HAGUE TOWN BOARD
AUDIT & REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 2006
6:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Belden, A. Steitz, R. Gladu, and E. Frasier.
ABSENT: T. LaPointe.
Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm.
The Board reviewed the bills.
Regular meeting opened at 6:30 pm
Pledge of Allegiance.
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor: A. Graham Bailey gave a presentation on the up coming Swimming Marathon scheduled for June 30, 2007. The Marathon will begin in Lake George Village and end at Hague Beach. This will be a great tourism promotion for the Town of Hague. A grant has been requested from Warren County to cover promotional expenses, and funds are also anticipated from several other organizations, towns, individuals, businesses, and corporate sponsors. The proposed cost of the Swim Marathon is $98,000.00.
Dottie Henry requested that the Town Board reinstall the water cooler at the community Center.
Supervisor Belden will contact the Company where we obtained the cooler and have it reinstalled.
Supervisor reported that the Sedimentation Pond project will be completed by next week; we will be waiting for state funding to begin the delta project.
The residents of New Hague Road presented a petition containing 79 signatures. They are requesting cable service on New Hague Road.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by A. Steitz to accept the petition containing 79 signatures from the New Hague Road residents, and send a copy of the petition along with a letter to Time Warner Cable Company. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to authorize the Supervisor to pay Warrant in the amount of $76,085.93. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to approve minutes of 9/12, 9/20, 9/28 and 10/5 of 2006 as printed. All voting yes. Motion carried.
REGULAR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ASSESSOR & JUSTICE (Gladu/Steitz): Councilman Gladu reported that the Assessor is in the process of reviewing 75 new and 40 old property permits to update his inventory list. Mr. Martucci will be inspecting buildings and a letter will be sent out next year to the property owners.
Councilman Gladu also reported that the Ticonderoga School has been working on a 5-year needs upgrade plan. This plan identifies different needs of the school in regards to safety, security, health, and education.
BUILDING & GROUNDS (LaPointe/Steitz): Councilman Steitz reported that the work on the Community Center roof is completed.
CARE PROGRAM (Frasier/Steitz): Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by A. Steitz to appoint Edna Frasier as the Care Coordinator and Bertha Dunsmore as her assistant. All voting yes. Motion carried.
ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE (Frasier/Steitz): Councilwoman Frasier reported that the Town has received a $47,000 grant from the State for the enhancement of the boat slip area at the park. A meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2006 @ 2:30 pm with Elan Planners and the Citizen Enhancement Committee.
FINANCE (Frasier/Gladu): Councilwoman Frasier reported that more money has been moved into short term CD’s.
FIRE DEPT. (Steitz/Gladu): Councilman Steitz reported that the Fire Department had a successful Columbus Day Dinner.
HIGHWAY (Gladu/LaPointe): Superintendent Smith reported that Jason Laundree has been hired at the Highway. The Highway Department is working with a full crew. The salt shed project will begin soon.
Superintendent Smith also mentioned that state bid listings for trucks will not be released until January 2007. The Board suggested getting prices from area dealers and possibly go out for bid.
INSURANCE (Frasier/Gladu): No report.
MUSEUM (Frasier/LaPointe): Judy Stock reported that plans are underway for new exhibits. The committee has been working on a time line exhibit and rotating exhibit for the Bicentennial Weekend.
PERSONNEL (Gladu/Frasier): no report.
PLANNING/ZONING/STORMWATER (Gladu/LaPointe):
ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2006
Land Use Development 7 78
Site Plan Review 2 16
Variance 2 18
Subdivisions 1 8
Wastewater 3 18
Wastewater Variances 0 1
Planning Board:
IHH Properties, LLC subdivision was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board. APA permit still pending.
Two Site Plans application were approved at their Oct. 5, 2006 meeting.
Wilson Subdivision is continuing to move forward. The APA has deemed it a Class A regional project. They conducted an environmental study on Sept. 28th.
Zoning:
The ZBA denied two Variance applications at their September meeting.
Complaints:
Fences
Signs
Zoning Violations:
Fences
Department of State and Adirondack Park Agency training session for Agency-approve local land use programs. Oct. 17th. at 6 pm in Keeseville. Pam Peterson and I will attend. See attached: This is open to all ZEO’s, Planning, And Zoning Board members. Town Board members may also attend.
Request to increase Permit fees. See attached “Revenue from permit Fees.”
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by E. Frasier that effective January 1, 2007 the following permit fees will increase:
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PERMITS |
CURRENT FEES |
NEW FEES |
INCREASE OF: |
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LAND USE |
$10.00 |
$30.00 |
$20.00 |
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SITE PLAN REVIEW |
$50.00 |
$70.00 |
$20.00 |
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VARIANCE |
$50.00 |
$70.00 |
$20.00 |
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WASTE WATER |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
$25.00 |
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MINOR SUBDIVISIONS & LOT LINES |
$50.00 |
$70.00 |
$20.00 |
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MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS |
$750.00 |
$750.00 |
$0 |
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MODIFICATIONS TO VAR. & SP. |
$0 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
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Ayes: Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, E. Frasier, and A. Steitz. Motion carried.
RECREATION & PROMOTION (LaPointe/Steitz): Supervisor Belden discussed the proposed 9N walk path. He suggested that possibly a committee be formed to work on this project.
SEWER #1 & #2 (Belden/Steitz): Supervisor Belden reported that everything is running well. There will be a special meeting on October 17, 2006 @ 6:30 pm to continue the public hearing on Sewer District No. 2. Upon closing of the hearing, there will be numerous resolutions needing passage.
TOWN PARK/BEAUTIFICATION (LaPointe/Steitz): Councilman Steitz reported that the Visitor Center Bathrooms will be closed next week.
TRANSFER STATION (Steitz/Gladu): Councilman Steitz reported that a letter of complaint was received from Larry Reid in regards to the transfer station. Supervisor Belden has forwarded the letter to Casella Waste.
YOUTH (Frasier/LaPointe): No report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1.
Sewer District No. 2 special meeting October 17, 2006 @ 6:30 pm.
2.
Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by R. Gladu to authorize $3,000.00
out of Occupancy tax money to help fund the 2007 Swimming Marathon. All voting
yes. Motion carried.
3.
North Country Landscaping sent in a proposal for fall trimming at the
Community Center. Supervisor Belden will write North Country Landscaping, explaining
that the Board wishes to wait until the construction of the new ramps at the
Community Center are completed.
4.
Councilman Gladu reported that at the last meeting of the Noise
Ordinance Committee a working ordinance was in place, assignments have been
given out to members. A meeting is scheduled for 10/24/2006 @ 6:00 pm. to continue
the process.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:
1.
Letter dated 10/2/2006 was received from The Hague Historical Society on
the Shippey designed south building of the Lakeshore Garage. They evaluated the
possibility of trying to save this portion of the building, but it was
determined that it would be very expensive and difficult to move the building.
2.
Letter dated 9/28/2006 from John C. McDonald, President, Board of
Trustees of the Black Watch Museum asking for assistance for the Library. The
Board will address this letter during their Budget Workshop.
3.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by E. Frasier to accept Catherine Well's
resignation from The Hague Planning Board with regrets. The Board will
advertise the opening and accept applications for one month. All voting yes.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Letter dated 10/6/2006 from The Hague Historical Society requesting help with the removal of shelving and the rug in the Historian room.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to approve the request from The Hague Historical Society to remove rug, shelving, bulletin board, and hardware from walls and prepare room for painting. The large display case will be moved out to the lobby. All voting yes. Motion carried.
2.
Letter received from Harriet Cole dated October 7, 2006. The Board will
forward her letter to Attorney Robert McNally.
3.
The Board will review the pricing of the trailer for the lawn tractor.
4.
The Board authorized Supervisor Belden to contact National Grid for the removal
of dead trees by the Community Center.
5. RESOLUTION #74 OF 2006
SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES INCENTIVE GRANT
TOWN OF HAGUE HIGHWAY SHARED SALT STORAGE FACILITY
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Gladu, AND SECONDED BY E. Frasier.
WHEREAS, THE Hague Town Board authorizes Daniel D. Belden, Supervisor of the Town of Hague to submit an application to the Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program for 2006-2007 program year, and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Belden will be the Lead Applicant Contact Person and is authorized to execute all finical and/or administrative processes relating to the grant program, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hague desires to build a shared Salt Storage Facility at the Town of Hague Highway Garage to facilitate winter maintenance of all Town, County and State Roads in the Town of Hague, and
WHEREAS, the project cost is eighty three thousand dollars ($83,000.00) and eight thousand three hundred ($8,300.00) is the Town of Hague’s share of the grant to be paid from General Fund, and the Town of Hague is applying for a grant amount of seventy four thousand seven hundred ($74,700), and
WHEREAS, Warren County Department of Public Works will be co-applicant and the facility will benefit the New York state Department of Transportation via contract with them for winter road maintenance, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Daniel D. Belden, Supervisor of the Town of Hague is hereby authorized to complete the necessary application for grant funding.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, E. Frasier, and A. Steitz. Motion carried.
6. RESOLUTION #75 OF 2006
Resolution introduced by R. Gladu, seconded by E. Frasier.
WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ROUND 9 GRANT APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, The Hague Town Board authorizes Daniel D. Belden, Supervisor of the Town of Hague to submit an application for the Sewer Collection project through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement Project Round 9 funding, and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Belden will be the applicant contact person and is authorized to
Execute all financial and/or administrative processes relating to the grant program, and
WHEREAS, this project will enhance the quality of Lake George, and
WHEREAS, we are requesting 85% of $665,000.00 from the WQIP Round 9 funding, Now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Daniel D. Belden, Supervisor of the Town of Hague is hereby authorized to complete the necessary application for grant funding.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Ayes: Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, E. Frasier, and A. Steitz. Motion carried.
SUPERVISORS REPORT
Supervisor Belden reported that work is still continuing on with the County Budget.
Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to adjourn meeting at 7:45 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning
Town Clerk