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Special Town Board Meeting held May 5, 2008 at 6:00 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 Also Present: See Attached Councilman Whitney gave an update on the franchise renewal contract with Time Warner Cable. Councilman Whitney stated that the Cable Committee had been looking over the contract word for word and when completed they would present it to the Town Board for approval. The Cable Committee was hoping to expand the cable to other areas and that the big need was for high speed internet. Councilman Friedman moved to adjourn at 6:30 P.M., seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. Town Board Meeting held May 5, 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 Also Present: See Attached Supervisor Moses called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag. Richard Schoenstadt stated that Verizon was asking for a variance to upgrade their services. Verizon will put up a new tower and rebuild their control building across from the old building, which they will tear down. The new tower will be north of Schroon Falls Bridge. A new antenna will be put on the Water Tower. You may view their request through the Town Clerk. Supervisor Moses would like to express her sincere appreciation and a big thank you to the Schroon Lake Association for getting information out to the public.
Resolution # 128 Approval of Minutes Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to accept the April 10, 2008 minutes, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to accept the April 14, 2008, minutes with these corrections, the word our, be changed to their, in regards to the article written by Bill Osborne. The word Board, needs to be deleted in regards to Zoning Board. The name Tim Vanderwiele, needs to be changed to Keith Vanderwiele. The name Amtek, changed to Public Sector. The name Sean, should be corrected to Shawn and Councilman Marnell stated that Wayne Howard would like to volunteer for the Town of Schroon not Shawn Baker, all in favor with corrections, carried. Resolution # 129 Audit of Claims Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the bills to be paid in the following amounts, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Councilwoman Phibbs abstained on the H&K bills. General Fund $31,428.95 Highway Fund $16,589.16 Capital Projects $16,246.23 Sewer $8,121.46 Water $1,481.04 SUPERVISORS MONTHLY STATEMENT
Supervisor Moses stated that there is an Essex County Drug Program for prescription needs for those without prescription coverage. You may pick up your free prescription discount card from the Town Clerk. Supervisor Moses stated that Lance Gould from the Parks Department would like to purchase two poles at the cost of $130. each to hang our banners up, down by the Trading Post, off of Exit 27. Lance suggested the Town could buy their own poles and ask the property owner for permission. Councilman Whitney moved for discussion, seconded by Councilman Marnell. Councilman Marnell would like to see the banners put up on the Main Street, and make sure there are no liabilities. Councilman Friedman moved to table the resolution to purchase poles for the banners, seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried. Resolution #130 Approve Term for Revolving Loan Committee Position Councilwoman Phibbs moved a resolution to accept Rebecca Cole to serve a 2 year term on the Revolving Loan Fund Committee, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Discussion on Moorings Supervisor Moses updated the Town Board on the mooring down on the Hayes Road in South Schroon. D.E.C. had written a letter stating the application was incomplete and that the following items where required. Alternate plan showing the mooring placement no more than 100’ from shore and upland owner approval needs to be in writing from the Town of Schroon indicating the approval of the proposed mooring buoy installation. Facility Use Request Supervisor Moses had a request to use the Boat House for a Graduation Party from Sherry Filler and Kay Gross for June 27 from 3P.M. – 12A.M. A charge of $100 plus clean up and garbage removed. No alcohol beverages are to be served on town property. Councilman Whitney suggested the upstairs be blocked off so no one can go up there. Councilman Marnell moved to have Supervisor Moses approve all Facility Use Requests, seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried. Resolution #131 Airport Hanger Purchase Councilman Marnell moved to discuss the hanger, seconded by Councilman Whitney. The offer for the Airport Hanger is $15,900. There was much discussion on the repairs that would have to be done and if the town would be able to rent it out. There is room for two airplanes. Councilman Whitney moved a resolution to offer $15,900 to Henry Dimick and Helen Wildman, the owners of the hanger, seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried. Councilman Whitney for the record stated that this would increase revenues in our town and help taxpayer’s burden. Resolution #132 Advertise for Seasonal Parks Person Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to advertise for a part time seasonal laborer in the Parks Department at the starting rate of $9.21 per hour, seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Resolution #133 Land Fill Testing Proposal Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to accept the lowest quote for Landfill Testing to be awarded to Geoffrey May owner of Adirondack Landfill $2937, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Quotes based on Baseline Testing were as followed: Barton and Loguidice $6,300 Sterling $5,290 Specialized Env. Mon. $4,700 AES $9,200 C.T. Male $4,321 Adirondack Landfill $2,937
Resolution #134 Transfer Station Back up Persons Councilman Marnell moved a resolution to hire William Planty and Phil McCoy as fill in employees at the Transfer Station at the laborer position rate of $9.21 an hour, seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. Workshop May 22,2008 at 6:00 P.M. held at the Town Hall The Workshop will address placing in power at the Ski Tow, Wood Furnace at the Highway Garage and any other business deemed necessary by the Town Board. Resolution #135 Request for Proposal for Space Needs and Design Councilman Whitney moved a resolution for the Town of Schroon to seek proposals for professional engineering services to evaluate the existing occupancy/space needs within a Public Building at the Town of Schroon Hall for possible upgrades to its facilities, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Earthwaste Presentation Sharon Sherbert from Earth Waste was advising the Board that their contract was up in October. Earthwaste takes away all our Scrap Metal from the Transfer Station. The Town of Schroon receives $25 per ton but the market is high right now. The Town Board will discuss this also at the Workshop on May 22. Resolution #136 Fireworks for Street Dance Councilman Phibbs moved a resolution to budget $5,000 for fireworks (funds to come from contingent) following the Street Dance to be held Saturday, August 30, 2008, seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. Councilman Friedman wanted to Congratulate Supervisor Moses on being chosen as Public Citizen of the Year by the Mountain Lakes Services.
Resolution #137 Moriah and Keene Bicentennial Celebration Councilman Friedman moved a resolution of Congratulations to Moriah and Keene on there Bicentennial Celebration , unanimously moved, and unanimously carried. TOWN OF SCHROON RESOLUTION # 137 A OF CONGRATULATION TO THE TOWN OF MORIAH ON ITS BICENTENNIAL
WHEREAS, in 1808 the Town of Moriah was founded.
WHEREAS, the beauty of the area and the friendliness of its people has made Moriah a destination for vacations, or a permanent lifestyle, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schroon, your friendly neighbor have always had a great relationship with the Town of Moriah,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schroon congratulates the Town of Moriah on the celebration of its Bicentennial, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Schroon looks forward to many more years of great memories with our good neighbors.
TOWN OF SCHROON RESOLUTION # 137 B OF CONGRATULATION TO THE TOWN OF KEENE ON ITS BICENTENNIAL
WHEREAS, in 1808 the Town of Keene was founded.
WHEREAS, the beauty of the area and the friendliness of its people has made Keene a destination for vacations, or a permanent lifestyle, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schroon, your friendly neighbor has always had a great relationship with the Town of Keene,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schroon congratulates the Town of Keene on the celebration of its Bicentennial, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Schroon looks forward to many more years of great memories with our good neighbors.
Councilman Friedman stated that Councilman Marnell had saved the Town of Schroon a Substantial amount of grant money on the Bandstand and that possibly the extra grant money could be used towards the repairs to the stairs, dry hydrant, sidewalks and retaining wall in the Park.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Steve Vinciguerra stated that he thought the mooring down at the Hayes Road was 125’ not 100’ and that the DEC wanted him to get permission from the Town of Schroon to moor there.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilman Marnell made a motion to go into executive session at 9:50 P.M. to discuss employee wages and job performance, seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried Councilwoman Phibbs made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 10:23 P.M., seconded by Councilman Marnell; carried. Councilman Marnell made a motion to adjourn at 10:35 P.M., seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried.
I, Patricia J. Savarie, 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: May 12, 2008
____________________________________________ TOWN CLERK
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