HAGUE TOWN BOARD
AUDIT & REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 2007
6:00 PM
Members present: Supervisor Belden E. Frasier
A. Steitz T. LaPointe
Absent: R. Gladu.
Motion by E. Frasier and Seconded by A. Steitz to open the audit meeting at 6:00 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed the bills for March.
Supervisor Belden opened the regular meeting at 6:30 pm.
Moment of Silence: Bradley Whisher, Mary Ann Harmon and Connie Miller.
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor:
Karen Laundree spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. She thanked the Board for the computer system and how beneficial it has been for the AARP tax program. This year the program has expanded too twice as many individuals.
Dottie Henry discussed the Dog Show scheduled for the Memorial Day Celebration. She asked that the Town Board waive the Park Ordnance for one day for this event. Linda Benway, DCO/ACO will be running the event. She has a listing of rules and regulations for this event.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to waive the Park Ordnance section for the one day Dog Show event. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Supervisor Belden will check with the Towns Insurance Company in regards to the Dog Show.
Martin Fitzgerald has been researching the possibility of the Town creating a sliding/tow hill at the sandpit area in Sabbath Day Point. Once a feasibility Study is completed, the process of looking for grant money would begin. Chestertown only increases their liability insurance by $2,000.00 per year for their sliding/tow hill. This would be a great asset to our community and would also benefit the tourist industry. He has also checked with the County and Occupancy Tax Money could be used for this project.
Chris Navitsky will work with Martin Fitzgerald on this project.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to authorize Supervisor Belden, Martin Fitzgerald, and Chris Navitsky to begin work on the proposed sliding/tow hill project. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Discussion of Bills: Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to pay Claims audited at tonight’s meeting in the amount of $82,224.43. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to accept minutes of February 13, 2007 as printed. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Regular Committee Report:
1. Assessor & Justice (Gladu/LaPointe): None.
2. Buildings & Grounds (LaPointe/Steitz): Motion by T. LaPointe, seconded by E. Frasier to have Councilman LaPointe obtain three proposals for tile and cement board. The color of the tile will remain the same. All voting yes. Motion carried.
David Dunn will continue his work on the Community Center porch/ramps after the tiling is completed. The Town Board thanked Dave for a great job with installing the support beam in the basement.
3. Care Program/Enhancement Committee (Frasier/Steitz): Councilwoman Frasier thanked the Winter Carnival Committee for the donation of food for the pantry.
There is a meeting scheduled Monday March 19, 2006 @ 3:30pm with Elan Planners. At this time the Board will review the proposed plan for the Waterfront Enhancement walkway. The Veteran’s Park project will also be re-addressed, due to the State of New York owning on both sides of the Hague Brook. We will be able to enhance the property. The proposed pedestrian bridge crossing will not be allowed.
4. Finance & Insurance (Frasier/Gladu): No report.
5. Fire Department (LaPointe/Gladu): No report.
6. Highway (Gladu/LaPointe): Superintendent Smith reported that we survived the Valentine Day Storm.
7. Museum & Historian (Frasier/LaPointe): Councilwoman Frasier reported that the committee has been working hard on organizing items. A display (timeline) is being created for the Bicentennial Celebration.
8. Personnel (Gladu/Frasier): No report.
9. Planning/Zoning/Stormwater (Gladu/Frasier):
ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD
March 13, 2007
Land Use Development 4 13
Site Plan Review 1 3
Subdivisions 3 3
Variance 1 2
Wastewater 0 1
Wastewater Variances 0 0
Planning Board:
The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision, a site plan for a deck addition, and a division of land using Gifts, Devises, and Inheritance at their March 1st. meeting. They are working on code modification and may be ready for a recommendation to the Town Board in April.
Zoning:
ZBA Feb. meeting cancelled due to lack of applicants.
N Y State Dept. of State Training Day for Hague is scheduled for April 25 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. See attached: The APA will distribute flyers to the surrounding Towns, after the Hague Town Board approves the flyer.
(“Light meal” will consists of assorted sandwiches, tossed salad, brownies or cookies and a drink.)
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to approve the flyers and program for the NYS Dept. of State Training Day for Hague on April 25, 2007 from 4 pm to 9 pm. with a light meal included. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Old Town Hall Parking lot:
I have acquired a copy of the parking lot layout from Chris Navitsky, the Easement Agreement from Mr. Viscardi, and the survey plan from Trustee, Lou Megow. As it stands now Mr. Viscardi is reviewing the points of reference on the Easement Agreement, there may be an error in the description of the Baptist Church. The Church Trustees have calculated that the Town is gaining a total of 460 sq. ft. were the church only 327 sq. ft. They feel if the line mentioned in the fifth paragraph of the agreement were to be changed from 7 feet to 9 feet from the corner of the property it would be a fair exchange. (46.83 x 7 = 327.8 sq. ft. , 46.83 x 9=421.47 sq. ft)
Trustees of the Baptist Church are Lou Megow and Don Loveland
If these issues were addressed it is my belief that the agreement would be signed.
10. Recreation, Promotion & Youth (LaPointe/Steitz): Councilman LaPointe reported that the Music in the Park program is almost completed for the 2007 summer.
Motion by T. LaPointe, seconded by E. Frasier to authorize the Hague Youth to Attend the Youth Leadership Program at ACC. Mr. Meola will drive the students to the conference. All voting yes. Motion carried.
11. Sewer Dist. #1 & #2 (Belden/Steitz): Supervisor Belden reported that we are still awaiting approval for the north extension for Sewer District #2. A letter was received from DOT stating that Route 9N will need to be shut down during the installation of pipes around Island Harbour. Traffic will be redirected around West Hague and New Hague Road.
12. Town Park (Steitz/LaPointe): Councilman Steitz will be advertising for a full time Park Attendant and part time Life Guards for the 2007 summer season.
13. Transfer Station (Steitz/Gladu): Councilman Steitz reported that we are awaiting Casella Waste proposal for the Town Board to consider.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
|
COMPANY |
DATE SUBMITTED |
TIME |
TRUCK BID |
BODY BID |
|
Arrowhead Equipment, Inc. |
March 1, 2007 |
12:30 pm |
None |
$29,412.00 |
|
Wicker Ford |
March 1, 2007 |
2:30 pm |
$36,973.00 |
$20,123.20 |
|
Christopher Chevrolet |
|
2:58 pm |
$45,000.00 w/rebate of $1,400.00 |
$26,990.00 |
The Board reviewed the submitted bids per the specifications requested. Motion by T. LaPointe, seconded by A. Steitz to accept Christopher Chevrolets bid for truck and body in the amount of $70,590.00. Christopher Chevrolet met the specifications of the truck and body requested. AYES: Supervisor Belden, T. LaPointe, A. Steitz, and E. Frasier. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:
1. Rabies Clinic May 19, 2007 at the Hague Fire House 10 am to noon.
2. Tim Costello – Request to attend training in Saratoga 5/9/07.
Motion by E. Frasier, and seconded by T. LaPointe to give permission to Tim Costello to attend the Rural Water Conference in Saratoga on 5/9/07. The training earns credit towards hours needed to renew operator’s certificate. $50.00 for training, $23.00 for additional meal. All voting yes. Motion carried.
3. The Hague Senior Citizens sent an itemized listing of items that need to be addressed before the Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday May 26, 2007 @ 2 pm. Supervisor Belden has everything addressed accept for the manpower to control traffic. The Board will contact people to see if they will be willing to direct traffic during the event.
4. Time Warner Cable will be installing cable on Split Rock Road and then will install cable on West & New Hague Road.
5. American Red Cross training courses will be offered in Glens Falls.
Supervision In Disaster – March 24 & 25
Disaster Instructor Specialty Training – April 14 & 15
Basic Disaster Volunteer Training – April 28
6. Two letters were received from DOT in regards to the right of ways lands adjacent to NY 8 west of intersection with Route 9N (Veteran’s Memorial Park). The Department of Transportation will not allow use of the State-owned land, but will allow us access to the American Legion property. Any improvements associated with the Veteran’s Memorial must be confined to that parcel of land.
7 Randy Engler: Triathlon 6/30/07 – Bluegrass 7/2/07. Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to approve of the Triathlon on June 30, 2007, with the swim marathon to follow and to also approve of the bluegrass festival on July 2, 2007 from 3pm to 7 pm with Elvis and the Fireworks to follow. All voting yes. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to amended the Sewer User Schedule to add that any RV or Mobile home will be charged one (1) EDU. All voting yes. Motion carried.
WARRANT FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER USER FEES FOR THE YEAR 2007
Resolution introduced by A. Steitz, and seconded by E. Frasier.
RESOLVED, that the Warrant amount to be collected for Sewer User Fee’s for the Town of Hague, Sewer District #1 be as followed:
Sewer Fee’s for fiscal year 1/1/07 – 12/31/07
269.00 EDU’s total: $107,600.00
67 parcels @ 20% total: $5,360.00
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE COLLECTED: $112,960.00
And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Sewer Collector is hereby ordered to receive and collect the above amount. Ten percent (10%) will be added to unpaid rent fees received after July 31, 2007. The last day of payment is October 31, 2007, thereafter all unpaid sewer fees will be sent to Warren County for collection.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, A. Steitz, E. Frasier, and T. LaPointe.
Motion carried.
3. RESOLUTION #38 OF 2007
RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE POLLING PLACE IN THE TOWN OF HAGUE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 4-104 of the New York State Election Law, the Town Board of the Town of Hague must submit to the Warren County Board of Elections a listing of the polling place in the Town of Hague in each Election District in which Elections may be held. Now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the following location be and hereby is designated as the respective polling place in the Sole District:
9793 Graphite Mountain Road
Hague, NY 12836
And that such location is accessible to the physically handicapped voter, pursuant to Article 4-104.1a of the Election Law and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Warren County Board of Elections.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, T. LaPointe, E. Frasier, and A. Steitz.
Motion carried.
4. RESOLUTION #39 OF 2007
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Resolution introduced by A. Steitz, and seconded by T. LaPointe
RESOLVED, that the Town of Hague Supervisor is authorized to enter into an agreement with Warren County for Snowmobile Trail Maintenance, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this agreement shall be for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007. The County agrees to pay the Town of Hague five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), and the Town shall in turn, use said funds to offset costs associated with the purchase of equipment which shall be used during the 2007, for snowmobile trail development, maintenance and/or promotion of trail systems, or the Town may use the funds for subcontracts with third parties for said purposes.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, A. Steitz, T. LaPointe, and E. Frasier.
Motion carried.
5. RESOLUTION #40 OF 2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL INTERNET BANKING
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY E. Frasier, AND SECONDED BY A. Steitz.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hague hereby authorizes Supervisor Belden to sign the Municipal Corporate Resolution to execute eCashManager Internet Banking Services with TD BANKNORTH.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, A. Steitz, and T. LaPointe.
Motion carried.
Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to sign easement with the Hague Baptist Church. This easement will allow the Town to complete the Parking Lot next to the Church. All voting yes. Motion carried.
SUPERVISORS REPORT & COUNTY REPORTS:
1. Supervisor Belden reported that the Board of Supervisors possibly might raise sales tax by 1 cent. A Public Hearing will be scheduled at the Civic Center. If this is done it will give the County 13 million dollars in surplus. Three million of this would be put toward a new Human Resource building.
2. The Town Board will write a letter to the downtown businesses asking that they have the delivery trucks park off the main street.
3. The groomer will be serviced in the spring.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to adjourn meeting at 8:30 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning
Town Clerk