TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a Public Hearing and a regular monthly meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held Thursday, December 8, 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
    Absent:
  • Thomas Chipperfield - Councilman

Supervisor Webb called the Public Hearing to order at 6:45 P.M. This hearing has been scheduled to receive public comment on a three year contract for fire protection between the Town of Santa Clara and the Paul Smiths Gabriels Volunteer Fire Department. The new contract would begin on January 1, 2012 and expire December 31, 2014. Fire protection would be provided for the Bay Pond area of the Town of Santa Clara, at the following rates 2012 - $5,151.00, 2013 - $5,254.00 and 2014 - $5,359.00. The proposed contract was discussed by those in attendance and considered a very fair contract. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. on the motion of Marcel Webb and seconded by Philip Durkin. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor Webb convened the regular monthly meeting at 7:05 P.M. and moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, which was seconded by Philip Durkin. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor Webb presented the retiring town Clerk with as inscribed plaque acknowledging thirty three years of service and a lovely floral arrangement. This was a surprise and greatly appreciated, as well as having members of the family present.

Resolution offered by Philip Durkin, seconded by Tomas Kimpton: WHEREAS: It is the desire of the Town of Santa Clara and the Paul smiths Gabriels Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated to enter into a new contract to provide fire protection to the Bay Pond area of the Town of Santa Clara which would begin January 1, 2012 and end December 31, 2014 and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the following schedule of payments for fire protection service under this three year contract: 2012 - $5,151.00, 2013 - $5,254.00 and 2014 - $5,359.00.

WEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held and written and oral comments requested,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Webb is authorized to enter into a new three year contract for Fire Protection with the Paul Smiths Gabriels Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated. Vote as follows: Philip Durkin - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye, David Perry - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Webb said all municipalities should adopt a Code of Ethics, according to the Department of State. The Town of Santa Clara adopted a Code of Ethics in November 1970 and it was displayed in the meeting room.

Supervisor Webb advised the roof repair is completed and paid for and it already seems warmer. The County will assist with getting permits and steel decking for the Floodwood Bridge repair, which will begin in March 2012. The Town will have to provide additional labor to place the wing walls. The lighting improvements undertaken with National Grid’s assistance have been completed for the present. There is plenty of light over the sand pits and the trailer has its own timers. Councilman Perry said he and the Supervisor are working on two possible grants for a “green building”.

The Code Enforcement Officer’s report is available for inspection. Superintendent McGill has one permit to place a dry hydrant and he will check to see of it covers more than a single placement. The County Office of Soil and Water gave the Superintendent a list of names of people who may be able to help with the placement of dry hydrants. The site at Spider Creek will possibly need APA and DEC approval. Superintendent McGill checked about the cost of installation of a tankless water heater and their quote was $157.02 more than Mr. Light. He said Mr. Light said if another propane tank was placed outside, it would reduce the cost.

Councilman Perry said there were 100 applicants for 27 grants and our request was rejected. Supervisor Webb said we have been granted $3,000.00 to continue with the Records Management project. Councilman Kimpton said the floor in the trailer office is sagging and needs to be leveled and lighting improved. The sign designer will draw a new one if we can’t find the original design.

We don’t have a determination from Attorney Sonneborn regarding our continuing court case over our town road.

The Organizational meeting will be held on January 12, 2012, followed by the regular Board meeting.

Resolution offered by Philip Durkin seconded by David Perry to approve a Budget Amendment to transfer funds as follows:

  • $40,0172.00 from Account # A1990.4 - Contingent
  • $11,289.00 from Account # A8010.4 – Planning
  • $650.00 from Account # A1340.1 – Budget P.S.

To the following:

  • $650.00 to Account # A1340.4 – Budget C.E.
  • $675.00 to Account # 1330.4 – Tax Collector C.E.
  • $48,573.00 to Account # 1620.2 – Buildings, Capital
  • $1,300.00 to Account# 9030.8 – Social Security
  • $913.00 to Account # 3620.4 – Safety Inspect. C.E.

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

General Fund Vouchers No 291 to 320, in the amount of $64,289.28 and Highway Fund vouchers No 137 to 144, in the amount of $1,790.56 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin to pay these bills. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. made by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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