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 September 10, 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
Attorney for the Town: Anthony G. Hallak, Esq.
Supervisor Foley called the meeting to order and asked all persons to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members reviewed pictures of the condition of the roof at the Senior Citizen Center, discussed the bids to replace the roof and various financial methods to pay the contractor. The matter has been tabled until the September 26th meeting. (See minutes of August 29, 2007)
Supervisor Foley explained that at the last meeting the Board approved the Assessor's overall contract and by law the Board is required to appoint the assessor for a six year term.
RESOLUTION #43
Upon motion of Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman Meelan the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board appoint Dean Burth as Assessor for the Town of Kirkland, effective October 10, 2007 through September 30, 2013.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
Anthony Hallak, Attorney for the Town, reported that he has received and will review the contracts for the use of the Arena.
Board members had no objection to the following establishments renewing their liquor licenses: Breakaway Lounge, 3575 NYS Route 12, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Schilling-Burns-Young Post No. 9591, Franklin Avenue, Clinton.
Councilman O'Neil reported for the Highway Department that Dwight Avenue is being paved.
Police Commissioner Venero reported on the August complaints: 229 in the Town, 69 Village and 2 outside.
Councilman Meelan, Buildings & Grounds Committee, would like to compile a list of major repairs needed for Town buildings that must be done in the near future. The Board could bond for the total amount in the spring. He mentioned the roof at the Senior Citizen building, improvements at the Arena to make it more energy efficient and possibly a new well at the Town Park.
Councilman Meelan reported that the Arena is making ice and organizations will start to skate on September 24th.
Councilman O'Neil reported that the Clark Mills Wastewater Treatment Plant is in the process of renewing their permit. Mr. O'Neil explained that the initial work of the first phase, flow management & growth management plans, was completed by Stearns & Wheler and cost $15,700. A $15,000 grant will help to pay for the first phase. The balance, including the second phase of the project, Collection System Evaluation, will be $46,500. The second phase will be completed by October, 2008. There are a total of three phases. Board members discussed financing this project.
Councilman Venero reported that Mr. Robert Senior from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation inspected the entire SWOCO site and it is in excellent repair.
Board members inspected the August Safety Inspector reports.
Supervisor Foley received a letter from NYS Department of Transportation noting the NYS Route 12 intersection improvement schedule for 2008. The elevation of the roadway at the Chuckery Corners intersection will be modified at Kellogg Street, Red Hill Road and NYS Route 12 North to provide improved site distance.
Board members discussed the National Grid report regarding the Energy Walk-Through at the Arena. Jim Stapleton, a Certified Energy Manager, evaluated the lights, heating system, motors and various other areas. Board members wanted to see what the cost of improvements would be compared to the savings.
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 declared carried. The totals were:
A - $12,918.39, Claim #1545-1578 (1579 void), 1580-1584, 1612-1614
B - $7,809.27, #1598-1605, 1615-1627
DA - $11,331.53, #1585-1589
DB - $8,186.54, #1590-1597
SS1 - $21,889.26, #1606-1610
SS2 - $24.71, #1611
A motion was made by Councilman Yando, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to enter into executive session to discuss litigation.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to adjourn 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 Yando, seconded by Councilman Meelan the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Dianne V. Tuttle, Town Clerk
Town Of Kirkland
