UNAPPROVED MINUTES April 9, 2018
Please note the March minutes were approved at the April meeting.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
April 9, 2018
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held April 9, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Grand Gorge Civic Center. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley, Carol Murray and Kenneth Davie, Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara, Parks Clerk Carolynn Faraci, Attorney Allyson Phillips of Young & Sommer and eight residents. Absent: Highway Supt. Neil German and Attorney Kevin Young.
The Minutes of the March 12, 2018 meeting were approved on motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder.
AYES-5 Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
Sue McIntyre, Director of the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center was present to discuss the regulation changes by NYSDEC which includes requiring the Town to re-register the Transfer Station, requiring additional signage at the site and stewardship of certain products.
Margaret Ellsworth reported the kitchen specs are done, a pre-bid meeting will be held May 7th and a date is to be determined for the bid opening. Prevailing wage is required and the kitchen equipment will be under a separate bid.
Another grant application is expected to be submitted for the Grand Gorge Civic Center. The Grand Gorge Business Alliance and Community Action Group have offered to help with getting a good response of income surveys where a 55% return is required and only 13% were returned the last time. The surveys are expected to be mailed out by the Town this time.
The application for the next round of CGBG housing rehab grants will be in the next month or two.
Carolynn Faraci reported a children’s fishing derby will be held in the park on May 19th. A $500 grant was received and the fish will be purchased from Cobleskill College.
Pavilion rentals are booked through November 2018 and some for 2019 already.
Payments for the dollhouse broken windows from the first time have been received but is still awaiting payments from the second round of broken windows.
The Annual Town Audit has been completed and filed with the State.
Discussed changes to the new monthly Supervisor’s report with changes required by the State.
The Town CPA’s will be here in May to conduct the annual Town audit for the year 2017.
Faraci stated an application from Margaret Ellsworth for a shed has been received by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) but since they don’t have a quorum to meet this month she has brought it to the attention of the Town Board. Per HPC law, if no action is taken within 30 days of receiving the application the application is deemed approved, however, Ellsworth wants to get the work started as soon as possible and cannot obtain a building permit until the HPC responds or the 30 days elapses.
On motion of Kenneth Davie, second by Edward Raeder the Town Board tabled any action on the application of Margaret Ellsworth to the Historic Preservation Commission for a shed until the Town Attorney reviews the HPC law regarding the Town Board duties and advises the Town Board of the procedures.
AYES-5 Davie, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Faraci discussed Governor Cuomo’s bill that just passed where employers must allow employees, who are eligible for paid time off, 4 hours per year for cancer screening which will not be used against any vacation, sick or personal time. Proof of screening will be required from the doctor. The matter will also be added to the Employee Handbook and employees notified.
Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara stated the Assessor is ready to file the 2018 Tentative Tax Roll with the County, change notices will be sent out and Grievance Day will be held in May.
Highway Supt. Neil German was absent but requested the Town Board accept the high bids for the equipment placed for sale on Auction’s International.
RESOLUTION #34-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SOLD ON AUCTION’S INTERNATIONAL
On motion of Kenneth Davie second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board approves sale of the following Highway Equipment to the highest bidders on Auction’s International as follows:
2006 Chevy Kodiak C4500 Truck $12,100 (VIN#1GBE4C3216F415752)
Snap-On Mig Welder $230
2005 Smith Stainless Steel Dump Box $990
2004 Smith Stainless Steel Dump Box $310
AYES-5 Davie, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Discussion took place on purchasing a new Western Star Dump Truck with plow & sander at a cost of $247,786. The vehicle can be ordered now and would not be available until after 2019 so it can be budgeted for in that year.
RESOLUTION #35- WESTERN STAR TRUCK
On motion of Kenneth Davie second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board approves placing an order for a 2019 Western Star Dump Truck with plow and sander at a cost of $247,786 as part of an Onondaga County bid to be budgeted for and purchased in 2019.”
AYES-5 Davie, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Attorney Allyson Phillips discussed the matter regarding Mountainside Creamery encroachment on County and Town Lands. The Town and County is looking to release NYS Dept. of Transportation of their service, as that is where the old NYS Route 30 road was, so the Town and County can sell their parcels to the creamery.
RESOLUTION #36-A Resolution Requesting the New York State Department of Transportation to Release Its Maintenance Jurisdiction over a Portion of Highway Right of Way Along Route 30 in the Town of Roxbury and Allowing Consideration of a Conveyance of The Town of Roxbury’s Interest in Said Portion of Right of Way To Mountainside Farms Inc.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, Mountainside Farms Inc. has expressed a desire to acquire property being a portion of State Route 30 Right of Way in the Town of Roxbury, being currently for highway purpose due to buildings that have encroached upon the property, said property being between the lands of Mountainside Farms Inc. and the alignment of State Route 30; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Roxbury at one point in the past maintained a Town Road over the subject property prior to it becoming a State Road; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has indicated a willingness to release its maintenance jurisdiction over that portion of property requested by Mountainside Farms Inc.; and
WHEREAS, with the abandonment by the New York State Department of Transportation, the Town can proceed to convey its interest in that portion of land to Mountainside Farms Inc.; and
WHEREAS, a description of said parcels of land is shown on a New York State Department of Transportation Conveyance Map entitled; Roxbury – Grand Gorge, S.H. 5459, Map No. 4-C, Parcels No. 92 and 93 as prepared by Joanne Darcy Crum, L.S. and dated April 4, of 2017.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury hereby requests the New York State Department of Transportation to release its maintenance jurisdiction over that portion of highway right of way along State Route 30 in the Town of Roxbury as determined by NYSDOT to be surplus property; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is herewith authorized to engage in negotiations with Mountainside Farms, Inc. for the conveyance of the Town’s interest in said parcels (combined total of approximately 0.315 acres) at a cost consideration to be approved by the Town Board by separate resolution after negotiations have been completed.”
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was put to a vote and recorded as follows:
AYES-5 Hinkley, Murray, Raeder, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
A letter was received from Theresa Speck, potential buyer of the Hillcrest Drive property currently owned by Fred Morse & Carol Wilson, requesting water & sewer for a proposed yoga studio and apartments. A portion of the property is in the water and sewer district, however, where the building would be built is not in water/sewer. The water connection would only require a signed connection agreement.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Kenneth Davie the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to send a letter to NYCDEP requesting them to consider the entire property in the service area and allow connection to the sewer.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Davie, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
A note of thanks was received from the Grand Gorge Sr. Social Club for the $500 budgeted in 2018.
A note of thanks was received from Gilboa Basketball for allowing them the use of the Civic Center gym.
Constable Williamson has been recognized and awarded the Annual Service Award from Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES.
A letter has been received regarding snowmobiles on private property. The Town Board discussed the matter and agreed there is not much to do without catching them. Attorney Phillips stated there are no laws for the Town Board to adopt.
Supervisor Hynes has been in contact with the NYSEG Energy Efficiency Dept. and discussed switching all light bulbs at the Civic Center to LED to save money. Under the NYSEG program, the cost would be $4,674.
RESOLUTION #37-NYSEG ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorized an application to NYSEG to replace the lighting systems at the Grand Gorge Civic Center to LED bulbs at a cost of $4,674 through their Energy Efficiency Program.”
AYES-5 Raeder, Murray, Hinkley, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the Town Clerk’s Monthly report for March 2018 in the amount of $1,373.50 (Town Clerk $173.50 and Building Permits $1,200.00)
AYES-5 Hinkley, Murray, Raeder, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly reports for January and February 2018.
AYES-5 Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Kenneth Davie second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Assessor’s monthly report for March 2018.
AYES-5 Davie, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the Building Inspector’s monthly report for March 2018.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Murray, Raeder, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Carol Murray second by Kenneth Davie the Town Board approved the Monthly Water Reports for March 2018 with the following amounts received: Denver $308.00; Grand Gorge $105.23 and Roxbury $308.22.
AYES-5 Murray, Davie, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
No action taken on the Justice Court monthly reports for February & March 2018 as no invoice has been received from the State yet.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Tax Collector’s monthly report for March 2018.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
No action taken on the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission.
No action taken on the ZS Security quote for additional camera at Kirkside Park.
RESOLUTION #38-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the transfer of $75,000 from Highway Fund savings to the Highway Equipment Reserve Fund.”
AYES-5 Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #39-EQUIPMENT DESTRUCTION
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the following equipment is approved for destruction:
AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
No action taken on the Roxbury Sewer Agreement with LVDV Operations, Inc. for 2018.
An inspection by NYS Dept. of Labor has found violations pertaining to the Town’s Violence Prevention Law and procedures. The Town Attorney will look into the matter and advise the Town Board.
The open building permit list was distributed to the Town Board.
No action taken on possible building code law changes as Attorney Young is still reviewing.
A letter has been received from the Grand Gorge Fire Department requesting Becker Ave. in Grand Gorge be closed on May 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm for approximately 2 hours for a wet-down ceremony.
On motion of Kenneth Davie second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved closing Becker Ave. at 1:00 pm for approximately 2 hours for the Grand Gorge Fire Dept. wet-down ceremony pending review by the Town Attorney of any laws pertaining to the matter.
AYES-5 Davie, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:
AYES-5 Raeder, Murray, Hinkley, Davie, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Kenneth Davie second by Allen Hinkley the meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman
Kenneth Davie, Councilman