The Philipstown Town Board held their Monthly Meeting on the above date, at the Town Hall, 238 Main Street, Cold Spring, New York at 8:05 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 opened the meeting with the salute to the Flag.
The Town Board Minutes of December 2, 2004, were reviewed which omitted Resolution # 205-04A, appointing John B. Schieneman to the Putnam County Environmental Management Council.
Councilwoman Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of December 2, 2004 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting of January 6, 2005 were reviewed.
Councilman Shea made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried that the Minutes of January 6, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing of January 13, 2005, were reviewed.
Councilwoman Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried that the Minutes of January 13, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of January 26, 2005 for Quarry Pond Planned Development District Public Hearing were reviewed.
Councilman Shea made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried that the Minutes of January 26, 2005 and hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting of February 3, 2005 were reviewed.
Councilman Brower made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried that the Minutes February 3, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
HIGHWAY – Councilman Hosmer reported that the Highway Department has been working long hours cleaning up the snow.
PLANNING - Councilman Brower reviewed the items addressed at the Planning Board Meeting of February 17, 2005.
ZONING – Councilman Brower reviewed the items addressed at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of February 7, 2005.
RECREATION- Councilwoman Budney announced the upcoming events offered through the Recreation Department.
RECYCLING – Councilwoman Budney reviewed the items that are accepted at the Town Landfill. She announced that the new stairs and platform have been installed.
The Spring Town Wide Clean up will be held on April 23, 2005 at the North Highlands Fire House from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CAC - Councilman Shea reported that he is waiting for correspondence from the CAC and Wetlands to formalize their intent to combine the two groups.
BUILDING AND LAND ACQUISTION – No report.
MONTHLY REPORT OF TOWN SUPERVISOR
GENERAL & PART-TOWN FUNDS
Tax Collector General A Pro-Rata $ 349.17
Tax Collector Surplus- .24
Tax Collector Final Pay General A 858,495.83
Cablevision CTV Fees 8,100.00
NYS Justice Fees 13,995.83
Building Fees 2/05 10,985.00
Building Fees 3/05 11,696.00
HIGHWAY
FUND
Tax Collection Final Pay 1,455,631.54
General Fund Check Gas 19.85
CONTINENTAL VILLAGE WATER
DISTRICT
Bank Interest 91.42
CONTINENTAL VILLAGE PARK
DISTRICT
Clubhouse Fees 200.00
RESOLUTION # 71-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the location change for the Town Board workshop on March 10, 2005 from the Town Hall to the VFW.
Comprehensive Plan
Implementation Subcommittee on Natural Resources.
Andy Chmar addressed the Town Board concerning the changes to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Subcommittee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Chmar stated that the committee was formed in November 2004; the scope of work was finalized in December 2004. They have changed their name from Open Space to Natural Resources for open space protections and resource allocation.
Mr. Chmar stated that based on the recommendation of Joel Russell, the Conway School of Landscape and Design were hired in January of 2005 as consultants for development of the initial plan. Conway School of Landscape and Design will hold a public forum on March 21, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW, which will include a presentation of results and preliminary recommendations.
Mr. Chmar also reported that between April and May
the Implementation Subcommittee will take the Conway School of Landscape and
Design’s report and develop a draft, and present this to the Public for
comment. Between June and September they will prepare the final draft and
undertake the Public Hearing Process.
Committee:
Committee at a salary set forth
in the 2005 Budget.
RESOLUTION
# 72-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby formally accepts Isabel Lopatin’s resignation from the Wetlands Committee.
RESOLUTION
# 73-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to send a letter of appreciation to Isabel Lopatin for her years of service to the Town.
RESOLUTION
# 74-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Matthew Mastratone as
Chairperson to the Wetlands Committee.
RESOLUTION
# 75-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to send a letter of appointment to Matthew Mastratone.
RESOLUTION # 76-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoint Isabel Lopatin as the
Secretary to the Wetlands Committee at a salary set forth in the 2005 Budget.
RESOLUTION
# 77-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to send a letter
of
appointment to Isabel Lopatin.
Deployed by the military.
RESOLUTION # 78-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorize the extension of the Real Property Tax Collection for persons Deployed by the Military.
WHEREAS, New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 925-d authorizes municipal corporations, which includes counties, to defer real property tax collection or the imposition of penalties or interest for a late payment owed by persons who have been deployed by the military or by the spouse or domestic partner of a person deployed by the military, provided they meet certain eligibility requirements as part of a comprehensive “Patriot Plan” designed to offer benefits to New York’s servicemen and women; and
WHEREAS, New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 925-d authorizes municipal corporations to offer this extension if approved by resolution by the municipal corporation; and
RESOLVED, that the Town of Philipstown hereby enacts the provisions of the Real Property Tax Law, Section 925-d and authorizes the 90 day extension, from the end of deployment, of real property tax collection for persons deployed by the military as defined therein; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect as to County taxes levied on parcels within the boundaries of a municipal corporation upon the enactment of it’s own authorizing resolution as contemplated by Real Property Tax Law, Section 925-d.
RESOLUTION # 79-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the contract with Conway School of Landscape and Design and the Town of Philipstown.
RESOLUTION # 80-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the renaming of Lake Drive to Ridge Road.
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the renaming of Lake Drive Cul-de-sac to Lake Court.
$ 25.00 to $ 50.00 additional
fee for meetings that start one hour before scheduled start time.
RESOLUTION # 82-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorize the change in contract between Tom Rippolon and the Town of Philipstown.
Submitted on his minor
sub-division plat located off of Lake Surprise Road.
RESOLUTION # 83-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the road name Highland Ridge for Thomas Drumme’s approved sub-division.
Clerk to advertise for bidders.
RESOLUTION # 84-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedule the Town Wide Clean up including tire pick up on April 23, 2005 at North Highlands Fire House from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION # 85-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for bidders for the Town Wide Clean up.
RESOLUTION # 86-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Mazzuca to hire AKRF as the consulting firm to review the DGEIS for Quarry Pond.
Town Clerk Merando read the Code Enforcement Monthly Report
Construction and the Town for
the construction of the Salt Storage Facility.
RESOLUTION # 87-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the contract with Park Lane Construction, subject to receipt payment bond, with the principal’s signature notarized.
Town Clerk Merando to forward
the same to Park Lane Construction. Commencement date of March 14, 2005.
RESOLUTION # 88-05
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the “Notice to Proceed” for Park Lane Construction to begin construction of salt shed.
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorize Town Clerk Merando to forward the “Notice to Proceed” to Park Lane Construction.
International Dump Truck.
Town Attorney Doyle stated that he is waiting for the Resolution from the Bond Counsel.
The following Resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board has tabled the signing of the lease agreement for the 2005 International Dump Truck until the Town is in receipt of the Resolution from Bond Counsel.
Supervisor Mazzuca stated that he has met with Linda Puglisi, Supervisor for the Town of Cortlandt, to discuss her support on the issue of truck traffic on Route 9D. He stated that what they have found out is that Route 9W is already designated as a truck route. They are trying to limit trucks 5 tons or more Route 9D, other than local deliveries and businesses. Supervisor Mazzuca stated that they are in the process of setting up the meeting with Putnam County about getting the proper signs up and enforcement.
Supervisor Mazzuca stated that Councilwoman Budney has edited the old Blasting Law and has made many new updates. A workshop has been set up for March 23, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Supervisor Mazzuca stated that a Notice of Hearing Summons for the Garrison Landing Water District has been received, and states that the Town Board should attend. Councilman Shea stated that he would be attending the meeting.
Supervisor Mazzuca reported that on March 8, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. the Town of Patterson will be holding a meeting at the Kent Town Hall concerning the MS-4 Program. Unfortunately he will not be able to attend, Councilman Hosmer stated that he would be able to attend the meeting.
Supervisor Mazzuca reported on Putnam County Gas Inspections.
Councilman Shea went through the fee schedule as well as explain the inspections. Town Attorney Doyle stated that the Town Board would need to
to pass a Resolution authorizing Putnam County to take over the Gas Inspections,
as well as adopt the fee schedule for item numbers three, five and nine.
Michael Gibbons addressed the Town Board asking what the Gas Inspections pertain to. Councilman Shea stated that these Inspections pertain to new construction and additions that require a building permit.
Supervisor Mazzuca stated that more information is needed before the Town Board acts on this matter.
The Town Board scheduled the following workshops:
March 10, 2005 Various Workshops 7:00 p.m. VFW
March 23, 2005 Workshop 7:30 p.m. Town Hall
March 29, 2005 Self Storage 7:15 p.m. Glenclyffe
Public Hearing
Councilman Shea gave an update on the Garrison Landing Water District, reported that the drilling continues and two of the wells are complete. The next step will be placing in a 2500-gallon storage tank. Councilman Shea is confident that within the next two months they will have the whole system converted over to the new wells.
Councilman Brower confirmed that the new dispatching system for Putnam County has started for 911. All 911 calls from the “hard lines” will be transferred to Putnam County now. He also stated that by late spring, early summer 911 calls from your cell phone would also be transferred over to Putnam County.
Town Clerk Merando reported on the Town’s website, stating that from October to January 31, 2005 the website has received 13,523 visitors. She also reported that the Town Clerk’s office will be e-mailing Town Board, Planning and Zoning Board Agendas to all those who would like to receive them.
AUDIENCE
Andy Chmar addressed the Town Board stating that the service the Town Clerk’s office is providing is “just great”. He also applauded the Town Board for pursuing the Quarry Pond outside review. He feels that this will increase the public confidence, as well as create the best possible alternative to go into this site.
Mr. Chmar also informed the Town Board about the Community Preservation Act. This is State Legislative Initiative that gives the Town the authority to pass a law that permits a transfer tax on the sale of a residential/commercial property. It is up to the Town Board whether or not to impose this tax. The transfer fees would have to be dedicated to Open Space Funding, which would give the Town the flexibility, if they wished, to purchase or help preserve property in the Town. This would give the Town the financial capabilities to do so.
Mr. Chmar affirmed that there is
only one Town in New York State that has been authorized to impose the transfer
fee. They have used this to preserve farms in that area of Long Island.
VACANCIES
Recreation Commission (1)
Continental Village Advisory
Committee (1)
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Councilman Hosmer made a motion, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried that the General Vouchers in the amount of $ 67,694.15 are hereby approved as set forth in Abstract 3.
Councilwoman Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried that the Highway Vouchers in the amount of $ 110,008.46 are hereby approved as set forth in Abstract 3.
Councilman Brower made a motion, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried that the CV Park District Vouchers in the amount of
$ 1,857.04 are hereby approved as set forth in Abstract 3.
Councilwoman Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried that the CV Water District Vouchers in the amount of
$ 191,213.33 are hereby approved as set forth in Abstract 3.
There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Shea made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney to end the Monthly Town Board Meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Tina M. Merando
Town Clerk