HAGUE TOWN BOARD
AUDIT & REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
6:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Belden, A. Steitz, R. Gladu and T. LaPointe, and
E. Frasier.
Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm.
The Board reviewed the bills.
Regular meeting opened at 6:30 pm
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor:
Rudy Meola – What is the status of enforcement of the Junk Law. Specifically last year one case was turned over to the Justice and the property owner was to put up a fence.
Cathy Clark, ZEO explained that this case is a civil matter and is no longer in the office of the ZEO. Other letters to property owners have been sent out.
Councilman Gladu will ask the justice what the status is on this case.
Rudy Meola – What is the status on the Noise Ordnance?
Councilman Gladu reported that there is a meeting scheduled for November 28, 2006. There are five issues to be addressed:
1. The time and release of the ordinance
2. Usage in residential areas
3. Signage
4. Whether to hold a referendum.
5. Enforcement process.
Rudy Meola also asked the Board what the status was on the street lights that were purchased.
Supervisor Belden reported that Chestertown purchased 14 poles at $450.00 each. Glens Falls Electric will let us return the light fixtures. We are proposing to keep a few of the light fixtures for the Brookside Park project and possibly for the parking lots.
Joe McCranels reported that he will not be able to help out much with Cross Country Skiing at Rogers Rock, due to personal reasons this winter. He will meet with the Park & Recreation Committee to review and give them information. David Snow will groom the trails.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to approve Warrant #11 of 2006 in the amount of $109,003.70. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by T. LaPointe, seconded by A. Steitz to approve minutes of 10/10/, 10/11, 10/16, 10/17, and 10/30 of 2006 as printed. All voting yes. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. ASSESSOR & JUSTICE (Gladu/Steitz): Councilman Gladu reported that the Assessor is still upgrading his inventory sheets. This will give a base amount for the Tentative Roll for 2007.
2. BUILDING & GROUNDS (LaPointe/Steitz): Councilman LaPointe reported that the next project at the Community Center will be the tile floor. He also mentioned the need of the office area and break room at the Highway Department needs to be painted and a new box of ceiling tile should be processed. The Board agreed that this should be done.
3. CARE PROGRAM (Frasier/Steitz): Councilwoman Frasier reported that everything is going well.
4. ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE (Frasier/Steitz): Councilwoman Frasier reported that there will be a meeting scheduled for November 16, 2006 at @ 2:30 pm with the Town Board and Elan Planners.
5. FINANCE (Frasier/Gladu): No report.
6. FIRE DEPT. (Steitz/Gladu): No report.
7. HIGHWAY (Gladu/LaPointe): Councilman Gladu reported that the salt shed project is almost completed. The Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent have been pricing trucks. They just tried out a Chevy 450 max diesel. Specs will be drawn up and we will go out to bid for a new truck.
8. INSURANCE (Frasier/Gladu): No report
9. MUSEUM (Frasier/LaPointe): Councilwoman Frasier reported that work on the exhibits is continuing. Mike Manning has been busy removing shelving and carpeting from the Museum room.
10. PERSONNEL (Gladu/Frasier): Councilman Gladu reported that the committee is finalizing the data sheets for employees.
11. PLANNING/ZONING/STORMWATER (Gladu/LaPointe): Councilman Gladu discussed the need for planning & zoning members to attend the meetings. We have openings on both Boards which makes it difficult to form a quorum. There are three applicants for the openings. He suggested that possibly we use all three, with one individual acting as an alternate.
ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER 2006
Land Use Development 7 85
Site Plan Review 1 17
Variance 2 20
Subdivisions 3 11
Wastewater 3 18
Wastewater Variances 0 1
Planning Board:
Due to a vacancy and absenteeism the Planning Board has had only four members in attendance for the last two meetings. These posses a problem for Applicants, since they need all members present to vote alike for a motion to receive a decision. Zoning:
Would like the 25% rule for legal non conforming structures modified.
Complaints:
Fences
Zoning Violations:
Fences
Lake George Watershed Protection Program Focus Group has asked a member of the Planning Board and I to attend their November 16 meeting. Pam Peterson, the Planning Board designate and I will be attending.
As the Local Board of Health the Town Board may grant up to a 33 % reductions on NSF Approved Systems under Standard 40 for replacement leaching systems.
This is extremely helpful for existing home where traditional systems can not be installed due to separation or lot size. Web site: nsf.org
12. RECREATION & PROMOTION (LaPointe/Steitz): Councilman LaPointe reported that the Snow-goers have been busy cutting trails. The club will be purchasing a groomer. Marty Fitzgerald, Warren County Planning is working on a map of the trails which will show properties in which the club will have to try to obtain easements.
13. SEWER #1 & #2 (Belden/Steitz): Supervisor Belden reported that the Round 9 grant is completed. He thanked Diane Trudeau for all of her time working on this with DEC.
14. TOWN PARK/BEAUTIFICATION (LaPointe/Steitz): No report.
15. TRANSFER STATION (Steitz/Gladu): No report.
16. YOUTH (Frasier/LaPointe): Mr. Meola reported on the Warren County Youth meeting. The Town of Hague will receive $1,600.00 toward the Youth Program. He mentioned that the application needs to be submitted from the Town soon.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Motion by a. Steitz, seconded by R. Gladu to contact Time Warner Cable Company and authorize Supervisor Belden to sign a contract with Time Warner Cable to complete the installation of cable on Split Rock Road, and New Hague Road. The balance available to the Town for line extensions is $44,447.18. Split Rock Road (.6 aerial miles) will cost $19,780.00. The time frame for this project is about 6 months. The New Hague Road project (7.19 aerial miles) will cost $145,097.00. The time frame for this project is 12 months. The Town will pay the difference to have both projects completed and will pay back the general account with franchise line extension money. All voting yes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:
1. Motion
by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to give permission to the Senior Citizens
Club, Inc. and the Hague Chamber of Commerce the use of the Visitor Center on
December 1-2, 2006 and to also approve the Chambers request for the use of the
Visitor Center on February 16 – 18 of 2007. All voting yes. Motion carried.
2. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by E. Frasier to approve of Randy Engler’s request to reserve the Hague Town Park to hold a Triathlon (Swim, Bike, Run) on Saturday July 7, 2007 with a bluegrass festival to follow. All voting yes. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. A free safety training is being offered at the Warren County Municipal Center on 11/27 & 12/18 of 2006. The Highway Department, Wastewater Treatment Plant employees, and Mike Manning have permission to attend.
2. Motion
by Supervisor Belden, seconded by R. Gladu to hire Mr. Swanson to change the
entrance signs coming into Hague from established 1808 to established 1807.
All voting yes. Motion carried.
3. The Board will review Elan Planners contract and make a decision at the November 16, 2006 special meeting.
4. Motion
by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to authorize Supervisor Belden to complete
the application for permission of State Comptroller for Sewer District #2,
project No. 10096.6020.1102. All voting yes. Motion carried.
5. Motion by T. LaPointe, seconded by A. Steitz to accept Mary Lou Doulin’s resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals with regret. Term to expire 12/31/2006.
ADDENDUM:
1. RESOLUTION #84 of 2006
Resolution introduced by A. Steitz, and seconded by T. LaPointe.
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 Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for expenditure in accordance with the agreement, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town accept the Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) 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, A. Steitz, T. LaPointe, E. Frasier, and R. Gladu.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None. Motion carried.
2. The Board will set up a special meeting to discuss the Employee’s Guide. Some of the issues that need to be addressed are:
(a). Hiring of new personnel. Should they receive benefits as soon as they begin?
(b). The use of time and ½ when using a personal or vacation day.
(c). Payment of vacation in consecutive weeks.
3. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by A. Steitz to pay JP Sports voucher in the amount of $5,973.65 for Bicentennial shirts. All money made from the sales of the items will be turned back over to the Town. All voting yes. Motion carried.
4. A
letter dated 11/3/06 was received from George Maggiolo, President of the Hague
Homeowners Association. Mr. Maggiolo does not believe that he should have to
pay the charge of $359.66 for a service/emergency call to Geraw’s Septic
Service, because of wrong sewer installation. Supervisor Belden will write him
a letter stating it is not the Town of Hague’s responsibility.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to adjourn meeting at 7:30 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning
Town Clerk
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