Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Kirkland held at the Town of Kirkland Municipal Building, 3699 NYS Route 12B, Clinton, Oneida County, New York on August 29, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Supervisor Annette S. Foley
Councilman Robert J. Meelan
Councilman Harvey N. Yando
Councilman Nicholas S. Venero
Councilman Michael D. O'Neil
Absent:
Attorney for the Town: Anthony G. Hallak, Esq.
Supervisor Foley called the meeting to order and recognized the public in attendance.
Deputy Town Clerk, Caryl Galinski, was present to record the minutes while the Town Clerk was on vacation.
Kathleen Caliguire, Utica National Insurance Company, was present. Ms. Caliguire said that she had the pleasure of working with Mike Orsino and Patricia Maxam while planning the employee summer picnic at the Town Park. She also complimented the Town on the facilities and presented a check from Utica National in the amount of $250 donation.
Richard Hunt requested the Town's endorsement of the survey to parents to determine the viability to have Safe Routes to School. He said that the Walk to School and Safe Routes to School program would increase awareness of walking for health and fitness and add to the number of trails in the Town Park. Mr. Hunt asked for the Town's support to enable him to apply for grants for the project and added that no money is needed up front from the Town. He reported that the Village of Clinton and Clinton Central School are also analyzing the survey.
Councilman Meelan said that maintenance of trails and sidewalks is a concern due to the cost to the Town taxpayers. Mr. Meelan would like to know if there are grants available for maintenance of the trails and sidewalks.
Councilman Yando said that we are getting ahead of ourselves; that this is support for a feasibility study.
A discussion ensued regarding concerns of alleged vandalism and addition of trails at the south end of the Town Park.
RESOLUTION # 40
Upon motion made by Councilman Meelan, seconded by Councilman Yando the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board endorse the Safe Roads to School survey that will be sent to parents.
Upon the roll call, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Hunt said that there will be a seminar on the effects of alcohol on athletic performance presented to the ninth graders and their parents next week. He would like to return to give a ten-minute presentation of Social Host Laws in regards to underage alcohol consumption. Chief English, Councilman Venero, and Mr. Hunt will meet to organize the presentation.
Tax Assessor Dean Burth discussed the equalization rate dropping (current equalization rate is 65%) and the concern of the taxpayers. A revaluation of the Town would cost about $200,000, and the State will tell us when it needs to be done. Mr. Burth did not see any reason to do a revaluation at this time; as long as assessments are uniform that is acceptable to the State. During the years 2000-2006 the State measured every town and Kirkland's value went up between 50% and 100%. When doing your taxes, it is important that the assessed value increases because that changes the rate.
RESOLUTION #41
Upon motion by Councilman Meelan, seconded by Councilman O'Neil, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accept the agreement for personal services between d. Burth Realty and the Town of Kirkland, with Dean Burth as sole Assessor, effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed, and the resolution was declared adopted.
The Senior Center and Police Department roof specifications were clarified with the two bidders and bids were resubmitted (see minutes of August 13, 2007).
The bids are as follows:
Mosher Roofing - $35,600. All shingles are hand nailed. Replacement of damaged plywood would be an additional charge for materials and labor.
Belois Roofing - $24,600. Replacement of damaged plywood - additional $40 per hour plus materials.
The Board discussed a BAN to pay for the difference between the cost of the project and the $14,500 allocated for the project. Awarding the bid was tabled until the September 10th meeting.
Supervisor Foley received a copy of a letter to County Legislator Bernard Burns from Richard Williams, Town Historian, requesting his help in getting historic markers in the Town repainted.
Supervisor Foley also received a letter from Richard Williams complimenting Jonathan Scott, Highway Superintendent, and his crew for a job well done maintaining the abandoned cemeteries.
A letter was received from Debby Jones, 12 Prospect Street, Clark Mills requesting sidewalks be installed on Clinton Street, Clark Mills, from Byrne Dairy at the intersection of Route 5 and Clinton Street to Main Street. Mrs. Jones said that it would greatly benefit and improve the area, as there are numerous adults and children who walk this route. Councilmen Meelan and Yando agreed that this should be tied in with the Walk to School survey that is being sent out to parents in the Clinton School district.
Supervisor Foley introduced proposed Local Law #2 entitled "Prohibit Illicit Discharges, Activities and Connections to Separate Storm Sewer Systems". Each Board member received a copy of the proposed local law.
RESOLUTION # 42
Upon motion by Councilman Yando, seconded by Councilman O'Neil, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board set a public hearing on proposed Local Law #2 of 2007, Prohibit Illicit Discharges, Activities and Connections to Separate Storm Sewer Systems, for Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Building, 3699 NYS Rt. 12B.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
A motion was made by Councilman Meelan, seconded by Councilman Yando to pay the bills as audited. Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was carried. The totals were:
A - $28,283.14, Claim #1463-1506, 1515-1517
B - $ 21,982.32, #1518-1542
DA - $11,956.68, #1507-1509
DB - $ 22,005.13, #1510-1514
SS1 - $58.65, #1543-1544
A motion was made by Councilman Yando, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to enter into executive session to discuss negotiation issues.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed, and the motion was declared carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Meelan, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to adjourn from the executive session.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed, and the motion was declared carried.
There being no further business to come before the Town Board, upon motion of Councilman O'Neil, seconded by Councilman Yando, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Caryl A. Galinski
Deputy Town Clerk
Town Of Kirkland
