June 14, 2006

A regular meeting of the Jewett Town Board was held on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 . Supervisor Michael Flaherty called the meeting to order at 7PM . Present were Board members Thomas Hitchcock and Harry T. Wilson.

Also present were Attorney for the Town Tal G. Rappleyea, Building Inspector Tom Cross and Zoning Officer William Dwyer, Superintendent of Highways Robert Mallory, town residents Werner Pshcerer and Gregory Kroyer, newspaper reporter Mike Ryan and the town clerk. Board member Charles Kutcher was absent.

Supervisor Flaherty made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 10, 2006 regular meeting, 2 nd by Councilman Hitchcock and carried.

Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 24, 2006 special meeting, 2 nd by Councilman Wilson and carried.

The Supervisor's financial report for April was accepted on a motion by Wilson , 2 nd by Hitchcock and carried. The financial report for May was given to the Board and bank statements were made available for review.

The building inspector gave his monthly written report to the Board.

He said there was "somewhat of a slow down over last year on total house building permits."

Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to accept the building inspectors report, 2 nd by Councilman Wilson and carried.

The zoning officer gave his monthly written report to the Board.

He said, "Mr. Rappleyea, landowner on Co. Rt. 17, has submitted an application for non-conforming use and the application will be reviewed by the Town Attorney.

Over 80 cars and about 23 tons of tires have been removed from the Matthews property.

Attorney Rappleyea personally delivered an order of appearance to the Department of Corrections to have Mr. Matthews appear in town court this month.

Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to accept the zoning officers report, 2 nd by Councilman Wilson and carried.

A written report from the assessor informed the Board "A total of 20 assessments were changed prior to grievance day. The BAR looked at 25 complaints and determined that 9 merited a decrease and the remaining 16 were left unchanged."

"The 2006 Final Assessment Roll shows a total town taxable value (total value less exemptions) of $241,159,502."

"The Planning and Economic Development Department of Greene County has accepted a grant to make tax mapping and assessment information available on-line."

"It can be assessed through the Greene County Web Page: http://www.discovergreene.com . Click on "Greene County Government", then "Greene Web Map", the "accept." The site is still under development.

Supervisor Flaherty made a motion to accept the Assessors report, 2 nd by Councilman Wilson and carried.

The finance committee of Councilmen Hitchcock and Wilson audited the bills prior to the meeting.

Councilman Hitchcock made a motion recommending the Board approve the audit. Councilman Wilson 2 nd the motion and all Board members voted Aye.

The general fund was $12,536.69 on abstract #6, claim numbers 119 to 144. The highway fund was $107,070.95 on abstract #6, claim numbers 85 to 110.

An audit committee of Supervisor Flaherty and Councilman Wilson was appointed for July, August and September.

Superintendent Mallory was asked about FEMA monies and informed the Board that about half the projects are completed. He noted that FEMA expenses are submitted on vouchers signed by the Board. He told the Board that he has 18 months to close out all the projects.

Councilman Hitchcock said he had no way of knowing what projects had been completed and what monies have been spent and what amount is left.

The Superintendent left and returned later with a document breaking down all federal and state monies received by the Town. The Superintendent said he would present a fuller version next month.

The Board had no comments about the conservation easement on Ford Hill Road .

Councilman Hitchcock made a motion to grant a noise variance to Greg Bell, who holds an annual party in July on property in East Jewett, 2 nd by Supervisor Flaherty and carried.

On a motion by Councilman Wilson, 2 nd by Supervisor Flaherty and carried the Board approved Resolution #12. Resolution #12 is to amend the highway budget.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye 3 Flaherty, Hitchcock and Wilson.

Nay 0

The Board tabled a resolution on "NIMS", (National Incident Management System). They would like to meet with a Ms. Bernard who lives in Jewett and has experience with FEMA. She is volunteering her expertise on the subject. A meeting was scheduled for 4PM on Wednesday, June 21 st in the Municipal Building for Ms. Bernard to give an overview of the program.

On a motion by Supervisor Flaherty, 2 nd by Councilman Hitchcock and carried the Board approved Resolution #13. Resolution #13 concerns the land acquisition agreement between the Town and NYC.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye 3 Flaherty, Hitchcock and Wilson.

Nay 0

Councilman Hitchcock made a motion, 2 nd by Councilman Wilson and carried giving permission to the town clerk to spend not more than $300 on souvenir items to be sold by the town.

Attorney Rappleyea will work on drafts concerning a litter law and adult uses law

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00PM on a motion by Wilson , 2 nd by Hitchcock and carried.

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Patricia Merwin Town Clerk

Zoning Board

June 7, 2006

Roll Call : Chair: Russ Coloton
Members: Ann Dwyer, Margaret Flaherty, Kathleen Williams, Tod Mallory

The meeting opened at 7:15 pm.

Agenda Item 2: Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Flaherty made the motion to approve the minutes of May 3, 2006. Mrs. Williams seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Agenda Item 3: Application for Area Variance for Robert W. Cramer of 271 Goshen St., Jewett, NY, Tax Map No. 112.00-2-15.2, District: Rural Residential. No one appeared on this application.
Mrs. Dwyer reported Mr. Cramer withdrew his application this morning. He stated he will try to locate the house and the barn so they are not in the side yard. He indicated he believed his neighbor would object to the variance and that the board would have a challenge approving it., therefore, he withdraws the application. If the re-location of the house and the barn is not feasible, he would submit a new application.

Agenda Item 4: Town Historian Janet Nicholls took the Board picture prior to the meeting.

There being no other business, Mrs. Dwyer made the motion to close the meeting. Mrs. Flaherty seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The meeting ended at 7:20 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Ann Dwyer

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Accepted