The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Clayton was held in the Board Room with the following present:

Robert W. Cantwell Jr., Vivian Black, George Kittle, Justin Taylor (Absent), Donald Turcotte,     Robert Boulton, Bonnie Rose, Jim Yuhas, Kathy LaClair, Walter Jeram, Jerry Ingerson,             Roger Howard

Supervisor Cantwell opened meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Town Clerk:

Correspondence:

-               Judge Clarence Giles’s March 2005 report.  (See attached report.)

-               Judge Clifford James’s March 2005 report.  (See attached report.)

-               Notice of Public Hearing Re:  purpose of considering an eighteen (18) lot Major Subdivision on County Route 11, in the Agricultural-Rural Residential District for Edward White, Tax map #42.00, Block #2, Lot #’s 13 & 39.5.  (See attached notice.)

-               Thank you card from the Town Clerk for the flowers she received while in the hospital.  (See attached card.)

-                Notice of Tentative Special Franchise Assessment and Hearing Date and Location:  April 21, 2005 at 10:00 a.m., Board Room – 5^th Floor, 16 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, New York.  (See attached notice.)

-               Letter from Arlene Long, summer resident of Kehoe Drive, Re:  they are concerned about the increasing traffic on their narrow-run down road.  She is requesting help to improve the road.  (See attached letter.)

-               Letter from Joseph Russell Re:  Town of Clayton, Jefferson County Heritage Heights Sewer District Extension of Boundaries.  (See attached letter.)

-               Letter from Bruce Armstrong, Jefferson County Planning Re:  North Country HOME Consortium Resolution.  (See attached letter.)

-               Letter from Thomas J. Kelly, President New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. Re:  Clean Water State Revolving Fund 2006 federal budget reductions in funding assistance, only wastewater and water quality improvement projects with a very high priority score are likely to receive funding.  (See attached letter.)

Points of Interest:

Supervisor Cantwell discussed:

-               Information on public payment of royalties for PA system at Recreation Park.

-               Letter and signed fax from EFC, signing off, and funds are going to be forthcoming.  Refunding of the Depauville Sewer District is final.

-               Estimate from Reinman’s Decorating Center for 3 rooms, Supervisor’s, Historian’s and Assessor’s rooms for carpet ($1500.00).

-               Copy of proposed Zoning fee amendment to the Town Board.

-               Memo from Lu Engineers on Land Use Planning sessions.

-               Town Newsletter is in various places in the Township, Betsy, Polly and Rena will be checking the areas to see how many newsletters are being picked up.

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Vivian Black to approve minutes from March 9, 2005, as written.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Donald Turcotte to approve minutes from March 23, 2005, as written.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.

Action on Rec. Park foreman & rate (4/14/05):

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Donald Turcotte for Ken Garnsey to be Recreation Park Foreman at an increase of $.25 per hour starting on 4/14/05, making his hourly rate at $13.02 per hour.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.

Supervisor:

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Vivian Black to approve Supervisor’s report for March 2005.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.  (See attached report.)

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Vivian Black to approve abstract #4 of 2005, voucher #411 thru #561, totaling $79,536.04.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.  (See attached report.)

Tourism Summit:

Supervisor Cantwell discussed the T.I. International Council meeting that he and Kathy LaClair and Mary Mascott will be attending on 4/15/05 at the Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay.

JCC Development Showcase:

Councilman Kittle attended the JCC Development Showcase in Watertown on responsible growth in our area such as Fort Drum.  Town of Clayton had a display for Frink America, Frink Park and the Opera House (TIPAF).

JCC/Tug Hill School:

Supervisor Cantwell discussed the responsibility and accountability of Town officials session at the JCC/Tug Hill School, such as only use one newspaper as official town newspaper and conflicts of interest etc.

Re-val: 

Paul Warneck recommended to the Town Board that we get our reservation in for a re-val now and get on the list, will not be done until 2008.  Consensus of the Town Board is to get the town’s reservation in now.

Assessor interviews:

Supervisor stated that the Town has received 5 applications for the Assessor position, and will get copies of the 5 applicants to the Town Board for their review.  Mr. Warneck is trying to get a licensed assessor to be our interim assessor.

Public hearing HH Sewer District Extension:

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Donald Turcotte to open Public Hearing for Heritage Heights Sewer District Extension at 6:00 p.m.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.

Attendance for Public Hearing:

-               Jerry Ingerson

-               Walt Jeram

-               Roger Howard

Supervisor Cantwell stated that the Engineer has done the study and map for the HH Sewer Extension.  The resolution to set the Public Hearing was done at our last meeting.  Supervisor Cantwell also stated that there have been only positive reactions to the Sewer Extension.

Mr. Ingerson who is the developer of Heritage Heights stated he was ready to go on with the process for the extension and has done an investigative survey.

Supervisor Cantwell stated that the Village has been notified of the Public Hearing change and that Rob Campany from Bernier, Carr & Associates has talked with the Dept. of Health and that there are no problems with the pump station handling this extension.

Mr. Howard stated that he is looking forward to moving ahead with his plans on building his house in Heritage Heights.

Supt. Boulton stated that he would look at and do dye testing and sludge test on the sewer tank bypass system.

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Vivian Black to close public hearing at 6:11 p.m.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.

RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 2005 offered by Donald Turcotte, 2^nd by Vivian Black, a resolution to approve the Heritage Heights Sewer District Extension.  Robert W. Cantwell Jr. aye, Vivian Black aye, George Kittle aye, Justin Taylor absent and Donald Turcotte aye.  (SEE RESOLUTION BOOK.)

Cape Vincent gravel pit tax status resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 2005 offered by George Kittle, 2^nd by Donald Turcotte, a resolution giving tax exempt status to Cape Vincent for Parcel #’s 30.00-2-24, 30.00-2-25 and 30.00-2-28 located in the Town of Clayton.  Robert W. Cantwell Jr. aye, Vivian Black aye, George Kittle aye, Justin Taylor absent and Donald Turcotte aye.  (SEE RESOLUTION BOOK.)

Proposed amendment to zoning fees:

Supervisor Cantwell gave Town Board members a copy of the proposed zoning fee amendment.  He stated that the Joint Planning Board will be addressing this and bring it to the Town Board for action.

Highway Supt.:

Superintendent Boulton discussed:

-               Talking with Ron White about crushing the cars on Grindstone Island, he will pay for transportation and the Town will set up the time and places.

-               2005 Road Tour will be Friday, May 13^th, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. at the Highway Garage.

-               Going to 10-hour days starting April 14^th, 2005.

-               Hazmat training completed, received certificates.

-               Frink Project (starting fence tomorrow).

-               Centennial Park (helped Village in preparing site to lay the wall).

-               Sweeping done in Village and Heritage Heights, going to do Depauville tomorrow.

-               Working with Boom Mower with the DOT, 75% of Town done for the year.

-               Boat show.

-               DEC Storm Water Regulations.

-               County Contract – still in negotiation.

RESOLUTION NO. 30 OF 2005 offered by George Kittle, 2^nd by Donald Turcotte for Appendix 6 – Municipal Resolution for the 1996 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act – Title 3 Section 56-0303 Water Quality Improvement Projects and Environmental Protection Fund Article 17-14 Environmental Conservation Law; Performance Partnership Grant Public Law 104-134 Nonagricultural Nonpoint Source Projects, for Supervisor Cantwell or such person’s successor in office is the representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality’s governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Article 56, Title 3.  The representative is also authorized to make application for sand shed grant, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality’s governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance.

Robert W. Cantwell Jr. aye, Vivian Black aye, George Kittle aye, Justin Taylor absent and Donald Turcotte aye.  (SEE RESOLUTION BOOK.)

Committee Reports:

Vivian Black discussed:

-               Paynter Senior Center doing well.

George Kittle discussed:

-               Chamber of Commerce meeting next Thursday, April 21, 2005.

-               Youth Commission – Dugouts and batting cage (where to put and store).  Also sign-ups for baseball and discussed paid umpires for Pony and older league players.

-               Having Keith Wood come to our workshop meeting to discuss showers at Rec. Park.

Donald Turcotte discussed:

-               Heritage Heights Sewer – backup pump fixed and ready to be picked up.

-               Depauville Library and monies to fix up the bathrooms.

-               Recreation Park new Pool Director is Allison Sisler.

-               Recreation Park (Keith willing to work with skateboard park, wants kids to participate to help raise some money and keep the area clean).

-               Recreation Park camping permit (hose to dumping station).

-               Transfer Station does not take tires anymore.

-               Transfer Station being cleaned up, pest control low quote.

New Business:

Items for workshop meeting on 4/28/05:

Keith Wood at Workshop meeting.

Depauville Water

Time Warner Franchise Tax

Motion by George Kittle, 2^nd by Vivian Black to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m.  Motion carried, Justin Taylor absent.