DATE: March 9, 2009                     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 and S. Castine.          

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 03/09/09 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion that the minutes of the 02/09/09 regular 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 February 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, February monthly report submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

None

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

            Attorney William Favreau presented the Board with a proposed resolution regarding the removal of snow and ice improperly placed in the TownÕs rights of way. He requested the Board look it over and may even wish to pursue the adoption of an actual Local Law instead of a resolution.

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Highway Supt. Richard Lewis reports:

 

á      That the new generator is hooked up and ready to go. Awaiting company official to check it out before starting it.

á      That he will be going to Albany Wednesday March 11, 2009 to attend a lobbing session.

á      February being an easy month on the use of salt and sand.

á      That through the County bid, salt will be purchased at $71/ton instead of last yearÕs figure of $99/ton.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Fuel efficiency report (with heating units purchased).

á      Update on playground equipment production.

á      Status of new bathroom at Chazy Rec. Park.

á      Status of Maintenance Man, Conrad Bechard.

á      Was any contact made with Corrections Dept. for work details?

á      Status of Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

 

Councilor Jerry Deno Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Sidewalks in need of repair in West Chazy in the area of the library.

á      His views of the chip seal that was used on Fiske Road.

á      Advised that he will not be able to attend the next Board meeting in April.

 

Councilor Cathy Devins Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Advised the Board that she had received three (3) complaints of manure spreading near their homes and is aware that there is nothing that can be done.

á      The procedure of the Dog Control Officer euthanizing a dog.

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Having received a request from Alexandra Bechard, for another street light on Oliver Street. Will advise them to submit a written request.

á      Asked if there was an update from Senior Housing. None

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      That Mr. Hitchcock advised that he would not be able to produce the requested playground equipment, for the Rec. Parks, at school at this time. However, Sup. Spiegel was in contact with Jimmy West and he would be willing to produce the equipment.

á      That the Board needs to check the Chazy Rec. Park for a location of a band stand to be built by the Lions Club.

á      On the status of the Town Hall renovations and a request for funds from the General Construction Type Capital Reserve.

á      The returns from the Water District Extension survey wanting the extension were 9 yes and 8 no.

á      Having received a letter from Robert Cheeseman, Town of Chazy Historian requesting $200.00 to have the Strawhatters Band at the reception, put on by the Chazy Friends of the Library, which will follow the dedication of marker to commemorate The Twins Ferry at Chazy Landing on July 18, 2009. Also asked that two Historical markers be installed for the year 2009 at a cost of $2,128.00 and one each year thereafter.

á      A West Chazy Group that is buying the Wesleyan Camp in West Chazy and will continue to use it for religious purposes. Will we continue to offer Tax exempt status? It was noted that the Assessor makes that determination.

á      That when the bath room is done at the Chazy Rec. Park, the question arose, do we install equipment like a stove or refrigerator in the section to be used for concessions. It was determined that anyone who used it would have to bring in their own equipment.

á      A need of a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to execute the Undertaking in Connection with Highway Permits Issued by NYS DOT agreement.

á      The need of an executive session at the end of the meeting.

 

TOWN OF CHAZY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  PLAN

 

Resolution:   09-38             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy needs to revise the Town of Chazy Emergency Disaster Response Plan, Resolution No. 88 – 12/93; and

 

WHEREAS, Article 2-B of the Executive Law grants to the Town Supervisor the authority to proclaim a state of emergency in certain situations.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby adopt the ÒComprehensive Emergency Management PlanÓ, a revision, replacing the Town of Chazy Emergency Disaster Response Plan, Resolution No. 88 – 12/93.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:                     Yes

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CHAZY TOWN HALL PROPERTY USING GENERAL TOWN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

 

Resolution:   09-39             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

            WHEREAS, Supervisor Staub Spiegel, requests improvements be made at         the Chazy Town Hall property;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the afore said improvements to the Chazy Town Hall property at a cost of not more than $15,000.00, of which would come from the General Town Building Construction Type Capital reserve fund, subject to permissive referendum; and

 

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk advertise, in the Press-Republican a notice of adoption of resolution subject to permissive referendum, authorizing use of General Town Building Construction Type Capital reserve funds to make such improvements, not exceeding $15,000.00.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            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:   09-40             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Jerry Deno.

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officer Robert West advised that the junk yards are in compliance;

 

            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

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $200 EXPENSE TO COMMEMORATE THE TWINS FERRY AT CHAZY LANDING

 

Resolution:   09-41             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

WHEREAS, the Chazy Friends of the Library sponsored a historical marker to commemorate The Twins Ferry at Chazy Landing; and

 

WHEREAS, the Chazy Historian, Robert Cheeseman, requests that the Town pay $200.00 for the Strawhatters Band concert at the reception that follows the dedication of the marker;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of $200.00 for the Strawhatters Band concert at the reception that follows the dedication of a historical marker to commemorate The Twins Ferry at Chazy Landing on July 18, 2009.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO HISTORICAL MARKERS

 

Resolution:   09-42             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

WHEREAS, Town Historian, Robert Cheeseman, requests that two historical markers be installed for the year 2009;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the purchase and installation of two (2) historical markers at a total cost of $2,128.00, to come from the appropriation account 7550.01.004.00.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

Discussion:              No                  

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

UNDERTAKING IN CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY PERMITS ISSUED BY NYS DOT AGREEMENT

 

Resolution:   09-43             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy from time to time receives permits from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to temporarily obstruct, install, construct, maintain, operate or replace any facilities within the bounds of a State highway right-of-way, and

 

WHEREAS, the Town is required by NYS DOT to indemnify or hold harmless agencies and/or officials of the State of New York for such temporary obstructions, installations, construction or maintenance,

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Staub Spiegel, and any future elected supervisors of the Town of Chazy, is authorized to execute the Undertaking in Connection With Highway Permits Issued by NYS DOT agreement.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

2009 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

Resolution:   09-44             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

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

 

From:                                                             Amount:                     To:

                                                                                   

1110.01.004.49                                    Supplies               $41.00                 1110.01.004.05 School

5132.06.002.00 Gen.Eq. Cap. Rsv.   $13,070.00         5031.01.000.00 Int. fund xfer

5031.01.000.00 Int. fund xfer               $13,070.00         5132.01.002.00 Equip.     

                             

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            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:   09-45             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

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

            General Fund claims   #69-111, 18529-      in the amount of          $46,812.94

                                                                        18535

            Highway Fund claims     #31-51, 18528-      in the amount of          $38,539.89

                                                                        18536

            Light Districts claim            #4,5 & 18527      in the amount of            $2,657.65

            Sewer District claims #23-35, 10951095-    in the amount of            $8,224.95

                                                                 10971097

            Water District claims #19-28, 1096-1098     in the amount of            $6,486.83

            T & A claims    #7745-7747, 7760-7765,      in the amount of            $4,785.43

                                                                7778-7780

                                                                       TOTAL:                                           $107,507.69

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Jerry Deno.

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

REMOVAL OF ROAD OR PART OF ROAD FROM CLINTON COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM/DECLINE ACCEPTANCE

 

Resolution:   09-46             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore.

 

WHEREAS, the Clinton County Legislature passed resolution #133 dated February 25, 2009 which approves the transfer of the Ingraham Road, .48 miles in length to the Town of Chazy;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board would like to decline acceptance of the Ingraham Road.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Jerry Deno.

 

Discussion:              Yes

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Resolution:   09-47             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor

 

Moved to adopt a resolution calling an Executive Session pursuant to Section 100(1) (d) of the Public Officers Law to discuss personnel matters.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

Discussion:              No

 

                                                                                                            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 8:17PM.

 

Board returned from Executive Session at 8:45PM.

 

No action taken therefore no minutes.

 

RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Resolution:   09-48             03/09/2009

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly.

 

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

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Cathy Devins.

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             X

                        Jerry Deno                                                   X

                        Cathy Devins                                                X                   

                        Donald Trombly                                           X

                        Staub Spiegel                                              X                   

 

Carried:         Yes

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion, seconded by Councilor Cathy Devins to adjourn the 03/09/09 Regular Town Board meeting at      8:46PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board