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 t