TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a Public Hearing and Regular monthly meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday, April 14, 2011, Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 6:45 P.M.

Roll call as follows:
    Present:
  • Marcel Webb - Supervisor
  • David Perry - Councilman
  • Thomas Kimpton - Councilman
  • Philip Durkin - Councilman
  • Thomas Chipperfield - Councilman

The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Webb to consider Local Law #3, which would allow for hiring a Code Enforcement Officer who may reside in a town adjoining the Town of Santa Clara. All those wishing to be heard were given an opportunity to speak. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:00 P.M.

The regular monthly meeting was convened by Supervisor Webb at 7:05 P.M. The Hon. Alan and Molly Sheren were in attendance and Supervisor Webb presented a plaque to Mr. Sheren in recognition of his devoted service as Town Justice for 26 years, 7 months and 1 day and a bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Sheren. This is a small token of the Town Board's appreciation and many good wishes and thanks were offered by Supervisor Webb.

Motion made by Marcel Webb seconded by Philip Durkin to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to accept the minutes. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Whereas: A Public Hearing has been held to receive public comment relating to the appointment of Code Enforcement Officer , of the Town of Santa Clara may be a resident of a Town in Franklin County adjoining the Town of Santa Clara.

Now therefore be it resolved that Local Law No. 3 of 2011 is adopted on the motion of Philip Durkin, seconded by David Perry. Vote as follows: Philip Durkin - Aye, David Perry - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Thomas Chipperfield - Aye. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.

The Town of Santa Clara Land Use Code Fee Schedule, as revised, was reviewed and the Supervisor said copies of the new land use code are available from Ed LaGree at $45.00 per copy. Residential and commercial repairs, alterations, additions, up to 575 cu. Ft. would have a fee of $40.00 plus 1/2 of 1% of cost. New or replacement of heating appliance would have a $55.00 fee. Motion by Thomas Chipperfield seconded by David Perry to accept the revised fee schedule effective May 1, 2011. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

The grant request for various items to improve our Justice Court has been approved. The grant funds must be used within 180 days.

Councilman Perry thanked Philip Durkin, Ron Otten and Ed LaGree for their work on the application for a $40,000.00 grant. A letter of thanks will be sent to the Wild Center to express appreciation for their support and writing a letter to NYSDEC.

Resolution offered by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton: Resolved: That Marcel Webb, as Supervisor of the Town of Santa Clara, or such person's successor in office, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Grant Program in accordance with the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Act, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a state assistance contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation for such financial assistance to the Town of Santa Clara for the Adirondack Town Hall and Community Center/Timber Frame Passive Solar Demonstration Project. Vote as follows: David Perry - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, Thomas Chipperfield - Aye. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Webb said there would be a separate account for these funds. He asked that Councilman Perry be the chairman and the Board will provide full support. The Supervisor is in favor of moving forward. Councilman Perry said further funding is available and he will talk with the Wild Center personnel. Wild Center Exposition will be held April 29th.

Kathleen Durkin has to resign from the Assessment Board of Review due to a scheduling conflict Supervisor Webb will try to find a replacement for this position.

TVGA Consultants have advised that the current Floodwood Bridge abutments cannot be reused, based on current concrete core samples. The next option for replacement pursuit of our current design or re-design of a single lane bridge. Either option would require new abutments and APA permitting. Supervisor Webb will set up a conference call with TVGA and the Board and Superintendent McGill and Ed LaGree will also be present at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday.

Jim Dalheim asked if the proposed community center could be incorporated with a firehouse to encourage community support Supervisor Webb said he didn't think that was a possibility.

Donna Bailey has identified thirty dogs in Dist. #1 and will begin enumeration of dogs in Dist. #2 on Sunday. Michael Bailey, Highway Dept. employee will escort her since she is unfamiliar with the town roads in Dist. 2. A Purebred kennel license was discussed at a rate of $100.00 annually for up to ten dogs. The matter will be discussed further and the Supervisor will check with Attorney. Maher.

Superintendent McGill reported that the Dist. 2 roof is leaking from the meeting room to the end of the garage. He will get estimates for repair and include removal of wet insulation and replacement. A new metal roof might cost $70,000.00. He said fuel use was double this winter and in March they plowed thirty days. Supt. McGill will get new drawings for dry hydrants and permits to get them placed.

Supervisor Webb said there would be two Public Hearings on May 12, 2011 beginning at 6:30 P.M. The first to review the proposed Purebred Kennel License and at 6:45 P.M, a hearing on the proposed contract with the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.

General Fund vouchers No. 96 to 130, in the amount of $15,393.23, and Highway Fund vouchers No. 39 to 54, in the amount of $9,390.87 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Chipperfield seconded by Thomas Kimpton to pay these bills. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. made by David Perry seconded by Thomas Chipperfield. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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