Town Board Meeting held July 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

     When the meeting was called to order, Ed Williford questioned when the benches are going to be secured at the park.  He stated he was going to hound the Town until they are secured.

     Don Searles stated that he was impressed with sidewalk in the park.  He also stated that the park is becoming a dog walk and we need to have the leash law enforced.

     Mr. Rose wanted to know why the Paradox Lake Association was not notified that

fireworks were being set off at Southwoods.  He feels the Town should not have issued a permit.

    Don moved a resolution approving the June 14th minutes as amended, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Don moved a resolution approving the June 20^th minutes, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Don moved a resolution approving the bills as audited except those in question, seconded by Roger; carried. Clara abstained on the H&K bills.

     Roger moved a resolution to approve the budget amendment to establish the pier project.

     Cathy stated that there are three vacancies for Zoning Board positions -  the Chairperson and two members.  Roger moved a resolution to advertise for two positions, seconded by Don; carried.

    Don Sage moved approval for Ed Donley as Park District Commissioner alternate, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Roger moved a resolution approving a water tap request from Ned & Vickie Soltys, seconded by Don; carried.

     Don moved a resolution to approve the Verizon cell tower upgrade, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Cathy stated that per recommendation of the Chamber, we will be having the alternate fireworks date as September 1^st as garage sale and street dance will take place on that date.

     Don moved a resolution to approve the purchase of poison ivy pesticide to treat Baker Street Cemetery, seconded by Roger; carried.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

    Laura Donaldson stated that the public should not have been notified that there would be no fire works on the 4^th so early in the day.  She felt that early notification is taking away business.

     Ed Williford again questioned when the cement was going to be poured for benches.

     Mr. Simmons complimented Cathy and the board on the way the board meetings are conducted, and the progress that has been made in Town in the last few years.

Don made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM, seconded by Sharron; carried.