SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF
SARATOGA, 30 FERRY ST.,
SCHUYLERVILLE, NY
Friday, May 30, 2008
Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
at 9:05 a.m.
Roll
call: Ruth Drumm, Town Clerk, called the roll.�
Supervisor Thomas Wood- present, Councilman Fred Drumm- absent,
Councilman Charles Hanehan- absent, Councilwoman Betty Koval � present,
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � present
Also present: Town Attorney William Reynolds
New Business:
A motion was made by
Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval to adopt
the following Resolution #08-77 Support
of County PDR Application � Larmon, was adopted by vote: �Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � absent,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilwoman Betty Koval - aye, Councilman
Michael McLoughlin � aye��
Carried 3 � 0.
WHEREAS, The Saratoga Town Board wishes to advance projects
consistent with the Town of Saratoga�s 2002 Comprehensive Plan, the Old
Saratoga on the Hudson Revitalization Plan, the Joint Open Space and Recreation
Plan with the Town of Northumberland, and the draft American Battlefield
Protection Plan; and�
WHEREAS, The Town of Saratoga values a partnership with
Saratoga P.L.A.N. to implement projects consistent with the plans outlined
above and to work cooperatively to structure projects to maximize efficiency of
administration and transactions and to minimize overall costs; and�
WHEREAS, The Town of Saratoga is supportive of the Saratoga
County Farmland/Open Space Preservation Program and is interested in developing
a partnership with the county to implement projects consistent with plans
outlined below; be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Town of Saratoga hereby formally supports
applications for funding prepared by Saratoga P.L.A.N. to the Saratoga County
Farmland/Open Space Preservation Program subject
to Planning Board approval as follows:�
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The purchase of 39.64+/-
acres along Fish Creek (Larmon) to preserve the Creek, contribute to the Town�s
plans for a Fish Creek recreational corridor, and expand the land available for the
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club.�
A motion was made by
Councilwoman Betty Koval and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin to adopt
the following Resolution #08-78 Waiver
30 Day Hold Liquor License Renewal � Anchor Inn, was adopted by vote: �Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � absent,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilwoman Betty Koval - aye, Councilman
Michael McLoughlin � aye��
Carried 3 � 0.
WHEREAS,
the Town of Saratoga acknowledges that a Liquor License Application is being
filed by the Anchor Inn, 1453 Rt. 9P, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, and in order
to hasten its approval, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
that the Town Clerk is authorized to send a written waiver of the Town of
Saratoga�s rights to the 30 day hold and that the Town of Saratoga Town Board
consents to the processing and issuance of the license by the New York State
Liquor Authority.�
The following topics were discussed by the board.� No board actions followed.�
v
Schuyler Park Contract with
Schuylerville Central School
v
Town of Saratoga Award � (2)
$50 awards for the most points earned under the Student Council Point
System.� ($20 from every town board
member)
v
Court Clerk Hours
v
Asbestos report on old town
garage
On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the board entered into executive session to discuss the contract for the purchase of 12 Spring Street at 9:51 a.m.�� Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilwoman Betty Koval - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 3� 0.
On a motion by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval the board came out of executive session and resumed the special meeting at 10:09 a.m.� Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilwoman Betty Koval - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 3� 0.� No board action was taken.�
A motion to adjourn at 10:10 a.m. was made by Councilwoman Betty Koval��
and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin.� Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � absent, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilwoman Betty Koval - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 3 � 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruth
Drumm
Town Clerk