REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

DRAFT COPY

AGENDA MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA, 12 SPRING ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

Thursday, January 7, 2016

7:00 P.M.

Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

at 7:00 p.m.

Roll call: Linda McCabe, Town Clerk, called the roll.� Supervisor Thomas Wood- present, Councilman Michael McLoughlin - present, Councilman Charles Hanehan- present, Councilman James Jennings � present, Councilman Gary Squires � present.

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Also present: �Town Attorney William Reynolds, Maribeth Macica, Jean Seiler, Edith Rubinson, Lauren Kirkwood, Hubert Miller, Kate Miller, Terri Korb and Randall Odell

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated the Board will hold a public hearing at the regular town board meeting, January 11, 2016 for the CDBG grant for Administrative Solutions.� It is a requirement of the grant to update the public on the monies spent and projects completed.

Supervisor Thomas Wood also stated public hearings for Local Law 1 of 2016 and Local Law 2 of 2016 will be held at the regular board meeting on January 11, 2016.� The Board will declare Lead Agency and complete SEQR review tonight.� Hub Miller and other Brown Road residents were in attendance and had a lengthy discussion with the Board.� Many questions were answered and Hub Miller said with the addition of one word, � materials�, they were happy with the proposed laws pertaining to the issues and concerns on Brown Road.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood reviewed all the organizational resolutions and looked back at the 2015 goals with the Board.� He then asked for their input for 2016 goals which will be presented at Monday�s meeting.

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Privilege of the Floor: Residents of Brown Road directed questions to the Board.�

Supervisor Thomas Wood stated the Board must designate Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting the S.E.Q.R reviews for the proposed Local Laws.�

On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman James Jennings the following Resolution #16-31 � Lead Agency Designation for Local Law #1 of 2016 � Zoning Amendments was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.

Carried 5 � 0.

�� WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has determined that a Zoning Amendment is needed to place additional regulations in the Rural District II and the Lake Residential District, the �Action�, and

�� WHEREAS, this is an Action subject to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (S.E.Q.R.) and the regulations promulgated to implement said Environmental Quality Review Act, and

�� WHEREAS, the provisions of S.E.Q.R. 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 S.E.Q.R. 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 S.E.Q.R. review of the referenced Action.�

Short Form S.E.Q.R review was completed line by line with the Board for Local Law#1 of 2016 for Zoning Amendments as to adding additional regulations to the Rural District II and the Lake Residential District.� S.E.Q.R Negative Declaration will be declared at the regular town board meeting on 1/11/2016.

On a motion by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan the following Resolution #16-34 � Lead Agency Designation for Local Law #2 of 2016 � Zoning Amendments was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.

Carried 5 � 0.

�� WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has determined that a Zoning Amendment is needed to adjust certain zoning regulation violation fines, the �Action�, and

�� WHEREAS, the provisions of S.E.Q.R. 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 S.E.Q.R. 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 S.E.Q.R. review of the referenced Action.�

Short Form S.E.Q.R review was completed line by line with the Board for Local Law#2 of 2016 for Zoning Amendments as to certain zoning regulation violation fines.� S.E.Q.R Negative Declaration will be declared at the regular town board meeting on 1/11/2016.

Old Business:�

v Salt Shed Update: The salt shed bids will be opened at the 2/4/2016 Town Board agenda meeting and bid granting will take place at the 2/8/2016 regular Town Board meeting.

v Towpath:� Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that we have obtained $10,000 in a Greenway Grant for the continuance of the towpath from the Garnsey property to the Germain property.

New Business:

v Purchase of Development Rights (P.D.R): Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that he and Councilman Charles Hanehan will recuse themselves at the regular Town Board meeting during the vote on Resolution 16-37, supporting the application for a Purchase of Development Rights (P.D.R) for Allen W. Wood II.� He added that a portion of the property lies in the Town of Northumberland and the Northumberland Town Board has completed their end supporting this application.� This resolution only moves the application along in the P.D.R. process; it does not determine acceptance.� Councilman Michael McLoughlin will preside during that portion of the meeting.

A motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan ��

and seconded by Councilman James Jennings.� Supervisor Thomas Wood � aye,� Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Linda McCabe

Town Clerk