TOWN OF SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETINGS

Minutes of a public hearing on the 2010 Preliminary Budget and a Regular Monthly Meeting of the Santa Clara Town Board held on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the Saranac Inn, NY Town Hall at 6:00pm.

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

Public Hearing on the 2010 Preliminary Budget was called to order by Supvr. Webb. This Public Hearing to receive public comment on the proposed 2010 budget was published in the official newspaper. Supvr.. Webb said a request to fund the Upper Saranac Lake Fire Boat has been received. Co. Perry said the fire boat is specific for the Upper Saranac Lake and already paid for, so he is not in favor of this request, Ron Otten said that the subject didn't come up at the Upper Saranac lake Meeting., He did ask what percentage of the tax base comes from the Upper Saranac Lake, It was noted there will be increase in the fire and rescue contracts, The Saranac lake Fire Dept.. is still working on separation of the Fire and Rescue Squads. Supt. McGill said next week the Mt, Lakes EMS must approve Federal and State licensing, Inc.. papers and terms of separation of the equipment, the rescue squad would then become Saranac Lake Rescue and they would hire a full time EMT.

The Upper Saranac Association is not interested in joining with the Town of a fire works display in 2010. Suprv. Webb said each Adult Center received less from the Town because the County services these adult centers. The revised proposed Land Use Code public hearing will be scheduled when the Town Board and the Planning Board gave held a joint meeting to discuss the proposed changes. WHen a Public Hearing is scheduled, copies of the proposed code will be made available. Ron Otten said he thinks there is too big an increase and the infrastructure, cable, tv, cell phones and fiber optics, hasn't improved. He says there are more invasive species in the lake and the tax payers are suffering, Suprv, Webb said fire and rescue costs have greatly increased, building maintenance is essential and we need to replace equipment when it becomes unsafe. Mr Otten felt insurance costs were to high and another carrier might offer a better plan. The supervisor said teh Code Enforcement Officer had been moved from a private carrier to the Teamster contract because it was more commutative. He said our Town has the lowest taxes in Franklin county. Mt Otten is concerned about the other invasive, other than milfoil, , milfoil that threatened our waters and feels organizations should cooperate to formulate a methods to control phosphate levels and control the invasive elements. DEC is slow to regulate these problem areas, even a boat washing site would help prevent introduction of invasive species. There are many capital projects that need attention, the Floodwood Bridge could cost $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 and we still need a proposal for a salt shed and perhaps some grant find will become available to assist with these projects.

James Dalheim and Ron Otten were the only ones to attend the Public Hearing, All those wishing to offer oral or written comment having been heard, the Public Hearing was Adjourned at 7:00pm.

TOWN REGULAR MEETING

Suprv. Webb called the regular monthly meeting of teh Town Board to order. Motion by Marcel Webb seconded by Thomas Chipperfield to dispense with teh reading of the minutes of the pervious 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.

Rob Napieralski, TVGA Consultant has received twi quotes for salt sheds; one being 50; wide and 130' long from Eastern Cover-All, Inc.. at an estimate cost of #88,571.00. The Second being 50; wide by 80' long at an estimated cost of $56,970.00. Mr Napieralski will submit the proposals for consideration by NYSDEC for a grant that will result in teh improvement of the water quality to teh Saranac Lake Watershed. The next round of grants will be in October 18, 2009. If grants funding is available, 75 to 80% of costs would be covered and the local responsibility would be 25 to 30% of costs. To get this round of funding we must extend $3200,00.

Resolution offered by Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Chipperfield: WHEREAS, the Town of Santa Clara, herein called the "Town", after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the "Project", is desireable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the project.

WHEREAS, the Town has taken under consideration making application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for installation of a Road Salt Storage Facility that will result in the improvement of the water quality to the Saranac Lake watershed, and,

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 2009 Water Quality Improvements Projects Program provides State assistance to local government for Road Salt Storage Facility projects and the govenrment deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to enter into a contract therewith; now therefore be it

RESOLVED THAT, Marcel Webb, as Supervisor of the Town of Santa Clara, is the representative to act in behalf of the Town in all matters related to State assistance and is hereby authorized and directed to submit an application on behalf of the Town of Santa Clara to the 2009 Water Quality Improvements Projects Program. The representative is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act, for the Town's governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance; and be it further

RESOLVED THAT THE town agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project in an amount not to exceed 25% of total project cost, in local share funds, and upon approval of said requeist to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance for participation in the Santa Clara Road Salt Storage Facility Project.

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

Engineers spent a half day reviewing the Floodwood Bridge project and determined the repair should be a concrete culvert at an estimated cost of $150,000.00. Some money would be saved if the County could supply equipment and manpower. Suprv. Webb discussed the project with Legislator Maroun and he will present a request to the Franklin County Legislature for assistance, when the project gets underway next spring. Since it is not a federal highway, no stimulus money is available.

Francis & Company have presented a proposal for appraisal and consulting serices of the 700 acre parcel of land improved as a commercial recreational vehicle and camping park. The appraisal is to be prepared for use in conjunction with judicial review of the property's assessment as it appears on the Town's assessment roll for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009. We will accomplish appropriate investigation, research and analysis and render our opinion of value in a Self-Contained Appraisal Report within 120 days of written authorization to proceed for a fee of $4,500.00. Motion by David Perry seconded by Thomas Chipperfield authorizing Suprivisor Webb to enter into an agreement with Francis & Company for appraisal services as proposed and payment of a $1,500.00 retainer. Vote as follows: DAvid Perry - Aye, Thomas Chipperfield - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.

John Schaff, Chr. of the Planning Board was commended for giving a comment on a variance request. Suprv. Webb will print copies of the revised Land Use Code following a joint meeting between the Town Board and the Planning Board, then a Public Hearing will be scheduled.

Ed Lagree, Code Enforcement Officer has submitted his monthly report for the Board's review.

Suprv. Webb has received a letter from Peter Day's attorney relating to denial of his variance request. Upper Saranac Foundation thanks the Town for their $5,000.00 donation to control milfoil. CHIPS check in the amount of $42,000.00 has been received.

A request for sealed bids for the Town's 1966 grader was published in the official newspaper. One sealed bid was received from J.T. Erectors, LLC in the amount of $7,600.00. Motion by Thomas Kimpton seconded by David Perry to accept the bid $7,600.00 from J.T. Erectors, LLC. Vote as follows: Thomas Kimpton - Aye. David Perry - Aye, Marcel Webb -

Sayles construction submitted an estimate for repairs to the soffits on the Dist. 1 meeting room, front side estimated at $1176.00 and back estimate based on time and material basis. J.T. Erectors, LLC. Material, labor and Equipment to replace soffit fascia on 135 linerar ft. of north side and back of Dist. 1 building estimated cost of $6,600.00. Supt. McGill was authorized to get a solid quote to repair the rest of the soffits from Sayles Construction on the motion of Philip Durkin seconded by Thomas Kimpton. When the quotes are complete, Suprv. Webb and Supt McGill will decide which quote is the lowest and that bid will be accepted. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Gunthert asked about the new burn ban and the Suprv. said individuals could burn in their fireplaces but no piling of brush or leaves to burn. check with DEC if you are unsure about any type of burning.

Suprv. Webb will take a proposed Invasive Species Law to the Town Attorney for review and then a public hearing will be scheduled. He thanked residents for attending the meeting. Supt. McGill thanked the Board for permission to sttend the seminar. he learned that money appropriated to the Highway Fund can't be transferred to the General Fund. Town officials mail should go to the town Hall, a mail box will be located at Dist 2 Town Hall. It is legal to plow the Clerk's yard if her office is located at her residence. We have lost 3/10ths mile on Highway inventory because road around town bulding has been removed from inventory. Children Playing signs have been replaced with Watch children. Floodwood Rd. can't be a seasonal road because there is one resident. Supt. McGill has two quotes on state contract for a new plow truck. International quoted at $179,995.00 and Mac at $183,482.00. Motion by Thomas Chipperdield seconded by David Perry to order a new Intenational truck, red not to exceed$183,000.00 with plow and sander pending decision on extended warranty package. All voting Aye. Motion carried.

Resolution offered by Thomas Chipperfield seconded by David Perry:

WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Santa Clara has met at the time and place specified in the notice of Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the preliminary Budget as amended and revised and as herein set forth is hereby adopted and that the several amounts stated in the summary of the budget are hereby fixed at the amounts shown therein effective January 1, 2010. Vote as follows: Thomas Chipperfield - Aye, David Perry - -Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye. Resolutin adopted by unanimous vote.

General Fund Budget Amendment offered by David Perry seconded by Thomas Chipperfield relating to the transfer of $2,310.00 from A 1990 4, Contingent to A3010.4, Public Safety Vote as follows: David Perry - Aye, Thomas Chipperfield - Aye, Marcel Webb - Aye, Philip Durkin - Aye, Thomas Kimpton - Aye. Resolution adopted by unanimous vote.

General Fund vouchers No. 217 to 241, in the amount of $22,728.57 and Highway Fund vouchers No. 91 to 100, in the amount of $14, 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 9:00PM made by David Perry seconded by Thomas Chipperfield. All members voting Aye. Motion carried.

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