HAGUE TOWN BOARD
AUDIT, PUBLIC HEARING &
REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 2005
6:00 PM
Members present: Supervisor Belden R. Meola
L. Megow R. Gladu
R. Patchett
Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm.
The Board review claims for Warrant #5 of 2005.
Audit meeting was closed at 6:15 pm.
Supervisor Belden opened the public hearing at 6:15 pm
The Town Clerk read notice of publication (6-3-2005).
“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.”
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%.
Councilman Meola questioned why the Planning Board wants attics removed from the Zoning Ordinance. In 2003, the Zoning Ordinance was changed to include attics, why are we now deleting attics. He would like more input from the Planning Board on this subject before making a decision.
The Zoning Enforcement Officer explained that the Adirondack Park Agency advised the Town in 2003 to change the Zoning Ordinance to include a number of items. One thing that was added was “attics”, which was not a requirement from APA.
Cathy Clark explained that the change would be beneficial to the Town in regards to the height of homes along the lake.
Councilman Megow feels there are enough rules and regulations governing our zoning.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to close the public hearing at 6:30
pm. AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, L. Megow, R. Patchett and R. Gladu.
NAYS: None. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING:
Supervisor Belden opened the regular meeting at 6:15 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence: Pat Frasier Galusha.
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor: Mrs. Donna Van Wirt addressed the Board on the vendor permit procedure for the Memorial Day Parade. This is a community effort. We need to be working together. Possibly, let the Senior Citizen organization obtain the permits.
Tom La Pointe addressed the Town Board and expressed concerns at the lack of enforcement of town’s regulations and local laws. Mr. La Pointe mentioned the failure of the Town to have the smaller trailer on Yaw Road removed form the property. Having both trailers on the property is in violation of the approval by the Planning Board in June 1989. That approval was based on the removal of the smaller trailer to be replaced with a doublewide trailer. Mr. La Pointe in addition questioned why the Trainor property on Graphite, which is in clear violation of the Local Law on Junk, has not been cleaned up. Oil tanks on the property are being drained on the ground with possible contamination of his property. Mr. Meola assured Mr. La Pointe that the trailer issue is being addressed and that legal action will be taken soon. He also expressed his disappointment that the “Junk Law” is not being enforced in a timely manner. Supervisor Belden and Mr. Megow were concerned over the drainage of the fuel oil and asked the ZEO to contact DEC to report this situation. Mr. Trainor has been issued a notice of violation and the matter is now before the Town Justice as is one other case.
Motion by Supervisor Belden, second by L. Megow to have the Zoning Enforcement Officer call DEC on the possible hazardous waste issue on Trainor’s property. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
Motion by R. Patchett, seconded by L. Megow to draw warrant on Supervisor to pay general, sewer and highway bills audited at tonight’s meeting ($150,806.56). AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
Motion by R. Patchett, seconded by L. Megow to accept minutes of May 10, 2005 as printed. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
REGULAR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. ASSESSOR/ JUSTICE: Councilman Meola reported that the Board of Assessment Review met on May 24, 2005. Three property owners submitted applications in person. There were three corrections to the tentative 2005 roll and six stipulations.
Councilman Meola would like the Town Board to endorse a letter to the School District asking for a refund of ½ of the $165,000 owed to the town form NYS sales in 2004/2005 that was not incorporated in the final tax roll on time.
Councilman Gladu would like to meet with Superintendent McDonald to discuss the matter.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to write Ticonderoga School District asking them to credit the Town of Hague on the 2005-2006 school tax bill ½ of the $165,000 to the Hague residents from the New York State which was not incorporated in to the tax roll. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
2. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Councilman Megow would like the permission of the Board to purchase dehumidifiers and fans for the basement at the Community Center.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by Supervisor Belden to authorize Councilman Megow to purchase dehumidifiers and fans for the basement at the Community Center in an amount not to succeed $1,500.00. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
Councilman Meola addressed the possibility of having the pipe on the generator moved to prevent condensation building up inside. Councilman Megow will speak to the company who installed the generator and ask for their recommendations.
3. CARE PROGRAM: The program is open every Thursday from 1 to 2 pm.
4. FINANCE: No report.
5. FIRE DEPT.: Councilman Gladu still has not received a financial report from the Fire Dept. The variance application for the building project and the site review still has not been completed. Possibly the Committee will set up a meeting with the Board of the Fire Dept.
6. HIGHWAY: The Inventory list is completed. Superintendent Smith also reported that the CHIPS Report was completed and filed on April 1, 2005.
The storm has done major damage to the highways and town roads. A full assessment of all culverts and roads will be completed.
7. INSURANCE: The heavy equipment report is completed and will be sent to Upstate Insurance Company.
8. MUSEUM: Plans for fund raising to help with the cost of the West Museum are being developed.
9. PERSONNEL: No Report.
10. ZONING/PLANNING/STORM WATER: Mr. Bailey submitted his monthly report. Councilman Gladu brought up the need of a part time secretary to fill in while the ZEO is working in the field. This will eliminate the office being closed ½ day.
Councilman Patchett believes that we should not hire anymore part time people. If the ZEO needs additional time, subsidize the difference in pay. Most contractors need to speak with the ZEO.
Councilman Meola feels that the current work schedule provides for enough time to staff the office and do field work adequately.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by Supervisor Belden to hire a part time secretary to fill in the days ZEO is out of the office.
AYES: Supervisor Belden and R. Gladu.
NAYS: R. Meola, R. Patchett and L. Megow.
Motion denied.
11. RECREATION & PROMOTION: Councilman Gladu thanked the Senior Citizen group. The Memorial parade was a huge success.
Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by R. Gladu to sign contract with the Chamber of Commerce and to award them with $3,000 out of occupancy tax money ($2,000 for capital net advertising and $1,000 for a Dell Dimension 3000 Computer.
AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola, R. Gladu and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
12. SEWER: Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by L. Megow to approve the release of the Sewer Use Local Law to be incorporated into the Code of the Town of Hague for $2,500 so it will be available on the web site.
AYES: R. Gladu,
NAYS: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion denied.
13. TOWN PARK: Councilman Meola reported that the original two lifeguards from Macedonia left. Mr. Funk will try to allocate two replacement students for the Town. The boat launch project is almost completed. There was a problem with some stone dust falling into the lake. The Town will try to correct the problem.
14. TRANSFER STATION: No Report.
15. YOUTH: Councilman Meola reported that 12 children have signed up for the Silver Bay Association Silver Camp Program.
MUSIC IN THE PARK SCHEDULE FOR 2005
7/6 Silver Bay String Quartet
7/13 Rick Bolton & Sharon Dwyer
7/20 Nelson Shapiro
7/27 Tom LaPointe
8/3 Norma Strong School of Dance
8/10 Gary Finney New Yorker
8/17 Stan Burdick – Square Dancing
8/24 Mary Jo von Tury & Dwinal Smith
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to solicit proposals and create a position for a paper server. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
2. The Board would like additional information from the Adirondack Park Agency on Parkland, Opens Space & Recreational land.
3. One bid proposal was faxed for the installation of Street lights on Route 8.
Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by L. Megow to accept Reale Construction Companies bid for installation of 28 decorative light poles in the amount of $43,500.00. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
4. Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by R. Meola to hire Robert Dufault for 20 hrs./week for the months of July and August. The first 30 days to be paid by the Green Thumb Program. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
5. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to table resolution on proposed zoning amendment changes to the Zoning Ordinance by deleting attics from section 150-10 and waiting to receive additional comments from the Planning Board on why the change will benefit the Town of Hague and property owners. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
1. A letter was received from Bruce Clark inquiring on the acceptance of the sewer system from Warren County and other questions on the system.
Supervisor Belden explained that the County still owns the sewer plant. The first plans of the system always showed gravity feed and pump system. On July 10, 2001, a resolution was passed by the Board to increase the final cost of the plant from 4.5 million to 7.9 million.
2. A letter was received from Bruce Clark in reference to the Transfer Station hours of operation.
The Board has already signed the contract with Casella Waste. Councilman Megow mentioned that the hours of operation seem to be working. The Board had more problems when the Transfer Station was operating 40 hours a week.
1. The map plan and report of the proposed extensions to the sewer district should be available in September of 2005 at which time a decision may be made where the extension may be located.
2. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to authorize Supervisor Belden to sign contact with Clough Harbour for the post closure environmental monitoring services for the landfill in the amount of $4,900.00. . AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Gladu, R. Meola and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
3. RESOLUTION #49 of 2005
Resolution introduced by R. Meola, and seconded by R. Gladu.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS AND EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL TOURISM PROMOTION AND CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, THE Town has received from Warren County certain funding derived from the revenues received by the County as a result of the imposition of Occupancy Tax authorized by the Act of the New York state Legislature (Chapter 422 of the laws of 2003), hereinafter “Occupancy Tax funds”, and
WHEREAS, in order to receive the afore-described funding, the Town entered into an agreement titled “Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement” with the County which agreement provides that if additional funding is made available by the County for use by the municipality, that such additional funding shall be subject to and expended in accordance with and pursuant to the terms and provisions of the agreement with out the need to approve and sign additional agreements, and
WHEREAS, the County of Warren has now offered to the Town the additional sum of One thousand nine hundred and seventy two dollars and ninety two cents ($1,572.92) for expenditure in accordance with the agreement, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town accept the One thousand nine hundred and seventy two dollars and ninety two cents ($1,572.92) from the County and agree to expend the same in accordance with the local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be, and hereby is, authorized to forward a copy of this resolution together with an executed voucher and take all other action that may be necessary to receipt the funds described herein from the County.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, R. Gladu, L. Megow and R. Patchett
Motion carried.
4. RESOLUTION #50 OF 2005
RESOLUTION SEWER USER EDU CHANGES
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. MEOLA, SECONDED BY R. GLADU
Resolved, that the following changes be made to the Sewer Warrant for the year 2005:
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Account # |
Name |
Tax Map number |
EDU Change from |
EDU change to |
Rational |
Amount
|
|
225 |
G&W Construction |
43.5-1-44 |
20% |
1 EDU |
House is connected |
Paid $80.00 Bill $320.00 |
|
145 |
Dubitsky |
42.12—1-46 |
2 |
1 EDU |
Converted to 1 family |
$400.00 |
|
277 |
Wilen |
43.13-1-4.2 |
0 |
20% |
Subdivision of property new parcel |
$80.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, R. Gladu, R. Patchett and L. Megow.
5. Motion by L. Megow, seconded by R. Meola to authorize Supervisor Belden and Board members to attend the Adirondack Water Quality conference. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola, R. Gladu and R. Patchett. Motion carried
.
6. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to hold a Town Wide Garage Sale on August 6, 2005. Registration can be done through the front office. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola, R. Gladu and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
1. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola to hold a public hearing on July 12, 2005 at 6:00 pm at the Hague Community Center to hear all persons for or against the following proposed changes to the Hague Zoning District.
The Planning Board of the Town of Hague, New York recommends that the Town Board of the Town of Hague adopt an amendment to the Town Zone Code, subject to the approval of the Adirondack Park Agency, which would modify the zoning districts within the Commercial Use Zone in order that all parcels within that Zone be designated as OC-1 (2.9 acre minimum size). Currently, 5 of the 24 parcels within the Special Commercial Use Zone are zoned as OC-2 (8 acres minimum) while the remaining parcels are in OC-1
The proposed amendment would change the zoning for parcels, 25.4-1-39, 25.4-1-40, 25.4-1-41, 25.4-1-42 and 42-1-9. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola, R. Gladu and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
2. The Senior Citizens submitted their financial report for the Memorial Day Parade. The Board thanked them for a wonderful job.
3. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Patchett to approve the expenditure of $800.00 for goose repellent. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola, R. Gladu and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
4. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by L. Megow to authorize Supervisor to sign contract with Silver Bay Association. The Association will pay $25,000 for the year 2005 in lieu of taxes. AYES: Supervisor Belden, L. Megow, R. Meola, R. Gladu and R. Patchett. Motion carried.
5. A request from Angela Sammis, Century 21 Realtor to set up a booth to sell water and soda during the Hague Fire Works on 7/3/2005. The Board will send her a letter stating that this would be fine as long as the $25.00 vendor permit has been obtained.
6. A discussion on the vendor permits for special events was discussed. It was agreed that for Memorial Day events only, the Senior Citizen Club Inc. will deal with vendors directly.
7. Supervisor Belden reported that the Board of Supervisors turned down the 8 million dollar request to extend the new jail by a vote of 5-2.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Patchett to adjourn meeting at 9:10 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning
Town Clerk