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| Town Board February 8, 2006 A regular meeting of the Jewett Town Board was held on February 8, 2006 . Supervisor Michael Flaherty called the meeting to order at 7P.M. Present were Board members Thomas Hitchcock and Charles Kutcher. Absent were Board members Paul LaPierre and Harry T. Wilson. Also present were building Inspector Thomas Cross, Superintendent of Highways Robert Mallory, Assessor Georgette Krauss, Attorney for the Town Tal G. Rappleyea, highway foreman Shawn Jaeger, town residents Werner Pscherer, Jane Bostrom, Janet Nicholls and the town clerk. The public hearing was opened on veteran's exemption Local Law #3 of 2006. There were no comments from the public. The hearing was closed. Supervisor Flaherty made a motion to adopt Local Law #3 of 2006, 2 nd by Councilman Kutcher and carried. ROLL CALL: Aye 3 Flaherty, Hitchcock and Kutcher. Nay 0 Absent Councilmen LaPierre and Wilson. There was no response from the public on the permissive referendum concerning surplus land on Carr Road . A motion was made by Supervisor Flaherty, 2 nd by Councilman Hitchcock and carried to place the surplus land up for bid. Surplus truck bids were opened. There were two bidders. Richard Fitch bid $451 for the 1969 Oshkosh cab and chassis. Reggie Bates bid $556 for the Oshkosh cab and chassis and $256 for the 1975 GMC dump truck. Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to accept the bids from Reggie Bates, 2 nd by Councilman Kutcher and carried. There were 6 proposals opened on the RFP's. The board will review each and a special meeting will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 9AM to discuss the proposals. A motion was made by Hitchcock, 2 nd by Supervisor Flaherty and carried accepting the minutes of the January 11, 2006 regular meeting. The Supervisor's report was given to the Board. Bank statements were not available at this time. Justice McGowan's yearly report was given to the Board. Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to approve Resolution #5, 2 nd by Supervisor Flaherty and carried. Resolution #5 rescinds resolution #2 of 2006 as there was an incorrect salary listed. ROLL CALL: Aye 3 Flaherty, Hitchcock and Kutcher. Nay 0 Absent Councilmen LaPierre and Wilson Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to approve Resolution #6, 2 nd by Councilman Kutcher and carried. Resolution #6 amends the highway budget to include FEMA funds. ROLL CALL: Aye 3 Flaherty, Hitchcock and Kutcher Nay 0 Absent Councilmen LaPierre and Wilson. The building inspector gave a written and oral report. There were 6 building permits issued in January. Two of those were for homes. The building inspector said he would make it a goal to have information on unsafe building for the March meeting. Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to accept the building inspectors report, 2 nd by Kutcher and carried. The Board reviewed the monthly written report from the zoning officer. Attorney Rappleyea reported that the search warrant is ready to have the zoning officer sign then he can go on Mr. Steinherr's property with the Sheriff. Attorney Rappleyea also reported that the application to have Mr. Matthews appear in Town court is ready. Concurrently the Supervisor will speak with Mr. Matthew's mother explaining the situation and ask for her help. The Board agreed to have the zoning officer obtain a second set of pictures at Rappleyea's garage and have them ready for the March meeting. Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to accept the zoning officers report. The Board was in agreement to remain in the Annual Reassessment Program. The Board reviewed prices on new trucks for the highway department. Supervisor Flaherty made a motion authorizing the Superintendent to put out a bid for a one-ton dual wheeled flat bed truck to be opened at the March 8 th regular meeting. The motion was 2 nd by Councilman Kutcher and carried. The Superintendent informed the Board he will be closing out 6 FEMA projects soon with about 16 more to be completed. There were no comments from the public under courtesy of the floor. The Board looked at the private roads amendment. The planning board recommended the changes made by the Town Board be deleted. They believe the sentence put in is inconsistent with the 2 nd paragraph. Attorney Rappleyea suggested including a condition “that no other parcels may be serviced by that road”. This will go back to the planning board. This item was tabled. Supervisor Flaherty made a motion, 2 nd by Councilman Hitchcock to reappoint Gene Beers to the Greene County Planning Board. The Board went over its to-do list. Supervisor Flaherty is to obtain comparison plans with other health providers for discussion at the March meeting. Supervisor Flaherty and Councilman Kutcher met with a representative from the cable company. The representative was given a list of where the Town thinks development is going. The cable representative said they would incorporate the list into their budget to get more miles up here. There is to be another meeting sometime the end of February. The representative was asked to work on a proposal with the Town that could get government funding to get the Town wired. The finance committee of Councilmen Hitchcock and Kutcher audited the bills prior to the meeting. Councilman Hitchcock made a motion recommending the Board approve the audit. Councilman Kutcher 2 nd the motion and all Board members present voted Aye. The general fund was $19,411.35 on abstract #2, claim numbers 14 to 43. The highway fund was $15,894.22 on abstract #2, claim numbers 13 to 32. Supervisor Flaherty made a motion to go into executive session concerning personnel matters, 2 nd by Councilman Hitchcock and carried. On a motion by Flaherty, 2 nd by Kutcher and carried the Board came out of executive session. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM on a motion by Flaherty, 2 nd by Kutcher and carried. ___________________________________ Patricia Merwin Town Clerk
February 11, 2006
An informational meeting of the Jewett Town Board was held on February 11, 2006 . The meeting was a public discussion on Colgate Lake . Supervisor Michael Flaherty called the meeting to order at 11 AM . Present were Board members Thomas Hitchcock, Charles Kutcher, Paul LaPierre and Harry T. Wilson. Also present were Peter Innes and DEC staff and numerous area residents. These minutes were taken from the tape recorder. Comments were hard to hear therefore these minutes are very brief. Councilman Hitchcock “We're grateful the DEC is so well represented. I'd like to thank Paul and Frank. Paul LaPierre and I sat down with them on January 17 th and discussed many of the issues. Paul and I were grateful for the time we spent because we learned a great deal.” “ We are not as knowledgeable about what can and can't be done up there. We tried to find out as much information as we could but at the same time to open up what has been lacking and that is the line of communication between this town board and DEC. Some things have happened up there or not happened, depending on your point of view that needed discussion and information. That's why Paul and I went out.” “In knowing about the situation with Colgate Lake , which the history goes way back, where we are now things are a lot different then when I was a kid. They answered the questions, they told us what their perimeters are. They do want to work with us the Town of Jewett and the people on Colgate Road and the people that are served by Colgate Lake . I'm grateful and appreciative that they came here. I think their intent is to open the lines of communication and to let us know about the current situation at Colgate Lake and what the future may or may not hold.” Councilman LaPierre “It's important to understand that there are a couple of jurisdictions involved here. One is DEC who obviously has the largest part of it but since Colgate Lake is located within the Town of Jewett we certainly have an interest. The county also has jurisdiction here in that one of the issues is the speeding on Colgate Road . The best we can do is encourage the county to enforce the speed limit, post speed limits and cooperate with us to control those conditions. The other issue is parking on the road, also a county issue. DEC has told us that they would like to be informed of any communications we have with the county with that respect.” “The unique character of Colgate Lake is that it's on the edge of the state land and integrated within a residential area. It's a little different then most of their facilities. We do have the issue of constant traffic; also a lot of that traffic goes in the summer time to the camp. A lot of the issue in the past has been with the people working at the camp particularly counselors. That's a county issue and will have to be addressed separately.” It was determined that all agencies would keep in touch and updated as developments happen. The Board had further business: RFP's were distributed for the Board to review. A workshop is scheduled for February 25 th at 9AM in the Municipal Building for discussion on the RFP's. The Board discussed the policy on re-interviewing offices as they expire. The Board determined that with the exception of the BAR members the policy would remain in place. ______________________________________ Patricia Merwin Town Clerk
February 25, 2006 A workshop meeting of the Jewett Town Board was held on February 25, 2006. The meeting was opened at 9AM. Present were Supervisor Michael Flaherty, Board members Thomas Hitchcock, Charles Kutcher, and Paul LaPierre, Harry T. Wilson and the town clerk. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the seven Request For Proposal's. The Board narrowed the selection down to Alesia-Crewell and Wallant. The Supervisor will arrange interviews with each company. This workshop was scheduled for March 9 th and/or the 14 th at 5PM in the Municipal Building. There being no further business the workshop was adjourned at 10 AM. ______________________________ Patricia Merwin Town Clerk February 2, 2006 Agenda Item 3: Application for Minor Subdivision for John Mignone of 121 and 189 Sugar Loaf Trail, Jewett, NY; Tax Map No. 132-00-3-63 and 132.00-3-64; District: Rural Residential. Present: John Mignone Mrs. Dwyer’s provided the Mylar and four copies and members reviewed the application and plat. After the review, Mrs. Muth made the motion to approve the Minor Subdivision. Mrs. Kutcher seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: MRS. BOSTROM – AYE; MRS. NICHOLLS – AYE; MR. ROSEDALE – AYE; MRS. MUTH - AYE; MRS. KUTCHER – AYE; MR. BEERS – ABSENT; VACANT. The motion was approved, Mrs. Bostrom signed the plat and instructed Mr. Mignone to file the plat with the County within 30 days. Agenda Item 5: Application for Sketch Plan Review – Lars Peters of 65 Goshen Street, Jewett, NY, Tax Map No. 112.00-3-81; District: Rural Residential. Present: Dave Weiman of Kaaterskill Engineering Mrs. Dwyer noted the application had a number of errors: [1] the address is incorrect – the property is not located on Goshen Street, it is located on Acorn Drive; [2] a letter of representation from Mr. Peters is required; [3] the tax map numbers on the application and plat are incorrect; [4] the previous subdivided parcels tax map numbers are also incorrect; [5] the list of neighbors have to include the previously subdivided lots; and [6] distances must be noted. Members inquired about the distance of the septic systems to the lot line and Mr. Weiman stated the Department of Health requires at least 10 feet. Members inquired whether the Town had a regulation that required a greater distance of 15 feet; Mrs. Bostrom will try to find out if it does. Mr. Weiman will inform Ms. Balan of the changes needed and members agreed to schedule it for the March meeting. Agenda Item 4: Public Hearing on Application for Minor Subdivision for Clifford Thompson, represented by Jeanne Soule, of 443 Route 17, Jewett, NY; Tax Map No. 129.00-5-7.1; District: Rural Conservation and Conservation. Present: Clarence and Jeanne Soule, Bruce Maben. Mrs. Muth made the motion to open the Public Hearing. Mrs. Kutcher seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the hearing opened at 8:34 pm. Mrs. Soule submitted a copy of her Power of Attorney; the required notification letter and mailing certifications. Mr. Maben submitted the revised plat for a three lot subdivision instead of a four lot subdivision. Mrs. Dwyer read the letter from the Saches noting they hold a right-of-way over the property and wanting to be assured of its continuance. Mr. Maben stated the easement was noted on the plat and no change to it was contemplated. Ms. Elizabeth Jankowski had no comment after she was briefed about the proposal. Mrs. Bostrom noted that the subdivision reflected three lots: Lot 1 would be 19.376-acres; Lot 2 would be 14.12-acres; and Lot 3 would be 10.102-acres. This change resolved the concern expressed of much of the original lot two being in the flood plain. Mrs. Soule inquired whether this action would limit further subdivision and was assured that it would not, it would only require careful review in the future. There being no further comments, Mrs. Bostrom made the motion to close the Public Hearing. Mrs. Nicholls seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the hearing closed at 8:47 pm. Agenda Item 4: Application for Minor Subdivision for Clifford Thompson, represented by Jeanne Soule, of 443 Route 17, Jewett, NY; Tax Map No. 129.00-5-7.1; District: Rural Conservation and Conservation. Present: Clarence and Jeanne Soule, Bruce Maben. Mrs. Kutcher made the motion to appoint the Planning Board as Lead Agency under SEQR. Mr. Rosedale seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the Board proceeded with the SEQR Review. Mrs. Bostrom made the motion to determine there were no adverse environmental impacts from this action. Mrs. Nicholls seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. After review of the application, Mrs. Muth made the motion to accept the application for a three lot subdivision as complete and to approve the Minor Subdivision. Mrs. Nicholls seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: MRS. BOSTROM – AYE; MRS. NICHOLLS – AYE; MR. ROSEDALE – AYE; MRS. MUTH – AYE; MRS. KUTCHER – AYE; MR. BEERS – ABSENT; VACANT. The motion was approved, Mrs. Bostrom signed the plat and instructed Mrs. Soule to file the plat with the County within 30 days. Agenda Item 7: Report from County Planning Board Representative. Mrs. Bostrom informed the members Mr. Beers reported the County Planning Board meeting was cancelled. There being no other business, Mrs. Muth made the motion to close the meeting. Mrs. Nicholls seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the meeting ended at 9:15 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Ann Dwyer, Clerk
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