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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McDonough at 7:30 pm at the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
PRESENT: Councilman Kenneth Cluen
Councilman Robert Gallagher
Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
EXCUSED: Councilman Richard Minissali
ALSO PRESENT: Shannon LaFrance, Esq.; and about a dozen residents.
PETITIONS: no petitions were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: John
McColgan wanted to know why the Town was eager to enforce codes on his
property and not on the property across the street from him. Supervisor McDonough offered to speak with John either after the meeting or in the office about the particulars of the matter.
Miriam Patton inquired about an article in the Freeman about the $17,000.00 deficit in the escrow of Hudson River Valley Resort HRVR/Canopy); is this money coming out of our taxes. Supervisor
McDonough explained that there are negotiations going on to determine
if all fees are billable to the applicant; he stated that it should all
be resolved in the next seven days or so.
Ken Hassett asked that
this meeting be dedicated to Harriet Mulligan Van Kleeck who passed away
last week; Supervisor McDonough stated that we did dedicate last weeks
meeting to Harriet but thanked Mr. Hassett for the suggestion.
Ken Oldehoff said they
had extraordinary attendance at the Indoor Farmer’s Market this past
weekend; it’s a great time with free coffee. The market is held on the first Sunday of each month November through April.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to accept the minutes of the December meetings; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman
Greene reported that the Planning Board public hearings on two
subdivisions and everything is progressing; they also had a very
productive meeting with Dave Massimi.
Councilman Gallagher reported that the Recreation Commission did not meet in December; they will be meeting next Wednesday.
Councilman Cluen
reported that the Youth Office has had an over 2000 attendants this year
over last year; 20 board games were received from the Kingston Boys
& Girls Club; tutoring continues on Monday afternoons and poetry is
done on Fridays. The Youth Commission dedicated their January 5th meeting to Harriet Van Kleeck who passed away recently; she was a longtime supporter of the Youth Center and very active in community life. Councilman
Cluen reported that the Transfer Station netted $2,285.50 in December;
Supervisor McDonough noted that the prices paid for recyclables is down
therefore Rayne is holding on to the materials in the hopes the prices
will go back up. Cal Rider talked about having a “free bin” like they have in the Town of Rochester; people bring in usable items for others to salvage rather than putting them in the garbage. Rochester
uses an old truck body for this purpose; Mr. suggested that we look
into doing the same; Supervisor McDonough said that Rayne already puts
out items that could be of use to others. A short discussion followed on the merits of enlarging the policy.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor McDonough read the end balances for December 2008; the report is on file with the Town Clerk.
A request for
applications to fill vacancies on all Boards and Commissions was made by
Supervisor McDonough; the appointments will be made in February.
DISCUSSION: Wild
Rose Subdivision Stormwater District was not discussed due to the
absence of Michael Moriello, Esq. The material packet was included in
Board folders. Shannon
LaFrance, Esq., who represents the Town as a land use attorney, reviewed
some points with the Board of what documentation she is expecting Wild
Rose to present as part of the special district formation process. Ms. LaFrance will be in contact with Mr. Moriello as well as the Supervisor to move things along.
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#2
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds to Cover Expenses Associated with the
Acquisition of a Supplementary Right of Way Easement for the High Falls
Water District. The
resolution allows the Commissioners of the High Falls Water District to
spend up to $2,500.00 to acquire an additional right of way to the
property on Mohonk Road in High Falls.
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
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#3 Authorizing the Purchase of a 2009 Ford F350 XL Heavy Duty Pickup Truck. The truck will cost $19,500.00 over two years at a cost of no more than $10,000.00 per year. The funds will be expended from the Highway Equipment Account (DA5130.2).
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
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#4 Renewal of Customer Service and Maintenance Agreement for Telephones at 339 Main Street (Assessor). The contract runs from January 1, 2009- until January 1, 2010 at a cost of $400.00.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#5 Renewal of Customer Service and Maintenance Agreement for Telephone System at 424 Main Street (Town Hall). The contract runs from February 1, 2009 until February 1, 2010 at a cost of $528.00.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#6 Authorizing the Leasing of Office Space for the Town of Rosendale. The resolution authorizes the lease of office space at 371 Main Street to accommodate the Assessor and Building Depts. from Bill Brooks at a monthly fee of $1,400.00.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Cluen.
A discussion took place
regarding other possible options such as St. Peter’s School Mulry Hall
which was brought up by Jack Walsh; Supervisor McDonough did not feel
that the space would be move-in ready. Councilwoman
Greene said that she would feel more comfortable with a one year lease
instead of two years; Councilman Gallagher agreed that if after other
options are explored the lease could be increased. John McColgan suggested that the Town go out to bid to see what might be available. Jack Walsh volunteered to serve on a committee to explore St. Peter’s.
Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes with reservation
Councilwoman Greene Yes limit to one year lease
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#7 Supporting Ulster County’s Application for Vehicle Locator Services. This
is just to support the County in its application for a grant; the Town
reserves the option to participate in the program at a later date.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#8 Authorizing the Supervisor to Enter into Agreement with David Gilmour. This
resolution authorizes David Gilmour and Associates to enter into a
mutually agreeable contract for consulting services to the Zoning Review
Committee to review and revise the Rosendale Town Code.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Cluen.
Jack Walsh asked what
these consultants would be doing; Supervisor McDonough explained that
this is to revise the Town Code; a municipality is not finished when
they adopt their Comprehensive Plan; this will make the zoning agree
with the Comprehensive Plan. Billy
Liggan stated that the Comprehensive Plan had 50 items to act on; we
are now reviewing them to implement into our code this has nothing to do
with HRVR or any other single project. The ZRC meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Community Center.
Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#9 Budgetary Transfers:
GENERAL FUND - Transfer the sum of:
2. $191.74 from Justice PS (A1110.01 to Justice CE (A1110.4)
3. $1,800.00 fro Justice PS (A1110.1) to Police CE (A3120.4)
4. $1,845.00 from Supervisor PS (A1220.1) to Assessor PS (A1355.1)
5. $0.16 from Supervisor Eq (A1220.2) to Crossing Guard PS (A3310.1)
6. $0.50 from Supervisor Eq (A1220.2) to OSHA PS (A3389.1)
7. $65.00 from Supervisor Eq (A1220.2) to Supt Highways PS (A5010.1)
8. $25.00 from Supervisor Eq (A1220.2) to Supt Highways CE (A5010.4)
9. $1,000.00 from Ind Auditing (A1320.4) to Street Lighting CE (A5182.4)
10. $3,000.00 from Assessor CE (A1355.4) to Home Relief CE (A6140.4)
11. $29.26 from Assessor CE (A1355.4) to Historian PS (A7510.1)
12. $1,485.71 from Clerk CE (A1410.4) to Environmental CE (A8090.4)
13. $250.00 from Clerk CE (A1410.4) to Refuse PS (A8160.1)
14. $250.00 from Clerk CE (A1410.4) to Refuse CE (A8160.4)
15. $6,000.00 from Youth CE (A7310.4) to Police Eq (A3120.2)
16. $1,600.00 from Unemployment (A9050.8) to Legal Fees CE (A1421.4)
17. $5,000.00 from Gen. Repairs PS (DA5110.1) to Snow Removal CE (DA5142.4)
18. $5,000.00 from Gen. Repairs CE (DA5110.4) to Snow Removal CE (DA5142.4)
19. $1,200.00 Maintenance Eq (DA5111.2) to Machinery PS (DA5130.1)
20. $8,100.00 Machinery CE (DA5130.4) to Snow Removal PS (DA5142.1)
21. $2,000.00 Medical (DA9060.8) to Snow Removal CE (DA5142.4)
SEWER FUND – Transfer the sum of:
22. $8,000.00 from Administration PS (SS8110.1) to Treatment CE (SS8130.4)
WATER FUND – Transfer the sum of:
23. $8,294.73 from Admin. CE (SW8310.4) to Source of Supply PS (SW8320.1)
24. $4,300.00 from Admin. CE (SW8310.4) to Source of Supply CE (SW8320.4)
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
RESOLUTION 1-2009-#10 Authorizing the Supervisor to Issue a Request for Proposals for Grant Writing. The grant writing will be done for several departments within the Town as needed.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
Councilwoman Greene requested that we look for money for the ZRC which is under funded for their mission.
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #35-63 TOTALING $48,778.71
HIGHWAY FUND “ # 3-6 “ $ 854.73
SEWER FUND “ # 5-10 “ $ 5,424.86
WATER FUND “ # 4-7 “ $ 2,335.87
CAP RES WATER “ # 1 “ $ 2,760.03
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to pay the vouchers; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to adjourn at 8:59 pm; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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