NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLETED ASSESSMENT ROLL

Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Law, Notice is hereby given that the Final Assessment Roll the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware, for the year 2017 has been completed by the undersigned Assessor. A certified copy thereof will be filed in the office of the Town Clerk on the 1st day of July, 2017, where the same will remain open to public inspection.

Dated June 28, 2017

Bob Breglio
Assessor, Town of Roxbury

Second Roxbury Library Association Silent Auction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Person: Dian Seiler, Director, Roxbury Library
Telephone and Fax: (607)-326-7901

The Roxbury Library Association welcomes the public to the RLA’s Second
Silent Auction on Saturday, July 1, 2017, from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., during
the July 2017 Roxbury Summer Festival. The 2017 RLA Silent Auction will
feature gift certificates, antiques, collectibles, framed photographs,
framed paintings and drawings, furniture, wine and edibles, handcrafted
quilts, and vintage items, generously donated by local individuals and
area businesses. The silent auction bidding period on July 1st will be
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the bidding results announcements
scheduled for 2:00 p.m. . Roxbury Library patrons and visitors may
register for the 2017 RLA Silent Auction at the Roxbury Library
circulation desk prior to the auction or on the July 1st auction day.

The preview week for the 2017 RLA Silent Auction will be on Monday, June
26th; on Wednesday, June 28th; and on Thursday, June 29th, from 10:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., at the Roxbury Library.

On the day of the July 2017 Roxbury Summer Festival, the RLA invites all
library patrons and visitors to take advantage of special and regular RLA
Thrift Shoppe sales and of the opportunities to purchase raffle tickets
for the 2017 RLA queen-size “Sunflower Splendor” Quilt, expertly
handcrafted by the Roxbury Library Quilters, and Irma Mae Griffin’s
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly
opposite the town’s United Methodist Church on Main Street.

For more information about Roxbury Library events on July 1st, please
contact Roxbury Library Director Dian Seiler or Roxbury Library Clerk
Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

Roxbury Town Board Meeting Agenda – June 12, 2017 Town Hall

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Public Hearings
Regular Meeting
June 12, 2017
Town Hall

Call To Order 7:00 pm Public Hearing -Small Business Enterprise
(6/12 and 7/10 hearings now not needed as going for different
funding)
7:20 pm Public Hearing-Grand Gorge Civic Center Renovations
7:30 pm Regular Meeting

Minutes

May 8th Meeting

Requests to Speak:

MTC-Update on Broadband & Tower

Department Reports:

Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources

Old Business
New Business
Letters to the Board:

David Munsell-water usage
Grand Gorge Sr. Club-thank you

Discussion from residents
Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION

• Resolution-Town Clerk monthly report for May 2017

• Resolution-Supervisor’s monthly report for April 2017

• Resolution-Assessor’s monthly report for May 2017

• Resolution-Building Inspector monthly report for May 2017

• Resolution-monthly water receipts report for May 2017

• Resolution-Justice Court monthly report for April 2017

• Resolution-fill Planning Board Alternate term thru 12/31/19

• Resolution-Retirement Reporting Time

• Resolution-approve application submission Denver Water Project

• Resolution-apply for funds for GG Civic Center repairs/renovations

• NYC DEP building permit fee

• Cancel second public hearing for Grand Gorge Civic Center CDBG grant scheduled for July 10th –not needed

• Revise Employee Handbook to include credit card use

• Annual Water Quality Reports for 2016 have been mailed to all customers

OTHER REMINDERS
Highway Contract expires 12/31/17
Water & Sewer Operator Agreements (LVDV Operations) expire 12/31/17
(new ones need to be in place by 9/1/17 for 2018 budgeting purposes)

June 2017 RLA Tuesday Forum Event The Otesaga Resort Hotel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Person: Dian Seiler, Director, Roxbury Library
Telephone and Fax: (607)-326-7901

LUNCHEON BUFFET AT THE OTESAGA RESORT HOTEL FOR JUNE 2017 RLA TUESDAY
FORUM GATHERING

The Roxbury Library Association will close the 2016-2017 RLA Tuesday Forum
season with a buffet luncheon at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown,
New York, on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. RLA Tuesday Forum Coordinator Julia
A. Menne cordially requests that all buffet luncheon attendees meet in the
Roxbury Library parking lot at 10:15 a.m. on June 13th for carpool
transport to Cooperstown.

To reserve a place at the June 13th luncheon, please contact RLA Tuesday
Forum Coordinator Julia A. Menne at (607)-326-3027.

The Roxbury Library Association welcomes the public to all RLA Tuesday
Forum programs, activities, and gatherings, which are free of charge.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly
opposite the town’s United Methodist Church on Main Street.

For information about upcoming RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and
gatherings, please contact Roxbury Library Director Dian Seiler or Roxbury
Library Clerk Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

Roxbury Library Association Tuesday Forum program session "Making Your Own Herbs de Provence," Tuesday, November 8, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Person: Dian Seiler, Director, Roxbury Library
Telephone and Fax: (607)-326-7901

“Making Your Own Herbs de Provence” is the scheduled activity for the Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Roxbury Library Association Tuesday Forum program session at 1:00 p.m., at the Roxbury Library. RLA Tuesday Forum Coordinator and session leader Susan Whittenburg cordially requests that each attendee bring a container for storing the herbs.

Regular RLA Tuesday Forum attendees will provide refreshments following Ms. Whittenburg’s demonstration.

The Roxbury Library Association welcomes the public to all RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and gatherings, which are free of charge.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly opposite the town’s United Methodist Church on Main Street.

For details about the November 8, 2016, RLA Tuesday Forum program and about upcoming RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and gatherings, please contact Roxbury Library Director Dian Seiler or Roxbury Library Clerk Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

The Roxbury Library Association has received a Spring 2016 Adult Reading and Discussion Grant

The Roxbury Library Association has received a Spring 2016 Adult Reading and Discussion Grant from the New York Council for the Humanities. The R & D Program hosted by the Roxbury Library will offer adult participants the opportunity to explore the topic “‘In Cold Blood’: True Crime, an American Genre” through a series of thematically linked nonfiction readings, including Truman Capote’s IN COLD BLOOD: A TRUE ACCOUNT OF A MULTIPLE MURDER AND ITS CONSEQUENCES and TRUE CRIME: AN AMERICAN  ANTHOLOGY/350 YEARS OF BRILLIANT WRITING ABOUT DARK DEEDS. The Spring 2016 NYCH R & D Program at the Roxbury Library commemorates the 60th anniversary of the publication of IN COLD BLOOD.

All six reading and discussion sessions will be on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on the following dates: May 14, 2016; May 21, 2016; May 28, 2016; June 4, 2016; June 11, 2016; and June 18, 2016. The RLA will acquire copies of NYCH R & D book selections from the Four County Library System for R & D program participants’ use. Roxbury resident Barry Seiler
will be the Scholar-Facilitator of the RLA NYCH Spring 2016 R & D Program.

To register for the Spring 2016 NYCH R & D Program at the Roxbury Library, please contact Roxbury Library Director Dian Seiler or Roxbury Library Clerk Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly opposite the town’s United Methodist Church on Main Street.

Roxbury Town Board Dec. 14, 2015, Approved Meeting Minutes

APPROVED MINUTES

December 14, 2015

The regular meeting of the Roxbury Town Board was held December 14, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.  Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Dpty. Hwy. Supt. William Sprague, Assessor Robert Breglio, Attorney Kevin Young and 5 residents.

The Minutes of the November 5, 2015 regular meeting were approved on motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley.

AYES-5 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0

John Wolham of NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services was introduced, commended the Town Board for conducting a revaluation of property assessments and presented Assessor Breglio with a certificate for having completed the revaluation.  Mr. Wolham discussed the importance of a revaluation and completing one every 4-5 years to keep property values on track with the area trends.  The Town could receive up to $5 per parcel reimbursement for the re-val, however the exact amount per parcel has not been yet determined by the State.  The Town Board also thanked Assessor Breglio and Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara for the excellent work they did on the revaluation.

Dpty. Hwy. Supt. William Sprague reported crews have been busy cutting trees and brush from roads as some had become overgrown, have been collecting old culverts for destruction, stated trucks are ready for winter, requested a letter from the Town to the vendor allowing the purchase of a 10’ hydraulic broom that fits on the front of a truck.  The price is less than $10,000 and was budgeted for in the 2015 highway budget and stated the generator pad and electric has been completed at the highway garage with the new generator to be installed soon.  Discussion took place on possibly using the old generator for the Town Hall or selling it.  The Board had no objection to the purchase of the hydraulic broom.   Sprague also requested status of hiring someone to fill at least one of  the vacancies on the highway dept. for 1/1/16 as they will be down 2 men after Neil German becomes Highway Supt. Sprague stated they would like to hire John Bubach Jr. No Board member objected and Mr. Sprague was directed to inform Bubach Jr. of the position and the Board will formally hire him at the year end meeting.

Carolynn Faraci, Parks Clerk, reported she has 26 bookings for the park into 2016, the fireworks for the Labor Day event 2016 has been contracted and reported on the vandalism and damage done to the dollhouse building at the park.  Damage included most windows broken out, inside ceilings torn down and toys broken.  Estimates for repair will be gotten and discussed to see if repairs will be made or not.  Faraci also stated Jenny Rosenzweig is not seeking re-appointment to the Historic Commission after her term ends 12/31/15 and stated letters will be sent to homeowners in the Roxbury Historic District with homes listed on the National Register to see if they would like to order a plaque under a grant project where the O’Conner Foundation will pay for one half of the cost.  The grant is to be closed out soon.

Mrs. Faraci, as bookkeeper, also discussed the changes from NYS Labor Board regarding  the updated LS52 Form for notifying employees of their rate of pay, payrolls, etc. that now must be acknowledged by employees before the new pay rate can go into effect.

It was stated the Southern Tier, which includes Delaware County,  was one of three areas in New York State that was just awarded $500M in grants for various types of projects under the NY Rising program.  It was also stated the Town’s grant for installing a community kitchen in the Kirkside Park barn was approved as well as The Roxbury Motel’s project for the Stratton FallsHouse.

Three breaks were detected and repaired in the Denver Water District.  However, the breaks drained the water tank causing a boil water order to be issued.  Customers were under the order for five days before it was lifted when testing results came back favorably.

Two leaks have been detected in the  Roxbury Water District and are expected to be repaired soon.

Issues causing water to enter the basements of Beauty Kreations and Tait’s Construction is still being looked into.  Per NY Rural Water help, three digs as possible leak sites have not found any leaks to be present and the Water Supt. is still not getting any chlorine in tests taken of the water in the buildings.  It is thought the problem may be ground water but Supv. has called the company suggested by Mr. Tait to try to detect where a leak may be but has received no response.

The Grand Gorge water tank has also been experiencing problems with keeping the water level up only to find that Mountainside Creamery has been using water off the hydrant without notifying the Town.  A letter will be sent to them requesting to meet to discuss that matter as well as continued issues with odors coming from the sewer plant and several more trailers being stored on the Teichman Rd. property.

A letter was received from the Grand Gorge Community Action Group thanking the Town Board for continued support of their projects.

A letter was received from Jenny Rosenzweig who has requested not being appointed to another term on the Historic Preservation Commission.  Her current term will end 12/31/15.

RESOLUTION #89 – ACCEPT ROSENZWEIG RESIGNATION FROM HISTORIC COMMISSION

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, Jenny Rosenzweig is currently serving on the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission with said term expiring December 31, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Rosenzweig does not request re-appointment for a three year term,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board will not re-appoint Ms. Rosenzweig to the Historic Preservation Commission thus causing a vacancy on the Commission as of 12/31/15.”

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Having been questioned by some residents, the Town Clerk clarified that she has only ever been on a single health/dental plan under the Town and offered premium payments as proof of such.

No action was taken on the Police Policy.

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Town Clerk’s monthly report for November 2015 in the amount of $1,599.25 (Town Clerk $1,064.25 and Building Permits $535.00)

AYES-5 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for October 2015.

AYES-5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Gene Cronk second  by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Justice Court monthly report for October 2015 in the amount of $5,739.00.  (State $3,877.00; County $120.00 and Town $1,742.00)

AYES- 5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Assessor monthly report for October/November 2015.

AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Building Inspector’s monthly report for November 2015.

AYES-5 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Water District monthly receipts report for November 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $850.08; Grand Gorge $804.78 and Roxbury $784.53.

AYES-5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

RESOLUTION #90-SCHEDULE YEAR END MEETING

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board will hold a Special Meeting on December 29, 2015 at 4:00 at the Town Hall to conclude business for the year 2015.”

and will hold the annual Organizational Meeting on January 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.”

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

RESOLUTION #91- SCHEDULE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board will hold the annual Organizational Meeting on January 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.”

AYES-5 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0

RESOLUTION #92-RE-APPOINT EDWARD HINKLEY TO PLANNING BOARD

On motion of  Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board re-appoints Edward Hinkley to another five years on the Planning Board with said term 1/1/16-12/31/2020.”

AYES-5 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

David Zambri of the Planning Board has informed the Town that he would not be requesting re-appointment when his term expires December 31, 2015 thus causing a vacancy.  The Town Board will send a letter to him acknowledging his 10 years of service.  The Planning Board has requested the Town Board appoint Brad Zambri to fill the vacancy.

Joseph Farleigh, current Chairman of the Planning Board is stepping down from that position but will remain on the Board, but recommends the Town Board appoints Board member Phillip Zorda as Chairman.  Discussion took place on whether the Town Board or Planning Board appoints their Chairman.  Attorney Young will research the matter.

RESOLUTION #93-APPOINT BRAD ZAMBRI TO PLANNING BOARD

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints Brad Zambri to a five year term on the Planning Board to fill the vacancy on same with said term to be 1/1/16-12/31/20.”

AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

RESOLUTION #94 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR SHARED HIGHWAY SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“Resolution authorizing the  Chief Executive Officer to sign a contract on behalf of the Town of Roxbury to permit the highway department head to share services with the highway department head in other municipalities who possess similar authorization for the borrowing or lending of materials and supplies and the exchanging, leasing, renting or maintaining of machinery and equipment, including the operators thereof, for the purpose of aiding the highway head in the performance of his/her duties.

WHEREAS, all municipalities, including the Town of Roxbury have the power and authority to contract for the purpose of renting, leasing, exchanging, borrowing or maintaining of machinery and equipment, with or without operators, with other municipalities, and;

WHEREAS, all municipalities, including the Town of Roxbury have the power and authority to borrow or lend materials and supplies to other municipalities, and;

WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the Town of Roxbury and other municipalities have machinery and equipment which is not used during certain periods, and

WHEREAS, it is determined that the Town of Roxbury and other municipalities have materials and supplies on hand which are not immediately needed, and;

WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that by renting, borrowing, exchanging, leasing or maintaining highway machinery and equipment and the borrowing or lending of materials and supplies, the Town of Roxbury and other municipalities may avoid the necessity of purchasing certain needed highway machinery and equipment and the purchasing of or storing a large inventory of certain materials and supplies, thereby saving the taxpayers money, and;

WHEREAS, it is recognized and determined, from a practical working arrangement, that no program of borrowing, exchanging, leasing, renting or maintaining of highway machinery and equipment or borrowing or lending of materials can be successful if each individual arrangement or agreement has to receive prior approval by the Town of Roxbury governing board and the governing board of each of the other municipalities which may be parties to such agreements, since such agreements must often be made on short notice and at times when the governing boards are not in session, and;

WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon each municipality to design a simple method whereby materials and supplies, equipment and machinery, including the operators thereof, may be obtained or maintained with the minimum of paperwork and inconvenience and with a swift approval process, and;

WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Town of Roxbury to give the head of the highway department the authority to enter into renting, exchanging, borrowing, lending or maintaining arrangements with the persons serving in similar capacities in other municipalities without the necessity of obtaining approval of the Town of Roxbury governing board prior to the making of each individual arrangement, and;

WHEREAS, a standard contract has been prepared which is expected to be adopted and placed into effect in other municipalities, and will grant the person holding the position comparable to that of the head of the highway department, authority to make similar arrangements, and;

WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that it will be in the best interests of the Town of Roxbury to be a party to such shared services arrangements;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor of Roxbury is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the Town, a contract for shared highway services to include the Town of Middletown, Town of Stamford, Town of Harpersfield, Town of Andes, Town of Gilboa, Village of Delhi and County of Delaware,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall take effect immediately, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Town Clerk is authorized and directed to file a copy of the contract set forth in this resolution with the chief executive officer of the aforementioned municipalities.”

The vote having been taken upon such resolution the result was as follows:

AYES-5 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0

Said Highway Shared Services agreement will be for five years and will expire on 12/13/20.

The Town Board was supplied with an updated monthly open permit list.  The Assessor’s monthly reports also contain a list of reported items to the Building Inspector including dangerous conditions and construction they have found without a permit. Councilman Hinkley suggested those who don’t respond to Renewal/CO/CC letters have the fees put on their taxes.  The only problem being that reminder letters have not been sent out for about 3 years.  Councilman Hinkley stated that he would speak to the Building Inspector regarding the matter.

No action was taken on revisions to the Grand Gorge and Roxbury Water District bylaws.

RESOLUTION #95 – RESOLUTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A HIGHWAY CONTRACT MATTER

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session at 8:17 pm to discuss issues with the current Highway Contract. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Allen Hinkley, Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Carol Murray, Attorney Kevin Young, Dpty. Hwy. Supt. William Sprague and Hwy. Worker Ralph Sprague.”

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

William and Ralph Sprague exited the Executive Session at 8:25 pm.

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board and Attorney returned to the regular meeting at 8:33 pm.

AYES-5 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0

It was stated as a result of Executive Session, there will be no changes made to the current Highway Contract.

Attorney Young discussed the report from Robert Beebe regarding his results of what NYCDEP assessments on the sewer piping should be after plugging the figures into a template.  Further review by Attorney Young and the Town Assessor will be needed before the Town Board agrees to any of the figures calculated.  If the Town agrees, assessments would be decreased for a number of years instead of a cash payment to DEP for the differences. Discussion also took place on payment of the invoice from Mr. Beebe for this work as he did not meet his original deadline.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley, Voucher #556 Robert L. Beebe LLC $1,735.75 was removed from the abstract and all other bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:

General #537-589 – $47,477.78
Roxbury Sewer #79-83 – $11,846.42
Highway #246-271 – $54,955.42
Denver Sewer #104-113 – $24,185.96
Roxbury Water #88-93 – $2,642.68
Special Lights #16-17 – $4,454.81
Grand Gorge Water #100-109 – $7,716.11

Capital Projects:
Denver Water #80-89 – $4,397.78
GEIS Project #7 – $838.50

AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Attorney Young discussed the Hamlet Designation areas that are eligible for review and any changes every five years which will be in 2016. Said changes can be done in the period 12/24/15-6/21/16.  The Board intends to especially discuss three specific owners’ properties during that time that have asked for removal in the past.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm.

THIS IS A TRUE COPY
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Reader, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman

Keep A Watch for the Big Labor Day Event - September 6th....

Roxbury Nine, Great Food, Great Music and Fireworks at Dusk.

Keep An Eye out!

Town Board Meeting Agenda - September 8, 2014

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
September 8, 2014

Town Hall
Call To Order 7:30 pm

Minutes  August 11th Regular Meeting

Requests to Speak:

Department Reports:
Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources

Old Business

New Business

Letters to the Board:
Sarah Cronk – resignation letter School Crossing Guard
Martin Lerner – resignation letter Historic Preservation Commission
Lewis Wendell – requesting a “Parking” sign for Town lot beside old family health building

Discussion from residents

Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION

·       Resolution –  Town Clerk monthly Report for August 2014
·       Resolution –  Supervisor’s monthly Report for July 2014
·       Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for August 2014
·       Resolution – Justice Court monthly report for July 2014
·       Resolution – HUD Program funds monthly report for August 2014
·       Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for July 2014
·       Resolution – monthly water receipts report for August 2014 (Denver-GG-Roxbury)
·       Resolution – advertise for Fuel Oil bids (open October 10th @ 2:00 pm)
·       Resolution – School Crossing guard
·       Resolution – Historic Preservation Commission Member (term thru 12/31/15)
·       Resolution – reappoint Robert Sanford to Board of Assessment Review thru 9/30/2019
·       Uniform Assessment Standards
·       Violation Order to Remedy –Caroline Lilly property
·       Structures found by Assessor without Building Permits
·       Roxbury Central School water hookup for bus garage
·       Martin Menne water issue
·       Planning Board issues (secretary & alternate members)

REMINDER:   Highway Contract expires 12/31/14

ONGOING ISSUES
·       Truck lawsuit status

The Roxbury Arts Group Popular Drop In Art Class Series Continues With A Photography Workshop

Telephone: 607.326.7908
Email: mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org

F O R  I M M E D I A T E  R E L E A S E

The Roxbury Arts Group Popular Drop In Art Class Series Continues With A Photography Workshop

At the Roxbury Arts Center – 5025 Vega Mountain Rd., Roxbury NY 12474
Saturday, May 17, 2014, 11:30 AM
607.326.7908

The popular Drop In Art Class Series offered by the Roxbury Arts Group continues on Saturday, May 17th with a photography workshop led by artist Kevin Q. Gray.

This month’s workshop, Digital Camera: The Basics, will lead participants through all of the basic (and not so basic) functions of today’s digital cameras. Shutter speeds, apertures, ISO, file formats, lenses, filters and much more will be discussed. Gray will talk on compositional skills, making sure that what the participant envisions in their mind is what comes true through the camera lens. The workshop will include an outdoor ‘photo safari’ in Roxbury (weather permitting) and a brief discussion of photo editing software.

This workshop is best suited to those participants who own a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses, or an advanced point-and-shoot camera with manual shutter and aperture modes.

Workshop instructor, Kevin Q. Gray, is a fine art photographer living in Cherry Valley, NY. He has exhibited his work widely in the region, including in the Walt Meade Gallery of the Roxbury Arts Center. He has won numerous awards for his digital, film, and alternative process photography. He currently teaches photography at SUNY Oneonta.

The workshop takes place at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury NY. The workshop feel is $30 per person for this 2.5 hour workshop. For more information visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607.326.7908.

The programs of the Roxbury Arts Group are made possible in part by the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, the Community Foundation of South Central New York, 2014 Season Sponsor WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center, members of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, and by the generous donations from individual community members like you.

NOTICE — Planning Board Meeting Cancelled

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Roxbury Planning Board scheduled for July 17, 2013, has been canceled.

The next regular meeting of the Planning Board will be held August 21, 2013, at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

Joseph Farleigh, Chairman
Roxbury Planning Board
Dated:  July 17, 2013

NOTICE — Retirement Reporting

RETIREMENT REPORTING

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury hereby establishes the following as standard work days for elected and appointed officials and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local Employee’s Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the clerk of this body,

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

Title	Name	Standard Work Day (Hours/Day)	Term Begins/Ends	Employer Record of Time Worked (Y/N)	Days Per Month (based on record of Activities)
Tax Collector	Joan Moore	8	1/1/12-12/31/13	N	7
Justice	Wayne R. Pebler	8	1/1/10-12/31/13	N	5.25
Justice	Heather Gockel	8	1/1/13-12/31/16	N	.5
Supt. of Highways	Stephen A. Schuman	8	1/1/12-12/31/15	N	24.9
Town Clerk	Diane L. Pickett	8	1/1/12-12/31/15	N	22.17
Councilman	Allen Hinkley	8	1/1/10-12/31/13	N	.5

APPOINTED OFFICIALS:

Bookkeeper/Dpty. Town Clerk #1/Budget Officer/Dpty. Registrar	Carolynn Faraci	8	1/1/12-12/31/12	Y
Assessor Clerk	Stephanie Seminara	8	1/1/12-12/31/12	Y
Building Inspector	William Walcutt	8	1/1/13/12/31/13	To be by NYS	determined Retirement

AYES –            5  Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes

NAYS – 0

ABSTAIN – 0

On this 8th day of July, 2013

Diane Pickett, Town Clerk                        Date Enacted: July 8, 2013

I, Diane Pickett, Clerk of the governing board of the Town of Roxbury of the State of New York do hereby certify that I have compared the forgoing with the original resolution passed by such board, at a legally convened meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2013 on file as part of the minutes of such meeting, and that same is a true copy thereof and whole of such original.

I further certify that the full board consists of 5 members

and that 5 of such members were present at such meeting

and that 5 of such members voted in favor of the above resolution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Town of Roxbury.

7/8/13

Diane Pickett, Town Clerk                                                                                    Date

(seal)

NOTICE — Planning Board Meeting cancelled

NOTICE

The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Roxbury Planning Board scheduled for June 19, 2013 is canceled due to there being no matters for discussion.  The next regular meeting will be held July 17, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

By Order of the Planning Board
Joseph Farleigh, Chairman
Dated: June 17, 2013

Town Board Meeting Agenda — June 10, 2013

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2013
Town Hall
7:30  pm

Call To Order:
Regular Meeting

Minutes:
May 13th Regular meeting and May 21st Special Meeting  

Requests to Speak:

Department Reports:

Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources

Old Business

New Business

Letters to the Board:

Discussion from residents

Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION

• Resolution –  Town Board has reviewed (and approves or changes needed) current Employee Handbook

• Resolution –  Town Clerk monthly Report for May 2013

• Resolution –  Supervisor’s monthly Report for April 2013

• Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for May 2013

• Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report

• Resolution – monthly water receipts report (Denver-GG-Roxb)

• Resolution – Justice Court monthly report for April 2013

• Resolution – Lake St. Drainage Stormwater Bid

• Resolution – Computer Use Policy

• Resolution – appoint 5 person  review committee for the CDBG housing program

• Resolution –training/meeting reimbursement request (Brd of Assessment Review & Tax Collector)

• Tentative EQ Rate @ 32%

• 2012 Annual Water Quality Reports (Denver, GG & Roxbury) were mailed to all customers May 22, 2013.  Copies are on file at the Town Clerk’s Office and on the Town website

• FEMA update – 2 large road paperwork is still being reviewed by FEMA for final payment

ONGOING ISSUES

• Truck lawsuit status

2012 Annual Water Quality Report

To download a copy of the 2012 AWQR (Annual Water Quality Report) for the Roxbury, Grand Gorge and Denver Water Districts, click on the links below:

2012AWQR-Denver.pdf

2012AWQR-GrandGorge.pdf

2012AWQR-Roxbury.pdf

NOTICE — Completion of 2013 Tentative Assessment Roll

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF 2013 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL
(Pursuant to Section 506 & 526 of the Real Property Tax Law)

Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware, New York has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 St. Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until the fifth Thursday in May. (May 30, 2013)  A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office.

The Assessor will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll on the following days: Wed. May 8th between the hours of 9:00 am – 1:00  pm;  Wed. May 15th between the hours of 4:00 pm–8:00 pm; Fri. May 17th between the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, and Sat. May 18th  between the hours of 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

HEARING OF COMPLAINTS – The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Thurs. May 30, 2013 between the hours of 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY in said Town, to hear and examine all complaints in relationship to assessments, on the written application, correctly filled out, accompanied with the required data of any person believing himself to be aggrieved.

Robert Breglio
Assessor
Dated: May 1, 2013

Bid Notice – CAT Roller

Please take notice the Town of Roxbury is seeking bids for the sale of a 1991 CAT CS563 roller, single drum, smooth, 84” wide, 3116T diesel engine and hydrostatic transmission.  Bidding is taking place on www.publicsurplus.com.  To see the machine or any questions call Steve Schuman, Hwy. Supt. at 607-326-7641.  Bidding will end on May 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm.  Bidding will be discussed at the regular meeting of the Town Board to be held that evening at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.  The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

By Order of the Town Board
Stephen Schuman, Hwy. Supt.
Dated:  April 25, 2013

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic — May 2, 2013

FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC
Thursday,  May 2, 2013
6 – 8 p.m.
Town of Roxbury Highway Garage
52508 State Hwy. 30

For clinics scheduled in other Towns, please contact the Roxbury Town Clerk’s Office at 607-326-7641.

Be sure to bring a previous 3 year vaccination certificate with you so you get another 3 year vaccine.

Town Board April 8, 2013 Meeting Agenda

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
April 8, 2013
Grand Gorge Civic Center
7:30  pm

Call To Order 7:30 pm – Regular Meeting

Minutes:    March 11th  meeting

Requests to Speak:

Department Reports:
— Water / Sewer
— Planning
— Building & Grounds
— Highway
— Assessor
— Building Inspector
— Community Resources

Old Business
New Business
Letters to the Board:
Discussion from residents
Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION

• Resolution –  Town Board has reviewed (and approves or changes needed) current Employee Handbook

• Resolution –  Town Clerk monthly Report for March 2013

• Resolution –  Supervisor’s monthly Report for February 2012

• Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for March 2013

• Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report (12/26/12-3/18/13)

• Resolution – Justice Court monthly report for February 2013

• Resolution – appoint 5 person  review committee for the CDBG housing program

• Resolution – award/reject bid on sale of Cat Roller (No bids received)

• Resolution – retirement reporting days for Building Inspector

• Resolution – travel reimbursement policy

• Resolution –Comp Plan Lead Agency (Town of Roxbury) HOLD

• Resolution – Comp Plan EAF Form (Supv. authorized to sign) HOLD

• Resolution – Comp Plan SEQRA Neg Dec  HOLD

• Resolution – Comp Plan adoption

• NYC DEP land acquisition subdivision approval

• NYC DEP underwater assessment

• FEMA update – 2 large road paperwork is still being reviewed by FEMA for final payment

ONGOING ISSUES

• Truck lawsuit status

• Stormwater Management Plan – Hamlet of Grand Gorge

Bid Notice — "Lake Street Bid"

BID NOTICE
TOWN OF ROXBURY, NEW YORK

The Town of Roxbury is seeking sealed bids for the construction of the “Lake Street Drainage Construction Project”.  Plans and specifications can be obtained by calling Jane Sotera at RETTEW Engineering and Surveying in Delhi, NY at 845-586-2400.  The construction will be done as part of the Catskill Watershed Corporation’s (CWC) Stormwater Retrofit Program, and all conditions of the CWC Program Contract including bonds and insurances must be adhered to.

Bids must be marked “Lake Street Bid” and received at the Town Clerk’s Office, 53690 State Hwy. 30, PO Box 189, Roxbury, NY  12474 before 3:00 pm on April 26, 2013 at which time they will be opened.  The bid will be awarded at a later date upon CWC acceptance.  The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

By Order of the Town Board
Town of Roxbury
Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Dated: March 27, 2013