DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE

TOWN BOARD MEETING

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA,

30 FERRY ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

May 14, 2007

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 � present.

Also present:� Highway Superintendent Dave Hall, Town Attorney William Reynolds, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe, Assessor/Bookkeeper Catherine DeFelice, Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway and other interested members of the public.

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Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:�

Quaker Springs Fire Department Presentation:� Architect Don Davis gave a power point presentation of the design for the new QSFD fire house at Route 9P, Saratoga Lake.�

The building will be 3,600 sq. ft. and will have 3 bays.� It will be a metal fabricated building with a metal roof.� It will have a radiant heat slab.� It will also be used for a voting location along with plans for an emergency generator so that it could also be used as an emergency shelter.� A public hearing on the project is scheduled for June 5^th at 7:00 p.m. and a vote on the project will occur on June 12^th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.� They hope to finalize plans and to start construction in August or September.� The estimated cost is $725,000.�

Justice David Mathis presented town court interns Juan Carlos Manrique Moya, a licensed attorney from Mexico City, and Tiffany Schaen, a Skidmore College student, with Completion of Internship Awards.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that Planning and Zoning fees were reviewed and compared with other towns in the county. �It was determined that increases were in line and needed to help keep up with the costs associated with the applications.� He reviewed the increases proposed in Local Law #1 and 2.�

Proof of Notice having been provided by newspaper, The Saratogian, on 5/3/2007, the Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of 2007 � amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga (LL#1 of 1981) in respect to certain fees and charges was opened at 7:30 p.m.

Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway asked for clarification on the ZBA application fees and requested that under fees for pools that it include above ground pools also. It was decided to amend the law to include above ground pools also.� He also asked that temporary and accessory buildings be addressed in the future.�

Zoning Board Chairman Stephen Bodnar asked for clarification on the fees regarding Gazebos and other small outbuildings.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. and Councilman Fred Drumm seconded it. Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��

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Proof of Notice having been provided by newspaper, The Saratogian, on 5/3/2007, the Public Hearing on Local Law #2 of 2007 � amending the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Saratoga in respect to certain fees and charges was opened at 7:41 p.m.�

Tim Raymond questioned if the engineering fees were being raised high enough.� Supervisor Thomas Wood responded that once used up more money is requested of the applicants.�

Barbara Faraone suggested that we spell out that another fee will be collected once the initial engineering fees are depleted and that work will cease until the additional fees are collected.� It was decided to amend the law to include language to that effect.� Town Attorney William Reynolds will add the language to the law.��

All persons wishing to speak having spoken Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. and Councilman Charles Hanehan seconded it.

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��

Approval of Minutes:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Betty Koval and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin to accept the regular meeting minutes of April 9, 2007 and the special meeting minutes of April 26^th as written.� Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��

Town Clerk�s report for April 2007: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $146.65.� Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $36.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $203.10. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $67.50. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $391.35. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $82.90. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $927.50.

Zoning Officer�s report:� April 2007 report: 11 Building Permits, 13 Building Inspections, 3 COs, 1 Complaint, 3 Zoning regulation books sold, 1 ZBA appearance and no Orders to Remedy were issued.� A check for $2,268.40 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.�

Dog Control officer�s report for April 2007:� Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report from Ed Cross.� He answered 19 complaints, took 8 dogs to the shelter, issued 13 warnings and 3 summonses and traveled 388 miles.� One dog was seized by the sheriff and one dog bite was reported.

Town Court report for April 2007: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report.� The following were closed: 95 Vehicle & Traffic, 21 Criminal/Penal Law, 2 DEC/ENCON, 4 Dog cases, 1 DWI, 0 Town & Village Ordinances, 2 Small Claims/Civil, 1 Eviction, 1 Bench trial, 2 Divestiture Forms (case transfers) sent to County Court, 18 attended the Science of Speed School, 0 Defendants sentenced to probation, 290 hours of community service issued, 14 days of jail time issued, 5 Orders of Protection issued, and $5,170 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.�

Historian�s report: Sean Kelleher submitted the following report:� �

The Historians' office has been involved in assisting on the Old Saratoga Historical Association programs in April on Schuylerville fires and June on the Prospect Hill Cemetery.� The program for Historical and Surrender Weeks are starting to firm up.� The office is continuing to work with the Grange on protecting their older records and with the Saratoga Lake Association on historical markers.� The Town has received grant extension with the Battlefield Protection Program and Heritage NY.�

Finally, I understand with the new State administration, there is an increased interest in protecting the view shed of Saratoga National Historical Park.� I would just like to caution the Town Board that there is still little known about the Battles of Saratoga sites in the Town of Saratoga.� Potential earthworks are being recently identified and informally researched by historians.� The reason that I mention this is that the first priority in preservation must be to identify research and if appropriate preserve sites that remain related to the Battles of Saratoga before work is undertaken on view sheds.� It is my fear, that this work on identifying sites beyond the National Park related to the Battles of Saratoga will miss out in the charge to protect larger land masses in view sheds.� This is hard work since many historians in the past have not focused on the time the troops were in our community.� But this does not detract from what a truly special place our community is because as Governor Seymour noted �on this spot, American Independence was made a great fact in the history of nations.�� I think the community should be clear that we are interested in finding the proper mix of research on these Battles, preservation of sites related to the Battles where appropriate, and THEN view shed protection.�

Assessor�s report: No report. Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that the Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the town hall.

Supervisor�s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood presented April 2007 balances in Town funds as follows: General A $1,109,394.44, General B $58,930.10, Highway Outside $303,130.52, Youth Recreation & Services $7,001.66, Highway Equipment Reserve $44,862.47, Building Reserve $1,002,871.60 and Fire Protection $0.� April revenues were $202,516.61 and expenses were $263,254.69.� The April balance is $2,526,190.79.

The public commented on the following agenda items:�

New law in effect in NYS requiring the inspection and evaluation of all non-residential buildings, including old barns.� Supervisor Thomas Wood noted that the town is very much aware of this.� The NYS Farm Bureau is fighting the legislation and pushing to exempt agricultural buildings.� Washington County has unilaterally voted against the new legislation and there is a bill in the state senate that would exempt agricultural buildings.

Committee reports:

Highway: Highway Superintendent Dave Hall reported that the new generator has been installed.� Patching of roads is continuing and sweeping of the town roads is complete.� Ditching and replacing culverts on Trombley and Chapman Hill Roads is being done.

�Don�t Litter� signs were discussed for the entranceways to the Town of Saratoga.� Highway Superintendent Dave Hall stated that he will check into the signs and Town Attorney William Reynolds will check into the dollar amount of the fine that is on the books.� Supervisor Thomas Wood will check with Joe Ritchey at the county to see what the procedure would be on county roads.�

The new truck has been put in service.� Highway Superintendent Dave Hall asked the board to keep the old dump truck as a spare as it sometimes takes days to get parts to repair a truck and during an emergency/storm it would be great to have a truck available so work can continue.� A motion was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm to keep the 1997 Ford single axle Dump truck for a spare.� Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.�

�Highway Superintendent Dave Hall stated that the highway employees will be attending a mine safety course offered by Pallette Stone on May 16^th.� He noted that construction has begun on the Louden Road subdivision. Safety concerns are still an issue at the Louden Road and Route 29 intersection.� A meeting will be set up with Jay Janczak of the NYS DOT to see if a solution can be worked out as the state owns the land.

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In response to resident requests for trash and brush pick up, Highway Superintendent Dave Hall will look into how the Town of Stillwater handles their trash pick up. Springer Waste has provided its rates.� It was suggested to extend the hours that the brush dump is open in the spring to accommodate yard clean up.� It was decided to revisit the issue at budget time.�

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Landfill: �No report.

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Insurance: No report.��

Youth: �No report.

Buildings:� Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that a committee meeting was held on May 9^th.� Three issues were discussed.� The first was the estimated cost to hire SD Atelier to do additional construction design work for the Ferry Street and Route 32 sites.�� It was estimated to cost from $12,000 to $15,000.� The second issue was modular construction for the new town hall.� No feedback has been received from the modular dealers.� The third issue was the corner school.� A revised layout of the building was reviewed and the proposed price is $4.3 million which included all renovations needed to accommodate the town offices.� The price did not include an offer for the purchase of the present town hall property.� Further conversations will take place with Mr. Bonacio.� The next Building Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, June 6^th at 6:00 p.m.��

Senior Citizens: Councilwoman Betty Koval reported that the Schuylerville Senior Citizens met on May 8^th and had a Tea Cup auction.� There will be a birthday dinner party on June 12^th at the American Legion.� The Saratoga County Senior Citizen dinner will be May 17^th at the Saratoga Springs City Center.� The next meeting is on May 22^nd in Schuylerville.� A Tea Cup auction will be held featuring items from Jackie Martin�s estate.�

The Quaker Spring�s seniors met today with 32 attending.� Frank Pemberton from the Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension discussed lawn care and other horticultural subjects.� Stephen Bodnar spoke regarding the upcoming vote for the new Route 9P fire house which will occur June 12^th from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the Quaker Springs Firehouse.� Architect Don Davis also participated in the presentation.� Applications for public monies through Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for $200,000 and for a loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).� Stephen Bodnar stated that the property tax increase resulting from the new fire house is estimated at 20 cents a thousand assessed value.� The Route 9P firehouse will serve as a voting place and emergency shelter in addition to its fire protection functions.�

Park Committee:� Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that Town Attorney William Reynolds has been working with Sam Palazzolle and it is anticipated that the deed for the park land on Rt. 29 should be ready in a couple of weeks.��

Zoning Amendment Advisory Committee (ZAAC):� Review is continuing and new Road Design Standards are being drafted.

Committee to Honor Volunteer Firefighters & Emergency Medical Service Workers: Sean Kelleher submitted the following report:

The committee recognizes the sad passing of Douglas Root who was an appointed member of this Town Committee representing the David Nevins Fire Department.

The committee continues to work forward although we have suspended meetings until a decision is made on the new town hall. The town has a new plaque that will go up recognizing the Supervisor�s Award recipients.� We have ordered the street signs and they will be put up soon. We are starting work on a brochure that could go out to each new resident to encourage them to volunteer.

GSES, QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports:

Quaker Springs Fire Department:� Stephen Bodnar addressed the board.� He reported that the fire department responded to 10 calls in April.� An open house was held on April 28^th.� Five firefighters attended a Training School in South Glens Falls and eight attended Fire Police School in West Glens Falls.� Twenty-six firefighters completed OSHA training at the Quaker Springs Fire House.� Crews worked the Regattas.� Fire personnel will be taking an Emergency Vehicles Operators Course on May 19^th and 20^th.� Firefighters are currently taking their yearly physicals.�

Stephen Bodnar reported that they have been working on substation plans.� They met and presented to the Quaker Springs seniors today and will meet with the Lake people on June 2^nd.� A public hearing is set for June 5^th at 7:00 p.m. and the vote is scheduled for June 12^th from 6 to 9:00 p.m.�

Saratoga Lake Association:� Barbara Faraone reported that their annual meeting is scheduled for July 27^th at Panza�s Restaurant.� The annual Lakeside Yard Sale will be on June 2^ndand a roadside cleanup is planned for May 19^th.�

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Old business:�

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that he has had conversations with Penelope Benson-Wright regarding the Southard Road Development project.� She addressed the board and provided them with a memo defining her concerns about errors/omissions/violations of the Conditioned Negative Declaration of the project.�

She requested that the town have an independent professional hydrologist evaluate the facts.� Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that he has shared her concerns with Town Engineer Kenneth Martin and he will address the omissions and errors to bring full compliance with their agreement.� There will be no building permits issued until it is resolved.� Highway Superintendent Dave Hall reported that some field tiles were damaged and the contractor will fix them and they will drain into the storm water retention area.� Lloyd Van Arnum added that the old tiles in the area were dug by hand.� He also noted that the well testing was done in one of the wettest years we�ve had.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that the fire damaged house of Calvin Gong�s at 1390 Rt. 9P has been demolished and the lot cleaned up.� All personal possessions were stored in a tractor trailer and will be stored for 30 days.� The town is monitoring the site closely.� Mr. Gong is working with an architect to design a house and garage within codes so that building permits can be obtained.�

New business:

Supervisor Thomas Wood in response to security concerns during court nights spoke with Sheriff Bowen about hiring a sheriff to attend the sessions.

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm,

the following Resolution #07-66 � Authorization to Hire a Saratoga County Sheriff�s Deputy for Security during Court Nights, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize the hiring of a Saratoga County Sheriff�s Deputy to provide security during Town Court for 4 hours on DA Night and 2 hours on regular court nights.� They will be paid by voucher at the rate of $15 per hour from Police Account # A 3120.4 starting May 15, 2007.�

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution # 07- 58 � Adoption of Local Law #1 of 2007 � amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga (LL#1 of 1981) in respect to certain fees and charges, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, County of Saratoga, State of New York, held on May 14, 2007, the following resolution was made as indicated above,

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has reviewed the aforementioned changes and has determined their merit, 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 the amended Local Law # 1 of 2007, increasing certain fees and charges in the Zoning Ordinance as noted in the attached Local Law #1 of 2007.��

Local Law Filing�� NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE�

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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. �� 1�� of the year 2007

A local law� �amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga (LL #1 of 1981) in respect to certain fees and charges.��

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Be it enacted by the �� Town Board�� of the

�� (Name of Legislative Body)

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�� Town of �� Saratoga�� as follows: �

Local Law No. 1 of 1981 of the Town of Saratoga, the Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended in the following respects:

SECTION 1 � BUILDING PERMIT FEES:��

Article X, Section 5 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 5 - Fees

Floor Area Improvement�� Fee

Up to 2,000 sq. ft.	$�� 350.00
Each 100 sq. ft. over 2,000 sq. ft.	$�� 15.00
Buildings for agricultural pursuits	$�� 100.00
Telecommunication Tower	$2,000.00
Accessory use buildings, each 100 sq. ft.	$�� 15.00
Minimum fee	$�� 50.00
swimming pools	$�� 50.00
For improvements that don�t have quantifiable floor areas, including porches, decks & septic systems	$�� 50.00

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SECTION 2 � SPECIAL PERMIT REVIEW FEES

Article VIII, Section 3 is hereby amended by adding a new Subdivision D as follows:

D. �Fees for Special Permit Applications:� An application for a special permit for a home occupation or home industry shall be accompanied by a $200.00 application fee.� An application for a special permit for mining activity shall be accompanied by a $2,000.00 application fee.� All other applications for a special permit

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shall be accompanied by a $500.00 application fee. In addition to an application fee, the Planning Board may require the applicant to pay for engineering costs incurred by the Town for review, consultation and inspections on behalf of the Town.

SECTION 3 � PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FEES

�� Article X, Section 3(A) is hereby amended as follows:

A.�� The owner of the land or agent thereof shall submit an application for a PUD rezoning to the Town Board.� An application fee of $3,000.00 shall accompany the application.� A sketch plan, drawn to scale, together with a narrative description, shall also accompany the application.� The Town Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting may, if it determines the proposal merits review, refer the application with a copy of the sketch/plan to the Planning Board for its review and recommendation within 40 days of the date of the application.� Any such referral to the Planning Board should not be construed as an approval of the application.� If the Town Board determines that

the proposal does not merit review because it does not meet the purposes of this Article, it shall not refer the application to the Planning Board and no further action on the application shall be taken.� The application fee will be refunded to the applicant.

Article X, Section 3(K) is amended as follows:

K.�� Where any proposed PUD contains residential development, if the Town Board makes a finding that there is a present and anticipated future need for park and recreational facilities for the Town, and further that a suitable park or parks of adequate size cannot be located on such PUD, the Town Board may require a Payment in Lieu of Park Land Fee in the amount of $500.00 per residential dwelling unit.� Such fees so collected shall be placed by the town into a trust fund to be used exclusively for park, playground or other recreational purposes, including the acquisition of property.

Article X, Section 4 is amended as follows:

Section 4-Engineering and Legal Fees:�

The applicant will be responsible to reimburse the Town for any engineering or legal expenses that are incurred to evaluate the plans and documentation for the PUD.� At the time that the preliminary plat is submitted to the Board secretary the applicant shall establish an escrow in the amount of $3,000.00 to cover these costs.�� All costs of reviewing the application by the Town Counsel, The Town Engineer, and/or an engineering consultant retained by the Planning Board, will be charged against this account.� The account shall be administered through the Supervisors Office.� A positive balance must be maintained in the account until the project receives final approval and is filed with the County Clerk�s Office.� If at any time the cost of the review exceeds the funds available, the applicant will be advised and the review stopped until the escrow is renewed.� All funds remaining in the account at the time that the subdivision is filed at the County will be returned to the applicant.�

SECTION 4 � ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FEES

�� Article XI, Section 6 is amended as follows:

Section 6 � Fees

Applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an area or use variance shall be accompanied by a fee of $150.00.

SECTION 5 � TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER FEE

�� Article IV, Section 7(C)(1)(a), is amended as follows:

�� A completed application for a special permit, together with an application fee in the amount of $5,000.00.

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On a motion by Councilwoman Betty Koval and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution # 07- 59 � Adoption of Local Law #2 of 2007 � amending the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Saratoga in respect to certain fees and charges, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

At the regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, County of Saratoga, State of New York, held on May 14, 2007, the following resolution was made as indicated above,

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has reviewed the aforementioned changes and has determined their merit, 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 the amended Local Law # 2 of 2007, increasing certain fees and charges as noted in the attached Local Law #2.�

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. �� 2�� of the year 2007

A local law� �amending the Subdivision Regulations for the Town of Saratoga in respect�� to certain fees and charges.��

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Be it enacted by the �� Town Board�� of the

�� (Name of Legislative Body)

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�� Town of �� Saratoga�� as follows: �

The Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Saratoga are hereby amended in the following respects:

SECTION 1 - FEES:�

Section VIII-Fees:

1. Minor Subdivision

�� Application Fee (includes advertising fees) - $300.00 for 2 lots; $400.00 for 3 lots; $500.00 for 4 lots

�� Engineering Escrow Deposit - $500.00 (to hold as a deposit to pay the cost for engineering review, �� consultation and inspections on behalf of the Town.� Any unused portion will be refunded to the applicant.� Additional funds required must be paid prior to further consideration of the application).

�� 2.�� Major Subdivision

Application Fee (including advertising fees) - $1,000.00 plus $250.00 for each resulting lot.

Engineering Escrow Deposit - $2,000.00 (to hold as a deposit to pay the cost for engineering review, �� consultation and inspections on behalf of the Town.� Any unused portion will be refunded to the applicant.� Additional funds required must be paid prior to further consideration of the application).

3.�� Payment in Lieu of Park Land Dedication

Where any proposed subdivision plat contains residential units, if the Planning Board makes a finding that there is a present and anticipated future need for park and recreational facilities for the Town, and further that

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a suitable park or parks of adequate size cannot be properly located on such subdivision plat, the Planning Board may require a payment in lieu of park land dedication in the amount of $500.00 per lot or site.� Such payments so collected shall be placed by the Town into a trust fund to be used exclusively for park, playground or other recreational purposes, including the acquisition of property.��

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This local law shall take effect immediately.

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm, the following Resolution # 07- 60 - Extending Construction of Saratoga Country Inn PUD, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

WHEREAS, on February 14, 2005, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga granted final approval for the Saratoga Country Inn PUD, by amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town,� and

WHEREAS, Article X, Section 3(J) of the Zoning Ordinance provides that approval for a PUD development project shall become null and void if construction has not begun within two years of the Town Board approval, and

WHEREAS, due to circumstances beyond control of the owner and applicant, said construction work has not begun as planned, and for good cause shown to the Town Board, it is therefore�

RESOLVED, that there is hereby granted an extension of time until July 13, 2007 within which construction work must begin for the Saratoga Country Inn PUD and such construction must be completed on or before eighteen (18) months of issuance of the first building permit, and it is further

RESOLVED, that if the aforesaid time limitations are not met, then the approval for this development project shall become null and void.

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution # 07� 61 � Heritage New York�s Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Grant � Authorization to Enter into and Execute Project Agreement, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

RESOLVED, that Thomas N. Wood III, as Supervisor of the Town of Saratoga, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute a project agreement on behalf of the Town of Saratoga with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of the Heritage New York�s Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Grant Program Guidelines in the amount of $47,200, for Saratoga Region CRISP.

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution #07-62 � Accept cost proposal from LA Group for plans required for the Grant Program Contract between the NYS Canal Corporation and the Town of Saratoga�s Recreational Trail System Project, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

WHEREAS, the Erie Canal Greenway Grant Program contract between the New York State Canal Corporation and the Town of Saratoga�s Recreational Trail System Project in the amount of $117,000 requires copies of plans, specifications, maps, and cost estimates prepared by a professional licensed in the State of New York; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the proposal from the LA Group is accepted for the aforementioned services in the amount of $39,068 plus miscellaneous expenses pending review and approval by Town Attorney William Reynolds.�

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #07-63 � Authorizing the Schuyler Hose Co. to use the turnaround off Hayes Road in Grangerville along Fish Creek to conduct a Fishing Tournament on June 30^th, 2007, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes the Schuyler Hose Co. to use the turnaround off Hayes Road in Grangerville along Fish Creek to conduct a Fishing Tournament on June 30^th, 2007. Proof of Insurance will be provided with the Town of Saratoga named as additional insured.�

On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #07-64 � Fund transfers � From Contingency # B 1990.4 and From B 599 Unexpended Fund Balance to # B 3650.4 Demolition Account to pay M & J Construction $14,700 for the demolition of property at 1390 Rt. 9P, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes fund transfers from Contingency # B 1990.4 of $5,000 and from Unexpended Fund Balance #B 599 of $9,700 to #B 3650.4 Demolition Account to pay M & J Construction $14,700 per contract for the demolition of property at 1390 Rt. 9P.� This expenditure will be charged to parcel # 193.6-1-52�s tax bill.�

Application forms for Saratoga County Farmland Protection/Open Space Grant Program are now available at the Town Office.�

Communications:

v New York State Canal Corp. notification that recreation tolls at the locks will be waived for the 2007 navigational season.

v Notification that the Towns of Corinth and Clifton Park have passed resolutions petitioning for Property Tax Reform.

Upcoming events:

v Memorial Day Parade � Monday, May 28, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.

Privilege of the floor: The public voiced comments/concerns to the board on the following topics:

Schuyler Hose Fishing Tournament � questioned if the town owned property by Roadhouse 29 where some trees were in the creek. Response: Yes they do, but they cannot disturb the wetlands to get to the trees.

Property Tax Reform Resolutions � questioned who they were sent to.� Response: The Town of Saratoga has passed the resolution in February and it was distributed to many, including local municipalities, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, and to all NYS legislators representing the County of Saratoga.

Request that the Town of Saratoga boards (town, planning, and zoning) file financial disclosures.� Response:� The board has reviewed the county�s form and Town Attorney William Reynolds will research the law and advise the board on financial disclosure rules.�

An e-mail from the SLA was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood regarding the procedure for regulating the water levels of Saratoga Lake.

Thanks to whoever removed the tree at the intersection of DeGarmo Road and Route 29 which has greatly improved the site distance and made a safer intersection.� Response: National Grid removed the tree.�� A compliment was given to the Highway Crew for the clean up of trees on and along the roadways.�

Request for the status of the Saratoga Farms Subdivision in light of a SEQR procedural problem.� Response:� Preliminary approval is expected to be rescinded at the next Planning Board Meeting and SEQR review to continue.��

Councilman Michael McLoughlin left the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

Upcoming meetings:

v Building Committee meeting �Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

v Agenda meeting � Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

v Regular town board meeting � Monday, June 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. �

Audit the Bills: On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan the following Resolution #07-65� - Approving the payment of bills in Abstract 5G 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.�

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment of the bills listed in Abstract 5G (05/14/2007) in the following amounts: General A $18,142.42, and General B $20,223.69, Highway Outside $8,682.76, Building Reserve $1,376.70 for a total expense of $48,425.57.

A motion to adjourn at 10:04 p.m. was made by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval.� 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