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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
DRAFT
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
PUBLIC HEARING “SEWER REPAIR”
MAY 5, 2010
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 (arrived 8:00pm)
Councilman Kenneth Hassett
Councilman Richard Minissali
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Dennis
Kaye, Economic Development; Terry Johnson; W/S Superintendent; Carl
Hornbeck, Hwy. Superintendent; Billy Liggan, Street Fest; Brian
Goldberger, Attorney for the Town; Rochelle Resivato, reporter; 2
residents.
PUBLIC INPUT: Two
residents of Sawdust Road area spoke about concerns with the detour
through that area while Route 213 is closed. They
asked why Mountain Road is not being used as a detour; the response was
that Mountain Road is only about a 1-1/2 car-width road with virtually
no shoulders. Question was
also raised about reducing the speed limit on Sawdust Avenue
temporarily; Supervisor McDonough responded that it is up to the County
to reduce the speed; we are patrolling the area along with the State
Police and the Sheriff. Supervisor
McDonough reported that DOT has told him that they are still on
schedule to reopen Route 213 at the end of July; this prompted an
additional question as to whether Route 213 could be opened to “one lane
traffic” before the completion. Supervisor
McDonough said he would check into that possibility; he also noted that
DOT will be installing stationery signs to indicate that Main Street
(local) businesses are open; they have been having a hard time during
the detour. Supervisor
McDonough also clarified that when the road reopens the culvert work
under the road will not have been done, in a year or so that work will
require closure again but DOT says that will only require one (1) week. Supervisor
McDonough stated that the Board would be presenting a resolution later
this evening setting weight limits on Binnewater Road, Cottekill Road
and Sawdust Road, which are all totally within the Town of Rosendale, to
10 tons.
APPOINTMENT: The
re-appointment of Nora Snyder to the Youth Commission is necessary
since she did not take the oath of office within the required time.
A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to re-appoint Nora Snyder to the Youth Commission; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Absent.
RESIGNATION:
Supervisor McDonough informed the Board that John Maylie will not be
returning to Rosendale at this time and therefore is submitting his
resignation from the Water/Sewer Commission.
A motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher to accept the resignation of John Maylie from the
Water/Sewer Commission with regret; seconded by Councilman Minissali
with regret. Roll Vote: 4 Yes, 1 Absent.
1). PUBLIC HEARING: The
public hearing to bond for repair of the wastewater lift station at the
intersection of NYS Route 32 and James Street was opened at 7:40 pm
with the reading of the public notice by the Town Clerk. Terry
Johnson, Water/Sewer Superintendent stated that the repair definitely
needs to be done, the station is 31 years old and now requires near
daily attention. Councilman Hassett asked how long will
the fix take; Terry responded that once the work starts it would only
be a matter of days but it will take several months of preparation; all
materials are special order and would have to be on site before the
start of the actual fix. Terry noted that we received a price quote more than a year ago and will have to obtain new quotes. Only two customers of the district were present; Councilman Minissali and Town Clerk Jordan.
Supervisor McDonough moved forward on the agenda at this time leaving the public hearing open.
7). HIGH FALLS WATER
DISTRICT: A short discussion took place regarding a seepage problem that
exists on properties near the water tank which several residents insist
comes from the “backwash” on the tank. Terry Johnson stated that when the EPA commissioned the plant in 2007 they did not see the backwash as a seepage problem. Residents
adjacent to the tank claim that they constantly have wet basements
which they claim result from improper drainage; Terry stated that there
are constant puddles in the area. Terry
has obtained three prices for the work and it was decided that the
District would purchase the pipe necessary (350 feet) to reduce the
cost; the decisions on this project must be made by both Rosendale and
Marbletown Town Boards jointly. Both Town Boards seem to feel that bonding for the repair so they can leave the Capital Reserve account intact. Supervisor
McDonough will talk to Supervisor Pickering-Cole as to how to proceed
as a public hearing will need to take place; they will need to decide
whether they will each hold a hearing and that wording in the same. Supervisor
McDonough stated that he would like to have a resolution next week to
set the public hearing so as to move things along.
4). HIGHWAY CONTRACT
FOR COUNTY ROADS: Supervisor McDonough deferred to Carl Hornbeck,
Highway Superintendent as to his feelings about contracting with Ulster
County to do winter plowing and summer maintenance of County roads in
the Town of Rosendale. Carl
feels that the $4,700 per center lane mile for winter does not cover
our costs without including benefits for personnel; he has no problem
with what they want to do but Rosendale is unique and we are “strapped”. He further stated that even taking 10 miles would cost us. Councilman Hassett said he was also concerned about the additional “wear and tear” on our vehicles. All
of the contract finances must go through the General Fund therefore
putting additional work on our bookkeeper and the highway clerk (she
only works 20 hours per week). Councilman
Gallagher asked about Binnewater Road; Carl said he would not undertake
the whole thing as it would need a vehicle larger than we have and he
also cited additional insurance liability.
Councilwoman Greene arrived at 8:00 pm.
Councilman Hassett
asked Carl, “if pushed to the wall what would your opinion be on signing
onto this contract”; Carl’s response was a firm “NO”. Councilman Gallagher stated “even with coordination this will not work”. Ms.
Resivato stated that she was told that the County claims there cost per
mile is $9,000.00 and they are only offering towns $4,700.00. Billy
Liggan asked who gets plowed first; his concern is that he lives on the
corner of a county road and a town road; the response was that the
superintendent would have to make that decision but there would probably
be pressure to do county roads first as they contend they are more
heavily traveled. Carl
also raised the situation that he plows a section of the town roads and
in the future a new superintendent might not want to plow there by
having to divide that route among the remaining drivers; this raises
questions with union contracts and additional personnel that might be
needed only seasonally. Ultimately
the decision is up to the Town Board but there didn’t appear to be very
many benefits to the Town at this time to warrant signing a contract
with Ulster County.
6). STREET FESTIVAL: Billy
Liggan presented the 2010 Festival site plan to be reviewed by the
Board; he included a vendor application amendment to this years’ plan. Billy
also noted that a new law in 2010 from DOT, 33A, to hold an event on a
state highway requires an increase in liability insurance to $5 million
dollars; he is already working on this and will name the Town of
Rosendale as additional insured for the same amount. Billy said he will be back again next week to answer any questions and to make any changes the Board feels are needed.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to close the public hearing at 8:25 pm; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
2). EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to enter Executive Session at
8:25 pm for the purpose of discussing particular Police Contract
negotiations; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Out of Executive Session at 9:35 pm, no decisions were made.
3). RESOLUTION 05-2010-#1 Establish a Weight Limit Restriction on County Routes for Local Detour. This
resolution will set a 10 ton limit on Binnewater Road, Sawdust Road and
Cottekill Road which are totally within the Town of Rosendale except
for local deliveries. NYS DOT will place regulatory signs posting weight limits along these roads upon passage of this resolution.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to set weight limits on
certain town roads; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). ZONING REVIEW
COMMITTEE: The Zoning Review Committee is to make a presentation to the
Town Board in June; Councilwoman Greene stated that the ZRC Committee
has not had the opportunity to discuss/debate the changes to the
consultants, Behan Associates; a meeting with the public, ZRC Committee,
Behan and the Town Board is desired; a tentative date of June 16th has been set but will need to be confirmed with Behan; Supervisor McDonough will follow up and inform the Board next week.
11). RESOLUTION 05-2010-#2 Designation of Town Welfare Officer and Deputy Town Welfare Officer. The
resolution sets forth that the Town Supervisor (Patrick McDonough)
shall be the Welfare Officer and the Deputy Welfare Officer shall be
Doris Fleming (bookkeeper) continuing through December 31, 2011.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution designating the Welfare
Officer and Deputy Welfare Officer through December 31, 2011; seconded
by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
8). RESOLUTION: A
resolution will be presented next week to authorize the bonding for
$17,000.00 in serial bonds for the cost of the Rosendale Sewer
Improvements.
9). RESOLUTION: A
resolution awarding the bid for a bucket truck for the Rosendale Highway
Department will be presented next week. Carl will be going to inspect several of the vehicles prior to the meeting and making his choice known to the Board.
10). RESOLUTION: A
resolution to authorize a copier maintenance contract for the machine at
Town Hall will be presented next week. The cost of the contract will remain the same as last year for the same number of copies.
A brief discussion by
the Board set the meeting agenda for July and August of 2010 as having
one meeting each; the July meeting will be on Wednesday, July 14th, the August meeting will be on Wednesday, August 11th; times will be determined if work load indicates a need to start earlier than the standard 7:30 pm.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Wed, May 12, 7:30pm – Town Board Meeting, Rec Center
2. Sat, May 15, 9am – Rosendale Clean Sweep, Meet at the Rec Center
3. Sat, May, 15 & Sun, May 16, 11 am to 4 pm – Girl Scout Troop 60216 – Painting
the Rosendale Dog Shelter (Volunteers Needed!)
4. Sun, May 16, 10 am – 4 pm –Rosendale Youth Center Car Show
5. Mon, May 31, 10 am – Memorial Day Parade – TOWN OFFICES CLOSED
6. Sun, June 6 11 am – 4pm Rosendale Earthfest and Expo
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #366-420 TOTALING $27,900.28
HIGHWAY FUND “ # 93-106 “ $ 3,200.63
SEWER FUND “ # 63- 67 “ $ 511.03
WATER FUND “ # 68- 71 “ $ 1,113.41
A motion was made by Councilman Gallagher to pay the vouchers; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to adjourn at 9:55pm; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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