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Regular Meeting July 9, 2001
After the pledge to the flag, the invocation was given by Town Clerk Gail Hanchar.
At the regular meeting of the Town Board of Charlton, Saratoga County, New York held at 8:00 P.M. at the Charlton Town Hall, called to order by Supervisor Acunto, there were present:
Councilman Grattidge was excused.
Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Lippiello that the minutes of the June 11, 2001 Town Board Meeting be accepted as received:
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that the minutes of the June 25, 2001 Agenda Meeting be accepted as received:
Approved:
ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS:
General Fund: Abstract of Claims totaling $15,529.51. Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Mitchell.
Highway Fund: Abstract of Claims totaling $51,715.50. Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Mitchell.
Water Fund: Abstract of Claims totaling $1,113.78. Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Mitchell.
Vouchers for the month were #615-#696.
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT:
Gail Hanchar read the Town Clerk's Report. She reported taking in $266.12. Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Mitchell. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Agenda Items):
No comments.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
June review of revenue and expenditures:
Major expenditures:
Major revenue:
West Nile Virus dunks are still available at the Town Hall.
We have received several phone calls regarding mailbox vandalism and signs being taken. Mailbox vandalism is a federal offense.
At the Agenda Meeting we discussed placing welcome signs at the entrances to town. Estella Vanderzee has been looking into the cost of signs. She recommends a sign 3l" by 40 3/4" from Olsen Sign using the town logo. She has a quote for 10 signs of $3,950.00. The signs will be high-density polyurethane foam with aluminum backs and mounting brackets. We will see some samples before making a commitment. It was decided to have Estella proceed with the project.
Ron has a quote on painting the town hall. The quote was for $5,000.00. It included scraping, caulking and 2 coats of paint. Ron will get another quote and then we will make a decision. Laura will check on the appropriate colors.
Ron has been paving. The Highway Department has completed Finley Road, a portion of Division Street, Maplewood Drive, Komar, Sequoia, McNamara and Crestwood.
Supervisor Acunto mailed a letter to the trash companies regarding trash pick-up too early in the morning. The Association of Towns reported that there are no known ordinances in the state regulating trash pick-up by private haulers. We will wait another month and see if the situation improves.
The cell tower on Route 67 and Jockey Street has been approved and is up.
The web page for the town is up and running thanks to Joyce Riedinger. If anyone has any modifications and recommendations, give them to Joyce. She will put anyone's email address in there. The ZBA and Planning Board will be discussing putting their minutes on there. The Town Board Minutes will be going on there. Gail will be giving Joyce some copies of the forms that people can download.
We have received a grant from the county to purchase DWI equipment for the constables in the form of a Breathalyzer and an Alco Sensor. We are still looking for the right vendors. Time is running out.
Army worms have been located in town. Cooperative Extension has given us information on them and how to treat them.
George Fox expressed concern to Supervisor Acunto over children going onto the back of his property from the park. Supervisor Acunto suggested that he contact George Eggleston.
Saratoga County has established a Women's Advisory Council. Midge Dube will be representing the town on this council. She has contacted a group of women who will be meeting here Wednesday morning to form the Charlton Women's Advisory Council to talk about the needs of women in Charlton.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Supervisor Acunto received a letter from the Department of Public Service telling us another extension has been granted to the agreement with Time Warner. He also received a letter from Time Warner telling us that some rates are going up August 1. They will be adding some new channels.
HIGHWAY:
Ron will be purchasing a flail mower that needs to be replaced.
ASSESSORS:
There will be a resolution appointing an Assessors Chairman.
PLANNING BOARD:
They will be meeting next week.
ZONING:
For the month of June they took in a total of $2,530.00.
ZBA:
They will be meeting this week.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION:
They will be meeting in August.
HISTORIAN:
Laura received a letter from the Saratoga National Historic Park Service stating that in 2002 we will be celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga. There will be a meeting on July 25 at the Arts Council Building in Saratoga Springs to discuss possible anniversary activities. She will be attending.
The new site marker for Slab Troy was dedicated on June 22 at Charlton Heights School, the last day of classes for students.
On June 30 the Historical Society held a Garden Tour of our town. There were around 400 visitors. They were hoping for 150-200 visitors.
The photograph of the month is on display. It is a picture of one of the first 4-H Clubs in Saratoga County formed in the Town of Charlton.
John Desmond received a $23,000.00 grant through a state program designed to restore and preserve historic farm buildings in the state. Grant monies are limited but everyone should be encouraged to apply. Information may be found on the web.
RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD:
They will be meeting later this month. We will be deciding on which volume of town records will be preserved this year.
Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Lippiello that Resolution #61, A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT RANDALL ANGEROSA AS BACKUP CONSTABLE, be approved:
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that Resolution #62,
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Schroeder, seconded by Councilman Lippiello that Resolution #63,
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Schroeder that Resolution #64,
Approved:
COUNCILMAN REPORTS:
Councilman Mitchell - No report tonight.
Councilman Lippiello - Supervisor Acunto and Councilman Lippiello will be meeting with representatives of Time Warner on Wednesday morning trying to put together a final franchise agreement. We if arrive at an agreement, we will then need to schedule a public hearing.
Councilman Schroeder - Thanked Ron for the fine job done in paving the roads.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
George Eggleston asked about the status of the fire hydrant in the park that was supposed to be repaired. Supervisor Acunto said that John Morgan has the OK to go ahead and fix it.
The next Agenda Meeting will be July 30 at 7:30 P.M. Bob VanVranken will be here to discuss a couple of issues.
The next Town Board Meeting will be held August 13, 2001.
After everyone had an opportunity to speak who wished, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, |
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