Draft
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF
SARATOGA,
�30 FERRY ST., SCHUYLERVILLE, NY
June 12, 2006
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-
absent (arrived at 7:02 pm), Councilwoman Betty Koval - present, and Councilman
Michael McLoughlin � present.
Also present: Highway Superintendent Dave Hall, Assessor/Bookkeeper Catherine DeFelice, Town Attorney William Reynolds, Justice Jack Ditch, Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway, Stephen Bodnar, Historian Sean Kelleher, Clarence Fosdick, Walter and Anita Flanders, Sue Hughes, Gene Derby, Brenda Lee, Wendy Lukas, Yar Zujovic, George Pravda, Steve Rossley, Helen Robbins, Marion DeHeer, and Geraldine Freedman.
Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:
Recognitions:
Supervisor Thomas Wood
presented Town Clerk Ruth Drumm with an award naming her to the 2006 Municipal
Clerks Honor Roll in appreciation of outstanding and dedicated service as Town
Clerk of the Town of Saratoga resulting from her work with the codification of
our laws.
Court Intern Awards were
presented by Justice Jack Ditch.� Student interns, School
Advisors and Schools were honored for their involvement in the Saratoga Town
Court Internship Program.� Participants
were as follows:� Schuylerville High
School � Advisor: Steve Rossley, Intern: Brianna Jewett; Stillwater High School
� Advisors: Mellisa Gordon and Teresa Guiry, Intern: Rachel Sullivan; Greenwich
High School � Advisor: Brenda Lee, Interns: Amanda Jones and Heather
Anuszewski; Saratoga Springs High School � Advisor: Lynette Whaley, Interns:
Caitlin Freshwater, Sean Kline, and Lauren Gardner; Fort Edward High School �
Principal/Advisor: John Godfrey, Intern: Derek Seney; Hudson Falls High School
� Principal/Advisor: C.J. Abare, Intern: Samuel Ratti; Skidmore College �
Intern: Timothy Conrad Bower; Schenectady County Community College � Intern:
Alicia Miller
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Bid Opening:� Proof of legal notice on May 21, 2006 - the
Bid Opening for the 2001 Ford F-350, 4x4 pickup with 8� Fischer plow was as
follows:��
Curtis Lumber Co., Inc., 885 Rte. 67, Ballston Spa,
NY 12020������ ����������������������� $5,555.55
Tom Curtis, 4167 State Rt. 40, Argyle, NY 12809������������� ����������������������� ����������������������� ����������������������� �
5,681.00
Dick & Carole Murtha, 79 Edie Rd., Saratoga
Springs, NY 12866������������� ����������������������� � 5,256.00
Koval Bros. Dairy, 313 Burke Rd., Stillwater, NY
12170������������� ����������������������� ����������������������� � 6,151.00
C.A. Hall & A.D. Hall, 505 Hillsdale Ave.,
Syracuse, NY 13206������������� ����������������������� � 4,058.00
Village of Schuylerville, 35 Spring St.,
Schuylerville, NY 12871������ �� Up to�
8,500.00
Presentation: Yarislov
Zujovic (George Pravda, owner) � 1460 Rt. 9P � Townhouses
Yarislov
Zujovic, and George Pravda, owner- 1460 Rt. 9P, Saratoga Springs, S/B/L
180.18-1-2 & 3, Lake Commercial District � addressed the board asking for
consideration for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Townhouses with 7 units
on the 1.2 acre parcel.� Mr. Zujovic
explained that due to the high cost of the site cleanup and preparation along
with the high cost of construction seven units would be needed to make it
economically feasible.� He added that
this would be just 14% building coverage of the parcel.� This would replace the trailers now there.
George Pravda stated that he has owned the property for 40 years and welcomes a
useful purpose for selling the property.�
He stated that the townhouses would be a pleasant, good looking
development.��
Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that under current
zoning, the parcel could have one - 4 unit structure.� A PUD is being sought to allow 7 units.� It was noted that each PUD application is looked at as a separate
proposal.�
Councilman Michael McLoughlin introduced a motion to have Yarislov Zujovic apply for a PUD with seven units and Councilman Fred Drumm seconded it.� Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � nay, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 4 � 1. Supervisor Thomas Wood cautioned that the motion does not guarantee an approval and referral to the Planning Board.�
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by
Councilwoman Betty Koval to accept the minutes of the May 8th, 2006
meeting 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 2006: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $196.35. Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $60.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $243.72. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $90.00. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $519.65. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $138.03. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $1,247.75.
Zoning Officer�s report: Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway gave his May 2006 report: 12 Building Permits and 4 CO�s were issued, 4 complaints were investigated, 21 building inspections were done, no Junk Yard permits were issued, 1 fire inspection was done and no Orders to Remedy were issued.� A check for $2,155 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.�
Dog Control officer�s report for May 2006: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood which stated Rick Sullivan answered 18 complaints, responded to 3 dog bite incidences, took 5 dogs to the shelter, traveled 278 miles, issued 18 warnings and 6 summonses were issued.�
Town Court report: Justice Jack Ditch read the court report and the following cases were closed in May 2006: 65 Vehicle & Traffic, 17 Criminal/Penal Law, 1 DEC/ENCON, 4 Dog cases, 1 DWI, 1 Town & Village Ordinance, 2 Small Claims/Civil, 2 Evictions, 1 Bench trial, 1 (case transfer) Divestiture Form sent to County Court, 19 attended the Science of Speed School, 1 Defendant sentenced to probation, 450 hours of community service issued, 365 days of jail time issued, 5 Orders of Protection issued, and $5,525 in fees were paid to the NY State Comptroller.�
Historian�s
report: Sean
Kelleher gave his Historian�s report to the board as follows:�
The
Historian's office has been very busy this past month.� Grant work has been the focus of the
office.� We are on the final stages of
the Heritage NY Grant for the Schuylerville Visitors Center.�� The panels have been fabricated for the
exhibit but one was
incorrectly
printed.� The new delivery date is the
3rd week of June and then we have the exhibit installed.� The village has also changed the center �
removing a desk, putting in a new floor and furniture.� The Center will now have a museum exhibit
quality to it and we would like to encourage you to visit it in July.
In the next month, the Battlefield Protection
Grant for Fort Hardy will be working with ground penetrating radar to try to
identify any remains for the Fort and discover the sites associated with the
Field of Grounded Arms.
We are finishing up the paper work with the NYS
Archives grant.� We are also expecting
to hear next month on the next round of the NYS Archives grant to continue our
work in partnership with the Villages of Schuylerville and Stillwater and the
Town of Saratoga.
Supervisor�s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood presented May 2006 balances in Town funds as follows: General A $1,029,098.06 ($50,000. of this is Park Reserve), General B $66,109.27, Highway Outside $154,829.30, Youth Recreation & Services $7,074.28, Highway Equipment Reserve $83,697.39, Building Reserve $966,660.61 and Fire Protection $0.� May revenues were $277,846.63 and expenses were $186,390.91.� The total May 2006 balance is $2,307,468.91.
Assessor�s report:� Catherine DeFelice reported that the tentative assessment roll for 2006 was filed on May 1st.�� Grievance Day was May 23rd from 4 pm to 8 pm. and only one property owner appeared before the Board of Assessment Review.� The final 2006 assessment roll was filed with the County and will be available to the public during the month of July.� The tentative equalization rate is 78% and the final equalization rate will be known at the end of July or early August.�
�
Public comments on
agenda items: name & subject:
Geraldine
Freedman, The Post Star, asked the Historian what the total
amount of the three ongoing grants was.�
He did not know the amounts offhand.�
Committee
reports:
The new gateway town signs
have been installed.� Bryant�s Bridge
has been removed.�
Landfill: �No report.
�
Insurance: �Supervisor Thomas Wood
announced that there have been changes to the MVP health insurance plan which
covers town employees.� The premium
rates are going up with the August renewal and an in-hospital deductible of
$500 has been added along with a $100 prescription deductible.� The board discussed setting aside funds to
reimburse employees who pay the deductibles.�
The reimbursement could either be in full or a part of the cost.� The board will discuss the options again at
the July meeting.�
�
Youth: �Supervisor Thomas Wood reported for Jeannie
Duval, Director of the Learn to Swim Program 2006.� The program will consist of two, four week sessions.� Sign-ups are on 6/26/2006 from 9 to 10:30
am. Contact Jeannie Duval with any questions @ 581-8453 or via email at [email protected].� It was announced that Youth Day will be on
Saturday, September 16, 2006.�
Festivities will start at 5:30 p.m. with games, music, food, drawings
and fireworks.�
����������� A four day trip is planned for September 5 through 8 to
Kutsher�s Country Club in Monticello.�
On September 12th a picnic will be held at the Victory Mills
Rod & Gun Club.� Councilwoman Betty
Koval reported that the Quaker Springs
Seniors met today for their last meeting until fall, 37 attended.� An occupational therapist from Wesley Health
Care handed out literature and spoke about the variety of health services
available at Wesley in Saratoga Springs.�
Don Davis from SD Atelier Architecture spoke to the group asking for
their input on what they would need in the new town hall.� Various ideas were presented.� A mystery trip is planned for Wednesday,
June 21st and a fall trip is planned to Cooperstown on October 3rd.�
Park Committee: Councilman Michael McLoughlin reported that the road to the Quaker
Springs Mineral Park needs some work and the drainage needs improvement.� The roof over the spring needs repair
also.� There are pictures of what it
used to look like and a plan is needed for what we would want it to look like
today.� Supervisor Thomas Wood suggested
a plan could be sought from the LA Group.�
Committee to Honor
Volunteer Firefighters & Emergency Medical Service Workers Committee:�� Historian Sean Kelleher reported that the
committee has had two meetings and are planning two meetings in June.� The committee is working on one memorial,
which will be circular in design.� They
are trying to find a location of prominence in the community.� The committee's general discussion directed
to encourage recruitment and retention which included property tax incentives
including town and school district taxes.
The Committee will meet at 7 pm on the 2nd and
4th Wednesday of the month
�
upcoming meetings will be June 14th and 28th.� They are hoping to come up with budget
request by late August or early September.�
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GSES,
QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports:�
Quaker
Springs Fire Department:� Stephen Bodnar
presented the board with his monthly report.�
He stated that the Quaker Springs Fire Department had a very busy
May.� The fire department responded to
11 alarms and totaled 1250 hours giving to the community.� Over 500 hours were spent working the
Regattas on Saratoga Lake.� The
department parked cars on the site of the future substation on Rt. 9P.� The trees on the site have been cut and the
camp was burned to clear the site for the substation.� Currently a Firefighter 1 course is being taught at the
firehouse.� Stephen Bodnar reported that
the sign at the future substation site was painted and donated by the Hanehan
Family and is very much appreciated.�
Old
business:
Mark
Kennedy, Acting Regional Traffic Engineer of the NYS Dept.
of Transportation, responded to the sight distance complaint at the corner of Rt. 29 and
DeGarmo Road.� He stated that a field
investigation was conducted which included a review of the existing signing,
operation speeds and the available sight distance for a vehicle stopped on
DeGarmo Road.� He felt that the signing
was adequate and additional signs are not warranted.� Regarding the 40 mph speed limit they found that 77% of the
traffic was exceeding the posted speed limit which is an enforcement issue and
they will inform the NYS Police and the Saratoga County Sheriff of the
findings.� As far as the trees and
decorative shrubs obstructing sight distance, the right-of-way is 22 feet from
the centerline of Route 29 which makes these on private property.� The removal would be the owner�s responsibility
if they desire to have them removed.��
The board felt that the sight distance should be reevaluated.�
Mark
Kennedy, Acting Regional Traffic Engineer of the NYS Dept.
of Transportation, replied to the request for a speed limit reduction on Hathaway Road
stating that it has been deemed warranted and a Notice of Order for a 45
MPH limit has been issued.� Highway
Superintendent Dave Hall added that he received the signs today and will be
installing them soon.
The Purchase of Development
Rights (PDR) Applications of Hanna & LaBarge have been denied.� This was their second application.�
New
business:
Resolution #06-62 � Recommending that Navigational
Dredging of the Hudson River/Champlain Canal Channel be Conducted Concurrently
with PCB Remediation Dredging was
introduced by Councilman Michael
McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm. The following Resolution
#06-62 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 USEPA issued a Record of Decision (ROD)
in February of 2002 which requires the General Electric Company to dredge
PCB-contaminated sediments from a 40 mile stretch of the Hudson River, and
WHEREAS, there is an identified need to dredge several
areas of the Hudson River/Champlain Canal channel to a depth of 12 feet for
navigational purposes within the aforementioned Hudson River remediation area
which is beyond the scope of the PCB remediation action, and
WHEREAS, the removal of these materials in the
navigation channel has, heretofore, been unable to be conducted due to PCB
contamination overlying these sediments and its completion is imperative to the
restoration of safe boating on the Hudson River/Champlain Canal, and
WHEREAS, the NYS Canal Corporation does not have
environmental dredging equipment and/or disposal sites available which will
accommodate the removal of PCB-contaminated sediments from certain portions of
the Hudson River/Champlain Canal�s navigational channel, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga
believes that it is appropriate and cost-effective to the citizen�s of New York
State to address Hudson River/Champlain Canal navigational dredging needs which
are identified in certain areas within the proposed federal PCB remediation
action concurrently with said remediation action to assure the timely
restoration of safe boat navigation on the upper Hudson River area, now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga
recommends that a technical and economic evaluation be completed to identify
the portions of the Hudson River/Champlain Canal�s navigational channel which
need to be dredged to restore safe boating, and be it further
RESOLVED that negotiations be conducted among all
responsible parties to determine a fair and equitable allocation of costs for
the timely completion of the necessary maintenance dredging of certain areas of
the Hudson River/Champlain Canal during the Hudson River PCB remediation
project, and be it further
RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted
to all of Saratoga County�s state and federal elected representatives, its
municipalities bordering the Hudson River, Governor George Pataki, the USEPA,
the Trustees of the Hudson River Natural Resources Damage Assessment,
the NYS Canal Corporation and the General Electric Company.
�
Resolution #06-63 � Grant Application to NYS to be
used by SLPID for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan for Saratoga Lake was introduced by
Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan. The
following Resolution #06-63 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 Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District
(SLPID) is an agency established by New York State for the purpose of
monitoring, protecting, and improving Saratoga Lake, and
Whereas, SLPID proposes to work jointly with the Towns of
Saratoga, Stillwater, and Malta and the City of Saratoga Springs in a long term
aquatic vegetation management plan for Saratoga Lake, and
Whereas, New York State Grants are available to provide
funding for aquatic vegetation management projects, and
Whereas, SLPID will complete all required forms and
documentation for a New York State Grant for funding for the development,
implementation, and administration of the aquatic vegetation management plan,
and�
Whereas, upon approval of the grant SLPID will act as the
exclusive agency with full authority and responsibility for the development and
administration of the aquatic management plan, and
Whereas, upon approval of the grant SLPID will be the
responsible party and will apply for all necessary permits, obtain all required
approvals, monitor all work, and follow all required procedures for the
approved plan, now therefore be it��
Resolved, that the Town of Saratoga will act as the applicant
for a 1.2 million dollar EPF New York State Grant to be used by SLPID for the
purpose of developing, implementing, and administering an aquatic vegetation
management plan for Saratoga Lake, and be it further
Resolved, that SLPID will provide the 50% matching funds
required for the grant, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town of Saratoga applauds and commends
SLPID for their dedication to the improvement of Saratoga Lake and for the
outstanding work performed by the SLPID Board and all SLPID members in the
improvement of Saratoga Lake.
Resolution #06-64 � Donation of $2,000 for the Turning
Point Parade was introduced by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by
Councilwoman Betty Koval. The following Resolution #06-64 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 Eleventh annual Turning Point Parade will take
place on Sunday, August 6th in the Village of Schuylerville, and
Whereas, this parade�s mission has served as a reminder of the
history and heritage of this special area where the battles at Saratoga were
thought to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War, and
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga supports the
parade�s mission, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town of Saratoga contribute $2,000 to the
Turning Point Parade c/o Byron Peregrim, Chairman, 18 Broad St., Schuylerville,
NY from the Celebrations account # A7550.4.
Resolution #06-65 � Local Waterfront
Revitalization Project (LWRP)
2006-2007 Grant Application Authorization was introduced by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval. The following Resolution #06-65 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 has been pursuing waterfront
revitalization over the past decade, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga coordinated efforts to prepare a
comprehensive, regional Local Waterfront Revitalization Project in 2005 which
included LWRP area boundary establishment, inventory and analysis, visioning of
proposed uses and projects and development of an implementation strategy, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga participated in regional
planning efforts to prepare the Local Waterfront Revitalization Project for the
Town of Saratoga, Town of Northumberland, Town of Greenwich, Town of Easton,
Village of Schuylerville and the Village of Victory, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Thomas N. Wood III, as Supervisor of the Town of
Saratoga, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds
from the New York State Department of State Division of Coastal Resources to
advance the Town of Saratoga�s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, to act
on behalf of the Town of Saratoga�s Town Board in all matters related to this
financial assistance, and to certify the information contained in this
application.
Supervisor Thomas Wood
announced that he received a resignation from Robert McConnell from the
alternate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals.� Robert McConnell expressed an interest in becoming a member of
the Planning Board.�
Resolution #06-66 � Appointing Robert McConnell to Alternate Planning Board Position was introduced by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval. The following Resolution #06-66 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, an alternate planning board member vacancy exists
(created by the resignation of Patrick Hanehan as alternate on December 31,
2005), therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Robert
McConnell as an alternate to the Planning Board fulfilling the term of Patrick
Hanehan from 6/12/2006 to 12/31/2008.
Supervisor Thomas Wood explained that a Conservation
Subdivision application by Saratoga Builders is before the Planning Board for
property at Route 29 and Louden Road.�
Part of the proposal offers 27.6 +/- acres to the town for a park.���
Resolution #06-67 � Authorization to apply for a Grant for Town Park Funding � Rt. 29 was introduced by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm. The following Resolution #06-67 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, Supervisor of the Town of
Saratoga, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds
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 $350,000, and upon approval of said request to enter into
and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to
the Town of Saratoga for a Town of Saratoga Recreation Park, located at Route
29, just west of the intersection of Louden Road and, if appropriate, a
conservation easement/preservation covenant to the deed of the assisted
property.
Resolution #06-68 � Bid acceptance for the 2110 Ford F-350 pickup with 8� Fischer snowplow was introduced by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan. The following Resolution #06-68 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 is no longer
in need of the 2001 Ford F-350, 4x4
pickup with 8� Fischer snowplow, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has
advertised the sale of said equipment, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept
the offer for the 2001 Ford F-350, 4x4
pickup with 8� Fischer snowplow, Vin #1FTSF31L91EA52913, from the Village
of Schuylerville, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville, NY for $6,152, pending approval
by the Village of Schuylerville Trustees.�
If approval is not forthcoming, the award will then go to the highest
bidder, Koval Dairy, 313 Burke Rd., Stillwater, NY for $6,151.�
Resolution #06-69 � Support Saratoga P.L.A.N. County Open Space Grant Request was introduced by Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin. The following Resolution #06-69 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, Saratoga P.L.A.N. (Preserving Land and Nature), a not-for-profit
corporation, is applying to the Saratoga County for a grant under the
Farmland/Open Space Preservation Program for transaction and stewardship funds
for a conservation easement on property located off Burgoyne Road including
both sides of Fish Creek, called �Old Scidmore Farm�, in the Town of Saratoga,
a site located within the territorial jurisdiction of this Town Board of
Saratoga; and
�WHEREAS, Farmland/Open Space Preservation Program will be matched by the
landowner, Karen Hess, through her donation of a conservation easement for
farmland preservation and stream protection for the Fish Creek on 20 +/- acres;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga
hereby approves and endorses the application of Saratoga P.L.A.N. for funding
from the County of Saratoga in the sum of $20,000 in connection with the proposed
"Old Scidmore Farm" conservation easement located within the Town of
Saratoga.
Resolution #06-70 - Grant Application to NYSDOT for a Boardwalk in the Village of Schuylerville/Town of Saratoga was introduced by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval. The following Resolution #06-70 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, Supervisor
of the Town of Saratoga, is hereby authorized and directed to file a
co-application, together with the Village of Schuylerville, for funds from the
New York State Department of Transportation in accordance with the provisions
of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act, known
as SAFTEA-LU, signed into law on August 10, 2005 and includes renewal of the
Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) as part of a larger Surface Transportation
Program.� The requested funds will not
exceed $366,580.00. 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.� �
Communications:
James Barlow, Friends of
Saratoga Battlefield, sent a note thanking the Town for their generous contribution to the March for Parks fundraiser.�
The Saratoga County Board of
Elections announced
that they will now be responsible for payment of all Election Day Workers.� They also expect to have new voting machines
for 2007. �
Saratoga County Public
Health Director Helen Endres sent a flyer regarding the facts about Bird Flu.�
The information is available on the web � www.nyhealth.gov.��
The New York State Canal
Corporation will
be conducting the first annual Canal
Splash on the weekend of August 12th and 13th, 2006.
The Canal Splash will consist of a coordinated series of locally organized
events designed to highlight the history, beauty, culture and recreational
appeal of the New York State Canal System and/or Canalway Trail.� For more information you can contact Johnny
Miller at (518) 424-3986.
Privilege
of the floor:
Wendy
Lucas raised a concern regarding our bidding procedures
and if it was fair to award the pickup truck to the Village of Schuylerville,
who had not formally bid, once sealed bids were received from others.� She also raised concerns regarding the added
liability to the town with regards to the grant to construct a boardwalk along
the Hudson River starting at Ft. Hardy Park and going to the boat launch.� Supervisor Thomas Wood deferred comment to
Town Attorney William Reynolds and he responded that it would be professionally
designed and would meet both Federal Safety Standards and ADA standards.
Stephen
Bodnar spoke regarding a phone call from a concerned
citizen, Marilyn Zaborek, who lives next to the �Old Scidmore Farm�.� She voiced concerns with the farm polluting
her property from the toxic smoke coming from a burn barrel and plastics
blowing all over. Supervisor Thomas Wood noted he would speak with Saratoga
P.L.A.N. regarding the concerns. Sean Kelleher responded that
enforcement of the use of burn barrels is up to NYS DEC.�
Upcoming
meetings:
v Building Committee meeting �
Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
v Agenda meeting � Thursday,
July 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
v
Regular town board meeting � Monday, July 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Audit the Bills: Per abstract for the period 6/12/2006 (6G): General A $13,516.90, General B $4,071.02, Highway Outside $43,271.21, Youth $0, and Highway Reserve $0, Building Reserve $1,000 for a total expense of $61,859.13.
A motion to adjourn
at 9:26 p.m. was made by Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman
Charles Hanehan.� 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