Minutes, News and Notes from the December 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 by Supervisor Jackson at 7:04 PM.
Supervisor Jackson led us in the Pledge to the Flag.
Supervisor Jackson asked for a moment of silence for Bernie Kelly.
On roll call Board members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman LaForest,
Supervisor Jackson, Councilman Wrisley and Councilman Sayward.
No visitors were present at the meeting.
Motion to accept minutes of Regular Board Meeting minutes of 11/13/08 as presented was made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call: Councilwomen LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Councilman Sayward-yes.
Motion to approve Water Meeting minutes of 12/2/08 made by Councilwoman
LaPine. Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-abstain, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Councilman Sayward-yes.
Planning Board Report
Planning Board Meeting
Thursday November 20, 2008
Mr. Stephen Levine Special use Permit.
A concrete retaining wall on Lake Champlain, 20 Spire Way. Application was not acted upon due to the absence of the Applicant.
Jan Ter Louw Minor/Major Subdivision at 599 Walker Rd in Whallonsburg. The Applicant would like to subdivide his property and plans to sell off 44+ acres and an
Existing 2-story house to a third party. A public hearing is set for this application on December 18th.
Zoning Officer’s Report:
From November 14, 2008 to December 10, 2008 the following permits were issued:
· 12-1-08 A-765 Building permit for chimney liner at 299 School Street to Grace MacLeod. $25.00
· 11-10-08 A-766 Building permit for renovations and alterations at 82 Albee Road to Ed Monoski. $40.00
I continue to make inspections of on-going projects
Respectfully submitted, David Lansing
Supervisor’s County Report
The County Budget was adopted. Supervisor Jackson has some concerns that too much fund balance is being used and in the not to distant future there is going to be a significant increase.
Major progress is being made on the County radio system. Motorola under State Contract to do the design. Paging system is still being researched. It will be digital paging.
Correspondence
The Town received a letter from DEC on the Bond Act money for the sewer system
notifying us that there is a time limit to spend the money. Supervisor Jackson sent
a letter in response, questioning how they could change the signed contract.
The DOH did the public water system yearly inspection, there are few things John Coonrod will need to do at the plant. Jim Morgan, Assistant Water Superintendent is doing the sampling every two week for water testing.
Jack Halpin sent a letter saying that he did not received notice of the water meeting in a timely manner so that he could attend.
Supervisor Jackson received an e-mail from SB Lewis requesting information on the
legal cost to the Town for the lawsuit. A FIOL request was received from Mr. Lewis’s lawyer and this information was sent to his lawyer.
A letter was received from Judge Kupperman on the speeding ticket issued in the Town. He would like to see a warning sign for Reduce speed ahead or Speed zone ahead.
Supervisor Jackson said this request has been made before and DOT does not feel
this necessary. Judge Kupperman was also concerned about Lake Shore Road’s
pedestrian traffic. He feels this a dangerous situation since there are no shoulder for
people to step on to when traffic goes by. Supervisor Jackson will contact the Judge
about this issue and stated he feels this a dangerous place for people to walk. Super-
visor Jackson would like to see them walk on safer roads in Town.
The Town received its yearly letter from ECHO on the easements.
Unfinished Business
Town Clock: Supervisor Jackson asked if the final bill for the repair of the clock was
received. Councilman LaForest stated the amount was $1325. Councilman Sayward would like a definite answer as to who owns the clock. Supervisor Jackson will speak
with Dan Manning, County Attorney about the legal issues of the clock.
Water System: Supervisor Jackson and the Board discussed the water system.
He informed the Board that the packets with information from the Water Meeting and
a questionnaire to be returned to the Town will be sent out to the water district residents with their quarterly water bill.
Sewer System: Supervisor Jackson and AES Northeast met with Peter and Maryann Schultz. The property was looked over and it would work if an access road could be built. The better spot would be behind Greystone. Supervisor Jackson received an e-mail from David Hislop stating due to legal issue the offer to use Greystone was withdrawn. Maryann Schultz will speak to George Davis and Susan Bacot about the area behind their home to see if they are interested in placing the sewer plant there. The Cunnion property is a very good place for the sewer plant and Supervisor Jackson has contacted Steve Cunnion again and is waiting for his response.
New Business
Motion made to give Supervisor Jackson permission to sign the 2009 contract with SMS (Convenient Medical) made by Councilman Wrisley. Seconded by Councilman Sayward. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Supervisor
Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Councilman Sayward-yes.
Supervisor Jackson asked that three Council persons be available December 30, 2008 at 3PM for a meeting to pay year end bills and was told it would not be a problem.
The Organizational Meeting was set for Thursday, January 1st at 7PM at the Town Hall.
Snow removal for the Town sidewalks was discussed.
Discussion of Bills
General $12,950.49
Highway 31,172.69
Transfer Station 2,450.92
Water 1,920.72
Lights 550.00
Prepay General 361.08
Prepay Water 4.24
Prepay Highway 129.59
Motion to accept bills as presented made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by
Councilman Sayward. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-
yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Councilman Sayward-yes.
Motion to accept Town Clerks report as presented made by Councilman LaForest.
Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and 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 and Councilman Sayward-yes.
Motion to accept Supervisor’s Report as presented made by Councilman LaForest.
Seconded by Councilman Sayward. Roll call: Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman
LaForest-yes, Supervisor Jackson-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Councilman
Sayward-yes.
Councilman LaForest moved to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:18 PM.
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