DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF
SARATOGA,
30 FERRY ST.,
SCHUYLERVILLE,
NY
June 11, 2007
7:00 P.M.
Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call: Ruth Drumm, Town Clerk,
called the roll.� Supervisor Thomas
Wood- present, Councilman Fred Drumm - present, Councilman Charles Hanehan- present,
Councilwoman Betty Koval - present, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � present.
Also present: Town Attorney William Reynolds, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe, Assessor/Bookkeeper Catherine DeFelice, Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway and other interested members of the public.
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Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings: �
Supervisor Thomas Wood
presented the Supervisor�s awards.� On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by
Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution
# 07-72 Honoring Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Workers was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga established the Supervisor�s
Award to recognize the volunteer firefighters and EMS workers for their service
and leadership in the community; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Zerwick is a member of Schuyler Hose Company
for over 50 years and served as chief for 21 years and a State Fire Instructor;
and
WHEREAS, Richard Behrens is a member of General Schuyler
Emergency Squad and served in many roles including President and is also a
member of Schuyler Hose Company; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Thivierge is a member of Victory Mills David
Nevins Fire Department and served in many roles including Chief; and
WHEREAS, Chris Miller is a member of Quaker Springs Fire
Department and serves as second Captain; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga extends our
congratulations to Raymond Zerwick, Richard Behrens, Arthur Thivierge, and
Chris Miller for being the first recipients of the Supervisor�s Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga does
hereby recognize and honor to the highest degree possible Raymond Zerwick,
Richard Behrens, Arthur Thivierge, and Chris Miller for their service to the
community and leadership in the community; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga will erect a plaque in
Town Hall with the names of Raymond Zerwick, Richard Behrens, Arthur Thivierge,
and Chris Miller and they will always be remembered for their service in the
Town of Saratoga.
Justice David Mathis
presented the Saratoga Town Court Intern Recognition Certificates to the following: Ashley
Kubiak � Greenwich High School, Mark Allen and Christy McNutt- Saratoga Springs
High School, Joseph Ferdinand & Tiffany Schaen� Skidmore College, Juan
Carlos Manrique Moya- Mexico City, Mexico.�
He recognized Advisors Brenda
Lee, Greenwich High School and Lynette Whaley, Saratoga Springs High School for
their support of the program.�
He
also recognized Stacey Sullivan, Program
Officer of the Saratoga County Youth Court for her contributions to the
Criminal Justice System in the Town of Saratoga.�
Paula Shafer, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, addressed the board regarding the many activities that will be held to
help people learn more about agriculture at Sundae on the Farm. Cathy Hanehan, host family, urged everyone to come
and enjoy the event.� Councilwoman
Betty Koval added that there is something for everyone and Councilman Charles
Hanehan noted that there will be a 4-Wheeler available for those needing
assistance getting around.�
Proof
of Notice having been provided by newspaper, The Saratogian, on 6/1/2007, the Public Hearing on the Mass Gathering Permit #3 of 2007 � Sundae
on the Farm � 6/17/2007 was opened at 7:19 p.m. �No one came forward.� Supervisor
Thomas Wood made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. and Councilman
Fred Drumm seconded it. Supervisor Thomas
Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��
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Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by
Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval to accept
the regular meeting minutes of May 14, 2007 as written. �Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred
Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye,
and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.��
Town Clerk�s report for May 2007: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $147.82. �Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $36.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $301.36. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $90.00. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $395.18. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $189.14. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $1,159.50.
Zoning Officer�s report: �May 2007 report: 8 Building Permits, 22 Building Inspections, 6 COs, and 3 misc. issues.� A check for $805.00 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.�
Dog Control officer�s report for May 2007: �Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report from Ed Cross. �He answered 28 complaints, took no dogs to the shelter, issued 20 warnings and 3 summonses and traveled 59 miles. �It was a quiet month with most complaints settled by phone.
Town Court report for May 2007: Supervisor Thomas Wood read the report.� The following were closed: 95 Vehicle & Traffic, 12 Criminal/Penal Law, 3 DEC/ENCON, 4 Dog cases, 1 DWI, 0 Town & Village Ordinances, 2 Small Claims/Civil, 1 Eviction, 2 Bench trials, 2 Divestiture Forms (case transfers) sent to County Court, 9 attended the Science of Speed School, 0 Defendants sentenced to probation, 65 hours of community service issued, 10 days of jail time issued, 1 Order of Protection issued, and $7,155 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller. �
Historian�s report:
Sean Kelleher submitted the following report:�
The Historians' office has
been involved in partnership with the Old Saratoga Historical Association
programs for tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in this room. Barbara Potter,
Pennsylvania lawyer turned historian, will talk on her research of the Saratoga
Patent and the people who settled during the Battles of Saratoga.� I am also working on researching a cemetery
tour of Prospect Hill Cemetery.� In the
past month, I have worked with the Supervisor on a County Veterans
Tribute.�
Assessor�s report:� Assessor Catherine DeFelice
read the following report for April/May 2007:
I completed the 2007
Tentative Assessment Roll on April 13th and took it to the County
for processing and picked up the tentative roll on April 30th. �May 1st the 2007 Roll was opened
for the Public to view. I sat with the roll Thursday May 3rd,
Tuesday May 8th, Saturday May 12th, and Wednesday evening
May 16th, as required by law.
The Board of Assessment
Review met on May 22nd between 4 and 8 pm. We had two residents come
in, one for information and one complaint; all together there were three
complaints and five stipulations.�
During the month of May we
processed thirty-one sales transfers. There were ten valid sales
and twenty-one non-valid sales with one going to Life Estate.
She added that the State
Legislature has just passed a change in the agriculture land values that should
help the farmers.�
Supervisor�s
report: Supervisor Thomas Wood presented May 2007 balances in Town funds as
follows: General A $1,109,394.44, General B $58,930.10, Highway Outside $303,130.52,
Youth Recreation & Services $7,001.66, Highway Equipment Reserve $44,862.47,
Building Reserve $1,002,871.60 and Fire Protection $0.� May revenues
were $202,516.61 and expenses were $263,254.69.� The May balance is $2,526,190.79.
The public
commented on the following agenda items: �No one came forward.
Committee
reports:
Highway: Highway
Superintendent Dave Hall reported that the new generator has been installed and
is working well.� Paving of Chapman Hill
and Trombley Road has been completed.�
Work will be starting on Homestead and Beaver Street within the next two
weeks.� The large culvert on Swamp Road
needs to be replaced for a cost of $7,245.�
Landfill: �Hudson Environmental Services reports there
are no unusual conditions and all data is within acceptable limits.
�
Insurance: Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that our MVP Health Insurance Policy is
up for renewal in August and the cost is going up.� He noted that Selective Insurance has made some blanket
adjustments to our general policy also.��
Youth: �No report. Supervisor Thomas Wood reported
that the town is awaiting information on the summer Swim Program.�
Buildings:� Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that a
committee meeting was held at the Corner School Building on June 6th.� �They met with Sonny Bonacio and Larry Novak who did a
thorough job of providing information on financial income and expenses related
to the school building.� Town Attorney
William Reynolds recommended that the property be appraised.� The next Building Committee meeting date
will be announced.� ������������
Senior Citizens: Councilwoman Betty Koval reported that the Schuylerville Senior
Citizens met on May 22nd and had a tea cup auction; a $41 profit was
made.� On June 12th the
annual Birthday Dinner will be held at the American Legion.� Reservations are required.� July 18th is Senior Citizen Day
at the Saratoga County Fair.� An August
7th trip to Foxwood Casino is being planned and on September 12th
a picnic at the Rod & Gun Club in Victory Mills is planned.�
The Quaker Spring�s seniors
met today, which is their last meeting until September.� The speaker was Ernie Tetrault, retired news
broadcaster, who spoke regarding his own hearing impairment.� A representative for a Malta-based business
called HEAR FOR YOU which provides services to the hearing impaired, discussed the
services provided and distributed literature.�
There are two senior citizen field trips scheduled, one on August 9th
to North Hero, Lake Champlain, and one on October 16th to Agawan,
Massachusetts for Octoberfest.�
Reservations are still open for the Agawan trip.� Contact Henrietta Waldinger for
reservations.�
Quaker
Springs Fire Department:� Supervisor
Thomas Wood read Stephen Bodnar�s report.� He stated that the Quaker Springs Fire Department responded to 11
calls in May.� They had 14 people
complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator�s Course on May 19th and 20th.� The department will be participating with
the fire police on June 17th at Sundae on the Farm at the William
Hanehan Farm.� �
General
Schuyler Emergency Squad:� Richard
Behrens reported that the progress on the new building has been slow and
steady.� Contractors are being qualified
and they are working with banks.� They
hope to break ground this summer.�
Old
business:�
Supervisor
Thomas Wood stated that the town justices have requested the
presence of a Peace Officer during court sessions for improved security.� The town tried working with the Sheriff�s
Department for the coverage but it didn�t work out.� A local law is needed to establish the position of Peace Officer
in the town.� Supervisor Thomas Wood
directed Town Attorney William Reynolds to draft a law and schedule a public
hearing for the July meeting.� Peace
Officer Liability insurance will then be purchased for $1,500 and an
appointment to the position will be made.�
New
business:
On a motion by Councilman
Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm, the following Resolution # 07- 67 Mass Gathering Permit
#3 of 2007� Sundae on the Farm was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman
Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael
McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has received
and reviewed� the application for a Mass
Gathering Permit (# 3) by the Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension for
Sundae on the Farm, on Sunday, June
17th at William Hanehan
& Sons Dairy, 220 County Rd. 67, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 from noon to
4:00 p.m.� The estimated number of
people attending is 3,000, and
WHEREAS, the required information has been submitted, as
required by Local Law #2 of 2006, reviewed and deemed satisfactory, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has held a
public hearing on June 11, 2007 for input�
by interested persons, and
WHEREAS, the event is desirable for the town, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga that the
permit is granted conditional upon the Town of Saratoga receiving a Certificate
of Insurance for the above event naming the Town of Saratoga as additional
insured in the amount of $2 million, at least 5 business days prior to the
event, and that the event is found to be in compliance with the NYS Department
of Health regulations of Chapter 1, Title 10, Part 18 by the NYS DOH, and
further be it,
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to return
within 30 days following the event a portion of the application fee after
expenses for the legal advertising and any other costs incurred in the review
and overseeing of the event.
On a motion by Councilman
Michael McLoughlin �and seconded by
Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution
# 07- 68 Adoption of the Saratoga County Community Alert System Policies and
Procedures was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas
Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is part of the Saratoga County
Reverse 911 system; and
WHEREAS, as part of the System, the Saratoga County Emergency
Services Bureau has prepared the Saratoga County Community Alert System
Policies and Procedures; and
WHEREAS, the County has requested that the Town of Saratoga
adopt the attached Policies and Procedures as authorized by the Saratoga County
Safety committee and approved by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Coordinator for the Town of Saratoga has
reviewed the proposed Policies and Procedures and recommends the adoption by
the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with the Policies and
Procedures as proposed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga, as part of the Saratoga
County Reverse 911 System, hereby adopts the Saratoga County Community Alert
System Policies and Procedures; and, be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a copy of the Policies and Procedures signifying acceptance to the
Saratoga County Director of Emergency Services; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to designate a
contact person for the Town of Saratoga. (The Reverse 911 Policy and Procedures
for the Community Alert System and designation of contact person, Supervisor
Thomas Wood, are on file in the Town Board Minutes Appendix.)
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution # 07-69 Authorization for Town
Tax Collector to include the charge for demolition and clean up of 1390 Rt. 9P
in the amount of $17,259.57 in the tax to be levied on the property identified
as tax map # 193.6-1-52 was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas
Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, Resolution # 44 of 2007, authorized the Town of
Saratoga to enforce Chapter 182 of the Town Code regarding unsafe buildings,
against the owner of the property at 1390 Rt. 9P, identified as tax map number 193.6-1-52; and �
WHEREAS, Resolution # 57 of 2007, authorized the Supervisor to
enter into a contract with M & J Construction Co., to secure the property
at 1390 Rt. 9P, at a cost not to exceed $14,700; and
WHEREAS, the Town has paid M & J Construction Co. $14,700
to secure the property at 1390 Rt. 9P, Town Engineer Kenneth Martin $1,699.71
for professional services, Town Attorney William Reynolds $804.64 for
professional services, and a legal ad in the Saratogian in the amount of $55.22 for a total of $17,259.57; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 182-5 of the Town Code, the Town
may now levy the costs to secure the subject property on the owner�s Town tax
bill; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Tax
Collector is hereby directed to notify the Treasurer of Saratoga County of this
action and to provide the Treasurer with whatever documentation he may require;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Tax Collector is hereby directed to include
a charge of $17,259.57, in the tax to be levied on the property identified as
tax map number 193.6-1-52.
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Supervisor Thomas Wood
reported that he has received the resignation of Planning/Zoning Board Clerk
Catherine Cicero.� On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm, the following Resolution # 07-70 Appointing Linda McCabe
as the part-time Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
appoints Linda McCabe as the Part-time
Clerk to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals
June
11, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution # 07-71 Historical and Surrender
Week � August 5 � 12 and Oct. 10 � 17, 2007 respectively, �was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman
Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael
McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, this year 2007, will mark the 230th
Anniversary of the American Victory at Saratoga and the 250th
Anniversary of the French and Indian Wars; and
WHEREAS, the Town of
Saratoga was the location of the Turning Point of the American Revolution where
British General Burgoyne surrendered his entire army and played an important
role in the history of the French and Indian Wars; and
WHEREAS, the extensive and diverse history of
Saratoga has made this community unique unto itself; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga has taken its place as
one of the most historically significant areas in the world; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga would like to formally
recognize and celebrate its history with residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga in past years, has
hosted Historical Week to educate and celebrate with the public this
community�s historical significance, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga in past years, has
hosted Surrender Week to commemorate the location where American Independence
became a great fact in the history of nations, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Saratoga Town
Board enthusiastically supports the events organized by the Town of Saratoga
Historian, the Village of Schuylerville Historian, the Old Saratoga Historical
Association, the Saratoga National Historical Park, the Turning Point Parade
Committee, Fort Hardy Committee and the Schuylerville Visitors Center in
keeping with the spirit and the purpose of educating and celebrating the
historical past of this community, be it further,
RESOLVED and PROCLAIMED
that the week of August 5-12 of the year 2007 be designated as Historical Week
in the Town of Saratoga, and
RESOLVED and PROCLAIMED
that the week of October 10-17 of the year 2007 be designated as Surrender Week
in the Town of Saratoga.
On a motion by Councilman
Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution # 07- 73, Appraisal of the
Corner School �was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the
need for professional services for the appraisal of the Corner School for the Saratoga
Town Hall Feasibility Study, and
WHEREAS, the professional
service will be provided by Upstate Appraisal Services, Inc., 1795 Route 9,
Clifton Park, NY, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize
payment to Upstate Appraisal Services, Inc., 1795 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY,
the lowest proposal,����������������������������������������������������������������������
for services rendered in the amount of up to $1,900 from the Building
Reserve Account # H 1620.4 following the 30 day requirement of Permissive
Referendum rules and procedures.�
On a motion by Councilman
Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval, the following Resolution # 07- 74� Authorization to Apply for a Boardwalk
Grant- Parks Development Grant, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.
RESOLVED, that Thomas N. Wood III, as Supervisor of the Town
of Saratoga, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for
funds, together with the Village of Schuylerville, from the New York State
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the
provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 or the
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, in an amount not to
exceed $180,189.� The Village of
Schuylerville will be the sponsor and lead administrator for this project to
design and construct a boardwalk to be located at Fort Hardy Park, Route 29,
Schuylerville.
On a motion by Councilwoman
Betty Koval and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm, the following Resolution # 07-75� Authorization to Apply for a Boardwalk Grant
� Heritage Areas System Grant, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.
RESOLVED, that Thomas N. Wood III, as Supervisor of the Town
of Saratoga, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for
funds, together with the Village of Schuylerville, from the New York State
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the
provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 or the
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, in an amount not to
exceed $180,189.� The Village of
Schuylerville will be the sponsor and lead administrator for this project to
design and construct a boardwalk to be located at Fort Hardy Park, Route 29,
Schuylerville.
David Cummings, Chieftain, Ancient Order of Hibernians
in America, and Dr. Mike Cahill
addressed the board and presented the board with a folder of additional
information on the Sister City Program.�
It included letters of support for the formal Sister City Relationship
with the Town of Saratoga and a Sister Cities International Capacity Building
Worksheet.� They noted that horses,
history and youth development are common to both communities.� Dr. Mike Cahill thanked the board for considering
the relationship.� �
On a motion by Supervisor
Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin, the following Resolution # 07-76�� �Sister City� � Fethard & Killusty,
Ireland, was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, Fethard, Ireland is home to many Thoroughbred horse
farms including the famous Coolmore Stud Farm operated by the Magnier family,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is home to many thoroughbred
farms including Joe and Ann McMahon's�
McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, Ann Morgan and Tim Little's Mill
Creek Farm, Rick Burke's Irish Hill Century Farm, and Dan and Kathy
Barraclough's Saratoga Glen Farm, Dave Cummings� The Run at Saratoga, LLC, and
WHEREAS, the Clonmel and Curragh tracks are near Fethard,
Ireland and the Saratoga Race Course is near the Town of Saratoga and
WHEREAS, there are many dairy farms with long histories in
both Fethard & Killusty, Ireland and the Town of Saratoga, and
WHEREAS, in 1650 British General Oliver Cromwell marched on
Fethard, Ireland and terms of Surrender were agreed to, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga is the location where British
General John Burgoyne surrendered to the American Colonists, and�
WHEREAS, Fethard & Killusty, Ireland are located on the
Suir River and the Town of Saratoga is bordered by the Hudson River, and
WHEREAS, Fethard & Killusty, Ireland are in the foothills
of the Slievenamon Mountains and the Town of Saratoga is located in the
foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, and
WHEREAS, there are many golf courses in both the Fethard &
Killusty, Ireland area and the Town of Saratoga area and
WHEREAS, many people from Ireland emigrated to the Town of
Saratoga and helped build the Champlain Canal and area railroads, and
WHEREAS, Fethard & Killusty, Ireland are located east of
Galway County and north of Waterford County and the Town of Saratoga is located
east of the Town of Galway and North of the Town of Waterford, and
WHEREAS, the sister city program was started by President
Eisenhower at the end of World War II as a people to people program to promote
tourism and goodwill, and
WHEREAS, the sister city program allows communities to learn
more about each other and to develop friendly, meaningful exchanges, and
WHEREAS, sister city relationships are broad based, officially
approved, long term partnerships between two communities, and
WHEREAS, sister city partnerships have the potential to carry
out the widest possible diversity of activities, and
WHEREAS, sister city partnerships is supported and endorsed by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Schuylerville Area Chamber of Commerce,
the Saratoga County Farm Bureau, the Saratoga National Golf Club, the Saratoga
National Historical Park, the New York Thorough Bred Breeders Association, The
Schuylerville Lions Club, and the Schuylerville Notre Dame Visitation Church,
and
WHEREAS, there will be no financial obligations for the Town
of Saratoga to participate in the Sister City Program, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga will participate in the
Sister City Program and become a sister city of Fethard & Killusty,
Ireland, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga looks forward to
participating in the multiple opportunities that the Sister City exchange
program makes possible.
On a motion by Councilwoman
Betty Koval and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan, the following Resolution # 07-77 Court Assistance Program
Grant
was adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town
of Saratoga recognizes the need for
additional
and upgraded office equipment, security equipment, computer support items,
construction of a bench and security related construction for the town court,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of The Town of Saratoga
authorizes Justice David Mathis to apply for a Justice Court
Assistance Program Grant for the purchase and installation of additional and upgraded office
equipment, security equipment, computer support items, construction of a bench
and security related construction for the town court.
The proposals for the brush
cutting along the Old Champlain Canal will be opened at a Special Meeting of
the Town Board scheduled for 6/28/2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Communications:
v
Farm Bureau Membership
welcome letter with a list of member discount programs.
v
Notification that the NYS Ag
& Markets Farmland Protection Grant Applications will be available by mid
June.
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A thank you has been
received from Debbie Peck Kelleher, President of the Old Saratoga Historical
Association, for allowing the organization to have a file cabinet in the Town
Historian�s office.
v
Flag Day Re-Dedication of
the Saratoga County Veterans� Monument at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery on June 14th �����������������at 1:00
p.m.
v
USDA Rural Development Open
House to be held at the Greenwich Office on June 13th from 1 p.m. to
6 p.m. For more information call (518) 692-9940 ext. 4.
Privilege
of the floor: �No one came forward.�
Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion to go into Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter at 8:35 p.m. and it was seconded by
Councilman Fred Drumm. Supervisor Thomas
Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.�� At 8:43 p.m. Supervisor Thomas Wood made a motion to end the
Executive Session and resume the regular meeting.� This was seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm.� Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman
Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval �
aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.�� No board action
was taken.�
Upcoming
meetings:
v Special Meeting � Thursday,
June 28, 2007 @ 10 a.m. � Opening of proposals for brush cutting along the Old
Champlain Canal.
v Building Committee meeting �
to be announced.
v Agenda meeting � Thursday, July
5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
v
Regular town board meeting � Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. �
Audit the Bills: On a motion by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded
by Councilman Charles Hanehan the
following Resolution #07-78 - Approving the payment of bills in Abstract 6G was
adopted by vote: Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.�
RESOLVED, by the Town
Board of the Town of Saratoga to authorize payment of the bills listed in
Abstract 6G (06/11/2007) in the
following amounts: General A $11,460, and General B $9,484.30, Highway Reserve
$15,297, and Highway Outside $24,390.99 for a total expense of $60,632.29.
A motion to adjourn
at 9:05 p.m. was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman
Betty Koval.� Supervisor Thomas Wood �
aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan - aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin - aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruth Drumm
Town Clerk