Town Board Meeting held September 11, 2006, 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 HEARING

     The 6:30 PM Public Hearing was held to change the fees and adopt rules and regulations of the Planning Board.

     Don moved a resolution to dispense of the reading of the public notice, seconded by Sharron; carried.

     The Planning Board has made recommendations that have been reviewed by the Department of State.  The Town Attorney recommended that alternate section be pulled from the Rules and Regulations and adopt a separate Local Law.

      The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:07 PM.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

     When the meeting was called to order, a slide presentation was presented by the APA on building heights, and how the APA determines its regulations.

     Don Sage moved a resolution to table the decision on the Local Law for the Planning Board until we have a final draft, seconded by Clara; carried. Roger and Cathy were opposed.

     Nancy Harste from the Beautification Committee introduced the Committee members, and then her husband stated what the committee had done in the Town last year, stating they were able to provide banners around town, shades at the boathouse and gardens and flowers around the boathouse - all with donated time.

     The committee has the opportunity to purchase stage lights for the Boathouse.  They have raised a $1000 toward this purchase.  They are in hopes that the board would approve the installation and cost of $500, and that the decision would be made before the next season.

            The committee also proposed that the board consider placing sidewalks from the Boathouse up to Leland Avenue for the safety of the people.

     Someone questioned the status of the bandstand.  Cathy stated that we are to hear from the engineer by the weekend, and then we will be able to proceed.

     Mr. Spieser stated that the Schroon Lake Association is concern that we need a Boat Launch Station, and the speed of the boats on the lake is another issue to be looked at.

     Clara moved a resolution to accept the July 24^th minutes, seconded by Roger, carried.

     Clara moved a resolution to accept the minutes of the August 3^rd meeting, seconded by Sharron; carried.

     Roger moved to accept the August 14^th minutes as amended, seconded by Don; carried.

     Roger moved a resolution to accept the August 26th minutes, seconded by Don; carried. (Clara was absent)

     Don moved a resolution in support of the Essex County Empire Zone, seconded by Roger; carried.

     There was a discussion of getting larger flagpoles for Main Street.

     Mike stated that the Town is needs a new sidewalk machine - approximate cost of $20,000.

      Roger stated that a letter of thanks should be sent to the County who provided funds for the Labor Day weekend street dance.

     Roger stated that he feels we need a night watchman (pair of eyes) being able to help stop things that happen in the parks.

     Sharron moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM, seconded by Don; carried.