TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a Public Hearing and regular monthly meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday, June 9, 2011, Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 6:45P.M.

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

Supervisor Webb convened the Public Hearing at 6:45 P.M., to consider a contract with the Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Emergency Squad, Inc. for the furnishing of emergency ambulance service to the Town of Santa Clara Fire protection District #II. The terms of the proposed open ended coverage would include an annual fee of $2,000.00. The Supervisor said the fees remain the same for coverage of District II from the Moss Rock Road south to the Santa Clara line. There were six people attending, in addition to the Board members and all were given an opportunity to comment on the proposed contract. At 7:00 P.M., all those who wished to make oral or written comments having been given that opportunity, the Public Hearing was adjourned on the motion of Supervisor Marcel Webb, seconded by Philip Durkin. All members voting Aye, Public Hearing was adjourned.

Supervisor Webb convened the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board at 7:05 P.M. Motion by Supervisor Marcel Webb seconded by Philip Durkin to dispense with the reading of the 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.

A Public Hearing having been duly advertised in the official newspaper and all those wishing to make oral or written comment having been given the opportunity, motion made by Philip Durkin seconded by David Perry to authorize Supervisor Webb to enter into an open ended contract with the Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Emergency Squad, Inc. for furnishing emergency ambulance service to Santa Clara Fire Protection District # 2, beginning at the Moss Rock Road and then south to the Santa Clara line, at a fee of $2,000.00. Vote as follows: Philip Durkin - Aye, David Perry - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Thomas Chipperfield - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Webb advised that George Donaldson, IV has tendered his resignation from the Santa Clara Highway Dept. Motion by Thomas Chipperfield seconded by Philip Durkin to accept Mr. Donaldson's resignation. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Councilman Perry has received an advisory that Smart Growth awards will be announced this summer. There were twenty eight applicants and all will not receive funding. If a grant is not received, the applicant will have to seek other funding sources.

Supervisor Webb has had no update from TVGA on the Floodwood Bridge repair. He hopes they leave the concrete in place and continue repairs as economically as possible. Franklin County used some Federal monies to help the Town of Franklin with bridge repair and he will check to see if they can assist our Town. The Board has approved a contract with Andy Abdullah, who has been preparing specifications for the roof repair and the repair will be put out to bid. The fuel bill has been excessive and the insulation is wet, so it is an essential repair.

Ron Otten brought samples of the map prepared by the Upper Saranac Lake Assoc. for the Fire Departments, for use in their buildings and also in their trucks. He said the first map is $50.00, 2-6 maps - $30.00 each, 30 maps would be under $20.00. Supervisor Webb said the Town could use ten maps and increase it to twenty and accept donations from others who may want maps.

Supervisor Webb said Superintendent McGill is attending a Fireman's Convention this evening.

Supervisor Webb said the dog enumerator has been distributing dog license applications throughout the Town. Those who harbor unlicensed dogs will receive a summons.

Supervisor Webb said the Friends of Eagle Island wish to apply for tax exempt status and were told to contact Ed Lagree, Doug Tichenor or John Schaff.

Budget Amendment offered by Philip Durkin, seconded by Thomas Chipperfield relating to the transfer of $10,000.00 from Account 1990.4, Contingent to the following accounts:
$6,000.00 - A1130.1, Court Clerk P.S.
$4,000.00 - A1110.4, Justice CE

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

General Fund vouchers Number 149 to 169, in the amount of $4,233.04 and Highway Fund vouchers No. 73 to 84, in the amount of $12,218.13 were audited by the Board. Motion made by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Thomas Chipperfield to pay these bills. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion by David Perry seconded by Philip Durkin to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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