REGULAR MEETING
JULY 12, 2005
GALWAY TOWN HALL

Supervisor Hargrave called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.  The following Town Board Members were present:

PRESENT:       Supervisor George Hargrave                 Councilman William Topper Councilwoman Susan Sutch                       Councilman George Weed

ABSENT:        Councilman Michael Tillson

OTHERS PRESENT:     A. Oakley; T. Killeen, Assessor; T. O’Brien, Dog Control Officer; J. Sivik, Deputy Clerk  &  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 14, 2005 meeting as submitted.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Communications – The following Bids were opened at 3:00 p.m. on June 24, 2005 for 1991 GMC Utility Truck: 
Gary Sherman                                      Patricia Nellis
120 Southline Road                              578 Highway 30
Middle Grove, NY   12850                  Northville, NY   12134
(518) 882-1446                                   (518) 863-2106 or 661-6867
Bid:  $5,150.00                                    Bid:  $3,611.11

Cable Care Construction                      Main Street Motors
365 Closson Road                                1825 State Street
Scotia, NY                                           Schenectady, NY   12304
(518) 528-3530 or 528-3529              (518) 374-4377
Bid:  $6,000.00                                    Bid:  $5,759.91

Michael LaGalles
4150 South Creek Road
Middle Grove, NY   12850
(518) 584-8184
Bid:  $5,110.38

Town Clerk stated that Town Board Members were given copies of the following correspondence:  Email correspondence from Jay Curtis stating his displeasure with work completed by Highway Department on West Galway Road.  Response back to Jay Curtis from Highway Department Superintendent.  Dog Control Officer’s Report for June 2005.  Email correspondence from John Coffin requesting that road speed limit postings be checked for placement accuracy on Perth Road.  Supervisor Hargrave stated that Highway Superintendent checked sign postings out when email was received and determined that they were not posted according to standard, corrections have been made.  Letter received from United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development regarding open house held on June 29, 2005 at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County to answer questions and discuss USDA Rural Development programs that may help community.  Clerk advised that copy of this letter was given to all Town Board Members, Planning & Zoning Board.  Saratoga County Real Property Tax Services requesting increase in Veteran’s exemption to maximum level allowable under RPTL Section 458-a.  Letter received from NYS Department of State regarding completion by Mark Concilla of all required courses in the NYS Basic Code Enforcement Training Program for a certified Code Enforcement Official.

Privilege of the Floor - None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  Library – Alissa Oakley advised that Library has had over 140 children sign up for the summer reading program.  Library has been notified that they will receive a LIBRA grant; Friends of Library gave $350.00 which LIBRA matches 2:1 for a total of $1,050.00.  Assessor – Tracy Killeen advised that he had added about $3,000,000 in assessed value to town this year.  He is scheduled to attend the Cornell Assessor’s Seminar next week, which is completely funded by state.  Gave board members property card information to review on recent sales in town.  Public Safety – No Report.  Property – No Report.  County & Town - Supervisor Hargrave has updated all budget request forms for 2006, will be going out shortly to Department Heads.  Supervisor Hargrave believes he will be going to Raybrook sometime in August for further discussion on Tower project.  Water project is waiting for further studies.  Fair opened today.  Public Affairs – No Report.  Highway – No Report.  Historian - No Report.  Building & Grounds – Councilman Topper stated that Eagle Project was just about completed at ball field.  This project really turned out nice.  Councilman Topper checked out the break in at shed.  Latch was pulled out of wood.  Will need to be inventoried, but it appears that nothing was taken.    

LIAISON REPORTS:  Planning Board – No Report.  ZBA – Councilman Weed advised that Carole Barber application for an area variance was tabled for submission of scaled drawings of proposal.  Jeffrey & Kathleen Gordon were denied a use variance for operation of golf landscape business and real estate office from their home at 5782 Sacandaga Road.  Stephen VanDyk’s application for a use variance for placement of two Mobil homes on his property on 5903 Sacandaga Road was denied.  Chairman Hallgren requested that board members come up with suggestions for updating of zoning regulations.  Senior Citizens – Councilwoman Sutch stated that she attended the July 7th meeting of the Senior Citizens with about 26 members in attendance.  Attendance has been light due to vacations.  June 16th was their senior picnic, which was very well attended.  They received a $260.00 donation from Village that can be spent any way they choose.  Councilwoman Sutch went over problems with last month’s trip and advised board of upcoming trips  & speakers planned.   Advised that Office for the Aging will hold annual barbecue here at Town Hall on August 4th.  On August 30th there will be a County wide senior barbecue & picnic held at the Saratoga County Fair Grounds.  Youth – Councilman Topper advised that there was no meeting held on July 4th due to holiday.  Youth Appreciation Day had a very good turn out with between 400 & 450 people in attendance.      

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION # 41-2005 – Amending of Resolution #30-2005 from $2,000 to $2,100 for planting at playing fields.  Supervisor Hargrave advised that the cost for the plants & materials from Bob’s Trees for the ball field came in at $2,035.35, therefore, resolution would need to be amended.  On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilman Weed the following resolution was ADOPTED:  AYES – 4  NAYS – 0
     RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board amend Resolution # 41-2005 from $2,000 to $2,100 for planting at playing fields located on the inside of fence line to be charged to A7989.4.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 6/15/05 thru 7/12/05 for a total of $9,668.96.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 6/15/05 thru 7/11/05 for a total of $3,201.07.
   All ayes.                                                                    MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 6/15/05 thru 7/11/05 for a total of $62,052.06.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Weed made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated 6/15/05 thru 7/09/05 for a total of $13,695.33.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the Lighting District Abstract of Vouchers (SL) dated 6/15/05 thru 7/09/05 for a total of $85.55. 
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statement for the period ending 6/30/05.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 42-2005 – Budget Adjustments.  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 approve the following budget adjustments:
Increase           A1680.2          $850.00                       Data Processing EQ
Decrease          A1680.4          $850.00                       Data Processing CE
(Lap top for building administrator & wireless connector)

Increase           A5010.4          $250.00                       Supt. of Highway CE
Decrease          A7550.4          $250.00                       Celebrations
(Highway Superintendent’s Conference)

Increase           A5132.1          $7,000.00                    Garage PS
Decrease          A909               $7,000.00                    Fund Balance
(part time highway department cleaner)

Increase           A5132.4          $221,300.00                Garage
Decrease          A909               $221,300.00                Fund Balance
(New Garage)

Increase           DA1910.4        $1,460.00                    Unallocated Insurance
Decrease          DA909             $1,460.00                    Fund Balance
(New trucks)

Increase           DA5130.2        $207,200.00                Equipment
Decrease          DA9950.9        $  81,000.00                Transfer to Capital Equipment
Decrease          DA889.3          $126,200.00                Fund Balance reserve for Equip.
(Purchased (2) trucks & (1) backhoe)
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 43-2005 – Support adoption of Collateral Source Bill S.1544/A.4354.  Supervisor Hargrave advised that all board members were given a copy of correspondence received from the Office of the Corporation Counsel of the City of NY regarding their request for Towns, Cities & Villages to make a resolution showing support for the adoption of Collateral Source Bill.  On a motion of Councilman Weed, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED:  AYES – 4           NAYS – 0
     RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board support the adoption of the Collateral Source Bill S.1544/A.4354.        
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Other Business – Councilman Topper gave board members a copy of specifications he would like to request the Town Engineer prepare with reference to Phase 2 of Playing Field Development.  Board went into discussion regarding proposal.  Councilman Topper will request cost estimates from Town Engineer and board will vote on proposal at next meeting.  We have been told that we will received $50,000 in grant funding, but have not received any funding or further paperwork on grant to date.  Supervisor Hargrave & Councilman Topper will call on grant proposal status next Friday.  Supervisor Hargrave stated that it appears sales tax distribution figures could be very good for town this year.      

On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Topper  the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss possible litigation. 
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilman Weed the Board returned to regular session at 8:40 p.m.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED    

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
     All ayes.                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

Respectfully submitted,

 

Margaret L. DeFoe
Town Clerk