TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a regular monthly meeting of the Santa Clara town Board held on Thursday, July 15, 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 Chipperfield to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and accept the minutes. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Guy Middleton gave a presentation on the milfoil project, which began in 2001 where milfoil was found and in 2004, hand harvesting began. Over the years, the harvesting which began at 18 ton has been reduced to 4 ton, at a cost of $232,000.00, in the beginning and in 2007 costing 150,000.00 In 2010, there were eight diver teams under water with communication, who swam and mapped the entire lake. Continued financial support is requested and the Supervisor said it would be discussed at budget time. Discussion about the language to be used on signs to assist with invasive species controLMotion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to have six signs prepared with brown and yellow letters stating that transporting invasive species to or from this water body is prohibited . $250.00 fine . Signs might be placed at fish Creek, Donaldson's, Rollins Pond with permission. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

The Village of Saranac Lake has already set the rate for fire and rescue contracts without negotiations or discussion with the Fire Advisory Board.Suprv. Webb has questions about the village negotiating Rescue Squad contract rates, since it has separated from the fire department.He said we can negotiate with any fire department and discuss possible contracts and Co. Perry said start immediately to discuss possible contracts with Tupper Lake and Paul Smith Gabriels fire departments. Most Santa Clara residents feel we have no voice and the Village of Saranac Lake said you will pay these rates. The Village needs all the equipment and trucks they have to service the village. The Board would like to know the nam of the state officials who approve assessments as a guide to setting contract rates.Our Town contracts with St. Regis Falls, Tupper Lake and Paul Smiths Gabriels on a non-assessment basis for contract services. Ron Often said this method is unacceptable. The Board will pursue other entities terms for fire and rescue services.

Suprv. Webb said the records management is complete and Mr. Stephens has prepared a final report which is available for inspection at the Supervisor's office or the Clerk's office. The Code Enforcement Officer has a map rack, many disposable materials have been removed and the remaining records properly boxed and labeled.

Justice Alan Sheren has submitted his resignation effective August 1, 2010. Judge Caruso of the Unified Court System will name a qualified replacement. The Town will be responsible for paying a court clerk to assist the Town Justice. Motion by Thomas Chipperfield seconded by Philip Durkin that Supervisor Webb will prepare a letter to Judge Caruso stating the Town Board will accept Thomas Glover as interim Town Justice and hire his Saranac Lake Court Clerk. Vote as follows: Thomas Chipperfield Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, David Perry -Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Code Enforcement Officers report was submitted for review. Suprv. Webb said they must talk to Ed Lagree about what the Board expects from full time employment.

Co. Durkin, Co. Perry and Ron Otten met on July 7th at the Town building to discuss office space needs for the clerk, tax collector, supervisor and Code Enforcement Officer. Co Perry also spoke to Chris Resnick about green building concept.They discussed spaces with movable walls, need for fire-proof record room, a kitchen and emergency shelter space. Ron Otten is working on sample lay-outs.

The Town Board advertised for sealed bids for a 1993 diesel truck, minimum bid of $10,000.00. One bid was received from Robert A. Donaldson in the amount of $8,000.00. This bid was not accepted because it did not meet the requested minimum bid. The Board will re advertise at the $10,000.00 minimum bid and run the advertising in more newspapers. Sealed bids will be opened at the next monthly meeting to be held August 12, 2010.

Suprv. Webb didn't have the Planning Board report for Mr. Otten but said they must have a public meeting, which is publicized. Ed Lagree and the Town Board heard nothing about the Camp Cherokee structure until APA had reached a settlement to remove the building by Sept. 10,2010. The Town was never included in this settlement. They must apply for a variance and the Board requires a map of the project.

Supt. McGill said he hasn't heard anything about dry hydrants. He said the new truck is in the front yard for residents to look over, .he said the 12 month warranty starts the date of delivery. The extended warranty would increase the coverage on he engine and the truck at a cost of $5,324.00. He was asked if it covered maintenance and he will get specifics and he the Board will vote on extended coverage at the next meeting.Supt. Mc Gill said the radio man says the base station needs a new antenna and the govt, is changing frequency so five new radios will be needed within two years.The base station antenna will cost $1,279.75, motion by Thomas Chipperfield seconded by Philip Durkin authorizing the Superintendent to replace the base antenna to a proper height. Co. Perry suggested he get a second quote for comparison. The motion was withdrawn until a second quote is obtained.

Mike Kilroy is qualified to audit the Town Justice's books. Motion by Thomas Kimpon seconded by David Perry to contact Mike Kilroy to contact the Town Justice and schedule an audit. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

There will be a joint meeting of the Town Board and the Planning Board, 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. on July 27,28 or 29th.Resolution offered by Thomas Chipperfield seconded by Thomas Kimpton relating to the transfer of $4077.00 from Account No. A3089 State Aid as follows: $4077.00 to Account No. Al460.4 Records Management. Vote as follows: Thomas Chipperfield - Aye,

Thomas Kimpton - Aye, Marcel Webb Resolution adopted by unanimous vote. Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, David Perry - Aye.

General Fund vouchers No. 150 to 165, in the amount of $5,025.18, and Highway fund vouchers No. 59 to 69, in the amount of $10,154.38 were audited by the Board. Motion to pay these bills made by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. made by David Perry seconded by Philip Durkin. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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