PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 9, 2004
GALWAY TOWN HALL
Supervisor Hargrave opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the
feasibility of constructing a new highway garage at an estimated cost of
$450,000, construction costs to be taken from sales tax revenue over a 20 year
period. The following Town Board Members
were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor George Hargrave Councilman Michael Tillson Councilman William Topper Councilman Charles Quinlan
ABSENT: Councilwoman Susan Sutch
OTHERS PRESENT: J.
Mitchell, Town Engineer; S. Atkins; N. Hansen; K. Parker, Gazette Reporter; P.
Keeler, Historian; T. Killeen, Assessor; C.W. Hansen, Highway Superintendent &
M. DeFoe, Town Clerk.
Town Clerk read legal notice as printed in the Daily Gazette
on February 8, 2004 and
posted at the Town Hall; Bank; Post Office & Library. Supervisor Hargrave asked if there were any
comments or questions from the audience.
There were no questions or comments from those present. Supervisor Hargrave stated that he wanted to
clarify where building was going to be built.
New building would be directly across driveway from current highway
building, not across the street. J.
Mitchell, Town Engineer gave an overview of proposed project to audience. Bill Hansen stated that old building shop
portion would be used for highway storage.
Hansen stated if board doesn’t authorize building, they will need to do
major work on current highway building plus build some type of out building for
storage. Board closed the public hearing
at 7:20 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 9, 2004
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 Councilman Charles
Quinlan
ABSENT: Councilwoman
Susan Sutch
OTHER PRESENT: V. Sawicki; P. Keeler,
Historian; K. Parker, Gazette Reporter; N. Hansen; S. Pandori, Library; T.
O’Brien, Dog Control Officer; T. Killeen, Assessor; P. Dobo; 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 February 10, 2004 meeting as submitted.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Communications – Town Clerk read correspondence from
County of Saratoga Board of Supervisors reminding town of County
property auction on March 16th & 17th, the only
parcel from Galway was a one acre land locked parcel
located on Lake Road & Hermance Road.
Correspondence from the State of NY
Department of Transportation regarding the
request from Supervisor Hargrave to eliminate the passing zone south
& north on Route 147. Due to the
development along the southern passing zone and the school’s athletic
facilities along the northern zone, adjustments are warranted. The northern zone will be completely
eliminated. South of village they will
restrict passing within the 35 mph speed limit.
Town Clerk read legal notice as placed in Daily Gazette on February 16th 2004
regarding the temporary order limiting roads to 4 ton on Town of Galway
Roads. NYS
Office of Real Property Services advising that the Residential Assessment Ratio
had been set at 87.88. Thomas Mitchell
sent an email to Councilman Tillson advising that he owned 12 acres of land
north of town and would like to donate property to worthy organization. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
copy of mining permit for William M. Larned & Sons Inc. property on Hermance
Road & Route 147. Saratoga
County Office for the Aging request
for volunteers to place scheduled calls or to make visits to homebound or alone
seniors. Supervisor Hargrave received a
copy of the Greater Galway Community Service Association, Inc. minutes from
their February 17th meeting.
Town Board members were given copies of the Saratoga County Planning
Board minutes for their January 15th meeting.
Galway Preservation Society – V. Sawicki stated that the Preservation
Society is collecting funds in memory of David Weaver. They are looking at producing a quilt that
would have the Town Seal in the center, surrounded by buildings depicting Galway. Preservation Society is looking for Town
support of this project to allow them to hang completed 50” x 65” project on
vacant wall in this meeting room. Councilman Topper questioned if the support they
were requesting was just authorization for finished project to be hung on
meeting room wall, or were they also requesting monetary support? Virginia Sawicki stated just authorization to
hang finished project.
RESOLUTION #
15-2004 – Authorization for support of Preservation Society memorial
quilt project in memory of David Weaver, quilt to be hung on meeting room
wall. On a motion of Councilman Topper,
seconded by Councilman Tillson the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 4 NAYS
– 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
authorize their support to the Preservation Society’s memorial quilt project in
memory of David Weaver and allow them to hang completed quilt on meeting room
wall.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Privilege of the Floor – None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Dog Control Officer –
Supervisor Hargrave introduced the new Dog Control Officer to Board. Tom O’Brien officially started his position on
March 1st. Library – S. Pandori stated that newsletter had been mailed to residents. Mission
Statement completed and printed. Both of
which she has dropped off copies of for distribution here at Town Hall. Their Dr. Seuss program was a huge success. Library will host a Scout Wolf Pack working
on a badge. Sara is working on the
summer reading program currently.
Library circulation for January & February of 2004 is 34% higher
than 2003. Library system is appealing
to State Assembly & State Senate for support to help defray cost of a new
system wide circulation system. This
would be for Southern Adirondack & Mohawk Valley Library Systems. Historian – P. Keeler stated that the New York State Military Museum was requesting that all officers and
enlisted personnel complete an interview application form. This information will be used for archival purposes;
some applicants may also be requested to participate in a video. She went over questions asked of Veterans on
this questioner. Assessor – No
Report. Public Safety – No
Report. Property – No
Report. Public Affairs – No
Report. Buildings & Grounds – Councilman
Topper thanked Highway Department for starting the removal of hedge row at ball
fields. Highway Superintendent stated
that fence will be needed once this hedge row is completely removed between
field and parking lot. Councilman Topper
requested no parking signs in front of walk ways to fields. Providence has volunteered to help with the hauling of
rocks from hedge row. Looking into local
site for disposal of these rocks. County
& Town – Supervisor Hargrave stated that Saratoga County is still working on Radio System. County jail addition is about 95%
completed. On town level, things have
been quiet. Annual report was filed on
time. Highway – C. W. Hansen stated
that highway department had some nice weather to do tree cutting. Donovan Tree Service has taken some dangerous
dead trees down for highway department. Town Board requested that Highway
Superintendent get an estimate on replacement costs for bridge on Parkis Mills Road. C.W.
Hansen stated that estimated replacement cost for this bridge is
$125,000.00. Bill discussed other
options available for bridge replacement.
They have been working on putting a steering clutch & track chain on
the bull dozer they purchased from county last year; this seems to be a good
machine.
LIAISON REPORTS: Planning Board – Councilman Tillson
stated that Planning board continued to review the proposed subdivision of Rue
Kemmerling on property located on Jockey Street & Ballston-Galway
Road. There are several issues with wet
lands on this project. Public hearing
may be scheduled for March meeting if all required information is submitted. Ann Johnston received a 2 lot subdivision
classification for property located on Bliss Road,
wetland need to be flagged before application can proceed any further. Francis Pangie received a 3 lot subdivision
classification for property located on Greens Corner Road;
this subdivision also required wetland to be flagged before it can
proceed. A large part of the evenings
meeting was spent reviewing the preliminary application of Christopher Sowle’s
Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for conversion of one bay of the existing C
& G Car Wash located at Route 29 & Fish House Road to a NYS motor
vehicle inspection/repair shop. This is
in very early stage of review. Most of
the excitement of the night was spent with a group from Kask & Kask, Fine
Home Building
& Design looking into the possible development of a 97 acre parcel south of
the American Legion on Route 147. They
are looking to put in 32 lots plus a retail zone. Board did explain that this property is not
located within the commercial zone for the town. They have not done any site investigation, so
the wetlands have not been delineated. Youth
– Councilman Topper stated Family Fun Day will be held at Town Hall on June 19th,
theme this year is “Saratoga Kids are Amazing”.
Councilman Topper suggested that people stop by and enjoy this rapidly growing
celebration. Donna Sowle has submitted
the paperwork for grant money to help support summer recreation programming. Summer Recreation staff day will be held July
6th, program starting on the 7th and running thru August
6th. Donna anticipates
getting the use of school for this program.
Junior Rifle team season will end this month with a parent/child shoot
off. Colleen Tillson completed her
“Distinguished Expert”. State finals
team came in 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. Heather Tillson took 2nd place, loosing 1st
place by just one point. Karate had good
year of return participation. They just
tested seven students for upgrades; five out of seven were promoted. ZBA
– No Report. Senior Citizens – No Report.
RESOLUTION # 16-2004
– Amend Budget Adjustments 7-2004, error on agenda for account. 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 amend
the following part of Resolution # 7-2004 budget adjustment:
Increase A1550.4 $ 1,200.00
Decrease A7550.4 $ 1,200.00 Celebrations
(Error made on agenda of 2/10/04)
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION
# 17-2004 – Budget Adjustments.
On a motion of Councilman Tillson, seconded by Councilman Topper the
following resolution was ADOPTED:
AYES – 4 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
approve the following budget adjustments:
Increase DA1910.4 $ 50.00 Unallocated Insurance
Decrease DA5140.4 $ 50.00 Brush & Weeds
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Quinlan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson
to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 2/12/04 thru 3/6/04 for a total of $43,214.99.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Quinlan
to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 2/12/04 thru 3/4/04 for a total of $577.56.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Topper to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 2/12/04 thru 3/4/04 for a total of $16,759.85.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Quinlan
to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated 2/12/04 thru 3/4/04 for a total of $2,415.98.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Quinlan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper
to approve the Lighting District Abstract of Vouchers (SL) dated 2/12/04 thru 3/4/04 for a total of $114.20.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Quinlan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson
to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statement for the period ending 2/29/04.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
MOTIONS & RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION # 18-2004
– Appointment of Mary Cuffe to the Board of Trustees of Galway Public Library
to fill the unexpired term of Mary Salvino, term to expire December 2008. On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by
Councilman Tillson the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 4 NAYS
– 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board appoint
Mary Cuffe to the Board of Trustees of the Galway Public Library to fill the
unexpired term of Mary Salvino, term to expire December 2008.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Other Business:
RESOLUTION # 19-2004
– Authorization for Town Engineer to start preparing bid package for new
highway building. On a motion of
Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilman Tillson the following resolution was
ADOPTED: AYES – 4 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board authorize
the Town Engineer to start preparing bid package for new highway building.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Quinlan
to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret L.
DeFoe
Town Clerk