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 November 28, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Supervisor Annette S. Foley
Councilman Robert J. Meelan
Councilman Nicholas S. Venero
Councilman Michael D. O'Neil
Absent: Councilman Harvey N. Yando
Attorney for the Town: Anthony G. Hallak, Esq.
Supervisor Foley called the meeting to order and introduced Frederick Hager of Kirkland Ventures, who gave a presentation entitled "The Community Vision Project Update". Kirkland Ventures commissioned students from the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University, to execute a study regarding a long range comprehensive, economic and financial plan for the community. Mr. Hager explained that it is a strategic plan with elements of a long term vision of what the community wants to be and the strategies to accomplish the same. Findings from the study included the need for a Community Coordinator as an advisor, advocate, analyst, cheerleader, collaborator, communicator, facilitator, grant writer and planner for the Village, Town and School. Mr. Hager said that the community needs to be proactive and develop a vision and plan for the future. (see minutes of 06-27-2007 and 08-29-2007)
A motion was made by Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman O'Neil to approve the minutes of October 24, 2007 as printed.
Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried.
RESOLUTION #58
Upon motion by Councilman Meelan, seconded by Councilman Venero, the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board approve moving $2,810. from A1990.4 (Contingency) to A7110.4 (Recreation) for roof repairs to pavilion #3 at the Town Park.
Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye, none opposed and the resolution was declared adopted. (Councilman Yando absent)
Highway Superintendent Scott explained that at the last meeting the Board approved the purchase of a street sweeper, paid through a lease program and the lease needs to be signed. (see minutes of 11-14-2007)
RESOLUTION #59
Upon motion by Councilman O'Neil, seconded by Councilman Meelan the following resolution was presented:
RESOLVED, that the Kirkland Town Board agree to enter into a lease agreement with SYNERGY Resources, a division of NBT Bank for a new Tymco 500x street sweeper.
The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Supervisor Annette S. Foley voting Aye
Councilman Robert J. Meelan voting Aye
Councilman Harvey N. Yando Absent
Councilman Nicholas S. Venero voting Aye
Councilman Michael D. O'Neil voting Aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
A letter was received from the NYS Department of Transportation regarding the requests to lower the speed limit on College Hill Road from the NYS Route 233 intersection west to the Kirkland Town line. A study has been completed and DOT found that the need for reducing the posted speed limits has not been met.
Chief English was notified by NYS Department of Transportation that vehicles traveling north on NYS Route 12B will be prohibited from turning right when the traffic light is red at the intersection with College Street. There is a new pedestrian timer clock at the cross walk located at the intersection of College Street and West Park Row. The new timer visually counts down the seconds a pedestrian has left to cross College Street.
A motion was made by Councilman O'Neil, seconded by Councilman Meelan to pay the bills as audited. Upon the roll call vote, four voted aye, none opposed and the motion was declared carried. The totals were:
A - $25,005.72, Claim #2038-2065, 2088, 2090
B - $37,521.11, #2091-2106
DA - $70,248.04, #2066-2081, 2089
DB - $86,411.34, #2082-2087
There being no further business to come before the Town Board, upon motion by Councilman Venero, seconded by Councilman Meelan the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Dianne V. Tuttle, Town Clerk
Town Of Kirkland
