HAGUE TOWN BOARD MEETING

November 10, 2009

6:00 pm

 

Members present:  Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, R. Gladu, R. Meola, and M. Martucci.

 

Supervisor Belden opened the Audit Meeting at 6:00 pm

 

The Board reviewed the General, Highway, and Sewer Warrant. 

 

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance:

 

Moment of Silence:  Barbara Lawrence

 

Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor:  Bruce Clark reported that there is a sign up sheet at the Community Center for anyone interest in the CPR class scheduled for December 2, 2009.  The cost is $30.00 for certification.

 

Lara Smith the new owner of Meadowbrook Acres Dog Grooming stressed the need of cable on New Hague Road.

 

Supervisor Belden stated that the cable company needs to get easements from Niagara Mohawk and plan to start this coming spring.

 

Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by M. Martucci to pay General, Sewer & Highway Claims audited at tonight’s meeting.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion to accept minutes as printed, subject to corrections:    October 12, 22 & November 5 of 2009.  Add Deputy Highway Superintendent to the October 22, 2009 minutes.   All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

Regular Committee Report:

  1.  Assessor & Justice (Gladu/Meola):  None.

 

  2.  Buildings & Grounds/Enhancement (Martucci/Frasier):   Work will begin on the east porch at the Community Center on November 20, 2009.

 

Councilman Meola would still like a study of the utilization of the Community Center building done.  This should include the increasing of the vault area, basement kitchen, and offices.  The Board agreed to look into this matter.

 

The Highway Department did a great job on removal of the American Legion building.

 

Supervisor Belden will have call someone check on the condition of the dehumidifiers.

           

  3.  Finance & Insurance (Frasier/Martucci):  Budget for 2010 is complete.  The committee reviewed two different Health plans and decided to stay with the present plan.

 

  4.  Fire Department (Gladu/Martucci):  There were 100 emergency calls received to date.

           

  5.  Highway (Martucci/Gladu):  The new Viking truck should arrive by the 1st of December.  A notice will be published advertising the sale of the 2000 ford truck.  All of the Highway trucks have been serviced. 

           

  6.  Museum & Historian (Frasier/Martucci):  The Hague Historical Society held a Sunday afternoon presentation which went very well.  

 

  7.  Personnel (Frasier/Gladu):  None.

           

  8.  Planning/Zoning/Stormwater (Gladu/Meola):  The update to the code modifications will begin soon.

           

  9.  Recreation Promotion & Youth (Meola/Martucci):  The Towns Christmas party is scheduled for December 5, 2009 between the hours of 4pm & 6pm.  Kaley Manning has asked the Board if she could set up a decorating party at the Community Center for her Senior Community Service project at School.  The decorating party will be held on November 22, 2009 at noon. 

                                                           

10.  Sewer Dist. #1 & #2 (Belden/Frasier):  There are approximately 35 people hooked up to sewer #2. 

 

Councilman Meola questioned who authorized AP Reale Construction to move the contaminated soil that was located on Maggiolo’s property to the Highway Garage in September.  Supervisor Belden did not know, but stated that the soil has been removed from the Highway Garage.  The Town paid the bill, but we will be reimbursed by the County.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Allen attempted to hook up to Sewer district #2 today. But they needed to hire a private contractor since the contractor for the district did not do a great job.  Supervisor Belden asked them to send a letter and a bill and he will send it to AP Reale. 

 

11.  Town Park (Meola/Martucci):  The Park is closed for the winter.

 

12.  Transfer Station (Gladu/Meola):  Councilman Gladu & Meola will work on a process to see if we can allow dirt at the transfer station and report back to the Board.

 

 

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1.  The Board appoints Councilman Gladu and Martucci from the Town Board to work on updates to the Code Book.

 

2.  Rolly Allen reported on the status of the Lake Champlain Bridge.  He would like the Board to take a position on this issue.  Supervisor Belden asked Rolly to write a letter to the Board with supporting documentation in order to compose a Resolution.

 

COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:

1.  A thank you letter was sent from the family of Imogene Frasier.

 

2.  Motion by R. Meola, seconded by Supervisor Belden that anyone in the Sewer District that does not have a lateral be reimbursed any money charged.  AYES:  Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, M. Martucci, E. Frasier.  NAYS:  R. Gladu.  Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAGUE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE, INC. FOR THE WARREN COUNTY QUADRICENTENNIAL PROGRAM

 

RESOLUTION #78, 2009

 

 

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

 

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Hague wishes to participate in the Warren County Quadricentennial Program to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the explorations of Henry Hudson which provides an opportunity for Warren County communities to invest in tourism infrastructure that will benefit the region for years to come, and

 

            WHEREAS, in accordance with a New York State Fiscal Year 2008/09 Environmental Protection Fund appropriation, Warren County, on behalf of various local communities, applied for, and received, a $45,000 grant award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the purpose of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial celebrations, projects and programs, and

 

WHEREAS, by Resolution No.’s: 695 of 2008 and 513 of 2009, the Warren County Board of Supervisors authorized Warren County to enter into an agreement with the Town of Hague for no more than $3,461 of Quad funds will be available for reimbursement under the Program, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board approved and authorized the Intermunicipal Agreement with Warren County concerning participation in the Warren County Quadricentennial Program through resolution #74 of 2009, and

 

WHEREAS, Warren County has passed resolution 205 of 2007 supporting Lakes to Locks Passage Inc. coordinating efforts of Warren County Quadricentennial and resolution 695 of 2008 authorizing submission and contract execution of Quadricentennial program in cooperation with Lakes to Locks Passage Inc. that will assist Warren County Communities to implement Quadricentennial Commemoration projects that support the branding of Warren County’s First Wilderness Heritage Corridor and Lake George Loop of Lakes to Locks Passage, and

 

WHEREAS, Lakes to Locks Passage Inc. is designated as a Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Ambassador, and serves to promote an understanding of history and a sense of place along the historic waterway through the implementation of a “palette” of projects that will help the thirteen Warren County communities “meet and greet” the visitor and deliver an authentic experience that will be able to ensure a unified presentation of Warren County, attract national and international travelers, and deliver a “seamless” visitor experience for years to come, the Hague Town Board believes that it is in the best interest of the Town of Hague to cooperate with the County of Warren and Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc. in the development of the activities related to such project, and

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hague Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount of $3,461 for the development of two “Passage Minutes” for the Town of Hague in connection with the Warren County Quadricentennial Program as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, to be paid for with $3,461 to be reimbursed to the Town from grant funds received by Warren County, and

           

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc. for $3,461 to develop two “Passage Minutes” for the Town of Hague in connection with the Warren County Quadricentennial Program, and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.

Duly adopted this 10 day of November, 2009, by the following vote:

 

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

NOES:  None.

Motion carried.

 

2.  Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to contribute $250.00 in support of the Lakes to Locks Passage.  All Voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

3.  William Lawrie would like to do a Community Project for the Town.  This will help him in obtaining his needed Eagle Scout fulfillment.  He will contact Supervisor Belden at a later date.  

 

 

4.  RESOLUTION #79 OF 2009

 

Town of Hague

Sales Tax Revenue

Resolution introduced by E. Frasier, and seconded by M. Martucci.

 

WHEREAS,   the Town Board of the Town of Hague adopted Resolution #20 of 1994 directing the County of Warren to pay $300,000 in sales tax revenues to the Town of Hague to off set the 2010 tax levied upon real properties, and

 

WHEREAS,   the Town Board of the Town of Hague still desires to have the County of Warren to pay $300,000 in sales tax revenues to the Town of Hague to off set the 2010 tax levied upon real properties, to be paid in two installments of $150,000 each from the second and third quarter payments, Now Therefore Be It

 

RESOLVED,   that the Town Clerk of the Town of Hague is hereby directed, to immediately forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the County of Warren.

 

DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

 

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

NAYS:  None

Motion carried.

 

5.  RESOLUTION #80 of 2009

 

RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE TOWN OF HAGUE’S SHARE OF SALES TAX TO BE APPLIED TO THE COUNTY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.

 

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

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 2010 County Tax Rate for the Town of Hague by paying an additional $60,000,and

 

WHEREAS,       the Town Board appropriated the $60,000 for the 2010 fiscal tax year Now, Therefore, be it

                         

RESOLVED,     that this resolution for the additional $60,000 will apply to the fiscal year 2010 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. Gladu, and M. Martucci.

NAYS:  R. Meola

Motion carried.

 

6.  Supervisor Belden reported that the Supervisors are still working on the County Budget.

 

7.  John McDonald, President, Board of Trustees of the Black Watch Memorial Library sent a letter thanking the Town for their support.

 

8.  The following were bids received for the Town of Hague Veteran’s Park (Brookside Park).

 

Monument Bell:

Meeks, Watson Company:  $5,800

McShane Bell Factory:  $8,757

The Verdin Company:  $6,800

 

Memorial Bell Stanchion:

Joslyn Fine Metalwork Inc.:  $8,500

DeSantis Forge & Studip, LLC:  $7,800

 

Handrail at Hague Brook:

Joslyn Fine Metalwork Inc.:  $21,150

DeSantis Forge & Studio:  $13,950

 

Concrete & Masonry Work:

Simply Stone:  No bid submitted

Northwood’s Building & Masonry:  $8,960

Mountain Stonework’s:  No bid submitted  

 

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to accept the following bids for the Town of Hague Veteran’s Park (Brookside Park).

Monument Bell:  The Verdin Company:  $6,800, Memorial Bell Stanchion:  DeSantis Forge & Studip, LLC:  $7,800, Handrail at Hague Brook:  DeSantis Forge & Studio:  $13,950,  Concrete & Masonry Work:  Northwoods Building & Masonry:  $8,960.  AYES:  Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, E. Frasier, M. Martucci, and R. Gladu.  Motion carried.

 

9.  Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Meola to have John Bruening complete the following

1.  One side carved sign for Highway Department: $1,600.00

2.  Preserve the sign at the Transfer Station with varnish:  $100.00

3.  Install Highway Department sign:  $200.00

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

 

Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to adjourn meeting at 7:45 pm.  All voting yes.  Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Deborah F. Manning

Town Clerk