February 2010 Resolutions

 

DATE:    February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION #52                             OFFERED BY   Councilman Bernstein

WHEREAS, The Department of Audit and Control require Town Boards to sign and inspect all vouchers coming into the town for payment, to number and total amounts from each fund.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize the following vouchers paid:

General Fund                                      $41,041.26

Highway Fund                         $38,507.75

Phoenicia Water District                    $  8,800.90

Phoenicia Lighting District                 $  1,139.44

Chichester Lighting District                $     151.82

Pine Hill Lighting District                   $     622.74

Pine Hill Water District                      $

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded By : Supervisor Stanley & Councilman Jordan

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE:   February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 53                                      OFFERED BY:   Councilman Jordan

PLANNING BOARD MEMBER

WHEREAS pursuant to section 20 of the Town Law it is the duty of the Town Board to appoint all Boards and Commissions, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board met on January 19th and interviewed candidates for the Planning Board and made their recommendation to the Town Board,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Hope Luhman be appointed to the Shandaken Planning Board with her term to expire in December 2016.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Councilman Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        _____                          __x__

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           _____                          __x__

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE:   February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 54                                      OFFERED BY   Supervisor Stanley

RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING BOARD

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 20 of the Town Law, it is the duty of the Town Board to appoint

all Boards and Commissions, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has met and made their recommendation for Chairman to the Town Board,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Charles Frasier be appointed as Chairman of the Planning Board for the year 2010

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Councilman Jordan

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           _____                          __x__

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE:   February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 55                                      OFFERED BY Councilman Malloy

RESOLUTION APPOINTING VICE CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING BOARD

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 20 of the Town Law, it is the duty of the Town Board to appoint

all Boards and Commissions, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has met and made their recommendation for Vice Chairman to the Town Board,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Joanne Kalb be appointed as Vice Chairman of the Planning Board for the year 2010

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE:   February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 56                                      OFFERED BY Councilman Bartlett

RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATE TO THE

ULSTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 20 of the Town Law, it is the duty of the Town Board to appoint

all Boards and Commissions, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has met and made their recommendation for alternate to the Ulster County Planning Board, to the Town Board,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Barbara Redfield be appointed Alternate to the Ulster County Planning Board for the year 2010

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 57                            OFFERED BY: Councilman Bernstein

WHEREAS, due to a vacancy on the Shandaken Police it is necessary to advertise for a position Part-time Police Officer who has already completed MPTC Certification,

THEREFORE be it resolved, that the Town Board advertise for a Part-time Police Officer, with applications to be received by February 20th .

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 58                             OFFERED BY: Councilman Jordan

WHEREAS, The Shandaken Police Officer in Charge is in need of a vehicle, and

WHEREAS, he has received quotes from several dealers,

THEREFORE be it resolved that theTown Board purchase a vehicle from Brookside Hardware, Ltd., 42235 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455, for the quoted price of $9,995.00 with the purchase to come from the Good Neighbor fund.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Councilman Bernstein

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           _____                          __x__

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 59                               OFFERED BY: Supervisor Stanley

WHEREAS, pursuant to § 20 of the Town Law it is the duty of the Town Board to appoint all boards and commissions; and

WHEREAS a vacancy exists on the Police Commission, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Ted Byron, Sr. be appointed to the Police Commission for the year 2010

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Councilman Malloy

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 60                                   OFFERED BY: Councilman Malloy

AUTHORIZING TOWN TO ADMINISTER

CWC PINE HILL STORMWATER RETROFIT GRANT

Authorizing application for grant funding and receipt and administration of such funding from the Catskill Watershed Corporation for a community Stormwater Design Project in the Hamlet of Pine Hill

Whereas, the Hamlet of Pine Hill, in the Town of Shandaken, is located within the West of Hudson Watershed; and

Whereas, the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) has made available a program for the development of community stormwater infrastructure as part of the Stormwater Retrofits Program; and

Whereas, the Town of Shandaken has identified the need for stormwater infrastructure planning activities in the Hamlet of Pine Hill which can be applied to help improve the local and regional environment;  and

Whereas, in May of 2009 the Town of Shandaken  authorized the Supervisor to apply, accept and administer such grant funding from the CWC for the purpose of conducting a Stormwater Planning Project in the Hamlet of Pine Hill

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1)         The Supervisor and the Board of the Town of Shandaken are authorized to accept and administer such grant funding from the CWC for the purpose of completing the Design phase of this project; and

2)         The Supervisor and the Board of the Town of Shandaken are hereby authorized to perform actions as may be necessary to apply for, accept and administer CWC grant funding for the design phase Pine Hill Stormwater Retrofit program, not to exceed $10,000

3)         This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Seconded by: Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION #61                                      OFFERED BY: Councilman Bartlett

AUTHORIZING TOWN TO ADMINISTER

CWC HIGHWAY GARAGE STORMWATER RETROFIT GRANT

Resolution Authorizing the Town to Administer Grant funding from the CWC for Highway Garage Grant

Authorizing application for grant funding and receipt and administration of such funding from the Catskill Watershed Corporation for a community Stormwater Design Project for the Town of Shandaken Highway Dept. Garage (Hwy. Garage) and adjacent buildings

Whereas, the Town of Shandaken Highway Garage, is located within the West of Hudson Watershed; and

Whereas, the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) has made available a program for the development of community stormwater infrastructure as part of the Stormwater Retrofit Program; and

Whereas, the Town of Shandaken has identified the need for stormwater infrastructure planning activities for the Town Highway Garage which can be applied to help improve the local and regional environment;  and

Whereas, in May of 2009 the Town of Shandaken authorized the Supervisor to apply, accept and administer such grant funding from the CWC for the purpose of conducting a Stormwater Planning Project for the Town of Shandaken Highway Garage

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1)         The Supervisor and the Board of the Town of Shandaken are authorized to accept and administer such grant funding from the CWC for the purpose of completing the Engineering Services phase of this project; and

2)         The Supervisor and the Board of the Town of Shandaken are hereby authorized to perform actions as may be necessary to apply for, accept and administer CWC grant funding for the Engineering Services phase of the Town Highway Garage Stormwater Retrofit program; and

3)         This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Seconded by:   Councilman Malloy & Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 62                                    OFFERED BY:   Councilman Bernstein

WHEREAS, the Pine Hill Water Billing Clerk was appointed with a salary amount,

THEREFORE be it resolved that this be adjusted to $13.00 per hour for the year 2010, and

BE IT further resolved that a time accounting will be given to the Pine Hill Water District Committee on a monthly basis.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

Motion by Supervisor Stanley to table the foregoing resolution, seconded by Councilman Jordan,

all in favor, motion carried.

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 63                                  OFFERED BY:

WHEREAS, the Museum Director was appointed on January 4th with a salary of $6,240.00 or a rate of $10.00 per hour,

THEREFORE be it resolved that this be adjusted to $________

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by:

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        _____                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       _____                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             _____                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           _____                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              _____                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 64                              OFFERED BY:   Councilman Jordan

WHEREAS,   It is necessary for the Town Board to advertise for the position of web master at a salary of $200 per month.

THEREFORE be it resolved that this position be advertised for appointment at the March meeting.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by:   Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 65                                OFFERED BY:   Supervisor Stanley

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20 of the Town Law it is the duty to appoint all Boards and Commissions,

THEREFORE be it resolved that Heather Roberts, Tina Rice, Mike Wentland, Craig Apolito, Mary Garraffa, Michele Garner, Grace Louis, and Cynnie Boyer be appointed to the Recreation Committee, and

BE IT FURTHER resolved that Heather Roberts chair this committee.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by:   Councilman Malloy

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 66                               OFFERED BY:   Councilman Malloy

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20 of the Town Law it is the duty to appoint all Boards and Commissions,

THEREFORE be it resolved that Alfred Peavy, John Kilb, Don Bucher, Nick Formont and Paul Pettinato be appointed to the Phoenicia Water Committee and

BE IT FURTHER resolved that Alfred Peavy chair this committee.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by:   Councilman Jordan

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION #67                                    OFFERED BY: Councilman Bartlett

WHEREAS,  pursuant to Section 20 of the Town Law it is the duty to appoint all Boards and Commissions,

THEREFORE be it resolved that Pete DiModica, Lowell Smith, Richard Schaedle, Michelle Wooton, Mary Herrmann and Marge Lloyd be appointed to the Pine Hill Water Committee, and

BE IT FURTHER resolved that Michelle Wooton chair this committee.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 68                                    OFFERED BY:   Councilman Bernstein

WHEREAS, The Town Board recognizes the Town of Shandaken Museum Board of Directors.

THEREFORE be it resolved that Matt Persons, June LaMarca, Nancy Smith, Maureen Nagy and Flavia DeMola be recognized for being on the Town of Shandaken Museum Board, and

BE IT FURTHER resolved that Matt Persons is the Chairman of the Board.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Councilman Malloy

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 69                       OFFERED BY:   Councilman Jordan

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section6 Article III of the Constitution and By-Laws of said Association of Towns, it is necessary to appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to attend the annual Business meeting of the Association of Towns on February 17, 2010 at the New York Hilton.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Gina Reilly is the voting delegate and that

______________________________________ will be the alternate in the absence of the

delegate.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Supervisor Stanley

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____

DATE: February 1, 2010

RESOLUTION # 70                       OFFERED BY:   Supervisor Stanley

WHEREAS,    under section 12, notes of Decision 32 of the Town Law, a Town Officer is entitled to be paid a mileage allowance fixed by the Town Board; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that all Town Officers and employees be paid the 2010 IRS mileage rate of  $.50 per mile, when discharging their duties as Town Officials.

AND MOVES ITS ADOPTION

Seconded by: Councilman Jordan

ROLL CALL

AYES                          NAYS

COUNCILMAN BARTLETT                        __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN BERNSTEIN                       __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN JORDAN                             __x__                          _____

COUNCILMAN MALLOY                           __x__                          _____

SUPERVISOR STANLEY                              __x__                         _____