Town of Northumberland August 8, 2005 The regular monthly meeting of the Northumberland Town Board was called to order @ 7:30 PM by Supervisor Willard Peck. Following the salute to the flag, roll call was taken. Those attending included Supervisor Willard Peck, Councilman Paul Bolesh, Councilman Harold Vance Jr, Councilman George Hodgson and Councilman Daniel Gale. Also attending were Clerk Denise Murphy, Highway Sup t Neil Petteys and Town Attorney Douglas Ward. APPROVE MINUTES 1. Councilman Paul Bolesh made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2005 regular monthly meeting with the following change: Page 3/#7 should read Local Law #1/Fee Schedule: Tabled. Councilman Daniel Gale seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Kevin Shepard and Jim Alheim with MacBoston 18 Truck, Inc. came before the Town Board regarding the old Muzikar property (SBL# 157.-1-10) located along the Hudson River on Route 4. MasBoston is a not for profit organization that restores old fire trucks for parades, in memory of fallen fireman. Mr. Shepard explained when they took over the old Muzikar property it was listed as a spill site with New York State Department of Environmental Services. There were old fuel tanks in the ground that needed to be removed, and the site needed to be cleaned up as required under DEC Phase I study. MacBoston has solicited funding from the State. MacBoston has started Phase II which involves monitoring wells; the costs are way over what was originally anticipated. Mr. Shepard stated he met with DEC, along with Supervisor Willard Peck, Town Attorney Douglas Ward and representative from Muzikars regarding the Brownsfield Program which is run through DEC. The agreement would have to be run through the town. There would be no cost or liability to the town. Supervisor Peck gave a brief description of the Brownsfield Program. The town would need to take title of this property to be eligible. Mr. Shepard stated one of the payoffs to the town could be the conveyance of the land along the Hudson River for a park to tie into the Hudson Crossing Project along the river front. Supervisor Peck stated he asked these gentlemen to come here tonight and bring the Town Board and public up to speed on their clean-up efforts on the site. Previously the Town Board had passed a Resolution supporting Assemblyman Roy McDonald s efforts to obtain funding for the clean-up of this site. Originally the cleanup costs were estimated @ $150,000.00, now they are estimated @ $500,000.00. Based on the big difference in clean-up costs, Assemblyman Roy McDonald did not feel he could commit the funds. 1
DESIGNATIONS 1. Supervisor Willard Peck presented the following transfers for the Town Board s consideration: From: A1990.4 $6,770.00 To: A1420.4 $20.00 A3020.1 $300.00 A3310.4 $3,500.00 A3620.4 $30.00 A4068.4 $2,900.00 A7320.4 $20.00 Councilman Daniel Gale made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. Councilman George Hodgson seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. 2. Supervisor Willard Peck presented the following transfer for the Town Board s consideration: From: DA5130.2 $3,140.00 To: DA5130.4 $90.00 DA5142.4 $3,050.00 Councilman Daniel Gale made a motion to approve the transfer as presented by Supervisor Willard Peck. Councilman Harold Vance Jr. seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. 3. Councilman Harold Vance Jr. made a motion to approve vouchers for payment as presented. Councilman Daniel Gale seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. CORRESPONDANCE 1. Supervisor Willard Peck received a letter from the Law Department regarding Collateral Source Bill Tabled APPOINTMENTS 1. Councilman Paul Bolesh made a motion to appoint Michelle Maniacek as alternate Clerk to the Planning and Zoning Board @ $9.60 per hour. Councilman George Hodgson seconded the motion. Mrs. Maniacek will fill in when Clerk Samantha Mann is unavailable. 2
OLD BUSINESS 1. Councilman Paul Bolesh reported that Cody Himelrick, a town resident, has agreed to play his bag pipes at the Veteran s Memorial Dedication on Memorial Day. Councilman Bolesh has lined up a fife & drum band and a trumpet player to play taps. He is still looking for a guest speaker. Councilman George Hodgson and Supervisor Peck suggested getting in touch with the Saratoga County Veterans Administration, Robert Mitchell or Eugene Corsale for guidance and possible speaker. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys has asked for guidance as to where to place the benches in relationship to the memorial. Supervisor Peck stated the benches, he felt, should be angled facing the monument. Councilman Daniel Gale and Councilman George Hodgson asked the Highway Sup t to have his men possibly trim the trees to make them look healthier and plant new trees for the future. 2. Concrete for Recycling Center: Supervisor Willard Peck stated he needed to verify prevailing wages needed to be paid by a contractor pouring concrete at the Recycling Center. Supervisor Peck stated this appeared to be the bulk of the cost. Supervisor Peck quested if a sole proprietor did the work, or the Highway Department would need to pay prevailing wages. Highway Sup t Peck stated he did not feel he could commit his department at this time due to the amount of work already scheduled. 3. Zoning Revision (Update): Supervisor Peck stated Debbie Colozza is still working on the zoning revisions based on some of the comments the Town Board received at the March 31, 2005 Public Hearing. As soon as Mrs. Colozza has made all the changes, and Supervisor Peck has an opportunity to review the document, copies will be made and made available to the public. Supervisor Peck stated the Town Board will announce a Public Hearing Date at the next Town Board Meeting. Supervisor Peck stated he hopes to have the document available to the public in the next 2 3 weeks, but encourages anyone wishing to obtain Draft #3 to call the Town Clerk first. 4. Playground Equipment: Councilman Daniel Gale informed the public that most of the playground equipment has been installed, all we are waiting for is the safety sand under the new playground equipment installed at the Terrel Hills Park. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys reported the Highway Department backhoe was vandalized at the Terrel Hills Park where it was parked over the weekend. The Sheriff Department was called. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated they will also be pulling any dead trees in the park. 5. Entrance Signs to the Town: Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated he is still working on obtaining quotes. 6. Stop Sign Intersection of Austin & Purinton Road: Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated he has been waiting for the Town Attorney to prepare a Resolution for 3
installation of a new Stop Sign. Councilman George Hodgson made a motion to authorize the Highway Sup t to install a Stop Sign on Austin Road at the Purinton Road intersection contingent upon the Town Attorney approving any Resolution to Vehicle & Traffic requirements. Councilman Paul Bolesh seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. 7. Signs for Pocket Park: Highway Sup t Neil Petteys informed the town that the signs for the Pocket Park on Route 4N have been delivered. Councilman Hodgson informed the Board Members that it is the responsibility of the town to erect this sign. Councilman Hodgson stated he will work with the Highway Department. 8. Councilman Hodgson informed the Board that he has been talking with Kevin King, Director of Empire Forest Owners Association & Ms. Gailor, Warren County Cooperative Extension regarding the need for uniform timber harvesting in New York State. There will be a workshop on September 14, 2005 @ 7:00 PM at the Queensbury Town Center. The workshop will be opened for officials of Warren/Washington and Saratoga County. NEW BUSINESS 1. Supervisor Peck informed the Board Members that Herb Broestler was clearing brush, along side a farm field on West River Road with his brush mower. Mr. Broestler informed Supervisor Peck that some Municipalities have contracted with him to do road side mowing. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated he already has Mr. Broestler s business card at the Highway Garage. 2. Town Clerk Denise Murphy reported that the town s underground storage tank for heating oil needs to be tested in September, 2005 for leakage as required by New York State DEC. Dan Unwin tested the tanks five (5) years ago and he will return in September to retest this tank. Once the tank is tested, it will be removed in accordance with DEC regulations since the Town Hall now uses natural gas. 3. Dorothy Leone expressed concern with the speed of cars traveling on the lower end of West River Road in Bacon Hill. Mrs. Leone stated she knew this was a County road, but asked if there was anyway the Town Board could petition for a speed reduction. Mrs. Leone stated the cars fly down West River Road. Councilman Daniel Gale made a motion to petition NYS Department of Transportation for a speed reduction on West River Road between Ballard Road south to the intersection of State Route 32. Councilman Harold Vance Jr. seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. 4
COMMITEES Youth Councilman Daniel Gale provided each Board Member and Town Clerk with a copy of July s Youth Report. Councilman Gale gave an overview of the Summer Program. The Town Board received a Thank You card from the Youth Program for allowing them to participate in the Turning Point Parade. Highway Highway Sup t Neil Petteys reported that the paving is completed for 2005. 6+ miles of town roads were paved. The Town of Wilton has agreed to rent out their shoulder machine sometime in September to do the shoulders. Supervisor Peck reported that the additional miles were made possible from the $94,000 the town will be receiving from the Country from surplus on the fund balance. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated he is still having problems with basketball hoops on the shoulders of town roads. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated he has stopped and talked with these property owners about the placement of basketball hoops in the town s right of way, but many residents fail to comply. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys asked if he has the authority to remove these hoops. Supervisor Peck asked the town clerk to fax him a copy of the Local Laws banning basketball hoops being installed in the town s right of way he can see who can enforce this Local Law. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated he had requested a new front end loader for the Highway Department when he submitted his figures for the 2005 Highway Budget. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated the following is a list of loaders on State Contract with the following features: 3 yd bucket, hydraulic coupler, detach bucket, 48 forks, blank hook to attach broom and 3 rd spool to run broom. Hyundai: HI757-7 $101,000.00 CAT 930 Hyd. Oil Cooler $102,009.00 Trade In 15,000.00 $ 87.000.00 Case 721 $116,417.00 John Deere 624J $115,849.00 Highway Sup t Neil Petteys stated he is recommending that the Town Board purchase the CAT 930G for a final cost of $87,009.00 (after trade-in). Supervisor Willard Peck made a motion authorizing the Highway Sup t to purchase the CAT 930G front loader for $87,009.00 under State Contract and to pay for the piece of equipment as follows: $7,009.00 DA5130.2 $80,000.00 BAN. Councilman Harold Vance Jr. seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Highway Sup t Neil Petteys asked for the Town Board s authorization to solicit bids for the sale of the following used Highway Equipment: 5
1990 Ford 250 (engine is out) 1978 Huber Warco Roller Also, Highway Sup t Neil Petteys also requested that any items awarded for sale, must be paid and removed within 14 days of being notified of award. Councilman Paul Bolesh made a motion to solicit bids for the sale of the following used highway equipment: 1990 Ford 250 (engine is out) and a 1978 Huber Warco Roller. All sealed bids must be received no later than 4:00 PM on September 12, 2005. The Town Board has the right to reject any or all bids. Councilman Daniel Gale seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Paul Bolesh made a motion @ 8:55 PM to go into Executive Session to discuss legal issues. Councilman Daniel Gale seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Councilman Paul Bolesh made a motion @ 9:25 PM to reconvene the regular monthly meeting. Councilman George Hodgson seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Supervisor Willard Peck stated that they discussed litigation in Executive Session, no action taken. Councilman Harold Vance Jr. made a motion to adjourn the meeting @ 9:27 PM. Councilman George Hodgson seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Denise D Murphy 6