TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday February 12, 2009 at the Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 7:00pm.
Roll call as follows:
Present:
- Marcel Webb - Supervisor
- Thomas Chipperfield - Councilman
- David Perry - Councilman
- Philip Durkin - Councilman
- Thomas Kimpton - Councilman
Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Webb. Motion by Thomas Chipperfield, seconded by David Perry to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. All members voting Aye. Motion carried. Motion by Thomas Chipperfield, seconded by David Perry to disperse with the reading of the previous meeting. All members voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Supervisor Webb reported that Mr. Alder was working on a records management grant application which is a three step process. John Schaff, chairman said the Planning Board met on Feb. 11th and said there will be some changes made to their recommendations which were presented for the Board's consideration on January 28th, 2009. Councilman Durkin said he was pleased with the work they had accomplished. It was noted that the publication "Town Topics" said be slow to make radical changes because "deep pockets" are challenging constitutionality in court.
Supervisor Webb said that outdoor wood boilers will be discussed at the April or May meeting with the Planning Board. He said USLA and the Town are discussing the fireworks display. The USLA is requesting donations and hope to cover most of the cost. They must also discuss the display with NYSDEC. He said the Code Enforcement Officer's report is available.
Supvr. Webb and Dep. Supvr. Chipperfield met with Mr. Fontana, NYSDEC, asking them to assist the Back Bay Association in meeting the NYSDEC regulations, relating to the sewer system. Steve Brewer, attorney for DEC said they could apply for a variance to the DEC regulations and they would try to help them meet the terms of the variance. Supvr. Webb asked that Ed Lagree, CEO, receive a copy of the DEC letter to the Back Bay Association. He said he hopes they will be able to meet the required terms and be granted a variance.
Larry Altemus asked if the town had taken any action on the proposal that NYS would cap their state land tax payments. Supvr. Webb said the town had supported the resolution of the Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages and that Franklin County is also protesting this action. Ron Otten asked if the Planning Board recommendations would appear on the web site. Michelle Brown-Garcia asked about the records management grant. Supvr. Webb said he met with Mr. Alder who was willing to prepare an application for funding to help cover the cost of managing our records and he began to collect, organize, and manage the important data.
Co. Chipperfield said he had read in the "Town Topics" legal section that all reimbursable expenses must be approved in advance of attendance at seminars. Resolution No. 4 offered by Thomas Chipperfield and seconded by Thomas Kimpton. Whereas: Approval from the Town Board is required for reimbursement of expenses for attendance at Town Board related meetings and seminars.
It is hereby resolved that: The supervisor is authorized to approve expenses for attendance at town related seminars or meetings without calling a Town Board meeting. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.
Supt. McGill said a bus was leaving Beekmantown at 4:00 AM on March 11th to attend Advocacy Day in Albany to keep the CHIPS Program intact, since it is important funding for Town Highway improvements. The Town is asked to consider a 100$ donation if a second bus is needed. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Phillip Durkin authorizing the Supvr. to donate 100$ if a second bus is needed. Motion carried. Supvr. Webb authorized Supt. McGill's expenses for this important trip.
Supt. McGill presented the 2009 Agreement to spend Highway Funds to the board. A sum of $50,000 will be expended to resurface 1.23 miles of Moss Rock Road with hot asphalt. The balance of the funds will be used for repair and maintenance. Motion by Thomas Kimpton, seconded by Philip Durkin, to approve the agreement to spend highway funds. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 5 offered y Thomas Chipperfield, seconded by Philip Durkin.
WHEREAS: It is hereby requested that the Franklin County Highway dept. assist the Highway Dept. of the Town of Santa Clara for the purpose of moving equipment, use of county equipment or paving. It is agreed that this work is undertaken by the Town Highway Dept. and the job is totally under the direction and supervision of the Town Highway Dept. . The Town is required to get necessary Agency permits, property owner's agreements, and provide utility notification.
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: As an inducement for such assistance the Town will hold the County harmless from property damages and claims brought by any third party as a result of this work, and if the County is held responsible for damages the Town will indemnify the County.
Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.
Supt. McGill said many mail boxes on Town roads make plowing very difficult and asked if they had considered single unit mail boxes. The mattered was discussed and the Saranac Lake postmaster will be asked for input.
He also reported that the Dist. No. 2 town building roof was leaking and the Sayles Construction men came to remove the ice. He was asked to get a quote to replace or repair the roof. Ron Otten said North Elba and Lake Placid expect to receive infrastructure funds and maybe our Town would be eligible. He is continuing to contact the man about making a new town sign. Supt. McGill said the Oshkosh plow truck needed a new clutch and new wiper blades which are no longer being made. He has checked state prices for a new plow truck and how it might be paid. Suprv. Webb said he is very concerned about the 2010 budget and if the State caps it tax payments for State land, it will not be a good year to incur additional expenses. He suggests that a contingency plan be put in place in case the plow truck breaks down.
General Fund vouchers No. 27 to 67, in the amount of $66262.05 and Highway und vouchers No. 10 to 19 in the amount of $6216.50 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to pay this bills. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 5 offered y Thomas Chipperfield, seconded by Philip Durkin.
WHEREAS: It is hereby requested that the Franklin County Highway dept. assist the Highway Dept. of the Town of Santa Clara for the purpose of moving equipment, use of county equipment or paving. It is agreed that this work is undertaken by the Town Highway Dept. and the job is totally under the direction and supervision of the Town Highway Dept. . The Town is required to get necessary Agency permits, property owner's agreements, and provide utility notification.
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: As an inducement for such assistance the Town will hold the County harmless from property damages and claims brought by any third party as a result of this work, and if the County is held responsible for damages the Town will indemnify the County.
Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.
Supt. McGill said many mail boxes on Town roads make plowing very difficult and asked if they had considered single unit mail boxes. The mattered was discussed and the Saranac Lake postmaster will be asked for input.
He also reported that the Dist. No. 2 town building roof was leaking and the Sayles Construction men came to remove the ice. He was asked to get a quote to replace or repair the roof. Ron Otten said North Elba and Lake Placid expect to receive infrastructure funds and maybe our Town would be eligible. He is continuing to contact the man about making a new town sign. Supt. McGill said the Oshkosh plow truck needed a new clutch and new wiper blades which are no longer being made. He has checked state prices for a new plow truck and how it might be paid. Suprv. Webb said he is very concerned about the 2010 budget and if the State caps it tax payments for State land, it will not be a good year to incur additional expenses. He suggests that a contingency plan be put in place in case the plow truck breaks down.
General Fund vouchers No. 27 to 67, in the amount of $66262.05 and Highway und vouchers No. 10 to 19 in the amount of $6216.50 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to pay this bills. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
WHEREAS: It is hereby requested that the Franklin County Highway dept. assist the Highway Dept. of the Town of Santa Clara for the purpose of moving equipment, use of county equipment or paving. It is agreed that this work is undertaken by the Town Highway Dept. and the job is totally under the direction and supervision of the Town Highway Dept. . The Town is required to get necessary Agency permits, property owner's agreements, and provide utility notification.
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: As an inducement for such assistance the Town will hold the County harmless from property damages and claims brought by any third party as a result of this work, and if the County is held responsible for damages the Town will indemnify the County.
Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.
Supt. McGill said many mail boxes on Town roads make plowing very difficult and asked if they had considered single unit mail boxes. The mattered was discussed and the Saranac Lake postmaster will be asked for input.
He also reported that the Dist. No. 2 town building roof was leaking and the Sayles Construction men came to remove the ice. He was asked to get a quote to replace or repair the roof. Ron Otten said North Elba and Lake Placid expect to receive infrastructure funds and maybe our Town would be eligible. He is continuing to contact the man about making a new town sign. Supt. McGill said the Oshkosh plow truck needed a new clutch and new wiper blades which are no longer being made. He has checked state prices for a new plow truck and how it might be paid. Suprv. Webb said he is very concerned about the 2010 budget and if the State caps it tax payments for State land, it will not be a good year to incur additional expenses. He suggests that a contingency plan be put in place in case the plow truck breaks down.
General Fund vouchers No. 27 to 67, in the amount of $66262.05 and Highway und vouchers No. 10 to 19 in the amount of $6216.50 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to pay this bills. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: As an inducement for such assistance the Town will hold the County harmless from property damages and claims brought by any third party as a result of this work, and if the County is held responsible for damages the Town will indemnify the County.
Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.
Supt. McGill said many mail boxes on Town roads make plowing very difficult and asked if they had considered single unit mail boxes. The mattered was discussed and the Saranac Lake postmaster will be asked for input.
He also reported that the Dist. No. 2 town building roof was leaking and the Sayles Construction men came to remove the ice. He was asked to get a quote to replace or repair the roof. Ron Otten said North Elba and Lake Placid expect to receive infrastructure funds and maybe our Town would be eligible. He is continuing to contact the man about making a new town sign. Supt. McGill said the Oshkosh plow truck needed a new clutch and new wiper blades which are no longer being made. He has checked state prices for a new plow truck and how it might be paid. Suprv. Webb said he is very concerned about the 2010 budget and if the State caps it tax payments for State land, it will not be a good year to incur additional expenses. He suggests that a contingency plan be put in place in case the plow truck breaks down.
General Fund vouchers No. 27 to 67, in the amount of $66262.05 and Highway und vouchers No. 10 to 19 in the amount of $6216.50 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to pay this bills. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.
Supt. McGill said many mail boxes on Town roads make plowing very difficult and asked if they had considered single unit mail boxes. The mattered was discussed and the Saranac Lake postmaster will be asked for input.
He also reported that the Dist. No. 2 town building roof was leaking and the Sayles Construction men came to remove the ice. He was asked to get a quote to replace or repair the roof. Ron Otten said North Elba and Lake Placid expect to receive infrastructure funds and maybe our Town would be eligible. He is continuing to contact the man about making a new town sign. Supt. McGill said the Oshkosh plow truck needed a new clutch and new wiper blades which are no longer being made. He has checked state prices for a new plow truck and how it might be paid. Suprv. Webb said he is very concerned about the 2010 budget and if the State caps it tax payments for State land, it will not be a good year to incur additional expenses. He suggests that a contingency plan be put in place in case the plow truck breaks down.
General Fund vouchers No. 27 to 67, in the amount of $66262.05 and Highway und vouchers No. 10 to 19 in the amount of $6216.50 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to pay this bills. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
Supt. McGill said many mail boxes on Town roads make plowing very difficult and asked if they had considered single unit mail boxes. The mattered was discussed and the Saranac Lake postmaster will be asked for input.
He also reported that the Dist. No. 2 town building roof was leaking and the Sayles Construction men came to remove the ice. He was asked to get a quote to replace or repair the roof. Ron Otten said North Elba and Lake Placid expect to receive infrastructure funds and maybe our Town would be eligible. He is continuing to contact the man about making a new town sign. Supt. McGill said the Oshkosh plow truck needed a new clutch and new wiper blades which are no longer being made. He has checked state prices for a new plow truck and how it might be paid. Suprv. Webb said he is very concerned about the 2010 budget and if the State caps it tax payments for State land, it will not be a good year to incur additional expenses. He suggests that a contingency plan be put in place in case the plow truck breaks down.
General Fund vouchers No. 27 to 67, in the amount of $66262.05 and Highway und vouchers No. 10 to 19 in the amount of $6216.50 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to pay this bills. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
General Fund vouchers No. 27 to 67, in the amount of $66262.05 and Highway und vouchers No. 10 to 19 in the amount of $6216.50 were audited by the Board. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to pay this bills. All members voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by David Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All member voted Aye. Motion carried.
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