SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

JUNE 22, 2004

9:30 AM

 

Members present:  Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, and W. Bothe.

Absent:  R. Gladu.

 

Supervisor Belden opened the meeting at 9:35 am.

 

1.         RESOLUTION #56 OF 2004

 

 

“Enhancements to the Town’s Park Boat Launch Area as a Waterfront Gateway”

 

 

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY L. Megow, SECONDED BY R. Meola.

 

 

RESOLVED, that Daniel D. Belden, as Supervisor of the Town of Hague, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, an amount not to exceed $167,700, and upon approval of said request enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to this municipality for “Enhancements to the Town’s Park Boat Launch Area as a Waterfront Gateway.”

 

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

 

AYES:  Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola and W. Bothe.

 

NAYS:  None.  Motion carried.

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION #57 OF 2004

 

ADOPTION OF THE TOWN OF HAGUE

DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PLAN

 

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

 

WHEREAS,   The Hague Town Board motioned to approve the Downtown Hague Enhancement Plan on December 9, 2003 with revisions.  Now therefore be it

 

RESOLVED,  that the Hague Town Board is desirous to adopt the Town of Hague Downtown  Enhancement Plan.

 

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

 

Ayes:  Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow and W. Bothe.

 

Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

 

3.      Tom Schaffer, Information Technology Consultant researched the most cost effective way to set up internet access at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.  He suggested using a dialup connection to the Time Warner’s Road Runner.  This service is free to Time Warner Business class customers. Mr. Schaffer will also review Sewer Billing Program.

4.      Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to hire Brad Zeyak as alternate for the Park Attendant position.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

5.      Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by R. Meola to set the hourly rate of pay for recording the minutes of Board of Assessment Review meeting, Grievance 2004, at $11.00 per hour for the Town Clerk.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

6.      Motion by R. Meola, seconded by W. Bothe to authorize D. Martucci, Assessor to employee a Forester to appraise the Fisher Act property (25.2-1-3) and report back to the Board.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

7.      Motion by R. Meola, seconded by W. Bothe to authorize the upgrade to the GIS program.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

8.      Councilman Megow mentioned that the mowing at the Reclamation Site at the Transfer Station needs to be completed.  Supervisor Belden will contact Tim Costello to make arrangements.

 

9.      Motion by R. Meola, seconded by W. Bothe to authorize contract with Thomas Schaffer, Information Technology Consultant to connect the Community Center with the Sewer Plant.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

10.    Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to adjourn meeting at 10:30 am.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Deborah F. Manning

Town Clerk