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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 (arrived 7:32 pm)
Councilman Kenneth Hassett
Councilman Richard Minissali
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Debra
Tierney, Deputy Town Clerk; Terry Johnson, W/S Superintendent; Jack
Snyder, W/S Commissioner; Fred Greitzer and Nick Mercurio, Planning
Board members; Leslie Treut, Planning Clerk; and about a dozen
additional residents.
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jack Snyder addressed the Board about public safety with concerns about sidewalks, cross walk markings and speed limits. Mr.
Snyder’s first concern was pavement markings on Keator Avenue and James
Street (Ulster County painted yellow line into James Street) create a
hazard; secondly, cross walk markings near St. Peter’s Church need to be
designated along with an additional stop sign on Keator Avenue in front
of the Church; thirdly, reducing the speed limit on Route 32 to 35 mph
instead of the current 45mph. Supervisor
McDonough responded that he will get together with Carl Hornbeck and
contact the state and county about the matters; the stop sign is already
approved and we don’t know the reason for the hold-up on the
installation.
Fred Greitzer
commented that the Creek Locks Road situation has not improved; nothing
has been done in months, they are not working at all and the situation
is worse now with school buses. Ed Snyder commented that they didn’t pave the shoulder of the road and the marking lines direct cars off the road.
Joe Roddy advised that
everyone “slow down and live with it”; local residents are aware of the
problem but those not familiar with the road cause the dangerous
situations.
Nick Mercurio
commented that Ulster County Safety and the Traffic Safety Committee
should be contacted; he stated that the only way to get them to do
anything is to make a
nuisance of yourself.
Jack Walsh addressed
the Supervisor about contacting Father Florez at St. Peter’s Church
about the possibility of all Town offices occupying Mulry Hall as an
interim solution to the current crowding and dispersion of Town offices. Mr. Walsh said that Supervisor McDonough should contact Father Florez on Friday (September 10th)
between 9:00 am and noon to arrange a walk through; Councilman Hassett
still would like to accompany the Supervisor on the walk through.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: Supervisor
McDonough asked if everyone had an opportunity to review the minutes;
with no changes or clarifications requested he asked for a motion to
accept the minutes as written.
A motion to accept the minutes of August 14, 2010 was made by Councilman Minissali; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilwoman Greene reported that the Planning Board was conducting the
usual business; they had passed one issue off to the Zoning Board of
Appeals. Councilwoman
Greene stated that related to the Cellco application, Terry Johnson,
Water Superintendent, submitted a letter stating that the structural
integrity of the Rosendale Water Tower is okay for the placement of cell
masts; she went on to acknowledge the fortitude of the ZRC members
during the code review process which is winding down; they still have to
iron out some last minute items. Councilwoman
Greene reported that the Climate Smart Task Force has met and are
setting an ambitious agenda and developing a budget; the Chamber of
Commerce met at Birchez in Esopus but she was unable to attend.
Councilman Gallagher reported that Highway is on the agenda for planned equipment purchases.
Councilman Minissali
reported that the Youth Commission minutes are on file with the Town
Clerk; the Environmental Commission has submitted notes to the Town
Board; the Water/Sewer Commission did not meet due to the lack of a
quorum. Councilman
Minissali stated that the water tank is being inspected; the Water/Sewer
Commission is still short one commissioner and his wife has expressed
an interest and he wondered if that would be a conflict of interest. Supervisor McDonough said he didn’t believe so if there was disclosure but he would check with legal counsel.
Councilman Hassett
reported that the Recreation Commission has just completed a successful
summer program and that the pool came through pretty well; the gate
receipts were very good since it was the hottest summer on record. Councilman Hassett reported that the Recreation Commission held an Appreciation Day on August 31st
which was very well attended with free swimming from 5-8pm and free pop
corn and movie following; they hope to make this an annual event. Councilman
Hassett made brief mention of a letter about foul balls being hit from
the ball field into Route 32; he will take this issue to the Recreation
Commission. Councilman
Hassett spoke about a memo from Assessor Dan Baker about the Cold War
Veteran’s Exemption; he is putting together a preliminary presentation
to present to the Town Board, Senior Citizens and Veteran’s Groups which
will allow a 15% exemption; they are also checking with returning Iraq
Veterans about applying for the exemptions and re-entry to civilian
life.
Chris Beall asked that when this is all ironed out if the information about the tax exemptions could be put on the website.
1). RESOLUTION 09-2010-#1 Accept Public Bids for Equipment. Supervisor
McDonough asked that the Board adopt the resolution to accept the bids
for surplus equipment that was bid on until September 7, 2010 on
Auctions International of Buffalo, NY. The
high bids were for the following: 2004 Crown Victoria Police vehicle,
$2,401.00; 1982 Ford Bucket/Utility truck, $1,900.00; 1996 Chevrolet
K3500 Cab & Chassis, $1,750.00; a lot of six (6) emergency light
bars, $200.00.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to accept the high bids for surplus equipment; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
2). RESOLUTION
09-2010-#2 Purchase of Highway Equipment, Paving Machine. Supervisor
McDonough asked the Board to approve the purchase of the 1996 Leeboy Blacktop
paver for the sum of $7,950.00 from Hoffman Equipment, Co. of Marlboro,
NY to be paid from the Highway Department Equipment line in the annual
budget.
A motion was presented
by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution for the purchase of a
used paving machine for the sum of $7,950.00; seconded by Councilman
Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
3). RESOLUTION 09-2010-#3 Purchase of Highway Equipment, Power Broom Attachment. Supervisor
McDonough requested that the Board approve the purchase of a 58 inch
front-mounting power broom for the Ventrac Tractor from Keil Equipment
of Hudson, NY for the sum of $3,945.00 to be purchased for Highway
Equipment annual budget line.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to allow the purchase of
the Model HB580 power broom for the sum of $3,945.00 from Keil Equipment
of Hudson, NY; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
4). RESOLUTION 09-2010-#4 Authorizing Purchase of 2011 Ford F450 Cab & Chassis.
Supervisor McDonough
asked the Board to adopt the resolution to authorize the purchase of a
2011 Ford F450 Cab & Chassis for $25,824.79 to be made in two
payments of $12,912.40 from the Highway Capital account.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution authorizing the purchase of
a 2011 Ford cab & chassis by the Highway Department from their
Capital Fund for $25,824.79 in over two years at $12,912.40 each;
seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Yes
Supervisor McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 09-2010-#5 Authorizing Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to authorize an agreement for engineering and grant
writing services for the Rosendale Wastewater Treatment Facility;
seconded by Councilman Minissali to facilitate discussion.
Supervisor McDonough
stated that he had a preference of Barton & Loguidice, P.C. to do
both grant writing and engineering at a cost of $28,500.00 over
Endeavor, Inc. who would do the grant writing at a cost of $36,000.00
and recommend engineers; Terry Johnson recommended Barton &
Loguidice also since they have a local proven track record, they brought
in $11 million in grants to Ellenville. Councilman
Hassett noted that Endeavor, Inc. had included a 30 day escape clause
in their proposal; all would like to see the thirty day escape clause
added to the contract with Barton & Loguidice and reference to Rural
Ulster Preservation (RUPCO) deleted. Terry Johnson stated that the work
needs to be done whether anything else is added; Councilwoman Greene
added that it was also the recommendation of the attorney for the Town
to separate the treatment plant work for the Creek Locks Property
project.
A motion was made by
Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution to authorize agreement for
the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements with Barton &
Loguidice for grant writing and engineering services at a cost of
$28,500.00; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Yes
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman Hassett Yes
Councilman Minissali Abstained (lives in district & is a customer)
Supervisor McDonough Yes
AUDIT OF BILLS:
SPECIAL LIGHTING VOUCHER’S # 22 - 24 TOTALING $ 2,300.51
GENERAL FUND “ #837-872 “ $31,169.66
HIGHWAY FUND “ #176-187 “ $ 5,265.94
SEWER FUND “ #131-139 “ $ 2,680.06
WATER FUND “ #137-145 “ $ 3,155.25
A motion was made by Councilman Minissali to pay the bills; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to adjourn at 8:36 pm; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan, Town Clerk
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