Town Board Meeting held December 11, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, Schroon Lake, New York

Present:           

Supervisor:             Catherine L. Moses

Councilmen:             Roger Friedman, Donald Sage, Sharron Tyrrell, Clara Phibbs

Hwy. Super.:             Michael Marnell

Town Clerk:             Janice Tyrrell

Also Present:             List Attached

     At 6:00 PM a meeting was called to order with the engineer to discuss the bandstand.

     The engineer from AES recommended that all posts be replaced. He stated that it is the

board’s decision as to what type of railing to placed on the bandstand.  The engineer is to look

into the cost of railings similar to the original railings.

     The board discussed different items in question, and how to bring the cost of the quote down.

     Don moved a resolution to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 PM, seconded by Roger; carried.

     At 7:15 PM the Regular Town Board Meeting was called to order.

     Cathy read a statement to be attached to the minutes in reference to the challenge of the board

at last month’s Budget Hearing.

     Don moved a resolution to approve the minutes of November 9^th, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Roger moved a resolution to approve the minutes of November 13^th, seconded by Sharron;

carried.

     Don moved a resolution to approve bills as audited, seconded by Roger; carried - Clara

abstained because of the meter reading bills.

     Clara moved a resolution to approve the budget amendment for Essex County Stop DWI money for the Street Dance received to be accounted for in Revenues (A3089 Other General Government) and Appropriations (A00-06-7550-400  Celebrations).

     There was discussion of the Skylark drainage issue.  It was the Highway Superintendent’s opinion that it is not the Town’s responsibility to divert drainage. 

     A workshop with the Planning Board to discuss the Rules and Regulations Update was set for December 27^th at 6PM.

     The Year-End meeting is to be held at 7 PM on December 27^th.

     The Town Board Organizational meeting is to be held January 3^rd, 2007 at 7PM.

     Clara moved a resolution to approve the service agreement for heat and air at the Medical Center $1,250.00, seconded by Don; carried.

     The Supervisor requested whether or not the board would like to consider a strobe horn for the Medical Center in the amount of $400.00.

    Roger moved a resolution to table this matter, seconded by Don; carried.

     In reference to Route 9 cell tower improvements, Cathy stated that she had contacted adjoining neighbors, but had not had any response from them.

     Don moved resolution to go forward, seconded by Roger for discussion.

     Sharron moved a resolution to table until we hear from the adjoining neighbors, seconded by Clara; carried.

     The Supervisor asked if the Board wanted to consider an offer of sale of the property at corner of Cedar Hill drive in amount of $39,450.00.

    Cathy is to contact Mountain Services and thank them for the offer in hopes they will hold the offer until we are ready to make a commitment.

     Roger moved a resolution to accept Howard Warren as a Library Trustee, seconded by Don; carried.

     Cathy stated that we would set a health insurance meeting for January 3^rd at 2PM.

     We received a letter of resignation from Greg Shaughnessy for his Highway position only.  Greg would like to stay on for the Golf Course in the summer.

     Clara stated that we should do nothing with employee positions until we run it by Ronnie Travers.  Greg’s last day is December 15^th.

    Don moved a resolution to accept the Revolving Loan minutes and place them on file, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Don Moved a resolution to accept the Planning Board minutes and place them on file seconded by Sharron; carried

     Clough Harbor would like to know if we want to go forward with tree cutting and rock removal at airport.

     Don moved a resolution to go forward because of safety issues.

     Roger questioned if would need a permit for cutting the trees.

     Don moved a resolution to accept the Fireworks proposal, seconded by Clara, carried.

     Cathy stated that we would set a date for a Public Hearing for the Fire Protection District contract for December 27^th at 6PM.

     The Highway has a list of surplus items to be advertised with bids for the January 3^rd meeting.

     Don moved a resolution to go into Executive Session at 8:45 PM, seconded by Clara; carried.

     Don moved to come out of Executive Session at 9:07 PM, seconded by Clara carried.

     Don moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 PM, seconded by Sharron; carried.