Town of Charlton

 

 

Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board Agenda Meeting

 

April 28, 2008

7:30pm

 

 

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

 

Present:  Councilman Gardner, Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Salisbury, Councilman Verola, Supervisor Grattidge, Town Clerk Brenda Mills

 

Supervisor Grattidge announced that this meeting is to set the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Town Board on Monday, May 12, 2008.

 

 

OPENNING OF BID

 

One bid was received in the Town Clerk’s office as of 1pm on April 28, 2008.  The sealed bid was opened and read by Supervisor Grattidge.  The bid for the 1996 Dodge Ram Truck was received from Gary Sherman in the amount of $1,010.00 and a signed non-collusion agreement was included. 

 

APPROVAL OF ABSTRACTS

 

A motion made by Councilman Salisbury seconded by Councilman Verola to accept General Fund Claims No. 1299-1333 in the amount of $36,677.93 as set forth in the abstract No.108.

 

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Supervisor Grattidge announced that the Town has received the Town of Ballston Library Annual Report.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated for the record, the Town has been served a Notice of Claims on  the Phillips case regarding an accident that occurred on Sweetman Road.  Our insurance company has assigned a claim number.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that he received a notice from the organizers of the Charlton 5k Run, asking the Town to have Alan Grattidge to speak at the run.  They also requested that the Town close a portion of Packer Avenue to Maple Avenue for the run.  The Constable will help with security.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the West Charlton Fire Department had requested reduced fees for their Building Project.  At the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting it was decided that they did not need a variance.  The ZBA has passed the file onto the Planning Board.   They also requested that the Town Board refund the application fee that was previously paid. 

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Grattidge and seconded by Councilman Verola to refund the application fee previously paid by the West Charlton Fire Department.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:  Councilman Gardner; Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Salisbury; Aye, Councilman Verola; Aye,  Supervisor Grattidge; Aye      APPROVED

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that Councilman Lippiello has sent e-mail regarding Pump repair.  Councilman Lippiello stated that the bolts were rusted out, and they found that the shaft has serious damage, and needed to be repaired and will cost about $5,000.   They will check the second pump and it may require the same repair.

 

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that he has asked Assemblyman Tedisco if the Member Item grant could be expanded to include some of the unexpected pump repair costs and additional electrical upgrades. 

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that the Saratoga Council on Autism has notified us of their poster contest.  If anyone is interested, materials are available at the County.

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that we have received some information about the Explore 400.  This is the 2009 celebration of the voyage of Henry Hudson up the Champlain Valley.  They are putting together a directory of celebrations.  Our Founders Day events can be listed.

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that we have had some correspondence with National Grid regarding the power lines that runs north and south through town by Sweetman Road.  He forwarded on our resident’s letters of concern to make National Grid aware that there are residents who are very concerned.  National Grid has responded and said that they will be communicating with the residents and the Town.

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that the Sales Tax distribution for March is quite a bit higher than March of 2007, because of the increase in gas prices.

 

Supervisor Grattidge forwarded an e-mail from the County Coordinator regarding an MS4 Annual Report, to our Town Engineer, requesting that he prepare the information by our May 12th meeting.   The DEC has decided that If the Annual Report is on our website, we no longer need to hold a Public Hearing. 

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that we will be saluting the Jorgensen family by proclamation on Founders Day. 

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that we will need to do a resolution to approve the expenditures for Party in the Park.

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that the Town Clerk may want to add a member to the Records Advisory Board and possibly an amendment to the Deputy Registrar.  If so that can be done at the next meeting.

 

Supervisor Grattidge would like to schedule a kick-off meeting for the Farmland Protection Plan.  He would like to invite our Consultant, a representative from the County Agricultural Farm Protection Board, possibly someone from Farmland Trust, and the Agricultural Task Force.  Tentatively the meeting will be May 14, 2008.

 

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Lippiello to authorize the Highway Superintendent to accept the lowest bid and purchase a new mower from Emerich Sales.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:  Councilman Gardner; Aye, Councilman Lippiello; Aye, Councilman Verola; Aye, Councilman Salisbury; Aye, Supervisor Grattidge; Aye.  APPROVED. 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello and seconded by Verola to approve the Park Permit from Tiffany Gallo for use on May 3rd or rain date May 4th.

 

VOTE:  All Ayes, Zero Noes.  CARRIED.

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Grattidge and seconded by Councilman Verola that Resolution No.76  - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID TO SELL HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT DODGE PICK-UP TRUCK TO GARY SHERMAN be approved.

                             

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

DISCUSSION

 

Councilman Verola said that the Comprehensive Plan on page 21, suggests that we form a Historic Buildings and Landmark Committee and also an Advisory Committee to assist the current Historic Commission.  The Commission would like us to start thinking of people to put on the committees.

 

Councilman Verola said that Justices have received a new computer from the Court Administration, and they need authorization to have Helpco go to Justice Bascom’s home to set it up. 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Lippiello to authorize Helpco to set-up the Justice Department computer. 

 

Vote:  All Ayes, Zero Noes,  APPROVED.

 

 

After no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Brenda Mills

Town Clerk

 

 

 
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