AGENDA

HAGUE TOWN BOARD

AUDIT PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING

December 9, 2008

6:00 PM

Members present:

Supervisor Belden E. Frasier

R. Meola M. Martucci

Absent: R. Gladu

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to open the Audit meeting at 6:00 pm.

All voting yes. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed the bills for the month. There was a question on the bill from Don Meserve for striping the wood for the salt shed at Highway. Councilman Martucci will contact him.

Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by E. Frasier to close the meeting at 6:15 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Supervisor Belden, seconded by E. Frasier to open the Public Hearing at 6:15 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.

The Town Clerk read notice that the Town Board acting as the Board of Health will hold a public hearing on December 9,2008 at 6:15 pm regarding a Waste Water Variance for the Robert Dickson property located at 62 Sabbath Day Point road, Tax Map #93.16-1-23. The notice was published in the Post Star on November 26, 2008.

The owners would like to replace the Waste Water system and expansion from 3 bedrooms to 4 bedrooms. Removal of existing system and existing soil will be replaced with new leach bed and soils with perk 3 min. or better. The outside wall of the basement is already sealed.

No comments were received against the project.

Supervisor Belden opened the regular meeting at 6:30 pm.

Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by E. Frasier to close the public hearing at 6:30 pm All voting yes. Motion carried.

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to approve Dickson’s Waste Water Variance Tax Map #93.16-1-23. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Moment of Silence: George Hanna, Anna Buck, Lillian Van Slyck, Julia Middleton’s sister Betty Urfell and Ruth Allen.

Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor: No comment.

Discussion of Bills: Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to pay General & Highway Claims audited at tonight’s meeting. The Board will hold out Don Meserve"s bill for striping of wood for the slat shed until next month. All voting yes Motion carried.

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to accept minutes November 10, 2008 with correction to page 7 Resolution #83 of 2008 adding $5,300 to the Warren County Snow & Ice agreement. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Regular Committee Report:

1. Assessor & Justice (Gladu/Meola): Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to transfer $1,000.00 from the Assessors budget Clerk to equipment for filing cabinets. All voting yes. Motion carried.

2. Buildings & Grounds (Martucci/Frasier): Councilman Martucci reported that Mr. O’Leary will begin work on the Community Center decks soon. The Ansell system in the community Center kitchen needs to be upgraded, which will cost approximately $1,200.00. The Board will discuss the kitchen area to come up with different options for the space.

3. Enhancement Committee (Frasier/Meola): Councilwoman Frasier thanked Carol Pittman and Diane Farinick for all of their work with the hanging baskets for the holiday.

Supervisor Belden thanked Rudy Meola and his committee for all of their work with the Christmas Party and to Mike Manning for the time spent on decorations.

4. Finance & Insurance (Frasier/Martucci): Councilwoman Frasier reported that the auditor is still working on the books.

We will try to put as much money as we can into CD’s.

5. Fire Department (Gladu/Martucci): Councilman Martucci reported that the new boat can be viewed at the Fire house.

6. Highway (Martucci/Gladu): Councilman Martucci reported that the siding on the salt shed is almost completed.

Councilman Meola mentioned we should begin a process of surveying the Town roads. Councilman Martucci will find out if there is a record of Town roads surveys at Warren County.

7. Museum & Historian (Frasier/Meola): The Historian and Historical Society are working on items to be included for the Interpretive Sign Panels through the Lakes to Locks program.

8. Personnel (Frasier/Gladu): No report.

9. Planning/Zoning/Stormwater (Gladu/Meola):

ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD

DECEMBER 9, 2008

· Permits Activity Month YTD

Land Use Development 2 74

Site Plan Review 1 10

Subdivisions 1 5

Variance 1 10

Wastewater 1 9

Wastewater Variances 1 1

· Planning Board: Dec. 4, 2008

In attendance Bruce Clark, Pam Peterson, Martin Fitzgerald Sr.,

John Brown Absent EJ Siwek, Rolly Allen & Dick Frasier.

The Board approved one subdivision with condition and reviewed one new subdivision request. Approved an application for a second story addition with conditions. Reviewed and recommended that the Town Board submit the Rental Ordinance to the APA as written.

Next PB meeting – Jan. 8, 2009 due top New Year holiday.

· Zoning Board:

ZBA and Planning Board Training held 11-20-08:

The following members received a credit for 2 hours of training at the Nov. 20, 2008 session conducted by Dominick Viscardi and myself:

*EJ Siwek

*Bruce Clark

Martin Fitzgerald Sr.

Martin Fitzgerald II

George Ianson

Lindsay Mydlarz

Glenn McKee

Jon Hanna, Candidate for ZBA

* have completed 4 hours of training for the year:

*John Brown

*Bill Pittman

*Pam Peterson

*Dick Frasier

Rolly Allen may qualify for credit attending from LGA meetings.

Marty Fitzgerald II may qualify for credit attending from County Planning Board meetings.

· Next ZBA meeting Dec. 18. 2008 due to the Christmas holiday

· Zoning Violations: Hunt Camps

· New APA regulation may cause previous approved application to return for further APA approval. Details have not been sent to the Zoning Office.

If not overturned our code book will need to be modified in several places.

10. Recreation Promotion & Youth (Meola/Martucci): Councilman Meola thanked Dick Gladu, Debbie Manning, Carolyn Close, Bonnie Brood, Mike Manning, and the Chamber for all of their help with the Town Christmas party.

11. Sewer Dist. #1 & #2 (Belden/Frasier): Supervisor Belden reported that there will be a Special Town Board Meeting on January 20, 2008 at 6:30pm on Sewer District #2 to answer any new questions.

12. Town Park (Meola/Martucci): No report.

13. Transfer Station (Martucci/Gladu): Councilman Martucci reported that start January 2009 the committee will be seeking proposals from various Companies to run the Transfer Station.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. End of the Year Meeting: December 29, 2008 @ 3:00 pm

2. Two proposals for the sign at the Town Park were received.

K.D. Wheeler Custom Signs: $5,595.00

John Bruening Signs: $2,400.00 (optional $200.00 to install)

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to purchase the sign from John Bruening in the amount of $2,400.00 and also have him install for an additional amount of $200.00. All voting yes. Motion carried.

A proposal from Lake George Lettering was received for a Hague Visitor Center sign 6.5’ X 10” White panel with Dark Green lettering in the amount of $130.00 with a $50.00 installation fee.

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to purchase the Hague Visitor Center sign from Lake George Lettering in the amount of $130.00 with the additional amount of $50.00 for installation. All voting yes. Motion carried.

3. Four proposals for the cutting of trees at the Hague Community Center.

Tree Care: $5,100.00

Richard Sears: $5,500.00

High Peaks: $3,500.00

Dedricks: $900.00 (Will not cut trees or be responsible for damage of black top if it occurs).

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to accept High Peaks proposal for removal of trees at the Community Center in the amount of $3,500.00. All voting yes. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:

1. Anne Johns will be training the new Clerk of the Assessor’s. The Board will accept her resignation with regret upon completion of the training.

2. Two individuals were interviewed for the position of Clerk to the Assessor.

Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by M. Martucci to appoint Barbara Mizer as the Clerk to the Assessor at $10.50 per hour for a 90 day probationary period. She will also take the necessary classes and training for this position. All voting yes. Motion carried.

3. Two individuals were interviewed for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by M. Martucci to appoint Jon Hannah to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Term to expire 12/31/2013. All voting yes. Motion carried.

4. The Town Board will contact the Town Attorney to ask his opinion on the request for donations to help support the Cub Scouts Pack 73.

5. The Town has been awarded funding through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program of the Dept. of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Grant: $60,800 Town Gateway Improvement.

Supervisor Belden will set up a meeting with Elan Planners.

6. The Town Board will write the Lake George Land Conservancy in regards to the property located on Route 9N. The Town can not maintain other owned property.

7. Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola to accept the following request from the Cathy Clark, ZEO:

permission to attend Association of Towns Annual meeting Feb 15-18, 2009.

permission for Bruce Clark to attend Association of Towns Annual meeting. Cost $100. Registration fee.

permission to close the Zoning Office early on Friday Dec. 12^th. to attend my daughter’s college graduation. All voting yes. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. RESOLUTION #86 OF 2008

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2008 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Meola, AND SECONDED BY E. Frasier

RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2008 by

Decreasing General Fund Contingency A00-1990-400 by $1,000 and creating new general fund line item A00-8686.400 Administration for contribution to Pride of Ticonderoga for administration for elderly residential home repairs for Hague residences for $1,000.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, E. Frasier, and M. Martucci. Motion carried.

2. Resolution #87 of 2008

Resolution introduced by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola

RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE TOWN OF HAGUE’S SHARE OF SALES TAX TO BE APPLIED TO THE COUNTY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.

WHEREAS, the Town Board currently leaves $300,000 at the County to be paid in two installments of $150,000 each from the second and third quarter payments, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of further reducing the 2009 County Tax Rate for the Town of Hague by paying an additional $60,000, Now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this resolution for the additional $60,000 will apply to the fiscal year 2009 and not to Future years and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Hague be and is hereby directed to immediately forward a certified copy of this resolution to Warren County Administrative & Fiscal Services and the Warren County Treasurer

Duly adopted by the following vote:

AYES: Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, R. Meola, and M. Martucci. Motion carried.

3. RESOLUTION #88 OF 2008

RESOLUTION TO CORRECT ROAD NAME

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Meola, AND SECONDED BY E. Frasier.

WHEREAS, the Hague Town Board adopted Resolution #31 of 1996 for the enhanced 911 numbering system, and

WHEREAS, resolution # 31 of 1996 has the name Sunset Hill Drive, AND

WHEREAS, the residents on Sunset Hill use Road, and the street sign says Road, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Sunset Hill Drive, a town road be known as SUNSET HILL ROAD for the E911 numbering system, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the E911 coordinator, the US Postal Service in Hague and the Hague Town Assessor.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, E. Frasier and M. Martucci. Motion carried.

1. Time Warner Cable has sent notification that Hague will be losing WPTZ/NBC, Plattsburg as a basic program channel. Letter has been received from residents urging the Board to write a letter to the Cable Company. The Board will write Time Warner Cable to see if anything can be done.

2. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to renewal of Convenient Medical Care contract effective January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009. Urine test $57.00 per employee, Alcohol Breath Test $21.00 per employee, DOT Physical Exam $100.00 per employee. All voting yes. Motion carried.

3. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier not to sign the Agreement with Hudson Headwaters Health Network. The Board does not feel that it is warranted at this time. All voting yes. Motion carried.

4. The Town Board will audit the 2008 Town Books on January 13, 2009 at 5:30 pm at the Hague Community Center before the Audit & Regular meeting.

5. The Town Board approved the load of salt for AP Reale and in turn they will give the Town a load of black top.

6. Councilman Meola asked the Supervisor to explain why he supported a 7.2% increase to the Sheriff Dept. when the rest of the County employees received a 3% raise.

Supervisor Belden explained that the Sheriff Dept. is under a different Union. They pay 10% more of their insurance and $5.00 more on prescriptions.

7. Bruce Clark reported that PRIDE Ticonderoga has completed 5 jobs in Hague. Approximately 41% of the grant money has come to Hague residence.

Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola to adjourn meeting at 7:50 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Other:

Councilman Meola mentioned that the Town at the end of November had a total of over 4 million in its various accounts. Municipal Law requires that amounts in excess of what is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Be secured. He wanted to know what is being done so that these funds are protected. Do we have a custodial agreement with TD Banknorth. Supervisor Belden replied that there is such a letter on record.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah F. Manning

Town Clerk