TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a regular monthly meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday, April 8, 2010, Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 7:00 P.M.

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

Meeting was called to order by Suprv. Webb. Motion by Marcel Webb seconded by Philip Durkin to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.

Suprv. Webb has received a request for support for Google's plans to build and test ultra high speed broadband networks in several locations across the country. The matter was discussed by the Board and the following Resolution was offered by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton:

WHEREAS, Google has announced a plan to build and test ulra-high speed broadband networks in one or more locations across the country; and

WHEREAS, Google seeks applications from local governments and individuals that are interested in Google building a network in their community; and

WHEREAS, development of affordable high speed broadband network to all areas of our community is a goal of the Saranac Lake Area Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy;

WHEREAS, access to affordable high speed broadband is critical to the strength and growth of our local businesses and institutions; and

WHEREAS, access to affordable high speed broadband would further strengthen our area as an attractive destination for telecommuters; and

WHEREAS, as a demonstration area for an experimental broadband network, the Tri-Lakes area offers a wide range of unique challenges and opportunities that would facilitate Google's goal to experiment and learn;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Santa Clara's Town Board calls on Google to consider the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks as a location for an ultra-high speed broadband network and supports the submission of a response to Google's Request for Information on behalf of the Town of Santa Clara.

Vote as follows: David Perry - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye. Resolution adopted by majority vote.

Co. Perry said any person in business needs high speed internet service and we should encourage technocrats to move in and work from their homes.

TVGA, the engineering group who will be working on the Floodwood Bridge, have contacted

Suprv. Webb about scheduling a joint meeting with the Board and the Highway Supt. the 19 and 20th of April or the 26th and 27th of April. They are working on applying for permits with APA.;they will also meet with Franklin County representatives.

The June meeting of the Town Board will be rescheduled to Thursday, June 17, 2010. The clerk is directed to place a notice in the official newspaper.

The Code Enforcement Officer's report is not available this evening but the Board members will receive copies as soon as it is available. Co. Durkin said he would like to have Ed Lagree's services full time in the Town, rather than shared with any other municipality. The matter should be discussed and decided in a timely fashion so the Town of Franklin can find a replacement and the Board can discuss full time employment. The Supervisor will contact Ed Lagree and the matter will be on the May agenda.

Suprv. Webb received a message from Justice Sheren and he hoped to be home by mid-April.

Michelle Garcia said the base variance fee, $30.00, is sometimes consumed by the newspaper printing and there are other costs involved so an increase may be necessary. The Supervisor will check on it, as the land use code will have increased fees also. Mrs. Garcia said a lawyer had requested a copy of the land use code and the Supervisor said she should talk with Mark Schachner about proposed changes. She said "Great Camps" should also be consider3ed because they are limited to possible changes. Suprv. Webb said under the current code if they shut down for two years, status might change.Santa Clara's website must have complete information on proposed changes before it appears and copies available of proposed changes in the land use law. Co. Perry said New Jersey legislators had passed a bill that non-profit organizations must pay their share of fire and rescue contracts.

Supt. McGill said the new truck should be built in the next two weeks. He said the Board had approved the purchase of a new tow-behind rake last September but that particular model won't meet the town's needs. He has received two quotes for a larger rake, one at $$6,086.00 and a second at $6,300.00 and requests the Board's support for the larger rake. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin to approve the larger rake at a price of $6,086.00 plus freight.Vote as follows: Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, David Perry - Aye.

The successful bidder for the used grader has decided he no longer wishes to purchase the grader and the Supt. said a representative from the Town of Clinton was coming to look it over. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin that if the Town of Clinton offers $7500.00, the Supt. is authorized to accept.AH members voting Aye.

Supt. McGill said the Gorman group had given a presentation on paving, the old material is chewed up and then mixed with asphalt and relaid.lt wouldn't work on the Moss Rock road because there isn't enough material underneath. He asked about separate telephone listings for the Code Enforcement officer and the Town Justice to assist the public.He also requested that the Highway Superintendent be designated a full time position, because it requires full time service. The supervisor will put the request on the May meeting agenda and a vote will be taken.The Hwy. Supt. would like to check on paper products and cleaning supplies to see if they can be purchased at a lower cost. If Sayles Construction has not started repair work before the end of the month, Suprv. Webb said we will ask someone else to do the work. Scrap iron has been sold for $250.00.

The Highway employees would like to participate in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan and the Town Board has reviewed the plan and determined that it is a convenient savings plan.

Resolution offered by Philip Durkin seconded by David Perry:

WHEREAS, the Town of Santa Clara wishes to adopt the Deferred Compensation Plan for employees of the State of New York and other Participating Public Jurisdictions (the "Plan") for voluntary participation of all eligible employees;and

WHEREAS, the Town of Santa Clara is a local public employer eligible to adopt the Plan pursuant to Section 5 of the State Finance Law and

WHEREAS, the Town of Santa Clara has reviewed the Plan established in accordance with Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 5 of the State Finance law of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the Plan is to encourage employees to make and continue careers with the Town of Santa Clara by providing eligible employees with a convenient and tax-favored method of saving on a regular and long-term basis and thereby provide for their retirement;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby:

RESOLVED, THAT THE town of Santa Clara hereby adopts the Plan for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees; and it is further

RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials of the Town of Santa Clara are hereby authorized to take such actions and enter such agreements as are required or necessary for the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the Plan; and it is further

RESOLVED, that the Administrative Services Agency is hereby authorized to file copies of these resolutions and other required documents with the President of the State of New York Civil Service Commission.

Vote as follows Philip Durkin - Aye, David Perry - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye. Adopted by majority vote this 8th day of April, 2010, at a meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board.

Suprv. Webb received an advisory from the Franklin county Public Health Nursing Service relating to a dog bite incident in Santa Clara hamlet. The young man was seen at Alice Hyde Hospital Clinic and the dog's owner identified. The Dog Control Officer in our Town was notified and will check with the dog owner about current rabies vaccination and confinement if necessary.

General Fund vouchers No. 79 to 97, in the amount of $1,2049.01 and Highway Fund vouchers No. 27 to 38, in the amount of $4486.99, were audited by the Board. Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to pay these bills. All members voting Aye. Motion adopted.

Motion to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.made by David Perry seconded by Philip Durkin. All members voting Aye. Motion adopted.

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