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
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