Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board

 

Agenda Meeting

April 24, 3006

 

7:30pm

 

The Agenda meeting of the Town Board of Charlton, Saratoga County, New York held at 7:30 pm at the Charlton Town Hall, called to order by Supervisor Grattidge.

 

Present:  Supervisor Grattidge, Councilman Gardner, Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Salisbury and Councilman Verola

 

Supervisor Grattidge announced this meeting is to set the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Town Board on May 8, 2006.  The enclosed information would be discussed.

 

The Town Board will approve the following meeting minutes:

April 10^th Regular Meeting

April 24^th Agenda Meeting

 

The following items will be place on the Agenda.

Abstract of Claims

Town Clerks Report

           Supervisors Reports and Announcements

Expenditures and Revenues

Web Site activity

 

A motion made by Councilman Salisbury seconded by Councilman Verola authorizing the town clerk to prepare the abstract of claims.  Approved

 

Roll Call Vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye

 

 

A motion made by Councilman Lippiello, seconded by Councilman Verola that the Town Clerk is directed to schedule a Public Hearing on May 8, 2006 at 7:00 pm to hear public input on the Town of Charlton Storm Water Management Program, 2005 Annual Report. Approved

 

Roll Call Vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye

 

Discussion:

Marv Schorr stated the MS4 is a program to control run off from storm water.  There are several aspects one being education and a public information meeting on the fact there has been some complaints.  Mr. Schorr stated no one should be dumping gray water into local drains.  The DEC may hand out fines for these types of things. The program is to keep storm water run off from polluting the land.  The Town of Charlton files an annual report achieving those goals required under the MS4 program.  The Saratoga County web site has further information regarding this program.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated the Town of Charlton does an annual resolution honoring the Grande Marshal of the Founders Day Parade.  This year Fred Acunto the former supervisor is named as the Grande Marshal.  A resolution will be prepared honoring Mr. Acunto.

 

Councilman Verola stated last year a resolution was brought forward honoring Doris Stauffer, it was never done.  Supervisor Grattidge stated he would look into it.

 

A motion made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Gardner that the supervisor is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Saratoga County purchasing for a HP Laptop computer for Justice Ketchum not to exceed $950.00.

 

Roll Call Vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye

 

A motion made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Gardner that the supervisor is authorized to purchase a desk top computer for the Highway Department  with a Pentium 4, Microsoft office XP suite, 256k memory minimum, writeable disk drive, monitor and printer not to exceed $1000.00 .

 

Roll Call Vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye

 

Councilman Gardner and Highway Superintendent Ronald Gavin will meet with a sales representative from Williamson Law regarding a software program for the Highway Department.

 

Supervisor Grattidge received an email from Sue Lombardi a grant writer the town uses. She wrote on several items; the town should keep in mind moving forward that most funding for water/wastewater projects be based on need, demographics, and severity of conditions/public health and safety threats.   Parks grants are open again; the main focus is on reconstruction of the bridge and handicapped accessibility.  Lastly, the Court Security Grant is due May 1^st.  Councilman Lippiello will contact the Town Justices to see if they were moving forward with a grant application.

 

Supervisor Grattidge received a notice regarding the Capital District Transportation Grant.  Councilman Lippiello will forward the information to Sue Lombardi.

 

Councilman Verola stated Sue Lombardi of Community Development Resources is the town’s Grant Writer she researches grants and is retained for an annual fee of $500.00.  Ms. Lombardi also writes grants and in the past has assisted with a Records Management Grant and Parks Grant.  A separate hourly fee is charged for writing grants.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated the town board would meet with the Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee on May 1, 2006.

 

Councilman Lippiello brought forward information regarding a postage meter.   Councilman Verola stated she is familiar with postage meters and feels they are expensive and they don’t really save time.  Supervisor Grattidge stated in the past the town has had a postage meter, at the time because of the monthly cost the town felt it was better purchasing individual stamps.  Councilman Salisbury would like a break down of the cost of stamps that the town uses.

 

Councilman Salisbury announced that the Financial Advisory Board would meet on May 3, 2006.

 

Councilman Lippiello stated that Water Superintendent John Morgan has been working with four people on a water extension on the Lake Hill Road.  Jim Mitchell of Environmental Design Partnership Engineering is preparing an application that would include two additional outside users from last year.  Additionally, Mr. Morgan is looking for part-time summer help painting hydrants and the Pumphouse.  This would be on an hourly basis.  Supervisor Grattidge stated the board would need for the authorizing resolution a name, rate of pay and the amount of hours anticipated.  Councilman Lippiello will pass the information on to Mr. Morgan.

 

Councilman Verola announced she would be out of town for the May 8^th town board meeting.

 

Councilman Verola stated she would like to move forward with the Employee Manual.  Supervisor Grattidge will schedule a meeting.

 

Councilman Verola would like to sit down with Environmental Design Partnership Engineering and see what needs to be done in the water district.  Supervisor Grattidge will schedule a workshop meeting with Jim Mitchell and the Water Superintendent.

 

Councilman Verola announced Marv Schorr, Councilman Gardner and Councilman Salisbury have reviewed the Creek that runs down Beachwood Drive.  Also attending was Blu Niles from Cooperative Extension the Storm Water Management Coordinator.  The town board will continue to monitor the creek.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated with all the rain these past days a number of culverts are running at maximum capacity.  We have identified a situation on Newman Road.  We potentially will be able to relieve some of the water that runs along the road. 

 

Animal Control Officer Lee Bramer spoke regarding fines and fees in the Local Dog Ordinance that was adopted in 1978.  Mr. Bramer stated there are several vague areas in the ordinance on Kennels and other items.  The Zoning Ordinance Review Committee Chairman Marv Schorr stated he is aware of the issues in the ordinance.  The ZORC has met and made some changes.  Supervisor Grattidge suggested starting working on an update working with the ZORC and then getting public input.  The Dog Ordinance could be a stand along Local Law without doing an entire update on the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Councilman Gardner suggested the town board gather a list of open discussion items.

 

Councilman Gardner stated his concern of the use of town phones.  The phones are to be used for town business.

 

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated the following open items:

 

Employee Hand Book

Burning Ordinance - Environmental Conservation Commission is reviewing

Parks Rules & Regulations – 2- Parks members have reviewed

Cell Tower Ordinance – Discussed by the Zoning Board of Review and Town Attorney

Windmills – gathering information from different boards, currently they are not listed as a use.

Storage Container usage – Portable units

Fee Schedule

 

Supervisor Grattidge adjourned the meeting at 9:32pm.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted

 

Heather Scribner Town Clerk