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TOWN OF ROSENDALE WORKSHOP/TOWN BOARD MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING – EMERGENCY SEWER REPEPAIRS
JULY 8, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 (arrived 7:05; departed 8:45 pm)
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Supt.
Terry Johnson, Water/Sewer; Deb Tierney, Dpty Town Clerk; Tim Morrison;
Betsy & Bill Tuel; Ken Hassett; Glenn Debrosky and about 6
additional residents.
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor McDonough asked if there were any comments not related to agenda items. Glenn
Debrosky asked the Town Board for help on the water situation related
to the latest EPA advisory that medicines and drugs not be flushed down
the drain; residuals of these drugs have been found in public water
supplies and other ground waters. Councilwoman
Greene stated that the EPA encourages recycling centers to take the
lead (such as UCRRA) as this is an emerging problem. Mr.
Debrosky asked the Town Board to take the lead and pass a resolution
dealing with this problem; Supervisor McDonough responded that a
resolution would not be a bad idea.
Mr. Debrosky asked if
anything further had been done related to the dog control ordinance;
Supervisor McDonough related that the Dog Control Officer has been
patrolling and it is his discretion to enforce the ordinance as on the
books. Mr. Debrosky feels
that the ordinance should be rewritten so that if a dog owner “cleans
up” after his animal he is not breaking the law as written.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Cluen to accept the minutes of the June 3rd and June 10th meetings; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman
Greene stated that she missed the Planning Board meeting but minutes
are on file; ZRC met and have been very productive, they are looking
forward to working with Behan Associates (new consultants) and two
sub-committees have been formed: 1) rezoning the east end of Main Street
(if the Town wants it) and 2) Planning Board is trying to fill holes
they’ve noted in the current Code (all commissions and boards will have
an opportunity to comment). The Chamber of Commerce had a party meeting at Victoria’s Garden which was very well attended.
Councilman Gallagher
reported that we are in negotiations on the Highway Department contract;
Recreation Department we will be discussing the pool situation later.
Councilman Cluen
reported that DFY Camp has started without the benefit of the pool; the
hardest part is what to do about the swimming lessons. The Transfer Station is “rolling along” and making money. We are still in negotiations with the Police; no progress to date. Environmental Commission reports that HRVR will be “tracer testing” to better determine ground water flow in the karts.
Councilman Minissali reported that the ZBA minutes are on file.
CORRESPONDENCE: On file: One letter on dye testing; DOT to do study on our request for parking signs.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor McDonough read the end balances for June 2009; report on file with Town Clerk.
RESIGNATION: Supervisor
McDonough announced that Miriam Patton has submitted her resignation
from the Recreation Commission; she will stay on until a replacement is
appointed to fill her seat.
A motion was made by
Councilman Minissali to accept the resignation of Miriam Patton from the
Recreation Commission, with regrets; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
1). ANNOUNCEMENT: Supervisor
McDonough again announced that the Town Board is seeking volunteer
applicants to serve on the Water/Sewer Commission; Recreation
Commission; an Alternate for the Planning Board; a Rosendale
Commissioner for the KAPA Board (Kingston Area Public Access).
Councilman Minissali
state that he may have someone interested in serving on the KAPA Board
but he is out of the country at the moment. Tim Morrison mentioned Channel 20 (educational) which we are still receiving out of Ellenville; we want to switch to Kingston; he is willing to volunteer to go talk to Time Warner. We need to have Marbletown also agree to the change.
Councilwoman Greene
stated that there are 2 vacancies on the Water Shed Commission; Ed
Maestro has expressed that he is willing to serve.
2). PUBLIC HEARING: The Town Clerk read the Notice of Public Hearing for Emergency Sewer Repairs. The
repairs are necessary for the pipes on the Route 32 Bridge before work
can be completed on the bridge rehab; we will have to go out to bond for
the cost (approximately $40,000.00). Councilman
Minissali asked Terry Johnson how long the actual replacement will take
once the pipe arrives; Terry responded about a week; the old pipe will
remain in place on the bridge as it would cost almost as much to remove
it as the replacement pipe; DOT has no say as we have a right-of-way.
Supervisor McDonough asked if there were any public comments at this time:
John Maylie gave
a historical overview of the Rosendale Water Co. (Dept.) from its
transfer from the Rondout Reservoir Company in 1894 to the present; he
feels that since the maintenance/insurance costs of the Mountain Road
property being sold has been bourn by the Water Dept. all these years
they should benefit some from the sale even if the deed didn’t transfer
the property to them. We
have a contaminated well next to the sewer plant; if we need to use the
reservoir for emergency water supply we will need filtration. The
Town should go after new grant money to get “back up” well and replace
100 year old water pipes on Main Street. He is in favor of the emergency
sewer pipe repairs.
Joan Jordan also said that as a consumer of the sewer district, she is in favor of the replacement.
Councilwoman Greene
stated that on Tuesday there is an all day meeting on stimulus funds
channeled through the Department of State which will include
infrastructure. Supervisor McDonough noted that money is definitely out there, we have to go after it. Terry Johnson reiterated that the well is our only immediate emergency water source; and that 2000 plus feet of old pipe on Main Street is need of replacement.
Supervisor McDonough
noted that with no further comments, we will move on with the agenda
items and keep the public hearing open for the required time.
DISCUSSION: TOWN POOL: Supervisor
McDonough stated that the pool is 62 years old and we have been nursing
it along for some time; at this time it is closed due to unforeseen
problems. Thursday men are
coming from the Ulster County Pool with fiber-optic equipment to try to
determine where the problem may lie; it could be a blockage or a
collapsed pipe. Councilman
Cluen stated that tomorrow (Thurs.) we will throw more money into the
pool or not open it at all this year depending on the findings. Supervisor
McDonough re-empathized that the severity of the situation will
determine the outcome; the pipes and intakes are 30 years old; he will
ask engineers to do proposal for what needs to been done. Phyllis
Noreen asked if the pool is “professionally” closed down at the end of
the season; Supervisor McDonough responded that it is done by a
“certified pool operator” (Terry Johnson).
4). RESOLUTION 07-2009-#1 Contract for Professional Services EAF Preparation. The
contract is with C.T. Male to prepare a Long Form Environmental
Assessment Form to begin the process of being “shovel ready” for the
Stimulus Funding in early January 2010 at a cost “not to exceed
$7,000.00” and “services may be suspended ……….will not be forthcoming”. The resolution was amended after discussion by the motion that follows:
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to revise the “amount not to exceed $5,000.00” and
fourth paragraph add “forthcoming for the rest of the project”; seconded
by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the amended resolution; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 07-2009-#2 Agreement for Copier Maintenance at Assessor’s Office, Building and Planning. The contract is for one year; the price is $648.00 (reduced from $882.00) for all but paper and staples and 36,000 copies.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
6). RESOLUTION 07-2009-#3 Encumbrance and Overtime Spending Deadline. The
resolution sets that deadline for ordinary purchases and unapproved
overtime as August 1, 2009; after that date only emergency purchase
orders will be issued and all overtime must be approved by the
Supervisor.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
7). RESOLUTION 07-2009-#4 Authorizing Agreement with Municipal Energy & Gas Alliance (MEGA). The
resolution authorizes the Supervisor to sign agreement with MEGA to
purchase electricity as a reduced cost thus saving the taxpayers money.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt said resolution; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
8). RESOLUTION 07-2009-#5
Authorizing the Supervisor to Enter into Agreement with Safeco Alarms.
The contract covers monitoring & service contract for the following
buildings: Recreation Center (Community) $24/$38; Town Hall $24/$29; Youth Center $24/$29; Highway Garage $24/$29; Court & Police $24/$29
A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
9). RESOLUTION 07-2009-#6 Authorizing the Supervisor to Issue a Request for Proposals for Fencing of Town Kennels.
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
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to close the public hearing on Emergency Sewer
Repairs at 8:10 pm; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
5 Yes.
10). RESOLUTION 07-2009-#7 Providing Emergency Sewer Improvement After Public Hearing. The resolution is to replace the sewer pipe on the Route 32 Bridge as provided in resolution #2 of June 2009.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the motion; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
Jack Snyder asked
Supervisor McDonough about closing Sand Hill Road; there is only one
house on it and it’s used as a by-pass for County Route #7 (Keator
Ave./Elting Rd.). He feels that the cost of maintaining it is not worth the manpower or expense to the Town. Supervisor McDonough said that he will talk to the Highway Superintendent.
11). EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to go into executive session
at 8:25 pm to discuss the possible promotion or appointment of a
particular employee; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Out of executive session at 8:45 pm; no decision or action taken.
Councilman Minissali departed the meeting at 8:45 pm prior to audit of bills.
AUDIT OF BILLS ABSTRACT #7:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #582-676 TOTALING $50,843.34
HIGHWAY FUND “ #137-152 “ $15,914.88
SEWER FUND “ # 86-98 “ $ 5,353.43
WATER FUND “ # 83-94 “ $ 6,038.26
SPECIAL LIGHTING “ # 19-21 “ $ 725.20
SHAWANGUNK “ # 2 “ $ 144.49
SOLAR
“ # 8 “ $ 118.80
AUDIT OF BILLS AFTER JUNE MEETING:
UTILITIES “ # 574-581 “ $ 985.39
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to pay the bills; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 4 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to adjourn at 9:10 pm; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 4 Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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