DATE: April 13, 2009                      KIND OF MEETING:  Regular Town                                                                                                                                  Board Meeting

 

WHERE HELD: Chazy Town Hall  PRESIDING OFFICER:          Staub Spiegel

                                                                                                                        Supervisor

 

MEMBERS PRESENT          MEMBERS ABSENT

Councilor      - Christopher Latremore                 (  )                             (X)                              

Councilor      - Jerry Deno                                       (  )                              (X)

Councilor      - Cathy Devins                                   (X)                              (  )

Councilor      - Donald J. Trombly                         (X)                              (  )

Clerk              - Leo J. Oliver                                   (X)                              (  )

Attorney          - Heidi Dennis                                  (X)                              (  )

Hwy. Supt.     - Richard Lewis                               (X)                              (  )

 

OTHERS PRESENT:          S. Patnode and S. Castine.          

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 04/13/09 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 07:00 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion that the minutes of the 03/09/09 regular Town Board meeting be approved as submitted by the Town Clerk, seconded by Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.  Motion carried.  Ayes - Councilor Cathy Devins, Councilor Donald Trombly and Supervisor Staub Spiegel.  Noes - 0. Absent - Councilor Christopher Latremore and Councilor Jerry Deno.

 

REPORTS

 

The Supervisor and Town Clerk March monthly reports submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

T/J Dunlop & T/J Meseck-Pratt February monthly reports submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

The DCO, David Underwood, March monthly report submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

None

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

Attorney Heidi Dennis reports that Attorney William Favreau is still waiting on a letter of response from Tre GreenŐs Attorney Joseph Lavorando.

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Highway Supt. Richard Lewis reports:

 

á      That grant writer Adel Douglas, suggests having an application ready for the construction of a salt and sand building should some grant money become available. It suggested that an engineer is needed to report on soil conditions at an estimated cost of $3,568.00

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENGINEER TO DEVELOP A REPORT ON SOIL CONDITIONS AT THE TOWN GARAGE PROPERTY USING GENERAL TOWN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

 

Resolution:   09-49             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

WHEREAS, Hwy. Supt. Richard Lewis, requests an engineerŐs report on soil conditions at the Town Garage property that is needed to fill out a grant application for the purpose of applying for funds to erect a salt and sand storage building;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize an engineer to develop a report on soil conditions at the Town Garage  property at a cost of not more than $4,000.00, of which would come from the General Town Building Construction Type Capital reserve fund, subject to permissive referendum; and

 

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk advertise, in the Press-Republican a notice of adoption of resolution subject to permissive referendum, authorizing use of General Town Building Construction Type Capital reserve funds to make such improvements, not exceeding $4,000.00.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:             

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

            Hwy. Supt. report continued:

 

á      That the old Town Garage generator should now be let out for bid as surplus equipment.

 

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON TOWN HIGHWAY SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/GENERATOR

 

Resolution:   09-50             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

            WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy Highway Department has a surplus generator;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to advertise, in Press-Republican, the official newspaper, a request for sealed bids on a surplus generator. The generator may be seen at the Town Garage, Town of Chazy, 884 Miner Farm Rd., Chazy, NY.  Bids will be opened at the Town Board Meeting, Monday May 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Chazy Town Hall.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:             

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

            Hwy. Supt. report continued:

 

á      No Parking signs have been installed on both sides of the Gonyea Road in Sciota.

á      That the fuel usage at the Highway garage is down approx. 3,000.00 gallons.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Cathy Devins Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Sand being swept off the roads and intersections.

á      Progress of Maint. Man Conrad Bechard.

á      Date of work to be done by inmates.

á      Bandstand positioning at the Chazy Rec. Park.

á      Where the Town is at as for the possible Water District extension.

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Maintenance of the sewage beds.

á      Hydrant flushing.

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      Having received a request of a Street light on Oliver Street from Alexandria Bechard of Oliver Street.

á      That another letter went out to the people of the proposed water district extension advising what the costs would be and if they would like the Town to pursue extension. So far receiving a return of seven (7) no and two (2) yes.

á      That he would like approval to have Jim West build some Rec. Park equipment.

á      Thomas Tetreault has requested to be appointed as the Chazy Youth Commission Chairperson as John Munson is resigning.

á      That John Munson reiterated his request for a storage shed for the George Deno Memorial Park (WC Rec. Park).

á      That Dominic Fontana has advised that he was requesting $350,000.00 of stimulus money for the Town of Chazy that could be used for the Sewer District. Would like to request bids for a building at the Sewer Plant to determine the possible costs of such a building and to see if any stimulus money could be obtained to in fact build it.

 

CHAZY YOUTH HOCKEY AGREEMENT FOR 2009

 

Resolution:   09-51             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

WHEREAS, it is required to have an agreement with the Chazy Youth Hockey organization in order to provide funds;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to enter into and sign an agreement with the Chazy Youth Hockey organization to provide ice time for the youth of the Town of Chazy who wish to free skate during the 2009/2010 calendar year at The ScottsŐ Memorial Rink located at Macadam Road, for $3,000.00.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

             

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE GREAT CHAZY RIVER MEMORIAL POST 1418 TO SELL BUDDY POPPIES

 

Resolution:   09-52             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

           WHEREAS, Earl Robinson, Commander of Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418 requests a proclamation be signed by the Supervisor urging citizens to purchase Buddy Poppies on May 11 - 16, 2009;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the sale of Buddy Poppies by the Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418 during the week of May 11 - 16, 2009; and

 

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Staub Spiegel is authorized to sign the following Proclamation:

A PROCLAMATION

 

WHEREAS, the annual sale of BUDDY POPPIES by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has been officially recognized and endorsed by the governmental leaders since 1922, and

 

            WHEREAS, VFW BUDDY POPPIES are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans, and

 

WHEREAS, the basic purpose of the annual sale of BUDDY POPPIES by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to ŇHonor the Dead by Helping the LivingÓ; therefore I, Staub Spiegel, SUPERVISOR of the TOWN OF CHAZY do hereby urge the citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of BUDDY POPPIES on the days set aside for the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead.

 

            I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a BUDDY POPPY as mute evidence of our          gratitude to the men and women of this country who have risked their lives in the            defense of the freedoms, which we continue to enjoy as American citizens.

 

                                                                        (S)       Staub Spiegel         

                                                            Supervisor    

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

 

Resolution:   09-53             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

           WHEREAS, a request was received, from Commander Steven W. Bowman, for permission to conduct the Annual Memorial Day Parade;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Russell B. Childs Post 769, American Legion, Chazy, NY to conduct the Annual Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 12:00 noon.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

             

APPLICATION FOR JUNK YARD LICENSE RENEWAL

 

Resolution:   09-54             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

            WHEREAS, an application for junkyard license renewal has been received, from Alan Mooney; and

 

WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officer Robert West advised that the junk yard is in compliance;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby approve the renewal of the following Junk Yard license:

 

            Alan Mooney, for the property on Bugby Rd. at the end of Washington Ave.            Chazy, NY, Tax Map # 93.-1-41.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR BUILDING A BUILDING TO COVER AERATIONS AND DIGESTERS AREA OF THE WASTE WATER PLANT

 

Resolution:   09-55             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

            WHEREAS, the aerations and digesters area of the Waste Water plant has a tendency of freezing in the winter; and

 

            WHEREAS, a building is needed to be built to help alleviate the problem of freezing; and

 

            WHEREAS, the building could possibly be paid with Federal stimulus funds;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to request bids for a building to be built at the Waste Water plant to cover the aerations and digesters area in order to determine the cost that would be submitted in an attempt to obtain Federal Stimulus funds.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

             

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF BAND STAND BY CHAZY LIONS CLUB

 

Resolution:   09-56             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

            WHEREAS, bands playing at the Chazy Recreation Park are requesting cover for themselves and their equipment due to weather conditions; and

 

WHEREAS, the Chazy Lions Club has requested permission to build a band stand at the Chazy Recreation Park;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the construction of a Band Stand by and at the expense of the Chazy Lions Club, and to receive help from the Town to deliver power to that band stand to be located in a location authorized by Board members.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

             

REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT ON OLIVER STREET

 

Resolution:   09-57             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

            WHEREAS, the Town has received a request for a street light, from Terry and Alexandra Bechard, to be placed at the South end corner of Oliver Street;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize NYS Electric and Gas to install a new pole with street light, to be located at the South end corner of Oliver Street.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:              Oliver Street is in the Chazy Light District.

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR JIM WEST TO BUILD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE RECREATION PARKS

 

Resolution:   09-58             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

            WHEREAS, the Supervisor requests that Jim West build playground equipment this year:

                       

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize Supervisor Staub Spiegel to have Jim West build the following playground equipment of which will be funded by each Rec. Park appropriation account:

 

Chazy Rec. Park:                 1 Fire Truck -                        $462.00

                        West Chazy Rec. Park:       1 School Bus -         $1,097.00

                        Sciota Rec. Park:     1 Fire Truck, 1 School Bus:$1,559.00

                                                                        Total:                          $3,118.00

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:              There was extra money budgeted for this.

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

YOUTH COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON

 

Resolution:   09-59             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

WHEREAS, John Munson has resigned as Youth Commission Chair-person for the Town of Chazy, and

 

WHEREAS, John Munson requests to be left on Co-Chair-person; and

 

WHEREAS, Thomas Tetreault, has agreed to the appointment as Town of Chazy Youth Commission Chair-person;

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby approve the appointment of Thomas Tetreault, 66 Parker Rd. West Chazy, NY as the Youth Commission Chair-person for the Town of Chazy; and further

 

Resolved, that John Munson, 825 OŐNeil Rd. West Chazy, NY, be appointed and assist as Co-Chair-person of the Chazy Youth Commission at no cost to the Town.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:              Councilor Cathy Devins accepting John MunsonŐs resignation with regrets.

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE OF AMISH SHED FOR WEST CHAZY REC. PARK

 

Resolution:   09-60             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

WHEREAS, John Munson requests a shed for the West Chazy Rec. Park; and

 

WHEREAS, the maintenance man is unable to build a shed as originally planned for $800.00; and

 

WHEREAS, Supervisor Staub Spiegel requests the purchase of an Amish shed at the cost of $1200.00;

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby approve the purchase of an Amish shed for $1200.00 of which will be funded from the Youth Commission appropriation account.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

 

Resolution:   09-61             04/13/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

            RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize payment of the following claims:

            General Fund claims  #112-149, 18537      in the amount of          $25,018.78

                                                         18599 - 18614

            Highway Fund claims     #52-71, 18601,      in the amount of          $15,423.60

                              18604, 18605, 18609 - 18611

            Light Districts claim           #5 – 7, 18598      in the amount of            $3,781.43

            Sewer District claims      #36-44, 18612,      in the amount of          $55,433.69

                              18615, 10981098 - 11021102

            Water District claims #29-36, 1099-1102     in the amount of            $2,637.59

            T & A claims     #7793-7800, 7810-7814      in the amount of            $4,997.05

                                                                                          TOTAL:                       $107,292.14     

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore     - Absent

                        Jerry Deno                           - Absent

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councilor Cathy Devins made a motion, seconded by Councilor Donald Trombly to adjourn the 04/13/09 Regular Town Board meeting at     7:53 PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board