanting to pay their taxes must now do so at the Saratoga County Treasurer's office in Ballston Spa, NY.

 

Historian’s report for March 2019: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the following report:

The Historian's Office acquired the gift of an American Flag flown off the USS Saratoga during the 1st Iraq War.  I am working on finishing the donation and our initial plans are to share this flag in the lobby so that visitors can see this important flag.  The donation was from Ms. Carlene Kertsz from Bradenton, Florida.  I believe this is one of the results from our blog and twitter accounts sharing the history of the Town of Saratoga. 

 

The Historian has been working on sharing information about the World War II Veterans and pictures through the website and twitter and he's had an inquiry through the Schuylerville Public Library on some old Schuylerville Standards. 

 

In March, he had 124 posts on the blog with 863 visitors and 1,307 views.  We had about 26 daily visitors to our facebook page.   

 

Deputy Historian Pat Peck leads a genealogy group at the Schuylerville Public Library on Tuesday, April 16th, at 10 a.m.

 

Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, April 20th, at 1 p.m. at Town Hall.  The speaker will be John Scherer, the Clifton Park historian on Mourning Customs and Tombstones.  

 

 

The Old Saratoga Historical Association will meet at the Quaker Springs Methodist Church

April 25th at 7 p.m. for a tour of the Church with Tim Lagoe, Church Historian.

 

Assessor’s report for March 2019: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the following:  The Assessor's office has entered 41 sales and 3 splits since January.  March 1st was deadline for exemptions, however, due to the workload the Assessor has had her deputy work additional hours during March and April.  The Assessor is busy with field work and valuation at this time.

The Town of Saratoga will keep its 100% equalization rate for 2019 assessment roll.

 

Highway Superintendent’s report for March 2019: 

v  Road checks for washouts, icing, flooding and potholes

v  Tree cutting

v  Oil and filter changes done on two rollers, Gradall grader and Elgin

v  John Deere tractors maintenance has been done

v  Pick-ups 2- 3- and 4 oil and filters were changed 

v  Bearing was replaced on pick-up 2 sander

v  Air switch and plow cutting edge replaced on truck 6

v  Wing cable and spring bushing repaired on truck 2

v  Plow pin and hydraulic pump o-rings changed on truck 3

v  Air relay, dump box repairs and lights were done on truck 5

v  New brakes and drums put on truck 9, then inspected

v  Old truck 4 sent to Deluries for electric and transmission issues

v  Installed an interior plywood barrier on salt shed

v  Sent 5 men to 811 class for dig safe certification, All passed test

v  Plowed for 2 storms and sanded one

v  Worked with Victory removing snow within the village

 

Supervisor’s report:  

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT March 2019

 

                  GENERAL FUND – TOWNWIDE (A FUND)

 

                 Balance on hand 03/01/2019               $ 1,440,407.91

                  Revenues                                               +    27,741.08

                  Disbursements                                        -  115,577.20

                  Balance 03/31/2019                             $1,352,571.79

                 

                  GENERAL FUND – OUTSIDE VILLAGE (B FUND)

 

                  Balance on hand 03/01/2019               $1,876,832.07

                  Revenues                                              +       1,235.62

                  Disbursements                                      -      15,654.36

                  Balance 03/31/2019                             $1,862,413.33

 

                  HIGHWAY FUND – OUTSIDE VILLAGE (DB FUND)

 

                  Balance on hand 03/01/2019                $   699,855.02

                  Revenues                                               +    92,603.02

                  Disbursements                                        -    71,673.62

                  Balance 03/31/2019                              $   720,784.78

                 

 

SCHUYLER PARK CAPITAL PROJECT 03/31/2019                   $152,666.14

 

YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE  03/31/2019                        $    7,124.67

 

HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE  03/31/2019                                    $101,999.20

 

BUILDING RESERVE  03/31/2019                                                 $292,501.67

                 

SCENIC BY WAYS QRTRLY  03/31/2019                                    $       311.49   

 

PARKS RESERVE  03/31/2019                                                        $ 226,956.55

 

TRUST & AGENCY 03/31/2019                                                      $   19,055.58

 

HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT 2  03/31/2019                          $   71,967.26

(holding checks until funds are deposited)

                                                                                                                                                                                   

HISTORIC HUDSON HOOSICK RIVER 03/31/2019                       $   28,559.04

PARTNERSHIP

 

PROPERTY TAX CAP RESERVE 03/31/2019                               $     1,309.86

 

v  Sales Tax Received – March 2019 - $92,495.00

v  Mortgage Tax - February 2018 - $7,294.50

 

Public comments on agenda items: Supervisor Thomas Wood stated prior to anyone speaking he wanted to clarify something.  He's observed, in some instances, that there is a lack of understanding and some misinformation that is floating around out there, and some of it is totally untrue and false.  In particular, he was talking about one of the resolutions on this evening's agenda, authorizing the Town Attorney to draft an amendment for the zoning ordinance.  The Town consistently looks at and reviews the zoning ordinances.  It's not once in a while.  It's not, as alleged, that there's some personal interest in something that would benefit someone on this Board or someone in this town.  It is not for anyone's personal interest.  We do things on the basis of the entire Town and we've done so consistently over the years; it is not just a once in a lifetime.  Since 2003, when he became Supervisor for the Town, each year they have adjusted the zoning regulations on an as needed, as required basis.  The Board has reviewed the ordinances and worked with the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Zoning Officer, to identify areas where there seems to be a need for some modification of the regulations.  He said they've established a Joint Board, whose members identify and work on adjustments needed within our zoning regulations.  The Joint Board brings those suggested amendments to the Town Board and the Town Board works with the Attorney and when needed and where needed, they make the appropriate adjustments.  A brief history with our Mixed Uses:  Initial conversation of mixed uses began in 2015, this isn't something that has just jumped up.  At that time, they amended the zoning ordinance and made the preliminary changes.  In retrospect, there are a couple of changes that should have been in as suggested by the Joint Board, such as identifying the districts in which the mixed use is appropriate, but as that was neglected then, we are clarifying it now.  No new uses are being added, only stating the districts in which they are allowed.  These will be considered by application to the Planning Board.  If a property can support a mixed use and has the required acreage and resources, it is this Board's feeling that it is reasonable and appropriate.  There may be situations where there isn't the required land and resources and it's not appropriate.  That is a bit of introduction of what the Board will be considering to have the Town Attorney draft in law, to allow the Mixed Use in the Rural, Rural Residential, Hamlet, Conservancy and Lake Commercial Districts only. 

 

Councilman Charles Hanehan stated Supervisor Thomas Wood did a great job explaining this but left out a couple things.  One is any law the Town Board decides to change gets publicly advertised in the paper.  The Town Board holds a Public Hearing, where we take into account public comments before making any decisions.  It is required by law and we always follow the law. 

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood reiterated that this proposed resolution simply authorizes the Town Attorney to write a draft law.  At next month's meeting, if the resolution passes this evening, we will advertise for and conduct a Public Hearing on Mixed Use and subject to comments and the Board's opinion, the Board may act on it or not.

 

Zoning Officer Gil Albert stated the Boards been working on Mixed Use for years.  The Joint Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board and himself, over the years, have worked on making improvements for the community at large.  That's what it's all about, making it better for the community.  They've been working on the Mixed Use law for years.  In 2015, for some reason, the districts were left out in the definition.  They've always had the intent and the desire has always been to allow mixed use in those districts.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated allegations that this Board or any Board or any individual in the Town of Saratoga is 'lining their pockets' or receiving some economic benefit through some of these improvements to our regulations, is so ridiculously insane it's pathetic.  Anyone that knows the members of the Town Board, members of our Planning Board, members of our Zoning Board of Appeals, one of the things they know for sure, is that they are a group of committed people.  They aren't just committed now, they are committed and have been committed to this Town for years.  Most of them, if not lifelong residents, have lived in this Town for many years and this is their home and they want this Town to reflect their values and desires.  That is what these governmental Boards are trying to do.  And they are doing a fine job.

 

Zoning Officer Gil Albert added that people need to keep in mind that Planning and Zoning members are appointed by the Town Board, but they are all volunteers and don't get paid a dime.  They take the time to help make this Town better and look out for the Town 100%.  He added that we have three of the best Boards in the area and we want to keep them.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood asked if there were any further comments from the Board; there were none.  He then asked Planning Chairman Ian Murray if he'd like to speak.

 

Chairman Ian Murray stated he wanted to correct one thing from when Supervisor Thomas Wood spoke earlier, and that is he does not believe it was misinformation, it's just fake news.  And that's all it is, fake news.  He has a bit of a different take on this.  The old multiple use law has been around since 1981, amended in 1983 and if you read that language, it fits exactly the purpose that we've done all along since his tenure, before his tenure, on the Board.  They've developed a skill set with members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board with the law in 2015, and the law was done to strengthen and improve the case on that; it was proposed to the Town Board, it was legally advertised, a Public Hearing was held and the law was passed.  In his eyes this is a matter of administrative change, not a legislative change. 

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated he appreciated those words.  He then asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Board, if so to please stand, state their name and address and limit their comments to three minutes in the interest of time.  No one wished to speak.

 

Planning Chairman Ian Murray stated going back to the proposal earlier by Martina Zobel, she came before the Planning Board and they gave her a lot of information and told her she'd have to pursue a PUD with the Town Board.  One of the things he wanted to highlight is that Saratoga Springs is way behind on this affordable housing and have only taken it up over the past 3 - 4 years.  As a matter of fact, Saratoga Springs went to the Supreme Court to deny affordable housing, especially at the Exit 14 parcel - behind Stewarts down to Exit 14.  Now they're kind of picking it back up and it's unfortunate that we are have to bear some of the burden for possibly Saratoga Springs residents, bringing their not for profit projects into the Town, and we're going to get no taxes for it.  Also, you cannot bring potable water into an agricultural district, that's for Farmland Protection for Ag District #1 there, and also think about the proposal in Victory for 160 affordable units at the old mill, which is a substantial number of affordable housing for the Town.

 

Committee reports:

 

Landfill: No report

 

Insurance: No report

 

Youth: No report

 

Senior Citizens: No report

 

Parks/Schuyler Park Committee:  Councilman Gary Squires reported the following:

v  The Schuyler Park Committee met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, 3/26/19.

Updates since the November meeting:

v  Waiting for Spring opening which is contingent upon weather and field conditions. There had been no requests to use the fields as of the meeting date.

v  Once an opening date is established, Stone Industries will be contacted for port-a-pot deliveries and installation.

v  West pavilion concrete floor is in place, but grading still needs to be performed at the perimeter to allow wheelchair accessibility.

v  Irrigation system will be put in service to coincide with park opening.

v  The committee has been in communication with the American Legion for the installation of a flagpole.  It will be installed at the first turn of the entrance where the sculpture is with solar lighting. The Legion will be responsible for the purchase and installation, while the committee will be responsible for the care and maintenance once it is installed.

v  Rainbow shed, which had previously been used to house the irrigation mechanicals, will be moved to the edge of the cleared park area and used for storage.

v  Picnic tables for the West Pavilion will be obtained from Curtis. Assembly may be performed by Schuylerville students for community service credits.

v  Mowing will continue to be performed as part of a three year contract which was renewed in 2018. Contract may be modified to allow some minor additional maintenance items which had previously been performed by a Town of Saratoga maintenance person who is no longer available.

 

Next regular meeting: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 7:30pm (day after Memorial Day)

 

Office of Emergency Management: No report

 

QSFD, WEMS Inc.: Don Ormsby, Quaker Springs Assistant Fire Chief, stated they have had 9 calls to date for 2019.  He added the Fire Department has received their new fire truck and they held their annual Corned Beef Dinner, which had the highest turnout to date - 222 dinners.

 

Nashua Alexander, Wilton EMS, Inc., submitted their report which stated for the month of March, 2019, Wilton EMS had 26 calls in the Town of Saratoga, 18 calls in the Village of Schuylerville and 1 call in the Village of Victory.

 

Old Business: None

 

New Business:

On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #19-58, Accepting and Awarding Bid for Empire State Trail, Schuylerville Section, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried  5 – 0

            WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has recognized the need to continue the Empire State Trail within the limits of the Village of Schuylerville, NY; and

      WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga received a grant from the Empire State Trail Program for the construction of part of the trail, from the footbridge over Fish Creek to Saratoga Street; and

      WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received bids, via solicitation of bids, by public advertising in the Saratogian on March 8, 2019 and opened at the Town Hall on April 2, 2019, as follows:

 

New Castle Paving, LLC                                            $219,700.00

1 Madison St, Troy, NY 12180

 

Moy Enterprises, Inc.                                                  $154,000.00

74 Mountain Rd
Greenwich, NY 12834

 

Prime Highway Contractors, LLC                          $152,565.90   

50 Colvin Ave. Suite 103

Albany, NY 12206                                        

 

now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Prime Highway Contractors, LLC. be awarded the bid for $152,565.90, as they are qualified to perform the work, their bid for the combined accepted total project scope of Base Bid + Add Alternate No. 1 + Add Alternate No. 2 was the low bid of record, and their bid submission was judged to be complete.

 

On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #19-59, Authorizing Attorney William Reynolds to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, permitting Mixed Use in certain zoning districts, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried  5 – 0

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, finds it in the best interest of the Town to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow mixed uses in certain zoning districts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga hereby authorizes the Attorney for the Town, William Reynolds, to prepare said amendment.

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #19-60, Authorization to hire Flatley Read to write an amendment to the DASNY Salt Shed Grant for the purchase of a Portable Salt/Sand Screen Sifter for safely loading the trucks, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 5 – 0

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, finds that there is approximately $25,000 remaining in the DASNY Salt Shed Grant; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it a matter of safety for the Town Highway Department to have a portable salt/sand screen sifter for improved safety at the Highway Garage while loading salt/sand onto the trucks; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes the hiring of Flatley Read, at a rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed $2000.00, to write an amendment to said Grant as it benefits both the Villages and the Town of Saratoga.

 

On a motion by Councilman Gary Squires, seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #19-61, Acceptance of Resignation of Planning Board Member Brandon Myers, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 5 – 0

                RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, to accept the resignation of Planning Board Member Brandon Myers, which went into effect March 29, 2019.

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #19-62, Acceptance of Resignation of Alternate Planning Board Member Christopher Koval, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 5 – 0

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, to accept the resignation of Alternate Planning Board Member Christopher Koval in order to become a full member of the Planning Board, replacing Brandon Myers, effective immediately.    

 

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan, seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #19-63, Appointing Christopher Koval as Full Member of the Planning Board, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 5 – 0

           

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, to appoint Christopher Koval as full Member of the Planning Board, to fulfill the remaining term of Brandon Myers, effective immediately through December 31, 2022.    

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #19-64, Supporting the proposed Victory Mill Development, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 5 – 0

                WHEREAS, the Victory Mill last operated as Victory Specialty Packaging, closing in 2000 and the Mill site has been vacant ever since then; and

            WHEREAS, the Mill is falling into a state of disrepair and if not acted upon shortly, will be beyond restoration; and

            WHEREAS, the Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places; and

            WHEREAS, the Mill has been an integral part of the life and history of the Village of Victory; and

            WHEREAS, the Village of Victory will be enhanced by the restoration of the Mill; and

            WHEREAS, there is a need for affordable housing in the Town of Saratoga; and

            WHEREAS, this housing will be best located in a Village setting; now, therefore, be it

            RESOLVED, that the Town Board, of the Town of Saratoga, supports the proposed Victory Mill Development Project by Larry Regan of Regan Development Corporation.

 

On a motion by Councilman James Jennings, seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #19-65, Authorization to apply for a Mobile & Manufactured Home Replacement Grant, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 5 – 0

            WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, finds it in the best interest of the Town to seek grant funding for community revitalization in the Town of Saratoga; and

            WHEREAS, the NYS Affordable Housing Corporation and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides funding for such projects to municipal applicants; and

            WHEREAS, the Town has determined a Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Program to be in the best interest of supporting community and economic revitalization in the target area; and

            WHEREAS, the proposed Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Program will help support continued sustainable economic growth in the community by alleviating pockets of blight throughout the Town; now, therefore, be it

            RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has agreed to submit NYS Homes & Community Renewal funding applications for Mobile & Manufactured Home Replacement through NYS AHC and CDBG, prepared by Flatley Read, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $1,500 and as such, the Supervisor is hereby designated as the representative for the grants and is further authorized to sign such documentation and provide such information as may be required for timely completion of the applications.

 

Privilege of the floor: The following addressed the Board:

Jim Sullivan, Sally Snowden and Jan Murphy.

 

 

 

Communications:  

v April 22, 2019 - Earth Day - 10:00 a.m. - Noon  Town Road Clean-Up will be held by the 4-H, Scouts and Quaker Springs Country Kids.  There will be doughnuts to kick-off the day and hotdogs and sodas at noon!  Please contact Pat Peck, 518-584-4129, if you'd like to help out.

 

Upcoming meetings:

v  Town Board Agenda Meeting - Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

v  Regular Town Board meeting - Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.  

 

Audit the Bills: On a motion by Councilman James Jennings, seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #19-66, Approving the Payment of Bills in Abstract 4G of 2019, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 5 – 0

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment of the bills listed in Abstract 4G of 2019 in the following amounts:

 

General Fund DB                 Voucher No. 52 through 74                          $  12,046.92

General Fund A                    Voucher No. 86 through 124                        $  22,739.49

                                                                (No. 88 missing)

General Fund B                    Voucher No. 20 through 29                          $    7,209.26

Schuyler Park                        Voucher No. 3                                               $         68.70

Historic Hudson Hoosic        Voucher No. 12 through 3                            $       117.86

CDBG                                                Voucher No. 7 through 10                            $  23,288.00

Home Improvement              Voucher No. 2 through 3                              $   13,024.25

 

                                                         Grand Total     $ 143,634.28

 

A motion to adjourn at 8:28 p.m. was made by Councilman James Jennings, seconded by Councilman Gary Squires.  Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye.

Carried  5 - 0

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Linda A. McCabe

Town Clerk