TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of an organizational meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 7:00 P.M.

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

Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Webb. The Oath of Office was administered to Town Justice, Michelle Brown Garcia and Kathleen Durkin, Member of Assessment and Review Board. The official undertaking of elected officials provided by Town insurance policies.

Resolution No. 1 offered by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to approve appointments and designations for 2011.
Deputy Supervisor: Philip Durkin
Code Enforcement Officer : Edward LaGree
Zoning Board of Appeals: Albert Lewis, Bruce Landon, James Dalheim, Nancy LaBombard, and Jeannine Light.
Board of Assessment Review: James Dalheim, Kathleen Durkin, Rick Lyon Health Officer - Dr. Handler
Planning Board: Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to reappoint John LaHart, term ending in 2016. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.
Dog Control Officer and Shelter service: By contract with North Country Animal Control Center, Inc.
Official Newspaper: Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Official Depositories: Community Bank NA
Payroll/Bookkeeping Services - Richard Meagher
Budget Officer: Richard Meagher
Town Attorney - James Maher
Deputy Town Clerk/Registrar - Laurie McGill
Mileage Reimbursement: $.50 per mile.
Meeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month.

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

Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to adjourn the organizational meeting. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Regular meeting called to order by Suprv. Webb. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. All members voting Aye. Motion carried. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin to accept the minutes. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor Webb read proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2011 providing that the Clerk of the Justice Court may be a resident of a town in Franklin County adjoining the Town of Santa Clara. Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to schedule a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law N0. 1 for 6:45 P.M. on February 10, 2011. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Resolution No.2offered by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton:

WHEREAS: It is hereby requested that the Franklin County Highway Department assist the Highway Department 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 Department and the job is totally under the direction and supervision of the Town Highway Department. The Town is required to get necessary Agency permits, property owners Ô agreements and provide utility notification.

THEREFORE 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.

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

Supervisor Webb said Young Life made a donation to the Town and a $1,000.00 donation was given anonymously by a good citizen.

Councilman Durkin suggested putting a notice in the official newspaper with the name of the current dog shelter and Dog Control officer, along with a telephone number, in case any resident has dog problems. The clerk was directed to place a notice in the newspaper.

Jim Dalheim asked about the status of the dry hydrants. Supervisor Webb said they were to be located at Spider Creek, Fish Hatchery, and Saranac Inn Boat Launch and a fourth site if possible. Superintendent McGill said the site cannot have over a 20' draw and it must be a location open to plowing.

Superintendent McGill advised he will have a conference call with TVGA on Wednesday.

Budget Amendments Resolution No.3 offered by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin relating to the transfer of the following funds:

$13,709.00 from Account No. A1990.4 - Contingent As follows:
$496.00 to Account No. A1110.4 - Justice CE
$5,739.00 to Account No. A1330.4 - Tax Collector CE
$825.00 to Account No. A1355.4 - Assessor CE
$2,540.00 to Account No. A1620.4 - Buildings CE
$56.00 to Account No. A3620.4 - Safety Inspection
$49.00 to Account No. A5010.4 - Supt. of Highways
$4,004.00 to Account No. A8010.4 - Zoning CE

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

General Fund vouchers No. 1 to 31, in the amount of $34,071.62 and Highway Fund vouchers No.1 to 8, in the amount of $2,912.45 were audited by the Board. Motion by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton to pay these bills. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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

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