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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA,

�30 FERRY ST., SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

August 14, 2006

7:00 P.M.

Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

at 7:00 p.m.

Roll call: Ruth Drumm, Town Clerk, called the roll.� Supervisor Thomas Wood- present, Councilman Fred Drumm - present, Councilman Charles Hanehan- present, Councilwoman Betty Koval - present, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.

Also present: Highway Superintendent Dave Hall, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe, Assessor/Bookkeeper Catherine DeFelice, Justice Jack Ditch, Stephen Bodnar, Tax Collector Jim Gorham, Clarence Fosdick, Yarislov Zujovic, George Pravda, Roger Sherman, Margaret Ditch, Kathleen Turcotte, Patti Nichols, Ester Blair, Joy Griffen, Bruce Cornell, and Historian Sean Kelleher.

Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:

Recognitions: Supervisor Thomas Wood and the board commended the Schuylerville Garden Club for all their beautification efforts in the Town and in the Villages of Schuylerville and Victory.� The framed resolution was presented to President Kathleen Turcotte with members Patti Nichols, Ester Blair and Joy Griffen also attending. On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm the following resolution was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.

Whereas, the Schuylerville Garden Club was organized in 1938 and federated in 1951 and

Whereas, the Schuylerville garden Club consists of 31 active, highly dedicated members and

Whereas, the objectives of the Schuylerville Garden Club are to stimulate a knowledge and love of gardening, to enhance the study of flower arrangements and horticulture, to promote conservation, and to encourage beautification in the community and

Whereas, each year the Schuylerville Garden Club plans, plants, and cares for flowers in containers, in ground squares, and at municipal buildings, the visitors center, pocket parks, and the Route 29 triangle and

Whereas, each year the Schuylerville Garden Club presents red geraniums to spouses or mothers of active service men and women on Flag Day and

Whereas, each year the Schuylerville Garden Club donates a gardening book and sets up a display at the Schuylerville Public Library during National Gardening Week and

Whereas, the Schuylerville Garden Club plants spring flowers and� makes winter holiday center pieces for the seniors at Morgan�s Run and

Whereas, the Schuylerville Garden Club plants spring flowers with preschoolers each Mother�s Day and

Whereas, the Schuylerville Garden Club sponsors a student to the NYS DEC summer camp and

Whereas, each year the Schuylerville Garden Club provides a scholarship to a BOCES Horticulture student and

Whereas, the Schuylerville Garden Club provides flowers for the SCS High School Graduation Ceremony and

Whereas, each winter the Schuylerville Garden Club provides wreaths to municipal buildings in Schuylerville, Victory, and the Town and

Whereas, each spring the Schuylerville Garden Club sponsors an annual spring plant sale and

Whereas, each July the Schuylerville Garden Club sponsors a two day Flower Show, now therefore be it

Resolved,� that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga does hereby recognize and honor to the highest degree possible all of the members of the Schuylerville Garden Club for their service to the Town of Saratoga and Villages of Schuylerville and Victory, and be it further

Resolved, that the Town of Saratoga continues to encourage and vigorously supports the Schuylerville Garden Club and their efforts.

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Presentation:� Kate Leone presented a Sand Sculpture project to the town board.�

The project would build a French and Indian War attraction sculpted in sand.� The attraction would bring tourism, commerce, and media attention to the village, while raising funds to provide summer employment for the youth through the Greater Schuylerville Youth Program.� She added that she will be presenting this project to the Village of Schuylerville in the near future and hopes to locate the sculpture behind the Visitor Center and adjacent to the Youth Center on the Fort Hardy Park grounds from July 1 through Labor Day 2007.� Admission will be charged and sponsors will be sought.

Public Hearings: Supervisor Thomas Wood read Local Law #6 that extends the terms of office from 2 years to 4 years for the Tax Collector, Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent. He added that if passed by the board tonight it will then be subject to voter approval at the November 7^th election.�

Proof of Legal Notice by newspaper on August 3, 2006 having been furnished, the Public Hearing on Local Law #6, 4-Year Terms for Tax Collector, Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent, was opened by Supervisor Thomas Wood at 7:24 p.m. as follows:�

Roger Sherman asked what the logic behind the change in term lengths was and Supervisor Thomas Wood responded that the positions are technical and it takes time to become proficient at the jobs and it would provide for greater continuity in those positions. Councilman Charles Hanehan added that many other towns in the county have adopted 4-year terms for those positions for the same reasons.

Everyone wishing to speak having spoken the public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan to accept the minutes of the regular meeting on July 10^th and the special meeting on July 20^th, 2006 as written.

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Town Clerk�s report for July 2006: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $104.57. Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $33.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $53.85. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $45. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $285.43. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $50.15. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $572.

Zoning Officer�s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the Zoning Officer�s July 2006 report: 16 Building Permits and 10 CO�s were issued, 15 building inspections were done, 1 ZBA appearance for a variance, and no complaints were addressed.� A check for

$4,474.60 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood. �

Dog Control officer�s report for July 2006: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood which stated Rick Sullivan answered 14 complaints, responded to 2 dog bite incidences, took 2 dogs to the shelter, traveled 166 miles, issued 25 warnings and� 13 summons� were issued.�

Town Court report: Justice Jack Ditch read the court report and the following cases were closed in July 2006:� 128 Vehicle & Traffic, 18 Criminal/Penal Law, 4 DEC/ENCON, 1 Dog case, 4 DWI, 3 Town & Village Ordinances, 1 Small Claims/Civil, 0 Evictions, 2 Bench trials, 2 (case transfers) Divestiture Form sent to County Court, 8 attended the Science of Speed School, 0 Defendants sentenced to probation, 121 hours of community service issued, 9 days of jail time issued, 3 Orders of Protection issued, and $9,350 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.�

Historian�s report: �Highlights of Sean Kelleher�s report are as follows: He reported that last week�s Historical Week was a smashing success.� The Turning Point Parade Committee and Chamber of Commerce did a great job with the events. The week had a number of walking tours, a genealogy workshop and an open house at the Visitor�s Center.� The week finished up with 18^th Century Day at the Schuyler House.� Planning has begun for Surrender Week from October 10^th through 17^th.�

He reported that the town donated a cloth star, that was discovered during the historian�s index project grant work, which was cut from the historic flag that hung at the Marshall House Hotel in Alexandria, VA on May 24, 1861 to the New York State Military Museum�s collection where it will be reunited with the original Marshall House flag which has been part of the Museum�s collection since the 1860�s.� The New York State Military Museum�s battle flag collection is the largest state flag collection in the country.��

The next round of the NYS Archives grant of $12,935 will concentrate on improving access to the historical records in the historians� offices in the Towns of Saratoga and Stillwater, and the Villages of Schuylerville and Stillwater.�

Supervisor�s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood presented July 2006 balances in Town funds as follows: General A $971,928.68 ($50,000. of this is Park Reserve), General B $57,985.13, Highway Outside $101,685.12, Youth Recreation & Services $7,120.42, Highway Equipment Reserve $89,882.72, Building Reserve $967,080.45 and Fire Protection $0.� July revenues were $107,803.68 and expenses were $209,184.95.� The total July 2006 balance is $2,195,682.52.

Assessor�s report: Assessor Catherine DeFelice reported that the final 2006 state equalization rate is 78.00%.� She stated that 21 property sales were processed in July and they continue to update property record cards and pictures. Address changes have been sent to the schools for the upcoming school tax bills. She added that she attended a class at Cornell on the Evaluation of Waterfront Property that was very informative.

Public comments on agenda items: (name & subject)

Clarence Fosdick spoke in favor of the proposed 3 and 4 way stop signs along Burgoyne Road at the DeGarmo Rd., Hayes Rd. and Bryant�s Bridge intersections.

Yarislov Zujovic asked how many votes are needed to pass the PUD application when only 4 board members are present.� Supervisor Thomas Wood responded that a majority of the full board, which would be 3.

Committee reports:

Highway: Highway Superintendent Dave Hall reported that Condon Road has been striped and is totally done at a cost of $144,000 for the mile and a quarter of road.� He stated that the visibility problems at DeGarmo Road and Route 29 and at Russell and Spring Road have been corrected.�� He added that all the lightning damage to the alarm system, base radio, and computer at the Town Garage has been repaired and the cost will be covered by insurance except for the deductible.

Highway Superintendent Dave Hall showed the board pictures of the problems with the road construction of Trask Lane at Nielson Landing and how it is not up to town specifications.� Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion and Councilman Charles Hanehan seconded it to direct Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway to cease issuing building permits until Trask Lane at Nielson Landing is brought up to town specifications.� Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.

Landfill: �Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that the quarterly report from Hudson Environmental Services shows no unusual conditions at the town landfill and all tests are within acceptable limits.

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Insurance: �Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that our policy was renewed August 1^st.

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Youth: �Supervisor Thomas Wood noted that Jeannie Duval reports that the swim program is going well.� There are 80 children signed up for the first 4-week session and 60 for the second 4-week session.

Buildings:� The staff has met with Don Davis and associates of S.D. Atelier to assess the needs of the different departments. Don Davis and associates continue to analyze the three possible sites available.� They will meet with the staff again on Wednesday, August 16^th.� The next full Building Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6^th at 6:00 p.m.

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Senior Citizens:� No report.

Park Committee: Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that the town is working with Saratoga Builders on a town park on 26 +/- acres along Route 29 across from the Farmer�s Daughter.� The park would have ball fields, a picnic area and walking trails.� Grants are being sought.� A name for the park is needed.� Anyone with name suggestions should contact Supervisor Thomas Wood.�

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Zoning Amendment Advisory Committee (ZAAC): No report.�

Committee to Honor Volunteer Firefighters & Emergency Medical Service Workers: Sean Kelleher reported that the committee has a memorial design and has decided that they would like the memorial built at the current location of Town Hall on Ferry St.� The committee has a rough budget that will be submitted to the town.� They will not meet in August but will resume meetings in September.

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GSES, QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports:�

Quaker Springs Fire Department:� Stephen Bodnar reported that they responded to 8 calls in July, one was a barn collapse.� He stated that budget workshops are being held and site work at 9P is progressing.� The department has one new applicant and one new person is undergoing training.��

Old business:

Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that George Pravda�s PUD application was tabled at the July 10^th meeting.� Councilman Fred Drumm made a motion to remove Resolution #06-73, Lakeside Narrows PUD, from the table and Councilwoman Betty Koval seconded it. Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Resolution #06-73 � Lakeside Narrows PUD, George Pravda, 1460 Rt. 9P � SBL #180.18-1-2 & 3- Seven 2,000 sq. ft. townhouse units on 1.02 +/- acres � Lake Commercial District was then voted on and defeated as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received an application for a PUD rezoning, project name is Lakeside Narrows, George & Gertrude Pravda, owners, 1460 Rt. 9P, S/B/L# 180.18-1-2 & 3; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has determined that the proposal merits further review, therefore be it,

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to refer the application to the Planning Board for its review and recommendation.

Supervisor Thomas Wood - no, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � no, Councilwoman Betty Koval � no, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Defeated 3 � 1.��

New business:

On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan�� the following resolution was adopted by roll call vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.

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RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to adopt Local Law #6 of 2006 as follows:

A local law� �to extend the terms of office for Town Clerk, Superintendent of Highways and Tax Collector from 2 years to 4 years.��

Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga as follows: �

SECTION 1: Terms of Office Extended�

�� Commencing with the next biennial Town election to be held in November 2007, the terms of office for the positions of Town Clerk, Superintendent of Highways and Tax Collector in the Town of Saratoga shall be extended from 2 years to 4 years.

SECTION 2: Mandatory Referendum

�� A proposition to approve this Local law shall be submitted to the voters of the Town at the general election to be held November 7, 2006.�

SECTION 3: Effective Date

This local law shall take effect upon approval of the voters in the general election to be held November 7, 2006.

Supervisor Thomas Wood announced a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review as of October 1^st.� Jean Nolan does not wish to be reappointed.� Anyone wishing to serve on the Board of Assessment Review, which has a five year term from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2011, is asked to contact Supervisor Thomas Wood.

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Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that our insurance carrier requested that we have a financial and procedural audit done and it has been completed.� On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following resolution was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Resolution #06-83, Accepting Audit Findings:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga had the Town�s 2005 financial operations and procedures audited by Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. LLP, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has reviewed the findings, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the findings as presented (the audit is on file in the Town Clerk�s office).��

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On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following resolution was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Resolution #06-84, adopting the list of Corrective Actions from the Financial Operations and Procedures Audit:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga had the Town�s 2005 financial operations and procedures audited by Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. LLP, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has reviewed the findings and has identified corrective actions needed, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the corrective actions as recommended as a result of the audit (the audit is on file in the Town Clerk�s office).��

Supervisor Thomas Wood explained as a result of the favorable audit the following Resolution #06-85 reduction in excess indemnity insurance on Supervisor & Tax Collector was introduced by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval and adopted with the following vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga had the Town�s 2005 financial operations and procedures audited by Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. LLP, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has reviewed the findings regarding bonding of town officials and employees and has determined that the prior insurance limits were adequate for the Tax Collector and Town Supervisor, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to reduce the excess indemnity insurance from $100,000 to $50,000 for the Town Supervisor and from $1,500,000 to $1,000,000 for the Tax Collector with Adirondack Trust Insurance.��

On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan� the following resolution was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Resolution #06-86 � Authorization to apply for a NYS Canal Corp. Grant for a Rt. 4 Boat Launch:

WHEREAS, the New York State Canal Corporation is soliciting projects to implement Governor George E. Pataki�s vision for an Erie Canal Greenway, first proposed by the Governor in May 2005, and

WHEREAS, the December 2005 report released by the New York State Canal Corporation Interagency Task Force, entitled �Report on the Future of New York State Canals�, recommended a voluntary, collaborative strategy for providing assistance to communities along all four canals of the New York State Canal System through a canal-wide �greenway� program, and

WHEREAS, funding for a grant program to implement the vision of the Governor and the recommendations of the Task Force was approved in the 2006-2007 New York State Budget, and $6 million is available under four grant categories, and now therefore be it,

RESOLVED as follows: The Town of Saratoga supports the creation of a voluntary Erie Canal Greenway, as proposed by the Governor and recommended in the Report by the Interagency Talk Force, based upon six (6) principles, including: (1) waterfront public access, (2) tourism, (3) recreational development, (4) natural and cultural resource protection, (5) local and regional planning, and (6) economic revitalization, and

The Town of Saratoga supports the submission of an application for funding from the New York State Canal Corporation through the Erie Canal Greenway Grant Program in the amount of $258,716 for the project entitled �Boat Launch on Route 4�.�

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval� the following resolution was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Resolution #06-87 � Application for NYS Canal Corp. Grant � Champlain Canal Towpath Trail:

The Town of Saratoga supports the submission of an application for funding from the New York State Canal Corporation through the Erie Canal Greenway Grant Program in the amount of $138,700 for the project entitled �Champlain Canal Towpath Trail�.�

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following resolution was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Resolution #06-88 - $500 to LA Group to the Rt. 4 Boat Launch Grant and the

Champlain Canal Towpath Trail Grant:

WHEREAS, the New York State Canal Corporation is soliciting projects to implement Governor George E. Pataki�s vision for an Erie Canal Greenway, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is seeking funding for the Rt. 4 Boat Launch and the Champlain Canal Towpath Trail, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of The Town of Saratoga to authorize payment to the LA Group in the amount of $500 from Parks A7010.4 for writing the grant applications for the Rt. 4 Boat Launch and the Champlain Canal Towpath Trail that will be submitted to the New York State Canal Corporation through the Erie Canal Greenway Program.��

Resolution #06-89 � Historic Records Grant Appointments:

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has been awarded for a second year a Historical Records Grant from the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund in the amount of $12,935.�

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is the lead agency on behalf of a cooperative which includes the Towns of Saratoga and Stillwater and the Villages of Schuylerville and Stillwater and the grant funding will support planning and inventory the historical records in the various municipal Historians' offices.�

WHEREAS, the employees and consultants, who worked on the prior grant, are willing to continue the work and they were hired according to the policy and procedures of the Town of Saratoga.�

WHEREAS, the grant provides for the hiring of a Historical Records Clerks, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga appoints Linda Palmieri, Kristina Saddlemire Reese, Patricia Peck, and Sean Kelleher as the Historical Records Clerk at $15 an hour with no benefits as provided in the grant.� Each applicant has experience working as a municipal historian and more than one year experience with historical or archival records.� The Records Clerk will sort and organize the historical and archival records by record series, label boxes, number shelving units/boxes, remove duplicate and obsolete information, and complete destruction forms.��

WHEREAS, the grant provides for the hiring of a Historical Records Management Consultant, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga appoints Field Horne as the Historical Records Management Consultant for up to $2,100 as provided� in the grant.� He is an expert in the field and will provide training, development of policies and procedures for historical record storage, develop a need assessment and a program plan, and will help with the close out reporting.��

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that it is 2007 budget time and memos have been sent to department heads for their budget requests.� The first Budget Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, August 24^th at 7:00 p.m.

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that there was a recent accident at the Hayes & Burgoyne Road intersection that has prompted a request for a 4-way stop at that intersection.� A 3-way stop was also requested for the Bryant�s Bridge Road & Burgoyne Road intersection.� After board discussion, it was decided to include the DeGarmo Road & Burgoyne Road intersection in the request to the County.� A motion was made by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm to send the requests to Joe Ritchey, Saratoga County Public Works Commissioner, for review of the 4-way stops at the Burgoyne Road intersections with DeGarmo Road and Hayes Road along with a 3-way stop at Burgoyne Road and Bryant�s Bridge Road. Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Communications:

Paul Lent, Director of Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services sent a memo to advise town residents that they can call 884-4769 (M-F, 9-5) to verify that their 911 information is correct.

The Saratoga Lake Protection & Improvement District has accepted a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Saratoga Lake Invasive Species Long-Term Management Plan.� Public Hearings will be held on the Draft EIS on August 17^th and 24^th at 6:30 p.m. at the Malta Town Hall.� Comments are requested and will be accepted until September 15, 2006.� Contact Edward Dweck, Saratoga Lake Improvement District, at (518) 584-5448 with your comments. The Draft EIS is on file with the Town of Saratoga�s Town Clerk for review by the public.

Privilege of the floor:

Roger Sherman asked the board to provide for the collection and disposal of hazardous substances, such as paint, antifreeze, fertilizers and pesticides, at least once a year.� He suggested they contact the Town of Milton to see how they handle the collection of hazardous substances.� It was suggested that it could be a cooperative effort with the cost being shared with the villages.

James Gorham also voiced the need for the disposal of hazardous waste and wondered where it is taken. Supervisor Thomas Wood responded that it is taken to special toxic material landfills in the state.� Much more information about the process is needed and will be looked into.��

Stephen Bodnar thanked the town for clearing intersections of trees and brush to improve the site distances.� He noted that during swimming lessons on Casey Road there are cars parked on both sides of the road making it difficult for emergency vehicles to get through.� He asked that Supervisor Thomas Wood speak to Swim Program Director Jeannie Duval.� He suggested that cars park on only one side of the road.�

Stephen Bodnar reported that Fire District regulations have been changed by the State of New York.� They now require budgets over $200,000 to have an outside audit done at the department�s expense.� He also stated that reserve funds will be done away with.�

He reported that Stephanie Ferrandino, representing the MKN Development, LLC that is proposing a subdivision on Brown Road, contacted him requesting a meeting to discuss fire safety issues of the subdivision.��

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Upcoming meetings:

v Building Committee meeting � Wednesday, September 6, 2006 @ 6 p.m.

v Agenda meeting � Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

v Regular town board meeting � Monday, September 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

Audit the Bills: On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the following resolution was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent.� Carried 4 � 0.��

Resolution #06-90 -Approving the payment of bills on Abstract 8G dated 8/14/2006 as follows: �General A $33,610.94, General B $489.94, Highway Outside $11,301.38, Building Reserve $6,975, and Youth $1,404.25 for a total expense of $53,781.51.

A motion to adjourn at 8:58 p.m. was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan

and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm.�� Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan - aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - absent.� Carried 4 � 0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ruth Drumm, Town Clerk

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