Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board Agenda Meeting

 

February 25, 2008

7:30pm

 

 

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

 

Present:  Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Verola, Supervisor Grattidge, Town Attorney Bob VanVranken,                                                                

                Town Clerk Brenda Mills

 

Absent: Councilman Gardner, Councilman Salisbury

 

Supervisor Grattidge announced that this meeting is to set the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Town Board on Monday, March 10, 2008.

 

 

APPROVAL OF ABSTRACTS

 

A motion made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello to accept General Fund Claims No. 1111-1163 in the amount of $79,859.28 as set forth in the abstract No.104.

 

Roll call vote:  Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye    APPROVED

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Town has received information from Special Attorney Howard regarding the counterclaim for the Schmidt and Schmidt lawsuit.  He asked the Town Attorney to address the Board in executive Session following the meeting.  A copy of the counterclaim is on file in the Town Clerk’s office.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Sales Tax Revenue from the County is again higher than last years.  The monthly copy of the mortgage tax receipts appears to be in line with last year.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that he received a notice from the County Department of Social Services informing him that there are additional HEAP funds available for low income households.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Town Board has received from Marv Schorr a report from the ZORC Committee.  He encouraged the Board to read this over and then set up a time to discuss recommendations with Marv Schorr.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated there is still discussion going on with Mohawk Office Products regarding the storage fees of the new file cabinets for the Town Clerk’s office.  The file cabinets have been delivered to Town Hall and are taking up quite a bit of space.

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that Insurance Agent Dave Meeger will be meeting with the Town Board on March 12 at 9:30am to give an overview of the Town’s insurance policy.   The premiums stayed within 2% of last year for the same coverage.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that we should have information by the next meeting regarding the grant for the Farmland Protection.  This will be a positive for Charlton.

 

 

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Verola that Resolution No.64 -  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE WITH THE TOWN OF CHARLTON HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT be approved.

                             

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

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello that Resolution No. 65 -  A  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT GRANT FOR BUDGET YEAR 2008 be approved.

 

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

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello that Resolution No. 66 to amend RESOLUTION NO. 51 FOR THE CORRECTION OF THE DATE OF THE EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY GOOD FRIDAY  be approved.

 

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

 

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

               

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello seconded by Councilman Verola to allow Supervisor Grattidge to sign the Galway Ambulance Annual Agreement.

 

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

 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello to allow Supervisor Grattidge to

sign the Williamson Law Software Agreement for the Town Clerk and Highway Dept. Annual Maintenance.

 

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

 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello to allow Supervisor Grattidge to

enter into an agreement with Williams Scottsman for a 40 foot storage container for purposes of storing equipment for the new Town Hall.  The cost will be $85 per month with $250 a roundtrip transportation fee.

 

 

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

 

 

DISCUSSIONS

 

The Town Clerk stated that she has been asked to retype and update changes to Ordinance #10 pertaining to the use of the Town Parks.  Attorney VanVranken stated that he made notes of changes on the Ordinance, however, the Parks Committee needs to finish the revisions and hold a Public Hearing before the Ordinance can be changed. 

 

Councilman Verola asked Mike Emerich, Highway Superintendent for the status of the red truck.  Mike stated that the 1996Dodge will not pass inspection, and needs to be replaced.  Mike will get an information package together for the purchase of a new truck.

 

 

 

Councilman Lippiello stated that the E-Government/Technology Committee would like to make sure that the Town’s website is correct and up to date.  He plans to send out a memo to each Department Head to request a review of the Town’s website so that appropriate updates can be made.  

 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Lippiello to approve Supervisor Grattidge’s request that the Town Board go into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation and a personnel matter. 

 

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

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:02pm

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Brenda Mills

Town Clerk