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TOWN OF
ROSENDALE
DRAFT
TOWN BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McDonough at 7:31pm at the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
PRESENT: Councilman
Robert Gallagher
Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene
Councilman Kenneth Hassett
Councilman Richard
Minissali
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Debra Tierney, Dpty. Town Clerk; Jen
Metzger, Dpty. Supervisor; Fred Greitzer, Joe Havranek, Jere Brown, Tim
Morrison, Planning Board; Dennis Kaye, Econ. Dev.; Tara Burke, Rec.
Director; Jack Snyder W/S Comm.; Rayne Kouhout, Transfer Station;
Jeanne Walsh, Bob Ryan, newly elected Town Board members; and about 15
residents.
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
COMMENTS: Fred Greitzer the Board that his
term on the Ulster County Planning Board will end this
year(12/31/2011); the Rosendale Planning Board has recommended, by
a motion at their November 3, 2011 meeting, that Jere Brown be
appointed as the UC Planning Board member and Fred Greitzer be appointed
the Alternate; Fred concurs with this change. Supervisor
McDonough responded that this will be addressed when the appointments
are made; Fred asked that the recommendations be made to the Ulster
County Legislature in December for continuity.
Supervisor McDonough announced that the Pickle Festival will take place on Sunday, November 20th at the Recreation Center; there will be a Veterans Day Memorial ceremony at 11:00am on Friday, November 11th at the Veterans Park.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to accept the minutes of the October 5th and 12th meetings as written; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman Greene
reported that the Planning Board had approved Fred Greitzer’s request to
change positions with Jere Brown as representatives to the Ulster
County Planning Board; the ZBA and ZRC are working along as usual.
Councilman Gallagher reported that the Highway
Department is gearing up for winter; the Justice report is on file with
the Town Clerk.
Councilman Minissali reported that the Water
Department had a water main break on Sunday which has been repaired; the
Environmental Commission held a “Forest Management” program which was
well attended.
Councilman Hassett reported that the Recreation
minutes are on file with the Town Clerk; everything else is going great;
the Transfer Station is doing well as usual and running in the “black”.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor
McDonough read the end of month balances for October and stated that the
report is on file with the Town Clerk.
APPOINTMENT: Supervisor McDonough announced
that he, Dan Baker and Councilman Hassett interviewed the two candidates
for the position of assessor; the choice was Michael Dunham who has
done work for the Town previously and has impeccable references.
Mr. Dunham feels that he can do the work on a part-time basis at an
annual salary of $28,000 which will be a considerable savings from the
present salary; Mr. Dunham will finish the current term of Mr. Baker
which runs until February 2014. Councilman Hassett expressed kudos
to Supervisor McDonough for working out the part-time arrangement.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to
appoint Michael Dunham as pert-time assessor at $28,000 per year for
term ending February 2014; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll
Vote: 5 Yes.
1). ANNOUNCEMENT: Both the Rosendale Water/Sewer
Commission and the Climate Change Task Force are still seeking volunteer
members.
2). RESOLUTION 11-2011-#2 Budgetary Transfers: The resolution authorizes the following budgetary transfers:
HIGHWAY FUND-Transfer the sum of:
1. $3,000.00 from General Maintenance EQ(DA5111.2) to Miscellaneous PS(DA5140.1)
2. $2,567.77 from Machinery EQ(DA5130.2) to Miscellaneous PS(DA5140.1)
3. $9,000.00 from Employee Benefits Medical Ins.(DA9060.8) to Service to Other Govt(DA5148.4)
SEWER FUND – Transfer the sum of:
1. $4,000.00 from Treatment/Disp EQ(SS8130.2) to Treatment/Disp CE(SS8130.4)
2. $ 700.00 from Employee Benefits Medical Ins (SS9060.8) to BAN Principal (SS9730.6)
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt
the resolution to make budgetary transfers; seconded by Councilman
Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
3) RESOLUTION 11-2011-#3 Delinquent Water and Sewer Levies.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt
the resolution to authorize 2011 delinquent water/sewer list to be
submitted to the County of Ulster for inclusion on the 2012 Tax Levy;
seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Abstained
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
4). RESOLUTION 11-2011-#4 Authorizing Agreement
with PoliceReports.US, LLC. The Rosendale Police Department wishes
to streamline its services and options to the public for acquiring
accident and incident reports; agreement with this company can fulfill
those needs and return money to the department on a per report basis.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to
authorize him to sign an agreement with PoliceReports.US, LLC to provide
accident/incidents reports and other options to the public for the
Rosendale Police Department; seconded by Councilman Minissali.
Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 11-2011-#5 Authorizing Agreement
with Island Tech Services. The Rosendale Police Department wishes
to upgrade the antiquated VHS camera system in their vehicles which will
better protect officers and the public by entering into an agreement
with Island Tech Services to perform the equipment upgrade.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to
authorize him to enter into an agreement with Island Tech Services to
upgrade the camera system in police vehicles; seconded by Councilwoman
Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
6). RESOLUTION 11-2011-#6 Separate LOSAP Tax Bill
Levy. The resolution is to authorize Ulster County Real Property
to list a separate line item on the 2012 Tax Levy for the Bloomington
Fire Protection District LOSAP for a total amount of $72,842.00 district
wide which approved by said voters of the district in an April 2011
referendum.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt
the resolution authorizing Ulster County Real Property to list as a
separate line item the Bloomington Fire Protection District LOSAP on the
2012 Tax Levy; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
7). RESOLUTION 11-2011-#7 Adopting a Local
Law Amending Town Code Chapter 63, TAXATION. The resolution
authorizes the Town of Rosendale the ability to override the NYS
mandated tax cap limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be
levied by the Town, pursuant to General Municipal Law § 3-c in
exceptional circumstances; a public hearing was held on the advisability
of the foregoing enactment on November 2, 2011; the action will be
Local Law #2 of 2011 “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 63 “TAXATION” OF THE
TOWN OF ROSENDALE CODE AND ADDINGA NEW ARTICLE VII, SECTION 63-29
THROUGH 63-33, ENTITLED “TAX CAP OVERRIDE” THAT COMPLIES WITH HANGES TO
THE NEW YORK STATE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW”.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt
the resolution authorizing the amendment to Rosendale Town Code Chapter
63, TAXATION to allow the override the limit of the NYS mandated tax cap
on real property for exceptional circumstances; seconded by
Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
8). RESOLUTION 11-2011-#8 2012 Budget
Adoption. Supervisor McDonough announced following a Preliminary
Budget Public Hearing on November 2, 2011 a final budget of
$2,577,840.00 is being presented for adoption which represents a 5.25%
increase. The increase is due largely because the Town must fund
the cost of engineering, operation and maintenance for the Rosendale
Sewer District, increased electrical costs for all town Lighting
Districts, and allow for legally adopted Length of Service Award Program
in the Bloomington Fire Protection District; this resolution is being
adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law § 3-c, which
expressly authorizes the town board to override the tax levy limit by
adoption of a resolution approved by vote of 60% of the town board.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt
the amended preliminary budget for 2012 as the official 2012 Budget;
seconded by Councilwoman Greene: Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
Councilwoman Greene commended the two fire
departments that kept their budgets under the 2% cap despite rising
costs; Supervisor McDonough explained some of the changes and stated
that all non-union town personnel will receive a 1% across the board
raise and that the salary for the supervisor and the town board would
remain the same as in 2011.
Councilwoman Greene asked if FEMA would be
assisting with the James Street problem; Supervisor McDonough stated
that they have met with FEMA but nothing is certain at this time.
Supervisor McDonough told Board member that there
is a letter in correspondence from the Rosendale Fire Department urging
the reopening of James Street as a safety issue; it is the only
additional access to Route 32 in an emergency; he stated that he is sure
that the Rosendale Police and the other emergency services will urge
the same thing. A short discussion took place regarding possible
solutions to the James Street problem; nothing was resolved.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Fri, Nov 11 – Veterans Day, Town Offices Closed
2. Sun, Nov 20 – International Pickle Festival at Rec Center
3. Wed, Dec 7, 7:30pm – Town Board Workshop Meeting, Rec Center
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #972-1007 TOTALING $16,230.11
HIGHWAY FUND
“
#265-290
“ $20,729.40
SEWER
FUND
“
#176-184
“ $
3,193.10
WATER
FUND
“
#178-185
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$ 1,524.37
A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to pay the bills; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Minissali to adjourn at 8:45pm; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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