HAGUE TOWN BOARD
AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2004
Members present: Supervisor Belden R. Meola
R. Gladu L. Megow
Absent: W. Bothe
Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 5:30 pm.
The Board reviewed Warrant #8 of 2004.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to close the audit meeting at 6:00 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Licensed Design Professional Requirements for certain wastewater systems
Building Height measurement definition
Request for wastewater variance – Turnamian (26.18-1-16)
Supervisor Belden opened the public hearing at 6:00 pm
The Town Clerk read notice of publication in the Post Star on July 31, 2004.
Mr. A. Graham Bailey, ZEO gave a formal presentation on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance by adding to section 132-6 the following definition:
“LICENSED
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS – Individuals licensed or otherwise authorized under
And to Section 132-16 the following requirements and renumber existing (2) to (3):
A. “Disposal System building permits
(2) Individual onsite wastewater systems shall be designed or approved by licensed design professionals for all new or replacement wastewater systems.
a) Whenever a non-alternative septic system cannot be installed
b)
Whenever the Town of
agencies.
c) Whenever the slope of the existing natural land surface is greater than
15%.
d) On all lawful non-conforming lots less than 1 acre.
e) When a variance is requested from the Local Board of Health
When additions to dwellings are proposed in above situations, which add additional bedrooms, the services of a licensed design professional is required to evaluate the adequacy of the existing wastewater system.
A letter of approval was sent from Lake George Association.
Public Hearing on proposed zoning code amendment by adding to section 160.10 the following definition:
HEIGHT OF BUILDING – This will be used to determine maximum height of buildings as required in the Town Zoning Ordinance.
The Hague Planning Board recommends the following definition:
HEIGHT OF BUILDING – The height of a building shall be based upon the average of two measurements: (i) the distance from the highest point of the building to the highest point of natural or finished grade, whichever is lower, and (ii) 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.”
The Adirondack Park Agency calculates the height of a building from the highest point of the buildings, including chimneys, to the lowest point of natural or finished grade.
Discussion followed on resolving which method to use.
Town Board acting as Board of Health
No one in opposition to the design submitted by Jarrett Martin Engineering to install two thousand gallon holding tanks for wastewater.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to close the public hearings at 6:30 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Moment of silence: Howard Davis.
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor:
Mr. Joe McCranels – addressed the Board by stating that the
Art Stetiz - asked how the parking lot & design was going. Supervisor Belden explained that Chris Navitsky is working on the design. A subase has been put down at no charge in order to utilize the parking area for the summer.
A plan is also being designed by an engineer working for the manufacture for the street lights. The plans will be submitted to the board for review.
Dottie Henry – expressed her concern over the fact that a Town Board member is absent so many meetings.
Cathy Clark- mentioned the need of lines painted on the road across by the Post Office. It there is not much room and vehicles are parking as far up as Mr. & Mrs. Steitz house. A child almost was hit last week. Possibly a sign that reads “NO PARKING BEYOND THIS POINT”.
Supervisor Belden will review the recommendation.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to draw Warrant on Supervisor to pay bills audited at tonight’s meeting in the amount of $72,336.33. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to accept minutes of July 13, 21, 27, 30 and August 3 as printed. All voting yes. Motion carried.
REGULAR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Assessor & Justice: Councilman Meola reported that 13 small claims have been processed.
2. Buildings & Grounds: Councilman Megow reported that samples have been taken from the community center well for testing. Water sample test at the Sewer Plant have come back fine.
3. Care Program: none.
4. Finance: None.
5. Fire Dept.: Councilman Megow reported that the Steak
Roast went well.
6. Highway: Superintendent Smith reported everything is going well.
7. Insurance: None.
8. Museum: The Museum Committee is on schedule in the
preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the
9. Personnel: None.
10. Planning/Zoning/Stormwater: Report under New Business.
11. Recreation & Promotion: Councilman Gladu has spoken with the Chamber of Commerce in regards to items listed in the Comprehensive Plan that they need to address.
Supervisor Belden mentioned the need to come up with different uses for the Bed Tax Money.
12. Sewer Dist. #1: Supervisor Belden reported that the plant is running well. Extension of the Sewer District will take at least 2 years. Mike Fitzgerald also reported that things are going well at the plant.
Councilman Meola stated that out of
the 7 million dollars remaining in grant funding, due to Queensbury declining a
Sewer District. There are other towns
requesting part of the money. The Town
of
13. Town Park/Beautification: Councilman Meola thanked Mr. McCranel’s for his earlier comments. He agrees that the park is a jewel. We need to protect it and spend more money on it.
14. Transfer Station: Casella Waste Management has been doing a great job at the Transfer Station.
15. Youth: Councilman Meola reported that the Warren County Youth Bureau is working on new goals and objectives. Silver Bay Association Silver Camp was a huge success. 14 children attended on regular basis.
16. School: Councilman Gladu reported that the school tax
rate is not available yet. He would like
to see the community of Hague more involved in the budget process. Possibly get the support of Putnam/Hague and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolution #62
of 2004
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE –
Resolution introduced by Supervisor Belden, and seconded by L. Megow
The Town of
WHEREAS, the Lake George Loop Local Action Committee will utilize a grass-roots planning process to create the Lake George Component to the corridor management plan (CMP) for Lakes to Locks Passage, a nationally designated All-American Road. The CMP will guide future public and private investment and build a cohesive travel experience for visitors throughout the entire interconnected waterway of Lakes to Locks Passage.
WHEREAS, the Lake George area is rich with historic,
cultural, scenic, and natural resources, and is an outstanding addition to the
interconnected waterway of Lakes to Locks Passage. Lake George’s entire shoreline (including the
landside features in
Therefore it be resolved that Rudolph Meola of Hague, and hereby is, appointed to serve as a member of the Lake George Loop Local Action Committee.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYE: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Meola.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: W. Bothe.
Motion carried.
2. Resolution #63
of 2004
Amendment to Sewers
Ordinance
Resolution introduced by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow.
WHEREAS, On August 10, 2004 the Town Board amended its Sewer Ordinance by adding to Section 132-6 thereof in appropriate alphabetical order the following additional definition:
“LICENSED DESIGN PROFESSIONALS – A person licensed or registered in the State of New York and authorized by the State Education Law to design systems described in 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.”
Add to Section 132-16 the following requirements and renumber existing (2) to (3):
A. “Disposal System building Permits
(2) Individual onsite wastewater systems shall be designed or approved by licensed design professionals for all new or replacement wastewater systems.
a) Whenever an alternative system, as described in NYS Individual Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems Design Handbook, is required.
b) Whenever
the Town of
c) Whenever the slope of the existing natural land surface is greater than 15%
d) On all lawful non-conforming lots less than 1 acre.
e) When a variance is requested from the Local Board of Health
When additions to dwellings are proposed in above situations, which add additional bedrooms, the services of a licensed design professional is required to evaluate the adequacy of the existing wastewater system.”
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that adoption of the amendments would be a unlisted action under SEQR, and has completed a short environmental assessment form, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the amendments noted above and the attached hereto are hereby submitted to the Adirondack Park Agency for approval, pursuant to Section 807 (1) of the APA Act and Section 582.5 of Agency regulations.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow and R. Gladu.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: W. Bothe.
Motion carried.
3. Resolution
#64 of 2004
Resolution introduced by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow
WHEREAS, On August 10, 2004, the
Town Board of the Town of
“HEIGHT OF BUILDING--- The height of a building shall be measured from the highest point of the structure to the lower of either existing or finished grade. A “structure” includes attached decks, porches, garages and chimneys.
NOW THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED, that the following
definition of “Height of Building be added to the Town of
Duly adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow and R. Gladu.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: W. Bothe.
Motion carried.
4. Motioned by R. Meola, and seconded by L. Megow to approve the modified request for wastewater variance plan prepared by Jarrett Martin Engineering for the Turnamian’s (26.18-1-16). All voting yes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
& PETITIONS:
1. Brendan Carberry, Harley Trudeau and Pat McDonoughy sent letters of appreciation to the Town Board & Silver Bay Association for the opportunity to participate in the Silver Bay Association Silver Camp Summer Program.
NEW BUSINESS:
1 Mr. Bailey, ZEO reported on the
permits issued for the month of July.
Junk property has been evaluated and letters will be sent out soon. Pride Organization has picked up
approximately 21 junk vehicles for free.
There has been complaints of the Fire House pavilion on
2. Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Gladu to accept Thermal Associates proposal for winterizing the Community Center heating system for $1,600.00.
AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Meola. Motion carried.
3. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L.
Megow for the Justice to attend
Magistrate Conference in
4. The
ZEO withdrew his request to attend conference at
5. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R.
Gladu to appoint Timothy Costello to
6. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L.
Megow to accept Margaret DelSignore’s resignation at the
7. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L.
Megow to appoint Michelle Bissell to the
8. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by L. Megow to support the sedimentation pond project on Jenkins Brook. Ayes: R. Gladu, L. Megow and R. Meola. Abstain: Supervisor Belden. Motion carried.
9. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola to accept Tom Schaffer’s consulting proposal for data entry (80 hrs. @ $14.50 per hour). All voting yes. Motion carried.
10. Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Meola to authorize the Supervisor to get a price on approximately 150 feet of guard rail through CHIPS for Streeter Hill. All voting yes. Motion carried.
The
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by L. Megow to adjourn meeting at 8:00 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning, Town Clerk