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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 3, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Supervisor McDonough at the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
PRESENT: Councilman Kenneth Cluen
Councilman Robert Gallagher
Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene
Councilman Richard Minissali
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Terry Johnson, Jack Snyder, Rosendale W/S; Dennis Kaye, Economic Devel.; Betsy & William Tuel; Ken Hassett; John Maylie.
PUBLIC INPUT: Jack
Snyder asked about work on the bridge and the resulting problems with
the sewer pipe which runs on the bridge necessitating the replacement of
the pipe due to corrosion. Jack
asked “didn’t the engineers (DOT) know about water and sewer pipes on
the bridge during the planning for the repairs”; he stated that “we
should hold their feet to the fire”. Supervisor
McDonough explained that when the contractor removed the concrete on
the first side of the bridge it began to flex causing the water pipe to
break. The DOT paid the
costs of that replacement; we were notified of eminent breakage of the
sewer pipe if they remove the concrete decking on the second side; we
will have to be responsible for the cost of replacement. The contractor will not proceed with deck removal until we make repairs. Supervisor
McDonough estimates the cost will be about $40,000 with the Rosendale
Sewer Dept. being the contractor and materials from Spinnenweber
Construction; the water pipe through the DOT and its contractor cost
about $150,000. Ken Hassett
suggested that the Supervisor contact Senator Schumer’s office and
“make a plea of dire necessity”; they can always find money somewhere.
RESIGNATIONS/APPOINTMENTS: Supervisor
McDonough announced that Owen O’Connell has submitted his resignation
as a full time police officer to accept a full time position with the
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept.; he would like to continue as a part time officer with Rosendale.
A motion was made by
Councilman Minissali to accept the resignation of Owen O’Connell as a
full time police officer and to appoint him a part time officer with the
Rosendale Police Dept.; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
1). ANNOUNCEMENT:
Supervisor McDonough announced that we are still seeking a Commissioner
for the Kingston Area Public Access (KAPA) Board, a Water/Sewer
Commissioner and Alternate members for the Planning Board and the Zoning
Board; he feels we especially need a second alternate for the Planning
Board. Anyone interested should contact Town Hall, Terry Johnson or Jack Snyder (for Water/Sewer).
2). RESOLUTION
06-2009-#1 Authorizing the Town Board to act Immediately in an Emergency
Situation as Regards the Sewer Infrastructure Attached to the NYS Route
32 Bridge.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Cluen.
Councilman Gallagher
questioned Terry Johnson ( W/S Superintendent) that the plan is to
replace an existing 6” pipe with a 4” pipe; Terry stated that it will
just restrict the flow; the pumps will run an additional 4 minutes to
drain the pit; the pumps are not compromised as per Brinnier and Larios
the engineers who designed the sewer system. Councilman
Minissali asked if DOT will pay for this; Supervisor McDonough
responded that they will not, that is why they notified us before
removing the concrete decking that a problem exists and they will not
take responsibility; Councilman Minissali said that we should at least
place “some guilt on DOT” since they knew about the pipes when doing the
engineering study. Ken
Hassett suggested that the Town Board hold a press conference and state
that we don’t have the money to go forward and see what happens; our
local politicians should be contacted for possible “member funds”. Supervisor McDonough stated that he is also looking at a possible bond resolution.
Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
3). RESOLUTION 06-2009-#2 Directing Preparation of General Plan, Report and Map for Emergency Sewer Repair. The resolution authorizes payment “not
to exceed” $2,500.00 to Brinnier and Larios to prepare a general plan,
report and map to be filed with the Town Clerk upon completion and
within limits of appropriations.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
4). Announcing a Public Hearing Regarding Emergency Sewer Repair. Supervisor
McDonough stated that he was going to present a resolution next week
but has been advised that we will probably not need a public hearing.
5). A resolution will
be presented next week to enter into an agreement for the sale of food
and beverages at the Rosendale Pool Concession Stand with T/S Crossroads
following a public hearing (resolution S05-2009-#13 setting the hearing
was adopted at a special meeting on May 29, 2009).
6). Budgetary Transfer:
The resolution being presented next week will authorize the transfer of
$3,000.00 from Dog Control PS (A3510.4) to Dong Control CE (A3510.4). This is for construction of our Town Kennel.
7). Discussion: Street Festival Site Plan. Billy
Liggan answered questions presented by the Town Board with respect to
various items in the draft site plan; Billy will present the amended
Site Plan to the Town Board by next weeks meeting. Jack Snyder addressed the need to have the Festival on two days; he stated that it a great inconvenience to residents of James Street
from traffic, parking and noise plus the selling of beer on the street
during the two days he feels in the wrong kind of attraction. Mr.
Snyder also questioned what the Town gets out of having the Festival;
Billy responded that we get “name recognition”, and proceeds go to
charity. In the past the Rosendale Food Pantry, Youth Center
have benefited and currently Alan’s Computer Repair and MusicAid are
recipients (they provide computers and musical instruments to
hospitalized veterans). Vendors are still being accepted, they can apply on line at www.rosendalestreetfestival.com/vendor application. The Town Board expects to accept the site plan next week.
8). DISCUSSION: Possible Bond Resolution next week for emergency sewer repairs. Supervisor McDonough said that he will explore possible sources of funding (stimulus, member funds and etc.).
9). DISCUSSION: Sale of Mountain Road Property. Mohonk Preserve made an offer of $320,000.00 to purchase 77 acres from the Town of Rosendale;
the Town would retain 2 acres with the reservoir on it in perpetuity
and rights to remove 375 cubic feet of shale from the “shale bank” for 7
years; the offer price was increased to $340,000.00 with these
concessions. Ken Hassett
suggested that we remove our full allotment each year and stock pile it
since they are not agreeable to increasing the term to 10 years. It was suggested that the Town Board have “veto power” on Mohonk’s Management Plan for the property. A
small piece of property is being purchased from a private source to
make this acquisition continuous from the Mohonk Preserve to the
Mountain Road Property; the land will never be developed and be forever
wild. Question was raised
about access to the property; it is believed that either a ranger or
ranger station will be there to check access to insure the water shed
safety but Supervisor McDonough said he will check into the matter to be
sure. Supervisor McDonough
stated further that the sale of the property is subject to a permissive
referendum; it is hoped that this could be accomplished by putting it
on the ballot at a “primary election” or at the general election in
November so as to reduce the financial burden to the tax payers by not
requiring a “special vote”. In
response to a question, “where will this money be used”, Supervisor
McDonough stated that it would be placed in a “capital account” toward
the building of a new town hall.
A possible contact and resolution may be presented next week.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Wed., June 10, 7:30 pm – Town Board Meeting, Public Hearing on Concession Stand
2. Sun., June 7 – Rosendale Farmers’ Market at Rec Center
3. Sun., June 7 – Arts Squad Artists’ Sale at Belltower Glassworks, Main Street
4. Sun., June 14 – Flag Day
5. Wed., July 8, 7:00 pm – Regular Town Board Meeting (NO Workshop in July)*
6. Fri., July 3 – TOWN OFFICES CLOSED for Independence Day (Transfer Station will
be OPEN)
7. Sat., July 4 – Independence Day (Transfer Station CLOSED)
8. Wed., Aug. 12, 7:00 pm – Regular Town Board Meeting (NO Workshop in Aug)*
* There will be only ONE Town Board meeting in July and August each starting at 7:00 pm.
Jack Snyder asked the Town Board to consider returning James Street to “residential status” after the completion of the bridge; he showed them what had been done in an area of Kingston.
Supervisor McDonough informed the Board that he will be doing a “walk through” on Sunday, June 7th at the HRVR Property with Rondout Land Conservancy.
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #470-523 TOTALING $30,325.95
HIGHWAY FUND “ #118-123 “ $ 4,838.96
SEWER FUND “ # 74-76 “ $ 1,271.20
WATER FUND “ # 71-73 “ $ 157.30
CAP SOLAR “ # 6-7 “ $ 523.61
CAP SHAWANGUNK “ # 2 “ $ 70.00
A motion was made by Councilman Minissali to pay the vouchers; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to adjourn at 9:05 pm; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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