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TOWN OF ROSENDALE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
INCLEMANT WEATHER ON FEBRUARY 2, 2011 CAUSED CANCELLING OF WORKSHOP MEETING.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McDonough at 7:40 pm at
the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
PRESENT: Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene
Councilman Kenneth Hassett
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
EXCUSED: Councilman Robert Gallagher
Councilman Richard Minissali
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Supervisor
Jennifer Metzger; Billy Liggan, Planning Board Chair; Jere Brown and Tim
Morrison.
PETITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no petitions presented and no comments from the public.
COMMUNITY EVENTS: It was announced that the Environmental Commission will be holding their Energy Expo on Saturday, May 21st from 11am until 4pm at the Community Center.
MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: The minutes were not accepted since the
workshop meeting was cancelled and there was no opportunity to review
them; Councilman Hassett had been excused from the January 12th meeting and therefore would need to abstain from voting. The minutes will be reviewed and voted on next month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman Greene reported that the Planning
Board was dealing with a minor subdivision of the Larsen property and
Special Use Permit/Site Plan for Sterer on Main Street. The ZBA
meeting was cancelled due to a snow storm; all the business is
re-scheduled for the February 15th meeting.
Councilwoman Greene noted that a pre-application meeting took place with
representatives from AT&T; they are going to up-grade the present
coaxial cables with fiber-optics; DEC is the lead agency; Billy Liggan
stated that they do not have to come before the Planning Board but that
the Planning Board should be an interested party; the Town Board also
wants to be listed as an interested party, Ms. Greene stated that “once
burned, twice shy” having not been included in the Cellco applications
as an interested party. Tim Morrison has agreed to review the
parking fee that is supposed to be assessed on Main Street businesses
that do not meet the parking requirements set forth for building and
planning applications; the attorney for the town is reviewing the
current law as to enforceability; Councilman Hassett clarified that the
municipal parking only applies to what the town actually owns, not the
Joppenbergh property; Councilwoman Greene emphasized that we need to
have everything in place with the mechanism to move forward.
Councilwoman Greene wanted to commend Carl Hornbeck and the Highway
Department for the excellent work they have done on the snow removal;
Councilman Hassett echoed the compliments.
Councilman Hassett reported that the Recreation Commission is getting
ready for spring; they are ready to start hiring pool personnel and
hopefully there will be no big surprises with getting the pool
ready. The Transfer Station is doing well; the year end report was
“stellar” and as usual Rayne was in the black. The High Falls
Water District reports that the “water is flowing well”; there is a need
for a commissioner from Rosendale that resides in the district.
Councilman Hassett reported that he and Dan Baker, assessor, are on the
road getting out information about the “Cold War Veterans Exemption” as
well as other exemptions that are available to taxpayers and reminding
them that the deadline for filing is March 1st.
Jennifer Metzger reported that on March 8th the
Environmental Commission along with Tom Fiore and Dave Massimi will be
presenting a Storm Water Management workshop for architects, landscapers
and planners on meeting the requirements of living in an MS-4
community; she also noted again that the Energy Expo would be held on
May 21st.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor McDonough read the end
balances for January; the report is on file with the Town Clerk.
RESIGNATIONS: Supervisor McDonough announced that he had received the
resignation of Ilonka Metsger from the Environmental Commission. A
motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to accept the resignation of
Ilonka Metsger, with regrets; she has served a long time with dedication
especially to the Energy Expo”; seconded by Councilman Hassett with
regrets also. Roll Vote: 3 Yes; 2 Excused.
A short discussion took place concerning the status of the ZRC; the
attorney for the town is reviewing the revisions for legal format; the
ZRC is pretty much done but they are looking at other areas for review
and up-date. Discussion about advertising for the public hearings
was addressed; they are trying to find the methods that will inform the
most people to attend the hearings so that the maximum in-put is
received before adoption. Tim Morrison and Councilwoman Greene
expressed that they would like to know if the attorney has any concerns
going through the review will she run them passed the ZRC rather than
the Town Board.
1). BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: A motion to appoint the following
people to Boards/Commissions was made by Councilman Hassett; seconded by
Councilwoman Greene.
Environmental Commission: Chair, Jen Metzger; 3 year terms to Nava
Tabak, Tanya Jurcic, Jessica Barry; Tim Kerin to fill the remaining one
year term of Ilonka Metsger; Joe Liuni as UC EMC Representative.
Youth Commission: Chair, Nora Snyder; 2 year terms to Matt Terpening,
Alicia Tetrault.
Recreation Commission: Co-Chairs, Diane Bedell and Frank Klepeis; 7 year
term to Alex Sherwood.
Police Commission: Chair, Patrick McDonough; 1 year terms to Ray Lukas
and Anthony Stenta.
Water/Sewer Commission: Chair, Jack Snyder; no applicants for 5 year
term.
Zoning Board of Appeals: Chair, no recommendation yet; 5 year term to
Daniel Passhaus.
Planning Board: Chair, Billy Liggan; John McEnrue was appointed 01/2011
to a 7 year term.
Economic Development: Chair, Dennis Kaye; 5 year term to Victoria Coyne.
Roll Vote: 3 Yes; 2 Excused.
2). DISCUSSION: Sewer District Funding Application. A
discussion centered on the request by Barton and Loguidice for an
additional $4,000.00 to cover additional work on a USDA grant
application that was not covered previously. Supervisor McDonough
stated that he thought some of this money can be recouped if we receive
the grant. Jennifer Metzger noted that some of the work that they
(B&L) need to obtain is already available in the Rosendale Natural
Resource Inventory (NRI); she will help the Supervisor identify these
items and others that maybe readily available so as to possibly reduce
the amount that B&L is requesting. Councilman Hassett asked
how long can we carry the loan ($28,000 already expended against
obtaining a grant for engineering) before we have to re-coupe the
monies; Supervisor McDonough responded that it would probably have to be
before the end of the year; then the Sewer District would have to bond
for the $28,000 and $4,000 (if we approve). Councilman Hassett
suggested that since this grant is a rolling application (no set date
for application) we should hold off on the resolution for tonight and
pick-up next month when we have more information and hopefully all Board
members present.
3). DISCUSSION: Bank of America Property. Supervisor McDonough
stated that he found out that the building is on the market but is being
sold through a “sealed bid process”; he will find out how this
works. The building only has 2,000 sq. ft. which is about the same
as the current Town Hall; Supervisor McDonough will have Carl Hornbeck
look over the floor space that would be available.
4). DISCUSSION: Joppenbergh Mountain. Supervisor McDonough
stated that he wanted to bring everyone up to-date about the Joppenbergh
property. Open Space Institute (OSI) made an offer on the
property for $200,000 and proposed selling it to the Town for
$100,000. Supervisor McDonough told them (OSI) to prepare a
proposal and bring it to the Town Board (probably next month) for
discussion and consideration. Councilman Hassett stated that there
is a private individual interested in the property; he has the means to
purchase and develop it and would keep it on the tax roll and would
consider an agreement with the Town for use similar to what we now have
or deeded rights.
5). RESOLUTION 02-2011-#1 Planning Board Alternates. A motion
was made by Supervisor McDonough to appoint Tim Morrison and Jere Brown
to the Planning Board as alternate members from 2/9/2011 to 2/8/2012;
seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Excused
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Excused
Supervisor
McDonough
Yes
6). RESOLUTION: A resolution to appoint an alternate member to
the Zoning Board of Appeals was tabled since there was no recommendation
for an appointment at this time.
7). RESOLUTION 02-2011-#2 Adopting a Local Law Amending Town Code
Chapter 37, FIRE PREVENTION (NEGATIVE DECLARATION). The resolution
adopts the Local Law #1 of 2011 and has determined that the proposed
local law will have no significant effect on the environment and a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Excused
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Excused
Supervisor
McDonough
Yes
8). RESOLUTION 02-2011-#3 Renewal of Customer Service and Maintenance
Agreement for Telephone Systems at Maple Hill Justice and Police
Offices.
A resolution was presented on a motion by Supervisor McDonough to
authorize the contract with Crosspoint Solutions from March 1, 2011 to
March 1, 2012 for $576.00; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll
Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Excused
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Excused
Supervisor
McDonough
Yes
9). RESOLUTION 02-2011-#4 Renewal of Customer Service and Maintenance Agreement for Telephone System at 424 Main Street.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the
resolution authorizing a contract with Crosspoint Solutions from March
1, 2011 to March 1, 2012 for $528.00; seconded by Councilwoman
Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Excused
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Excused
Supervisor
McDonough
Yes
10). RESOLUTION 02-2011-#5 Support of 2011 NY Main Street Funding
Opportunity. The resolution supports the application of RUPCO
(Rural Ulster Preservation Company) for funding under the NY State Main
Street Program which could result in beneficial reinvestment in the
community. Supervisor McDonough stated that the Rosendale Theatre
Coalition would be eligible to receive grant monies; he further declared
that since Ann Citron (wife of Supervisor McDonough) is on the Theatre
Board and Richard Minissali is the Executive Director (he receives a
small stipend) of the Theatre Coalition a legal opinion was obtained
according to Supervisor McDonough that no conflict of interest exists as
there is no direct benefit to the individuals.
A motion to adopt the resolution in support of the RUPCO grant
application was presented by Supervisor McDonough; seconded by
Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilman Gallagher Excused
Councilwoman Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Excused
Supervisor
McDonough
Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to go into Executive Session
at 9:10 pm to discuss the job performance of a particular person;
seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 3 Yes, 2 Excused.
Out of Executive Session at 9:27 pm; it was reported that no decision was made.
AUDIT OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #68-150 TOTALING $39,309.12
HIGHWAY FUND
“
#15-43
“
$36,894.52
SEWER
FUND
“
#
9-24
“ $
5,742.20
WATER
FUND
“
#
9-23
“
$ 7,833.89
SPECIAL LIGHTING
“
#
4-6
“
$ 2,407.99
TRUST & AGENCY
“
#
2
“
$ 1,320.00
A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to pay the vouchers; seconded
by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 3 Yes, 2 Excused.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to adjourn at 9:42 pm;
seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 3 Yes, 2
Excused.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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