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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McDonough at 7:30pm 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: Fred Greitzer, Planning Board; Andy Buboltz, Police Dept.; Billy Liggan, Pickle Festival; Brian Goldberger, Esq.
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS: Billy Liggan reminded everyone that the Farmer’s Market has
gone to winter schedule which is every first Sunday of the month
starting December 6th from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
1. Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - Rondout Creek Watershed Council,
Public Workshop at the Rosendale Community Center
2. Thurs & Fri, Nov 26 & 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday - TOWN OFFICES CLOSED
MINUTES
OF PRIOR MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to accept
the minutes of the October meetings; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman Greene reported that the ZRC will meet next Thursday. Councilman
Minissali attended that Planning Board meeting in her stead; there was a
lot line adjustment and other routine business. Ms.
Greene noted that the Gallagher’s got their special use permit for
their chickens and goats; the Chamber of Commerce met on November 11th
at Sky Lake Lodge and had a presentation by Ulster County Community
Foundation, there was a full house and the Chamber is thriving.
Councilman
Gallagher stated that he believes the minutes of the Recreation
Commission are on file; the Highway Dept. is getting ready for snow.
Councilman Cluen stated that the minutes of all his committees/commissions are on file.
Councilman Minissali noted that the Chamber of Commerce had a very successful Halloween event at the former Williams Lake;
ZBA is dealing with regulations related to signage issues and the
Water/Sewer Commission is asking for a review of their rates.
CORRESPONDENCE: Supervisor McDonough announced that all pertinent correspondence is on file.
SUPERVISOR’S
FINANCIAL REPORT: The end balances for October 2009 were read by
Supervisor McDonough and the report is on file with the Town Clerk.
APPOINTMENT:
Supervisor McDonough stated that an application had been received from
Victoria Coyne to represent the Economic Development Committee as an
Alternate to the ZRC.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to appoint Victoria Coyne as
Alternate to the ZRC representing the Economic Development Committee;
seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
1).
Supervisor McDonough announced that they are still seeking volunteers
for the Recreation Commission and the Environmental Commission.
2). RESOLUTION 11-2009-#1 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS. Supervisor
McDonough noted that some of these monies maybe coming back to the
Town(Home Relief)as there are some charges that are being contested as
to whether they are our responsibility.
GENERAL FUND - Transfer the sum of:
1. $200.00 from Tax Collector CE(A1330.4) to Tax Coll. PS(A1330.1)
2. $3,500.00 from Building Eq(A1620.2) to Telephones CE(A1650.4)
3. $1,500.00 from Buildings Eq(A1620.4) to Data Processing CE(A1680.4)
4. $1,000.00 from Schools of Instruction(A3660.4) to Dog Control CE(A3510.4)
5. $11,000.00 from Pool PS(A7150.1) to Home Relief CE(A6140.4)
6. $10,000.00 from Landfill CE(A8710.4) to Home Relief CE(A6140.4)
7. $10,000.00 from Special Items Unallocated CE(A1910.4) to Home Relief CE(A6140.4)
HIGHWAY FUND - Transfer the sum of:
1. $26,000.00 from Emp. Benefits State Retirement(DA9010.8) to Miscellaneous CE(DA5140.4)
SEWER FUND - Transfer the sum of:
1. $2,000.00 from Collection PS(SS8120.2) to Collection CE(SS8120.4)
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution for the transfers; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
3).RESOLUTION 11-2009-#2
BUDGET AMENDMENT 2009 WATER FUND. A resolution was presented pursuant
to recommendations from the Town’s accounting firm to create a revenue
account to track reimbursements for payroll from the High Falls Water
District. The resolution hereby amends the 2009 Budget to reflect as
follow:
1. Create a Water Fund Revenue line item SW2300 entitled “Services from Other Governments” for $21,000.00
2. Add to the Water Fund appropriation account, SW8320.1, Supply PS, the sum of $18,000.00
3. Add to the Water Fund appropriation account, SW8330.1, Purification PS, the sum of $3,000.00
A motion was made 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). RESOLUTION 11-2009-#3 DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER LEVIES. A
resolution was presented to authorize that the 2009 delinquent payment
list for all Rosendale water and sewer districts be submitted to the County of Ulster for inclusion on the 2010 Tax Levy.
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 Yes (stated “hates doing it”)
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 11-2009-#4 ADOPTION OF AGREEMENT FOR TEAMSTERS LOCAL
445 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. The agreement covers January 1,2010 through December 31, 2012. Councilman Gallagher noted that this agreement was negotiated in just three sessions.
A
motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution which
authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement and make necessary
salary adjustments to implement the terms of the agreement; seconded by
Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Abstained (he is a union member)
Supervisor McDonough Yes
6). RESOLUTION 11-2009-#5
2010 BUDGET ADOPTION. Supervisor McDonough noted that the increase in
the budget has been held to 5.2%; the Refuse and Garbage line went down
significantly as the new truck was paid off.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the budget; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
7).
PICKLE FESTIVAL SITE PLAN - There were no additional amendments to the
site plan; the Board felt that everything was covered.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to accept the site plan as presented; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
Councilman Cluen was excused at 7:55pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Supervisor McDonough made a motion to enter into Executive Session
at
7:55pm to discuss the continuing contract negotiations for the
Rosendale PBA with Brian Goldberger, Esq., representing the Town of Rosendale.
Out of Executive Session at 8:55pm, no decisions or action taken.
AUDIT OF BILLS:
SPECIAL LIGHTING FUND VOUCHERS # 34- 36 TOTALING $ 2,144.48
GENERAL FUND “ #1048-1095 “ $24,982.76
HIGHWAY FUND
“ # 245-267 “ $20,998.40
SEWER FUND
“ # 161-171 “ $ 3,693.97
WATER FUND
“ # 153-162 “ $ 2,220.06
VAN FUND
“ # 2 “ $ 22.20
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to pay the bills; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Excused.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to adjourn at 9:05pm; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Absent.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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