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DRAFT
TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
JULY 14, 2010
Supervisor McDonough opened the meeting at 7:25 pm at the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
Councilman Hassett
requested that all remain standing for a moment of silence in memory of
Herbert Faroute, Bloomington Fire Chief for 45 years and a highly
respected resident who passed away recently.
PRESENT: Councilman Robert Gallagher
Councilwoman Mann Jo Greene
Councilman Kenneth Hassett
Councilman Richard Minissali
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Fred
Greitzer, Jack Snyder, Tim Morrison all members of Town Boards or
Commissions; Debra Tierney, Deputy Town Clerk; Guy Kempe from RUPCO.
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sue
Wicks passed out a Freedom of Information Law Appeal to all Town Board
members and the Town Clerk to be taken under advisement.
Jack Snyder again
requested a reduced speed limit on James Street; he asked if anyone had
been on the side streets in New Paltz recently, they have reduced the
speed limit to 25 mph; he is also still requesting a stop sign at the
corner of Keator Avenue and James Street in front of St. Peter’s Church. Mr.
Snyder also drew attention to the fact that James Street has had a
third collapse near the corner of Sand Hill Road which appears to have
occurred after Central Hudson did some pole replacement on Sand Hill
Road and used some type of vibrating device; he questioned whether we
could bill Central Hudson for the damages. Lastly, Mr. Snyder asked if
something could not be done about the loud music coming from the Main
Street area especially on weekends; he doesn’t see the need for
amplifiers and microphones when people are sitting right in front of the
performers; the sound just seems to carry across the Creek to the James
Street area; please check into it.
Tim Morrison stated
that he had attended the two presentations the night before (proposed
Creek Locks Road development) and inquired as to what the process would
be; he stated emphatically that “the public owns the land” and he wants
to know what the process is for the Town Board. Supervisor
McDonough stated that he spoke with the attorney for the town and is
awaiting her legal advice as to the process but he believes that it
would be subject to a “permissive referendum”; the attorney will be at
next months Town Board meeting.
Councilman Hassett stated that public input is needed since neither proposal was exactly in the purview of the Town’s RFP.
Susan Boice Wicks
commented about the Tillson School acquisition that it is in a
residential area; she was approached in 2007 about the purchase of the
school and was asked to do a title search; she stated that she found 4-5
major defects in the deed; she does not believe there is proof of claim
for a portion of the property.
Councilwoman Greene stated that she likes the idea that the attorney is coming in August.
Bill Tuel took umbrage
at the availability of agendas prior to meetings; he feels that they
have not been available far enough before meetings for people to decide
whether to attend or not or to know what topics of importance are coming
up; he would like to see the agenda posted within 24 hours after a
meeting and be added to during the interim period; he does not feel that
it would be burdensome on the town personnel to update the agenda as
items are added or deleted; he also feels there should be cut off for
changes, additions or deletions, to the agenda. Both
Supervisor McDonough and Councilman Gallagher (former Supervisor) feel
that changes are necessary right up to the last minute to facilitate the
function of Town business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Hassett reported that the minutes of the Recreation
Commission are on file with the Town Clerk and the pool is running well.
Councilman Minissali
stated that the minutes of the Water/Sewer Commission are on file with
the Town Clerk; the leaks were located on private property and have been
repaired by the owners; the minutes of the Youth Commission are on file
and camp has started.
Councilman Gallagher reported that the Highway Department is running okay.
Councilwoman Greene
reported that both the Planning Board and the ZRC are making progress;
the Planning Board has been authorized to use C T Male to “fill in the
holes” and review their comments to the ZRC on code revisions.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to accept the minutes of the June 2nd, June 13th and June 16th meetings; seconded by Councilman Minissali.
Councilwoman Greene wanted to compliment Deputy Clerk Debra Tierney for the nice job she did on the minutes in the absence of Town Clerk Joan Jordan.
Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
RESIGNATIONS: Supervisor
McDonough announced the resignation of part-time police officer Thomas
Briggs due to conflict with his primary work schedule.
A motion was made by
Councilman Gallagher to accept the resignation of Thomas Briggs as a
part-time police officer with regret; seconded by Councilman Hassett
with regret. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
1). RESOLUTION 07-2010-#1 Improvements to High Falls Water District. The
resolution authorizes the expending of $1,500.00 for pipe and accepting
the lowest quote of $7,200.00 from DHL Excavating & Paving for the
relocation/extension of the backwash line at the High Falls Water Plant. The Rosendale Town Board in cooperation with the Marbletown Town Board authorizes this expenditure.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
2). RESOLUTION 07-2010-#2 SEQRA Determination for Sewer Improvements. The
resolution is an agreement between the Rosendale Town Board and Edward
Aleo for providing Wastewater services to a single property owner as
allowed by NYS and Town Law and in accordance with State Environmental
Review Act regulations.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
3). RESOLUTION 07-2010-#3 Authorizing Agreement with Ewers Water Consultants. The
resolution authorizes the hiring of Ewers Water Consultants as experts
in karstic formations and features for a review of portions of DEIS for
Hudson River Valley Resorts; expenses for the review are to come from
escrow monies provided by and in agreement with HRVR, Town of Rosendale
and NYS DEC.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
A short discussion
followed the adoption of the resolution; Councilman Minissali inquired
if Board members had received the invitation to attend an information
gathering visit to the HRVR property. All agreed that gathering information was important and that they could attend if no discussions took place. Councilwoman
Greene stated that she would not attend by herself; Councilman Hassett
reiterated that Robert Freeman’s opinion under Open Meetings has not
changed (information gathering is acceptable so long as no vote or
discussion takes place). Tim
Morrison stated that the ZRC would be meeting and the meeting was
expected to center around karst issues and hiring a consultant. He stated that DEC wants a karst expert to review the DEIS that was submitted by HRVR who is not on their staff.
Fred Greitzer complimented the Board for making public their intent to visit HRVR.
Councilwoman Greene suggested having the recommendations of the ZRC reviewed by this expert.
Brian Cafferty interjected that the karst maps are as accurate as can be.
4). RESOLUTION
07-2010-#4 Support of Mohonk Preserve Carriage Road Grants. The
resolution endorses the application of Mohonk Preserve, Inc. for a grant
restoration of carriage roads within the Park; part of the Park is
located within the Town of Rosendale; the grant application is through
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 07-2010-#5 Seeking Removal of Scrap Metal. The
resolution authorizes a one-time scrap removal from the Rosendale
Transfer Station by T. A. M. Enterprises as outlined in a proposed
contract between T. A. M. Enterprises and the Town of Rosendale.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
6). RESOLUTION 07-2010-#6 Accepting Amended Time Warner Cable Franchise. The
resolution accepts the amendments to the franchise agreement between
the Town of Rosendale and Time Warner Cable which were previously deemed
insufficient by the NYS Public Service Commission; the agreement was
deemed acceptable by all parties.
A motion was presented to adopt the resolution by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #576-695 TOTALING $59,405.63
HIGHWAY FUND “ #126-148 “ $22,788.99
SEWER FUND “ # 89-107 “ $ 3,764.53
WATER FUND “ # 92-110 “ $ 5,883.38
SPECIAL LIGHTING “ # 16- 18 “ $ 1,971.25
SHAWANGUNK “ # 1- 2 “ $ 409.95
A motion was made by Councilman Minissali to pay the bills; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
Supervisor McDonough
with the concurrence of the entire Town Board closed the meeting in
honor of Herb Faurote, Bloomington Fire Chief for 45 years.
A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to adjourn at 9:15 pm; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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