DATE: June 13, 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)                               (  )

Dpt. Hwy. Supt. – Tim Lamica                               (x)                               (  )

 

OTHERS PRESENT:          S. Patnode, S. Castine, S. Dyer, T. Sears, A. Roberts and C. Vesneske.   

 

PUBLIC HEARING - FOR THE TOWN OF CHAZY SEWER CODE AMENDMENT

A legal notice was placed in the official newspaper on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 as follows:

 

TOWN OF CHAZY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
June 13, 2011

 

                  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 13th day of June in the year 2011 at 7:00 oÕclock p.m. in the evening of that day on proposed Local Law entitled: A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2001.

                  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 16, 2011                                                                          TOWN OF CHAZY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  __Leo J. Oliver                                                                   ______
                                                                                                            By:             Leo J. Oliver
                                                                                                                              Town Clerk

Proof of notice having been furnished, Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the public hearing on a Local Law No. 1 of the year 2011 amending Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2001 to order, at 7:00 PM.

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel presented the proposed Local Law amending the Town of Chazy Sewer Code. He requested any questions or comments.

 

No questions asked.

 

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 06/13/2011 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion that the minutes of the 05/09/2011 regular Town Board meeting 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.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

            REQUEST FOR UPDATING CHAZY REC. PARK EQUIPMENT

 

Chelynne Vesneske, 455 Trombly Lane, advised that a Chazy Recreational Park Playground Committee has been formed to pursue updating the playground equipment for the Chazy Rec. Park and requested the approval of the Board to do so and accept authorized equipment that the committee would obtain for the Chazy Rec. Park at no cost to the Town. Also, at her request for a Councilor to be on the Committee, Christopher Latremore stated that he would attend as many of the Committee meetings as possible.

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      That he had received three estimates for the Town Hall heating contract.

á      That Richard Comi advised that he had not received any response from AT&T about cell tower installation.

á      Time Warner will hook up the Chazy T/Hall on Friday. Not doing the school at this time, or, the OÕNeil Road as it has a line by Charter.

á      Question for Attorney for the Town to check on. Can a Landlord have a tenantÕs water shut off or does the request have to come from the tenant.

á      On an update of the Ingraham Road issue.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      J.C.E.O. interviewing for a local to work at the Out Reach Center in West Chazy.

á      Pfizer update. Nothing new

á      Sewer Plant update. Still waiting on plans

á      Old Sewer motor status. Being repaired to use as a spare

 

Councilor Cathy Devins Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      New back stop has been installed in West Chazy. Thanks to Fire Dept. and Tom Tetreault.

á      Has letter been sent to Chazy Library about the change in water rates due to extended time away/vacant? Not yet.

á      Has Church Street property been hooked up? Yes.

 

Councilor Jerry Deno Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Face book looks good.

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Salt Storage building update.

á      New Tandem. Is being set up.

á      CCRS new digital sign. Would the school allow the Town to put on any announcement?

 

DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Deputy Highway Supt. Tim Lamica reports:

 

á      Roadsides are being mowed.

á      Wood that has floated in from the flood will be picked up on the LaPointe Road and Eagle Acres Road.

á      Ready to move the sand/salt pile to make room for the salt/storage building.

 

FLAG POLE/CHAZY T/HALL

 

Sup. Spiegel advised that Woodmen of the World plan on donating a new flag pole for the Chazy Town Hall.

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

            Attorney William Favreau reports:

 

á      Having provided a local law to be voted on to amend the Sewer Code.

 

LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2011/A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NUMBER 3 OF THE YEAR 2001 ÒTOWN OF CHAZY SEWER CODE.Ó

 

Resolution:   11-62             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

TOWN OF CHAZY

SEWER CODE

AMENDMENT

Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2011

 

A Local Law amending Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2001

 

BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Chazy, as follows:

 

           WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy Sewer Code was last adopted May 24, 2001; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board acting on behalf of the Town of Chazy Waste Sewer District has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to clarify a portion of the Town of Chazy Sewer Code to provide for the dedication of completed facilities for sewer system extensions once privately constructed within the Town.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, the Town of Chazy Sewer Code last adopted May 24, 2001 is hereby amended by adding language to Article IV Paragraph Ò24Ó which paragraph shall be as follows:

 

            ÒArticle IV, Paragraph Ò24Ó. Inspection; Correction; Dedication of Facilities. The applicant for the building sewer permit shall notify the Superintendent when the building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection shall be made under the supervision of the Superintendent or his representative. Once connected upon written application of the Owner and written acceptance by the Town Board, the completed facilities for sewer system extension which have been privately constructed May be dedicated to the District, at which time they will become the property of the District. At the time of the dedication, the person dedicating the facilities to the Town shall provide a written guarantee against defects in the materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance of the facilities by the Town. The guarantee shall be in such form and contain such provisions as deemed necessary by the Town Board and shall be secured by a surety bond or such other security as the Town Board may approve.Ó

 

            All other terms and provisions of the Town of Chazy Sewer Code not hereinabove amended are hereby reaffirmed, restated and shall be continued in full force and effect.     

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Jerry Deno

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN MAINTENANCE MAN DAVID LOOPE TO ATTEND GRADE C WATER OPERATOR COURSE

 

Resolution:   11-63             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

WHEREAS, Clinton Community College will be offering a Grade C water operator course July 20-22, 2011; and

 

WHEREAS, Maintenance man, David Loope has agreed to attend the Grade C water operator course;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize David Loope to attend the Grade C water operator course to be held Wednesday July 20 through July 22, 2011, at Clinton Community College at a cost of $450.00.

           

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR ZONING OFFICER

 

Resolution:   11-64             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

            BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Chazy hereby establishes the following as standard work days for appointed official Frank C. Slycord and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local EmployeesÕ Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by this official to the clerk of this body:

 

Title

Name

Standard Work Day (hrs/day)

Term

Begins/Ends

Participates in EmployerÕs Time Keeping System

(Y/N)

Days/Month

(based on Record of Activities)

Zoning Officer

Frank C. Slycord

6

01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011

N

7

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Jerry Deno

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

TOWN OF CHAZY/SAMÕS CLUB MEMBERSHIP/AUTHORIZED PEOPLE

 

Resolution:   11-65             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins

 

            WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy has a membership to SamÕs Club;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does now hereby authorize only the following people to be on the Town of Chazy SamÕs Club membership account: David Loope, Timothy Lamica and Staub Spiegel.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

TOWN OF CHAZY/CURTIS LUMBER ACCOUNT/AUTHORIZED PEOPLE

 

Resolution:   11-66             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

            WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy has an account with Curtis Lumber;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does now hereby authorize only the following people to use the Town of Chazy Curtis Lumber account: David Loope, Timothy Lamica and Staub Spiegel.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

COMPLETE HEATING SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR CHAZY T/HALL WITH HOME HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

 

Resolution:   11-67             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, three estimates were received; and

 

WHEREAS, Home Heating and Air Conditioning is offering the best service agreement for cleaning and tuning the heating system at the Chazy Town Hall;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to enter into and sign a service agreement with Home Heating and Air Conditioning, 1078 Fiske Road, Chazy, NY 12921, phone number (518) 561-3035, for the Chazy Town Hall for $369.00 for a year commencing 03/01/2011 to 02/28/2012.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Jerry Deno

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

2011 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

Resolution:   11-68             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

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

 

From:                                                             Amount:                     To:

                                                                                   

1220.01.004.11 School                               $78.00         1220.01.001.14 Typist      

1620.01.001.15 Maint.                            $1,085.00         1620.01.001.16       PT Maint.

7310.01.004.44 Swim                               $254.00         7310.01.004.21 supplies

2701.01.000.00 Refund                            $144.00         1355.01.002.00 Equip.

2701.01.000.00 Refund                               $89.00         1355.01.004.21 supplies

8020.01.004.26 school                             $929.00         8020.01.004.23 prof. Serv.

1620.01.004.32 heat                                  $169.00         1620.01.004.34 heat         

                             

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

 

Resolution:   11-69             06/13/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

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

            General Fund claims #191 – 236, 20137,    in the amount of          $29,231.25

                                                         20193 - 20202

            Highway Fund claims #78 – 95, 20194 -      in the amount of          $17,194.23

                                          20198, 20201 & 20202

            Light Districts claim                    #10 & 11      in the amount of            $2,456.48

            Sewer District claims #62 – 71, 11651165   in the amount of          $11,765.38

                                                              & 11661166

            Water District claims #49 – 56, 1165 & 1164                        in the amount of            $2,193.36

            T & A claims #9246 – 9249, 9277 – 9280,    in the amount of            $6,569.89

                                     9293 – 9299, 9314 - 9318

                                                                                          TOTAL:                          $69,410.59

 

            Chazy Fire Dist & Protection        #19938      in the amount of       $161,400.00

            W. Chazy Fire Dist & Protection  #19939      in the amount of          $97,315.00

            Dodge Library                                #19940      in the amount of          $19,932.00

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            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 Jerry Deno to adjourn the 06/13/2011 Regular Town Board meeting at 8:07 PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board