The Town Board of the Town
of Philipstown held their monthly meeting on the above date at the Town Hall,
238 Main Street, Cold Spring, New York at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: William Mazzuca Supervisor
Betty Budney Councilwoman
Richard Shea Councilman
David Brower Councilman
Al Hosmer Councilman
Edward W. Doyle Town Attorney
Supervisor Mazzuca and the
Town Board welcomed the Philipstown Pop Warner Football Team and congratulated
them on a great season. Supervisor Mazzuca introduced Anthony Percacciolo, the
head coach for the Philipstown Seahawks. Mr. Percacciolo stated that they had a
good year, and the boys were presented with metals from their Coach.
The team presented each Town
Board member with a Seahawks T-shirt.
Supervisor Mazzuca stated
that Tony Percacciolo deserves to be presented with a medal for all his hard
work.
Supervisor Mazzuca opened
the meeting with the salute to the flag.
The Minutes of the Year End
Meeting of December 29, 2004 were reviewed.
Councilman Hosmer made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried that the
Minutes of December 29, 2004 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the Public
Hearing of January 6, 2005 were reviewed.
Councilman Shea made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried that the Public
Hearing Minutes of January 6, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the
Philipstown Performing Arts Development Corporation annual Meeting of January
6, 2005 were reviewed.
Councilman Hosmer made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried that the Minutes
of January 6, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the
Philipstown Local Development Corp Annual meeting of January 6, 2005 were
reviewed.
Councilman Shea made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried that the
Minutes of January 6, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the Monthly
Town Board Meeting were reviewed.
Councilman Brower made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried that the Minutes of
January 6, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
Superintendent Roger Chirico
reported that some of their new equipment would be arriving some time in
February. He also stated that the dirt roads are in rough shape, but they are
“passable” and they are working to make them safe.
PLANNING- Councilman Brower reviewed the items addressed at the
Planning Board Meeting on January 20, 2005.
ZONING- Councilman Brower reviewed the items addresses at the
Zoning Board Meeting on January 24, 2005. He noted that they would meet again
on February 7, 2005
RECREATION- Councilwoman Budney announced the upcoming events at
the Depot Theatre and Recreation Department. She also reported that the outside
lighting at Glenclyffe has been fixed.
CAC- Councilman Shea reported that there was a joint
meeting between the CAC and Wetlands on January 19, 2005 to discuss combining
the two groups; they also discussed which members would stay on the committee.
They agreed to meet again so the Chairs could discuss the details of the merge
and who will serve on this committee.
RECYCLING- Councilwoman Budney reported that the Landfill is
working to get the recycling center organized. She also reported that newspaper
and cardboard must be tied in bundles, they will no longer accept recyclables
in bags.
Plastic and white goods are
accepted; glass will no longer be accepted. If you are bringing a refrigerator
you must remove the door prior to dumping.
BUILDING & LAND
ACQUISITION- No Report
MONTHLY REPORT OF TOWN
SUPERVISOR
GENERAL
& PART TOWN FUNDS
Tax Collector Partial Pay General A $ 100,000.00
Tax Collector Partial Pay General A 200,000.00
P.C. Check VFW Rental 25.00
Tax Collector GFPD Full Pay 289,878.05
Tax Collector CS Fill Full Pay 593,111.88
Tax Collector CS Fill Full Pay 36,076.95
Tax Collector NHFD Full Pay 387,070.96
Cablevision Fees 10,547.00
Recreation Fees 1/05 40,935.84
Tax Collector Full Pay Gen B 168,438.00
Building Fees 1/05 16,865.00
Bank Interest 331.54
HIGHWAY
FUND
P.C. Check Sheriff’s Gas 2,517.48
Tax Collector Partial Pay 100,000.00
Tax Collector Partial Pay 200,000.00
P.C. Check Sheriff’s Gas 1,055.67
General Fund Check Bld Gas 158.42
Brookfield Check Truck Purchase 711.00
NAC Industries Truck Purchase 950.00
P.C. Sheriff’s Gas 2,048.46
Bank Interest 213.92
CONTINENTAL
VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT
Tax Collector Full Pay 158,465.05
Tax Collector Full Pay 17,212.50
Bank Interest 15.51
CONTINENTAL
VILLAGE PARK DISTRICT
Tax Collector Full Pay 97,020.76
Bank Interest 227.11
Letter dated January
20, 2005 from Superintendent Roger M. Chirico to Supervisor Mazzuca stating
that he recommends that the Town Board accept the bid of $ 197,601.00 from Park
Lane Construction.
Mr. Roger Chirico
stated that he has checked the references of Park Lane Construction and finds
his work to be satisfactory.
RESOLUTION # 62-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board accept Park Lane
Construction bid for the construction of the Salt Shed Facility as the sole
bidder and;
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town
Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to forward the Notice of Award to Park
Lane Construction, 10269 Old Route 31W, Clyde, New York.
2.
Authorize Supervisor
Mazzuca to sign the contract between Tom Rippolon and the Town of Philipstown
for video services.
RESOLUTION
# 63-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman Shea and
unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board authorizes
Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the contract with Tom Rippolon for video services
for the Town of Philipstown.
3.
Resolution needed
authorizing the Village of Cold Spring the use of the Town’s voting machines
for their upcoming Village Election to be held on March 15, 2005
RESOLUTION # 64-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board authorizes the
Village of Cold Spring the use of the Town’s voting machines for their
elections on March 15, 2005.
4.
Resolution needed
authorizing the Village of Nelsonville the use of the Town’s voting machine for
their upcoming Village Election to be held on March 15, 2005.
RESOLUTION
# 65-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman Hosmer
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board authorize the
Village of Nelsonville use of the Town’s voting machines for their elections on
March 15, 2005.
The Town Board has
decided to hold off until the next Town Board Meeting until the town obtains
the fee schedule from the County for review and Town Board action.
6.
Town Clerk Merando read
the Humane Society’s Monthly Report.
A) Tony Galfano
B) Ken Gonsalves
C) Fred Romer
D) Margaret Sternberg
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Tony Galfano,
Ken Gonsalves, Fred Romer and Margaret Sternberg to serve on the Continental
Village Park District.
8.
Town Clerk Merando read
the Code Administration Monthly Report.
RESOLUTION
# 67-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman Hosmer
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby
authorizes Supervisor Mazzuca and members of the Town Council to sign the
action member list for the 2004 Sponsor Approval Form for the Philipstown
Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Length of Service Award Program.
10. Discussion regarding the proposed Local Law to add
Self Storage Facilities to the Schedule of Permitted Uses.
The
Town Board decided to conduct another Public Hearing on this matter, as it has
not been re-visited since 2002.
RESOLUTION # 68-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by
Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board scheduled the
Public Hearing to hear comments for/against the Proposed Local Law entitled
Self Storage, on March 3, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
The
Town Board scheduled the following meetings:
March 10, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Workshop with Planning/Assessors/Code Enforcement
March 29, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Workshop with Recreation at Community Center
RESOLUTION
# 69-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board formally accepts
Lowell Kavana’s resignation from Recreation Commission.
The following
resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby
authorizes the Town Clerk to send a letter of appreciation to Lowell Kavana for
his years of service to the Town;
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town
Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for the opening on the
Recreation Commission.
Councilman
Brower stated that the Planning Board Meetings would be broadcast every Monday
night at 11:00 p.m. in the Southern District only.
Councilman
Shea stated that he attended a hearing for the Board of Health, about the
Garrison Water District; and reported that the drilling has been started on
February 3, 2005, they predict that they will have both wells done by Monday.
Supervisor
Mazzuca stated that he met with Paul Lynch of Putnam Engineering with regards
to the Storm Water Management Program.
AUDIENCE
Ande Merante
addressed the Town Board, asking for a copy of the Zoning Advisory’s Committee
latest letter for the Town Clerk’s file. He stated that they have suspended
their meetings for the time being. Mr. Merante stated that Joel Russell would
work out the “skeletons” for a new Zoning Package.
John Kreyling
addressed the Town Board concerning the Continental Village Fire District. He
stated that he has done his own research concerning the over hang at the CV
Fire House. He has checked with the Code Enforcement Officer and checked the
original plans that were submitted to the Town. He found that they did not
indicate on their original application a second floor overhang, or a propane
tank on the property.
Mr. Kreyling did
notice that they did have a ten-foot easement around the property to do the
work, which they did. He stated that he went over to Putnam County Real
Property office where he picked up the original deed and bill of sale. There he
found in the bill of sale, that their building would overhang on to Park
Property.
Nat Prentice
addressed the Town Board concerning the Comprehensive Plan Comments. He asked
how long the period goes for written comments; Supervisor Mazzuca stated that
the period ends on February 12, 2005.
Bill Flaherty
addressed the Town Board to follow up on public recommendation that he has made
to the Town Board. The first item that was addressed was the signage on venturing
our town. He also asked what the Town Board’s position was on considering a
different way in which the Highway Superintendent is chosen. Supervisor Mazzuca stated that they would
discuss both issues at the next workshop.
Councilman
Shea reported that he has been invited to attend Pace Law School for four days
in April and May to participate in their Training Program.
VACANCIES
(1) Recreation Commission
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Councilman Shea made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried that the General
Vouchers in the amount of $75, 828.58 are hereby approved as set forth in
Abstract 1A and 2.
Councilman Hosmer made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried that the
Highway Vouchers in the amount of $122,289.95 are hereby approved as set forth
in Abstract 2.
Councilman Shea made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried that the CV
Park Vouchers in the amount of $2,394.38 are hereby approved as set forth in
Abstract 2.
Councilman Brower made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried that the CV Water
Vouchers in the amount of $11,304.05 are hereby approved as set forth in
Abstract 2.
There being no further
business to discuss Councilwoman Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Shea to end the Monthly Town Board Meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Tina
M. Merando
Town Clerk