JULY 10, 2007

Regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Chester was held July 10, 2007 at 7:30 pm in the Town of Chester Municipal Center, Chestertown, NY.

Roll Call: Frederick Monroe, Mike Packer, Frank Shaw ,Edna Wells and Karen DuRose. Mark Schachner - attorney for the Town.

RESOLUTION #82: ACCEPT MINUTES OF JUNE TOWN BOARD MEETING.

Introduced by Mrs.Wells, 2nd by Mrs.DuRose to accept the minutes of the June 12, 2007 town board meeting. AYE 5 NO 0

Privilege of the floor:

Town of Chester resident inquired as to the progress being made on the “junk yard” problem on Schroon River Rd and also presented to the Town Board photos of “junk“. Board is reviewing this situation.

Request was made to have a small dock available at the Loon Lake boat launch site to enable easier access to boats after being launched.

RESOLUTION #83: AUTHORIZE THAT A SMALL DOCK BE CONSTRUCTED AT LOON LAKE BOAT LAUNCH AREA.

Introduced by Mrs.DuRose, 2nd by Mrs.Wells authorizing a small dock be constructed at Loon Lake boat launch area. All necessary permits will be needed and materials and labor will be charged to Loon Lake Park District. AYE 5 NO 0

Old Business:

Loon Lake septic improvement grant presentation - A grant of $15,500 was received. Dave Wicks (Warren Cty Soil and Water) explained the phases of the grant. Warren County Soil and Water sent letters to Loon Lake residents informing them of the grant and ways in which the grant can assist the homeowners. Mr.Wicks stated that this is a volunteer program and is meant to help the lake residents and the quality of the lake.

Pottersville Water district - status of Home Rule request for legislation removing properties - Supervisor Monroe reported that this has passed both the senate and the assembly and waiting for the Governor to sign.

Theiss easement exchange - Supervisor Monroe has signed the deeds for this easement exchange.

CSEA final contract - Supervisor Monroe has signed the contract. The union rep needs to sign the contract and then the contract should be completed.

RFP-engineering inspection, emergency plan and maintenance and operation plan for Loon Lake dam - Supervisor is working on the RFP and felt that the emergency plan may need to be updated.

New Business:

RESOLUTION #84: AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO OBTAIN QUOTES FOR INVESTMENT OF TOWN FUNDS.

Introduced by Mr.Shaw, 2nd by Mr.Packer authorizing Supervisor to obtain quotes from Glens Falls National Bank and Citizens Bank for the purpose of investing town funds in CD accounts.

AYE 5 NO 0

RESOLUTION #85: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF AD FOR STITCHES IN TIME. Introduced by Mr.Shaw, 2nd by Mrs.Wells authorize payment of $840 for ad for “Stitches in Time”, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Payment to be made from Occupancy tax funds.

AYE 5 NO 0

RESOLUTION #86: AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH MAXWELL ASSOCIATES FOR RE-VAL WORK.

Introduced by Mr.Shaw, 2nd by Mrs.Wells authorizing Supervisor Monroe to sign contract, for 2008 re-val work, with Maxwell Associates, after attorney has been reviewed it. AYE 5 NO 0

Recommendation that Chamber provide an events coordinator - Councilperson Wells will attend Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow and inquire about an “events coordinator”.

Review parking restrictions on Theriot Ave. - letter received requesting that the parking issue on Theriot Ave be addressed again. Supervisor Monroe will speak with the landlord of the apartment house and will have Highway Superintendent Clark observe the parking conditions and make recommendations.

Request from Loon Lake Park Association to rename Municipal Center for Marv Cole - Association is requesting this because of input (volunteering and being paid for coordinating) that Marv had in converting of the “old school” into what is know the Town of Chester Municipal Center. Town Board felt that a public hearing should be held and was also suggested that perhaps a section of the building could be named after Mr.Cole.

RESOLUTION #87: SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN REGARDS TO RENAMING OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER.

Introduced by Mr.Monroe, 2nd by Mrs.Wells to set date of August 14, 2007 at 7:30 pm for a public hearing in regards to the renaming of the Town of Chester Municipal Center or considering naming an area of the municipal center after Marv Cole. AYE 5 NO 0

Supervisor Monroe stated that Mrs.Swan contacted him about the condition of the Darrowsville Church and recommends that the unsafe building inspector be contacted to inspect the building.

Set date for public hearing on Berneal Sweet wastewater variance application.

RESOLUTION #88: SET DATE FOR SWEET WASTEWATER VARIANCE APPLCIATION.

Introduced by Mr.Shaw, 2nd by Mrs.Wells to set date of August 14, 2007 at 7:00pm for public hearing on the Berneal Sweet wastewater variance application. AYE 5 NO 0

RESOLUTION #89: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ABSTRACT.

Introduced by Mrs.Wells, 2nd by Mr.Shaw authorizing payment of abstract, approve claims paid prior to audit and accept budget amendments:

Amendments to 2007 Budget:

Amend estimated revenue

A1120 sales tax +17,850

Amend appropriations:

A1010.4 town board-contr expend + 75

A1410.2 town clerk-equip + 500

A1620.2 town hall-equip/truck +9500

A4560.2 health ctr-equip + 250

A5010.4 hwy supt-contr expend + 150

A6410.21 publicity-str.lights + 75

A6510.4 publicity-contr expend + 150

A7110.2 parks-equip +5000

A7310.22 youth center +1800

A9055.8 NYS Dis ins + 350

17,850

Chestertown Water District

Amend appropriations

CW8320.2 Equip-truck +3000

CW8340.2 Equip-meters +2500

CW9950.92 trf to cap res (truck) <-3000>

2500

CW599 Appropriate fund bal 2500

Pottersville Water District

Amend appropriations

PW8320.2 Equip-truck +4300

PW9950.91 trf to cap res (truck) <-3000>

PW599 appropriate fund balance 1300

General Fund $ 46,096.50 ( 286-341)

Highway fund $ 78,963.05 ( 111-131)

Chtwn Water $ 3,413.34 ( 34 - 39)

P’ville Water $ 3,320.50 ( 43 - 49)

Library $ 1,588.08 ( 29 - 34)

Loon lk Pk dis 77.96 ( 2 )

AYE 5 NO 0

Motion by Mr.Shaw, 2nd by Mrs.Wells Town Board went into Executive Session at 8:20pm to discuss junkyard on Schroon River Road, Word of Life assessment litigation settlement, and request of assessor for salary increase. Motion by Mr.Shaw, 2nd by Mrs.Wells town board resumed regular session at 9:00pm. No action taken.

Motion by Mr.Monroe meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm.

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Town Clerk

(note: power went out at 7:20 pm - no tape recording available)