REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2002
GALWAY TOWN HALL
Supervisor Hargrave called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following Town Board members were present:
PRESENT:
Supervisor George Hargrave Councilman
Michael Tillson
Councilman
William Topper Councilwoman Susan Sutch
Councilman
Charles Quinlan
OTHERS PRESENT: B. Bryant; K. Bryant; K. Barkley; R. Chase; D. Sowle; S.
Bailey; E. Keeler; S. Pandori; L. Sanders, Building Administrator; P. Keeler,
Historian; C.W. Hansen, Highway Superintendent & M. DeFoe, Town Clerk.
Pledge to the Flag
A motion was made by Councilman Topper, seconded by
Councilman Quinlan to approve the minutes of the December 27, 2001 meeting as
submitted.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
A motion was made by Councilman Tillson, seconded by
Councilman Topper to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2002 meeting as
submitted.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
The clerk read correspondence from the Town of Perth advising of a public
hearing to be held on January 17, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Perth Town
Hall regarding a proposed zoning law which would regulate the use of land and
the location, sitting, alteration, maintenance and occupancy of structures in
the Town of Perth.
Privilege of the Floor – S. Bailey wished board well. Sheelagh advised board that Comprehensive Plan has not yet been approved. Town Board was given this plan in July of 2001. Sheelagh was willing to work with the Town Board on Comprehensive Plan. Councilwoman Sutch questioned if there was a matching grant still available. S. Bailey advised that there was a $2,500 grant available. She suggested board contact David Church at the Planning Federation to see if these funds are still available. B. Bryant advised that he was here to represent the snowmobile club on the proposed closing of Kania Road to one-way traffic on February 2, 2002 for an Easter Seals Benefit. P. Keeler urged everyone to attend a meeting of the Greater Galway Community Service Association at Town Hall on January 31st, to help find a new home for the Pantry. Officers and Board of Directors will be elected at this meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Town & County – Supervisor Hargrave advised that he had been appointed to the following committees at the county: Public Safety; Public Works; Building & Grounds; Jury Board & Equalization & Assessment. Supervisor Hargrave stated that he would keep everyone informed. Supervisor Hargrave’s hours at Town Hall will usually be the hours the Town Hall is open, but he will also be available to anyone any other time by appointment. Public Safety – No Report. Property – No Report. Buildings & Grounds – No Report. Public Affairs – Councilwoman Sutch stated that the DARE Group at school has met one time since her last report and she was not able to attend. Highway – C.W. Hansen advised that the Parkis Mills Road & Hermance Road bridges have had no deterioration since the highway department pointed them. Hansen stated after reviewing the plans from Mitchell’s office on the Hermance Road bridge, it is indicated on plans that sheet piling is required on bottom of footings going down 7ft. The Highway Department is not equipped to handle sheet piling. He will discuss this further with Mitchell’s office. Hansen received another complaint today regarding visibility on intersection of Kania Road and Jersey Hill Road. This is the area that we have sent a request for speed limit reduction to State/County on. Highway department will cut snow banks down in this area to help with visibility. Supervisor Hargrave questioned if a limited sight sign should be placed in this area? Hansen stated that there is currently an advisory sign of 30 MPH, he suggested waiting to see if speed limit reduction request is approved. Hansen stated that he would contact the County to see if they had any suggestions regarding this problem. In the 2002 Capital Plan there is an item for rollers. Highway department will need to purchase a dirt/gravel roller estimated cost $8,000 and a black top roller estimated cost $20,000. This black top roller will need to be bid out. Highway Superintendent is requesting a resolution by board tonight so board could accept the low bid at March meeting. The highway department previously rented the blacktop roller but the price for rental has gone from $200 per day to $450 per day. There is currently $30,000 in the capital plan for these items. These purchases will have no impact on budget. Historian/2000 Celebration – P. Keeler advised that the History Book Committee is still working diligently on local history book project. As Historian, Phyllis is working on a Town post card project. These post cards will show Galway as it was prior to the 1908 fire. These colored postcards will be available for purchase by end of year. Library – S. Pandori advised that she is currently working on the annual report for the state. They currently have over 1,500 cardholders and have circulated over 10,000 materials. Material circulation is up 2,000 over the previous year. Thanks to the Library Clerk the non-fiction section has been bar coded. The Library will host a series of programs on issues relating to aging. On Monday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. Sandy Cross the Director for Office of Aging at Saratoga County will be at the Library to discuss different services that are available here in Saratoga County. The following three programs will follow: Alzheimer’s, Legal & Financial issues & Hospice. Depending on how these programs are attended will determine the continuation of further programming. Friends of Library are having their annual book sale on January 18th & 19th. Assessor – No Report.
LIAISON REPORTS: Planning Board – No Report. Youth – Councilman Topper advised that Councilman Tillson’s daughter, Heather has achieved the Distinguished Expert Award on the Junior Rifle Team. Heather also came in 1st place in the Women’s Air Rifle competition at the Junior Olympics. The Rifle Team over all came in 2nd. The Junior Rifle team in Galway doesn’t have their own Air Rifles they borrow them when they go and compete. The Karate Club is back using the school gym. The year-end cultural event was a raffle of First Night Saratoga Tickets. There were 101 tickets provided, 24 went to Middle School, 39 High School and 38 to the Elementary. ZBA – No Report. Senior Citizens – No Report. Assessor – No Report.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilwoman Sutch stated that she has been away at schooling and would request a ten-minute recess so she could review abstracts before approval. On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch the meeting was recessed for ten minutes at 7:55 p.m. Supervisor Hargrave called the meeting back to order at 8:07 p.m.
Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Topper to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 1/1/02 thru 1/7/02
for a total of $3,508.28.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Sutch to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 1/1/02 thru 1/7/02
for a total of $323.01.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Sutch to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 1/1/02 thru 1/7/02
for a total of $21,146.68.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Tillson to approve the Lighting District Abstract of Vouchers (SL) dated 1/2/02
thru 1/7/02 for a total of $190.60.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Quinlan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Topper to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statement for the period ending
1/31/02.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 3-2002 – Closing of Kania Road
from Jersey Hill Road to Consaul Road to one way traffic going East on February
2, 2002 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of a
snowmobile event to be held at Bob’s Trees to benefit Easter Seals. Councilwoman Sutch questioned what amount
was carried on their insurance policy.
Bob Bryant stated that their club held a 2 million on trails. Councilwoman Sutch stated that she would
like a certificate of insurance from their association on file with the town
naming the town as additional named insured for any activities held on town
property. Councilwoman Sutch stated
that she would like to receive insurance certificate from Easter Seals, NYS
Snowmobile Association and the Charlton Snowmobile Club if possible. Bob Bryant stated he would definitely be
able to obtain a certificate from the Charlton Club, but would look into the
others. This is the first event
sponsored by the NYS Association. S.
Bailey suggested approving pending receipt of certificate of insurance. On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch, seconded
by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 5 NAYS
– 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
authorize the closing of Kania Road from Jersey Hill Road to Consaul Road to
one way traffic going east on February 2, 2002 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of a snowmobile event to be held at Bob’s Trees
to benefit Easter Seals, pending a certificate of insurance from the Charlton
Snowmobile Club in the amount of two million naming the Town of Galway as
additional named insured, additional insurance certificates if possible from
the NYS Snowmobile Association and Easter Seals, pending authorization from the
Town of Galway insurance carrier on this event, stipulation also being that no
snowmobiles be driven on road.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 4-2002 – Scheduling of workshops
for comprehensive plan. Councilwoman
Sutch stated that she felt board should get together and talk about areas they
felt need to be strengthened in the plan and then have meeting with Sheelagh
Bailey. They should also get input from
county and Nan. On a motion of
Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Tillson the following resolution was
ADOPTED:
AYES – 5 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
schedule the first workshop to reviewing the comprehensive plan on Thursday,
January 17, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 5-2002 – Bidding of used
vibratory roller. On a motion of
Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was
ADOPTED: AYES – 5 NAYS –0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
put out for bid the purchase of one used vibratory roller at a cost not to
exceed $22,000 specifications on this roller to come from Highway
Superintendent.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 6-2002 – Amendment to Policy # 2,
page 6 under Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Tax Collector and Clerk for Building
Inspector to indicate 3% pay increase.
On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Tillson the following
resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 5 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
amend Policy # 2, page 6 under Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Tax Collector and
Clerk for Building Inspector to indicate a 3% pay increase, $12.00 per hour to
be corrected to $12.36 per hour.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilwoman Sutch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,