DATE: March 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, S. Castine and T. Sears.     

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 03/08/2010 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion that the minutes of the 02/08/2010 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 February 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 J.C.E.O. Community Outreach February monthly report submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

None

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

            Attorney William Favreau reports:

 

Having received the cable renewal contract and submitted a memo to the Town Board members noting what options there were to be reviewed by the Board members before scheduling a public hearing to renew the cable contract.

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Highway Supt. Richard Lewis reports:

 

á      That he will be attending a Highway Assoc. meeting on Wednesday in an attempt to have the amount of chips money from the State increased as the amount to be approved is said to be the same amount as last year in the amount of $99,462.00.

á      The Highway men have been cutting and chipping brush along several Town roads.

á      Master switches are being installed on trucks.

á      The amount of sand use is down from last year.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Land use plan? Update – Planning board still working on it.

á      Use of guard rails – some could be used along North Farm Rd as well as along River St. Hwy. Supt. Lewis will get prices.

á      Update on valve to be installed in water line at school. Sup Spiegel advises that still waiting for parts.

á      Assessment questions.

á      Any work to be done at Town Rec. parks this year. – Sup. Spiegel, mainly painting.

á      The 1856 Survey map of Clinton County looks good on the wall of the board room. Thanks to Robert Cheeseman, Town historian, for his work on getting the map preserved and mounted.

 

Councilor Jerry Deno Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Update on Pfizer. Still trying to locate a buyer.

á      If Beekmantown Central school will provide funds toward resurfacing the tennis courts at the George E. Deno Memorial Park in West Chazy. – Sup. Spiegel received call from Scott Amos of BCS requesting the amount needed for resurfacing. They are working on new budget.

á      The Station CafŽ water leak repairs payment.

á      The possibility of the supervisor and codes officer riding around Town to locate violations and notify the owners of them. – Yes they would.

á      Furnace bill for the Chazy T/Hall. It was in need of repairs as it failed to work several times.

á      Will be away for the next meeting.

 

Councilor Cathy Devins Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      J.C.E.O. interviews. – Presently interviewing a subject from West Chazy.

á      Bath room upgrade.

á      Unallocated insurance – over budget? Added unforeseen costs.

á      Condolences to Councilor TromblyÕs family at the loss of their son in law.

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Wish list. – Attempting to find out if left over money can be used to reduce the debt.

á      Water problems?  No new problems.

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      Receiving information from Don Kelly of NYS DOT that he was pursuing a joint repair of the RR underpass walls between the Town and CN railroad.

á      The cost of repairing the two bathrooms in the Chazy Town hall will be approx. $2,000.00 each. Board decided that the bath rooms were not a priority.

á      Having been in contact with a retired engineer that lives in town that will volunteer his services in drawing up plans for a new entry that would include a new vault for the Chazy Town hall.

á      An old piano in the West Chazy Town hall needs to go. Decided to go out for bid on the piano and other surplus items.

 

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON TOWN SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

 

Resolution:   10-39             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins

 

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 - Tow behind 52Ó mowing deck, Polaris 12.5 horse lawn mower

            1 - 20 horse power Ariens riding mower

            1 – Wooden Church pew

            1 – Konica copy machine model 7033 with stand

            1 – Panasonic KXP2180 printer

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 at the Chazy Town Hall, 9631 State Route 9 Chazy, NY.  Bids will be opened at the Town Board Meeting, Monday April 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Chazy Town Hall.

 

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

 

á      A little savings for having switched over to Agway Energy from NYSEG Solutions for electricity.

á      That the ski club now requires $346.66 to join the club. May wait until next year as season is almost over.

á      Requests permission to go out to bid for repairs to the Chazy Town Hall such as to the eves, windows and trim to include painting and the removal of a tree on the North side of the building.

 

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO REPAIR/PAINT SOFFITS/EVES/WINDOWS/TRIM AND CUT DOWN TREE

 

Resolution:   10-40             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins

 

WHEREAS, the Chazy Town Hall is in need of repairs and painting of soffits, eves, windows, trim and the cutting down of a tree that overhangs the Town Hall;

 

            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 repair/painting of soffits, eves, windows, trim and the cutting down of a tree at the Town Hall, Town of Chazy, 9631 State Route 9 Chazy, NY.  Proof of insurance must be submitted along with bid. Bids will be opened at the Town Board Meeting, Monday April 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Chazy Town Hall.

 

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

 

á      Receiving a letter from Chazy library asking if the Town would be interested in purchasing the old library building after they move to the new library building (old Dr. ClarkÕs office).

 

NOT INTERESTED IN PURCHASING OLD LIBRARY BUILDING

 

Resolution:   10-41             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins

 

WHEREAS, the Town has received a request from the Chazy Library if there was any interest in purchasing the old library building by the Town;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby refuse the offer to purchase the old library building in that the Town has no need for the building.

 

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

 

Clinton County Legislator Report

 

Clinton County Legislator Tom Sears reported:

 

Having gotten a report on the 2009 sales tax and that it was down by about $10,000.00. He explained how the County handles the budget when the sales tax does not come in at the projected amounts.

 

CHAZY YOUTH HOCKEY AGREEMENT FOR 2010

 

Resolution:   10-42             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

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 2010/2011 calendar year at The ScottsÕ Memorial Rink located at Macadam Road, for $3,000.00.

 

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 THE CHANGE OF AN APPROPRIATION NUMBER FOR THE CONTROL OF DOGS

 

Resolution:   10-43             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Jerry Deno

 

WHEREAS there is no longer a need for a telephone appropriation number and there is a need for a number for miscellaneous expenses;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize a change in appropriation numbers for dog control in the 2010 budget. The old number for telephone, 35104.01.004.19 will change to the new number, 35104.01.004.21 for miscellaneous expenses.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:              None

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CHAZY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEEDS FOR RENOVATION OF NEW CHAZY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING

 

Resolution:   10-44             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins

 

            WHEREAS, the Chazy Public library needs more space; and

 

WHEREAS, they have accepted Dr. ClarkÕs medical office as the site for the future library;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby support the Chazy Public Library moving to the new facility as it will provide expanded meeting space for the community as well as enhanced internet facilities and more shelf and display areas; and further

 

            RESOLVED, that the Town Board supports the Chazy Public Library in their need for a capital fund drive and grant applications for the renovation of the new Chazy Public Library building.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:              None

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

 

2010 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

Resolution:   10-45             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

            RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the following 2010 budget transfers:

 

From:                                                             Amount:                     To:

                                                                                   

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                  $1,258.00         1910.01.004.00 Insurance

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                        $99.00         3510.01.004.21 miscellaneous  

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

Discussion:              None

 

                                                                                                            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:   10-46             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

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

            General Fund claims    #64-101, 19279,      in the amount of          $31,103.09

                                              19281, 19283-19293

            Highway Fund claims     #31-44, 19280,      in the amount of          $37,983.99

                                              19282, 19288-19293

            Light Districts claim                               #3      in the amount of            $2,883.50

            Sewer District claims #11-17, 11281128-    in the amount of            $5,755.06

                                                                 11301130

            Water District claims #12-18, 1126-1128     in the amount of            $4,496.01

            T & A claims                   #8417-19, 8430,      in the amount of            $4,947.52

                                                                8443-8451

                                                                                          TOTAL:                          $87,169.17     

 

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

 

APPLICATIONS FOR JUNK YARD LICENSE RENEWAL

 

Resolution:   10-47             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Jerry Deno

 

WHEREAS, two (2) applications for junkyard license renewals have been received from B & B Salvage; and

 

WHEREAS, one (1) application for junkyard license renewal has been received from Allan Mooney;

 

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

 

1.    B & B Salvage, for the place of business on the East side of Rte 9 South of the Hamlet of Chazy.  Tax Map # 94.-1-32.1

2.    B & B Salvage, for the Old Dump site on the North side of the Macadam Rd. Tax Map # 92.-1-14.1

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

 

And further

 RESOLVED, that the approval is contingent to an inspection by code enforcement officer, Robert West, determining that the junkyards are in compliance.

 

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Resolution:   10-48             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Moved to adopt a resolution calling an Executive Session pursuant to Section 100(1) (d) of the Public Officers Law to discuss proposed, pending or current litigation.

 

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

 

Board went into Executive Session at 8:08 PM.

 

Board returned from Executive Session at 8:25 PM.

 

No action taken therefore no minutes.

 

RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Resolution:   10-49             03/08/2010

 

Motion by:      Councilor Jerry Deno

 

            RESOLVED, that the Town Board move to come out of executive session.

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councilor Cathy Devins made a motion, seconded by Councilor Donald Trombly to adjourn the 03/08/2010 Regular Town Board meeting at 8:27 PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board