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Regular Meeting August 13, 2001 Charlton Town Board Saratoga County New York
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 Alan Grattidge
Councilman Schroeder was absent.
Motion made by Councilman Grattidge, seconded by Councilman Lippiello that the minutes of the July 30 Agenda Meeting be accepted as received:
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Lippiello that the minutes of the July 9 Town Board Meeting be accepted as received:
Approved:
General Fund: Abstract of Claims totaling$20, 417.28. Motion made by Councilman Grattidge, seconded by Councilman Lippiello.
Highway Fund: Abstract of Claims totaling $53,668.02. Motion made by Councilman Grattidge, seconded by Councilman Lippiello.
Water Fund: Abstract of Claims totaling $2,152.72. Motion made by Councilman Grattidge, seconded by Councilman Lippiello.
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT:
Gail Hanchar read the Town Clerk's Report. She reported taking in $103.50. Motion made by Councilman Grattidge, seconded by Councilman Lippiello
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Agenda Items):
No comments.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
July review of revenue and expenditures:
Major expenditures:
Major revenue:
West Niles Virus dunks are still available. There have been no cases in our area so far.
At the Agenda Meeting on July 30 the following action was taken:
Supervisor Acunto drew up an RFP form. It was decided to change the date to have proposals returned from September 7 to be one month from the time the RFPS were mailed. One original and five copies would be requested. We will send out the RFPS to the four companies that were interviewed and if we get additional requests we will send out RFPS to them also. We will change Part I, Task 4 to read: Prepare cost estimates for design and construction costs. We have received a letter from the Historic District Commission recommending one of the four architects.
We received a letter from Maggie Schmidt as Chairman of the ZBA suggesting that work begin on a Cellular Tower Ordinance and to review the language of the Special Use/Special Exception Permit. If the ZBA agrees to do this, they will be given permission to go ahead and draw up a draft of an ordinance and review the language of the Special Use/Special Exception Permit.
The deadline of the newsletter is September 4.
COMMUNICATIONS:
We received a letter from Brian Bold, Program Director for the Summer Recreation Commission, letting us know that they had to change the site this year because of construction at the high school. They had to cut back on their program for grades 6, 7 and 8. This caused a significant drop in their enrollment which affected their budget.
We received a communication from the Town Clerk certifying compliance to the petition that was circulated. The wording of that has been discussed with the Town Attorney and will be on the November ballot.
We received a letter from Office of Real Property Service stating that the final equalization rate for the year 2001 will be 91.64.
US Medworks was the agency that was doing the random testing for drugs and alcohol for our highway employees with CDL licenses. They are closing their office on August 17. Supervisor Acunto has discussed this with the county and there are other town's that are affected as well as the county. The county is in the process of entering into a contract with another agency. We will most likely enter into a contract with the same agency.
CONSTABLES:
Some of their equipment has arrived from the grant. It will be in service very soon. We have added a State Trooper to the substation on Jockey Street. There was a serious bomb situation on Cook Road. The police still have not found the man that resides there.
HIGHWAY:
A major portion of the paving is completed. They will be doing some sealing of the roads. Thursday evening they were busy picking up trees and branches.
WATER:
One of the motors in the pump house is being rebuilt. John Morgan is waiting to hear from Jim Mitchell from Environmental Design to get some costs for putting pipe across the bridge on Stage Road up to the intersection of Old Stage Road. The pipe under the creek is 30 years old.
PLANNING BOARD:
Their next meeting will be held in September.
ZBA:
The hearing scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
PARK COMMITTEE:
Stacy Clark said the fountain in the park by the ball field is working intermittently.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION:
They met the first week in August. They put together the letter that was received regarding an architect for the new town hall. For Archives Week in August, they will be having a joint meeting with the Records Advisory Board.
Laura stated that there has been a lot of work going on in the Historic District but no one is conferring with the Historic District Commission.
HISTORIAN:
The 225th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War is upon us. The signing of the Declaration of Independence was the beginning of the celebration. This was re-enacted at the Saratoga County
RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD:
We met last month. We have received estimates on the remaining books that we would like to have preserved. Gail will be contacting Brown's River Preservation to pick up the next volume.
MOTIONS:
Motion made by Councilman Lippiello, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, A motion that a repair be made to the water hydrant in Elmer Smith Park, be approved:
Approved:
Motion made by Supervisor Acunto, seconded by Councilman Grattidge, A motion to amend the motion passed at the Agenda Meeting to order 10 signs from Olson Sign Company at a total of $4,280.00 which would include a message on the back of the signs, be approved:
Approved:
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion made by Councilman Lippiello, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that Resolution #65, A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A CLERK TO THE ASSESSORS PART-TIME, be approved:
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Lippiello, seconded by Councilman Grattidge that Resolution #66, A RESOLUTION SETTING WATER USAGE RATES FOR CHARLTON WATER DISTRICT #1, be approved:
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Lippiello, seconded by Councilman Grattidge that Resolution #67,
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Grattidge, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that Resolution #68, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WORDING OF THE TOWN OF CHARLTON SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANNING BOARD'S REGULATIONS, be approved:
Approved:
Motion made by Councilman Grattidge, seconded by Councilman Mitchell that Resolution #69, A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS, be approved:
Approved:
COUNCILMAN REPORTS:
Councilman Grattidge - Brought some pictures that Alan Winslow had taken during the Party in the Park. Laura will include them in our town records. Commended the County Supervisors for their display at the County Fair. Expressed his condolences to the Allen family.
Councilman Mitchell - Expressed condolences to the Allen family.
Councilman Lippiello - We have received a preliminary draft of the franchise agreement with Time Warner. We may be able to discuss a free Road Runner line at the Town Hall. Condolences to the Allen family.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Ed Orzolek asked about the deep shoulder on Division Street. Supervisor Acunto said there would be another seal coat on the pavement and then the shoulder would be done. Mr. Orzolek also complained about a motorcycle speeding on his street.
Laura expressed concern about a lawn service company who mows the Keelan property on Jockey Street. They do not have their vehicles off the road. She is concerned there will be an accident. She also spoke about the need to maintain our farms in the county.
Stacy Clark said that she had spoken with Mr. Earl from County Waste. The last three weeks they have come after 7:00 A.M. She wrote them a letter with some suggestions regarding garbage pick-up. Supervisor Acunto said he has spoken with County Waste and the men are coming in early on their own, especially the days it will be very hot. The town has written to all the garbage haulers asking them to cooperate and not come too early.
The next Agenda Meeting will be August 27 at 7:30 P.M.
Motion made by Councilman Lippiello, seconded by Councilman Grattidge, A Motion to adjourn to an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, be approved:
Approved:
After everyone had an opportunity to speak who wished, the meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted, |
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