Workshop April 24, 2008

Members of the Schodack-Castleton Community Partnership presented information to the Town Board together with a proposed local law concerning Social Hosts in order to stem underage drinking in the Town. The Board pledged to develop an improved draft of the legislation and to schedule a public hearing in the near future.

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

2008-180)

WHEREAS, M & T Bank has notified the Town of Schodack that they elected not to extend the Letter of Credit, SB-906522-2000 in the amount of $48,000 issued for R. J. Valente, Inc. and

WHEREAS, M & T Bank has requested that the original Letter of Credit be returned upon its expiration of April 20, 2008 and

WHEREAS, on April 16, 2008, KeyBank National Association issued an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, S313625 in the amount of $48,000 for R. J. Valente Gravel, Inc. and

WHEREAS, said Letter of Credit was reviewed the Attorney to the Town for substance and form and found to be acceptable,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby accepts the replacement Letter of Credit, S313625 dated April 16, 2008 in the amount of $48,000 issued by KeyBank National Association on behalf of R. J. Valente, Inc. and directs the Town Clerk to return the expired Letter of Credit, SB-906522-2000 to M & T Bank following adoption of this resolution and expiration of Letter of Credit on April 20, 2008.

2008-181)

Rescind Resolution 2008-177, as adopted on April 10 , 2008, relative to the Town's plan to increase and improve water facilities in Water District 1, Water District 3 and Water District 7.

2008-182)

Withdrawn: Appoint Edmund C. Miller, Sr. as part-time police officer at the hourly rate as set forth in the 2008 adopted budget.

2008-183)

Withdrawn: Appoint William Roberts, III, Ph.D., as part-time Soil and Water Conservation Inspector to coordinate and administer the Town's Municipal Stormwater program pursuant to Local Laws 3 and 4 of the Laws of 2007. Dr. Roberts will serve on a voluntary basis without remuneration or benefits, under the direction of the Building Department, for the remainder of the year 2008. The Attorney to the Town shall prepare an agreement setting the terms and conditions of this engagement.

2008-184)

Authorize Grout Tech, Inc. to perform four core drillings of the floor slab located at the Highway Department Building in accordance with a proposal dated February 20, 2008 for a cost not to exceed $800 and Family Danz Heating & Air Conditioning to stand-by with radiant repair kit to be installed if needed to heating tubes in accordance to proposal dated March 27, 2008 for a cost not to exceed $300.

2008-185)

Withdrawn: WHEREAS, the 2008-09 Executive Budget proposed by former Governor Spitzer contains certain initiatives of the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness which would be the first step to implementing the regionalization or centralization of government functions within county governments, including the assessment and tax collection functions; and

WHEREAS, the initiatives would include "incentives" which would, in fact, penalize towns for failure to participate in the steps toward implementation of regionalization or centralization; and

WHEREAS, it is the Town of Schodack's experience in past regionalization or centralization efforts of certain functions within county government have not resulted in cost savings, but rather, added mandates and costs which the Town of Schodack taxpayers have borne; and

WHEREAS, based on experience, review and consideration of these matters the Town of Schodack Town Board finds that town government can act more efficiently and effectively in serving the needs and responding to the concerns of the taxpayers and that the transfer of functions to higher levels of government often results in the placement of undue financial burdens on local governments, districts and their taxpayers,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack hereby opposes the enactment of those initiatives of the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness contained in the 2008-09 New York State Executive Budget which would promote the transfer of authority and responsibility for government functions from towns to counties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is directed to transmit certified copies of this Resolution to the Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor, the Honorable Joseph L. Bruno, President Pro Tem of the New York State Senate, the Honorable Tim Gordon, Member of Assembly and the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness established by Executive Order of former Governor Spitzer.

2008-186)

Amend the Cell Phone Policy, as adopted on March 9, 2007 pursuant to Resolution 2007-132, third paragraph by bullet outline, to add the Youth Director and Town Justice as personnel required to utilize assigned cell phones.

2008-187)

Adopt road program as proposed by the Superintendent of Highways to apply Hot Mix Asphalt on the following roads: North Old post Road (between Schuurman and Sally K), Duck Pond Road North, and Oakwood Street ; and to apply double chip seal to the following roads: Lape Road, New Road, Nantasket Road, Rexham Avenue, Terrace Avenue, Cold Springs Avenue, Overlook Road North and Brandt Rock Avenue.

2008-188)

WHEREAS, Alyssa Filkins, daughter of Tom and Jill Filkins, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award, on the twenty-ninth day of April in the year two thousand eight, and

WHEREAS, Alyssa is a Junior at Maple Hill High School, where she is on the Principal's list, and

WHEREAS, she is a three season athlete, participating in Soccer, Basketball and Track and Field and also participates in Band and Choir, and

WHEREAS, Alyssa distinguishes herself by her involvement in extensive community service activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Alyssa Filkins, a YMCA 3nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

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

2008-189)

WHEREAS, Kristen Der Gurahian, daughter of Charles and Sandra Der Gurahian, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award on the twenty-ninth day of April in the year two thousand eight, and

WHEREAS, Kristen is a Sophomore at Maple Hill High School and a three-season sports athlete, participating in Soccer, Basketball and Softball, and

WHEREAS, Kristen participates in Band, and

WHEREAS, Kristen distinguishes herself by her involvement in extensive community service activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Kristen Der Gurahian, a YMCA 3nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

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

2008-190)

Authorize the Supervisor to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $2,303,952.45 dated May 9, 2008 as follows: (a) $1,020,000 to finance the water system improvements to water districts 2a, 2b, 4, 5, and 8, and (b) $1,283,952.45 acquisition of land and attached building for use as a town office complex. [Excerpt posted on Bulletin Board in meeting room]

2008-191)

Authorize Sue Miller, David Smith, James Bult, Anthony Maier and David Calarco, Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to attend the Local Government Planning and Zoning Workshop on May 28, 2008 at Bulmer Telecommunications Center, Hudson Valley Community College in Troy at a cost of $30 each and appropriate expenses to be borne by the Town. Said training shall constitute the four-hour training requirement set forth in Town Sections 267 and 271, Chapter 662 of the Laws of 2006.

2008-192)

Withdrawn: Pursuant to Chapter 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Schodack and upon receipt of written application submitted by Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., the Schodack Town Board hereby resolves to grant a Mass Assembly Permit to Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., for a benefit concert to be held on Saturday, June 13, 2008 on their premises from noon to midnight, except that Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., must comply with all offsite parking provisions of the Code and any other requirements, if any, of State, County and other municipalities, and provided that the applicant be given notice that this approval is solely from the Town of Schodack and does not constitute approval by any other approving authority or governing agency.

2008-193)

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Schodack (the "Town Board" and the "Town," respectively), in the County of Rensselaer, New York, has determined pursuant to section 202-b of the NYS Town Law to increase and/or improve water facilities of Water District 1, Water District 3 and Water District 7; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to a map, plan, and report dated March 2007 (Revised May 2007), as amended March 27, 2008, prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, as Engineers for the Town of Schodack (the "Town Engineers"), the construction of proposed water system improvements to existing Water District Nos. 1, 3, and 7 consist of the following:

Water District No. 1 - Replace the 6" asbestos-cement supply line leaving the pump station with 250± feet of 24" water main, sufficient to provide approximately 4,080 gallons necessary for 30 minutes of CT on approximately 200,000 gpd at average flows (135 gpm average) (This exceeds the design consumption of 157,300 gpd); replace 500± feet of 6" AC pipe connecting the networked distribution mains with 10" PVC pipe passing under I-90 (This will enable fire flows of 1,500 gpm to reach west of I-90); and improve the pump station control, chlorine delivery and replace the roof.

Water Districts Nos. 3, 7 and Castleton Connection - Extend a 12" water main from the end of the Clearview System on Sand Road, north up Van Hoesen Road approximately 3,000 feet to a point where the main will go cross-country and intersect the Castleton raw water main; extend 12" water main from this point another 600± feet to provide a direct tie in with the Water District No. 3 system (Fire flows at the end of the 12" main are predicted to be in excess of 1,000 gpm, with static pressures ranging from 50-80 psi in Maplecrest); construct interconnection with Castleton involving construction of a small above-ground structure, housing a meter, two (2) reducer-pressure zone (RPZ) backflow preventers, and telemetering equipment to operate automatic valves (Water will be placed into the Castleton system when demanded by the Castleton controls); and

Water Districts No. 1, 3, 7 and Castleton Connection - a Wellfied Yield Analysis at the cost of $79,431.81 and issuance charges for financing Water Improvements in the amount of $31,850; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the Water Improvements and calculation of per unit capital cost and improvements are further described in the map, plan, and report dated March 2007 (Revised May 2007), as amended March 27, 2008, prepared by J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates, as Engineers for the Town of Schodack, for the construction of proposed water system improvements to existing Water District Nos. 1, 3, and 7, a copy of which was duly filed with the office of the Schodack Town Clerk and is available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, on July 26, 2007 , based upon an Environmental Assessment Form prepared by the Town and after coordinated review of the Water Improvements, the Town adopted Resolution 2007-0316 authorizing issuance of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA"); and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the construction of the Water Improvements is estimated to be $954,382, and the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments from the several lots and parcels of land within Water Districts 1, 3 and 7, which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit conferred upon the same, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DETERMINED, and stated that the estimated cost of the Water Improvements to the "typical property" (as defined in the Town Law) in Water District No. 1 is $467, annually, consisting of a $299 capital charge and a $168 water usage charge, and that the estimated cost of the Water Improvements to the "typical property" in Water District No. 3 is $592, annually, consisting of a $424 capital charge and a $168 water usage charge, and that the estimated cost of the Water Improvements to the "typical property" in Water District No. 7 is $401, annually, consisting of a $233 capital charge and a $168 water usage charge; and that the Town Board has theretofore caused to be prepared and filed for public inspection with the Town Clerk, a detailed explanation of how such estimates were computed; and be it

ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the Town be held at the Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, on Thursday, May 22, 2008 , at 7:30 pm to consider a resolution of the Town Board to increase and improve water facilities in Water District 1, Water District 3 and Water District 7 and to increase the maximum amount to be expended for said water improvements and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same and for such other action on the part of the Town Board with relation thereto as may be required by law; and be it

FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk publish at least once in The Troy Record, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town and hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such publication, and post on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6 of section 30 of the Town Law, a copy of this order, certified by said Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and said posting to be not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the date of such public hearing.

2008-194)

WHEREAS, Helena Peters, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Peters, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award on the twenty-ninth day of April in the year two thousand eight, and

WHEREAS, Helena is a Junior at Maple Hill High School where she has distinguished herself by earning a place on the Principal's list and is a member of the National Honor Society, and

WHEREAS, Helena is a participant in Jazz Band, Band and Choir, and

WHEREAS, she plays Tennis on the Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and is very active in Drama Club, and

WHEREAS, Helena distinguishes herself by her involvement in extensive community service activities, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Helena Peters, a YMCA 3nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

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

2008-195)

WHEREAS, Sean Danaher, son of Paul and Darlene Danaher, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award on the twenty-ninth day of April in the year two thousand eight, and

WHEREAS, Sean is a Sophomore at Maple Hill High School where he is on the Principal's List, and

WHEREAS, he is a three-season sports athlete, participating in Cross Country, Basketball and Track and Field, and

WHEREAS, Sean is a member of Key Club, Band and participates in Drama Productions, and

WHEREAS, Sean distinguishes himself by his involvement in extensive community service activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Sean Danaher, a YMCA 3nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

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

2008-196)

WHEREAS, Vincent Prinzo, son of Michael and Denise Prinzo, is being recognized by the Rensselaer County YMCA and will receive a Student Service Award on the twenty-ninth day of April in the year two thousand eight, and

WHEREAS, Vincent is a Junior at Maple Hill High School where he is on the Honor Roll and plays Baseball, and

WHEREAS, Vincent is a participant in the Music and Art Programs and plays the guitar, and

WHEREAS, Vincent distinguishes himself by his involvement in extensive community service activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Vincent Prinzo, a YMCA 3nd Annual Student Community Service Award recipient, and

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