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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 10, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 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: Billy Liggan; Tim Morrison; Lee Crummins; Bob Vosper.
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Billy Liggan gave a reminder that “Rock the River” will take place on Saturday, June 13th from noon to 10:00 pm at 375 Main Street; the Art Squad will also have exhibits at the Bell Tower Glassworks.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to accept the minutes of the May 6th, May 13th meetings and Special Meeting May 29th; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll
Vote: 5 Yes for the 5/6 & 5/13 minutes; Councilmen Gallagher and
Minissali abstained from voting on the 5/29 meeting minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman Greene reported that the ZRC is doing a report on Main Street demographics of the business area at the east end; they are developing a survey form which they will soon pass out. Supervisor McDonough noted that he sent out the contract to Behan (consultant for ZRC) today to be signed. Councilwoman
Greene also stated that she attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting
which was very well attended; presentations were given on the “Art
Squad” at the Bell Tower; Ulster County Economic Development; and she
reported on “Transition Towns”. The Chamber is doing very well, growing and very active. Billy Liggan reported that the Chamber will have their BBQ at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 17th at Victoria’s Garden on Route 213; they have a social on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence is on file at Town Hall.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL
REPORT: Supervisor McDonough read the end balances for the month of May;
the report is on file with the Town Clerk. Councilman
Gallagher asked the Supervisor if we have received our mortgage tax
money from the County; Supervisor responded “not yet”; he stated that
the sales tax receipts were off by 10-15%.
1). ANNOUNCEMENT:
Supervisor McDonough stated that we are still seeking a Commissioner for
the KAPA; a Commissioner for the Water/Sewer Board; and an alternate
member for the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
2). PUBLIC HEARING: The
Town Clerk read the notice of public hearing to enter into an agreement
for the sale of food and beverages at the Rosendale Pool Concession
Stand; the hearing opened at 7:45 pm. Supervisor
McDonough stated that the Town will receive $1500.00 for the season and
the lessee will pay utilities; the lease will be for one (1) year with
the Town having a renewal option.
7). DISCUSSION:
Rosendale Street Festival Site Plan was again reviewed; Billy Liggan
highlighted the amendments to the plan from last week; Willow Kiln Park
beer area will be enclosed this year; the Main Street “Street Festival
Beer Concession” will probably not be enclosed this year but they are
working toward it for next year. Councilman
Minissali asked if the Town has the option of closing down the
concessions; Supervisor and Billy Liggan responded that “yes, the local
police have the discretion”; he also asked if next year the Festival
Committee could do an addendum to the Site Plan showing a comparison
with other festivals (attendance, cost, revenues) that can be shown to
residents and also what the benefits to the Town are from having the
Festival. Billy Liggan listed the stage at Willow Kiln Park which they constructed for Town use; they have been working for 3 years on trying to construct a pedestrian bridge over the Linear Park; they are trying to establish a band scholarship for students in the 3 high schools covered by the Town. Supervisor
McDonough stated that the Festival Committee does a really great job;
he also noted that Judge Vosper and Judge Pape provided “volunteers” in
lieu of fines last year; Billy noted that some of them are returning
this year.
A motion was presented
by Councilman Minissali to accept the Rosendale Street Festival Site
Plan; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
3). RESOLUTION 06-2009-#3 Order for a Public Hearing Regarding Emergency Sewer Repairs. The
resolution calls for setting a public hearing for Wednesday, July 8,
2009 at 7:00 pm at the Rosendale Community Center to consider accepting
the plan, report and map and answering questions on said repairs.
A motion was presented
by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution setting a public hearing
for Emergency Sewer Repairs; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Councilman
Minissali asked if this was for both water and sewer; Supervisor
McDonough responded that it was for sewer only and that Brinier and
Larios (engineers) and our bond counsel suggested that if bonding we go
for ten (10) year bond. Councilman
Minissali asked if there was any feed-back about possible funding from
our government representatives; Supervisor McDonough responded that only
Congressman Hinchey responded so far and he stated that he “maybe able
to find some money”. Supervisor
McDonough noted that DOT is working on the bridge but is not removing
the decking; if delays longer than two (2) weeks it could delay the
bridge project. Councilwoman
Greene stated that after much thought she “has no qualms about
replacing the 6 inch pipe with a 4 inch pipe; she trusts Terry Johnson’s
judgment and that of the engineers (Brinnier and Larios)”.
Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
4). RESOLUTION 06-2009-#4 Approving the Sale of Town Property Identified as Tax Parcel Section70.2, Block 2, Lot 7. The
property is located on Mountain Road; a purchase agreement has been
negotiated with the Open Space Conservancy, Inc. for $340,000.00, a
seven (7) year license agreement which will allow the Town to continue
to access 375 cubic yards per year of shale from the shale bank on the
Property and grant the Town a right-of-way to allow the Town to continue
to sufficiently access its backup water supply. The
sale of the Property has been determined to be an unlisted action
pursuant to DEC and a short environmental assessment form (EAF) has been
prepared; the sale is subject to a permissive referendum
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution approving the sale of
property subject to permissive referendum; seconded by Councilman Cluen.
A discussion took place
on the content of the agreement; Supervisor McDonough stated that
monies from the sale must be put in a “capital account” not the General
Fund. Councilman Minissali
asked if they have their funding in place; Supervisor stated that their
first source fell through but they are securing another source, there is
a contingency clause. Councilwoman
Greene noted that in the future we should all remember to consult with
our Environmental Commission before declaring a Negative Declaration
(our land use attorney did review it). It
was also suggested that we receive a copy of the land management plan
(Mohonk Preserve) to review their regulation to protect the water shed.
Supervisor McDonough
added that he checked into if a permissive referendum is necessary could
we get it on the November ballot; he said that the time line would not
allow that to happen, we would have to do a special election.
Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 06-2009-#5 Budgetary Transfer. The resolution is to transfer $3,000.00 from Dog Control PS (A3510.1) to Dog Control CE (A3510.4). The money is to cover the costs of constructing our dog shelter.
A motion was presented
by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to transfer funds from
Dog Control PS (A3510.1) to Dog Control CE (A3510.4); seconded by
Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to close the public hearing at 8:35 pm; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
6). RESOLUTION 06-2009-#6 Authorizing Entering into Agreement for the Sale of Food and Beverages at the Concession Stand Adjacent to the Municipal Pool. The resolution is for an agreement between the Town of Rosendale
and T&S Crossroads Deli to operate a concession business while the
municipal pool is open between June and Labor Day and a period beyond
that date during which recreational activities occur at that site. Additional terms are set forth in the agreement between the parties which is attached as part of the resolution.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution of agreement between the Town of Rosendale and T&S Crossroads Deli; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
Councilwoman Greene
advised the Town Board members that there probably will be a need for
additional special meetings to deal with the sewer repairs. Supervisor
McDonough stated that we have to spend money for legal fees and grant
writing before we receive the grant (we should know in about two weeks
or less if we are to receive it) so that we can move forward; the
“shovel ready” (plans must be ready) deadline for stimulus money is
1/10/2010; Supervisor McDonough also noted that sewer rates will have to
be increased even with the stimulus money.
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #524-573 TOTALING $24,060.67
HIGHWAY FUND “ #124-136 “ $ 4,042.76
SEWER FUND “ # 77-85 “ $ 3,032.18
WATER FUND “ # 74-82 “ $ 2,655.84
SPECIAL LIGHT “ # 16-18 “ $ 1,786.57
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to pay the bills; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Minissali to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 pm; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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