REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11, 2006
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 Councilwoman Susan Sutch Councilman George Weed

ABSENT: Councilman William Topper

OTHERS PRESENT: T. O’Brien, Dog Control Officer; A. Bingham; A. Oakley; J. Sivik, Deputy Town Clerk; D. Fontanella; P. Keeler, Historian; F. Schwab; D. Balbian; T. Killeen, Assessor; D. Costanzo, Highway Superintendent & M. DeFoe, Town Clerk.

Pledge to the Flag

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2006 & March 31, 2006 meetings as submitted.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Communications – Town Clerk read legal notice placed in Daily Gazette on 3/17/06 advising public that Town Board would hold zoning workshops to review the current zoning regulations for updates starting at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: 3/20/06; 3/27/06; 4/5/06; 4/10/06; 4/17/06; 4/24/06; 5/3/06; 5/8/06; 5/15/06; 5/22/06 & 5/29/06. Correspondence was received from the State of NY Department of Transportation regarding Notice of Order for 45 MPH speed limit reduction for Dean Lung Road between Route 29 and Mechanic Street. Clerk advised that copy of notice was given to highway department. Letter of resignation was received from David Costanzo for his position on the Planning Board effective immediately. Greater Galway Community Service Association budget dated March 7, 2006, was available for review by any interested person. All Town Board Members received copies of the following information: Dog Control Officer’s report for March 2006. Assessors Report dated April 11, 2006. Letter from Galway Public Library President, Arlene Rhodes requesting comments from Town Board on redistricting of Library. Arlene also sent correspondence advising Town Board that Mary Brisson had been appointed Library Trustee to fill the vacancy of Jeanne Frank, term to expire 12/31/08. Town Clerk advised that Mary Brisson had already completed her oath of office for this appointment. Complaint letter was given to all Board Members from Shirley Motyl of Greens Corners Road regarding a dog issue.

Privilege of the Floor - None.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety/Building & Grounds – No Report. Library – Alissa Oakley stated that Story Quilt Project is holding workshops at Library for public every Saturday in April, starting at 12:00 noon. Library will hold two programs for children over spring break next week. Tuesday, April 18^th at 1:00 p.m. “Learn to Draw Comics”, and Thursday, April 20^th at 4:00 p.m. “Make your own Bracelets”. Registration is required for both programs. Library will hold a perennial exchange on Saturday May 13^th at 2:00 p.m.

Supervisor Hargrave questioned if anyone who entered meeting after Privilege of Floor would like to speak? Sheldon Stanton advised Town Board that he owned property on Fishhouse Road and was requesting clarification on how process worked for going before Zoning Board of Appeals. Town Board advised that applicant would submit a building permit in to Building Administrator; Building Administrator would then deny application due to zoning regulations. Applicant would then submit a zoning application to Building Administrator and he would forward that to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Town Clerk gave Mr. Stanton a building permit application form & Zoning Board of Appeals application.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - Assessor – Tracy Killeen advised that there were 25 new homes in town. He has begun the process of measuring these homes. Tracy had 15 photos for Board to review. He advised that most of construction was modular homes, two homes he considered mansions. Historian – Phyllis Keeler stated that her office continues to work on their History file. New office is looking good, she has files ready when office is completed to be transferred to new building. Supervisor Hargrave stated that he and Jim Andrus would be going to purchase floor tile and baseboard Thursday. Property – No Report. Public Affairs – Councilwoman Sutch stated that she attended Monday’s meeting at County on Open Space. This committee is continuing to produce great work. Web site for County Open Space is: www.behanplanning.com . On a Town level, Councilwoman Sutch stated that the Open Space Committee is holding a workshop at school on June 8^th from 6:45 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a number of speakers lined up to discuss open space issues. Councilwoman Sutch stated that Town Board discussed in zoning workshop the need to help the working landscape of Town. The Board was very pleased to find out that the Lions Club will be sponsoring a Farmers Market this year, which they believe will help the working landscape of the Town. County &Town – Supervisor Hargrave went into discussion regarding upcoming project in Malta, “The Moving Wall” will be on display from June 7^th thru 15^th. Adult volunteers are needed for this event. On Town level, year end report is completed and will be available for review. County is working on an emergency fix of radio system. Supervisor Hargrave introduced new Highway Superintendent, David Costanzo to audience. Highway – David Costanzo, Highway Superintendent advised that in March the Highway Department began to cut brush on Town roads. There was considerable damage after a wind storm that required highway cleanup. Roads have been posted for 4-ton weight limits. Holding tank has been installed for floor drain in old highway building. So far in April, Highway Department has completed the sweeping of roads of winter sand. They have begun to cut brush and remove the stone wall at ball field. They have begun removing snow plows from trucks. Maintenance has begun on equipment for next snow season. They are getting ready for summer road maintenance & paving. Supervisor Hargrave discussed ball field project.

LIAISON REPORTS: Youth – No Report. ZBA – No Report. Senior Citizens – Councilwoman Sutch stated that seniors had a speaker from the Bottle Museum attend their March 16^th meeting. Jan Rutland gave a fascinating history presentation on bottles. Councilwoman Sutch recommended that audience visit Museum in Ballston Spa. Senior Citizens will hold their Cover Dish Luncheon on April 20^th. Planning Board – Councilman Tillson stated that Mary Jane Armer was scheduled for public hearing in April for a 2-lot subdivision on Birchton Road. The application of Ella Sherman/Donna Sowle was scheduled for public hearing in April for a 3-lot subdivision on NYS Route 29 & 147. The application of Paul & Susan Lent for a special use permit/site plan review for a horse boarding business on Featherbed Lane was scheduled for public hearing in April. Negative letter from Town of Charlton Planning Board Attorney regarding this proposed project will need to be addressed before next meeting. The lot line adjustment application of Theresa O’Brien, Thomas J. O’Brien & Heather O’Brien located at 2455 & 2467 Galway Road received final approval. Theresa O’Brien was scheduled for public hearing in April for a 2-lot subdivision on Galway Road. Carmen Gutto was in under privilege of the floor discussing the application for a PDD discussed with Town Board and rejected by Town Board for property located on Route 29 & Crooked Street.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 3/17/06 thru 4/11/06 for a total of $8,146.09.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Weed made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 3/17/06 thru 4/11/06 for a total of $3,895.71.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 3/17/06 thru 4/09/06 for a total of $13,632.63.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated 3/17/06 thru 4/09/06 for a total of $4,459.99.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Supervisor Hargrave stated that there was no SL Abstract of Vouchers. When bill was received there was a $1,500.00 credit indicated on bill. Supervisor & Bookkeeper will work on this further in morning.

Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Supervisor’s Operating Statement for the period ending 3/31/06.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION # 24-2006 – Appointment of Michelle Morgan to Planning Board. On a motion of Councilman Tillson, seconded by Councilman Weed the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 4 NAYS – 0
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board appoint Michelle Morgan to the Planning Board to replace David Costanzo, term to expire 12/31/08.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Other Business -

RESOLUTION # 25-2006 – Authorization for Supervisor to investigate the purchase of a folding & sealing machine to be used for Town Newsletter. On a motion of Councilman Tillson, seconded by Councilman Weed the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES – 3 NAYS - 1
Supervisor George Hargrave – Nay Councilman Michael Tillson – Aye
Councilwoman Susan Sutch – Aye Councilman George Weed - Aye
RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board authorize the Supervisor to investigate the purchase of a folding & sealing machine to be used for the Town Newsletter in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 to be charged to Account #: A1910.4 Unallocated Insurance.
AYES- 3 NAYS - 1 MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Weed made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret L. DeFoe
Town Clerk