HAGUE TOWN BOARD AUDIT & MEETING
MAY 11, 2010
6:00 PM
Members present: Supervisor Belden E. Frasier
R. Meola R. Gladu
M. Martucci
Also present: Highway Superintendent, Donald Smith
ZEO, Catherine Clark
Assessor, David Martucci
Town Clerk, Deborah Manning
Supervisor Belden opened the audit meeting at 6:00 pm
The Board reviewed the claims for general, highway and sewer.
Supervisor Belden called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Moment of Silence: Virginia Smith, Bo O’Leary, Lucy Santaniello
Welcome Guests/Privilege of the floor: Christine Mckeon & Victoria Hoffay would like permission to operate a portable hot dog/ice cream cart in the Town of Hague for the 2010 summer season and have also requested to use the Town Park for this purpose. The Board explained that there is not enough parking at the Town Park for this. If they decide to have the commercial businesses on private property, they need to contact the ZEO and she will outline the procedure to follow to obtain permission from the Planning Board.
Motion by R. Meola, seconded by E. Frasier to pay General, Highway and Sewer claims audited at tonight’s meeting. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by E. Frasier to approve minutes of 4/13 & 4/25 of 2010 as printed. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Regular Committee Report:
1. Assessor & Justice (Gladu/Meola): Councilman Gladu reported that the Tentative Assessment Roll is available for inspection. The Town Assessor will be holding informal meetings with property owners who request an appointment on Saturday May 15 from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday May 22 from 10 am to 2 pm. Grievance Day is Tuesday May 25, 2010.
Motion by R. Gladu, seconded by M. Martucci to appoint Janet Hanna as replacement and alternate to the Board of Assessment Review, effective 5/11/10. She will take the training requirements at the Warren County Municipal Center next week. All voting yes. Motion carried.
2. Buildings & Grounds/Enhancement (Martucci/Frasier): Councilman Martucci reported that we have had Ray Supply complete the upgrade to the microphone system in the main room at the Community Center. He will have two chefs review the kitchen at the Community Center and have them give their recommendations on how the kitchen should be set up.
The generator has been ordered for the Highway Department. The old wood furnace is being repaired.
Councilwoman Frasier reported on the Veterans Memorial Park. The bell and sanctions have been placed. The fencing should be completed soon. The next phase will be the memorial stone.
The hanging flower baskets will be ready for pick up next week. The Town has purchased a water tank & pump for the watering of the baskets.
3. Finance & Insurance (Frasier/Martucci): Councilwoman Frasier reported that currently the money market accounts are paying more than the CDs.
4. Fire Department (Gladu/Martucci): The Hague Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Chicken BBQ on May 29, 2010 following the Memorial Day Parade.
5. Highway (Martucci/Gladu): Superintendent Smith reported that the culverts have been cleaned. The tree cut down at the Union Cemetery has been removed. The Highway crew removed 35 yards of leaves from the beach property and they have been helping the Senior Citizens Club with the Memorial Day Parade.
6. Museum & Historian (Frasier/Martucci): Councilwoman Frasier reported that the Hague Historical Society has been busy working on their upcoming open house on Hotels in Hague. There also has been a marker placed up in Graphite. The cost was $1,200.00.
7. Personnel (Frasier/Gladu): No report.
8. Planning/Zoning/Stormwater (Gladu/Meola):
ZONING REPORT TO TOWN BOARD
May 11, 2010
The Wilson Major Subdivision of 148.8 acres parcel has been classified by the APA as a Class B regional project and is now within the Town’s Jurisdiction. The Planning Board will petition to act as Lead Agency for the SEQR coordinated review of this project. They will conduct a Site visit on May 20th @ 6:00 pm with a SEQR workshop to follow.
They are currently working on section 160-50 Shoreline.
Councilman Gladu has been working of the Comprehensive Plan. He has asked the Town Board to review and make their recommendations.
9. Recreation Promotion & Youth (Meola/Martucci): Councilman Meola reported that work has begun on the Oktoberfest, which is tentatively scheduled for September 25, 2010. Donna Wotton will be here at the end of the month to talk to the Town Board on the promotion of the event.
Silver Bay Youth Program will be from June 28 – August 20. Applications are available at the Hague Community Center.
Councilman Martucci reported that the Hague Chamber of Commerce and other area organizations are working on plans for promotion of events items.
10. Sewer Dist. #1 & #2 (Belden/Frasier): Supervisor Belden reported that the Sewer Rent bills have been sent out. There will be a Public Hearing scheduled on June 8, 2010 on the Sewer District #2 capital cost apportionment.
11. Town Park (Meola/Martucci): Councilman Meola reported that the Town Park will be opened soon. There still have been issues with geese. We will be working on this in June.
12. Transfer Station (Gladu/Meola): Councilman Gladu reported that we have been working on the agreement with Springer, who has taken over the Transfer Station because of the closing of the Crown Point Bridge. A meeting will be scheduled to review the agreement.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Councilman Gladu reported on the planning stages of the Cell tower. He has been working with Independent Towers. The team staked out to potential sites at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Preliminary testing has been done to make sure this will work. Permit applications are in place.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS:
1. Jabes Pond will be closed per DEC budget issues in Albany
2. The Town Board will put money in the budget for next year for new banners to replace the ones that have been in use for several years.
3. Request from Christine Mckeon & Victoria Hoffay for permission to operate a portable hot dog/ice cream cart in the Town of Hague for the 2010 summer season. (Discussed under Welcome Guest/Privilege of the floor).
NEW BUSINESS:
1. RESOLUTION #48 OF 2010
ADJUSTMENT TO SEWER RENT WARRANT
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Meola, SECONDED BY E. Frasier.
The Town Board authorizes the following adjustments to the 2010 Sewer Warrant:
SCOTT & ALICE PATCHETT: Tax Map #26.17-2-41.2 has merged with 26.17-2-42.11. A decrease of $90.00 for rent. Delete parcel #26.17-2-41.2.
JAMES & MADELINE O’TOOLE (42.12-1-28): Charged $90.00, decrease to $0.00 unbuidable lot. A decrease in warrant of $90.00.
TOWN OF HAGUE LEGION PROPERTY (43.5-1-25): Warrant charged ˝ EDU $225.00, decrease to $90.00 vacant buildable lot. Total rent $90.00 a decrease in warrant of $135.00.
ROBERT LEVENSTEIN (43.5-2-12): Charged 3 EDU’s $1,350.00, decrease to 2 ˝ EDU’s 1 Family dwelling, 2 offices with 4 employees or fewer 1 EDU & Garage with bathroom ˝ EDU. Total rent $1,125.00 a decrease in warrant of $125.00.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Meola, E. Frasier, M. Martucci,
R. Gladu, & E. Frasier. Motion carried.
2. RESOLUTION #49 OF 2010
TOWN OF HAGUE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SEWER DISTRICT #2
CAPITAL COST APPORTIONMENT
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY E. Frasier, SECONDED BY R. Meola
WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Sewer District No. 2 Capital Cost apportionment assessment roll has been completed and has been filed with the Town Clerk.
WHEREAS, The Sewer District No. 2 Capital Cost apportionment assessment roll is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Town Clerk’s Office, Hague Community Center, 9793 Graphite Mountain Road, Hague, NY. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, The Town Board of the Town of Hague will hold a public hearing on the 8th day of June 2010 at 6:15 pm at the Hague Community Center, 9793 Graphite Mountain Road, Hague, NY and at such public hearing; all persons will be given the opportunity to be heard.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, R. Meola, R. Gladu, and M. Martucci. Motion carried.
3. RESOLUTION #50 OF 2010
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2010 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY M. Martucci, AND SECONDED BY E. Frasier
RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2010 by
Decreasing Contingency in General Fund A00 1990.400 and create new budget line item by increasing appropriations for Parks – Contracted Services A00 7110-440 for $2,170.00 to contract with the LGA for the summer Lake Steward Program. BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2010 by
Decreasing Contingency in General Fund A00 1990.400 and increasing appropriations for Cemeteries Contractual Expense A00 8810.400 in the amount of $700.00 for removal of 2 trees at Heritage Cemetery. BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2010 by
Decreasing Contingency in Sewer Capital Fund H02 8120-240 by $8700.00 and increase appropriations for Local Counsel H02 8120-210.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board amend the Town Budget for fiscal year 2010 by
Decreasing Contingency in General Fund A00 1990.400 and create new budget line item by increasing appropriations for Records Management Officer for PT Clerk A00-1460.110 for $1500.00 to purge records in the vault.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, M. Martucci, E. Frasier, R. Meola, R. Gladu. Motion carried.
4. RESOLUTION #51 OF 2010
RESOLUTION FOR THE TOWN OF HAGUE TO DECLARE LEAD AGENCY
FOR SEQRA REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT OF
TOWN LAND TO INDEPENDENT TOWERS HOLDING, LLC.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Gladu, SECONDED BY M. Martucci
WHEREAS, the Town of Hague administers the Town Zoning Map and its Zoning Districts and the density and use of as part of the Approved Local Land Use Program, in conjunction with the Adirondack Park Agency ,
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes the leasing of Town land to Independent Towers Holding, LLC for the purpose of the installation of a Wireless Telecommunication Tower will enable the above mentioned company to proceed with the application process for said Tower to all Federal, State and Local involved agencies.
WHEREAS, the Official Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan Map in the Town of Hague, Coun ty of Warren classifies the land to be leased as Low Intensity Use, with the Town Hague’s Land classification as Open Countryside I, Special Commercial Use Zone.
WHEREAS, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities are listed as a “Major Public Utility Use” within the Codes of the Town of Hague. Major Public Utility Use is an allowable Use in all zoned area, following appropriate approvals of the Town of Hague and the Adirondack Park agency.
WHEREAS, The Town of Hague being the only involved Agency for this action declares themselves Lead Agency as stated in Section 6NYCRR Part 617.6 (b) 1 of the State Environmental Quality Review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Hague Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency for SEQRA review for the proposed a Land Lease Agreement with Independent Towers Holding, LLC.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, M. Martucci, E. Frasier, and R. Meola. Motion carried.
5. RESOLUTION #52 OF 2010
RESOLUTION FOR THE TOWN BOARD TO ESTABLISH
RECREATIONAL FEES FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS.
Resolution introduce by: E. Frasier
Seconded by: R. Gladu
WHEREAS, In accordance to the Subdivision of Land Regulations of the Codes of the Town of Hague, Section 150-21 Parks, Open spaces, and Nature Features states that it is the Town Board responsibility to establish a recreational fee, by resolution, which may be imposed as a condition of approval by the Planning Board for Major Subdivision, and
WHEREAS, Such amount shall be paid to the Town Board at the time of final plat approval, and no plat shall be signed by the authorized officer of the Planning Board until such payment is made. All such payments shall be held by the Town Board in a special recreation site acquisition and improvement fund to be used for the acquisition of land that is suitable for permanent park, playground or other recreational or open space purposes; and is so located that, if possible, it will serve primarily the general neighborhood in which the land covered by the plat lies; and shall be used only for park, playground or other recreational or open space land acquisition or improvements. Such money may also be used for the physical improvement of existing parks or recreation areas serving the general neighborhood in which the land shown on the plat is situated, and
WHEREAS, The Town Board has researched recreational fees established by neighboring communities and finds the fee of three hundred dollars, per building lot to be a reasonable sum, and
WHEREAS, The Town Board recognizes that said fee may only be imposed as a condition of approval of a Major Subdivision application, following a Planning Board’s decision. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Hague hereby establishes the recreational fee of three hundred dollars, to be imposed at the discretion of the Town of Hague Planning Board as state in section 150-21 Parks, Open Spaces, and Natural Features, subsection C. Fees collected will be used for the sole purpose as prescribe in Section 150-21 Parks, Open spaces, and Nature Features C Waiver of plat designation of area for park and playground, subsection(2) of the Subdivision of Land regulations.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, E. Frasier, R. Gladu, and M. Martucci
NAY: R. Meola
Motion carried.
6. RESOLUTION #53 of 2010
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF THE SEQRA REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT OF TOWN LAND TO
INDEPENDENT TOWERS HOLDING, LLC.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. GLADU, SECONDED BY M. MARTUCCI
WHERAS, The Town Board of the Town of Hague at their May 11, 2010 Town Board meeting made the following resolution,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hague has declared itself the Lead Agency for the proposed the SEQR review of a Land Lease Agreement of Town land to Independent Towers Holding, LLC
WHEREAS, the Town of Hague Board has reviewed the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 ( State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law and determined that the above action will have no significant adverse environmental impacts, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Hague Town Board does hereby determine that the signing of a Land Lease Agreement of Town land to Independent Towers Holding, LLC will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and therefore authorizes issuance of the SEQR A Negative Declaration. It is understood that a Full Environmental Impact study will be conducted by Agencies of authority at the time of submission of an application for Land Use and Development of the said Lease lands, and
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Ayes: Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, M. Martucci, R. Meola, and E. Frasier
Motion carried.
7. RESOLUTION #54 Of 2010
TELECOMMUNICATION SITE
ENTRY & TEST AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY R. Gladu, SECONDED BY E. Frasier
WHEREAS; The Town of Hague currently does not have access to cellular communications;
WHEREAS; The residents of the Town of Hague have requested the Town to assess the feasibility of building a telecommunication infrastructure;
WHEREAS; Discussions have taken place with Independent Towers, LLC regarding the potential use of a site ( 42-1-17) currently owned by the Town of Hague for the construction and installation of a cellular tower, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED; The Town of Hague will grant Independent Towers, LLC the right to evaluate the site (42-1-17) to insure the compatibility of both technical and environmental specifications with the requirements of a cellular tower and to perform all necessary activities to ensure such compatibility.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Supervisor Belden, R. Gladu, E. Frasier, R. Meola, and M. Martucci.
Motion carried.
Motion by E. Frasier, seconded by R. Gladu to have our Town Attorney draft a letter to John C. McDonald, Superintendent of Ticonderoga School requesting to eliminate the reverter clause in our deed from the school district. Independent Towers the Company preparing to install the cell tower requires that we obtain a complete waiver of the reverter clause to permit use of the Wastewater Treatment Plant property. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Motion by M. Martucci, seconded by E. Frasier to adjourn meeting at 7:30 pm. All voting yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah F. Manning
Town Clerk