AGENDA MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA, 12 SPRING ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

 

Thursday, March 7, 2019

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- absent (arrived at 7:34 p.m.), Councilman Charles Hanehan-absent, Councilman James Jennings – present, Councilman Gary Squires - present.

 

Also present:  Town Attorney William Reynolds, Deputy Clerk Michelle Conover, Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Gil Albert, Maribeth & Chris Macica, Jean Seiler, Jan & Paul Murphy, Russell & Lauren Kirkwood, Michelle DeGarmo, Hub & Kate Miller, Sue Hermitage, Marjorie McShane & Sergei Niremburg, Terri Korb and Jerry Meehan.  (Sign-In sheet on file in Clerk’s office)

 

Michelle DeGarmo, Flatley Read, addressed the Board concerning the new rounds of Mobile Home Replacement grants and Home Improvement grants.  She said these grants are the same as the previous grants they've administered for the Town.  They currently have had three requests for the replacement of mobile homes and all are below median income for the county.  The deadline for the new round is April 26th.  The average cost for replacing a mobile home is $100,000.00 plus the cost of demo and environmental needs that must be met.  They can do 5 - 10 homes, dependent upon the site; they still have a waiting list from the last rounds.  To date, she doesn't know what the funding round is for the home improvement program.  She then explained how the grants work and that normally the Town is charged $1500.00 for administrative fees, but this year they are asking for in-kind services instead.  They'd like the Town to consider putting in another door in her offices in lieu of the monetary fee.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood said the Board will consider that.  He then asked if they'll get information on the Home Improvement grant to the Board and Michelle DeGarmo said once she receives it she will.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated no action will be taken on this tonight; that will take place on Monday at the regular meeting, to give the Board a chance to absorb the information provided.

 

Privilege of the Floor: Supervisor Thomas Wood asked if anyone wished to speak to the Board.  The following persons addressed the Board: 

 

Marybeth Macica, 120 Brown Rd.

Jan & Paul Murphy, 36 Hill Rd.

Terri Korb, 17 Hill Rd.

Lauren Kirkwood, 26 Hill Rd

Marge McShane, 34 Hill Rd.

Jerry Mehan, 87 Brown Rd.

Hub Miller, 97 Brown Rd.

Randy O'Dell, 99 Brown Rd.

 

 

 

 

Items of Discussion:

v  See attached agenda for items discussed by the Board.

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #19-47, Lead Agency Declaration, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – absent, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 4 – 0

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga, desires to declare Lead Agency for the Empire State Trail, Town of Saratoga Segment, from the Fish Creek Pedestrian Bridge, north to the intersection of Towpath Road and Saratoga Street in the Village of Schuylerville, plus a small trail improvement area at the Hudson Crossing Park Gate on Lock 5 Island; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Schuylerville Board of Trustees has passed a resolution allowing the Town of Saratoga to take the Lead Agency and complete the SEQR process on the Empire State Trail, Town of Saratoga Segment Project; and

WHEREAS, said project is an Action subject to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and the regulations promulgated to implement said Environmental Quality Review Act, and

WHEREAS, the provisions of SEQR require the designation of a "Lead Agency” to determine the environmental significance of the Action, and

WHEREAS, this agency wishes to function as “Lead Agency” in this matter, and

WHEREAS, this agency has complied with the provisions of SEQR pertaining to “Lead Agency” designation, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this agency be and is the same hereby designated the “Lead Agency” for the purpose of conducting the SEQR review of this project.

 

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #19-48, Negative Declaration for SEQR Purposes of the Empire State Trail, Town of Saratoga Segment in the Village of Schuylerville, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin – aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan – absent, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires – aye. 

Carried 4 – 0

            WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York (the "Town") is declaring Lead Agency for SEQR purposes for the Empire State Trail, Schuylerville section; 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 full 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, the Town makes the following findings:

 

(a)    The Action constitutes a "Type 1 Action" (as defined in the Regulations);

 

(b)   No potentially significant effect on the environment is noted in the EAF for this Action, and none are known to the Town;

 

(c)   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

(d)  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.

 

The foregoing resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

State Environmental Quality Review

NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Notice of Determination of Non-Significance

 

Project Number: 1                                                                                    Date: March 7, 2019

 

            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:        Declaring Lead Agency for the Empire State Trail, Town of Saratoga Segment in the Village of  Schuylerville

 

SEQR Status:                        Type 1             X  

                                    Unlisted          __         

 

Conditioned Negative Declaration: ___Yes

                                                             X  No

 

Description of Action:

 

                        Declaring Lead Agency

 

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, 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 Saratoga

 

Other involved agencies (if any)

 

Applicant (if any)

 

Environmental Notice Bulletin, Room 538, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233-1750 (Type One Actions Only)

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood showed Board members the proposed sketch for a historical mural that local artist, Paul Anderson, has offered to paint for the Town.  He said that Paul Anderson said there will be local organizations raising funds to pay for the mural.  The mural will be four panels with a combined size of 4' x 16'.   Attorney William Reynolds questioned if it will be donated to the Town and will ownership become the Town.  Supervisor Thomas Wood replied he will ask that question.  After some discussion with the Board it was decided they need a better sample of what the mural will be.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated the Board needed to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation issues.  A motion was made by Councilman Gary Squires,  seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, to enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. Supervisor Thomas Wood- aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin- aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan- absent, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires - aye. 

Carried  4 - 0

 

A motion to exit Executive Session was made at 9:18 p.m by Councilman James Jennings, seconded by Councilman Gary Squires.  No Board action was taken.  Supervisor Thomas Wood- aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin- aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan- absent, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires - aye. 

Carried  4 - 0

 

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilman James Jennings seconded by Councilman Gary Squires , at 9:19 p.m.  Supervisor Thomas Wood- aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin- aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan- aye, Councilman James Jennings – aye, Councilman Gary Squires - aye. 

Carried  4 - 0

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Linda A. McCabe

Town Clerk

 

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR FEBRUARY 11, 2019 MEETING

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA TOWN BOARD

 

Thursday, March 11, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.

 

1.      Call meeting to order

 

2.      Flag salute

 

3.      Roll call: Supervisor Thomas Wood, Councilman Charles Hanehan, Councilman Michael McLoughlin, Councilman James Jennings and Councilman Gary Squires

 

4.      Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:

v Audit Update by Paul Goetz of BST & Co., CPAS LLP

 

5.      Approval of Minutes of the February 11, 2019 regular Town Board Meeting.

 

 

6.      Town Clerk’s report

 

7.      Zoning Officer’s report

 

8.      Dog Control Officer’s report

 

9.       Town Court report

 

10.   Assessor's report

 

11.  Tax Collector

 

12.  Historian’s report

 

13.   Highway Superintendent’s report

 

14.   Supervisor’s report:

v  Financial Report

v  Sales Tax Received – $95,391.00

        Mortgage Tax - $12,515.50

 

15.   Public comments on agenda items

 

16.  Committee reports:

           

            A. Landfill

 

            B. Insurance

 

C. Youth

 

D. Senior Citizens

 

E. Parks/Schuyler Park Committee

 

F. Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

                                                                                                   

17.  GSES, QSFD Reports:

 

18.  Old Business: 

 

19.   New Business:

v Resolution 19-46 - Accepting Audit Finding Report

v Resolution 19-49 - Approval to Sign Undertaking Agreement with NYS DOT

v Resolution 19-50 - Authorization to perform Empire State Trail work

v Resolution 19-51 - Lease Agreement - William Belcher, Word Horse Strategies      Petition/Door installation-Flatley Read

v Resolution 19-52 - Authorization to Enter into Contract with Flatley Read to         apply for another Mobile Home Replacement Grant

v Resolution 19-53 - Authorization to Enter into Contract with Flatley Read to         apply for another Home Improvement Grant

v Resolution 19-54 - Supporting Historical Mural for Town Hall

 

20.  Communications:

v The Wilton EMS 2018 Annual Report and Audit is on file in the Clerk's office

 

21.   Privilege of the floor:

 

        Upcoming meetings

v Agenda meeting – Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

v Regular Town Board meeting – Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

 

   22. Audit the Bills - Resolution #19-55 (3G)

 

   23.  Meeting Adjourned