TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of two Public Hearings and the regular monthly meeting ofthe Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday, December 10, 2009, Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 6:30 P.M.

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

The Public Hearing to consider renewal for 2010 fire and rescue services with the Village of Saranac Lake was called to order by Suprv. Webb.This will be a one year contract, January 1, 2010 to December 31,2010, at a cost of$29,880.90, less a credit of$1874.20, making a total of $28,006.70 payable no later than February 28, 2010.The Supervisor said at a meeting ofthe Fire Advisory board, they were told the fire department and the rescue squad would have to have separate Boards of Directors so there are still some things to work out in separating the fire and rescue squad. The EMT specifications would allow for four 10 hour shifts and one day would be part-time. The supervisor recommends approving the proposed contract. All those wishing to be heard having been given an opportunity, Supervisor Webb adjourned the public hearing.

The next Public Hearing convened at 6:45 P.M. to express views about Proposed Local Law No. 2 of2009, relating to the protection of the waters of the Town of Santa Clara and aquatic native species populations, biodiversity and aquatic recreational activities for the public good. Mr. McLanahan said there should be a steward to inform the boating public, perhaps at the boat launch site. Ron Otten said his boat was only used on Upper Saranac Lake and the bilge could be opened to drain any native invasives. The Supervisor said the boat could be drained on shore and then washed down away from the shoreline. Signs could be posted to inform the public. Supervisor Webb said it isn't a perfect law but an educational opportunity. All those wishing to express an opinion having been heard, the public hearing was adjourned.

At 7:00 P.M. the regular monthly meeting was called to order. Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to dispense with the reading ofthe 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.

Suprv. Webb said a Public Hearing on the proposed 2010 contract for fire and rescue services with the Saranac Lake department had been held and Philip Durkin made a motion seconded by Thomas Kimpton, authorizing the Supervisor to enter into a contract, in the amount of $28,006.70, with the Village of Saranac Lake.Vote as follows: Philip Durkin - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye. Motion adopted by majority vote.

Resolution No.8 offered by Marcel Webb seconded by Philip Durkin:

WHEREAS, there was previously introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Santa Clara proposed Local Law No.2 of2009 entitled "A LOCAL LAW to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species into and within the waters ofthe Town of Santa Clara ," the purpose ofthe proposed Local Law being to protect the health, safety and well-being ofpersons and property within said Town by attempting to protect the waters of the Town from aquatic invasive species; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes its obligation to comply with the provisions of SEQRA prior to rendering its decision as to whether to enact the proposed local law; and

WHEREAS, THE Town Supervisor has completed and files in the office of the Town Clerk a short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) dated December 10,2009 in conjunction with the proposed local law, which short (EAF) the Town board considered concerning its proposed action of enactment ofthe local law; and

WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing upon the matter ofthe proposed local law has been held this date and the Town Board anticipates enacting a resolution adopting the said local law.

,BE IT RESOLVED that the following fmdings and conclusions are made:

    1. The Town Board is the only agency involved in the determination ofwhether the proposed local law should be enacted, and hereby designates itself as the lead agency responsible for compliance with SEQRA.

    2. The Town Board knows of no Federal, State or local agency which has determined the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment.

    3. The Town Board determines that the proposed action of enactment of the proposed local law is not a SEQRA type 1 Action and does not fall within the defmition of a SEQRA Type II Action. The Town Board therefore classifies the proposed action as "Unlisted."

    4. Having determined that the proposed action is subject to SEQRA, does not involve any other agency, and is an "Unlisted" action. The Town Board is next required to make either a positive or negative declaration of environmental impact.

    5. The Town Board has reviewed the short EAF dated December 10,2009, and the said EAF shall be used to help determine the environmental significance of the action, combined with the fmding hereby made that the proposed enactment of the local law will not have any adverse environmental effects.

THE TOWN BOARD HAVING MADE THE ABOVE FINDINGS IT IS HEREBY: Resolved, that the proposed action of enactment of Local Law No.2 of2009 will not result in any adverse environmental impacts; and it is further RESOLVED, THAT THE TOWN board hereby makes a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA, and an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. The lead agency is the Town of Santa Clara, c/c Marcel Webb, Town Supervisor, 80 County Route 46, Saranac lake,NY 12983, phone # (518)-891-6240; and it is further RESOLVED, that having made this negative declaration, the Town Board hereby terminates any further review under SEQRA. This Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk ofthe Town of Santa Clara.

The question of he adoption ofthe foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows: Supervisor Webb - Aye, Councilman Philip Durkin - Aye, Councilman Thomas Kimpton - Aye.

Resolution adopted by majority vote.

Landvest will send a site map to the supervisor relating to two 5 acre plots they wish to develop. The Supervisor will sign off if there are no restrictions.

The 2010 contract with F.X. Browne for post-closure monitoring of the landfill site, testing and report preparation was reviewed. The cost would be $2100.00 plus $600.00 and the laboratory fees and there may be metal testing.Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin authorizing the Supervisor to enter into the 2010 contract with F .X. Browne, Vote as follows: Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye. Motion adopted by majority vote.

The 2110 contract for the removal of ice and snow from county roads within our town was reviewed by the Board. Resolution offered by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton:

This agreement made and entered into the loth day of December, 2009, by and between Gary Lewis, Superintendent of Highways , for the County of Franklin hereinafter referred to as the "County" and Andrew McGill, Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Santa Clara, hereinafter referred to as the "town".

WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Legislators did authorize the Superintendent of Highways, for the County of Franklin, pursuant to Section 135-a ofthe Highway Law of the State of New York, to enter into an agreement with any of the towns ofthe County of Franklin for the removal of snow and the sanding of County highways within the respective town by any town that so desires, and

WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Santa Clara, Franklin County, New York, did by Resolution dated the lOth of December, 2009 authorize the Town Superintendent of Highways to enter into such an agreement for plowing and sanding of County highways within the Town of Santa Clara.

NOW, THEREFORE, It is mutually agreed as follows:

That said Town of Santa Clara has the following miles of County highways within said Town for which the said Town for which it shall be paid the following amounts for 2010:
CR 18 0.10 miles

CR 46 0.97 miles Total of 1.07 miles at $4,966, making a total of$5,314.00, payable one

halfby February 15,2010 and the balance by July 15,2010.

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

Ron Otten has been researching high speed internet services offered in this area and has a phone number if anyone is interested.

Jeff Leavitt, Town of Brighton is contacting all towns to put pressure on Verizon to install taller cell towers. The installation at Paul Smiths College was downsized by AP A and provides service for the college only.

Supt. McGill said M A Jerry said the new truck will be built in Texas the fIrst ofthe year. He told the Board, MA Jerry would offer $4,000.00 for the 1989 Ford and the Town of Waverly would trade gravel for one of the used trucks. The Board will take these offers under advisement. He said TGA has provided a proposal for the Floodwood Bridge and he will check on necessary permits. The code enforcement officer and the Highway Supt. have new heavy duty cell phones.

Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to reppoint James Dalheim to a 5 year term on the Assessment Board of Review. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Budget Amendment offered by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin:

Resolved that the following amounts be transferred:

$600.00 from Account A1340.1 Budget P.S. $3180.00 from Account A199004 Contingent as follows:

$600.00 to Account No. A134004 Budget CE
$580.00 to Account No. A135504 Assessor CE
$2600.00 to Account No. A142004 Attorney CE

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

General Fund vouchers No. 269 t0294in the amount of $20,458044 and Highway Fund vouchers No. 112 to 119, in the amount of $1,912.06 were audited by the Board. Motion to pay these bills made by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton .. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:10 P.M. made by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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