The August 3, 2017 Regular Town Board Meeting was held Immediately following the public hearing regarding proposed Local Law # 2-2017 amending Chapter 140 of Town Code.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Chachkin Councilwoman Fornino
Councilman Drabkin Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy Attorney Christiana
Planning Secretary Shaye Davis
ABSENT:
Town Clerk Gundberg
Public Comment:
Nelda Ganner expressed her concerns with the food pantry. It’s been 2 years of starting a process of leaving the firehouse and to be part of the grant joining with the Community Center building. This was estimated to be completed by 2016.
Supervisor Chipman stated they are waiting for the go ahead. The Architect has had the plans since June.
Carol Fisher asked if there is any other location in Town that the Food pantry can go to?
The reply was no.
Steve Fornal stated in regards to Project Cat he contacted Agriculture and Markets regarding trap and release law and submitted it to the Board.
Section 374; that provision bars the release any dog or cat from the custody or control of any pound, shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, humane society, dog protective association, dog control officer, peace officer or any other agent thereof, for any purpose except adoption or redemption by its owner.
Lisa Acton a Town Resident and a NYS licensed wildlife rehabilitator submitted a letter for the record regarding abandoned animals and cruelty to animals law. She offered her time to work with the board and the community to write laws to help solve the problem at hand of overpopulation of companion animals.
Jill Spero stated that she started her business at her home. Trap and release is not illegal abandoning a cat is.
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD:
Resolution #90 -2017:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to appoint Rebecca Collins to the vacancy on the Planning Board contingent upon her resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This term is to expire 12/31/2020.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy 5-0aye, motion carried
APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSTABULARY:
Resolution # 91-2017:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to appoint Stewart Hansen to the constabulary.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Chachkin 5-0aye, motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made to approve the July 6, 2017 Regular Town Board meeting.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Chachkin 5-0 aye, motion carried
ADVERTISE FOR ZBA VACANCIES:
Resolution # 92-2017:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to seek letters of intent to the vacancies on the ZBA no later than 8/30/2017. Said letters are to be sent to the Town Supervisor and for the Town Clerk to advertise the same.
Seconded by: Haugen-Depuy 5-0 aye, motion carried
LEGAL MATTERS: will be discussed later.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilwoman Chachkin: Planning Board: met on June 10th and there was 3 approvals, a lot line improvement on Samsonville, a 3 lot subdivision on Hill Rd and Project Cat for the kennel/cat shelter was approved and a public hearing was scheduled for august 14th regarding commercial stables and residential multiple use on 44/55 and 2 new applications for a 4 lot subdivision on old pilgrims way which may be the towns first conservation subdivision, and a resort at the rondout valley golf club which will be an expansion of the existing use plus a 12 room hotel, new restaurant and building/ barn for events and 12 cabins and new tennis and pool facilities.
Councilwoman Fornino: nothing to report
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy: nothing to report
Councilman Drabkin: nothing to report
Supervisor Chipman: Assessor’s Office: 2,330 parcels have been collected for the data base.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A MOTION was made by Councilman Drabkin to approve the following:
General Fund abstract 7 of 2017 $ 69,184.94
Highway Abstract 7 of 2017 $ 89,247.47
Street lighting $ 390.80
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$ 158, 823.21
Seconded by: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy 5-0aye, motion carried
RADIO BID FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
Highway Superintendent Spano stated that NYCOMCO came in at the lower bid. Spano asked the Board to approve the higher bidder Goosetown because of better quality equipment and connection.
NYCOMCO bid amount: for a 60 month contract $ 846.00 per month
Goosetown bid amount: for a 60 month contract $ 937.00 per month
Resolution # 93-2017:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to accept the bid from Goosetown in the amount of
$ 937.00 per month for 60 months.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Fornino 5-0 aye, motion carried
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT:
Resolution # 94-2017:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to seek those interested in surplus of highway equipment and for the highway secretary to place bid on auction international.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Fornino 5-0 aye, motion carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A MOTION was made by Councilwoman Chachkin to enter into executive session at 9:16pm to discuss a specific personnel issue regarding the Highway Department and for Highway Superintendent to join.
Seconded by: Councilman Drabkin 5-0 aye motion carried
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to reconvene the meeting stating no action taking nor monies expended at 9:26pm.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy 5-0 aye, motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to adjourn the meeting at 9:28pm.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Fornino 5-0aye, motion carried
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
SHAYE DAVIS