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Town of Charlton Saratoga County Town Board Meeting
7:30pm
September 8, 2008
The Regular meeting of the Town Board of Charlton was held at Charlton Town Hall. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Grattidge at 7:30pm.
Present: Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Gardner, Councilman Salisbury, Councilman Verola, Supervisor Grattidge, Town Clerk Brenda Mills, Town Attorney Robert VanVranken
Supervisor Grattidge lead the pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Lippiello, to accept the meeting minutes of the Public Hearing held on August 11, 2008.
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 Gardner and seconded by Councilman Verola, to accept the meeting minutes of the Town Board Meeting held on August 11, 2008.
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 Salisbury and seconded by Councilman Verola, to accept the meeting minutes of the Town Board Agenda Meeting held on August 27, 2008.
Roll call vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Approved
ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS
A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Lippiello to accept General Fund Claims No. 1611-1650 in the amount of $502,313.90 as set forth in the abstract No.117.
Roll call vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Approved
TOWN CLERKS REPORT
Town Clerk Brenda Mills reported taking in $1,016.50 for the month of August 2008. $217.39 was disbursed to the Supervisor and $799.11 was disbursed to other Governmental agencies.
A motion made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Lippiello to accept the Town Clerks report as read.
Roll call vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Approved
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
For the month of August I attended 8 Town meetings and 7 County meetings. Some of the highlights of the month:
- Attended a meeting on the Saratoga County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Attended numerous meetings concerning the New Town Hall Project - Met with the Charlton Agriculture Task Force and had a Focus Group meeting on Charlton Agriculture planning - Attended a meeting on a future Saratoga County Regional Horse Park - Report on the Hazardous Waste Day
Supervisor Grattidge stated that the Invoice from the Town of Milton was for $5,075.76 for Charlton’s participation on Hazardous Waste day. He will be applying to the State for a grant to reimburse the Town fifty percent of the cost. 51 Charlton residents participated, comprising 11% of the total bill.
August Expenditures and Revenue:
WEB SITE ACTIVITY
The overall number of visits to the Town of Charlton Web Site during the month of August was: Entire site; 63,290, Average per day; 2061, Page views; 31183, Average per day; 1005.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Supervisor Grattidge announced that the Town received $65,000.00 in Member Items from the State for a Back-up Generator for the New Town Hall.
Supervisor Grattidge announced that the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors “Honor Our Deceased Veteran” Program will be September 16, 2008 at 2:30pm. They will be honoring Winston W. Laird, a former Charlton resident.
Supervisor Grattidge announced that the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will be presenting the United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus on Saturday, September 20, 2008, 7pm at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Free tickets are available in the Town Clerk’s office.
Supervisor Grattidge said that the Town will have Budget Workshops on- October 8th at 7:00pm and October 15th at 7:00pm
Supervisor Grattidge said that the Agriculture Task Force meeting has been rescheduled for October 22nd at 7:30pm.
Supervisor Grattidge announced that the Town Offices will be closed at noon on September 9th because of the Primary Elections.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Highway – Mike Emerich, Highway Superintendent turned in the following report:
General Operations Patch holes around town on paved and dirt roads, Mow and Trim parks, Mow road sides, Haul Ice Control Sand, Haul Stone, Get Roads Ready to Seal, Grind Peaceable St and Seal it, Trim around Welcome to Charlton Signs, Trim Trees and Brush around Road Signs, Mow Cemeteries, Replacing culverts around town from June storm, Hydro seed parts of tucker heights Equipment Repair Paint snow plows, Build new spread bar for truck 15 Miscellaneous Items Purchase new trailer for mower, Trim ditch in front new town hall, Prepared budget for 2009, Working on sign survey
Mr. Emerich said that he hopes to have quotes for the new fuel system ready for the next meeting. He is looking at buying new equipment for the shop to be used to replace floors in some of the Town trucks. Also, he thinks that the Town should consider purchasing a snow blower for the New Town Hall. He is planning to send paperwork to Attorney VanVranken this week to get a resolution needed to apply for a grant for equipment that would be purchased by local towns, and shared. Mr. Emerich suggested that the Town should put out bids for sand again this year.
Zoning – Councilman Gardnerreported that Zoning took in $720 in Building fees, $480 in Building fees and issued 5 CO/CU’s.
Library – Sonya Olson and Karen DeAngelo from the Town of Ballston Public Library gave a brief report. Sonya stated that 50 Charlton residents participated in the summer reading program. The Library will be holding a memoir writing workshop this fall, as well as a Book Sale September 18 – 20th at the Town of Ballston Town Hall. The Library will be working on their budget. There may be a reduction of the hours of operation as revenues are down and fuel costs are up.
Constables – Councilman Gardner reported that the Constables did 29 patrols, answered 19 complaints, responded to 10 911 calls, 2 EID calls and 3 accidents. 14 tickets were issued.
Newsletter – The deadline for article submission is September 15, 2008.
Water – The Water Department is working on a light replacement for the top of the tank which was struck by lightning.
Explore 400 - The Committee met last week and are working on: an Explore 400 Brochure of Charlton, having some of the events at Party in the Park and some of the Historical Society events dedicated to this commemoration, and possibly doing an Explore Charlton weekend in November of 2009.
New Town Hall – The site work is continuing, and the Site Contractor hopes to have the Site work completed by next week. The sheetrock is 90% complete. The electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors are continuing with their work. The Board anticipates putting out a bid for the finish work in October.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
A motion was made by Councilman Lippiello and seconded by Councilman Verola that Resolution #97 – A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL be approved.
Roll call vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye Approved
COUNCILMAN REPORTS
No reports given.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Terry Ostrander expressed his appreciation to the Highway Department for the new culvert and the roadwork done. He asked how to get a speed reduction on Western Avenue. Supervisor Grattidge stated that the residents must start with a petition and then application is made to the County.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Mills Town Clerk |
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