2007 Adopted Resolutions of the Town Board of Schodack, NY

Regular meetings of the Town Board will generally, throughout the year 2007, be held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, at the Schodack Town Hall at 265 Schuurman Road unless otherwise duly noticed, as follows:

Workshop sessions to more thoroughly review issues of importance to the Town will generally be held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Schodack Town Hall at 265 Schuurman Road unless otherwise duly noticed as follows:

Appoint Carmela Tempel Affirmative Action Coordinator for the calendar year 2007.

Designate the following banks as depositories for all Town funds for the calendar year 2007: Key Bank, N.A., Bank of America (formerly Fleet Bank), Evergreen Bank, TrustCo Bank of New York, MBIA, M&T Bank and First Niagara.

Appoint William Dikant part-time Justice Court Officer for the calendar year 2007 at hourly rate set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint David Calarco as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the calendar year 2007.

Authorize Director of Human Resources to compensate four (4) wing men who worked on New Year's Day with Highway Department personnel to be paid at $16.68 hourly rate, time-and-a-half, for hours worked due to response on a holiday.

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 2007 adopted budget.

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.

Authorize Supervisor Secor, Director of Planning and Zoning Fuda, Special Projects Accountant Mulligan and Planning Board Attorney Nugent to attend seminars for the Annual Meeting of the Associations of Towns February 18-21, 2007 with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

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.

Approve contracts and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with Castleton Volunteer Ambulance and Nassau Ambulance for provision of emergency medical services for 2007 as set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint Gene Paul Martel as the Dog Control Officer for the calendar year 2007 pursuant to the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Pursuant to Chapter 32 Section 1 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, appoint Peter D. Schweigert, Allison Signer, Gary S. VanValkenburgh, Jeffrey Conlin, Code Enforcement Officer, Gary Ziegler, Code Enforcement Officer, Jeffrey Arno, Police Officer, Christopher Oglesby, and Detective James Morgan to the Town of Schodack Fire Investigation Unit for the calendar year 2007.

Appoint Sheila Golden as Director of Youth and Recreation for the calendar year 2007 at salary set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint Angelo DeFrancesco to the position of Water/Sewer Manager at annual salary set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint Karen Justus as Assistant to the Assessor at annual salary set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Pursuant to Town Law §103, Article 8 Supervisor Secor appoints Renee¢ Bult as the Budget Officer for 2007 at salary set forth in the Year 2007 budget.

The Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby approves the list of the Volunteer Ambulance Workers Service Award Program for all 2006 active Volunteer Ambulance Workers of the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc., as submitted.

Appoint Diane Lebrecht as Secretary to the Superintendent of Highways at hourly rate set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint Laura Palmer as Assistant to the Comptroller on a part-time basis at the hourly rate set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

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.

Appoint Angelo DeFrancesco to the position of Park Manager at annual salary set forth in Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint Sherri Smith as Secretary to the Building Department at salary set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget and to provide clerical assistance for Director of Planning and Zoning on per meeting basis on an interim basis.

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.

Withdrawn: Appoint _____________ Assistant to the Senior Court Clerk at $11.68 hourly rate as set forth in Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint Bruce P. Goodall Director of Transfer Station at salary set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Withdrawn: Appoint _________________, Town Attorney, remuneration as set forth in adopted budget 2007. Term to run concurrent with Supervisor and expires December 31, 2007.

Appoint Walter Wheeler as Web-master for a salary set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Appoint Rodney C. Powis, Esq., as Traffic Prosecutor for Vehicle and Traffic matters at Schodack Justice Court at a annual salary as set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget. Term to expire on December 31, 2007.

Appoint Denise Mayrer as Vice Chairman of the Planning Board for calendar year 2007.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute proposal with National Grid for Installation of a Street Light on pole #3 at the intersection of Old Forge Road and Hackett Street at an annual cost of $126.58 excluding fuel adjustment and Gross Revenue Tax.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement on behalf of the Town of Schodack with the Rensselaer County STOP DWI program for the calendar year 2007.

Authorize increase of $121,294.40 to approved base contract with Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc. - Contract No. 2G - originally in the amount of $1,524,752.00 pursuant to Resolution #2005-445 adopted on November 14, 2005. Said increase relates to rock removal (1516.18 cubic yards removed at $80 per cubic yard) based on unit pricing as set forth in the bid award. Revised contract amount not to exceed $1,646,046.40.

Appoint John LaVoie as a member of the Planning Board at a salary set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget. Term to expire December 31, 2013.

Resolved that the Town of Schodack offers the attached list of surplus items for sale. Pursuant to resolution 88-219, the list shall be posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board for at least fifteen (15) business days. Further surplus items, will be sold as is, with bid openings to be January 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the office of the Town Clerk. All bids shall be submitted in the manner prescribed by law. Items may be viewed at the former Town Hall, on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 and Wednesday, January 24, 2007 by scheduling an appointment with the Town Clerk's office 477-7590.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a public hearing on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at Schodack Town Hall to seek input into proposed Sewer hookup rates in all Town districts.

Authorize the supervisor to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $869,247.75 dated January 25, 2007 (1) renewing $744,247.75 of a prior Bond Anticipation Note as follows: (a) for Castleton sewer district #1: for extension of the sewer line to the north side of Maple Hill Road and $4,216.75 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 $15,431 and for one 2002 IHC roll-off truck for the transfer station $19,600 and (c) for the police station $55,000, providing $650,000 for water systems improvement including development of two production wells, design of a permanent pump station and related improvements and (2) providing new BAN in the amount of $125,000 for revaluation.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to enter into an agreement, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, with the Colonie Art League to exhibit artwork by local artists for a period of three months at no cost to the Town.

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 fo the State of New York, herein called the State, and the municipality be executed for such State Aid;

Appoint Roland Ferris to the Rensselaer County Fire Advisory Board. Oath is to be taken at Rensselaer County Clerk's office. Term to expire December 31, 2007.

Whereas, Joseph Visalli, P.E., Ph.D., was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board on July 12, 1990, and

WHEREAS, he was subsequently reappointed to two seven-year terms and has served the Town continuously for 16 years in his capacity as a Member of the Planning Board until December 31, 2006, expressing a desire to pursue other interests, and

WHEREAS, Joseph Visalli brought to his post a unique perspective as a Licensed Professional Engineer and Doctor of Philosophy of Environmental Engineering, reviewing each project before the Planning Board with his insight and expertise, and

WHEREAS, Doctor Visalli shared his knowledge with residents in such forums as special meetings about the presence and effects of Radon in Schodack and the Benefits of Sand Filters, and

WHEREAS, Doctor Visalli also sought to advance planning initiatives within the Planning Board review process to ensure each project was environmentally sound, advanced connectivity and challenged applicants to be a "good neighbor," and

WHEREAS, Doctor Visalli's position as Director of the New York State Energy Research Development Authority with areas of responsibility in energy resources, transportation and power systems and environment has tailored his review of proposed Town projects at the leading edge of technological advances, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack expresses its gratitude to Joseph Visalli, P.E., Ph.D., for his sixteen years of exemplary service as a Member of the Planning Board and to thank him for his offer for continued involvement in future planning initiatives within the Town, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this Resolution to Joseph Visalli, P.E., Ph.D. on the occasion of his retirement from the Planning Board.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract extension for services to assist the Planning Board with the Town for 2007 with Laberge Group with hourly rates for 2007 per Addendum No. 3 as follows: Principal/project manager $137, Project Engineer $94, Assistant Engineer $71, and Administrative Assistant $49.

Authorize Alice Platt, Comptroller and Jennifer Mulligan, Special Projects Accountant to attend NYS GFOA Annual Conference March 28-30, 2007 in Albany, New York. Cost of the Conference and Seminar is $260 with membership dues of $125 for a total of $385. All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Approve contracts and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with the Schodack-Castleton Public Library, East Greenbush Community Library, and Nassau Free Library as set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Authorize the return and/or release of $81,000 (Escrow #20-2001) to the appropriate suretor, which had been posted as surety for the completion of certain conditions including Wastewater pump station, backflow preventer, water booster pump station and generator, as recommended by Nadine Fuda, Director of Planning and Zoning.

Amend resolution 2006-275 as adopted on July 13, 2006 to increase authorized amount to $6,970.84 for Phase 1B Addendum Field Reconnaissance for proposed Sewer District Number 8, representing an increase of $189.56.

Withdrawn: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 1 with Mazone Plumbing and Heating Inc., for installation of two-inch (2") Type K copper water service from the existing Town Highway Garage to the New Town Highway Garage, representing an addition of $3,652.30 to Contract 2P - Plumbing Work. The original contract award was in the amount of $167,298.00 and shall not exceed $171,769.32 as a result of this Change Order.

The Town Board adopted the following resolutions at its January 25, 2007 meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

Ratify and affirm that Supervisor Secor executed Change Order No. 1 with Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc., for installation of two-inch (2") Type K copper water service to the new Highway Garage, representing an addition of $3,652.30 to Contract 2P - Plumbing Work. Original contract award was in the amount of $167,298.00 and shall not exceed $171,769.32 as a result of this Change Order.

Appoint Deborah A. Vadney as Assistant to the Senior Court Clerk at hourly rate of $11.68 effective February 12, 2007.

Appoint Roland D. Ferris as a part-time Data Collector at hourly rate of $12 for calendar year 2007.

Accept notice of retirement of William Dikant, part-time Justice Court Officer. Last date of work is to be January 30, 2007.

Appoint William Dikant part-time Justice Court Officer effective February 7 at hourly rate set forth in the Year 2007 adopted budget.

Rescind Resolution 2006-504 adopted December 28, 2006 regarding a revised report prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates entitled Water System Improvements to Existing Water Districts No. 1, 3 and 7 and proposed Van Hoesen Road Extension to Water District No. 1 dated May 2006 (Revised September 2006).

Rescind Resolution 2006-505 adopted December 28, 2006 regarding a report prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates entitled "Proposed Water District No. 9", dated August 2006.

WITHDRAWN: WHEREAS, a map, plan and report entitled "Proposed Water District No. 9," dated August 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-A of the New York State Town Law; and

WHEREAS, Town Law Article 12-A authorizes the Town of Schodack to establish Town water districts, which districts are further authorized to purchase water for resale within the district; and

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 a water district for public water service to residential and commercial properties lying along Routes 9 & 20 and Route 20; and

WHEREAS, said report dated August 2006 identifies the proposed improvements, the boundaries (Exhibit "C") and description of the proposed district (Exhibit "A"), the proposed method of financing and the estimated costs of the improvements to establish proposed Water District No. 9 and all other matters required by law to be stated; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines said report is complete and has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk as required by law,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish legal notice of the filing of said map, plan and report, the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the proposed district, the proposed method of financing, the fact that the map, plan and report describing the same were on file in the office of the Town Clerk for public inspection and stating all other matters required by law to be stated, and specifying February 8, 2007 as the date, at 7:30 p.m. on said day as the time, at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, New York as the place where this Town Board will meet and consider said map, plan and report, to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, the establishment of the proposed Water District No. 9, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law.

Authorize the following individuals for appointment to the Winter Youth Recreation Program, as recommended by the Director of Youth and Recreation:

WHEREAS, a map, plan and report relating to the proposed water system improvement to existing Water Districts No. 1, 3, and 7 and Proposed Van Hoesen Road extension to Water District No. 1 entitled "Proposed Water System Improvements to Existing Water District No. 1, 3 and 7 and Proposed Van Hoesen Road Extension to Water District No. 1," dated May 2006 (revised September 2006), 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-A of the New York State Town Law; and

WHEREAS, Town Law Article 12-A authorizes the Town of Schodack to establish Town water districts, which districts are further authorized to purchase water for resale within the district; and

WHEREAS, Town Law Article 202-b authorizes the Town of Schodack to make improvements to Town water districts, said districts are further authorized to assess, levy and collect charges for improvements within the district, and

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 construct water treatment improvements to increase capacity to Water District No. 1, to extend said Water District No. 1 to serve properties on the north side of Van Hoesen Road and Reservoir Road, to provide potable water to Water District No. 3 and 7 ,and to construct an extension to serve Water District No. 3 and Water District No. 7 , and the Village of Castleton, and

WHEREAS, said report dated May 2006 (revised September 2006) identifies the proposed extensions, their boundaries (Exhibit "B") and description of the proposed extensions (Exhibit "C"), the proposed methods of financing and the estimated cost of the improvements and extension of Water District No. 1 and all other matters required by law to be stated; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines said report is complete and has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk as required by law,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish legal notice of the filing of said map, plan and report, the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the proposed extension of Water District No. 1, the proposed methods of financing, the fact that map, plan and report describing the same were on file in the office of the Town Clerk for public inspection and stating all other matters required by law to be stated, and specifying February 8, 2007 as the date, at 7:30 p.m. on said day as the time, at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, New York as the place where this Town Board will meet and consider said map, plan and report, to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, the extension of Water District No. 1, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law.

Approve contract with Columbia-Greene Humane Society and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract for calendar year 2007, subject to the approval as to form by the Town Attorney.

Authorize Cranbrook Construction to undertake necessary repairs within Sewer District No. 5 at the rate of $2,300 per day in an amount not to exceed $6,900 in accordance with the Consent Order entered into on or about October 12, 2006.

WITHDRAWN: Accept proposal for floor mats and cleaning thereof as submitted by _________ in a weekly amount of _____ (or purchase of mats from ATSCO) for use at the Town Hall.

Accept proposal of Wells Communication to install at the new highway garage a tone remote, multi-frequency tone remote adapter, garage speaker with volume control and miscellaneous hardware, together with programming and installation in an amount not to exceed $2,595.43 provided that said purchase is paid from the Town Highway budget without any reduction in the amount budgeted for salt for this fiscal year.

Authorize Upstate Appraisal Services, Inc., to evaluate the following commercial properties on or before March 1, 2007: Tax Map Numbers 178.-3-6.221, 178.-11-13, 189.-5-1.11, 189.-5-1.12, 189.-7-12.241, 210.-7-39.113, 220.-3-12 and 221.-4-1.114. Pursuant to the proposal submitted by Upstate Appraisal Services, Inc., dated January 19, 2007, two (2) copies of their report will be delivered to the Town within three (3) weeks of authorization to proceed and the amount for services rendered shall not exceed $2,200.

Authorize Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector and Nadine Fuda, Planning and Zoning Director to attend the New York State Building Officials Conference entitled "New York State Residential Code & Department of Health Water Supply and Wastewater Programs," at the Italian American Community Center in Albany, New York, February 16, 2007. Cost is $50 per person with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

WITHDRAWN: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a new mail system Model DM500 with 5 pound scale and 100-departmental accounting for a 51-month lease at monthly rate of $344.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute annual (February 1, 2007- February 1, 2008) Maintenance Contract with ECB Business Communications Systems for the Highway Garage phone system in an amount not to exceed $288.

Authorize installation and connection for internet services with Time Warner/Road Runner at the Highway Garage at a monthly cost not to exceed $79.95.

WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for a public hearing to be held by said Town on January 25, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on the adoption of a revised fee schedule to be charged and collected in all Town sewer districts prior to the issuance of building permits or upon request for inspection;

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the January 15, 2007 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town and was posted on the official sign board of the Town on January 12, 2007 and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on January 25 at 8 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 fee schedule and any part thereof, it is hereby

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board adopts the following revision to the current fee schedule, effective immediately, for Town sewer districts 1, 2, 4, 5 , 6 and 7:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board clarifies the fee schedule for Town Sewer District No. 6:

East Greenbush SewerInfiltration and Inflow fee:
Payable Upon: Approval of subdivision,Issuance of Bldg Permit or Application for service.
* Schodack will collect as a pass through fee and thereafter pay East Greenbush.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of bid for construction project known as Water District No. 8. Bids to be opened on February 27, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, Office of the Town Clerk.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Change Order No. 5 with Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc. - Contract 2G - to deduct $750.00 for failure to install one wash bay curtain at the Highway Garage and Change Order No. 5 with Mazone Plumbing and Heating - Contract 2P - to increase the base bid in the amount of $750.00 for relocation of necessary plumbing fixtures for wash bay installation.

WITHDRAWN: Authorize increase of $6,000.00 to approved Task Order No. 4 dated December 7, 2004 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates - Town Hall Well Field/Highway Garage Water Supply System - pursuant to Resolution #2005-293 adopted on August 11, 2005, originally in the amount of $18,000.00. Said increase relates to additional SEQRA requirements, which include a public hearing and preparing water supply permit application. Revised amount is not to exceed $24,000.

Amend resolution 2007-004 adopted January 11, 2007 to designate the following bank as an additional depository for Town funds for the year 2007: Pioneer Commercial Bank.

Pursuant to Local Law No. 7 of 2006 and the recommendation of Councilman Ziegler, the Town board hereby appoints Andrew White to the Library Advisory Committee effective immediately.

Appoint David L. Gruenberg, Esq., as Attorney to the Town at the rate set forth in the 2007 adopted budget effective February 1, 2007.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, New York State has created the Economic Development Zone Program, now known as the Empire Zones Program, to encourage industrial and commercial development in select municipalities across the State, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack, as an eligible municipality in conjunction with the County of Rensselaer, received designation of an Empire Zone and was re-designated as distinct and separate contiguous areas pursuant to Section 957 (d) of the general municipal law, and

WHEREAS, New York State has amended the Zones program to increase benefits and allow additional areas to be deemed as Regionally Significant Projects, and

WHEREAS, the County of Rensselaer and the Town of Schodack intend to amend the County of Rensselaer Empire Zone boundaries to encourage industrial and commercial development and to allow for the designation of lands in the Town of Schodack for a Regionally Significant Project, and

WHEREAS, Millbrook Millwork, Inc. located at 3565 Route 20, Nassau, New York 12123 meets the criteria of 957 (d) of the general municipal law as a regionally significant project by creating 50 new manufacturing jobs for inclusion within the County of Rensselaer Empire Zone in an area outside the distinct and separate contiguous areas, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack wishes to support and concur with the Empire Zone designation of section 211, block 2, and lot 21, or portions thereof, section 211, block 2, and lot 23, or portions thereof, and section 211, block 2, and lot 25 or portions thereof, as a Regionally Significant Project on behalf of Millbrook Millwork, Inc., and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Schodack Town Board, in its capacity as governing body of the Town of Schodack, does hereby support and concur with the County of Rensselaer Empire Zone to include the properties more particularly described below as follows:

As the Town of Schodack has been awarded a Community development Block Grant from the Governor's Office for Small Cities to construct a wastewater treatment system for the hamlet of Schodack Landing, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to publish legal notice to solicit the services of a qualified individual or firm to assist in the administration of said project. Proposals are to be submitted to the Office of the Town Clerk Office no later than 1 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2007.

Withdrawn: Adopt addendum to Town Policy and Procedure Manual to address Use of Cellular Telephones, as attached.

Adopt addendum to Town Policy and Procedure Manual to address Computer Usage, as attached.

Adopt the annexed Notice of Hearing as an order pursuant to Section 209-d of the Town Law and direct the Town Clerk to publish the appropriate notice of hearing to seek public input concerning proposed extension of Water District No. 1 along Van Hoesen Road and for an interconnect to the Village of Castleton system on Water Works Road. Said hearing to be held on March 8, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Schodack.

Accept proposal for nine (9) floor mats, cleaning and exchange thereof as submitted by Unifirst in a amount not to exceed $63.75 for exchange on a four-week basis at the Town Hall.

Pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, direct the Town Clerk to publish an appropriate notice of hearing to seek public input concerning proposed water system improvements to existing Water Districts No. 1, 3, and 7. Said hearing to be held on March 8, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Schodack.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contracts with Koester and Associates for $1,545 for provision of yearly operational inspection and preventive maintenance of lifts at Sewer District #2 and #6.

Authorize increase of $6,000 to approved Task Order No. 4 dated December 7, 2004 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates - Town Hall Well Field/Highway Garage Water Supply System - pursuant to Resolution # 2005-293 adopted on August 11, 2005, originally in the amount of $18,000. Said increase relates to additional SEQRA requirements, which include a public hearing and preparing water supply permit application. Revised amount is not to exceed $24,000.

Withdrawn: A maximum of twenty-five (25) points may be granted for participation in Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Services, Inc., (hereinafter "the Company") responses at a rate equal to no more than one-half point per response as determined by the Town of Schodack (hereinafter "the Sponsor"). A volunteer ambulance worker who is granted points toward a year of ambulance service pursuant to this paragraph may not be granted points toward the same year of ambulance service for participation in Company responses pursuant to paragraph (G) of this subdivision. The current calculation of call response points is by percentage.

Withdrawn: Authorize Saxton Sign to prepare six (6) road signs ($85 each) to recognize the achievement of the Maple Hill High School Varsity Soccer Team, 2006 Class C State Soccer Champions for a cost not to exceed $510.

To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study relative to the New Road speed limit.

Authorize Patricia Loomis, Senior Court Clerk to attend a one-day seminar on managerial techniques scheduled for April 27, 2007 in Albany, New York. Cost is $199. All appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Withdrawn: Resolved that the Town determines that the proposed purchase of property from State Employees Federal Credit Union (SEFCU) for lands/building tax map numbers 189.-2-4.21 and 189.-2-4.22 does not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment and, therefore, issues a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, and

It further resolves, that the Supervisor is authorized to exercise the option to Purchase said property to Section 3 of the Lease Agreement with State Employees Federal Credit Union (SEFCU) by serving the "Exercise Notice" as required by Section 3(c) of said Agreement for a sum of $1,400,000 plus closing /recording costs pursuant to the terms of Article 3 of said Agreement and subject to a permissive referendum as permitted by law.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received two (2) bids on Town Hall Surplus, and

WHEREAS, the bids are as follows: David Calarco, Sound System in the amount of $11 and Lawrence Perez, Sound System in the amount of $11 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 highest responsible bid as follows: Lawrence Perez for the sound system in the amount of $11.00.

Appoint Melissa A. Knights, Secretary to Director Planning/Zoning, at annual salary as set forth in Year 2007 adopted Budget, effective February 20, 2007.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to renew Contract with Verizon for Digital Centrex Plus Service for thirty-seven months, based on the New York State contract, at the cost of $15.98 per line for twenty-five (25) lines, as currently budgeted.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack herein called the "Applicant', after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problems and study of available data, has hereby determined that the project generally described as:

Planning, design and construction of a wastewater collection and treatment system for Schodack Landing, Sewer District #8, and identified as CWSRF Project Number C4-5462-07-00 herein called the "Project", is desirable and in the public interest, and to that end it is necessary that action preliminary to the construction of said Project be taken immediately; and

WHEREAS, the United States, pursuant to the Federal Water Quality Act of 1987 (as such may be amended from time to time, the "Water Quality Act"), requires each State to establish a water pollution control revolving fund to be administered by an instrumentality of the state before the state may receive capitalization grants under the Water Quality Act; and

WHEREAS, the State of New York has, pursuant to the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Act, Chapter 565 of the Laws of New York 1989, as amended (the "CWSRF Act") established in the custody of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (the "Corporation") a water pollution control revolving fund (the "Fund") to be used for purposes fo the Water Quality Act; and

WHEREAS, the Corporation has been created, reconstituted and continued pursuant to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Act, as amended, being Chapter 744 of the Laws of 1970, as amended, and constituting Title 12 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities Law and Chapter 43-A of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, and constitutes a public benefit corporation under the laws of the State of New York, being a body corporate and politic with full and lawful power and authority to provide financial assistance from the Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Corporation has the responsibility to administer the Fund and to provide financial assistance from the Fund to municipalities for eligible projects, as provided in the CWSRF Act; and

WHEREAS, the CWSRF Act authorizes the establishment of a program for financial assistance for planning, design and construction of eligible projects;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Board of the Town of Schodack as follows:

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Federal Annual Certification Report relative to asset forfeiture for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006 as prepared by Sgt. Brian D. Rossiter of the Schodack Police Department.

Pursuant to Chapter 32 Section 1 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, appoint Andy Entwistle to the Town of Schodack Fire Investigation Unit for the calendar year 2007.

Authorize Jennifer L. Mulligan, CPA, Special Projects Accountant to be added as an authorized signer on all of the Town bank accounts that are in control of the Comptroller.

Approve the following applications under Town Code § 147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewals:

NameNumber of Units
Anniello, Joseph1
Baries, Frederick6
Beberwyck, Mary Ann1
Davis III, John H.1
Field, George1
Freeman, Russell1
Gaylord, Donald1
King, Joseph1
Leavenworth Trailer Park (Clemens Buck)17
Maier, Anthony1
Pecorano, Thomas O. (Jets)1
Rainbow Trailer Park (Larry Gregory)9
Rapin, John1
Saville, Rita1
Souder, Harvey1

Appoint Roger Goodall to temporary position at Transfer Station to assist Director from February 6 to 17, 2007 at hourly rate of $11.12.

Authorize the purchase and installation of a telephone in the Office of Planning and Zoning at a cost not to exceed $377, as currently budgeted.

Withdrawn: Authorize installation and connection for internet services with Time Warner/Road Runner at the Transfer Station at a monthly cost not to exceed $74.95 as currently budgeted.

Withdrawn: Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2007 authorizing the acquisition of land and attached building for use as a town office complex, authorizing the issuance of serial bonds of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,400,000 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.

Authorize final payment in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Nine and Forty-Four Cents ($25,879.44) to Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc. subject to approval by the Town Comptroller of the securities provided pursuant to the contract warranty.

Authorize final payment in the amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Five Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($58,225.53) to Family Danz Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., subject to approval by the Town Comptroller of the securities to be provided pursuant to the contract warranty.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

A maximum of twenty-five (25) points may be granted for participation in Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Services, Inc., (hereinafter "the Company") responses at a rate equal to no more than one-half point per response as determined by the Town of Schodack (hereinafter "the Sponsor"). A volunteer ambulance worker who is granted points toward a year of ambulance service pursuant to this paragraph may not be granted points toward the same year of ambulance service for participation in Company responses pursuant to paragraph (G) of this subdivision. The current calculation of call response points is by percentage.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Patroon Abstract Corp. to conduct a title insurance report relative to Crimson Court in an amount not to exceed $2,000.

Bond Resolution dated February 22, 2007 authorizing the acquisition of land and attached building for use as a town office complex, authorizing the issuance of serial bonds of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,400,000 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 and authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of permissive referendum pursuant to Section 35.00(b) of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York relative to the above.

Authorize payment of $3,972.35 to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance in accordance Town's agreement with Time Warner based on the 2007 Utility report.

Accept notice of retirement of Walter Wheeler, Web-master. Last date of work is to be February 27, 2007.

Appoint Walter Wheeler as Web-master effective March 1, pursuant to Year 2007 adopted budget.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to prepare an application for Grant and Loan (federal funds) through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) for Schodack Landing Sewer District No. 8. and to execute any and all documents pertaining thereto.

Authorize the establishment of Capital Project (H025) for Proposed Maple Crest Water Improvements (SW#3) with budget as follows:

WHEREAS, a map, plan and report entitled "Proposed Water District No. 9," dated August 2006 (revised February 2007) 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-A of the New York State Town Law; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish legal notice of public hearing for Proposed Water District No. 9 on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, New York.

Authorize the Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2007 (Dog Control Law) Amending Chapter 109 entitled DOGS on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Schodack.

Withdrawn: Adopt addendum to Town Policy and Procedure Manual to address Use of Cellular Telephones, as attached.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., for Phase IB Addendum (Route revision) Field Reconnaissance in an amount not to exceed $4,979.90 for proposed Sewer District Number 8 as set forth in a proposal dated February 19, 2007.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., for Phase II Site Evaluation in an amount not to exceed $50,323.05 for proposed Sewer District Number 8 as set forth in a proposal dated February 19, 2007.

Authorize the Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2007 to amend Section 197-12.1 entitled "Alternative Veterans Exemption," subsections A, B, and C of the Code of the Town of Schodack. The hearing is to be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Schodack.

Authorize Sharon Martin, Sole Assessor to attend the New York Assessors' Association entitled "Assessment Administration and Public Relations," at the Clarion in Albany, New York, March 23, 2007. Cost is $95 per person with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

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 Giacone & Galib Enterprises, Inc. doing business as My Place & Company at 1640 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.

Withdrawn: WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), we find that the Town's proposed project to improve existing Water Districts 1, 3, and 7 and the creation of the Van Hoesen Road extension to Water District No. 1 (Clearview) is classified as an Unlisted Action. Further, these improvements can be described as follows: installation of approximately 250 feet of new piping, valves , and appurtenances and pump station work including electrical, control, and structural improvements in Water District No. 1 (Clearview); installation of approximately 4,000 feet of new piping, valves, services, and appurtenances to serve the newly created Van Hoesen Road Water Extension to Water District No. 1 (Clearview); installation of approximately 2,800 feet of piping, valves and appurtenances to serve existing Water District No. 7; and installation of approximately 1,800 feet of piping, valves and appurtenances to serve existing Water District no 3 (Maplecrest)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Schodack Town Board proposes to act as Lead Agency and conduct coordinated reviews of these projects, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board will prepare Environmental Assessment Forms and formally notify other involved Agencies of the reviews and its intention to act as Lead Agency.

Authorize Sergeant Jon Reickert to attend the New York Tactical Officers Association Training Seminar and Expo at Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel Mid Hudson Civic Center May 7th through 10th, 2007 in Poughkeepsie, New York at a cost of $577.99, with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received (5) bids for the construction of Water District Number 8 Water System, and

WHEREAS, the bids are as follows: TKC Engineering (a/k/a Tom Kubricky Company, Inc.) base bid in the amount of $1,460,197.00 and alternate bid in the amount of $1,343,647.00; Casale Excavating, Inc., base bid in the amount of $1,592,630.00 and alternate bid in the amount of $1,555,780.00; William J. Keller and Sons Construction Corp. base bid in the amount of $1,726,742.50 and alternate bid in the amount of $1,614,027.50; Cranbrook Construction, Inc. base bid in the amount of $1,840,775.00 and alternate bid in the amount of $1,757,750.00; and Trinity Construction, Inc. base bid in the amount of $1,983,253.00 and alternate bid in the amount of $1,911,613.00, 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 base bid for TKC Engineering (a/k/a Tom Kubricky Company, Inc.) in the amount of $1,460,197.00.

Withdrawn: WHEREAS, the Town Board in resolution 2007-085 has previously directed Publication of a Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed improvements to Water Districts No. 1, 3, and 7, and

WHEREAS, said Notice of Public Hearing was duly published and posted as required by law, and the Hearing relating to such improvements was held before the Town Board on March 8, 2007, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that is in the public interest to construct the proposed improvements referred to in said resolution and notice NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,

1. The Town Board determines that it is in the public interest to construct the proposed improvements set forth in the map, plan and report dated May 2006, revised September 2006, entitled "Proposed Water System Improvements to Existing Water District Nos. 1, 3, and 7 and Proposed Van Hoesen Road Extension to Water District No. 1" prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, as Engineers for the Town of Schodack; and

2. The Town Engineer is hereby directed to prepare definite plans and specifications, and to make a careful estimate of the expense, relating to said improvements and with the assistance of the Attorney to the Town to prepare a proposed contract for the execution of such work.

Withdrawn: WHEREAS, by Resolution 2007-83 the Town Board adopted as an Order a certain Notice of Hearing relating to the extension of Water District No. 1, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to said Notice of Hearing, a Public Hearing was held before the Town Board on March 8, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.;

1. The Notice of the Public Hearing relating to the extension of Water District 1 was duly published and posted as required by law, and is otherwise sufficient;

2. All of the property and property owners within the proposed extension are benefitted thereby;

3. All of the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed extension;

4. The extension of Water District 1 as set forth in the Resolution and Notice of Hearing adopted as an Order by Resolution #2007-083 is in the public interest; and it is further

RESOLVED, that the extension of such Water District 1, as adopted as an Order in said Notice of Hearing, be approved, and the improvements set forth therein are also approved, this resolution being subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to the provisions of Town Law § 209-e(3); and it is further

RESOLVED, that the boundaries of Water District 1 are hereby extended as follows:

Adopt addendum to Town Policy and Procedure Manual to address Use of Cellular Telephones, as amended.

Designate Nadine Fuda as Minority Business Officer responsible for administering the Town of Schodack's Minority and Women Business - Equal Employment Opportunity (M/WBE-EEO) program for Schodack Landing Sewer project (Sewer District No. 8).

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received three (3) quotations for the installation of wiring for an electric range at Highway Garage, and

WHEREAS, the quotations are as follows: Coyne Electric in the amount of $940.00; Nolette Electric in the amount of $850.00 and McGovern Electric in the amount of $825.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the lowest responsible quotation from McGovern Electric in the amount of $825.00 and gives the contractor notice to proceed and complete said project.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received two (2) proposals for services of a qualified individual or firm to assist in the administration the Governor's Office of Small Cities (GOSC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Schodack Landing Sewer project (Sewer District No. 8), and

WHEREAS, the proposals are as follows: DBS Consultants at an hourly rate of $90.00 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 and Barton & Loguidice, P.C., in the amount not to exceed $18,500.00,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts proposal for the administration of New York State Office of Small Cities (GOSC) CDBG project from DBS Consultants at an hourly rate of $90.00 per hour in amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

Authorize Sergeant Brian Rossiter to attend the 2007 Yates County Sheriff's Office and New York State Sheriffs' Association K - 9 Seminar April 29th through May 3rd, 2007 in Seneca Lake, New York at a cost of $650, with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Authorize Town Clerk Donna Conlin and Deputy Clerk Karen Vecchione to attend the annual New York State Town Clerk's Association Conference in Rochester, New York April 29 - May 2, 2007 at the registration cost of $60 each. Meals & lodging and other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town (pursuant to the 2007 adopted budget).

Approve the following applications under Town Code §147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewals:

Name Number of Units
Cedar Acres Garden Homes
Management Corp.21
Clow, Robert 1
Hotaling, Bruce 1
Skarzynski, Kim & Jerry 1

Authorize final payment in the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($27,675.50) to M. Cristo, Inc., representing $26,265.50 for demolition of the Town Highway Garage and ancillary structure and $1,410.00 for return of bid bond deposit.

Authorize Special Projects Accountant, Jennifer Mulligan, CPA, to attend the New York State Insurance Fund Educational Forum on April 16, 2007 at the Albany Holiday Inn Turf at no cost to the Town.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Purinton and Morris CPA, LLC for consulting services related to complex accounting issues to the Supervisor's and Comptroller's Office on an as-needed-basis, as set forth in the agreement dated March 1, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $1,500.

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 Robert K. Dahlen doing business as Legends Bar & Grill (2 Nanooks Inc.) at 3531 Eleanor Square, 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, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to advise the State Liquor Authority that the Town of Schodack has no objection to the application of Robert K. Dahlen for a liquor license at Legends Bar & Grill and therefore, does not object to a waiver of the 30-day notice pursuant to ABC Law §64(2)(a).

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, 2007 through March 7, 2008.

Authorize renewal of the Town's liability insurance policy with NYMIR effective April 1, 2007 with a Five Million Dollar Umbrella and updated inventory as prepared by the Town Clerk. Total premium shall not exceed $143,219.17.

Pursuant to CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Town shall provide all eligible employees the provisions of Section 41(j) of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law allowing the application of unused sick leave toward additional retirement credits.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

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 22, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2007 Dog Control Law in the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on February 23, 2007 and advertised in the February 28, 2007 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on February 23, 2007, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on March 22, 2007 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 2007 (P1-2007) to be known as Local Law 1 of 2007 Dog Control Law 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.

WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for public hearing to be held by said Town of March 22, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 2 of 2007 amending Section 197-12.1 entitled Alternative Veterans Exemption, subsection A, B, and C of the Code of the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on March 22, 2007 at 8 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

WHEREAS, that Town Board of 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 2007 (P2-2007) to be known as Local Law 2 of 2007 Alternative Veterans Exemption in the Town of Schodack, and

Withdrawn: WHEREAS, by Resolution 2007-118 the Town Board adopted as an Order a certain Notice of Hearing relating to the creation of Water District No. 9, and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 2007-125, said Resolution was amended to change the date of the Public Hearing on said proposed establishment from March 8, 2007, to March 22, 2007, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to said Notice of Hearing, a Public Hearing was held before the Town Board on March 22, 2007, and

RESOLVED, that the establishment of such Water District No. 9, as adopted as an Order in said Notice of Hearing, be approved, this resolution being subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to the provisions of Town Law § 209-e(3), and it is further

Beginning at a point in the centerline of New York State Route 150 lying 400 feet, more or less, easterly of the centerline of U.S. Route 9 & 20, said point also lying at the intersection of the centerline of NYS Route 150 with the northerly prolongation of the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-7 (lands N/F of the Town of Schodack); thence southerly along the aforesaid eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-7 and its northerly projection 411 feet, more or less, to its point of intersection with the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-8.5 (lands N/F of the Town of Schodack); thence in an easterly direction along the northerly boundaries of Tax Map Parcel Nos. 189.-10-8.5 and Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-8.31 (lands N/F of T-Lou Realty Corp.) 275 feet, more or less, to a point in the western boundary of Ferndale Road; thence in a southerly direction along the western boundary of Ferndale Road a distance of 782 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-8.1 (lands N/F of George Mayakis); thence easterly across Ferndale Road 50 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-12 (lands N/F of Frank B. Mangiardi); thence southeast along the northeastern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-12 a total distance of 346 feet, more or less, to a point in the northwestern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-10 (lands N/F of Robert Bolt); thence northeast along the northwestern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-10 406 feet, more or less, to a point; thence east along the northern boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-10 and Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-2.1 (lands N/F of Ida Gross) a total distance of 1,623 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-2.1; thence southerly along the eastern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-2.1 a total distance of 3,509 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-8 (lands N/F of David and Margaret Brown); thence east along the northern and south along the eastern boundaries of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-8 320 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-9; thence in a southerly and westerly direction along the eastern and southern boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-9 (lands N/F of Michael J. Lybolt) and Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-8 a total distance of 925 feet, more or less, to a point in the eastern boundary of U.S. Route 20; thence southerly along the eastern boundary of U.S. Route 20 175 feet, more of less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-10 (lands N/F of William and Olga Larsen); thence east along the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-10 150 feet, more or less, to a point; thence south along the easterly boundary and the southerly projection thereof of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-10 400 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Beaver Road; thence southwest along said centerline of Beaver Road 150 feet, more or less, to the eastern boundary of U.S. Route 20; thence southeast along said eastern boundary of U.S. Route 20 820 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-27 (lands N/F of Patricia A. Sweeney); thence in a general easterly direction along the northern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-27 a total distance of 1,850 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-31.2 (lands N/F Nino Grancaric and Cheryl Macri); thence northeast along the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-31.2 440 feet, more or less, to a point in the northerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-1 (lands of Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.); thence easterly along the northerly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-1 100 feet, more or less, to a point; thence southerly and perpendicular to the last mentioned course 250 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-2.14 (lands N/F of Zownir and Anna Wasyl); thence in a counter clockwise direction along the western and southern boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-2.14 a total distance of 380 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.112 (lands N/F of Nino Grancaric and Cheryl Macri); thence in a southerly direction along the easterly boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.112 1,365 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-56.21 (lands N/F of Stanley Cohen); thence in a generally southeast direction along the northern and eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-56.21 a total distance of 1,480 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-55 (lands N/F of Mary Roberta Sherman); thence in a southeast direction along the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-55 370 feet, more or less, to the northern boundary of School House Road; thence northeast along the northern boundary of School House Road 30 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-54 (lands N/F of Dow H & Pamela J. Haynor); thence in a clockwise direction along the southwest, northwest and northeast boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-54 a total distance of 463 feet, more or less, to a point in the northern boundary of School House Road; thence northeast along the northern boundary of School House Road 630 feet, more or less, to a point opposite the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-49.1 (lands N/F of Joseph T. Strollsteimer); thence in a southerly direction across School House Road and continuing south along the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-49.1 and Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-47 (lands N/F of Aram and Harriet Mooradian) a total distance of 1,130 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-39 (lands N/F of the Town of Schodack); thence southeast along the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-39 1,481 feet, more or less, to a point in the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-33.2 (lands of Nick Valanze); thence east along the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-33.2 680 feet, more or less, to a point in the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-32 (lands N/F of Thomas A. and Mary Anne Dronchi); thence in a clockwise direction along the boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-2-32 the following courses:
North 1,098 feet, more or less to a point;
Thence east 50 feet, more or less to a point;
Thence east 285 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence south 1,412 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence west 262 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence south 1,309 feet, more or less, to a point,
said point lying in the northern boundary of U.S. Route 20; thence northwest along the northerly boundary of U.S. Route 20 537 feet, more or less, to its point of intersection with the northerly prolongation of the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-9 (lands N/F of Michael V. and Brenda Thoma); thence south along said eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No.211.-1-9 and its northerly projection across U.S. Route 20 460 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-9; thence in a westerly direction along the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-9 500 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-8 (lands N/F of Harvey Baginski); thence northwest along the southwestern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-8 787 feet, more or less, to a point in the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-10.2 (lands N/F of Donna Lee Cortie); thence in a clockwise direction along the eastern and southern boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-10.2 a total distance of 498 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-6 (lands N/F of Violet L. and Gerald J. O'Neil); thence in a clockwise direction along the southern and western boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-6 the following courses:
West 235 feet, more or less, to a point in the eastern boundary of Bunker Hill Road;
Thence north along said eastern boundary 414 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence east 200 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence north 150 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence west 200 feet, more or less, to a point in the eastern boundary of Bunker Hill Road;
Thence north along said eastern boundary 140 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence east 90 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence north 250 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of U.S. Route 20;
thence southwest along the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 211.-1-5 (lands N/F of John DiCarlo and Mary Ellen Witkowski) 75 feet, more or less to a point in the eastern boundary of Bunker Hill Road, thence northwest 33 feet, more or less, to a point in the western boundary of Bunker Hill Road; thence southwest along the western boundary of Bunker Hill Road 200 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-6.112 (lands N/F of Thomas P. and Virginia Brown); thence northwest along the southern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-6.112 480 feet, more or less, to its point of intersection with the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-6.2 (lands N/F of Darlene W. Meppen); Thence north along the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 210.-5-6.2 148 feet, more or less, to a point; thence west along the northern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-6.2 604 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-3 (lands N/F of James M. Ertel); thence west along the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No.201.-5-3 215 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-3; thence north along the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-3 and the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 201.-5-1 (lands N/F of Joseph P and Lorraine M. Drzymala) a total distance of 936 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.2 (lands N/F of John P. and Grace Goca); thence northwest along the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.2 and the northwesterly extension thereof, a total distance of 889 feet, more or less, to a point in the centerline of Lape Road; thence north along the centerline of Lape Road 95 feet, more or less, to a point opposite the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.14 (lands N/F of Herman Weise and Suzanne Hoffman); thence west along the southern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.14 and its easterly projection, 470 feet, more or less to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.14; thence north along the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.14 415 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of U.S. Route 20; thence west along said southern boundary of U.S. Route 20 517 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-1 (lands N/F of Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.); thence south along said eastern boundary 829 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.13 (lands N/F of Joyce D. Sevits); thence west across Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-1 256 feet, more or less, to the most southerly point of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-8-2.51 (lands N/F of Frank Paonessa and Linda Harris); thence north along the western boundaries of Tax Map Parcel Nos. 200.-8-2.52 and 200.-8-2.51 (lands N/F of Frank Paonessa and Linda Harris) a total distance of 1,145 feet, more or less, to the southern boundary of Lape Road; thence across Lape Road 50 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-39 (lands N/F of Todd C. Scaccia); thence north along the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-39 202 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-38.2 (lands N/F of Robert A and Christi A Day); thence west along the southern boundary and north along the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-38.2 261 feet, more or less, and 254 feet, more or less, respectively to a point in the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-36 (lands N/F pf Schodack Self Storage Center, Inc.); thence west along the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-36 142 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-36; thence in a northerly direction along the western boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-36 (lands N/F of Schodack Self Storage Center, Inc.),
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-35 (lands N/F of Mark Maxwell),
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-34 ( lands N/F of Ethelyn and Howard Finch),
Across Mountain View Road (Town of Schodack),
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-33 (Ronald and Ethelyn Vooris),
a total distance of 968 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-33; thence west along the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-31.1 (lands N/F of Paul D. and Pamela O. Vooris) 1,423 feet, more or less, to a point in the eastern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-52 (lands N/F of Arnold and Doris Beberwyck); thence in a clockwise direction along the eastern and southern boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-52 1,172 feet, more or less, and 350 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-53 (lands N/F of Olga Larsen); thence west along the southern boundary of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-53 350 feet, more or less, to a point; thence in a generally northerly direction along the western boundary of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-53 (lands N/F of Frank B. Mangiardi),
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-55.1 (lands N/F of Thomas R. Hirt),
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-55.2 (lands N/F of Frank B. Mangiardi),
a total distance of 3,325 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-65 (lands N/F of Thomas F. and Regina Hanson); thence in a counter clockwise direction along the following boundaries of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-65:
West 30 feet, more or less, to a point;
Thence north 375 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of Dover Lane; Thence east 50 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of Dover Lane; Thence south 220 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence east 280 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence west 130 feet, more or less, to a point,
said point being the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-67.1 (lands N/F of David A. and Suzanne L. Rappazzo); thence north along the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-67.1 and it northerly projection 140 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Dover Lane; thence northeast 373 feet, more or less, along the centerline of Dover Lane, to a point opposite the southwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-68 (lands N/F of Mark T. Brockley); thence north across Dover Lane and along the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-68 and Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-70 (lands N/F of Adam Hacker) a total distance of 347 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-71.1 (lands N/F of Karl M. Hacker); thence west along the southern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-71.1 578 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-71.1; thence in a general northerly direction along the western boundaries of the following Tax Map Parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-71.1 (lands N/F of Karl M. Hacker) 506 feet, more or less,
Tax Map Parcel No. 200.-7-2.2 (lands N/F of David J. and Lynn M. Gross), 1,065 feet, more or less, Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-9-9 (lands N/F of Lindley S. Wood), 468 feet, more or less, Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-9-6 (lands N/F of Alice B. Druba), 435 feet, more or less, a total distance of 2,474 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-9-6; thence northeast along the northwestern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-9-6 724 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern boundary of U.S. Route 20; thence in a westerly direction along the northern boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-9-5.1 (lands N/F of Judith Ann Beberwyk) and Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-9-5.2 (lands N/F of Laura A. Gutta) a total distance of 180 feet, more or less, to a point in the eastern boundary of U.S. Route 9, said point being the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-9-5.2; thence in northerly direction diagonally across U.S. Route 9 200 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-15 (lands N/F of Gerald W. and Anna M. Torres); thence in a northwesterly direction along the westerly boundaries of the following tax map parcels:
Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-15 (lands N/F of Gerald W. and Anna M. Torres),
Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-14 (lands N/F of Linda Zeyak),
Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-13 (lands N/F of William D. Zeyak),
Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-40.14 (lands N/F of Hannaford Brothers Co.),
a total distance of 2,750 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-40.14, said point lying in the southern boundary of NYS Route 150; thence along the northwesterly projection of the western boundary of Tax Map Parcel No. 189.-10-40.14 100 feet, more of less, to a point in the centerline of NYS Route 150; thence easterly along the centerline of NYS Route 150 and across U.S. 9 & 20 1,088 feet, more or less to the point and place of beginning; containing 709 acres, more or less, and is shown as described herein, on a map entitled "Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York, Proposed Water District No. 9, Water System Improvements, Exhibit A", dated August 2006, amended February 2007, and made by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C., Consulting Engineers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Planners, Rensselaer, New York.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute an amended Task Order (authorized by Resolution 2006-343 as adopted on September 14, 2006) with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates relative to the design of transmission mains and related services to interconnect the Town Hall well field to serve Water Districts No. 2A, 2B, 4, 5 and 8 as follows:

a. Mapping $15,000
b. Sub-surface Investigations 4,000
f. Easement Document Preparation 5,000

Authorize J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to amend an IUP for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) in order to include financing for the above-referenced water main connection.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute an amendment to the Town Quality Community Grant (#C039940) to extend the term of the agreement beyond March 31, 2007 in order to utilize additional funds as part of the original grant.

Approve the following applications under Town Code §147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewals:

Name Number of Units
Kingsley-Lee Farms Inc. 1
Mann, Carol 1
Miller, Ed 3
Miller, Sue 2
Wm. J. Keller Realty 1

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 $400.

WHEREAS, on January 11, 2007, the Schodack Town Board approved by resolution (2007-021) the Volunteer Ambulance Workers Service Award Program List of all 2006 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 the posted the list for thirty (30) days as required by law, and

WHEREAS, they have certified on March 15, 2007 changes were made to the listing and they provided a detailed explanation which did change the number of volunteers receiving the award, and the number of accrued points for David Quinn and Diane Hauer,

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.

Authorize the establishment of Capital Project (H026) for Castleton Water District # 7 Improvements (SW#7) with budget as follows:

WHEREAS, by resolution 2006-200 adopted on May 11, 2006 the Town Board determined 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" was no longer needed for Town purposes, and

WHEREAS, resolution 2006-200 further authorized Supervisor Secor to take the necessary steps to prepare the property for sale and to advertise for bids to purchase said property, and further directed the offer of sale for said property for fair and adequate consideration, subject to permissive referendum, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to correspondence dated October 31, 2006, Capstone Appraisal Group, Inc., did evaluate the market value of said parcel, which contains approximately 0.36 acres + (14,100 square feet +) of land and found "[b]ased on the above analysis, a price of $5,000 or $0.35 per square foot is within the comparable range and considered to be appropriate for the subject property,"

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to accept offer of Geoff and Laura Dunn for purchase of the vacant lot on Oakwood Street (Water District 2A) in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), subject to approval as to form by the Attorney to the Town, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and Attorney to the Town are hereby directed to complete the transfer of title to Geoff and Laura Dunn for consideration of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).

Withdrawn: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the Site Acceptance Letter with Plug Power to allow installation of a fuel cell for computer backup at the Schodack Police Department. It is understood that Plug Power has made this offer pursuant to grant funding for development of alternative fuel cells and will be done at no expense to the Town.

Authorize Gary Ziegler, Jeff Conlin and Nadine Fuda to attend New York State Building Officials training, "Inspection of Child Care Facilities," at the Italian American Community Center in Albany on Friday, April 13, 2007. The cost is $50 per person.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the Site Acceptance Letter with Plug Power to allow installation of an emergency power generating unit at the Schodack Police Department. It is understood that Plug Power has made this offer pursuant to grant funding for development of alternative fuel cells and that installation will be done at no expense to the Town, other than minimal driveway repair and one bottle of hydrogen per year (estimated cost $14.00).

WHEREAS, the Blue Star Mothers of America originally began in 1942 and was officially chartered by Congress in 1960 as a non-profit veterans service organization, and

WHEREAS, during World War II mothers hung a blue star banner in the windows of their homes to show support for their son or daughter who was serving our country in the military and to signify pride and hope that their loved one would return home safely, and

WHEREAS, the Capital Region 2 Chapter of Blue Star Mothers was formed in January 2007 as a non-partisan, non-political organization to support members who sent sons and daughters off to serve their country and rejoice as each returns, and

WHEREAS, the Chapter will also present Gold Star Banners to families of fallen heroes and will encourage patriotism and support our troops overseas throughout the year by sending care packages, letters, marching in parades and assisting our Veterans throughout the year

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack does proclaim April 29, 2007 as Blue Star Mother's Day in the Town of Schodack in honor of the Capital Region 2 Chapter of Blue Star Mothers.

Pursuant to Chapter 175 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, entitled Water Regulations, authorize the Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input relative to the establishment or clarification of water connection fees. Said hearing is to be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 7:45 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall. Proposed rates shall be available in the office of the Town Clerk no later than five (5) business days prior to said hearing.

Create the title of Water Treatment Plant Operator "C" as attached and appoint Jan Spring to said full-time position. Salary for the aforementioned position is to be at the Operator 3 level pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement effective January 1, 2006.

Withdrawn: WHEREAS, by resolution 2006-469, the Town of Schodack declared the Kids Lane production well site [Tax Map Parcel No. 210-7-57] abandoned, and directed that it be decommissioned, and

WHEREAS, it appears that said real property is owned by the Town of Schodack, was never put into use by the purported Water District 6, and that the sale of such property would be subject to a permissive referendum, and

WHEREAS, Hanson VanVleet has submitted a proposal dated April 12, 2007 to decommission the well pursuant in the manner prescribed by appendix 5-a of the New York State Sanitary Code for the sum of $5,435.00, and

WHEREAS, Crown Enterprises, Inc., has offered to purchase said real property for the sum of $5,000.00, and to reimburse the Town for expenses incurred to decommission the well as set forth above,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Supervisor Secor is authorized to execute a contract with Hanson VanVleet for the services as set forth above, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Supervisor Secor is authorized to execute a contract for the sale of said real property pursuant to the above terms and conditions, and subject to the contract approval by the Attorney to the Town;

AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum, pursuant to the provisions of the Town Law, and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish the Notice of the appropriate abstract of this resolution.

Authorize Schodack Castleton Community Partnership (SCCP) to utilize office space on the third floor of the Schodack Town Hall for coordinator Michael Kennedy to conduct SCCP business from and administer substance abuse prevention-based activities, as set forth in a request from Patricia Wood, LCSW, SCCP Secretary, dated March 30, 2007. The use of office space will provide part of the in-kind services from the Town under a condition of the federal grant SCCP received on October 1, 2006. It is understood that the Partnership will purchase office supplies and equipment necessary for its activities.

Withdrawn: Pursuant to Chapter 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Schodack and upon receipt of written application submitted by Herbert's of Birch Hill, the Schodack Town Board hereby resolves to grant a Mass Assembly permit to Herbert's at Birch Hill for a concert to be held on Sunday, May 6, 2007 on their premises from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Applicant must comply with all offsite parking provisions of the Code and any other requirements, if any, of State, County and other municipalities, and provided that the 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, including but not limited to Rensselaer County Health Department, New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. This approval is also subject to the following additional conditions:

Authorize Kenneth Holmes, George Flanders, Jan Spring, Tom Prevost and Andrew Koch to attend New York Rural Water Associate's Technical Conference, May 8th and 9th, 2007 in Saratoga Springs at a cost of $131 each with appropriate expense to be borne by the Town.

Withdrawn: Authorize the Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 3, an amendment to Chapter 174 of the Code of the Town of Schodack [Sewer Regulations] concerning _______. Said hearing is to be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 8:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall. Proposed amendment shall be available in the office of the Town Clerk no later than five (5) business days prior to said hearing.

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 Sewer District No. 8 (the "District") in the territory in the Town hereinafter described and the construction of a sewer system improvements to serve the District, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board 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"), and on June 22, 2006, adopted Resolution 2006-254 finding that the aforesaid Petition is signed and acknowledged as required by law and otherwise sufficient, and

WHEREAS, following notice of public hearing pursuant to Article 12 of the Town Law, duly published on June 27, 2006, and after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board on July 13, 2006, the Town Board determined by Resolution 2006-340, dated September 14, 2006, that:

further, approved the establishment of the District and the construction of said sewer system improvements therefor at a cost not to exceed $1,600,000, and

WHEREAS, following submission of an application by the Town Board, the State Comptroller granted permission to establish the District, by Order dated April 5, 2007, 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 Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 8, in the Town of Schodack, situate wholly outside of any incorporated village or city, and bounded and described as follows:

AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the sewer system improvements hereinabove referred to shall be constructed as set forth in the said notice of public hearing, at a cost not to exceed $1,600,000, 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 benefitted 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.

Bond Resolution dated April 12, 2007 of the Town Board of the Town of Schodack authorizing not to exceed $1,300,000 aggregate principal amount of Serial General Obligation Bonds to finance the construction of a Wastewater Collection and Treatment System for Schodack Landing, Sewer District 8, at an estimated maximum cost of $1,300,000, levy of tax in annual installments in payment thereof, the expenditure of such sums for such purpose, and determining other matters in connection therewith. [Excerpt of Resolution - posted on Bulletin Board]

Authorize Police Chief Bernhard Peter and Lieutenant Joseph Belardo to attend a two- day workshop entitled "Grant Workshop for Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS" on April 30 and May 1, 2007 at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Public Safety Training Center, in Rochester at a cost of $675 each plus lodging and appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Accept the notice of retirement of Alice Platt, Comptroller, effective April 24, 2007 and express the gratitude of the Town Board and the residents of the Town for her 35 years of dedicated service.

Appoint Jennifer L. Mulligan, CPA, as Comptroller effective April 24, 2007 at annual salary of $65,000.00.

Amend Resolution 2006-493 as adopted on December 28, 2006 as it relates to Assistant Comptroller to increase hourly rate to $26.00 effective April 23, 2007 and to abolish the title listed as Special Projects Accountant effective April 25, 2007.

Appoint Cherie Gitto as Staff Accountant at annual salary of $44,500.00 effective May 7, 2007.

WHEREAS, Town Law Sections 267 and 271, Village Law Sections 7-712 and 7-718, and General City Law Sections 27 and 81 provide that effective January 1, 2007, all planning board and zoning board of appeals members in New York State, as well as alternate members of those boards, must complete a minimum of four hours of training each year, and

WHEREAS, the above sections of state law provide that a planning board or zoning board of appeals member shall not be eligible for reappointment to such board if they have not completed the training required by law; and

WHEREAS, the above sections of state law provide that the legislative body of the town, village and city specifies which activities qualify as training to satisfy the state requirements; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following list of agencies, commissions, associations, universities, and other organizations are approved to provide training to meet the state requirements when the training they provide pertains to municipal planning, zoning, community design, environmental issues, economic development, and local government functions and practices:

AND LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the other training activities may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Town Board upon the request of a planning board or zoning board of appeals member;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any new member appointed to fill the last six months of a term shall not be required to have attended training to be reappointed to a first full term, but must thereafter comply with the municipal training policy as provided elsewhere herein; and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that training received by planning board member or zoning board of appeals member in excess of four hours in any one year may be carried over by the member into succeeding years;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Planning and Zoning shall create and maintain a system of tracking the training individual members complete annually; and such information shall be presented to the appointing authority prior to considering a member for reappointment.

Authorize Nadine Fuda, Director of Planning and Zoning, Paul Puccio and John LaVoie, Members of the Planning Board and Anthony Maier, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to attend the Local Government Planning and Zoning Workshop on May 7, 2007 at Bulmer Telecommunications Center, Hudson Valley Community College in Troy at a cost of $30 each and appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town. Said training shall constitute the four-hour training requirement set forth in Town Law Sections 267 and 271, Chapter 662 of the Laws of 2006.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a Legal Services Agreement, RUS Bulletin 1780-7, between the Town of Schodack and Hiscock & Barclay, LLC for legal services rendered relative to Sewer District No. 8. Said Agreement is for submittal to the United States Department of Agriculture as part of the Town's application for funding for said Sewer District.

Withdrawn (due to lack of quorum): Appoint Sharon Martin as Sole Assessor for the Town of Schodack effective October 1, 2007. Term shall expire September 30, 2013.

Appoint John Hoyt as a part-time park attendant, under the direction of Angelo DeFrancesco, at the hourly rate of $12 for a maximum of 20 hours weekly effective April 16 until September 30, 2007.

Approve the following applications under Town Code § 147-5 and authorize the Town Clerk to issue the trailer renewals:

Name No. of Units

Creekside Park 52
(DCJ Enterprises, LLC)
Curtis Trailer Park 70
(Garden Homes Mgmt. Corp.)
Rensselaer Estates 53
(DCJ Enterprises, LLC)

Amend Resolution 2006-443 which authorized Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector to attend New York State Academy of Fire Science Course (#1300 Fire/Arson Investigation from March 12 through March 23, 2007 to substitute Jeffrey Arno, Police Officer as the Town's representative. Authorized expenditure is $457.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that William J. Keller and Sons Construction Corp. has discharged its obligations under the Water District 2A System Improvements Construction Contract, and

WHEREAS, the one-year warranty period for said contract expires on April 14, 2007

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release negotiable securities (5% of the total contract) in the amount of Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Fifty Cents ($16,284.50) plus interest earned to William J. Keller and Sons Construction Corp. following the expiration of said warranty period on April 14, 2007.

Pursuant to correspondence dated April 10, 2007, amend Exhibit C of the contract dated July 21, 2004 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates relative to Water District No. 8 (DWSRF) to decrease the following additional services from $59,000.00 to $33,000.00 as follows:

Sub-surface Investigations $ 3,000.00
Wetlands Investigations 2,000.00
Archaeological Investigation 4,000.00
SEQRA Activities 3,000.00
Easement Document Preparation 6,000.00
Funding Applications 15,000.00

$33,000.00

Request the New York State Department of Transportation to establish school zone speed limits of 30 miles per hour on Maple Hill Road (County Route 6) and South Schodack Road (County Route 3) in the vicinity of Maple Hill High School and Maple Hill Middle School as allowed by law and for Rensselaer County to post appropriate signage to alert motorists to said speed limits.

Appoint James E. Bult as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Term to expire on December 31, 2011.

Authorize Kenneth Holmes and Stephen Larsen to attend Cornell Local Roads Program Highway School in Ithaca on June 4, 5, and 6, 2007 at a cost not to exceed $355 with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, by resolution 2006-469, the Town of Schodack declared the Kids Lane production well site [Tax Map Parcel No. 210-7-57] abandoned, and directed that it be decommissioned, and

WHEREAS, Hanson VanVleet has submitted a proposal to the Town dated April 12, 2007 to decommission the well pursuant in the manner prescribed by appendix 5-a of the New York State Sanitary Code for the sum of $5,435.00,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Supervisor Secor is authorized to execute a contract with Hanson VanVleet for the services set forth above.

Pursuant to Chapter 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Schodack and upon receipt of written application submitted by Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., the Schodack Town Board hereby resolves to grant a Mass Assembly Permit to Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., for a benefit concert to be held on Saturday, June 30, 2007 on their premises from noon to midnight, except that Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., must comply with all offsite parking provisions of the Code and any other requirements, if any, of State, County and other municipalities, and provided that the 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.

WHEREAS, by Resolution 2007-112 adopted on February 22, 2007 the Town Board authorized the acquisition of land and attached building for use as a Town Office Complex and authorized the issuance of serial bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00 to finance said purchase, and

WHEREAS, no petition having been filed in a timely manner and the time period for the filing of a petition for a permissive referendum having expired

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Secor is authorized to exercise the option to purchase said property pursuant to Section 3 (c) of the Lease Agreement between the Town and State Employees Federal Credit Union and to deliver the "Exercise Notice" pursuant to said Section, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDM that Supervisor Secor is authorized to obtain a title policy in an amount adequate to insure the Town's interest in the real property to be purchased herein, at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor and Attorney to the Town are directed to prepare all legal documents necessary to complete said transaction and transfer of title.

WHEREAS, T. Dylan Acosta, son of Thomas and Diane Acosta, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award on the twenty-sixth day of April in the year two thousand seven, and

WHEREAS, Dylan is a sophomore at Maple Hill High School, a member of Student Council and Key Club and helps to organize community service projects and fundraisers to benefit a variety of charities, and

WHEREAS, Dylan is Class President of the Class of 2009, serving in said capacity for two years, overseeing all activities that affect his class and working hard to improve his school, and

WHEREAS, Dylan is also active in his church as an alter server for six years, as a member of church youth ministry and recently attended a five-day Christian Leadership Institute workshop for young leaders in the Christian community, and

WHEREAS, Dylan believes that community service allows him to learn valuable life lessons while having fun at the same time and is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor T. Dylan Acosta, a YMCA 2nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Dylan together with the Town's commendation upon his achievement.

WHEREAS, Vanessa Cooke, daughter of John A. and Trish Cooke, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award, on the twenty-sixth day of April in the year two thousand seven, and

WHEREAS, Vanessa is a junior at Maple Hill High School, Treasurer of the Key Club and, for the past few years, is a participant in both Bells for Life and the Senior Citizen Dance, and

WHEREAS, Vanessa distinguishes herself by her involvement in the Peer Leadership/Buddy Program and Rotary's Youth Leadership Academy, and

WHEREAS, Vanesssa is the coordinator of a child care program contributing to the success and outreach of a program known as Strengthening Families Workshop, is an active member of her church's youth group and is always looking for ways to bring teenagers, senior citizens, younger students and parents together in positive ways,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Vanessa Cooke, a YMCA 2nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Vanessa together with the Town's commendation upon her achievement.

WHEREAS, Samantha Lillpopp, daughter of Robert and Christine Lillpopp, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award on the twenty-sixth day of April in the year two thousand seven, and

WHEREAS, Samantha is a junior at Maple Hill High School and takes a leadership role as Acting Class Secretary of Student Council, and

WHEREAS, Samantha is an organizer of many service projects within the school community in her capacity as a student representative, and

WHEREAS, Samantha is an acolyte and lector for her church, is a founding member and vice president of the Junior Daughters of the King, a church service organization, and is active in her church youth group, and

WHEREAS, Samantha is particularly proud of her involvement with the Heifer Project and its message of hunger awareness in the world, and

WHEREAS, Samantha is a volunteer at St. Peter's Hospital and feels that her community service helps her better understand herself and the world around her,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Samantha Lillpopp, a YMCA 2nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Samantha Lillpopp together with the Town's commendation upon her achievement.

WHEREAS, Bryn Schockmel, daughter of Keith and Beth Schockmel, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award on the twenty-sixth day of April in the year two thousand seven, and

WHEREAS, Bryn Schockmel, a junior at Maple Hill High School, is very involved in community service both at school and in her community, and

WHEREAS, Bryn is active in the International Club and Peer Leadership, which foster interaction between high school students and the community, and

WHEREAS, Bryn helps to beautify her High School corridors with displays of student artwork in her capacity as President of the Curator's Club, and

WHEREAS, Bryn is a Girl Scout since second grade and participates in varied service projects including, but not limited to, as serving meals at Equinox for Thanksgiving, assisting helping at the local library, participating in the creation of a quilt for a children's unit at a hospital, organizing the collection of stuffed animals and books for the Ronald McDonald House, redecorating and furnishing a room at Unity House (a battered women's shelter in Troy), and organizing events for younger Girl Scouts, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Bryn Schockmel, a YMCA 2nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Bryn Schockmel, together with the Town's commendation upon her achievement.

WHEREAS, Denise Wright is an English Teacher at Rensselaer High School and a cancer survivor, has a passion to assist people who are cancer victims, together with their families, and

WHEREAS, Denise has been very active in the cancer community since 2001, leading a team at her school for "Making Strides for Breast Cancer" and "Relay for Life" as a team captain for this 12-hour relay race, and

WHEREAS, Mrs Wright is an associate member of the East Schodack Fire Company, as well as being involved in Code 100 Section, known in the past as the Ladies Auxiliary, and

WHEREAS, Denise is very active with the Key Club at Rensselaer High School and is thrilled that her efforts in all these activities have exceeded expectations,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Denise Wright an Outstanding Educator Award recipient, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Denise together with the Town's commendation upon her achievement.

WHEREAS, Susan Wollner, A Social Studies teacher at Maple Hill High School for the past seven years, will be recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive an Outstanding Educator Award on the twenty-sixth day of April in the year two thousand seven, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wollner is an active member of the school community by her involvement in many school organizations that help students identify ways "to give back" to their community, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wollner is active as a Student Council advisor for five years, a class advisor for four years, National Honor Society co-advisor for two years and responsibility for oversight of the school newspaper for the last year, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wollner is equally committed to community service through the Temple Beth Emeth, coordinating 50 different projects on Community Service Day and serves as the assistant to the coordinator of the Tulip Queen competition for Albany's Annual Tulip Festival, and

WHEREAS, Susan received the Founder's Day Award for her work with the PTA of the Albany City School District, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wollner feels that the time she spends as an advisor to extracurricular activities is as important to students as her work as a teacher and is successfully mobilizing students into action to better serve their community,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Susan Wollner, an Outstanding Educator Award recipient, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor present a copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to Ms. Wollner, together with the Town's commendation upon her achievement.

Amend Resolution 2007-179 to authorize Sue Goold Miller, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, James E. Bult, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector, and Jeffrey Conlin, Building Inspector to attend the Local Government Planning and Zoning Workshop on May 7, 2007 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy at a cost of $30. Said training shall constitute the four-hour training requirement set forth in Town Law Sections 267 and 271, Chapter 662 of the Laws of 2006.

Create the job title of Staff Accountant, a full-time 35-hour a week position under the direction of the Comptroller.

Adopt road program as proposed by the Superintendent of Highways to apply Hot Mix Asphalt on the following roads: Palmer Road, Woodward Road, Carriage Drive and Thoroughbred Drive.

2. Water Curb Stop Impact Fee $ 385.00 ¹
(if not provided during construction of a new district)

4. Water Meters:
Three-quarter inch (3/4") Neptune
Radio Read Water Meters $ 200.00
One inch (1") Neptune Radio Read Water Meters Prevailing market price
Larger than one inch (1") Meters must be Neptune Radio Read Compatible: Supplied by applicant
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Authorize Historian, Diane Hutchinson, to attend the Region V Spring Conference of the Association of Public Historians of New York State on May 5th in Queensbury, New York and reimbursement of the $15 fee for registration, together with other costs as may be deemed appropriate.

Adopt the fee schedule for Spring Clean Up Days (May 24, 25 & 26) at the Transfer Station as follows:

Refrigerators, freezers,
air conditioners & dehumidifiers $8.00
Tires, rimless (maximum size 16") $2.00 *
* larger and rimmed tires priced by size
TVs, computer monitors $6.00
Propane tanks FREE
Furniture FREE
Metal goods FREE
Push mowers FREE
Gas grills FREE
Bicycles FREE

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a two-year contract with TECH II for web hosting of Town website for an amount not to exceed $432.00. Price quotation is firm until May 6, 2007

Rescind Resolution 2007-172 and adopt an amended Bond Resolution in its place to restate the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,600,000 rather than $1,300,000 as stated previously [Excerpt of Serial Bond Resolution - see copy posted on the bulletin board]

WHEREAS, it is the desire 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, Alice Platt 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 numerous and varied positions with the Town of Schodack since 1972, and

WHEREAS, Alice is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and was a substitute teacher, and

WHEREAS, Alice is a lifelong resident of the Town of Schodack and raised her three children Jennifer, Frederick III and Joseph on Briarwood Drive, instilling in them a sense of family and community pride, and

WHEREAS, Alice first served as Budget Officer in 1972 and was subsequently appointed Secretary/Bookkeeper to Supervisor Julius VanOrt. Additionally during her tenure with the Town, Alice served as Secretary to Highway Superintendent Dell Wright and as Budget Officer for 17 years. In 1983 she was appointed to the newly created position of Comptroller, serving in that capacity until her retirement on April 24, 2007, and

WHEREAS, Alice always protected the interests of the Town of Schodack and held all accountable to the highest moral and political standards, her approval of any concept being the "litmus test" of a best management practice and greatest value for the residents of the Town, protecting the Town's revenue as if it were her own, investing it wisely and sparingly releasing it (becoming affectionately known as "stingy pants"),

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Alice Platt, who has given herself to this community in so many ways, and distinguished herself throughout her career and in her many contributions to this great Town, always showing personal respect and great pride for her family, her peers, and her associates. She is a rare combination of keen intellect, humility and utmost integrity and remains an impressive role model for all, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations of the 26th day of April 2007 to acknowledge and honor Alice Platt upon her retirement as Comptroller of the Town of Schodack, to thank her for her indelible contributions to the fiscal well-being of the Town of Schodack and to wish for her much good health and happiness in her future pursuits. The Supervisor shall transmit a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, to her.

Authorize Timothy Nugent, Esq., to represent the Town and Zoning Enforcement Officer, in the zoning violation before Justice Court, Town of Schodack -v- Haber, on an hourly basis at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

Authorize purchase of 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (used) from 9&20 Autobody, Inc., for use by the Water Department in an amount not to exceed $9,995.00, as set forth in the 2007 adopted budget.

Authorize Town Highway Superintendent to purchase a truck chassis and cab from the State list at a price of $92,266.00 and further resolve that the Highway Superintendent is directed to prepare bid specifications for the ancillary equipment including wing, plow and dump body and installation of same and Town Clerk is further directed to publish the appropriate notice and request for bids.

Authorize the supervisor to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $2,350,000 dated May 10, 2007 as follows: (a) $1,020,000 to finance the water system improvements to water districts 2a, 2b, 4, 5, and 8, and (b) $1,330,000 acquisition of land and attached building for use as a town office complex. [Excerpt posted on Bulletin Board in meeting room]

Authorize Supervisor Secor to transmit an invoice to owner of record of Crimson Court in order to pay Patroon Abstract for Title Insurance Report relative to Crimson Court in an amount not to exceed $2,000 plus snow removal costs for February 14, 2007 storm in an amount not to exceed $750.00.

Authorize payment to Hanson VanVleet, LLC, in the amount of $6,456.83 and increase authorization for amounts paid to Hanson VanVleet, LLC, for tasks completed during 2004-2006 during development and testing of the Town Hall well field in an amount not to exceed $70,100.00.

Authorize payment to Hanson Well Drilling in the amount of $23,000 for two 36-hour pump tests completed at the Town Hall well field.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2007 on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall. Said proposal adds a new article XI to Chapter 175 of the Code of the Town of Schodack entitled "Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention."

Authorize JMT Consulting Group, Inc. for consulting services to set-up, create reports and provide training on the encumbrance module that was purchased with the MIP fund accounting software, in an amount not to exceed $1,600, plus travel expenses as set forth in the proposal dated April 30, 2007.

Authorize Jennifer Mulligan, Comptroller and Cherie Gitto, Staff Accountant to attend the Eighth Annual State Purchasing Forum on Wednesday May 16th and Thursday, May 17th, with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Accept the Map, Plan and Report entitled "Proposed Water System Improvements to Existing Water District Numbers 1, 3, and 7," as revised by J. Kenneth Fraser & Associates, and dated May 2007, as complete and authorize Town Clerk to publish a legal notice of public hearing pursuant to Town Law Section 202-b concerning major water facilities as outlined in the above-referenced report. Said hearing shall be held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road.

To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study relative to Morris Road speed limit.

Authorize Partial Payment Estimate No. 1 to Tom Kubricky Company, Inc. for the work completed Contract No. 3A Water District No. 8 in an amount of $315,742.68 and Major Facilities in an amount of $290,705.21, total amount not to exceed $606,447.89 contingent upon receipt of documentation for Minority and Women Business (M/WBE), affidavit and certification of contractor as to payment of wages and subcontractors.

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 environmental review for the formation of Water District No. 9 and the construction of approximately 12 new fire hydrants and 135 new residential services to supply potable water and fire protection from the existing 12" water main on US Route 20 and the 8" water main on Schoolhouse Road, with water supply furnished form the existing Town Well field off NYS Route 150, and the Town has received the Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and based upon the information from J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, PE, LS, LA, P.C. and the Town Board hereby resolves that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and the Town Board, therefore, issues a negative declaration under SEQRA.

Ratify and affirm Supervisor Secor's execution of Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant Application(STEP) for period of October 1, 2007 through September 20, 2008.

Ratify and affirm Supervisor Secor's execution of Buckle Up New York Enforcement Grant Application (BUNY) for period of October 1, 2007 through September 20, 2008.

Pursuant to Chapter 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Schodack and upon receipt of written application submitted by South Schodack Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., the Schodack Town Board hereby resolved to grant a Mass Assembly Permit to South Schodack Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., for the Hudson-Mohawk Firefighter Association Convention and the 50th anniversary of the South Schodack Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., to be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007 through Saturday, July 21, 2007 on their premises except that South Schodack Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., must comply with all offsite parking provisions of the Code and any other requirements, if any, of State, County and other municipalities, and provided that the 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.

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:

Mark Bubniak - Site Director
Thomas Gibbons - Site Director
Bryan Lussier - Site Director
Rebecca Valli - Site Director
Lisa Clevenger - Assistant Director
Amanda Richards - Assistant Director
Kara Taylor - Assistant Director
David Austin - Assistant Director
Matthew Krug - Pool Director
Tracey Roehr - Transportation Director
Gertrude Valli - Arts and Crafts Director
Debbie Sweet - Nurse
Holly Schultz - Bus Aide
Sam Vye - Bus Aide
Kristen Schanck - Bus Aide
Sarah Timmons - Lifeguard
Scott Bureau - Lifeguard
Clare Ridzi - Lifeguard

Swim Instructors:
Matthew Beebe Jackie Vye Alexandria Rappazzo
Karah Johnson Amelia LeBlanc Zach Crowley
Ryan Palmer Adam McKnight Rheannon Kleinhans
Kayla Bourdeau Alicia Biernick

Counselors:
Kayleigh McCabe Andrew Charsky Kristina Laurin
Eric Zorko Greg Zorko John Morris
Carmen Matrese Brendan Nixon Adrian Donnelly
Mark Altwerger Kelsey Roman Rachel Wood
Stephanie Reilly Kaitlin Stewart Alyssa Ancin
DeAnna Carey Rachel Carver Megan Porpeglia
Tamara Lilkas Derrick Golden Katherine Simon
Vanessa Cooke Jaime Schultz Christopher Schilling
Matthew Hage Samantha Monty Meghan Wood
Alexis Carmen Alyssa Barranca Charles DerGuarhian
Nancy Carver Samantha Corvino Kaitlin Moore
Cassandra Carey Michaela Palmer Jessica Haynor
Taylor Chester Leandra Baker Elizabeth Lisosky
Alexandra Noll Abby Atwater Nick Colbert
Collin Legge Ian Walling

Special Instructors:
Top Form Fitness
Encore Dance
Scott Charlebois - Soccer
Valerie Flood - Theater
Bryan Daily - Basketball
Jill Hanrahan - Scrapbooking
Vicky Roberts - Fun Crafts
Brianne Collins - Science and Field day games
Lisa Bryda - Gardening and Jewelry making
Madison Chester - Sculpting

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 9 to August 3, 2007 for the Schodack Youth and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $5,000, which shall be payable after the program is completed August 4, 2007.

Authorize the Highway Superintendent, Water/Sewer/Park Manager and the Director of Transfer Station Operations to receive an annual $150 for the purchase of outerwear. Receipts are required and multiple receipts throughout the calendar year up to $150 will be accepted.

Resolved that Resolution 2007-226 adopted this evening is amended by adding the following language: The permit fee required by Chapter 80 is waived and the Town Clerk is authorized to return any fee paid in connection with the application filed.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack is the owner of real property located at the east end of Lakeshore Drive in the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, the property is not within an identified tax parcel according to the Town of Schodack Assessor's Office, and

WHEREAS, according to a professional survey of the subject land area prepared by D. L. Mowers, Land Surveyors and Associates dated March 8, 2006, the lot is irregularly shaped and has a total site area of approximately 0.596 acres, approximately 117 + feet of frontage on the south shore of Nassau Lake, north of the existing dam, and 151 + feet of frontage on the Valatie Kill south of the dam and approximately 40 feet frontage on Lakeshore Drive, and

WHEREAS, in seeking to remediate certain environmental hazards resulting from the Dewey Loeffel Landfill, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a Record of Decision in January 2002, requiring, among other things, an inspection program to ensure that the dam which impounds Nassau Lake continue to do so, with appropriate dam maintenance or restoration as needed, and

WHEREAS, the subject parcel is the proposed site of construction, access and improvements associated with reconstruction of the existing dam between the Valatie Kill and Nassau Lake ("Nassau Lake Dam"), in connection with this directive, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack retained Capstone Appraisal Group, Inc., to prepare an appraisal of the market value of said Town-owned land in July 2006 and said appraisal having been submitted to the Town in September 2006, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the State of New York, through its representatives in the Office of the Attorney General and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, that the construction of the replacement dam be commenced as expeditiously as possible, and

WHEREAS, General Electric Corporation has offered to purchase said real property in order to construct the dam for a purchase price of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), plus the Town's reasonable closing costs

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said real property is no longer useful to the Town of Schodack, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to execute a contract with General Electric Corporation, in a form approved by the Attorney to the Town, to convey title to the subject property for said purchase price, which sale shall be subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Section 64 of the Town Law, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Attorney to the Town shall prepare all necessary legal documents to effectuate said transfer and the Supervisor is authorized to execute same, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice of the appropriate abstract of this resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

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 May 24, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 4 of 2007 amending Chapter 175, Water Regulations, of the Code of the Town of Schodack by adding thereto a new Article XI, Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention in the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on May 11, 2007 and advertised in the May 15, 2007 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper to the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on May 11, 2007, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on May 24, 2007 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

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 4 of 2007 (P4-2007) to be known as Local Law 4 of 2007 Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention in the Town of Schodack, and

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 2007 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, country 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 cause by fireworks, vehicles, by participants or employees of the event and reimburse the Town of any other additional expense incurred by the event.

WHEREAS, KC Lucas Shafer, son of Kris and Craig Shafer, on the third of June in the year two thousand seven, will be promoted to Eagle Scout, the highest rank a boy can receive in scouting; and

WHEREAS, KC is a member of Boy Scout Troop 53, and has earned twenty-eight Merit Badges in his nine years of Boy Scouting starting as a Cub Scout, and

WHEREAS, KC earned the Arrow of Light award, the highest Cub Scout honor, and earned selection to the Order of the Arrow, that of Vigil Honor, the most exclusive Boy Scout rank, and

WHEREAS, KC was selected in 2004 by Troop 53 as Scout of the Year and presented with the Michael Dikant Award as recognition, and

WHEREAS, as his Eagle scout project, KC raised funds and built much needed book shelves for the Castleton Public Library and additionally raised funds and purchased genre books to fill those shelves, and

WHEREAS, KC is a junior at Maple Hill High School, where he earned his Varsity Letter as a team member of the Cross Country and is also a member of the Varsity Track team, and

WHEREAS, KC has volunteered in the community: for three years as a Leader in Training at the East Greenbush YMCA; by assisting with the Homeless Action Committee in 2006; as a fundraiser for a service project in Valatie; and as a Castleton Clipper for "Hands for Hunter" in 2007, and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates KC Lucas Shafer 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 KC Lucas Shafer.

WHEREAS, on the morning of July 16, 2006, at approximately 10:15 a.m., a mutual aid alarm was transmitted for a house explosion/structure fire at 900 Van Hoesen Road in the Town of Schodack within the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance District, and

WHEREAS, James Rosse, II, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with Castleton Ambulance, South Schodack Volunteer firefighter, and member of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team responded in his personal vehicle given the gravity of the situation and potential for severe injury, and

WHEREAS, upon being informed that multiple patients were involved and a survivor, Amore Swann a 10 year-old girl, had been found alive and conscious in the area of the explosion, Jim entered the building utilizing a basement window, crawling through holes and openings, made his way up to the area where Amore was encased in a fiberglass tub, surrounded with other debris, and

WHEREAS, Jim determined that Amore's right leg was possibly fractured, she had multiple head injuries and was exhibiting signs of shock, and

WHEREAS, under Jim's direction, Volunteer Firefighters from South Schodack Fire Department and emergency medical personnel from Castleton Volunteer Ambulance removed debris, deployed an exit ladder into the basement, assisted in extraction and with patient care, moving the patient to a nearby landing zone for helicopter transportation to Albany Medical Center Hospital, and

WHEREAS, James Rosse, II, has distinguished himself as a person of outstanding ability, establishing a high standard of integrity, and has imparted a sense compassion and personal sacrifice as a Firefighter/EMT with South Schodack Volunteer Fire Company and Castleton Volunteer Ambulance, and

WHEREAS, Jim has been nominated for the FASNY "EMS Provider of the Year" Award for this outstanding act well beyond his call to duty

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor James Rosse, II, who has given himself to this community in so many ways, distinguished himself through his action during the extraordinary incident, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations on the 24th of May 2007, to acknowledge and honor James Rosse II for this outstanding act in the Town of Schodack and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him by the Supervisor.

Authorize Sharon Martin, Assessor to attend two courses at Manfred Real Estate Learning Center. The first course entitled (G2) Principles of Income Valuation on July 24, 25, 31 and August 1, 2007. The second course entitled (G3) Applied Income Valuation on August 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2007. Cost is $375 for each course with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Concur that the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson shall act as Lead Agent for the coordinated SEQR review of proposed 8-lot subdivision to be located between Scott Avenue and Seaman Avenue, known as KSR Holding, LLC - 8-Lot subdivision.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute ASCAP License Agreement, subject to review and approval as to form by Attorney to the Town, and authorize payment of $284.00 licensing fee to ASCAP.

Authorize installation of a telephone line for the elevator emergency telephone to termination box at a minimum cost $143.26 and if required from the termination box to the elevator, at a maximum cost not to exceed $293.39 and authorize standard monthly charge message unit business line is currently $24.13 per month.

Adopt the following Notice of Hearing as an order pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law and direct the Town Clerk to publish the appropriate notice of hearing to seek public input concerning proposed improvements to Water Districts 1, 3 and 7:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, the Town Board will meet at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Rd., Castleton, NY 12033 on June 14, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of holding a public hearing to receive comments on certain proposed improvements to Water Districts 1, 3 and 7. The improvements and estimated expenses thereof are as follows:

Water District No. 3 suffers from insufficient supply and no fire protection; Water District No. 7 is consuming water from a Castleton system with limited supply. Feeding Schodack water into the Castleton system replaces water used by District No. 7 - effectively supplying District No. 7 with water; a connection point with Castleton exists very close to a connection point with Water District No. 3.

To accomplish the above objectives, a 12quot; water main will be extended from the end of the Clearview System on Sand Road, north up Van Hoesen Road approximately 3,000 feet to a point where the main will go cross-country and intersect the Castleton raw water main. Extension from this point another 600± feet provides a direct tie in with the Water District No. 3 system. Fire flows at the end of the 12quot; main are predicted to be in excess of 1,000 gpm, with static pressures ranging from 50-80 psi in Maplecrest. The interconnection with Castleton will involve a small above-ground structure, housing a meter, two (2) reducer-pressure zone (RPZ) backflow preventers, and telemetering equipment to operate automatic valves. Water will be placed into the Castleton system when demanded by the Castleton controls.

The estimated annual capital charges for Water District 1 will be an additional $34.00. The estimated annual capital charges for Water Districts 3 & 7 (major facilities ) will be an additional $124.00. The estimated annual capital charges for Water District No. 3 (Maplecrest) improvements will be an additional $176.00. The estimated annual capital charges for Water District No. 7 connection will be $54.00. The estimated annual water usage fee to the typical single family home in all improved areas is $168.00, based upon usage of 80,000 gallons.

The Water Improvements and a detailed explanation of how the estimated annual costs of the districts to the typical one or two family home are computed are further described in the map, plan and report dated March 2007 (Revised May 2007), and entitled "Proposed Water System Improvements to Existing Water Districts Nos. 1, 3, and 7" 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.

The public may also submit written comments regarding said project to the Schodack Town Board for the inclusion in the record, at the following address: Office of the Town Clerk, Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, New York 12033.

WHEREAS, the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual does not provide for vacation during the first six months of employment,

WHEREAS, during the interview process Cherie Gitto requested prescheduled time off from June 25th through June 29th,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack authorizes Cherie Gitto, Staff Accountant to take an unpaid vacation for the period of June 25, 2007 through June 29, 2007.

WITHDRAWN: WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that Cranbrook Construction Company has discharged its obligations under the Contract No. 1 - Highway Garage Area Water System Construction Contract, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release negotiable securities (5% of the total contract) in the amount of Eighty Seven Thousand Sixteen Dollars and Five Cents ($87,016.05) plus investment income earned to Cranbrook Construction Company following the expiration of said warranty period on June 6, 2007.

Authorize Saxton Sign to prepare six (6) road signs ($85 each) to recognize the achievement of the Maple Hill High School Varsity Soccer Team, 2006 Class C State Soccer Champions for a cost not to exceed $510.

Amend resolution 2007-228 as adopted May 10, 2007 to increase authorized amount to $7,000 for use of swimming pool facility for Summer Youth and Recreation Department, representing an increase of $2,000.

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 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 Michael J. Wagner Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Scarnato's Ristorante at 133 Scott Avenue, 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.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice to solicit sealed bids for reconstruction of East Schodack Wastewater Treatment Plant serving Sewer District No 5. Plans and specifications to be available in the office of the Town Clerk as stipulated by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates.

Authorize Director of Human Resources to post internally the full-time position of payroll/personnel clerk and to allow the Supervisor to advertise in the official Town newspaper as necessary.

Authorize purchase of Dell computer on state contract for Building Department Secretary for an amount not to exceed $1,645. Upgrade is necessary for the administration of Emergency Access Systems and will be reimbursed by member initiatives funded by Senator Joseph Bruno and Assemblyman Timothy Gordon.

Authorize Katherine E. Lubbers, Receiver of Taxes to attend the Empire State Tax Receiver and Collectors Annual Training, in Syracuse, New York, June 10-13, 2007. At a cost of $590 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

To appoint Christopher Adams, on a 90-day temporary basis, as a full-time Police Officer at entry level salary as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Schodack and the Schodack Police Department Council 82, Local 1571S dated January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006. Appointment is effective June 1, 2007 and is subject to canvas of the Civil Service list for Police Officer and any physical agility and examination requirements of the Rensselaer County Civil Service Commission.

Resolutions of the June 14, 2007 Town Board Workshop Meeting
June 28th actions, below

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack has undertaken a townwide reassessment project in conjunction with the Towns of East Greenbush and Sand Lake, and

WHEREAS, GAR Associates, the consultant for said project, has recommended that all three (3) towns should establish a uniform Homestead Acreage Limit, and

WHEREAS, the duly appointed Assessors agree that each town should conform and a uniform ten-acre limit should be established,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board establishes that the Homestead Acreage Limits, on advice and recommendation of Sharon Martin, Schodack Assessor, shall be modified to ten (10) acres or less effective July 1, 2007.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that Cranbrook Construction Company has discharged its obligations under the Contract No. 1 - Highway Garage Area Water System Construction Contract, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release negotiable securities (5% of the total contract) in the amount of Eighty Seven Thousand Sixteen Dollars and Five Cents ($87,016.05) plus investment income earned to Francis J. Zeronda, Jr., and to the Estate of Francis J. Zeronda as specified in the Escrow Agreement dated September 14, 2006.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish a legal notice for public hearing on Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to seek input on the proposed expansion of Sewer District No. 5 (East Schodack).

Authorize Jennifer L. Mulligan, CPA, Comptroller to attend the New York State GFOA Northeast Breakfast Chat at the Village of Menands Fire Company, Menands, New York, June 27, 2007. Cost is $5 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Authorize Jeffrey J. Conlin, Building Inspector, Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector and Nadine Fuda, Zoning Enforcement Officer to attend New York State Building Code School entitled "Code Transition Update," at Riverstone Manor, in Glenville, New York, June 15, 2007. Cost is $50 per person with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Authorize submission of Justice Court Assistance Program Grant Application by Justices Wagner and Peter on or before August 31, 2007.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing on proposed water rates for Operation and Maintenance cost for Water District Number 8. Said hearing shall be held on June 28, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing on proposed water rates for Operation and Maintenance cost for Water District Number 4. Said hearing shall be held on June 28, 2007 at 8:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.

Amend Resolution 2007-212 adopted on April 26, 2007 to increase total authorized purchase price from $92,266 to $97,666 to allow for EPA Engine Emissions ($5,400) required for this truck model.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received one (1) bid on Ancillary Equipment including Wing, Plow and Dump body used with an International Truck, Model Number 7500 and Installation of same, and

WHEREAS, the bid is as follows: T&T Sales, Inc. in the amount of $51,209 and Option: add $650 (3 doors in gate in lieu of 1) and

WHEREAS, the bid was 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 T & T Sales, Inc.

Authorize installation of Emergency Access Systems by Wells Communication in Fire and Ambulance vehicles in the following companies: Castleton Fire, Castleton Ambulance, Nassau Fire, Nassau Ambulance, Schodack Landing Fire, South Schodack Fire, Schodack Valley Fire, and East Schodack Fire at a cost not to exceed $375 per vehicle. Said installation will be funded through legislative initiatives provided to the Town by Senator Joseph Bruno and Assemblyman Timothy Gordon.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 5 of 2007 to add a new chapter to the Code of the Town of Schodack, entitled Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. Said hearing is to be held on Thursday, July 12 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2007 to add a new Article 17 to Chapter 19 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, Zoning, entitled Erosion and Sedimentation Control. Said hearing is to be held at the Schodack Town Hall on Thursday, July 12, at 8:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 5 may be completed.

WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 103 requires competitive bidding on purchase contracts in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), except when there is need for standardization, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack was awarded two member initiatives from Senator Joseph Bruno and Assemblyman Timothy Gordon for Emergency Access Systems, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined a need for standardization of said systems to conform with the Town of East Greenbush's Emergency Access Systems, and the Town of Schodack Fire Chiefs' Association concurred, as both Towns share fire districts and mutual aid response, and

WHEREAS, the Town of East Greenbush uses the Knox Rapid Entry System, and provides Emergency Services under contract with Schodack Center Fire Protection District, and

WHEREAS, the Knox Company is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the Knox Rapid Entry System,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 103 paragraph 5, authorizes the purchase, without competitive bidding, of the Knox Rapid Entry System from the Knox Company as the sole provider of such system.

WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), we find that the Town's proposed project to improve existing Water Districts 1, 3, and 7 and interconnection to the Village of Castleton System is classified as an Unlisted Action; and

WHEREAS, these improvements can be described as follows: installation of approximately 250 feet of new piping, valves, and appurtenances and pump station work including electrical, control, and structural improvements in Water District No. 1 (Clearview); installation of approximately 4,700 feet of new piping along Van Hoesen Road and through public and private land involving valves and appurtenances to serve existing Water District No. 7 and Water District No. 3 (Maplecrest),

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Schodack Town Board proposes to act as Lead Agency and conduct coordinated reviews of these projects, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board will prepare Environmental Assessment Forms and formally notify other involved Agencies of the reviews and its intention to act as Lead Agency.

WHEREAS, the tremendously high property tax burden on New York families and businesses is the number one issue facing our community today, and the sheer cost of living in New York has forced many residents and businesses to leave, thus slowing the economic engine of the state; and

WHEREAS, young people are finding it difficult to purchase homes, seniors are struggling to maintain their homes, and businesses are facing immense challenges to create and retain jobs; and

WHEREAS, New Yorkers face the highest property taxes in the nation, and when measured as a percentage of home value, nine of the top ten property tax rates in the entire country belong to counties in New York; and the State must act now to thwart the detrimental effects that high property taxes are having on local governments; and

WHEREAS, certain members of the New York State Assembly have introduced the "New York State Property Taxpayer Protection Act (Assembly Bill 8775)," which puts forth new and innovative for property tax reform that limit the amount school districts can raise annually through local tax levies to four percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less; in addition the Act would relieve municipalities and school districts of unfunded mandates, reduce county Medicaid costs, strengthen financial accountability over school tax dollars, promote local government efficiency, and encourage local option insurance pooling; and

WHEREAS, the "New York State Property Taxpayer Protection Act" will help fix New York's broken property tax system, providing homeowners, businesses and municipalities significant and lasting relief from the crushing burden of skyrocketing property taxes; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to acknowledge New York State's property tax crisis and urge the immediate passage and chaptering of the "New York State Property Taxpayer Protection Act," which will help local governments reinvigorate New York's economy by providing incentives for people and businesses to move and stay here; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Governor of the State of New York, the Temporary President of the New York State Senate, the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, and to each member of the New York State Legislature.

Authorize the establishment of Capital Project (H027)) for Major Facilities - Improvements WD #3 and 7 with budgets as follows:

Authorize Partial Payment Estimate No. 2 to Tom Kubricky Company, Inc. for the work completed pursuant to Contract No. 3A for Water District No. 8 in an amount of $103,700.01 and for Major Facilities in an amount of $401,569.95, with a total amount not to exceed $505,269.96.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the amended Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Schodack and the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, dated January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008.

WHEREAS, many reports, over time, have reflected a consistent philosophical perspective on planned development in the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, more recently, over the past ten years, several initiatives were undertaken to further refine and clarify our planned development objectives and needs with considerable input from community members over the last decade, regarding the principles and guidelines for continued growth and development, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Town Law §272-a, the Town has compiled studies from the past several decades which contribute to the common law Comprehensive Plan, articulate a set of principles and guidelines about growth and development in the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is comprised of many documents which may make it difficult to easily and concisely identify the elements of the Plan, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board would prefer to condense these documents into a single document which may subsequently be adopted as a "Town Comprehensive Plan,"

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board declares the Planning Board to be the lead agency for this initiative and the Planning Board shall determine the appropriate steps to seek a qualified consultant to compile, as a single document, a Draft Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Schodack, based upon previous reports, studies and papers that currently comprise the Town Comprehensive Plan and to administer said scope of services and report to the Town Board no later than August 1, 2007 as to their progress.

WHEREAS, on May 10, 2007 Ms. Dorothy Zduncyk, who resides at 2378 East Schodack Road was preparing oil on her stove to cook french fries, as an after-school snack for her grandchild, and

WHEREAS, Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector of the Town of Schodack was traveling west on East Schodack Road after completing an inspection on County Route 7, and

WHEREAS, at 1450 hours, Gary Ziegler noticed smoke coming out of a house vent as he was passing 2378 East Schodack Road, and

WHEREAS, at the same time East Schodack Fire Company Past Chief John Schweigert was traveling east on East Schodack Road, passing said home and witnessed smoke coming out of the eaves, and

WHEREAS, Past Chief Schweigert contacted Rensselaer County Dispatch on his portable radio and, based on the time of day, the heavy smoke condition and flames visible in the window reported a signal 30 ("fully involved structure fire"), and

WHEREAS, Past Chief Schweigert continued traveling to the Fire House to respond with a piece of fire apparatus, and

WHEREAS, Gary Ziegler stopped at the residence and, without hesitation or fear of life or limb and armed with only his fire extinguisher from the Town-owned vehicle, proceeded into the residence and knocked down the blaze which was already attacking the wall, cabinets, microwave and butcher block knives, and

WHEREAS, a neighbor, Steven Gillespie, ran across the street and was alerting Ms. Zduncyk, who had momentarily stepped out of the kitchen into an adjoining room, and

WHEREAS, East Schodack Fire Company apparatus arrived on the scene within moments to observe the fire had been successfully knocked down by Building Inspector Ziegler, and

WHEREAS, Past Chief John Schweigert believes Gary Ziegler's actions saved the house from further fire extension,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Gary Ziegler, who has given himself to this community in so many ways, distinguishing himself through his unselfish quick actions, as an impressive role model for all, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations of the 14th day of June 2007 to acknowledge and honor Gary Ziegler, to thank him for his heroic contributions to the well-being of Ms. Zduncyk and the Town of Schodack.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor shall transmit a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, to Gary Ziegler, Building Inspector.

Appoint Brian Schanck as a part-time dispatcher at the Schodack Police Department at hourly rate as set forth in the 2007 adopted budget. Appointment effective June 18, 2007.

Authorize Superintendent of Highways to install two (2) stop signs at the Y-intersection of Brookview Station and Simons Roads, pursuant to the recommendation of the County Engineer and Schodack Police Chief. The current yield signs will be replaced with stop signs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, the bid was 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 T & T Sales, Inc.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 8 (Schodack Center), 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 28th day of June 2007, said hearing being duly convened at the time and place specified in said notice, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the 3rd quarter billing period (July 1, 2007-September 30, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 8 (Schodack Center) for users shall be $90.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1, 000 gallons. Billing for water usage will be apportioned as follows: Hook-up in the first month of the quarter 100%, second month of the quarter 66 2/3 %, third month of the quarter 33 1/3% through December 31, 2007.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 4 (Golf View), and

WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the 3rd quarter billing period (July 1, 2007-September 30, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 4 (Golf View) for 22 users shall be $195.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $6.00 for each additional 1, 000 gallons or portion thereof.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received (2) bids for the reconstruction of East Schodack Wastewater Treatment Plant serving Sewer District No. 5, and

WHEREAS, the bids are as follows: W. M. Schultz Construction, Inc. base bid in the amount of $265,094.41 (Includes $10,000.00 allowance) and Lash Contracting, Inc. base bid in the amount of $270,000.00 (Includes $10,000.00 allowance), and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications and submittal of required bid bond and non-collusive certificates, and

WHEREAS, the bid amounts exceeded the engineer's estimate for said equipment, its installation and applicable scope of services,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby rejects the afore-mentioned bids and authorizes the Town Clerk to publish notice to solicit bids for all necessary equipment to replace the wastewater treatment process in said District and for labor necessary for installation on a time and materials basis, pursuant to specifications prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates.

WHEREAS, notice is given in order that said municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack has on the 21st day of June received notice that Birch Hill Catering is applying for renewal of its on-premises liquor license, and

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk circulated a notice of said renewal to the Schodack Town Board, the Schodack Police Department and the Schodack Building Department and no adverse comments or recommendations of any kind were received,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, that with respect to the application submitted by Steve Feldman doing business as Birch Hill Catering at One Celebration Way, 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.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a maintenance agreement including parts and labor with IKON Office Solutions for the Justice Court Canon IR210S copier, ID#6S403 in the amount $848, for the period May 17, 2007 through May 17, 2008.

Authorize the Town Clerk to publish a legal notice to solicit sealed bids for the construction of the Schodack Landing Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system to serve Sewer District No. 8. Plans and specifications to be available in the office of the Town Clerk as stipulated by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates.

Adopt a Notice of Hearing as an Order pursuant to Section 193 of the Town Law directing the Town Clerk to publish the appropriate Notice of Hearing seeking public input concerning the proposed Extension No. 2 to the Town of Schodack Sewer District No. 5. Said hearing is to be held on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall at 265 Schuurman Road, Schodack. [Excerpt only]

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute an agreement with Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., for Phase II site Evaluation Proposal for Van Buren Locus 2 site and other sites as may be identified in Phase IB archeological field reconnaissance in an amount not to exceed $7,214 for Sewer District Number 8 as set forth in a proposal dated June 28, 2007.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute an agreement with Clough Harbour Associates to conduct annual monitoring of the wells stipulated during closure of the landfill to be paid out of the Landfill Monitoring Capital Project (H004) with a transfer from the General Fund (A - 1990.4 Contingency) to cover the shortfall of $1,843.19 ($5,450 contract price less $3,606.81 balance in capital project).

Withdrawn for clarification: Amend 2007 Building Department Fee Schedule as follows #18 entitled Sprinkler Systems: should be identified as a (a) Building Sprinkler System for a fee of 100 *add $5.00 for each sprinkler head and insert a new item entitled (b) Residential Lawn Irrigation System for a fee of $50.

Abolish the position of Director of Human Resources effective July 23, 2007 following the retirement of Carmela Tempel.

Appoint Kathleen A. Blake as Payroll/Personnel Clerk at an annual salary of $24,000 effective July 23, 2007.

Accept the Library Advisory Committee report and discharge the Committee with the thanks of the Town Board.

Pursuant to the May 17, 2007 request of the East Greenbush Community Library, authorize Supervisor Secor to inform the East Greenbush Community Library of the Town's intent to utilize said Library for Town library services for the year 2008 at a cost not to exceed $155,278.

Resolutions adopted, withdrawn (1) or defeated (1) at the July 12, 2007 - Regular Meeting

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, a petition for the Extension No. 2 of Sewer District No. 5 (East Schodack) in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York, was presented to the Town Board; and

WHEREAS, an and associated map, plan and report and the petition were filed in the office of the Town Clerk; and

WHEREAS, on June 28, 2007, the Town Board adopted an order that recited the filling of the petition, the proposed improvements, the boundaries and description of the proposed extension, the proposed method of financing, and the estimated costs of the improvements and all other matters required by law to be stated; and

WHEREAS, such order set July 12, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Schodack, New York, as the time and place for a public hearing before all interested persons on the petition; and

WHEREAS, the hearing on the petition was duly held on July 12, 2007 and all interested parties were heard, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Schodack, serving as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the environmental review of this project, including the actions covered by this resolution, issued a negative declaration, determining that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that (a) the petition is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, it complies with the requirements of the Town Law as to sufficiency of signers and is otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed extension area are benefitted by the proposal; (c) all the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed extension area; (d) it is in the public interest to grant this relief sought in the petition; and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk shall cause copies of this Resolution and Order to be filed in accordance with applicable provisions of law.

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 July 12, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law No. 5 of 2007 adding a new chapter entitled Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems to 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 June 15, 2007 and advertised in the June, 2007 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on June 15, 2007, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on July 12, 2007 at 8 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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 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, and hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 5 of 2007(P5-2007) to be known as Local Law 3 of 2007 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems in the Town of Schodack, and

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 July 12, 2007 at 8:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2007 adding a new Article 17 to Chapter 19 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, Zoning, entitled Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on June 15, 2007 and advertised in the June 18, 2007 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on June 15, 2007, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on July 12, 2007 at 8:15 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, and the Local Law was approved by the Rensselaer County Department of Economic Development and Planning,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 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, and hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 5 of 2007(P5-2007) to be known as Local Law 4 of 2007 Article 17 to Chapter 19 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, Zoning, entitled Erosion and Sedimentation Control in the Town of Schodack, and

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of public hearing to be held September 6, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to seek public input on the Town's proposed Agency Plan starting October 1, 2007 for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.

Authorize Bruce J. Wagner, Justice, Paul W. Peter, Justice, and Patricia H. Loomis, Senior Court Clerk to attend New York State Magistrates Association Fall conference September 30, through October 3, 2007 in Tarrytown, 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.

18. Sprinkler Systems

(A.) Building Sprinkler System for a fee of $100
*add $5.00 for each sprinkler head*

Authorize Karen Vecchione, Deputy Town Clerk, and Sherri Smith, Secretary to the Building Department, to attend a two-day Excel course on August 29th and 30th, 2007 at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel in Albany, at the cost of $128 each, plus other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town. It is further stipulated that Ms. Smith's registration and expenses shall be borne by the Legislative Initiatives from Senator Joseph Bruno or Assemblyman Tim Gordon for Emergency Access Systems.

Appoint David L. Gruenberg, Esq., to represent the Town as special counsel in any Tax Certiorari matters. Said representation shall be at an hourly rate of $150.

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 19th Annual Apple Festival to be held October 6th and 7th, 2007 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.

Authorize Jennifer L. Mulligan, CPA, Comptroller to attend the NYS GFOA Northeast Region Summer Seminar August 1st and 2nd, 2007 in Lake George. Cost of the seminar is $105 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

The Town Board of the Town of Schodack determines that Town-owned real property located on Prestwick Drive [Tax Map # 189.1-11-23], Town of Schodack, New York and known as the "Golf View Lot" and "Golf View Pump House" are no longer needed for Town or Water District No. 4 purposes. It is further authorized that Capstone Appraisal shall prepare an opinion of market value for said premises at a cost not to exceed $1,200.

Accept Quit Claim deed for Crimson Court in the Aspen Crest Subdivision, from Bridge Funding, Inc., and to authorize the Comptroller to liquidate the bonds held by the Town for roadway improvements and review by Laberge Group as it relates to review of the construction of said roadway and drainage systems, together with any outstanding engineering fees due to Clark Engineering.

Establish a fee of $9 each for photographs to be completed in office of the Town Clerk.

WHEREAS, the Subdivision of K. Nusbaum, Inc. - Nusbaum Way developer Kurt Nusbaum having substantially completed the infrastructure work required by Schodack Subdivision Regulations and required as a condition of the subdivision on the road known as Nusbaum Way, and

WHEREAS, Richard Laberge, P.E. Review Engineer to the Schodack Planning Board has reviewed the paving and other roadway related construct and has estimated construction costs for the 2008 season for items identified as application of top asphalt course, and

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 K. Nusbaum, Inc. Subdivision developer Kurt Nusbaum, which offer dedicates the road known as Nusbaum Way to the Town, to be henceforth known as Brookview Lane Nusbaum Drive,

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 Brookview Lane Nusbaum Drive (f/k/a Nusbaum Way) as a Town road contingent upon the following:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute and file all necessary documents relating to this acceptance.

Amend resolution 2007-286 as adopted on June 28, 2007 to increase authorized amount to $8,560.42 for Phase II site Evaluation Proposal for Van Buren Locus site and other sites as may be identified in Phase IB archeological field reconnaissance for Sewer District Number 8, representing an increase of $1,346.42.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a contract for professional services relative to Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates to complete Items A and B under Basic Services (Study Phase and Preliminary Design, Mapping and Regulatory) for a total of $58,500 and further authorize Additional Service Items B, C, D and E totaling $22,000 to include Hartgen Archaeological Associates and subsurface investigation work.

WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), we find that the Town's proposed project to connect Town's water supply pump/treatment station to the existing 12-inch main in Water District No. 8 is classified as an Unlisted Action; and

WHEREAS, these improve can be described as follows: installation of approximately 5,850 feet of new 12-inch water transmission, piping, valves, and appurtenances to connect the Town's water supply pump/treatment station to the existing 12-inch main in Water District No. 8.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Schodack Town Board proposes to act as Lead Agency and conduct coordinated reviews of these projects, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board will prepare Environmental Assessment Forms and formally notify other involved Agencies of the review and its intention to act as Lead Agency.

Authorize Partial Payment Estimate No. 3 to Tom Kubricky Company, Inc. for the work completed pursuant to Contract No. 3A for Water District No. 8 in an amount of $178,076.93 and for Major Facilities in an amount of $75,369.81 with a total amount not to exceed $253,446.74.

Authorizing the Supervisor to issue: (1) Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of the Town in the amount of $1,347,062.00 dated July 27, 2007 as follows: $74,700.00 for improvements to East Schodack Sewer District # 5 (SS#), $50,360.00 for improvements to Maple Crest Water District #3 (SW#), $472,000.00 for replacement of Knickerbocker Road Bridge over CSXT rail lines (DB), $90,793.00 for acquisition of 2006 International 6x4 truck with plow wing and dump body (DB), $120,000 for appraisal of all the real property in the Town of Schodack to assist in the assessment thereof for purposes of taxation (A), $175,000.00 for construction of water mains, two temporary water wells, residential service and related improvements to supply potable water (A), all of the foregoing renewing a prior BAN, and $51,209.00 for acquisition of 2007 International Model #7500 truck with wing, plow and dump body (DB), $50,000.00 for appraisal of all the real property in the Town of Schodack to assist in the assessment thereof for purposes of taxation (A), $263,000.00 for improvements to East Schodack Sewer District #5 (SS#); (2) Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of the Town in the amount of $270,250.00 dated July 27, 2007 as follows: $185,750.00 to finance the water system improvements to water districts 2a, 2b, 4, 5. and 8, and $84,500.00 to finance the water system improvements for the alternate tower site.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

Authorize the Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input relative to Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2007 to add a new Article to Chapter 219 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, Zoning, entitled Erosion and Sedimentation Control. Said hearing is to be held at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, on Thursday, August 23, at 7:15 p.m.

WHEREAS, the Town's proposed project to improve existing Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 and construction of an interconnection to the Village of Castleton System was presented by the Town Board; and

WHEREAS, the map, plan and report prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates was filed in the office of the Town Clerk; 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, on May 24, 2007, the Town Board adopted as an order a notice of public hearing reciting the proposed improvements, a description of said improvements, and the estimated costs of said improvements; and

WHEREAS, the order set June 14, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall as the time and place for a public hearing before all interested persons; and

WHEREAS, the hearing on certain proposed improvements to Water District 1, 3 and 7, was held on June 14, 2007, 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, that the Town Board affirms and adopts the plan for improvements to Water Districts No. 1, 3 and 7 set forth in the map, plan and report recited in said notice and directs the Town Engineer to prepare bids and specifications for contracts to accomplish said improvements;

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town accepts the Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 determining that the proposed plans and specifications will have no significant environmental impact, and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the Negative Declaration.

Appoint Jennifer L. Mulligan as the Affirmative Action Coordinator for the remainder of calendar year 2007.

Authorize Highway Superintendent to install stop signs at intersection of Sagendorf and North Schodack Roads.

Rescind Resolution 2007-312 authorizing the Supervisor to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $1,347,062 dated July 27, 2007.

Bond Resolution dated July 26, 2007. A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2007 International Model #7500 truck with plow, wing and dump body, authorizing the issuance of Serial Bonds of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $148,875 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. [Excerpt of Resolution - See Bulletin Board]

Bond Resolution dated July 26, 2007 of the Town Board of the Town of Schodack authorizing not to exceed $300,000 aggregate principal amount of serial general obligation bonds to finance the additional costs to be incurred in connection with the installation of a Sewer System for Sewer District No.5, at an estimated maximum cost of$300,000, levy of tax in annual installments in payment thereof, the expenditure of such sum for such purpose and determining other matters in connection therewith. [Excerpt of Resolution - See Bulletin Board]

Authorize the Supervisor to issue Bond Anticipation Notes (Bans) of the Town in the Amount of $1,714,978 dated July 27, 2007 as follows: $74,700.00 for Improvements to East Schodack Sewer District #5 (Sw#), $50,360.00 for Improvements to Maple Crest Water District #3 (Sw#), $472,000.00 for Replacement of Knickerbocker Road Bridge over Csxt Rail Lines (Db), $90,7793.00 for Acquisition of 2006 International 6x4 Truck with Plow Wing and Dump Body (Db), $175,000.00 for Construction of Water Mains, Two Temporary Water Wells, Residential Service and Related Improvements to Supply Potable Water and $120,000.00 for Appraisal of All the Real Property in the Town of Schodack to Assist in the Assessment Thereof for Purposes of Taxation, All of the Foregoing Renewing a Prior Ban; $148,875 for Acquisition of 2007 International Model #7500 Truck with Plow Wing and Dump Body (Db), $50,000.00 for Appraisal of All the Real Property in the Town of Schodack to Assist in the Assessment Thereof for Purposes of Taxation, $300,000.00 for Improvements to East Schodack Sewer District #5 (Sw#), $185,750.00 to Finance the Water System Improvements to Water Districts #2a, #2b, #4, #5, and #8 and $84,500.00 to Finance the Water Systems Improvements for the Alternate Tower Site with Respect to Water Districts #2a, #2b, #4, #5, and #8. [Excerpt of Resolution - See Bulletin Board]

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, the Greenbush-Schodack Devil Cats Travel Baseball Association was incorporated in 2005 as a competitive youth amateur travel baseball program, serving players from the Capital Region with a core group of players from Schodack and East Greenbush, firmly implanting in its participants the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, diversity, courage, academic achievement, and respect for authority, and

WHEREAS, on the twenty-ninth day of July in the year two thousand seven, the Greenbush Schodack Devilcats won the National Amateur Baseball Federation (16 and Under) World Series in Northville Michigan, and

WHEREAS, the National Championship team is comprised of the following players: Lukas Bridenbeck, Michael Doughtie, Joseph Dugan, Ian Gaule, Derek Kivitz, Matthew Montross, Michael Muia, Timothy Murdick, Robert Peluso, Patrick Puentes, and Jaime Schultz; team members Steven Casavant, Ryan Lucas and Matthew McDonough were unable to participate in the Michigan tournament, and

WHEREAS, the Devilcats were managed by Joseph Franchini and coached by Timothy Murdick, Donald Anselment, and Carlos Puentes who expressed confidence in their team throughout the season, guiding them to their goal of winning a national title, and

WHEREAS, the team played in two different leagues for a challenge and to hone their baseball skills, traveling to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michigan, Connecticut and New York State, winning the Super East Baseball (SEB) Conference and taking league titles in the Eastern New York Travel Baseball (ENYTB), while compiling an overall season record of 51-8-2 and

WHEREAS, the Greenbush-Schodack Devilcats team earned first place in the Gold Division 16 U and 17 U of ENYTB League, won the NABF Regional in Bethlehem, New York, and were awarded a berth in the National Amateur Baseball Federation World Series in Northville Michigan, and

WHEREAS, the Devilcats traveled to Michigan for the World Series on Yankee Trails to meet 9 other teams from around the country and Canada, winning the first two games against the Canadian champion Mets and the undefeated Forrest Cavaliers from Lynchburg Virginia, losing to the Maryland Orioles in the third game and trouncing the Independence Hammers by a score of 18 to 3 in the fourth match, besting the Cincinnati Heat in the semis and advancing to the finals, and

WHEREAS, the Devilcats and Hammers faced off again with the title on the line with a Peluso single to lead off, followed by Bridenbeck's walk and Puentes' fielder's choice with Montross bringing them home with a 3-run homer to put the Devilcats up 3-0 until the fourth inning when Murdick led off with a single and scored on a 2-out RBI single by Peluso, capping their scoring with 2 runs in the fifth on a Peluso single, Schultz RBI double and Muia RBI single, defeating the Independence (Missouri) Hammers team by a score of 6-2 to win the World Series, and

WHEREAS, Schultz, who would be named the MVP, dominated on the mound with a no-hit, 2 unearned run performance, striking out 12 into the sixth inning, with the team setting records in the 50-year old tournament by scoring 57 runs overall and Montross posting a 0.57 ERA, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates the Greenbush-Schodack Devilcats upon their outstanding season, especially their achievement as National Champions of the 2007 National Amateur Baseball Federation (16 and Under) World Series, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this legislative body wishes all team members continued success in their athletic and academic pursuits and directs that the Town Supervisor forward a certified copy of this resolution suitably engrossed to each team member, manager and coach.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute a Service Contract Agreement with General Mechanical Group for on-going maintenance program of the heating and cooling systems at the Town Hall in an annual amount of $4,484. The Agreement commences August 14, 2007 and will run annually. This Agreement is to replace maintenance agreements with two vendors that are due to expire at the same time.

WHEREAS, the Subdivision of Hansel Horizon developer Kurt Nusbaum having substantially completed the infrastructure work required by Schodack Subdivision Regulations and required as a condition of the subdivision is desirous to convey the road known as Nusbaum Way to the Town, and

WHEREAS, Richard Laberge, P.E. Review Engineer to the Schodack Planning Board has reviewed the paving and other roadway related construction and has estimated construction costs for the 2008 season for items identified as follows: application of top asphalt course; lot and monument corners; and stop and street signs and

WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has also 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 form approved by the Attorney to the Town,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby accepts said offer of cession and hereby accepts and dedicates the highway to be known as Primrose Lane (f/k/a Nusbaum Way) as a Town road contingent upon the following:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute and file all necessary documents relating to this acceptance.

To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study for evaluation of appropriate speed limit on Rensselaer County Route 4 (Van Hoesen Road between County Route 1, Muitzeskill Road, and County Route 3 South Schodack Road).

Withdrawn: Authorize the Payroll Clerk to pay the Building Inspectors for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday to perform water line inspections for Water District No. 8. Hourly rate is based on their annual salary as set forth in the 2007 annual budget. Time-and-a-half pay will be granted if the hours worked are in excess of 40 hours for the work week, Monday through Sunday, effective July 27, 2007.

WHEREAS, by resolution 2007-304 adopted on July 12, 2007, the Town Board determined that Town-owned real property located on Prestwick Drive [Tax Map # 189.1-11-23], Town of Schodack, New York and known as the "Golf View Lot" and "Golf View Pump House" were no longer needed for Town or Water District No. 4 purposes, and

WHEREAS, resolution 2007-304 further authorized Capstone Appraisal to prepare an opinion of market value, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to correspondence dated August 2, 2007, Capstone Appraisal Group, Inc., did evaluate the market value of said parcel,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Secor should make the property ready for sale, 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.

Authorize increase of $12,585.81 to the base contract, for a total contract amount of $1,472,782.81, with Tom Kubricky Company, Inc. - Contract No. 3A - for additional units of rock excavation, 395 linear feet of 12-inch pipe, and 35 yards of driveway and sidewalk pavement.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack received four (4) bids for time and materials to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant in Sewer District Number 5 (East Schodack), and

WHEREAS, the bids are as follows: Casale Excavating, Inc. bid in the amount of $2,995.00 per day; James H. Maloy, Inc. bid in the amount of $2,289.00 per day [withdrawn at the contractor's request], Lash Contracting, Inc. bid in the amount of $2,975.00 per day, and Wm. J. Keller & Sons Construction Corp. bid in the amount of $3,400.00 per day

WHEREAS, all bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications and submittal of non-collusive certificates,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the lowest responsible base bid for Lash Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $2,975.00. Said authorization shall not exceed twenty (20) construction days.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack received one (1) bid for equipment to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant located in Sewer District Number 5 (East Schodack), and

WHEREAS, the bid was as follows: Wastewater Technologies, Inc. (WTI) bid in the amount of $108,190.39

WHEREAS, the bid was reviewed for conformance to specifications and submittal of non-collusive certificate,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the lowest responsible base bid of Wastewater Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $108,190.39.

WHEREAS, notice is given in order that said municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack has on the 3rd day of August received notice that Rose's Italian Restaurant is applying for renewal of its on-premises liquor license, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, that with respect to the application submitted by Kurt Nurnberg and B. Clytie Somers doing business as Rose's Italian Restaurant at 757 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 as to said renewal.

Authorize the Justice Court to purchase a Dell OptiPlex 745 computer tower and an HP LaserJet 4240n printer from State contract in the total amount of $1,869.83.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute change order #1 with Tom Kubricky Company, Inc. - Contract No. 3A - in the amount to $16,028.99. Change Order No. 1 includes Major Facilities - flushing of Prestwick Drive line; drainage piping at office park; pavement restoration at restaurant; Water District No. 8 - service on Circle Drive; General Fund - Town Hall water service; Water District No. 4 - Prestwick Drive disconnect).

Authorize Partial Payment Estimate No. 4 to Tom Kubricky Company, Inc., for work completed pursuant to Contract No. 3A for Water District No. 8 in the amount of $33,493.86 for Major Facilities in an amount of $485.22 and for Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $15,227.54 for a total amount not to exceed $49,206.62.

Pursuant to Chapter 32 Section 1 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, appoint Steven C. Kelly to the Town of Schodack Fire Investigation Unit for the remainder of the calendar year 2007.

Authorize Jeffrey Conlin to attend the 15th Annual Capital District Building Officials Educational Conference October 15-17, 2007 and Gary Ziegler to attend said conference on October 15th only. The associated registration cost for Mr. Conlin will be $245 (3 days) and Mr. Ziegler will be $110 (1 day), together with mileage expense.

Resolved that commencing August 10, 2007 and ending August 31, 2007 the employees of the Town of Schodack may, by written designation in a form to be provided by the Payroll Department, transfer sick time which they have accumulated to another designated Town of Schodack employee. Further said designated employee must use the transferred sick time during the calendar year in which the time was transferred. Any transferred sick time not used during the aforesaid calendar year shall revert to the transferring Town employees in amounts proportional to the initial hours they transferred.

Authorize Jennifer Mulligan, CPA, Comptroller and Supervisor Secor to attend a free One-Day Workshop in Kingston on Tuesday October 16, 2007 relative to Co-funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects and Individual Consultations. There will be an associated mileage expense.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board finds that Joseph Sung violated Section 169-2 A(5) of the Code of the Town of Schodack and as such his license to peddle #2007-02 is hereby revoked.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

Authorize Kenneth Holmes, Superintendent of Highways, to attend a training session concerning Corrosion Control Optimization sponsored by New York Rural Water Association on October 11, 2007 in Schoharie, New York. Registration fee is $75 and is limited. An overnight stay will not be necessary, but there will be mileage expense associated with attendance.

Appoint Sharon Martin as the Sole Assessor to the Town of Schodack effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2013.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack has determined it is in the best interest of residents and businesses of the Town to have municipal water if available, and

WHEREAS, the Town established Water District No. 8 and designed major facilities to serve and interconnect Water Districts No. 2A, 2B, 4, 5 and 8, recently completing construction of water mains in these areas, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board also determined it was in the best public interest to encourage universal participation in the new District and waived payment of the $2,000 impact fee if connection is made within the first 120 days of system approval, and

WHEREAS, the fee structure adopted by the Town Board for the Building Department has long included a $60 inspection fee for inspections done outside regular Town business hours, and

WHEREAS, many residents and contractors have requested Saturday inspections and the Building Inspectors have assisted in this manner upon payment of the additional fee, and

WHEREAS, due to present staffing levels, it is not feasible to allow the inspectors to accrue compensatory time for said scheduled inspections,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Building Department to schedule Saturday inspections for water line installations as a service to residents and businesses and requires said inspections to be done "on the clock" and in a Town vehicle, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said inspectors shall be compensated at an hourly rate over and above their regular salary as set forth in the 2007 adopted budget at an hourly rate as determined by the Payroll Clerk and time-and-a-half if the hours worked are in excess of 40 hours a week, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the additional remuneration will be in effect from July 10, 2007 through the 120-day period of "impact fee free" water installations for Water District No. 8.

WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack for a public hearing to be held by said Town on August 23, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, and to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2007 adding a new Article 17 to Chapter 219 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, Zoning, entitled Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on July 27, 2007 and advertised in the July 30, 2007 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on July 27, 2007, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on August 23, 2007 at 7:15 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, and

WHEREAS, Rensselaer County Department of Economic Development and Planning reviewed said proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2007, and determined that the action does have a major impact on County plans and recommends approval, and

WHEREAS, the Town's Planning Board (the "Planning Board") on July 16, 2007 gave its favorable recommendation for proposed Local Law No 6 of 2007, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 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, and hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 6 of 2007(P6-2007) to be known as Local Law 4 of 2007, to be known as Article 17, Chapter 219 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, Zoning, entitled Erosion and Sedimentation Control in the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, the Town's proposed project to improve existing Water Districts Nos. 2A, 2B, 4, 5, 8 and the future Water District No. 9 by connecting Town's water supply pump/treatment station to the existing 12-inch mains was presented to the Town Board by its engineering consultants J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates; and

WHEREAS, the map, plan and report prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates was filed in the office of the Town Clerk; 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

NOW, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board affirms and adopts the plan for improvements to Water Districts Nos. 2A, 2B, 4, 5, 8 and the future Water District No. 9 as set forth in the map, plan and report recited in said notice and directs the Town Engineer to prepare bids and specifications for contracts to accomplish said improvements;

WHEREAS, there has recently been negative press coverage by the New York Times and local papers within Rensselaer County suggesting that the Town court system is flawed and more specifically, alleging that the three hundred year tradition of non-lawyer judges presiding over and within the local municipalities should be eliminated; and

WHEREAS, there has always been a Town Court within the Town of Schodack, conveniently located and accessible to our citizens; and

WHEREAS, there are two (2) Town Judgeships established within the Town of Schodack; and

WHEREAS, there is presently one (1) non-attorney Town Justice and one (1) attorney Town Justice within the Town of Schodack; and

WHEREAS, with their civil and criminal jurisdiction, the Town Justices in the Town of Schodack handled thousands of cases in the past year; and

WHEREAS, the Town Court of Schodack in the past year collected $728,301.60 in statutory fines, fees and surcharges on behalf of the State of New York, the County of Rensselaer and the Town of Schodack, to help fund essential public services; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack recognizes and appreciates the professionalism, diligence, intelligence and integrity of the non-attorney or lay justices within our town who bring a specialized experience to the bench particularly with issues unique to our community who elected them; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Town Board of the Town of Schodack support the continuation of the three hundred year tradition of non-lawyer or lay justices presiding in Town Courts, and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby oppose any requirement that Town Justices be attorneys, and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of the Town Board of the Town of Schodack oppose any efforts to eliminate local and convenient access to justice by our citizens; and find that the local presence of the Town Court of Schodack provides a meaningful and necessary presence within our community for judicial resolution of conflicts, continued public safety of our citizens and the protection of constitutional guarantees for all of our citizens.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with Patroon Abstract Corp. to prepare a title insurance report relative to Rail Lane and the site proposed for construction of the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Schodack Landing Sewer District No. 8 Capital project in an amount not to exceed $10,000.

Withdrawn/Contract Not Received: Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the Collective Agreement between the Town of Schodack and Schodack Police Department (Council 82 Local 1571S) Law Enforcement Officers Union as agreed to by and between said parties during recent negotiations and mediation. Said Agreement is to be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.

Withdrawn/Contract Not Received: Authorize Payroll/Personnel Clerk to prepare a payroll for retroactive adjustment and reimbursement of wages pursuant to the Collective Agreement above-referenced (Resolution 2007-350) for calendar year 2007.

WHEREAS, it is the privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and

WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of American designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week.

NOW, THEREFORE the Town of Schodack does hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as CONSTITUTION WEEK and urges all citizens to study the Constitution, and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves.

WHEREAS, the history and culture of our great nation have been significantly influenced by American Indians and indigenous peoples; and

WHEREAS, the contributions of American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity and greatness of America today, and

WHEREAS, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition was expanded by Congress and approved by President George Bush in August 1990, designating the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month; and

WHEREAS, in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, community celebrations as well as numerous cultural, artistic, educational and historical activities have been planned,

NOW, THEREFORE, Town of Schodack does hereby proclaim November 2007 as National American Indian Heritage Month, and urges all our citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

Authorize Karen Justus, Assistant to Assessor, to attend a training course at Manfred Real Estate Learning Center entitled Eminent Domain Valuation on October 22, 2007. Cost is $90 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Authorize Sharon Martin, Assessor to attend the New York State Assessor's Annual Conference September 23 through September 26, 2007 in Buffalo, New York. Cost is $775.00 (3 days) which includes the conference, food and lodging with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

As recommended by the Planning Board, authorize Supervisor Secor to execute Addendum No. 4 dated August 21, 2007 with Laberge Group for additional services related to preparation of the Comprehensive Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $35,095.

Authorize Nadina Fuda, Director of Planning and Zoning, and Paul Puccio, Planning Board Member, to attend the free one-day workshop on Tuesday October 16 in Kingston relative to Co-funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects with individual consultations. Supervisor Secor and Comptroller Mulligan will be attending the same workshop.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the Collective Agreement between the Town of Schodack and Schodack Police Department (Council 82 Local 1571S) Law Enforcement Officers Union as agreed to by and between said parties during recent negotiations and mediation. Said Agreement is to be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.

Authorize Payroll/Personnel Clerk to prepare a payroll for retroactive adjustment and reimbursement of wages pursuant to the Collective Agreement above-referenced (Resolution 2007-358) for calendar year 2007.

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 2007 to be prepared establishing local polices 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 has reviewed such written plan,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts the Annual Plan for 2007 for operation of the Town of Schodack Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

WHEREAS, the Devil Cats organization has been without a permanent home field since its inception in 2005 and has approached the Town of Schodack for use of approximately 7 + acres on lands owned by the Town adjacent to Poyneer road for the purpose of development of a baseball field with ancillary structures for games and tournament play, and

WHEREAS, the Devil Cats organization has provided to the Town an insurance binder in an appropriate amount listing the Town of Schodack as an additional insured, and

WHEREAS, the Maple Hill High School varsity team may also wish to partner with the Town for use of said field upon its completion,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board states its intent to work in conjunction with the Greenbush-Schodack Devil Cats' organization and, if desired, the Schodack Central School District to develop a field in this area and further directs the Supervisor to determine if said District wishes to utilize this ball park as well.

WHEREAS, Carm is a twenty-four year resident of the Town of Schodack and she has demonstrated her love of family and is proud of her children: Kimberly, Mark, Susan, Jeffrey and Vicki and grandchildren: Austin, Joelle, Tyler, Reagan, Christian, Alyssa, Evan, Ava, Brad, Alysha, Kristen, Kayla and her husband Lenny, instilling in them a sense of family and community pride, and

WHEREAS, Carmela Tempel 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 positions with the Town of Schodack since 1988, and

WHEREAS, Carm completed the General Accounting Course at Hudson Valley Community College, and

WHEREAS, Carm was appointed Personnel Clerk on July 18, 1988 and later served as Director of Human Resources until her retirement on July 21, 2007, and

WHEREAS, Carm's friendly smile beckoned us to sit for a moment in the chair by her desk, where she was ready and willing to share friendly advice, or hear about our latest adventures or unique problems, and

WHEREAS, Carm kept all Town employees on track by kindly and diligently reminding of an upcoming birthday or being overdue for a haircut and/or shave, and

WHEREAS, she was the personal shopping guide, repairing wardrobe malfunctions, tying a bow, tucking a tag and praising on an attractive look or combination, and

WHEREAS, Carm was always ready for the next celebration and became affectionately known to all as "Grandma Carm,"

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Carmela Tempel, who has given herself to this community in so many ways, distinguishing herself throughout her career, always showing personal respect and great pride for her family, her peers, and her associates, being a genuine, warm, and concerned co-worker, and remaining an impressive role model for all, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack will pause in its deliberations on the 6th day of September 2007 to acknowledge and honor Carmela Tempel upon her retirement as Director of Human Resources and to thank Carm for her years of dedicated service and her contributions to the well-being of each of us and the Town of Schodack, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board wishes Carm and Lenny much good health and happiness in their future pursuits and travels, and also direct the Supervisor to transmit a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, to Carm.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute an agreement with Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., for Phase IA Work in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for extending the existing DWSRF project as set forth in a proposal dated August 22, 2007.

Authorize refund of Zoning Board application fee in the amount of $250 to Saxton Sign for Zoning Z656-07, as Tractor Supply withdrew its application for a sign variance.

Authorize the return and/or release of $12,500 to appropriate suretor, which has been posted as surety for the completion of Top course asphalt, binder repairs, monuments, lot corners, as built drawings, pump station fencing, landscaping, paving, final grade and top soil cul-de-sac of Servidone Subdivision project, as recommended by Nadine Fuda, Director of Planning and Zoning.

Withdrawn: Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a public hearing on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Schodack Town Hall to seek input on the proposed expansion of Water District #5 and Sewer District #6.

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, 5 and 8. Said hearings shall be held Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.

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, October 11, 2007 at 8:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall or as soon thereafter as the above hearings are concluded.

Authorize David Calarco, Zoning Board Chairman to attend New York Planning Federation Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, Monday, October 8, 2007. Cost is $85 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Authorize Nadine Fuda, Planning and Zoning Director to attend New York State Department of Transportation, Land Use and Transportation Connection Planning Conference in Schenectady, New York, on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at no cost to the Town. Other appropriate expenses shall be borne by the Town.

Following public hearings for revocation of a peddler's license, proposed water and sewer rates for all districts, and proposed assessment rolls for said districts, the Town Board adopted the following resolutions:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

Ratify and affirm authorizing Dispatcher Marcia Albert and Officer Stuart McKnight to attend the NYSPIN Advisory Meeting on November 1-2, 2007 and payment of a $70.00 registration fee

Ratify and affirm authorizing Donna L. Conlin, Town Clerk, Karen Vecchione, Deputy Town Clerk, and Diane Hutchinson, Historian, to attend the Archives Dinner meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Longfellows Conference Center, Saratoga Springs and payment of $105.00 ($35.00 each) with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Ratify and affirm authorizing Timothy Nugent, Esq., and Darryl Purinton, CPA, to provide services to the Town of Schodack regarding the legal and accounting applications relative to the Agreement to Construct Public Water Supply Improvements and Sewer Collection Improvements dated April 5, 1999 between the Town of Schodack and Exit Ten, LLC at an hourly rate of $150.00 each.

Authorizing the Supervisor to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $2,137,844.00 dated 10/12/07, maturing 10/10/08, renewing a prior Bond Anticipation Note as follows - (a) $34,870.00 for improvements to East Schodack Sewer District # 5, (b) $52,974.00 for Acquisition of a 2004 IHC Dump Truck with Attachments, c ) $100,000.00 for Site and Structural Improvements to Salt Barn, (d) $1,950,000.00 for Water Main Construction along Route 20 to the Highway Garage to Satisfy the Terms of a Court Decision on Pollution Claims. [Excerpt - full Resolution posted on Bulletin Board]

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute development incentive grant agreement between Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency and the Town of Schodack. [Excerpt - full Resolution posted on Bulletin Board]

Accept the Offer of Cession by J. P. and Sons., LLC for Blueberry Meadow Lane, located in the Blueberry Meadows Subdivision dated August 28, 2007 and to record the Offer of Cession in the office of the Rensselaer County Clerk and to hold supporting documentation in escrow pending further Town Board action.

Authorize refund of Saturday Water Service Inspection fee in the amount of $60 to Empire State Plumbing, Inc. for DM#8972-07, as Mr. Darling cancelled prior to inspection.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute 2007-2008 Snow and Ice Agreement with Rensselaer County Department of Engineering and Highways for reimbursement for Snow and Ice removal on Stony Point Road.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish notice of hearing to seek public input into the application of Kohler Home Builders, LLC for an amendment to the zoning map to PD-2 on Thursday, November 8th at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road.

Authorize Wells Communication to install Town supplied Knox Boxes at locations in the Town of Schodack and programming of OrbaCom Console at Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety as quoted on September 17, 2007 for an amount not to exceed $4,404.00 as recommended by the Building Department. This is funded by legislative initiatives from Senator Joseph Bruno and Assemblyman Tim Gordon.

Amend Resolution 2007-212 relative to the purchase a truck chassis and cab from the State list and amend Resolution 2007-261 adopted on June 14, 2007 to increase total authorized purchase price from $97,666.00 to $101,666.72 due to a typographical error.

A Resolution amending and restating a Bond Resolution dated July 26, 2007 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 $148,875 to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $152,875.72. [Excerpt - full Resolution posted on Bulletin Board]

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 11th day of October 2007, said hearing being duly convened at the time and place specified in said notice, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 1 (Clearview) for 163 users shall be $55.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 2A (Inglewood) for 32 users shall be $100.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) 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.

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 3 (Maplecrest) 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.

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 4 (Golfview) for 22 users shall be $195.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $6.00 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 5 (Exit 10) for 50 users shall be $90.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County has completed its review of the water rates for Water District No. 8 (Schodack Center), and

WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the public hearing to consider proposed water rates to be published according to law, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) water rates for Water District No. 8 (Schodack Center) for 51 users shall be $90.00 for the first 18,000 gallons and $4.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons or portion thereof.

WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack to schedule a public hearing to be held on October 11, 2007 to consider proposed sewer rents for Sewer District No. 1 and

WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 11th day of October 2007, said hearing being duly convened at the time and place specified in said notice, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2008) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 1 (Castleton) for 82 users shall be $130.00 semi-annual rate per unit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2008) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 2 (Castleridge) for 46 users shall be $185.00 semi-annual rate per unit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2008) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 4 (Brickyard) for 2 users shall be $265.00 semi-annual rate per unit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2008) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 5 (East Schodack) for 20 users shall be $262.50 semi-annual rate per unit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the fourth quarter billing period (October 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 6 (Exit 10) for 29 users shall be $8 per thousand based on water meter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commencing with the semi-annual billing period (January 1, 2008) the sewer rents for Sewer District No. 7 (Hamilton Printing) for 1 user shall be $130.00 semi-annual rate per unit.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town 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 October 11, 2007, 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 11, 2007 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 at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, on the 11th of October, 2007, the time and place specified in said notice 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 278.53 units and adopted [as amended] on October 11th, 2007 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 2A (Inglewood), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on October 11, 2007, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 32 units and adopted [as amended] on October 11th, 2007 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 2b (Oakwood), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on October 11, 2007, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 58 units and adopted on October 11th, 2007 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 3 (Maplecrest), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on October 11, 2007, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 44 units and adopted on October 11th, 2007 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 4 (Golfview), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on October 11, 2007, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 22 units and adopted on October 11th, 2007 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town Schodack, Rensselaer County, has completed an assessment roll in connection with the financing of improvements to the water system in Water District No. 5 (Exit 10), and filed the same with the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack, on October 11, 2007, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 1,423 units and adopted [as amended] on October 11th, 2007 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town 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, 2007, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 300 units and adopted [as amended] on October 11th, 2007 and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

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 October 1, 2007, 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 October 11, 2007 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 at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, on the 11th of October, 2007, the time and place specified in 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 103 units and adopted as originally proposed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

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 is the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack on October 1, 2007, 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 October 11, 2007 at 8:15 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall located at 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 32 units and adopted as originally proposed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that Zandri Construction Corporation has discharged its obligations under the Contract No. 4G for renovations at the New Town Hall, and

WHEREAS, the one-year warranty period for said contract expired on September 22, 2007

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release negotiable securities (5% of the total contract) in the amount of Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-one Dollars and Twenty-three cents ($13,151.23) plus interest of Three Hundred Fifty-seven Dollars and Twelve cents ($357.12) for a total of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Eight Dollars and Thirty-five Cents ($13,508.35) to Zandri Construction Corporation as specified in the Escrow Agreement.

Approve contract with Columbia-Greene Humane Society and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract for calendar year 2008, subject to approval as to form by the Attorney to the Town.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute two sales orders for (1) ADP's Pay eXpert upgrade (web-based payroll processing) form ADP teledata service at a cost not to exceed $250.00 for implementation of Pay eXpert and (2) ADP's Infolink-GLI (integration of payroll to general ledger software) at an annual cost of $1,440.00 plus a one-time implementation fee of $500.00. All other payroll-processing features will remain the same, including the current pricing structure.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute the following agreements with KeyBank National Association for enhanced banking services: (1) Automated Clearing House Debit Protection Service Schedule (EPA), (2) Wire Transfer Service Schedule, (3) Positive Pay Service Schedule, (4) Automated Clearing House Electronic Data Interchange Service Schedule (ACH), (5) Cash Management Services Master Agreement. Cost of said services are applied to the Town of Schodack's Account Analysis Statement.

Be it resolved that the Town Board confirms the revocation of the Peddler's License issued to Brian Rainaldi on the grounds that the license of the facility from which he was operating was revoked by the Rensselaer County Health Department.

Following two public hearings, the Town Board adopted the following resolutions:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castellon-on-Hudson, New York, on the 11th day of October 2007, said hearing being duly convened and thereafter adjourned to the 25th day of October 2007 at 7:15 pm at the place specified in said notice, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town 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 1, 2007, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board considered public comment on said proposed assessment roll,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessment roll be and the same is hereby affirmed for 305 units and adopted and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack.

WITHDRAWN: WHEREAS, a petition for the extension of Water District No. 5 in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York, was presented to the Town Board, and

WHEREAS, the petition and associated map, plan and report were filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted an order that recited the filing of the petition, the proposed improvements, the boundaries and description of the proposed extension, the proposed method of financing, and the estimated costs of the improvements and all other matters required by law to be stated, and

WHEREAS, such order set October 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Schodack, New York, as the time and place for a public hearing before all interested persons on the petition, and

WHEREAS, the hearing on the petition was duly held on October 25, 2007, and all interested parties were heard, and

WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Form was duly prepared and reviewed by the Town Board pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"),

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby, RESOLVED AND ORDERED that: (a) the petition is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, it complies with the requirements of the Town Law as to sufficiency of signers and is otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed extension are benefitted thereby; ©) all the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed extension; (d) the cost of the proposed improvements is to be assessed against the benefitted area and all real property to be so assessed will be benefitted by the proposed improvements and no benefitted property has been excluded; and (e) it is in the public interest to grant the relief sought in the petition and such will not constitute an undue burden on the property that will bear the cost thereof; and it is further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself lead agency pursuant to SEQRA, determines that the proposed extension of Water District No. 5 will not have a significant impact on the environment, and directs that a negative declaration be filed in accordance with applicable provisions of law, and it is further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the extension of Water District No. 5 as proposed in the petition be approved, and that the extension shall be bounded and described as set forth in Exhibit B, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, and it is further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the proposed improvements shall be financed as follows: The improvements requested by the petition are the connection to an existing Town water main to serve the property within the extension. The maximum amount to be expended for the improvements as stated in the petition is One Dollar ($1.00); the owners of the property within the extension shall bear all costs of extension of the district and all costs of installation of water lines to connect to the existing Town water main; and at the direction of the Town, all costs of disconnection of such lines and installation of connection lines to any new Town water main along Reno Road to Blueberry Meadow Lane when such main is constructed; and it is further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk shall cause copies of this Resolution and Order to be filed in accordance with applicable provisions of law.

WITHDRAWN: WHEREAS, a petition for the extension of Sewer District No. 6 in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York, was presented to the Town Board, and

WHEREAS, the petition and associated map, plan and report were filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and

WHEREAS, on October 4, 2007, the Town Board adopted an order that recited the filing of the petition, the proposed improvements, the boundaries and description of the proposed extension, the proposed method of financing, and the estimated costs of the improvements and all other matters required by law to be stated, and

WHEREAS, the hearing on the petition was duly held on October 25, 2007, and all interested parties were heard, and

NOW IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates itself as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), determines that this action will have no adverse environmental impacts and issues a negative declaration determining that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and

IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED, that (a) the petition is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, it complies with the requirements of the Town Law as to sufficiency of signers and is otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed extension area are benefitted by the proposal; ( c) all the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed extension area; (d) it is in the public interest to grant this relief sought in the petition, and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expansion of Sewer District No. 6 as proposed in the petition be approved; and the expansion shall be bounded and described as set forth in Exhibit B, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof; and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED and ordered, that the proposed improvements shall be financed as follows: The improvements requested by the petition are the connection to an existing Town sewer main to serve a proposed residential subdivision within the extension; the maximum amount to be expended for the improvements as stated in the petition is One Dollar ($1); the developer shall bear all costs of installation of new mains, which shall be conveyed to the Town at no cost; and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk shall cause copies of this Resolution and Order to be filed in accordance with applicable provisions of law.

To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study relative to speed limit on McKnight Road.

Authorize Diane Hutchinson, Historian to attend the Association of Public Historians of New York (APHNYS) Region V Fall conference on Saturday, November 10, 2007 in Troy. Cost for the program is $7, $7 for lunch and other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

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.

WITHDRAWN: Authorize final payment in the amount of $____________ to Hoosick Valley Contractor subject to review and approval as to form by the Attorney to the Town of the securities to be provided pursuant to the contract warranty.

WHEREAS, by Agreement dated July 13, 2007, the Town of Schodack entered into a contract to sell certain real property located westerly of Nassau Lake and the Valatie Kill with the General Electric Company (hereinafter referred to as "GE") and

WHEREAS, the sale of said property was to enable GE to construct a dam to replace the existing dam at the southern end of Nassau Lake, and

WHEREAS, since entering into that contract, a title report has reveled that certain legal issues must be resolved to clarify and solidify the Town's ownership of said real property, and

WHEREAS, the Town and GE are anxious to go forward with the reconstruction of said dam, for reasons of such public safety and well-being, and do not wish to delay the start of that project until after the resolution of all title issues, and

WHEREAS, GE has executed and provided to the Town a certain indemnity and hold harmless agreement, indemnifying the Town against any claims or action which might arise out of GE's occupancy of said real property and the construction of the dam thereon,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town consents to GE entering upon said real property for the purpose of constructing the said dam and authorize Supervisor Secor to execute said Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement with General Electric Company dated October 2007 in a form approved by the Attorney to the Town.

WITHDRAWN: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack received (1) bid for Floor Sealing at the Highway Garage, and

WHEREAS, the bid was as follows: Sage Brothers Company, Inc. bid in the amount of $42,728.

WHEREAS, the bid was 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 for Sage Brothers Company, Inc. in the amount of $42,728.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of hearing to seek public input relative to the 2008 preliminary budget to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 7 p.m. at Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton-on-Hudson.

Establish a building department permit fee at the rate of $500 for a temporary tower.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement with U.S. Gas and Electric, Inc. (USG&E) a supplier of Natural Gas which will reflect an annual savings on our National Grid billing.

To request New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic safety study for evaluation of appropriate speed limit on Rensselaer County 3 (South Schodack Road between County Route 4, Van Hoesen Road and County Route 6 Maple Hill Road south of the 30 mph "school zone").

Adopt the fee schedule for Fall Clean Up Days (October 25, 26 & 27) at the Transfer Station as follows:

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners
& dehumidifiers $8.00
Tires, rimless (maximum size 16") $2.00*
*larger and rimmed tires priced by size
TVs, computer monitors $6.00
Propane tanks FREE
Furniture FREE
Metal goods FREE
Push mowers FREE
Gas grills FREE
Bicycles FREE

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute one-year agreement with County Waste for Two Yard container for garbage removal at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, at a cost not to exceed $85 monthly.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute agreement on behalf of the Town of Schodack with the Rensselaer County STOP DWI Compliance program for the period of October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

Following two public hearings (with one related to the 2008 budget), the Town Board adopted the following resolutions:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, a petition for the extension of Water District No. 5 in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York, was presented to the Town Board, and

WHEREAS, the petition and associated map, plan and report were filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and

WHEREAS, the hearing on the petition was duly held on October 25, 2007, and all interested parties were heard, and

WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Form was duly prepared and reviewed by the Town Board pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"),

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby, RESOLVED AND ORDERED that: (a) the petition is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, it complies with the requirements of the Town Law as to sufficiency of signers and is otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed extension are benefitted thereby; (c) all the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed extension; (d) the cost of the proposed improvements is to be assessed against the benefitted area and all real property to be so assessed will be benefitted by the proposed improvements and no benefitted property has been excluded; and (e) it is in the public interest to grant the relief sought in the petition and such will not constitute an undue burden on the property that will bear the cost thereof; and it is further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the extension of Water District No. 5 as proposed in the petition be approved contingent upon the authority to expand the boundaries of said Water District No. 5, as may be granted by resolution of the East Greenbush Town Board, and that the extension shall be bounded and described as set forth in Exhibit B, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, and it is further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the proposed improvements shall be financed as follows: The improvements requested by the petition are the connection to an existing Town water main to serve the property within the extension; the maximum amount to be expended for the improvements as stated in the petition is One Dollar ($1.00); the owners of the property within the extension shall bear all costs of extension of the district and all costs of installation of water lines to connect to the existing Town water main; and at the direction of the Town, all costs of disconnection of such lines and installation of connection lines to any new Town water main along Reno Road to Blueberry Meadow Lane when such main is constructed; and it is further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that Water District No. 5 assessment roll be amended to include tax map numbers within the aforesaid boundaries of the extended district as follows:

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk shall cause copies of this Resolution and Order to be filed in accordance with applicable provisions of law and contingent on approval from Town of East Greenbush.

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, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack has on the 31st day of October received notice that Hillcrest Tavern is applying for a on-premises liquor license, and

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk circulated a notice of said application to the Schodack Town Board, the Schodack Police Department and the Schodack Building Department and no adverse comments or recommendations of any kind were received,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, that with respect to the application submitted by Ernest Ryan, Inc. doing business as Hill Crest Tavern at 1736 Route Nine, 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, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to advise the State Liquor Authority that the Town of Schodack has no objection to the application of Hill Crest Tavern for a liquor license at 1736 Route Nine and therefore, does not object to a waiver of the 30-day notice pursuant to ABC Law §64(2)(a).

Appoint Christopher Adams as full-time Police Officer on a permanent basis effective immediately at salary as set forth in 2007 adopted budget.

Authorize Kathleen Blake, Payroll/Personnel Clerk, to attend a two-day Excel course on December 5th and 6th, 2007 at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel in Albany at the cost of $128, plus other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Authorize Jennifer L. Mulligan, CPA, Comptroller to attend the half-day NYS GFOA Holiday Seminar entitled Basics and Options for Capital Project Financing on November 30, 2007 in Schenectady at the cost of $45, plus other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Withdrawn due to missing Fire District numbers - will be finalized on November 15th at special meeting

WHEREAS, the Town Board met on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Schodack Town Hall, as specified in the Notice of Public Hearing for the 2008 Preliminary Budget, with said notice appearing in the October 30, 2007, edition of The Record, and was posted on October 29, 2007, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on November 8, 2007 at 7 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 Preliminary Budget or any part thereof,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2008 Preliminary Budget, (as amended and revised), and as hereinafter set forth is hereby adopted.

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 November 8, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Schodack Town hall to hear all interested parties on proposed Local Law Number 7 of 2007 to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Schodack at the intersection of Route 9 and Schodack Drive, and

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's Sign Board on October 24, 2007 and advertised in the October 29, 2007 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and was posted on the official sign board of the Town of Schodack on October 24, 2007, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on November 8, 2007, at 8 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,

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of Town to adopt said local law,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 is ti the lead agent 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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 7 of 2007 (P7-2007) to be known as Local Law 5 of 2007 to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Schodack at the intersection of Route 9 and Schodack Drive (Tax Map #210.1-3-70 and #210.1-3-65), and

Waive the Zoning Board of Appeals application fee, for The Faith Love Fellowship Thrift Store a Outreach Not-for-Profit mission, to seek a variance to add a roof to an existing porch structure.

A Resolution amending and restating a Bond Resolution dated May 12, 2005 authorizing the replacement of the Knickerbocker Road bridge over CSXT Rail Lines, authorizing the Issuance of Serial Bonds of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000 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. [Excerpt - full Resolution posted on Bulletin Board]

Authorizing a special meeting of the Town Board to be held on November 15, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, and authorizing the Town Clerk to post notice of such meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

WHEREAS, a petition for the extension of Sewer District No. 6 in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York, was presented to the Town Board, and

WHEREAS, the petition and associated map, plan and report were filed in the office of the Town Clerk, and

WHEREAS, the hearing on the petition was duly held on October 25, 2007, and all interested parties were heard, and

IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED, that (a) the petition is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, it complies with the requirements of the Town Law as to sufficiency of signers and is otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed extension area are benefited by the proposal; ( c) all the property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed extension area; (d) it is in the public interest to grant this relief sought in the petition, and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expansion of Sewer District No. 6 as proposed in the petition be approved contingent on approval of said district expansion by the Town of East Greenbush; and the expansion shall be bounded and described as set forth in Exhibit B, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof; and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk shall cause copies of this Resolution and Order to be filed in accordance with applicable provisions of law.

WHEREAS, on or about April 14, 2005 for the welfare and safety of area residents it was necessary to declare the structure located at 76 Washington Avenue [Tax Map Number fo 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, 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 owner of record 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 Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars and Sixty-two Cents ($12,590.62), and

WHEREAS, said cost was billed to said owner of record 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 Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars and Sixty-two Cents ($12,590.62) to the January 2008 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, Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars and Sixty-two Cents ($12,590.62), be relevied on said January 2008 tax bill.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to enter into contract with "Hair of the Dog," for Music in the Park performances on July 8, 2008 in an amount not to exceed that paid in the year 2007 ($1,800).

Ratify and affirm the Justice Court to purchase of a Dell computer tower from State contract in the total amount of $1073.70 pursuant to the 2007 Adopted Budget.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc. has discharged its obligations under the Contract No. 2P for plumbing work at the New Highway Garage, and

WHEREAS, the one-year warranty period for said contract expires on December 20, 2007

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release negotiable securities on or after December 20, 2007 (5% of the total contract) in the amount of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars and Forty-seven cents ($8,588.47) plus interest of Two Hundred Eleven and Fifty cents ($211.50) for a total of Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-nine Dollars and Ninety-seven cents ($8,799.97) to Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc. as specified in the Escrow Agreement.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that Brownell Electric Corp., has discharged its obligations under the Contract No. 2E for electrical work at the New Highway Garage, and

WHEREAS, the one-year warranty period for said contract expires on December 20, 2007

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release negotiable securities on or after December 20, 2007 (5% of the total contract) in the amount of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eleven Dollars and Ninety-five cents ($7,511.95) plus interest of One Hundred Eighty-four Dollars and Thirty-five cents ($184.35) for a total of Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-six Dollars and Thirty cents ($7,696.30) to Brownell Electric Corp. as specified in the Escrow Agreement.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that Family Danz Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. has discharged its obligations under the Contract No. 2H for HVAC work at the New Highway Garage, and

WHEREAS, the one-year warranty period for said contract expires on December 20, 2007

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release negotiable securities on or after December 20, 2007 (5% of the total contract) in the amount of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-eight Dollars and Forty cents ($12,858.40) plus interest of Three Hundred Eleven Dollars and Twenty-three cents ($311.23) for a total of Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Sixty-nine Dollars and Sixty-three cents ($13,169.63) to Family Danz Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. as specified in the Escrow Agreement.

To authorize the Town Clerk to post the year-end meeting for the 27th day of December 2007 at 5 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.

WHEREAS, in 2005 the Towns of East Greenbush, Schodack and Sand Lake formed a consortium to complete a reevaluation of all real property assessments within said towns and, as a result, realized savings in the overall project cost with the consultant retained due to this cooperative effort, and

WHEREAS, the above-referenced towns also worked as a consortium to develop an assessment website to allow residents and business owners to access property information and assessed value information within the three municipalities, and

WHEREAS, in 2007 the City of Troy and City of Rensselaer were added to the consortium for the development and inclusion on the Assessment Information System (AIS), and

WHEREAS, the consortium wishes to add a neighboring municipality, the Town of North Greenbush, and to submit an application, to be known as Assessment Information System, in the 2008 Shared Municipal Service Incentive grant program to improve and integrate the consortium's assessment practices and work processes by upgrading the technology currently being used, and enhancing the functionality and capabilities of the AIS, and

WHEREAS, the consortium also seeks to enhance the existing system with the addition of improvement sections, building permits information, deeds, and other information as more fully described in the application, and

WHEREAS, the Town of East Greenbush, project leader, on behalf of all consortium members will request a grant in the amount of $193,459.62, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack states its intent to submit said application as a Co-Applicant, through the offices of the Town of East Greenbush, and fully commits to the Town's required cash match share of ten percent (10%) in an amount not to exceed $3,224.33, which is budgeted in the 2008 Adopted Budget.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack and J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates are satisfied that Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc., has discharge its obligations under the Contract No. 2G for general construction work at the New Highway Garage, and

WHEREAS, the one-year warranty period for said contract expires on December 20, 2007

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to release five percent retainage on or after December 20, 2007 in the amount of Eighty-two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-nine Dollars and Sixty-seven cents ($82,529.67).

Authorize Building Department to purchase a HP LaserJet P3005 Printer for amount not to exceed $549.98 pursuant to the 2007 Adopted Budget.

Amend Resolution 2007-452 as follows: Authorize the selection and acceptance of Empire Blue Cross Insurance of premium rates for Health Insurance coverage effective January 1, 2008 with monthly premiums as follows: Individual $462.23 and family $1,201.80 and Medicare monthly premiums as follows: Individual $406.21 and family $1,145.78.

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 health insurance effective beginning January 1, 2008 for the contract dated January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.

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) as it relates to health insurance effective beginning January 1, 2008 for the contract dated January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008.

Authorize the establishment of Capital Project (H029) for Town-wide reassessment already in progress. With budget as follows: proceeds from Bond Anticipation Notes for $355,000 effective with original bond resolution date of July 13, 2006. Result of establishment of capital project is a prior period adjustment to restate the beginning balances as of January 1, 2007.

Ratify and affirm authorization for Officer Jeffrey Arno to attend the Fire Arson Investigation Seminar November 7 through November 9, 2007 and NYS Fire Investigators State Chapter 23 IAAI Annual Awards Dinner at a cost of $25 registration fee and $20 Awards Dinner fee with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town; ratify and affirm authorization for Detective Jim Morgan to attend NYS Fire Investigators State Chapter 23 IAAI Annual Awards Dinner on November 8, 2007 at a cost of $20 with other appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

Accept proposal of Charles F. Herman & Associates to design, communicate and administer the Town's Section 125 Plan (Cafeteria Plan). Plan to be effective March 1, 2008. The 2008 plan year fees shall be as follows: Plan design and creation $700, plan communication $200 per day (1 day expected), monthly charges of $50 plus $4.00 per FSA participant, additional work outside the scope of the proposal at the rate of $85 per hour.

Authorize the Comptroller to set up a tax-exempt business credit account with Tractor Supply Co. The following employees are authorized users: Jeffrey Conlin, Kenneth Holmes, Bruce Goodall, Angelo DeFrancesco, Harry Duncan, George Flanders, Rick Swartz and Phil Hahn.

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack, through a task force consisting of highway and public works superintendents and managers, wishes to investigate various opportunities to reduce overall governmental costs by sharing services between highway and public works agencies; and

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program 2007-2008 presents an opportunity to receive fiscal assistance in developing viable, cost effective programs to reduce governmental costs by sharing resources and services; and

WHEREAS, A project funded by a grant program would be entitled the Rensselaer County Shared Highway and Public Works Services Feasibility Study and would: identify opportunities to reduce government spending and provide superior service in highway/public works operations by sharing municipal resources; coordinate the fiscal analysis establishing the viability of various shared service proposals; evaluate external funding resources and grants that can be used to help get the proposals up and running; and develop intermunicipal agreements leading to the implementation of viable opportunities; and

WHEREAS, the amount of grant requested by Rensselaer County, as lead applicant, shall be $75,000; and

WHEREAS, Rensselaer County, as Lead Applicant, shall fund in the first instance the $7,500 local share, which is 10% of the total project amount, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack as Co-Applicant wishes to partner with the Lead Applicant, Rensselaer County, to evaluate the shared services opportunities that exist and to plan for the implementation of viable shared services opportunities; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or the Highway Superintendent as the Supervisor's designee, is authorized to apply as Co-Applicant for the Rensselaer county Shared Highway and Public Works Services Feasibility Study Grant under the New York Stat Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program for the 2007-2008 Program year; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town agrees to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with Rensselaer County for the purpose of performing the Feasibility Study; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, is authorized to execute all contractual documents relating to acceptance of the grant; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Supervisor Secor, or the Highway Superintendent as the Supervisor's designee, is authorized to prepare, certify, and submit all administrative reports and documents mandated by the requirements of the grant.

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute contract extension for services to assist the Planning Board with the Town for 2008 with Laberge Group with hourly rates for 2008 per Addendum No. 5 as follows: Principal/project manager $142, Project Engineer $98, Assistant Engineer $74, and Administrative Assist $51.

Town Board Members (4) $10,000.00 each
Town Justices (2) $26,962.00 each
Court Officer $ 18.28/hour
Senior Court Clerk $ 18.57/hour
Assistant to Senior Court Clerk (2) $ 12.50/hour each
Supervisor $56,666.80
Secretary to the Supervisor $35,625.00
Comptroller $66,950.00
Assistant Comptroller $ 26.78/hour
Staff Accountant $46,000.00
Payroll/Personnel Clerk $25,500.00
Receiver of Taxes $32,000.00
Deputy Tax Receiver $ 14.20/hour
Tax Stuffer (Tax Assistant) $ 11.00/hour
Budget Officer $ 6,376.01
Assessor $48,277.16
Assistant to the Assessor $30,144.30
Data Collector (as needed) $ 12.00/hour
Board of Assessment Review - Chairperson $ 90.00/meeting
Board of Assessment Review- Members (each) $ 75.00/meeting
Board of Assessment Review - Secretary $ 25.00/meeting
Town Clerk $51,362.22
Deputy Town Clerk $39,306.27
Deputy Town Clerk $30,144.30
Attorney to the Town $24,000.00
Deputy Town Attorney/Special Prosecutor $11,000.00
Records Management $ 2,300.00
Buildings/Janitorial $ 17.00/hour
Police Chief $67,810.00
Police Officers (part-time) $ 17.50/hour
Police Dispatcher (part-time) $ 10.30/hour
Animal Control Officer $12,863.45
Highway Superintendent $55,343.52
Secretary to Highway Superintendent $ 14.89/hour
Park Manager $ 6,819.98
Secretary to Park $ 14.89/hour
Park Attendant (part-time) $ 12.00/hour
Director of Youth and Recreation $ 9,394.39
Historian $ 1,600.00
Director of Transfer Station Operations $44,790.58
Water/Sewer Manager (A, SW & SS funds) $40,919.83
Building Inspector $50,301.40
Building Inspector $48,267.18
Secretary/Building Department $32,400.00
Registrar of Vital Statistics #1, #2 (each) $ 1,100.00
Director of Zoning & Planning/Zoning
Enforcement Officer $42,500.00
Secretary to Director of Planning/Zoning $26,500.00
Zoning Board Attorney $ 9,022.43
Zoning Board Chairperson (12 meetings) $ 1,500.00
Zoning Board Members (each)(12 meetings) $ 1,000.00
Planning Board Attorney $22,931.00
Planning Board Chairperson (21 meetings) $ 4,000.00
Planning Board Members (each)(21 meetings) $ 2,500.00

Organizational Meeting of the Town Board will be held January 10, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall at 265 Schuurman Road.

Approve the attached Transfer Station Fee schedule, as amended, to be effective January 1, 2008.

Full-time employees (non-union) shall be given the following holidays for the year 2008:

Day Date Holiday
TueJan 1 New Year's Day
MonJan 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
MonFeb 18 President's Day
MonMay 26 Memorial Day
FriJuly 4 Independence Day
MonSept 1 Labor Day
MonOct 13 Columbus Day
TueNov 11 Veteran's Day
ThurNov 27 Thanksgiving Day
FriNov 28 Day after Thanksgiving
ThurDec 25 Christmas Day
FriDec 26 Day after Christmas

Day Date Holiday
TueJan 1 New Year's Day
TueFeb 19 President's Day *
TueMay 27 Memorial Day *
FriJuly 4 Independence Day
TueSept 2 Labor Day *
TueOct 14 Columbus Day *
TueNov 4 Election Day
TueNov 11 Veteran's Day *
ThurNov 27 Thanksgiving Day
FriNov 28 Day after Thanksgiving
ThurDec 25 Christmas Day

*Transfer Station is closed on Mondays; therefore, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Monday holidays will be observed on Tuesday.

WHEREAS, on June 13, 2005, the Town of Schodack and Village of Castleton-on-Hudson entered into an Agreement to supersede a 1987 Memorandum of Understanding which addressed a water system owned and operated by the Village that provides water to both Village residents and certain areas within the Town, and WHEREAS, the 1987 MOU no longer reflected the parties' current intention for provision of water and was declared null and void, and

WHEREAS, in the subject agreement, the Village recognized a water district (Water District No. 7) created by the Town as an existing municipal water district with all rights and powers as may be provided by law, and

WHEREAS, the Town and Village agreed to continue to work cooperatively to investigate the availability of additional sources of groundwater within the Town and the feasibility of connecting such sources into the Village's existing System, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to said 2005 Agreement, the Town has identified a source of groundwater, Water District No. 1, and completed necessary engineering studies in order to construct a connection to the Village's existing system, and

WHEREAS, the Town and Village wish to submit an application in the 2008 Shared Municipal Services Incentive grant program in order to reduce the capital project costs to be borne by residents/users of the involved water districts and the Village,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack (Applicant) hereby authorizes Supervisor Secor to submit an application, to be known as Castleton-Schodack Joint Water System, for consideration of funding on or before December 13th, 2007.

Withdrawn: WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack desires to work cooperatively with Schodack Central School District to design and construct a baseball field at its Town Park located on Poyneer Road in order to provide improved athletic fields for all school baseball players, and

WHEREAS, the Town agrees to be Co-Applicant with said District and to submit an application in the Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant program to provide essential funding for this important community project, to be known as Schodack Athletic Field Development, in the amount of $252,870 and is fully committed to payment of the ten percent (10%) local match in the amount of $25,287,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack authorizes submittal of said application in a timely manner.

To rescind resolution 2004-456, 2005-074 and 2005-454 relative to park pavilion fees and adopt the following fee schedule for use of the Town Park:

Non-resident Pavilion Fee for any day $100.00
Resident Pavilion Fee for weekend and holidays $ 50.00
Resident Pavilion Fee weekday $ 25.00

Cancellations: one-week notice in advance for full refund; less than one week a charge of $25.00 will be assessed. Further, the Use of Facility Application will be changed to reflect same.

Pursuant to correspondence, dated April 10, 2007, authorize the following Additional Services pursuant to Exhibit C of the contract dated July 21, 2004 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates relative to Water District No. 8 (DWSRF) items totaling $33,000.00 as follows:

Pursuant to correspondence, dated December 13, 2007, amend Exhibit C of the contract dated July 21, 2004 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates relative to Water District No. 8 (DWSRF) to increase item c. titled Archaeological/Historical Investigations to include Radio Investigation and increase the line by $2,000.00 for a total of $14,000.00. Total additional services per the contract with the resolution equals $61,000.00

Pursuant to correspondence, dated December 13, 2007, authorize the following Additional Services pursuant to Exhibit C of the contract dated July 21, 2004 with J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates relative to Water District No. 8 (DWSRF) items totaling $12,000.00 as follows with this resolution the total of authorized additional services to date equals $45,000.00:

Archaeological/Historical/Radio Investigations $ 2,000.00
Easement Document Preparation $10,000.00
Total $12,000.00

Authorize Supervisor Secor to execute change order #2 with Tom Kubricky Company, Inc. - Contract No. 3A - in the amount of $64,554. Change Order No. 2 includes Major Facilities - 14-inch directional bore across Routes 9 & 20 near Kraft Road; Water District No. 8 - 18 service bores along Routes 9 & 20.

Authorize final payment to Tom Kubricky Company, Inc., for work completed pursuant to Contract No. 3A for Waster District No. 8 ($82,365.63), Major Facilities ($56,299.54), Change Order No. 1 ($329.42) for a total amount not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars and Fifty-Nine Cents ($138,994.59) subject to approval by the Town Comptroller of certain paperwork and securities provided pursuant to the contract warranty.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SCHODACK DOES HEREBY:

Authorize Surveysmith to conduct field work associated with boundary between Town's access strip and Lot 4 on Saddle Club Drive in an amount not to exceed $1,100 pursuant to correspondence dated October 22, 2007.

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of a hearing to seek public input relative to Schodack Landing Sewer District Number 8 to increase spending limits on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall.