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Special Town Board Meeting held June 24, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. at the Town Hall in Schroon Lake N.Y. Present: Town Supervisor: Cathy Moses Councilpersons: Roger Friedman, Ed Haroff and Clara Phibbs Sewage Treatment Plant Operator: Jim Roblee Deputy Town Clerk: Betsi Calhoun Also Present: See attached Supervisor Moses called the meeting to order at 5:02 P.M. with a Pledge to the Flag. The Wastewater Treatment Plant (Phase 2) AES Project No. 3625 Wayne Ryan spoke for AES and addressed the fact that there were only four projects in the upstate area that have been funded. All must meet the requirements by December 31, 2009 to receive all funds allotted. “Green Technology” and energy efficient projects were addressed, and they will try to get more clarification on the possible reduction of the 4.4 million dollar loan. He went over the ten projects we applied for (as per their information sheet provided). He did inform all that the sludge drying beds and reed beds were both considered “Green Technology.” At 5:27 P.M. Councilman Whitney entered the meeting. Jim Roblee stated that the reed beds would be questionable as they involve the neighbors having to deal with the stench. Councilman Friedman asked if there were other items not on the list that we should be looking at. Supervisor Moses reminded us that this list is what we applied for. Wayne Ryan told us that if it’s in the Engineering Report, it can likely be evaluated and included: same project, different scope is permissible. He said they will get with Jim Roblee to do all the research and work needed to move the Olden Drive Sewer Collection System and will begin the draft needed to start the seeker process going. He also stated that NYSERDA will have a specified list of “green” projects. There will need to be a new Bond Resolution bond by October. Resolution #146 AES Engineering Agreement Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to have Supervisor Moses sign the AES Engineering Agreement subject to the Town Attorney’s approval, seconded by Councilman Friedman, Councilman Whitney abstained; carried. Proposed Sale of Bonds to E.F.C., Orrick File: 43026-2-1 See accompanying printout as per the conversation with EFC concerning:
Town Supervisor Cathy Moses went through the Resolution and all its sections and asked for a Motion to adopt this resolution. At this point, Councilman Whitney brought up his concerns about the phrase “any and all fees and expenses in connection with this refinancing from EFC bond proceeds” mentioned on the second page of the document presented. This brought about a discussion among the board members as well as input from Vic Putnam and Jim Dugan from AES as to what this would mean for the Town of Schroon. After it was noted that we cannot yet know for sure what those fees or expenses will be exactly and that Supervisor Moses and the Town had likely already included that cost in the Town files, the meeting was halted while Supervisor Moses searched for the records needed to address these possible fees. Supervisor Moses moved to recess the meeting at 6:12 P.M., seconded by Councilman Haroff; carried. I, Betsi Calhoun, do hereby certify the foregoing to
be a true and correct transcript from the minutes now on file in my office
and of the whole such original minutes. Dated: July 9, 2009 Betsi Calhoun -Town Clerk
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