2006 Schodack Town Board Resolutions
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The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its December 28, 2006 (Year-End) meeting:
2006-493)
Adopt the following annual salaries for the calendar year 2007
Town Board Members (4) $ 10,000.00
1. Current salary 1-1-07 to 4-16-07.
2. It is anticipated that Special Projects Accountant will be appointed as Comptroller 4-16-07. Comptroller salary will be adjusted at that time.
3. Zoning Enforcement Officer $15,000 [Building Department]; Director of Planning $15,600; Director of Zoning $10,400
4. To be eliminated upon appointment of Secretary to Director of Planning & Zoning
2006-494)
Organizational Meeting of the Town Board will be held January 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall at 265 Schuurman Road.
Full-time employees (non-union) shall be given the following holidays for the year 2007:
2006-496)
Accept report of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates entitled Water Transmission Main Feasibility Study dated December 2006 as complete and authorize said engineering consultants to begin design of proposed transmission mains.
2006-497)
Authorize Jeffrey J. Conlin, Building Inspector to attend the New York State Building Officials Conference at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, New York, February 28 through March 2, 2007. Cost is $350. Lodging and other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-498)
Authorize Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector to attend the Northern Adirondack Code Enforcement Officials Association Conference at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Lake Placid, New York, March 4 through March 8, 2007. Cost is $240. Lodging and other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-499)
Authorize Nadine Fuda, Zoning Enforcement Officer to attend one day seminars entitled School Inspections, Plumbing, Modular Homes and Code Update held by New York State Department of State - Division of Code Enforcement for in-service training respectively on February 8, April 4, May 9, and June 13, 2007 at no cost to the Town.
2006-500)
Designate Transfer Station holidays for year 2007as follows:
2006-501)
To appoint Nadine Fuda as Director of Zoning and Planning/ Zoning Enforcement Officer at an annual salary set forth in the 2007 adopted budget effective as of January 1, 2007.
2006-502)
Abolish temporary full-time position of Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning effective December 31, 2006.
2006-503)
Authorize Director of Human Resources to post internally the full-time position of Secretary to Director of Planning and Zoning and to allow the Supervisor to advertise in the official Town newspaper as necessary.
2006-504)
Accept revised report of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates entitled Water System Improvements to Existing Water District Nos. 1, 3 and 7 and proposed Van Hoesen Road Extension to Water District No. 1 dated May 2006 (Revised September 2006) as complete and authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing to be held January 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to seek public input.
2006-505)
Accept report of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates entitled Proposed Water District No. 9 as complete and authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing to be held January 25, 2007 at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to seek public input.
2006-506)
WHEREAS, the Highland Hill Subdivision Phase II developer Victor Gush having substantially completed the infrastructure work required by the Schodack Subdivision Regulations and required as a condition of the subdivision on the remainder of the road known as Edinburgh Drive, and
WHEREAS, Richard Laberge, P.E. Review Engineer to the Schodack Planning Board has reviewed the paving and other roadway related construction and has found estimated construction costs for the 2007 season for items identified as follows:
Phase II 5) Clean Storm Water System $ 1,500 6) Remove Temporary Cul-de-Sac: add Topsoil, fertilize, seed and mulch $ 3,500 7) Tack Coat 7200 sy @ 0.15 gal/sy @ $.450/gal $ 4,800 8) Top course asphalt (1.5") 7200 sy @ 12 sy/ton @ $75/ton plus 10% $49,500 Contingency 9) Monuments and lot corners $ 1,000 10) As Built Drawings $ 1,500 Phase II Total $61,800
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has recommended that the road be accepted and dedicated as a Town road, and
WHEREAS, the Town requires receipt of an updated title policy paid in full by the above-referenced developer for said road and surety in a form approved by the Town Attorney,
WHEREAS, an irrevocable offer of cession has been presented to the Town by Highland Hills Subdivision Phase II developer Victor Gush, which offer dedicates the road known as Edinburgh Drive to the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby accepts said offer of dedication and hereby accepts and dedicates the highway to be known as Edinburgh Drive as a Town road contingent upon the following:
1) receipt of an updated title policy paid in full by the developer 2) payment of all County Clerk filing fees related to this acceptance, 3) posting of a surety in a form guaranteeing the cost of completing the infrastructure referred to above in a form satisfactory to the Town Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Secor is hereby authorized to execute and file all necessary documents relating to this acceptance.
2006-507)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 4 to Brownell Electric relative to an additional 120V outlet and 3-phase circuit breakers in the amount of $890.
2006-508)
Amend resolution 2006-285 relative to construction of Dais and Platform for court/meeting room at the new Town Hall changing the authorized construction amount from $14,550 to $15,500 (increase of $950) as a result of the need to substantively revise plans and for ADA compliance.
2006-509)
Authorize payment to Rick Hart for fabrication of hand rail and ramp railing with returns for ADA compliance for the newly constructed Dais in the Court and Meeting Room in an amount not to exceed $925.
2006-510)
Authorize Comptroller to execute all amendments to minutes, budget transfers, budget amendments, inter-fund loans, interest on inter-fund loans deemed necessary and reasonable to maintain positive account balances and fund availability and to comply with the provisions of the 2006 and 2007 adopted Town of Schodack budgets; and, based on appropriation availability, all encumbrances as submitted to the comptroller by various departments.
2006-511)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its December 14, 2006 meeting:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-465)
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law, an applicant for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail for on-premises consumption, as well as any applicant for renewal of such a license, must notify the Town Clerk of the municipality wherein the premises are located, and
WHEREAS, notice is given in order that the municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, that with respect to the application submitted by Mirsad Ramic, Mercato's II, Inc. doing business as Mercato's Pizzeria Restaurant II at 1649 Columbia Turnpike, Schodack, New York for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail for on premises consumption, the Schodack Town Board does express a favorable opinion.
2006-466)
To authorize the Town Clerk to post the year-end meeting for the 28th day of December 2006 at 5:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-467)
WHEREAS, Bradney St.Peter, son of Ann St.Peter and stepson of Kirt Coonradt, on the eighteenth of November in the year two thousand six, was promoted to Eagle Scout, the highest rank a boy can receive in Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Bradney is a member of Boy Scout Troop 166, and has earned twenty-one Merit Badges in his eleven years of Boy Scouts, since starting as a Tiger Scout in North Clarendon, Vermont, and
WHEREAS, as his Eagle Scout Project, Bradney organized and led his fellow Scouts in the clearing of a six-foot wide four hundred foot long trail through woods and brush from Camp Scully's rope course to Geiser Road to be used as an emergency trail to relocate any injured Scouts to an ambulance waiting at Geiser Road, Wynantskill, and
WHEREAS, Bradney participated for three years in the Authentic Science Research program at Columbia High School studying the natural adaptations, genetic anomalies and defense mechanisms of reptiles and amphibians, and
WHEREAS, Bradney is a Freshman at Hudson Valley Community College, is majoring in Biology, and planning to continue his study of Biology at the University of Florida
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Bradney St.Peter upon the auspicious occasion of being awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed to Bradney St.Peter.
2006-468)
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack undertook a feasability study during 2004 to determine whether the Kids Lane Production Well Site [Tax Map Parcel No. 210-7-57 ] also known as Water District No. 6, could be developed as a source for a community water supply, and
WHEREAS, Hanson VanVleet, LLC, reviewed this site and concluded that the existing well would not be permitted at this time and that the site does not meet current setbacks requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board states that said well is no longer useful to the Town or Water District No. 6 and is hereby abandoned, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs said abandoned well be decommissioned in the manner prescribed in appendix 5-A of the New York State Sanitary Code.
2006-469)
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack has declared the Kids Lane Production Well Site [Tax Map Parcel No. 210-7-57], also known as Water District No. 6, abandoned and has directed that it be decommissioned in the manner prescribed in appendix 5-A of the New York State Sanitary Code, and
WHEREAS, Crown Enterprises, Inc., has offered to purchase the property upon which the abandoned well is situated for the price of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) and as a condition of its sale has agreed to decomission said abandoned well in the manner prescribed in appendix 5-A of the New York State Sanitary Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Secor is authorized to execute a contract for sale of said real property pursuant to the above terms and subject to contract approval by the Town Attorney.
2006-470)
Appoint Jaime Morgan as Assistant to the Senior Court Clerk at an hourly rate of $11.68 effective as of December 27, 2006.
2006-471)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to enter into contracts with musicians or musical groups known as "Hair of the Dog," "Sweet Cider," "The Reminisants," and "Timothy Farley" for Music in the Park performances during July 2007 at an amount not exceed those paid to said musicians or musical groups for their Music in the Park performances in the year 2006.
2006-472)
Amend the income qualifications for the subject Real Property Tax Exemption per Section 467 of Real Property Tax Law and pursuant to Article 1, Sections 197-3, Senior Citizen Exemption and Article 5, Section 197-17, Disability Exemption of the Code of the Town of Schodack.
2007 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $26,000.00 or less 50% more than $26,001 - 27,000 45% more than $27,001 - 28,000 40% more than $28,001 - 29,000 35% more than $29,001 - 29,900 30% more than $29,901 - 30,800 25% more than $30,801 - 31,700 20% more than $31,701 - 32,600 15% more than $32,601 - 33,500 10% more than $33,501 - 34,400 5% 2008 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $27,000 or less 50% more than $27,001 - 28,000 45% more than $28,001 - 29,000 40% more than $29,001 - 30,000 35% more than $30,001 - 30,900 30% more than $30,901 - 31,800 25% more than $31,801 - 32,700 20% more than $32,701 - 33,600 15% more than $33,601 - 34,500 10% more than $34,501 - 35,400 5% 2009 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $28,000 or less 50% more than $28,001 - 29,000 45% more than $29,001 - 30,000 40% more than $30,001 - 31,000 35% more than $31,001 - 31,900 30% more than $31,901 - 32,800 25% more than $32,801 - 33,700 20% more than $33,701 - 34,600 15% more than $34,601 - 35,500 10% more than $35,501 - 36,400 5% 2010 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $29,000 or less 50% more than $29,001 - 30,000 45% more than $30,001 - 31,000 40% more than $31,001 - 32,000 35% more than $32,001 - 32,900 30% more than $32,901 - 33,800 25% more than $33,801 - 34,700 20% more than $34,701 - 35,600 15% more than $35,601 - 36,500 10% more than $36,501 - 37,400 5%
2006-473)
Withdrawn: Authorize Saxton Sign to prepare and install a Town seal in the Town meeting/justice court room in a vinyl (or V-groove style) in an amount not to exceed $660 (or $1,139).
2006-474)
WHEREAS, for the welfare and safety of area residents it was necessary to declare the structure located at 76 Washington Avenue [Tax Map Number of 202.13-1-17], Town of Schodack, to be an unsafe structure pursuant to Section 99 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, and
WHEREAS, notice was given pursuant to resolution of this Board to the owner of said real property, namely John Haas, that violations of the New York State Building Code, the New York State Property Code, the New York State Fire Code, and Town of Schodack Code Section 99 existed, and
WHEREAS, the owner of said real property was directed and ordered to remove and/or repair all defects in a timely manner, and
WHEREAS, said John Haas failed to remove and/or repair said defects in a timely manner, thereby requiring the Town to undertake emergency action by the Building Department and its agents in inspecting and securing the structure at a cost to the Town of Thirty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($38,409.65), and
WHEREAS, said cost was billed to said John Haas and at least thirty (30) days has passed since said billing and said amount remains outstanding and unpaid, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of all taxpayers located within the Town of Schodack to relevy the cost in the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars Four Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($38,409.65) to the January 2007 tax bill for Tax Map Parcel No. 202.13-1-17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above costs relative to the structure located at 76 Washington Avenue, under the ownership of John Haas, [Tax Map Number 202.13-1-17], namely, Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars Four Hundred Nine and Sixty-Five Cents ($38,409.65), be relevied on said January 2007 tax bill.
2006-475)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on December 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 9 of 2006 amending Chapter 90 § entitled "Building Construction," and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on November 15, 2006 and advertised in November 16, 2006 edition of The Record, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on December 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties wishing to speak were permitted to do so behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board hereby determines that it is lead agency, that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and hereby issues and hereby issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 9 of 2006 (P6-2006) to be known as Local Law 8 of 2006 amending Chapter 90 regarding Building Construction, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-476)
Authorize final payment in the amount of Twenty Thousand Seventy-Eight Dollars and Eighty Cents ($20,078.80) to William J. Keller and Sons, Inc. subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney of the securities to be provided pursuant to the contract warranty.
2006-477)
Withdrawn: WHEREAS, the Highland Hill Subdivision Phase II, developer Victor Gush, having completed the infrastructure work required by the Schodack Subdivision Regulations on the road known as Edinburgh Drive, and
WHEREAS, the Schodack Planning Board has adopted a resolution accepting the recommendation of the Town Engineer and Highway Superintendent that the roads be accepted and dedicated as Town Roads contingent upon receipt of title policy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby accepts the offer of dedication from Highland Hills Subdivision Phase II, developer Victor Gush, and hereby accepts and dedicates the highways to be known as Edinburgh Drive as Town of Schodack Town Roads contingent upon receipt of title policy, authorizing Supervisor Secor to execute and file all necessary documents and pay appropriate filing fees.
2006-478)
Authorize final payment in the amount of Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Four and Forty-Four Cents ($9,394.44) to George J. Martin and Son, Inc., subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney of the securities to be provided pursuant to the contract warranty.
2006-479)
Accept the report entitled "Phase I Archeological Survey, Schodack Landing Wastewater Treatment System Project" prepared by Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc. dated September 2006 as complete.
2006-480)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 2 with Mazone Plumbing and Heating Inc. for modification to the air line system for the compressor at the Schodack Highway Garage, as previously authorized, for an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Two Cents ($819.02).
2006-481)
Authorize Change Order No. 4 with Hoosick Valley Contractors Inc. - Contract 2G, upon the recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to substantially complete the project and obtain certificate of beneficial occupancy until December 14, 2006 and to allow extension of time for final completion of project until June 1, 2007.
2006-482)
Authorize payment to Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc. - Contract No. 2G for Rock removal based on cubic yards removed at $80 per cubic yard for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($135,000).
2006-483)
Authorize Change Order No. 3 with Brownell Electric Corp. - Contract 2E, upon the recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to substantially complete the project and obtain certificate of beneficial occupancy until December 14, 2006 and to allow extension of time for final completion of project until January 31, 2006.
2006-484)
Authorize Change Order No. 4 with Mazone Plumbing and Heating Inc. - Contract 2P, upon the recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to substantially complete the project and obtain certificate of beneficial occupancy until December 14, 2006 and to allow extension of time for final completion of project until December 31, 2006.
2006-485)
Authorize Change Order No. 2 with Family Danz Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. - Contract 2H, upon the recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to substantially complete the project and obtain certificate of beneficial occupancy until December 14, 2006 and to allow extension of time to for final completion of project until May 31, 2007.
2006-486)
Town Board concurs that the Planning Board be designated lead agency for the project known as Perez Reno Road Subdivision.
2006-487)
Authorize Jeffrey J. Conlin and Gary Ziegler, Building Inspectors to attend one day seminars entitled School Inspections, Plumbing, and Modular Homes held by New York State Department of State - Division of Code Enforcement for in-service training respectively on February 8, April 4, and May 8, 2007 at no cost to the Town.
2006-488)
Ratify and affirm that pursuant to an Intermunicipal Agreement to Cooperation and Shared Services between the Towns of Schodack and East Greenbush the Town of East Greenbush currently enters into annual agreements for provision of sewer services with six (6) individuals/entities within the Town of Schodack and pursuant to said Intermunicipal Agreement the Town of East Greenbush is authorized to enter into an additional agreement for the provision of sewer services with owners of the real property located at 3 Mark Lane Tax Map Number 178.-3-1.
2006-489)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $2,809.
2006-490)
Appoint Jennifer L. Mulligan, CPA, as Comptroller at an annual salary of $65,000.00 effective as of January 8, 2007.
2006-491)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-492)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
Action of the Town Board - December 7, 2006
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its Special Meeting on December 7, 2006:
2006-460)
Ratify and affirm that the Supervisor has presented a copy of the following proclamation to each member of the Boys' Maple Hill Varsity Soccer Team and Coach Dan Gillespie:
WHEREAS, on the nineteenth day of November of the year two-thousand six, the Maple Hill High School Boys' Varsity Soccer Team won the New York State Public High School C State Championship Tournament by a score 4-1 over Holland High School (New York Section VI), and
WHEREAS, under the outstanding guidance and leadership of Coach Dan Gillespie, the Team had an undefeated season with a record of 25 wins and 0 losses, and
WHEREAS, the team scored 116 goals, had 14 shut-outs, and achieved a perfect Record of 25-0-0, and
WHEREAS, the team accomplished the following: Maple Hill Soccer Tournament Champions, Patroon Conference Champions, Section II Class C Champions, New York State Northeast Regional Champions and New York State Public High School Class C State Champions, and
WHEREAS, the team is comprised twenty-two hard working, dedicated players as follows:
Mike Ackerman, Matt Beebe, Andrew Charsky, Tim Ciampa, C.J. DerGurahian, Adrian Donnelly, Mike Doughtie, Joe Dugan, Dan Haggerty, Collin Legge, Evan Lepkowski, Charlie Ohrin, Levi Poirier, Dan Roth, Jamie Schulz, Corey Stockman, David Briggs, Jeremy Oles, Nick Papas, Nate Peterson, Alex Zownir, and Kyle Smith, and
WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of the Town of Schodack, we express heartiest congratulations and pride on the achievements and exemplary performance of the team,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates the Maple Hill High School Boys' Varsity Soccer Team on their successful record-setting season, and especially on their achievement as New York Public High School Class C State Champions, and
BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor forward a certified copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed to Coach Dan Gillespie and the Maple Hill High School Boys' Varsity Soccer Team players.
2006-461)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Town of Schodack and CSEA, Inc., Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO (Town of Schodack Unit) relative to the collective bargaining agreement provisions which had expired on December 31, 2005.
2006-462)
Authorize Director of Human Resources to prepare a payroll for adjustment and reimbursement of wages pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement above-referenced (Resolution 2006-461) for calendar year 2006.
2006-463)
In the event the highway superintendent designates a person to act in his stead, this individual shall be compensated an additional Three Dollars ($3.00) per hour effective immediately.
2006-464)
Authorize Supervisor to transmit invoices to commercial property owners in Sewer District No. 6 relative to collection of East Greenbush pass through fees for inflow and infiltration pursuant to an Intermunicipal Agreement dated July 24, 1998.
The Town Board adopted the following resolution at its November 17th meeting
2006-459)
WHEREAS, the Town Board met on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Schodack Town Hall, as specified in the Notice of Public Hearing for the 2006 Preliminary Budget, said notice was posted on October 30, 2006 and appeared in the November 1, 2006 edition of The Record, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board met on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the Schodack Town Hall to review said Preliminary Budget and to make revisions and amendments as may be appropriate following the above-referenced hearing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, to ratify and affirm that the Budget Officer was authorized to make additional revisions and amendments relating to debt service and employee benefits, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2007 Preliminary Budget, as amended and revised, and as hereinafter set forth is hereby adopted.
Action of the Town Board - November 14, 2006
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its November 14, 2006 meeting:
2006-450)
Withdrawn for revision and amendment: WHEREAS, the Town Board met on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Schodack Town Hall, as specified in the Notice of Public Hearing for the 2006 Preliminary Budget, with said notice appearing in the November 1, 2006, edition of The Record, and was posted on October 30, 2006, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2007 Preliminary Budget, as amended and revised, and as hereinafter set forth is hereby adopted.
2006-451)
Pursuant to Local Law No. 7 of 2006, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby establishes a recurrent issue Committee. Said Committee is to be known as the Public Safety Advisory Committee and shall review issues and make recommendations to the Town Board relating to public safety in the Town of Schodack including, but not limited to, law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire management and prevention, incident management, recruitment, training and retention of members of volunteer services and hazard analysis.
The following individuals are hereby appointed to serve as members of said Committee: David Smith (3-year term), Chairperson, K. Michal Ziegler (3-year term), Lynda Johnson (3-year term), Richard Sleasman (2-year term), Beth Knauf Secor (2-year-term), Steven Kelly (1-year term) and Debbie Lammerts (1-year-term).
2006-452)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to prepare an invoice for property owner(s) of parcel known as 76 Washington Avenue [Tax Map No. 202.13-1-17] for all appropriate clean-up and related expenses incurred by the Town of Schodack as allowed by statute.
2006-453)
Approve the following Departmental Fee schedules, as amended, to be effective January 1, 2007:
Transfer Station - as attached Building Department - as attached Planning and Zoning - as attached
2006-454)
Amend Resolution 2006-413 relative to payment in lieu of compensatory time for Jeffrey Conlin, Building Inspector, to increase amount by $140.04 representing a typographical error.
2006-455)
Amend Resolution 2006-428 relative to Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc., to revise premiums to single $380.86 and family $974.36 - based on a recalculation by the carrier.
2006-456)
Authorize Director of Human Resources to post internally the full-time position of Court Clerk and to allow the Supervisor to advertise in the official Town newspaper as necessary.
2006-457)
Authorize Sharon Martin, Assessor, to attend R-4 (Introduction to 1-4 Family Income Capitalization) on December 13 and 14 at Manfred Real Estate Learning Center, Inc. Cost is $225 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-458)
Authorize Michael Smith, Esq., of Hiscock amp; Barclay to represent the Town on an hourly basis in the Demand for Arbitration by Sergeant Brian Rossiter (Council 82 1571S) relative to full reimbursement for cost of college courses.
Actions of November 9th, 2006
2006-424)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $2,809.
2006-425)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 8, (Schodack Center) and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on October 11, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to meet and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on October 26, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing on October 26, 2006 at the time and place noticed and did receive and consider comments regarding the assessment roll
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 300 units and adopted on November 9, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-426)
Authorize the selection and acceptance of Empire Blue Cross Insurance pending New York State Insurance Department approval of premium rates for Health Insurance coverage effective January 1, 2007 with single monthly premium of $398.88 and family monthly premium of $1,037.08.
2006-427)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 9 of 2006 on December 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall. Said proposal amends Chapter 90 of the Code of the Town of Schodack entitled "Building Construction."
2006-428)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc., pending New York State Insurance Department approval of premium rates and to renew Benefit Package with single monthly premium of $380.53 and family monthly premium of $973.52.
2006-429)
As the State of New York has awarded the Schodack Town Clerk's Office $5,000 for office equipment under a Legislative Initiative sponsored by Assemblyman Pat M. Casale, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to enter into a contract with the Department of State for award of said sum to be used in the manner described in the project description.
2006-430)
Resolved that the Assessor, Sharon Martin and the Assistant to the Assessor, Karen Justus, be paid a stipend in the amount of $1,500 each and that the Receiver of Taxes, Katherine Lubbers and Assistant to the Receiver of Taxes, Nancy Lawlor, be paid a stipend in the amount of $200 each for the year 2006 from monies received by the Town from the NYS STAR Program.
2006-431)
Withdrawn: Authorize Highway Department to purchase 8 meeting room and 32 lunch room chairs from Adirondack Direct for a total cost not to exceed $1,259.20, inclusive of shipping/delivery.
2006-432)
WHEREAS, the Town Board met on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Schodack Town Hall, as specified in the Notice of Public Hearing for the 2006 Preliminary Budget, with said notice appearing in the November 1, 2006, edition of The Record, and was posted on October 30, 2006, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2007 Preliminary Budget, as amended and revised, and as hereinafter set forth is hereby adopted.
2006-433)
Authorize the return and/or release of $10,000 (Escrow #20-2001) to the appropriate suretor, which had been posted as surety for the completion of certain conditions including installation of infrastructure prior to the signing of the maps, as recommended by Nadine Fuda, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning.
2006-434)
Withdrawn: Pursuant to Local Law No. 7 of 2006, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby establishes a recurrent issue Committee. Said Committee is to be known as the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Said Committee is to review issues and make recommendations to the Town Board relating to public safety in the Town of Schodack including, but not limited to, law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire management and prevention, incident management, recruitment, training and retention of members of volunteer services and hazard analysis.
The following individuals are hereby appointed to serve as members of said Committee: David Smith, Beth Knauf Secor, K. Michal Ziegler, Richard Sleasman and Lynda Johnson. David Smith is appointed Chairperson of said Committee.
2006-435)
Pursuant to Local Law No. 7 of 2006, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby establishes a singular issue Committee. Said Committee is to be known as the Library Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to identify, review, and recommend options relating to providing library services to residents of the Town of Schodack. Said recommendations are to include the Committee's opinion regarding long-term efficacy and efficiency relating to Town library services.
The following individuals are hereby appointed as members of the Committee: Carolyn Stetson, Chairperson, James Gibbons, Louise Pearce, Michael Hurley, Seth Honeyman, Debra Young, Councilman of the Town of Schodack and Karen Fagen, Trustee of the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
2006-436)
Withdrawn: Amend the income qualifications for the subject Real Property Tax Exemption per Section 467 of Real Property Tax Law and pursuant to Article 1, Sections 197-3, Senior Citizen Exemption and Article 5, Section 197-17, Disability Exemption of the Code of the Town of Schodack.
2007 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $26,000.00 or less 50% more than $26,001 - 27,000 45% more than $27,001 - 28,000 40% more than $28,001 - 29,000 35% more than $29,001 - 29,900 30% more than $29,901 - 30,800 25% more than $30,801 - 31,700 20% more than $31,701 - 32,600 15% more than $32,601 - 33,500 10% more than $33,501 - 34,400 5% 2008 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $27,000 or less 50% more than $27,001 - 28,000 45% more than $28,001 - 29,000 40% more than $29,001 - 30,000 35% more than $30,001 - 30,900 30% more than $30,901 - 31,800 25% more than $31,801 - 32,700 20% more than $32,701 - 33,600 15% more than $33,601 - 34,500 10% more than $34,501 - 35,400 5% 2009 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $28,000 or less 50% more than $28,001 - 29,000 45% more than $29,001 - 30,000 40% more than $30,001 - 31,000 35% more than $31,001 - 31,900 30% more than $31,901 - 32,800 25% more than $32,801 - 33,700 20% more than $33,701 - 34,600 15% more than $34,601 - 35,500 10% more than $35,501 - 36,400 5% 2010 Annual Income % of Assessed Valuation Exempt $29,000 or less 50% more than $29,001 - 30,000 45% more than $30,001 - 31,000 40% more than $31,001 - 32,000 35% more than $32,001 - 32,900 30% more than $32,901 - 33,800 25% more than $33,801 - 34,700 20% more than $34,701 - 35,600 15% more than $35,601 - 36,500 10% more than $36,501 - 37,400 5%
2006-437)
To concur that the Planning Board be designated lead agency for the projects known as: Moss Tubes, Timber Lane Estates, Schodack Landing Estates, and Crown Enterprises, Inc.
2006-438)
Withdrawn: Amend resolution 2006-285 relative to construction of Dais and Platform for court/meeting room at the new Town Hall changing the authorized amount from $14,550 to $15,500 (increase of $950) as a result of the need to substantively revise plans and for ADA compliance.
2006-439)
Withdrawn: Ratify and affirm fabrication of hand rails and ramp railings with returns for ADA compliance for the newly constructed Dais in the Court and Meeting Room, by Rick Hart, for an amount not to exceed $925.
2006-440)
Authorize the Town Clerk to purchase Savin 8025spf, copier, printer, fax and scanner from Eastern Copy, State Contract PC59468, in an amount not to exceed $3,640 to be funded from State Award, #TM06856. Further, the Town Clerk is authorized to enter into a maintenance agreement with Eastern Copy in the annual amount of $117.
2006-441)
Authorize the Town Clerk to purchase a Dell Computer, State Contract PT55666, in an amount not to exceed $1,200 to be funded from State Award, #TM06856.
2006-442)
Authorize Donna Conlin, Town Clerk to attend FOIL Seminar on Thursday, November 16, 2006 in Albany, New York. Cost is $75 . All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-443)
Amend resolution 2006-304 authorizing Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector to attend New York State Academy of Fire Science course #1300-Fire/Arson Investigation March 12 through March 23, 2007 [rather than October 2 through 13, 2006] in Montour Falls, New York. Cost is $510. All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-444)
Ratify and affirm that Supervisor Secor executed a License Agreement for the Shapefiles and AutoCAD DWG files from the Bureau of Research and Information Services of Rensselaer County as a part of a grant project with the Towns of East Greenbush and Sand Lake.
2006-445)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack has determined that it is in the interest of the residents of the Town of Schodack to establish public sewer service to residential and commercial properties lying within the Hamlet of Schodack Landing and that a Petition presented to the Town Board for establishment of a sewer district serving Schodack Landing pursuant to Town Law §191, dated May 25, 2006, is signed and acknowledged as required by law and is otherwise sufficient; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2006, pursuant to public notice published June 27, 2006, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack (the "Town"), conducted a public hearing on the establishment of proposed Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 8 at which time the Town considered any objections which may be made to constructing the Sewer Improvements (defined herein) within proposed Town of Schodack Sewer District 8; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated September 14, 2006, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the Town issued a Negative Declaration and adopted a resolution approving the establishment of Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 8 for the purpose of constructing certain sewer improvements within the district consisting of: the construction of a new pressure sewer system including new septic tanks, effluent pumps, approximately 7,500 linear feet of 2, 3 and 4 inch diameter pressure sewer piping, and a new Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) with a nominal capacity of 20,000 GPD discharging to the Hudson River serving approximately 73 parcels within the Hamlet, having a total cost not to exceed $1,600,000 (collectively, the "Sewer Improvements"); and
WHEREAS, the Sewer Improvements are further described in the map, plan, and report dated March 2006 prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, a copy of which was duly filed with the office of the Schodack Town Clerk and made available for public inspection. Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 8 is bounded and described as follows: all that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, as more particularly described in Exhibit B of the J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates map, plan and report; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 194 of the Town Law, the Town now seeks to submit an application (the "Application") to the State Comptroller to approve the proposed Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 8 for the purpose of constructing the Sewer Improvements therein;
andWHEREAS, the Town Board now seeks to adopt this resolution as part of the information required pursuant to 2 NYCRR Part 85 in connection with said Application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board that it be and hereby is determined as follows:
(1) The Application was prepared at the direction of the Town Board.
(2) The contents of the Application are accurate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this resolution in duplicate, in the office of the State Department of Audit and Control, at Albany, New York to be included as part of the Application for the approval of the State Comptroller of the proposed Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 8.
2006-446)
Authorize final payment in the amount of $45,310.97 to Zandri Construction Corp. subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney of the securities to be provided pursuant to the contract warranty.
2006-447)
Authorize the establishment of Capital Project for Improvement to East Schodack Sewer District (H024) with budget as follows:
Appropriations in the amount of $10,000 in account H024.8120.2 Sewer Collection Systems - Capital Outlay to be funded by Interfund Loan from General Town-Wide Fund (A).
2006-448)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments, with the exception of the dais invoices, submitted by the Comptroller. [Payment to Walt Wiese shall be for approved amount of $14,550.]
2006-449)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its October 26, 2006 meeting: Oct 12th Resolutions
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-408)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute one-year agreement with ACE Carting Corp for Two Yard container for garbage removal at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, at a cost not to exceed $85 monthly.
2006-409)
To request New York State Department Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study relative to the Loweree Road speed limit.
2006-410)
Withdrawn: Authorize Dispatchers Marcia Albert and Michelle Dellavechia to attend Microsoft Training workshop to be held in Albany, New York December 18th and 19th, 2006. Cost per attendee is $299 together with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-411)
Pursuant to Article 1, Section 197-3 (Senior Citizen) and Article 5, Section 197-17 (Disability) of the Code of Town, the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish notice for a Public Hearing to amend the income qualifications for the subject Real Property Tax Exemption per §467 of Real Property Tax Law for the Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption and the Disability Real Property Tax Exemption per §459 (c). Said hearing to be held on Thursday, November 9th, at 7 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road.
2006-412)
Withdrawn: Authorize Highway Department to purchase 8 meeting room and 32 lunch room chairs from Adirondack Direct for a total cost not to exceed $1259.20, inclusive of shipping/delivery.
2006-413)
Authorize the Supervisor to compensate Jeffrey Conlin, Building Inspector, for eighty-four and three quarter hours (84.75) in lieu of compensatory time earned in an amount not to exceed $2,066.
2006-414)
Ratify and affirm that the Supervisor compensated Gary Ziegler Building Inspector in lieu of use of compensatory time earned in the amount of $1,746.34.
2006-415)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 2B (Oakwood), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing could not be reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, as the Town Board lacked a quorum, and thereafter resolved that the Town Clerk should publish legal notice of a hearing to consider water rates for water district number 2B(Oakwood) for Thursday, October 26, at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly convened on October 26th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed water rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) water rates for Water District No. 2B (Oakwood) for 55 users shall be $65.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.
2006-416)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District 2B (Oakwood), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice but
WHEREAS, said hearing could not be reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, as the Town Board lacked a quorum and thereafter resolved that the Town Clerk should publish legal notice of a hearing to consider assessment rolls for water district number 2B(Oakwood) for Thursday, October 26th at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly convened on October 26th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 58 units, as amended, and adopted on October 12th, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-417)
Withdrawn: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 8, (Schodack Center) and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on October 11, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to meet and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on October 26, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 213 units and adopted [as amended] on October 26th, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-418)
Accept the report entitled "Route 9 Corridor Development Plan" prepared by Camoin Associates dated July 2006 as complete.
2006-419)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of hearing to seek public input relative to the 2007 preliminary budget to be held on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. at Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road.
2006-420)
WHEREAS, the costs of defending and paying liability claims in the U.S. have hit over $205 billion, and
WHEREAS, it is essential that New York State maintain a balanced civil justice system that can serve as a guarantor and protector of individual rights and freedoms while preserving the equally important democratic values of fairness and personal responsibility,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Schodack urges the Governor and the Legislature to reform the State's civil justice system and, in particular: (1) authorize towns and other local governments to defend themselves in the non-jury forum of the State Court of Claims where the State has been privileged to defend itself since the end of sovereign immunity more than 70 years ago, and (2) amend CPLR Section 4545 (S.1544/A.4364) to allow local governments to offset the cost of damage awards with collateral sources.
2006-421)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on October 12, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 8 of 2006 Citizen Advisory Committees, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on October 2, 2006 and advertised in the October 6, 2006 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on October 2, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th day of October 2006, said hearing being duly convened and comments received relative to the proposed local law No. 8, and WHEREAS, changes were incorporated into said proposal following hearing, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized the Town Clerk to publish notice of a hearing to seek input on proposed local law No. 8 to enact Chapter 13 of the Code of the Town of Schodack entitled Citizen Advisory Committees, for Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly convened on October 26th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board hereby determines that it is the lead agency, that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and hereby issues a Negative Declaration, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 8 of 2006 (P8-2006) to be known as Local Law 7 of 2006 Citizen Advisory Committees,
,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-422)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received four (4) bids for demolition of the old highway garage and the adjacent house, and
WHEREAS, the bids as follows: Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc. item #1 in the amount of $66,349 and item #2 in the amount of $48,633 for a total amount of $114,982; Dan's hauling and Demo, Inc. item #1 in the amount of $33,800 and item #2 in the amount of 24,700 for a total amount of $58,500; David Frueh Contracting, LLC item #1 in the amount of $17,000 and item #2 in the amount of $21,000 for a total amount of $38,000; and M. Cristo, Inc. item #1 in the amount of $15,800 and item #2 in the amount of $12,400 for a total amount of $28,200 , and
WHEREAS, all bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications and submittal of required bid bond and non-collusive certificates
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the lowest responsible bid from M. Cristo, Inc. in the amount of $28,200.
2006-423)
To appoint Timothy Nugent, Esq., to act as special prosecutor for Vehicle and Traffic matters at Schodack Justice Court effective immediately until December 31, 2006 at the hourly rate of $150.
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its October 12, 2006 meeting: (October 5, below)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-376)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 1 (Clearview), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed water rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) water rates for Water District No. 1 (Clearview) for 161 users shall be $55.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.
2006-377)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 2A (Inglewood), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed water rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) water rates for Water District No. 2A (Inglewood) for 31 users shall be $100.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.
2006-378) Withdrawn (due to lack of quorum - hearing 10-26-06 at 7:45 p.m.)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 2B (Oakwood), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed water rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) water rates for Water District No. 2B (Oakwood) for 55 users shall be $65.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.
2006-379)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 3 (Maplecrest), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed water rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) water rates for Water District No. 3 (Maple Crest) for 44 users shall be $150.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $6.00 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.
2006-380)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 4 (Golfview), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed water rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) water rates for Water District No. 4 (Golfview) for 22 users shall be $300.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $10.00 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.
2006-381)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 5 (Exit 10), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed water rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) water rates for Water District No. 5 (Exit 10) for 33 users shall be $90.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.
2006-382)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 14, 2006, to consider proposed sewer rents for sewer district No. 1 and
WHEREAS, due notice of the public hearing was published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed sewer rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2007) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 1 (Castleton) for 97 users shall be $130.00 semi-annual rate per unit.
2006-383)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 14, 2006, to consider proposed sewer rents for sewer district No. 2 and
WHEREAS, due notice of the public hearing was published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed sewer rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2007) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 2 (Castleridge) for 47 users shall be $185.00 semi-annual rate per unit.
2006-384)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 14, 2006, to consider proposed sewer rents for sewer district No. 4, and
WHEREAS, due notice of the public hearing was published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12the day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed sewer rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2007) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 4 (Brickyard) for 2 users shall be $265.00.
2006-385)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 14, 2006, to consider proposed sewer rents for sewer district No. 5, and
WHEREAS, due notice of the public hearing was published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed sewer rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2007) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 5 (East Schodack) for 28 users shall be $262.50.
2006-386)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 14, 2006, to consider proposed sewer rents for sewer district No. 6, and
WHEREAS, due notice of the public hearing was published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, said hearing was duly reconvened on October 12th 2006 at the time and place specified in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed sewer rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 6 (Exit 10) for 18 users shall be $8.00 per thousand gallons of chargeable metered water usage.
2006-387)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to schedule a public hearing to be held by said town on September 14, 2006, to consider proposed sewer rents for sewer district No. 7, and
WHEREAS, due notice of the public hearing was published according to law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 14th day of September 2006, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 12th day of October 2006, at the time and place specified in said notice and
WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed sewer rates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2007) the sewer rents for Sewer District 7 (Hamilton Printing) for 1 user shall be $130.00 per unit.
2006-388)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 1 (Clearview), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to meet and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 273.53 units and adopted [as amended] on October 12th, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-389)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District 2A (Inglewood), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 31 units and adopted [as amended] on October 12th, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-390) Withdrawn (due to lack of quorum - hearing 10-26-06 at 7:45 p.m.)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District 2B (Oakwood), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 58 units, as amended, and adopted on October 12th, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-391)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed as assessment in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District 3 (Maplecrest), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 44 units and adopted [as amended] on October 12th, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-392)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District 4 (Golf View), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 22 units and adopted [as amended] on October 12, 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-393)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements in Water District 5 (Exit 10), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 1,410 units and adopted [as amended] on October 12th 2006 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-394)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of Sewer District No. 1 Capital Costs of the collection system and that portion of non-reimbursed Capital Costs of the Castleton Sewage Treatment Facility and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 103 units and adopted as originally proposed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-395)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of Sewer District No. 5 Capital Costs of the sewage collection system and improvements and filed the same with the Town Clerk of th Town of Schodack on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board caused notice and publication of the completion of the assessment roll and of a hearing to be held by the Town Board to receive and consider any comments regarding said assessment roll to be held on September 14, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet and convene said hearing to receive and consider any comments regarding the assessment roll at such date and time and thereafter did adjourn the hearing to October 12, 2006 at the time and place set forth in said notice, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 12th of October, 2006, the time and place specified in said notice and heard and considered all comments regarding said assessment roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 31 units and adopted as originally proposed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
2006-396)
Withdrawn: Authorize Highway Department to purchase 8 meeting room and 32 lunch room chairs from Adirondack Direct for a total cost not to exceed $1259.20, inclusive of shipping/delivery.
2006-397)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $2,809 pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Schodack and Schodack Police Department Council 82, Local 1571S Law Enforcement Union, Council 82 effective January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006.
2006-398)
Authorize the return and/or release of $41,000 (Escrow #04-22) to the appropriate suretor, which had been posted as surety for the completion of paving and striping of the Brook Pointe project, as recommended by Nadine Fuda, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning.
2006-399)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on October 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 6 of 2006 amending Chapter 176 §4 regarding public hearing and review of Sewer Rents, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on September 19, 2006 and advertised in the September 20, 2006 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on October 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board hereby determines that it is the lead agency, that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and hereby issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 6 of 2006 (P6-2006) to be known as Local Law 5 of 2006 amending Chapter 176 §4 regarding public hearing and review of Sewer Rents,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-400)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on October 12, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 7 of 2006 amending Chapter 177 §1 regarding public hearing and review of Water Rates, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on September 19, 2006 and advertised in the September 20, 2006 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on September 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on October 12, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board hereby determines that it is the lead agency, that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and hereby issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 7 of 2006 (P7-2006) to be known as Local Law 6 of 2006 amending Chapter 177 §1 regarding public hearing and review of Water Rates,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-401)
Withdrawn (PLL 8 will be revised per comments received - see 2006-405)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on October 12, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 8 of 2006 Citizen Advisory Committees, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on October 2, 2006 and advertised in the October 6, 2006 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on October 2, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on October 12, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board hereby determines that it is the lead agency, that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and hereby issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 8 of 2006 (P8-2006) to be known as Local Law 7 of 2006 Citizen Advisory Committees,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-402)
Amend resolution 2006-373 to reflect change in date of the bid opening for demolition of highway garage and ancillary structure on site to be held October 24, 2006 at 10 a.m. rather than October 17, 2006 at 10 a.m.
2006-403)
Authorize Sharon Martin, Assessor, to attend a course at Manfred Real Estate Learning Center on November 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2006, entitled Applied Residential Property Valuation (30 hours of continuing education) for a cost of $325, plus other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-404)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute consent order with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation relative to Sewer District No. 5 (East Schodack) and to authorize Comptroller to transmit check in the amount of $1,000 for the fine assessed.
2006-405)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input into proposed local law No. 8 of 2006 to enable the Town Board to create citizen advisory committees by resolution from time-to-time. Said hearing to be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York.
2006-406)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-407)
Authorize payments of claims as amended.
Action of the Town Board, 5 October 2006
2006-375)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accordance with its longstanding traditions of honoring the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, Dutch settlers came to America, making their homes in the countryside, near the streams and along the Hudson River, extending several miles, located south of Albany, as tenants of Patroon Van Rensselaer, with over forty families mentioned in the Bleeker's Survey in 1767, and
WHEREAS, these early settlers, being people of faith, established a church; and erected a log building on a rise of ground, north of Schodack Landing Cemetery around 1756, and
WHEREAS, this first log church burned and was replaced by a frame structure built on a site near the first church, and
WHEREAS, the congregation members were all enrolled in the record book in Dutch, and the larger part of the congregation was living in and around Muitzeskill and eastward, it was agreed to move the church structure, and
WHEREAS, in 1810 the church structure was reassembled on the present site at Muitzeskill, where a bell steeple was thereby erected approximately ten years later, and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1876, a fire destroyed the church structure, at which time the congregation responded with plans for rebuilding, whereby the new church structure was dedicated on December 6, 1876, and
WHEREAS, in October of 1906, construction of the Fellowship House was approved and built by the men of the congregation, the upstairs auditorium was furnished by the Christian Endeavor Society, the kitchen and dining room was furnished by the Ladies Aid Society, and
WHEREAS, the Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill was a founding congregation in Cooperative Christian Ministries of Schodack where Reverend Barbara Dickens currently serves as its President, and
WHEREAS, the Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill continues to provide and nurture spiritually, to both congregation members and our community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates the Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill, upon its 250th anniversary, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor present a certified copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to the Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill.
Action of the Town Board - Special Meeting September 5, 2006
At a special meeting of the Town Board, Supervisor Secor called the meeting to order at the 5:03 p.m. at the Town Hall. The following members were present:
C. Curtis
C. Stinner
C. Young
C. Ziegler
S. Secor
Attorney Nugent
The following resolution was moved by S. Secor, second by C. Young:
2006-325)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute CIREB agreement with Schuyler Realty to list for sale or lease real property owned by the Town at 1777 Columbia Turnpike for term of one year, six percent (6%) broker's commission with listing price of One Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,350,000). Contract is subject to approval as to form by Town Attorney.
Discussion ensued relative to issues the Town Attorney Nugent felt should be addressed.
The motion was carried. 5 Ayes 0 Nays
On motion by C. Stinner and second by C. Ziegler, the meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Action of the Town Board - September 14, 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-326)
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack operates a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare and adopt a written Annual Plan and Five-Year Plan that establishes local policies for administration of the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack has caused a written Annual Plan for 2006 to be prepared establishing local polices for administration of the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program in accordance with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and has reviewed such written plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of Town of Schodack hereby adopts the Annual Plan for 2006 for operation of the Town of Schodack Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
2006-327)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 1 with Brownell Electric Corp. for modifications to the electrical system, as previously authorized, for an amount not to exceed $1,399.
2006-328)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $2,809.
2006-329)
Pursuant to Chapter 32 Section 1 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, appoint Allison Signer as Fire Investigator for the Town Fire Investigation Unit for the remainder of the calendar year 2006.
2006-330)
Authorize Detective James Morgan, Officer Jeffrey Arno and Building Inspector Gary Ziegler to attend the Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar to be held New York State Academy of Fire Science, Montour Falls, New York November 1 through 3, 2006. Cost per attendee is $145 together with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-331)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 2 with George J. Martin and Son, Inc. for modifications to the electrical system, as previously authorized, for an amount not to exceed $14,139.
2006-332)
Accept resignation of Ryan W. VanAmburgh, Police Officer effective September 30, 2006.
2006-333)
To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct traffic study relative to the intersection of Brookview Station Road and Simons Road for redesign and/or installation of appropriate traffic control devices.
2006-334)
To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct traffic study relative to the intersection of Schuurman Road and Brookview Road for redesign and/or installation of appropriate traffic control devices.
2006-335)
To request New York State Department of Transportation to evaluate the traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 9 & 20 and 150 to determine the need for a left hand traffic signal for traffic traveling north on 9 & 20 turning west bound on 150.
2006-336)
Rescind resolution 2006-292 and adopt the following:
Authorize Town Clerk to prepare and circulate an RFP for cleaning services for new Town Hall.
2006-337)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with MGL Cleaning, Inc., to provide cleaning services at the New Town Hall at a monthly cost not to exceed $1,386.66.
2006-338)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute consent order with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation relative to Sewer District No. 5 (East Schodack) and to authorize Comptroller to transmit check in the amount of $1,000 for fine assessed.
2006-339)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to prepare preliminary and final design for Sewer District No. 8 (Schodack Landing), conduct sub-surface investigations, prepare SEQRA/NEPA documents and conduct any necessary investigations, prepare easement documents and to prepare an application for funding by Rural Development in an amount not to exceed $111,000.
2006-340)
Rescind Resolution 2006-254 and adopt the following resolution for creation of Sewer District No. 8 (Schodack Landing) to comply with regulations of the Office of the State Comptroller.
WHEREAS, a map, plan and report relating to the establishment of proposed Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 8, entitled "Proposed Sewer District No. 8, Schodack Landing Area," dated March 2006 and prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, in a manner and in such detail as determined by the Schodack Town Board, has been duly filed with the Town Clerk, in accordance with the requirements of Article 12 of the NYS Town Law;
2006-341)
Authorize refund of Special permit application fee in the amount of $100 to Bridget Hall-Wotkiewich for Planning # 66-2005, as Bridget and Dean Wotkiewich withdrew application.
2006-342)
WHEREAS, Town of Schodack and Florida Gulf Construction Co., Inc. d/b/a Cranbrook Construction Company enter into a contract dated August 23, 2005 and entitled "Contract No. 1 Highway Garage Area Water System;" and
WHEREAS, the provisions of section SC-14.07.A. of the Supplementary Conditions of the Contract indicate that specified securities, valued at five percent (5%) of the final contract amount, or $87,016.05, be placed in escrow with the Town to secure the warranty provisions of section 6.19 of the General Conditions of the Contract through June 6, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the project engineer J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates has certified that the project requirements have been met by Florida Gulf Construction Co., Inc. d/b/a Cranbrook Construction Company, and
WHEREAS, in order to effect the aforesaid surety agreement the Town of Schodack must create or obtain a securities account for the purpose of obtaining said surety.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that the Town Supervisor Beth Knauf Secor, or Town Comptroller Alice Platt or Town Clerk Donna Conlin whichever the Town Supervisor shall designate is hereby authorized to open and maintain a trading account with Key Investment Services LLC and to operate such trading account and additionally the aforesaid is authorized to:
Any withdrawal from said account shall be authorized by separate resolution of the Town Board.
2006-343)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Task Order with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to develop a water connection ("transmission main") to interconnect the new Town Hall Water Supply with Water Districts 2A, 2B, 4, 5 and 8 in the western part of the town, in lieu of the mains to have been constructed as a part of the Red Oaks project for an amount not to exceed $10,000 and, additionally, to authorize Supervisor to negotiate easement with Fox Hollow LLC for construction of elevated storage tower.
2006-344)
Appoint Timothy Nugent, Esq., as special prosecutor for the month of September 2006 for all traffic violations for the New York State Police effective immediately, at an hourly rate of $150.
2006-345)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute 2006-2007 Snow and Ice Agreement with Rensselaer County Department of Engineering and Highways for reimbursement for Snow and Ice removal on Stony Point Road.
2006-346)
Authorize Officer Stuart McKnight and Dispatcher Marcia Albert to attend NYSPIN Advisory Meeting and training to be held in Albany, New York November 2nd and 3rd, 2006. Cost per attendee is $35 together with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-347)
Authorize Paul Puccio, Planning Board Member to attend NYPF Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York on October 9 and 10, 2006. Cost per attendee is $100, together with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-348)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute consulting contract with Upstate Appraisal Services for professional services for 2007 relative to commercial assessments for hourly rate of $100 including travel, preparation and analysis for an expenditure not to exceed $4,000.
2006-349)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2006 (Sewer Rents) amending Chapter 176 §4 entitled Public hearing and review on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-350)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2006 (Water Rates) amending Chapter 177 §1 entitled Public hearing and review on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-351)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 8 of 2006 to establish library advisory committee on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-352)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 9 of 2006 to establish Public Safety Advisory Committee on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 8:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-353)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute proposal dated August 25, 2006 with Thermal Environment Sales Inc. To provide new heat pump unit with installation and One year warranty on parts and labor for an amount not to exceed $2,100.
2006-354)
Authorize Donna Conlin, Town Clerk, Karen Vecchione, Deputy Town Clerk and Diane Hutchinson, Historian to attend Annual Capital Region Archives Meeting on October 4, 2006 to be held at the Executive Mansion, Albany, New York at the cost of $35 each with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-355)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to attend Governor's Office for Small Cities 2006 Annual Community Development Conference Tuesday, October 3, 2006 through Thursday, October 5, 2006 in Ithaca, New York with appropriate expense to be borne by the Town.
2006-356)
Authorize Partial Payment No. 7 to Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc. For New Highway Garage - Contract 2G in the amount of$263,257.87 subject to review by the Comptroller.
2006-357)
Pursuant to Chapter 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, the Schodack Town Board hereby resolves to grant a Mass Assembly Permit for Goold Orchards 18th Annual Apple Festival to be held October 7th and 8th, 2006 on their premises, pursuant to the written application submitted by Goold Orchards, Inc. except that applicant must comply with all off-site parking provisions of the Code and any other requirements, if any, of State, county and other regulatory agencies. Provided also that applicant be given notice that this approval is solely from the Town of Schodack and does not constitute approval by any other approving authority or governing agency. Further, a waiver of surety bond is granted subject to the provision that the Town is named additional insured on the applicant's liability policy and applicant will indemnify the Town of Schodack for any damage to town property, vehicles, by participants or employees of the event and reimburse the Town of any other additional expense incurred by the event.
2006-358)
To amend Resolutions 2006-261 and 272 to increase the total amount authorized to be paid to Protection One to $17,558.00 and to amend Resolution 2006-259 to increase the amount authorized to be paid to W. E. Phillips Locksmiths to $8,480.25.
2006-359)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-360)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
Action of the Town Board - September 28, 2006
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its September 28th meeting:
2006-361)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of hearing to seek input on proposed Local Law No. 8 relative to authority to create citizen advisory committees by resolution from time-to-time. Said hearing shall be held on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall or as soon thereafter as other hearings may be concluded.
2006-362)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize the Supervisor to compensate Jeffrey Conlin, Building Inspector, for four (4) weeks time in lieu of use of compensatory time earned or vacation time in an amount not to exceed $3,644.20.
2006-363)
WITHDRAWN: Ratify and affirm that the Supervisor compensated Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector for two (2) weeks time in lieu of use of compensatory time earned and/or vacation time in the amount of $1,746.34.
2006-364)
Authorize Change Order No. 3 with Hoosick Valley Contractors Inc., upon recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to complete project and obtain temporary certificate of occupancy until December 1, 2006.
2006-365)
Authorize Change Order No. 2 with Brownell Electric Corp., upon recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to complete project and obtain temporary certificate of occupancy until December 1, 2006.
2006-366)
Authorize Change Order No. 2 with Mazone Plumbing and Heating Inc., upon recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to complete project and obtain temporary certificate of occupancy until December 1, 2006.
2006-367)
Authorize Change Order No. 1 with Family Danz Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., upon recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to allow extension of time to complete project and obtain temporary certificate of occupancy until December 1, 2006.
2006-368)
Authorize Police Officers Roy, Laurenzo, McDowell, Eckel and Bauhoff to attend seminar on Interdiction Training sponsored by the Rensselaer County District Attorney's office on October 2-3, 2006 for a cost of $140 each, for an amount not to exceed $700.
2006-369)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to prepare to design plants for reconstruction of the East Schodack Wastewater Treatment Plant (serving Sewer District No. 5) utilizing recirculating media filter technology, to receive flows from SD No. 5 (Phase 1) and future flows from proposed subdivisions known as Hunters Run and Palmer Road (Phases 2 and 3).
2006-370)
Authorizing the Supervisor to Issue (1) Bond Anticipation Renewal Notes in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $2,265,360 and (2) Bond Anticipation Renewal Notes in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $419,960.
2006-371)
Reappoint William Kayser as a member of the Board of Assessment Review. Term to expire September 30, 2011.
2006-372)
WHEREAS, the history and culture of the United States of America has been significantly influenced by American Indians and indigenous peoples; and
WHEREAS, the contribution of the American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and greatness of United States of America today, and
WHEREAS, native American awareness week was instituted in 1976 and
WHEREAS, native American awareness week was expanded by congress and approved by President in August 1990 designating November as National American Indian heritage month; and
WHEREAS, since that time in honor of National American Indian heritage month, community celebrations, cultural, artistic, educational and historical activities have been planned and celebrated.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town of Schodack does hereby proclaim November 2006 as National American Indian Heritage Month, and urges all our citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
2006-373)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice to solicit bids for demolition of the old highway garage and the adjacent house. Bids to be opened on October 17, 2006 in the Office of the Town Clerk at 10 a.m.
2006-374)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing on proposed water rates for Operation and Maintenance cost and the assessment roll for the capital charges for Water District Number 8. Said hearing shall be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
August 24, 2006 (August 10, below)
2006-317)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract with Schindler Elevator for preventive maintenance service agreement on the elevator for a term of August 16, 2006 through August 15, 2016 at an annual amount not to exceed $1980 for the new Town Hall building located at 265 Schuurman Road, subject to approval as to form by the Town Attorney.
2006-318)
WHEREAS, on the eighth day of August of the year two thousand six, the East Greenbush-Castleton Little League 9 and 10 year old All-Star Team won the New York State Championship Tournament held in Islip, Long Island defeating Queens RGMVM team 9-2, and
WHEREAS, the All-Stars won the District 14 Championship and the Section II Championship leading up to the State Tourney, and
WHEREAS, the team is comprised of the following players:
Tyler Casavant, Kyle Gronostoj, Kyle Hall, Ryan Henchey, T. J. Hickey, Zack Kivitz Jack Massaroni, Ryan Puentes, Tyrell Ramsey, Jimmy Smith, Kevin Smith, and Mark Uhlig
WHEREAS, the All-Star team, was coached by Tom Hall and Steve Casavant who expressed confidence in their team throughout the playoffs, and
WHEREAS, the team compiled an overall tournament record of 11-0 traveling to various sites within New York State,
WHEREAS,NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates the East Greenbush-Castleton Little League 9 and 10 year old All-Stars upon their successful season, and especially on their achievement of New York State Champion and be it further,
RESOLVED, that this legislative body wishes all team members continued success,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor forward a certified copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to coaches and players.
2006-319)
Authorize the Town's participation in the Rensselaer County Fuel Oil Bid, contract #RFB-06-45 dated June 1, 2006 with Long Oil Heat, Inc. For unleaded 87 gasoline, unleaded 89 gasoline, diesel fuel, #2 fuel oil and #1 kerosene. The term of said contract will begin July 1, 2006 and expire on June 30, 2007.
2006-320)
WHEREAS, the conduct of regular Town business has moved to the facility located at 265 Schuurman Road effective August 21, 2006, creating a Town center, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of residents to have Town services available at mutually convenient hours,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to amend the hours of operation of the Schodack Town Hall to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except otherwise approved holidays, effective September 5, 2006 and to amend Section V of the Town of Schodack Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual (Hours of Work) to reflect same.
2006-321)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing on proposed water rates for Operation and Maintenance costs and the assessment roll for the capital charges for Water Districts Number 1, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, and 5. Said hearings shall be held on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-322)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing on sewer rents for Operation and Maintenance costs and the assessment rolls for the capital charges for Sewer District Number 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Said hearing shall be held on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 8:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall or as soon thereafter as the above hearings are concluded.
2006-323)
WITHDRAWN:Authorize Supervisor Secor to enter into a listing agreement with __________________ for sale of Town real property located at 1777 Columbia Turnpike, subject to approval as to form by Town Attorney.
2006-322)
WITHDRAWN:Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 2 with George J. Martin and Son, Inc. for modifications to the electrical system, as previously authorized, for an amount not to exceed $16,465.
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its August 10, 2006 meeting:
2006-301)
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law, an applicant for a licence to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, for on-premises consumption, as well as any applicant for renewal of such a license, must notify the Town Clerk of the municipality wherein the premises are located, and
WHEREAS, this notice is given in order that the municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, that with respect to the application submitted by Nassau Sportsmen's Club of Boyce Road, Schodack, New York for a renewal license to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, the Schodack Town Board does express a favorable opinion.
2006-302)
Pursuant to Town Law §64(1-a) authorize the Tax Receiver to increase petty cash fund by $300.
2006-303)
Appoint David L. Gruenberg, Esq., to represent the Town as special counsel in the following Tax Certiorani matter: Bove -v- Schodack (Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law No. 218632). Said representation shall be at an hourly rate of $150.
2006-304)
Authorize Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector to attend New York State Academy of Fire Science course #1300-Fire/Arson Investigation October 2 through October 13, 2006 in Montour Falls, New York. Cost is $510. All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-305)
Authorize Bernhard Peter, Chief and Joseph Belardo, Lieutenant to attend one day seminar entitled Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Managers Workshop on September 12, 2006 and a two-day seminar, DCJS Executive Development courses on September 27 and 28, 2006 at no cost to the Town.
2006-306)
Appoint Michael Smith, Esq., Hiscock and Barclay to represent the Town as special counsel for negotiations of current contractual agreements between the Town and Council 82 bargaining unit. Said representation shall be at an hourly rate of $250.
2006-307)
Concur that the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson shall act as Lead Agent for the coordinated SEQRA review of proposed ultraviolet light disinfection upgrade for the Castleton Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Route 9J.
2006-308)
Accept with regret the resignation of Lee Chenot, Chairman fo the Parklands Committee, and direct the Supervisor to express gratitude of the Town Board for his years of dedicated service.
2006-309)
WHEREAS, on the twenty-third day of July of the year two thousand six, the East Greenbush-Schodack Devilcats 14 and Under Travel Baseball team earned first place in the Gold Division of the Eastern New York Travel Baseball League, with an 8-2 record, and
WHEREAS, the Devilcats were awarded a berth in the National Amateur Baseball Federation World Series in Springboro, Ohio, and
WHEREAS, the team is comprised of the following players
Jessie Boni, Steve Casavant, Brandon Galligan, Kyle Henchey, Matt Kasper, Kevin Loughman, Matt McDonough, Shane McInerney, Nick Papas, David Ramon, Matt Raymond, Justin Rebhum and Alex Tesoriero
WHEREAS, the Devilcats team was coached by Jim Tesoriero, T.J. Henchey, Ned McDonough and Steve Casavant who expressed confidence in their team throughout the season, and
WHEREAS, the team compiled an overall season record of 19-13 travelling to Allentown, Pennsylvania and various sites within New York State,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates the East Greenbush-Schodack Devilcats upon their successful season, and especially on their achievement of First Place in the Gold Division of the Eastern New York Travel Baseball League, and be it further,
RESOLVED, that this legislative body wishes all team members continued success,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor forward a certified copy of this resolution suitably engrossed.
2006-310)
Appoint Richard B. Eckel, Joshua J. Walters, Kris C. Bauhoff, and Michael J. McDowell as part-time police officers at hourly rate as set forth in 2006 adopted budget.
2006-311)
Appoint Nicholas J. Peter, Thomas Jones, Joel Montross, and Clark L. Roehr, Jr. as part-time police dispatchers at hourly rate as set forth in 2006 adopted budget.
2006-312)
Authorize final payment in the amount of $117,976.80 to Florida Gulf Construction d/b/a Cranbrook Construction subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney of the securities to be provided pursuant to the contract warranty.
2006-313)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Supervisor Secor to enter into a listing agreement with __________________ for sale of Town real property located at 1777 Columbia Turnpike, subject to approval as to form by Town Attorney.
2006-314)
WHEREAS, an application having been made by Servidone Subdivision # 20-2001 and the Planning Board having approved the application after duly holding a public hearing and upon appropriate engineering review and said approval being subject to certain conditions including installation of infrastructure prior to the signing of the maps and the applicant having requested that a cash bond be accepted in lieu of prior completion of aforesaid infrastructure and that said request having been reviewed by Planning Board engineer, who has estimated the cost of completion of the aforesaid infrastructure to be $156,200.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby accepts $156,200 cash bond for the performance and completion of the construction of the infrastructure of the aforesaid project.
2006-315)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-316)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
JulyActions at the Town Board Workshop Meeting, July 27, 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-291)
Rescind resolution 2006-288 and adopt resolution as follows:
Authorizing the Supervisor to issue a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of the Town in the amount of $1,196,571.00 dated July 28, 2006 as follows: $77,000.00 for improvements to East Schodack Sewer District # 5 (SW#), $52,760.00 for improvements to Maple Crest Water District #3 (SW#), $3,421.00 for side-mounted flail mower (DB), $4,426.00 for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado (DB), $12,058.00 for 2002 4-wheel drive backhoe (DB), $14,848.00 for 2002 farm tractor with attachments (DB) $586,000 for replacement of Knickerbocker Road Bridge over CSXT rail lines (DB), $121,058.00 for acquisition of 2006 International 6x4 truck with plow wing and dump body (DB), all of the foregoing renewing a prior BAN, and $175,000.00 for construction of water mains, two temporary water wells, residential service and related improvements to supply potable water and $150,000.00 for appraisal of all the real property in the Town of Schodack to assist in the assessment thereof for purposes of taxation.
2006-292)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice to solicit sealed bids for cleaning services for new Town Hall. Plans and specifications to be available in the office of the Town Clerk.
2006-293)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack (the "Town Board" and the "Town," respectively), in the County of Rensselaer, New York, has heretofore reviewed the map, plan and report prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C., Consulting Engineers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Planners, Rensselaer, New York, a competent engineer duly licensed by the State of New York, in such detail as theretofore determined by the Town Board and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town for public inspection, providing for the establishment of Water District No. 8 (the "District") in the territory in the Town hereinafter described and the construction of a water system to serve the District, and
WHEREAS, following publication and posting of certified copies of notice of public hearing pursuant to article 12-A of the Town Law, duly published on October 31, 2005 and after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board on November 10, 2005, the Town Board determined that the notice of public hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise sufficient, that all the property and property owners included within the proposed District are benefited thereby, that all the property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed District, that establishment of the District is in the public interest, that the expenses shall be assessed, levied and collected on a benefit basis from the several lots and parcels of land within said District and approved the establishment of the District and the construction of said water system therefor at a cost not to exceed $1,076,000; and
WHEREAS, following submission of an application by the Town Board, the State Comptroller granted permission to establish the District, by Order dated July 17, 2006, which Order was duly filed with the Town Clerk of the Town and presented to the Town Board by said Town Clerk at the next meeting held after said Order was filed with said Town Clerk;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that the establishment of the District is hereby approved, and the District shall be designated and known as Water District No. 8, in the Town of Schodack, situate wholly outside of any incorporated village or city, and bounded and described as follows:
DISTRICT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
Beginning at a point in the easterly boundary of U.S. Route 9 & 20, said point also lying in the common boundary between said Route 9 & 20 and Tax Map Parcel No. 178-15-01 (lands N/F of East Greenbush Self-Storage Center, Corp.); thence in a southerly direction along the easterly boundary of said Route 9 & 20 1,749 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-2-6 (lands N/F of Ruth Fuller); thence in an easterly direction along the northerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-2-6 (lands N/F of Ruth Fuller), Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-2-7 (lands N/F of William R. and Lori G. Norkus) and Tax Map Parcel No. 178-13-1 (lands N/F of William G. and Joan Paddock) a total distance of 533 feet, more or less, to a point in the westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-8-1 (lands N/F of Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.); thence in a southerly direction along the westerly boundary of said Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. 550 feet, more or less, to its point of intersection with the northerly boundary of Miller Road; thence in a westerly direction along the northerly boundary of Miller Road 684 feet, more or less, to its point of intersection with the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20 198 feet, more or less, to its point of intersection with the southerly boundary of Miller Road; thence in an easterly direction along the southerly boundary of Miller Road 448 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-1.21 (lands N/F of East Greenbush Realty Associates, LLC); thence in a southerly direction along the easterly boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-1.21 (lands N/F Gregory A. Neal),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-20 (lands N/F of Mabel E. Henninger),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-19 (lands N/F of Priscilla L. Henninger),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-18 (lands N/F of Margaret E. Canepi),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-17 (lands N/F of Daniel and Joyce Carozza),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-16 (lands N/F of James V. Jeannin),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-2.1 (lands N/F of Aru N. Patel),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-3.3 (lands N/F of Town and Country Realty of Kinderhook, Inc.),
a total distance of 2,430 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-3.3; thence westerly along the southerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-3.3 296 feet, more or less, to the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20 316 feet, more or less, to the northwesterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-3.2 (lands N/F of Town and Country Realty of Kinderhook, Inc.); thence easterly along the northerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel 178-12-3.2 310 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-3.2; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-3.2 398 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the northerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-13 (lands N/F of Brian S. Feldman); thence in a clockwise direction along the northerly, easterly, and southerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-13 180 feet, more or less, 403 feet, more or less, and 188 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-13; thence in a southerly direction along the southerly prolongation of the westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-13 148 feet, more or less, to a point; thence in a westerly direction across an un-named street and along the southerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-10 (lands N/F or John Szczesniak) 134 feet, more or less, to its point of intersection with the easterly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-9 (lands N/F of Christopher Bradford); thence southerly along the easterly boundary and westerly along the southerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-9 22 feet, more or less, and 139 feet, more or less, to the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20; thence southerly along said easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20 47 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-7 (lands N/F of Edward and Alice Nolan); thence in a clockwise direction along the northerly, easterly and southerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-12-7 178 feet, more or less, 298 feet, more or less, and 172 feet, more or less, to the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20 414 feet, more or less, to the northerly boundary of Kraft Road; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20 and across Kraft Road 52 feet, more or less, to the southerly boundary of Kraft Road; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20 152 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-1 (lands N/F of Fox Hollow LLC); thence easterly along the southerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-1 and Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-2 (lands N/F of Donald D. DeAngelus and Sidney W. Roth) a total distance of 474 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-2; thence northerly along the easterly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-2 154 feet, more or less, to the southerly boundary of Kraft Road; thence easterly along the southerly boundary of Kraft Road 100 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-4 (lands N/F of Lori Beston and Todd Genito); thence southerly along the westerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-4 153 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-9-4; thence easterly along the northerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.1 (lands N/F of Loomis J. Grossman, Jr., and Richard Grossman and Betty Lou Baker) 573 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.1; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.1, 1,108 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.1; thence westerly along the southerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.1 570 feet, more or less, and northerly along the westerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.1 103 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.2 (also land N/F of Grossman and Baker); thence westerly along the southerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.2 202 feet, more or less, to the easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20; thence northerly along said easterly boundary of Route 9 & 20 156 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-5-1.2; thence in a westerly direction across Route 9 & 20 and across Old Post Road 241 feet, more or less, to the intersection of the northerly boundary of Old Post Road with the southerly boundary of Schuurman Road; thence southwesterly along the northerly boundary of Old Post Road 263 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.1-1-1 (lands N/F of Wilhelmina F. Lubbors); thence northerly along the westerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189.1-1-1 85 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.1-1-5 (lands N/F of Lorraine H. Johnson); thence along the southerly and westerly boundaries of said Tax Map Parcel 189.1-1-5 180 feet, more or less, and 141 feet, more or less, respectively to a point in the southern boundary of Schuurman Road; thence westerly along the southern boundary of Schuurman Road 107 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-10 (lands N/F of Green Meadow School); thence clockwise along the northerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-10 356 feet, more or less, to the northerly boundary of Old Post Road and 703 feet, more or less, along the easterly boundary of Old Post Road to the southeast corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-10; thence in a westerly direction along the southerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel Nos. 189-1-10, 189-1-11 (lands N/F of Board of Cooperative Educational Services) and Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-1.2 (lands N/F of Hudmo Economic Development Ventures, Inc.) a total distance of 1,180 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-1.2; thence north along the westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-1.2 274 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of Schuurman Road; thence westerly along the southerly boundary of Schuurman Road 2,247 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of Schuurman Road opposite the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 188-6-7.2; thence northerly across Schuurman Road and perpendicular to the southerly boundary of Schuurman Road 50 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 188-6-7.2 (lands N/F of Donald Franklin Dwyer); thence northerly along the westerly boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 188-6-7.2 (lands N/F of Donald Franklin Dwyer),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-20.411(lands N/F of Barbara B. and Gino S. Bureau),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-20.42 (lands N/F of Charles W. Gill),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-36 (lands N/F of Charles C. Jr. and Linda Van Buren),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-29.3 (lands N/F of Thomas F. Laurin and Mary Ann Van Auken),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-29.118 (lands N/F of David and Carol Kretzschmar),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-29.112 (lands N/F of Aileen M. Muller),
a total distance of 1,272 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-29.112; thence northeasterly along the northwesterly boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-29.112 (lands N/F of Aileen M. Muller),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-1 (lands N/F of John and Roseanne Moore),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-2 (lands N/F of Edward R. and Aida M. Brewer),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-3 (lands N/F of Janet Connors),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-4 (lands N/F of Michael J. and Deborah A. Peterson),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-20.12 (lands N/F of Kenneth J. Long),
Tax Map Parcel No. 188-2-3-29.111 (lands N/F of Thomas W. and Georgette E. Byers),
a total distance of 958 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-29.111; thence easterly along the northerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel Nos. 188.2-3-29.111 and 188.2-3-5 (Chester C. and Mary Ann Bridenbeck) a total distance of 856 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 188.2-3-5; thence northerly along the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-1.11 1,324 feet, more or less, to a point in the southerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-27.2 (lands N/F of John R. and Rita Gibellino); thence easterly along the southerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-27.2 57 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-1.11; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-1.11 a total distance of 1,510 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-2-1.1 (lands N/F of Fox Hollow, LLC); thence easterly along the northerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189-2-1.1 202 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-24 (lands N/F of Frank O. Orciuoli); thence in a clockwise direction along the westerly and northerly boundaries of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-24 a total distance of 1,335 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-16.2 (lands N/F of Edmund and Deborah L. Novak); thence in a northerly direction along the westerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel Nos. 178-11-16.2 and 178-11-16.1 (lands N/F of Edmund A. and Deborah L. Novak) a total distance of 953 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-16.1; thence easterly along the northerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-16.1 293 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-15 (lands N/F of Philip Brown); thence in a counterclockwise direction along the easterly and northerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-15 203 feet, more or less, and 200 feet, more or less to the northwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-15; thence northerly across and perpendicular to the un-named street 47 feet, more or less, to a point in the southerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-26.1 (lands N/F of SHS Holding Company); thence in a clockwise direction along the southerly and westerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-16.1 161 feet, more or less, and 422 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-16.1; thence westerly along the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No.178-11-13 (lands N/F of the Nettie C. Orbodov Trust) 232 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-13; thence northerly along the westerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel Nos. 178-11-13, 178-11-11 (lands N/F of James Mark Young) and 178-11-27.1 (lands N/F of Kurt Nusbaum) a total distance of 1,416 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel 178-11-27.1; thence in a clockwise direction along the southerly, westerly and northerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-9 a total distance of 966 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-8 (lands N/F of William H. and Cynthia M. Burton); thence northerly along the westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-8 151 feet, more or less, to the southerly boundary of Sunset Road; thence northerly across Sunset Road, along the prolongation of aforesaid westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-11-8 58 feet, more or less, to a point in the northerly boundary of Sunset Road; thence easterly along the northerly boundary of Sunset Road 109 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-14-7 (lands N/F of John M. and Marguerite J. Edwards); thence northerly along the westerly boundary and easterly along the northerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178-14-7 128 feet, more or less, and 110 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178-14-6 (lands N/F of Richard W. Broughton); thence northerly along the westerly boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178.14-6 182 feet, more or less, to a point in the southerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-10 (lands N/F of Richard Broughton); thence westerly along said southerly boundary 86 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-10; thence in a northerly direction along the westerly boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-10 (lands N/F of Richard Broughton),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-9.1 (lands N/F of Leisure Homes, Inc.),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-9.3 (lands N/F of James E. and Carole D. Holden),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-8 (lands N/F of David J. and Eileen Scott),
a total distance of 427 feet, more or less, to the southerly boundary of Brilan Avenue; thence northerly across Brilan Avenue 50 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-7; thence in a northerly direction along the westerly boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-7 (lands N/F of Martin Management Company),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-6 (lands N/F of Mark and Carol A. Nusbaum),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-5 (lands N/F of Thomas B. Gries),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-3-1.12 (lands N/F of Brian S. Feldman),
a total distance of 634 feet, more or less, to the southerly boundary of Ingelwood Road; thence northerly across Inglewood Road 66 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-11; thence in a northerly direction along the westerly boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-11 (lands N/F of Joseph M. Cioffi, Sr.),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-10 (lands N/F of Cook Family Irrevocable Trust),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-9 (lands N/F of Cook Family Irrevocable Trust),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-8 (lands N/F of Cook Family Irrevocable Trust),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-7 (lands N/F of Floyd Smith),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-6 (lands N/F of Lynn Burke and William Hart),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-5 (lands N/F of Virginia B. Kirkland),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-4 (lands N/F of Henry C. and Lucille K. Riley),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-3 (lands N/F of Kim Fusco and Dean McCabe, Edward and Richard),
Tax Map Parcel No. 178.9-1-2 (lands N/F of John P. and Norma J. Petalas),
a total distance of 894 feet, more or less, to a point on the common boundary between the Town of Schodack on the south and the Town of East Greenbush on the north; thence easterly along said Town boundary 224 feet, more or less, to the westerly boundary of Route 9 & 20; thence continuing along said Town boundary and across Route 9 & 20 72 feet, more or less, to the point and place of beginning; excluding Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-9.1 (lands N/F of Edward W. Barbin and W. K. Berendina), Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-9.2 (lands N/F of Stephen H. and Ingrid A. Blydenburgh) and Tax Map Parcel No. 189-1-9.3 (lands N/F of Jody, John and Dawn W. Hadley); containing 272 acres, more or less, and is shown as described herein, on a map entitled "Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York, Water System Master Plan, Water System Improvements (DWSRF Project), Exhibit A," dated April 2005 and made by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C., Consulting Engineers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Planners, Rensselaer, New York.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the water system hereinabove referred to shall be constructed as set forth in the said notice of public hearing, at a cost not to exceed $1,076,000, which is planned to be financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Town, and the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the District, which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit conferred upon the same, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds; and be it further
ORDERED, that within ten (10) days after adoption of this order, the Town Clerk shall record with the Clerk of the County of Rensselaer and file with the Office of the State Comptroller in Albany, New York, copies of this order, certified by said Town Clerk.
2006-294)
WHEREAS, in 2003 the State of New York Department of Health and Rensselaer County Health Department directed that all public water supplies provide chlorinated water to those served by said district, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack operated Water District No. 2A for many years as supplied by several wells, and
WHEREAS, in December 2003 the Town authorized conversion of the water supply for said District to a purchase of water from the Town of East Greenbush, and
WHEREAS, Water District No. 2A has not utilized said wells since December 2003,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board states that said well located adjacent to Inglewood Road has been abandoned and is no longer useful to the Town or Water District No. 2A,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Bakerian Well & Pumps to decommission said abandoned well located adjacent to Inglewood Road in the manner prescribed in Appendix 5-A of the New York State Sanitary Code, at a cost not to exceed $5,400.
2006-295)
WHEREAS, in 2003 the State of New York Department of Health and Rensselaer County Health Department directed that all public water supplies provide chlorinated water to those served by said district, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack operated Water District No. 2A for many years as supplied by one (1) well, and
WHEREAS, in December 2003 the Town authorized conversion of the water supply for said District to a purchase of water from the Town of East Greenbush, and
WHEREAS, Water District No. 2A has not utilized said well since December 2003,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board states that said one (1) well has been abandoned and are no longer useful to the Town or Water District No. 2A,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Bakerian Well & Pumps to decommission said well, in the manner prescribed in Appendix 5-A of the New York State Sanitary Code, at a cost not to exceed $4,100. Said well is located on the vacant lot situated on Oakwood Street.
2006-296)
A Resolution Amending and Restating a Bond Resolution Dated August 22, 2005 to Increase the Total Authorized Amount of Serial Bonds Pursuant to the Local Finance Law to Finance Said Purpose of the Town of Schodack from an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000 to an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $2,175,000.
2006-297)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Task Order No. 6 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, PC for engineering land surveying services in connection with Nassau Lake Spillway property in an amount not to exceed $11,000.
2006-298)
Appoint David Gruenberg, Esq., to represent the Town as special counsel in the following matters: Lester Gibson and Nancy Gibson -v- Town of Schodack, et al. and In the Matter of the Application of Verizon New York, Inc. (formerly New York Telephone Company) -v- The Assessor, Board of Assessment Review and the Town of Schodack, New York. Said representation shall be at an hourly rate of $150.
2006-299)
Authorize Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., to complete the Phase 1B Field Reconnaissance on Van Hoesen Road, Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 for an amount not to exceed $7,078.30 as set forth in a proposal dated June 21, 2006.
Actions of the Town Board, 13 July 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-265)
WHEREAS, an application was made by Red Oaks Residences, LLC, on March 4, 2005 pursuant to Article XII of Chapter 219 of the Code of the Town of Schodack to amend a portion of the current Residential-Agriculture (RA) District located north of Route 150, east of Interstate 90 and Kraft Road and south of Reno Road (the former Red Oaks Swim Club and LaSalle School parcels; Tax Identification Numbers 178.-8-12.1, 178.-8-9.2 and 189.-7-1) to Planned Development 2 (PD-2) on the zoning map of the Town of Schodack, and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2005, pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the Planning Board declared itself lead agency, and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2006, pursuant to § 219-95 (C) (1) of the Code of the Town of Schodack the Planning Board certified that all necessary application material outlined in § 219-95 had been presented, and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2006 pursuant to § 219-95 (C) (1) of the Code of the Town of Schodack the Planning Board rendered a favorable report to the Town Board regarding the aforesaid application, and
WHEREAS, said report drew the attention of the Town Board to the fact that the applicant was seeking to own and operate a wastewater treatment facility in the proposed district and left any determination regarding ownership and operation to the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of said recommendation the Town Board, pursuant to § 219-95 (D) (1) of the Code of the Town of Schodack scheduled a public hearing for May 8, 2006 at 6 p.m. at The Comfort Inn to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 4 of 2006 for an amendment to the zoning map to Planned Development 2 (PD-2), and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on April 26, 2006 and advertised in the April 28, 2006 edition of the THE RECORD, official newspaper for the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on April 26, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on May 8, 2006, at 6 p.m. at The Comfort Inn located at 99 Miller Road and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said hearing the submission of any written comments was held open until May 22, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the public hearing and written comments alerted the Town Board to potential traffic safety concerns on Kraft Road resulting from said proposal, and the applicant having offered proposals to mitigate the impact of any such potential traffic, and
WHEREAS, Town Board members have reviewed the written comments, and the official transcript from said public hearing, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), having reviewed the Full Environmental Assessment Form submitted by the applicant and having conducted a hearing on May 8, 2006 and a workshop on June 12, 2006 made a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 4 of 2006 (P 4 2006) to be known as Local Law 4 of 2006, an amendment to change the zoning map, conditioned on the following:
(1) the applicant being required to mitigate potential traffic impact on Kraft Road in conformance with its proposal to the Planning Board and Town Board and any other methods the Planning Board deems appropriate;
(2) with respect to the proposed wastewater treatment facility nothing contained herein shall be construed to approve formation of a sewage transportation corporation for the ownership and operation of the facility by any private person or entity. Such approval may only be taken pursuant to the authority of the Transportation Corporation Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and give due notice of said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-266)
WHEREAS, a petition for the creation of a sewer district in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York, was presented to this Town Board with the necessary map and plan attached to it; and
WHEREAS, the map and plan was filed in the office of the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2006, the Town Board adopted an order that recited the filing of the petition, the proposed improvements and boundaries and a description of the district, and the estimated costs of these proposals; and
WHEREAS, the order set July 13, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, as the time and place for a public hearing before all interested persons on the petition; and
WHEREAS, the order was posted and published as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the hearing on the petition was held on July 13, 2006, and all interested parties were heard; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared and has been reviewed by the Town Board and the other potentially involved agencies under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the other involved agencies agree that the Town Board should serve as lead agency under SEQRA.
NOW, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, the (a) the petition is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, it complies with the requirements of Town Law §191 as to sufficiency of signers and is otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed district are benefitted by the proposal; (c) all the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed district; and (d) it is in the public interest to grant the relief sought in the petition; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby designates itself as lead agency under SEQRA, determines that the proposed action will not have any adverse environmental impacts and directs that a negative declaration be issued and filed; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the establishment of a sewer district as proposed in the petition be approved; that the improvements be constructed when the required funds become available; and the district shall be called the Schodack Landing Sewer District No. 8 of the Town of Schodack, and shall be bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the southern boundary line of Rensselaer County, said point also being the south-eastern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.1 thence northerly a distance of 3,248 feet more or less, 34 feet more or less, 1,865 feet, more or less, 62 feet more or less, and 1,039 feet more or less, all along the westerly boundary of the Consolidated Rail Corporation and the easterly boundary of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.2
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-6
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-122
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-121
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.3
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-9
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-6
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-5.2
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-4.1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-3
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-4
A total distance of 5,209 more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel 218.3-3-4; thence westerly a distance of 288 feet more or less, to a point; thence northerly 303 feet more or less, crossing Defile Lane, to a point, said point being the northeasterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-4; thence westerly 496 feet more or less, to a point, said point being the northwesterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-21; thence southerly (generally) 221 feet, 40 feet, 78 feet and 194 feet, all more or less, to a point, said point being in the line of the westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.1-3-19, and across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J from the northeasterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.1-3-27; thence westerly 102 feet more or less, across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J and along the northerly boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27 to a point, said point being the northwesterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27; thence southerly (generally) 705 feet, 22 feet, 205 feet, 42 feet and 1,783 feet, all more or less along the eastern boundary of the lands of New York Central Railroad (Amtrak) and the western (generally) boundary of the following Tax Map Parcels: (And excluding the 50 foot Parcel between Parcels 218.3-3-24 and 218.3-3-25)
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-26
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-25
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-24
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-23
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-22
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-21
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-20
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-19
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-18
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-17
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-16
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-15
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-14
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-13
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-11
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-9
a total distance of 2,837 feet, more or less, to a point, said point being the southwest property corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-9; thence southeast a distance of 250 feet more or less, to a point, said point being the southeastern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-22, and also lying in the western right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J; thence 50 feet more or less, across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J to a point, said point being in the eastern right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J, said point also being on the western boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8; thence southerly 1,382 feet more or less, along the eastern right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J, and also along the western boundary line of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.3
to a point, said point being across the NYS Route 9J right-of-way from the northeastern corner of the westernmost fragment of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23; thence westerly 50 feet more or less, across the NYS Route 9J right-of-way, to a point, said point being the northeastern corner of the aforementioned fragment of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23; thence westerly 108 feet more or less, along the northern boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23, to a point , said point being the northwestern corner of Tax Map Parcel No.225.-4-1.23; thence southerly 1,971 feet, more or less, along the eastern boundary line of the lands of New York Railroad, also along the western boundary line of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23 (westernmost fragment)
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-5
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-3
to a point, said point being the southwestern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-3; thence easterly along the southern boundary of Rensselaer County 370 feet more or less, to the point and place of beginning, containing 73.66 acres, more or less, and is shown and described herein, on a map entitled "Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York, Schodack Landing Sewer District No. 8, Proposed Sewer District Map, Appendix A" dated April 1, 2006 and made by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C., Consulting Engineers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Planners, Rensselaer, New York.
The above described district containing 75 parcels and 73.66 acres more or less.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement shall be financed as follows: The improvements requested by the petition are the construction of sewers and a sewage treatment system and the acquisition of land for the treatment system. The maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvements as stated in the petition is One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000); and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, within ten days after the adoption of this resolution shall file copies of the resolution in duplicate in the office of the State Department of Audit and Control, Albany, New York; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk file with the State Department of Audit and Control an application by this Board in duplicate for permission to create this district as provided for in Town Law §194, and that the application be executed and verified by the Supervisor of the Town on behalf of the Town Board.
2006-267)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement on behalf of the Town of Schodack with Rensselaer County STOP DWI program for the calendar year 2006.
2006-268)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract with ________________ relative to an appraisal of market value of Town-owned lands along Nassau Lake shoreline and on Route 150 in an amount not to exceed $_____________.
2006-269)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute proposal PET-0621 with Evergreen Testing and Environmental Services to provide pre-demolition survey on Schodack Town Garage Building and associated residence at a cost not to exceed $4,745.
2006-270)
WHEREAS, a map, plan and report relating to the construction of Major Water Facilities to serve the public interest of the Town of Schodack Water, entitled "Proposed Water System Improvements, Existing Water District No. 2A and Proposed Water District No. 8", dated April 2005 and prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, in a manner and in such detail as determined by the Schodack Town Board, has been duly filed with the Town Clerk, in accordance with the requirements of Section 202-b on the NYS Town Law; and
WHEREAS, Town Law Section 202-b authorizes the Town to improve and construct additional water facilities to serve existing town water districts in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #2004-368, dated October 14, 2004, authorized the preparation of the map, plan and report for proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #2005-232, dated June 13, 2005, accepted the Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 map, plan and report, dated April 2005, prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, which identified the proposed improvements, the boundaries and description of the proposed district, the proposed method of financing and the estimated costs of the improvements and all other matters required by law to be stated; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") an Environmental Assessment Form was prepared by the Town of Schodack Town Board, the Town Board assumed lead agency for review of this project, and coordinated review was completed; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #2005-311, dated September 8, 2005, authorized the issuance of a Negative Declaration pursuant to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #2006-218, dated May 25, 2006, the Town Clerk was authorized to publish legal notice of the filing of said map, plan and report, the improvement proposed, the fact that the map, plan and report describing the same were on file in the office of the Town Clerk for public inspection, the estimated annual capital cost to the typical one or two family home, and stating all other matters required by law to be stated, and specifying July 13, 2006 as the date, at 8:00 p.m. on said day as the time, at the Schodack Town Hall, 1777 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, New York as the place where this Town Board would meet and consider increase and construction of Major Water Facilities, (collectively, the "Water Improvements") 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; and
WHEREAS, such notice was duly published and posted as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Schodack Town Board duly held a public hearing on July 13, 2006 at 8:00 p.m., at which all interested persons desiring to be heard, including those in favor of, and those opposed to increase and construction of Major Public Water Facilities: now therefore, upon the evidence adduced at such public hearing, be it
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that;
(a) The notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law, and is otherwise sufficient;
(b) It is in the public interest to increase and construct the proposed Major Water Facilities as described in the map, plan and report entitled "Proposed Water System Improvements, Existing Water District No. 2A and Proposed Water District No. 8", dated April 2005 and prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates (hereinafter "Water Improvements"
(c) The cost of construction of the Water Improvements will be financed by the issuance of serial bonds.
(d) The expenses of construction of the Water Improvements will be financed by the issuance of serial bonds. Such bonds are anticipated to be issued in accordance with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program.
(e) The cost of the Water Improvements shall be allocated among the Water Districts 2A, 2B, 4 and 5 as follows:
Water District 2A: $ 44,120
Water District 2B: $ 77,210
Water District 4: $ 30,330
Water District 5: $1,912,340
(f) The cost of the Water Improvements shall be allocated among the users of Water Districts 2A, 2B, 4 and 5 and the cost of constructing the Water Improvements shall be assessed by the Town Board in proportion as nearly as may be to the benefit which each lot or parcel within said water districts shall derive therefrom (the "Capital Charge"). The estimated annual Capital Charge to the typical one or two family home in each district is $68 per capital unit; and
(g) The Town Engineer J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are directed to prepare definite plans and specifications and to make careful estimate of the expense for construction of the Water Improvements.
2006-271)
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York, presently has authorized and plans to utilize a burglar alarm system at the new Town Hall to be furnished and installed by Protection One, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that a fire alarm system will also be necessary at the new Town Hall, and
WHEREAS, a new fire alarm system should be compatible with the burglar alarm system so to avoid inefficiency and to increase economy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack as follows: For reasons of efficiency and economy and pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 103(5) of the General Municipal Law, it is determined that there is a need for standardization in the purchase of alarm systems for use by the Town of Schodack.
2006-272)
WHEREAS, for reasons of efficiency and economy and pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 103(5) of the General Municipal Law, the Town of Schodack previously determined that there was a need for standardization in the systems and equipment purchased and installed at the new Town Hall, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received only two proposals for the installation of a new fire alarm system at the new Town Hall, and
WHEREAS, the proposal received from Northern Fire Protection is not compatible with the Town's burglar alarm system, does not utilize a common panel, does not meet the standardization requirements of the Town, and does not include the cost for labor to install said system, and
WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by Protection One is compatible with the Town's burglar alarm system, does utilize a common panel with the Town's burglar alarm system and is compatible with the standardization requirements of the Town, and does include the labor costs for installation of said system, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack that the proposal of Protection One to furnish and install a Fire Alarm System at new Town Hall, pursuant to a proposal dated June 22, 2006, for an amount not to exceed $12,905 is hereby accepted.
2006-273)
Appoint Christopher Adams and Christopher Laurenzo as part-time police officers for the Town of Schodack for the purpose of attending Zone 14 Police Academy and to complete necessary training under the direction of the Schodack Police Department. If after the successful completion of training one or both of the above-referenced individuals are employed as a police officer for the Town for a period greater than the probationary period pursuant to any collective bargaining agreement with the PBA existing at the time, the Town of Schodack agrees to reimburse tuition expense paid by said officers. Additionally, the Town will provide ancillary equipment necessary for Academy completion to said part-time officers.
2006-274)
The Town Board of the Town of Schodack determines that Town-owned property located at 1777 Columbia Turnpike [Tax Map #189.-10-7] Town of Schodack, New York and known as the "Town Hall" is no longer needed for Town purposes and further authorizes Supervisor Secor to make the property ready for sale and to prepare and circulate a Request for Proposal to commercial real estate brokers to offer for sale or lease said property for fair and adequate consideration.
2006-275)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., for Phase IB Addendum Field Reconnaissance in an amount not to exceed $6,781.28 for proposed Sewer District Number 8, as set forth in a proposal dated July 6, 2006.
2006-276)
Authorize payment of $3,959.92 to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance in accordance Town's agreement with Time Warner based on the 2006 Utility report.
2006-277)
A Resolution Authorizing the Appraisal of All the Real Property in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York, to Assist in the Assessment Thereof For Purposes of Taxation, Authorizing the Issuance of Serial Bonds of the Town in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $355,000 Pursuant to the Local Finance Law to Finance Said Purpose and Delegating the Power to Issue Bond Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Sale of Such Bonds to the Town Supervisor.
2006-278)
Authorize Bruce Wagner, Justice, Paul Peter, Justice, Mandy Lyn Edwards and Tiffany M. Kelly, Justice Court Clerks, to attend New York State Magistrates Association Fall Conference October 8 through 11, 2006 in Ellenville, New York with registration fees not to exceed $25 per person. It is understood there will be conference travel expenses, lodging and meals in addition to the registration fee for each attendee.
2006-279)
WHEREAS, Garrett Rappazzo, son of Charles and Beth Rappazzo, on the sixth of June in the year two thousand six, was promoted to EAGLE SCOUT, the highest rank a boy can receive in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Garrett is a member of Boy Scout Troop 522, and has earned forty-eight Merit Badges in his eight years of Boy Scouting starting as a Tiger Scout, and
WHEREAS, as his EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, Garrett redesigned and revitalized the grounds and flower gardens in front of Green Meadow School. His project included adding wooden benches, pouring two new concrete patios with stone walkways to each, in preparation for the school's 50th Anniversary celebration, and
WHEREAS, Garrett, a recent 8th grade gold honors with distinction graduate of La Salle Institute, is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, the school's Math Olympiad, cross country, wrestling and track teams, and be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Garrett Rappazzo upon the auspicious occasion of being awarded the rank of EAGLE SCOUT, Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Secor present a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed to Garrett Rappazzo.
2006-280)
Authorize Karen Justus to attend a course at SUNYIT at Utica for a continuing Education course on Effective Public Relations Program, on August 7 and 8, 2006. Cost for lodging at SUNYIT is $65 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-281)
WHEREAS, Evan M. Fratianni, son of Colleen M. Waters Fratianni, on the thirtieth of May in the year two thousand six, was promoted to EAGLE SCOUT, the highest rank a boy can receive in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Evan is a member of Boy Scout Troop 41, and has earned twenty-two Merit Badges in his seven years of Boy Scouting starting as a Club Scout, and
WHEREAS, as his EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, Evan built and stained a kiosk for the Schodack Island State Park, and
WHEREAS, Evan, a recent graduate of Maple Hill High School, is working his fifth summer at Rotary Scout Reservation in Poestenkill, and plans to attend Hudson Valley Community College this fall and
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Evan M. Fratianni upon the auspicious occasion of being awarded the rank of EAGLE SCOUT, Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Secor present a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed to Evan M. Fratianni.
2006-282)
Ratify and affirm that Saxton Sign was authorized to prepare two road signs to recognize the achievement of Brandon Lapp, State Wrestling Champion and recent graduate of Maple Hill High School for a cost not to exceed $300.
2006-283)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute letter of intent to contract for services pursuant to Town Law §208 with proposed Schodack Water District No. 8 in order to provide water to the proposed water district through the major facilities of the Town and forward same to the Office of the State Comptroller.
2006-284)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 1 with Zandri Construction Corporation for modifications to the heating system, as previously authorized by the Town Board, for an amount not to exceed $7,906.
2006-285)
Authorize construction of Dias and Platform for court/meeting room at the new Town Hall, subject to the Building Inspector's, Jeffrey Conlin, review and recommendation for an amount not to exceed $14,550.
2006-286)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $2,809.
2006-287)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a Service Contract Agreement with Thermal Environment Sales, Inc., for maintenance and repair of the heating and cooling systems at the new Town Hall in an annual amount of $2,980.
2006-288)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to Issue a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of the Town in the Amount of $900,513.00 Dated July 28, 2006 as Follows: $77,000.00 for Improvements to East Schodack Sewer District #5 (SW#), $52,760.00 for Improvements to Maple Crest Water District #3 (SW#), $3,421.00 for Side-mounted Flail Mower (DB), $4,426 for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado (DB), $12,058.00 for 2002 4-Wheel Drive Backhoe (DB), $14,848.00 for 2002 Farm Tractor with Attachments (DB), $586,000 for Replacement of Knickerbocker Road Bridge over CSXT Rail Lines (All of the Foregoing Renewing a Prior Ban), and $150,000.00 for Appraisal of All Real Property in the Town of Schodack.
2006-289)
Authorize budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-290)
Authorize payments of claims submitted by the Comptroller.
Public Comment - All Other Issues of Interest
Motion to Adjourn
Action of the Town Board at a special meeting, July 11, 2006
2006-264)
Ratify and affirm that the Town Clerk published a legal notice for a public hearing to be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 8 p.m. relative to Proposed Water District No. 8 - pursuant to Town Law Section 202-b to receive comments concerning the increase and construction of Major Water Facilities to serve existing Water Districts 2A, 2B, 4 and 5.
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its June 27, 2006 meeting:
2006-258)
Authorize Audio 300 to provide and install all sound system equipment at the new Town Hall as more particularly described in a proposal dated June 12, 2006 for a contract price not to exceed $9,900.
2006-259)
Authorize W. & E. Phillips Locksmith, Inc., to supply and install a Millenium Expert Access System for two exterior doors at the new Town Hall for an amount not to exceed $3,995 as detailed in a proposal dated June 26, 2006 and to supply and install ASSA High Security Cylinders and master key system for interior access pursuant to a proposal dated June 26, 2006 for an amount not to exceed $4,245 (a portion of which may be included in the allowance set forth for this purpose in Contract No. 4G with Zandri Construction Corporation).
2006-260)
Authorize J. Kenneth Fraser & Associates to prepare and circulate an RFP for a fire alarm system at the new Town Hall.
2006-261)
Authorize Protection One to provide and install a Burglar Alarm System at new Town Hall, as detailed in a proposal dated June 27, 2006, for an amount not to exceed $3,478.
2006-262)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reserve one-half of the conference room at the Comfort Inn, 99 Miller Road, for a Special Meeting relative to Library services to be held on Tuesday, July 11th at 7 p.m. for an amount not to exceed $250.
2006-263)
Authorize Zandri Construction Corporation to furnish and install additional quantity of 1 to Item No. 9 for Contract No. 4G, relocate existing 1-ton heat pump and all ductwork and registers to new locations, as directed by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, install duct extensions in meeting room to diffusers near dais in order to provide heating and cooling to new Town Clerk's offices, server room and meeting room, for an amount not to exceed $7,950.
Action of the Town Board - June 22, 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-241)
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2004-142 the Town Board on March 11, 2004 authorized Clark Engineering to initiate coordinated review and transmit Lead Agency Coordination letters pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the proposed creation of a sewer district and construction of a sewage collection, treatment and disposal system to serve Schodack Landing, and
WHEREAS, it appears that Clark Engineering took no action to initiate said review
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution 2004-142 and ratifies and affirms that J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C. initiated a coordinated review and transmitted Lead Agency Coordination letters pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the proposed creation of a sewer district and construction of a sewage collection, treatment and disposal system to serve Schodack Landing.
2006-242)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accord with its longstanding traditions, honoring the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, Eileen Hempstead has distinguished herself as a person of outstanding ability, establishing a high standard of integrity, and has imparted a sense of fairness and compassion to her duties at Maple Hill High, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hempstead began her career at Maple Hill High School on September 9, 1969 and will continue until June 30, 2006, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hempstead has served as Secretary to seven Maple Hill High School Principals over her years of service, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hempstead was always on hand to chaperone many social activities including school dances, proms and sporting events, and organizing the commencement ceremonies annually, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hempstead once shared the position of Athletic Director, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Eileen Hempstead, who has given herself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing herself throughout her career, bringing great pride to her family, her peers, her associates and her community by being a person of commitment integrity, honor, and an impressive role model for all
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations of the 22nd of June, 2006, to acknowledge and honor Eileen Hempstead upon her retirement for her thirty-seven years of service to Maple Hill High School in the Town of Schodack and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to her by the Supervisor.
2006-243)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accord with its longstanding traditions, honoring the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideas and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, Robert "Pee Wee" Johnson has been a life-long resident of the Town of Schodack, attended Castleton Union School, and
WHEREAS, Pee Wee was duly appointed as a Laborer for the Town of Schodack Highway Department in April 17th of 1978 and has held various positions at the Highway Department and rose to the position of Operator Three, and has served faithfully in these roles until his retirement on April 28, 2006, and
WHEREAS, Pee Wee has demonstrated his love of family and is the co-owner of Rainbow Farms in Schodack Landing, and
WHEREAS, Pee Wee continues to demonstrate his commitment to the community by serving as life member of the Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire Company, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Pee Wee Johnson, who has given himself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing himself throughout his careers bringing great pride to his family, his peers, his associates and his community by being a person of commitment, integrity and an impressive role model for all, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations on the 22nd day of June 2006 to acknowledge and honor Pee Wee Johnson, upon his retirement, for his twenty-eight years of service to the Town of Schodack and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him upon the occasion of his retirement by the Supervisor.
2006-244)
Authorize partial payment to JD Communications for installation of all Data and Voice Jack and Cables in the new Town Hall Building in the amount of $4,500 pursuant to review and recommendation of J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates.
2006-245)
To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study relative to speed limits on Kraft and Hoags Corners Roads.
2006-246)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Audio 300 to provide and install all sound system equipment at the new Town Hall as more particularly described in a proposal dated June 12, 2006 for a contract price not to exceed $9,900.
2006-247)
Authorize Wells Communication to provide and install a 60-foot self-supporting communication tower at the new Highway Garage together with all other equipment as quoted on May 8, 2006 for an amount not to exceed $17, 745.08 and Hoosick Valley Contractors to furnish all material, labor and equipment necessary to install a cast in place concrete foundation for the new antenna as quoted on May 4, 2006, in coordination with Wells Communication, for an amount not to exceed $5,297.
2006-248)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize ________ to upgrade entry system at new Town Hall for an amount not to exceed $___________.
2006-249)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Contract No. 4E Electrical Work for New Town Hall Building with George J. Martin and Son in an amount not to exceed $11,250.
2006-250)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Contract No. 4G Renovations at the New Town Hall with Zandri Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed $256,288.
2006-251)
Authorize and direct George J. Martin & Son, Inc. to disconnect the UPS at the new Town Hall and to replace it with a 400-amp panel, as recommended by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, for an amount not to exceed $4,360.
2006-252)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson relative to the supply of water to residents of the Town with the Village's permissive service area (also known as Water District No. 7) subject to approval as to form by the Town Attorney.
2006-253)
WITHDRAWN: Appoint ____________ as part-time police officer(s) for the Town of Schodack for the purpose of attending Zone 14 Police Academy and of Schodack Police Department for completion of his training with the Town.
2006-254)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack (the "Town Board" and the "Town," respectively), in the County of Rensselaer, New York, has received a petition, dated May 25, 2006, pursuant to section 191 of the Town Law, for the establishment of Sewer District No. 8 (the "District"), which petition is signed by the owners of taxable real property situate in the proposed District, owning in the aggregate at least one-half of the assessed valuation of all the taxable real property of the proposed District, as shown upon the latest completed assessment roll of said Town, and including the signatures of resident owners of taxable real property owning taxable real property aggregating at least one-half of the assessed valuation of all the taxable real property of the proposed District, owned by resident owners according to the latest completed assessment roll; and
WHEREAS, said petition purported to describe the boundaries of the proposed District in a manner sufficient to identify the lands included therein as in a deed of conveyance and was signed by the petitioners and acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded; and
WHEREAS, the proposed District is bounded and described as identified as follows:
Beginning at a point in the southern boundary line of Rensselaer County, said point also being the south-eastern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.1 thence northerly a distance of 3,248 feet more or less, 34 feet more or less, 1,865 feet, more or less, 62 feet more or less, and 1,039 feet more or less, all along the westerly boundary of the Consolidated Rail Corporation and the easterly boundary of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.2
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-6
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-122
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-121
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.3
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-9
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-6
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-5.2
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-4.1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-3
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-4
A total distance of 5,209 more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel 218.3-3-4; thence westerly a distance of 288 feet more or less, to a point; thence northerly 303 feet more or less, crossing Defile Lane, to a point, said point being the northeasterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-4; thence westerly 496 feet more or less, to a point, said point being the northwesterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-21; thence southerly (generally) 221 feet, 40 feet, 78 feet and 194 feet, all more or less, to a point, said point being in the line of the westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.1-3-19, and across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J from the northeasterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.1-3-27; thence westerly 102 feet more or less, across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J and along the northerly boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27 to a point, said point being the northwesterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27; thence southerly (generally) 705 feet, 22 feet, 205 feet, 42 feet and 1,783 feet, all more or less along the eastern boundary of the lands of New York Central Railroad (Amtrak) and the western (generally) boundary of the following Tax Map Parcels: (And excluding the 50 foot Parcel between Parcels 218.3-3-24 and 218.3-3-25)
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-26
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-25
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-24
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-23
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-22
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-21
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-20
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-19
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-18
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-17
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-16
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-15
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-14
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-13
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-11
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-9
a total distance of 2,837 feet, more or less, to a point, said point being the southwest property corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-9; thence southeast a distance of 250 feet more or less, to a point, said point being the southeastern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-22, and also lying in the western right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J; thence 50 feet more or less, across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J to a point, said point being in the eastern right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J, said point also being on the western boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8; thence southerly 1,382 feet more or less, along the eastern right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J, and also along the western boundary line of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.3
to a point, said point being across the NYS Route 9J right-of-way from the northeastern corner of the westernmost fragment of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23; thence westerly 50 feet more or less, across the NYS Route 9J right-of-way, to a point, said point being the northeastern corner of the aforementioned fragment of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23; thence westerly 108 feet more or less, along the northern boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23, to a point , said point being the northwestern corner of Tax Map Parcel No.225.-4-1.23; thence southerly 1,971 feet, more or less, along the eastern boundary line of the lands of New York Railroad, also along the western boundary line of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23 (westernmost fragment)
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-5
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-3
to a point, said point being the southwestern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-3; thence easterly along the southern boundary of Rensselaer County 370 feet more or less, to the point and place of beginning, containing 73.66 acres, more or less, and is shown and described herein, on a map entitled "Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York, Schodack Landing Sewer District No. 8, Proposed Sewer District Map, Appendix A" dated April 1, 2006 and made by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C., Consulting Engineers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Planners, Rensselaer, New York.
WHEREAS, pursuant to a map, plan and report prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, competent engineers duly licensed by the State of New York, for the proposed establishment of said District, and construction of improvements proposed as part of proposed Schodack Sewer District No. 8 consisting of a new pressure sewer system to serve the Hamlet of Schodack Landing including new septic tanks, effluent pumps, approximately 7,500 linear feet of 2, 3 and 4 inch diameter pressure sewer piping, and a new Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) with a nominal capacity of 20,000 GPD discharging to the Hudson River serving approximately 73 parcels within the Hamlet, having a total cost not to exceed $1,600,000 (collectively, the "Sewer Improvements"). The Sewer Improvements are further described in the map, plan, and report dated March 2006 prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, as Engineers for the Town of Schodack (the "Town Engineers"), a copy of which was duly filed with the office of the Schodack Town Clerk and is available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board will give due consideration to the impact that such construction in District may have on the environment and on the basis of such consideration, the Town Board will determine the environmental impact, if any, to be caused by such construction; and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the construction of the Sewer Improvement is estimated to be $1,600,000, and the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments from the several lots and parcels of land within the District, which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit conferred upon the same, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DETERMINED and stated that the estimated cost of the District to the "typical property" (as defined in the Town Law) is $625, annually, consisting of a $415 capital charge and a $210 operation and maintenance (O&M) charge; and that the Town Board has theretofore caused to be prepared and filed for public inspection with the Town Clerk, a detailed explanation of how such estimates were computed; and further that the cost of the District to such typical property is above the average estimated cost to the typical properties for the establishment of similar types of districts, as computed by the State Comptroller, and be it
ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the Town be held at the Town Hall, 1777 Columbia Turnpike, on July 13, 2006 , at 7:30 pm to consider the establishment of the proposed District herein referred to and the construction of such sewer system therein, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same and for such other action on the part of the Town Board with relation thereto as may be required by law; and be it
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk publish at least once in The Troy Record, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town and hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such publication, and post on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6 of section 30 of the Town Law, a copy of this order, certified by said Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and said posting to be not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the date of such public hearing; and
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk file a certified copy of this order with the Comptroller of the State of New York on or about the date of publication of a copy of this order.
2006-255)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize ___________________ to upgrade the Fire Alarm System at new Town Hall for an amount not to exceed $__________________.
2006-256)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize ____________________ to upgrade the Burglar Alarm System at new Town Hall for an amount not to exceed $ ________________.
2006-257)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Zandri Contruction Corporation to construct Dias and Platform at new Town Hall for an amount not to exceed $14,550.
Action of the Town Board - June 8, 2006
The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its June 8, 2006 meeting:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-229)
Authorize Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector to attend New York State Building Officials Conference Capital District Charter for a Seminar entitled "Fire Sprinklers for Dwellings" at the Italian American Community Center in Albany, Friday, June 16, 2006 at a cost of $50, plus appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-230)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $2,809.
2006-231)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing to be held September 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to seek public input on the Town's proposed Agency Plan for 2006 for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.
2006-232)
Amend Transfer Station fee schedule, as set forth in Resolution 2006-197 to reflect Metal Goods $6 each - effective immediately.
2006-233)
Amend Transfer Station Rules and Regulations and fee schedule, as set forth in Resolution 2006-192, item number 7 to include:
c) 12-bag Punch Card $20.00
item number 8d eliminate ** and eliminate notation that as follows:
**Bulky Furniture, i.e,: Sofas, chairs, mattresses, etc. MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) PIECES PER DAY.
2006-234)
Ratify authorization for Northern Fire Systems, Inc., to disarm and re-arm the Halon fire alarm system at the new Town Hall in an amount not to exceed $695 as set forth in proposal dated June 1, 2006.
2006-235)
Pursuant to Chapter 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, the Schodack Town Board hereby grants a Mass Assembly permit for the House of Praise Ministries located at 1688 Route 9 for fireworks display to be held on July 4th 2006 on their premises, pursuant to the written application submitted by House of Praise Ministries except that applicant must comply with all off-site parking provisions of the Code and any other requirements, if any, of State, county and other regulatory agencies. Provided also that applicant be given notice that this approval is solely from the Town of Schodack and does not constitute approval by any other approving authority or governing agency. Further, a waiver of surety bond is granted subject to the provision that the Town is named as additional insured on the applicant's liability policy and applicant will indemnify the Town of Schodack for any damage to town property caused by fireworks, vehicles, by participants or employees of the event and reimburse the Town of any other additional expense incurred by the event.
2006-236)
To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study relative to the Veering Lane speed limit.
2006-237)
Amend resolution 2006-210 authorizing execution of Group Policy No. G- 00404046-IC with Guardian Life Insurance company of America for Dental and Vision Insurance coverage to reflect single monthly premium $44.39 and family monthly premium $115.38.
2006-238)
Rescind resolution 2006-218 and adopt resolution as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of the Town of Schodack has determined that it is in the interest of the residents of the Town of Schodack to establish public water service to residential and commercial properties lying along Route 9 & 20 and Schuurman Road; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2005, pursuant to public notice published October 31, 2005, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack (the "Town"), conducted a public hearing on the establishment of proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 at which time the Town considered any objections which may be made to constructing the Water Improvements (defined herein) within proposed Town of Schodack Water District 8; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated November 10, 2005 the Town adopted a resolution approving the establishment of Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 for the purpose of constructing certain water improvements within the district consisting of : the construction and installation of approximately 6,800 linear feet of water line mains, with a diameter of 8 inches or 10 inches depending on location and meters at such connections, including land or rights of way, original furnishings, equipment, machinery, valves, hydrants, service taps, service lines, curb boxes, fittings, connections, fill, appurtenances and related site work having a total cost not to exceed $1,076,000 (collectively, the "Water Improvements"); and
WHEREAS, the Water Improvements are further described in the map, plan, and report dated April 2005 prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, as Engineers for the Town of Schodack, a copy of which was duly filed with the office of the Schodack Town Clerk and made available for public inspection. Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 is bounded and described as follows: all the tract of parcel of land situated int eh Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, as more particularly described in Appendix A of the Fraser map, plan and report; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 209-f of the Town Law, the Town now seeks to submit an application ( the "Application") to the State Comptroller to approve the proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 for the purpose of constructing the Water Improvements therein; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board now seeks to adopt this resolution as part of the information required pursuant to 2 NYCRR Part 85 in connection with said Application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board that it be and hereby is determined as follows:
(1) The Application was prepared at the direction of the Town Board.
(2) The contents of the Application are accurate.
(3) The proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 for which permission of the State Comptroller is sought and the Water Improvements to be constructed therein are in the public interest and will not constitute an undue burden on the property which will bear the cost thereof.
(4) The cost of the Water Improvements is to be assessed, levied and collected by special assessments from the several lots and parcels within the Town of Schodack Water District No. 8, on a benefit basis, in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this resolution in duplicate, in the office of the State Department of Audit and Control, as Albany, New York to be included as part of the Application for the approval of the State Comptroller of the proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8.
2006-239)
Authorize budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-240)
Authorize payments of claims submitted by the Comptroller.
MayThe Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its May 26, 2006 meeting:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-207)
Ratify and affirm authorizing Town Supervisor to contract with Business Environments for purchase of 132 Sit On It chairs for the new Town Hall pursuant to State Contract #PC 58573 in an amount not to exceed $7,367.45.
2006-208)
Authorize Katherine Lubbers, Receiver of Taxes to attend the 2006 Annual Training Seminar in Rochester, June 11-14, 2006 at a cost of $592, plus appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-209)
Approve the following applications under Town Code § 147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewals:
2006-210)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute amendment to Group Policy No. G-00404046-IC with Guardian Life Insurance company of America for Dental and Vision Insurance coverage effective June 1, 2006 with single monthly premium $39.24 and family monthly premium $104.31.
2006-211)
Authorize the selection and acceptance of Empire Blue Cross Insurance for Health Insurance coverage effective June 1, 2006 single monthly premium $390.42 and family monthly premium $1,015.09.
2006-212)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., for Phase IA Literature Review and Sensitivity Assessment in the amount not to exceed $3,000 for proposed Van Hoesen Road Extension and Improvements to Water District Numbers 1, 3 and 7.
2006-213)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute one year maintenance agreement with B & L Control Service Inc. for assistance, service and chemical products to treat Heating and Cooling Loops and Cooling Towers in the amount not to exceed $1,800 for new Town Hall building located at 265 Schuurman Road.
2006-214)
Authorize Andrew Koch, Jan Spring, and Thomas Prevost, Water Operators to attend New York Rural Water Association (NYRWA) Regional meeting at Herbert's at Birch Hill in Schodack Landing, New York, June 20, 2006 at a cost of $30 per person, plus appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-215)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract with Joseph Bove, owner of Evergreen Country Club for use of swimming pool facility for Summer Recreation Program from July 10 to August 4, 2006 for the Schodack Youth and Recreation Department at the cost of $5,000, which shall be payable after the program is completed August 5, 2006.
2006-216)
Authorize the following Town of Schodack Day Camp employees for the Summer Youth and Recreation Program as recommended by the Director of Youth and Recreation:
2006-217)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute amendment to agreement dated July 21, 2004 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates for DWSRF Project No. 17357 to include additional services for sub-surface investigations, wetlands investigations, archeological/historical investigations, SEQRA activities, easement document preparation, funding applications and administration at a cost not to exceed $59,000.
2006-218)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of the Town of Schodack has determined that it is in the interest of the residents of the Town of Schodack to establish public water service to residential and commercial properties lying along Route 9 & 20 and Schuurman Road; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2005, pursuant to public notice published October 31, 2005, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack (the "Town"), conducted a public hearing on the establishment of proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 at which time the Town considered any objections which may be made to constructing the Water Improvements (defined herein) within proposed Town of Schodack Water District 8; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated November 10, 2005 the Town adopted a resolution approving the establishment of Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 for the purpose of constructing certain water improvements within the district consisting of : the construction and installation of approximately 6,800 linear feet of water line mains, with a diameter of 8 inches or 10 inches depending on location and meters at such connections, including land or rights of way, original furnishings, equipment, machinery, valves, hydrants, service taps, service lines, curb boxes, fittings, connections, fill, appurtenances and related site work having a total cost not to exceed $1,076,000 (collectively, the "Water Improvements"); and
WHEREAS, the Water Improvements are further described in the map, plan, and report dated April 2005 prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, as Engineers for the Town of Schodack, a copy of which was duly filed with the office of the Schodack Town Clerk and made available for public inspection. Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 is bounded and described as follows: all the tract of parcel of land situated int eh Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, as more particularly described in Appendix A of the Fraser map, plan and report; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 209-f of the Town Law, the Town now seeks to submit an application ( the "Application") to the State Comptroller to approve the proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 for the purpose of constructing the Water Improvements therein; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board now seeks to adopt this resolution as part of the information required pursuant to 2 NYCRR Part 85 in connection with said Application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board that it be and hereby is determined as follows:
(1) The Application was prepared at the direction of the Town Board.
(2) The contents fo the Application are accurate.
(3) The proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8 for which permission of the State Comptroller is sought and the Water Improvements to be constructed therein are in the public interest and will not constitute an undue burden on the property which will bear the cost thereof.
(4) The cost of the Water Improvements is to be assessed, levied and collected by special assessments from the several lots and parcels within the Town of Schodack Water District No. 8, on an ad valorem basis, in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this resolution in duplicate, in the office of the State Department of Audit and Control, as Albany, New York to be included as part of the Application for the approval of the State Comptroller of the proposed Town of Schodack Water District No. 8.
2006-219)
Appoint Timothy Nugent, Esq. as special counsel with respect to the development, financing and expansion of Water District No. 7 to serve outside the Village of Castleton at special hourly rate of $150.00.
2006-220)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Medicare Part D Drug Subsidy Distribution Agreement on behalf of the Town for submission to the New York State Department of Civil Service.
2006-221)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement for Clough Harbour to conduct annual monitoring of the wells stipulated during closure of the landfill as set forth in 2006 adopted budget.
2006-222)
The Town Board of the Town of Schodack, having received a petition for th establishment of a sewer district in the Town of Schodack and such petition being, in due form and containing the required signatures, hereby resolves and orders as follows:
1. The proposed district is bounded and described as follows:
All that certain parcel of land located in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, further bounded and described as follows:
All that certain parcel of land located in the Hamlet of Schodack Landing, Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, further bounded and described as follows.
Beginning at a point in the southern boundary line of Rensselaer County, said point also being the south-eastern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.1 thence northerly a distance of 3,248 feet more or less, 34 feet more or less, 1,865 feet, more or less, 62 feet more or less, and 1,039 feet more or less, all along the westerly boundary of the Consolidated Rail Corporation and the easterly boundary of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-2.2
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-6
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-122
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-121
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.3
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-9
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-6
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-5.2
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-4.1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-3
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-4
A total distance of 5,209 more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel 218.3-3-4; thence westerly a distance of 288 feet more or less, to a point; thence northerly 303 feet more or less, crossing Defile Lane, to a point, said point being the northeasterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-4; thence westerly 496 feet more or less, to a point, said point being the northwesterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-21; thence southerly (generally) 221 feet, 40 feet, 78 feet and 194 feet, all more or less, to a point, said point being in the line of the westerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.1-3-19, and across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J from the northeasterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.1-3-27; thence westerly 102 feet more or less, across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J and along the northerly boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27 to a point, said point being the northwesterly corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27; thence southerly (generally) 705 feet, 22 feet, 205 feet, 42 feet and 1,783 feet, all more or less along the eastern boundary of the lands of New York Central Railroad (Amtrak) and the western (generally) boundary of the following Tax Map Parcels: (And excluding the 50 foot Parcel between Parcels 218.3-3-24 and 218.3-3-25)
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-27
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-26
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-25
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-24
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-23
Tax Map Parcel No. 218.3-3-22
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-1
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-21
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-20
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-19
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-18
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-17
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-16
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-15
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-14
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-13
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-11
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-9
a total distance of 2,837 feet, more or less, to a point, said point being the southwest property corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-9; thence southeast a distance of 250 feet more or less, to a point, said point being the southeastern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-1-22, and also lying in the western right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J; thence 50 feet more or less, across the right-of-way of NYS Route 9J to a point, said point being in the eastern right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J, said point also being on the western boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8; thence southerly 1,382 feet more or less, along the eastern right-of-way line of NYS Route 9J, and also along the western boundary line of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.1-2-8
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.3
to a point, said point being across the NYS Route 9J right-of-way from the northeastern corner of the westernmost fragment of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23; thence westerly 50 feet more or less, across the NYS Route 9J right-of-way, to a point, said point being the northeastern corner of the aforementioned fragment of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23; thence westerly 108 feet more or less, along the northern boundary line of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23, to a point , said point being the northwestern corner of Tax Map Parcel No.225.-4-1.23; thence southerly 1,971 feet, more or less, along the eastern boundary line of the lands of New York Railroad, also along the western boundary line of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-1.23 (westernmost fragment)
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-5
Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-3
to a point, said point being the southwestern corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 225.-4-3; thence easterly along the southern boundary of Rensselaer County 370 feet more or less, to the point and place of beginning, containing 73.66 acres, more or less, and is shown and described herein, on a map entitled "Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York, Schodack Landing Sewer District No. 8, Proposed Sewer District Map, Appendix A" dated April 1, 2006 and made by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C., Consulting Engineers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Planners, Rensselaer, New York.
The above described district containing 75 parcels and 73.66 acres more or less.
2. The improvements requested by the petition are the construction of sewers and sewage treatment system and the acquisition of land for the treatment system in accordance with certain plans made a part of the petition and now on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.
3. The maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvements as stated in the petition is One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000).
4. A meeting of the Town Board will be held at the Town Hall in the Town of Schodack, on June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., to consider the petition and to hear all persons interested in the subject of establishing a sewer district and for any other action concerning the petition and the vote of the Town Board thereon.
2006-223)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute amendment to the with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Project # EPF-540042 (Clove Road School) to revise the project budget and to extend the grant project ending date to September 30, 2006.
2006-224)
WHEREAS, the Schodack Town Board by Resolution dated April 9, 1998 was authorized to issue General Obligation Bonds to finance the construction of a water distribution system for Water District No. 5 in an amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($1,530,000.00), for the expenditure of sums for the purpose of the aforesaid water distribution system for Water District No. 5; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack has issued General Obligation Bonds for the construction of the water distribution system for Water District No. 5 in the amount of Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($950,000.00), and it is not necessary to issue Bonds in the remaining authorized amount of Five Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($580,000.00) from the original authorized amount of One Million Five Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($1,530,000.00),
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the authorization to issue General Obligation Bonds in the additional amount of Five Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($580,000.00) for Water District No. 5 and aforesaid resolution is hereby rescinded.
2006-225)
WHEREAS, on April 9, 1998 a Bond Resolution was authorized by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to finance the construction of a sewer collection system for Sewer District No. 6 in an amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($1,658,000.00) for the expenditure of sums related to the construction of a sewer collection system for Sewer District No. 6; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack issued temporary debt in the form of a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($1,658,000.00); and
WHEREAS, said Bond Anticipation Note was paid within two (2) years of issuance;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the resolution authorizing the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($1,658,000.00) to finance the construction of a sewer collection system for Sewer District No. 6, is hereby rescinded.
2006-226)
Authorize the following contractors to perform work at the new Town Hall as set forth below:
R. M. Lill Restore and treat metal exterior trim $3,200.00
Saxton Sign Double face monument sign $ 960.00
JD Communications Computer and phone wiring $9,096.34
Hold JMS Electronics Upgrade door entry $5,428.00
Schodack Septic Pump septic tank $ 320.00
2006-227)
To amend Resolution 2006-205 to authorize Supervisor Secor to enter into a contract with East Greenbush Community Library for free and unrestricted access for all residents of the Town of Schodack to EGCL for 2006 in an amount of $148,794 less the partial payment of $44,000 previously authorized pursuant to Resolution 2006-136.
2006-228)
Authorize Supervisor Secor and Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning Fuda to attend a breakfast briefing, "Ethical Issues for Planning and Zoning" on June 2, 2006 in Albany. Registration fee $20 each.
Action of the Town Board - 11 May, 2006
2006-185)
Approve the following list of election polling places in the Town of Schodack:
ED 1 Love Lutheran Church
ED 2 Schodack Landing Fire House
ED 3 Emmanuel Reformed Church
ED 4 East Schodack Fire House
ED 5 Castleton Elementary School
ED 6 Edward Swartz Southern Tier Senior Center
ED 7 South Schodack Fire House
ED 8 Edward Swartz Southern Tier Senior Center
ED 9 East Schodack Fire House
ED 10 Castleton Elementary School
2006-186)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $2,809.
2006-187)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a maintenance agreement including parts and labor with IKON Office Solutions for the Canon IR210S copier, ID#6S403 in the court room in the amount $848, for the period May 17, 2006 through May 17, 2008.
2006-188)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accord with its longstanding traditions, honoring the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, John Kienzle has distinguished himself as a person of outstanding ability, establishing a high standard of integrity, and has imparted a sense of fairness and compassion to his teachings at Maple Hill High, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kienzle began teaching Global Studies at Maple Hill High School on September 1, 1970 continuing until February 17, 2006, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kienzle shared his love of teaching with his high energy and colorful style, often presenting a country's culture to his students while wearing traditional costumes of the land thereby, providing his students with a better understanding of people from other cultures, and preaching tolerance for all the peoples of the world, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kienzle provided detailed information to students and parents by establishing a Global Studies website and providing weekly recorded messages on the Homework Help Line, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kienzle demonstrated a strong commitment to the community by creating the Media Club to teach members to operate and repair many technical devices, and co-hosted many 50's-60's dances where he performed and entertained students to the rhythm of the "Oldies," and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kienzle shared his enthusiasm as an avid Amateur Ham Radio Operator, going by the call letters WA2UON, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kienzle facilitated, created and organized Maple Hill High School outdoor commencement ceremonies by setting up sound systems and lighting, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor John Kienzle, who has given himself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing himself throughout his career, bringing great pride to his family, his peers, his associates and his community by being a person of commitment integrity, honor, and an impressive role model for all
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations of the 11th of May, 2006, to acknowledge and honor John Kienzle upon his retirement for his thirty-six years of service to Maple Hill High School in the Town of Schodack and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him by the Supervisor.
2006-189)
WHEREAS, Madeline Hope, daughter of Thomas and Frances Hope, on the ninth of May in the year two thousand six was recognized by Rensselaer County YMCA and received a Student Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Hope has distinguished herself as a junior on the High Honor Roll at Columbia High School where she is the Chapter Co-President of the Future Leaders of America, running weekly chapter meetings, devoting at least one hour each evening to plan activities for this organization, by volunteering at nursing homes, and organizing fundraisers and cleanup projects, and
WHEREAS, Madeline is Vice President of the District Chapter of the Future Leaders of America and will be attending the leadership conference this summer, and
WHEREAS, Madeline was recognized by the Capital District Business Review as one of five local business students to watch for success,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Madeline Hope, a YMCA 1st Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Madeline Hope.
2006-190)
WHEREAS, Daniel James Albertine, son of Paul and Darleen Albertine, on the seventh of October in the year two thousand five, was promoted to EAGLE SCOUT, the highest rank a boy can receive in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Daniel is a member of Boy Scout Troop 53, and has earned twenty-nine Merit Badges in his Scouting career, and
WHEREAS, as his EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, Daniel assisted the Castleton Fire Department to better respond to winter emergencies by painting fire hydrant symbols on the pavement thereby allowing the firefighters to more easily locate fire hydrants during and after snowstorms, and
WHEREAS, Daniel, a Home Schooled Junior, is a volunteer firefighter with Schodack Valley Fire Company, has achieved the rank of Cadet Master Sergeant First Class in the Civil Air Patrol, is a member of the Clearview Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Youth Group and is interested in pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or Fire Science and be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Daniel James Albertine upon the auspicious occasion of being awarded the rank of EAGLE SCOUT, Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed to Daniel James Albertine.
2006-191)
WHEREAS, Dustin Joseph Albertine, son of Paul and Darleen Albertine, on the sixteenth of January in the year two thousand six, was promoted to EAGLE SCOUT, the highest rank a boy can receive in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Dustin is a member of Boy Scout Troop 53, and has earned twenty-nine Merit Badges in his Scouting career, and
WHEREAS, as his EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, Dustin assisted the Nassau Village Police K-9 Unit in obtaining a dog kennel and preventative medications for the protection of the K-9 dog in event of its exposure to illegal drugs and hazardous substances by raising money through car washes, T-shirt sales, and letter/telephone fundraising campaign to civic organization, and
WHEREAS, Dustin, a Home Schooled Sophomore ,has achieved the rank of Cadet Airman First Class in the Civil Air Patrol, is a member of the Clearview Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Youth Group and plans to serve his country by pursuing a career in the United States Marine Corps, and be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Dustin Joseph Albertine upon the auspicious occasion of being awarded the rank of EAGLE SCOUT, Boy Scouts of America, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Dustin Joseph Albertine.
2006-192)
To adopt the attached fee schedule, as amended, for the Transfer Station to be effective July 1, 2006 and to authorize the Town Clerk to purchase six-month stickers for 2006.
2006-193)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Cooperative Agreement by and between the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson and Town of Schodack concerning the joint application for a Community Development Block Grant/Small Cities funds to implement a microenterprise program with the Village acting as Lead Applicant, subject to review and approval as to form by the Town Attorney.
2006-194)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on May 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 5 of 2006 to amending Section 219-72 Paragraph 16 entitled Motor Vehicle Stations, subsection c of the Code of the Town of Schodack, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on April 28 , 2006 and advertised in the May 2, 2006 edition to THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on April 28, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on May 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties in attendance were Proposed Local Law 5 of the laws of 2006 permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, it has been determined by the town that it is the lead agency and that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and that it issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, that Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 5 of 2006 (P5-2006) to be known as Local Law 3 of 2006 Motor Vehicle Stations in the Town of Schodack, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-195)
Amend resolution 2005-346 State of New York v. Erwin J. Passman, The Town of Schodack, and the County of Rensselaer from Three Thousand Two Hundred ($3,200) Dollars to Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($3,750) Dollars, to reflect interest assessed as part of the settlement agreement. Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the Settlement Agreement and the Comptroller to forward a check made payable to the Comptroller, State of New York, bearing reference to the above matter.
2006-196)
WHEREAS, Donna L. Conlin, who is a member of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and who, is currently employed by the Town of Schodack, and was previously employed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in 1963, and
WHEREAS, through no fault of her own, Ms. Conlin did not become a member of the New York State Retirement System until May 1983, and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Casale has introduced legislation on her behalf that would grant Ms. Conlin appropriate retirement service credit and Tier Reclassification in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and
WHEREAS, in order for the State Legislature to consider said legislation, a home rule request is required from the Town Board of the Town of Schodack,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby requests the State Legislature to enact legislation allowing Donna L. Conlin to be reclassified as a Tier I Member of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System.
2006-197)
Amend fee schedule referred to in resolution 2005-453 to reflect $8 for Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers and metal goods $5 effective immediately.
2006-198)
Accept lowest responsible bid of Zandri Construction Corporation (Contract 4-G) for renovations at the new Town Hall in an amount not to exceed $256,288 and bid of George J. Martin & Son, Inc. (Contract 4E) for electrical work in an amount not to exceed $11,250.
2006-199)
Authorize Croft Abstract and Title Company to conduct 45 record property owner searches for necessary easements to construct Water District No. 8 and major facilities to benefit several water districts for an amount not to exceed $6,750.
2006-200)
The Town Board of the Town of Schodack determines that Town-owned real property located on Oakwood Street [Tax Map # 177.12-5-14], Town of Schodack, New York and known as the "Oakwood Street Lot" is no longer needed for Town purposes and further authorizes Supervisor Secor to take the necessary step to prepare the property for sale and to advertise for bids to purchase said property, and further directs the offer of sale for said property for fair and adequate consideration, subject to permissive referendum.
2006-201)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract for Edward C. Swartz Southern Tier Senior Center to utilize the Town Park for Music in the Park on June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2006 and/or rain dates. It is understood that the Center will provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town as an additional insured for said events. The Town Board hereby waives the usual and customary fee established for use of the Park.
2006-202)
Authorize payment from Schodack Water District 1 reserves in the amount of $ 27,176.44 to Schodack Town B fund as reimbursement for purchase for Schodack Water District number 1 water meters.
2006-203)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-204)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-205)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to negotiate and enter into a contract with the East Greenbush Community Library for free and unrestricted access for all residents of the Town of Schodack to the East Greenbush Community Library for the year 2006 in an amount between $132,343.00 and $148,794.00 (partial payment of $44,000.00 previously authorized pursuant to resolution 2006-136).
2006-206)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to enter into contracts with the Castleton Public Library pursuant to the 2006 adopted budget of $81,120.00 and the Nassau Free Library in the amount of $18,000.00, (partial payments made of $25,666.00 to the Castleton Public Library and $6,000.00 to the Nassau Free Library previously authorized pursuant to resolution 2006-157).
Motion to Adjourn
topAction of the Town Board - April 27, 2006
2006-171)
Accept offer of Andrew J. Nolan for purchase of the premises and improvements thereon at 3740 US Route 20 in the amount of $120,100 and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract of sale on behalf of the Town pending review and approval by the Town Attorney.
2006-172)
Authorize Diane Hutchinson, Historian to attend the Association of Public Historians of New York (APHNYS) Region V Spring conference on Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Schenectady. Cost for the program is $15, with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-173)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input relative to proposed local law 5 of the laws of 2006 to amend Section 219-72 Paragraph 16 entitled Motor Vehicle Stations, subsection c of the Code of the Town of Schodack. The hearing is to be held on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-174)
Authorize the establishment of Capital Project for lease with the option to purchase former SEFCU Building (H023) per resolution 2006-125 with budget as follows:
Appropriations in the amount of $90,000 in account H023 - 1620.2001 Capital Outlay-Rent, and $110,000 in account H023-1620.2002 Leasehold Improvements, Capital Outlay to be funded by Board Designated Reserve A888.
2006-175)
Accept map, plan and report relating to the establishment of proposed Sewer District No. 8, entitled "Proposed Sewer District No. 8, Schodack Landing Area" prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA and P.C. dated March 2006.
2006-176)
WHEREAS, in 2003 the State of New York Department of Health and Rensselaer County Health Department directed that all public water supplies provide chlorinated water to those served by said district, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack operated Water District No. 2A for many years as supplied by two (2) wells, and
WHEREAS, in December 2003 the Town authorized conversion of the water supply for said District to a purchase of water from the Town of East Greenbush, and
WHEREAS, Water District No. 2A has not utilized said wells since December 2003,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board states that said two (2) wells have been abandoned and are no longer useful to the Town or Water District No. 2A,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Bakerian Well & Pumps to decommission one (1) abandoned well, in the manner prescribed in appendix 5-A of the New York State Sanitary Code, at a cost not to exceed $4,500. Said well is located on the vacant lot situated on Birch Street in the Town of Schodack.
2006-177)
Amend resolution 2006-155 relative to purchase of filing system for the new Town Hall adding a security door with easy spring assist for stationary shelving pursuant to State Contract #20915 changing the amount authorized from $24,244.43 to $25,323.43 (increase of $1079).
2006-178)
Authorize Nadine Fuda, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Jeffrey Conlin and Gary Ziegler, Building Inspectors to attend Code Administration, Enforcement and Prosecution course from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Town of North Greenbush Town Hall in Wynantskill. Cost for the program is $10 each, with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-179)
Approve the following application under Town Code § 147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewal:
2006-180)
Authorize payment of Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($3,625) freight charges, plus additional over-width and fuel charges to Metropolitan Industries, Inc., for delivery of the Pump Station in amount not to exceed $4,957.74 subject to review and approval of the Town Comptroller.
2006-181)
Appoint John Hoyt as a part-time park attendant, under the direction of Angelo DeFrancesco, at the hourly rate of $10.46 for a maximum of 15 hours weekly effective May 8 until September 30, 2006.
2006-182)
Concur that the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson shall act as Lead Agent for the coordinated SEQR review of proposed 24-lot subdivision to be located between Scott Avenue and Seaman Avenue, known as Woodland Park Development, LLC - 24-Lot subdivision.
2006-183)
WHEREAS, In Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) - 5, the President directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, local and tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity; and
WHEREAS, The collective input and guidance from all federal, state, local and tribal homeland security partners has been, and will continue to be, vital to the development, effective implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary that all federal, state, local and tribal emergency management agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is critical that federal, state, local and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters; and
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve the states' ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management processes; and
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components to NIMS are already an integral part of various incident management activities throughout the state, including all public safety and emergency response organizations' training programs; and
WHEREAS, the National Commission of Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Schodack hereby adopts the National Incident Management System for responding to emergency incidents within the Town of Schodack, to take effect immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that all Villages and/or Special Districts within the Town of Schodack be encouraged to adopt this National Incident Management System for responding to emergencies.
2006-184)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Cooperative Agreement by and between the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson and Town of Schodack concerning the joint application for a Community Development Block Grant/Small Cities funds to implement a microenterprise program with the Village acting as Lead Applicant, pending review and approval by the Town Attorney.
topAction of the Town Board - April 11, 2006
A public hearing was held for the proposed leash law. Several issues articulated will result in a new draft. Therefore, the hearing was closed and revisions will be made. At our April 27th meeting, we will set down a near hearing date for consideration and comment on that proposed local law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-139)
Authorize the establishment of Capital Project for Proposed Golf Course Purchase (H021), per resolution 2005-494, with budget as follows:
Appropriations in the amount of $10,000 in account H021 - 7180.2 Special Recreational Facilities, Capital Outlay to be funded by Interfund Loan from General Fund (A).
2006-140)
WITHDRAWN: WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on April 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 3 of 2006 to amending chapter 109 entitled "DOGS", and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on March 10, 2006 and advertised in the March , 2006 edition to THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on March 10, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on April 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, it has been determined by the town that it is the lead agency and that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and that it issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, that Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 3 of 2006 (P3-2006) to be known as Local Law 3 of 2006 DOGS in the Town of Schodack, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-141)
WHEREAS, January 2006 marked the 50th anniversary of the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Squad, and
WHEREAS, with the guidance of a local doctor and six local residents created a charter and obtained a certificate of need to incorporate into the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Inc., and
WHEREAS, with the help of merchants, paper and scrap metal drives the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance was able to purchase a 1948 Packard and in 1957, with the help of citizens, tradesmen and local benefactors they were able to erect a building on Green Avenue to house the ambulance and have a meeting place for members, and
WHEREAS, the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Inc. membership has grown to twenty-two active members and demand for service has grown from a service area of ten square miles to its current coverage of 46 square miles, with two Modular ambulances and a Mass Casualty Incident vehicle housed in a four-bay building located on Brookview Road with a hall, kitchen and crew quarters,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Castleton Volunteer Ambulance, Inc., upon its 50 years of service, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor forward a certified copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Castleton Volunteer Ambulance, Inc.
2006-142)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to reimburse Sergeant Brian Rossiter for college tuition in the amount of $368.
2006-143)
Approve the following applications under Town Code § 147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewals:
2006-144)
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law, an applicant for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, for on-premises consumption, as well as any applicant for renewal of such a license, must notify the Town Clerk of the municipality wherein the premises are located, and
WHEREAS, the notice is given in order that the municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, that with respect to the application submitted by Salim Noorani, President of Zoisha, Inc. doing business as the Citgo-Mart at 1811 Columbia Turnpike, Schodack, New York for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail for off-premises consumption, the Schodack Town Board does express a favorable opinion.
2006-145)
Authorize the closing of the Capital Project for Salt Storage Shed Improvements effective December 31, 2005 with the balance of BAN proceeds, with interest earned thereon, in the amount of $60,691.01 to be transferred to the General Town-wide Fund (A); and further, pursuant to Section 165.00-a-3 and Section 165.00-b establish a Reserve for Debt in the General Town-Wide Fund (A) in the amount of $60,691.01 at December 31, 2005, to be applied only to the payment of Principal of and Interest on BAN issued to finance Salt Storage Shed Improvements.
2006-146)
Direct Town Clerk to record the Offer of Cession by Frank Wind dated March 30, 2006 in the office of the Rensselaer County Clerk and to hold proposed drainage easement and supporting documentation in escrow pending further Town Board action.
2006-147)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize the Issuance of Serial Bond Serial Bond Resolution s of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $2,980,000 Pursuant the Local Finance Law to Finance Said Purpose and Delegating the Power to Issue Bond Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Sale of Such Bonds to the Town Supervisor for Water System Improvement to Water Districts 2A, 2B, 4, 5, and 8.
2006-148)
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2006, the Schodack Town Board approved by resolution (2006-088) the Volunteer Ambulance Workers Service Award Program List of all 2005 active Volunteer Ambulance Workers of the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Services, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the list was forwarded to authorized representatives of the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Services, Inc. and they posted the list for thirty (30) days as required by law, and
WHEREAS, they have certified on April 1, 2006 changes were made to the listing and they provided a detailed explanation which did not change the number of volunteers receiving the award, but the number of accrued points for David Quinn,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schodack Town Board authorizes Supervisor Secor to certify to PENFLEX, Inc., that the listing as submitted and posted should be used to determine the funding requirements of the Service Award Programs (SAP), the eligibility of persons to be paid benefits and the amount of benefits to be paid to such persons.
2006-149)
Authorize reduction of fees for Spring Clean up, May 18, 19, and 20, and Fall Clean up, September 28, 29, and 30, as follows:
2006-150)
Authorize Jeffery Conlin and Gary Ziegler, Building Inspectors, to attend National Incident Management Systems course at the Capital District Chapter, New York State Building Officials Conference business meeting on April 28, 2006 at a cost of $50 each with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-151)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice to solicit sealed bids for construction of office space at the new Town Hall. Plans and specifications to be available in the office of the Town Clerk as stipulated by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates.
2006-152)
Accept with regret the resignation of Martha Connors, long-time member of the Parklands Committee, and direct the Supervisor to express gratitude of the Town Board for her years of dedicated service.
2006-153)
WITHDRAWN: Accept offer of _____________ for purchase of the premises and improvements thereon at 3740 US Route 20 in the amount of $______ and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract of sale on behalf of the Town.
2006-154)
Accept offer of Stephen J. and Carla Bakerian for purchase of the vacant building lot on Birch Street (Water District 2A) in the amount of $45,000 and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract of sale on behalf of the Town following review by Town Attorney.
2006-155)
Authorize Town Clerk to contract with JB Office Matters for transfer and installation of compact filing system to the new Town Hall and to purchase TabTrac Compact Storage units and steel plan files pursuant to State Contract #20915 in an amount not to exceed $24,244.43 (option #4).
2006-156)
Authorize preparation and submission of an application to the Comptroller for approval of the creation of Water District No. 8.
2006-157)
Authorize payment to Castleton Public Library in the amount of $25,666 and Nassau Free Library in the amount of $6,000 for provision of library services for January, February, March and April 2006.
2006-158)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Intermunicipal Agreement dated July 20, 2004 relative to purchase and sale of water for Water District No. 8 and Water District No. 4.
2006-159)
Pursuant to §10 subsection 1, paragraph 2, subparagraph a, subdivision 9-a of the Municipal Home Rule Law, establish an interim rate for water sale in the Highway Garage water system at Two Dollars ($2) per 1,000 gallons.
2006-160)
Approve the proposed road program for 2006, as presented by the Superintendent of Highways.
2006-161)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Memorandum of Agreement to the collective bargaining agreement and Local 1571S of Council 82 AFSCME AFL-CIO as it relates to position of Secretary/Dispatcher.
2006-162)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute consulting contract with Upstate Appraisal Services for professional services for 2006 relative to commercial assessments for hourly rate of $90 including travel, preparation and analysis, for an expenditure not to exceed $540.
2006-163)
Authorize Sergeant Rossiter to attend, together with his K9 partner, the Yates County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit Annual Seminar April 24-27 for training/recertification. Cost for the seminar is $625, inclusive of meals, lodging and instruction. Civil forfeiture funds will be utilized for the training.
2006-164)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input into the application of Red Oaks Residences LLC for an amendment to the zoning map to PD-2 on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 6 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 99 Miller Road, Town of Schodack.
2006-165)
Authorize Comptroller to make lease payment to SEFCU on the first of each month without prior Town Board approval.
2006-166)
Accept resignation of Lois R. Phillips, Esq., as Attorney to the Town effective April 15, 2006.
2006-167)
Appoint Timothy Nugent, Esq., as interim Town Attorney effective April 16, 2006 at salary as set forth in 2006 adopted budget.
2006-168)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-169)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-170)
Authorize payments to: Partial Payment No. 7 to Cranbrook Construction Company in the amount of $14,930.87, stump and tree removal on Old Post Road and Reno Road to Donovan Tree Service in the amount of $4,900 and February fuel and heating oil to Long Heating and Cooling, Inc., in the amount of $8,093.69.
Adjourned
topAction of the Town Board -March 30, 2006
Public Hearing - 1 p.m.
to seek public input relative to a grant application to be submitted to the Governor's Office for Small Cities for up to $400,000 in funds, to discuss the guidelines, regulations and requirements of the Small Cities Program and the proposal to rehabilitate identified health and safety issues in 20-25 Schodack and/or Castleton-on-Hudson homes. The grant application is being prepared by and will be submitted by the Commission of Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region on behalf of the Town of Schodack and Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
2006-137)
Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice for a informational meeting on Schodack Landing Wastewater treatment options and district formation on Tuesday April 18, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 1777 Columbia Turnpike.
2006-138)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accord with its longstanding traditions, honoring the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, Pastor James and Ieva Doyle in answering a call to minister at Trinity Lutheran Church have resided in the Town of Schodack for the past ten years, and
WHEREAS, Pastor Doyle has ministered the congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church and Ieva has made a tremendous contribution as Sunday School Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, Pastor Doyle as served as President and is currently serving as Vice President of CCMS Ministries where he participates and supports The Anchor, and Ieva participates in the Bell Choir, and
WHEREAS, Pastor and Ieva will be answering the call to minister at Faith Lutheran Church in Cicero, New York,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Pastor James and Ieva Doyle, who has given of themselves and devoted themselves to this community in so many ways and distinguishing themselves throughout their ministries bringing great pride to their family, peers, their associates and their congregation by their commitment, integrity and an impressive role models for all, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations on the 30th day of March 2006 to acknowledge and honor Pastor James and Ieva Doyle, for their ten years of service to the Town of Schodack and the congregation of the Trinity Lutheran Church and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to them by the Supervisor.
Motion to Adjourn
topAction of the Town Board - March 23, 2006
2006-125)
Resolved that pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the implementing regulations, State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), it is determined by the Town that it is lead agency for the review of a five (5) year lease with the Option to Purchase Agreement with SEFCU for property located at 265 Schuurman Rd. and the Town has received the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and based upon review and performance of due diligence by the Town Board, the Town Board hereby resolves that entering into the lease with the Option to Purchase Agreement with SEFCU will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and the Town Board, therefore, issues a negative declaration under SEQRA.
2006-126)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a five (5) year Lease with the Option to Purchase Agreement with SEFCU for property located at 265 Schuurman Road.
2006-127)
Authorize renewal of the Town's liability insurance policy effective April 1, 2006 with a Five Million Dollar Umbrella and updated inventory as prepared by the Town Clerk.
2006-128)
Authorize Shawn Zinzow to attend Small Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification Grade C preparation correspondence course through Rural Water Association. Tuition is $125 with appropriate course and material expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-129)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a maintenance agreement, including parts and labor, with IKON Office Solutions for the Canon MP6551 copier, ID#2C661 in the amount of $1,474.99, for the period March 7, 2006 through March 7, 2007.
2006-130)
WHEREAS, on the 25th of February of the year two thousand six, Brandon Lapp, a member of the Maple Hill Varsity Wrestling team won the New York State Championship title for Division II, and
WHEREAS, Brandon, the son of Donna and Barry Lapp, is a senior at the Maple Hill High School, and plans to pursue a degree in Sports Medicine, and
WHEREAS, Brandon began Wrestling in third grade and continued through seventh grade with the Pee Wee Wrestling Program, then Wrestled with the T & T Wrestling Club and on the Maple Hill Modified team, joining the Maple Hill Varsity team as a freshmen, and continues to volunteer with the Schodack Girls and Boys Club, and the Schodack Pee Wee Wrestling, and
WHEREAS, Brandon won USA Wrestling School Boy Freestyle in Verona, New York, and USA Wrestling Cadet 2004 State Freestyle and Greco Roman in Fargo, North Dakota, and
WHEREAS, Brandon has participated on the Greco Roman team for the past three years, and is a two-time Gold Sparta Cup winning in Puerto Rico, and
WHEREAS, Brandon has an impressive varsity record of 137 wins and 20 losses, as a senior is 40 wins and 0 losses, is a three-time class D Champion and three time Section II Champion, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Brandon Lapp upon his achievement and earning the title of New York State Champion, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor forward a certified copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Brandon Lapp.
2006-131)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement for the Town to be a Worksite Sponsor Agency with Rensselaer County Department of Social Services as administrator of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
2006-132)
Defeated: Authorize payment of $3,959.92 to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance in accordance Town's agreement with Time Warner based on the 2006 Utility report.
2006-133)
Authorize payment of $6,110.64 to Brownell Electric Corp. for Highway Garage Contract #2E Electrical Work as authorized by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates dated March 21, 2006.
2006-134)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Evergreen Testing and Environmental Services as per proposal dated February 9, 2006 for performance of in-field Concrete testing at the Highway Garage per attached schedule.
2006-135)
Ratify and affirm that Town Clerk published legal notice for a public hearing Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 1777 Columbia Turnpike. The purposes of the hearing are to seek public input relative to a grant application to be submitted to the Governor's Office for Small Cities for up to $400,000 in funds, to discuss the guidelines, regulations and requirements of the Small Cities Program and the proposal to rehabilitate identified health and safety issues in 20-25 Schodack and/or Castleton-on-Hudson homes. The grant application is being prepared by and will be submitted by the Commission of Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region on behalf of the Town of Schodack and Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
2005-136)
Authorize payment of Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($44,000) to the East Greenbush Community Library for use by Town of Schodack residents for the months of January, February, March and April 2006.
Actions of the Town Board at its March 9, 2006 - Regular Meeting
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-110)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on March 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 2 of 2006 to add a new chapter 33 entitled "Emergency Access Systems," and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on February 10, 2006 and advertised in the February 13, 2006 edition to THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on February 10, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on March 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, it has been determined by the town that it is the lead agency and that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and that it issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, that Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 2 of 2006 (P2-2006) to be known as Local Law 2 of 2006 Emergency Access Systems in the Town of Schodack, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-111)
Ratify and affirm Supervisor Secor's execution of Federal Annual Certification Report relative to asset forfeiture dated February 28, 2006.
2006-112)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract PS60701 with Nextel. Monthly rate per phone $28.70 per month with cellular charges of 250 minutes each phone with ability to pool minutes. Direct connect out of plan area incur at $0.10 per minute, based on 6 second increments. Note: This is a change in ongoing contract that reduces the cost to the town while increasing minutes per phone.
2006-113)
Authorize Kenneth Holmes, Highway Superintendent to attend a New York State Department of Transportation Seminar relative to design and implementation of highway roundabouts on April 27, 2006 at Desmond Hotel, Albany. Cost is $95 each with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-114)
Amend resolution 2006-001 to reflect a change in date of regular meeting of the Town Board of to be held Tuesday April 11, 2006 rather than Thursday April 13, 2006.
2006-115)
WITHDRAW: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a two (2) year Lease/Purchase Agreement with SEFCU for property located at 265 Schuurman Road.
2006-116)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Upstate Appraisal Services relative to Tax Map No. 189.-10-7 in an amount not to exceed $1,500.
2006-117)
WITHDRAW: Authorize payment of $3,959.92 to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance in accordance Town's agreement with Time Warner based on the 2006 Utility report.
2006-118)
Authorize the establishment of Capital Project for Proposed Consolidated Water District #8 (H020) with budget as follows:
Appropriations in the amount of $50,000 in account H0202 - 8340.2 Transmission and Distribution - Capital Outlay to be funded by Interfund Loan from General Fund (A).
2006-119)
WITHDRAW: Authorize the establishment of Capital Project for Proposed Golf Course Purchase (H021), per resolution 2005-494, with budget as follows:
Appropriations in the amount of $10,000 in account H021 - 7180.2 Special Recreational Facilities, Capital Outlay to be funded by Interfund Loan from General Fund (A).
2006-120)
Authorize the establishment of Capital Project for Proposed Water District #9 (H022) with budget as follows:
Appropriations in the amount of $10,000 in account H022 - 8340.0 Transmission and Distribution - Capital Outlay to be funded by Interfund Loan from General Fund (A).
2006-121)
Authorize the Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2006 (Leash Law) Amending Chapter 109 entitled DOGS on Tuesday, April 11 , 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-122)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute New York State Department of Environmental Conservation authorization form relative to the Highway Garage project. This certification statement allows the "Duly Authorized Representative" of Barber Stormwater Management to review and execute all stormwater related Inspection reports, Monthly Summaries of Inspection and Quarterly Summaries of Compliance with the General Permit.
2006-123)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-124)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller, except #197 to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance.
FeburaryThe Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its February 23, 2006 meeting:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-104)
Authorize the Town Clerk to publish notice of informational meeting to discuss Solid Waste Management fees, policies, procedures and recycling to be held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-105)
Ratify and affirm Supervisor Secor's execution of Change Order No. 1 (Extension of Contract Time) for Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc. - Contract No. 1 to grant an extension of time for completion of Contract No. 2G-General Construction of 31 calendar days, extending the completion date from August 1, 2006 to September 1, 2006 for Building Completion and from November 1, 2006 to December 1, 2006 for Final Completion. Assessment of liquidated damages will be waived during the extended contract period.
2006-106)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Upstate Appraisal Services relative to Tax Map No. 189.-10-7 in an amount not to exceed $1,500.
2006-107)
WITHDRAWN: Authorize payment of $3,959.92 to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance in accordance Town's agreement with Time Warner based on the 2006 Utility report.
2006-106)
WHEREAS, the residents of the Town of Schodack have collectively considered the local issues of greatest concern to them and identified high property taxes as one of the highest priority among them; and
WHEREAS, funding for local governmental services, including public education, is provided primarily through a tax on the estimated value of property; and
WHEREAS, the welfare of Town homeowners is jeopardized by the rapid increase in the costs of public education and the inability of many homeowners to pay these increased costs; and
WHEREAS, the increasing burden of public education on taxpayers also impacts on the ability to raise other taxes to provide services and to fund Town-specific and local initiatives important to the well-being of the community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack appeals to New York State public officials to implement new measures for financing public education, including the following suggested actions:
2006-107)
Pursuant to Section 119-o of the General Municipal Law, which permits municipal corporations to enter into agreements for the performance amongst themselves for joint service(s), authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the Tactical Team Joint Service Cooperation Agreement.
2006-108)
Appoint the following individuals to the Schodack Industrial Development Agency (IDA): G. Jeffrey Haber, Alexander Shannon, John Bayly, Jr., Kenneth Flood and Nancy Perry.
2006-109)
WHEREAS, Tougher Industries, was the lowest responsible bidder for Contract 2P-Plumbing work, for the New Town Highway Garage Project, and was awarded said bid; and
WHEREAS, Tougher Industries, has been found to be in violation of Article 5.01 of the construction contract, which requires the contractor to furnish a Performance and Payment bonds in the amount at least equal to the amount of the Contract for faithful performance and payment of all its obligations under said contract; and
WHEREAS, Tougher Industries failed to furnish said Performance and Payment bonds to the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack resolves to Terminate for Cause the contract with Tougher Industries in accordance with Article 15.02.A.4 and Article 15.02.B, and retain any all rights afforded by the contract, and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the second lowest responsible bid from Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc., in the amount of $167,298.
Action of the Town Board - February 9, 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-081)
Pursuant to Chapter of the Code of the Town of Schodack, appoint Jeffrey Arno (Police Officer), Gary Ziegler (Code Enforcement Officer) and Jeffrey Conlin (Code Enforcement Officer) as members of the Fire Investigation Unit.
2006-082)
Approve the following applications under Town Code § 147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewals:
NAME NUMBER OF UNITS
Anniello, Joseph 1
Baries, Frederick 6
Beberwyck, Mary Ann 1
Brehm, Paul & Heather 2
Buck, Clemens J. 17
(Leavenworth Trailer Park)
Cedar Acres 21
(Garden Homes Mgmt. Corp.)
Clow, Robert 1
Cummings, Katherine 1
Curtis Trailer Park 70
(Garden Homes Mgmt. Corp.)
Field, George 1
Freeman, Russell 1
Gaylord, Donald 1
Gregory, Larry 9
(Rainbow Trailer Park)
Johnson, Kenneth M . 2
King, Joseph 1
Maier, Anthony 1
Ovsanikow, Margaret 1
Rapin, John 1
Saville, Rita 1
Souder, Harvey 1
Skarzynski, Kim and Jerry 1
2006-083)
Authorize Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector, to attend a New York State Building Officials Conference on February 17, 2006 at Western Turnpike Golf Club, Guilderland. Registration is $50 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-084)
Authorize the Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2006 on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall. Said proposal adds a new chapter 33 entitled "Emergency Access Systems."
2006-085)
Authorize Sergeant Brian Rossiter to attend the Crime Scene Evidence Specialist Course to be held at the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy February 20 to March 3, 2006. Cost per attendee is $100.00 together with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-086)
To revise Resolution 2004-485 listing the Police Chief's base salary as $60,810.26, which should appear as $59,651.97 as set forth in the 2006 Adopted Budget.
2006-087)
To appoint Hiscock and Barclay, LLC, as bond counsel to the Town at fee schedule set forth in correspondence dated January 30, 2006.
2006-088)
The Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby approves the list of the Volunteer Ambulance Workers Service Award Program for all 2005 active Volunteer Ambulance Workers of the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc., as submitted.
2006-089)
Resolved that the Town alters and amends the boundaries of Election District Two (2), Election District Seven (7), and Election District Eight (8) as designated by the map dated February 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
Further the Town Clerk is hereby directed to file the map, physical boundary description with the Rensselaer County Board of Elections.
2006-090)
Appoint Paul Stavis, Esq., to vacancy on Board of Ethics.
2006-091)
Authorize Donna L. Conlin, Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerks, Karen Vecchione and Lois Ciccolella to attend the annual New York State Town Clerk's Association Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York April 23 - 26, 2006, with deputies attending on alternating days. Cost is $120. Lodging and other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-092)
Authorize the Comptroller to pay accounts prior to Town Board approval only to avoid late charges or to take advantage of discounts for prompt payment.
2006-093)
The Superintendent of Highways be empowered to spend up to $1500.00 per purchase, without prior approval of the Town Board, for implements and tools. It is recommended that the Superintendent review such purchases with the Supervisor or Comptroller if possible.
2006-094)
Authorize Director of Transfer Station to expend between Town Board meetings and, without prior Town Board approval, an aggregate amount not to exceed $500. It is recommended that the Director review such purchases with the Supervisor or Comptroller if possible.
2006-095)
Authorize Nadine Fuda, Zoning Officer to attend the Hudson River Environmental Society Conference entitled Marina Dredging: Problems and Solution in Poughkeepsie, New York March 1, 2006. Cost is $50, together with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-096)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 3 (Extension of Contract Time) for Highway Garage Area Water System - Contract No. 1 to grant an extension of time for completion of Contract No. 1 from December 31, 2005 to February 28, 2006. Assessment of liquidated damages will be waived during the extended contract period.
2006-097)
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack has determined a Town Revaluation is in order to better serve the residents of the Town of Schodack and
WHEREAS, the last revaluation was conducted in 1979-80, and
WHEREAS, since that time, the Town's Equalization Rate has dropped to 34% and based on projections said rate will fall even further; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack, Town of East Greenbush and Town of Sand Lake are jointly working on a revaluation; and
WHEREAS, the three towns have agreed to contract with GAR Associates, Inc. To conduct said revaluation; and
WHEREAS, the three Supervisors, in conjunction with the Town Attorneys and Town Assessors of each have requested the following recommendations be incorporated in the contract prior to awarding of said contract:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to enter into said contract upon a final review of the Town Attorney and that said conditions have been included.
2006-098)
Authorize Bruce Rosenberger and Ryan Peter to intern with the Police Department upon receipt of instructor's request, indemnity certificate from parents and educational institution's insurance certificate identifying Town of Schodack as additional insured on policy for the period of March 20 through March 31, 2006. It is understood there will be no-ride along time allowed.
2006-099)
Pursuant to the Budget Officer's recommendation, adopt revised summary page for the 2006 Adopted Budget.
2006-100)
To authorize the Town Clerk to post a Workshop meeting for Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.
2006-101)
Authorize the establishment of Capital Project for Development of Town Well Fields (H019) with budget as follows:
Appropriations in the amount of $1,350,000 in account H019 - 8320.2 Source of Supply, Power and Pumping - Capital Outlay to be funded by obligations Authorized, specifically, Serial Bond Resolution and Bond Anticipation Notes authorized December 12, 2005, dated January 27, 2006.
2006-102)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
JanuaryThe Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its January 26, 2006 meeting:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-069)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the 2006 contract by and between the Hudson-Mohawk Humane Society and the Town of Schodack in the amount of $4,000 pursuant to the 2006 adopted budget.
2006-070)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract extension for services to assist the Planning Board with the Town for 2006 with Laberge Group with hourly rates for 2006 per Addendum No. 2 as follows: Principal/project manager $133, Project Engineer $91, Assistant Engineer $69, and Administrative Assistant $47.
2006-071)
To create a Public Safety Advisory Committee and to appoint Kenneth Stinner, K. Michael Ziegler, David Smith, Lynda Johnson, and Richard Sleasman to review issues related to public safety.
2006-072)
To reappoint Zoning Advisory Committee members Beth Knauf Secor, Supervisor and Francis H. Curtis, Councilman, in addition to members appointed by Resolution 2006-051.
2006-073)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute two year contract for website hosting package with Tech II in an amount not to exceed $450.
2006-074)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Upstate Appraisal Services relative to Tax Map Nos. 178.-3-6.221, 178.-11-27.1, 189.-10-8.21, 200.-6-6, 200.-7-41.2, 210.-7-41.24, 178.-3-6.222 and 220.-2-14.2 in an amount not to exceed $3,500.
2006-075)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Task Order No. 4 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, PC for engineering services in connection with preparation of Map, Plan and Report for Proposed Water District No. 9 in an amount not to exceed $18,100.
2006-076)
Amend resolution 2005-319 as adopted on September 8, 2005 to add hydraulic relief feature for a cost of $1,500 to the permanent prefabricated water pumping station design and fabrication by Metropolitan Industries, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $131,141.
2006-077)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to pay on or after February 1, 2006, Michael V. Thoma, Jr., and Brenda B. Thoma, Violet S. O'Neil, and Joseph T. Stollsteimer, plaintiffs, Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) each, for a total of $6,000, as damages in accordance with the Stipulation of Settlement entered into on October 6, 2004 as negotiated settlement of litigation in Supreme Court, County of Rensselaer in the Matter of Thoma, et al. -v- The Town of Schodack.
2006-078)
Appoint Roland Ferris as part-time data collector on an as-needed basis at hourly rate set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-079)
Amend the following resolutions relating to Highway Garage Water System:
2006-080)
To authorize the Town of Schodack, through its Town Board, to act as lead agency for the purpose of submitting and administering a grant application to the Governor's Office for Small Cities on behalf of William H. Ebel and Son to retain and create employment opportunities in the Town. It is understood that Ebel will retain a consultant to prepare said grant application at no cost to the Town.
Actions of the Town Board, 12 Jan 06
Resolutions Adopted - January 12, 2006 Regular Town Board Meeting
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:
2006-044)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with Koester and Associates for $1,500 for provision of yearly operational inspection and preventive maintenance of lifts at Sewer District #2 and # 6.
2006-045)
Adopt the following annual salaries for the calendar year 2006
Web Master $4,000.00
Tax Folder/Inserter $10.00 per hour
2006-046)
Appoint Angelo DeFrancesco to the position of Park Manager at annual salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-047)
WITHDRAWN: To create a Public Safety Advisory Committee and to appoint Kenneth Stinner, K. Michael Ziegler and Richard Sleasman to review issues related to public safety.
2006-048)
WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs; and
WHEREAS, Town of Schodack herein called the municipality, has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and the municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a contract by and between the people of the State of New York, herein called the State, and the municipality be executed for such State Aid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TOWN OF SCHODACK
2006-049)
Authorize the following individuals for appointment to the Parkland Committee: Angelo DeFrancesco, Ted Beblowski, Lee Chenette, Madison Chester, Jim Colloton, Marty Connor, Wendy DeFrancesco, Matthew Hayes, Albert Hoyt, John Hoyt, Robert Loveridge, and Maryilyn Michaels.
2006-050)
To appoint Lee Chenette as Chairman of Parkland Committee.
2006-051)
To reappoint Zoning Advisory Committee members as follows:
and appoint David Calarco from Zoning Boards of Appeals as member.
Charge to Committee:
2006-052)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with Rich Bedrosian for Hair of the Dog to perform at Schodack Town Park on Tuesday July 18, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. for consideration set forth therein.
2006-053)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with Tom Yanis for Sweet Cider to perform at Schodack Town Park on Tuesday July 24, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. for consideration set forth therein.
2006-054)
Authorize refund of subdivision application fee in the amount of $300 to Thomas Swahlan for Planning # 2006-2, as Mr. Swahlan withdrew application.
2006-055)
Authorize the supervisor to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $1,541,095.50 dated January 27, 2006 (1) renewing $191,095.50 of a prior Bond Anticipation Note as follows: (a) for Castleton sewer district #1: $2,600 for extension of the sewer line to the north side of Maple Hill Road and $8,433.50 for the payment to the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson for the un-reimbursed capital cost of construction of the sewage treatment plant, (b) for two Ford F-550 trucks $30,862 and for one 2002 IHC roll-off truck for the transfer station $39,200 and (c) for the police station $110,000, and (2) providing $1,350,000 of new money for water systems improvement including development of two production wells, design of a permanent pump station and related improvements.
2006-056)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accord with its longstanding traditions, honoring the achievement of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Pearce has distinguished himself as a person of outstanding ability, establishing a high standard of integrity, and has imparted a sense of fairness, and compassion to his position of Planning Board Member in the Town of Schodack, and
WHEREAS, Richard Pearce is a graduate of Cornell, a licensed professional engineer who served with distinction for 36 years at the New York State Department of Transportation, and a long-time resident of the Town of Schodack, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearce was duly appointed as a Planning Board Member in 1978 and has served faithfully in that role and also as Vice Chairman of that Board for many years until his retirement on December 31, 2005, and
WHEREAS, Peter Goold, Chairman of the Planning Board, states that, "I have never known a nicer, fairer man or a more selfless public servant...he was always available to make a site visit or a field trip to inspect projects. His education and experience as a civil engineer made him invaluable to protect the Town's interests on Planning Board issues," and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearce always made himself available to review road maintenance and/or safety issues with the Town Superintendent of Highways, the Police Department and others who sought information or advice,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body for the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Richard A. Pearce, who has given himself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing himself throughout his careers and in his contributions to this great Town, bringing great pride to his family, his peers, and his associates through his rare combination of keen intellect, humility and utmost integrity and an impressive role model for all, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations of the 12th day of January 2006 to acknowledge and honor Richard A. Pearce upon his retirement from the Planning Board for his twenty-seven years of service to the Town of Schodack and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him by the Supervisor.
2006-057)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accord with its longstanding traditions, honoring the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideas and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, Warren Carner has been a life-long resident of the Town of Schodack, attended Maple Hill High School, and
WHEREAS, Warren was duly appointed as a Laborer for the Town of Schodack Highway Department in August of 1988 and has held various positions at the Highway Department and rose to the position of Deputy Highway Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, Warren was appointed Director of the Transfer Station in 2000, and subsequently appointed Deputy Highway Superintendent in 2004 and has served faithfully in these roles with plans to retire on January 16, 2006, and
WHEREAS, Warren has demonstrated his love of family and is the "first husband" of the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson serving by the side of the Mayor during her tenures, and
WHEREAS, Warren continues to demonstrate his commitment to the community by serving as a life member and treasurer of the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company and as a member of the Sacred Heart Church,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Warren Carner, who has given himself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing himself throughout his careers bringing great pride to his family, his peers, his associates and his community by being a person of commitment, integrity and an impressive role model for all, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations on the 12th day of January 2006 to acknowledge and honor Warren Carner, upon his retirement, for his seventeen years of service to the Town of Schodack and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him upon the occasion of his retirement by the Supervisor.
2006-058)
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Schodack Town Board to act in accord with its longstanding traditions, honoring the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by this great Town, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Barry Secor has distinguished himself as a person of outstanding ability, establishing a high standard of integrity, and has imparted a sense of fairness and compassion to his position of Police Sergeant in the Town of Schodack, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Secor has been a life-long resident of the Town of Schodack, graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1962, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Secor was duly appointed as a part-time Police Officer with the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson in 1968 and served there until 1972, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Secor was appointed as a part-time Police Officer for the Town of Schodack in October of 1972, becoming a full-time Officer in 1974, earning his Sergeant stripes in 1975 after meeting all Civil Service requirements, and has served faithfully in law enforcement for 37 years and four months, now having plans to retire on January 16, 2006, and
WHEREAS, Barry continues to demonstrate his commitment to the community by serving as a life member of the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company, Council Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, member of the Van Rensselaer Lodge No. 87 of the Free and Accepted Masons, Board of Directors for Rensselaer County Youth Court, advisory board for Rensselaer County Juvenile Fire Setters Program, and
WHEREAS, Barry's devotion to public service has also been recognized by his advocacy to the Town Board to adopt a local law to form a unit to investigate a series of arson fires during 1970-80, actively serving on said Schodack Fire Investigation Unit since its inception, identifying suitable candidates for the team, establish training protocol and working cooperatively with all Schodack Fire Chiefs and EMS providers, and
WHEREAS, Barry has demonstrated his love of family and is proud of his children - Kimberly, Scott, Sean, Kathryn, Kenneth, Ryan and Wendi, and his wife Beth in his supportive role as "first man" of Schodack.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Barry Secor, who has given himself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing himself throughout his careers and as a longtime resident of this great Town, bringing great pride to his family, his peers, his associates and his community by being a person of commitment, integrity and an impressive role model for all, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations on the 12 th of January 2006 to acknowledge and honor Barry Secor, upon his retirement, for his more than thirty-seven years of service to the Town of Schodack and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him by the Supervisor.
2006-059)
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town on January 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2006 Regulating Adult Business in the Town of Schodack, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on January 3, 2006 and advertised in the January 6, 2006 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on January 3, 2006, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on January 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of, or in opposition to, said proposed local law or any part thereof, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that pursuant to part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act, it has been determined by the town that it is the lead agency and that adoption of said proposed Local Law would not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and that it issues a Negative Declaration, and
WHEREAS, that Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said local law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2006 (P1-2006) to be known as Local Law 1 of 2006 Regulating Adult Businesses in the Town of Schodack, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and is hereby directed to enter said local law into the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice to said local law to the Secretary of State.
2006-060)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement on behalf of the Town of Schodack with the Rensselaer County STOP DWI program for the calendar year 2006.
2006-061)
Authorize Sergeant Jon Reickert to attend the Glock Armorer School at the New York State Police Academy on February 28 or March 1, 2006 in Albany, New York at a cost of $100, with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-062)
Authorize Alice Platt, Comptroller to attend NYS GFOA Annual Conference April 5-7, 2006 in Albany, New York. Cost is $130. All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-063)
Authorize Renee Bult, Special Project Accountant to attend NYS GFOA Annual Conference April 5, 2006 in Albany, New York. Cost is $130. All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-064)
Designate the following bank as depository for Town funds for the calendar year 2006: First Niagara Bank
2006-065)
Authorize J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to prepare survey and mapping for the VanHoesen Road/Castleton water interconnection in an amount not to exceed $12,500. It is anticipated that said project will be financed through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
2006-066)
Authorize Jeffrey J. Conlin, and Gary Ziegler, Building Inspectors to attend New York State Department of Health training February 1 and 2, 2006 with snow dates of February 8 and 9, 2006 respectively in Troy, New York. Cost is $255 each. All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-067)
Authorize Budget transfers and amendments submitted by the Comptroller.
2006-068)
Authorize payments of claims as submitted by the Comptroller.
Actions of the Town Board, 3 Jan 06
The Town Board held its Organizational Meeting on January 3rd. The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes and resulted in the following being unanimously adopted:
2006-001)
Regular meetings of the Town Board will generally, throughout the year 2006, be held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, at the Schodack Town Hall at 1777 Columbia Turnpike unless otherwise duly noticed, as follows:
January 12 July 13
February 9 August 10
March 9 September 14
April 13 October 12
May 11 November 9
June 8 December 14
Workshop sessions to more thoroughly review water and sewer issues will generally be held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Schodack Town Hall at 1777 Columbia Turnpike unless otherwise duly noticed as follows:
January 26 August 22
March 23 September 28
April 27 October 26
May 25 November - to be announced
June 22 December - to be announced for
July 27 year-end close of business
2006-002)
Appoint Carmela Tempel Affirmative Action Coordinator for the calendar year 2006.
2006-003)
Appoint Karen A. Vecchione ADA Coordinator for the calendar year 2006.
2006-004)
Designate the following banks as depositories for all Town funds for the calendar year 2006: Key Bank, N.A., Bank of America (formerly Fleet Bank), Evergreen Bank, TrustCo Bank of New York, MBIA, M&T Bank.
2006-005)
Appoint William Dikant part-time Justice Court Officer for the calendar year 2006 at hourly rate set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-006)
Appoint David Calarco as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the calendar year 2006.
2006-007)
Appoint Timothy Nugent, Esq., as Attorney for the Zoning Board of Appeals at salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-008)
Establish the mileage rate of 44.5 cents per mile for the calendar year 2006.
2006-009)
Appoint Renee Bult as Special Project Accountant as set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-010)
Designate The Record as official Town newspaper for calendar year 2006.
2006-011)
Town officials and/or personnel authorized by resolution of the Town Board to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns of New York State shall be reimbursed for expenses under Section 77-b of the General Municipal Law up to an amount of $1,000. Such amount will reimburse all lodging, transportation, meals, and registration expenses. Those so authorized may obtain an advance of expenses as provided in subsection 6 of Section 77-b. Receipts must be obtained for all applicable expenses.
2006-012)
Authorize Supervisor Secor and Planning Board Attorney Nugent to attend seminars for the Annual Meeting of the Associations of Towns February 19-22, 2006 with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.
2006-013)
Authorize Supervisor Secor as the voting delegate, Town Clerk Conlin as the alternate, for the Town of Schodack at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns.
2006-014)
Approve contracts and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with Castleton Volunteer Ambulance and Nassau Ambulance for provision of emergency medical services for 2006 at amounts budgeted in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-015)
Appoint Gene Paul Martel as the Animal Control Officer for the calendar year 2006 pursuant to the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-016)
Pursuant to Chapter 32 Section 1 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, appoint Peter D. Schweigert, Douglas Isachsen, Gary S. VanValkenburgh, and Detective James Morgan to the Town of Schodack Fire Investigation Unit for the calendar year 2006.
2006-017)
Appoint Sheila Golden as Director of Youth and Recreation for the calendar year 2006 at salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-018)
Appoint Angelo DeFrancesco to the position of Water/Sewer Manager at annual salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-019)
Appoint Karen Justus as Assistant to the Assessor at annual salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-020)
Pursuant to Town Law §103, Article 8 Supervisor Secor appoints Renee Bult as the Budget Officer for 2006 at salary set forth in the Year 2006 budget.
2006-021)
Pursuant to Article III, §30 of the Town Law, the Receiver of Taxes hereby appoints Nancy Lawlor as Deputy Receiver at the hourly rate set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-022)
Appoint Diane Lebrecht as Secretary to the Superintendent of Highways at hourly rate set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-023)
Appoint Laura Palmer as Assistant to the Comptroller on a part-time basis at the hourly rate set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-024)
As the post of Deputy Supervisor was created by the Town Board during 2002, pursuant to §42 of the Town Law, Supervisor Secor hereby appoints Kenneth W. Stinner, Councilman, as Deputy Supervisor.
2006-025)
Appoint Nadine Fuda as Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning and Zoning Enforcement Officer at salary set forth and pro-rated between departments as set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-026)
Appoint Sherri Smith as Secretary to the Building Department at salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget and to provide clerical assistance for Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning on an hourly basis.
2006-027)
Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, Castleton Fire Company, the Board of Commissioners of Nassau Fire District Number One, and the Board of Commissioners of the East Schodack Fire District for provision of fire and emergency services in each of the respective fire protection districts.
2006-028)
Appoint Mandy Edwards and Tiffany Kelly Assistant Court Clerks at respective hourly rates set forth in Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-029)
Appoint Helen E. Lewis as part-time public information officer for a salary set forth in Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-030)
Appoint Lois R. Phillips, Esq., Attorney to the Town, remuneration as set forth in adopted budget 2006. Term to run concurrent with Supervisor and expires December 31, 2007.
2006-031)
Appoint Walter Wheeler as Web-master for a salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-032)
Pursuant to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, Supervisor Secor hereby appoints Diane Hutchinson, Town Historian. Term to run concurrent with the term of the Supervisor and expires December 31, 2007.
2006-033)
Appoint Kenneth J. Holmes as Superintendent of Highways at the annual salary set forth in the Year 2006 and Year 2007, respective adopted budgets. Term to run concurrent with the term of Supervisor and expires on December 31, 2007.
2006-034)
Pursuant to the Article III, Section 29 (15) of the Town Law, Supervisor Secor hereby appoints Dawne M. Kelly, as Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, at the annual salary set forth in the Year 2006 and Year 2007, respective adopted budgets. Term to run concurrent with the term of Supervisor and expires on December 31, 2007.
2006-035)
Pursuant to Town Law § 150 (2), appoint Supervisor Secor as Police Commissioner. Term to run concurrent with the term of Supervisor and expires on December 31, 2007.
2006-036)
Appoint G. Jeffrey Haber to fill the unexpired term of Richard Pearce as a member of the Planning Board at a salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget. Term to expire December 31, 2010.
2006-037)
Appoint Paul Puccio as a member of the Planning Board at a salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget. Term to expire December 31, 2012.
2006-038)
Appoint Bruce P. Goodall Director of Transfer Station at salary set forth in the Year 2006 adopted budget.
2006-039)
Appoint Fiscal Advisors & Marketing, Inc., to provide municipal financial advisory services in an amount not to exceed $7,500 as set forth in proposal dated December 22, 2005 relative to the forthcoming bond issue for the construction of the Highway Garage.
2006-040)
Appoint Denise Mayrer as Vice Chairman of the Planning Board for calendar year 2006.
2006-041)
Authorize the following individuals for appointment to the Winter Youth Recreation Program, as recommended by the Director of Youth and Recreation:
Counselors: Amy Matarese
Robert Childrose
Pee Wee Wrestling: Thomas Gibbons
Geoff Scheilding
2006-042)
Appoint Anthony Maier as member of the Zoning Board of Appeals at salary set forth in the Year 2006 budget. Term to expire on December 31, 2010.
2006-043)
Amend Resolution 2005-006 relative to the appointment of Sue Goold Miller as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Term to expire on December 31, 2009.
Schodack:Board:Adopted Resolutions, 2006