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TOWN BOARD MEETING held June 9, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall in Schroon Lake N.Y. Present: Town Supervisor: Catherine Moses Councilpersons: Roger Friedman, Michael Marnell, Clara Phibbs and Mark Whitney Highway Superintendent: Dana Shaughnessy Town Clerk: Patricia Savarie Supervisor Moses called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Bob Claus stated he would like to see the Town of Schroon put back the cones in the crosswalks. Paul Hasbrouck, who owns four parcels, asked the Boards permission to install another water tap so that they can properly meter each parcel prior to selling three of the four parcels. Supervisor Moses stated that she had received a thank-you for the recent resolution passed concerning the transfer of $1 million from the Snowmobile Trail Development Account, from Senator Betty Little. Resolution # 143 Approval of Minutes: Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to accept the May 1, 2008 minutes, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the May 5, 2008 Special Town Board Meeting at 6:00 P.M., seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to accept the May 5, 2008 Regular Board Meeting with the addition to Resolution #136. For the record Councilman Friedman gave a summary of fund raising efforts for the Fireworks the night of the Street Dance using SPARC 501C-3 (tax exempt) as a mechanism for fund raising, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the May 22, 2008 minutes, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried.
Resolution #144 Audit of Claims . Councilman Whitney moved the Audit of Claims for discussion, seconded by Councilman Friedman. Councilman Whitney had questions on Harold Karaka’s 4.5 hours looking for a ladder that belonged to the Town of Schroon and also replacing a valve. Supervisor Moses questioned Harold on this and he said they looked all over for the ladder at the different departments throughout the town. The Board denied payment of 4.5 hours to Harold Karaka. Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the bills to be paid as reviewed, with the exception of the 4.5 hours to Harold Karaka, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Councilwoman Phibbs abstained on the HK Contracting bills. General Fund $ 39,005.15 Highway Fund $24,654.91 Wastewater Project $ 42,292.71 Sewer $12,961.98 Water $ 8,304.33
Resolution #145 Senior Citizen of the Year TOWN OF SCHROON PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MARILYN BUTLER AS SCHROON LAKE'S “2008 SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR”
WHEREAS, each year the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens honor one of their seniors as “Senior Citizen of the Year”, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schroon feels blessed to have such a wonderful couple as Jim and Marilyn retiring to our community, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schroon recognizes the importance of volunteers within the many organizations of our community, and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Butler certainly fills the bill as an excellent “Senior Citizen of the Year” serving as volunteer van driver, serving on the Board of Directors, serving as an extremely interesting editor of the Club's Newsletter, participating as an active member of the Events Committee, and
WHEREAS, wherever one meets Marilyn on the streets or anywhere, they are always greeted with her pleasant smile and sparkling personality,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schroon extends it most sincere congratulations to Marilyn Butler as the “2008 Senior Citizen of the Year” for her exemplary service to the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens.
Resolution #140 was unanimously moved and carried.
Resolution #146 Schroon Lake Citizen of the Year TOWN OF SCHROON PROCLAMATION Declaring June 17th, 2008 RICHARD NEWELL DAY IN THE TOWN OF SCHROON
WHEREAS, each year the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce honors a special individual or group as “Citizen of the Year”, and
WHEREAS, I hereby proclaim that the Chamber did not “make a mistake” in their choice of Richard Newell as the “2008 Citizen of the Year”, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schroon is very familiar with this year’s candidate, and
WHEREAS, since Mr. Newell, among his many other hats, wears the hat of one of our Town Assessors, it is not uncommon for one to see him at the door of any of the town offices just long enough to share his good humor and brighten our day, and
WHEREAS, in addition to “Dicks” great sense of humor, there is his humble side whereby he simply does not want to be recognized for all that he gives to our community such as serving our Senior Center in the capacity of officer, van driver, delivering Meals on Wheels, volunteer driver for doctor’s appointments; serving on the Community Church Board of Directors; serving on the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society; past president and very active participant of the Lions’ Club of which he is so proud to be a member, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, along with the Chamber, recognized how much “Dick” gives to our community, and appreciates that he and his lovely wife Jean chose to live in our community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schroon hereby stops in their deliberations to declare June 17th, 2008 as “RICHARD NEWELL DAY” in the Town of Schroon.
Resolution #141 was unanimously moved and seconded.
Supervisor Moses stated that the Town of Schroon Food Pantry had been on the Local Food Channel for its wonderful variety and thanked all the volunteers who help run the program and especially Lenchen Marnell for overseeing the Food Pantry. Resolution #147 2009 Tandem Plow Truck Bids were open on May 30, 2008 at 3:02 P.M. for the 2009 Highway Truck as followed M.A. Jerry: Truck make International 76 6x4 SFA $164,985. Warranty $3390 M.A. Jerry: State Contract $174,573.31 Warranty $3390 M.A. Jerry: Lease $155,677 Warranty $ 3390 Tracy Road Equipment: Truck make Sterling LT 9500 $158,557 Warranty included for 7 years. Dana Shaughnessy reviewed the bids and recommended going with the lease with M.A. Jerry at a 5.2% interest rate. Dana stated that Tracy Road Equipment did not meet specifications. Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the lease agreement with M.A. Jerry, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #148 Tennis Court Proposals Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to accept the $10,893 proposal from Vermont Tennis Court Surfacing, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. The work to be completed is fill cracks with concrete fortified with E330 Acrylic Binder. Shim repaired cracks with multiple coats of Elite-Fill. Touch up repaired areas with appropriate color, Dark Green. Touch up lines as needed. This proposal is to fill cracks in August or September of 2008 and return and fill any opened cracks and touch up in the spring of 2009. Councilman Marnell stated that as long as their here we should get a price on doing the Basketball Court. Supervisor Moses said she had a request from Denise Paradis to purchase a bike rack and to look into putting up a backboard for the Tennis Courts.
Earth Waste Supervisor Moses stated she called the county and talked to Jeff May and he strongly recommended going with Earth Waste for their scrap metal. Councilman Marnell suggested getting our own container and pulling as needed. The contract with Earth Waste is up in August and the Board suggested they not come to pull it until a decision was made. Sand Bids Bids were open May 9, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. for Screened Sand Bids the following bids were received. Caza and Associates $3.95/yard Pick-up price $7.95/yard Delivered price Larry Koller $3.90/ yard Pick up price Dana Shaughnessy recommended going with Larry Koller. Councilman Friedman offered the floor to Bruce Caza to speak there was much discussion. Councilman Friedman made a motion to table it, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Resolution #149 Paint Proposal for Town Hall Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept Tim Botterbusch’s proposal to paint the trim work around Town Hall with the Town supplying the paint and lift rental, seconded by Councilman Friedman ; carried. Councilman Marnell also suggested as long as the lift was here to look into doing the soffit and facie and to get a price from Rich Aluminum and Tim Botterbusch. Resolution #150 Appointment for Park and Golf Course Councilwoman Phibbs moved a resolution to hire Ethan Tyrrell as a laborer at the rate of $8.22 an hour, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to hire Tim Mahler as a laborer at the rate of $8.22 an hour, seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. Resolution #151 Re-appointment to Board of Assessment Review Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to re-appoint Harold Karaka to the Board of Assessment Review for a five year term, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried Councilwoman Phibbs abstained. Resolution # 152 Resignation of Library Aide Councilman Whitney moved a resolution to accept Denise Turgeon resignation with regret as Library Aide, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #153 Youth Commission Appointments Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the appointments for County Youth Board Planning Committee and the Town of Schroon Youth Commission as follows: Myriam Friedman Official Representative Tina Armstrong Alternate Rose Behrens, Patricia Savarie, Donna Secor, David Peterson and Peter Veverka
Seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #154 2008 Youth Commission Matching Grant Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the 2008 Youth Commission Matching Grant, seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. Clough Harbor Contract Supervisor Moses asked authorization to sign the contract with Clough Harbor and Associates for $68,500. Councilman Whitney had questions on how they came up with their figures and asked that it be tabled at this time, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #155 Appointment of Lifeguards Councilman Whitney moved a resolution to appoint Lifeguards as follows: Luke Vanderwiele Head Lifeguard 5th year WSI $10.21 Ken Long Assit. Head 4th year WSI $9.62 Moriah Williams Lifeguard 3rd year WSI $9.22 Lindsay Vanderwiele Lifeguard 3rd year WSI $9.22 Dan Beaudoin Lifeguard 2nd year WSI $9.22 Jessica Bowen Lifeguard 1st year WSI $9.22 Tabitha Hood Alt. Lifeguard $8.22 Kathleen Krah Alt. Lifeguard $ 8.22
Seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Councilman Friedman moved to table the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan until they had a chance to look it over, seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. Workshop June 19,2008 at 5:00P.M. at Town Hall in Schroon Lake N.Y. Supervisor Moses stated that there had been four proposals for the RFP Space Needs at the Town Hall and that she would like to form a committee to go over the proposals. The Board agreed to all go over the proposals and also Don Sage the Building and Codes Officer. A Workshop will be set up for June 19, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. to go over the proposals. Councilwoman Phibbs questioned the Fuel Surcharge cost and asked Supervisor Moses to see if the Town had to pay this and also has concerns where we are so far in fuel cost for the Town of Schroon as far as are budget goes for this year. Councilman Whitney had concerns as to when we were going to purchase the wood for the Boiler at the Town Garage as it has to season. He stated even if we do not purchase the Boiler we can still get rid of the wood. He had concerns also with making sure it was fenced in for security and safety reasons. The Board suggested getting quotes on two tri axle loads of wood. Councilman Whitney suggested getting quotes for possible fees to charge for the Hanger, Parking and Tie Downs. Councilman Marnell suggested putting up yield cones in the crosswalks and painting them and also to put in a crosswalk for the ARC at Hillside Ave. Councilman Marnell suggested purchasing a Bike Rack. Councilman Marnell would like to Thank Lance Gould for the great job he is doing in the Parks and also Denise Paradis on the way she is keeping everything so clean in all the Town Buildings. Councilman Friedman stated that he appreciated all that the State Troopers do for us but on March 29, 2008 at 3:06 P.M. and May 9, 2008 at 2:35 P.M. they were sited going way to fast thru our town and could of caused an accident. Councilman Friedman asked Supervisor Moses to please contact the Sargent at the State Troopers Baracks and ask him to talk to the Troopers about this matter. Councilman Friedman commented that at the last meeting he had mentioned SPARC and for the record he would like to say that they were a great help to the Town of Schroon and had many great volunteers he then handed out the minutes from the first meeting and stated that they had given the Town of Schroon $ 40,721 for Street Lights. Public Participation Jane Claus thanked Councilman Marnell for bringing up the crosswalks and stated that Pedestrian had the right of way. Bruce Caza wanted to know how to get a light put in at Center St. the Board suggested he write a letter stating his request. Executive Session Councilman Marnell made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:25 P.M. to talk about an Employee issue, seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried. Councilman Friedman made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:49 P.M., seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried.
Resolution # 156 Golf Course Pesticide Spraying Councilman Whitney moved a resolution to pay $25 an hour to Wayne Welch to do the pesticide spraying at the Golf Course until Nathan Armstrong receives his license, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Councilman Friedman abstained. Councilman Marnell made a motion to adjourn at 9:55 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried.
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