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Town Board Meeting held April 13, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall in Schroon Lake N.Y. Present: Town Supervisor: Cathy Moses Councilpersons: Roger Friedman, Clara Phibbs, Mark Whitney and Ed Haroff Town Clerk: Patricia Savarie Also Present: See attached Supervisor Moses called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with a Pledge to the Flag. Public Participation Jane Claus stated that it was National Library Week and the Battle of the Books looks like it will be bigger than ever with many children involved. Shawn Baker thanked the Town of Schroon for putting in the sidewalks by the beach and stated that it added a lot to the town. Resolution #95 Approval of Minutes Councilman Whitney moved a resolution to accept the March 2, 2009 minutes, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #96 Audit of Claim Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to accept the bills to be paid as reviewed, seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. General $33,252.40 Highway $36,563.14 Sewer $13,071.60 Water $6,606.17 Airport Project $8,512.40 Wastewater Project $3,000.00 Ski Tow Update Craig Maisonville stated that the goal is to clear an area south of the tow approximately 100 feet wide the length of the tow for tubing and sledding. Jeff Armstrong has offered to cut and clear the useable wood. The wood would be sold to pay his direct costs and the balance of the money would be given to the town for ski tow improvements. Chris Paradis and Mike Marnell would volunteer to remove the stumps and do the grading with the town equipment. The run- out may be a little short, but Roger Friedman offered to donate the land if needed for the tubing. Craig also stated that they would like to put in a Snowboard Terrain Park geared to snowboard maneuvers. This would be on the north side of the hill below the water tank. Nathan Armstrong would be consulted as to the appropriateness of any permanent grade change. Chris Paradis stated that the two new generators will have to be set up in a shed. It has been suggested that the current warming shed be used for this purpose and a larger one constructed for warming, bathrooms, concession stand and spectator comfort. Chris stated that Curtis Lumber would be willing to donate windows and doors to the warming hut. Larry Phillips offered to design the bathrooms as a volunteer and Chris stated that he had volunteers to do the electrical work also. It will save the Town of Schroon renting the porta potties and the generator a savings of over $6,000.00. The Town Board would like Craig and Chris to come back with exact cost and have an exact cost from Jeff Armstrong on the wood which may have to go out for bid. Groomer Update Supervisor Moses stated that the Galway Snowmobile Club would be interested in purchasing our groomer. The Town can purchase a 1999 Piston Bully from the Town of Webb when they declare it surplus and it will go out for bid. Thank You to the Food Pantry Supervisor Moses and the Town Board would like to commend and thank Lenchen Marnell and all the volunteers who help make our Food Pantry a great success. This year alone they supplied 825 families or 2,681 people. Resolution #97 Consider Employee Residence Waiver Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to allow Nathan Armstrong a temporary residence waiver for up to one year, and not to exceed one year, seconded by Councilman Whitney, Councilwoman Phibbs abstained; carried. Resolution #98 Consider Painter as Needed Councilman Whitney moved a resolution to hire Tim Botterbusch at $18.00 an hour as a painter as needed, seconded by Councilman Haroff; carried. Caps on Square Dance Park Wall Supervisor Moses stated that Dana Shaughnessy would like to put a cap on the Square Dance Park Wall. Councilman Whitney stated that he thought it was a good idea but would like to see the Town meet codes and put up a new rail for safety and to involve Don Sage as to what should be done. Supervisor Moses stated that she would look into contacting the insurance company on the liability. Resolution #99 Landfill Post-Closure Contract Councilman Friedman moved a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign the Landfill Post-Closure Contract with Adirondack Landfill Services which will compile a database with all previous historic data, complete a variance application package for submittal to NYSDEC to reduce sampling frequency from 4 times per year to twice per year, the cost will be $1925.00, seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried. Basketball Court Councilman Whitney moved to Table the discussion on the sealing of the Basketball Courts until Dana gets a cost of replacing the blacktop for consideration by the Board, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Beach Concession Bid for three years Bill Ahern would like to see the Beach Concession Stand go to a three year contract. The Town Board decided not to allow a three year contract for the Beach Concession Stand and to keep it at a one year contract. Resolution #100 Seasonal Employees Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to hire the seasonal employees, seconded by Councilman Whitney; carried. Parks Golf Course Clubhouse Lance Gould $16.63 Nathan Armstrong $18.54 Robert Fish $8.53 Patrick Shaughnessy $9.49 Raymond Planty $14.87 Tom Ringrose$8.53 Ethan Tyrrell $8.47 Wayne Welch $13.30 Carmen Decker $8.53 John Swinton $10.62 Tim Mahler $8.47 Water Dept. Phil McCoy $9.49 Resolution # 101 Advertise for Temporary Parks Employee Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to advertise for a temporary Parks Employee while Lance Gould is out on Workman’s Compensation, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Advanced Energy Code Councilman Whitney moved to Table the adoption of the Advanced Energy Code Resolution until the Board had more information, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #102 Approval of Adirondack Marathon Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to approve the 13th annual Adirondack Marathon and 9th annual Half Marathon to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 9:00A.M. to 3:00 P.M., seconded unanimously; carried. Resolution #103 Accept Zoning/Building Code Report Councilman Haroff moved to accept the Zoning/ Building Code Quarterly Report for the 1st quarter, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #104 Accept Proposed Airport Security Plan Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to accept the General Aviation Airport Registration and Security Plan, seconded by Councilman Haroff; carried. Resolution #105 Ski Tow Report Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to accept the Annual Ski Tow Report, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #106 Annual Library Report Councilman Friedman moved a resolution to accept the annual Library Report, seconded by Councilman Haroff; carried. Resolution #107 Beach Concession Bid Councilman Whitney moved a resolution to accept the Beach Concession Bid from Marilyn Ahern for $325.00, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Resolution #108 Proposal for Land Use Re-Classification for Affordable Housing Supervisor Moses stated she had heard from Alan Hipps and they had received two proposals from Saratoga Associates $18,000. and LA Group $10,789. for providing information needed to complete an Adirondack Park Agency Map Amendment Application. Larry Phillips stated that he had the following comments to offer. The L.A. Group has proposed three meetings and they are prior to data collection, after the field work is completed and prior to issuance of a final document. Larry stated that they need to note and map only those wetlands considered jurisdictional by the A.P.A., ask for quotes to provide Natural Resources Conservation Service permeability data for each soil, provide details of deliverables and ask for a price for a conceptual build-out analysis. Larry suggested that the Saratoga Associates set up the three meetings as proposed by the L.A. Group and ask for a quote to provide Natural Resources Conservation Service soil permeability data for each soil. Larry stated that each vendor should have no problems addressing the items I raised with a letter amendment to their proposal. After this has been completed, I would recommend the lower bid. Councilwoman Phibbs would like the Town to look into creating jobs in the area before we start talking about affordable housing she feels there has to be jobs here first so they can afford to live here and has yet to see that happen anywhere in the area. Councilman Friedman moved a resolution that Larry Phillips comments be intergraded into a letter to both Saratoga Associates and L.A. Group requesting clarification of the points highlighted and in the form of a response and a change in there fee structure, seconded by Councilman Haroff, Councilwoman Phibbs nay; carried. Paradox Lake Milfoil Assistance Request Councilman Friedman moved to table the Paradox Lake Milfoil assistance request until we know what Steve LaMere is charging for harvesting the milfoil, seconded by Councilman Haroff; carried. Resolution #109 Golf Course Report Councilman Haroff moved a resolution to accept the Golf Course Report, seconded by Councilman Friedman; carried. Comments from the Board Councilman Friedman would like to thank Linda Beers and Mountain Lakes Services for putting together a wonderful program for the community. Councilman Friedman stated that the Snowmobile Connection Trails meeting he attended in North Hudson was very informative and they are trying to connect between North Hudson and Newcomb, North Hudson and Schroon Lake and Schroon Lake to Chestertown. Councilwoman Phibbs wanted to know if there was any action on Davis Motel with preparing to put in the Wilderness Lodge. Resolution #110 Appreciation to Bill and Bev Bowman Councilwoman Phibbs moved a resolution “On behalf of the Town of Schroon and in appreciation for the lives and examples of Bill and Bev Bowman as they have served and supported our community in so many ways, to congratulate them on their special day on April 26, 2009 and to wish them health and happiness in their retirement.” seconded unanimously; carried. Public Comment Laurie Bruce stated to the Board that she would like to either work as the Club House Manager or Golf Course Attendant and would like the Boards approval on this matter. Jane Claus wanted to know how the space needs was coming. Supervisor Moses stated that the Board had to look over the proposal. Sean Baker stated that it would be nice to see the sewer rate go down if more homes were to connect to it that would help the folks who are already on it. Sean also thought it would be a good idea to put snow fence up around the Basketball Court for the winter to protect it. Sean asked when the Veterans Memorial would be done and Supervisor Moses stated that by July the plaques and the caps would be in place and the completion by next year. Councilman Whitney moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Phibbs; carried. I, Patricia J. Savarie, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct transcript from the minutes now on file in my office and of the whole such original minutes.
Dated: April 17, 2009 Patricia J. Savarie - Town Clerk
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