TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of an organizational meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday, January 12, 2012, Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 7:00 P.M.

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

Recording Secretary: Laurie McGill Ð Town Clerk

Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Webb. The Oath of Office was administered to Marcel Webb- Supervisor, Andrew McGill Ð Highway Superintendent, Thomas Kimpton Ð Councilman, Laurie McGill Ð Town Clerk and Tax Collector, Carolyn Hickok Ð Deputy Town Clerk and Tax Collector.

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 2012

Deputy Supervisor: Philip Durkin Code Enforcement Officer: Edward LaGree Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Carolyn Hickok Zoning Board of Appeals: Nancy LaBombard Ð Chairperson, Albert Lewis, Bruce Landon, James Dalheim, and Jeannine Light. Board of Assessment Review: James Dalheim, Gail Metz, Dr. John Murray DDS Health Officer Ð Dr. Barry Kilbourne Planning Board: Reappoint Dave Vanderwalker to a 5 year term expiring in 2017 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 Ð Richard Meagher Budget Officer: Richard Meagher Town Attorney Ð James Maher Mileage Reimbursement: Per Federal Guidelines Meeting Schedule: Usually the second Thursday of each month.

Vote as follows: Philip Durkin Ð Aye, Thomas Kimpton Ð Aye, Marcel Webb Ð Aye, Richard Lyon Ð Aye, Dave Perry Ð Aye. Motion carried.

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

Regular meeting called to order by Supervisor 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 Philip Durkin seconded by Dave Perry to accept the minutes. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor Webb advised that copies of the Town's Code of Ethics was provided by Carolyn Hickok and Andrew McGill. As the Town already has a Code of Ethics in place we are required to have an Ethics Committee. Members of the Ethics Committee will be Lynn Perry Ð Chairperson, David Perry, Rick Lyon, Pam Martin and Carolyn Murray. Motion to approve these appointments made by Philip Durkin, seconded by Tom Kimpton. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor Webb advised that a meeting was held with Franklin County Highway Superintendent John Hutchins regarding the Floodwood Bridge. The County will help with the building of the bridge. Engineering plans are available to look at for the proposed bridge. The cost will be approximately $110,000.00. The County will donate steel and guardrails. The County will dispose of the materials from the old bridge. The County will also provide equipment and manpower. Orally APA and Dec are on board with the project. The engineering firm will hold off bidding until after the White Pine Bridge has been put out to bid. Looking to bid in March 2012.

Supervisor Webb advised that North Country Life Flight Inc. contacted the Town to advise the contract for 2011 was never paid by the Town. Motion to pay North Country Life Flight Inc. for 2 years in 2012 was made by Philip Durkin, seconded by Tom Kimpton. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Councilman Perry advised he met with the Museum on the Green Building and they are still willing to assist the Town. He will be moving ahead with a new design with the assistance of Philip Durkin and Ron Otten.

Michelle Brown Garcia asked about the Donaldson assessment case. Supervisor Webb advised there is a large discrepancy with Doug Tichenor's assessment and that of the assessor hired by the Donaldson's. The case is set to go to trial and Supervisor Webb has asked the County and will ask the Saranac Lake Central School District if they will share the legal costs.

Supervisor Webb advised the Variance Board Secretary Position is vacant and Pam Martin has offered to do the job. Motion to appoint Pam Martin as Variance Board Secretary made by Philip Durkin, seconded by Rick Lyon. . All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor Webb advised the Third Court of Appeals refused to make a decision on the Yanchitis case and has sent it back to a lower court for a trial. Jim Sonneborn, the Town's Attorney for this case, has offered to take the case to trial free of charge. The Town will only have to pay for incidentals. Supervisor Webb will get more information on the incidentals and a budget from Mr. Sonneborn. The Town can appeal if we lose the trial. Larry Altemus inquired if we would still have to maintain that road if the town loses the case. The road would no longer be maintained by the Town if the Town was to lose. Motion to accept Mr. Sonneborn's offer made by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Dave Perry. All members voting Aye. Motion carried

Supervisor Webb and Superintendent McGill advised that since the roof has been replaced on the District 2 Town Garage the Town is saving money on the fuel oil use. They reported

Total used for 2010:
2799.3 gallons $7,596.54
Sept Ð Dec 2010 1374.0 gallons $3,917.77

Total used for 2011:
2556.6 gallons $9,145.03
Sept Ð Dec 2011 845.0 gallons $2,950.08

Superintendent McGill obtained a quote from Steve Light to install an instant water heater in the amount of $575.00 if the propane tanks are place on the same side of the building as the instant water heater. Motion to install an instant water heater not to exceed $1,800.00 for installation and the water heater made by Dave Perry, seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All members voting Aye. Motion carried

Superintendent McGill reported that the 1996 plow truck in District 1 needs to be replaced. This truck will not pass a New York State Inspection. He is looking for used trucks to replace this one and obtaining some prices.

Resolution offered by Thomas Kimpton seconded by Philip Durkin to approve a Budget Amendment to transfer highway funds as follows:
$2,676.00 from Account # DA5130.1

To the following:
$2,676.00 to Account # DA5142.1

All members voting Aye. Resolution carried.

Resolution offered by Dave Perry seconded by Philip Durkin to approve a Budget Amendment to transfer General Funds as follows:
$5,895.00 from Account # A3010.4 Admin CE

To the following:
$814.00 to Account # A1130.1 Court Clerk PS
$396.00 to Account # A1330.4 Tax Collect CE
$669.00 to Account # A1355.4 Assessor CE
$784.00 to Account # A1420.4 Attorney CE
$3.090.00 to Account # A1620.2 Building Equip
$142.00 to Account# A3620.4 Safety Inspection CE

All members voting Aye. Resolution carried.

General Fund vouchers No. 1 to 29, in the amount of $23,364.21 and Highway Fund vouchers No.1 to 3, in the amount of $2,390.90 were audited by the Board. Motion by Rick Lyon seconded by Thomas Kimpton to approve vouchers and pay audited vouchers. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. made by Dave Perry seconded by Rick Lyon. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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