DATE: August 8, 2011                    KIND OF MEETING:  Regular Town                                                                                                                                  Board Meeting

 

WHERE HELD: Chazy Town Hall  PRESIDING OFFICER:          Staub Spiegel

                                                                                                                        Supervisor

 

MEMBERS PRESENT          MEMBERS ABSENT

Supervisor    - Staub Spiegel                                (X)                              (  )

Councilor      - Christopher Latremore                 (X)                             (  )                              

Councilor      - Jerry Deno                                       (  )                              (X)

Councilor      - Cathy Devins                                   (  )                              (X)

Councilor      - Donald J. Trombly                         (X)                              (  )

Clerk              - Leo J. Oliver                                   (X)                              (  )

Attorney          - William Favreau                            (X)                              (  )

Dep. Hwy. Supt. – Timothy Lamica                      (X)                              (  )

 

OTHERS PRESENT:          S. Patnode, S. Castine, J. Kelley, R. Peterson, D. Lucia, R. Mooso, K. Girard, V. Delorme, W. Moore, G. Brienza and M. Bell.       

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 08/08/2011 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion that the minutes of the 07/11/2011 regular Town Board meeting be approved as submitted by the Town Clerk, seconded by Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

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

 

REPORTS

 

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

 

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

            WC FIRE DEPT. CONCERN

 

Jim Kelley, of the West Chazy Fire Dept., along with David Lucia voiced concern about the minutes of the May 9, 2011 Town Board meeting that noted in resolution number 11-57 that the West Chazy Fire District agree to the use of the field by Chazy Youth teams for (10) ten years. They thought that the Town would be trying to control the use of the ball field. The Town Board and Attorney for the Town, William Favreau advised that was not the intent. The intent was for the Fire Dept. to allow the Town Youth teams to use the field and that the Fire Dept. would have total control of their field and that anyone wanting to use it would have to be authorized use by the Fire Dept. and that a problem with parking can be controlled.

 

            LITTLE CHAZY RIVER LOW

 

Renate Peterson of Fiske Rd. voiced concern about the Little Chazy River being so low and a beaver dam between the Duprey Road and the Ratta Road having anything to do with it and what can be done. Supervisor Spiegel will check into it.

           

SOLAR PROJECT PRESENTATION

 

Winslow Moore, president of Edge Design & Consulting Inc. (EDC), gave a presentation to the Board about the possibility of instituting a solar project for the Town to help offset the cost of electricity by use of a grant. After his presentation Moore asked for a letter of intent so that he could go onto the next step of designing the project for the Town. Attorney for the Town requested that he have time to check out the wording of the letter of intent and also a generic copy of a contract and that the two missing councilpersons be given a chance for their input.

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      David Loope has completed a water certification course.

á      Sand/Salt storage building update. AEDA plans sent to DEC and awaiting their approval.

á      Pfizer may have another company to try and market their Chazy property.

á      Chelynne Vesneske, of the Chazy Recreational Park Playground Committee, asked if the Town could create a bank account to accept all of the donations. Association of Towns advised that the Town could probably create a Trust and Agency account that could be used strictly for playground equipment.

á      That he will send a thank you letter to Woodmen of the World for the donation of the new flag pole for the Town Hall.

á      Having received an email from Thomas Tetreault that noted that the summer camps were well received. Baseball camp 40-45; Softball Camp 21-27; Reading camp at West Chazy 10-12; Reading camp at Chazy 17 signed up, but only 7-9 showed up because of the soccer camp running at the same time; Street Camp 37-45. He further stated that on behalf of the town he would like to thank all the volunteer coaches that took the time to make these camps happen. Next year he would like to be able to offer these coaches a salary for their time and maybe offer and Art Camp and a Tennis Camp. He would also like to thank the board for the opportunity to offer these camps.

á      Nothing new on the Verizon cell tower request.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Asked Dep. Hwy. Supt. if he had all his wood for winter at the Town garage? Tim Lamica advised that he did.

á      Town Garage property boundaries. William Favreau advised having sent a letter to Miner Foundation explaining the issue of needing another 100 feet be added to the property boundaries.

á      Ingraham Road. Nothing new.

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Vault construction update.

á      New Copier. In and works fine.

á      Local Government Leadership Council mtg. believes that the Town should send someone.

á      Grass and weeds around sidewalks. Maintenance man will be advised.

 

DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Deputy Highway Supt. Timothy Lamica reports:

 

á      Ashley Road, south of Stratton Hill Road paved.

á      Macadam Road chip sealed.

á      Ground work for the sand/salt storage building is complete.

á      New truck is in.

á      OÕNeil Road Bridge is being repaired.

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

            Attorney William Favreau reports:

 

Letter sent to Miner Foundation explaining the issue of needing another 100 feet be added to the property boundaries of the Town Garage.

 

AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR 2011 JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT

 

Resolution:   11-76             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, T/J Robert Dunlop requests permission to apply for a grant from the 2011 Justice Court Assistance Program for copier, scanner and fax machine, a fire, duress, low temp alarm, an iron rail for handicap ramp, a security camera and monitor, and roof replacement for the Town Hall;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize T/J Robert Dunlop to apply for a grant from the 2011 Justice Court Assistance Program for new copier, scanner and fax machine for $827.00, fire, duress, low temp alarm for $3,680.00, an iron rail for handicap ramp for $150.00, security camera and monitor for $1,600.00 and roof replacement for $23,750.00.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:  none

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND NONAGRICULTURAL NONPOINT SOURCE PROJECTS MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION

 

Resolution:   11-77             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Municipal Resolution

Water Quality Improvement Projects and

Nonagricultural Nonpoint Source Projects

Municipal Resolution

 

Resolution authorizing the items listed below pursuant to the Bond Acts enacted in 1965, 1972 and 1996 and the Environmental Protection Fund, as well as federal grant awards available for such projects.

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy, herein called the ÒMunicipalityÓ, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the ÒProjectÓ, is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project; and

 

WHEREAS, the Environmental Conservation Law (ÒECLÓ) AUTHORIZES State assistance to municipalities for water quality improvement projects by means of a contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Board of the Town of Chazy

 

1.    That Staub Spiegel, Supervisor, or such personÕs successor in office, is the representative authorized to act in behalf of the MunicipalityÕs governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Articles 17, 51 and 56 and/or any applicable federal grant provisions. The representative is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the MunicipalityÕs governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance;

 

2.    That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate the ProjectÕs field work within twelve (12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of Environmental Conservation;

 

3.    That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation;

 

4.    That this Resolution takes effect immediately.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:  none

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON TOWN SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

 

Resolution:   11-78             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy has several surplus items;

 

            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 the following surplus items:

            1 – HP 1220C DeskJet printer 2002

            1 – Executive machines EPS 825X shredder

            1 – Fellows P-57Cs shredder

            1 – Electrix V429 desk lamp

            1 – Library table

            1 – Yellow box for holding files

                  Various desk top plastic file holders

 

All items to be sold in Òas is-where isÓ condition. Winning bidders are responsible to arrange for pickup and transportation of items. The items are available for inspection from 8 am to 3 pm Monday thru Thursday at the Chazy Town Hall, 9631 State Route 9 Chazy, NY.  Bids will be opened at the Town Clerks office, Monday September 12, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Chazy Town Hall.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:  none

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

DEPUTY TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR/REGISTRAR/RMO

 

Resolution:   11-79             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, Beverly Christensen has relinquished her appointment as Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector/Registrar/RMO for the Town of Chazy; and

 

WHEREAS, Lisa Pecor accepts the appointment as Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector/Registrar/RMO for the Town of Chazy;

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby approve the appointment of Lisa Pecor as Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector/Registrar/RMO for the Town of Chazy.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:  none

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEPUTY HWY SUPT. TO PURCHASE A PICKUP TRUCK

 

Resolution:   11-80             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

WHEREAS, Deputy Hwy. Supt. Timothy Lamica can purchase a used pickup truck from the Town of Plattsburgh;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize Deputy Hwy. Supt. to purchase a used 1997 red Ford one ton pickup truck with plow, for $1,500.00 from the Town of Plattsburgh.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:  Specifics of the truck discussed with Dep. Hwy. Supt.

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

2011 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

Resolution:   11-81             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

            RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the following 2011 budget transfers:

 

From:                                                             Amount:                     To:

                                                                                   

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                        $20.00         1220.01.001.14 Office Assistant

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                        $37.00         7310.01.004.21 Youth Supplies

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                      $777.00         1910.01.004.00 Unallocated Ins.

H5132.05.002.00 Bld. Cons Type C.R. $6,316.00        5031.01.000.00 Inter fund trans.

5031.01.000.00 Inter fund trans.          $6,316.00         5132.01.002.00 Eq.& Cap Outlay           

H5130.10.002.00 Hwy Eq. Type C.R. $42,232.00         5031.03.000.00 Inter fund Trans.

5031.03.000.00 Inter fund Trans.      $42,232.00         5130.03.002.00 Hwy Equip.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:  none

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

 

Resolution:   11-82             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

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

            General Fund claims #266-293; 20321-      in the amount of          $20,282.09

                                          20328; 20330 & 20331

            Highway Fund claims #115-130; 20325-      in the amount of       $287,209.84

                                          20327; 20330 & 20331

            Light Districts claim                    #14 & 15      in the amount of            $2,411.93

            Sewer District claims #82-88; 11691169-    in the amount of            $7,386.04

                                                                 11731173

            Water District claims #65-72; 1168-1170     in the amount of            $5,827.29

            T & A claims      9385-9388; 9399-9407;      in the amount of            $5,376.75

                                                             9409 & 9410

                                                                                          TOTAL:                       $328,493.94

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:  none

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE MEETING

 

Resolution:   11-83             08/08/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

WHEREAS, the Local Government Leadership Institute someone from the Town to attend a meeting on August 25, 2011;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize Susan Patnode and Patricia Ayer to attend the Local Government Leadership Institute meeting on August 25, 2011 at SUNY Plattsburgh.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:  none

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                           Absent                      

                        Cathy Devins                        Absent                                  

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                     

 

Carried:         Yes

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion, seconded by Councilor Christopher Latremore to adjourn the 08/08/2011 Regular Town Board meeting at 8:30 PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board