SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE LAKE GEORGE LAND CONSERVANCY AND INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THE PROPOSED WALKWAY
JUNE 17, 2008
6:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: SUPERVISOR BELDEN, E. FRASIER, R. GLADU, R. MEOLA, AND M. MARTUCCI.
ALSO PRESENT: NANCY WILLIAMS, LGLC AND DON RHODES, LABERGE GROUP.
Supervisor Belden opened the meeting at 6:00 pm.
Two sealed bids were received for the sale of the 1985 International Dump truck with plow.
John Howe - $2,000.00
Walt Waters - $2,650.00
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by E. Frasier to award the bid of the 1985 International Dump Truck with plow to Walt Waters in the amount of $2,650.00. All voting yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 56 OF 2008
Sewer District #1 & 2 Grinder Pumps
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. GLADU, SECONDED BY E. FRASIER.
WHEREAS, the Town of Hague, New York having completed Sewer District #1 approximately six years ago seeks the benefits of standard equipment to facilitate efficient operations and maintenance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that E-One is hereby identified as the accepted standard for Sewer District #1 and #2 Grinder Pumps.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, E. Frasier, R. Gladu, and M. Martucci.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 57 OF 2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR BELDEN TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR THE 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. MEOLA, SECONDED BY M. MARTUCCI.
WHEREAS, the Town is desirous to obtain funding for design and construction for the gateway improvements on NYS Route 8 & Route 9N north & south as outlined in the Downtown Enhancement Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Daniel D. Belden, Supervisor of the Town of Hague is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds to the NYS Department of State for the 2008 Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program, and upon approval of said request enter into and execute a project agreement with the state for such financial assistance.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, M. Martucci, E. Frasier, and R. Gladu.
Motion carried.
Supervisor Belden introduced Nancy Williams from the Lake George Land Conservancy.
The LGLC would like to enter into discussions with the town on the possible sale of land, located downtown next to the Hague Brook. The land was previously owned by Peggy Darrin.
There are restrictions on the use of the land which made it difficult to get a true appraisal. Alison Craig Realty gave an appraisal on the property value if there were no restrictions (1 ½ million dollars). Restricted appraisal would diminish value anywhere between 75% to 90%. Ms. Williams proposed that the Conservancy would offer the property to the town for $450,000.00.
In response to the question of what would happen to the property if the town did not buy it. Ms Williams stated that it would remain as is. The Town Board agreed to consider the offer, hold a meeting to discuss it and will respond in the not too distant future.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola to give conditional approval of Barbara Mizer to the justice clerk position and the Justice Committee will interview her at a later date. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Informational Meeting Walkway
Supervisor Belden introduced Jim O’Toole and thanked him for all of his work with the committee on this project.
Jim O’Toole gave a brief presentation on how the project began. One year ago the Town Board approached a group of us to look into the feasibility of a bike/walkway along Lakeshore Drive to the Silver Bay Association Road with possible funding from the Transportation Enhancement Program of up to 2.5 million. The Town Board hired LaBerge Engineering firm to do a feasibility study on the proposed walkway. Mr. O’Toole introduced Don Rhodes of LaBerge who presented the preliminary report.
Don Rhodes explained that the next step is that the Town Board accept proposed portion of the share of the walkway. The NYS grant if approved will provide 80% toward the project with the Town matching 20%.
Cost of the project: $3,060,000
The Grant: $2,448,000
Cost to Town: $612,000
These figures do not include maintenance cost.
The grant due date is June 2008
Award of Grant will be in December of 2008
Design and permits 2009/2010
Construction date 2011
A resolution must be passed by the Town Board committing to the Towns Local Share.
Supervisor Belden mentioned that the state will be repaving 9N in 2010 possibly we can use the report and work with the state when paving begins to widen the path.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu that the Town Board approves the application as presented by LaBerge Group with the Town Board committing to contribute the 20% local share.
AYES: None
NAYS: Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, R. Meola, M. Martucci, and E. Frasier. Motion denied.
A number of audience members addressed the Board on the issue.
The majority felt that the project cost is considerably high for such a small town.
The Town Board thanked Jim O’Toole and Don Rhodes for all of their help and time with the proposed walkway project. Don Rhodes will compile plans for the Town which will be of use to the Board when the State begins the paving project on 9N.
Jim O’Toole thanked his committee for an outstanding job and also thanked the Board.
Motion by R. Meola. Seconded by E. Frasier to close the meeting at 7:45 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning
Town Clerk