REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
JULY 9, 2002
GALWAY TOWN HALL
Deputy Supervisor Tillson called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. The following Town Board members were present:
PRESENT: Deputy
Supervisor Michael Tillson Councilman
William Topper Councilwoman Susan Sutch Councilman Charles Quinlan
ABSENT: Supervisor George Hargrave
OTHERS PRESENT: S. Pandori; M. Kopper; L. Sanders, Building Administrator; C.W. Hansen, Highway Superintendent & M. DeFoe, Town Clerk.
Pledge to the Flag
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by
Councilman Topper to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2002 meeting as
submitted.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
The clerk read communications from Dale Swann, resident of Point Road and Director of Rohlings Section thanking Highway Department for their outstanding construction of their new road.
Privilege of the Floor – None
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Library – S. Pandori advised that most of her efforts for the summer are focused on children programming. The summer reading program began on June 22nd with the New York State Summer Reading Program “Splish Splash Read”. There were over 30 children in attendance for the kick off of this program. There are 80 children signed up presently for the reading program. The Scotia Glenville Children’s Museum will hold a couple of programs at the library this summer. The 1st program will be held next Tuesday, the 16th “Mysterious Bats” for children ages 5 to 10. There is another program scheduled for August “Oceans Alive” which will be for younger children. Thursday the 11th they will hold a 2-hour program with a volunteer who just received her teaching degree called “Shake It Up With Shakespeare”. Story time continues to be very well attended. Summer school students have come to library for a field trip to encourage recreational reading. Library newsletter will go out this month. This Saturday, the 13th the library will celebrate their 4th Anniversary with an open house and ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. Assessor – No Report. Historian – No Report. Town & County – No Report. Public Safety – No Report. Property – No Report. Building & Grounds – Councilman Topper stated that he had discussed with Supervisor Hargrave the need to start setting up a playing field committee for Phase II of ball field project. They will look into getting this committee setup. Councilman Topper stated that there has been a problem with debris being left on fields. The school has been unable to mow some areas of field due to this debris. Councilman Topper discussed this problem at the last youth commission meeting and the general consensus at that meeting was to institute a signup for use of field. When coaches signup for field usage, they would be given a list of the minor rules & regulation of field usage. One item being, if you bring something onto field it is your responsibility to take garbage with you when you leave. Mowing of field will also have to be factored into schedule. Proof of insurance would also be required at signup time. Councilman Topper would like to see this policy procedure worked out and ready to implement for the beginning of year. Public Affairs – No Report. Highway – Highway Superintendent Hansen stated with reference to Phase II of ball field project, he recommended contacting Senator Farley’s office for a possible member item. Councilman Topper stated that was already on their list. Highway Superintendent Hansen stated that he had several items that he would like to receive permission to bring to Washington County & Warren County auctions: 1) gradall 2) 2 ½ ton water truck 3) parts truck 4) (2) chain saws 5) hydraulic broom. Gradall is on list for replacement next year. C.W. Hansen would rather purchase a wheeled hydraulic excavator. Back slopes on roads need to be addressed for maintenance of right of way. This is becoming a large issue, the Highway Superintendent spends approximately 20% of his time with right of way issues. We currently contract our road mowing out with specs from 1984, which require two passes where possible. The back slopes are not being addressed in this mowing and weed growth has increased need for more mowing passes in one season. A tractor with attachment would work for road mowing and field usage. The highway department was given another highway employee two years ago, and they are now in the position to do road/field mowing themselves. There will be more money needed to purchase wheeled hydraulic excavator than allocated for purchase of grade all. More information will be forth coming on this equipment. Councilman Topper stated that he felt they would need some kind of towing vehicle with a gang mower attachment for field mowing. They will be discussing this further during budget time. Hansen would be willing to cut back on paving budget for a year to start implementing a program addressing these back slopes. Discussed speed limit complaint he received from a resident of Parkis Mills Road. Speed limit was reduced last year to 40 mph on Parkis Mills Road. Signs have been placed on both sides of road advising of crosswalk at bus garage area on this road. C.W. Hansen will be looking at purchasing a military surplus truck from federal surplus for parts at a cost of $800 to $1,000. C. W. Hansen advised that there was a $800 item on abstract for portable welder they purchased off federal surplus. For boards reference he advised that type 3 binding black top is up $2.40 per ton and type 6 top is up $2.74 per ton. Heavy rain fall caused some wash out problems. Councilman Topper question status of proposed storage building? C.W. Hansen stated that there is $45,000 somewhere in budget from grant for building. He has not had very much time during paving period to work on this project. He would like to get input from building & grounds on this project and what they feel is really needed for building. Councilman Tillson stated if more funds are needed for building, they need to be aware of this for budget time.
LIAISON REPORTS: Planning Board – Councilman Tillson stated that Richard Hermann received approval for a reblended major subdivision “Meadow Estates” on Bliss Road. Approval was granted to Mark Bombard for a three-lot subdivision on Crooked Street. The request of Antonio & Linda Puglisi for a 3 lot subdivision on North Road with multi family dwellings on each lot was classified and scheduled for public hearing. Don Clemens received conceptual approval for a lot line adjustment on Cruthers Road & Parkis Mills Road, public hearing scheduled. Stanley Orzolek received conceptual approval for a lot line adjustment on Hermance Road & Lake Road, public hearing scheduled. Youth – Councilman Topper stated that the Youth Appreciation Day Celebration was a huge success despite rain. There were over 250 children in attendance and at least 500 in attendance including adults. Summer Recreation Program began today. Donnan Sowle has use of school for this program. School has closed all evening usage of school due to construction. Karate meets 1 time per week outside school on lawn. ZBA – Councilman Quinlan stated there was one application before board on Bliss Road that was approved. There are no applications before board for July. Senior Citizens – No Report. Assessor – No Report.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Quinlan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Topper to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 6/18/02 thru
7/7/02 for a total of $7,479.36.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Sutch to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 6/18/02 thru 7/8/02
for a total of $3,169.76.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Topper to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 6/18/02 thru
7/7/02 for a total of $5,154.72.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Quinlan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Sutch to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated 6/18/02 thru
7/7/02 for a total of $53,756.59.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Topper to approve the Lighting District Abstract of Vouchers (SL) dated 6/18/02
thru 7/7/02 for a total of $146.15.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Quinlan to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statement for the period ending
6/30/02.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION #38-2002 – Schedule Public Hearing for Comprehensive
Plan. Comprehensive Plan Committee
approved this draft plan on Monday, June 18, 2001 and presented it to the
Galway Town Board on Tuesday, July 10, 2001.
Comments from the Saratoga County Planning Board were received on March
14, 2002. Board would like to hold a
public hearing before next board meeting to approve this 7/10/01 comprehensive
plan as submitted with changes indicated in Saratoga County Planning Board
letter dated March 11, 2002. Copies of
this Proposed Comprehensive Plan will be available at the Town Clerk’s office
for the public to review prior to Town Board approval in August. On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded
by Councilman Quinlan the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 4 NAYS
– 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at Town
Hall for the purpose of adopting the proposed Comprehensive Plan.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 39-2002 – Authorization for
Highway Superintendent to send equipment to auction. On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch
the following resolution was ADOPTED:
AYES – 4 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
authorize the Highway Superintendent to send the following equipment to the
Washington County and/or Warren County Auctions for sale: (1) gradall; (1) 2 ½ ton water truck; (1)
parts truck; (2) chain saws and (1) hydraulic broom.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Other Business – Superintendent Hansen advised board of a
possible problem with electrical service to a new home on Donnan Road. Electrical Service Companies only have
underground services located on one side of Donnan Road. Residents building on the other side of
Donnan Road have been required to do what is called “Pushing the Road” to get
electrical services to their new homes.
Hansen has one resident that has requested that he be allowed to dig
road up to lay his electrical lines.
Superintendent Hansen stated that he wanted to advise board that he is
holding firm with this resident on his requirement to “Push Road” for
electrical service. Board and Highway
Superintendent went into discussion regarding this matter. Will keep board advised of situation.
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Sutch to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret L. DeFoe
Town Clerk