Minutes, News and Notes from the July 11th, 2008 Town Board Meeting:
you may also get full, approved copies of the minutes by visiting the Town Hall
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The meeting was called to order at 6:59 PM by Supervisor Jackson.
Supervisor Jackson led us in the Pledge to the Flag.
Supervisor Jackson asked for a moment of silence for Clyde Smith.
Supervisor Jackson informed the Board that there is a potential for a blue green algae
bloom this summer in the Lake.
On roll call Board Members present were; Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman
LaForest, Supervisor Jackson, Councilman Wrisley and Councilman Sayward.
Also present were James Morgan, Highway Superintendent and Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.
Visitors present were Wayne Ryan and Todd Hodgson of AES, Claude Cormier of
Hydro Source Assoc., Janice Moran and Jane Perry.
Supervisor Jackson offered the courtesy of the floor to Mr. Ryan. Mr. Ryan
introduced Mr. Cormier of HydorSource Assoc. Mr. Cormier and the Board discussed the option of drilling a well to provide the drinking water for the Town. The cost of
well drilling project is estimated to be less than $250,000. The cost to rebuild the pump house and meet the State requirements would be 2 – 3 million dollars.
Mr. Ryan and the Board discussed the Waste Water Treatment plant project. Mr. Ryan
updated the Board on the project to date. Mr. Ryan also told the Board what was needed to complete this project. The Board and Mr. Ryan discussed different Funding options. Supervisor Jackson stated that when and if we can secure funding for this project we would meet again and decide how to move forward with the project. Mr. Ryan felt we could use the former pump house site at a substantial savings if we used the drilled well option.
Approving Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of Regular Board Meeting May 8, 2008 made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilman Sayward. Roll call: Councilwoman
LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-
yes, Councilman Sayward-yes.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting June 12, 2008 made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call: Councilwoman
LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes, Councilman Sayward-yes.
Motion to approve minutes of Emergency Board Meeting on June 26 made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call: Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-abstain, Councilman Sayward-abstain.
Planning Board no report this month.
Zoning Report
June 11, 2008 to July 8, 2008 the following permits were issued:
· 7-7-08 Z-276 Zoning permit for a barn to Jason Fiegl of 1740 Jersey St. $25.00
· 7-7-08 A-750 Building permit for a barn to Jason Fiegl of 1740 Jersey St. $42.00
I continue to make inspections of on-going projects.
Respectfully submitted, David S. Lansing
Councilman LaForest informed the Board that Harold Mac Dougal had been certified as a
Code Enforcement Officer. Supervisor Jackson stated that if there was an emergency and Dave Lansing was not available maybe he would cover for the Town.
Supervisor’s County Report
The two main topics at the County are the radio system and the NCCC expansion.
Supervisor Jackson informed the Board that Ray Thatcher has been replaced as project manager for the radio system project. There will be 5 towers, 4 in the park and 1 in Monkton.
Supervisor Jackson is hopeful that within 2 years the system will be in service.
The NCCC has wonderful ideas for expansion but there is no way the Counties can afford
it at this point in time. Councilwoman LaPine asked what happened to the idea of combining
NCCC and Clinton Community College. Senator Betty Little took Supervisor Jackson
idea of combining the colleges and is moving forward with the study.
Correspondence
Selective Insurance policy renewal conditions letter was sent.
Supervisor Jackson informed the Board that the Bridge project scheduled for 2009 has been postponed until 2010. There was a discussion as to how the traffic was going to be safely
controlled during construction.
Unfinished Business
Councilwoman LaPine updated the Board on the playground. Councilwoman LaPine stated
that when the grant is received from Assemblywoman Sayward we will have a small surplus
to use for maintance of the playground. There was a potluck lunch on July 5, 2008 and the public comments were very positive. The playground is very busy with children enjoying the new
equipment. Old Adirondack Furniture has donated 2 benches. Councilwoman LaPine will contact the Eddy Foundation about their donation of children’s picnic tables.
Lake Street Wall update: The final application for funding for the stone facing has been sent. Garrick is optimistic that we will receive the funding.
Old stone church. Supervisor Jackson stated he needed to do more measuring. The project seems to be moving in the right direction.
Highway Superintendent, James Morgan met with Olive Alexander to discuss Albee lane.
Mr. Morgan has proposed paving this area next year and have ditches lined with stone and Ms. Alexander was pleased with this solution.
Town Shed: The alarms have been reset. Griffith inspected the modines, one was red tagged
and will need to be replaced. The other one was not red tagged but is probably not far behind.
Griffith was supposed to get estimates for replacement to us. Overhead Door is scheduled to come and repair the doors.
New Business
.RESOLUTION #21 of 2008
July 10, 2008
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY Councilwoman LaPine, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, The Town of Essex erected new playground equipment on Begg’s Point Park last month; and
WHEREAS, the delivery truck could not fit under the telephone wires on Begg’s Point Drive; and
WHEREAS, Herb Longware generously donated his time and equipment to raise the wires so the truck could fit under; and
WHEREAS, Herb Longware then generously donated the rest of his workday to help unload and inventory the pieces for the playground; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Essex wishes to thank Herb Longware for his generosity for this important project
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY SECONDED BY Councilman LaForest AND WAS ADOPTED.
ROLL CALL:
Jackson yes
LaPine yes
Sayward yes
Wrisley yes
LaForest yes
RESOLUTION #22 of 2008
July 10, 2008
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY Councilwoman LaPine, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, The Town of Essex erected new playground equipment on Begg’s Point Park last month; and
WHEREAS, Jonathon Pribble generously donated his time, equipment, fuel, and expertise to do the excavation required for this important project; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Essex wishes to thank Jonathon Pribble for his generosity for this important project.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY SECONDED BY Councilman LaForest AND WAS ADOPTED.
ROLL CALL:
Jackson yes
LaPine yes
Sayward yes
Wrisley yes
LaForest yes
Resolution #23 of 2008
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY Councilman Sayward,
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Essex appoints the Deputy
Supervisor to co-sign all checks from the Tax Collector.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY SECONDED BY Councilman Wrisley.
ROLL CALL:
Jackson yes
LaPine yes
Sayward yes
Wrisley yes
LaForest Abstain
RESOLUTION #24 of 2008
July 10, 2008
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY Councilman Sayward, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Essex Transfer $11,018.20 from the General Fund Account A9050.8 to the Sewer Fund Loan account.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY SECONDED BY Councilman Wrisley AND WAS ADOPTED.
ROLL CALL:
Jackson yes
LaPine yes
Sayward yes
Wrisley yes
LaForest yes
Motion to give Supervisor Jackson permission to sign contract with the Beautification
Committee made by Councilwoman LaPine. Seconded by Councilman LaForest. Roll call:
Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes. Councilman Sayward-yes.
Motion made by Councilman Wrisley to give permission to Supervisor Jackson to sign the contract with Essex Fire Department for July 4th celebration. Seconded by Councilman Sayward. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes, Councilman Sayward-yes.
Supervisor Jackson and the Board decided that Stan Tuller must come to a meeting to discuss his mileage request.
Bills
General Fund $ 18,436.10
Highway 66,248.40
Water 733.78
Street Lights 550.00
Transfer Station 3,098.36
Sewer Loan 11,018.20
General Prepay 424.27
Transfer Station Prepay 178.04
Water/Lights Prepay 77.54
Motion to accept bills as presented made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-
yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes, Councilman Sayward-yes.
Motion to accept Town Clerk Report as presented made by Councilwoman LaPine.
Seconded by Councilman LaForest. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman
LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes, Councilman Sayward-
yes.
Motion to accept water rents as presented made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. Roll Call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes,
Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes, Councilman Sayward-yes.
Supervisor’s Report
Motion made by Councilman LaForest to accept Supervisor’s report as presented. Seconded by
Councilman Wrisley. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes,
Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes, Councilman Sayward-yes.
Meeting adjourned at 9:06 PM
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