HAGUE TOWN BOARD
AUDIT & REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 2009
6:00 PM
Members present: Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, R. Meola, M. Martucci, and R. Gladu.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by M. Martucci to open audit meeting at 6:00 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed the General, Highway and Sewer Warrant. Councilman Gladu will contact Casella Waste on their bill that was submitted during the Town Clean-up Day.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to close the Audit meeting at 6:30 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Supervisor Belden opened the regular meeting at 6:30 pm.
Moment of Silence: James Keis
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor:
Emily De Bolt from the Lake George Association gave an update on the Lake Steward program along with other programs that the LGA is working on. The LGA has invited members of all Boards to attend the Floating Class Room on August 19, 2009.
Sandy Rust asked for a reduction in her sewer rent for her gift shop located at 9100 Lakeshore Drive. Mrs. Rust explained that she had been asked to come to this meeting by the Supervisor. Councilman Meola stated that the assignment of EDU’s for this property had already been decided by the Town Board. Yet it is brought up again and it is not on the agenda.
It was decided to schedule a special meeting to review this complaint and others.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by R. Meola that the Board will review the final complaint forms received for Sewer billing on July 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Bruce Rust
Address: 9100 Lakeshore Drive, Hague, NY
Mr. Rust addressed the Board on the following issues to his property used by AP Reale Construction during the installation process of Sewer district #2.
1. The Company used my parking lot as staging area without my permission, which could be considered as trespassing.
2. My Antique Gift shop was backed into by an employee of AP Reale. This could be considered hit and run because I was not notified.
3. The excavation site should be returned to its original state with original gravel.
Kent/Podeswa property owners have asked the Board for an extension to September 1, 2009 due to the containers with debris need to be removed before the septic can be installed.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to accept the ZEO’s recommendation to extend the date of completion of the septic till September 1, 2009 for the Kent/Podeswa property. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Martin Fitzgerald II apologized to the Board on an issue that happened with one of the Fire personnel at the Town Park. He explained that during a fire call if a Board member or anyone else has questions or issues, it should be addressed to the individual at a later date, not during an emergency call.
Thomas Denno Jr. asked the Board permission to use the Hague Beach area for the 6th annual John Costello Memorial Coffeehouse on Friday July 24, 2009.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to accept the request to hold the 6ht annual John Costello Memorial Coffeehouse at the Hague Town Park on July 24, 2009. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Discussion of Bills: Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola to pay General, Sewer & Highway Claims audited at tonights meeting. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by M. Martucci to accept minutes of June 9th & June 22 of 200 as printed. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Regular Committee Report:
1. Assessor & Justice (Gladu/Meola): Councilman Gladu reported that the Assessor is working on the completion of his last 2 credits (2 hrs) to complete his continuing education requirements which ends September 30, 2009.
The County, School & Sales Tax is driven differently by the Assessments of the properties. Councilman Gladu will prepare a report on the effects of revaluation if it were to be done.
2. Buildings & Grounds/Enhancement (Martucci/Frasier): Councilman Martucci reported that the threshold between the Historian room and the records room has been fixed. RFP’s for the east end of the Community Center porch will be completed.
Councilman Meola feels that the Buildings & Grounds committee should do an evaluation on the over all use of the Community Center Building and recommendations should be made to the Board with the various options available. He would also like to have a report on the flower baskets.
Councilwoman Frasier reported that they have spent approximately $1200 on the baskets and Mr. Beneduce donated the others.
3. Finance & Insurance (Frasier/Martucci): Councilwoman Frasier reported that she spoke with Mr. Dinolfo, CPA about the possibility of meeting with the Board. He is very busy and feels that it is not a good use of his time.
4. Fire Department (Gladu/Martucci): The new Fire Boat was used at the Capri Village fire. Steak Bake scheduled for August 1, 2009 at the Fire House.
5. Highway (Martucci/Gladu): Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by R. Gladu to purchase truck under State Contract price of $189,794.30. AYES: Supervisor Belden, M. Martucci, R. Gladu, E. Frasier, and R. Meola. Motion carried.
Superintendent Smith thanked Dick Frasier, and the committee for all of their help and time.
Pat Hintze reported that a culvert was fixed by the county but no one came to pick up the debris. Supervisor Belden will contact the County.
6. Museum & Historian (Frasier/Martucci): None.
7. Personnel (Frasier/Gladu): None.
8. Planning/Zoning/Stormwater (Gladu/Meola):
ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD
July 14, 2009
· Permits Activity Month YTD
Land Use Development 10 33
Site Plan Review 5 10
Subdivisions 1 4
Variance 1 3
Wastewater 0 4
Wastewater Variances 0 0
· Planning Board: July 9, 2009
In Attendance: E J Siwek, Dick Frasier, Bruce Clark, Pam Peterson, & Michael Cherubini. Absent: Martin Fitzgerald, Sr & John Brown,
The Board approved two minor subdivision and one sketch plan approval for a three lot subdivision. The Board also approved a half bath in two accessory structures for professional use. Site visit were scheduled for Wed. July 15th @ 8:00 am.
· Zoning Board:
Due to lack of applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals there was no June meeting.
· LGPC proposed Stream Corridor Regulation: The LGPC has released a schedule for the stream corridor approval process. The LGPC will be holding their monthly meeting at the Hague Town Hall on August 25, 2009 at 10:00 am.
· Darrin Fresh Water Institute First Coliform Monitoring report
Cathy Clark ZEO also reported that GIS photography has been installed on her computer.
9. Recreation Promotion & Youth (Meola/Martucci): Councilman Meola reported on the up coming Town Oktoberfest. The committee applied for Occupancy Tax money from the county, but they do not give money for special events. The Chamber will give some money, but they need money now for publicity.
RESOLUTION #70 OF 2009
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2009 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Resolution introduced by R. Meola, and seconded by Supervisor Belden
RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2009 by
Decreasing General Fund Contingency account A00 1990.400 and increasing Publicity A00 6410 440 by $3,000.00 for the Oktoberfest.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, R. Gladu, and M. Martucci
NAYS: E. Frasier
Motion carried.
The $1,682.00 in the budget code 8989 will also be available for the Oktoberfest event.
10. Sewer Dist. #1 & #2 (Belden/Frasier): No report.
11. Town Park (Meola/Martucci): Motion by R. Meola, seconded by M. Martucci to hire David Snow as Park Attendant retroactive to July 10, 2009. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Meola also reported that DEC came and captured 25 geese on July 6.
12. Transfer Station (Gladu/Meola): Councilman Gladu will get a new signed agreement with Casella Waste.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. RESOLUTION #68 OF 2009
ADJUSTMENT TO SEWER RENT WARRANT
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Meola, SECONDED BY R. Gladu.
The Town Board authorizes the following adjustments to the 2009 Sewer Warrant:
1. Forest Bay Property Owners (Beach lot): Tax Map 26.10-1-1
Three streams and wetlands on the property limit the development of the lot.
Assessed for 20% EDU
Request: non-buildable
Boards decision: non-buildable. No charge.
2. Aldrich: Tax Map #42-1-28.2 being charged 1 edu
Tax Map#42-1-28.3 being charged ½ edu
Request: charge of 20% for each parcel. No dwelling connected to sewer.
Boards decision: Tax Map #42-1-28.2: 1 edu. Stays the same.
Tax Map#42-1-28.3: 20% charge. Vacant buildable land
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, R. Gladu, E. Frasier, and M. Martucci. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:
1. The Town Board Meeting scheduled for August 11, 2009 will begin at 5:30 pm.
Audit bills: 5:30 pm
Informational Meeting with Dave Decker & Dave Wick on the Hague Brook Delta 6:00 pm.
Regular Meeting: 6:30 pm
2. A letter dated July 7, 2009 was received from George McGowan requesting that the Town contact property owners of the two trailers on West Hague Rd. and have them removed since one is on his property. Cathy Clark, ZEO reported that the property owners are taking care of the situation.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Councilwoman Frasier & Councilman Martucci will look into the proposed expansion of the Towns Vault and will report back to the Board.
2. The Board decided that it is not cost affective to expand the Town Parking lot at the Community Center to the back of the building.
3. RESOLUTION #69 OF 2009
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2009 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Meola, AND SECONDED BY R. Gladu.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2009 by
Decreasing General Fund Contingency account A001990.400 and increasing GIS program A00 8020430 by $1250.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, R. Gladu, E. Frasier, and M. Martucci. Motion carried.
SUPERVISORS REPORT & COUNTY REPORTS:
Other:
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by R. Meola, seconded by R. Gladu to adjourn meeting at 8:25 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning
Town Clerk