TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a regular monthly meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 7:00 P.M.

Roll call as follows:

Present:

  • Thomas Chipperfield - Deputy Supervisor
  • David Perry - Councilman
  • Thomas Kimpton - Councilman

Absent:

  • Marcel Webb - Supervisor
  • Philip Durkin - Councilman

Meeting was called to order by Dep. Suprv. Chipperfield. Motion by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. All members voting Aye. Motion carried. Motion by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton to accept the minutes. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

The Code Enforcement Officer's monthly report was reviewed by the Board.

John Schaff, Planning Board Chairman, said he had nothing to report.

Nancy LaBombard attended the DEC Public Hearing on the fate of the fire towers and it seemed as though the decision to remove them had already been decided.

The Saranac Lake Rescue Squad has been granted a two year renewal of the department's Dept. of Health operating certificate and their narcotics license because the transfer has not taken place. They have been granted a three month extension of their advanced life support operating certificate with REMAC. Negotiations continue with the village for transfer of equipment. Progress with the village has been slow and time is of the essence. In order to apply for the transfer, there must be an agreement with the Village of Saranac Lake and the six Towns and the insurance. They have advertised for a paid EMT and received five completed applications. The Rescue Squad is offering one full time position and at least one for per diem work.Dep. Suprv. chipperfield and Co. Durkin attended the Saranac Lake Village Board meeting on March 8,2010, along with representatives for three of the other towns and a dozen Rescue Squad members.The mayor understands the urgency of resolving remaining issues so the Rescue Squad doesn't lose their ALS certificate. Two meeting were scheduled to resolve the outstanding major issues, so the approved EMT's can be employed.

A representative ofNYS Deferred Compensation about setting aside some of the employees income. The Supervisor said the representative could address the employees and if they want to participate, the Board will pass a Resolution.

High Peaks Hospice requests funding support and the Dep. Suprv. said the request will be tabled for now and see how the budget makes out.

NYSDEC has released four related documents to the public; draft unit management plans for the Jay Mt. Wilderness and the Hurricane Mt. Primitive area a draft amendment to the St. Regis Canoe Area and a study of fire towers in the Adirondack Park.

Ron Otten said the Public Hearings held in December were too short, not enough time to answer questions and the public hearings on proposed land use changes should not be held until summer John Schaff said some proposals will be recommended to improve the land use plan. Nancy LaBombard thanked Supt. McGill for excellent road care and shoveling the mail boxes. The Judge has been asked for a summary judgment in the Yanchitis case, no decision yet. Michelle Garcia said Camp Cherokee's variance request has been received but is incomplete so more information has been requested before public hearing can be scheduled.

Money has been budgeted for several years for the placement of dry hydrants, this project should be completed this year. Supt. McGill will contact the Tupper Lake Fire Dept. about this matter. Supt. McGill said NYSDEC is going to change the location of a snowmobile trail in our town and close some of the campsites in Polliwog and move them toward Floodwood. He said the new truck has been located but no cab, until the 27th of April. He asked if the Board was going to put the older trucks out to bid. It was noted a camp on Deerwood property will be installing a dry hydrant.

General Fund vouchers No. 64 to 79, in the amount of $16,212.42, and Highway Fund vouchers No. 18 to 26, in the amount of $2,934.41, were audited by the Board. Motion by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton to pay these bills. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:25 P.M. made by David Perry seconded by Thomas Kimpton. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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