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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
& WORKSHOP MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2009
The meeting was opened by Supervisor McDonough at 7:33 pm at the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
Supervisor McDonough
requested that all remain standing and that the opening of the meeting
be dedicated to Harriet Van Kleeck a long time resident and community
volunteer who passed away this week. Harriet
was an Assessor, Councilman and currently was serving on the
Water/Sewer Commission and was involved in other community
organizations.
PRESENT: Councilman Kenneth Cluen
Councilman Robert Gallagher
Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
EXCUSED: Councilman Richard Minissali
ALSO PRESENT: About a dozen additional people were in attendance.
PUBLIC INPUT: Paul
Costa “thanked” Supervisor McDonough for allowing him and Mario Restivo
to work with Jennifer Metzger and the Supervisor to have input into the
new local law dealing with outdoor wood boilers; he asked that they
meet one more time before finalization of the document. Supervisor
McDonough stated that he hopes to have a draft available from the
attorney to disseminate by next week; he also agreed, tentatively, to
meet with Mr. Costa next week. Joe Havranek
asked if anything is final for the Planning Board to review; Supervisor
responded that by next week he hope to have it to the Rosendale
Planning Board and the Ulster County Planning Board for review prior to a
public hearing in February.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:
1. Deputy Town Clerk
Deb Tierney
$10.57
2. Deputy Tax Collector
Mary Carroll
$ 9.75
3. Deputy highway Superintendent Michael Brown $20.84
4. Highway Foreman
John Lawlor
$20.26
5. Highway MEO’s
Joseph Craig
$19.27
Stanley Galewaler $17.70
Thomas Hausmann $19.54
Gary Scriber
$18.97
Timothy Sheehan $17.70
6. Laborers
Ronald Whispell
$16.92
Shawne Rider
$16.50
Matthew Hintz $15.20
7. Highway Superintendent Clerk Joy Quick
$13.15
8. Town Historian
Ann Gilchrist $1,019.00 yr.
9. Recreation Director
Heidi Jewett $32,640.00 yr.
10. Parking Attendant
Raymond St. Rose $ 1,397.55 yr.
11. Handicap Park’g Enforce. Officer Edward Connolly $ 0.00 yr.
12. Dog Control Officer
Edward Hintz
$11.56
15. Housekeeper
Rosemary Rodriquez $10.15
16. Youth & Rec. Director Kathy Wade
$15.84
17. Rec. Aide
Tara Burke
$10.25
18. Rec. Aide
Ronald McGhee
$ 7.72
19. Rec. Aide
Kyle Manner
$ 8.29
20. Recycling Coordinator Rayne Kouhout
$16.73
21. Solid Waste Attendant George Glass
$13.14
22. Senior Account Clerk
Doris Fleming
$20.34
23. Court Security Officer
Michael Caponero $11.36
24. Security Attendants
Thomas Dockery $11.36
Robert Roddy
$11.04
Antonio Sissili
$10.20
John Paterno
$10.20
25. Supervisor’s Assistant
Ann Citron
$13.26
26. Justice Clerk
Trudy Harper
$12.24
27. Deputy Justice Clerk
Mandy Constable $10.20
28. Assessor Clerk
Laurie Hornbeck $11.70
29. ZBA Clerk
Leslie Treut
$11.75
30. Planning Clerk
Leslie Treut
$11.75
31. Building Inspector Clerk
Nora Lane
$14.51
32. Police Clerk
Lynn Waddell
$17.09
33. Clerk
Carol Aldridge $11.70
34. Environmental Clerk
Ilonka Metsger $ 9.09
35. Water/Sewer Operator Roy Weimann
$19.96
36. Water/Sewer Operator Joseph Manner
$19.96
37. Water/Sewer Trainee
Larry Allen
$11.36
38. Water Clerk
Theresa Heinitz $13.45
39. Sewer Clerk
Theresa Heinitz $12.43
40. Building Inspector Tom Fiore
$15.76
41. Fire Marshall/Code Enforcement Dave Massimi
$12.50
42. Code Enforcement Officer Bryant Arms
$12.25
43. Assessor
Daniel Baker $38,760.00 yr.
44. UC Planning Board Rep
Fred Greitzer
45. Alternate UC Planning Board Rep Jeanne Walsh
46. Official Meetings: Workshop Meeting, 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Rosendale Community Center; Town Board Meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Rosendale Community Center.
47. Official Newspaper: Daily Freeman and the Ulster County Press
48. Official Banks: Bank of America, Rosendale Branch, Orange County Trust
49. Town Health Insurance Carrier: GHI
50. Mileage Reimbursement: $0.42 per mile
A motion made at a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, January 7, 2009 by Supervisor McDonough and seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
Supervisor’s Liaison Appointments
Highway Department: Councilman Gallagher
Justice Department: Councilman Gallagher
Transfer Station: Councilman Cluen
Assessment Board of Review: Councilman Minissali
Chamber of Commerce: Councilwoman Greene
Economic Development: Supervisor McDonough
Environmental Commission: Councilman Cluen
Planning Board: Councilwoman Greene
Police Commission: Councilman Cluen
Recreation Commission: Councilman Gallagher
Water/Sewer Commission: Councilman Minissali
Youth Commission: Councilman Cluen
ZBA: Councilman Minissali
WORKSHOP MEETING:
RESIGNATIONS: Supervisor
McDonough announced that a resignation from Sgt. John Solian of the
Police Dept. has been received which was effective 9/12/2008 but a
letter was not submitted for acceptance until now.
A motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher to accept the resignation of Sgt. John Solian from
the Police Dept.; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 4 Yes; 1 Excused.
APPOINTMENT: Supervisor
McDonough stated that he would like to make the appointment of Fred
Greitzer to the Planning Board at this time rather than wait until
February so there is continuity both locally and at the County level
since Fred is our delegate to the Ulster County Planning Board.
A motion was made by
Councilwoman Greene to appoint Fred Greitzer to the Rosendale Planning
Board; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused.
ROUTE 32 CORRIDOR STUDY: A
motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to hold open until February 11,
2009 the public hearing, which was to close tonight, for further
comment and review; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 4Yes, 1 Excused.
1). Request
for applications for all volunteer Boards and Commissions; Supervisor
McDonough said he believes that there are openings on most Commissions
and Boards. Councilwoman Greene noted that volunteer applicants are still urgently needed for the Water/Sewer Commission.
2). RESOLUTION 1-2009-#1 A
resolution to schedule a public hearing to consider increasing water
rates in the High Falls Water District; said hearing will be held
jointly with the Town of Marbletown on January 22, 2009 at 7:00 pm at
the High Falls Fire House.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
3). Authorizing the expenditure of funds to cover expenses associated with acquiring an
easement to the High Falls Water District property on Mohonk Road in
High Falls; this is to acquire and additional, supplementary right of
way to the property. The
easement is being donated by the adjacent property owner at no cost
other than those for professional services and fees associated with the
acquisition of the property; the expenditure is authorized up to
$2,500.00. A resolution will be presented next week.
4). The
scheduling of a public hearing to consider regulations on hydronic
heaters and other heating appliances (outdoor wood burning furnaces and
etc.) will be addressed. A resolution will be presented next week to schedule the public hearing.
5). A
resolution will be presented next week to authorize the purchase of a
2009 Ford R350 XL Heavy Duty Pickup truck for the Highway Dept. to
replace a 13 year old vehicle at a cost of $19,500.00 over two years at a
cost of no more than $10,000.00 per year. The funds are to come out of Highway Equipment account (DA5132.2).
6). A
resolution will be presented next week authorizing the Supervisor to
enter into an agreement with Cross Point Solutions for a service
contract for telephone system maintenance at the Assessor’s Office, 339
Main Street at a cost of $400.00 for the year; January 1,2009 to January
1, 2010.
7). A
resolution will be presented next week authorizing the Supervisor to
enter into an agreement with Cross Point Solutions for a service
contract for telephone system maintenance at Town Hall, 424 Main Street
at a cost of $528.00 for a year; February 1, 2009 to February 1, 2010.
8). A
resolution will be presented next week authorizing the lease of office
space from Bill Brooks at 371 Main Street from February 1, 2009 until
January 31st, 2011 at a cost of $1,400.00 per month, due on the 5th of each month. The landlord will provide heat, water and sewer. Termination of the lease requires 90 days written notice from either party.
The offices of the Assessor, Building Inspector and Planning Board will be relocated to this address.
9). A resolution will be presented next week to support Ulster County’s application for vehicle locator services. Supervisor
McDonough said that he has had conversation with Carl Hornbeck, Highway
Superintendent, about the matter; Carl is not sure about but we have
been assured that there is no obligation to follow through with
implementation.
10). A
resolution will be presented next week to enter into an agreement with
David Gilmour Associates as consultants for the Zoning Review Committee
as they revise our zoning code. David Gilmour is the recommendation of the ZRC as consultant.
Councilwoman Greene
wished to “thank” all who made the annual CHEFS Dinner a success on
Christmas Day even though she was unable to attend; she said it is a
wonderful opportunity for the community to come together.
11). A progress report was received (in writing) from the ZRC. Supervisor McDonough stated that he understands that it has been a really good “collaborative” effort.
Council-woman Greene
asked that everyone shop locally whenever possible; the local merchants
are really hurting; the bridge construction has had some effect on those
businesses, especially the hardware store, which can also be traced
back to the opening of Lowe’s in Highland.
Paul Costa asked about
the bridge rehabilitation; Supervisor McDonough responded that the
project would take 18 months (total time) to complete; they will pour
concrete on the west side in early spring and then move on to repairing
the east side.
Joe Havranek
asked if the ZRC will include economic and environmental issues in
their review and are sidewalks still a part of the project; Ken Hassett
asked about the side walk project from the senior housing project, was
it still on track. Supervisor
McDonough responded that sidewalks are still in the project, the walks
will go from the bridge eastward to connect with the existing walks on
the creek side and from Stewart’s to the existing walk on the Library
side; Carl has the fill to grade for the walks from the senior project
which will probably be done in the spring.
Paul Costa stated that
he is aware that there are no night tours by the Rosendale Police Dept.;
Supervisor McDonough responded that they are re-negotiating the shifts;
Paul asked also about there being no Sunday tours; Supervisor McDonough said that is also being addressed; we are still in contract negotiations. Ken Hassett stated that the Town should take a hard look to see if we are getting “bang
for the buck”; there is $700,000 in the budget for police services,
it’s time to do something, they have been negotiating for over a year
waiting to go to arbitration. Jack
Walsh asked about our police officers responding outside of Rosendale’s
jurisdiction, are they being compensated; a short discussion followed
with a determination that it is part of “mutual response” but it will be
checked out.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Wed., Jan. 14, 7:30 pm – Town Board Meeting
2. Fri., Jan. 16, 6:00 pm – Town Board Audit Meeting at Town Hall
3. Mon., Jan. 19 – Martin L. King, Jr. Day –TOWN OFFICES CLOSED
4. Thurs., Jan. 22, 7:00 pm – Joint Town Board Meeting with Marbletown for High Falls Water District.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to go into executive session the job performance of
a particular employee; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused.
Out of executive session at 8:46 pm; no decisions made.
AUDIT OF BILLS:
ABSTRACT #13
GENERAL FUND VOUCHRS #1229-1245 TOTALING $ 4,301.78
HIGHWAY FUND “ # 293-297 “ $15,876.02
WATER FUND “ # 199-202 “ $ 1,241.73
SEWER FUND “ # 205-209 “ $ 684.88
ABSTRACT #1
SPECIAL LIGHTING “ # 1-3 “ $ 2,158.71
GENERAL FUND “ # 1-134 “ $23,121.24
HIGHWAY FUND “ # 1-2 “ $ 970.04
WATER FUND “ # 1-3 “ $ 946.64
SEWER FUND “ # 1-4 “ $ 537.35
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to pay the bills; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to adjourn at 9:01 pm; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan, Town Clerk
1. $6,500.00 Medical (A9060.8) to Planning CE (A8020.4)
HIGHWAY FUND – Transfer the sum of:
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