Town of Charlton

 

Town of Charlton

Saratoga County

Town Board Agenda Meeting

 

 

April 27, 2009

 

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, Attorney VanVranken.

 

Supervisor Grattidge announced that this meeting is to set the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Town Board on Monday, May 11, 2009.

 

APPROVAL OF ABSTRACT

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Gardner to accept General Fund Claims No. 1269-1312 in the amount of $110,635.89 as set forth in Abstract No.108, and General Fund Claim No. 904 in the amount of $22,325.25 as set forth in Abstract 9904 .

 

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

 

 

Attorney Van Vranken stated for the record, that the SEQR Full Environmental Assessment Form and the Negative Declaration were received and provided to the Board members.   Attorney VanVranken reviewed the contents of the Environmental Assessment Form with the Town Board.  This document was submitted by the Maloney Rep, Duane Rabideau of the Gilbert VanGuilder Land Surveyor, PLLC, and will be signed by the Town Supervisor should the Town Board approve the resolution.  Attorney VanVranken reviewed the Negative Declaration form with the Town Board.  This form will become attached to the Full Environmental Assessment. 

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded Councilman Gardner that Resolution #64 – A RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CHARLTON, AS LEAD AGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF MICHAEL J. MALONEY FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL USE PERMIT be approved.

 

Discussion: Councilman Gardner asked if the size of the foundation would be enlarged. Mike Maloney: No, just a reconfiguration.

 

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 and seconded by Councilman Verola that Resolution #65 – A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXCEPTIONAL USE PERMIT TO MICHAEL J. MALONEY TO REBUILD THE CHARLTON TAVERN AND TO RESTORE AND IMPROVE THE SITE KNOWN AS 745 CHARLTON ROAD be approved.

 

Discussion:  Attorney VanVranken said that the number of handicap parking spaces have been reduced by one, and there has been adjustments to some of the landscaping.  Councilman Lippiello asked it there would be tables in the courtyard.  Michael Maloney answered no.

 

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

 

Congratulations were offered to Mike Maloney.  Mr. Maloney said that he was so impressed and so happy.  The process was much quicker that he expected, and he thanked the Town Board for their efforts and assistance.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Salisbury that Resolution #66 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO EFFECT PAYMENT FOR A PARCEL OF VACANT LAND LOCATED IN 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 and seconded by Councilman Lippiello that Resolution #67 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO EFFECT PAYMENT OF THE TOWN OF CHARLTON HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S CELLULAR TELEPHONE 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 and seconded by Councilman Gardner that Resolution #68 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO EFFECT PAYMENT OF MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT GRANT be approved.

 

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

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

The Sales Tax received for the month was $97,482, which is about 13% lower than last year.  The Mortgage Tax received was $8, 438.50.

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that he received a letter confirming that the CHPS distribution for the Highway has remained the same this year as last year:  $84, 759.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Lippiello to authorize the Supervisor to sign the 3 year contract renewal with Cornerstone Telephone.

 

VOTE:  All Ayes, No Noes.  CARRIED

 

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that he received a letter from the United Way confirming that their 2-1-1 number is now operational. 

 

The Farmland Protection Plan public workshop will be held Wednesday, April 29th at the Charlton Freehold Church at 7pm.

 

Rick Moon, Building Inspector, has worked with ISO regarding the Building Code Effectiveness Rating Schedule.  Charlton has received a rating of 6 out of 10 for 1 and 2 family residentials, as well as a 6 for commercial properties. 

 

Supervisor Grattidge said that the Town Board will have a budget workshop on May 4th at 7pm, and they will also discuss the annual audit.

 

Councilman Gardner said that he has prepared a written report regarding his audit of the Town’s State Retirement information.  The Board will review this at the budget workshop on May 4th.

 

Councilman Verola said that Justice Ketchum stated he needs to obtain a computer and printer for the new Court Clerk.  He is working with the Office of Court Administration to see if they can provide the equipment.

 

Councilman Lippiello said that the Technology Advisory Board will meet May 6th, and they should have phone equipment and server quotes by then.

 

Councilman Gardner said that he is looking into Recovery items.  Many of them are regarding agricultural issues.

 

Councilman Gardner said that it has come to his attention that there are two new Town trucks that are not properly identified as Town vehicles.  Two inch emblems have been placed on the vehicles and the Board did not feel that this is acceptable.  Councilman Gardner said that when residents look out there window and see a truck parked in front of their home, they need to know it is a Town vehicle, and not to be concerned.   Supervisor Grattidge said that the typical seal is 14 inches. 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Verola and seconded by Councilman Gardner that Resolution #69 – A RESOLUTION REQUIRING ALL LICENSED TOWN MOTOR VEHICLES TO HAVE PROPER PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TOWN OF CHARLTON EMBLEMS be approved.

 

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

 

 

Dave LaFountain informed the Board that Bob Rasmussen, a long-time Charlton resident, died last weekend.

 

Laura Linder said that a recent Gazette article only referenced the burning of one building in Charlton and she wanted to make everyone aware that both buildings that burned are of equal importance.  Councilman Verola stated that the Board did not write, and had nothing to do with the article.

 

Laura Linder said that she will become a Registered Historian on April 28th.

 

Supervisor Grattidge stated that because of Grievance Day, the May 26th Town Board Agenda Meeting will begin at 8:00pm.

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:37pm.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Brenda Mills, Town Clerk
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