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TOWN OF ROSENDALE

TOWN BOARD MEETING

APRIL 14, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McDonough at 7:30 pm at the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.

 

            PRESENT:       Councilman Robert Gallagher

                                    Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene (7:33 pm)

                                    Councilman Kenneth Hassett

                                    Councilman Richard Minissali (7:31 pm)

                                    Supervisor Patrick McDonough

ALSO PRESENT:  Debra Tierney, Deputy Town Clerk; Fred Greitzer, Planning Board; Jack Snyder, Water/Sewer; Carl Hornbeck, Highway Superintendent;  Tim Morrison, ZRC member; and several residents.

 

PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were forthcoming.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

1.      Sat, Apr. 17, 8am to 2pm – UC RRA Household Hazardous Waste Collection           Flatbush Rd, Kingston

2.      Mon & Tues, Apr 26 & 27, 6-9 pm – Defensive Driving Course – Youth Center

3.      Sat, Apr 17, Ulster Corp – Open House – Main St, Rosendale, afternoon

 

MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher; seconded by Councilman Hassett to accept the minutes of March 3rd and March 10th.

Roll Vote: 3 Yes, 1 Abstained (Minissali), 1 Absent (Greene).

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Gallagher reported that the Highway Department is running as usual; looking for a bucket truck; he reported that the Justice report is on file.

Councilman Minissali reported that the Youth Department is very active; Turn Off (no TV week); they are offering a Defensive Driving Course; the Car Show which benefits the Youth Program is scheduled for May 16th; PO Matt Terpening has been interacting with the Youth at the Center.  The Environmental Commission is through the first draft of the natural resource inventory which will be available in May; Councilman Gallagher had reminded the Supervisor last week that the Annual Report from the RCCE had not been received; Councilman Minissali reported as liaison that the report will be submitted in May; they have been discussing logging within the Town.  The ZRC expects to have a final draft of the code revision shortly, they still have some significant issues to finalize; Supervisor McDonough addressed the time-line, he said a presentation is expected to be given to the Town Board in June.

Councilman Hassett stated that the minutes of the Recreation Commission for March are on file with the Town Clerk.  The High Falls Water District Board met this week and all is well except an on-going problem with the drainage system which will require about $25,000.00 to correct; Supervisor McDonough said that he is still in conversation with the EPA to take some responsibility for correcting the problem since it was a design flaw in the original plans but he is not very hopeful that they will do anything.  Terry Johnson has stated that there is $10,000.00 in their HFW Capital Reserve; he would suggest bonding for the full amount and leave the $10,000.00 intact; he briefly mentioned that Ulster County Community College is seeking to add on to the system and the Board wants to move very slowly and that the system is nearly at maximum.

Councilwoman Greene reported that the Planning Board is working through routine subdivision processes; an application for a pet facility behind Town Hall and Verizon application for cell tower placement in Rosendale.  Councilwoman Greene requested that the Planning Board/Town Board request that Verizon revisit using the Rosendale water tower for locating the tower; they had originally said they would see what kind of reception they got from using the High Falls Water tower, they have not given any information to us.  The ZRC is meeting and making progress; they are working on Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Planned Development Districts (PDD) and have been experiencing difficulty; the PDD is a floating zone which the Town Board has total control over what happens and they should “hash it out”. 

 

SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: The Supervisor read the end balances for March 2010; the report is on file with the Town Clerk.

 

RESIGNATIONS: A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to accept the resignation of Joan Maylie from the Environmental Commission; seconded by Councilman Minissali with regret.  Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to accept the resignation of Bryant Arms as part-time Code Enforcement Officer effective April 22, 2010; seconded by Councilman Hassett.  Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

 

1). PRESENTATION:  Mary Roosa, Girl Scout Leader of Troop #216 along with the six girls from her troop gave a presentation about their Silver Award Project which is the interior and exterior painting of the Rosendale Dog Shelter at the Transfer Station.  They have done fund raising at the Farmer’s Market selling dog biscuits and have received donations from Herzog’s, Marbletown Hardware and other merchants for necessary supplies to complete the project; they are also in need of volunteers to help with the exterior painting but this must be done when the temperature is above 50 degrees and they prefer to do it on Sundays so as to eliminate conflict with the Transfer Station operations and to reduce the dust that might be generated.  Councilman Hassett extended credit to the Girl Scouts and Carl Hornbeck for saving the Town a lot of money on this project.

 

2). PRESENTATION: Victor Cornelius of Endeavor, Inc., a grant writer and bond negotiator, gave a presentation at the request of the Supervisor as to what he could do for the Town to obtain grants and low interest/no interest loans for infrastructure repair and upgrades.  Mr. Cornelius specializes in water/sewer grants having contracts with the Town of Tivoli, Town of Saugerties and Wappingers Falls among others; he works with many different engineering firms.  He gave many demographics with which he can build a submission for us.  A preliminary plan should be submitted in June; the state will grade and prioritize the projects and decisions will be made in October.  Mr. Cornelius he would be seeking an 18 month contract with his fees coming from grants or monies he obtains for the Town.  Concerns were presented from members of the Board and they decided to use the next three weeks (until the May meetings) to organize themselves.  Councilman Gallagher suggested that they use last week’s presenter (Barton & Loguidice) for RFQ and go forward with RFP for May (it is okay to hire for professional services without a resolution).  Supervisor McDonough will contact C.T. Male, Brinnier& Larios and others for proposals within two weeks.

 

3). PRESENTATION: David Bolles from Ulster County Public Works and Vin Martello from the County Executives Office gave a presentation to the Board about the proposed County road maintenance contracts.  Within Ulster County there are 423 miles of County roads; they are looking to have local town highway departments take over the winter plowing and summer maintenance of some of those miles by way of contracts.  Mr. Martello stated that signing on is optional and should only be done if it is financially beneficial to the town, the county and the tax payers; all the roads in a town do not have to be taken on under the contract which in the beginning would be for one year and then if renewed would be for three years and then five years; a handout from Mr. Martello indicated that the contract rate being offered is $4.7K per center lane mile during winter and $2K for summer.  Mr. Bolles stated that the County is looking to have commitments from interested town by mid-May (not binding until contracts are signed) and contracts being signed in August; the County would provide participating towns with 50% of the winter total, up front, in October.  Councilman Hasssett addressed Mr. Martello and Mr. Bolles that he was upset at the lack of information that had been provided to Board members about the whole proposal; they responded that they had provided the information to the supervisors and highway superintendents at various meetings.  Carl Hornbeck addressed the Board and stated that he is “totally against this plan”; he has too many other responsibilities that would conflict with the ability to fulfill any additional work. Carl said that he would write a letter to the Board stating all his objections to the proposal; Councilwoman Greene asked that he also include anything that he found beneficial.  Supervisor McDonough stated that he will meet with Carl and Councilman Gallagher for further discussion before a final decision is made by the Board. 

 

4). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#1 To Schedule a Public Hearing for Proposed Sewer System Improvements in the Town of Rosendale, Pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, to be Known as Rosendale Sewer Improvement Area #4.

The resolution is to set a public hearing on the above captioned Improvement Area #4 to be held on May 5th, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Rosendale Community Center to consider the map, report and cost estimates and hear all persons interested in the subject before taking action.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to set the public hearing; seconded by Councilman Gallagher.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

5). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#2 Authorizing Agreement with Underwater Solutions, Inc.

The resolution is to authorize signing a contract between the Town of Rosendale Water Department and Underwater Solutions, Inc. for the inspection and cleaning of the Sand Hill Tank for $3,790.00 as set forth in the contract.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to authorize the contract; seconded by Councilman Minissali.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

6). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#3 Agreement for Municity Software Upgrade for Planning and Building Departments.

The resolution provides for a two year plan to upgrade the software of the Planning and Building Departments with Software Consulting Associates at a cost of $8,340.00 payable in two installments.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution for software upgrades; seconded by Councilman Hassett.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

7). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#4 Authorizing Agreement with WeRecycle, LLC.

The resolution authorizes the Supervisor to enter into contract for professional services at the Transfer Station for the recycling of electronic waste with WeRecycle, LLC.

A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution for electronic waste recycling; seconded by Councilwoman Greene.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

8). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#5 Accept Bid for Fencing at Dog Kennels.

The resolution authorizes the acceptance of a bid by Adams Fences, Inc., 743 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY for fencing at the Town Dog Kennel for a total cost of $3,250.00 as set forth in compliance with bid specifications.

A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution accepting the bid by Adams Fences, Inc. for fencing at the Rosendale Dog Kennel; seconded by Councilman Gallagher.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

9). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#6 Authorizing a Request for Proposals for Highway Department Bucket Truck.  The resolution is to advertise for sealed bids for a 1995 bucket truck for the Highway Department at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00; said bids being due at the Town Clerk’s Office, clearly marked, by noon on May 3, 2010.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution requesting proposals for a bucket truck; seconded by Councilman Hassett.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Abstained*

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

*A family member may bid on this proposal.

 

   10). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#7 Adopting a Local Law Amending Town Code Chapter 63, TAXATION.  The resolution authorizes the enactment of an amendment to Rosendale Town Code as Local Law #1 of 2010 to offer property exemptions to qualified residents who served in the military during the “Cold War” period; a public hearing was held pursuant to Section 458-b of New York State Real Tax Law.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution enacting Local Law #1 of 2010 to provide tax exemptions to qualified “Cold War” veterans; seconded by Councilman Hassett.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes
                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

11). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#8 Authorizing Agreement with Computel Consultants.  The resolution authorizes the Supervisor to sign an agreement with Computel Consultants to analyze and review franchise fees paid by Time Warner to the Town of Rosendale to see if the Town has received the proper amount; Computel will receive 50% of any recovered monies as their only compensation.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution authorizing a contract with Computel Consultants; seconded by Councilwoman Greene.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

12). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#9 Rondout Creek Watershed Council Inter-Municipal Agreement Renewal.  The resolution authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement to extend the Inter-Municipal Agreement from March 4, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to extend the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Rondout Creek Watershed Council through December 31, 2010; seconded by Councilman Minissali.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Abstained*

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

*She works for Sloop Clearwater, a contracted entity coordinating day-to-day plan management.

                 

13). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#10 To Authorize Renewal of Agreement for the Recreation Center Concession Stand.  The resolution approves the renewal of an agreement with T&S Crossroads Deli to operate the concession stand on the Community Center grounds as set forth in a contract.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution authorizing renewal of a contract with T&S Crossroads Deli to operate the concession stand at the Rosendale Pool; seconded by Councilman Hassett.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

14). RESOLUTION 04-2010-#11 Extension of  Deadlines for Creek Locks Property RFP.  The resolution extends the deadline for submission of proposals on the Creek Locks Road project until 3:00 pm, Friday, May 28, 2010.

A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution extending the submission deadline for the Creek Locks Road project; seconded by Councilman Gallagher.  Roll Vote:

                        Councilman Gallagher   Yes

                        Councilwoman Greene  Yes

                        Councilman Hassett                  Yes

                        Councilman Minissali                Yes

                        Supervisor McDonough            Yes

 

AUDIT OF BILLS:

            GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #319-363 TOTALING $20,939.00

            HIGHWAY FUND                      #  85-92                       $  2,216.86

            SEWER FUND                            #  53-62                       $  2,598.35

            WATER FUND                           #  59-67                       $   3,321.02

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Minissali to pay the vouchers; seconded by Councilman Hassett.  Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Minissali to adjourn at 10:32 pm; seconded by Councilman Gallagher.  Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                    Joan S. Jordan

                                                                                    Town Clerk