Minutes

Town Board Meeting held October 9, 2007, at 6: 30 PM and 7:00 PM at the Town Hall, Schroon Lake, New York

Present:           

Supervisor:                   Catherine L. Moses

Councilmen:                 Roger Friedman, Donald Sage, Sharron Tyrrell, Clara Phibbs

Hwy. Super.:             Michael Marnell

Town Clerk:                        Janice Tyrrell

Also Present:                        List Attached

6:30 PM – PUBLIC HEARING

     When the Public Hearing was called to order, Roger moved a resolution to dispense with the reading of the Public Hearing notice, seconded by Don; carried.

     The purpose of the hearing was to increase the expenditures of funds for sewer plant in the amount of $184,000.

     There were no comments on the hearing; Cathy declared hearing closed at 6:40 PM.

7:00 PM – REGULAR BOARD MEETING

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

     When the meeting was called to order, Shawn Baker suggested that we look into design review to add to the Zoning Regulations.  He stated that we do not need buildings to disarray our quaint little town.

     Cathy stated that as a matter of record, cell towers are going up to help the Northway service in our area.  Board member commented – the sooner the better.

     Don moved a resolution to accept the September 10th minutes, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Don moved a resolution to approve payment of the bills as reviewed, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Don moved to approve the Bond Resolution for the Wastewater Treatment plant for a grant in the amount of $184,000 to replace the roof, siding, and energy efficient doors and windows on the existing building, seconded by Roger with a unanimous roll call vote.

     Don moved a resolution accepting the Airport Grant in the amount of $36,000 to purchase and improve the airport hanger, seconded by Roger; carried.

       Cathy stated she has been interviewing for the cleaning position, and recommends Denise Paradis.

     Don moved a resolution to hire Denise as recommended, seconded by Roger; carried. It will be approximately a 30 hour per week position.

     Roger moved resolution of support for a letter from Philip Amodeo as the Paradox State Campground road is very rough, seconded by Don; carried.

     Cathy stated that we need to advertise for a Zoning Board of Appeals member.

     The Board needs to set Budget Workshop dates.  Cathy will notice the meeting dates.

     A meeting is to be held with Time Warner at 6 PM on October 23^rd.

     Don moved a resolution to place on file the highway equipment list, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Roger had a copy of the Schenectady Gazette featuring Schroon Lake’s Marjorie Morningstar production.  He will leave it with the Town Clerk to make copies.

     Roger stated they received 277 signed letters from citizens in support of a resolution supporting additional funding for the sewer project.  These letters will be copied and sent to our Assemblywoman and Senator.

     Don moved a resolution authorizing the Supervisor and Assessor to sign re-assessment form plans, seconded by Roger; carried.

     It was stated that we need to set workshop dates to upgrade the Zoning Ordinance.

    Clara moved a resolution to contract with Life Flight in the amount of $500, seconded by Sharron; carried

     Clara moved a resolution to accept and place on file the Warren County Sheriff boat patrol report, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Clara moved a resolution to table the State Snow and Ice contract for 2008 for review, seconded by Roger; carried.

     In reference to the Dog Ordinance update, it was stated that wording needs to be reviewed.

     In reference to qualified abandoned town road concerns, two different property owners have different ideas.  The property owners need title searches to determine that they are not bordering on town property.

      Clara moved permission for the Highway Superintendent to sell the 1987 dump truck to the Town of Crown Point in the amount of $3500, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Mike Marnell mentioned that he intends to hire someone for highway December 1st, and that Lance will move to Highway on October 15^th.

     Don recommended placing Chip McCray in Lance’s spot at the Landfill as a full-time employee, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Mike Marnell stated that Ernie LaBarge is to do the cement work for the Veterans’ monument.

     Mike also stated that Friday he would be done with work at the bandstand.

      Cathy stated that the regular Town Board meeting would be held November 8^th.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Robert Claus was interested in the date that Time Warner will be present.

Jane Claus asked if assessment is done every year.

Clara moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM; seconded by Don Sage and carried