MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
TOWN BOARD MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
12 SPRING ST., SCHUYLERVILLE, NY 12871
August 8, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:01 p.m.
Roll call: Town Clerk Linda McCabe, called
the roll.� Supervisor Thomas Wood � present,
Councilman Charles Hanehan - present, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � present, Councilman
James Jennings � present, Councilman Gary Squires � present.
Also
present: Deputy Clerk Michelle Conover, Town Attorney William Reynolds, Highway Superintendent Don Ormsby, Stephen and Joann Bodnar, �Marie
Traver and Tim Lagoe.
Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings: �
Supervisor
Thomas Wood presented Marie Traver, wife of Arthur L. Traver, with a
Certificate of Recognition, honoring
her husband, the late World War II Veteran, Arthur L. Traver.
On
a motion made by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles
Hanehan, the following Resolution #16-108,
Recognition of Deceased World War II Veteran - Arthur Lucian Traver, was
adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood �aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan �aye, Councilman James Jennings � aye,
Councilman Gary Squires �aye.� Carried 5-0
WHEREAS, Arthur Lucian Traver was the son born to Humphrey
H. and Mary E. (Morehouse) Traver on July 2, 1918 in Saratoga Springs, NY; and
WHEREAS, he was raised and worked on his family's farm on
Burke Road in the Town of Saratoga; he attended local country school and
graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1936; and
WHEREAS, he worked on his family�s dairy farm as a farm hand
for 6 years before entering service; and
WHEREAS, he entered in the Army in
Albany, NY on October 5 1942; and�
WHEREAS, following Basic Training he was assigned to the
newly formed Airborne Glider Unit and served in the 320th Glider
Field Artillery Battalion of the 82nd Army Airborne Division where he drove
truck, transporting equipment, supplies and personnel; and
WHEREAS, he served in campaigns in Sicily and Naples-Foggia
in 1943, and in June 1944 Arthur, along with the rest of the 82nd
Airborne, flew into Normandy, during Operation Overlord in advance of the D-Day
Invasion, and he also participated in Operation Market Garden, the Battle of
the Bulge, Central Europe Campaign, and the fall and occupation of Germany, and
WHEREAS, after serving 2 years 11 months and 16 days he was
honorably discharged on September 20th, 1945 from Fort Dix, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, he received The World War II Victory Medal, The
Distinguished Unit Badge,�
European�African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with a Bronze Star Service
Arrowhead, and the Good Conduct Medal; and
WHEREAS, following
his discharge from the Army, with his wife Marie, owned and operated Art's
Service Station and General Store in Quaker Springs for more than 50
years.� He also drove school bus for the
Schuylerville Central School District for 25 years, and joined the Quaker
Springs Fire Department in 1949, of which he became a lifetime member in 2006,
holding many offices including Captain and Chief; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the
Quaker Springs Methodist Church, Old Saratoga Post 278 of the American Legion
in Schuylerville, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 420, in Saratoga
Springs; and
WHEREAS, he was married to Marie E.
Hutchinson on April 17, 1949� and was a
loyal and dedicated servant to his family, community and country, always giving
and serving everyone in any capacity that he could; and
WHEREAS, he died at the age of 94 on
January 13th, 2013 at the Wesley Health Care Facility in Saratoga Springs; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga extends our belated
condolences to all the family and friends of the Traver Family and; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga does
hereby recognize and honor, to the highest degree possible, Arthur Lucian
Traver for his patriotism, devotion, service and sacrifice for his country; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga
will never let his name and the sacrifices that he made for his country be
forgotten and that he will always be held in the highest esteem and remembered
as a member of the greatest generation and one of the Town of Saratoga�s best.
Supervisor
Thomas Wood stated that tonight�s Public Hearing is for some amendments to the
Town�s Zoning Regulations � definitions for patio and deck, as well as
percentage of lot coverage.�
Public
Hearing on Local Law #7of 2016- Zoning
Regulations Amendments - Proof of notice in the Saratogian on July 28, 2016 having been provided, Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the Public
Hearing at 7:16 p.m. for Local Law #7, asking those wishing to speak to
please state their name and address for the record.� Seeing as no one spoke, Supervisor Thomas Wood closed the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman
James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires to accept the minutes of
the July 11, 2016 regular meeting as written. ��Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Charles
Hanehan � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � present, Councilman James
Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye. �Carried
�5 - 0
Town Clerk�s report for July 2016: Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the Animal Population Control Program $80.00. �Fees paid to New York State D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $198.40.�� Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $45.00. �Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $350.00. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $183.35.� Total State and Local Revenues received were $856.75.
Zoning
Officer�s report for July 2016: 13Building Permits, 15 Building Inspections, 4 Certificates of Occupancy, 0 Junk Yard Permits, 0 Orders to Remedy, 0 Fire inspections, 1 Complaint, 0 Building Permit
Renewal/s,
0 Property Maintenance Inspections, and 4 miscellaneous appointments.� A check for $1,970.00 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.�
Dog Control Officer�s report for July 2016: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood: �the Dog Control Officer answered 23 complaints, took 3 dogs to the shelter, 2 bite cases, traveled 145 miles, issued 15 warnings and 7 summons were issued and one bite case.�
Town Court report for July 2016: The following were closed: 35 Vehicle & Traffic, 5 Criminal/Penal Law, 3 DEC/ENCON, 3 Dog cases, �0 DWI�s, 0 Town & Village Ordinance, 0 Small Claims/Civil, 0 Evictions, 1 Hearings, 2 (case transfer) Divestiture Forms sent to County Court, 1 Defendant/s sentenced to probation, 0 hours of community service issued, 0 days of jail time issued, 0 Orders of Protection issued, and $5,530.00 �in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.
Historian�s report:
�July 2016: �
In
July the Historian had 20 posts on his website with 407 visitors, with one
inquire for research.� He published a
short history of deceased veteran Arthur Traver, which is on the website.� He spent 5 days at the NYS Historical Association
Library in Cooperstown, researching mineral springs and Quakers in
Saratoga.� He also visited the Memorial
Library in Deerfield MA and Historic Deerfield, researching the early Governors
and people who fought in the Battles of Saratoga.
The
Old Saratoga Historical Association will be hosting their annual 18th Century
Day at the Schuyler House on Sunday, August 14th. The National Park has opened
the Monument and Schuyler House on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Labor
Day.
Assessor�s report for July 2016:
During the month of July the
Assessor processed 13 sales transfers; 4 transfers were valid sales and 9 were
non-valid.�� The sales represented (9)
residential properties and 4 vacant land parcels.
The Assessor has 1 small
claims hearing, which is for property located on Trask Lane.�
The Town has received the
100% equalization rate for the 2016 assessment roll.
��
The Assessor�s Office is open
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM � 1:00 PM.
Highway Superintendent�s report:� July 2016
v
Mowing ditches
v
Replacing and
repairing signs
v
Rented a road
widener for Degarmo, Hathaway, Duel and Ashleigh Ln. shoulders
v
Hydro seeded
ditches with soil and water hydro-seeder
v
Crack seal with
Gorman on Condon Rd, Chelsea Ln and Saratoga Knolls
v
Fibermat top with
Gorman on Hanehan Rd
v
Relined a culvert
on Russell Rd with Town and County
v
Replaced fuel
lines, a hydraulic line and door window on deck mower
v
Air leak on Truck
1
v
Number 3 pickup
to Carmody for electrical issue
v
Partial stripping
at Town Hall parking lot
v
Sent 3 trucks to
Providence and Moreau for Blacktopping
v
Changed 2 trailer
tires for Schuylerville
v
Backhoe was used
on the project at the old town hall
Supervisor�s
report: �
����������������������� �SUPERVISOR�S REPORT JULY 2016
����������������� GENERAL FUND � TOWNWIDE (A FUND)��������������������������������������
����������������� Balance on hand JULY 1���������������� ���$ 1,121,853.07
����������������� JULY Revenues������������������� ��������������+� ����17,709.95
����������������� JULY Disbursements������������������� ������-�� ����52,004.71
����������������� Balance JULY 31������ ����������� ����� ������$ �1,087,558.31
�����������������
����������������� GENERAL FUND � OUTSIDE VILLAGE (B FUND)
����������������� Balance on hand JULY 1���������� ���������$ �1,372,016.12
����������������� JULY Revenues������������������������ ���������+� �������4,888.62
����������������� JULY Disbursements������������������� ������-� ��������4,172.98
����������������� Balance �JULY31�������������������� �����������$ �1,372,731.76
����������������� HIGHWAY FUND � OUTSIDE VILLAGE (DB FUND)
����������������� Balance on hand JULY 1�������������� �����$ ����940,450.59
����������������� JULY Revenues������������������������� ��������+ ����123,533.96
����������������� JULY Disbursements���������������������� ���- �����212,577.54
����������������� JULY Balance JULY31����� �������������$ �������851,407.01
����������������� SCHUYLER PARK CAPITAL PROJECT JULY
31�� ������ �$ 180,444.34
YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE� JULY 31��
����������� $� ����3,018.65
����������������� ���������������������������������������� ������������������
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE� JULY 31��
����������� ����������� $ �103,038.04
����������������� BUILDING RESERVE� JULY 31��
����������������������������������� $
��204,796.99
�����
����������������������� SCENIC BY WAYS GRANT JULY
31�� ��� ����������������������� $� ��������311.05
����������������������� PARK RESERVE JULY 31�� ���������� ����������������������������������� $
��101,956.55
����������������������� TRUST & AGENCY JULY 31 (TA & CDPHP)�������������� �� $���� 54,883.28
����������������������� MOBILE
HOME GRANT JULY 31�� �������������������������� ������ $��� ��������24.31
����������������������� HOME
IMPROVEMENT GRANT JULY 31�� ������������ ������ $�� �����4,966.04
����������������������� (holding
checks until funds are deposited)
����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��� ������� �����������������������������������������������
����������������������� CDBG
GRANT JULY 31�� �� ������������������������������������������������$���� ���� ���20.14
����������������������� HISTORIC HUDSON HOOSICK RIVER �JULY 31��
��� ������������ �$� �134,278.22
����������������������� PARTNERSHIP
v Sales Tax Received � July
2016 - $123,463.00
v Mortgage Tax - June 2016 - $15,361.00
�����������
Due to an appointment, Councilman
Charles Hanehan had to leave at 7:30 p.m.
Public comments on agenda items: no comments
Committee
reports: �no report
�����������
Landfill:
�no report
�
Insurance: �Supervisor Thomas
Wood stated that he met with Dave Meager, Adirondack Trust Insurance
Consultant, and reviewed the proposed Town�s Property and Liability Insurance
Policy.� Dave Meager recommended� increasing the deductible from $1,000 to
$2,500 and adding on a Cyber Rider Policy.�
These changes will result in a slight reduction of the proposed premium.
��
Youth: no
report
Senior Citizens:� no report
Office of Emergency Management:� none
GSES,
QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports: Quaker Springs Fire Department has responded
to 56 calls to date this year.
Old
Business: �none
New
Business:
On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin
and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-106 � Authorization for the Town Board to pursue Grant
Funding to develop a Municipal Farmland Protection Plan, was adopted by
vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye,
Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0.
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Agriculture and
Markets encourages local municipalities to apply for available funding to
develop municipal farmland protection plans to foster and promote agriculture
through sound planning practices, and
����������� WHEREAS, it is in the best interest
of the municipalities who wish to protect farmland, to develop a Municipal
Farmland Protection Plan and have it become a part of their local comprehensive
plans, and
����������� WHEREAS, the New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets invites municipalities to submit
applications for financial assistance in the development of municipal
agricultural farmland protection plans, and
����������� WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has a
significant agricultural land base, a diverse agricultural community with
strong family farms that have helped to preserve and protect residents� quality
of life as well as natural resources, and
����������� WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has
been successful in securing farmland protection grants to purchase development
rights through the New York State Farmland Protection Implementation Grant
Program (FPIG) through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
grant funding, now, therefore, be it
����������� RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is
hereby authorized to contact local planning consultants with expertise in
farmland protection plans to provide cost proposals to the Town for completion
of the aforementioned RFA for the development of an agricultural and farmland
protection plan with financial assistance from the New York State Department of
Agriculture and Markets.
On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and
seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #16-107 � Authorization for a Municipal Agricultural
Farmland Protection Plan was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye,
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent,
Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 - 0
����������� WHEREAS,
the New
York State Department of Agriculture and Markets invites applications for
financial assistance in the development of municipal agricultural farmland
protection plans, and which applications need to conform to the format and
content specified in a department created Request for Applications (RFA), and
����������� WHEREAS, it is in the best interest
of the municipalities having an interest in processing an RFA to hire a
consultant to develop such farmland protection plan, and
����������� WHEREAS, the
Town has worked with The LA Group located in Saratoga Springs, New York, who
has the necessary expertise and experience to prepare and file an RFA on behalf
of the Town of Saratoga, and
����������� WHEREAS,
The LA Group is willing to complete the RFA in order� to determine the possible funding for the
Town of Saratoga to be used to develop an agricultural and farmland protection
plan for said Town of Saratoga, which services will be at no cost to the Town
of Saratoga, but with the understanding that should the Town of Saratoga
receive a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets,
the Town Board will retain the services of The LA Group to complete the plan on
behalf of the Town of Saratoga and paid from the funds received through this
grant program.
����������� NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is
hereby authorized to contact The LA Group and advise the company that they are
authorized to complete the aforementioned RFA, on behalf of the Town and at no
cost to the Town, and in order to determine if the Town is eligible and will
receive funding from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
for the development of an agricultural and farmland protection plan, and
����������� BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Town of
Saratoga receive such funding from the New York Department of Agricultural and
Markets, The LA Group are appointed to complete the plan and will be paid with
the funds received through the referenced municipal grant, and
����������� BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign any grant application
(RFA) that may be prepared by The LA Group pursuant to this resolution.
����������� On a motion made by Councilman� James
Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-109�
Designating a �Lead Agency� for the purpose of Conducting an Environmental
Review of a Proposed Action, �Local Law
#7 of 2016 - Zoning Amendments - Certain Definitions and Uses in the Zoning
Districts, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman
Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James
Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
����������� WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has determined that a Zoning
Amendment is needed, and
����������� WHEREAS,
this is an Action subject to the provisions of the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and the regulations promulgated to
implement said Environmental Quality Review Act, and
����������� WHEREAS,
the provisions of SEQR require the designation of a �Lead Agency� to
determine the environmental significance of the Action, and
����������� WHEREAS,
this agency has complied with the provisions of SEQR pertaining to �Lead
Agency� designation, now, therefore, be it
����������� RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga is hereby designated the
�Lead Agency� for the purpose of conducting the SEQR review of the referenced
Action.�
����������������������� �On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and
seconded by Councilman Gary Squires,������������
the following Resolution #16-110 � NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
Determining that action to enact an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the
Town of Saratoga will not have a significant effect on the environment � Local
Law #7 of 2016 - Zoning Amendments � Amendments and Certain Definitions in the
Zoning Districts, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye,
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent,
Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of
Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York (the "Town") is considering
enacting a certain amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga
(the �Action�); and
�������������� WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law, Chapter 43-b of the Consolidated Laws of New York, as amended
(the "SEQR Act") and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the
Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York
("DEC"), being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended (the "Regulations"),
the Town Board as lead agency desires to determine whether this Action may have
a significant effect on the environment and therefore require the preparation
of an environmental impact statement; and
�������������� WHEREAS, there has been prepared a full environmental
assessment form for the Project (the "EAF"), a copy of which was
previously reviewed by the Town Board and a copy of which is on file in the
office of the Town Clerk; and
�������������� WHEREAS, pursuant to the Regulations, the Town has examined the
EAF in order to make a determination as to the potential environmental
significance of Action; and
�������������� WHEREAS, the Action appears to constitute a "Type I
Action" (as defined by the Regulations);
�������������� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
SARATOGA, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:
�������������� 1.��� Based on an examination of the EAF and
based further upon the Town's knowledge of the area and such further
investigation of the proposed zoning amendment and its environmental effects as
the Town has deemed appropriate, the Town makes the following findings:
(a)�� The zoning amendment is described in the
EAF;
(b)��� The Action constitutes a "Type 1
Action" (as defined in the Regulations);
(c)�� No potentially significant effect on the
environment is noted in the EAF for this Action, and none are known to the
Town;
(d)�� This Action will not have a significant
effect on the environment; and the Town will not require the preparation of an
environmental impact statement with respect to the Action; and
(e)� As a result of the foregoing, the Town has
prepared a negative declaration with respect to the Action.
��������������� 2.��� The Town Clerk is hereby directed to file a
Negative Declaration with respect to the Action (said negative declaration
attached hereto); and a copy of the negative declaration shall be maintained in
the office of the Town Clerk in a file that will be readily accessible to the
public.
3.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
On a motion made by Councilman Gary Squires and
seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #16-111
� Local Law #7- Adoption
of Local Law #7 of 2016 - Zoning Amendments to Certain Definitions and Uses in
the Zoning Districts, was adopted by vote:
Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman
Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary
Squires � aye.� Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, the Town Board has recognized
the need to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to certain definitions and
uses in the zoning districts; 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 Local Law #7 of 2016 � Zoning Amendments to certain
definitions and uses in the zoning districts;
�(Local Law #7 of 2016 is attached.)�
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����������� Town of� ������������������������������� Saratoga���������������������������������������������
����������� Local Law No. ���������������������� 7��������������������� of the year 2016
A
local law amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga.�������
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Be it
enacted by the �������������������������� Town
Board���������������������������������������������������
��of the
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����������� Town of �������������������������������� Saratoga��������������������������������� ����������������� �as follows: �
The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Saratoga is
hereby amended in the following respects:
Section 1 �
Appendix A � Definitions�
�LOT
COVERAGE� is amended to read as follows:
LOT
COVERAGE � The percentage of the lot area that is occupied by the ground area
of any buildings, accessory buildings, porches, or decks. Patios, as defined in
this chapter, shall not be included in lot coverage.
Section 2 � Appendix
A � Definitions
The
following definitions are hereby added:
DECK �
An exterior floor, having no roof, supported on at least two opposing sides by
an adjacent structure and/or posts, piers, or other independent supports.
PATIO
� A flat area of ground that is covered with a hard material such as brick,
stone or concrete, used for outdoor sitting and living.
�
Section 3 � Effective Date
This
local law shall take effect immediately.
On a
motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Michael
McLoughlin, the following Resolution #16-112 - Zoning Board of Appeals
Appointment � Steve Mehan, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood �
aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent,
Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy for an
Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, therefore be it
����������� RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga appoints
Steven Mehan as Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, fulfilling the
five year term of the previous Alternate Member, Christopher Benn, from
01/01/2014 � 12/31/2019.
On a
motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Michael
McLoughlin, the following Resolution #16-113 - Accept Contract Proposal �
Adirondack Trust Insurance with New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR),
was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael
McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James
Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency has been
the insurance agent for the Town�s property-casualty insurance for the past 28
years; and
WHEREAS, said agency has offered superior service and
advice to the Town and has marketed the insurance again this year for the
Town�s benefit; and
WHEREAS, this year, the agent has sought proposals from
our incumbent insurer, Houston Casualty Company, as well as NYMIR; and
WHEREAS, the analysis of the proposals by said agency
has shown that NYMIR has offered the lowest premium with improved coverage, now
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga
hereby accepts the agency�s property-casualty proposal through NYMIR (Crime
with Travelers) for the upcoming year, 8/13/2016-8/13/2017, up to $40,478.61;
and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga
expresses its intention to make this award to the agency and NYMIR for a five
year period as long as premiums remain stable; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Saratoga reserves the right to
rescind this multi-year award at any time it is deemed appropriate for the Town
to do so, therefore
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Supervisor is authorized to sign the Subscriber�s Agreement with NYMIR
after review and approval by the Town Attorney.
On a
motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-114 � Authorization for the
Development of a Cyber Security Policy, was adopted by vote: Supervisor
Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles
Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires �
aye.� Carried 4 � 0
����������� WHEREAS, the
Town Board of the Town of Saratoga is required to develop a Cyber� Security Policy for the protection of computers,
networks, programs and data from unauthorized access, it is hereby
����������� RESOLVED, that
the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga develop and adopt the attached Cyber
Security Policy.
On a
motion made by Councilman Gary Squires and seconded by Councilman Michael
McLoughlin,
the following Resolution #16-115 � Accept Audit Findings, was adopted by
vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye,
Councilman Gary Squires � aye.
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town
of Saratoga had the Town�s 2015 Financial Operations and Procedures audited by
SaxBST LLC; and
����������� WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has reviewed
the findings with no exceptions noted in any department, 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).���
On a
motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-116 � Transfer of Funds- $400.00 from
Tax Collector - A1330.1, to Tax Collector � A1330.4, was adopted by vote:
Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye,
Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
����������� RESOLVED, by the
Town Board, of the Town of Saratoga, to transfer $400.00 from Tax Collection �
A1330.1 to Tax Collection � A1330.4 for the purchase of stamps.
On a
motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-117 � Authorization to Enter into a
Contract with James Vianna, PLS, to survey the Northern portion of the Old
Champlain Canal, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye,
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent,
Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.� Carried 4 � 0
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, to
enter into a contract with James Vianna, PLS, to survey the northern portion of
the Old Champlain Canal Towpath across from the Germain property along US RT. 4
for a sum of $3000.00.
On a
motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-118-Transfer of Funds-$15,401.00 from
Highway Equipment Reserve Fund, to Highway Equipment-DB5132.2, for the purchase
of a 2016 Case 721F Z-Bar Wheel Loader, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas
Wood - aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan -
absent, Councilman James Jennings - aye, Councilman Gary Squires - aye.
Carried 4 - 0
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, to
transfer $15,401.00 from Highway Equipment Reserve Fund, to Highway Equipment �
DB5132.2, for the purchase of the 2016 Case 721F Z-Bar Wheel Loader, from
Monroe Tractor.
On a
motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires,
the
following Resolution #16-119 � Supporting the Town of Malta in Saving Nelson Avenue
Extension Bridge, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood �
aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent,
Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga
has been advised that the existing bridge crossing of Nelson Avenue Extension
over the Adirondack Northway is slated to be closed, and
����������� WHEREAS, immediately upon this plan becoming known by the public,
Malta Town Government has been inundated with calls, correspondence and
visitors all expressing their dismay and distress at this plan, and seeking the
help of the Town in registering their opposition to such closure; now,
therefore it is
����������� RESOLVED, by the
Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, on behalf of the residents of the Town who
will be negatively affected by the closure of the Nelson Avenue Extension over
the Adirondack Northway, and on behalf of those who are not residents of the
Town, but have expressed their distress to us, requests that the New York State
Department of Transportation reconsider the planned closure of the bridge,
keeping in mind that it constitutes a vital link for daily access to our
employment and a link to the services of the Saratoga Hospital and other
health-care providers.� Further, the Town
Board of the Town of Saratoga echoes the point raised in a petition being
circulated among those affected by the planned closure that, due to the expense
of bridge construction, once this bridge has been removed, it will not be
replaced.� The cost of refurbishment and
repair is within reach, whereas the cost of replacement is not.
On a
motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-120 � Demolition of Unsafe Building, was
adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye,
Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, it is reported to the Town
Board of the Town of Saratoga that there may exist an �unsafe building� as
defined in Section 182-2(B) of the Town Code, located at 131 Lafayette Street
in the Town of Saratoga, it is now, therefore
RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer Ken Martin,
is directed to inspect said building and report as to whether it is dangerous
to the life, health or property of the public because it is so damaged and
structurally unsafe, and it is further
RESOLVED, that if said report
determines this is an �unsafe building�, as defined, the Attorney for the Town
is authorized to prepare and cause service of a notice to the owner of said
property, to wit: John Casey, prepared in accordance with Section 182-3(A) of
the Town Code, directing that the building be made safe and secure, or if
necessary, be demolished and removed, and that any occupants of the building
immediately vacate the same, and that all rubbish and debris be removed from
the exterior of the property, and it is
RESOLVED, that a hearing be held before
the Town Board on September 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12
Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY, at which hearing the said owner may present
proof in opposition to the claim that the building is unsafe and dangerous, and
it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney file a
copy of the aforesaid notice in the Office of the Saratoga County Clerk, as
provided by law.
On a
motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-121 � Transfer of Funds from Highway Garage
Equipment - A5132.2 to Highway Traffic Control � A3310.4, was adopted by
vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman
Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, expenditures
for the Highway Traffic Control Account # A3310.4
have
exceeded the budgeted amounts; therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town
of Saratoga, to transfer $128.69 from Highway Garage Equipment Account #A5132.2
to Highway Traffic Control Account # A3310.4.���
On a
motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Gary
Squires, the following Resolution #16-122 � Zoning Violation was adopted
by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye,
Councilman Gary Squires � aye.�
Carried 4 � 0
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has been
made aware of a violation of the Zoning Laws of the Town by Harold Hulett at 87
Rodgers Lane, in regards to the parking of commercial vehicles and equipment;
and
����������� WHEREAS, the
Zoning Officer has issued an Order to Remedy this violation, it is now,
therefore
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga that
if the Order to Remedy is not complied with, legal action by the Attorney for
the Town is hereby authorized to enforce the Town laws.
A motion was made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin,
seconded by Councilman James Jennings, to enter into Executive Session to
discuss Union Negotiations, at 8:11 p.m.�
Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye,
Councilman Gary Squires � aye.
Carried
4 - 0
A motion was made by Michael McLoughlin, seconded by
Gary Squires, to come out of Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.; no action was
taken by the Board.� Supervisor
Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman Charles
Hanehan � absent, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires �
aye.
Carried
4 � 0
On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and
seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #16-123 � Approving
the Payment of Bills � Abstract 8G, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas
Wood � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye,
Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman
James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.� Carried 4� 0
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to
authorize payment of the bills listed in Abstract
8G in the following amounts:
General Fund A������������������� Voucher No. 229 through
268� ������������������� $�� 20,031.76
General Fund B ������������������ Voucher
No. 38 through 44� ����������������������� $���� 2,323.95
Schuyler Park H������������������� Voucher
No. 22 through 25������������������������� $���� 1,138.87
Highway DB������������������������� Voucher
No. 136 through 162��������������������� $�� 81,531.72
HH����������������������������������������� Voucher
No. 25 through 34������������������������� $�� 17,323.19
����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� Grand Total���� $ 122,349.49
Communication:� Free Tickets are available
in the Town Clerk�s office for the Labor Day performance at Saratoga Performing
Arts Center of the Navy Band of the Northeast Ceremonial Band & Rock Band, Rhode
Island Sound.� The gates open at 12:00
noon and the show promptly begins at 2:00 p.m.�
This show is sponsored by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and
the Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection.
Privilege
of the floor:�
Upcoming
meetings:
v
Agenda meeting � September 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
v Regular town board meeting �
Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. �
A motion to adjourn at 9:16 p.m. was made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin. �Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � absent, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.� Carried �4 - 0
Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda A. McCabe
Town Clerk