REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA, 12 SPRING ST.,

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

March 12, 2018

7:00 P.M.

Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance

at 7:00 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, Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Gil Albert, Highway Superintendent Don Ormsby, Town Attorney William Reynolds, Sally Snowden, Terri Korb and Charles Sherman.

Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:

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Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin to accept the minutes of the February 12^thregular meeting as written. ��Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye, Councilman James Jennings � aye, Councilman Gary Squires � aye. �

Carried 5 � 0��

Town Clerk�s report for February 2018: Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the Animal Population Control Program $50.00.� Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $23.62. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $0. �Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $220.00. Miscellaneous Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $21.13.� Total State and Local Revenues received were $314.75.

Zoning Officer�s report for February 2018: Gil Albert reported: 4 Building Permits Issued, 18 Building Inspections, 8 Certificates of Occupancy, 0 Junkyard Permits, 0 Complaints, 1 Fire inspection, 0 Orders to Remedy, 3 misc., 2 Building Permit Renewals, 1 Property Maintenance Inspection.� A check for $1,531.25 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.�

Dog Control officer�s report for February 2018: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood: �Dog Control Officer Ed Cross answered 25 complaints, took 0 dog to the shelter, traveled 48 miles, issued 18 warnings and 2 summons were issued and 0 bite cases.�

Town Court report for February 2018: The following were closed: 50 Vehicle & Traffic, 11 Criminal/Penal Law, 1 DEC/ENCON, 2 Dog cases, 3 DWIs, 0 Town & Village Ordinance, 0 Small Claims/Civil, 2 Evictions, 2 Hearings, 3 (case transfer) Divestiture Forms sent to County Court, 2 Probation, 0 hours of Community Service issued, 0 days of jail time issued, 0 Orders of Protection issued, and $8,408.00 �in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.

Tax Collector�s report: �Supervisor Thomas Wood read Tax Collector Marge Kirkpatrick�s report.� As of the morning of March 7^th, the Tax Collector has collected $3,097598.81 which is 82% of taxes paid. �There were 26 payments on-line, 1,847 through the mail and 869 at the bank and/or in office.

Historian�s report for February 2018:� Supervisor Thomas Wood read the following report:� The Historian Office has been focused on photos taken in the late 1980s by Historian Tom Wood as well as the Gamache Collection.� The community has been very helpful in identifying the photos and they will be shared on the Historian�s Blog.�

March 17, 2018 - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet at 1 p.m. at Town Hall, with Benjamin Kemp, a Civil War re-enactor and site coordinator of the Grant Cottage, presenting United States President and Union General, Ulysses S. Grant, and Grant�s relationship with the Irish. �

March 20, 2018 - Deputy Historian Pat Peck will lead a genealogy group at the Schuylerville Public Library at 10 a.m.� �

March 22, 2018 - The Old Saratoga Historical Association will meet with Village Historian, Krissy Saddlemire, on the history of Schuylerville, at 7:30 pm.�

Assessor�s report for February 2018: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the Assessor's report.� It stated it had been an incredibly busy month at the Assessor�s office.� All new exemption applications and renewal application were due March 1^st.� Applications have been processed and exemption removal notices will be sent out to those residents that did not submit their renewal applications.��

He will begin their two day a week office hours.� The office is now open:

Tuesdays - 5:00 p.m. � 8:00 p.m.

Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.�

The Assessor's Clerk, Dorothy Lavazzo, is in the office on Thursdays, and the Assessor is in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Over the next few weeks he will be updating assessed values to include changes made over the last year and he will be conducting field review of new construction.�

Property sales have slowed down, which is to be expected this time of year.� Since last month�s meeting his office processed 7 sales;� of which 2 sales were valid and 5 were non-valid sales.�

Please feel free to call, email, or stop by his office with any questions.

Highway Superintendent�s report for February 2018:�

v Road checks with mailbox and sign repairs

v Cleared frozen culverts and patched potholes

v Changed spinner motor on Truck 3 and brake valve on Truck 6

v Had Truck 1 towed to Kenworth for fuel issue and ac leak

v Took Truck 2 to Detroit diesel for turbo and actuator issues

v Truck 5 had 2 hydraulic lines replaced

v Maintenance was done on the excavator and Elgin

v Had inspection done on Truck 9

v Loader overhead door opener replaced

v Sanded road for fire on Mabb road

v Plowed for 7 storms and sanded for 10

v Cleared snow banks at Town Hall parking lot

v Watched training and safety video for the chipper

v Changed over Victory Mills sander to their new pickup

Supervisor�s report: �

SUPERVISOR�S REPORT JANUARY 2018

�� GENERAL FUND � TOWNWIDE (A FUND)�

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�� Balance on hand 01/01/2018�� $� 952,870.18

�� Revenues�� +�� 18,197.35

�� Disbursements�� - 149,898.78

�� Balance 01/31/2018�� $ �821,168.75

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�� GENERAL FUND � OUTSIDE VILLAGE (B FUND)

�� Balance on hand 01/1/2018�� $1,693,651.00

�� Revenues�� +� ��3,321.97

�� Disbursements�� -� ��2,795.67

�� Balance 01/31/2018�� $ 1,694,117.30

�� HIGHWAY FUND � OUTSIDE VILLAGE (DB FUND)

�� Balance on hand 01/1/2018�� $ �731,673.56

�� Revenues�� +�� 13,626.45

�� Disbursements� �� - ��61,048.32

�� Balance 01/31/2018�� $ ��684,251.69

�� SCHUYLER PARK CAPITAL PROJECT 01/31/2018�� $153,249.39

YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE� 01/31/2018�� $�� 5,404.59

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HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE� 01/31/2018�� $185,655.18

�� BUILDING RESERVE� 01/31/2018�� $ 305,161.88

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�� SCENIC BY WAYS QRTRLY� 01/31/2018�� $�� 311.29��

�� PARKS RESERVE� 01/31/2018�� $ 226,956.55

�� TRUST & AGENCY 01/31/2018�� $�� 29,206.93

�� HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT 2 01/31/2018�� $�� 10,263.03

�� (holding checks until funds are deposited)

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�� HISTORIC HUDSON HOOSICK RIVER 01/31/2018�� $ ��12,605.45

�� PARTNERSHIP

�� PROPERTY TAX CAP RESERVE 01/31/2018�� $�� 1,309.04

SUPERVISOR�S REPORT FEBRUARY 2018

�� GENERAL FUND � TOWNWIDE (A FUND)

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�� Balance on hand 02/01/2018�� $� �821,168.75

�� Revenues�� +� 748,140.44

�� Disbursements�� - �196,400.31

�� Balance 02/28/2018�� $1,372,908.88

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�� GENERAL FUND � OUTSIDE VILLAGE (B FUND)

�� Balance on hand 02/1/2018�� $1,694,177.30

�� Revenues�� +� ��2,098.43

�� Disbursements�� -� ��4,790.86

�� Balance 02/28/2018�� $ 1,691,484.87

�� HIGHWAY FUND � OUTSIDE VILLAGE (DB FUND)

�� Balance on hand 02/1/2018�� $ �684,251.69

�� Revenues�� +�� 139,704.13

�� Disbursements�� - ��150,184.35

�� Balance 02/28/2018�� $ ��73,771.47

�� SCHUYLER PARK CAPITAL PROJECT 02/28/2018�� $154,979.05

YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE� 02/28/2018�� $�� 5,405.00

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HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE� 02/28/2018�� $147,336.62

�� BUILDING RESERVE� 02/28/2018�� $ 305,185.29

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�� SCENIC BY WAYS QRTRLY� 02/28/2018�� $�� 311.29��

�� PARKS RESERVE� 02/28/2018�� $ 226,956.55

�� TRUST & AGENCY 02/28/2018�� $�� 36,562.88

�� HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT 2 01/31/2018�� $�� 92,767.43

�� (holding checks until funds are deposited)

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�� HISTORIC HUDSON HOOSICK RIVER 02/28/2018�� $�� 3,888.30

�� PARTNERSHIP

�� PROPERTY TAX CAP RESERVE 02/28/2018�� $�� 1,309.04

v Sales Tax Received � February 2018 - $114,948.00

v Mortgage Tax - January 2018 - $16,016.00

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Public comments on agenda items: No comments

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Committee reports:

Landfill: No report

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Insurance: No report

Youth: No report

Senior Citizens: No report

Parks/Schuyler Park Committee: No report

Office of Emergency Management: No report

WEMS Inc., QSFD Reports: Don Ormsby, Assistant Chief, Quaker Springs Fire Department, reported they've had 12 calls to date for 2018.� He also stated they sold over 250 corned beef & cabbage dinners this past weekend and it was the best turn-out they've had.

Old Business: None

New Business:

On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #18-46 - Opposition to any Expansion of Power to SLPID (Saratoga Lake Protection Improvement District), 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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga is adamantly opposed to any expansion of power to SLPID (Saratoga Lake Protection Improvement District).

On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-47 - Approving Surrender of Lease - Lori Solomon, 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, this agreement, made the 12th day of March, 2018, between the Town of Saratoga, hereinafter referred to as the "Landlord", and Lori Solomon, hereinafter referred to as the "Tenant"; and

WHEREAS, the Tenant has previously leased from the Landlord real property premises known as 12 Spring Street, Suite 203, Room 2W, Schuylerville, New York, pursuant to a lease dated December 2017; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that it is the desire of the Tenant that the Tenant surrender the leased premises to the Landlord, and that the Landlord accept the surrender of the leased premises, it is now� therefore agreed as follows:

�� 1.� In consideration of the forfeiture by the Tenant of security in the amount of $119.00, the Landlord releases the Tenant from any and all obligations of the aforesaid lease agreement, and the Tenant releases and relinquishes any and all right, title, claim or interest in and to the leased premises.

On a motion made by Councilman Gary Squires and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #18-48 - Authorization to apply for a $140,000.00 Empire Trail Grant and enter into contract with New York State and The LA Group, to complete the Trail, 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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga authorizes the Town Supervisor to apply for the $140,000.00 Empire State Trail Grant and enter into contract with New York State and The LA Group to develop plans for and construct the trail from the footbridge on the tow path over Fish Creek to Red's Road and to Curtis Lumber.

On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-49 - Declaring the CDBG Home Improvement Program, using 2107 NYS Community Development Block Grant Funding, to consist of Type II Actions under State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR), 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, federal grant funding is available through the NYS Homes and Community Renewal to support local housing and community development activities which are undertaken by eligible municipalities; and

�� WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has been awarded such funding through the 2017 Program Year funding competition under the NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and

�� WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga will use the 2017 CDBG funds to implement a community-wide housing rehabilitation program for existing eligible single family owner occupied homes located within the Town of Saratoga, including the Villages of Schuylerville and Victory; and

�� WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is required by federal regulations to undertake an environmental review of 2017 CDBG Program activities, included under NEPA and SEQRA, prior to the Release of Funds being issued by the NYS Office of Community Renewal; now, therefore, be it

�� RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga has completed the attached SEQR short environmental assessment form (EAF on file in the Clerk's office) for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation 2017 Program; now, therefore, be it

�� FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board� of the Town of Saratoga has declared the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation 2017 Program to consist of Type II Actions under SEQRA in accordance with 6 NYCRR �617.5(c)(1), (2), and (11).

On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #18-50 - Authorizing the services of Flatley Read to Administer the DASNY SAM Salt Storage Shed Grant, 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, the Town of Saratoga has received a signed contract from DASNY SAM (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and State and Municipal Facilities) in the amount of $100,000.00 for a salt storage shed; and

�� WHEREAS, there are very strict rules and procedures that must be followed in the administration and execution of this grant; now, therefore, be it

�� RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, engage the services of Flatley Read, LLC at a rate of $75.00 per hour, not to exceed a total of $500.00, for the administration of this grant.

On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #18-51 - Extending Construction of Saratoga Country Inn PUD until May 12, 2020, 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, 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 May 12, 2020, 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 made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-52 - Agreement Between the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga and the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Saratoga, for the Expenditure of the 2018 Highway Moneys, pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway, 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

�� RESOLVED, Pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, the

Town Board and the Town Highway Superintendent agree that moneys levied and

collected in the Town for the repair and improvement of highways, and received from

the State for State Aid for the repair and improvement of highways, shall be expended as

follows:��

1. �GENERAL REPAIRS: The sum of $90,000.00 shall be set aside to be expended for primary work and general repairs upon 60 miles of town highways, including sluices, culverts and bridges having a span of less than five feet and boardwalks or renewals thereof.

2. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS: The following sums shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Town Highways:

a. On the road commencing at NYS Rt. 32 and leading to Duell Rd., a distance of 1 mile, there shall be expended not over the sum of $125,000.00; using Blacktop Type 6, 21� width of traveled surface, 1.5� T & L thickness, subbase of gravel, stone and oil - shimming - blacktop, Wilbur Rd, NYS Rt. 32 to Duell Rd.� (CHIPS)��

b. On the road commencing at NYS Rt. 4 and leading to Wilbur Rd. Ext., a distance of .75 miles, there shall be expended not over the sum of $80,000.00; using Blacktop Type 6, 20� width of traveled surface, 1.5� T & L thickness, subbase of grave, stone and oil - shimming - blacktop, River Rd. to NYS Rt. 4 to Wilbur Rd. Ext. (CHIPS Balance and Pave NY)

c. On the road commencing at NYS Rt. 4 and leading to Evans St., a distance of 1.25 miles, there shall be expended no over the sum of $130,000.00; using Blacktop Type 6, 20�width of traveled surface, 1.5� T & L thickness and subbase of gravel, stone and oil - shimming - blacktop, Haas Rd. - NYS Rt. 4 to Evans St.� (2018 Budget DB5112.4.)

On a motion made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-53 - Authorization to become a member of the Historic Hudson-Hoosic River Partnership, 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, the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership is an entity formed of local municipalities, county, state and federal agencies and not-for-profit community organizations which was created by New York State Legislation in 2006 and 2009, which evolved into a nonprofit organization; and

�� WHEREAS, the mission of the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership is to preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region; and

WHEREAS, the Partnership advances collaborative projects with non-profit and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection, economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and cultural heritage; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga shares the Partnership's goals and supports fostering collaborative approaches to preserve a landscape supporting the historic, cultural and environmental assets of the upper Hudson Valley watershed, to protect its traditional land uses and environmental quality and to develop the economic potential of heritage and outdoor recreational tourism; and

WHEREAS, the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership has invited our municipality to become a member; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga pass this resolution at a regularly scheduled meeting held on March 12, 2018, to join the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership.

On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #18-54 - Lease Agreement with Austin Dean and Jeremy Messini of Evolve Media, Suite 203, Room 2E, North Wing, Second Floor, 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, the Town has excess space in the Town Hall at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY which is unneeded for Town purposes, and which has been leased previously; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to lease such excess space for fair and adequate consideration; it is hereby

�� RESOLVED, that Suite 203, Room 2E, be leased to Austin Dean and Jeremy Messini, Evolve Media, 382 Co. Rt. 77, Greenwich, NY 12834, annually beginning on March 15, 2018, for a monthly rental amount of $225.00, 4% cost of utilities each month and other terms as set forth under a form of lease agreement presently in use for other business tenants in the Town Hall; and it is further

�� RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to enter into a lease agreement to carry out this resolution, subject to approval of the Town Attorney as to form.

On a motion made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-55 - Transfer of Funds - Authorization of Advance Funding in the amount of $140,000.00 from Parks Reserve, 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, the Town of Saratoga is engaging in a contract with the New York State Empire Trail Program and with The LA Group for the preparation, planning, construction and monitoring of the grant; and

�� WHEREAS, the grant is for $140,000.00 and is a reimbursable grant; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, to authorize the transfer of $140,000.00 from Parks Reserve to construct the Empire State Trail/Champlain Canalway Trail, from the pedestrian footbridge over Fish Creek (south of Ferry St.), north to Red's Rd. and to Curtis Lumber; and this reserve account will be reimbursed upon completion of the project.

On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-56 - Transfer of Funds - Authorization of Advance Funding in the amount of $100,000.00 from Building Reserve, 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, the Town of Saratoga has been awarded a $100,000.00 DASNY SAM (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and State and Municipal Facilities) Grant for construction of a salt storage shed; and

�� WHEREAS, the grant is a reimbursable grant; now, therefore, be it

�� RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, to authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from Building Reserve to complete construction of the salt storage shed at the Town of Saratoga Highway Garage and this reserve account will be reimbursed upon completion of the project.

On a motion made by Councilman Gary Squires and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution #18-57 - Transfer of Funds - Authorization of Advance Funding in the amount of $125,000.00 from Building Reserve, 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, the Town of Saratoga is being awarded a DASNY SAM (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and State and Municipal Facilities) Grant for $125,000.00 for the construction of a boat launch on the Hudson River on US RT 4, south of the Village of Schuylerville; and

�� WHEREAS, the grant is a reimbursable grant; now, therefore, be it

�� RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga, authorizes the transfer of $125,000.00 from Building Reserve for the construction of the boat launch and this reserve account will be reimbursed upon completion of the project.

On a motion made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution #18-58 - Liquor License 30 Day Waiver - Clark's Restaurant LLC., 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, the Town of Saratoga acknowledges that a Liquor License Application is being filed by the Clark's Restaurant, 1 Ferry St., Schuylerville, NY, and in order to hasten its approval; now, 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.�

Privilege of the floor: �No one addressed the Board.

Upcoming meetings:

v Agenda meeting � Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

v Regular Town Board meeting � Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. �

Audit the Bills: On a motion by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-59, �Approving the Payment of Bills in Abstract 16G (2017), 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

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment of the bills listed in Abstract 16G of 2017 in the following amounts:

General Fund DB �� Voucher No. 277 through 278�� $�� 206.85

� �� Grand Total�� $�� 206.85

Audit the Bills: On a motion by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires, the following Resolution #18-60, Approving the Payment of Bills in Abstract 3G, 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

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment of the bills listed in Abstract 3G of 2018 in the following amounts:

General Fund DB �� Voucher No. 33 through 49� �� $� 22,764.94

General Fund A�� Voucher No. 53 through 84�� $� 22,243.19

General Fund B�� Voucher No. 11 through 19 �� $�� 5,043.64

Schuyler Park H�� Voucher No. 04�� $�� 69.18

Home Improvement�� Voucher No. 01 through 03�� $� 19,382.55

Historic Hudson�� Voucher No. 04 through 06�� $�� 2,210.59

� �� Grand Total�� $ �71,714.09

A motion to adjourn at 8:47 �p.m. was made by Councilman James Jennings and seconded by Councilman Gary Squires. �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 A. McCabe

Town Clerk