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PROCEEDINGS OF A TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN MUNICIPAL OFFICE ON MAY 8, 2008.
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 Mark Thompson, Councilman Jessica Jenack, Planner Dean Russell, ZEO
Also present: Kris Dimmick, BC & A, Kenneth Blankenbush Tom Kennedy, LeRay Crossings
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 10, 2008. Carried Ayes 4 Nay 0.
A letter of resignation was received from Planning Board member Karl Vebber resigning effective May 8, 2008 with 15 years on the board. The board would like to thank Karl for his many years of service on the board.
Kenneth Blankenbush, Republican spokesperson stated that he would like to nominate Karl Vebber to the Town Board to replace John Shatraw who resigned last month.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board appoint Karl Vebber to the Town Board effective 5/8/08. Carried Ayes 4 Nay 0.
Since we have two vacancies on the Planning Board a motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson that the board appoint David Champagne to replace Steve Putney whose term expires 12/31/2009 and also appoint Clarke Oatman to replace Karl Vebber whose term expires 12/31/2010. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
Public hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. to hear comments on Local Law 4-2008 amended Water rates as follows:
Water District #1 – Effective May 1, 2008- .00300 per gallon O&M charge- metered water usage billed quarterly with a minimum charge of $15.00 and a 3% per quarter penalty after 30 days from billing date.
Water District #3 – Effective June 1, 2008 - .00530 per gallon charge- Metered Water usage billed quarterly with a minimum Charge of $26.50 and a 3% per quarter penalty after 30 days from billing date. No one commented. Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board approve Local Law 4-2008 amended water rates. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board set public hearings for June 12, 2008 at 7:15 to hear comments on proposed Lighting and Drainage Districts for LeRay Crossing. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
Jessica Jenack, Planner presented a draft copy Design Guidelines and Prohibition of Clutter, Litter, Debris and Hazards.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board set a public hearing for June 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on Local Law #5 Design Guidelines. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board set a public hearing for June 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to hear comments on proposed Local Law 6, Prohibition of Clutter, Litter, Debris and Hazards. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson to authorize Supervisor Taylor to sign Bid Notice documents for the Carey Well site when the Town Engineers receive final approval from all state agencies. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made Gracey and seconded by Thompson that Candlewood Suites need to provide the Town with an Infrastructure Agreement in the amount of $85,000 and to authorize Supervisor Taylor to sign agreement. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey that the board authorize Sensus to do a Town wide study on the feasibility of using radio read equipment for all water districts in the amount of $500.00. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Gracey to accept the Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys in the amount of $500,756.00. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson to approve the SCADA Service Agreement with DANC for Sewer District #1 & 2 and Water District #2 Radio Upgrade not to exceed $9,500.00.
A motion was made by Gracey and seconded by Thompson that Abstract #5, vouchers 421-517 in the amount of $214,567.56 be paid from the following accounts.
Cash Balances as of Current Month April 30, 2008 Abstract #5
$ 1,730,285.45 General Fund $ 69,563.06 $ 300,430.39 Highway Fund-Townwide $ 5,948.36 $ 796,542.82 Highway Fund-Town Outside $ 20,203.41 $ 72,024.15 Water District # 1 $ 20.00 $ 390,490.70 Water District # 2 $ 5,985.59 $ 17,939.17 Water District # 3 $ 400.00 $ 86,563.90 Sewer District # 1 $ 1,877.63 $ 74,332.48 Sewer District # 2 $ 347.79 $ 39,031.52 Sewer District # 3 $ 617.94 $ 3,954.49 Capital Project # 3B $ $ 904,722.93 Capital Project # 4S $102,311.74 $ 814,879.94 Capital Project # 4W $ 3,352.98 $ 34,099.35 Capital Project # 5 $ 972.31 $ 12,440.96 Trust & Agency $ 2,966.75 Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jesmore that the board pass a resolution as follows: The Supervisor is authorized to execute the First amendment to the Community Development Agreement sublease & sub-sublease with Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, LLC, JCIDA, Jefferson County, Town of LeRay, and Black River Village, which extends the terms and provisions of the project to July 31, 2011, in accordance with the same terms and conditions as applicable to LeRay in the original CDA dated 5/1/2005 and as reflected in James P. Fayles (JCIDA) correspondence dated 4/3/08. In effect, this agreement continues to exempt the development from sales, use tax and mortgage recording tax. In consideration of the waiver of said taxes, Community Development Fees are payable per paragraph #11(a)(ii)and(iii) to Jefferson County and JCIDA and per paragraph 11.(b)(ii), LeRay is designated to receive $587,812.50, and counsel is authorized to issue opinion of counsel. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0. A motion was made by Vebber and seconded by Thompson that the board adjourns meeting at 9:30 p.m. Carried Ayes 5 Nay 0.
Respectfully given:
Mary C. Smith, RMC Town Clerk
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