REGULAR MEETING
Supervisor Hargrave called the meeting to order at
PRESENT: Supervisor George Hargrave Councilman Michael Tillson Councilman William Topper Councilwoman Susan Sutch
ABSENT: Councilman Charles Quinlan
OTHERS PRESENT: P. Dobo; H. Moran; P. Keeler, Historian; T. Killeen, Assessor; N. Griffin; N. Hansen; T. O’Brien, Dog Control Officer; 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
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Communications – Town Clerk stated that board members
received copies of the following: email
correspondence from the Office of State Comptroller advising that quarterly newsletter
can be obtained electronically at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/mini/ext_news/105.pdf;
Highway Equipment Inventory for 2005; Highway Department Tool Inventory for
2005; Dog Control Officer’s Report for December 2004. Correspondence was received from David Abrams
advising that he was renewing his liquor license for Dave’s Place for two more
years. Legal Notice placed in Daily
Gazette on
Privilege of the Floor – Phyllis Keeler & Norm
Griffin, representing the Joseph Henry Elementary Committee presented each of the
Town Board & Town Clerk with Volume 1 & 2 of “The Papers of Joseph
Henry”. Phyllis advised that 1,300 volumes
of books 1 & 2 of 7 were donated to
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Library – H. Moran stated that Library had issued 27
new cards for November & December.
Circulation for November was 1,651 & 1,608 for December. Library received a routine review from IRS to
examine their tax exempt status, results of audit Library remains qualified for
this tax exempt status. Historian
– P. Keeler went over and then gave board members a copy of Historian’s Office
Annual Report for 2004. Historian’s
Office will help with pictures of original highway department and provide informational
input when the Highway Department has their open house. Assessor
– T. Killeen, Assessor had property card information available for board to
review on recent sales in town. He has
been working on processing senior exemptions.
County & Town – Supervisor Hargrave went over list of
committees he is on at county. He will
attend a meeting in Raybrook on Thursday regarding tower project. On Town level, tax bill have been mailed
out. Town tax rate was lowered $.01 per
thousand. Sales tax revenue received
from county is instrumental in keeping town tax rate down & cost of new
highway building down. Newsletter has
been mailed. Supervisor Hargrave advised
that radio station 97.7, Classic Music station is looking to put a tower
up. This station has advised Supervisor
Hargrave that they will have free public announcements for Town on this channel. Supervisor Hargrave will forward copy of representative’s
card to school & Councilman Tillson for their reference. Public Safety – No Report. Property – No Report. Building & Grounds – Councilman
Topper stated that ice rink is up and running at ball fields. Public Affairs – No Report. Highway – C. W. Hansen stated building
mechanical & electrical work is coming along slowly. Supervisor Hargrave requested that C.W.
Hansen advise board of additional fee being requested to run telephone wiring. Bill Hansen advised that telephone wire was
omitted from bid; contractor gave additional bid of $4,000.00 to run this
wire. Bill Hansen stated that Highway
Department would run this wire themselves.
Bill is not sure when new truck will arrive; Arrowhead had to send truck
back to
LIAISON REPORTS: Planning Board – Councilman Tillson
stated there was no Planning Board Meeting in December. ZBA
– Supervisor Hargrave stated there was no Zoning Board Meeting in
December. Senior Citizens – No Report.
Youth – Councilman Topper stated
that 100 tickets were given to youth for the culture night in Saratoga, split
three ways between high school, middle school and elementary. Culture program is in need of person to
head-up this portion of program. Rifle
team is in need of 2-3 more shooters. In
the National Junior Olympics, Trevor Gilday shot 8 points over his record
setting a National record. Karate had
one young lady successfully test for her brown belt. Summer swim program will be held at Girl
Scout Camp again this summer. Girl’s
volleyball took a few weeks off, resuming their Sunday
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION # 3-2005
– Reappointment of Thomas Thomson to Zoning Board of Appeals. 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 reappoint
Thomas Thomson to the Zoning Board of
Appeals with a term to expire 12/31/09.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 4-2005
– Appoint Janet Johnson President of
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board appoint
Janet Johnson President of the Galway Library Board effective 1/1/05, term to
expire 12/31/09.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 5-2005
– Authorization for Supervisor to sign contract with Saratoga County Office for
the Aging regarding the Nutrition & Transportation Services. On a motion of Councilman Tillson, seconded
by Councilwoman Sutch the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 4 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
authorize the Supervisor to sign a contract with Saratoga County Office for the
Aging regarding Nutrition & Transportation Services for the period 1/1/05
thru 12/31/05, in the amount of $584.00 to be charged to A6772.4 Nutrition Meal
Site.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION # 6-2005
– Installment payment to Munter Enterprises general contractor on new highway
garage. On a motion of Councilwoman
Sutch, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES - 4
NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
authorize the installment payment to Munter Enterprises as general contractor
in the amount of $22,224.20 to be charged to
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION #7-2005
– Authorization for Change Work Order for installation of ceiling insulation
not included in original contract on highway garage. 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 change work order from Munter Enterprises for installation of
ceiling insulation not included in original contract on highway garage in the
amount of $1,770.00 to be charged to A5132.4 Highway Buildings.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION #8-2005
- Budget Adjustments 2004. 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
approve the following 2004 budget adjustments:
Increase A1010.4 $10.00 Town
Board
Decrease A1220.2 $10.00 Supervisor
EQ
Increase A1430.4 $131.00 Personnel CE
Decrease A1320.4 $131.00 Independent Auditing
(payroll services)
Increase A1620.4 $1,950.00 Building
Decrease A1335.4 $1,600.00 Assessor
Decrease A1410.4 $
350.00 Town
Clerk
(building repairs)
Increase A3310.1 $213.00 Traffic Control PS
(pay raise for crossing guard)
Increase A3310.4 $267.00 Traffic Control CE
(electrical bill/servicing by electrician)
Increase A3510.1 $
12.00 Dog
Control PS
(payroll rounding)
Increase A7510.4 $112.00 Historian CE
(file cabinet)
Decrease A7550.4 $604.00 Celebrations
Increase A5132.4 $399,970.00 Garage CE
Decrease A909 $399,970.00 Fund Balance
(new highway garage)
Increase A9030.8 $1,083.00 Social Security
Decrease A1110.4 $1,083.00 Justice CE
Increase B7310.4 $2,364.00 Youth Programs
Decrease B3620.4 $2,364.00 Safety Inspection
(carry over from grant last year)
Increase B3620.1 $160.00 Safety Inspection PS
Decrease B3620.4 $160.00 Safety Inspection CE
(payroll correction)
Increase DA5130.4 $1,010.00 Machinery CE
Increase DA5142.4 $1,300.00 Snow Removal
Decrease DA9010.8 $2,310.00 State Retirement
(salt)
Increase DB5110.4 $312.00 General
Repairs CE
Increase DB9060.8 $
83.00 Medical
Insurance
Decrease DB5110.1 $395.00 General
Repairs PS
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch
to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson
to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Topper to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson
to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch
to approve the Lighting District Abstract of Vouchers (SL) dated
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson
to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statement for the period ending
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Other Business:
Supervisor Hargrave request that the following Councilmember’s
do their yearly audits, due by end of January:
Councilwoman Sutch - Account Clerk
Councilman Tillson – Justice
Councilman Quinlan – Town Clerk
On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilwoman
Sutch the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman
Topper the Board returned to regular session at
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
RESOLUTION #
9-2005 – Appointment of Mark Concilla to fill the vacancy in the Code Enforcement Officer position effective
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board
appoint Mark Concilla to the Code Enforcement Officer position as of 2/1/05
with an annual salary of $12,600., once the NYS Code Enforcement Officer Certification
has been completed, the salary will be increased to $14,000., mileage
reimbursement per town policy of $.40 per mile.
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Supervisor Hargrave will send letter to other applicants advising that position has been filled and their resumes will remain on file for future job openings with Town.
Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch
to adjourn the meeting at
All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,