ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2007
GALWAY TOWN HALL

Supervisor Hargrave called the meeting to order at 7:00 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: P. Lent, Planning Board Chairman & M. DeFoe, Town Clerk.

Pledge to the Flag

Communication – Town Clerk read legal notice placed in Daily Gazette on December 19, 2006 advising that Organizational Meeting would be held on January 2, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Galway Town Hall.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

DISCUSSION REGARDING RESOLUTION # 1-2007 – The following items were addressed and changed: Councilman Tillson corrected wording on Policy # 1, page 17 Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review. Supervisor Hargrave suggested in Policy # 2, page 3 increasing mileage reimbursements to what Federal Government & County pay, $.485 per mile. Supervisor Hargrave stated that Policy # 1; page 11 (h) was added to address departmental closings and proper notification to public.

RESOLUTION # 1-2007 – Adoption of Town Policy #’s 1, 2 & 3. On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilman Tillson the following resolution was ADOPTED by roll call vote:
Supervisor George Hargrave – Aye Councilman Michael Tillson – Aye
Councilman William Topper – Aye Councilwoman Susan Sutch – Aye
Councilman George Weed – Aye
All ayes MOTION CARRIED
WHEREAS, certain necessary actions are required for the Town Government to be formally organized to function legally and maintain a continuity of government, be it adopted and made a part of these minutes.

Other Business

Supervisor Hargrave will send letters to appointed positions advising that Oath of Office needs to be done.

Paul Lent, Chairman of Planning Board advised that Planning Board Members are needed. Planning Board is currently down two members and Paul advised that another member has his home up for sale. Supervisor Hargrave stated that advertisement was placed in Gazette for three days. There was only one reply to that advertisement, and residency requirement on current zoning regulations disqualify person because he has not been a resident for three years in town. Supervisor Hargrave stated that large section on up coming newsletter will address this issue. Supervisor Hargrave stated he didn’t know what more Town Board could do to address vacancy issue. Supervisor Hargrave stated that Board is looking to change residency requirement from three to one year in zoning update. Clerk advised that information on proposed zoning changes had been sent to both Attorneys’; neighboring towns; county planning; zoning & planning board members. Depending on outcome of Public Hearing in February, we could have Local Law approved for filing with State in March. Paul Lent advised that there is one person that is authorized to sit on any Planning Board in Saratoga County. This woman is the only person in our county to complete the entire cycle of training required by the Department of State. Authorization would be required from Town Board for her to sit on Galway’s Planning Board.

Town of Charlton Supervisor contacted Supervisor Hargrave to discuss a possible walking trail on the county owned property on Consaul Road. He has no information on cost. Councilwoman Sutch suggested possible funding from County on walking trail. Councilman Topper stated that town had no luck with grant request made to State for funding of walking trail around ball field.

Councilman Topper stated that Environmental Design Partnership should have information for Town Board on Playing Field Project for next week’s meeting.

Paul Lent stated that no information has been received on generator request.

Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
All ayes. MOTION CARRIED

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret L. DeFoe
Town Clerk