TOWN OF ROSENDALE

TOWN BOARD MEETING & AUDIT OF BILLS

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Meeting opened at 7:33 p.m. by Supervisor McDonough @ the Rosendale Community

            Center.

            PRESENT:       Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene

                                    Councilman Kenneth Cluen

                                    Councilman Richard Minissali

                                    Supervisor Patrick McDonough

            ABSENT:        Councilman Gallagher

ALSO PRESENT: Fred Greitzer, Billy Liggan, Randi Morf, Judy Lenz, Ken Hassett, Tim Morrison and 12 other residents.

PETITIONS: None 

PUBLIC INPUT: Jack Walsh wanted to know about the multi unit 

            Meter law possibly being repealed. The supervisor asked Councilman Minissali to

            please explain. He said there was some question as to enforcing it, also stated   

            there are still openings on the commission. Councilman Minissali stated that the Water/Sewer district is still operating in the red and they are thinking on lowering

            Usage rate from 5000 to 4000gallons. Jack asked should why his tenants and he           be penalized for following the law and having separate meters. Supervisor             McDonough said he did not know how the board can pit one W/S customer 

            against another. Jack said the law needs to be enforced or something on that line.

            Also asked who has final say Town Board or Water/Sewer Commission, Pat said         Town Board. Councilwoman Greene said problem is still in definition of what a           unit is. Councilman Minissali restated W/S runs in the red until we do something    to fix it. Supervisor told Jack it needs to be addressed at W/S meeting.

                        Mark Morganstern and Peter Fiorentino spoke for Save the Lake. Pat reminded them they would be able to address it during the review process. Copy    of the statement is on file.

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

           
            1)   Chili Bowl - Sat. February 23, 2008

            2)    St. Patty’s Dinner/Dance - March 15, 2008 American Legion.

MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING:  Minutes of January 2, 9, & 18, , 2008 Town Board         Meetings were  be accepted on motion by Councilwoman Greene and second by      Councilman Cluen.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 absent

                        Councilwoman Greene           Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: ENDING BALANCE READ FOR  JANUARY.

COMMITTEE REPORTS :

                        Councilwoman Greene - Police Dept. dates have been set to start contract negotiations again. Supervisor also stated 2 full time position need to be filled temporary to start.

                        Councilman Cluen-     Youth  doing fine. Babysitting course being offered,

                                                            Working on fund raising, car show, etc.

Transfer Station  going along well, collecting fees and making money.

Courts making money like always. The two Vehicle & Traffic prosecutors are in place and working out.

Councilman Minissali-W/S talked about all ready, only want to add that the sewer treatment plant bond is almost paid off.

Chamber of Commerce had no Valentine event this year. Chili Bowl coming this week and working on other things.

Zoning Board met with no actions, but have new member Brian Farmer.

Councilwoman Greene- Planning Board several line adjustments.Wildrose going along. JERB meeting tomorow night.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS:

                        Motion by Councilman Cluen to appoint Stacia Torelli, Youth                                        Commissioner. Seconded by Councilwoman Greene.                  
Roll Vote -  4 yes, 1 Absent

1) Letter from NYS DEC re: Lead Agency Status on HRVR Application

            Supervisor McDonough said DEC still wants lead agency. They will hold public hearing in town . If the town can not come to agreement with DEC  Zone 3 then the matter will go to the Commissioner of the DEC for a decision as to who will take lead agency. The JERB will meet tomorrow night to decided how to proceed. Town still will have the other matters to consider about the project.

2) RESOLUTION 2-2008-# 1  Appointment of Alternate Member  to Zoning Board of Appeals. Appointing David Soman for term February 2008 to February 2009.

A motion was made to adopt the resolution by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilwoman Greene.      

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

3) RESOLUTION 2-2008- #2  Authorizing Purchase of Backhoe for Highway Department.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Cluen to adopt the resolution. Councilman Minissali questioned if it was urgent that they get it, Supervisor McDonough said yes.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

4) RESOLUTION 2-2008- #3  Authorizing Agreement with NY Rural Water Association for Groundwater Mapping.

A motion was made by  Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Minissali to adopt the resolution.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

5) RESOLUTION 2-2008- #4  Authorizing Ron Henry of the Firm Commonwealth Electrical Inspection to Conduct Business in Rosendale.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilwoman Greene to adopt the resolution.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

6) RESOLUTION 2-2008- #5  Authorizing the Purchase of 2 Toughbook Laptop Computers for Police Department from Evolution Technologies.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Cluen to adopt the resolution. Fred G. asked brand, Rich thinks Panasonic.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

7) RESOLUTION 2-2008- #6  Authorizing the Purchase of Updated Telephone System for Justice Court and Police Department.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Manissali to adopt the resolution.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor  McDonough           Yes

8) RESOLUTION 2-2008- #7  Authorizing the Renewal of Customer Service and Maintenance Agreement for Telephone System at 339 Main Street.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilwoman Greene to adopt the resolution.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

9) RESOLUTION 2-2008- #8  Authorizing the Renewal of Customer Service and Maintenance Agreement for Telephone System at 424 Main Street.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Cluen to adopt the resolution.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

10) RESOLUTION -2008- #9  To hold a Public Hearing to Consider Whether or Not To Adopt a Resolution To Authorize the Supervisor to Accept Proposed Franchise Agreement with Time Warner NY Cable, LLC, As Amended.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilwoman Greene to adopt the resolution.

 Tim Morrison spoke about the question of HBO. He called Time Warner and they said they sent at letters offering a free box for 6 months then $7.00 per month after that. Their phone number is 692-5339. Also said channel 10 WRGB Albany went black but was still airing and is looking into it. Brenda from Time Warner said say was sending a list of Basic & extended channels. Councilwoman Greene wants letter written in regard to the channel being removed and shifted to channels. Supervisor to send letter to Time Warner. Joan Jordan as resident asked if letter could be sent to PSC also. Supervisor agreed to do that. Councilman Minissali said let them know we are not happy. 

Tim also said he e-mailed final contact to Town Clerk Joan Jordan and we need 3 copies for signing.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Cluen                     Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Absent

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

FOR THE GOOD OF ROSENDALE:

Hal Sampson made statement that since he came here in the 60’s all he heard is how we need business, now people are fighting it.

Lisa Resnick asked about the bears in the area and if we can get information out to the public. DEC is doing training on the subject at this time.

AUDIT OF BILLS:

            GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S       # 139-194        TOTALING $ 30132.08

            HIGHWAY FUND       “                     #  22-  38         TOTALING $ 10617.64

            SEWER FUND             “                     #  13-  27         TOTALING $   4721.53

            WATER FUND            “                     #  14-  28         TOTALING $   4983.14

A motion was made by Councilwoman  Greene to pay bills, seconded by Councilman Minissali.

Roll Vote: 4 yes, 1 Absent

A motion was made by Councilman Cluen to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Minissali.

Roll Vote : 4 yes, 1 Absent

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                Debra Tierney

                                                                                                Deputy Town Clerk