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 October 24, 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 opened the Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget and the Assessment Rolls for Sewer and Water Districts for 2008. The Legal Notice, which was published in the October 17, 2007 of the Clinton Courier, has been made a part of these minutes.
Seven people attended the Board meeting.
Supervisor Foley noted that the 2008 tax rate for the General A town-wide budget is $3.26 per thousand of assessed valuation and the Highway DA budget is $2.36, both tax rates are the same rate as in the 2007 budget. The Highway DB budget, which is driven by sales tax had a tax rate of $.49 per thousand of assessed valuation last year, will have no tax this year. This decrease equates to a 8.75% decrease for 2008. The Assessed Value of property in the Town of Kirkland is $324,293,378. Included in the 2008 budget in the General A Appropriations line is $200,000 that will be offset by $200,000 from the General A Fund Balance, which will be used towards capital improvements Walk-throughs and evaluations of each building and property owned by the Town have been completed and categorization of needs is being evaluated. A five-year plan for major capital improvements will be bonded in 2008. (See October 18, 2007 minutes)
Lorraine Moynihan, NYS Route 12, requested on behalf of the 27 petitioners, that the Town Board extend the Moratorium in order to finish the new zoning code for Wind Energy Conservation Systems.
Supervisor Foley said that the request had been noted.
Councilman Yando agreed with John Burdick, who suggested in a letter to the Town Board that the Kirkland Town Park be dedicated to honor the memory of John G. Karin, III.
RESOLUTION #52
Upon motion by Councilman Yando, seconded by Councilman Meelan the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board rename the Kirkland Town Park in honor of John G. Karin, III, with the specific name to be forthcoming.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
A request was received from Rene Devins of Small Blessings Preschool to have a parade in Clark Mills on Saturday, from the Annunciation Church to the American Legion Park.
RESOLUTION #53
Upon motion of Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman O'Neil the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board approve the parade route from the Annunciation Church to the American Legion in Clark Mills for the Small Blessings Preschool in Clark Mills, on October 27, 2007, from 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
Anthony Hallak, Attorney for the Town, reported that the recommendation from the Oneida County Department of Planning opposed the request by Harold Heintz to change the zoning on his 6.9 acre parcel on NYS Route 12B to Commercial. County Planning recommended that the parcel be zoned Planned Development, which is consistent with the property across the road. Attorney Hallak said it might be in Mr. Heintz's best interest to withdraw his application as submitted, gather more information and meet with the Planning Board for direction and consensus. (see minutes of 9-26-07)
There were no questions or comments from the public regarding the 2008 budget.
A motion was made by Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman Yando to close the public hearing on the proposed budget.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
RESOLUTION #54
Upon motion by Councilman Meelan, seconded by Councilman Yando the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board adopt the Preliminary budget as submitted as the Annual 2008 Budget of the Town of Kirkland.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted.
A copy of the budget has been made a part of these minutes.
A motion was made by Councilman Meelan, seconded by Councilman O'Neil 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 - $27,452.13, Claim #1818-1854; B - $22,333.68, #1855-1875
DA - $15,794.70, #1876-1881; DB - $28,185.89, #1882-1895
SS1 - $16,648.46, #1896-1898; SS4 - $1,350.00, #1899
A motion was made by Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations.
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 the executive session.
Upon the roll call vote, five voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
Supervisor Foley said to Lorraine Moynihan that her request was taken under advisement and she turned the matter over to the Attorney for the Town.
Attorney Hallak noted that before he took or recommended any further action, he was going to consult with Mr. Cosgrove, lead Council for the Planning Board, and Mr. Williams, Litigation Council on this matter, to assess the impact of extending the Moratorium on the current litigation and the effect on all citizens of the Town. His recommendation to the Board was to take no action this evening, with the decision to be forthcoming.
There being no further business to come before the Town Board, upon motion by Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman Yando the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Town Of Kirkland
