HAGUE TOWN BOARD AUDIT AND REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 8, 2004

6:00 P.M.

 

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola and R. Gladu.

 

ABSENT:  W. Bothe.

 

Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm.

 

The Board reviewed proposed Warrant #6 of 2004.

 

Regular meeting opened at 6:30 pm.

 

Moment of Silence:  Jean Peters and Bill Manley.

 

Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor:  Mark Carpenter and Kaye Smith of Upstate Insurance presented the Board with the proposed 2004 Insurance schedule.  The total estimated annual premium increase is 7.9%.  The Board will review the insurance schedule for 2004 and will get back to the Company with any updated information.

 

Mr. Clark asked the Board if any money has been allocated from the Sewer District to pay back General fund the $25,000 that was transferred per (Res. 41 of 2003).  Supervisor Belden explained that to date $50,000 has been collected in Sewer Rent. If there is extra money, it will be transferred with interest.

 

Mr. Steitz asked the Board if the parking lot plans were completed and also mentioned that new property owners fence might be on Town of Hague property where the new parking lot will be located (Old Town Hall).  Mr. Navitsky is completing the plan it should be done soon.

 

Mr. Nelson Waters addressed the Board in regards to posting of posters giving information to tourist on the availability of trailer parking in the town.  The posters were taken down at the Beach.  He would like to know if the Board is going to allow advertisement.  He showed the Board a laminated poster, which he is proposing to use.

Mr. Waters was informed that the Town Board agreed that no postings of any kind are to be affixed to the building.

 

Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by L. Megow to allow the placement of this type of laminated poster in the window of the Guard Shack and also, on the bulletin board at the beach.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Fred Englemann addressed the board in regard to the construction of Mr. Whishers house next to the Lakeview Restaurant.  The town has no definition on how to measurer heights.  This needs to be reviewed.

 

Councilman Gladu explained that the Planning Board determines Height of Buildings by: The average height of building calculated based on the average of two measurements:

1.  The distance from the highest point of the building to the highest point of natural or finished grade, whichever is lower.

2.  The distance from the highest point of the building to the lowest point of natural or finished grade, whichever is lower. 

The highest point does not include chimneys or antennas.

 

Mr. Patchett asked what Adirondack Park Agencies regulations were in regards to this.  Councilman Gladu explained that the Town of Hague is more restrictive than Adirondack Park Agency calculates the height of building from the highest point of building, including chimneys to the lowest point of either natural or finished grade.

 

Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Meola to pay claims audited at tonight’s meeting.

Warrant #6 of 2004.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to accept minutes of 5/12, 5/20, 5/24 & 6/7 of 2004 with corrections to minutes of 5/12 - rescind motion page 6 part 4 under New Business. All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

REGULAR COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

1.  ASSESSOR & JUSTICE:  Councilman Gladu and Meola attended a section of the Board of Assessment Review meeting.  The meeting was conducted well and very informative.  A summary of the BAR deliberations will be presented at the July meeting.

 

2.  BUILDING & GROUNDS:  Councilman Megow complimented Ernie Waters & Associates on the refinishing of the main room.  Councilman Gladu reported on the training session for employee’s conducted by Thomas Schaffer, Computer Consultant.  The session was very informative.  Mr. Schaffer is working on getting the Justices PC tied into the network.

 

3.  CARE PROGRAM:  None.

4.  FINANCE:  None.

5.  FIRE DEPT.:  None.

 

6.  HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:  Superintendent Smith reported that Clean-up Day went well. 

 

7.  INSURANCE:  Report at the beginning of meeting.

 

8.  MUSEUM:  The Museum Committee met with Virginia Westbrook on May 27, 2004.  There is another Museum Committee meeting scheduled for June 15, 2004 at 3 pm.

 

9.  PERSONNEL:  Recommendations later in meeting.

 

10.  PLANNING/ZONING/STORMWATER:  Councilman Gladu gave a copy of a memorandum from Graham Bailey to members of the Board.  Councilman Meola stressed the need of making copies available to the Town Board prior to the meeting for their review. 

 

            Wastewater applications and variance forms need approval.

Mr. Bailey is continuing to require property owners on the east side of Rte. 9N to use the design services of licensed professionals.  Mr. Meola challenged his authority in doing this.

Enforcement Actions are under way for:

Reingold, Cole, Berger, Morgan, Graves, Porpura

Junk Law should be reviewed.  The Board needs to resolve the intent and language of the law.   

There is a gap in the procedures where proposed subdivision involving creation of one or more lots which do not meet minimum size requirements of Article V of the zoning code.  Mr. Bailey, ZEO has created an outline of the most logical procedure to follow for both Boards.

Councilman Meola again stressed the need to follow the rules and procedures of the municipality.  Any Local Law or Ordinance which needs to be amended has to be changed legally.

 

11.  RECREATION & PROMOTION:  Rick Belden, (Strongman) & Jim Cawley (Elvis) will be at the Town Park on July 3, 2004 performing before the Firework Display.

 

12.  SEWER:  There is a meeting scheduled next week with Bill Lamy.

 

13.  TOWN PARK & BEAUTIFICATION:  The flowers are planted and the baskets are up.  Mike Manning will be caring for the flower baskets and plants until the Park Attendant position is filled.

 

14.  TRANSFER STATION:  Revenue for the month of May 2004 was $4,085.25.  Casella contract will be signed this week.  A list needs to be available for residence for recyclables.

 

15  YOUTH: Councilman Meola mentioned that 14 youth have signed up for the Silver Bay Silver Camp Program offered from June 28, 2004 – July 23.

 

 

 

 

TOWN OF HAGUE MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER 2004 SERIES

ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE HELD AT THE HAGUE TOWN PARK 7:30 PM.  INCLEMENT WEATHER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.

DATE

ARTISTS

WED. JULY 7TH

LAPOINTE BROTHERS

WED. JULY 14TH

RICK BOLTON & SHARON DWYER

WED. JULY 21ST

NELSON SHAPIRO & CO.

WED. JULY 28TH

SILVER BAY STRING QUARTET

SAT. JULY 31ST

SMALL AX

WED. AUGUST 4TH

MAJOR ENDEAVOR

WED. AUGUST 11TH

DWINAL SMITH & MARY JO VON TURY

 

 

16.  SCHOOL:  Councilman Gladu reported that the School Budget passed.  The Town of Hague now only has only one representative on the School Board.  The Town of Hague needs to explore different options to see if we can get fixed seats on the School Board.  The courts have set a deadline of July 31st to come up with a plan for state funding for schools.  The State Law needs to be changed to allow taxpayers to vote in school elections.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

1.  Resolution #55 of 2004.

 

 RECOMMENDED CHANGES OF SEWER RENT ASSESSMENT

 

Resolution introduced by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow.

 

 

 

RESOLVED, that the following changes to the sewer rent assessment be approved,

 

Account

Number

Name

Tax parcel

Current rate

Change

Rationale

Total Change

275

Crabbs Family Trust

43.13-1-2

2 EDU’s

1 EDU’s

2nd building removed

$475.00

329

Goehrig, John

43.13-1-63

1 1/2 EDU’s

1 EDU’s

No apartment

$237.50

 

Inspection of these parcels were completed by Tim Costello 5/27/2004 & 5/28/2004.

All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

2.  Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Meola to approve task 2 of Landfill Post   Closure Monitoring in the amount of $5,300.00.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:

 

1.   Councilman Meola reported on the Informational Open Forum with Silver Bay Association officials to discuss different ways to include residence of the community into their program.  John Turner, Director of Silver Bay is receptive to providing programs to the Senior Citizens group.  Mr. Meola will contact the Senior Citizens.

 

2.   Councilman Meola asked how the work of the Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Plan is doing.  Councilman Gladu reported that 17 out of 41 issues are being addressed.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

1.  Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to accept Mary Jo Keeler’s resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board recording secretary, Board of Assessment Review member & Deputy Town Clerk effective 6/30/2004 with sincere regret.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

2.  Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow authorizing the Supervisor to submit application to NY Department of State Environmental Protection Fund for Rt. 8 & Western Gateway Enhancement Project and to approve Lisa Nagel’s proposal for grant writing.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

3.  Parking Regulation Enforcements will be completed next month for review.

 

4.  Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Meola to accept Safety Kleens proposal for rinse  and removal of old 1000 gallon gas tank $1,318.00.  Cleaning and removal of 2000 gallon oil tank $1,395.00, also several 55 gallon drums.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

5.  Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by L. Megow to accept Hague Baptist Church offer to draw up an exchange of properties with the Town of Hague to change property lines and have the Town Attorney prepare the document.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

6.  Letter received from the Memorial Day Parade Committee thanking everyone for all the help.

 

7.   Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to accept the Assessor’s  recommendations to hire a forester to review stumpage on a piece of Fisher Act property and set up a meeting with the property owners.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

8.   The Town has received four applicants for staffing at the Town Park for the 2004 summer season.

 

9.  Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to hire the following individuals as Park Attendants for the 2004 summer season.

Billy Joe Manning                   40 hours a week.

Joe McCranels                         16 hours a week

Richard Zacharenko Jr.           21 hours a week

Sarah Bissell                            Alternate

All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

10.  Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by L. Megow to charge all non-resident vendors a fee of $50.00 and all resident vendors a fee of $25.00 per event.  Ayes:  Supervisor Belden, L.

   Megow, R. Meola.

Nay:  R. Gladu

All voting yes.  Motion carried

 

11.  Casella Waste does have a back up plan in place for employees who have an emergency and cannot be available for work.

 

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to adjourn meeting at 8:20 pm.

All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Deborah F. Manning

Town Clerk