HAGUE TOWN BOARD
MEETING
April 14, 2009
5:30 pm
Members present: Deputy Supervisor Frasier, R. Gladu, R. Meola, and M. Martucci.
Absent: Supervisor Belden.
Deputy Supervisor Frasier opened the meeting at 5:30 pm.
Mr. Tatich from Elan Planners gave a presentation on the proposed Veterans Memorial Park design.
The American Legion Building will be rebuilt as a replica of the original building with the wings removed.
The Veterans Memorial monument as proposed by Mr. Tatich will be a granite slab with names of Veterans from Hague on the proposed wall. The Board and the Legion Members present agreed that more time and thought needs to go into the Veterans Memorial monument portion of this project. We need a distinctive monument that will be a focal point of the Town building and downtown area.
Elan planners will make a scanned copy of the plans and will await the Towns decision on the monument.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola to adjourn meeting at 6:00 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Deputy Supervisor Frasier opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm.
The Board reviewed the bills.
Closed meeting at 6:15 pm.
Deputy Supervisor Frasier opened the public hearing at 6:15 pm.
The Town Clerk read notice of public hearing on Rentals.
Sandy Rust sent a letter dated April 14, 2009. They are in favor of the proposed amendment to the Hague Town Code to allow rental of single family homes in all districts.
1. Why is there a list of regulations pertaining to the rental of single family homes, when it does not seem that there are similar lists of regulations pertaining to other types of businesses?
All businesses go through site plan review.
2. Do the regulations for the rental of single family homes also apply to all tourist accommodations, including motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, guest cottages, etc?
The Board responded that commercial accommodations are regulated by the Department of Health.
3. How will the proposed regulations be enforced? What is the plan for determining which single family homes in Hague are rental properties? If a complaint is issued you contact the owner, then proceed with a violation.
All property owners resume responsibility for the conduct of anyone on your property.
Pam Peterson & Graham Bailey also spoke in Favor of the proposal.
Mr. Bailey stated that the definition of the bedroom needs to be defined.
Cathy Clark, ZEO stated that she uses the definition as defined in the “Property Maintenance Code of NYS.”
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to close hearing at 6:25 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Regular Town Board meeting was opened at 6:30 pm
Moment of Silence: Helen Frasier
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor: Joe McCranels sent a letter to the Board asking them to consider hiring him as supervisor and to train staff at the Town Park this summer at a salary of $600.00. The Town Board referred the proposal to the Park Committee with their recommendation at the May meeting.
Sal Santaniello affirmed to the Board that they should hire Mr. McCranels. Joe McCranels is highly recommended for the position. He is very hospitable and helpful to Visitors. If the Chamber can help in anyway financially please let them know.
Councilman Martucci mentioned that there will be a seminar at the Windgate June 23, 2009 from 9 am to 12 pm and 1pm to 4 pm. The seminar will be on how to greet and answer people’s questions about the area.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by M. Martucci to pay claims audited at tonight’s meeting. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M .Martucci to accept minutes as printed, subject to corrections: March 10, and April 6, 2009. AYES: Deputy Supervisor Frasier, R. Meola, M. Martucci and R. Gladu (abstain from March 10, 2009 minutes due to being absent). Motion carried.
Regular Committee Report:
1. Assessor & Justice (Gladu/Meola): Councilman Gladu reported 5/1/09 the Tentative Roll will be ready. The Equalization rates should be somewhere between 70½ to 73. We will know the final Equalization rate in a few weeks.
2. Buildings & Grounds/Enhancement (Martucci/Frasier): Councilman Martucci reported that work is progressing on the front stairs and ramp at the Community Center.
Councilman Meola mentioned that utilization of the Community Center building needs to be looked at. The big focus is the kitchen area. Deputy Supervisor Frasier stated that a report will be forthcoming.
3. Finance & Insurance (Frasier/Martucci): Deputy Supervisor Frasier reported that the committee met with Mark Carpenter, representative of Upstate insurance.
Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by E. Frasier to approve the renewal Insurance contract with Upstate Agency and also that Upstate Insurance will remain the Towns Insurance carrier for the years 2010 and 2011. The Board will then go back to the policy of obtaining insurance bids every three years. All voting yes. Motion carried.
4. Fire Department (Gladu/Martucci): Councilman Gladu reported that the refurbished tanker is back.
The Fire Department is requesting that the Town give its approval to paint a separate spot for the boat and permit the installation of the necessary wiring so that the boat’s battery remains charged.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola that the Town will paint (RED) a separate spot for the fire boat and also they will contact an electrician to install a charging system for the fire boat. All voting yes. Motion carried.
5. Highway (Martucci/Gladu):
6. Museum & Historian (Frasier/Martucci): DOT will be placing a marker at the foot of Tongue Mountain.
7. Personnel (Frasier/Gladu): Work will continue on the Employees Manual.
8. Planning/Zoning/Stormwater (Gladu/Meola):
ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD
April 14, 2009
· Permits Activity Month YTD
Land Use Development 8 14
Site Plan Review 3 3
Subdivisions 1 1
Variance 1 2
Wastewater 2 2
Wastewater Variances 0 0
· Planning Board: April 2, 2009
In Attendance: E J Siwek, Dick Frasier, Martin Fitzgerald, Sr. John Brown, Bruce Clark, Pam Peterson & Dominick Viscardi.
The Board Reviewed two new site plan application for new development within 100’ of the lake and one application for modification to an existing approval for a commercial establishment. The 4/2/09 meeting was kept open through their 4/3/09 Site Visit, where the Board approved an addition of a deck with stairs 58’5” from the lake.
· Zoning Board: March 26, 2009
In attendance, Acting Chair Martin Fitzgerald, II, George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, & Glenn McKee.
Absent Robert Goetsch, Jon Hanna & Bill Pittman
The Board held a public hearing for an application for an addition to a non-conforming house. A request was received by an abutting neighbor to keep the public hearing open until the April ZBA meeting due to failure of ten days notice of an application. (The property owner had moved from their primary address listed on the GIS.) The ZBA approved the request.
· Zoning Violations:
Multi-family dwellings without site plan approval.
Building in a shoreline setback without variance approval.
Change of Use without approval violation.
· APA Conference, March 24th - E J Siwek, Pam Peterson, and I attended Local Government Day. E J and Pam completed their mandatory training for 2009. Much information was received through the AATV report on the Adirondack Park, due out in April. It gave much information on the Parks residents, schools, land use, and economic state.
A new 511 information tool can be accessed through the web and cell. It gives traffic, construction and weather information for travelers.
· Wireless Telecommunication Facility & Rentals Code Amendments are on the APA Agenda for April 16th.( 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm) & 17th. (after 11:15 am) You can watch their meeting by acessing the APA web site and hitting on webcast.
· LGPC proposed Stream Corridor Regulation: The LGPC has issued a statement that they will delay any decission on the Stream Corridor Regulation due to the volume of comments received at the recent hearings.
Their next meeting is on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Fort William Henry at 10:00 am.
Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by E. Frasier to appoint Michael Cherubini to the Hague Planning Board to fill the vacancy of Roland Allen. Term to expire 2012. All voting yes. Motion carried. Councilman Meola wanted to know why this appointment was not listed on the agenda and once again the proper procedure was not followed.
9. Recreation Promotion & Youth (Meola/Martucci): Councilman Meola reported that the Town of Hague will sponsor the Silver Bay Association Silver Camp program this summer for Hague youth.
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10. Sewer Dist. #1 & #2 (Belden/Frasier): The road closure will be to mid-May.
11. Town Park (Meola/Martucci): The Music in the Park program is completed. The bathrooms at the Visitor Center will be open on May 4, 2009. The black metal tubes need to be fixed, or replaced with rocks. The Board will review this.
12. Transfer Station (Gladu/Meola): The Board will be requesting proposals for the operation of the Transfer Station. Proposals need to be received by May 5, 2009.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to amend the definition to item 20 on Resolution #56 EDU Schedule classification to read as: “House keeping cottages/cabins used as a commercial business that are rented out for seasonal or short transient occupancy.” Add that SD #2 owners who connect prior to January 1, 2012 will not be charged a connection fee. Change .04 cents to 4 cents. All voting yes. Motion carried.
2. Three proposals were received for repair of the two stone piers on the bridge at the Community Center.
Simply Stone: $800.00
Graphite Mtn. Stone: $1,150.00
Northwood’s: $655.00
Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by R. Gladu to award the low proposal of Northwood’s in the amount of $655.00 for repair of the two stone piers on the bridge at the Community Center. All voting yes. Motion carried.
3. Two proposals were received for the replacing of tile at the Community Center in the foyer.
Silver Bay Construction: $2,800.00
Murphy Construction: $2,200.00
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to award the proposal to Murphy in the amount of $2,200.00. The Town of Hague will supply the materials. All voting yes. Motion carried.
4. Two proposals from North Country Landscaping & DeFranco Landscaping were received for landscaping of the Community Center, Triangle and the Town Park. Councilman Meola stated that both proposals should not be considered since the Town Board did not solicit them. He wants the Town Board to specify what work it wants done and all proposals should come in sealed by a specific date.
The Buildings & Grounds Committee will consult with the Garden Club and review the procurement policy before making a decision on landscaping at the Community Center.
5. Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola to accept Garden Design’s proposal to clean up the island in the center of town and add brown cedar mulch in the amount of $200.00. All voting yes. Motion carried.
6. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola to give the Garden Club approval to landscape around the three entrance signs coming into Hague. All voting yes. Motion carried.
7. Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to authorize Supervisor Belden to sign contract with Warren County regarding voting machine delivery and storage. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Gladu to hire Garden Design (Barbara Patchett Bonnett) at $300.00 a month from May 15 – Oct. 15 for watering and caring of the planters, baskets in Hague and to also authorize her to purchase flowers not to exceed $1,200.00. All voting yes. Motion carried.
8. Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola to purchase a new copier from Seeley Office Systems in the amount of $7,300.00 together with service contract. All voting yes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:
1. NYS Conservation Fund Advisory Board is proposing for fee increase to sporting licenses.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Zeyak property rent will be adjusted back to 21/2 to 2 edu’s, due to an error. The Warrant will reflect the change.
RESOLUTION #57 OF 2009
WARRANT FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER DISTRICT #1
USER FEES FOR THE YEAR 2009
Resolution introduced by R. Meola, and seconded by R. Gladu.
RESOLVED, that the Warrant amount to be collected for Sewer District #1 User Fee’s for the Town of Hague are as followed:
Sewer Fee’s for fiscal year 1/1/2009 – 12/31/2009
287 EDU’s total: $114,800.00
70 parcels @ 20% total: $5600.00
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE COLLECTED: $120,400.00
And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Sewer Collector is hereby ordered to receive and collect the above amount. Ten percent (10%) penalty will be added to Sewer District #1 bills for payment received after July 31, 2009. The last day of payment is September 30, 2009, thereafter all unpaid Sewer District #1 bills will be sent to Warren County Treasurer and added to the Town & County tax bill. All voting yes. Motion carried.
WARRANT FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER DISTRICT #2
USER FEES FOR THE YEAR 2009
Resolution introduced by R. Meola, and seconded by R. Gladu.
RESOLVED, that the Warrant amount to be collected for Sewer District #2 User Fee’s for the Town of Hague are as followed:
Sewer Fee’s for fiscal year 1/1/2009 – 12/31/2009
158.50 EDU’s total: $63,400.00
13 parcels @ 20% total: $1040.00
Capital Cost Interest for (July 2009 & January 2010) total: $72,750.00
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE COLLECTED: $137,190.00
And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Sewer Collector is hereby ordered to receive and collect the above amount. Ten percent (10%) penalty will be added to Sewer District #2 bills for payments received after July 31, 2009. The last day of payment is September 30, 2009, thereafter all unpaid Sewer District #2 bills will be sent to Warren County Treasurer and added to the Town & County tax bill.
3. Annual Free Cleanup Day will be June 19 & 20 2009
SUPERVISORS REPORT & COUNTY REPORTS:
Other:
Public Hearing on school Budget: May 12, 2009
School Budget vote: May 19, 2009 from noon to 8 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to adjourn meeting at 7:45 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning, Town Clerk