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PROCEEDINGS OF A TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN MUNICIPAL OFFICE ON AUGUST 9, 2007.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Taylor at 7:00 p.m. with the following present:
Ronald C. Taylor, Supervisor Merle C. Otis, Hwy Supt. Mary C. Smith, Town Clerk Steve Harter, Ck to Supr. Michael Gracey, Councilman Gene Langone, Atty William Jesmore, Councilman Terry Buckley, Assessor John Shatraw, Councilman Jessica Jenack, Planner Mark Thompson, Councilman Dean Russell, ZEO
Also present: Kris Dimmick, Rick Tague from Bernier Carr & Associates
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 12, 2007 with corrections. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
The Evans Mills Ambulance gave their monthly report.
A Public hearing was held at 7:10 p.m., to hear comments on Local Law 12- Sewer Use Law. No one commented.
A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson that the Town Board passes Local Law 12- Sewer Use Law. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board set a public hearing for September 13, 2007 at 7:10 p.m. to hear comments on Local Law 13, 2007 – to amend zoning for security for installation of improvements. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board set a public hearing for September 13, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. to hear comments on Local Law 14, 2007- Establishment of Automobile Dealerships. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Jesmore that the board set a public hearing for September 13, 2007 at 7:20 p.m. to comments on Local Law 15, 2007 – Change of Use. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Jesmore that the board pass a resolution to form a committee to address the needs of the Town. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Shatraw and seconded by Jesmore that the board appoint the following as the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee as brought forth by Jessica Jenack: Diane Kistler- Agricultural Community Kristine Czajkowski, Calcium Area and Youths David Chamberlain, Riverbend Area and Zoning Board of Appeals Curt Conlin, Fort Drum Community Guy Javarone, Business Community Jerry Hobbs, Evans Mills Area and Planning Board Karl Vebber, Black River Area and Planning Board Lee Carpenter- Ex Officio, Mayor of Village of Black River Andy Nevin, Jefferson County Planning Jessica Jenack, Town of LeRay Community Development Coordinator Ronald Taylor- Ex Officio, Town of LeRay Supervisor Ella Marie Fults, Village of Evans Mills Robert Boucher, Ex Officio, Mayor of Village of Evans Mills Mark Thompson, Town Councilman Troy Chisamore, Rural/Northern Area Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the board authorize Supervisor Taylor to sign contract for Design guidelines with Behan Planning Associates in the amount of $10,000. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the board award bids for the New Addition to the Town office to the following: General Contractor – DC Builders $363,354 this is with alternates 1, 2, 3 Mechanical - Northern Mechanicals $112,900 Plumbing – Skelly Contractors $ 16,495 Electrical – 34 and Company $ 46,170 Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Jesmore and seconded by Gracey that the board goes into executive session to discuss personnel at 8:25 p.m. A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Shatraw that the board goes back into regular session at 8:58 p.m. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the board offer position of Accountant/Clerk Typist to Diane Fuller at a salary of $19,110. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Jesmore and seconded by Thompson to pass a resolution authorizing DWSRF Application and agreement for project financing in the amount of $7,700,000.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DWSRF APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT FINANCING New York Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Resolution authorizing the execution and filing of an application and execution and delivery of an agreement setting forth the terms of the Project financing and other documents necessary for DWSRF assistance.
WHEREAS, Town of LeRay herein called the “Applicant”, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problems and study of available data, has hereby determined that the project generally described as Water District No. 4 and identified as DWSRF Project Number 17473, herein called the “Project”, is desirable and in the public interest, and to that end it is necessary that action preliminary to the construction of said Project be taken immediately: and
WHEREAS, the United States, pursuant to Title XIV of the Public Health Service Act (commonly known as the “Safe Drinking Water Act”), 42 U.S.C.ss300f, et seq., as amended (the “Act” ), requires each State to establish a drinking water revolving fund to be administered by an instrumentality of the state before the state may receive capitalization grants under the Act; and
WHEREAS, the State of New York has, pursuant to Chapter 413 of the Laws of 1996 (the “DWSRF Act”) established in the custody of the New York state Environmental Facilities Corporation (the “Corporation”) a drinking water revolving fund (the “Fund”) to be used for purposes of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has been created, reconstituted and continued pursuant to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Act, as amended, being Chapter 744 of the Laws of 1970, as amended, and constituting Title 12 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities Law and Chapter 43-A of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York State, and constitutes a public benefit corporation under the laws of the State of New York, being a body corporate and politic with full and lawful power and authority to provide financial assistance from the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has the responsibility to administer the Fund and to provide financial assistance from the Fund to municipalities for eligible projects, as provided in the DWSRF Act; and
WHEREAS, the DWSRF Act authorizes the establishment of a program for financial assistance for planning, design and construction of eligible projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Town Board of the Town of LeRay as follows;
1. The filing of an application for DWSRF assistance in the form required by the Corporation in conformity with DWSRF Act is hereby authorized, including all understandings and assurances contained in said application.
2. The following person is directed and authorized as the official representative of the Applicant to execute and deliver an application for DWSRF assistance, to execute and deliver the Project financing agreement and any other documents necessary to receive financial assistance from the Fund for the Project, to act in connection with the Project and to provide such additional information as may be required and to make such agreements on behalf of the Applicant as may be required:
Ronald C. Taylor, Supervisor
3. The official designated above is authorized to make application for financial Assistance under the DWSRF Program.
4. One (1) certified copy of this Resolution shall be prepared and sent to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207-2997
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0. A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Jesmore that Abstract #7, vouchers 619-697 in the amount of $193,258.37 be paid from the above accounts.
Cash Balances as of Current Month July 31, 2007 Abstract #8
$ 1,719,926.01 General Fund $48,366.90 $ 367,243.21 Highway Fund-Townwide $ 4,701.99 $ 438,722.70 Highway Fund-Town Outside $ 9,614.77 $ 71,568.94 Water District # 1 $ 9,526.30 $ 730,200.56 Water District # 2 $11,889.47 $ 18,732.96 Water District # 3 $ 343.41 $ 356,632.53 Sewer District # 1 $93,682.63 $ 61,897.12 Sewer District # 2 $ 2,026.04 $ 7,098.91 Sewer District # 3 $ 1,711.15 $ 1,831.42 Capital Project # 3A $ 1,007.88 $ 11,100.41 Capital Project # 3B $ $ 10,151.48 Capital Project # 4S $ 230.00 $ 15,304.28 Capital Project # 4W $ $ 213,535.33 Capital Project # 5 $ 6,302.94 $ 4,981.46 Trust & Agency $ 3,854.89
Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Shatraw that the board adjourns meeting at 10:10 p. m. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
Respectfully given:
Mary C. Smith, RMC Town Clerk |