Town of Charlton

Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board

August 13, 2007

 

7:30pm

 

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

 

Present:  Councilman Gardner, Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Salisbury, Councilman Verola, Supervisor Grattidge and Heather Scribner Town Clerk

 

Supervisor Grattidge lead the pledge of Allegiance.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

                                   

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Verola to accept the meeting minutes the Town Board Meeting held on July 9, 2007.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Verola to accept the meeting minutes the Town Board Special meeting held on July 18, 2007.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Verola to accept the meeting minutes the Town Board Special meeting held on July 26, 2007.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Verola to accept the meeting minutes the Town Board Agenda meeting held on July 30, 2007.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

 

ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS

 

A motion made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Gardner to authorize the Town Clerk to prepare abstract 115 voucher number 1618-1654 totaling $51,546.23 as audited by the Town Board.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

TOWN CLERK REPORT

 

The Town Board received the July Town Clerk report which was prepared by Heather Scribner. (See attachment 1)

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello accepting the Town Clerks report as received.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

July Expenditures and Revenue: (a detailed report is filed with the Town Clerk)

 

 

Expenditures

Revenue

 

 

 

General

91,381.14

33,774.36

Highway

83,410.68

56,477.35

Water Dist. 1

97,637.13

76,898.25

Water Dist. 2

132.04

396.27

 

 

 

Town Hall Project

 

 

Expenses

 

 

H-Fund

67,025.04

22,872.62

 

WEB SITE ACTIVITY

The overall number of visits to the Town of Charlton Web Site during the month of July is: Entire site; 445,726 Average per day; 455, Page views; 426,675, Average per day; 14,378.

 

SUPERVISORS REPORT

 

Supervisors Report read for August 2007:

 

For the month of July I attended 6 Town meetings and 5 County meetings.

Some of the highlights of the month:

-         Attended numerous meetings concerning the New Town Hall project delay in schedule

-         Attended the Saratoga County Fair

-         Met with a representative from the Red Cross to discuss future emergency planning

 

 

SUPERVISORS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that on Saturday August 18th the Village of Ballston will be celebrating their Bicentennial with a Parade and Family Fun Day at the Fair Grounds.  The Highway Department will represent the town by providing a float carrying Charlton’s Fife and Drum Corp.

 

Supervisor Grattidge announced that the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services will offer training on the reverse 911 system.  Supervisor Grattidge asked Councilman Gardner and Lippiello to attend.  The system was currently used by the Town of Waterford where calls were sent out to residents to boil water.  The system worked well.

 

The NYS of Environmental Conservation announced a flood map modernization program Saratoga County.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that he has been working with Paul Lent, Saratoga County Emergency Service Coordinator to see what the implementations are.  ECC Chairman Marv Schorr asked how the flood map differs from the FEMA flood maps.  Councilman Gardner stated that it is an update.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that new flood maps will be issued as part of the new GSI compatible county wide mapping format.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Architect for the Town Hall project has passed on information from Clune Electric information regarding additional work to the emergency generator.   This is to isolate the elevator on a separate circuit and enabling the Town Hall to run in the event of a power outage.

 

Supervisor Grattidge received communication from National Grid.  National Grid will be doing upgrades to their existing transmission lines.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that the National Grid will be in the area of Charlton Road and Lasher Road.

 

Supervisor Grattidge passed on correspondence from ELAN planning.   ELAN planning is in reference to the Department of Agriculture Grant.  The grant application will be available sometime in August.  Supervisor Grattidge suggested on seeing what the grant seminar will be like through the Saratoga County and go from there.  Then make a decision on whether to have ELAN planning assist with the grant.

 

Supervisor Grattidge received a letter from Eva Butler, Chairman of the Assessment Review Board.  The letter read: (see attachment 2)

 

Supervisor Grattidge announced that the final equalization rate for the Town of Charlton is 70%.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Supervisor’s Office has sent out a memorandum to all departments requesting 2008 budget requests.

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORT

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION (ECC)

 

Chairman Marv Schorr stated that the Town of Charlton had a successful Hazardous Waste Collection Day.  That day approximately 500-600 vehicles participated in the event.  The Town of Charlton had about 90 vehicles.  The day went flawless.  Chairman Schorr stated that he received several calls on how great the program was.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that he speaks for the entire Town Board on how much the volunteers from the ECC are appreciated.  Chairman Schorr stated that he appreciated the help of the Town Board putting pressure on other towns to be included in the program.

 

ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

Chairman Schorr stated that the committee is putting together a list of changes to the Zoning Ordinance that were recommended prior to the Comprehensive Plan.  The committee worked through the existing Zoning Ordinance and not too many changes were made.  The first meeting will be sometime in September.  Chairman Schorr will provide a list to the Town Board of suggested changes.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that the cell tower local law should be brought forward for review.  Chairman Schorr stated that he would like to meet with the Zoning Administrator to review the list of items.

 

TOWN CLERK

 

Town Clerk submitted report for July:

 

Town Clerk Heather Scribner stated that she had met with the NYS Archives Regional 4 Officer to discuss future grants for the Town of Charlton.  Town Clerk Scribner stated that they discussed resubmitting a grant application which was denied last year.  The grant would include a computer server for the Town of Charlton and software for records.  Town Clerk Scribner stated that she would be working with the Technology Committee on the computer aspect.

 

 

 

PLANNING BOARD

Town of Charlton Planning Board

Report to the Town Board

August, 2007

  submitted by Susan York - Clerk to the Planning Board  08/04/07

 

The Town of Charlton Planning Board last met on Monday, July 16, 2007 at Town Hall.   There was a Public Hearing, three subdivisions were discussed, and resolution 2007-10 was made to deny the Nigriny-Durst application.

 

1)     Gutto  (225-1-66.1)   At the March 19th meeting, Carmen Gutto came before the Planning Board for a pre-application conference to discuss a 2 lot subdivision of Kathryne Gutto’s 54 acre parcel which borders Division Street and Route 67.  The plan did not provide for adequate road frontage on Route 67 and Mr. Gutto was referred to the ZBA to apply for an area variance.  The ZBA granted Mr. Gutto an area variance, at their April 10th meeting, which allows the existing driveway cut onto Division Street to be the only road frontage for the parcel to be created with the existing house.  The Public Hearing was held July 16th and deliberation continues.

2)     Nigriny/Durst  (247-1-50.12)     At the February meeting, Dean Durst came before the Planning Board for a pre-application conference to discuss the concept plan for a 2 lot subdivision of a parcel on the corner of Jenkins Road and Sweetman Road.   The prior attempt to subdivide this parcel failed when the ZBA denied an area variance for the 25 feet needed to meet the 40 foot setback from the pond.  A preliminary application for this subdivision was submitted and discussed at the March meeting, and revised for the April meeting.  A Public Hearing was held on May 21st and continued at the June 18th, meeting, during which the Public Hearing was closed.  An on-site Special Public Meeting was held June 26th for the purpose of walking the property.  After continued deliberation, resolution 2007-10 was made to deny the subdivision.

3)     Markham  (236-1-122)    Owner Stephen Markham has applied to the Planning Board for a 2 lot subdivision of a 19+ acre parcel on Cook Road.  A couple of years ago, before a lot line change, this land existed as 2 separate parcels.  Wetland issues are still being addressed and deliberation continues.  The Public Hearing was scheduled for August 20th at 7:45 PM.

4)     Heflin/Durst (255-1-40.1,41, 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) . . . In June, 2005, Dean Durst came before the Planning Board to discuss his preliminary application for a 23 lot subdivision on Swaggertown Road.  At the request of the applicant, the application was placed on hold in March, 2006 while issues regarding the extension of the water district were addressed as well as allowing time to prepare the detailed engineering required by the Planning Board.  At the April 16th meeting, the new maps received on 04/09/2007 were distributed.  The project will be placed back in active status when the requested escrow funding has been paid.

 

 

ZONING

See attachment 2

 

CONSTABLES

 

Councilman Gardner reported that during the month of July the Constables had 27 Patrols, 3 Complaints, 9 911 calls drove 1918 miles, issued 11 tickets, 2 accidents, 0 I.E.D. and 0 EMT calls/Fire District Assistance.

 

JUSTICES

 

Councilman Lippiello gave the report for Justice Bascom.  During the month of July 2007, Justice Bascom adjudicated 27 cases totaling $1190 in fines, $20 in Fees and $620 in Surcharges.  Sent to the State Comptroller $1830.

 

HIGHWAY

 

Highway Forman Mike Emerich stated that in addition to his written report he is asking the Town Board to amend the budget to appropriate the sale of the dump truck, a $5000.00 to account DA 5130.2.  Forman Emerich stated that last year he spoke to the Town Board about the money and the need for other equipment.  Forman Emerich stated that he would like to purchase a radio for the new truck.  It currently has none.

 

Councilman Salisbury stated that he thought that when the Highway Department purchased the new truck the monies from the old truck would go towards the new one.  Supervisor Grattidge suggested that the Highway Department gather the pricing of what they plan to do the rest of the year and present it to the Town Board.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that he does not recall what was going to be done with the monies from the sold truck.

 

Forman Emerich stated that he is currently looking into applying for a shared Highway grant for a new grinder.  The Town of Ballston would go in with the Town of Charlton on the grant.  Forman Emerich stated that he will also contact the Town of Malta.  

 

 

 Town of Charlton Highway Department

4008 Jockey St

Charlton, New York

(518)399-3425

Highway@townofcharlton.org

 Ronald Gavin                                                                                           Michael Emerich

Highway Superintendent                                                                         Highway Foreman

 

Highway Department Report for July 2007

 

General Operations

 

         Cut and Chip brush on Consaul and Jersey Hill Roads

         Replace 2 Driveway Culverts on Cook Rd

         Cut Brush Back on Division St by S bends

         Patch holes around town on paved and dirt roads

         Grade dirt roads

         Mow parks

         Mow road sides

         Water flowers

         Cut Shoulders on Western Ave, Jersey Hill Rd and Consaul Rd

 

Equipment Repair   

 

         Repair Road Mowers

       

Miscellaneous Items

 

         Ordered 35 more Street Signs 

        

 

Submitted,

 

Highway Foreman, Mike Emerich

 

 

 

WATER

 

Councilman Lippiello stated that Water Superintendent John Morgan would be meeting with Jim Mitchell of EDP Engineering to discuss items that will be budgeted for next year, such as the painting of the water tower. 

 

Councilman Lippiello stated that Superintendent Morgan has one last hydrant to be replaced located on Vines Road. 

 

Supervisor Grattidge requested that Superintendent Morgan and Mr. Mitchell come to the next Town Board Agenda Meeting and give a report of options going forward with the 2008 budget.

 

HISTORIAN

 

Historian Laura Linder stated that the Town of Charlton has a family who raises alpacas.  Historian Linder stated that their product is fibers.  They currently live in the home which was owned by the Crane family and interesting enough there name also is Crane.  It is being researched where or not there is any connection.

 

Historian Linder stated that the NYS Archives will be celebrating archives week as archives month.  The Town of Charlton Records Advisory Board will be displaying records during the month of October.

 

 

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Salisbury that Resolution No. 122 A PROCLAMATION HONORING MAURICE SUITS, DECEASED VETERAN be approved:

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Carried

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Verola that Resolution No. 123 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A

PART-TIME CLERK FOR THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS OF THE TOWN OF CHARLTON be approved:

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello that Resolution No. 124 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PAUL G.CARR,PH.D.,P.E. TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF THE NEW TOWN HALL be approved:

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello that Resolution No. 125 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO CONTACT ARCHITECT VOSBURGH FOR PURPOSES OF AUTHORIZING RECOMMENDED  MOLD TESTING FOR NEW TOWN HALL BUILDING be approved:

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

 

 

COUNCILMAN REPORTS

 

Councilman Verola stated that she would like to Thanked the Historians Office for the Proclamation Honoring Maurice Suits.  A Thank you goes to Marv Schorr for the work involved with the Hazardous Waste Program.  A Thank you also goes to Highway Forman for paving the roads.

 

Councilman Lippiello thanked Marv Schorr and the ECC for the help with the Hazardous Waste Program.  The town appreciates it.

 

Councilman Salisbury stated that he had spoken with someone from the Time Warner Cable Company and they will be changing a lot of the cable lines.  It seems that the squirrels have been damaging the lines.  If residents are without cable, telephone or internet service that may be the reason why.

 

PRIVLAGE OF THE FLOOR

 

 

Resident Sue Breault stated that she has spoken to Councilman Gardner and Supervisor Grattidge with issues with an illegal repair shop on Waite Road which has been going on for the last two years.  The gentleman has created a junk yard. He has over 15 unlicensed vehicles.  Mrs. Breault stated that she has spoken to the Zoning Officer on Numerous occasions.  The Zoning Office did issue a stop order permit, building continued.  Mrs. Breault stated that she was told that nothing was going on, on the property and it is still going on.  Mrs. Breault stated that when she bought her property on Westline Road the taxes were less than $1600.00 and paid $4000.00 last year.  Mrs. Breault stated that she wouldn’t of put $100,000.00 into the house if she new that there was going to be a junk yard next door.  Mrs. Breault stated that she bought the towns Zoning Ordinance Book and there is nothing on Junk Yards in the zoning.  There is also burning of tires, waste and construction debris on the property.  The gentleman put a driveway on someone else’s property.  It is now going through legalities to get the gentleman off the property.  Now a building sits three feet off Dr. Hecklers property.  Mrs. Breault asked the Town Board where she goes from here.  Mrs. Breault stated that she has investigated the licensed repair shop number and it is a repair shop located in Schenectady.  Mrs. Breault stated if the gentleman is running an illegal repair shop he shouldn’t be able to continue it.  Mrs. Breault stated that if the town tells her that it is okay for the gentleman to run a repair shop show where it states this.  Mrs. Breault stated that she had to get a permit for all improvements that were done to her house.  Mrs. Breault stated that she feels that Mr. Barns should not be allowed to run a repair shop with out proper licenses.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Zoning Officer and Building Inspector are well a where of the activity that is occurring.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that he believes one of the land owners was in the Zoning Office and they are working on clarifying where the property is.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Zoning Officer is a where of the situation and is working on it.  Councilman Gardner stated that he had spoken with the Zoning Officer.  The issue is with the real land owner.  The person who owns the land is the person in trouble not the person who is using it.

 

Attorney VanVranken stated that there are two issues here.  One the land owner who is responsible for any building permits.  Based on the description heard tonight, there are no permits to run a junk yard in Charlton.  Attorney VanVranken stated that he has heard nothing tonight that is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.  How ever, his suggestion is to pair out the facts and act.  If the allegations bare out, there are appropriate actions.  Attorney VanVranken advises encouraging the process through the Zoning Enforcement Officer.  Mrs. Beault thanked the Town Board for listening to her concerns.

 

Resident Craig Kominoski stated that he has concerns with the towns issue on investigation Assessor options.  The town had an informational meeting and after that the town was supposed to have a discussion of all the options that took place.  Mr. Kimonoski stated that he was not sure if that meeting was postponed or not going to happen.  Mr. Kominoski stated that he has deep concerns with that, not only as a resident, he has 32 ½ years in Assessment and Appraisel experience.  Mr. Kominoski stated that he has spoken to several Assessors from other towns and has deep concerns with the towns assessing not being professional.  The Town of Charlton is currently worth on taxable property 439 million dollars in taxable value.  The Assessors are the manor of the property.  They have to distribute the tax levy’s for the school districts to the county throughout all the property of the town and must do it on a uniform basis.  If under these circumstances if any one has that kind of wealth in real estate, they would you hire a professional to manage that property.  Or would you hire someone in hopes in time they might be able to do the job.  The current Assessor system requirements are to hold an oath of office and to be 18 years old.  Mr. Kominoski stated that it isn’t fair to the residents of Charlton.  Mr. Kominoski stated that he is hoping to have this open discussion meeting to talk about this.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that at the first informational meeting the town was at a crossroad with the resignation of the head Assessor.  The meeting was held and then the following month a consensus of the Town Board was to stay with the three elected Assessors.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that he hasn’t scheduled anything at this time.  Grattidge stated that he believes it may be an issue going forward.   Mr. Kominioskistated that do you think this is fair.  The town had people from the county and states attend the initial meeting.  Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Town Board chosen the path which they would like to go down now.  Councilman Gardner stated that he started a lot of the dialog to get the message out to the people.  The most of the people in town want to continue with the three elected Assessors.  Councilman Gardner stated that it is a touchy subject.  Councilman Gardner gave his opinion.  The NYS Senate is looking at changing the entire real property system.  Mr. Kominoski stated that he doesn’t see that the system is going to change.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the head of the Assessment Board of Review thinks that the town should look at a Sole Assessor and look into a revalue. Supervisor Grattidge stated that for now the discussion was made to stay with the current system.  It doesn’t mean that we wouldn’t bring it back again.  Marv Schorr stated that there was a vote on the issue and the residents voted to continue with the current system.  Councilman Verola stated that the public vote was taken two times and it was voted down.  Mr. Schorr stated that he doesn’t see the public changing in the immediate future.

 

Everyone was given a chance to speak who wished.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello to enter into an executive session to discuss potential litigation of contractual issues with the New Town Hall Project.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye  Approved

 

The Town Board reconvened from Executive Session at 9:45 p.m.  A discussion occurred regarding the new Town Hall Architect’s recommendation that testing be completed as soon as possible with respect to the presence of mold within the structure as it exists in order to determine whether or not any treatment needs to be applied in order to address this issue. 

 

Upon motion of Councilwoman Verola, seconded by Councilman Lippiello, the Board authorized the Supervisor to contact Architect Vosburgh for purposes of authorizing the recommended testing at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00, with the further condition that the Architect confirm that this testing is for both inside and outside of the existing structure.  This resolution was unanimously approved.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted

 

 

Heather Scribner                                          

Charlton Town Clerk


 

 

TOWN OF CHARLTON PROCLAMATION

 

 

IN HONOR OF MAURICE B. SUITS

 

 

 

 

            WHEREAS, Maurice “Moe” B. Suits was born on September 16, 1923 in the West Charlton section of the Town of Charlton, Saratoga County, graduated from Galway Central High School, Galway, New York, worked as a File Clerk and on July 31, 1942, at the age of eighteen years ten months, enlisted in the United States Army, and

 

            WHEREAS, Maurice, completed two years, three months and twenty-seven days of Honest and Faithful Service in the military of the United States of America during World War II as a Truck Driver, Heavy and Light, earning M-1 Rifle Qualifications with a Marksman Score on August 29, 1942, and Good Conduct Medal, he received an Honorable Discharge with a notation of Excellent Character November 29, 1944 as a Corporal, with last duty assignment with Quartermaster Detachment, Station Compliment, Fort Dix, New Jersey, and

 

            WHEREAS, Maurice, returned to Saratoga County, met and married Doris J. DeHeer, a “Porter Corners girl,” July 8, 1945 at the Baptist Episcopal Church, Saratoga Springs, and they made their home on Route 67, West Charlton and raised their four children: Maurice Clifton, George Leslie, Margaret Ann and Gordon Lewis Suits, and

 

            WHEREAS, Maurice served as a correction officer for the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department for eighteen years, was a bus driver for Welcome Lines, attended Spencer Business School, worked for Town of Charlton Highway Department, was a custodian and drove a school bus for Galway Central School District for many years, retiring in 1986, and

 

            WHEREAS, Maurice was a longtime member of the West Charlton Volunteer Fire Department serving as Chief, Assistant Chief and Fire Commissioner, a dedicated member of the Sacandaga American Legion Post 1461 in Galway where he actively participated in events such as the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, was also a member of The Forty & Eight organization, Ballston Spa Elks, Christ Episcopal Church in Ballston Spa, and was actively involved for many years in the Charlton Republican Party where he served as Committeeman, and

 

            WHEREAS, Maurice died at age 81, June 8, 2005 at Saratoga Hospital, just one month shy of his 60th wedding anniversary, and lays at rest at West Charlton Cemetery close to where he was born and spent most of his life,

 

          NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Town Board of the Town of Charlton, on behalf of the grateful residents of Charlton, that August 27, 2007 be dedicated to the memory of Maurice B. Suits for his honorable service to the United States of America and to his local community as a part of the Saratoga County Honor Our Deceased Veterans program held this date at 9:30 AM at the County War Memorial, Saratoga County Municipal Center, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, and

 

          BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that an original of this proclamation be presented to the family of Maurice B. Suits as an expression of sincerest appreciation from the residents of the Town of Charlton for all of the service and achievements set forth in this proclamation. So moved and approved by the Town of Charlton on August 13, 2007.

 

 

Moved by

Councilman Verola

Voting:

Councilman Gardner

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Lippiello

Aye

Seconded by

Councilman Salisbury

 

Councilman Salisbury

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Verola

Aye

 

 

 

Supervisor Grattidge

Aye

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                             ______________________________________________________________

                                                                           Alan Grattidge Town of Charlton Supervisor


                                                          TOWN OF CHARLTON

                                                        COUNTY OF SARATOGA

                                                          STATE OF NEW YORK

 

                                                           RESOLUTION NO.123

 

 

                                                                 August 13, 2007

 

                           A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A

PART-TIME CLERK FOR THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS

OF THE TOWN OF CHARLTON

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board was advised by letter dated July 30, 2007 that the Assessor Clerk for the Town of Charlton’s Assessors Office resigned effective July 30, 2007, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board believes that it is in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Charlton to have a functionally efficient Board of Assessors in order to process the necessary documentation relevant to the assessment rolls of said Town, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town believes that for the Board of Assessors to be enabled to fulfill this obligation, a part-time Clerk is necessary to assist with the Assessor’s mission and responsibility.

 

            NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Shirley Palmer as part-time Clerk to the Board of Assessors, whose services will be determined by said Board of Assessors on an as needed basis, and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this part-time position will be paid at the hourly rate of $10.73, which payments are to be made following the submission of a voucher by the appointed Clerk setting forth the hours worked and the total fees due.

 

Moved by

Councilman Lippiello

Voting:

Councilman Gardner

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Lippiello

Aye

Seconded by

Councilman Verola

 

Councilman Salisbury

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Verola

Aye

 

 

 

Supervisor Grattidge

Aye

 

 

 

            I certify that this is a true and exact copy of this original as passed by the Town Board of the Town of Charlton on August 13, 2007.

 

 

                                                                        ___________________________________

                                                                                    Heather Scribner, Town Clerk


                                                          TOWN OF CHARLTON

                                                        COUNTY OF SARATOGA

                                                          STATE OF NEW YORK

 

                                                           RESOLUTION NO.124

 

 

                                                                 August 13, 2007

 

                        A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PAUL G. CARR, Ph.D.,P.E.

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED WITH

THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF THE

NEW TOWN HALL

 

            WHEREAS, on June 25, 2007, the Town Board did direct the Town Attorney to contact Selective Insurance Company of America with respect to certain issues related to the Agreement between the Town and Schmidt & Schmidt, Inc., and

 

            WHEREAS, on June 26, 2007, the Town Attorney did so notify Selective Insurance Company of America, as required by paragraph 3.1 of Performance Bond No. B-1022793, requesting a conference within 15 calendar days of the receipt of such communication, and

 

            WHEREAS, on July 9, 2007, representative from Selective Insurance Company of America did meet with representatives of the Town of Charlton and Schmidt & Schmidt regarding this matter, and

 

            WHEREAS, a recommendation was provided by the Bond company representative that a potential solution to certain issues involving the Town of Charlton/Schmidt & Schmidt contracts would be the use of and contracting with a person to provide services having the generic title Project Neutral, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board, through the Town Attorney, did seek information regarding possible persons to serve in the role of Project Neutral, one of which was Paul G. Carr, Ph.D., P.E., who provided through the Town Attorney a resume and proposed contract for services to be rendered by Dr. Carr and his associates in the role as Project Neutral, and

 

            WHEREAS, Dr. Carr has met with all of the parties involved with the construction of the new Town Hall, has received and analyzed documentation from the project Architect, Town Representative and all prime contractors concerning this matter, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Board has indicated in its meeting minutes of August 2, 2007, that it is in the best interest of the residents of the Town of Charlton and with respect to the timely and effective completion of the new Town Hall to employ the services of Dr. Carr as a Project Neutral in this matter, in which role Dr. Carr will assist with, coordinate, advise and counsel the parties at such times as may be necessary to complete the construction of the new Town Hall.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Dr. Paul G. Carr for services to be provided by himself and his associates in the role of Project Neutral of the new Town Hall construction project, the terms and conditions of which shall be those as set forth in Dr. Carr’s proposed Agreement of prior date, but with specifications as to service rates assigned to any associates of Dr. Carr and Dr. Carr himself as relates to Project Neutral activities.

 

Moved by

Councilman Verola

Voting:

Councilman Gardner

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Lippiello

Aye

Seconded by

Councilman Lippiello

 

Councilman Salisbury

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Verola

Aye

 

 

 

Supervisor Grattidge

Aye

 

 

            I certify that this is a true and exact copy of this original as passed by the Town Board of the Town of Charlton on August 13, 2007.

 

 

                                                                                    ___________________________________

                        Heather Scribner, Town Clerk


                                                          TOWN OF CHARLTON

                                                        COUNTY OF SARATOGA

                                                          STATE OF NEW YORK

 

                                                          RESOLUTION NO. 125

 

 

                                                                 August 13, 2007

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO CONTACT ARCHITECT VOSBURGH FOR PURPOSES OF AUTHORIZING RECOMMENDED  MOLD TESTING FOR NEW TOWN HALL BUILDING

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board reconvened from Executive Session at the Regular Town Board Meeting held on August 13, 2007 a discussion occurred regarding the new Town Hall Architect’s recommendation that testing be complete as soon as possible with respect to the presence of mold within the structure as it exists in order to determine whether or not any treatment needs to be applied in order to address this issue.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to contact Architect Vosburgh for purposes of authorizing the recommended testing at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00, with the further condition that the Architect confirm that this testing is for both inside and outside of the existing structure.

                       

Moved by

Councilman Verola

Voting:

Councilman Gardner

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Lippiello

Aye

Seconded by

Councilman Lippiello

 

Councilman Salisbury

Aye

 

 

 

Councilman Verola

Aye

 

 

 

Supervisor Grattidge

Aye

 

 

            I certify that this is a true and exact copy of this original as passed by the Town Board of the Town of Charlton on August 13, 2007.

 

                                                                        ___________________________________

                                                                                    Heather Scribner, Town Clerk

 

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