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TOWN OF ROSENDALE DRAFT
TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 9, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McDonough at 7:33 pm at
the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.
PRESENT: Councilman Robert Gallagher
Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene
Councilman Kenneth Hassett
Councilman Richard Minissali
Supervisor Patrick McDonough
ALSO PRESENT: Fred Greitzer, Billy
Liggan, Jere Brown, Planning Board; Dave Missami, Code
Enforcement; Jennifer Metzger, Deputy Supervisor; Debra Tierney,
Deputy Town Clerk; and about fifteen residents and members of the
Bloomington Fire Protection District.
PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sue Wick asked the Supervisor what the “new”
procedure was for FOIL Appeals was; Supervisor McDonough responded that
it was the same as its always been; the Town Clerk is the Records Access
Officer and he, the Supervisor is the Appeals Officer. Ms. Wick
asked about a Notice of Claim that was filed against the Town in August
of 2010 relative to a land sale; Supervisor McDonough responded that it
was a legal matter and could not discuss it in public; he stated that
she could make an appointment with his office. Ms. Wick asked also
about the Gravel Pit ( part of the Mountain Road land sale); she stated
that the Gravel Pit was sold illegally under Highway Law; again
Supervisor McDonough invited her to make an appointment with his office.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
1. Wed, Mar 16, 7pm – Rosendale Chamber of Commerce Business Roundtable at Rec. Center
2. Wed, Apr 6, 7:30 pm – Town Board Workshop, Rec. Center
3. Sat, Apr 16, 8am to 2pm by appt. –
Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Inc. Pharmaceuticals &
Electronics, UCRRA, Flatbush Ave., Kingston
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Hassett
to accept the February 2011; seconded by Councilwoman Greene.
Roll Vote: Councilman Gallagher, Abstained; Councilman Greene, Yes;
Councilman Hassett, Yes; Councilman Minissali, Abstained; Supervisor
McDonough, Yes. Motioned Passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman Greene reported that the ZRC met and
is reviewing carbonate rock; the Chamber of Commerce held a very nice
“mixer” at the Bywater Bistro; the Planning Board is doing routine
lot-line adjustments and small subdivisions; Billy Liggan added that
this has been an “easy month”; the ZBA has been judicious in reviewing a
sign variance in Tillson and is looking forward to dealing with
chickens on properties as pets.
Councilman Gallagher reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be
presenting a Economic and Tourism Roundtable on Wednesday, March 16th
at 7:00 pm; Highway Department has a resolution coming up to purchase a
cab and chassis for their water tank which will serve multiple
purposes.
Councilman Minissali reported that the DFY minutes are on file with
the Town Clerk; he stated that the Water/Sewer Commission is still
looking for two volunteer commissioners; he deferred to Jennifer
Metzger to report on the Environmental Commission. Ms. Metzger
reported that Barbara Kendell gave a presentation to the Commission on
stormwater management and the Commission is still working on formulating
a list of landscape designers and architects that would be working
within the stormwater management regulations.
Councilman Hassett stated that the High Falls Water District needs a
commissioner from the Town of Rosendale; the Transfer Station is running
well and still making money. Councilman Hassett stated that he spoke
with Diane Bedell about her resignation from the Recreation Commission
and she stands by her decision to resign; she has served since 1995 and
will be sorely missed; the minutes of the Recreation Commission are on
file with the Town Clerk. Councilman Hassett stated that the
Commission is in need of a commissioner and a director (Heidi Jewett
resigned effective March 27th); he also stated that at the
last meeting of the Commission they discussed waiving the rental fees
for the Farmer’s Market for 2011; their decision was that the waiver
should come from the Town Board. A brief discussion followed about
the benefits to the community from the Farmer’s Market; the Board
decided that they would take action on the waiver immediately.
A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to waive the rental fees for
the Rosendale Farmer’s Market for the 2011 season and to review the
waiver annually; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote: 5
Yes.
Phyllis Noreen spoke about the C.H.E.F.S. dinner (served on Christmas
Day); almost 200 meals were served including home delivered; she
thanked the Board and anyone else that volunteered to work or came to
partake of the dinner for it’s success; Supervisor McDonough added that
he “could not say enough good things about the dinner”.
Councilwoman Greene reported that Joan Staats is working on a
program, “Aging in Place”, if anyone would like to volunteer to work on
the code to facilitate keeping the elderly in their own homes, contact
Ms. Greene or Ms. Staats.
Councilman Hassett extended his thanks to Dan Baker, Rosendale
Assessor, for accompanying him to several veterans service organizations
to explain tax exemptions that are available to them; the reception by
the groups was very good.
SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor McDonough read the
end balances for February 2011; the report is on file with the Town
Clerk. Councilman Gallagher inquired as to where the money from
the Mountain Road land sale was; Supervisor McDonough responded that at
this time the money is in “surplus” but will be moved to a special
appropriation accounts when the Board decides how it will be used.
RESIGNATIONS: A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to accept the
resignation of Diane Bedell from the Recreation Commission with great
regret; seconded by Supervisor McDonough also with regret. Roll
Vote: 5 Yes, all with deep regret.
APPOINTMENTS: A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to appoint Ezra
Waltermaurer to the Recreation Commission for a term to end 12/31/2017;
seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Prior to the vote, Councilman Minissali disclosed that he has a
personal and business relationship with Mr. Waltermaurer; after a brief
discussion it was determined that no conflict of interest exists.
1). DISCUSSION: Ulster County Commission on Reapportionment.
Four members of the Commission, Ms. Dare Thompson, Ms. Cynthia Lowe,
Vernon Benjamin and Michael Catalinotto, gave a presentation to the
Board and audience outlining the change from representation by 33
legislators to 23 legislators under the new Ulster County Charter.
The task that the commission is charged with is to take the 2010 U.S.
Census figures (they are expected in the next week of so) and divide the
total population of the county by 23 districts to arrive at the ideal
number of people that should be in each legislative district; they must
then add or subtract from contiguous towns to form the new legislative
district boundaries; they are allowed up to a 5% variance and the
process must be finished by June to facilitate election that will take
place under the reapportionment in November.. The Commissioners
asked for input from the Board and audience as to how they should form
the boundaries; fire districts, school districts or etc.
Suggestions that were made included the boundaries of the Rondout Creek
water shed; the Hamlet of Rifton and the Town of Esopus; the Town of
Marbletown because of an inter-municipal water district; and fire
districts (Rosendale has inter-municipal coverage by Marbletown and
Cottekill and the Town of Ulster).
9). RESOLUTION 03-2011-#2 Calling a Special Election on the 12th
of April 2011 for Determination of Whether to Establish a Service Award
Program (LOSAP). A brief discussion took place; the Town has a
responsibility to audit the annual service awards; a public hearing must
take place prior to the vote. Councilman Gallagher asked whether
administrative costs for the election inspectors and etc. could be
charged back to the fire district; response was “yes”.
A motion by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution calling for a
Special Election on April 12, 2011 in the Bloomington Fire Protection
District whether to establish a Service Award Program; seconded by
Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote:
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
2). DISCUSSION: Center for Symbolic Studies, Beltane Festival.
The Board briefly discussed the site plan that has been submitted for
the Beltane Festival which will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in
Tillson from 1:00 pm until 11:00 pm; the Festival is not required to
submit a site plan since the attendance falls under the 1,000 person
attendees requiring a mass gathering permit; this is a courtesy on their
part. They usually ask for permission to use the Recreation
Center parking lot and Willow Kiln Park to accommodate shuttle parking
to the event; Supervisor McDonough stated that he is suggesting
alternate parking at the Tillson School and Imar; plus insurance naming
the Town as additional insured. Question also came about regarding
the ceremonial bonfire they usually have; the Festival will fall during
the mandatory statewide fire ban declared by DEC; Supervisor McDonough
said that he will contact the Center to make them aware of the ban;
Councilwoman Greene added that any variance would have to come from DEC
not the Town. The Board will review the site plan in April.
3). RESOLUTION 03-2011-#3 Renewal of Customer Service and Maintenance
Agreement for Telephone Systems at 371 Main Street. An agreement
with Crosspoint Solutions for the period March 1, 2011 to March 1, 2012
for $400.00 has been submitted for approval; the service is for the
Assessor’s/Building Office; adoption will authorize signing the
agreement by the Supervisor.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the
resolution authorizing signing an agreement with Crosspoint Solutions
for telephone service and maintenance for $400.00 from March 1, 2011 to
March 1, 2012; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
4). RESOLUTION 03-2011-#4 Agreement for SEQRA Compliance and
Additional Services. The resolution authorizes an additional
contract for hourly services by Behan Planning and Design regarding the
SEQRA review process for the proposed zoning change amendments to the
Town Code.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the
resolution authorizing an additional hourly rate contract with Behan
Planning and Design regarding the SEQRA review of the proposed amendment
to the Town of Rosendale Zoning Code; seconded by Councilwoman
Greene. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
5). RESOLUTION 03-2011-#5 Authorizing Lease of Office Space for the
Town of Rosendale. The resolution authorizes an additional two (2)
year lease with Bill and Cathy Brooks for the lease of two (2) office
units at 371 Main Street as set forth in the lease.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the
resolution authorizing signing a renewal lease for office space with
Bill and Cathy Brooks at 371 Main Street for an additional two (2)
years; seconded by Councilman Minissali. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
6). RSOLUTION 03-2011-#6 Setting Public Hearing for Proposed
Acquisition of the Joppenbergh Mountain Property in Rosendale for the
Purpose of Preservation of Open Space and the Town’s Natural
Resources.
The resolution sets a public hearing for April 6, 2011 at 7:30 pm at
the Rosendale Community Center to hear public comment on the proposed
purchase of the Joppenbergh MountainCorp.(JMC) property from the Open
Space Conservancy (OSC) for the sum of $85,000. The appraised
value of the property in March 2010 was $240,000; the Rosendale Assessor
assigned assessed value of $230,000; Open Space Conservancy has agreed
purchase the property from JMC for $185,000 and in turn OSC will sell
the property to the Town of Rosendale for $85,000.
A motion was made by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the resolution
setting a public hearing for April 6, 2011 at 7:30 pm to hear comment on
the Town purchase of Joppenbergh Mountain; seconded by Councilman
Minissali Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
7). DISCUSSION: Agreement for Fire Equipment Inspection Services. A
short discussion about contracting for fire equipment services took
place; it was decided that further investigation into the number of
extinguishers the Town has, where they are located and there size was
needed. Three quotes have been furnished and the prices varied
significantly in some areas which could be offset in other areas; it was
decided that the Fire Marshal/Code Officer will do an inventory and
report back to the Board by next month.
8).Resolution 03-2011-#7 Purchase of Highway Equipment. The
resolution is to authorize purchase of a 1993 International cab and
chassis from the Town of New Paltz for $1,500.00 from the Equipment line
of the Highway Department budget for carrying the water tank.
A motion was presented by Supervisor McDonough to adopt the
resolution to authorize purchase of a 1993 International cab and chassis
from the Town of New Paltz for $1,500.00; seconded by Councilman
Gallagher. Roll Vote:
Councilman
Gallagher
Yes
Councilwoman
Greene Yes
Councilman
Hassett
Yes
Councilman
Minissali
Yes
Supervisor
McDonough Yes
AUDIT OF BILLS: ABSTRACT #3
GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’S #213-252 TOTALING $18,475.53
HIGHWAY FUND
“
#
60-79
“ $29,083.09
SEWER
FUND
“
#
36-44
“ $
3,776.10
WATER
FUND
“
#35-41
“
$ 2,457.22
SPECIAL
LIGHT
“
#
7-9
“
$ 2,348.12
TRUST & AGENCY
“
#
3
“
$ 2,755.00
A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to pay the vouchers; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
A motion was made by Councilman Minissali to adjourn at 9:28 pm; seconded by Councilman Gallagher. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan S. Jordan
Town Clerk
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