TOWN OF BOLTON
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
MAY 19, 2009
PRESENT: Supervisor Kathleen Simmes, Councilmen Robert MacEwan, Jason Saris, Councilmember Deanne Rehm, Town Council Michael Muller and Town Clerk Patricia Steele
ABSENT: Councilman Owen Maranville
Meeting called to order 7:03 PM
Informational meeting was called to discuss the Chamber of Commerce sign to be displayed on Town property in Rogers Park. Comments were expressed and questions answered by Chamber President Joe DiNapoli. He explained that this project was five years in the making and a lot of thought was put into the decision of the selection of the sign. The Chamber would like the Town’s events displayed so as to benefit everyone concerned in a manner that appeases all. The size of the sign, color of the LED lights, hours for the lighted sign and a letter of support were discussed.
The informational meeting ended at 7:40 PM
TOWN OF BOLTON
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY19, 2009
PRESENT: Supervisor Kathleen Simmes, Councilmen Robert MacEwan, Jason Saris, Councilmember Deanne Rehm, Town Counsel Michael Muller and Town Clerk Patricia Steele
ABSENT: Councilman Owen Maranville
Special meeting called to order at 7:45 PM
Notification from MVP that there will be a raise in our health insurance as of July 1, 2009.
Motion made by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman MacEwan that having held a public informational meeting and the public having been heard, that the Town Board concurs with the Planning Board for approval of the Chamber of Commerce’s new public informational sign/display and to return to the Planning Board in one year for review. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Councilman Saris, second by Councilmember Rehm to approve the bid to Adirondack Roofing for $45,000.00 for replacement of shingles on the Town Hall roof. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Councilman MacEwan, second by Councilman Saris to accept the
Warren County DPW amendment agreement increased maintenance fee for County fuel system users. It rose from 6 cents to 16 cents per gallon. This raise is for maintenance and upgrade of the fuel systems. The Supervisor is authorized to sign the agreement. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman MacEwan to accept and authorize the Supervisor to sign the WC Certificate of Acceptance of Ownership for the Restricted Use and Indemnity for the Waste Water Plant improvements. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman Saris to allocate $3,000 to the Upper Hudson River & Tributaries Community Waterfront Map project.
All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman MacEwan to approve Monroe Tractor’s quote for renting an excavator on a monthly basis. The first month’s rental will be $2737 and $4100 each month thereafter. We do not pay for oil and filters. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman MacEwan to enter into Executive Session at 7:55 PM.
Motion made by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman MacEwan to return to
regular session at 8:20 PM.
Motion made by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman MacEwan to advertise for a part-time worker for the Parks Department. This would be a replacement for Ray Chamberlain who is now a full time employee when Justin Harvanek went to work for the Water Department. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
The Town Board is acknowledging that the grinder pumps that are on the Brickner residence and Walter Lamb’s marina are an integral part of the system and are the responsibility of the Town.
The Board discussed staffing recommendations from Mary Owens.
Motion made by Councilmember Rehm, second by Councilman MacEwan to establish a working budget for the UDAG committee to have available for potential loans to eligible applicants. Limit amount up to $2million.
The projected estimates for the Highway road work just for Wall Street is $235,650. This leaves nothing available to work anywhere else. This figure does not include the rental of the piece of equipment. The Board will review it.
Declare that interest from the UDAG fund to pay for the shingles for the Town Hall be brought into the budget as revenue and when ready to pay the bill draw it from the Capital Fund.
Councilman Saris supports the idea that the Planning Board and Zoning Board members should get training credit for their participation on the Zoning Revision Committee. Going to APA, Raybrook for training is inconvenient and asked if something locally could be arranged. Supervisor Simmes will check with the Zoning Administrator.
ADJOURN
RESOLUTION #115
Councilman Saris, second by Councilman MacEwan to adjourn at 8:38pm. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted by:
Patricia Steele
Town Clerk.