PUBLIC HEARING – JUNE 9, 2008

LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 2008

 

A legal notice was placed in the official newspaper as follows:

 

TOWN OF CHAZY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
June 9, 2008

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Chazy will hold and conduct a Public Hearing at the Town Hall of the Town of Chazy located on 9631 Route 9 in the Town of Chazy, Clinton County, New York, on the 9th day of June in the year 2008 at 7:00 oÕclock p.m. in the evening of that day on proposed Local Law establishing a No Parking zone on the Gonyea Rd in Sciota.

            PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said Public Hearing, to be held at a time and place set forth above, the Town Board shall consider the proposed Local Law and hear all persons interested thereon concerning same.

Dated: May 12, 2008                                       TOWN OF CHAZY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          _______Leo J. Oliver ______
                                                                                    By:       Leo J. Oliver
                                                                                                Town Clerk

Proof of notice having been furnished, the public hearing to consider a new proposed local law establishing a No Parking regulation along the bounds of the Gonyea Road, was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Staub Spiegel.

Supervisor S. Spiegel asked for any questions or comments on the proposed new Local Law.

 

The following people spoke out against the proposed No Parking Law:

 

            Barbara Laforest, 62 Laforest Road, West Chazy, NY

Jerry Davison, Mooers, NY representing a baseball team that uses the Sciota Recreation Park.

 

All persons desiring to be heard were heard.

 

Supervisor S. Spiegel closed the public hearing at 7:10 PM.

 

DATE: June 9, 2008                        KIND OF MEETING:  Regular Town                                                                                                                                  Board Meeting

 

WHERE HELD: Chazy Town Hall  PRESIDING OFFICER:          Staub Spiegel

                                                                                                                        Supervisor

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                                 MEMBERS ABSENT:

Councilor      - Christopher Latremore                                       

Councilor      - Jerry Deno

Councilor      - Cathy Devins

Councilor      - Donald J. Trombly

Clerk              - Leo J. Oliver

Attorney          - William Favreau

Hwy. Supt.     - Richard Lewis

OTHERS PRESENT:          S. Patnode, S. Castine, L. Vassar, J. Davison and several others.  

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 06/09/08 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Cathy Devins made a motion that the minutes of the 05/12/08 regular Town Board meeting and the special Board meetings of 04/21/08 and 06/02/08 be approved as submitted by the Town Clerk, seconded by Councilor Jerry Deno.

 

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 May monthly reports submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

T/J Dunlop and T/J Gagnier April monthly reports submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

            WOODMEN OF THE WORLD/FLAG PRESENTATION

 

Wayne Bushey of Woodmen of the World, lodge 462, presented the Town Board with three (3) new US flags. He further advised that on Sunday Aug. 5, 2008, there would be a family picnic held at the Chazy Rec. Park along with a flag ceremony at noon.

 

            REQUEST FOR PORTABLE TOILET

 

Larry Vassar of Gonyea Rd. next to the Sciota Rec. Park, requests that a portable toilet be put at the Rec. Park next to his line for use by ball players.

Barbara Laforest thought that the ball players should be able to use the bath rooms that are provided even though they are some distance away.

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

            Attorney William Favreau reports:

 

That he has prepared a proposed Local Law for No Parking along the Gonyea Road in Sciota. He explained the area of the No Parking.

 

A discussion ensued on the merits of having or not having a No Parking area along the Gonyea Road and was decided not to pass the law at this time.

 

NO ACTION TAKEN ON LOCAL LAW FOR NO PARKING

 

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esolution No. 66 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

Any further discussion

 

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.

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board wanted more information before determining if a No Parking area should be created or not on the Gonyea Road;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby table the proposed Local Law on No Parking on the Gonyea Road until the next regular Town Board meeting.

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Highway Supt. Richard Lewis:

 

á      Requested the bids on surplus equipment be opened.

 

1.    John Auto Crushing, Ausable Forks, NY 12912 Phone (518)647-8402.

Wood splitter                                      $76.00

Steam Jenny                                      $51.00

Honda pressure washer     $10.00

Dual axle trailer                    $501.00

Truck tires on rims                $20.00

Dump box w/hoist                 $70.00

55 gal barrel racks                $20.00

 

2.    Jamie Wilson, 2 Church St., Port Henry, NY 12974, Phone (518) 546-8685.

Wood splitter                                    $163.00

 

3.    Jim Langlois, 62 Fiske Rd., West Chazy, NY 12992, Phone (518)493-3941.

Wood splitter                                    $50.00

 

4.    Mark A. Peryea, 268 Tom Miller Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (518)563-4286.

Wood splitter                                    $175.65

 

            All bids included a non-collusive bidding certificate.

 

It was decided that a resolution, authorizing acceptance of Mark PeryeaÕs bid of $175.65 for the wood splitter would be passed as it was the high bid. The only other bids for other items by John Auto Crushing would be reviewed by the Hwy. Supt., Richard Lewis to determine if they would be accepted or rejected.

 

á      Reports that roadside mowing is taking place.

á      Reports culvert work prior to paving on Parker Road and limited work on the Ratta Road.

á      Reports that the Hwy. men cut trees and brush and did some prep work for a new bath room at the Chazy Rec. Park.

á      Reports that trees and brush also cut at the George Deno Memorial Park in West Chazy.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Water quality at Leo CotŽ residence. Checking of filter, etc.

á      Any response received from NYSEG on supplying Natural gas.

á      The removal of weeds along sidewalks in Sciota.

á      The possibility of acquiring the elementary school in West Chazy from Beekmantown Central, for possible use as a Town Hall.

á      Thanking Joyce Samonek for her work as editor of Town Talk. A plaque should be given.

 

Councilor Jerry Deno Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      A hole behind the bathrooms at the George Deno Memorial Park. The septic tank needs to be replaced.

á      The policy of letting tables and chairs out on loan.

á      A letter from Richard Carpentier on the condition of the dam in the Hamlet of Chazy and possible future use for electricity. An earlier inspection was made and found not conducive for electricity.

á      The status of the use of outside wood stoves. Still being discussed by Planning Board.

 

Councilor Cathy Devins Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Update on the new bathroom construction at the Chazy Rec. Park.

á      Thought that the dog control officerÕs reports were great.

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      What the Clinton County Highway Dept. was doing with the Fiske Road.

á      That the Supervisor should send a thank you to the Woodmen of the World for the flags.

á      How much was Tom Roberts being used for maintenance?

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      Having been advised by Clinton County Board of Elections that the people of district 3 in Sciota would now vote with district 2 in West Chazy. The old voting machines would be used for this yearÕs election with a new machine for testing only.

á      The need for a resolution for the Quadricentennial celebration.

á      Having received quotes on both oil and propane furnaces from both Home Heating and Air Conditioning and Church Oil. After some discussion it was decided that Sup. Spiegel will get more info so as to help determine which way to go. Either an oil or propane furnace.

á      That JCEO needs to be asked for possible help with heating costs at the West Chazy Town Hall.

á      The need for discussion on asking the Planning Board to help determine if a demolition permit is needed whether for a fee or free. Councilor Latremore advised being against the need of a demolition permit.

 

REQUEST PLANNING BOARD DETERMINE THE NEED FOR DEMOLITION PERMIT

 

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esolution No. 67 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

Any further discussion

 

4 ayes, 1 no.  Motion carried.  Ayes - Councilor Jerry Deno, Councilor Cathy Devins, Councilor Donald Trombly and Supervisor Staub Spiegel.  Noes - 1. Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

WHEREAS, it has been brought up that there may be a need for a demolition permit;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board have the Town Planning Board look into the need for a demolition permit.

 

RESOLUTION FOR TRAINING REVIEW AND RETIREMENT MEETING

 

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esolution No. 68 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Cathy Devins made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Jerry Deno.

 

Any further discussion

 

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.

 

WHEREAS, Clinton County is offering a training review on reporting Civil Service personnel actions; and

 

WHEREAS, the office of NY State Comptroller is offering a meeting to share results of a survey on working relationship with employers;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize Town secretary, Susan Patnode, to attend a Civil Service session on Monday, June 16, 2008 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Clinton County Government Center, 137 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY; and

 

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that Susan Patnode to be authorized to attend a meeting put on by Office of the NY State Comptroller at Clinton Community College, 136 Clinton Point Dr., Plattsburgh, NY on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 9:30 am until noon.

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEWER BILL REIMBURSEMENT

 

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esolution No. 69 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Jerry Deno made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

Any further discussion

 

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.

           

            WHEREAS, Sara Gonyo has been overcharged on her sewer bill statements;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize reimbursement to Sara Gonyo in the amount of $1,158.55 for overcharges on her sewer bill statements from the period of 03/12/2003 to 03/30/2008.

 

EXPLORE NY 400 COMMUNITY RESOLUTION

 

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esolution No. 70 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Cathy Devins made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

Any further discussion

 

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.

 

            WHEREAS, the New York State Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission was established under Chapter 590 of the Laws of 2002, to plan, develop, and coordinate the 400th anniversary, in 2009, of the voyages of exploration made by Henry Hudson and Samuel de Champlain as well as the 200th anniversary of Robert FultonÕs steamship voyage up the Hudson River; and

 

            WHEREAS, these historic voyages of exploration in 1609 would change the world forever and lead to the European settlement of the New World and the innovation of steam travel and commerce in 1807, establishing the Hudson River and Lake Champlain as a corridor of trade, communication, politics and ideas, and that further, this vital north-south corridor of water created other water links such as the Champlain and Erie Canals, which provided opportunities inland and encouraged the westward movement through these water routes; and

 

            WHEREAS, the State and the Federal governments recognize the voyages of exploration and invention to be of historical importance and significance to New York State and the nation and recognize the tradition to observe these contributions made by Hudson, Fulton, and Champlain, by commemorating these events in 2009; and

 

            WHEREAS, as an Explore NY 400 Community, the community may use the Explore NY 400 logo, link to the Explore NY 400 website, and may be eligible for either state or federal grant money to assist in Quadrecentennial planning, events, and legacy projects; and

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Chazy, New York, County of Clinton, does hereby support the mission of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission, and requests designation as and Explore NY 400 Community, and will be an active partner by establishing an Explore NY 400 Committee, and will cooperate to its fullest with the Commission in making the 400th anniversary a successful historic New York State event.

 

BID ACCEPTED FOR WOOD SPLITTER/SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

 

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esolution No. 71 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Jerry Deno made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

Any further discussion

 

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.

 

WHEREAS, 4 bids were received and the high bid for the surplus equipment, wood splitter, was received from Mark Peryea;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby accept the high bid of $175.65 from Mark A. Peryea, 268 Tom Miller Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 for the surplus wood splitter.

 

2008 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

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esolution No. 72 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Cathy Devins made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Donald Trombly.          

 

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.

 

            RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the following 2008 budget transfers:

 

From:                                                             Amount:                     To:

                                                                                   

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                      $165.00         1110.01.004.48 Computer

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                        $27.00         1220.01.004.21 Supplies 

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                  $1,169.00         8510.01.004.21 Com. Enhan.

                             

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

 

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esolution No. 73 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Cathy Devins made a motion to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilor Jerry Deno.

 

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.

 

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

            General Fund claims            #178 – 219,      in the amount of          $24,315.19

                                                         17955 - 17960

            Highway Fund claims           #102 – 117,      in the amount of          $19,065.13

                                                        17958 & 17959                                                           

            Light Districts claim                             #11      in the amount of            $1,831.15

            Sewer District claims                #50 – 62,      in the amount of            $6,289.55

                                          10701070 & 10711071

            Water District claims                   #43 - 50      in the amount of            $2,308.04

                                                             1072 & 1073

            T & A claims #7248 – 7251, 7265 & 7266     in the amount of            $5,013.70

                                                              7279 - 7282

                                                                                   

WORKSHOP MEETING JUNE 23, 2008

 

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esolution No. 74 - 06/09/2008

 

Councilor Jerry Deno made a motion to adopt the following resolution, 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.

 

WHEREAS, Supervisor Staub Spiegel requests a work shop Town Board meeting;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby agree to a Work shop Town Board meeting to be held at the Chazy Town Hall 9631 Rt. 9 on Monday June 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of said meeting is to discuss various issues of Town business; and

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk advertise the work shop meeting in the official Town newspaper, the Press-Republican, to be held on Monday June 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chazy Town Hall. The public is welcome to observe.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councilor Jerry Deno made a motion, seconded by Councilor Cathy Devins to adjourn the 06/09/08 Regular Town Board meeting at 8:45 PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board