TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HAGUE

AUDIT, PUBLIC HEARING ON SCULLY WASTEWATER VARIANCE &

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 10, 2005

6:00 PM

 

AUDIT MEETING:

Members present:  Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.  Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm.

 

This is the first Warrant printed off the new RDA program.  Diane and Charlene have spent many hours entering information to produce this report.

 

The Board reviewed claims for April.

 

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to close the audit meeting at 6:15 pm. All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

 PUBLIC HEARING:  Scully (93.8-1-14)

Members present: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

 

The Town Clerk read notice of publication (April 30, 2005) in the Official Newspaper.

 

The Town Board acting as the Board of Health, made a motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Meola to open the public hearing on Scully’s Wastewater variance at 6:15 pm. 

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

Jarrett & Martin Engineers explained and reviewed the plan.  They are requesting setback relief in order, which will protect the lake.

 

Councilman Meola mentioned a letter that was sent from the Water keeper on proposing not to allow the installation of a kitchen grinder.  Scully’s representative agreed with this condition.

 

After discussion on this issue.  It was concluded that a kitchen grinder will have no adverse affect on the leech field.

 

Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Patchett to close the public hearing at 6:28 pm.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

REGULAR MEETING:

Members present: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

 

Supervisor Belden opened the regular meeting at 6:30 pm.

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Moment of Silence:

 

Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor:

Nelson Waters:  Questioned why Casella Waste would be charging for recyclables when the Town never charged.

 

The Board explained that it was part of the contract agreement.  It is the same as last year.

 

Sue Deragon:  Asked the Town Board to work with providing an area for the children for skate boarding.   Possibly, enclose (fence) the basketball court in.  She has parents who are willing to donate their time to supervisor the children.

 

The Board will contact the Insurance Company to find out the cost.  A meeting will be scheduled between the Youth committee and Sue Deragon and other interested parents, to explore the issue.

 

Certificate of Appreciation was given to Janet Hoffay for being outstanding contributing Senior of the Year.

 

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to pay Warrant #5 of 2005 in the amount of $28,197.91. 

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Meola to approve minutes of 04/14, 04/19, 04/25 and 05/6 of 2005 as printed. 

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

Bid openings:  Dodge truck.  Two Bids were received for the Dodge Truck:

            Tim Costello:   $625.00

            Bill Fritzky:     $525.00

Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola to accept high bid for the Dodge truck, Tim Costello at $625.00. 

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

 

 

REGULAR COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

1.         Assessor & Justice (Gladu/Meola):  Councilman Gladu reported that the Assessor has sent out 75 letters for increased assessments.  He had a meeting with Theresa Sayward and Betty Little this week and activity is underway with senate bills being proposed to help with the tax situation.  Theresa Sayward is set up a Task Force who will be working on the tax situation.  Councilman Gladu will compile a report and make it available to the public.

 

Councilman Meola reported that Grievance Day is scheduled for May 24, 2005.  He feels that the Board needs to make the Board of Assessment Review aware that assessment adjustments should be only done by the law.  The Town Assessor last year assessed a piece of property at 904,500 and during the grievance, process the Board of Assessment adjusted the property down to 716,400.  The property just sold for 1.1 million.

 

Junk violation tickets were issued.  Court appearances have been scheduled for May 19, 2005. 

 

2.         Buildings & Grounds (Megow/Patchett):  Supervisor Belden mentioned the need of the overhang on the Community Center needs to be repainted.  Councilman Patchett mentioned that also the front stairs and porch need repair.  The Committee will specs on what work needs to be done.

 

3.         Care program (Patchett/Megow):  No report.

 

4.         Finance (Megow/Meola):  Councilman Gladu will put together a report on the subject of electronic banking for next months meeting.

 

5.         Fire Department (Gladu/Patchett):  Councilman Gladu reported that the Fire Dept. is interested in the installation of dry hydrants.

 

Councilman Meola asked if the Fire Department will issue a financial statement report as promised.

 

Councilman Gladu has requested the report, but has not received anything for the Fire Company.

 

6.         Highway (Megow/Gladu):  Superintendent Smith reported that most of the sweeping is complete.  The Highway Department has been helping on the project at the on the failing sheet pile at the Boat Launch.

 

7.         Insurance (Meola/Gladu):  Superintendent Smith has been compiling an inventory list to send to the Insurance Company.  Right now, he is waiting on estimates for the vehicles to complete the list.

 

8.         Museum & Historian (Meola/Megow):  Councilman Meola has not heard back from the architect on the possibility of reducing the cost of the Museum Expansion Project.

 

9.         Personnel (Meola/Patchett):  Recommended changes to Employees Guide later on the agenda.

 

10.       Planning/Zoning/Stormwater (Gladu/Patchett):  Councilman Gladu recommended that the Town Board provides the Planning Board with guidance and direction on the issue providing open space for major subdivisions.  Section 130-21 of the Town Code requires that not less than 10% of the area be set aside for park or open space.  He suggested that a different plan be prepared for each subdivision depending on the topography and other factors.

            Councilman Meola stated that the responsibility of the 10% open space be that of the developer and that this space be not turned over to the town or the Lake George Land Conservancy, and thus assuming the responsibility for its up keep.  It was agreed that the Planning and Zoning Committee will prepare a recommendation for the Town Board to review at the June meeting.

 

Supervisor Belden has discussed the run off problem by Art Hatfield’s house on Pine Cove.  Supervisor Belden will be meeting with Dave Wick to have a catch basin installed to catch some of the sand before enter the lake.

 

11.       Recreation & Promotion (Gladu/Patchett):  Councilman Gladu reported that the Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for May 28, 2005.  Music in the Park scheduled has been completed and posted.   New in this area, next year will be the Association of Fire Chefs.  The will be coming to Lake George.  

 

Supervisor Belden further explained that the Association of Fire Chiefs would bring in major tourism to the area.  Warren County will put in $50,000 to get this Association in this area.

 

Joe McCranel's thanked Supervisor Belden and Councilman Meola on making the Cross Country Skiing a success.  DEC installed a registering box this year.  130 local area residence used the facility for Cross Country Skiing at Rogers Rock and 40 people from out of town.

 

12.       Sewer (Belden/Megow):  Supervisor Belden reported that the punch list is almost completed.  There will be two proposed sewer line extensions drawn up   We will complete one south to Aracady Bay Estates and one north to Provancha residents.

 

13.       Town Park (Meola/Gladu):  Councilman Meola reported on the schedule for the Town Park for the 2005 summer season.

Memorial Day Weekend:

Opened May 28, 29, 30 

Park Attendants on duty as scheduled

Bathrooms open on May 14 – October 10, 7 am to when Park Attendants leave.

June 24 Lifeguards report to prepare beach

June 25 Beach open until September 2, 2005

June 25 Park Attendants reports until September 5, 2005.

June 25 Visitor Center Staff reports until September 4, 2005. 

 

A letter will be sent out to all vendors stating the following:

The Town of Hague requires a permit for the sale of items at the Town Park. The fee for such permits is $25.00 for Town of Hague organizations and $50.00 for non-town organizations.  Permit applications are to be made thru the Town Clerk’s office and must be in writing.

 

14.  Transfer Station (Megow/Patchett):  Councilman Megow reported on the new hours
       at the transfer station:

HOURS:        

Winter:  All months except for July & August

                        Wednesday                 noon – 4:00 pm

                        Saturday                      9:00 am– 4:00 pm

                        Sunday                        noon – 3:00 pm                      

Summer:  July 1st thru Labor Day

                        Wednesday                 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

                        Saturday:                     8:00 am – 4:00 pm

                        Sunday                        noon – 6:00 pm

 

15.       Youth (Meola/Gladu):  Councilman Meola reported that the Town is accepting registration forms for the Silver Bay Association Silver Camp Program.  The program will run from June 28, 2005 – July 29, 2005.  Kindergarten – Eight grade.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

1.         Three proposal were received to water proof the Community Center basement:

 

Waterproofing Inc.:    $5,806.00

All Methods Waterproofing:  $10,133.00

Adirondack Basement:           $7,856.00       

 

Motion by R. Patchett, seconded by R. Meola to accept All Methods Waterproof proposal in the amount of $10,133.00.  There proposal merit was stronger with more warranty.   

            AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

2.         Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Patchett to change the Employees Manual as it applies to Workers Compensation and Disability.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

3.         Proposed changes to Employees Manual on overtime and compensatory time are tabled.  A recommendation will be provided at the June meeting.

 

4.         Supervisor Belden gave a progress report on the failing sheet pile at the boat launch.  This is an emergency project.  Funds will be taken from unexpended balance.

 

5.         Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to change the sewer user fee schedule that for new construction user fees will go into effect the day that the sewer hook-up permit is issued.  The annual fee will be assed as of that day.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, and R. Gladu.

NAYS:  R. Patchett.

Motion carried.

 

6.         Tim Costello was awarded the truck bid under bid openings in the amount of $625.00.

 

7.         Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola to authorize Supervisor Belden to sign contract between Lake George Association, and Donald Smith for the retention pond project.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:  None.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

1.         The Board tabled the appointment of a personal paper server.

 

2.         Motion by Supervisor Belden, Seconded by L. Megow to approve of the Justice request to attend conference 12/3/2005.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

3.         Motion by R. Patchett, seconded by R. Meola to allow the Senior Citizens use of the Visitor Center 5/27-5/28 of 2005 for the Memorial Day Parade.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

4.         Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Patchett to approve

Robert Dufault as part time employee under the Green Thumb Program for 30 days, 20 hrs. week effective June 1 – July 1, 2005 and

Carol Stormer as part time employee under the Green Thumb Program for 30 days, 20 hours a week effective July 1 – July 31, 2005.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

5.         Two proposals were received for landscaping the Community Center:

            DeFranco Landscaping:          $882.00

            North Country Landscaping:  $725.00

            Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola to accept North Country Landscaping proposal in the amount of $725.00.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

6.         RESOLUTION #45 OF 2005

 

JUSTICE COURT GRANT FOR NEW FAX MACHINE AND PAPER SHREDDER.

 

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

 

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hague is in support of the Town Justice applying for the Justice Court Assistance Program Grant for a fax machine & paper shredder for her office.

 

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried

 

7.         RESOLUTION #46 OF 2005

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CELL TOWER IN THE TOWN OF HAGUE

 

Resolution introduced by R. Gladu, and seconded by R. Patchett.

 

 

WHEREAS,   The Hague Town Board and many residents of the Town of Hague have showed interest in having cellular telephone coverage in the Town of Hague, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED,  that the Town Board of the Town of Hague hereby authorizes the Supervisor to contact cellular providers to try and find an acceptable location for a tower.

 

 AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried

 

 

 8.        Motion by R. Patchett, seconded by L. Megow to authorize Supervisor Belden to write letter in support of the Hague Homeowners Associations grant application.

AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried

 

 

9.         RESOLUTION #47 OF 2005

 

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SCULLY WASTE WATER VARIANCE

 

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

 

 

RESOLVED,  that the Town Board of the Town of Hague acting as the Board of Health approves the request for a wastewater setback variance plan prepared by Jarrett Martin Engineering for Scully property (93.8-1-14).

 

 

 AYES:   Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Gladu and R. Patchett.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

 

           

 

10.       RESOLUTION #48 of 2005

 

RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE

 

Resolution introduced by R. Patchett, seconded by R. Gladu

 

 WHEREAS,  Square Footage” is defined in Section 160.10 of the Zoning Ordinance as follows:

 

                        “For the purposes of this chapter, the square footage of structures shall be

the gross area of floor space measured from the outside walls, not including basements, attics, porches or garages.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the square footage of structures for purposes of applying the shoreline setback restriction shall be a gross measurement, which includes the floor space of attics and attached decks, porches, stairs, ramps, garages and other similar components of the main structure.” And

 

WHEREAS,   The Planning Board of the Town of Hague, New York recommends that the Town Board of the Town of Hague adopt the following amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

 

                        “The definition of ‘Square Footage’ in Section 160-10 of the Zoning

Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the words “attics and” in the second sentence of such definition.”

 

The term “square footage” is used in Section 160-62 of the Zoning Ordinance, which limits the enlargement of certain non-conforming uses and structures to 25%.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED,  that the Town Board of the Town of Hague hold a public hearing on proposed Zoning Ordinance change, June 14, 2005 at 6:15 pm at the Hague Community Center.

 

AYES:  Supervisor Belden, R. Patchett, R. Gladu, R. Meola and L. Megow. 

NAYS:  None.

ABSENT:  None.

Motion carried.

 

SUPERVISOR REPORT:

 

Supervisor Belden was chosen by the Warren County Board of Supervisors to attend a conference with the Fire Chef Association in Syracuse, New York.

 

Motion by R. Patchett, seconded by R. Meola to adjourn meeting at 8:20 pm.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Deborah F. Manning

Town Clerk