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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 10, 2010
DRAFT
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 Robert Gallagher
Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene
Councilman Kenneth Hassett
Councilman Richard Minissali (via SKYPE)
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Fred Greitzer, Planning Board member; Carol St. Rose, W/S Commissioner; Deb Tierney, Deputy Clerk; and a couple of residents.
PETITIONS & PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no petitions presented and no public comments.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Hassett; seconded by Councilman Gallagher to accept the minutes of February 3rd and 18th. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, Councilman Minissali abstained.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilwoman Greene reported that the ZRC met last night (3/9/10) with
residents from the hamlets; they broke down into work groups and gave
“feed back” suggestions to the ZRC members for possible inclusion in the
proposed code revision; there were approximately 70 people in
attendance throughout the evening. Ms.
Greene reported that the ZBA did not meet in February due to snow
storm; the Planning Board had the usual issues before it; they are
encouraging closing some of the “loopholes” in the code related to
lighting and signs before the code revision is complete and also small
animal issues related to keeping chicken and etc. in certain areas of
town.
Councilman Gallagher
reported that the Court is running well; he also complimented the
Highway Department for the excellent job they did during the recent snow
storms; it was very taxing with back to back storms and coping with the
many trees down on our roads.
Councilman Hassett
reported that there was no Recreation Commission meeting in February due
to the snow storms; High Falls Water District will have their quarterly
meeting on April 12th.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL
REPORT: Supervisor McDonough read the end balances for the month of
February; the report is on file with the Town Clerk.
RESIGNATIONS: A letter
of resignation was received from Andrew Pharmer resigning from the
Water/Sewer Commission due to his relocating out of the district.
A motion was made by
Councilwoman Greene to accept the resignation of Andrew Pharmer from the
Water/Sewer Commission with regrets; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
1). APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Supervisor
McDonough stated that all the commissions and boards, with the
exception of Recreation, only have applicants for the openings on their
commissions/boards therefore he would like to make all those
appointments first.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Hassett to appoint the following people;
Environmental Commission: Jen Metzger, Chair; Joe Liuni, UC EMC Rep.
Youth Commission: Matt Terpening, Chair; Ben Talutto, Nora Snyder (2 year terms)
Police Commission: Patrick McDonough, Chair; Ray Lukas, Anthony Stenta (1 yr terms)
W/S Commission: Jack Snyder, Chair; Carol St Rose (5 yrs.), David Keohan (4 yrs.)
Zoning Board Appeals: Bob Hendrickson, Chair; Chris Pryslopski (5 yr term)
Planning Board: Billy Liggan, Chair; (appointed member 3/3/10 for 7 yr. term)
Economic Development Committee: Dennis Kaye, Chair; 5 year term open no applicants
Roll Vote: 5 Yes
Supervisor McDonough stated that there were four applicants for two openings on the Recreation Commission.
Supervisor McDonough
made a motion to appoint Diane Bedell, Chair; Reta Sorge (7 yr term);
Stephanie Ellis (5 yr term); seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Councilman
Hassett objected to the way Supervisor McDonough was presenting the
appointments without discussion; he felt the Board had no input into who
was being appointed.
Roll Vote:
Councilwoman Greene, Yes; Councilman Gallagher, No; Councilman Hassett,
No; Councilman Minissali (via SKYPE) Yes; Supervisor McDonough, Yes. Motion carried.
2). BELTANE FESTIVAL:
Supervisor McDonough asked if all the members had an opportunity to
review the site plan and if they wanted any changes or additions; there
was no further discussion.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to approve the Beltane Site Plan as presented; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, Councilman Minissali abstained.
3). RESOLUTION 03-2010-#2 Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider Amending Town Code Chapter 63, TAXATION. The
public hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 7:30 pm
to hear all interested parties on the advisability of offering qualified
residents a tax exemption for Cold War service in the military by
adopting a Local Law to amend Chapter 63 of Rosendale Town Code.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution for a public hearing; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
4). RESOLUTION 03-2010-#3 Approving Proposed Stipulation of Settlement in Washington Estates Development Corp v. Town of Rosendale, et al. The
resolution covers settlement of tax certiorari proceedings for tax year
2009/2010 and authorizes the supervisor to execute the settlement.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution for Proposed Stipulation
Settlement with Washington Estates Development Corp.; seconded by
Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 03-2010-#4 In Support of Minnewaska State Park and Other Parks and Historic Sites. The
resolution is to support continued access to state parks and historic
sites in the face of proposed budget reductions by the Governor, the
State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation throughout
New York State and in the local area which would create a dramatic
impact on the economic viability of Ulster County and the Town of
Rosendale.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to support continued access
to state parks and historic sites; seconded by Councilwoman Greene.
Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes*
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
Phyllis Noreen,
president of the Women’s Club of Rosendale, announced that Marie
Carrano, a club member since 1978 would be celebrating her 105th birthday on March 22nd and it might be nice for the Board to acknowledge the event.
6). EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Supervisor McDonough made a motion to enter Executive Session at 8:05
pm for the purpose of discussing proposed, pending or current
litigation; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Out of Executive Session at 8:20 pm; decision to adopt a resolution authorizing legal action was made.
Councilman Minissali disconnected from SKYPE before resolution was brought forward in public.
7). RESOLUTION
03-2010-#5 Authorizing Legal Action (Frivolous Legal Actions under
RICO). The resolution is to authorize and direct the Supervisor to enter
into agreement with Bailey, Kelleher & Johnson, P.C. to pursue the
prosecution of issues related to multiple filings and harassing,
frivolous legal actions against numerous government entities, employees
and representatives in Ulster County and the Town of Rosendale; such
representation being covered by Trident Insurance.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Excused
Supervisor McDonough Yes
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #203-262 TOTALING $30,458.42
HIGHWAY FUND “ # 45- 66 “ $37,745.07
SEWER FUND “ # 32- 46 “ $ 5,575.18
WATER FUND “ # 36- 49 “ $ 4,305.27
SPECIAL LIGHT “ # 7- 9 “ $ 2,220.70
A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to pay the vouchers; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, Councilman Minissali, Excused.
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to adjourn at 8:30 pm; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, Councilman Minissali, Excused.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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