HAGUE TOWN BOARD

HAGUE TOWN BOARD

AUDIT & REGULAR MEETING

MARCH 10, 2009

6:00 PM

MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, R. Meola, and M. Martucci.

ABSENT: R. Gladu.

Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm.

The Public Hearing on Rentals has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for next month.

The Town Board audited the bills.

Chief Jim Young and Martin Fitzgerald of the Hague Volunteer Fire Department presented the Town Board the Fire Departments Financial End of the Year report.

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

Moment of Silence: Delmar Dhein, Cindy McCranels.

Laura Saffer, Health Educator from Warren County Health Services gave a presentation on the Pandemic Flu. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services warns that a severe flu pandemic could potentially cause more illness and death than any other public health threat.

Supervisor Belden and the Town Board thanked Steve Ramant and the Hague Fish & Game for all of their time and work in making the Fishing Contest a huge success. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to pay the balance of $196.00 for advertising the Fishing tournament. The money will come out of the occupancy tax fund. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Bob Patchett asked the Board for an explanation on how they arrived at the new proposed EDU assessment for Trout House Village for 2009. The Town Board explained that they revised a new Assessment Schedule that will be reviewed and discussed at a Public Hearing scheduled for April 6, 2009.

David Martucci mentioned that it was stated by Chris Navitsky at the last meeting that the Mr. Michael Beneduce subdivision did not meet the conditions of approval. Mr. Martucci has contacted the LGPC and spoke with the ZEO and all approvals have been met. Chris Navitsky said that they may have received approvals from the LGPC but felt that more aquatic vegetation should have been added to the ponds.

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to pay Warrant in the amount of $28,179.99. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to approve minutes of February 10 & March 5, 2009 as printed. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Regular Committee Report:

1. Assessor & Justice (Gladu/Meola): Councilman Meola reported that Grievance Day is scheduled for the 26^th of May. The Assessor’s Clerk will be attending a course in July.

2. Buildings & Grounds/Enhancement (Martucci/Frasier): Motion by E. Frasier seconded by M. Martucci to hire Luke Winters as a temporary Maintenance person at $25.00 per hour to complete the steps, ramp, deck, and rails at the Community Center. AYES: Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, M. Martucci, and R. Meola. Motion carried.

Councilman Martucci also mentioned that the committee is investigating the needs of the kitchen at the Community Center. The kitchen needs to be upgraded, which is going to cost a significant amount of money. The committee will survey the organizations to see what they suggest.

Request for proposals have been sent out for additional work at the Community Center.

The Town Board received a proposal from Barbara Patchett to plant and takes care of the hanging baskets, large planters for the summer. She also is interested in maintaining the round flower bed on the corner of Route 8 and Route 9N. The committee will talk to the Garden Club and will approve/discuss at its next regular meeting.

3. Finance & Insurance (Frasier/Martucci): The committee will be meeting with Mark Carpenter from Upstate Insurance next Thursday. The Board agreed with the Insurance Companies that the Town should only solicit proposals for Town insurance coverage every three years.

4. Fire Department (Gladu/Martucci): The Hague Fire Department has given the Town their Financial Statement for years end. The Fire Dept. is planning to refurbish the old fire truck.

5. Highway (Martucci/Gladu): Superintendent Smith would like any resident to call him at the garage if they have plugged culverts. Councilman Meola reported that NYS DOT has offered information on maintenance and training for the Highway Department.

6. Museum & Historian (Frasier/Martucci): Councilwoman Frasier reported that the Hague Historical Society will be ordering a camcorder and audio recorder for the museum. The Historian has been working on Henry Knox Trail Marker. The Historical Society will be holding a “Show & Tell” program on March 31.

7. Personnel (Frasier/Gladu): Motion by M. Martucci seconded by E. Frasier to give permission to Tim Costello to attend the annual Rural Water Conference in Saratoga at $100.00 per day. This will complete the hours of training to renew Tim’s operator’s certificate. All voting yes. Motion carried.

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

ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD

March 10, 2009

· Permits Activity Month YTD

Land Use Development 3 6

Site Plan Review 0 0

Subdivisions 0 0

Variance 2 2

Wastewater 0 0

Wastewater Variances 0 0

· Planning Board: March 5, 2009

The Board reviewed two Referrals to the ZBA.

· Zoning Board: February 26, 2009

In attendance, Acting Chair Bill Pittman, George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, & Glenn McKee.

Absent Robert Goetsch, Jon Hanna & Martin Fitzgerald, II,

APA has upheld the Towns decision for a deck addition within the shoreline setback. The Board reviewed a new application for an addition to a non- conforming house.

· APA Conference - E J Siwek and Pam Peterson are requesting lodging for the night of the March 24^th for training. Cost per room - $89.00.

· Wireless Telecommunication Facility –Warren County approved WTF amendment. Town Clerk has SEQR Documents.

1. The Town Board has to designate itself as “Lead Agency” for SEQR.

2. Vote to declare a Negative Declaration for SEQR, due to no environmental impact.

3. Vote by resolution to submit the amendment and the supporting SEQR document to the APA for Formal Review.

4. Send to APA.

5. APA will place on their April Agenda

· Rentals Code Amendment - Warren County has approved the amendment at their Feb. meeting. APA did not respond to notice for Lead Agency. Town will be Lead Agent for the SEQR review.

APA attorney, Ellen George, still has questions on the Rental amendment.

Hearing postpond until 4-14-09.

· LGPC proposed Stream Corridor Regulation Deadline for public comments ends March 14, 2009.

9. Recreation Promotion & Youth (Meola/Martucci): Councilman Meola reported that Bob Patchett and Dick Gladu have met and will be sending letters out to local organizations asking for their participation in the committee discussing promotion.

Councilman Meola also reported that Silver Camp Program will also be available for youth in Hague.

10. Sewer Dist. #1 & #2 (Belden/Frasier): Supervisor Belden reported that construction on Sewer District #2 is going well. The Town Board and the Town Attorney have been working on the user fee schedule and capital cost estimates.

11. Town Park (Meola/Martucci): Councilman Meola mentioned that the signs are being made for the park. Applications are being accepted for summer employment (Lifeguards, Park Attendants, and Visitor Center).

12. Transfer Station (Gladu/Meola): Proposals are being prepared for managing the transfer station since the contract with Casella expires on June 1, 2009. The Town Board will review them before they advertise for proposals.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Two bids were received for the following:

PECKHAM

ARMSTRONG

ITEM 4

$4.40 PER

CUBIC YARD

$8.15

DELIVERED

$4.50 PER CUBIC YARD

$10.50

DELIVERED

SCREENED SAND

$2.85 PER

CUBIC YARD

$6.60

DELIVERED

$2.75 PER

CUBIC YARD

$8.75

DELIVERED

BANK RUN GRAVEL

$2.00 PER CUBIC YARD

$5.74 DELIVERED

$2.50 PER

CUBIC YARD

$8.50

DELIVERED

Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by E. Frasier to approve Peckam’s bid for Item 4 @ $4.40 per cubic yard and Peckham’s bid for Bank run Gravel @ $2.00 per cubic yard with Peckham loading the Towns trucks. Pat Armstrong’s bid for screened sand @ $2.75 per yard with Pat Armstrong’s company loading the Town trucks. All voting yes. Motion carried.

2. RFP’s will be sent out for replacing tile in entryway of Community Center.

3. Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by M. Martucci to approve the Request and Final Report forms to be used for Occupancy Tax. All voting yes. Motion carried. These forms will be used beginning May 1^st, 2009.

COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:

NEW BUSINESS:

1. RESOLUTION #46 OF 2009

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2009 BUDGET

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. MEOLA, AND SECONDED BY E. FRASIER

RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2009 by

Debiting A00599 Appropriated Fund Balance and Crediting A00960 Appropriations and crediting A001460.410 Preservation of records by $1700.00 for PO-08-489 issued August 2008 disencumbered and closed for 12-31-08, preserved book received February 2009.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: SUPERVISOR BELDEN, R. MEOLA, E. FRASIER, & M. MARTUCCI. Motion carried.

2. RESOLUTION # 47 OF 2009

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. MEOLA, SECONDED BY E. FRASIER

Declaring the Town of Hague Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed

Wireless Telecommunication Facility Code Amendment

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hague has declared itself the Lead Agency for the proposed Code Amendment relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facility, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Board has reviewed the SEQRA Full Environmental Assessment and determined that Wireless Telecommunication Facility Code Amendment will have no significant adverse environmental impacts; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Town Board has reviewed the Full Environmental Assessment and Negative Declaration for the proposed action, now

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hague declares itself Lead Agency for this action.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

3. RESOLUTION # 48 OF 2009

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. MEOLA, SECONDED BY E. FRASIER

Adopting Negative Declaration on the Proposed Code Amendment relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facility to the Adirondack Park Agency

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hague has declared itself the Lead Agency for the proposed Code Amendment relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facility to the Adirondack Park Agency, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Board has reviewed the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form and determined that adoption of the proposed Code Amendment relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facility will have no significant adverse environmental impacts; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hague does hereby determine that adoption of the proposed amendments to the Town Zoning Codes will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and therefore authorizes issuance of the SEQRA Negative Declaration; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and the Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposed Code Amendment together with the SEQRA documents and copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency with an appropriate request seeking APA review and approval.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

4. RESOLUTION #49 OF 2009

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Meola, SECONDED BY M. Martucci

TOWN OF HAGUE

Wireless Telecommunication Facilities

WHEREAS, The Town of Hague administers an Adirondack Park Agency approved Local Land Use Program, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hague is desirous of establishing and maintaining cellular telephone coverage in the Town of Hague; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has requested that the Planning Board of the Town of Hague prepare a draft Ordinance providing for such coverage and setting forth regulations relating thereto as to the proposed location, design and usage of the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities; and

WHEREAS, neighboring towns of the Town of Hague have adopted ordinances governing the location, design and usage of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities; and

WHEREAS, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities will add considerably to the health, safety and general welfare of the people residing in the Town of Hague and visitors to the Town of Hague; and

WHEREAS, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities will greatly benefit

tourism industry in which Hague businesses mostly depend on; and

WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Hague performing the duties of Lead agency has prepared and reviewed the records of the State Environmental Quality Review, Full Environmental Assessment for the listed Zoning Code amendments and additions and have determined no significant impact to the environment would result, and therefore declares a Negative Declaration for the action;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Hague be, and the same hereby is, amended by (i) adding Wireless Telecommunications Facilities to be included as Major Public Utility Use, (ii) by allowing Major Public Utilities Uses in all zoned areas of the Town of Hague (requires Type I Site Plan Review approval) and, (iii) adding to Article IX to include section 160-59.1 “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities” thereto in the form set forth below which governs the review, installation and usage of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Town of Hague. The Town Board of the Town of Hague formally submits the proposed revisions and supporting SEQRA documentation to the Adirondack Park Agency for review and approval pursuant to Article 27 of the Executive Law, Section 807.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

5. RESOLUTION #50 OF 2009

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE

ALLOCATION OF EDU’S (EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNITS)

OF SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2009

WHEREAS, the Town Board has caused to be prepared and filed for public inspection with the Town Clerk the allocation of EDU’s for Sewer District No. 1 and Sewer District No. 2; and

WHEREAS, the requirements of Section 239 of Town Law require a Public Hearing to be held to hear and consider any objections which may be made to such allocations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on the 6th day of April, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., at which time the Town Board shall meet and hear and consider any objections which may be made to such allocations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this Order to be published at least once in the Post Star, such publication to be not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the hearing herein; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause a copy of this Order to be posted on the sign board of the Town maintained by the Town, such posting to be not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the designated hearing date.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

6. RESOLUTION # 51 OF 2009

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY M. Martucci, SECONDED BY E. Frasier

Declaring the Town of Hague Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed

Rental Code Amendment

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hague has declared itself the Lead Agency for the proposed Code Amendment relating to Rentals, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Board has reviewed the SEQRA Full Environmental Assessment and determined that the Rentals Code Amendment will have no significant adverse environmental impacts; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Town Board has reviewed the Full Environmental Assessment and Negative Declaration for the proposed action, now

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hague declares itself Lead Agency for this action.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

7. RESOLUTION # 52 OF 2009

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY M. Martucci, SECONDED BY E. Frasier

Adopting Negative Declaration on the Proposed Code Amendment relating to Rentals to the Adirondack Park Agency

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hague has declared itself the Lead Agency for the proposed Code Amendment relating to Rentals to the Adirondack Park Agency, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Board has reviewed the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form and determined that adoption of the proposed Code Amendment relating to Rentals will have no significant adverse environmental impacts; and

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

8. RESOLUTION #53 OF 2009

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY M. Martucci, SECONDED BY R. Meola

Proposed Zoning Amendment for

“Rentals of One Family Dwellings”

WHEREAS, The Town of Hague administers an Adirondack Park Agency approved Local Land Use Program, and

WHEREAS, Amendment to the Zoning Code (ARTICLE VI Schedule of District Regulations) Of the Town of Hague to allow the rental of one family homes in all Zoned Districts as a Use by Right subject to Supplemental Regulations As defined in ARTICLE IX Supplementary Regulations - § 160-59.2 “Rentals of One Family Dwellings.”

WHEREAS, There has been a longstanding tradition within the Adirondack Park and the Town of Hague for families to rent their single family homes, and

WHEREAS, Rental of single family homes have been a longstanding source of income to assist the payment of taxes for our residents, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Hague be amended by adding the proposed Use by Right to include the “Rental of One Family Dwellings” in all zoned area of the Town of Hague. The Town Board of the Town of Hague formally submits the proposed revisions and supporting SEQRA documentation to the Adirondack Park Agency for review and approval pursuant to Article 27 of the Executive Law, Section 807.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

9. RESOLUTION #54 OF 2009

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

PUBLIC HEARING

RENTALS

RESOLVED; that the Town Board OF THE Town of Hague will hold a public hearing on the 14^th day of April 2009 at 6:15 pm at the Hague Community Center, 9793 Graphite Mountain Road, Hague, N. Y. regarding the amendment of the Zoning Code of the Town of Hague (ARTICLE VI Schedule of District Regulations) to allow the rental of single family homes in all Zoned Districts of the Town of Hague as a Use by Right subject to the proposed Supplemental Regulations as defined in ARTICLE IX Supplementary Regulations - § 160-59.2.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

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

SUPERVISOR REPORT:

1. Supervisor Belden & Mark Martucci attended a meeting in Albany to hopefully receive funding for Sewer District #2.

2. Property owners in the Lake George Park asked to leave petitions at the Community Center opposing LGPC new regulations. The Board does not feel that the Community Center is the proper place for the petitions.

OTHER:

1. Pam & Myles Peterson asked Supervisor Belden to check with the sewer construction company to see if they could clean the area by her mom’s in Pine Cove Road so she could begin receiving mail. The Postal Service has not been able to deliver mail for two months.

Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by M. Martucci to adjourn meeting at 8:05 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah F. Manning

Town Clerk