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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 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: Virginia Ferri; Councilman-elect Kenneth Hassett
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Supervisor
McDonough thanked Councilman Cluen for serving as councilman and deputy
supervisor for the last four years; he wished more people were present. Supervisor
McDonough stated that he has asked Ken to stay on as deputy supervisor;
Ken responded that he will consider it when he has finished his medical
treatments; he wants to remain active.
Councilman Cluen said that while taking his treatments he composed the following little poem to Ken Hassett, councilman-elect:
“Ken Hassett can be an asset;
He’s not a person to dread;
As long as his face stays pink;
Instead of red.”
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS
MEETINGS: Supervisor McDonough stated that he saw only one correction to
the draft minutes of November 12, under Resolution #5 BUDGET ADOPTION;
the increase should be 5.02%.
A motion was made to
accept the minutes of November 4 and November 12, 2009 by Councilman
Gallagher; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Abstained (Cluen).
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Cluen reported that the Youth Commission will be holding their Christmas Party on December 19th. Councilman Minissali stated that the Water/Sewer Commission did not meet; Planning Board had the usual agenda. Councilwoman
Greene reported that the ZRC is moving along; they are still planning
public informational meetings in the hamlets without the consultant to
hold down cost.
Comments were made
about the AED units in all the buildings needing to have battery checks
made; it was also noted that the fire extinguishers are to be checked
monthly. Supervisor
McDonough said he will look into appointing someone in each building to
be responsible for doing monthly monitoring of the units.
Supervisor McDonough
stated that he received the recommendations for the Flood Control from
our ad hoc committee and has forwarded them to Shannon LaFrance (land
use attorney) for review; Shannon says that DEC will probably not agree with some of the recommendations.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor McDonough read the end balances for November 2009. The report is on file with the Town Clerk.
APPOINTMENT: Supervisor
McDonough reported that there is a vacancy on the Environmental
Commission due to the resignation of Ed Maestro; the Commission has
recommended the appointment of Sarah Charlop-Powers who has been
volunteering with the Commission and has very good credentials in
environmental sciences.
A motion was made to
appoint Sarah Charlop-Powers to the Environmental Commission through
12/31/2012 by Councilman Minissali; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
1). Applications are
being sought for volunteers on all boards and commissions; Supervisor
McDonough said that he has sent letters and application forms to all
people who’s term will be expiring this year. Appointments will be made in February.
2). RESOLUTION 12-2009-#1 APPOINTING DELEGATES TO NYS ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS TRAINING. The resolution appoints Supervisor Patrick McDonough as the delegate and Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene as the alternate delegate to the annual meeting February 14-17, 2009.
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
Supervisor McDonough Yes
3). RESOLUTION 12-2009-#2
AUTHORIZING BUS TRANSPORTATION NYS ASSOCIATION OF TOWN TRAINING
CONFERENCE. The resolution is to provide bus transportation to the
annual meeting in NY City.
A motion was made to
adopt the resolution authorizing bus transportation for attendees to the
annual meeting and training in NY City; seconded by Councilwoman
Greene.
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
4). RESOLUTION 12-2009-#3 AUTHORIZING TRAVEL ALLOWANCE TO ATTENDEES TO NYS ASSOCIATION OF TOWN CONFERENCE. The
resolution provides $180.00 per person attending the conference to
provide meals, tips, travel (cab), etc; itemized receipts must be turned
in to the Town Clerk and a written summary of classes attended must be
submitted in writing to the Town Board.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 12-2009-#4 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH EVOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES. The
resolution authorizes entering into an annual agreement for computer
support services from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 at the
same rate as last year ($2400.00) by the Supervisor.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
6). RESOLUTION 12-2009-#5 STOP DWI AGREEMENT. The resolution authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with the County of Ulster for DWI enforcement from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 for which the Town of Rosendale will be compensated $2,500.00.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilmen Cluen and Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
7). RESOLUTION 12-2009-#6 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS. The resolution authorizes the following budgetary transfers:
GENERAL FUND – Transfer the sum of:
1. $8,000.00 from Contingency (A1990.4) to Legal Fees (A1421.4)
2. $10,000.00 from Contingency (A1990.4) to Police PS (A3120.1)
3. $150.00 from Contingency (A1990.4) to Supt of Highways CE (A5010.4)
4. $29.28 from Contingency (A1990.4) to Historian PS (A7510.1)
5. $1,000.00 from Contingency (A1990.4) to Planning PS (A8020.1)
6. $800.00 from Contingency (A1990.4) to Refuse CE (A8160.4)
7. $193.47 from Contingency (A1990.4) to Refuse Eq (A8160.2)
HIGHWAY FUND – Transfer the sum of:
1. $1,200.00 from Maintenance EQ (DA5111.2) to Maintenance PS (DA5111.1)
2. $2,100.00 from Medical (DA9060.8) to Machinery PS (DA5130.1)
WATER FUND – Transfer the sum of:
1. $2,000.00 from Transmission/Distribution EQ(SW8340.2) to Medical (SW9060.8)
2. $1,260.03 from Transmission/Distribution EQ(SW8340.2) to Interfund Transfer (SW9901.9)
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution for Budgetary Transfers; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote:
Councilman Cluen Yes
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
8). RESOLUTION 12-2009-#7 SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER WATER/SEWER RATE INCREASE. The
resolution authorizes scheduling a public hearing for January 13, 2010
to consider increasing the water and sewer rates in the Rosendale
Water/Sewer Districts to cover increasing costs.
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
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #1122-1166 TOTALING $32,658.62
SPECIAL LIGHT “ # 37-39 “ $ 2,155.84
HIGHWAY FUND “ # 273-288 “ $ 6,998.07
SEWER FUND “ # 178-187 “ $ 3,359.62
WATER FUND “ # 170-177 “ $ 2,335.87
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to pay the vouchers; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to adjourn at 8:20 pm; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
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