Town Board Meeting held November 9, 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 Public Hearing was called to order on the proposed sewer rate increase.

   Clara moved a resolution to dispense of reading of public notice for the public hearing, seconded by Don; carried.

     Cathy stated that there would be a sewer rate increase to go along with the sewer project.

     Cathy stated that the project is ahead of schedule, and should be completed by late summer or fall of 2007.

     The proposed quarterly base rate will be $102.75.

     Cathy also stated that we have applied for a new grant which we hope will help with the sewer upgrade project.

     There being no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed at 6:27 PM.

6:30 PM- A Public Hearing on the proposed 2007 Budget was called to order.

     Howard Lashway stated for years the golf course broke even.  For the last couple of years there has been a deficit.

     Howard also stated that the town has failed to invest money.  He stated that in 2005 we projected to earn $10,000, and he cannot understand why investments are not making more interest.

     The Public Hearing was declared closed at 6:57 PM.

At 7:00 PM – The Regular Board Meeting was called to order.

     Clough Harbour gave update on the airport project.

     Paul McDonald was present and stated that the apron project was about completed, the contractor just needs to tidy up a little in the spring.  He was looking to get a go ahead from the board to apply for the hanger grant.  The application must be submitted by December 13^th, 2006.

     Howard Lashway stated that the Hoffman cemetery is deteriorated - there is a large pine that needs to be taken down before it falls and ruins the remaining stones.

     There was a discussion of who was in charge, or who owns the land.

     The Town said that they would take at look at the situation.

          Roger moved resolution to approve the October minutes as amended, seconded by Don; carried.

          Don moved to approve the bills as reviewed, seconded by Sharron- Clara –abstained.

          Cathy announced that we are one of the towns that received the Governor’s Quality Community award for Excellence for our Park Rehabilitation Project.

     Cathy also stated we have been awarded an Appropriation Request award of $10,000, thanks to Asemblywoman Sayward, to purchase a refreshment cabinet, electrical work, chairs and possibly proposed lighting for the Boat House.

     Cathy also stated that we have received an Environmental Protection Fund Grant award for the Boat Launch concrete pier repair in amount of $107,000.

     Roger moved a resolution, with regret, for the sewer rate increase in the amount of $102.75 quarterly, seconded by Sharron; carried – Don Sage was opposed.

     Clara moved a resolution to adopt 2007 Budget as presented, seconded by Don; carried.

     Roger moved a resolution to accept and place on file Library minutes, seconded by Don; carried.

     There was discussion of the Dog Control Officers’ pay, since we have two people for the position now. Cathy suggested that we split the salary in half until we have some history to review.

     Clara moved a resolution to split the $800 salary as proposed, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Cathy stated that we need to set a date of November 13^th with the Town Attorney on pending litigation with the meeting to be held at 6:00 PM.

     Mike suggested that all departments get a surplus list together for the December meeting.

     Mike would also like to purchase a two-wheel drive Ford tractor for $1000.

     Cathy made a motion for Mike use his own discression, seconded by Roger; carried.

     Roger made a motion that the town move forward with an application for the Airport Hanger Grant, seconded by Don; carried.

     Roger moved a resolution to take Boat House lighting issue off the table, seconded by Don; carried.

     After lengthy discussion of the lights, Don moved to purchase the lights from Seagle Colony, seconded by Clara; carried.

     Roger moved a resolution to extend congratulations to Spritzer and Gillbrand.

No one seconded was received.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

     Mrs. Claus thanked Cathy and the board for having public comments as part of meeting.

     Don moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM, seconded by Sharron; carried.