DATE: October 11, 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)                              (  )

Dep. Hwy. Supt. – Timothy Lamica                      (X)                              (  )

 

OTHERS PRESENT:          S. Patnode, S. Castine, T. Sears and S. Dyer.  

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

Supervisor Staub Spiegel called the 10/11/2011 Regular Town Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

 

MINUTES

 

Councilor Donald Trombly made a motion that the minutes of the 09/12/2011 regular Town Board meeting and the 10/03/2011 special 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 September monthly reports submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

The DCO, Todd Forette, September monthly report submitted to Board for review and filed.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

            CLINTON COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT

 

County Legislator, Tom Sears, presented the board with a sales tax report that showed a continued increase of actual taxes received over the projected amount.

 

At the request of Councilor Christopher Latremore, County legislator, Sears will ask the County legislators to check into the feasibility of exempting County residents from the parking fee at the Plattsburgh International Airport.

 

SUPERVISOR ITEMS

 

            Supervisor Staub Spiegel reports:

 

á      Having received a check from West Chazy Fire District for half the cost of the new backstop. Wishes to thank the Fire Dept.

á      That a couple of Saturdays ago, someone entered into the storage barn at the Chazy Rec. park and stole some baseball equipment. The State Police had apprehended some juveniles and it was decided not to prosecute. Spiegel asked if the Board would want to make a resolution that the Town prosecute in the future. Councilor Devins moved for a resolution seconded by Councilor Trombly, but after further discussion Councilor Devins withdrew her motion.

á      Pfizer has a new marketer. Property has been well maintained. No talk of demolishing for at least 10 months.

á      Having received a letter from Francis Smith advising that he would no longer be available as of 12/01/2011.

á      That he has not received anything from Key Bank or Community Bank about changing banks. Consensus was to wait until Friday and hold a special board meeting if necessary to change banks.

á      That a couple of change requests to the 2012 Tentative Budget were received. Planning Board Chairman Tom Dashnaw requested that the amount for schooling be raised back up to $1200.00. Also, a letter from the two Town Justices requested a $500.00 increase for the Court Clerk. After much discussion, a vote was called to determine if the appropriation amount for the Court Clerk would be raised by $500.00. Councilors, Latremore, Deno, Devins and Trombly voted no, and Supervisor Spiegel voted yes. The appropriation amount will not change.

 

ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT

 

            Attorney Heidi Dennis reports:

 

á      Salt and Sand Storage contract O.K.

á      Nothing received from Miner Foundation about property boundaries.

 

DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

 

            Deputy Highway Supt. Timothy Lamica reports:

 

á      Salt/Sand pile complete.

á      Portion of Ingraham road is being paved.

á      The trucks are being made ready for winter.

 

TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilor Christopher Latremore Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Suggested that the DOT be advised of a hole in the pavement near old Main Street Market.

á      Update on water problem at Amazing Grace Winery. Purchased little hydrant and is to be installed.

á      Reed Beds – Dave is taking care of the reed beds.

á      The moving of the sand/salt pile, does it change the potency? Hwy Supt said no.

 

Councilor Jerry Deno Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Update on acquiring the play ground equipment at the West Chazy School. Nothing new yet.

á      Little Chazy River backup by the Fiske Rd. County Hwy. Dept. has cleaned it up.

 

Councilor Cathy Devins Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Nothing new from the committee on acquiring new Rec. Park equipment.

 

Councilor Donald Trombly Discussed The Following With The Board:

 

á      Beaver Dam problem. The dam is gone.

á      Nothing new from David Martin on obtaining any artifacts from Dr. ClarkÕs house.

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF BILLÕS GENERAL REPAIR/GENERATORS

 

Resolution:   11-88             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

            WHEREAS, Francis Smith will no longer service the TownÕs generators; and

 

            WHEREAS, BillÕs General Repair has agreed to service the generators;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the use of BillÕs General Repair, 2317 Rt. 11B, North Bangor, NY 12966, for maintenance on the TownÕs generators.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR CHANGE IN INSURANCE

 

Resolution:   11-89             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

            WHEREAS, there is a change in health insurance;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Town to change the current health insurance, BC BS Healthier Blue, to BC BS Simply Blue effective 12/01/2011.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR PROBE AND TWO PUMPS USING SEWER DISTRICT EQUIPMENT TYPE CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

 

Resolution:   11-90             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, a probe and two pumps had to be purchased for the sewer district;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize payment of the probe and two pumps at a cost of not more than $7,702.00, of which would come from the Sewer District Equipment 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 Sewer District Equipment Type Capital reserve funds to make such purchases, not exceeding $7,702.00.

 

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:        

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR PROBE, PUMP, THERMOSTAT AND RADIATOR USING WATER DISTRICT EQUIPMENT TYPE CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

 

Resolution:   11-91             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

WHEREAS, a probe, pump, thermostat and radiator had to be purchased for the water district;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize payment of the probe, pump, thermostat and radiator at a cost of not more than $6,466.00, of which would come from the Water District Equipment 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 Water District Equipment Type Capital reserve funds to make such purchases, not exceeding $6,466.00.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2012 AND DIRECTING PUBLIC HEARING THEREON

 

Resolution:   11-92             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

The Town Board of the Town of Chazy, duly convened in special session October 3, 2011 does hereby resolve as follows:

 

SECTION 1.  Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 106 of the Town Law and other applicable provisions of law, the tentative detailed statement of estimated expenditures and revenues, with certain changes made, be and the same hereby is approved and adopted as the preliminary budget of the Town of Chazy for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2012.  Such preliminary budget shall be filed forthwith in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Chazy where it shall be available for public inspection.

 

SECTION 2.  The Town board of the Town of Chazy shall meet at the Town Hall at 9631 Route 9, Chazy, NY, on November 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM and then and there hold a public hearing upon such preliminary budget.

 

SECTION 3.  The Town Clerk of the Town of Chazy shall give notice of such public hearing by publishing notice thereof in the Press-Republican, the official newspaper of the Town of Chazy, at least five (5) days prior to November 10, 2011 and shall cause a copy of said notice to be posted on the signboard of the Town of Chazy not later than five (5) days before November 10, 2011.

 

SECTION 4.  This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

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

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CHAZY & WEST CHAZY FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTS FOR 2012

 

Resolution:   11-93             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

            WHEREAS, the Chazy and West Chazy fire districts will submit their 2012            Fire Protection budget requests,

 

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to advertise, in the official newspaper, Notice of Public Hearing on the Chazy fire protection contract with the Chazy and West Chazy Fire Districts to be held at the Chazy Town Hall on Thursday Nov. 10, 2011 at 7:05 PM.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:  Yes

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HAMLET OF CHAZY SEWER DISTRICT 2012 BUDGET

 

Resolution:   11-94             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

The Town Board of the Town of Chazy, duly convened in special session October 3, 2011, does hereby resolve as follows:

 

SECTION 1.  Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 106 of the Town Law and other applicable provisions of law, the tentative detailed statement of estimated expenditures and revenues, with certain changes made, be and the same hereby is approved and adopted as the preliminary budget of the Hamlet of Chazy Sewer District for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2012.  Such preliminary budget shall be filed forthwith in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Chazy where it shall be available for public inspection.

 

SECTION 2.  The Town board of the Town of Chazy shall meet at the Town Hall at 9631 Route 9, Chazy, NY, on November 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM and then and there hold a public hearing upon such preliminary budget.

 

SECTION 3.  The Town Clerk of the Town of Chazy shall give notice of such public hearing by publishing notice thereof in the Press-Republican, the official newspaper of the Town of Chazy, at least five (5) days prior to November 10, 2011 and shall cause a copy of said notice to be posted on the signboard of the Town of Chazy not later than five (5) days before November 10, 2011.

 

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

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HAMLET OF CHAZY WATER DISTRICT 2012 BUDGET

 

Resolution:   11-95             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Donald Trombly

 

The Town Board of the Town of Chazy, duly convened in special session October 3, 2011, does hereby resolve as follows:

 

SECTION 1.  Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 106 of the Town Law and other applicable provisions of law, the tentative detailed statement of estimated expenditures and revenues, with certain changes made, be and the same hereby is approved and adopted as the preliminary budget of the Hamlet of Chazy Water District for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2012.  Such preliminary budget shall be filed forthwith in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Chazy where it shall be available for public inspection.

 

SECTION 2.  The Town board of the Town of Chazy shall meet at the Town Hall at 9631 Route 9, Chazy, NY, on November 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM and then and there hold a public hearing upon such preliminary budget.

 

SECTION 3.  The Town Clerk of the Town of Chazy shall give notice of such public hearing by publishing notice thereof in the Press-Republican, the official newspaper of the Town of Chazy, at least five (5) days prior to November 10, 2011 and shall cause a copy of said notice to be posted on the signboard of the Town of Chazy not later than five (5) days before November 10, 2011.

 

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

 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES/SERVICE AGREEMENT 10/01/2011 THRU 09/30/2012

 

Resolution:   11-96             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins

 

            WHEREAS, it is time to re-new the TownÕs Employee Assistance Services, Service Agreement with Behavioral Health Service North, Inc.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Town to enter a Service Agreement for             Employee Assistance Services with Behavioral Health Service North, Inc. for 10/01/11 thru 09/30/12; and

 

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor is authorized to sign the Service Agreement with an annual fee of $320.00.

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:  Yes    

 

                                                                                                            Yes                 No

Roll Call:        Christopher Latremore                             x

                        Jerry Deno                                                   x

                        Cathy Devins                                                x                    

                        Donald Trombly                                           x

                        Staub Spiegel                                              x                    

 

Carried:         Yes

 

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERMITS FOR UTILITY INSTALLATIONS WITHIN COUNTY R.O.W.

 

Resolution:   11-97             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Jerry Deno

 

WHEREAS, Clinton County Highway Department requires the Town of Chazy to acquire an annual maintenance permit for activities that the Town conducts with water and sewer lines installed within the right-of-way along County roads within the Town of Chazy;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to file, with the Clinton County Highway Department, an annual application for a maintenance permit, required for maintenance activities that the Town conducts with water and sewer lines within the County roads right-of-ways,

 

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

 

2011 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

Resolution:   11-98             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Christopher Latremore

 

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

 

From:                                                             Amount:                     To:

                                                                                   

5140.03.004.00 expenses                          $69.00         5140.03.002.00 Equip.

5132.05.002.00 reserve                         $3,044.00         5031 01.000.00 Int. fund Trans.

5031.01.000.00 Int. fund Trans.            $3,044.00         5132.01.002.11 Equip.

1620.05.004.56 reserve                            $147.00         1620.01.002.00 Equip.

5031 01.000.00 Int. fund Trans.               $147.00         1620.01.002.00 Equip.

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                   $1,892.00         1620.01.004.56 maint.

5010.01.004.26 School                               $89.00         5010.01.004.21 supplies

1410.01.002.00 Equip.                              $100.00         1410.01.004.21 supplies

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                        $12.00         1670.01.004.58 paper

1990.01.004.00 Contingent                      $375.00         1670.01.004.23 contracts

3620.01.004.26 school                             $473.00         3620.01.004.21 supplies

1355.01.004.20 postage                           $928.00         1355.01.004.23 prof. serv.

7310.01.004.43 Hockey                         $1,492.00         7310.01.004.21 supplies

                             

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:   11-99             10/11/2011

 

Motion by:      Councilor Cathy Devins

 

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

            General Fund claims #333-371, 20439 -      in the amount of          $21,937.08

                                                                        20447

            Highway Fund claims #150-171, 20443 -     in the amount of          $25,473.93

                                                                        20447

            Light Districts claim                    #18 & 19      in the amount of            $2,630.62

            Sewer District claims #102-112, 11771177 -                       in the amount of            $5,967.40

                                                                 11781178

            Water District claims                 #83 – 91,      in the amount of            $7,961.09

                                                              1175 - 1176

            T & A claims #9499 – 9502, 9527 - 9536      in the amount of            $6,304.94

                                                                                          TOTAL:                          $70,275.06

 

Seconded by:           Councilor Donald Trombly

 

Discussion:

                                                                                                            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 10/11/2011 Regular Town Board meeting at 8:00 PM.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Leo J. Oliver

Leo J. Oliver

Clerk of the Board