DATE: February 8, 2010                 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          - William Favreau                            (X)                              (  )

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

 

OTHERS PRESENT:          S. Patnode, Audrey Tedford, W. Acosto, and T. Dashnaw.     

 

PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED ON THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2010

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel reconvened the public hearing of January 19, 2010, on adoption of Local Law No. 1 of the year 2010 at 7:00 pm.

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel presented the Local Law for adoption.  He requested any questions or comments.

 

No questions or comments received.    

 

All persons desiring to be heard were heard.

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel closed the public hearing at 7:02 PM.

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 02/08/2010 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion that the minutes of the 01/19/2010 organizational Town Board meeting be approved as submitted by the Town Clerk, seconded by Councilor Cathy Devins.          

 

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

 

REPORTS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The J.C.E.O. Community Outreach January monthly report submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

The Town ClerkÕs annual report submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

            JCEO Community Outreach Program

 

West Chazy JCEO Temp. Worker Audrey Tedford appeared before the board to give an update on the services offered by the JCEO Community Outreach Program.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      The re-surfacing of the West Chazy Tennis Courts and if Beekmantown Central School was going to supply any funds. Unknown at this time.

á      Any further action with the wish list. No.

á      Dog Control – Sup. Spiegel advised that a dog had been hit in West Chazy and the dog was brought to Plattsburgh Animal Hosp. and the Dog Control officer authorized Dr. Brown to accept the dog at a cost to the Town of $99.00. The dog was adopted by the person who brought the dog in who also paid over $500.00 in veterinarian bills.

á      PhizerÔs attempt to find a buyer for the Chazy plant.

á      Guard rails along River Street.

 

Councilor Cathy Devins Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Have sidewalk concerns been dealt with? Letters sent out to three property owners about not piling snow on sidewalks per Sup. Spiegel.

á      Street light at the intersection of Miner Farm Road and Stetson Road is now working properly.

á      Burned out house on Miner Farm Road – progress report – Sup Spiegel advises it has been taken down.

á      Progress with the ski program – awaiting response from NCCS.

á      How is Tom Roberts making out – Doing excellent per Sup. Spiegel.

á      Any Water problems? Per Sup. Spiegel there was 1 report of brown water a few days ago but nothing else.

á      CafŽ water line – Bill of the repair has been sent to the owner.

 

Councilor Jerry Deno Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      An update of what is happening with Dr. ClarkÕs house.

á      The library taking over Dr. ClarkÕs office.

á      Water district projects for 2010 – Tank to be re-painted.

á      Old building at the West Chazy Rec. Park – To remove walls and make a pavilion out of it.

á      Tennis Court at W. Chazy Rec. Pk – Resurfacing and if BCS will contribute funds.

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      The need of repairs to the walls of the Railroad underpass. CN RR has responsibility.

á      Old bath room at Chazy Rec. Park – to be removed.

á      New software for collection taxes by credit card – Tax Col. Leo Oliver advised it was going well and that only three people have used it to date.

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Highway Supt. Richard Lewis reports:

 

á      The cutting of brush etc. along the Slosson Road is being done.

á      Preventative maintenance is being performed on all equipment.

á      It is being looked into to have shut offs put on all trucks so as to shut off all electrical on the trucks when not in use so as to help prevent any possible fires.

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

            Attorney William Favreau reports:

 

á      Attempting to contact the attorney for Wyeth/Phizer on article 7 for tax assessments.

á      Local Law No. 1 of year 2010

Submitting SEQR resolution for adoption, and

Local Law No. 1 resolution for adoption.

No response from Clinton Co. Planning Board on the Local Law.

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      Advised we would be put on the list for prison workers to come in the spring. Work will be limited.

á      Advised by Sheriff Dave Favreau that the County prisoners may be available at times.

á      Sending a letter to Jan Davis on behalf of the Chazy Fire Dept. about the new responsibility of certain reports that need to be filed as being an owner of a dam.

á      Pealing sign south of Chazy hamlet was replaced.

á      Valve to be installed at CCRS has yet to be determined as to who will be responsible. Will contact Mr. Mulligan.

á      Census work is beginning. Workers needed. Tests to be given at the Chazy Town Hall on Feb. 11 and 26, 2010.

á      Water Tank to be painted. Quotes will be sought.

á      Minor renovations needed at the Chazy Town Hall. New bathroom configuration may be done if Health dept. approves. Some eve work and some wood work to the building need repairs.

 

CHAZY TOWN JUSTICES ANNUAL 2009 REPORTS REVIEWED

 

Resolution:   10-33             02/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, the State of New York Unified Court System requires a resolution acknowledging that the 2009 annual reports from the Chazy Town Justices were reviewed by the Chazy Town Board;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby verify that the 2009 annual reports of the Chazy Town Justices were reviewed by the Chazy Town Board at this regular Town Board meeting.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:              None

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS RESOLUTIONS

 

Resolution:   10-34             02/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

IN THE MATTER OF THE

TOWN OF CHAZY

CHAZY, NEW YORK

 

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS RESOLUTIONS

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Chazy (hereinafter referred to as the ÒTown BoardÓ and/or ÒTownÓ) is considering the enactment of a Local law entitled ÒLocal Law Amending the Town of Chazy Zoning Law adopted march 9, 1992, amended October 12, 2004, amended December 13, 2004 and last amended July 10, 2006Ó ; and

 

            WHEREAS, the ÒState Environmental Quality ReviewÓ, (hereinafter referred to as the ÒSEQRÓ) of the Environmental Conservation Law provides for the review of projects which constitute an ÒactionÓ with respect to the effect of such projects on the  environment; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board has previously declared itself to be Òlead agencyÓ in accordance with the provisions of SEQR for purposes of assessing the effect of the Project on the environment and determining whether said effect is sufficiently significant to require the preparation of a ÒDraft Environmental Impact StatementÓ, and

 

            WHEREAS, THE Town Board, acting as the Òlead agency,Ó has received a completed Full Environmental Assessment Form (Parts 1, 2 and 3) a true copy of which is attached hereto and related materials giving information about the Project and its potential effects on the environment (collectively, the ÒEnvironmental Compliance FileÓ).

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby

 

            RESOLVED, The Town Board hereby determines, based upon all currently available information, after careful review and consideration of the Environmental Compliance File, that the Project supported by the issuance of obligations of the Town will not have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the preparation of a draft ÒEnvironmental Impact StatementÓ is not required at this time, and be it further

 

            RESOLVED, The ÒNotice of No Significant Environmental ImpactÓ (Negative Declaration) following such further environmental compliance review, shall be disseminated to those Òinvolved agenciesÓ and governmental units as required by the Environmental Conservation Law and any local law of the Town, and the Environmental Compliance File, as aforesaid, shall be maintained on file at the Town Hall Offices of the Town Board and made available for public inspection at regular business hours of the Town.

 

            THIS RESOLUTION shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the Town Board of the Town.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Jerry Deno

 

Discussion:              None

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN APOLLO BALL VALVE

 

Resolution:   10-35             02/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

WHEREAS, Sup. Staub Spiegel requests authorization to purchase a soft start/slow start valve assembly to install in Chazy Central Rural SchoolÕs water line;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the purchase of a soft start/slow start valve assembly from Aird Dorrance at a cost of $1,039.35 to be installed in the water line servicing Chazy Central Rural School to help alleviate causing dirty water in the water lines.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:              Yes – responsibility?

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2010/TOWN OF CHAZY ZONING LAW AMENDMENT FEBRUARY 8, 2010

 

Resolution:   10-36             02/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

 WHEREAS, Town Board Member, Councilor Christopher Latremore, at the Town Board Meeting

 held on February 8, 2010, introduced Town of Chazy Local Law No.  1 of the year 2010 entitled:

 

ÒA LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF CHAZY ZONING LAW ADOPTED MARCH 9, 1992, AMENDED OCTOBER 12, 2004, DECEMBER 13, 2004 AND LAST AMENDED JULY 10, 2006Ó,

and

 

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said proposed Town of Chazy Local Law No.  1 of the year 2010, on January 19, 2010 and again on February 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the Town Hall, Town of Chazy, Clinton County, New York, and

 

WHEREAS, the Town has completed a review and assessment of the environmental impacts of proposed local laws as required by the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and

 

WHEREAS, the Town has properly referred the proposed Local Law to the County Planning Board as required by ¤239M of the Town Law;

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that it is the opinion of the members of the Town Board that the best interests of the Town of Chazy would be served by the adoption of said proposed Local Law No.  1 of the year 2010, and prompt filing of said law as adopted with the Department of State of the State of New York in order for said Local Law to become effective at the earliest possible date; and it is hereby further

 

RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No.  1 of the year 2010 as afore mentioned, be, and the same hereby is, adopted as Local Law No.  1 of the year 2010, and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney, acting for the Town Clerk, be, and he hereby is, directed to cause said Local Law No.  1 of the year 2010 to be duly filed with the Department of State of the State of New York.

 

Seconded by:  Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:       None

 

                                                                                                            Yes                  No

Roll Call:         Christopher Latremore                                   x

                        Jerry Deno                                                      x

                        Cathy Devins                                                  x        

                        Donald Trombly                                               x

                        Staub Spiegel                                                 x        

 

Carried:           Yes

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel, on behalf of the Board, thanks the Planning Board for their work on Local Law No. 1 of the year 2010.

 

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

 

Resolution:   10-37             02/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

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

            General Fund claims   #33 – 63, 19231,      in the amount of          $16,434.24

                                                           19269-19278

            Highway Fund claims     #16-30, 19274-      in the amount of          $21,553.65

                                                                        19277

            Light Districts claim                               #2      in the amount of            $3,245.31

            Sewer District claims #5-10, 1126, 1127      in the amount of            #3,079.70

            Water District claims  #6-11, 1124-1125      in the amount of            $4,921.55

            T & A claims                #8326-8328, 8339      in the amount of            $4,722.93

                                                                8355-8362

                                                                                          TOTAL:                          $53,957.38     

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:       None

 

                                                                                                            Yes                  No

Roll Call:         Christopher Latremore                                   x

                        Jerry Deno                                                      x

                        Cathy Devins                                                  x        

                        Donald Trombly                                               x

                        Staub Spiegel                                                 x        

 

Carried:           Yes

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT PRIOR TO AUDIT

 

Resolution:   10-38             02/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, vouchers from LatremoreÕs Insurance and Charlebois Truck Parts Inc. were received too late to be included with this monthÕs abstract;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize payment of vouchers received from LatremoreÕs Insurance and Charlebois Truck Parts Inc. prior to next monthÕs audit.

Seconded by:           Councilor Jerry Deno

 

Discussion:       None

 

                                                                                                            Yes                  No

Roll Call:         Christopher Latremore                                   x

                        Jerry Deno                                                      x

                        Cathy Devins                                                  x        

                        Donald Trombly                                               x

                        Staub Spiegel                                                 x        

 

Carried:           Yes

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore made a motion, seconded by Councilor Donald Trombly to adjourn the 02/08/10 Regular Town Board meeting at 8:16 PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board