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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL/WORKSHOP MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2008
The meeting was called
to order by Supervisor Patrick McDonough at 7:32 p.m. at the Rosendale
Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
PRESENT: Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene (arrived 7:34 p.m.)
Councilman Kenneth Cluen
Councilman Robert Gallagher
Councilman Richard Minissali
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Randi
Morf, Joe Havranek, Peter Perry, Billy Liggan from Planning Board;
Chuck Voss, Dave Plant from C.T. Male; and a half dozen residents.
PUBLIC INPUT: Supervisor
McDonough welcomed the two new “rookie” councilmen, Richard Minissali
and Robert Gallagher (not a rookie just a change of seat). Kenneth Hassett (former councilman) extended good wishes to Supervisor McDonough and the Board for the next two years.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:
1. Deputy Town Clerk
Mary Ann Tapley $12.66
2. Deputy Tax Collectors Mary Ann Tapley $12.66
Fran Jordan
$10.36
3. Deputy Highway Superintendent Michael Brown *$20.12
4. Highway Foreman
John Lawlor
$19.56
5. Highway MEOs
Joseph Craig
$18.57
Stanley Galewaler $17.00
Thomas Hausmann $18.84
Gary Scriber
$18.27
Timothy Sheehan $17.00
6. Laborers
Ronald Whispell
$16.22
Shawne Rider
$15.80
7. Highway Superintendent Clerk Joy Quick
$12.89
Motion made at a
regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, January 2,
2008 By Supervisor McDonough and seconded by Councilman Gallagher
8. Town Historian
Ann Gilchrist $1,019.26 yr.
9. Dog Control Officer
Edward Hintz $11.00 hr.
10. Fire Marshall
David Massimi $3,156.92 yr.
11. Parking Attendant
Raymond St. Rose $1,370.15 yr.
12. Handicapped Parking Enforcement Officer Edward Connelly $0.00 yr.
Motion made at a
regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, January 2,
2008 by Supervisor McDonough and seconded by Councilman Cluen.
#13 & 14 were omitted (no names).
15. Housekeeper
Rosemary Rodriquez $9.79 hr.
16. Youth & Rec. Director
Kathy Wade $15.83
17. Rec. Aide
Tara Burke $9.79
18. Rec. Aide
Corey Brainard $7.73
19. Rec. Aide
Kyle Manner $8.13
20. Recycling Coordinator
Rayne Kouhout $16.40
21. Solid Waste Attendant
George Glass $12.88
22. Senior Account Clerk
Doris Fleming *$18.75
23. Court Security Officer
Michael Caponero $11.14
24. Security Attendants
Thomas Dockery $11.14
Robert Roddy $10.82
Motion made at a
regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, January 2,
2008 by Supervisor McDonough and seconded by Councilwoman Greene.
25. Supervisor’s Assistant
Ann Citron $13.00 hr.
26. Justice Clerk
Lisa Dockery $12.72
27. Deputy Justice Clerk
Trudy Harper $11.20
28. Assessor Clerk
Laurie Hornbeck $11.47
29. ZBA Clerk
Judy Lenz $10.36
30. Planning Clerk
Heidi Haynes $11.14
31. Building Inspector Clerk
Nora Lane $14.23
32. Police Clerk
Lynn Waddell $17.09
33. Clerk
Carol Aldridge $11.47
34. Environmental Clerk
Ilonka Metsger $8.91
Motion made at a
regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, January 2,
2008 by Supervisor McDonough and seconded by Councilman Minissali
35. Water/Sewer Operator
Roy Weimann *$19.00 hr.
36. Water/Sewer Operator
Joseph Manner *$19.00
37. Water/Sewer trainee
Larry Allen $11.14
38. Water/Sewer Clerk
Theresa Heinitz $13.19
39. OSHA Officer
Andrew Buboltz $1,291.50 yr.
40. Planning Consultant
C.T. Male Assoc. $1,380.00 mo.
41. UC Planning Board
Fred Greitzer
42. Alternate UC Planning Board
Jeanne Walsh
Motion made at a
regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, January 2,
2008 by Supervisor McDonough and seconded by Councilman Gallagher.
43. Official Meetings: Workshop Meeting, 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosendale Community Center; Town Board Meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosendale Community Center.
44. Official Newspaper: Daily Freeman and the Ulster County Press
45. Official Banks: Bank of America, Rosendale Branch, Orange County Trust
46. Town Health Insurance Carrier: GHI
47. Mileage reimbursement: $0.42 per mile
Motion made at a
regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, January 2,
2008 by Supervisor McDonough and seconded by Councilman Cluen.
Roll Vote on all motions: 5 Yes.
Supervisor’s Liaison Appointments:
Highway Department: Councilman Gallagher
Justice Department: Councilman Gallagher
Transfer Station: Councilman Cluen
Assessment Board of Review: Councilwoman Greene
Chamber of Commerce: Councilman Minissali
Economic Development Commission: Supervisor McDonough
Environmental Commission: Councilman Cluen
Planning Board: Councilwoman Greene
Police Commission: Councilwoman Greene
Recreation Commission: Councilman Gallagher
Water/Sewer Commission: Councilman Minissali
Youth Commission: Councilman Cluen
ZBA: Councilman Minissali
WORKSHOP MEETING
Resignations & Appointments:
A motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher to accept with regret the resignation of Garry
Ashdown from the Police Dept. and Heidi Haynes as Planning Clerk;
seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to appoint Randi Morf to the Planning Board; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by
Councilwoman Greene to appoint Christopher Wilson as part-time Police
Officer; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
1). RESOLUTION 1-2008-#1 Declaring Intent for Co-Lead Agency Status on SEQRA Review Process for HRVR Petition and Application.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote:
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher No
Councilman Minissali Affirmative
Supervisor McDonough Yes
2). RESOLUTION 1-2008-#2 Designating Planning Board Alternates.
The resolution was
appointing Gary Jacobson and Nick Mercurio as alternates to the Planning
Board for a term from January 2, 2008 to January 31, 2009.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilman Minissali Affirmative
Supervisor McDonough Yes
3). Appointing Official Delegates for the NYS Association of Towns Annual Training.
A short discussion took place; a resolution will be presented next week naming the delegates.
4). Authorizing bus
transportation for the NYS Association of Towns Annual Training in New
York City, February 17-20, 2008; a resolution will be presented next
week.
5). Authorizing travel
allowance for the NYS Association of Towns Annual Training in New York
City; February 17-20, 2008 at $180.00 per person for meals, tips. A resolution
will be presented next week.
6). Discussion took place about formation of an ad-hoc Comprehensive Plan Review Committee. Supervisor
McDonough said that we are looking for people to review the zoning;
hopes to have some people that served on the original committee become
involved. Ken Oldehof suggested that members of the Economic Development Committee should be involved. Supervisor McDonough said he will seek applications for volunteers.
7). Discussion about requests for volunteer applications. Supervisor
McDonough said that he will advertise for the Planning Board position
and seek additional applicants for the other commissions and committees
before making appointments.
A discussion took place
regarding the planning clerk position; it has been 10 hours per week;
with Canopy coming up for review that will hardly be enough time. Ken
Hassett asked if additional clerical costs could be charged back to the
applicant; Chuck Voss of C.T. Male as that the Town Code allows for
costs “as consultants” but does not believe that we could charge back
time for an employee of the Town. Mr. Hassett stated that all departments of the Town are going to feel the increased work load from this project. There
was mention that a stipend for planning board members and others might
be an incentive but it was not included in this years budget; we could
at least possibly reimburse for ink cartridges for necessary down loads
of materials pertaining to Town business. It was suggested that we inquire as to how other towns handle the situation. Councilwoman Greene noted that there is money in the budget for travel, ink and educational fees.
8). Discussion took place regarding year end Audit Meeting; dates of January 16th, 17th or 18th; this audit must be completed by January 20th. Some member of the Board had to check calendars for conflicts; a decision on the date will be announced next week.
9). FYI – Results of
the FY 2006 audit by Accounting Associates of Milan, NY for the General
Fund and the Court were in Board folders for review.
10). Correspondence from Edward Williams – Letters were in members folders regarding FOIL request of November 7, 2007...
Councilwoman Greene
suggested that we have an ethics committee or person to turn to for
advice pertaining to these requests questioning ethics. Supervisor McDonough said that he is not doing this now based on unfounded allegations, he finds this very “distasteful”. Councilman Minissali stated that we have to avoid the perception of whether something is ethical or not.
Mr. Hassett noted that
there is provision in the Town Code for an Ethics Board; he does not
feel we need one, we place good people in these positions; he warned not
to be led into anything be these few people. Mr. Hassett further warned that this project (HRVR) has the potential to consume the Town and its resources.
Supervisor McDonough
said that he feels that conversations with developers are okay; it when
there’s a perception to be more when there is a problem.
Jack Walsh read a
statement addressed to the Supervisor and the Town Board questioning the
participation of Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene in town board meetings
that have to do with Canopy Development; can she be objective when she
has hosted. Organized and participated in meetings of “Save the Lake”, a
group actively trying to stop the development. The statement is on file at Town Hall.
Joe Havranek stated that there is a process called “disclosure”; it’s the first step of the discussion and process.
Ken
Oldehoff stated that he doesn’t see the need for an ethics board; he
trusts everyone and he doesn’t know if there’s anyone who doesn’t have
or doesn’t have an opinion; don’t let this divide the Town.
Betty Phillips
addressed the Board on behalf of the Senior Meals participants; the
Office of Aging has discontinued the van which picked up seniors and
brought them to the Community Center for congregate meals. Mrs.
Phillips stated that OFA has said that it does not have another van and
can’t fix the van that was being used; she asked that the Town Board
check into what can be done to remedy the situation. Mrs.
Phillips stated that this is very important socialization for these
seniors; for some it’s the only time they get out; they could receive
home bound meals but they would loose out on the social interaction. Supervisor
McDonough has spoken with Alan Lomita about the matter; he also
wondered if something could be worked out with Kathy Wade about use of
the Youth van; that would have to be checked out carefully.
Randi Morf asked about
the newest billboard in Town at the corner of Maple Hill Drive and Rte
32; on the McColgan property; she was told to contact Dave Massimi, Code
Enforcement Officer.
Councilwoman Greene asked to reply to Jack Walsh’s statement. She
stated that she is not a member of “Save the Lakes”; she has the
“Center for Sustainable Living” o her property and has allowed it use
for positive reasons but they are now meeting at the Community Center. Ms.
Greene said that she recommended collaborative discussion outside
……………………………..; she has nothing to gain from the project but the Walsh’s
do.
Ken Oldehoff asked that everyone to do everything carefully.
AUDIT OF BILLS:
ABSTRACT #13:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #1232-1247 TOTALING $15,390.89
HIGHWAY FUND “ #315-320 “ $12,705.05
SEWER FUND “ #234-235 “ $ 434.98
WATER FUND “ #218-219 “ $ 112.03
ABSTRACT #1:
GENERAL FUND “ #1-16 “ $10,351.19
HIGHWAY FUND “ #1-3 “ $ 3,972.86
SEWER FUIND “ #1-2 “ $ 346.49
WATER FUND “ #1-2 “ $ 660.58
A motion was made by Councilman Cluen to pay the bills; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
* DENOTES ADDENDUM TO THESE SALARY FIGURES AT A MEETING ON JANUARY 18, 2008; SEE ATTACHMENT.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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