DRAFT MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA, 30 FERRY ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

7:00 P.M.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

at 7:00 p.m.

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

Also present: Town Attorney William Reynolds, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe,�� Highway Superintendent Grant Seymour, Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway, Justice Jack Ditch, Assessor/Bookkeeper Catherine DeFelice, Gene Derby, Frank Merrill, Elizabeth Koval, Clarence Fosdick, Sherry Doubleday, Geraldine Freedman, Marian Bigelow, and Sam Aldrich.

 

Proof of Legal Notice on September 30, 2005 having been furnished, the following Highway Material/Equipment Bids were opened:

 

Highway Equipment Sale - one 1996 Ford L-8000 Dump Truck with 10 ft. dump body and snow plow equipment:

Christopher Koval�� $5,250.00

John Hall��������������� $7, 651.00

Dave Daniels���������� $2,800.00

Dado�s Inc.������������� $6,276.00

 

Purchase bids for:

Screened Winter Sand: Tracy Materials, 301 Windy Hill Rd., Greenwich - $5.50/Ton

Item 4 Gravel: Tracy Materials, 301 Windy Hill Rd., Greenwich - $5.50/Ton

# 2 Fuel Oil: Main-Care, P.O. Box 11029, Albany, NY 12211 - .2600/gal. differential

Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel: Main-Care, P.O. Box 11029, Albany, NY 12211 - .2800/gal. differential

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Approval of Minutes: All board members had received and read the minutes of the September 12, 2005 meeting.� A motion was made by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Bruce Cornell to accept the minutes of the September 12th �meeting as written. Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Town Clerk�s report, September 2005: Town Clerk Ruth Drumm stated the following: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses - $63.92. Dog license fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets -� $18.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses - $3,852.21. Fees paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses - $112.50. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood - $165.08. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood - $410.29. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $4,622.00.

 

Zoning Officer�s report, September 2005: Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway stated that 11 Building Permits, 2 C.O.�s, 22 Building inspections, and one Order to Remedy was issued. A check for $1,000 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.�

 

Dog Control Officer�s report, September 2005: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood which stated Rick Sullivan answered 12 complaints, traveled 100 miles, , issued 4 warnings, and no summons� were issued.�

 

Town Court report: Justice Jack Ditch reported the following cases were closed in September: 72 Vehicle & Traffic, 12 Criminal/Penal Law, 15 DEC/ENCON, 3 Dog cases, 3 DWI, 0 Town & Village Ordinance, 4 Small Claims/Civil, 4 Evictions, 0 Divestiture Forms sent to County Court, 12 attended the Science of Speed School, 411 hours of community service issued, 10 days of jail time issued and fees paid to the NY State Comptroller - $6,265.00.��

 

Supervisor�s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood presented September 2005 balances in Town funds as follows: General A $850,322.92, General B $75,856.28, Highway Outside $220,940.73, Youth Recreation & Services $185.47, Highway Equipment Reserve $109,823.42, Building Reserve $814,406.73, and Fire Protection $0.00.� September revenues were $291,321.11 and expenses were $322,745.71.� The total September 2005 balance is $2,071,535.55.

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood announced that he would like to present a special recognition resolution to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad.� Sherry Doubleday came forward to receive it.� Resolution # 05-87 was introduced by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Bruce Cornell as follows:

WHEREAS, The General Schuyler Emergency Squad has provided high quality, professional emergency services to the town of Saratoga since 1971, and

WHEREAS, the General Schuyler Emergency Squad is composed of dedicated, hard working, community spirited members, and

WHEREAS, the General Schuyler Emergency Squad has consistently increased the scope and quality of services provided to residents of the town, and

WHEREAS, the General Schuyler Emergency Squad has recently added Advance Life Support Services, and

WHEREAS, over the years the General Schuyler Emergency Squad has saved hundreds of lives, and

WHEREAS, The General Schuyler Emergency Squad continually looks for ways to improve their services to the town as illustrated by their ongoing activities to construct a new emergency squad building on Route 29, and

WHEREAS, the General Schuyler Emergency Squad was recently presented with a certificate of Appreciation from the Hudson-Mohawk Regional EMS Council and from The Regional Emergency Medical Organization for �2004 EMS Agency of the Year�, 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 past and present members of the General Schuyler Emergency Squad for their outstanding service to the Town of Saratoga, and be it further

RESOLVED, that we extend our sincere thanks, recognize, and honor to the highest degree possible the members of the General Schuyler Emergency Squad for their receipt of the �2004 EMS Agency of the Year Award�, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga continues to encourage and vigorously support The General Schuyler Emergency Squad for their efforts.

Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye�� Carried 5 � 0

 

Public comments on agenda items: None

 

Committee reports:

Highway: Highway Superintendent Grant Seymour reported that Burgoyne Road and Grange Hall Road have been resurfaced and striped.� The shoulders will be done next.� He also noted that the winter sand is in.�

 

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.�

 

Insurance: Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that he has received a Notice of Premium Adjustment for the new dump truck and roller.� He added that the 5th voting machine has also been included on the policy.�

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that to control the upward costs of medical insurance for new full time employees the County has changed the ratio of contribution from 90% employer paid and 10% employee paid or 90-10, to 85-15.� The town board was in agreement that this is needed to keep the costs under control. Supervisor Thomas Wood introduced Resolution # 05-89 and Councilman Fred Drumm seconded it as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has agreed, as a cost saving measure, to reduce the Town�s portion of the medical insurance premiums paid for full-time employees and for full-time elected officials hired on or after January 1, 2006 to 85% of the premium for individual or family medical insurance coverage, therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to amend the Town of Saratoga�s Employee Handbook, Section 805 � Premium Payment � to add -The Town will pay 85% of the premium for individual or family medical insurance coverage, as the case may be, for each eligible full-time employee hired on or after January 1, 2006.� The Town will pay 85% of the premium for individual or family medical insurance coverage, as the case may be, for each eligible full-time Elected Official.��

 

Youth Committee report: Councilman Michael McLoughlin reported that the Schuylerville Youth Program is offering a �Haunted Corn Maze� trip to Liberty Ridge Farm on Friday, October 14th.��

 

Buildings: Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that the draft RFP (Request for Proposal) for the architectural and engineering services needed has been reviewed and changes were made to it.� He stated that it is now ready to be advertised and put out for proposals.� Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion and Councilman Fred Drumm seconded it to accept the Request for Proposals as written and to direct Town Engineer Kenneth Martin to send it out to interested firms and for Town Clerk Ruth Drumm to advertise the RFP in the Saratogian.� Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

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Senior Citizens report: Councilman Bruce Cornell reported that the Quaker Springs and Old Saratoga Seniors met jointly at the Fish Creek Marina for lunch on September 13th with 88 seniors attending.�

 

He added that the Old Saratoga Seniors met on October 11th for lunch and had Christina Soule from the Office of the Aging in Saratoga Springs as guest speaker, 88 seniors attended.� She spoke about the new Prescription Medicare Plan.� Veterans will be honored guests at the next meeting on November 9th and the Christmas party was scheduled for December 13th at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs.�

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Park Committee report: Councilman Michael McLoughlin reported that the deed for the Quaker Springs Mineral Park property has been finalized and received by the town.�� He noted that the Quaker Springs Mineral Park property can now be included in the Pocket Parks Plan and improvements to the property can be made.� After some board discussion, it was decided to direct Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway to have the water tested and Councilman Michael McLoughlin suggested that it be changed back to free flowing water instead of hand pumped.����

 

Zoning Amendment Advisory Committee (ZAAC):� Councilman Charles Hanehan reported on his subcommittee and stated that they will be meeting tomorrow night.� He added that progress is being made and they are concentrating on 6 or 8 priority issues.

 

Councilman Fred Drumm reported that his subcommittee will be meeting next week to review their recommendations before presenting them to the full committee.�

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that there are a few amendments that are ready for action.� These include raising Building Permit application fees, Park fees, allowing boat storage as a special permitted use in the Lake Commercial, Rural, and Rural Residential Districts, and new water standards for both minor and major subdivisions.� Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion and Councilman Michael McLoughlin seconded it to direct Town Attorney William Reynolds to draft the laws and to advertise them. A public hearing will be scheduled for the next regular Town Board meeting on November 10th. ��

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that a new category has been added to the agenda that allows for the General Schuyler Emergency Squad (GSES), the Quaker Springs Fire Department (QSFD), the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District (SLPID), and the Saratoga Lake Association (SLA) to share information with the board as desired.���

 

General Schuyler Emergency Squad (GSES), the Quaker Springs Fire Department (QSFD), the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District (SLPID), and the Saratoga Lake Association (SLA) Reports:���

Sherry Doubleday reported for the GSES, thanking Supervisor Thomas Wood and the board for the special recognition.�

 

She noted that they are done with the design phase for their new building and that the site plan is done.� She mentioned that they are hoping to award contracts next spring and possibly break ground in May.� Sherry Doubleday thanked all members of the squad and past members for their contributions to the squad.� She especially thanked Town Attorney William Reynolds and Councilman Michael McLoughlin for their past participation.�

 

Old business:

Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that a meeting with Town Engineer Kenneth Martin and Calvin Gong took place regarding Calvin Gong�s property at 1390 Rt. 9P that was structurally damaged by fire in 2000.� It was determined that the building needs structural improvements and a plan for the improvements, stamped by a professional engineer, was requested.� No improvement plan has been received and no progress has been made.� Supervisor Thomas Wood introduced a motion and Councilman Michael McLoughlin seconded it directing Town Attorney William Reynolds to take appropriate action to bring Calvin Gong to court to remedy the situation.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

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Resolution # 05-91 was introduced by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as follows:�

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the need for improved cell service for town residents, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that� the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes Supervisor Thomas Wood to enter into an Option and Land Lease Agreement with SBA Towers, Inc., 5900 Broken Sound Parkway, N.W., Boca Raton, Florida 33487-2797.��

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that this is a land lease for the eventual erection of a cell tower.� The project must go through the Planning Board�s application process before approval and a public hearing will be held.�

 

Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that the Tentative Budget is in need of some further adjustments in order to meet the needs of the town.� A budget workshop will be scheduled.� He added that the goal is to minimize spending and reduce the tax rate per thousand.�

 

The Town of Saratoga�s Emergency Plan, last updated in 1992, needs revising.� The Emergency contact information has been updated.� Supervisor Thomas Wood will appoint a broad based committee which should include representatives from the Rescue Squad, Fire Departments, School, State Police, Sheriff�s Department, Town Board, Mayors of Victory and Schuylerville, the Health Officer, a Nurse, Highway Superintendent, Zoning Officer, townspeople and the Red Cross.� Councilman Charles Hanehan suggested that we look into applying for a grant to help with the update.�

 

New business:

Resolution #05-80 was introduced by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga is no longer in need of the 1996 Ford L8000 Dump Truck with 10� Dump Body and Snow Plow Equipment, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has advertised the sale of said equipment, therefore be it,

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the highest bid for the 1996 Ford L8000 Dump Truck with 10� Dump Body and Snow Plow Equipment, Vin # 1FDYK82E7TVA01525 from John Hall, 295 Fitch Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY for

$7,651.

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Resolution #05-81 was introduced by Councilman Bruce Cornell and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga received bids via solicitation of bids by public advertising for screened Winter Sand per Specification TS 05-05, and������������������ Tracy Materials, Inc., 301 Windy Hill Road, Greenwich, NY 12834� was the lowest bidder for the screened Winter Sand; therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the bid from������������������ Tracy Materials, Inc., 301 Windy Hill Road, Greenwich, NY 12834 of $5.50 per ton for screened Winter Sand providing the specifications in TS 05-05 are met.�����

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Resolution #05-82 was introduced by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as follows:�

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga received bids via solicitation of bids by public advertising for item 4 Gravel per Specification TS 05-05, and�������������������������������� Tracy Materials, Inc., 301 Windy Hill Road, Greenwich, NY 12834 was the lowest bidder for the Item 4 Gravel; therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the bid from������������������ Tracy Materials, Inc., 301 Windy Hill Road, Greenwich, NY 12834��������������������� �����������������of $5.50 per ton for Item 4 Gravel providing the specifications in TS 05-05 are met.�����

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

Resolution #05-83 was introduced by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga received bids via solicitation of bids by public advertising for #2 Fuel Oil per Specification TS 04-05, and Main-Care, P.O. Box 11029, Albany, NY 12211, was the low bidder at $2.1483/gal., with a $0.2600 /gal. differential; therefore be it

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the bid from������������������ Main-Care, P.O. Box 11029, Albany, NY 12211, for $2.1483/gal., with a $0.2600 /gal. differential for #2 Fuel Oil, providing the specifications in TS 04-05 are met.�����

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

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Resolution #05-84 was introduced by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga received bids via solicitation of bids by public advertising for Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel per Specification TS 04-05, and Main-Care, P.O. Box 11029, Albany, NY 12211, was the low bidder at $2.2892/gal.with a $0.2800/gal. differential;� therefore be it

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept the bid from�������������������������������� Main-Care, P.O. Box 11029, Albany, NY 12211, for $2.2892/gal.with a $0.2800/gal. differential� for Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, providing the specifications in TS 04-05 are met.�����

�Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Resolution #05-85 was introduced by Councilman Bruce Cornell and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan as follows:�

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga is no longer in need of the 1978 Hyster Roller, and������

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has obtained a fair estimate of its value from Machine Trader Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, and the Village of Schuylerville has voiced an interest in its purchase, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to sell the 1978 Hyster Roller, 4 to 6 Ton, Model # C330 A, Serial # A158C1687Y to the Village of Schuylerville for $1,500.00.��

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Resolution #05-86 was introduced by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is administering the American Battlefield Protection Grant proposal entitled �Siege of Saratoga�s Field of Grounded Arms/Fort Hardy Archeology Identification, Documentation, and Preservation Plan�, agreement # GA-2255-04-010, and reimbursement will be applied for, and

WHEREAS, documentation has been provided to verify services provided from 4/25/05 through 9/21/2005 by Hartgen Archeological Associates, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga pay invoice number 05:217 in the amount of $3,707.02 from account A 7110.2 Parks to Hartgen Archeological Associates, 1744 Washington Ave. Ext., Rensselaer, NY 12144.

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Resolution #05-88 was introduced by Councilman Bruce Cornell and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received one or more complaints concerning the speed of motor vehicles on County Rd. 69 in the Town of Saratoga; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga believes such complaints to be well-founded; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the New York State Department of Transportation is hereby requested to review and study the conditions on the entire length of County Road 69 in the Town of Saratoga; and , be it further��

RESOLVED, that based upon its findings and at the request of the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, the New York State Department of Transportation is requested to reduce the speed limit on said road.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Resolution #05-90 was introduced by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the need for a fund transfer to cover additional expenses due to an increase in CHIPS reimbursement, therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to transfer $1,044.62 from Highway Improvement Account #DB5112.4 to Account DB5112.2, Capital Outlay (CHIPS).�

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Resolution #05-92 was introduced by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has agreed to administer the Local Waterfront Revitatization Plan (LWRP) for� intermunicipal planning for the Hudson River/Champlain Canal Corridor, Contract #C006467, and

WHEREAS, documentation has been provided to verify work completed from September 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga pay invoice # 2 in the amount of $1,010.00 from account A 7110.4 - Parks payable to River Street Planning & Development LLC, 270 River St., Troy, NY 12180.

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

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Resolution # 05-93 was introduced by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the need for professional engineering services for the soil boring contract review and development of the Request for Proposal for the new town hall project, and

WHEREAS, the service has been provided by Town Engineer Kenneth Martin; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment to Town Engineer Kenneth Martin for services rendered in the amount of $1,673.95 from the Building Reserve Account # H 1620.4 following the 30 day requirement of Permissive Referendum rules and procedures.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

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Resolution # 05-94 was introduced by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Bruce Cornell as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the need for a fund transfer to cover additional expenses, therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to transfer $232.40 from Contingency Account # A1990.4 to Account # A7145.4 Joint Recreation.��

Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5� 0.�

 

Communications:

A letter of thanks was received from Byron Peregrim, Turning Point Parade Chairman, for the support given to the Parade effort from the Town of Saratoga.�

 

Helen Endres, Director of Public Health, informed the town that Flu vaccine for seniors will be given through regional clinics.� Once sufficient vaccine is received clinics will be held.� The dates and times will be publicized.�

The Saratoga County Planning Board will be accepting petitions from landowners through 10/30/05 to have their viable agricultural land included in their respective Agricultural District.

 

Senator Joseph Bruno acknowledged the receipt of the two grant requests from the Town of Saratoga.� One was for computer/office supplies in the amount of $15,000 and the other was for the improvement/replacement of the water line on North Broad Street in the amount of $85,000. The requests will be sent to the Senate Finance Committee for their review and consideration for inclusion in the 2005-2006 fiscal year.�

 

Privilege of the Floor:

Sam Aldrich, 173 Burke Rd., spoke about the recent NY Planning Federation

Conference that he attended at the Prime Hotel in Saratoga Springs.� He reported on

many of the new statutory changes that were reviewed at the conference, including adult

�entertainment and the intermunicipal approach to designating an area for it.

 

Frank Merrill, 32 Chestnut St., thanked Supervisor Thomas Wood and the board for their support in their plight of fighting the 150% water rate charge to �outside users�.� He also thanked Highway Superintendent Grant Seymour and the highway crew for their help with the installation of the dry hydrant at the Grangerville pull off on Hayes Road.��

 

Gene Derby, 8 Chestnut St.,commended Supervisor Thomas Wood for his fine speech at the October 10th Saratoga Monument rededication.� He stated that Supervisor Thomas Wood did a great job and made us all proud.�

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Upcoming meetings:

v     Building committee - Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

v     Town Board Agenda meeting � Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

v     Town Board Regular meeting � Thursday, November 10th (due to Election Day) at 7:00 p.m.

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Councilman Michael McLoughlin left at 9:10 p.m.

 

Audit the Bills: Per abstract 10/12/2005 (10G): General A $21,998.99, General B $2,915.73, Youth $1,467.77, (10H): Highway Outside $145,113.86, Highway Equipment Reserve $79,528 for a total expense of $251,024.35.

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A motion to adjourn at 9:20 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, Councilman Bruce Cornell � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � absent (left at 9:10 p.m.).

Carried 4 � 0.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Ruth Drumm

Town Clerk

 

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