DRAFT COPY

AGENDA MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA, 12 SPRING ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

 

Thursday, January 7, 2016

7:00 P.M.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

at 7:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Also present:  Town Attorney William Reynolds, Maribeth Macica, Jean Seiler, Edith Rubinson, Lauren Kirkwood, Hubert Miller, Kate Miller, Terri Korb and Randall Odell

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated the Board will hold a public hearing at the regular town board meeting, January 11, 2016 for the CDBG grant for Administrative Solutions.  It is a requirement of the grant to update the public on the monies spent and projects completed.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood also stated public hearings for Local Law 1 of 2016 and Local Law 2 of 2016 will be held at the regular board meeting on January 11, 2016.  The Board will declare Lead Agency and complete SEQR review tonight.  Hub Miller and other Brown Road residents were in attendance and had a lengthy discussion with the Board.  Many questions were answered and Hub Miller said with the addition of one word, ‘ materials’, they were happy with the proposed laws pertaining to the issues and concerns on Brown Road. 

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood reviewed all the organizational resolutions and looked back at the 2015 goals with the Board.  He then asked for their input for 2016 goals which will be presented at Monday’s meeting.

 

Privilege of the Floor: Residents of Brown Road directed questions to the Board. 

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated the Board must designate Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting the S.E.Q.R reviews for the proposed Local Laws. 

 

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman James Jennings the following Resolution #16-31 – Lead Agency Designation for Local Law #1 of 2016 – Zoning Amendments 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 has determined that a Zoning Amendment is needed to place additional regulations in the Rural District II and the Lake Residential District, the “Action”, and

            WHEREAS, this 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 the referenced Action. 

 

Short Form S.E.Q.R review was completed line by line with the Board for Local Law#1 of 2016 for Zoning Amendments as to adding additional regulations to the Rural District II and the Lake Residential District.  S.E.Q.R Negative Declaration will be declared at the regular town board meeting on 1/11/2016.

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan the following Resolution #16-34 – Lead Agency Designation for Local Law #2 of 2016 – Zoning Amendments 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 has determined that a Zoning Amendment is needed to adjust certain zoning regulation violation fines, the “Action”, and

            WHEREAS, this 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 the referenced Action. 

 

Short Form S.E.Q.R review was completed line by line with the Board for Local Law#2 of 2016 for Zoning Amendments as to certain zoning regulation violation fines.  S.E.Q.R Negative Declaration will be declared at the regular town board meeting on 1/11/2016.

 

Old Business: 

v  Salt Shed Update: The salt shed bids will be opened at the 2/4/2016 Town Board agenda meeting and bid granting will take place at the 2/8/2016 regular Town Board meeting.

v  Towpath:  Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that we have obtained $10,000 in a Greenway Grant for the continuance of the towpath from the Garnsey property to the Germain property.

 

New Business:

v  Purchase of Development Rights (P.D.R): Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that he and Councilman Charles Hanehan will recuse themselves at the regular Town Board meeting during the vote on Resolution 16-37, supporting the application for a Purchase of Development Rights (P.D.R) for Allen W. Wood II.  He added that a portion of the property lies in the Town of Northumberland and the Northumberland Town Board has completed their end supporting this application.  This resolution only moves the application along in the P.D.R. process; it does not determine acceptance.  Councilman Michael McLoughlin will preside during that portion of the meeting.

 

A motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan      

and seconded by Councilman James Jennings.  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 McCabe

Town Clerk