REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 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 Michael Tillson Councilman William Topper Councilwoman Susan Sutch
Councilman George Weed

OTHERS PRESENT: T. O’Brien, Dog Control Officer; D. Balbian; K. Maynard; M. Concilla, Zoning Administrator; J. Czyzewski; A. Czyzewski; K. Czyzewski; J. Sivik, Deputy Clerk; A. Oakley; 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 Weed to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2005 meeting with the following correction: Page 2 under Youth Report should read Engineer is working on cost estimates to write specifications for bidding of project.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Communications – Town Clerk stated that Town Board received copies of the following correspondence: County Planning Minutes from May 19, 2005 thru July 21, 2005. Building Department Report covering 6/1/05 thru 8/31/05. Dog Control Officer’s Report for August 2005. Assessor’s Report for August 2005. Board Members & Zoning & Planning Board were given information regarding Local Officals Farm Tour, sponsored by Saratoga County Farm Bureau. The following legal notices were placed in The Daily Gazette on August 19, 2005: Legal Notice advising public of change in meeting date for September 2005 from September 13^th to 20^th due to Primary Election. Legal Notice advising public of change in meeting date for November 2005 from November 8^th to 15^th due to General Election. Legal Notice advising public of 2006 Budget Workshops scheduled for September 6^th & 13^th at 7:00 p.m. & after the September 20^th Board Meeting if needed. Property Audit for 2005 was filed with Town Clerk on August 26, 2005, and is available for review. Correspondence was received from Congressman John Sweeney regarding grant opportunities his office will make Town aware of on a weekly basis. Correspondence from Saratoga County Self Insurance Plan regarding the 2006 budget, premium due for Town of Galway is $11,577.95. This Premium will be automatically included in tax rate by County Treasurer.

Proclimation Honoring Josh Czyzewski for Completion of Eagle Scout Ranking – Supervisor Hargrave presented Josh Czyzewski with a Proclimation from Galway Town Board recognizing him for the work he preformed at the ball field to obtain the ranking of Eagle Scout.

Open Space Presentation – David Balbian requested the Town Board appoint a volunteer committee to work off the Comprehensive Plan to further understand the environmental resource strategies and land use strategies. Supervisor Hargrave questioned why the Town would need this type of committee when the county just hired a Planning Consultant for $155,000.00 to complete an inventory of Saratoga County and address these type of issues? Supervisor Hargrave also advised that any grant funding provided by County is done as a matching grant.

Privilege of the Floor – Marcia Boelio of Perth Road & David Balbian of Crane Road requested that they be put on the agenda for September to discuss farm land & open space issues and possibly have the Town Board establish a task force with them on it to look into these issues. Chuck Fetter of Galway Road discussed a possible Planned Development District project he would like to propose to Town Board for his property on Galway Road. Due to costs involved with this type of project he would like to have board members come to review his site and see if the feel from board is good before he goes further. Councilman Tillson stated that he would like to see a site plan first. Mr. Fetter is not currently ready for a formal presentation.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Library – Sara Pandori stated that there are 170 children participating in the summer reading program. Today the Teaching Museum at Skidmore did a program creating sculptures out of bubble wrap. On August 16^th Library will hold “Back to School for Parents Balancing Work & Family” presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Library received a $780.00 grant from Knolls to purchase science books for children. This Saturday the Friends of Library will hold a book sale from 9:00 – 2:00. Assessor – Tracy Killeen gave board members property card information to review on recent sales in town. Tracy stated that the county is looking at changing the ceiling on Veteran exemption. It would then be the option of the Town to change their ceiling; this would require public hearing & Local Law. Governor is most likely going to approved a proposed exemption for volunteer fire fighters and ambulance corporation personnel. Tracy will be attending the fall conference of the State Assessor’s Association at a cost not to exceed $300.00. County & Town – Supervisor Hargrave attended the play preformed by the Youth Commission on Friday evening, which was very good. This will become an ongoing cultural event for Youth Commission. Budget request forms have been sent out to department heads. APA meetings will be held Thursday & Friday. Public Safety – No Report. Property – No Report. Building & Grounds – No Report. Public Affairs – No Report. Historian - No Report. Highway – C.W. Hansen advised that the mowing of the right-of-way is proceeding well. Paving has been scheduled to begin the week of August 22^nd. Labor Day week the highway department will be off. Bill had meeting with Environmental Design Partnership, all paperwork has been filed for FEMA funding. Power has been switched over to new building to control fuel pumps. After these invoices are paid tonight, everything will be paid for on new building. Bookkeeper will then be able to find out how much is left in building fund and determine if there are still funds available for the purchase of a generator. Propane is hooked up in new building; they now have hot water again.

LIAISON REPORTS: Planning Board – Councilman Tillson stated that Jane Cancio was in for a 3 lot subdivision on Sacandaga Road. Surveyor omitted several items required on the checklist. Once this information has been indicated on survey map and submitted to planning board they will put on agenda. Most of evening was spent on the pre-submission conference for a major subdivision of a 96.7 acre parcel owned by Kevin Gilligan on Sacandaga Road represented by Gerry McKenna. They are currently looking at 16 lots. County would not comment because it was just pre-submission conference. A few comments were received from Town Engineer & Highway Superintendent. Fire Department was also in with a list of requests they would like to see from the developer. Councilman Tillson stated that this was in very early stages of development. Senior Citizens – Supervisor Hargrave stated that Councilwoman Sutch had informed him that the Seniors had a barbeque here at Town Hall that was very well attended. ZBA – No Report. Youth – Councilman Topper advised that it appears that Town will be receiving $50,000 grant, they have requested a copy of a cancelled check & audit report. Board will most likely match this grant. Engineer is writing specifications for bidding of project. Councilman Topper will check with him tomorrow for status on specifications. Councilman Topper stated that about 50-60 people attended the play for Youth Commission, which was very well done. Supervisor Hargrave stated that group thanked Town Hall staff for all their help with program.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION # 44-2005 – Budget Adjustments. 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 budget adjustments:
Increase A1680.4 $50.00 Data Processing CE
Decrease A1910.4 $50.00 Unallocated Insurance
(Fire Wall)

Increase B3620.4 $1,200.00 Safety Inspection CE
Decrease B3620.1 $1,200.00 Safety Inspection PS
(Monthly consultant fees for building department)

Increase DA5130.2 $17,000.00 Machinery EQ
Decrease DA909.2 $17,000.00 Fund Balance
(Purchase of equipment)
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 7/13/05 thru 8/5/05 for a total of $14,798.80.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 7/13/05 thru 8/9/05 for a total of $11,114.53.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Weed made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 7/13/05 thru 8/5/05 for a total of $4,743.64.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated 7/13/05 thru 8/5/05 for a total of $47,397.66.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Lighting District Abstract of Vouchers (SL) dated 7/13/05 thru 8/5/05 for a total of $85.99.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statement for the period ending 7/31/05.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 45-2005 – Accept high bid for 1991 GMC Truck. 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 accept the high bid of $6,000.00 from Cable Care Construction for the sale of the 1991 GMC Truck.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 46-2005 – Change date for September Board Meeting. Supervisor Hargrave stated that the Primary Election would be held on September 13,2005. 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 change the date of the September Town Board Meeting from September 13, 2005 to September 20, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. due to the Primary Election.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 47-2005 – Change date for November Board Meeting. Supervisor Hargrave stated that the General Election would be held on November 8, 2005. 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 change the date of the November Town Board meeting from November 8, 2005 to November 15, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. due to the General Election.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Town Board chose the following dates for their budget workshops: September 6, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.; September 13, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m. & September 20, 2005 after Town Board Meeting if needed.

Other Business

RESOLUTION # 48-2005 – Resolution thanking Eagle Scout Josh Czyzewski for work done on planting project at ball field. 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 Supervisor to create a thank you resolution for Josh Czyzewski, the Eagle Scout who worked on the planting project at the Town Ball Fields.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Supervisor Hargrave would like Board Members to review the information received from Sierra Club on Wetlands legislation in NYS before he signs it.

On a motion of Councilman Tillson, seconded by Councilman Topper the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. to discuss possible litigation.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

On a motion of Supervisor Hargrave, seconded by Councilman Topper the Board returned to regular session at 8:55 p.m.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 49-2005 – Acknowledge work being done on West Galway Road by Highway Department. 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 acknowledge the work being done on West Galway Road by the Highway Department, work currently consists of ditching, grading & graveling.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret L. DeFoe
Town Clerk