REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
March 7, 2007
Present: Supervisor, Robert Ashline,
Councilors, Charles Lustig, Spencer Stafford, Nancy Huestis
and Darren Darrah. Highway/DPW, Peter Jacques, Water/Sewer,
Robert Murphy, (excused) Building & Grounds/ACO, Tony
Stoker, (excused) and Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer, James
Kinley. Assessor, Robert Rowe, was also present.
Meeting called to order by Supervisor,
Robert Ashline.
Pledge to the flag.
Motion by Charles Lustig, who moved for
its adoption, that the minutes from the previous meeting (s)
be approved and filed in the usual manner. This received a
second from Nancy Huestis and adopted by unanimous vote.
Darcey Hale gave an update on the
Visitors Center. The Committee is doing a great job of
getting information and they have been doing quite a bit of
research on what the building would/could be used for.
Working on some guidelines, which will be established by the
Town Board. Some suggestions that the building might be
used for were; for the seniors to use as a nutrition site,
to hold meetings for Scouts, Youth Commission, etc. The
primary use of the building is to be used as the Town of
Willsboro’s Tourist Information Center. (Report attached)
Youth Commission: Joan Hubbard spoke
on behalf of the Youth Commission. They now hold meetings
on the first Wednesday of each month. The Youth basketball
season is coming to an end. They also supported the
modified basketball team. Advertising for jobs for the
summer program will need to be done. Would like to get the
committee back on track at the ball fields. We still have
much work to be done before the ball season. Joan and Eric
are still working on getting some grants to help out with
the ball fields.
Beautification: Darren stated that the
bricks for the Visitors Center are going on sale. A meeting
has been scheduled for the 30th of March.
Zoning/Code Enforcement: Jim spent
four days at Codes Training. The Local Law, for Zoning and
Code Enforcement, for the Town of Willsboro, is outdated.
Jim will work on the Local Law and is trying to have it
ready, in draft form, for the April meeting so that the Town
Board can review and hold a Public Hearing at their May
Meeting. Discussion concerning removing the Fire
Inspections from the Code Enforcement Officer, to the Fire
Department. The Fire Company would have to attend some
training courses. Discussion concerning the training of
the Planning and Zoning Board members. Anne Holland is
re-doing the NYS Quality Communities Program application.
The grant had been rejected. Jim is working with Eileen
Allen on the maps. (Digital form)
Buildings & Ground: Tony has been
excused.
Water/Sewer: Bob Murphy has been
excused.
Highway/DPW: Pete stated that a curb
stock had failed on Birch Ave., on the new line, and this
has been replaced. Pete commended the DPW Crew for the
great job of keeping the roads opened during the Valentine’s
Day Blizzard.
Charles Lustig, offered a Resolution
with a unanimous second, for the DPW Crew and the Highway
Superintendent, for the outstanding job and all their
efforts, during the “Valentine’s Day Blizzard”. They worked
above and beyond their normal duties.
Supervisor’s Projects: We have had
$4,520.00 returned back into our HUD Grant. Consensus was to
place the money into the emergency fund and to be used as
such.
The senior meals report is attached.
The seniors are real pleased with the extra service that
they receive on Mondays with their trip to the bank, stores,
etc.
Bob stated that the up grade, that
needs to be completed, on Corlear Drive does not need to
have work done by an engineer, as per Kevin Scheuer, from
NYS Department of Health. (Letter attached)
Kinney’s Drugs will be closing on the
16th of March. Willsboro Pharmacy will re-open
on the 28th of March.
A letter was received from a resident
concerned over the annual assessments. This is a State
law.
Discussion concerning if the Town
should be doing some monitoring at our landfill. There
should be no problem as everyone is on the Town Water
System.
Essex County Public Health will be
holding a blood pressure screening here at the Town Hall. No
date has been set.
Still working with NYS DOT on Route 22
up to the Town of Chesterfield. Bob stated that a bike
route is very important but we might not get too much done
on that area. Looks like it might be just some dig-outs on
the worst areas
Doug Daniels has inspected the
Overpass. He stated that everything is okay.
The new Superintendent, at the school,
does not feel that there is a very hard contract between the
Town and the School. He has sent us a draft of a contract
to review. Bob will have the Town Attorney look at the
contract.
All information concerning EFC
financing of the Water Project has been sent to the Bond
Counsel
The Town, School and the County have
signed off the PILOT agreement with Old Adirondack.
There will be a meeting on March 15th
at the County for a Census up date.
We received a letter from Bill Finucane
over the Indian Bay Marina zoning violations. Willsboro
does not have to address this as, at this time, it is in the
hands of the APA. Doug Richards, from the APA, will go down
with Jim to do the inspection.
Discussion concerning the use of
Noblewood Park for private parties.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that a $150.00 fee be charged
for the use of the building. The $50.00 security deposit
would be returned if everything is as they found it. This
received a second from Charles Lustig and adopted by the
following roll call vote. AYE 5
Edward Hatch was present to discuss
some of the property that belongs to Hatch Brothers.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that the Town of Willsboro
agrees to the stipulation order presented to the Town by
Hatch Brothers. This received a second from Charles Lustig
and adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 5
Doug gave a report on the Black Ash
Project. Doug is still trying to find more help with the
funding. The State will be doing 100% funding on the Nature
Conservancy Property.
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig,
who moved for its adoption, authorizing Victor Putman to
execute the filling of an application of agreement for the
Project financing and other documents necessary for CWSRF
assistance. This received a second from Darren Darrah and
adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 5
The HUD Grant requires two signatures
on the checks. Bob and Joanne sign on this account. If
either Joanne or Bob is unavailable, the contractor (s)
cannot be paid. Bob would like to have his Deputy, Nancy
Huestis, sign on the HUD account.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah who
moved for its adoption, that Nancy Huestis be added to the
signature card on the HUD Checking account. This received a
second from Spencer Stafford and adopted by the following
roll call vote. AYE 4 Nancy Huestis abstained from the
vote.
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig,
who moved for its adoption, that Joanne Betters be appointed
to the Assessment Board of Review. This received a second
from Nancy Huestis and adopted by unanimous vote.
Warrant for: February 26, 2007
General $ 7,009.22
Highway 5,957.27
Water 1,068.83
Sewer 456.83
T&A 1,938.34
TOTAL: $16,430.49
Warrant for: March 12, 2007
General $ 19,868.20
Highway 14,952.78
Water
8,328.56
Sewer 13,496.76
W. L
76.44
Street Lighting 1,407.00
TOTAL:
$ 58,129.74
Resolution offered by: Nancy Huestis,
who moved for its adoption, that the above warrant be paid
and filed in the usual manner. This received a second from
Spencer Stafford, and adopted by the following roll call
vote. AYE 5
Motion by Charles Lustig, that the due
to a contract dispute, the Board move into executive
session. 8:17P.M.
Returned from executive session and
re-opened the Regular Town Board Meeting.8: 35 P.M.
No action taken concerning the
executive session.
Meeting adjourned: PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly P. Moran
Town Clerk
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING APRIL 9, 2007
Present: Supervisor, Robert Ashline,
Councilors, Charles Lustig, Spencer Stafford, Nancy Huestis and
Darren Darrah. Highway/DPW, Peter Jacques, Water/Sewer, Robert
Murphy and Building & Grounds/ACO, Tony Stoker and Zoning/Code
Enforcement Officer, James Kinley.
Meeting called to order by Supervisor, Robert
Ashline.
Pledge to the flag.
Motion by Nancy Huestis, who moved for its
adoption, that the minutes from the previous meeting (s) be approved
and filed in the usual manner. This received a second from Darren
Darrah and adopted by unanimous vote.
Guest: Chris Maron, from the Nature
Conservancy, gave a very interesting presentation on the property
that they own behind the old school, known as Big Woods. They would
like to turn over 104 acres of the 110 acres to the Town of
Willsboro to use as a Nature Park, for Walks, Cross Country Skiing,
etc. The Nature Conservancy would like to see affordable housing on
a portion of their portion of the property.
Quite a bit of discussion took place. Some of
the Board Members questioned the idea of another park in the Town.
Consensus of the Board was to discuss this further as no decision
could be made at this time.
Marnie Cutting spoke concerning the flooding
that took place, on Mill Street. With the high water and the ice
jamming up in the river, some flooded occurred. The Town Supervisor
and a couple of the Councilmen were on the scene, until 10.00 P.M.,
along with NYS DOT, who was on the scene until 1:00 A.M. Marnie
asked why the floodgate was not opened to let the water out/down.
The Highway Superintendent stated that opening the gate is not
always a good thing, as it would be almost impossible to close it
back up and get a good seal around the gate. Every time you open the
gate, it takes a little more of the bank away, and we cannot get a
good seal. The Board is formulating some sort of a plan to
alleviate the ice jams/flooding in the future.
Youth Commission: Carrie stated that
Basketball is completed for this year. There were around 50
children from K-6 grade. The Youth Bureau has a spring Baseball
season through the month of May. The Youth Commission has been going
over the job descriptions for the summer program. Joan Hubbard was
to get in touch with the ball field committee members. The Youth
commission has been reviewing the job descriptions for the Summer
Youth Program employees. There have not been many applications
turned in for the Summer Program. Carrie had asked if we could
advertise again and go through Sports Shorts, as this is a free
service for advertisements of sporting activities. The Youth
Commission would like to review the applications at their May 2nd
meeting.
Zoning/Code Enforcement: Local Government Days
was held at the APA. Ellen Jorge and Brian Grisi, from the APA will
be attending the Zoning Board Meeting on the 17th of
April. Ann Holland is re-doing the comprehensive plan for the
Town. Ann is looking for some funding so that she may continue with
this project. The exhibits are on hold at the Visitors Center. Jim
will be meeting with Janet Kennedy and Virginia Westbrook on the 23rd
of April. Jim is working with Peter on getting the cement work
started. Pete stated that he would try to get at least an asphalt
binder down before the 9th of June. A draft of Local Law
#1 and #2 for 2007 was given to the Board Members to review. The
Town Board will hold a meeting on the 2nd of May at 4:30
to review the proposed laws.
Beautification Committee: Meeting held on
March 30th. Paver Bricks program to begin. A Road Side
clean up day is being scheduled.
Buildings & Ground: Tony has the light
installed in the Visitors Center.
Water/Sewer: Bob stated that everything is
going great. Bob would like to advertise for materials to complete
the upgrade of the water lines on Corlear Drive. Project should
start around the second week of May.
Highway/DPW: Pete stated that the crew has
been working on patching potholes. The DPW Crew has had 50 more
hours of overtime this year then past years. The DPW has begun some
work at the Visitors Center.
Clerk’s Korner: The report of the Town Clerk
is available for review.
Supervisor’s Projects: The report of the
Senior Meals is available for review.
We have received the agreement with the school
for the use of the buses.
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig, who moved
for its adoption, that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the
agreement with the school. This received a second from Darren Darrah
and adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 5
Grant funds have been received from Senator
Betty Little’s Office in the amount of $50,000.00. These monies
will be used for improvements at the County Veterans Cemetery; re:
solar light, storage building, roads, fencing, etc.
The Town has been approved for funding
($15,000) for the purchase of three Speed Board Signs. Two for
route 22 and one will be used as a mobile unit.
Mountain Lakes Services are looking to purchase
another home in Willsboro. Quite a bit of discussion concerning the
number of homes that they now occupy here in the Town. Consensus of
the Board was that they would approve the purchase of this one and
any future development would be addressed as it arises.
Doug Ferris gave a brief update on the Black
Ash Project.
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig, who moved
for its adoption, that the Highway Superintendent,DPW Head be
authorized to expend the Town Highway Funds by finishing up the rest
of Fish and Game Drive and doing from the R/R tracks to the Coonrod
Road leading to Sunset Drive. This received a second from Darren
Darrah and adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 5
Resolution offered by Nancy Huestis, who moved
for its adoption, that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the
County Snow and Ice Contract. This received a second from Spencer
Stafford and adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 5
Warrant for: March 30, 2007
General
$19,868.20
Highway 14,952.78
Water 8,328.56
Sewer 13,496.76
Street Lighting 1,407.00
Wetlands 76.44
TOTAL:
$58,129.74
Warrant for: April 9, 2007
General $33,224.62
Highway 13,687.68
Water 4,588.03
Sewer 1,634.53
Street Lighting 918.59
TOTAL:
$54,053.45
Resolution offered by: Darren Darrah, who moved
for its adoption, that the above warrant be paid and filed in the
usual manner. This received a second from Charles Lustig, and
adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 5
Motion by Charles Lustig, with a second from
Darren Darrah, that this meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned: 8:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly P. Moran
Town Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING MAY 2,
2007
Present: Supervisor, Robert Ashline,
Councilors, Spencer Stafford, Nancy Huestis, Darren Darrah,
(absent, Charles Lustig). Also present: Zoning/Code enforcement
Officer, James Kinley.
Meeting called to
order at 4:30 P.M. by Supervisor, Robert Ashline.
Pledge to the flag.
Purpose of the Special Meeting was is to review
the proposed Local Laws # 1 & 2 for 2007.
Proposed Local Law #1: Is a Local Law Providing
For The Administration and Enforcement of the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Proposed Local Law #2 :Is a Local Law Providing
for the Training Requirements of The Planning Board and Zoning Board
of Appeals Members.
The Board reviewed and discussed the proposed
Local Laws. A few small changes deletions/additions were made.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly P. Moran
Town Clerk
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING May 14, 2007
Present: Supervisor, Robert Ashline, Councilors, Charles
Lustig, Spencer Stafford, Nancy Huestis and Darren Darrah.
Highway/DPW, Peter Jacques, Water/Sewer, Robert Murphy,
Building & Grounds/ACO, Tony Stoker and Zoning/Code
Enforcement Officer, James Kinley.
Meeting called to order by Supervisor,
Robert Ashline.
Pledge to the flag.
Motion by Charles Lustig, who moved for
its adoption, that the minutes from the previous meeting (s)
be approved and filed in the usual manner. This received a
second from Nancy Huestis and adopted by unanimous vote.
Guest: Bob introduced Steven
Broadwell, Superintendent of Willsboro Central School. Mr.
Broadwell gave a very nice presentation on the 2007/08
School Budget. He stated that a new van and another third
grade teacher has been figured in this budget. He stated
that this is the 2nd lowest tax levy; it is down
by .32 cents. Proposals have been sent out for the Old
School Property. There has been no interest shown at this
time. If we were to demolish the old building, the cost
would run around seven to nine hundred thousand dollars. A
committee will be formed to look at some sort of funding,
through grants, to help with the cost. Mr. Bruce Hale is
the only candidate running for the School Board. Question
of what was the number of children enrolled at Willsboro
Central and how many will be graduating this June.
Justice Coonrod brought the board up to
date on the changes taking place in the Justice Court. More
training, credit hours, will be needed in the next year.
Justice Paye stated that the DWI laws
are changing and all the DWI fees are increasing. Justice
Paye stated that some of the training could be completed on
line. Thirty credit hours of training will be mandatory.
Justice Paye asked the Board if they would place in the 2008
budget monies for him a Court Clerk.
Tish Biesmeyer and her assistant, Ian
Corren, gave a presentation on the insurance coverage for
the Retirees. With the new plan, being recommended, the
savings to the Town would be around $10,000.00. Some
discussion followed and consensus of the Board was to call a
meeting with the retirees and have it explained to them.
Public Comment: Marnie Cutting stated
that at the April Meeting the Board was going to come up
with an action plan for the river. She asked why the
meeting that she had set up with the DEC had been
cancelled. The DEC representative told Bob that he had
received information from the Coast Guard and Marnie of
ice/water problem. The meeting had been set up three weeks
prior and the Town was not notified about the meeting, set
up by Marnie and/or Brian King. Three days before the
scheduled meeting Bob received a phone call from Mr. Fontana
concerning the meeting. This is a Town issue and the Town
officials need to be involved. The DEC cannot speak on
behalf of the Town of Willsboro. Marnie had a picture of
the Flood Gate, which shows that a board needs to be
repaired. Leanna asked why the ice was not broken along the
edges. The Town is working on a plan to protect the
property owners.
Richard McCray, Lenna Deneale and
Marcie Oliver talked to the board about the new impact
statements that they received on their property. They felt
that there were a lot on inequities in the assessment roll
and that they felt that the Assessor is not doing his job
properly. Bob stated that the Town Board does not get into
the assessors job. The State had stated that the land
values in the Town of Willsboro were low. The percentages
go accordingly.
Justice Paye asked if the Town was
going to do fix up the old Tennis Courts. The plans are to
put tennis courts in at the ballpark on the Essex Road.
Youth Commission: Carrie stated that
around 60 Youth participated in the baseball program. The
equipment is all here from Play It Again Sports. The
ballpark on the Essex Road has been seeded and plans are
being re-done. The sign-up for the Summer Program will be
on the 15th from 4:40-6:30 at the School.
Discussion concerning the number of children that are
allowed to attend, the ratio of children and Counselors. We
still need a WSI, Lifeguards and cooks.
Zoning/Code Enforcement: Permits are
increasing. The concrete is being poured at the Visitors
Center. There are workshops coming up. Joanne is helping
Jim with the clerical work. Janet Kennedy is looking for
some exhibit funding for the Visitors Center. BRASS
employees have toured the facility looking for office space.
Beautification Committee: The Brick
Pavers are in for the Visitors Center. There will be a
plant swap on June 2nd from 9:00 –12:00.
Buildings & Ground: Tony has been
getting caught up with the lawn mowing. Replacing the back
door at the Heritage Center Building. Responded to and
corrected a serious dog issue.
Water: The new water line has been
started on Corlear Drive. This project should take about a
month.
Sewer: Just the daily maintenance is
being done. No big issues, as yet.
Highway/DPW: The County may receive
some funding from FEMA for the repair of road on Sunset
Drive, damaged from the last storms. Brad asked if something
could be put on the Corlear Drive road to help alleviate
some of the dust.
Clerk’s Korner: Report is attached.
Has been working with Tony on some dog issues.
Supervisor’s Projects: Lack of cell
coverage. Some areas need to be established. NYCO
buildings have been mentioned. The request to have the
speed limit lowered on the Northern part of Reber Road was
declined. The Senior Meals report is available. Nancy
stated that someone from the end of the Point may need a
ride to the nutrition site in Essex. Bob stated that the
Board is still working on a solution for the residence on
Mill Street. Will set up a meeting with DEC and the Army
Core of Engineers to see if they can come up with some kind
of a remedy on this issue. Consensus of the Board was that
the DAM was not going to be removed. The Gate House, at
Noblewood, is in very rough shape. Before any decision is
made, concerning what to do with the structure, we will have
Steve Englehardt, from ARCH, inspect the building. A Buena
Vista resident has some concerns about the surplus gravel
left near his home. The eighth grade Home and Careers Class
gave a very generous donation to the Willsboro Food Shelf.
No action taken concerning the William Kuntz truck issue.
We received a letter from a resident concerning the removal
of the snow, in the down town area, during the last storm.
Chris Meron will be at the June meeting to talk about the
property, in back of the old school, owned by Nature
Conservancy. An update report was given on the progress of
the HUD Housing Rehabilitation.
Discussion concerning the Black Ash
Project. Should the Town move forward with this and look for
some funding to help with the Town’s share of the project.
After much discussion consensus of the Board was to table
the issues and get Doug’s insight on this project.
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig,
who moved for its adoption, that the Supervisor be
authorized to transfer the proper funds from the Contingency
to Buildings and Grounds to pay for sidewalks. ($17,000)
This received a second from Nancy Huestis and adopted by the
following roll call vote. AYE 5
Water Plant Operator, Robert Murphy
recommended the following for the Corlear Drive Water Line
Project: The low bids were: ¾ copper EJ Prescott $3,765.00,
Hydrants & Fittings Blair Supply $18,034.32 and for the
3,000 feet of 8 inch pipe Blair Supply $13,800.00.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that the recommendations by the
Water Plant Operator for the Water Project be approved.
This received a second from Spencer Stafford and adopted by
the following roll call vote. AYE 5
Resolution offered by Nancy Huestis,
who moved for its adoption, to have Hartford Life Administer
the Deferred Comp Plan for the Town Employees. This
received a second from Darren Darrah and adopted by a
unanimous vote.
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig,
who moved for its adoption, that the Counselors, as
recommended by the Youth Commission, be hired for the 2007
Summer Program and if needed the alternates could be placed
as a full time Counselor. This received a second from
Darren Darrah, and adopted by a unanimous vote.
Warrant for: April 24, 2007
General $ 6,919.43
Highway
6,033.29
Water 1,118.41
Sewer 243.04
T&A 1,938.34
TOTAL:
$16,252.51
Warrant for: May 14, 2007
General $ 12,265.61
Highway
15,793.12
Water 39,515.60
Sewer 4,255.47
Street Lighting
1,407.00
T&A
267.94
Visitors
Ctr. 2,738.70
TOTAL:
$ 76,243.44
Resolution offered by: Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that the above warrant be paid
and filed in the usual manner. This received a second from
Nancy Huestis, and adopted by the following roll call vote.
AYE 5
Motion by Darren Darrah with a second
from Nancy Huestis that this meeting be adjourned. 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly P. Moran
Town Clerk
PUBLIC
HEARING MAY 14, 2007 - 6:45 P.M.
Notice of Public Hearing was read.
James Kinley, Code Enforcement Officer,
explained why these proposed Local Laws are needed.
Local Law #1 is a Local Law providing
for the administration and enforcement of the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. This Law was
first enacted in 1990 this needs to be done in order for Jim
to enforce the uniform fire codes.
Local Law #2 is a Local Law providing
for the Training requirements of Planning and Zoning Board
Members. Members are mandated to receive four hours of
training.
Public Hearing closed at 6:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly P. Moran
Town Clerk
REGULAR
TOWN BOARD MEETING JUNE 11, 2007
Present: Supervisor, Robert Ashline, Councilors, Charles
Lustig, Spencer Stafford, Nancy Huestis and Darren Darrah.
Highway/DPW, Peter Jacques, Water/Sewer, Robert Murphy and
Building & Grounds/ACO, Tony Stoker and Zoning/Code
Enforcement Officer, James Kinley.
Meeting called to order by Supervisor,
Robert Ashline.
Pledge to the flag.
Motion by Darren Darrah, who moved for
its adoption, that the minutes from the previous meeting (s)
be approved and filed in the usual manner. This received a
second from Nancy Huestis and adopted by unanimous vote.
Guest: Chuck Krotz, a representative
from the Masonic Lodge, would like to use the Town hall to
hold a Safe Children I.D. Program. They would produce a DVD
of each child, along with finger printing, etc., to make
sure each child would be safe. If a child were to get lost
or in case of an emergency this information would be
available for parent, law enforcement, etc. A DVD will be
taken and given to each parent. If the child were to get
lost the DVD could be given to the State Police for help in
locating the child. The Adirondack Lodge in Elizabethtown
will be doing the actual filming. All this information
would be kept confidential and would be given only to a
parent/family member. This program would be at no cost to
the parents.
Chris Meron, from the Nature
Conservancy, was present to see if the board had made any
kind of decision concerning the property behind the old
school. The 110 acres does have around 300 feet of
riverfront. The other six acres would be held by the nature
conservancy to turn into some alternative housing with the
Town taking ownership and then that portion of the property
would be placed on the Tax Roll. A Nature Park would be
right in the hamlet area. This area, behind the old school,
is called Big Woods. Chris explained easements and the
rational for the Nature Conservancy to have one. Quite a
bit of discussion took place. Questions concerning whose
responsibility would it be to keep up the trails, etc.
Consensus of the board was that they
would meet and discuss before a decision could be made to
accept the taking over of this property.
Youth Commission: Carrie stated that
the Cook and the assistant Cook has been hired for the
Summer Program. Ashley Sherman, an alternate, has been
moved up as the Assistant Cook and will also work as a
Counselor. Katie Baker will be the Assistant Director. We
now have 50 children signed up. A second sign-up will be
held on the 18th of June. Carrie had wanted to
change the date of when the program was to begin but the
application went into the DOH with the July 9th
as the starting date so consensus of the board was to leave
program as is. Life Guards and a WSI are still an issue.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah who
moved for its adoption, that the above people, recommended
by the Youth Commission, be hired. This received a second
from Charles Lustig and adopted by the following roll call
vote. AYE 5
Zoning/Code Enforcement: To date Jim
has issued 63 permits. Permits are a little ahead of last
year. Jim and a few of the Planning and Zoning Board
Members attended a meeting in Westport. We requested, and
did receive, a copy of all the old Local Laws that had been
filed at the state level but were not on file in the Clerk’s
Office here in the Town of Willsboro.
Beautification Committee: The memory
bricks are being sold. The flower buckets have all been set
out.
Buildings & Ground: Tony has installed
the new door at the Heritage Center Building. Tony is
getting Noblewood ready and is trying to keep up with the
mowing.
Water: Bob Murphy stated that 3,000
feet of water line has been installed. 1,000 feet has been
tested and disinfected. Water samples to be collected. A
water sample was taken at Noblewood today. Lighting hit the
transformer at the Water Plant Saturday. Everything is
working fine switched over to manual but we will be getting
some repairs to the system completed this week.
Sewer: The RBC, which removed the
organic from the wastewater, is in need of repair. Last
time we repaired was in 2002, and the cost to repair the
four (4) sections each with eight (8) segments was $11,000.
We are looking at repairing 8 or 16 segments. We will need
to have this work completed by the companies service
department.
Highway/DPW: Peter stated that the
hoops are up at the skating rink. The roadside mowing began
Monday. The old information booth has been moved down to
Noblewood to be used as an office for the Rangers. The DPW
will be doing the paving at the Visitor Center this week.
Clerk’s Korner: The report of the Town
Clerk is available for review. We are still having some
problems with dog issues. A dog enumeration needs to be done
here in the Town.
Supervisor’s Projects: The Senior
Meals report is available. Residents on Mill Street are
still concerned with the ice and high water and how to
protect their property. Bob stated that he had made several
calls to the Army Core of Engineers, but has not received
any response. Bob did find a study that was completed in
2005 that talked about the problems but not a remedy for
such. Brian King stated that he did receive damage from the
ice and high water. Brian was interested in whom to contact
when this occurs. He once again brought up the issue of the
floodgate. Tony has ordered some new boards for the top of
the floodgate. Leanna Deneale stated that other areas,
Towns, have done away completely with the dam. Bob stated
that if the dam were to be removed it would be a calling
card for mosquitoes. With the dam gone all that might be
left would be a narrow brook or just a small stream. We
would lose the river.
BRASS will be doing a “TRASHY ART” for
two weeks. They will be placing the items over where the
old information booth use to be.
The DOH did a walk thru at the Water
Plant and was very pleased with what they saw. They gave a
very positive report and Bob and his staff should be
commended for all their effort. Bob M. stated that they
will be doing some work on the filters.
A family that lives up on the north end
of the Reber Road had a complaint concerning a logger that
tore up their road. Bob went up to inspect the road and
talked with the logger. The logger stated that the rough
road had nothing to do with him and that it was in better
shape when he left then before.
Discussion concerning an article that
appeared in the Times Union concerning Taxes in the
Adirondacks.
AARCH is sponsoring a tour at White
Camp Pines on the 30th of June.
Doug brought the board and public up to
date on the Black Ash Project. They have completed the on
sight inspection. Test sites are being completed on the
Nature Conservancy property. Doug stated that he would be
doing some studying down stream. Doug will schedule a
meeting to see what stage we are at now and/or where
everyone stands as far as this project is concerned.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that Local Law number one (1)
and Local Law number two (2) for 2007 be approved. This
received a second from Charles Lustig and adopted by the
following roll call vote. AYE 5
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig,
who moved for its adoption, that the Supervisor be
authorized to sign the work permit with the NYS-DOT. This
received a second from Nancy Huestis and adopted by the
following roll call vote. AYE 5
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that the Supervisor be
authorized to seek out some grants to improve the sidewalks
in the downtown area near the Diner and Visitor Center.
This received a second from Charles Lustig and adopted by
the following roll call vote. AYE 5
Motion by Charles Lustig that due to
some specific HUD contracts, that the board moves into
executive session. This received a second from Darren
Darrah and approved by unanimous vote. 8:35 P.M.
Out of executive session 8:49; the
following action to be taken.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that customer #191 to be moved
up on the eligibility list to be the next served so as to
meet the NYS Building Codes. This received a second from
Charles Lustig and adopted by the following roll call vote.
AYE 5
Resolution offered by Charles Lustig,
who moved for its adoption, that the usual amount, to serve
an individual is $25,000 to be increased by $7,000. For
customer number 157 on the eligibility list, due to a very
dangerous situation with a basement that has been declared
unsafe and is in danger of eminent failure. This received a
second from Darren Darrah and adopted by the following roll
call vote. AYE 5
Warrant for: May 31, 2007
General $ 6,767.23
Highway
6,025.38
Water 3,097.20
Sewer 902.00
T&A
1,710.16
TOTAL:
$18,501.97
Warrant for: June 11, 2007
General $ 37,235.55
Highway
6,331.72
Water 18,109.94
Sewer 794.51
W.
Capital 1,433.07
Visitor Center
13,415.00
T&A
228.18
Street
Lighting 1,407.00
TOTAL: 78,954.97
Resolution offered by: Nancy Huestis,
who moved for its adoption, that the above warrant be paid
and filed in the usual manner. This received a second from
Darren Darrah and adopted by the following roll call vote.
AYE 5
Meeting adjourned:
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly P. Moran
Town Clerk
REGULAR
TOWN BOARD MEETING July 9, 2007
Present: Supervisor, Robert Ashline,
Councilors, Charles Lustig, Spencer Stafford (absent),Nancy
Huestis and Darren Darrah. Highway/DPW, Peter Jacques,
Water/Sewer, Robert Murphy, excused, Building & Grounds/ACO,
Tony Stoker and Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer, James
Kinley.
Meeting called to order by Supervisor,
Robert Ashline.
Pledge to the flag.
Motion by Darren Darrah, who moved for
its adoption, that the minutes from the previous meeting (s)
be approved and filed in the usual manner. This received a
second from Charles Lustig and adopted by unanimous vote.
Town Justice, Kenneth Coonrod and
Bradley Paye were present. The Town Board reviewed their
books. Discussion concerning the filing of the financials
that each Justice has to do. They stated that changes are
coming in reference to the court System but are very slow
forthcoming.
Youth Commission: This was the opening
day for the Summer Program. They had 51 children show up.
The program did close down early due to the intensity of the
storm. The baseball program will begin this week.
Zoning/Code Enforcement: The Visitor
Center is now completed. The Certificate of Occupancy
permit has been issued to the Town. There is still a lot of
new construction going on in town. The Zoning Board is
doing a great job. The Planning Board will be meeting on
Tuesday evening to review and update the rules and
regulations of the Town’s Sub-division and By-Laws. The
database has been completed for the Fire Inspections. Ann
Ruzow is still working on some grants. She is still writing
more proposals for grant funding for the comprehensive plan
and ordinance revisions.
Beautification Committee: Volunteers
are staffing the Visitor Center. The key for the center
will be held at the Diner.
Buildings & Ground: Noblewood is up
and running. The lumber came in today to repair the
floodgate. The Adsit Cabin is opened for the season.
Water/Sewer (Bob Murphy was excused)
The Supervisor stated that there is still a problem with the
telemetry at the water plant. When we experience a lighting
storm it switches over to manual and does not switch back to
automatic. For some reason we lose the capabilities of
communicating from the water plant to the water tower.
Highway/DPW: Pete stated that they had
completed the pad for the pavilion at the Fire Hall. The
paving has been completed down town. Some roads need to be
patched. All the culverts seem to be handling the heavy
rains; we have received no complaints as yet. There are a
couple of spots (culverts) where a problem might occur in
the trailer park. The DPW Crew will be finishing up the
Fish and Game Drive and will be doing the Coonrod Road. The
Town’s, have a heart traps, are being kept busy. Raccoons
are being caught and are being taken to a protected area.
Clerk’s Korner: The Town Clerk’s report
is available for review. Discussion concerning the dogs
here in the Town that are not licensed. We have not
received any information from the State Police in reference
to the dog situation at the Trailer Park.
Supervisor’s Projects: The report of
the Senior meals is available for review. Nancy stated that
due to the number of seniors going to the Senior Center, the
Senior Van might have to make two trips to the nutrition
site. Discussion concerning the number of Willsboro
residents that go to the site and the few residents from
Essex that attends.
The Supervisor met with Fred Dunlop and
Frank Fontana for a possible alternative/solution of a flow
study on the river downtown. The DOH will do the study
along with the Core of Engineers. Using flood dams further
up the river was discussed. The river is very narrow in
that area. Maybe doing some bank stabilization near Marnies
was also discussed. BRASS may have some grants for helping
with the Bank Stabilization. The Trashy Art has found a
permanent home in Essex. Some discussion on the Town
purchasing/taking over part of the Nature Conservancy
Property behind the old school. Consensus of the board was
that no decision to be made at this time as they need more
time to study the proposal. The Town received a complaint
concerning the lights at the skating rink, Tony has
corrected the problem. A letter from Mrs. Schoolcraft
inquiring about hooking on to the water line that just
services the Wilkins. For the Bay Circle Residents. The
water is supplied to the Wilkins and was not intended to go
to the individual residents. The Town bills Mrs. Wilkins
and she in turns bills the residents that she is serving.
Motion by Darren Darrah that the August
Town Board Meeting to be held at the Visitor Center. This
received a second from Charles Lustig and adopted by
unanimous vote.
Motion by Charles Lustig, that we hold
the September Town Board Meeting at the Reber Church Annex.
This received a second from Darren Darrah and adopted by
unanimous vote.
The Town’s Water Plant sits on a very
small piece of property. The Water Department could use
more land for storage and when doing the backwashing of the
filters, etc. The Town has approached a couple of the
neighbors but they are not willing to sell anything at this
time. Mr. Paine has land across the road, from the plant,
which would be doable. Mr. Paine stated that he might be
able to work with the Town on this.
Visitors Center: The Visitor Project
is completed. The certificate of occupancy permit is in
place.
Doug is still seeking funding from
other sources for the Town’s 10% match in reference to the
Black Ash Project.
Resolution offered by Nancy Huestis,
Who moved for its adoption, that the Rangers, Owen Martin,
Rolland Mitchell, Dayne Hamel and April Spring be hired as
Park Rangers for the 2007 season at Noblewood and that
Katlin Lee be hired as the Lifeguard for the 2007 season.
This received a second from Darren darrah and adopted by the
following roll call vote. AYE 4 (Spencer Stafford, absent)
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that the Supervisor be
authorized to make payments to HAPEC, through the HUD
Grants, for administrative duties completed on behalf of the
Town. This received a second from Charles Lustig and
adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 4 (Spencer
Stafford, absent)
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that the Town of Willsboro
explore New York under the Quadricentennial Commission as a
NY 400 Community. The community may explore the NY website
and may be eligible for either state of federal grant money
to assist in Quadricentennial planning events.
Resolution offered by Darren Darrah,
who moved for its adoption, that the Town of Willsboro will
plant said plants/shrubs/trees as agreed between the
Trustees of the Methodist Church and the Town of Willsboro
on Sunday July 8th, 2007 at 10:00 AM in the
Methodist Church Annex and said plants will be planted by a
reputable contractor. This received a second from Charles
Lustig and adopted by the following roll call vote. AYE 4
(Spencer Stafford, absent)
Warrant for: June 28, 2007
General $ 6,572.30
Highway
5,970.50
Water 1,099.75
Sewer 145.94
T&A 1,710.16
TOTAL:
$15,498.65
Warrant for: July 9, 2007
General $ 6,087.49
Highway
