MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
TOWN BOARD MEETING OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
12 SPRING ST., SCHUYLERVILLE, NY
June 13, 2016
Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
at
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: Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Gil
Albert, Highway
Superintendent Don Ormsby Jr., Deputy Clerk Michelle Conover, Town Attorney William Reynolds, Dave Cummings,
Jaime ONeill and other interested
persons.
Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:
Dave Cummings addressed the Board stating
the town entered into a sister-city relationship with Fethard/Kilusty, Ireland
in June, 2007. He said he was happy to
announce an upcoming trip to our sister-city, Fethard/Kilusty Ireland. The trip is planned for October 15 22,
2016. He added that there is a minimum
of 10 people required for this tour; to date they have 9 signed up. For futher details, please contact Dave
Cummings, (518) 695-6374 or Celtic Tours (Group Dept.) at (518) 862-0042 or
(800) 833-4373.
Jaime ONeill, of Saratoga County
Planning Dept., addressed the Board concerning grants through the Farmland
Protection Plan. She stated the grants
of $25,000 (or 75% of the cost, whichever is less) are available from NYS Ag
& Markets. She explained that two
municipalities can apply together to request up to $50,000. This is a rolling application period; no
deadline and $165,000 in awards has been announced. This is approximately an 18 month process,
although extensions can be received as long as progress is demonstrated. Towns can hire a consultant to write the
grant, with the understanding that they will do the work when awarded. She then reviewed the components of the plan
as well as helpful recommendations on supporting agriculture in towns and said
it is expected that the Farmland Protection Plan will become part of a Towns
Comprehensive Plan. She will be happy to
provide applications and can be contacted for said applications and/or
questions at #884-4705 or email: joneill@saratogacountyny.gov.
Supervisor
Thomas Wood stated that tonights public hearing is for some amendments to the
Towns Zoning Regulations that have been quite restrictive compared to
neighboring towns. These amendments are
in the Lake Residential and Lake Commercial Districts. He added that the Joint Board has worked very
hard updating these much needed amendments to our regulations.
Public Hearing on Local Law #6 of 2016- Zoning Regulations
Amendments - Proof of notice in the Saratogian on June 3, 2016 having been
provided, Supervisor Thomas Wood opened
the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. for Local Law #6, asking those wishing to
speak to please state their name and address for the record:
Doug Niles, 1266 Rt. 9P, questioned the
amount of lot coverage. Zoning Officer
Gil Albert responded lot coverage was 20% and now will be 35%, adding that the
Zoning Board will stand firm on that.
A motion was made by
Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan to close the
Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m. Supervisor Thomas Wood
aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan aye,
Councilman James Jennings aye, Councilman Gary Squires - aye.
Carried 5 0.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman
Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan to accept the
minutes of the May 9, 2016 regular 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 Clerks report for May 2016: Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the Animal Population Control Program $86.00. Fees paid to New York State D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $292.88. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $0. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $383.00. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $27.12. Total State and Local Revenues received were $798.00.
Zoning
Officers report for May 2016: Gil Albert reported: 11 Building Permits, 19 Building Inspections, 3 Certificates of Occupancy, 2 Junk Yard Permits, 1 Orders to Remedy, 0 Fire inspections, 1 Complaint, 4 Building Permit
Renewal/s,
0 Property Maintenance Inspections, and 6 miscellaneous appointments. A check for $2,100.00 was given to Supervisor Thomas
Wood.
Dog Control Officers report for May 2016: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood: answered 31 complaints, took 0 dogs to the shelter, 0 bite case, traveled 36 miles, issued 27 warnings and 5 summons were issued.
Town Court report for May 2016: The following were closed: 48 Vehicle & Traffic, 5 Criminal/Penal Law, 2 DEC/ENCON, 3 Dog cases, 3 DWIs, 0 Town & Village Ordinance, 0 Small Claims/Civil, 2 Evictions, 0 Hearings, 1 (case transfer) Divestiture Forms sent to County Court, 1 Defendant/s sentenced to probation, 0 hours of community service issued, 0 days of jail time issued, 0 Orders of Protection issued, and $6995.00 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.
Historians report:
May 2016:
In
May, there were 24 posts on his website with 224 visitors; two of which were
inquiries for research. He participated
in the Association of Public Historians of New York State Mini-conference in
Glens Falls, where they learned about historic districts and collections
management. He also attended a talk in
Malta on the early conflicts in Saratoga.
He
is finishing research on baseball player John Mulligan, deceased veteran Arthur
Traver and some National Register nominations.
One
of the duties of the Historian is to support tourism promotion, which he
believes he does, in part by sharing photos of our community on social media. This past month, one of the sunrise photos
that he took of the Hudson River was shared on the CBS This Morning show. This is a major accomplishment for any
community; to have the beauty of their community shared on a national
television show. The show has an average
viewership of 3.870 million viewers.
There
is a resolution before you tonight to apply for a new grant for a marker
commemorating Legends and Folklore in New York State through the William G.
Pomeroy Historic Roadside Marker Grant Foundation. This is the same program that he used two
years ago for the Deans Corner marker, mentioning Fredrick Douglas. This will call some attention to the mineral
springs at Quaker Springs. He will need
the highway crew to erect the marker and Highway Superintendent Don Ormsby has
agreed to that.
The
following will take place in June:
June
18th Heritage Hunters will meet at 1:00 p.m. with Tim Meyers presentation on
writing family history.
June
21st Genealogy Help Group will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the library.
June
23rd The Old Saratoga Historical Association will meet at 7:00
p.m. at the Prospect Hill Cemetery.
The
National Park has opened the Monument and the Schuyler House on Fridays through
Sundays.
Assessors report for May 2016:
The Board of Assessment
Review met on May 24th and six town residents attended to grieve their
assessments. The Board also had two
mail-in Grievances, four corrections and three stipulations. After receiving the decisions by the
Grievance Board, we will input that data for the assessment roll. The Final Roll for 2016 will be available
July 1st.
The 2017 Roll will be created
after the decisions are received from the Board of Assessment review and sales
will begin to be entered and verified once again.
The Assessors office will be
open from June 1st - November 1st on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Highway Superintendents report: May 2016
v Mowing ditches
v Addressed tree limbs and washouts after storm
v Replaced a rotted culvert on Sweet Rd.
v Shimming and ditching on DeGarmo Rd. and
Hathaway Rd.
v Replaced front springs on Pickup #2
v Maintenance on deck mower completed
v Bought York rake for deck mower to help
maintain trails
v Sold Sterling dump truck to Easton Highway
Dept.; check to Town Supervisor Thomas Wood
v Used the bucket truck to hang park banners for
Schuylerville
Supervisors
report:
SUPERVISORS REPORT MAY 2016
GENERAL FUND TOWNWIDE (A FUND)
Balance on hand MAY 1 $ 1,156,274.92
MAY Revenues + 81,828.68
MAY Disbursements - 48,693.10
Balance MAY 31 $
1,189,410.50
GENERAL FUND OUTSIDE VILLAGE (B FUND)
Balance on hand MAY 1 $ 1,397,009.93
MAY Revenues + 2,669.94
MAY Disbursements - 7,939.17
Balance MAY 31 $ 1,391,740.70
HIGHWAY FUND OUTSIDE VILLAGE (DB FUND)
Balance on hand MAY 31 $ 787,585.90
MAY Revenues + 149,701.55
MAY Disbursements - 44,571.54
MAY Balance MAY31 $ 892,715.91
SCHUYLER PARK CAPITAL PROJECT
MAY 31 $ 165,200.90
YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE MAY 31
$ 3,318.11
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE MAY 31
$ 103,020.87
BUILDING RESERVE MAY 31 $
204,762.86
SCENIC BY WAYS
GRANT MAY 31 $ 311.01
PARK RESERVE
MAY 31 $ 101,956.55
TRUST & AGENCY MAY 31(TA & CDPHP) $ 55,526.99
MOBILE
HOME GRANT MAY 31 $ 24.31
HOME
IMPROVEMENT GRANT MAY 31
$ 19,331.59
(holding
checks until funds are deposited)
CDBG
GRANT MAY 31 $ 20.00
HISTORIC HUDSON HOOSICK RIVER MAY 31 $ 219,680.70
PARTNERSHIP
v Sales Tax Received May
2016 - $104,631.00
v Mortgage Tax - April 2016 -
$10,504.00
v Mortgage Tax October
March - $65,583.09
Public comments on agenda items: Wendy Lukas addressed the Board.
Committee
reports: No report
Landfill:
No report
Insurance: Supervisor Thomas Wood
stated the Resolution for the new insurance plans will be read under New
Business.
Youth: Councilman
Michael McLoughlin stated that the Swim Program will be 7/4/16 8/5/2016 at
Christ the King Spiritual Center and to date 12 have signed up for the swimming
classes.
Senior Citizens: The Old Saratoga Seniors met on
May 18th for a sandwich
luncheon. They had their election of
officers and voted on Senior of the Year, which will be announced at the
birthday celebration. The Birthday
celebration was held on June 8th at the Prime restaurant, Lake Ave., Saratoga
Springs, NY with 47 in attendance. The
new President is Donna DeAngelo, the new Vice President is JoAnn Hanna and the
new Senior of the Year is Margaret Patt.
The following trips are
planned:
July 22nd
Erie Canal (Please contact Mary LaMora at
#584-7986 for reservations)
September -
trip planned to go to Lake George Steamboat
*Meetings will begin again in
September.
Councilman James Jennings noted
that the Veterans were going to the Dave DeHeer house to build a ramp with
materials donated by the American Legion.
The Quaker Springs Sunshiners
met on May 9th with 18 members in attendance for the luncheon. Nancy Purington presented a video of General
Moreau and his wife; a history of his coming here from France, his relationship
with Napolean and the town being named after him. They also had a meeting on June 13th
with Virginia Cornell and Cathy Thomas supplying refreshments.
Possible future trips may be
to: Proctors Theater, the Log Cabin in
MA or Williams Inn in MA. Contact
Ray Bratage for more information.
Office of Emergency Management: No report
GSES,
QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports: No report
Old
Business:
New
Business:
On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin
and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #16-82 Transfer of Funds - $20,000 from Transfer to
Capital Project, A9950.9 to Schuyler Park, H5031 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 transfer $20,000 from the Transfer to Capital Project, A9950.9
to Schuyler Park, H5031as budgeted.
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and
seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-83 Transfer of Funds - $3,500 from Demolition of
Unsafe Buildings, A3650.4 to Building Equipment, A1620.2 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 transfer $3,500 from Demolition of Unsafe Buildings,
A3650.4, to Building Equipment, A1620.2, for the purchase of a wood chipper and
chain saw for the creation and maintenance of recreation trails.
On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and
seconded by Councilman
Michael McLoughlin, the following
Resolution #16-84 Designating a Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting
an environment review of a proposed action, Local Law #6,
2016 - Zoning
Amendments in the Lake Commercial and Lake Residential 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 has determined that Zoning Amendments are needed in certain
districts, 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.
On
a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael
McLoughlin, the following Resolution
#16-85 Determining that Action to Enact an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
of the Town of Saratoga will have no significant effect on the environment
Local Law #6 of 2016 Zoning Amendments in the Lake Commercial and Lake
Residential 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, 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 Board as lead agency
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, there has been prepared a short environmental
assessment form for the Project (the "EAF"), a copy of which was
previously reviewed by the Town Board 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
amendment and its environmental effects as the Town has deemed appropriate, the
Town makes the following findings:
(a) The zoning amendment is described in the
EAF;
(b) The
Action 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.
State Environmental Quality
Review
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of
Non-Significance
Project Number: Date:
June13, 2016
This notice is issued pursuant to a
Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State
Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.
The Saratoga Town Board, as lead
agency, has determined that the proposed action described below will not have a
significant environmental impact and a Draft Impact Statement will not be
prepared.
Name
of Action: Local Law 6 of 2016
SEQR
Status: Type 1 X (Local Law)
Unlisted
Conditioned
Negative Declaration: ___Yes
X No
Description
of Action: Said Local Law amends the Code of the Town of Saratoga, NY by
Amendment
to: Zoning Ordinance
Location:
(Include street address and the name of the municipality/county. A location map of appropriate scale is also
recommended.) Town of Saratoga
Reasons
Supporting This Declaration:
(See
617.7(a)-(c) for requirements of this determination; see 617.7(d) for
Conditioned Negative Declaration)
There
are no potentially significant effects on the environment noted in the EAF for
this action, and none are known to the Town.
The action will not have a significant effect on the environment.
If
Conditioned Negative Declaration, provide on attachment the specific mitigation
measures imposed, and identify comment period (not less than 30 days from date
of publication in the ENB)
For
Further Information:
Contact
Person: Thomas N. Wood, III, Supervisor
Address: Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street,
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Telephone
Number: (518) 695-3644
For
Type I Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a Copy of this Notice is
sent to:
Chief
Executive Officer, Town/City/Village of Other involved agencies (if any)
Applicant
(if any)
Environmental
Notice Bulletin, Room 538, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233-1750 (Type One
Actions Only)
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and
seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-86 Local Law #6 of 2016 Zoning Amendments 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 has recognized the need to amend
the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to certain zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has held a
public hearing and received input from the townspeople; now therefore be it
RESOLVED,
by the Town Board of the Town of
Saratoga to adopt Local Law #6 of 2016
Zoning Amendments to certain zoning districts; and be it further
RESOLVED
that Local Law #6 of 2016 will take effect immediately.
(Local
Law #6 of 2016 is attached)
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. 6
of the year 2016
A local law amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
Town of Saratoga.
Be it enacted by the Town Board
of the
(Name of Legislative Body)
Town of Saratoga as follows:
The Zoning
Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga is hereby amended in the following respects:
Section 1 Section 400-40 of the Town
Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 7 Lake
Commercial District (LC)
A. District
Preamble: It is the purpose of this
zoning district to recognize the northeast area of 9P along Saratoga Lake as an
existing built up area consisting of mixed land uses at a higher density than
that in the surrounding area of the Town.
B. Intent: It is the intention of this district to
accommodate additional land uses at such densities that is in keeping with the
essential character of the hamlet and its ability to accommodate them.
C. Public
Sewer and Water: Hook up to public sewer and water is required for all uses.
D. Schedule
of Uses and Regulations.
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LAKE COMMERCIAL |
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MINIMUM YARD DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
One-family detached dwelling unit
(excluding mobile homes) b.
Two-family dwelling unit c.
Customary accessory uses as defined USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT a.
Restaurant b.
Motel c.
Public/Private Recreations d.
Gasoline Station e.
Laundromat f.
Marina g.
Tourist Home h.
Retail Business i.
Multi-family Dwelling (1) j.
Townhouse (2) k.
Professional Office Buildings (3) l.
Boat, RV and Motor Vehicle Storage m.
Camping Grounds (4) |
15,000 20,000 - 1 acre 1 acre 2 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre |
50 100 - 200 200 300 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 |
50 100 - 200 200 300 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 |
40 50 75 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 |
30 40 - 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 80 75 |
10 10 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 |
25 25 25 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 |
35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 |
(1)
Maximum height 2 stories.
(2) No
more than four dwelling units per acre.
(3) An acre required for up to two (2)
professional offices in a building. For
each additional office, an additional 10,000 sf is required. In no case, however, will more than four (4)
offices be established.
(4) See Section 400-16.2
(5) Building height (as defined in this
chapter) for all uses shall not exceed 34 feet.
Section 2 Section 400-41 of the Town
Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 8 Lake Residential District (LR)
A. District
Preamble: It is the purpose of this
zoning district to insure orderly development and redevelopment of seasonal and
year-round dwelling units, and recreational uses in that area of the town where
such development occurs.
B. It
is the intent of this zoning district to encourage the redevelopment and
rehabilitation of seasonal dwellings and customary associated land uses, the
reduction of densities and larger waterfront lots.
C. Public
Sewer and Water: Hook up to public sewer and water is required for all uses.
D. Schedule
of Uses and Regulations.
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LAKE
RESIDENTIAL |
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MIN. YARD
DIMENSIONS IN FEET OF THE PRINCIPAL BLDG. |
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USES |
MIN. LOT AREA (SF) |
MIN. LOT WIDTH (FT) |
MIN. FRNTG (FT) |
FRONT (FT) |
TOTAL 2 SIDES (FT) |
ONE SIDE YARD (FT) |
REAR YARD (FT) |
MAX. LOT COVERAGE OF BLDGS. (%) |
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PERMITTED USES a.
One family detached
dwelling (excluding mobile home). b.
Two family dwelling
unit c.
Customary accessory
uses USES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMIT a.
Public/Private Recreations b.
Multi-family Dwelling (1) c.
Townhouse (2) |
15,000 20,000 2 acres 1 acre 1 acre |
50 100 300 250 200 |
50 100 300 250 200 |
40 50 75 60 60 60 |
30 40 70 70 70 |
10 10 10 30 30 30 |
25 25 10 50 50 50 |
35 35 35 35 35 35 |
(1) Maximum
height 2 stories.
(2) No
more than four dwelling units per acre.
(3) Building
height (as defined in this chapter) for all uses shall not exceed 34 feet.
Section 3 Appendix A
Definitions - LOT COVERAGE is amended
to read as follows:
LOT
COVERAGE The percentage of the lot area that is occupied by the ground area
of any buildings, accessory buildings, porches, decks and ground-level patios.
Section 2 Effective Date
This
local law shall take effect immediately.
On
a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-87
Authorization to Create a Part-Time Position of Recreation Maintenance
Worker, 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 of Saratoga as a part of its comprehensive
plan continues to develop its trails and parks for the enjoyment and benefit of
town residents and
WHEREAS, the development of these parks and trails requires
labor for their development and maintenance now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the town of Saratoga create the part-time
position of Recreation Maintenance Worker.
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by
Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following
Resolution #16-88 Authorization to Hire a Part-Time Recreation Maintenance
Worker, 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 created
the part-time position of Recreation Maintenance Worker and the town currently has
a need to hire someone to perform park and trail creation and trail maintenance
work, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, hire
Martha Allen of Schuylerville, NY, for the position of part- time Recreation
Maintenance Worker, at the rate of $10.00 per hour.
On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and
seconded by Councilman
Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #16-89 - Appointing
James Jennings as Deputy Highway Superintendent, was adopted by vote:
Supervisor Thomas Wood aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin aye, Councilman
Charles Hanehan aye, Councilman James Jennings recused, Councilman Gary
Squires aye.
Carried
4 - 0
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga Highway Superintendent is in
need of a deputy; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga appoints
James Jennings as Deputy Highway Superintendent from June 13, 2016 December
31, 2016.
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman
Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-90 Agreement between the Town
Board of the Town of Saratoga and the Town of Saratoga Highway Superintendent
for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys, Pursuant to the Provisions of Section
284 of the Highway Law, 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, Pursuant to
the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, the Town Board
the
Town Highway Superintendent agree that moneys levied and collected in the Town
for the
repair and improvement
of highways, and received from the State for State Aid for the repair and
improvement of highways,
shall be expended as follows:
1. GENERAL
REPAIRS: The sum of $100,000.00 shall be
set aside to be expended for primary work and general repairs upon 60 miles of
town highways, including sluices, culverts and bridges having a span of less
than five feet and boardwalks or renewals thereof.
2. PERMANENT
IMPROVEMENTS: The following sums shall
be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Town Highways:
a. On the road commencing at NYS Rt. 32 and
leading to NYS Rt. 29, a distance of 1.80 miles, there shall be expended not
over the sum of $120,000.00; using Blacktop type 6, 20 width of traveled
surface, 1.5 T & L thickness, subbase of gravel, stone & oil, blacktop
and shimming. (DEGARMO RD.)
b. On
the road commencing at NYS Rt. 32S and leading to Minnie Bennett Rd, a distance
of .65 miles, there shall be expended not over the sum of $63,000.00; using
Blacktop type 6, 20 width of traveled surface, 1.5 T & L thickness,
subbase of gravel, stone & oil, blacktop and shimming. (HATHAWAY RD.)
c. On
the road commencing at Wilbur Rd. and leading to the National Cemetery, a
distance of .75 miles, there shall be expended not over the sum of $67,000.00;
using Blacktop type 6, 22 width of traveled surface, 1.5 T & L thickness,
subbase of gravel, stone & oil, blacktop and shimming. (DUELL RD.)
On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin
and seconded by Councilman
Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #16-91 Approving Lease
Flatley-Read, LLC, 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 has excess space in the Town Hall at 12 Spring St, Schuylerville, NY which
is unneeded for Town purposes, and which has been leased previously, and
WHEREAS,
the Town Board desires to lease such excess space for fair and adequate
consideration, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that Office 3E-1, 420
square feet of space in the North wing, second floor of the Town Hall, be
leased to Flatley-Read, LLC on a month to month basis, with a base rental of
$428.75 (includes triple net charges), excluding utilities, said rent and
other terms to be as set forth under a form of lease agreement presently in use
for other business tenants in the Town Hall, and it is further,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor
is authorized to enter into a lease agreement to carry out this resolution
subject to approval of the Town Attorney as to form.
On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin
and seconded by Councilman
Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-92 Authorization to
Apply for a $300,000 Housing Rehabilition 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 finds it in the best interests of the Town to seek grant funding
for community
revitalization in a target area that incorporates the Town of Saratoga,
including both
the Villages of
Schuylerville and Victory; and
WHEREAS, the
Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) Program provides funding for
such projects to municipal applicants; and
WHEREAS, the Town has
determined that a Housing Rehabilitation Program to be in the best
interest of supporting
community and economic revitalization in the target area; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Rehabilitation
Program will help support continued sustainable
economic growth in the
community, by alleviating pockets of blight throughout the residential areas
in all three participating municipalities;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga
has agreed to submit an AHC application, prepared by Flatley Read at a cost of
$500.00 and as such, the Supervisor is hereby designated as the representative
for the grant and is further authorized to sign such documentation and provide
such information as may be required for timely completion of the
application.
On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin
and seconded by Councilman
Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #16-93 Authorization to
Apply for Designation of the Mineral Springs at Quaker Springs to be added to
the National Registry of Historic Places, 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 of Saratoga, as a part of its Comprehensive
Plan, encourages the protection and preservation of Historic Places within the
Town of Saratoga, and
WHEREAS, the Mineral Springs at Quaker Springs have a long and
rich history, dating back to Native Americans and early American settlers of
the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga owns the Mineral Springs at
Quaker Springs, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has recently invested time and
money in the beautification and preservation of the mineral springs, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga wishes to permanently protect
and preserve the historic mineral springs, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga supports
a resolution requesting that the Mineral Springs at Quaker Springs be added to
the National Registry of Historic Places.
On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin
and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following
Resolution #16-94 Authorization to Apply for Legends & Lore Marker Grant
for the Quaker Springs Mineral Springs, 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 Historian has identified a grant opportunity which hed like to apply
for, commemorating Legends and Folklore in New York State. The grant will fully pay for the fabrication
of an historic roadside marker along Quaker Springs Road, informing the public
of the Native Americans that drank from the Mineral Springs as well as the
Spring's healing powers; and
WHEREAS, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Historic Roadside
Marker Grant Program pays for the creation of such an iron roadside marker,
along with the New York Folklore Society, and
WHEREAS, the Town and Deputy Town Historian have documented
and completed all requests necessary for the grant award, therefore, be it
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes the Town Historian to
apply for the grant award from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and to sign
any and all documents related to such application.
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and
seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-95
Authorization to Apply for a $5,000 Grant from the Historic Hudson Hoosic
Partnership for the Development of a section of a Hiking Trail, 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 of Saratoga, as a part of its Comprehensive Plan, continues to develop
its trails and parks for the enjoyment and benefit of town residents, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga Comprehensive Plan encourages
the development of parks and trails recreational areas within the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Champlain Canalway Trail Action Plan identifies
desired trails within theTown that should be developed, and
WHEREAS, the Old Saratoga on the Hudson Waterfront
Revitalization Plan recommends the construction of a trail connecting the
National Historical Park Battlefield Unit with the Old Saratoga Unit in
Schuylerville, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has acquired a section
approximately 1 mile long of Old Champlain Canal property, just south of the
Village of Schuylerville, and desires to develop this property as a hiking
trail, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is in need of financial
assistance to complete this project, now therefore be it
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town
of Saratoga supports this resolution that the Town of Saratoga apply for a
grant from the Historic Hudson Hoosic Partnership in the amount of $5,000 to be
used to pay in part for the construction
of this section of hiking trail.
On a motion made by Councilman Gary Squires and
seconded by Councilman
Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #16-96 Authorization
to Apply for a $10,000 Grant from the Saratoga County Trails Grant Program for
the Development of a section of a Hiking Trail, 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 of Saratoga as a part of its
comprehensive plan continues to develop its trails and parks for the enjoyment
and benefit of town residents, and
WHEREAS the
Town of Saratoga Comprehensive Plan encourages the development of parks and
trails recreational areas within the town, and
WHEREAS the
Champlain Canalway Trail Action Plan identifies desired trails within the town
that should be developed, and
WHEREAS the
Old Saratoga on the Hudson Waterfront Revitalization Plan recommends the
construction of a trail connecting the National Historical Park Battlefield
Unit with the Old Saratoga Unit in Schuylerville, and
WHEREAS, the
Town of Saratoga has acquired a section approximately 1 mile long of Old
Champlain Canal property just south of the Village of Schuylerville and desires
to develop this property as a hiking trail, and
WHEREAS the
Town of Saratoga is in need of financial assistance to complete this project,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga supports this resolution for the Town of Saratoga to apply for a
$10,000.00 grant from the Saratoga County Trails Grant Program for funds to be
used to pay for the construction of this section of hiking trail.
On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and
seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #16-97
Authorization for Health Insurance Plan/s, 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, on an annual basis the Town Board enters into an
insurance contract/s to provide health insurance coverage for eligible
employees; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed proposals for contracts to
commence August 1, 2016; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor
is authorized to sign a contract for health insurance benefits for eligible
active employees with Capital District Physicians Health Plan for their CDPHP
SILVER 320 HDEPO with a high deductible effective August 1, 2016 for a one year
term. The high deductible will be reimbursed by the Town through a special
account that CDPHP can withdraw deductibles from as needed. Due to the increase of premium, the Town will
pay the first $1500.00 of deductibles for single plans and the first $3,000.00
for Family Plans as currently being done.
In the future, if the deductibles increase beyond the
$1,500.00/$3,000.00, then the employee and the Town will each pay 50% of the
increased deductible; and be it further
RESOLVED,
that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign a contract for Health
Insurance
Benefits for pre-medicare retirees with Capital District Physicians Health Plan
for their CDPHP GOLD EPO 220 PLAN with the Town and employee splitting the $500
deductible 50/50; $250 town, $250 insured for the single plan employee.
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and
seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-98 Transfer of Funds - $600 from Demolition
of Unsafe Buildings, A3650.4 to Tax Collector, A1330.4 for Training purposes,
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
transfer $600.00 from Demolition of Unsafe Buildings, A3650.4 to Tax Collector,
A1330.4, for training.
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded
by Councilman Charles
Hanehan, the following Resolution #16-99 Approving the Payment of Bills
Abstract 6G, 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
6G in the following amounts:
General Fund A Voucher No. 160 through 198 $ 25,364.56
General Fund B Voucher
No. 26 through 31 $ 2,899.64
Schuyler Park H Voucher
No. 12 through 16 $ 1,569.22
Highway DB Voucher
No. 90 through 108 $
29,508.15
HH Voucher
No. 9 through 13 $
79,476.49
HI Voucher
No. 27 through 28 $
14,367.00
Grand Total $153,185.06
Communication: Supervisor Thomas Wood
noted that the $125,000 grant through Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner has been
awarded to the Town of Saratoga and the Village of Schuylerville. The grant will be awarded $75,000 to the Town
of Saratoga and $50,000to the Village of Schuylerville. It will go through the Dormitory Authority,
so release of the funds is most likely to take place within 6 months 1
year. He stated the Town appreciates
Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner for her help and support of this grant.
Privilege
of the floor: Wendy
Lukas and Sally Snugg addressed the Board.
Upcoming
meetings:
v
Agenda meeting July 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
v Regular town board meeting
Monday, July 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
A motion to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. was made by
Councilman James Jennings and 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