MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF
SARATOGA,
�30 FERRY ST., SCHUYLERVILLE, NY
March 13, 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-
present, Councilwoman Betty Koval - present, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin
� present.
Also present: Highway Superintendent Dave Hall, Assessor/Bookkeeper Catherine DeFelice, Deputy Town Clerk Linda McCabe, Town Attorney William Reynolds, Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway, Justice Jack Ditch, Tax Collector James Gorham and additional townspeople on the sign-up sheet filed in the 2006 Minutes Appendix in the Town Clerk�s Office.�
Recognitions/Presentations/ Bid openings/ Public Hearings:
Crawler/Bulldozer
Bid Opening
� Proof of Legal Notice � 2/17/2006
v Nortrax Equipment Company, 14 The Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, NY �
John Deere 450J LT - $66,970.
v Milton Cat, 100 Quarry Drive, Milford, MA � Caterpillar D3G XL TT
Tractor - $66,000.
Resolution
#06-42 � Committee Honoring Volunteer Firefighters & EMS Workers � was introduced by
Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Charles Hanehan as
follows:�
WHEREAS, the residents of the Town of Saratoga are served day
in and out by brave volunteer firefighter and emergency medical service
workers, and
WHEREAS, these dedicated volunteers operate out of three
different fire departments � Quaker Springs Fire Department, Schuyler Hose
Company and the Victory Mills David Nevins Fire Department and one emergency
squad � General Schuyler Emergency Squad and
WHEREAS, each organization has dedicated members who are
selfless men and women who risk their lives to protect and provide fire,
emergency medical and rescue services to others in their community without
financial compensation and
WHEREAS, the Town of
Saratoga�s volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service workers proudly
carry on the 175-year-old tradition started by their forefathers--answering the
alarm, serving their neighbors and protecting the citizens of the Town of
Saratoga, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Saratoga Town Board creates the
�Town of Saratoga Honors Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service
Workers Committee�.
The Committee will be
appointed by the Supervisor and be made up of a member of the Town Board
(co-chair), the Town Historian (co-chair), the Highway Superintendent, a
representative of the Turning Point Parade committee, a citizen from the Town
of Saratoga to represent the families of fallen firefighters or emergency
medical service workers, and a representative of the General Schuyler Emergency
Squad, Quaker Springs Fire Department, Schuyler Hose Company, and the Victory
Mills David Nevins Fire Department (to be recommended by the organization�s
President).
The purpose of the
Committee is to:
(1) recognize the enduring importance of the volunteer firefighters and
emergency medical service workers to the lives of citizens of the Town of
Saratoga; and
(2)
authorize the Committee to coordinate, connect, and facilitate the development
of a memorial to commemorate, honor, and interpret the history of the volunteer
firefighters and emergency medical service workers in the Town of Saratoga and
(3)
authorize the Committee to coordinate, connect, and facilitate the development
of a memorial to fallen volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service
workers in service of the community and
(4)
authorize the Committee to coordinate, connect, and facilitate the development
of keepsakes to show appreciation by the Town to its volunteer firefighters and
emergency medical service workers.
(5)
authorize the Committee to coordinate, connect, and facilitate the Town�s
efforts to develop recruitment and retention tools and programs for volunteer
firefighters and emergency medical service workers in the community.
(6) prepare for
the Town Board by August 15, 2006 a budget for 2007 activities.
(7)
prepare for the Town Board any cooperative agreements with private or public
entities for the purpose of fundraising for the construction and maintenance of
the memorials.
(8) prior
to beginning construction of the memorials, the committee shall prepare for the
Town Board the agreement with an appropriate public or private entity to
provide for the permanent maintenance of the memorials and that they shall have
sufficient funds, or assurance that it will receive sufficient funds, to
complete the memorial.
(9) This
resolution shall take effect immediately and the committee shall expire
December 31, 2008.
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��
Resolution #06-43 � Village of
Schuylerville�s 175th Anniversary- was introduced by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman
Fred Drumm as follows:
WHEREAS, The Village of Schuylerville is celebrating its 175th
anniversary on April 16, 2006; and WHEREAS, The Village of
Schuylerville in the Town of Saratoga was incorporated on April 16, 1831 by an
act of the New York State Legislature; and��
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��
Public Hearings: Supervisor Thomas Wood
covered the main points of Local Law #1
of 2006 � Water Regulations.� �Proof
of Legal Notice on 3/5/2006 having been furnished, Supervisor Thomas Wood opened
the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Steve Bodnar � for � He stated that the
regulation was well written.
All
persons wishing to speak, having spoken, the public hearing was closed at 7:27
p.m.
Supervisor
Thomas Wood stated the reasons and the main points of Local Law #2 of 2006 � Mass Gatherings.� Proof of Legal Notice on 3/5/2006 having been furnished,
Supervisor Thomas Wood opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Dennis deJongne, Saratoga Springs �
against.� As Co-President of the
Saratoga Racing Assoc. he stated that Regattas have been held since the 1870�s
and that they are part of our Heritage and important for commerce in the area.� They draw people from all over and are great
for our children.
Leo Nosal Jr., 1466 Rt. 9P � questioned
what prompted the need for the regulations.�
Supervisor Thomas Wood responded that it is an effort by the town to
protect the public.
Sean Kelleher � for.� He stated that he knew of a mass gathering
in Massachusetts where a small injury occurred and they are now being sued
stating that inadequate medical attention was provided at the event.
Dan Craine, Burke Rd., questioned how
the board arrived at 500 people or more for the requirement of a permit and
that possibly a smaller group would also need a plan.� Supervisor Thomas Wood responded that they did not want to
require a permit for every celebration or gathering.� They needed to draw the line somewhere.�
Chris Chase, 152 Hathorn Blvd., -
against.� He stated that he has been the
Director of the Regattas and noted that the law impacts a larger area as people
come from all over and stay for the event.�
Dennis Conway, Gansevoort �asked the
board if they would give feedback throughout the permit process as the
documentation is delivered. Supervisor Thomas Wood assured him that they would.
Dick Behrens � for (the concept).� He stated that it�s all about cooperation
and planning to be sure that everything is in place in order to protect the
public.� He added that the GSES has
worked with the Regatta over the years and has a great relationship with the
Regatta�s organizers.� No one wants to
discourage commerce.�
Steve Bodnar � for.� He felt it was a good start but he voiced
concerns over the difficulty of determining the number of people attending an
event and sited farm auctions as an example, some are well attended and others
are sparsely attended.� Supervisor
Thomas Wood responded that with some events the numbers may vary but with the
Regatta they are using past practice as a guide.�
Sean Kelleher � added that as with other
local laws they are enforced by the Sheriff�s Department. Town Attorney William
Reynolds noted that if needed an injunction would stop the event from
occurring.�
All
persons wishing to speak, having spoken, the public hearing was closed at 7:53
p.m.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman
Fred Drumm to accept the minutes of the February 13th, 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 February 2006: Fees paid to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses $102.22. Fees paid to the NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for the spay/neuter program $30.00. Fees paid to New York D.E.C. for hunting and fishing licenses $94.53. Fees paid to the New York State Health Department for Marriage licenses $22.50. Dog license fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $282.78. Clerk fees to Supervisor Thomas Wood $57.22. Total State, County, and Local Revenues received were $589.25.
Zoning Officer�s report: Bob Hathaway read his February 2006 report: 5 CO�s and 4 Building Permits were issued, 5 inspections were done, 3 complaints were investigated, and 2 ZBA appearances were attended.� A check for $ 1,025 was given to Supervisor Thomas Wood.�
Dog Control officer�s report, February 2006: The report was read by Supervisor Thomas Wood which stated Rick Sullivan answered 16 complaints, took 2 dogs to the shelter, traveled 150 miles, issued 14 warnings and no summonses were issued.�
Town Court report: Justice Jack Ditch read the court report and the following cases were closed in February 2006: 81 Vehicle & Traffic, 14 Criminal/Penal Law, 2 DEC/ENCON, 0 Dog cases, 1 DWI, 0 Town & Village Ordinance, 2 Small Claims/Civil, 1 Evictions, 4 Bench trials, 2 (case transfers) Divestiture Forms sent to County Court, 10 attended the Science of Speed School, 1 Defendant sentenced to probation, 0 hours of community service issued, 135 days of jail time issued and fees paid to the NY State Comptroller - $5,280.�
Tax Collector�s report: Tax Collector Jim Gorham reported that in February he collected
$1,756,771.49 in town/county taxes and $880.30 in penalties on 2,443 parcels.
Historian�s
report: Sean
Kelleher gave his Annual Report to the board.�
He stated that he has undertaken a myriad of activities in the past
year.� He reported on his areas of
focus.� They included the management and
preservation of local government records, research and writing, teaching and
public presentations, historical preservation, organization, advocacy, and
tourism promotion.� (The full text of
the Historian�s Annual Report in on file in the 2006 Town Board Minutes
Appendix in the Town Clerk�s Office).
Supervisor�s report: Supervisor Thomas Wood presented February 2006 balances in Town funds as follows: General A $1,046,029.16 ($50,000.12 of this is Park Reserve), General B $101,995.32, Highway Outside $114,468.72, Youth Recreation & Services $887.66, Highway Equipment Reserve $52,362.70, Building Reserve $964,200.73 and Fire Protection $0.� February revenues were $606,762.83 and expenses were $140,362.07.� The total February 2006 balance is $2,279,944.29.
Public comments on
agenda items: name & subject
Leo Nosal Jr., 1466 Rt. 9P- stated that he runs Lee�s Campground, a family owned business.� He stated that when SPAC has concerts large numbers of people come to his park and he asked if the Mass Gathering permit pertains to that situation.� Town Attorney William Reynolds asked if he has a state permit for the campground and if there is an occupancy # set by the state.� He replied that he does have a state permit.� Town Attorney William Reynolds suggested that he check with his own attorney since many key factors are not known.� Supervisor Thomas Wood added that his business was not a trigger for the enactment of this law.�
Committee
reports:
Landfill: �No report.
�
Insurance: �No report.
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Youth: �Councilman Michael McLoughlin commended the
Schuylerville Central School�s Girls and Boys Basketball teams for their
accomplishments.� The students at SCS
have been active in the Saratoga County Youth Court.� He added that there will be an Easter Parade and he invited Kate Leone
to speak about the event.� She reported
that she is opening the Blue Moon Bouquet, a florist shop across from Stewarts,
and as part of her grand opening celebration an Easter Parade and an Easter Egg
Hunt and Roll will take place on Saturday, April 15th.� Activities, including Easter Egg decoration
contests, start at 9:00 a.m. and the parade will be from 11:00 to 11:15 a.m.
for the kids participating in the activities.�
The event will continue through 4:00 p.m.
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GSES,
QSFD, SLPID/SLA Reports:�
Quaker
Springs Fire Department:� Stephen Bodnar
presented the board with his monthly report.��
Some of the highlights of the report were that the Quaker Springs
Firehouse was opened as an emergency shelter for those affected by the power
outage caused by the windstorm on February 17th.� Firefighters put in over 300 man hours
during the emergency and the Quaker Springs Auxiliary provided food for the
firefighters and the public who used the shelter.�� Firefighters responded to two calls on February 18th,
and one on February 21st.� On
March 11th approximately 60 firefighters and emergency personnel met
in Malta with Assemblyman Roy McDonald to discuss proposals calling for state
sponsored incentives to recruit and retain volunteers in the emergency
services.� Stephen Bodnar reported that
a very successful corned beef and cabbage dinner was held on March 12th.
General
Schuyler Emergency Squad:� Dick
Behrens reported that the design phase of the new building is near completion
and should go out for bid soon.�
Old
business:
A Notice of Intent to prepare a Draft EIS for
Saratoga Lake Aquatic Herbicide Application by SLPID was received and a SLPID
meeting is set for March 16, 2006 at the Malta Town Hall on Route 9 at 7:00 p. m.
to review comments received on the draft scope.� A $1.2 million Environmental Protection Fund Grant is being
applied for treatment of the Eurasian Watermilfoil in Saratoga Lake.
Supervisor Thomas Wood reported that the Disaster
Plan for the Town of Saratoga needs updating.� A broad based committee of town and village officials, fire department,
emergency personnel, school officials, and many others is soon to be
formed.� Supervisor Thomas Wood is
hopeful that their first meeting will occur in March.� A full list of members will be available at the next board
meeting.�
New
business:
Resolution #06-44 � Purchase of a new Crawler/Bulldozer was introduced by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm to award the bid to Nortrax Equipment Company, 14 The Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, NY � John Deere 450J LT� for� $66,970.� Consideration was given to Nortrax for including an extended warranty of an additional 4 years.� Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
After further board discussion, it was determined that the extended warranty should not be considered, as it was not part of the specifications.� Highway Superintendent Dave Hall reviewed the bids and reported that Milton Cat, the lowest bidder, did not meet the specifications required.� Councilman Michael McLoughlin and Councilman Fred Drumm rescinded their motion to accept the bid from Nortrax Equipment Company, based on the extended warranty consideration.� Resolution #06-44 � Purchase of a new Crawler/Bulldozer was reintroduced by Councilman Michael McLoughlin and seconded by Councilwoman Betty Koval as follows:�
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga received bids
via solicitation of bids by public advertising for a New 2006 Industrial
Crawler/Bulldozer, Specification TOS 01-06, and Nortrax Equipment Company,
P.O. Box 433, 14 The Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065, was the low bidder
that met specifications at $66,970.; therefore be it
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to accept
the bid from������������ Nortrax
Equipment Company, P.O. Box 433, 14 The Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065,
for $66,970 for a New 2006 Industrial Crawler/ Bulldozer �
John Deere 450J LT, providing� after
further review the specifications in TOS 01-06 are met.���
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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Resolution #06-45� Town of
Saratoga Historical Week � August 6th � 13th was introduced by
Councilman Fred Drumm and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga in past years, has hosted
Historical Week to educate and celebrate with the public this Town�s historical
significance; and
WHEREAS, this year 2006, will mark the 175th
Anniversary of the Village of Schuylerville; and
WHEREAS, the extensive and diverse history of the Village of
Schuylerville has made�� this Village
unique unto itself; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Saratoga and Village of Schuylerville 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, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Saratoga Town Board enthusiastically supports the
events organized by the Village of Schuylerville, Village of Schuylerville
Historian, the Town of Saratoga Historian, the Old Saratoga Historical
Association, the Saratoga National Historical Park, the Turning Point Parade
Committee, Schuylerville Public Library, Schuylerville Chamber of Commerce and
the Schuylerville Visitors Center in keeping with the spirit and the purpose of
educating and celebrating the historic past of this Town, be it further,
RESOLVED and PROCLAIMED that the week of August 6 � 13 of the year 2006 be
designated as Historical Week in the Town of Saratoga.
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
Resolution #06-46 � PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS-Charles
Ritson property was introduced by
Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as
follows:
WHEREAS, Charles Ritson landowner in the Town of Saratoga,
intends to participate in the Farmland Protection Grant program administered by
the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and the Saratoga
County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program seeking to permanently
preserve 35 acres of active farmland on Wilbur Road in the Town of Saratoga;
and
WHEREAS,
the Town Board views the
preservation of agriculture as vital to the quality of life and economy of the
town as evidenced by the Town of Saratoga Comprehensive Plan, Saratoga County
Farmland Protection Plan, and Saratoga County Land Use plan which recommends the
use of conservation easements and the purchase the development rights as a tool
to preserve agriculture and recognizes the importance of the protection of
farmland and open spaces; and
WHEREAS,
the Town Board finds that the
grant application is worthy and will provide funding to permanently preserve
the Ritson parcel for agricultural uses only; and
WHEREAS,
the Town is an eligible applicant
under the grant program and may hold and monitor the conservation easement;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
that the Town of Saratoga fully
supports this application and shall act as the applicant, holding a
conservation easement consisting of the development rights of the Ritson
parcel, and shall periodically monitor conformance with the terms of the
easement, and be it
FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town
Supervisor is hereby authorized to contract with the State of New York and
execute any documents necessary to accept and redistribute Farmland Protection
implementation Grant funds, should the grant application be successful.
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
Resolution #06-47 � Local
Law #1 of 2006 - Water Regulations was introduced by Councilman Charles Hanehan and
seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town Board with advice from the� Planning Board and the Town Engineer of the
Town of Saratoga has reviewed the need for water regulations to assure an adequate
water supply for new residential construction; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga has held a
public hearing and received input from the townspeople, now therefore be it,
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to adopt Local
Law # 1 of 2006, amending ARTICLE IV OF
THE ZONING ORDINANANCE OF THE TOWN OF SARATOGA (LL#1 OF 1981) by adding a NEW
SECTION 9 � WATER REGULATIONS.� (The
full text of Local Law #1 of 2006 is in the Local Law Book in the Town Clerk�s
Office).
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.
�Resolution
#06-48 � Local Law #2 of 2006 � Mass Gatherings was introduced by Councilwoman
Betty Koval and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to protect public health,
welfare, safety, peace and tranquility by regulating mass gatherings within the
Town of Saratoga, now therefore be it,
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga to adopt
Local Law # 2 of 2006, Mass Gatherings.��
(The full text of Local Law #2 of 2006 is in the Local Law Book in the
Town Clerk�s Office).
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��
Resolution #06-49 �Award of �New Town Hall Project Architectural Services
- Request for Proposal (RFP) Phase 1 -�
Pre-Design Services for Site Selection � was introduced by
Councilman Charles Hanehan and seconded by Councilman Michael McLoughlin as
follows:�
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga recognizes the
need to investigate the site options for a new Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, the proposal by SD Atelier Architecture, L.L.C., 510
Broadway, Suite 33, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, was the lowest proposal at
$39,500; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga that the
proposal from SD Atelier Architecture, L.L.C. be accepted at $39,500, to be
paid from the Building Reserve Fund #H1620.4.�
This expenditure is subject to requirements of Permissive Referendum
rules and procedures.���
Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye,
Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman
Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��
Councilman
Charles Hanehan noted that the option of rehabilitating the current town hall
building and adding on to it has been dropped from the Phase 1 Architectural
Services for site selection due to its age and poor construction.� It is expected that this will save up to
$5,000 of the pre-design costs.� The
options that will be pursued are purchasing the prior school building,
demolishing the current building and building a new building on the site, and
building on the Rt. 32 Highway Garage site.�
Supervisor
Thomas Wood reported that the building owned by Calvin Gong at 1390 Rt. 9P is still in an unsafe condition and
unsightly.� A motion was made by
Supervisor Thomas Wood and seconded by Councilman Fred Drumm to authorize Town
Attorney William Reynolds to initiate legal court action against Calvin Gong if
the damaged building is not repaired and the premises are not cleaned up by
April 1, 2006. �Supervisor Thomas Wood - aye, Councilman Fred Drumm �
aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye, Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and
Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.�
Carried 5 � 0.��
Supervisor
Thomas Wood reported that we have had numerous complaints regarding the
building built in Coveville, owned by Kim Wilbur, and her failure to obtain the
necessary Building Permit.� A motion was
made by Supervisor Thomas Wood asking Town Attorney William Reynolds to
initiate legal action against Kim Wilbur of Coveville for failing to comply
with the Town of Saratoga�s Building Code procedures.� Supervisor Thomas Wood -
aye, Councilman Fred Drumm � aye, Councilman Charles Hanehan � aye,
Councilwoman Betty Koval � aye, and Councilman Michael McLoughlin � aye.� Carried 5 � 0.��
Supervisor
Thomas Wood and Village of Schuylerville Mayor John Sherman reported that CDTA
is planning to discontinue the bus route to the village in one year due to lack
of use.� After that residents could use
the Dial-A-Ride service and if available, a ride will be provided.� Supervisor Thomas Wood stated that one good
reason why it is not used more is that the bus route schedules are not
provided.� Mayor John Sherman added that
if someone from Saratoga Springs takes the bus to Schuylerville a return trip
is not provided.� CDTA will hold a
public hearing on the proposal on March 21st from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Train Station.�
Additional input from the public will be accepted until April 4th.� Mayor John Sherman has presented CDTA with a
petition with over 100 signatures against the discontinuance of the route and
will meet with them to discuss the situation.�
He added that Saratoga County provides 40% of the money for the CDTA
transportation.�
Communications:
Byron
Peregrim, Turning Point Parade Chairman, wrote to invite the Town Board to once
again participate in the Twelfth Annual Turning Point Parade scheduled for
Sunday, August 6th in the Village of Schuylerville.� The board agreed to participate.� This year�s theme is Our Hudson River Heritage.�
A
concerned resident wrote to suggest that in light of the revamping of our
Zoning Regulations and the increase in development in the town that increased
demands are being made on the building inspector and that it would be an
excellent time to add a full time building inspector to work with our part time
inspector.� He also suggested that we
enact an ordinance to prevent steep driveways so that access by emergency
responders can occur.��
The
Assembly of the State of New York has recently adopted a Cadet Appointment
Program which enables the Governor, State Senators, and the members of the
Assembly to nominate eligible students to attend the State University of New
York Maritime College as part of its prestigious Regiment of Cadets.� The application deadline is March 15, 2006
and further details are available on their website at http://www.sunymaritime.edu/.
Time
Warner Cable has notified the town of a rate increase.� Starting April 1st, the rate for
Basic with Standard service will change from $45.35 to $48.25.� Basic service will remain unchanged and
customers with packaged pricing for multiple services are not affected by this
change.
A
DOT Rt. 9P Bridge Replacement Information Meeting will be held on Thursday,
March 30, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m. 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.�
Privilege
of the floor:
Dennis
deJongne, 470 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, thanked the
board for recognizing the Regattas and asked that the Mass Gathering
application fee be waived as they are Not-For-Profit.� He also suggested that a member of the National Guard or Military
be asked to serve on the Disaster Plan Committee.�
Mayor
John Sherman reported that they will be having Youth Week again
this year and the dates are yet to be determined.�
Stephen
Bodnar commented on the Time Warner Rate Increase and
asked why they can�t make cable available to everyone in the town.
Mayor
John Sherman added that unless the density of homes is there,
Time Warner will not consider extending the cable service anymore.
Upcoming
meetings:
a.
Agenda meeting � Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
b.
Regular town board meeting � Monday, April 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. ��
Audit the Bills: Per abstract for the period 3/13/2006 (3G): General A $12,883.84, General B $7,444.96, Highway Outside $11,722.96, for a total expense of $32,051.76.
A motion to adjourn
at 9:37 p.m. was made by Councilman Michael McLoughlin������� 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