DATE: August 14, 2017 KIND OF MEETING: Public Hearing & Regular Town Board Meeting WHERE HELD: Chazy Town Hall PRESIDING OFFICER: Supervisor MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Supervisor - () ( ) Councilor - () ( ) Councilor - () ( ) Councilor - () ( ) Councilor - Willie Giroux ( ) () Clerk - Heather Giuliano () ( ) Attorney - Thomas Murnane () ( ) Hwy. Supt. - Timothy Lamica () ( ) OTHERS PRESENT: J. Marking, R. Carpentier, B. Gates, J. Samonek, M. Cahoon, B. LaDue, K. Girard CALL MEETING TO ORDER Supervisor opened the meeting with the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DISSOLUTION OF FIRE PROTECTION AREAS AND EPANSION OF FIRE DISTRICTS A legal notice was placed in the official newspaper on Monday, August 1, 2017 as follows: TOWN OF CHAZY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Chazy and West Chazy Fire Districts August 14, 2017 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Chazy will hold and conduct a Public Hearing at the Town Hall of the Town of Chazy located at 9631 Route 9 in the Town of Chazy, Clinton County, New York, on the 14th day of August in the year 2017 at 6:00 PM regarding the dissolution of the Chazy and West Chazy Fire Protection Areas and expansion of the Chazy and West Chazy Fire Districts. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said Public Hearing, to be held at the time and place set forth above, the Town Board shall consider the proposal and hear all persons interested thereon concerning same. By order of the Town Board of the Town of Chazy Dated: July 24, 2017 /s/heather M. Giuliano Town Clerk Town of Chazy Proof of notice having been furnished, Supervisor called the public hearing on Fire Protection/Districts, to order at 6:09 PM. Supervisor requested any questions or comments. No one wished to speak. Supervisor closed the public hearing at 6:09 PM. Supervisor called the 08/14/17 Regular Town Board Meeting to order at 6:09 PM. MINUTES Councilor made a motion that the minutes of the 07/10/2017 Regular Town Board Meeting and 7/27/2017 Special Meeting be approved as submitted by the Town Clerk, seconded by. 1
4 ayes, 0 noes. Motion carried. Ayes Councilor, Councilor Cathy Devins, Councilor, and Supervisor. REPORTS The Supervisor and Town Clerk monthly reports submitted to Board for review and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT J. Samonek asked about the status of her request to have the Town fill a sinkhole in her driveway. Tom Murnane said he is still researching to determine the Town s liability, and that someone will contact her soon. CLINTON COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT Legislator Dyer reports: Was not in attendance ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN REPORT Tom Murnane Town Attorney HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Highway Superintendent Timothy Lamica reported: Informed the Town Board that the surplus highway equipment sold at auction for over $72,000. Total purchase cost for all equipment auctioned was $23,000. The Highway Dept. is currently hauling sand to prepare for the winter Paving will start in a few weeks. Most other towns including Plattsburgh are behind because of the rain. Purchased a new roadside mowing tractor with $63,000 of CHIPS funds. TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS Councilor Willie Giroux Was not in attendance Councilor The Clinton County Health Department has grants for park enhancement. Councilor Deno will look into obtaining a grant for the West Chazy Rec Park Asked about the possibility of passing a Complete Streets resolution Councilor SUPERVISOR ITEMS Supervisor reports: Thanked all volunteers for helping with the tire recycling program. Discussed Clinton County Shared Services regarding electricity, natural gas, and dog control. Shared a letter from a resident stating that corn planted along Duprey and Miner Farm obstructs the view of the road. Supervisor Henry will forward the letter to the County Highway Department Discussed upcoming resolutions 2
TA RECEIPT FEE INCREASE Resolution: 17-71 08/14/2017 WHEREAS, the Town currently has a tax receipt fee of $1.00 to be imposed for issuing a tax receipt other than the original as established by Resolution No. 36 of 1997, and WHEREAS, administrative and postage costs have since risen, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize a $2.00 fee be charged for the issuance of a tax receipt, other than the original. Councilor STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR TOWN CLERK Resolution: 17-72 08/14/2017 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Chazy/30162 hereby establishes the following standard work days for appointed Town Clerk Heather Giuliano and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System based on her record of activities: Title Town Clerk Name Heather Giuliano Standard Work Day (hrs/day) 6 Term Begins/Ends 11/27/2016 12/31/2017 Participates in Employer s Time Keeping System (Y/N) Record of Activities Result N 21.75 Councilor Carried: YES PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Resolution: 17-73 08/14/2017 3
Councilor RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize payment of the following claims: General Fund claims in the amount of $10,544.65 Highway Fund claims in the amount of $11,301.49 Sewer District claims in the amount of $4,403.54 Water District claims in the amount of $80,550.50 Chazy Light District claims in the amount of $1,516.34 West Chazy Light District Claims in the amount of $1,143.36 The above claims are being paid by Vouchers #101009-101073 SUB-TOTAL OF VOUCHERS: $109,459.88 Pre-authorized Payables and Trust & Agency claims ck # s 21876-21878, 21901, 21903 21905 and 21920. Trust and Agency claims in the amount of $2,316.94 Highway Fund claims in the amount of $1,161.95 General Fund claims in the amount of $2,434.06 SUB-TOTAL OF PAYABLES AND T&A CLAIMS: $5,912.95 GRAND TOTAL: $115,372.83 2017 BUDGET TRANSFERS Resolution: 17-74 08/14/2017 RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby authorize the following 2017 budget transfer: From: Amount: To: A1990.4 Contingent $242.40 A1450.426 Election Reimburse. SW9060.8 Medical Ins. $3,840.00 SW8310.4 Contractual Expense Councilor 4
CHAZY AND WEST CHAZY FIRE DISTRICT CONDITIONAL APPROVAL Resolution: 17-75 08/14/2017 RESOLVED, that the Chazy Town Board does hereby accept the dissolution of the Chazy and West Chazy Fire Protection areas and subsequent expansion of the respective districts, conditioned upon the passing of resolutions stating the same at the September 11, 2017 Town Board Meeting. Councilor Supervisor Henry reminded the board that our next Town Board meeting will be on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the Chazy Town Hall at 6 PM. ADJOURNMENT Town Supervisor asked for a motion to adjourn. made a motion, seconded by Councilor to adjourn the 08/14/2017 Regular Town Board meeting at 6:41 PM. Motion Carried. Respectfully yours, Heather M. Giuliano Clerk of the Board 5