TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a regular monthly meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday, August 12, 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 Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. All members voting Aye motion carried, presentation on solar energy and green building. Ed Lagree will attend as well as Board members, the Wild Center is willing to give aid and information. It was reported that there had been a break-in at a private residence and home owners were encouraged to be more vigilant about locking their homes. Ron Otten said an Upper Saranac

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

Suprv. Webb said the 1993 Ford Dump Truck was re advertised in several papers, since the first offer was below the minimum bid requested. One bid was received from Boyer's Septic Service LLC in the amount of $12,100.31.Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Thomas Chipperfield to accept Mr, Boyer's bid in the amount of $12,100.31, payable by certified check. Vote as follows: Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Thomas Chipperfield - Aye, Philip Durkin Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye and David Perry - Aye. Motion accepted by unanimous vote,

John Schaff said the Planning Board has concluded their recommendations for the land use code. The recommendations will be put on the web site ten days to two weeks before the Public Hearing . John was thanked for the work of the Planning Board.

Suprv. Webb has received two letters from Saranac Lake Village saying respond by August 16th or contracts will be sent out. Co. Chipperfield read a letter from Village Manager Sweeney stating the terms of the new contract. Rick Provost said the village can't charge for mutual aid services. The Fire Advisory Board is still in existence and requested a meeting with the village manager but he declined. This contract would be based on our assessments which has not been the previous policy,We have two options, negotiate a contract with either Tupper Lake or Paul Smiths Gabriels for fire protection. Ron Otten feels there hasn't been enough publicity about the village's actions. Thomas Chipperfield said if we agreed to assessment based contracts the revenue would be used to build a new fire house, and we have no voice in the rates. The Supervisor will contact Tupper Lake and Paul Smiths Gabriels to see if they can provide the service at a reasonable rate.

Suprv. Webb said Justice Alan Sheren has resigned and Judge Caruso has appointed Justice Thomas Glover to fill the vacancy until December 31, 2010.The acting Justice is paid by the state and we have hired a court clerk, Carol Pickering, who has been installing new programs on the computer.

The Code Enforcement Officer's report for July was presented to the Board.

The Building Co mm. has met with Chris who discussed the advantages of going green if they were to apply for grant funds. He provided them with many helpful suggestions and ideas. On Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. Bruce Brownell, engineer, a teacher at Union College, will give a resident is having difficulty getting insurance because of lack of dry hydrants in his area. We have budgeted money for several years for dry hydrants but the they have never been placed. Michelle asked if anyone had expressed interest in running for the Town Justice position. She also asked if the cost of variances would be increased and the Supervisor said there will be a separate schedule if an engineer is needed .

Co. Chipperfield asked if the public hearing on recommendations to the land use code could be held before Labor Day. He suggested that the proposal be placed on the web site to make changes available as quickly as possible.

Co. Perry has been contacted by Legislator Maroun relating to the possibility if we were to put up a cell tower ourselves, would it be possible to rent space.

Supt. McGill said the new signs will be here next week and can they be added to same post as the dog ordinance. He said the base antenna is to be moved to a location on the town building. They are using the new truck to haul sand, which results in a savings on labor and fuel, the difference between delivered and picked up is $8.00 a ton. He said the extended warranty would cover for eight years, at a cost of roughly $5,000.00, includes towing. Co. Chipperfield asked if they do regular maintenance at our garage and Supt. McGill will ask if that is the procedure.

Justice Glover needs a phone line to accept messages, Suprv. Webb said they could bring his phone into the building for the Justice and he would share a phone with Ed Lagree.New locks will be obtained for Justice Glover's office and only authorized people will have keys.

Resolution offered by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton that $2,165.00 be transferred from Account 1990.4 to the following accounts: $2,150.00 to Account 1460.4, Records Mngt.and $15.00 to A1920.4, Municipal Dues. Vote as follows: Philip Durkin - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, David Perry - Aye, Thomas Chipperfield - Aye. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.

General Fund vouchers, No. 166 to 185, in the amount of $8,520.94 and Highway Fund vouchers No. 70 to 81, in the amount of $ 195,021.51 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin to pay these bills. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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