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Town Board meeting held December 27th, 2007 at the Town Hall, Schroon Lake New York.
Present:
Supervisor: Cathy Moses Councilmen: Roger Friedman, Don Sage, Clara Phibbs, and Sharron Tyrrell Hwy Superintendent: Michael Marnell Town Clerk: Janice Tyrrell Also Present: List attached
A 3:00 PM Special Board Meeting Re: Water Department Control System Upgrade was called to order for a proposed project for water tower water level control. The proposed quote is devided into three segments - hardware and software, options, and a support contract two times a year at $250.00. Don moved a resolution to move forward with the project, seconded by Clara; carried. Clara moved a resolution to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 PM, seconded by Don; carried.
YEAR END MEETING Cathy Moses called the 7:00 PM Year End Town Board meeting to order. Cathy stated that the resolution passed on December 10th appointing a new building inspector was not done according to the law. The person appointed had not resigned his present position on the Town Board and the building inspector had not resigned his position. The law states that the resolution made can be rescinded and a second interview could be held, with the board members present. The position cannot be filled until the board has the resignations in hand. Roger moved a resolution to accept Don Sage's resignation effective December 31st, seconded by Cathy for discussion. Clara was opposed. Cathy and Roger voted yes. Don withdrew his resignation as Councilperson. Cathy removed item #7 from the agenda - appointment of a new Councilperson. Clara moved resolution to accept the minutes of November 8th, seconded by Roger; carried. Don moved resolution to the accept the minutes of December 10th as amended, seconded by Roger; carried. Clara moved a resolution to pay all bills as audited, seconded by Don; carried - Clara abstained on the H&K bills. Cathy stated that Allan Hipps is to submit a Smart Growth Grant to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in the amount not to exceed $35,000 for financial assistance to the Town of Schroon for the Hamlet Revitalization Program. Don moved approval of submission of the Smart Growth Grant, seconded by Roger; carried. There was a unanimous roll call vote. Don Sage moved a resolution to approve a grant application for the Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Program for municipalities located with in the Adirondack Park, with the amount not to exceed $100,000. The Town of Schroon authorizes Essex County to enter into and execute a project agreement with the Department of Environmental Conservation for financial assistance to the Essex County Destination Master Plan Project. Don moved a resolution for approval of the Essex County Destination Master Plan Project grant application, seconded by Roger and carried. There was a unanimous roll call vote. Cathy stated the Town had received a thank you from the Chamber of Commerce for the participation in the Old Time Christmas festivities. Cathy stated that we have two proposals for the hanger appraisals at the airport - $2000 and $1100, and she mentioned that we need to consider safety issues for a grant application at the airport. Roger requested 2008 copies of the Employee Handbook manuals. Cathy stated that we have them upstairs. Don moved a resolution to adjourn meeting at 8:45 PM, seconded by Clara; carried.
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