ࡱ> ikh%` @bjbjٕ 6X7Drrrrrrr 8 D& AF F F F F ! ! ! ::::;";2>BA$BhEpfAr! ! fArrF F {A XrF rF : : :$,rrg%F : 9t X % :DA0A%REiEg%Eru%,! &Gd /! ! ! fAfA' d! ! ! A$  rrrrrr REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2008 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 Councilman William Topper Councilwoman Susan Sutch Councilman George Weed arrived late at 7:50 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT: H. Eisenhauer; R. Spraker; N. Gervais; T. Killeen, Assessor; D. Costanzo, Highway Superintendent & M. DeFoe, Town Clerk. Pledge to the Flag A motion was made by Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2008 Regular Meeting as submitted. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Communications Town Clerk stated that all Board Members received copies of the following correspondence: Planning Board Activity Log covering 1/1/07 to 12/31/07; Building Department Permit Report/Inspection Report/Safety Inspection Report covering 1/1/08 to 1/31/08; Historians Annual Report for 2007; Assessors Report dated February 12, 2008; Highway Depart Maintenance Report for January and schedule for February, along with price comparison for cab & chassis on new plow truck and correspondence from Auctions International on no-cost auctioneer services available to municipalities and townships; letter from Saratoga County Planning Board requesting that Town Board consider passing a local law that would allow them to appoint Alternate Members to land use boards. Correspondence was received from Sneeringer Monahan Provost Redgrave Title Agency, Inc. regarding title commitment for Galway Public Library. Statement of moneys paid by Saratoga County to the Town of Galway for Sales Tax, Mortgage Tax & Dog Impoundment fees for 2007. Signed agreements have been received and filed with the Town Clerk for Town and: Galway Ambulance Corps., Inc., Saratoga County Animal Shelter & Saratoga County Office for the Aging regarding Nutrition Agreement. Secretarys Report, Treasurers Report and minutes of the November 13, 2007 meeting were received from the Greater Galway Community Services Organization. Letter was received from NYS Department of Transportation to Commissioner of Public Works, Joseph Ritchey regarding the speed limit reduction request for Jersey Hill and Benzal Road. Notice of Order for a 45 MPH speed limit for Benzal Road between Route 29 and the Galway/Providence town line was written. Based on their investigation of Jersey Hill Road it was determined that no reduction of the speed limit was warranted at this time. Correspondence was received from Mary Goldstein requesting use of town property on May 31, 2008 for a bottle drive collection site for the Galway & Ballston Spa Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts are participating in Mission Possible celebrating the first anniversary of the new Girl Scout reorganization. They will be raising funds to help build the new animal shelter in Ballston Spa. Letter of thanks from the Galway Public Library Board of Trustees to Town Clerk for participating in the sale of the Story Quilt Books. Letter from Supervisor Hargrave advising that he had reviewed the Town Clerks accounts for 2007 and found everything to be in order. Privilege of the Floor None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Assessor In addition to written report Tracy stated he received an application from a resident of Greens Corners Road for an error in assessment roll for 2007. Application has been forwarded to county. Tracy stated that there are three reasons that an application for correction can be processed: 1) A mathematical error in calculating of assessment. 2) Exemption was deserved and not entered on roll. 3) Property is not in town. Tracy stated none of the above mentioned criteria was met with this application. Councilman Topper stated that last fall the Town Board requested that the Supervisor send a letter to the Assessor asking for a list of functions of that office. To date the Town Board has not received a response to this request, Councilman Topper questioned if there was a reason or problem with this request? Assessor Killeen stated that he forgot about request. Went into discussion, Assessor will furnish information to Board. Public Safety Councilman Topper thanked highway department for their work on plowing of town road this winter. Property No Report. Building & Grounds Councilman Topper stated that work is under way to close in Town Clerks office. Supervisor Hargrave stated that the ad went into the paper for the bid opening on electrical work for generator project. Battery backup unit has been installed on Court computer & Town Clerk computer. Server will need to be looked at for replacement along with battery power pack on server and unit upstairs. Public Affairs Councilwoman Sutch stated with reference to the Safe Routes to School meeting, project will consist of improvements made entirely on school property. They will look for school to sponsor project. On March 6th the Saratoga Plan will have a meeting to discuss Galway Nature Preserve plans for the DesRoches property. Councilwoman Sutch attended the Saratoga County Planning Conference and the Tri-County Trails Committee meeting. Board went into discussion regarding Safe Routes to School and other trail projects. Councilman Topper will get project proposal together for walking trail to submit to the Dockstader Trust. Historian No further report in addition to written report submitted. Highway Superintendent, Costanzo read report: Finished overhead cutting on Lake Road; started overhead cutting on Perth Road between Jersey Hill Road & County Road 45; plowed and sanded roads 19 times; did winter maintenance on trucks & equipment; started sign survey to meet new regulations; put up All-Ways sign at 4-way stop locations. Superintendent, Costanzo anticipates for February to continue plowing & sanding as needed; continue with overhead cutting on Perth Road and continue with sign survey. Dave went over information from Auctions International , a no-cost auctioneer services for municipalities & townships. He requested resolution from Town Board to allow him to use Auctions Internationals services. Went into discussion with Board regarding price comparisons for cab & chassis on a new truck. Highway Superintendent will put bid specifications out on truck project. County & Town Supervisor Hargrave advised that he will be giving a speech on state of county on February 21st at 7:30 a.m. On March 18th County will honor deceased Veteran from Galway, Alexander Walter Shoultis. Army Band will be back at SPAC in September, Supervisor Hargrave will advise Board of date when available. On a town level, they will be working on AUD for year end. It will then be sent to accountant for review and then filed with state. LIAISON REPORTS: Planning Board Councilman Tillson stated that the 2-lot subdivision of the Sanders farm on Sacandaga Road was approved. The application of Thaddeus Quay was sent to ZBA for an area variance due to frontage. Variance was approved by ZBA, and then after further review determined to be unnecessary. Classified by Planning Board as a 2-lot subdivision and scheduled for public hearing in February. The application of Jeffrey Schaperjahn/Dennis & Candace Schaperjahn/David & Kathleen Schaperjahn was classified as a 2-lot subdivision and scheduled for public hearing in February. Youth No Report. ZBA Councilman Weed stated that the tabled application of Timothy Sorrentino o/b/o Phillip & Lois Bower for a 10 front setback variance and an area variance due to pre-existing lot of 1.5 acres was approved. The application of Thaddeus Quay for a 3.5 variance from the 200 road frontage requirement was approved. Senior Citizens Councilwoman Sutch stated that the seniors will hold a health clinic on February 21st with county nurses. Discusses rising costs for trips. The seniors trip coordinator will attend a Coach Show sponsored by Brown Tours to get new ideas for trips. Councilwoman Sutch stated that Mrs. Hoffman turned 93 last week. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (A) dated 1/09/08 thru 2/07/08 for a total of $82,368.55. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the General Abstract of Vouchers (B) dated 1/09/08 thru 2/06/08 for a total of $12,938.42. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Weed made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DA) dated 1/09/08 thru 2/06/08 for a total of $73,644.18. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the Highway Abstract of Vouchers (DB) dated 1/09/08 thru 2/06/08 for a total of $20,580.19. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Lighting District Abstract of Vouchers (SL) dated 1/09/08 thru 2/06/08 for a total of $169.10. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Sutch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Topper to approve the Galway Fire Company Abstract of Vouchers (GFD) dated 1/09/08 thru 2/06/08 for a total of $214,000.19. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Weed to approve the Harmony Fire Company Abstract of Vouchers (HFG) dated 1/09/08 thru 2/06/08 for a total of $15,489.19. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Topper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillson to approve the Supervisors Operating Statement for the period ending 1/31/08 with the Journal Entry Correction for the Revenue Account. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION # 11-2008 Authorization for Highway Superintendent to use Auctions International for auctioneer services. On a motion of Councilman Tillson, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES 5 NAYS 0 RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board authorize the Highway Superintendent to use Auctions International a no-cost auctioneer services for municipalities and townships to sell surplus. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION # 12-2008 Authorization for Girl Scouts to use Town Hall property for a bottle drive collection site on Saturday, May 31st. Galway & Ballston Spa Girl Scouts are participating in a program to raise funds to help build the new animal shelter in Ballston Spa. They would like to use a safe spot outside Town Hall for their collection site. The only inside use would be bathrooms. Councilman Topper suggested possibly using Youth Commission tent for event. He will check on availability of tent for event and let Clerk know. Councilwoman Sutch requested insurance certificate. On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES 5 NAYS 0 RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board authorize the use of Town Hall & Grounds for a bottle drive collection site by Girl Scouts on Saturday, May 31st for a fund raising program to help build the new animal shelter in Ballston Spa, insurance certificate naming Town as additional insured to be provided. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION # 13-2008 Amend Resolution #5-2008 Expenditure of Highway Moneys to read: $509,500.00. On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES 5 NAYS 0 RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board amend Resolution # 5-2008 to read: Approval of the Highway Expenditure Agreement in the amount of $509,500.00 in maintenance to be set aside to be expended for primary work and general repairs upon 58.69 miles of town highways, including sluices, culverts and bridges having a span of less than five feet and boardwalks or the renewals thereof for the year 2008. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION # 14-2008 Approval of change work order for Town Clerks Office. On a motion of Councilwoman Sutch, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES 5 NAYS 0 RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board approve the change work order from Saratoga Springs Window Co., for enclosing Town Clerks office at an additional cost of $800.00 to be charged to A1620.4 Buildings CE. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION # 15-2008 Schedule public hearing for review of proposed subdivision & zoning law update. Board went into discussion regarding scheduling of public hearing. Supervisor Hargrave stated that print shop should have paper copies this week. Maps need to be looked at for approval. Supervisor Hargrave has ordered CDs. Town Clerk will send paper copies & CD to surrounding towns/county/attorneys as soon as she receives them from Supervisor. Councilwoman Sutch stated that only maps that will be made a part of law will be included on CD & Town website, reference maps will not be attached. On a motion of Councilman Tillson, seconded by Councilman Topper the following resolution was ADOPTED: AYES 5 NAYS 0 RESOLVED that the Galway Town Board schedule a public hearing for March 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., to review proposed Local Law # 1 of 2008, Changes to the Code of the Town of Galway regarding its Subdivision & Zoning Laws. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilman Tillson the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:28 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations with highway department & status of litigation on West Galway Road. Highway Superintendent, Costanzo; Harry Eisenhauer & Ron Spraker were asked to attend Executive Session. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED On a motion of Councilman Topper, seconded by Councilman Weed the Town Board returned to Regular Session at 9:04 p.m. Supervisor Hargrave stated no action was taken by Town Board during Executive Session. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Other Business None. Councilman Tillson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Sutch to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. All ayes. MOTION CARRIED Respectfully submitted, Margaret L. 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