DATE: March 14, 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 - Heidi Dennis (X) ( )

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

OTHERS PRESENT: S. Patnode and S. Castine.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 03/14/2011 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

MINUTES

Councilor Jerry Deno made a motion that the minutes of the 02/14/2011 regular Town Board meeting be approved as submitted by the Town Clerk, seconded by Councilor Christopher Latremore.

3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. Motion carried. Ayes - Councilor Christopher Latremore, Councilor Jerry Deno and Supervisor Staub Spiegel. Noes - 0. Absent - Councilor Cathy Devins, Councilor Donald Trombly.

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.

DCO, Todd Forette, December 2010 and January 2011 monthly reports submitted to Board for review and filed.

The Town Historian 2010 annual report submitted to Board for review and filed.

Supervisor, Staub Spiegel, thanked the Highway Dept. for the good job of cleaning the streets during the last snow storms.

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

Attorney Heidi Dennis:

Asked for an update on the AT&T cell tower application. Richard Comi hired to make a determination as to what location they should use, either the Town’s water tower or the existing cell tower off route 9 south of Chazy. Hope to have results in two weeks.

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

• A letter sent to Fred Reus about cleaning sidewalk. Letter was sent and the sidewalk was cleaned.
• Historian annual report noted that he was making a presentation to the CCRS students. Thought that he should also make one to Beekmantown Central and Northeastern Clinton Central schools. Historian to be asked.
• Blueprints for vault. Drawings have been obtained and awaiting better weather to start and then the old vault to be demolished.
• New truck update. Nothing as Hwy Supt. absent.
• Ski program update. Email sent before each trip.

Councilor Jerry Deno Discussed The Following With The Board:

• Thanks for Hwy Dept. job of cleaning of roads.
• Kudos to Historian Robert Cheeseman on his annual report.
• J.C.E.O. update. No one hired yet as unknown if NYS budget will insure any money to operate.
• New Maint. Man. He started today.

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

• The County Board of Elections requests a set of keys for the Chazy and West Chazy t/halls prior to elections.
• The County Board of Elections requests that the Town store the privacy booths.
• The County Board of Elections asked that the Town dispose of the old voting machines. One will be accepted by CCRS, one by the T/Historian and three will be sold for scrap.
• Update of Time Warner - cable being added in the Town Hall, possibly school and several roads.
• New maintenance man David Loope was hired. Thanks to all of over 40 applicants.
• Would like to offer David Loope $30.00 a month toward his cell phone bill as he agrees to using his own cell phone and that it would be cheaper than the Town providing him with a cell phone. Councilor Christopher Latremore thought that the Town should provide him with a radio somewhat like the highway men use or even use their system as he agreed to be in contact 24/7 so that the Town should not be paying any part of his phone bill.
• Tim Ryan working on update of drawings for building to be built at the Sewer Plant.
• Would like the board to give some thought to the Town having a face book site.

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE GREAT CHAZY RIVER MEMORIAL POST 1418 TO SELL BUDDY POPPIES

Resolution: 11-39 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

WHEREAS, Phil Beaney, Commander of Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418 requests a proclamation be signed by the Supervisor urging citizens to purchase Buddy Poppies on May 11 - 16, 2009;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the sale of Buddy Poppies by the Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418 during the week of May 14 - 21, 2011; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Staub Spiegel is authorized to sign the following Proclamation:

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the annual sale of BUDDY POPPIES by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has been officially recognized and endorsed by the governmental leaders since 1922, and

WHEREAS, VFW BUDDY POPPIES are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans, and

WHEREAS, the basic purpose of the annual sale of BUDDY POPPIES by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to “Honor the Dead by Helping the Living”; therefore I, Staub Spiegel, SUPERVISOR of the TOWN OF CHAZY do hereby urge the citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of BUDDY POPPIES on the days set aside for the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead.

I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a BUDDY POPPY as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men and women of this country who have risked their lives in the defense of the freedoms, which we continue to enjoy as American citizens.

(S) Staub Spiegel

Supervisor

Seconded by: Councilor Jerry Deno

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WITH KEYS TO THE CHAZY & WEST CHAZY TOWN HALLS

Resolution: 11-40 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Jerry Deno

WHEREAS, the Clinton County Board of Elections has requested that each Municipality provide a set of keys for each voting location to make it easier to set up voting machines and other necessary items at election times;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to provide Clinton County Board of Elections with two sets of keys, one for the Chazy Town Hall and one for the West Chazy Town Hall, for use at election time.

Seconded by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

ACCEPT STORAGE OF ELECTION PRIVACY BOOTHS

Resolution: 11-41 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Jerry Deno

WHEREAS, the Clinton County Board of Elections has asked each Municipality if they could store the privacy booths that are used at election time in the municipalities halls;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to contact the Clinton County Board of Elections and to accept storage of privacy booths at the Chazy Town Hall and West Chazy Town Hall for use at elections held.

Seconded by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

DISPOSITION OF OLD VOTING MACHINES

Resolution: 11-42 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

WHEREAS, the Town of Chazy has been notified by the Clinton County Board of Elections that old voting machines, owned by the county, must be disposed of, the Town has the options of 1) asking the local school district if it would like one or more machines, 2) keeping one for historical purposes, 3) having the Town dispose of them and keeping the proceeds, or 4) turning them over to the County to dispose of them;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize that voting machine # 138874 be sent to, as it has been accepted by Chazy Central Rural School; and further

RESOLVED, that voting machine # 107020 be put in the Chazy Historical Room at the request of Historian Robert Cheeseman; and further

RESOLVED, that voting machines # 167228, # 167994, 125261 will be disposed of at a scrap dealer, to be determined by the Town of Chazy, which will keep the proceeds; and further

RESOLVED, that the Clinton County Board of Elections will be sent a letter describing the actions taken on each machine, for their records.

Seconded by: Councilor Jerry Deno

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF NEW MAINTENANCE MAN DAVID LOOPE

Resolution: 11-43 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Jerry Deno

WHEREAS the Town of Chazy has advertised for the open position of Maintenance Person and interviews with candidates have been conducted;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board has hired David Loope to fill the Maintenance Person position at a rate of pay of $13.00 per hour plus benefits.

Seconded by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

AUTHORIZATION FOR DAVID LOOPE TO USE OWN CELL PHONE

Resolution: 11-44 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Jerry Deno

WHEREAS, the new maintenance man, David Loope, will require a cell phone to make and receive calls on behalf of the Town, and he has let the Supervisor know that he would be willing to use his personal phone for this purpose;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the reimbursement to David Loope, $30.00 per month toward his monthly bill for those calls made and received on behalf of the Town.

Seconded by: Supervisor Staub Spiegel

Discussion: Yes

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: No

CHAZY TOWN JUSTICES ANNUAL 2010 REPORTS REVIEWED

Resolution: 11-45 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

WHEREAS, the State of New York Unified Court System requires a resolution acknowledging that the 2010 annual reports from the Chazy Town Justices were reviewed by the Chazy Town Board; and

WHEREAS, the Chazy Town Justices 2010 annual reports were reviewed by the board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby verify that the 2010 annual reports of the Chazy Town Justices were reviewed by the Chazy Town Board at the regular Town Board meeting held on March 14, 2011.

Seconded by: Councilor Jerry Deno

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

APPLICATIONS FOR JUNK YARD LICENSE RENEWAL

Resolution: 11-46 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

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

WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officer Frank Slycord has been advised of renewal applications;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby approve the renewal of the following Junk Yard licenses contingent to the approval of Code Officer, Frank Slycord:

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 Jerry Deno

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

2011 BUDGET TRANSFERS

Resolution: 11-47 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

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

From: Amount: To:

1220.01.004.21 supplies $108.00 1220.01.001.14 Office assist.

1410.01.004.21 supplies $226.00 1410.01.004.14 School

1110.01.004.49 supplies $105.00 1110.01.004.48 Computer

1110.01.004.50 supplies $105.00 1110.01.004.48 Computer

5132.01.004.56 maint. $36.00 5010.01.004.21 supplies

Seconded by: Councilor Jerry Deno

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SECRETARY SUSAN PATNODE TO ATTEND THE 2011 ELEVENTH ANNUAL TOWN FINANCE SCHOOL

Resolution: 11-48 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

WHEREAS, Susan Patnode requests authorization to attend the 2011 Eleventh Annual Town Finance School hosted by Association of Towns;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize Susan Patnode to attend the 2011 Eleventh Annual Town Finance School hosted by Association of Towns to be held Wednesday May 11 through May 13, 2011, at the Gideon Putnam, Saratoga, NY; and further

RESOLVED, that mileage, lodging and the course fee will be paid out of her school appropriation account.

Seconded by: Councilor Jerry Deno

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

Resolution: 11-49 03/14/2011

Motion by: Councilor Christopher Latremore

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

General Fund claims #66-106, 19944, in the amount of $20,982.71

19999-20007

Highway Fund claims #36-49, 20003- in the amount of $24,378.11

20007

Light Districts claim #4 - 5 in the amount of $2,845.09

Sewer District claims #24 – 36, 11581158 in the amount of $8,856.83

Water District claims #21 – 30, 1158 in the amount of $1,511.62

T & A claims #9087-9089, 9100, in the amount of $5,165.26

9114 - 9122

TOTAL: $63,739.62

Seconded by: Councilor Jerry Deno

Discussion: None

Yes No

Roll Call: Christopher Latremore X

Jerry Deno X

Cathy Devins Absent

Donald Trombly Absent

Staub Spiegel X

Carried: Yes

ADJOURNMENT

Councilor Christopher Latremore made a motion, seconded by Councilor Jerry Deno to adjourn the 03/14/2011 Regular Town Board meeting at 7:42 PM.

Respectfully yours,

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board