TOWN BOARD MEETING

JULY 17, 2007

3:00 PM

Members present:  Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, A. Steitz, and E. Frasier.

Supervisor Belden called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm.

Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Gladu to appoint Mark Martucci to fill the Councilman vacancy on the Hague Town Board until 12/31/2007. 

AYES:  Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, R. Gladu, and A. Steitz.

NAYS:  None.

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #53 of 2007

BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE AND REUNION COMMITTEE

ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF HAGUE

Resolution introduced by E. Frasier, and seconded by A. Steitz.

Whereas,         the Hague Bicentennial Committee and the Reunion Committee having

                        been duly appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Hague to organize

                        and assist the Town of Hague for the Hague Bicentennial Celebration, and

Whereas,         the Hague Bicentennial Celebration is scheduled for August 17, 18, 19 of 2007, and

Whereas,         Bicentennial activities will be held at the Lake George Land Conservancy Park, Hague Town Park,

Community Center and Hague Boat Dock, Now therefore be it

RESOLVED,  that the members of the Hague Bicentennial Committee and Reunion Committee, while acting

on behalf of  the Town of Hague during the Bicentennial Celebration scheduled for August 17, 18, and 19 of 2007

                        Shall be afforded coverage by the Town of Hague’s liability policy

                        No. S1549720, issued by Selective Insurance Company.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:  Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, A. Steitz, and R. Gladu.

Motion carried.

Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to go into executive session at 3:15 pm to discuss personnel issues at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, & Town Park.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to reconvene to open session at 4:00 pm.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by A. Steitz to accept the resignation of David Snow as Park Attendant.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by E. Frasier to hire Kathryn Ramant as Hague Park Attendant.  Her scheduled work days will be Friday, Saturday, & Sunday at $10.00 per hour.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

Councilman Steitz will send David Darrin a letter thanking him for the use of his property for parking.  This has greatly helped the town.  He will also work on drawing up a contract with Mr. Darrin for use of his property.

Councilman Gladu would like the town to start having the water tested for e-coil at the beach, due to the multitude of geese.

Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to increase Tim Costello, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s salary by $50.00 per week, due to the increase of work/hours.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

Motion by A. Steitz, seconded by R. Gladu that Bob Rafferty be hired as a sub-contractor at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour to fill in as part time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator as needed. All voting yes.  Motion carried.

Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by A. Steitz to adjourn meeting at 4:15 pm.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

Deborah F. Manning

Town Clerk