Town Of Charlton: Town Board Agenda Meeting

Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board Agenda Meeting

October 27, 2008

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 7.30 pm.

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, November 10, 2008.

Supervisor Grattidge introduced Mrs. Rae Laird to the Town Board, and presented her with a flag honoring her late husband, Winston Laird who was honored as the Saratoga County Deceased Veteran of the month in September 2008.

APPROVAL OF ABSTRACT

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Gardner to accept General Fund Claims No. 1737-1772 in the amount of $154,894.38 as set forth in the Abstract No.120.

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

The Town Clerk noted that a deduction was made to voucher #1708 in Abstract #119 to remove a disputed $50 overcharge from the Nextel invoice.

Supervisor Grattidge said that he gave the Town Board members copies of 2 internal transfers that needed to be made.

COMMUNICATIONS

Supervisor Grattidge stated that the October Sales Tax distribution for Charlton was $109,795 and the mortgage tax was $13,471.50.

Supervisor Grattidge stated the Town Engineer sent a copy of the water test samples results from the Alplaus Creek. The results were drinkable quality.

Supervisor Grattidge stated the State Police have contacted him in regards completing a new lease for the Police Barracks. Attorney VanVranken has made a few minor changes. A resolution will be voted on at the next meeting to approve the lease.

The New York State Comptroller sent a letter to pensioners to assure them that their retirement benefits are secure.

The Saratoga County Department of Social Services sent a letter regarding the Home Energy Assistance Program for 2008-2009. The program begins November 3, 2008 and continues until money is depleted.

Supervisor Grattidge said that a person has purchased a property at 1869 Route 67 which has an abandoned house on it that is in violation of the Zoning codes. The Zoning Administator has sent him a letter and begun communications with the new owner to address the issues.

Supervisor Grattidge stated the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake students that hosted a walk-a-thon in Charlton asked the Supervisor to thank the Town Board for allowing them to have the walk-a-thon. They had between 80-100 participants and raised approximately $800.

Supervisor Grattidge gave the Town Board members a copy of the letter that he wrote to The Court of Administration and Judges Versaci and Caruso to address the issue of a Court Clerk. To date, he has not received a response.

Supervisor Grattidge stated that he received many favorable comments about the Fall Newsletter. He complimented the Newsletter Committee for the good job that was done.

Supervisor Grattidge stated that at the last Farmland Protection Meeting they discussed adding “Right to Farm” signage on the Town entrance signs. The next meeting is December 3^rd at 7:30pm.

Supervisor Grattidge said that at the next meeting we will need a resolution for passing the 2009 budget, and one to authorize the Supervisor to sign the lease with the State Police.

Councilman Lippiello said that Jim Mitchell wants to meet with the Town Board prior to the next Town Board meeting regarding options for the pump house work, generator, and controls. A workshop was set up for November 10^th at 6:30pm.

There will be a Walk-Thru for perspective Phase 2 bidders at 9:30am on October 28^th. Bids are due by November 6^th at 1pm.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Brenda Mills

Town Clerk