Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, on January 3, 2017, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

A summary of the aforesaid resolution is set forth below.  The resolution provides as follows:  that the faith and credit of the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York (the “Town”), are irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable; that an annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year; that the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds authorized by such resolution including renewals of such notes, is delegated to the Supervisor; that all other matters, except as provided in such resolution relating to the serial bonds authorized, including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed in such resolution and the manner of the execution of the same and also including the consolidation with other issues, and the authority to issue such obligations on the basis of substantially level or declining annual debt service, is delegated to and shall be determined by the Supervisor; and that this LEGAL NOTICE shall be published.

A summary of the bond resolution follows:

BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3, 2017.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY, DELAWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE $1,000,000 MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF THE TOWN’S DENVER WATER DISTRICT, IN AND FOR SAID TOWN.

The period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision one of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.

THE FULL TEXT OF THIS BOND RESOLUTION IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK LOCATED AT MAIN STREET, ROXBURY, NEW YORK, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Dated:  Roxbury, New York
January 3, 2017
Diane Pickett
Town Clerk

COLLECTOR’S NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL & WARRANT

COLLECTOR’S NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL & WARRANT

I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes for the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware, State of New York, have duly received the Tax Roll & Warrant for the year 2017.  I will be in attendance at the Town Hall, 53690 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY on January 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th (Wednesdays) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on such roll, or please mail.

Take further notice that taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2017 without interest or charge.  All taxes received after such date, there shall be added interest of one percent (1%) per month.  February (1%), March (2%), April (3%).  After April 15th, all checks must be certified.  All unpaid taxes after April 30, 2017 will be returned to the County Treasurer pursuant to law.

Nicole Haroldson, Tax Collector
Town of Roxbury

Notice - Public Hearing January 3, 2017

At a regular Town Board meeting of the
Town Board of the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York,
held at the Roxbury Town Hall, in Roxbury, New York,
in said Town on December 12, 2016, at 7:30 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time.

PRESENT:

Thomas S. Hynes
Supervisor

Gene Cronk
Councilman

Edward Raeder
Councilman

Allen Hinkley
Councilman

Carol Murray
Councilwoman

ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING

In the Matter of
the Increase and Improvement of the
Facilities of the Denver Water District in the
Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York
at an Estimated Maximum Cost of $1,000,000

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, has duly caused Lamont Engineers, engineers duly licensed in the State of New York, to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report, dated August 31, 2016, constituting a map, plan and an estimate of cost, pursuant to Section 202‑b of the Town Law (the “Report”), relating to the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Town’s Denver Water District, consisting of various capital improvements to the facilities of the Denver Water District, including wellfield electrical improvements, pumping and treatment improvements, controls system improvements, pressure reducing valve vault replacement, water main and service replacements, hydrant and valve replacements, storage tank rehabilitation, emergency generators, and various building and site improvements all as more fully described in the Report, which Report is on file in the office of the Town Clerk where it is available for public inspection during normal business hours; and

WHEREAS, the Denver Water District is entirely contained within the Town; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for said increase and improvement is $1,000,000, which amount shall be allocated and charged as the cost of various capital improvements to the facilities of the Denver Water District, and shall be borne by the Denver Water District; and

WHEREAS, the capital project heretofore described, based on information supplied to the Town Board, has been determined by the Town Board to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which will not result in any significant environmental effects; and

WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of such increase and improvement of the facilities of the Denver Water District in the manner described above, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202‑b of the Town Law; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, as follows:

Section 1.        A public hearing will be held at the Roxbury Town Hall, in Roxbury, New York, in said Town, on January 3, 2017, at 7:15 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, on the question of the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Town’s Denver Water District, consisting of various capital improvements to the facilities of the Denver Water District, including wellfield electrical improvements, pumping and treatment improvements, controls system improvements, pressure reducing valve vault replacement, water main and service replacements, hydrant and valve replacements, storage tank rehabilitation, emergency generators and various building and site improvements, in the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, in the manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law.

Section 2.        The aforesaid hearing shall be noticed as follows:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, will meet at the Roxbury Town Hall, in Roxbury, New York, in said Town, on January 3, 2017 at 7:15 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing in relation to the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Town’s Denver Water District, consisting of various capital improvements to the facilities of the Denver Water District, including wellfield electrical improvements, pumping and treatment improvements, controls system improvements, pressure reducing valve vault replacement, water main and service replacements, hydrant and valve replacements, storage tank rehabilitation, emergency generators, and various building and site improvements, in the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, all as more fully described in the August 31, 2016 Preliminary Engineering Report of Lamont Engineers, Cobleskill, New York, and including incidental expenses in connection therewith, at an estimated maximum cost of $1,000,000.

The aforesaid project has been determined by the Town Board to be a “Type II” Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which, as proposed, the Town Board has determined will not result in any significant environmental effects.

At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof.

Section 3.        The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this Notice of Public Hearing to be published once in the Catskill Mountain News, the official newspaper, and also to cause a copy thereof to be posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk, such publication and posting to be made not less than ten days, nor more than twenty days, before the date designated for the hearing, and shall constitute the notice required to be given under Section 202-b of the Town Law.

Section 4.        This order shall take effect immediately.

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:

Carol Murray, Councilwoman   VOTING           AYE
Gene Cronk, Councilman            VOTING           AYE
Edward Raeder, Councilman      VOTING           AYE
Allen Hinkley, Councilman          VOTING           AYE
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor      VOTING           AYE

The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

Notice of Public Hearing - January 3, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, will meet at the Roxbury Town Hall, in Roxbury, New York, in said Town, on January 3, 2017 at 7:15 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing in relation to the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Town’s Denver Water District, consisting of various capital improvements to the facilities of the Denver Water District, including wellfield electrical improvements, pumping and treatment improvements, controls system improvements, pressure reducing valve vault replacement, water main and service replacements, hydrant and valve replacements, storage tank rehabilitation, emergency generators, and various building and site improvements, in the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, all as more fully described in the August 31, 2016 Preliminary Engineering Report of Lamont Engineers, Cobleskill, New York, and including incidental expenses in connection therewith, at an estimated maximum cost of $1,000,000.

The aforesaid project has been determined by the Town Board to be a “Type II” Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which, as proposed, the Town Board has determined will not result in any significant environmental effects.

At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof.

Dated:    Roxbury, New York
December 12, 2016
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY,
DELAWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK
By Diane Pickett,Town Clerk

Notice - Roxbury Town Board Special Meeting, December 28, 2016

NOTICE

The Town Board, Town of Roxbury, will hold a Special Meeting on December 28, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall for the purpose of concluding all business for the year 2016.  The Organizational Meeting will be held on January 3, 2017 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

By Order of the Town Board
Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Dated:  Dec. 12, 2016

Roxbury Town Board Meeting Agenda - December 12, 2016

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Public Hearing
Regular Meeting
December 12, 2016
Town Hall

Call To Order  7:15 pm Public Hearing-Proposed Local Law re: Veteran’s Memorial Site signs

7:30 pm Regular Meeting

Minutes  November Meetings

Requests to Speak:
Everett Farrell-Engineering RFQ
Greg Henderson/Joe Massa-memorial sign @ Stratton Falls
Michael Harrington-Denver Water project

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 Clerk monthly report for November 2016
·       Resolution-Supervisor’s monthly report for October 2016
·       Resolution-Assessor’s monthly report for November 2016
·       Resolution-Building Inspector monthly report for November 2016
·       Resolution-monthly water receipts report for November 2016
·       Resolution-Justice Court monthly report for September & October 2016
·       Resolution-schedule Year End Meeting December 28th @ 4:00 pm?
·       Resolution-schedule Organizational Meeting January 3rd @7:30 pm?
·       Resolution-award bid for Denver Water PRV Building
·       Resolution-revise Employee Handbook Section 807 (…to be included in the first TWO paychecks of each month.)
·       Resolution-Draft Local Law re: signs at the memorial
·       Resolution-authorize Supv. to execute DOS grant for Community Kitchen
·       Resolution-Denver Water District Project set Public Hearing
·       Resolution-Denver Water District bonding
·       Moratorium on NYCDEP land purchases
·       Denver Water District work update
·       NYCDEP Collection System Assessment
·       GG Tire sewer hookup

Notice - Public Hearing December 17, 2016 to Consider General Project Plan MTC Cable Broadband Upgrade Capital Project

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the New York State Urban Development Corporation, doing business as Empire State Development (“ESD” or the “Corporation”), pursuant to Section 16(2) of the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act (Chapter 174, Section 1, Laws of 1968, as amended) (the “Act”), has adopted a General Project Plan (the “Plan”) with respect to the MTC Cable Broadband Upgrade Capital Project (the “Project”) on November 17, 2016.  Copies of the Plan are available without charge to any person who shall make a request for the same at the office of the Corporation.  The Corporation will file such Plan in the offices of the Delaware County Clerk; the Andes, Middletown and Roxbury Town Clerks; and the Margaretville and Fleischmanns Village Clerks.  A copy of the Plan is also on file at the principal office of the Corporation, 633 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017, and is available for inspection by the general public Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The Project will deploy an HFC Network, which is engineered to deliver 100 Mbps residential service, as well as up to 200 Mbps business class services within the towns of Andes, Middletown, and Roxbury; Villages of Fleishmanns and Margaretville by Heart of the Catskills Communications, Inc. (d/b/a MTC Cable).  This network will upgrade approximately 217-miles of facilities serving existing customers to meet New York State’s broadband service goals and objectives. Installation of 22-miles of new HFC facilities will extend broadband availability to residents not currently served by the HFC network. Total Project costs are expected to be approximately $1,749,922.  ESD proposes to make a $1,224,946 grant to Heart of the Catskills Communications, Inc. (d/b/a MTC Cable) to assist in the financing of the Project.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that, in accordance with Section 16(2) of the Act, a public hearing, open to all persons, will be held by the Corporation at the Town of Roxbury- Town Hall, Conference Room, 53690 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY 12474 on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, to consider the Plan.

DATED:   Tuesday, December 6, 2016
New York, New York
New York State Urban Development Corporation
By:  Eileen McEvoy, Corporate Secretary

Notice - Annual Election of the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District, Tuesday, December 13, 2016

NOTICE

ANNUAL ELECTION OF MIDDLETOWN-HARDENBURGH FIRE DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District (which includes the Village of Margaretville) will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at the Margaretville Fire Station located on 1st floor, 77 Church Street, Margaretville, NY for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a five year term, commencing on January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2021.

Candidates for the District Office shall file their names with the Secretary of the Fire District, Barbara Funck, PO Box 201, Margaretville, NY  12455 no later than November 23, 2016.

Barbara Funck
Fire DistrictSecretary

Notice - Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting on December 10, 2016

NOTICE

The Town of Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission (RHPC) will hold a Special Meeting on December 10, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY to discuss an application and any other business that may come before the Commission.

Lewis Wendell, Chairman RHPC
Dated: 11/28/16

Notice - Public Hearing December 12, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Town of Roxbury, New York

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board for the Town of Roxbury at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 State Hwy 30, Roxbury, New York on the 12th day of December 2016, at 7:15 p.m., regarding the adoption of a proposed Local Law prohibiting the posting of signs on the Veterans Memorial Site located at the corner of State Route 30 and County Route 41, thereby preserving and enhancing the aesthetics of this property that is located in the Town by prohibiting the desecration of a Public Monument due to the posting of signs on said property.  At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning the same.

Copies of the proposed law shall be available at the time of the hearing and shall be available at times prior to and after the hearing at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection or procurement by interested persons.

Any and all citizens are invited to attend this Public Hearing.  It is the policy of the Town of Roxbury not to discriminate on the basis of disability.  Please contact Diane Pickett, Town Clerk, at 607-326-7641 if you need any special accommodations and the Town will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that you can participate in this public meeting.

By Order of Town Board
Town of Roxbury
Dated: November 28, 2016

Notice - Annual Election of Grand Gorge Fire District, December 13, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION
OF THE GRAND GORGE FIRE DISTRICT
ON DECEMBER 13, 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Grand Gorge Fire District will take place on December 13, 2016 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Grand Gorge Fire House located at 60753 State Hwy 30 South, Grand Gorge New York 12434 for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2021.  All voters registered with the Delaware County Board of Elections on or before November 20, 2016 or residing in the Grand Gorge Fire District on or before November 13,  2016 shall be eligible to vote.  Candidates for District Office shall file their names with the Secretary of the Grand Gorge Fire District at PO Box 5, Grand Gorge, New York, 12434, no later than November 25, 2016.

November 4, 2016

Gail Miner, Secretary
Board of Fire Commissioners
Grand Gorge Fire District
PO Box 5
Grand Gorge NY  12434

Notice - Public Hearing December 21, 2016

Town of Roxbury
PO Box 189 – 53690 State Hwy 30
Roxbury, NY  12474
Phone 607-326-7641           FAX 607-326-7641

Public Hearing

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Roxbury Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law on the application(s) of

Rikard Living Trust – Tax Map #136.-1-10.1 – Johnson Hollow Rd. – 2 lot subdivision for the approval of a subdivision plat.

SAID HEARINGS will be held on December 21, 2016 at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 St. Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY at 7:30 pm, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard.

It is the policy of the Town of Roxbury not to discriminate on the basis of disability.  Please contact Diane Pickett, Town Clerk at (607) 326-7641 if you need any special accommodations and the Town will make the appropriate arrangements to ensure that you can participate in this public meeting.

By Order of the Roxbury Planning Board
Phillip Zorda, Chairman
Dated: November 16, 2016

Notice - Special Meeting November 21, 2016

NOTICE

The Town Board, Town of Roxbury will hold a Special Meeting on November 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall to discuss matters pertaining to Denver Water District projects and any other business that may come before the Board.

Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Town of Roxbury
Dated: 11/10/16

Notice - Annual Election of Roxbury Fire District

LEGAL NOTICE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF ROXBURY FIRE DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Roxbury Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 between the hours of 6 PM and 9 PM at the basement of the Roxbury Fire Hall, 53613 Main Street, Roxbury, NY  12474 for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a five year term, commencing on January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2021.

Candidates for the District Office shall file their names with the Secretary of the Fire District, Nicole Haroldson, Roxbury Fire District, PO Box 421, Roxbury, NY  12474 no later than November 23, 2016.

Nicole Haroldson
Fire District Secretary

Town of Roxbury Board Meeting Agenda - November 10, 2016

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD

Public Hearing
Regular Meeting
November 10, 2016
Town Hall

Call To Order 7:00 pm Public Hearing on 2017 Preliminary Budget

7:30 pm Regular Meeting

Minutes October 10th & 17th meetings

Requests to Speak:  MTC Cable re: update broadband project

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 Clerk monthly report for October 2016 (Town Clerk $786.18: Bldg Permits $2,060.00)
·       Resolution-Supervisor’s monthly report for September 2016
·       Resolution-Assessor’s monthly report for October 2016
·       Resolution-Building Inspector monthly report for October 2016
·       Resolution-monthly water receipts report for October 2016 (Denver $3,602.78; GG $4,024.61; Roxb $5,159.02)
·       Resolution-Justice Court monthly report for September & October 2016
·       Resolution- 2017 Budget
·       Resolution-unpaid water balances to 2017 tax bills
·       Resolution-Highway Dept. vacancy
·       Resolution-confirm Town Roads Shepard Lane, Fairway Dr., Eber Cartwright Rd. & Tom Hinkley Rd.
·       Denver Water District valve replacement
·       NYCDEP Collection System Assessment
·       April 2016 Tax Collection bank interest
·       GG Tire sewer hookup

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.

Legal Notice of Public Hearing, Grand Gorge Fire District - November 1, 2016

GRAND GORGE FIRE DISTRICT
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON 2017 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Proposed Budget of the Grand Gorge Fire District of the Town of Roxbury, State of New York, will be presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Grand Gorge Fire District, for its consideration.

A PUBLIC HEARING will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Gorge Fire Hall, 60753 St. Hwy 30, Grand Gorge NY  12434, in the Town of Grand Gorge, State of New York on the 1st day of November, 2016.

Pursuant to Town Law 105, the Board of Fire Commissioners must hold a public hearing on the budget, make the proposed budget available to the public prior to the public hearing, allow the public to comment on the budget at the public hearing.  This public hearing must be held to allow maximum public participation in the hearing.

The purpose of the public hearing is to allow any person to be heard in favor of or against the proposed budget as it is submitted, or for or against any item or items contained in the proposed budget, and hearing all persons interested in the subject  concerning same.

That a copy of the proposed budget is available at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Roxbury at Main Street, Roxbury NY 12474 and Fire District Secretary at 60753 St. Hwy 30, Grand Gorge NY  12434 where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours.

Dated:  October 20, 2016

Gail Miner, Secretary/Treasurer
Board of Fire Commissioners
Grand Gorge Fire District
60753 St. Hwy 30
Grand Gorge NY  12434

Notice to Bidders

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1.     Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Roxbury, hereinafter referred to as the “Owner,” until 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 17th, 2016, at the Town Clerk’s Office, 53690 State Highway 30, Main Street, Roxbury, NY 12474, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for:

Denver Water District Contract No. 1 – PRV Rehabilitation

Contract No. 1 shall include all tools, labor, material and equipment necessary to: Provide a new precast concrete valve vault with 6” and 2” pressure reducing valves and all related appurtenances; and provide all related demolition, site work, and restoration.

Deductive Alternate No. 1 – Cost Reduction for Re-use of Existing Vault.
Deductive Alternate No. 2  – Cost Reduction for Smaller Vault.

2.     All bids must be made on the blank form of proposal attached hereto.

3.     A bidder may withdraw any proposal submitted prior to the hour set for the closing of the bids provided the request is signed in a manner identical with the proposal being withdrawn.

4.     The Owner will be responsible for payment in accordance with the terms of the contract when the work is completed.

5.     The Owner is exempt from New York State sales taxes on material, supplies, and equipment to be permanently incorporated in the Work.  Tax Exemption No. 15-6001121.  Said taxes shall not be included in the Bid.

6.     A complete set of Bidding and Contract Documents may be obtained from Lamont Engineers upon payment of a $50.00 deposit.  Full deposit refund for the returned set will be made provided that the complete set of Bidding and Contract Documents (Project Manual) is returned to Lamont Engineers, postage paid and in good condition within 30 days after Bid Opening.  Any sets returned after the 30-day period are non-refundable. Additional sets of Bidding and Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of a $25.00 deposit for each set.  Deposits for additional sets will be returned less the actual cost of reproduction if the complete sets are returned in good condition within the 30-day period. Requests for delivered sets of Bidding and Contract Documents will be honored overnight upon receipt of a non-refundable fee of $25.00 per set for handling and delivery.

7.     Prospective bidders who obtain electronic project documents are responsible to contact Lamont Engineers, P.C. to register their contact information on the project documents distribution list for the purposes of receiving bidding Addenda and other bidding information.

8.     The Contractor will be required to meet funding agency provisions as identified in Document 00823.

9.     The Town Board of the Town of Roxbury reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received and to reject any or all bids without explanation.

10.  The existing PRV Vault site will be open for review by bidders on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. If bidders are unable to make this time, they may try to schedule an appointment with the operator Robert Payne at (607) 326-3141 (WWTP) or (518) 231-9955 (cell).

11.  Please refer all questions to Michael D. Harrington, Principal Engineer, Lamont Engineers, P.C., (518) 234-4028.

October 26, 2016                                                                             Town Board
Date                                                                                         Town of Roxbury

Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Unapproved Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2016

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

ROXBURY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

A meeting of the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission was held October 15, 2016, at 10:15 a.m. at the Roxbury Town Hall.  Present Lewis Wendell, Chairman, Commission Members Nicole Haroldson and Doug McLaurine. Also present Carolynn Faraci, Commission Clerk.

Wayne Bank has not submitted their application on Phase Two for the sign on the front lawn.

Doug McLaurine asked questions about the work he will be doing after the purchase of Jerome Liberatore Property located at 53587 State Highway 30, Roxbury, New York 12474.

Kingdon Gould and the O’Connor Foundation each provide Five thousand for the five historical signs to be placed in Roxbury.  The signs will be located at Roxbury Arts Group, Enderland, Roxbury Railroad Depot, Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church and Family Home (5005 Vega Mountain Road).

There will be paper maps showing where the Historical signs will be placed in the Town of Roxbury.

On motion of Doug McLaurine, seconded by Nicole Haroldson meeting adjourned at 10:30 am…

AYES-3 Doug McLaurine, Nicole Haroldson, Lewis Wendell
NAYS-0

Notice - Roxbury Planning Board October 19, 2016 Meeting Canceled

NOTICE

The Town of Roxbury Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 19, 2016 has been canceled due to having no business to discuss.  The next meeting of the Planning Board is scheduled to be held November 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

By Order of the Planning Board
Phillip Zorda, Chairman
Dated: Oct. 13, 2016