Actions of the Schodack Town Board

2012
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Actions of January 3, 2012 (Actions of 12 Jan and 26 Jan, below)

2012-01)

Authorize the approval of the Official Undertaking as to its form and manner of execution and the sufficiency of the insurance, as surety as prescribed by law.

2012-02)

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

2012-03)

Full-time employees (non-union) shall be given the following holidays for the year 2012:

2012-04)

Designate Transfer Station holidays for year 2012 as follows:

* Transfer Station is closed on Mondays, therefore, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Monday holidays will be observed on Tuesday.

2012-05)

As the post of Deputy Supervisor was created by the Town Board during 2002, pursuant to §42 of the Town Law, Supervisor Dowds hereby appoints Frank Curtis, Councilman, as Deputy Supervisor.

2012-06)

Designate the following banks as depositories for all Town funds for the calendar year 2012: Key Bank, N.A., MBIA, First Niagara, Pioneer and HSBC.

2012-07)

Supervisor Dowds, being the Chief Fiscal Officer or the officer having custody of monies of the said Town of Schodack, has the authority to temporarily deposit or invest monies of the said Town of Schodack, not required for immediate expenditures, except proceeds of loans and monies the investment of which otherwise is provided by law, in special time deposit accounts or certificates of deposit issued by a bank or trust company located and authorized to do business in this State; provided, however, that such time deposit accounts or certificates of deposit be secured by a pledge of obligations of the State of New York or obligation of any municipal corporation, school district or district of the State of New York as authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section II of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. Investment may also be made in obligations of the State of New York subject to conditions set forth in Section II of the General Municipal Law.

2012-08)

Adopt the following annual salaries for the calendar year 2012:

1. Estimated allocation: Comptroller $73,685.75; Capital Project Fiscal analyst - $2,000.00
2. Board of Assessment Review - Chairperson- $91.80/meeting; Members - $76.50/meeting and Secretary - $42.23/meeting-6 meetings scheduled, not to exceed annual amount stated above without further Town Board approval.
3. Director of Planning - $28,305.00; Director of Zoning - $18,870
4. Secretary to Director of Planning/Zoning - Hourly rate paid for attendance at planning/zoning meetings only.
5. Zoning Board Chairperson - $131.33/meeting-12 meetings scheduled, not to exceed annual amount stated above without further Town Board approval.
6. Zoning Board Members - $87.55/meeting-12 meetings scheduled, not to exceed annual amount stated above without further Town Board approval.
7. Planning Board Chairperson - $191.02/meeting-22 meetings scheduled, not to exceed annual amount stated above without further Town Board approval.
8. Planning Board Members - $119.39/meeting-22 meetings scheduled, not to exceed annual amount stated above without further Town Board approval.

2012-09)

Pursuant to the Article III, Section 29 (15) of the Town Law, Supervisor Dowds hereby appoints Dawne M. Kelly, as Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, at the annual salary set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-010)

Pursuant to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, Supervisor Dowds hereby appoints Diane Hutchinson, Town Historian at the annual salary set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-011)

Appoint David L. Gruenberg as Attorney to the Town, pursuant to retainer agreement dated January 28, 2010, remuneration as set forth in Year 2012 adopted budget ($24,000.00).

2012-012)

Pursuant to Town Law § 150(2), appoint Dennis Dowds as Police Commissioner without additional compensation. Term to expire on December 31, 2013.

2012-013)

Appoint Walter Wheeler as Web-master, remuneration as set forth in Year 2012 adopted budget ($4,130.00) and further authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute a independent contractor agreement with Walter Wheeler as Web-master, subject to approval by Attorney to the Town as to form.

2012-014)

Appoint Kathleen A. Blake as Payroll/Personnel Clerk at an annual salary as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-015)

Appoint Melissa A. Knights, Secretary to Director Planning/Zoning, at annual salary as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-016)

Appoint Jennifer L. Mulligan, CPA, as Comptroller at annual salary as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-017)

WITHDRAWN: "Appoint Cherie Gitto as Staff Accountant at annual salary as set forth in resolution 2012-08."

2012-018)

Appoint Laura Palmer as Assistant Comptroller on a part-time basis at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-019)

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 resolution 2012-08.

2012-020)

Appoint Sandra Schell ($12.37), Elizabeth Swahlan ($11.85) Kelly Krebs ($11.85) and Michael Lubbers ($11.85) as part-time Tax Clerks at an hourly rate as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-021)

Appoint Kathleen VanOrt as Secretary to Justice Court on a full-time basis at the hourly rate as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-022)

Appoint William Dikant part-time Justice Court Officer for the calendar year 2012 at hourly rate set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-023)

Appoint Sheila Golden as Director of Youth and Recreation for the calendar year 2012 at salary set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-024)

Appoint Gene Paul Martel as the Dog Control Officer for the calendar year 2012 pursuant to the Year 2012 adopted budget.

2012-025)

Appoint Stuart McKnight to the position of Park Manager at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-026)

Appoint Roland D. Ferris as Data Collector on a part-time basis as deemed appropriate by the Assessor at an hourly rate as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-027)

Appoint Nicole A. Thomas as part-time janitorial staff at an hourly rate as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-028)

Appoint Stuart McKnight, Josh Walters, Jason Laurenzo, Thomas M. D. Jones, Alan Roehr Jr., Peter Zownir and Clark Roehr as part-time police officer at an hourly rate as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-029)

WITHDRAWN: "Appoint Frank Ball, Michael DeJulio, James Harrington, Thomas Prevost and Albert Saville as part-time Transfer Station Attendants for the calendar year 2012 pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-08, such individuals will be called in, as needed, after the call-out roster, pursuant to Article IV of the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Schodack and CSEA, Inc., Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO (Town of Schodack Unit), is exhausted. "

2012-030)

Pursuant to Article 3 Section 30 of the Town Law, the Town Clerk hereby appoints Lois Ciccolella Deputy Town Clerk at the annual salary set forth in the Year 2012, 2013, 2014 and Year 2015, respective adopted budgets. Term to run concurrent with the term of Town Clerk and expires on December 31, 2015.

2012-031)

Pursuant to Article 3 Section 30 of the Town Law, the Town Clerk hereby appoints Karen A. Vecchione Deputy Town Clerk at the annual salary set forth in the Year 2012, 2013, 2014 and Year 2015, respective adopted budgets. Term to run concurrent with the term of Town Clerk and expires on December 31, 2015.

2012-032)

Appoint Donna Conlin as Registrar of Vital Statistics, Karen A. Vecchione as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics and Lois Ciccolella as Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics pursuant to Section 4122 of the Public Health Law at salary set forth in the Year 2012 budget. Terms to run concurrent with the term of Town Clerk and expires on December 31, 2015.

2012-033)

Appoint Karen A. Vecchione ADA Coordinator for the calendar year 2012 at no additional compensation.

2012-034)

Pursuant to Schodack Town Law Section 60.5 the Records Advisory Board shall consist of five members, being the Town Supervisor, the Town Historian, the Town Attorney, the Town Clerk and the Records Coordinator. Karen A. Vecchione is hereby appointed Records Coordinator at an hourly rate as set forth in the Year 2012 adopted budgets.

2012-035)

Appoint Kathleen A. Blake Affirmative Action Coordinator for the calendar year 2012 at no additional compensation.

2012-036)

Appoint Kenneth Holmes as Superintendent of Highways. Term to run concurrent with the term of Supervisor and expires on December 31, 2013. At the Salary for the year 2012 as set forth in the Year 2012 adopted budget.

2012-037)

Appoint David Calarco as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the calendar year 2012.

2012-038)

Appoint Robert W. Linville, Esq., as Attorney for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals at salary as set forth in resolution 2012-08.

2012-039)

Appoint James Church as a member of the Planning Board. Term to expire on December 31, 2018.

2012-040)

Appoint Louis Spada as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Term to expire December 31, 2016.

2012-041)

Appoint Philip Danaher, Esq., to act as Deputy Attorney to the Town (at no compensation) and to act as the Town/Traffic Prosecutor for Vehicle and Traffic matters at Schodack Justice Court, pursuant to retainer agreement dated January 29, 2010, remuneration as set forth in Year 2012 adopted budget ($11,400).

2012-042)

Appoint Bryan Goldberger, Esq. of Goldberger & Kremer as Labor Counsel at an hourly rate of $195.00. This authorization shall not exceed the 2012 budgeted allotment for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00

2012-043)

Appoint Tabner, Ryan and Keniry, LLP as Special District Counsel based on per hour fee schedule dated July 30, 2010, Partners $225.00, Associates $175.00 and Paralegals $100.00 This authorization shall not exceed the 2012 allotment for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.

2012-044)

Pursuant to Chapter 32 Section 1 of the Code of the Town of Schodack, appoint Peter D. Schweigert; Allison Signor; Gary Ziegler, Code Enforcement Officer; Jeffrey Arno, Police Officer; Detective James Morgan; Steven Kelly, and Matthew Carner to the Town of Schodack Fire Investigation Unit for the calendar year 2012.

2012-045)

Appoint members to the Public Safety Advisory Committee as follows: Chief Bernhard Peter, Dennis Dowds and Kenneth Holmes to two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2013.

2012-046)

Appoint the following as Fire Marshals for 2012: Dawne M. Kelly - Town Hall; Stuart McKnight - Police Station; and Harry Duncan - Highway Garage.

2012-047)

Establish the mileage rate of 55.5 cents per mile pursuant to I.R.S. rate for the calendar year 2012.

2012-048)

Designate The Record as official Town newspaper for the calendar year 2012.

2012-049)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute New York State Office of Children and Family services, Individual Program Application, Agency Summary for Youth and Recreation for the Period of January 1 through December 31, 2012.

2012-050)

Approve contracts and authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer contracts with Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc., and Nassau Ambulance for provision of emergency medical services for 2012 as set forth in the Year 2012 adopted budget.

2012-051)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer 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.

2012-052)

Approve contracts and authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute contracts with the Castleton Public Library ($95,000.00), East Greenbush Community Library ($220,511.00), and Nassau Free Library ($25,000.00) as set forth in the Year 2012 adopted budget.

2012-053)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer a contract with the Peter J. Andrews VFW Post No. 7337 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of programs devoted, in whole or in part, to the welfare of veterans for an amount not to exceed $4,500.00 Terms and conditions of the contract are subject to approval by Attorney to the Town as to form and substance. (As budgeted)

2012-054)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute contracts with the Edward C. Swartz Southern Tier Senior Center ($4,000.00) and Castleton Senior Citizens ($4,000.00) for the establishment, maintenance and operation of programs devoted, in whole or in part, to the welfare of the aged. The terms and conditions of said contracts are subject to the approval by Attorney to the Town. (As budgeted)

2012-055)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute agreement on behalf of the Town of Schodack with the Rensselaer County STOP DWI program for the calendar year 2012.

2012-056)

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 $1,000.00. 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.

2012-057)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer contract for professional services from the Laberge Group to assist the Town Board for 2012. Hourly rates for 2012 are as follows: Principal/project manager $157.00, Project Engineer $108.00, Assistant Engineer $81.00 and Administrative Assistant $57.00.

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Actions of 1-12-12 (Actions of Jan 26, below)

2012-058)

Amend resolution 2011-289 as adopted on October 27, 2011 to increase authorization from $20,000.00 to $28,000.00 with Tabner, Ryan and Keniry, LLP relative to Water and Sewer issues.

2012-059)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a new mail system Connect+ 1000 with 5-pound scale and 100-departmental accounting for a period of 51-months and at the monthly rate of $325.00.

2012-060)

AMENDED: Authorize Supervisor Dennis Dowds, Acting Assessor Peter Goold, [Assistant to the Assessor Karen Justus, Town Councilman James Bult,] Planning Board Chairman Denise Mayrer and Director of Planning and Zoning Nadine Fuda to attend seminars for the Annual Meeting of the Associations of Towns February 20-23, 2012 with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

2012-061)

Authorize Donna Conlin as the voting delegate for the Town of Schodack at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns.

2012-062)

WITHDRAWN: "WHEREAS, in connection with the Lucey Bank Project, R. J. Valente Gravel filed a certain irrevocable line of credit #S313625 with the Town Clerk on April 16, 2008, in the sum of $48,000; and

WHEREAS, said letter of credit has been extended annually, and is now scheduled to expire on April 9, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has now received notification from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that all work required at the site has been completed, to the satisfaction of that Department, and that therefore the letter of credit may be cancelled and released;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town Clerk is authorized to execute a release of said letter of credit, and to execute any documents required for that purpose, after the Schodack Planning Board has approved the close-out of the project."

2012-063)

WITHDRAWN: "Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer the Authorization to Proceed for services as set forth in said proposal dated December 22, 2011 with Laberge Group, relative to the grant application entitled "Local Government Efficiency Grant Dissolution Study, Implementation Plan and Alternatives" in an amount not to exceed $4,500.00".

2012-064)

WITHDRAWN: "Appoint Frank Ball, Michael DeJulio, James Harrington, Thomas Prevost, Clyde Knot and Albert Saville as part-time Transfer Station Attendants for the calendar year 2012 pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-08, such individuals will be called in, as needed, after the call-out roster, pursuant to Article IV of the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Schodack and CSEA, Inc., Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO (Town of Schodack Unit), is exhausted."

2012-065)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer an annual maintenance agreement, including parts and labor, with Eastern Copy Products, LLC for the Konica Minolta Bizhub 600 copier on the third floor at the Town Hall, ID # 285CH, for the period February 2, 2012 to February 1, 2013 for $1,205.00 annually. Contract includes 168,000 copies annually with an overage charge of $0.00714 per copy.

2012-066)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer an annual maintenance agreement, including parts and labor, with Eastern Copy Products, LLC for the Muratec 2030D copier in the Court/Meeting room, ID#144CH, for the period February 2, 2012 to February 1, 2013 for $504.00 annually. Contract includes 24,000 copies annually with an overage charge of $0.01998 per copy.

2012-067)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer an annual maintenance agreement, including parts and labor, with Eastern Copy Products, LLC for the Xerox Work Centre M20 copier in the Justice Ct., ID#938CH, for the period February 2, 2012 to February 1, 2013 for $508.00 annually. Contract includes 24,000 copies annually with an overage charge of $0.02108 per copy.

2012-068)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer an annual maintenance agreement, including parts and labor, with Eastern Copy Products, LLC for the Xerox Work Centre 4150x copier in the Police Dept., ID#812CH, for the period February 2, 2012 to February 1, 2013 for $592.00 annually. Contract includes 42,000 copies annually with an overage charge of $0.01254 per copy.

2012-069)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer an annual maintenance agreement, including parts and labor, with Eastern Copy Products, LLC for the Xerox Work Centre 5225p copier on the second floor (Assessor & Receiver of Tax offices) at the Town Hall, ID # 973CH, for the period February 2, 2012 to February 1, 2013 for $511.00 annually. Contract includes 30,000 copies annually with an overage charge of $0.01686 per copy.

2012-070)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer an annual maintenance agreement, including parts and labor, with Eastern Copy Products, LLC for the Xerox Savin 8025 copier on the first floor (Town Clerk's office) at the Town Hall, ID # 655BA, for the period February 2, 2012 to February 1, 2013 for $294.00 annually. Contract includes 30,000 copies annually with an overage charge of $0.00932 per copy.

2012-071)

Authorize the Comptroller's recommendation to direct the Town Supervisor to pay the claims #12-0001 to 12-0125 on Abstract No. 2012-01, in the amount of $309,203.03, including the claims paid ($25,608.51) since the previous town board meeting.

2012-072)

Authorize budget amendments, budget transfers, interfund loans and interfund transfers as recommended by the Comptroller.

Actions of 1-26-12

2012-073)

WITHDRAWN: "Appoint Clyde Knott as a part-time Park Attendant, under the direction of Stuart McKnight, at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2011-08, effective April 1 through October 31, 2012, as needed."

2012-074)

WITHDRAWN: "Appoint Thomas Prevost as a part-time Park Attendant, under the direction of Stuart McKnight, at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2011-08, effective April 1 through October 31, 2012, as needed."

2012-075)

Authorize the following individuals for appointment to the Winter Youth Recreation Program, as recommended by the Director of Youth and Recreation for Pee Wee Wrestling - Thomas Gibbons and Geoff Scheilding at salary as set forth in the Year 2012 adopted budget.

2012-076)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute ASCAP License Agreement, subject to review and approval as to form by Attorney to the Town, and authorize payment of $320.00 licensing fee to ASCAP.

2012-077)

WHEREAS, the Town Board delegated its annual auditing responsibilities of all Town Departments which received or disbursed money in the previous fiscal year pursuant to Section 123 of Town Law to the Town Comptroller, and

WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller performed the audit in accordance with the guidelines provided by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller as published in the Local Government Management Guide - Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the audit report submitted for Justice Court for the fiscal year 2011.

2012-079)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to contract with musicians to perform at the 2012 Music in the Park as follows:

2012-080)

WHEREAS, it is the tradition of the Schodack Town Board to recognize the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Cooper has distinguished himself as a person of outstanding ability and integrity, recognized for his selfless dedication and service to his community through his various roles as a member of Nassau Hose Company Number One over the past 50 years, and

WHEREAS, Larry grew up on Elm Street in the Village of Nassau and, deciding to follow in his family's tradition, joined Nassau Hose Company Number One in March of 1962 at the age of 16, and

WHEREAS, in the years that followed, Larry met and married Pat, purchased a home on Chatham Street "a stone's throw away from the firehouse" and, subsequently, raised their children, and

WHEREAS, Larry, taking on more responsibility, served in various positions with Nassau Hose Company Number One, serving as Lieutenant and Captain from 1965 to 1970, Assistant and Deputy Chief from 1970 to 1974, rising to the rank of Chief, serving in that position from 1974 until 1976, and

WHEREAS, Larry has shared his high energy and colorful style throughout his career in the fire service, and further demonstrated a strong commitment to the community by serving on the Nassau Ambulance in the "old days of load and go" responses, and

WHEREAS, Larry has mentored many members of the department over the years including his son Matthew, recapping stories and experiences from traffic accidents, water emergencies, drills, parades and firematic competitions to memorable structure fires such as Delson's Department Store and Millbrook Kitchen fires, and

WHEREAS, in the winter of 2000, Larry and Pat relocated to their country home on Lape Road in the Town of Schodack where Larry enjoyed a brief "retirement" from leadership responsibilities, while their son Matthew was becoming a full fledged member in his own right, following in father's footsteps with Nassau Hose Company Number One and rising through the ranks to Chief, Larry once again assumed the role as Assistant and Deputy Chief from 2002 through 2007, and

WHEREAS, in 2010 Larry switched hats to take on an administrative role, thereby, following in his father's footsteps became the second generation of Coopers to serve as President of Nassau Hose Company Number One, the office in which he continues to serve

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Lawrence Cooper, who has given himself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing himself throughout his career, bringing great pride to his family, his peers, his associates and his community by being a person of commitment, integrity, honor, and an impressive role model for all, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack did pause in its deliberations of the 26th of January, 2012, to acknowledge and honor Lawrence Cooper in recognition of his fifty years of active service in Nassau Hose Company Number One also serving Nassau Lake West Protective District in the Town of Schodack. A copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him by the Supervisor.

2012-081)

Approve fees for Winter Recreation program: Pee Wee Wrestling $25 per child with maximum of $50 per family.

Actions of 9 Feb 2012 (Actions of 23 Feb, below)

2012-082)

Amend Resolution 2012-057 as adopted January 3, 2012 Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer contract for professional services from the Laberge Group to assist the Town Board for 2012. Hourly rates for 2012 are as follows: Principal/project manager $162.00, Project Engineer $111.00, Assistant Engineer $83.00 and Administrative Assistant $59.00.

2012-083)

Amend Resolution 2011-284 adopted October 13, 2011, Resolution 2010-224 adopted June 1, 2010, Resolution 2009-135 adopted February 26, 2009, Resolution 2009-165 adopted March 26, 2009 and Resolution 2009-415 adopted September 24, 2009 to increase authorized amount for Barton and Loguidice, P.C. for remediation work at Town Landfill from $45,520.00 to $50,447.00 pursuant to correspondence dated January 23, 2012 to provide supplemental engineering service and inspection services for $4,927.00.

2012-084)

Approve the list of Volunteer Ambulance Workers Service Award Program Participants for all 2011 active Volunteer Ambulance Workers of the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc., as submitted.

2012-085)

Whereas, the Town Board adopted Resolution 2010-077 authorizing Supervisor Dowds to execute Change Order No. 1 dated January 11, 2010 for Contract No. 8G - General Construction Water System Improvements to Water District Nos. 1 and 3 (Jersen Construction Group, LLC, Contactor) decreasing said contract by $3,240 and;

Whereas, part of Item No. 5 in Change Order No. 1 was not completed in the amount of $17,160 related to closing the Water District No. 3 loop and;

Whereas, Change Order No. 1 should be revised to reflect the work not completed and;

Now therefore it be resolved that the Town Board authorizes Supervisor Dowds to execute Change Order No. 1 - Revised dated January 30, 2012 for Contract No. 8G - General Construction Water System Improvements to Water District Nos. 1 and 3 (Jersen Construction Group, LLC, Contractor) to increase said contract by a revised estimated $27,300 and decrease said contract by an estimated total amount of $47,700 thereby, resulting in a net decrease in the amount of $20,400.

2012-086)

Whereas, the Town Board adopted Resolution 2010-337 authorizing Supervisor Dowds to execute Change Order No. 3 dated October 29, 2010 for Contract No. 8G - General Construction Water System Improvements to Water District Nos. 1 and 3 (Jersen Construction Group, LLC, Contactor)decreasing said contract by $21,500 and;

Whereas, as a result of the adoption of Resolution 2012-084 related to revising Change Order No. 1, which decreased the contract by $17,160, the unit price under-run contained in Change Order No. 3 should be revised and;

Now therefore it be resolved that the Town Board authorizes Supervisor Dowds to execute Change Order No. 3 - Revised dated January 30, 2012 for Contract No. 8G - General Construction Water System Improvements to Water District Nos. 1 and 3 (Jersen Construction Group, LLC, Contractor) to increase said contract by an estimated total amount of $80,500 for additional scope, decrease said contract by an estimated total amount of $63,840 for excess funds available in the contract and decrease said contract by $21,000 for a contracted negotiated deduction thereby, resulting in a net decrease in the amount of $4,340.

2012-087)

Authorize Supervisor to execute and administer agreement with Upstate Appraisal Services for professional services for 2012 relative to commercial assessment for Tax Map Parcel Numbers 211.-3-8.122- Rensselaer County Commission on Economic Opportunity- new daycare facility at 24 New Rd, Nassau, N.Y, 198.11-1-2.2, 2.1 & 2.35 Sisters of the Resurrection Nursing Home, N. Main St, Castleton, N.Y. 12033, 178.-4-2.1- Spinney at Pond View Apts,, 2501 Pond View Rd, E. Greenbush, N.Y, and 189.-7-12.243 Brooke Pointe Senior Housing, 2055 E. Schodack Rd, E. Schodack, N.Y. 12063, in an amount not to exceed $1,600.00,  based on 16 billable hours maximum.

2012-088)

Amend Resolution 2012-060 as adopted on January 26, 2012 to additionally authorize Town Councilman Michael Kenney, to attend seminars for the Annual Meeting of the Associations of Towns February 20-23, 2012 with appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town.

2012-089)

Rescind [that portion of] Resolution 2012-042. [as adopted on January 3, 2012 which authorized expenditure of funds up to the 2012 budgeted allotment of $15,000 without Board approval.]

2012-090)

WITHDRAWN: "Rescind that portion of Resolution 2012-043 as adopted on January 3, 2012 which authorized expenditure of funds up to the 2012 budgeted allotment of $25,000 without Board approval."

2012-091)

Authorize the Comptroller's recommendation to direct the Town Supervisor to pay the claims #12-0126 to 12-0276 on Abstract No.  2012-02, in the amount of $1,379,406.36, including the claims paid ($132,207.04) since the previous town board meeting.

2012-092)

Authorize budget amendments, budget transfers, interfund loans and interfund transfers as recommended by the Comptroller.

Actions of February 23, 2012

2012-093)

Amend resolution 2012-013 as adopted on January 3, 2012 Appoint Walter Wheeler as Web-master, remuneration as set forth in Year 2012 adopted budget ($4,130.00) to ($6,000.00) and further authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute a independent contractor agreement with Walter Wheeler as Web-master, subject to approval by Attorney to the Town as to form.

2012-094)

Authorize Peter Goold, Acting Assessor to retain Sharon Martin, former Sole Assessor on a consulting basis at an hourly rate of $28.25 not to exceed seventy (70) hours for 2012.

2012-095)

Authorize Sergeant Jon Reickert (member) and Officer Steven Roy (non-member) to attend the New York Tactical Association Conference and Expo in Verona, New York on May 1st through May 3rd, 2012 at an estimated cost of $676.99 and $726.99 respectively. (This is a 2012 budgeted item)

2012-096)

WITHDRAWN: "Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer proposal dated February 17, 2012 with Goldberger and Kremer for Labor matters, for the year 2012 at a retainer fee of $15,000.00 plus disbursements and additional services at an hourly rate of $215.00 per hours for services listed in said proposal."

2012-097)

WITHDRAWN: "Pursuant to Local Law No. 7 of 2006, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby establishes a singular issue Committee. Said Committee is to be known as the Zoning Update Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to identify, review, and recommend options relating to zoning in the Town of Schodack. Said recommendations are to include the manner in which to achieve or enact said goals and objectives. The committee's report should be submitted to the Town Board on or before _________________.

The following individuals are hereby appointed as members of the Committee: David Calarco, Lou Spada, David Smith, Anthony Maier and Edward Brewer."

2012-098)

WITHDRAWN: "Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute a supplemental shelter agreement with Drumm Veterinary Hospital to satisfy the requirements of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. It is the policy of the Town that owners, if located, shall be responsible for charges incurred at Drumm Veterinary Hospital and/or Columbia-Greene Humane Society when pets are claimed, as may be allowed by law."

2012-099)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to contract with musicians to perform at the 2012 Music in the Park as follows:

2012-100)

WHEREAS, pursuant to the franchise agreement between Time Warner Cable ("TWC") and the Town of Schodack, TWC pays the Town a fee for a special franchise to operate its cable television business in the public right- of-way, and

WHEREAS, for the year [2010] 2011 TWC paid the Town of Schodack [$79,189.30] $80,387.35 in franchise fees, and

WHEREAS, TWC was levied a total of [$3,449.12] $3,432.46 in Town taxes on five special franchise properties, and

WHEREAS, Section 626(1) of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York provides that the amount paid as a franchise fee is to be deducted from the taxes levied on a special franchise, and

WHEREAS, Section 626(2) of the Real Property Tax Law provides that the person responsible for collecting the franchise fee shall deliver to the Town of Schodack a certificate showing the amount of the franchise fee paid for the year ending on the date set forth in the certificate, and

WHEREAS, upon receipt of the certificate, the law requires the Town of Schodack to enter a credit on the tax roll in the amount shown on the certificate, and

WHEREAS, Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance is responsible for entering the credit on the tax roll, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 626, the TWC Tax Department returned the Town's Special Franchise tax bill, and

WHEREAS, TWC is required to make a request in order to receive a credit on the tax roll, and

WHEREAS, the Town has received a request for the credit on property taxes assessed in 2011 from the franchise fees paid during 2010,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to authorize payment of [$3,449.12] $3,432.46 to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance based on the 2011 TWC Utility report on said franchise properties assessed within the Town of Schodack.

2012-101)

WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs; and

WHEREAS, TOWN OF SCHODACK herein called the MUNICIPALITY, has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and the MUNICIPALITY deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, herein called the STATE, and the MUNICIPALITY be executed for STATE Aid for the Household Hazardous Waste program to be held on September 22;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TOWN BOARD

1. That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity with the applicable laws of the State of New York including all understanding and assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized.
2. That Bruce Goodall or his/her designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of the MUNICIPALITY to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required and to sign the resulting contract if said application is approved by the STATE;
3. That the MUNICIPALITY agrees that it will fund the entire cost of said household hazardous waste program and will be reimbursed by the State for the State share of such costs.
4. That four (4) Certified Copies of this Resolution be prepared and sent to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation together with a complete application.
5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

2012-102)

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

2012-103)

Authorize Donna L. Conlin, Town Clerk, to attend the annual New York State Town Clerk's Association Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, April 22 - 25, 2012, with Deputy Town Clerks Karen Vecchione and Lois Ciccolella to attend on alternating days. All appropriate expenses (mileage, lodging, meals, and registration) are to be borne by the Town per the 2012 adopted Town Budget, which are estimated to be $775.00 for the Town Clerk and $375.00 and $275.00 for the Deputy Clerks, respectively.

2012-104)

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack Police Department is a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) comprised of the Town of East Greenbush, Town of North Greenbush, Town of Schodack, and the City of Rensselaer.

WHEREAS, the four municipalities share the annual operating cost of the CERT by the Town of East Greenbush billing each municipality as costs are incurred;

WHEREAS, as a matter of efficiency, the Town of East Greenbush would like to bill each municipality at the beginning of the year for its annual share of CERT anticipated costs. Currently budgeted at $3,500.00. Any unspent funds will be carried over into the next fiscal year reducing the next year's billing and;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Comptroller is authorized to remit on an annual basis, the amount budgeted for the Town of Schodack's share of CERT anticipated costs to the Town of East Greenbush for the Community Emergency Response Team's operating fund.

2012-105)

WITHDRAWN: "WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack with the assistance from URS, has gathered information and prepared the Rensselaer County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack is a local unit of government that has afforded the citizens an opportunity to comment and provide input in the Plan and the actions in the Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be updated no less than every five years;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board that the Town of Schodack adopts the County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan as this jurisdiction's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions in the Plan."

Actions of March 8, 2012 (Actions of 22 Mar, below)

2012-106)

All civil service requirements having been met for the position of Police Sergeant, the Town hereby appoints Stephen Roy to the position of Police Sergeant effective March 9, 2012 [this is a budgeted item]

2012-107)

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of Public Hearing to seek public comment on Rensselaer County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan to be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Schodack Town Hall at 7:45 p.m.

2012-108)

WHEREAS, the Town executed the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), by and between the Town of Schodack and CSEA, Inc., Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO (Town of Schodack Unit) for the term of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2012 on September 7, 2011 authorized by Resolution No. 2011-232, and

WHEREAS, the CBA Appendix A outlines the salary schedule in effect during each contract year, and

WHEREAS, the Town paid wages retroactive to January 1, 2009 based on Appendix A on October 7, 2011, and

WHEREAS, the Town began making payments for the increase in longevity, the increase in the health insurance buy-out and withheld additional health insurance contributions with the contract execution date and did not make the payments/contributions retroactive to January 1, 2009, and

WHEREAS, the Unit filed a grievance, dated November 15, 2011 indicating that a retroactive payment to January 1, 2009 was due on the increase in longevity and health insurance buy-out, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and Unit negotiated the resolution to the grievance, and

NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to make a retroactive payment on the increase in longevity and health insurance buy-out to January 1, 2009 through September 7, 2011 to each unit member, as applicable.

2012-109)

Appoint Clyde Knott as a part-time Park Attendant, under the direction of Stuart McKnight, at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2011-08, effective April 1 through December 31, 2012, as needed.

2012-110)

Appoint Thomas Prevost as a part-time Park Attendant, under the direction of Stuart McKnight, at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2011-08, effective April 1 through December 31, 2012, as needed.

2012-111)

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

2012-112)

WHEREAS, Edward Leininger, on the twelfth day of March in the year two thousand twelve, will be recognized for his lifelong achievement and 70 plus years in scouting; and

WHEREAS, Ed began his career in scouting as a Boy Scout in Troop 72 in February 1932 in Glen Rock, New Jersey earning numerous Merit Badges, and

WHEREAS, Ed after becoming a Life Scout on February 4, 1935, served as Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster to the Council in New Jersey, and attended the very first National Jamboree in the summer of 1937 in Washington D. C., and

WHEREAS, Ed relocated to East Greenbush, New York, in 1945 and joined the ranks of Scouters with Governor Clinton Council area starting first as Assistant Scoutmaster and then as Scoutmaster of Troop 57 in the Fort Orange Council and beginning in 1964, served as Scoutmaster of Troop 522, and

WHEREAS, Ed diligently and conscientiously served the Hudson District as Assistant District Commissioner for Scout Roundtables from 1967 to 1973, and

WHEREAS, throughout Ed's scouting career he has received innumerable awards and badges such as the Training Award, the Scouters Key and Wood Badge, and

WHEREAS, Ed is the recipient of the American Legion Citation of Honor, as well as the holder of two of the most prestigious awards in scouting - the Lutheran Lamb Award and the Silver Beaver - Silver Fawn Award from the Governor Clinton Council, and

WHEREAS, Ed has served his church well and his community in his roles of volunteer firefighter, Fire Policeman, officer and commissioner of the East Greenbush Fire Company,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Edward Leininger upon the auspicious occasion of being honored for a lifetime in scouting of 70 plus years; and BE IT FURTER

RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack did pause in its deliberations on the 8th of March, 2012, to acknowledge and honor Edward Leininger, and a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be presented to him by Supervisor Dowds.

2012-113)

Authorize the purchase of a 2012 Chevrolet 3500 HD, 4WD, Dual Rear Wheeled, Regular Cab, with a new Reading Classic II Service Body on NYSOGS Contract, Group 40570, Award #PC63529 for an amount not to exceed $35,049.86 for the Water/Sewer Department. [This is a budgeted item]

2012-114)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer Professional Services Proposal dated March 1, 2012, with Laberge Group, LLC relative to Proposal Consolidated Water District 101 Extension for proposed services as described in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.

2012-115)

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack, is currently a participant of the NYCLASS program; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Schodack, has been notified of an Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement governing NYCLASS which reflects that the Village of Potsdam will become the new Lead Participant and provides for changes to the Investment Advisor from time to time as determined by the Governing Board of NYCLASS; and

WHEREAS, Comptroller Mulligan recommends that the Town Board approve an Amendment to the Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Municipal Cooperation Agreement, in which certain terms are modified to reflect the change in the Lead Participant and Investment Advisor for the program.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack does hereby authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer the amendment.

2012-116)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer Professional Services Proposal dated February 28, 2012, with Laberge Group, LLC relative to Proposal Sewer District 6 Extension for proposed services as described under Task 1 - Preliminary Engineering Report & Concept Design, Task 2 - SEQRA Requirements and Task 3 - District Formation of proposal in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00.

2012-117)

WHEREAS, the Town Building Inspector has reported to the Town Board that a building or structure known as 302 Morey Park Road (Tax Map 202.1-1-36) should be repaired or removed; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to proceed pursuant to Chapter 99 of the Schodack Code, relating to Unsafe Buildings

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Building Inspector shall, pursuant to §99-2(B) forward a notice with the particulars required therein to the owner, directing the owner to commence the securing or removal of the buildings within 30 days and to complete such securing or removal within 60 days; and it is further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this notice shall be filed in the office of the Rensselaer County Clerk, pursuant to the provisions of §99-2(D); and it is further

RESOLVED, that a hearing shall be held before the Town Board in this matter on May 27 24, 2012 at 7 p.m., to determine whether the owner has complied with such notice, and to take such other and further actions as may be authorized by Chapter 99.
Hearing Date corrected, 16 May

2012-118)

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of Public Hearing to seek public comment on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2012 relating to residency requirements for certain town employees of the Town of Schodack to be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Schodack Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

2012-119)

Authorize the Comptroller's recommendation to direct the Town Supervisor to pay the claims #12-0277 to 12-0408 on Abstract No. 2012-03, in the amount of $362,266.59, including the claims paid ($176,219.83) since the previous town board meeting.

2012-120)

Authorize budget amendments, budget transfers, interfund loans and interfund transfers as recommended by the Comptroller.  

Actions of March 22, 2012

2012-121)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute renewal application with St. Paul Travelers for crime, employee faithful performance and computer fraud bond at the annual cost of $1,279.00.

2012-122)

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

2012-123)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute a supplemental shelter agreement with Drumm Veterinary Hospital to satisfy the requirements of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. It is the policy of the Town that owners, if located, shall be responsible for charges incurred at Drumm Veterinary Hospital and/or Columbia-Greene Humane Society when pets are claimed, as may be allowed by law.

2012-124)

Authorize closure of capital project for Proposed Golf Course Purchase (H021) with an interfund transfer from General Fund (A) of $3,859.49 and a repayment of interfund loan of $10,000 to General Fund (A), effective January 31, 2012.

2012-125)

WITHDRAWN: "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 March 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2012 relating to residency requirements for certain Town employees of the Town of Schodack, entitled Schodack Residency Requirement Law of the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's official sign board on March 12, 2012 and advertised in the March 14, 2012 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on March 22nd 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 hereof, and

WHEREAS, 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2012 (P1 of 2012) to be known as Local Law 1 of 2012 of the Town of Schodack, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and is hereby directed to enter said local law in the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice of said local law to the Secretary of State."

2012-126)

Authorize waiver of 10% penalty in the amount of $724.00 on the sale of water to the Town of East Greenbush that was billed pursuant to Resolution No. 2011-342.

2012-127)

WITHDRAWN: "Resolution for the Rensselaer County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan as a result of the public hearing. "

2012-128)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute a contract for additional services with the Laberge Group for the MS4 Consulting Services for the Town of Schodack for 2012/13 MS4 year (March 10, 2012 - March 9, 2013). Fees for Additional Services per Addendum No. 02 are as follows: Administration $12,000.00, Field Work $15,500.00, Coalition Meetings $4,000.00 and Testing Allowance 2,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $34,000.00.

2012-129)

Authorize Stuart McKnight to purchase a Kubota RTV500-H utility vehicle with V4311 modular hard cab including V4310 mounting kit and V4308 60" front blade, RTV500 lift kit, V4325 front grille guard, K7311-97312 front winch mount platform, V377 winch, V4314 cab heater, V4367 windshield wiper kit and 9Y121-01400 shop manual from Emerich Sales and Service for a cost of $13,205.00 for use in the park to maintain trails, remove brush and debris, and enhance park security and to further authorize the appropriation of the Parkland Fund in the amount of $13,205.00. [this is a budgeted item]

Actions of April 12, 2012 (Actions of April 26 below)

2012-130)

Ratify and affirm authorizing Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Agreement for $25,000.00 towards the purchase of a marked patrol vehicle dated February 23, 2012.

2012-131)

Authorize the appropriation of the Federal Forfeiture Reserve Fund to fund the remaining balance of a marked patrol vehicle after the Byrne Grant award is applied in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00

2012-132)

Authorize the purchase of a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, 2500 HD, 4WD, Crew Cab Work Truck on NYSOGS Contract, Group 40450, Award #21910-PF for an amount not to exceed $24,890.48 for the Highway Superintendent. [This is a budgeted item].

2012-133)

Authorize interfund transfer from Highway Equipment Capital Project No. H028 in the amount of $15,268.08 to the Highway Town Outside Village Fund (DB) and further authorize establishment of a debt reserve fund in the Highway Town Outside Village Fund (DB) in the amount of $15,268.08 effective March 1, 2012.

2012-134)

Authorize closure of Capital Project No. H033 Police Department Radio Upgrade Project with an interfund transfer of $13,195.62 to General Town-wide Fund (A) comprised of $8,208.19 from the Federal Forfeiture Reserve Fund and $4,987.43 in unrestricted funds effective March 1, 2012.

2012-135)

Authorize final payment for the work completed by Jersen Construction Group, LLC Contract No. 8 Water District Nos. 1 & 3 in the total amount of $8,296.62, which includes retainage. This authorization is contingent upon review and approval of documentation for ARRA compliance, contractor's release of liens and the Town Comptroller.

2012-136)

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

2012-137)

WHEREAS, on February 9, 2012 the Schodack Town Board approved by resolution (2012-084) the Volunteer Ambulance Workers Service Award Program List of all 2011 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 was posted for thirty (30) days as required by law, and

WHEREAS, they have certified on April 6, 2011 no changes were made to the listing,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schodack Town Board authorizes Supervisor Dowds to certify to PENFLEX, Inc., that the listing as submitted and posted should be used to determine the funding, the requirements of the Service Award Programs (SAP), the eligibility of persons to be paid benefits and the amount of benefits to be paid to eligible persons.

2012-138)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute and administer Professional Services Proposal dated February 17, 2012, Addendum No. 03 with Laberge Group, LLC relative to Castleton Water Interconnection for continued service in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.

2012-139)

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of Public Hearing to seek public comment on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2012 relating to residency requirements for certain town employees of the Town of Schodack as amended to be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Schodack Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

2012-140)

Amend resolution 2012-099 adopted February 23, 2012 to substitute Bent Rail Band for Mixed Company as the musical performers on July 10th at Music in the Park for a total amount not to exceed $500.

2012-141)

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of Public Hearing to seek public comment on Proposed Local Law 2 of 2012 relating to installation of wells in the Town of Schodack to be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Schodack Town Hall at 7:45 p.m.

2012-142)

Authorize the Comptroller's recommendation to direct the Town Supervisor to pay the claims #12-0409 to 12-0580 on Abstract No. 2012-04, in the amount of $699,828.11, including the claims paid ($543,091.23) since the previous town board meeting.

2012-143)

Authorize budget amendments, budget transfers, interfund loans and interfund transfers as recommended by the Comptroller.

2012-144)

Appoint Colleen Papas as Secretary to Town Building Inspector, at an annual salary of $27,245.00, effective May 1, 2012. Further, this is a provisional appointment which requires said appointee to take the next civil service exam offered for that title.

Board Actions of April 26, 2012

2012-145)

WITHDRAWN: "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 April 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall to hear all interested parties on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2012 relating to residency requirements for certain Town employees of the Town of Schodack, entitled Schodack Residency Requirement Law of the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly posted on the Town Clerk's official sign board on April 13, 2012 and advertised in the April 18, 2012 edition of THE RECORD, official newspaper of the Town, and

WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on April 26th 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 hereof, and

WHEREAS, 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby adopts Proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2012 (P1 of 2012) to be known as Local Law 1 of 2012 of the Town of Schodack, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and is hereby directed to enter said local law in the Code of the Town of Schodack and to give due notice of said local law to the Secretary of State."

2012-146)

WHEREAS, Sheila Golden, Director of Youth and Recreation, has recommended that the Summer Swim Program take place at the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center (SAAJCC) in Albany and stated the advantages of using this pool facility,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the use of the pool at the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center (SAAJCC) for the summer camp program, subject to review as to form by the Attorney to the Town.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to authorize Sheila Golden, Director of Youth and Recreation to execute contract with Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center (SAAJCC) for use of the swimming pool facility for Summer Recreation Program from July 9 to August 3, 2012 for the Schodack Youth and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $4,800.00. A deposit of $2,400.00 shall be payable by June 1, 2012 and the remaining $2,400.00 shall be paid by August 3, 2012.

2012-147)

To approve the 2012 Road Program as proposed by the Superintendent of Highways to resurface with hot-mix asphalt on Bridle Court, Phillips Road, and Doelner Circle. In addition, crack sealed/surface treatments on Berzin Road, Sagendorf Road, Orchard Road, Northern Boulevard, Loretta Lane, Tina Lane, Funk Road, McKnight Road and Veering Lane.

2012-148)

Authorize the Town Clerk to publish legal notice to solicit bids for one (1) Single Axle Dump Truck with sander, plow and wing attachments pursuant to specifications prepared by the Superintendent of Highways.

2012-149)

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of Public Hearing to seek public comment on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2012 relating to residency requirements for certain town employees of the Town of Schodack to be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Schodack Town Hall at 7:15 p.m.

2012-150)

Cancel the public hearing for Proposed Local Law 2 of 2012 relating to the installation of wells in the Town of Schodack which had been scheduled for April 26, 2012 at 7:45 p.m.

2012-151)

Authorize Town Clerk to publish legal notice of Public Hearing to seek public comment on Proposed Local Law 2 of 2012 relating to installation of wells in the Town of Schodack to be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Schodack Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

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