The regular Workshop 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
• Donald Turcotte
• Robert Boulton
• Bonnie Rose (Absent)
• Kathy LaClair
• Bud Baril
• Henry LaClair
• Joe Orobona
• Keith Wood
• Chris Geatrakas
• Kristina Rusho

Supervisor Cantwell opened the meeting at 5:00 PM.

Town Clerk:

Motion by George Kittle, seconded by Donald Turcotte to approve the minutes from September 14, 2005 as amended. Taylor opposed. Motion Carried.

Public:

Ice Equipment:

Chris Geatrakas from Davis Mechanical Service, Inc. gave an overview of the Clayton Ice Arena. When he completed his overview, he discussed recommendations he felt were necessary as the system has aged and outdated. Overall he believed this system to be in good condition and the purpose of his meeting with the Town Board was to give a thought process for future replacement. Discussion followed indicating this now would be approximately a $500,000. project. Discussion followed concerning the benefits of doing this piece meal. Consensus of the Town Board was for Mr. Geatrakas to do an estimated written proposal for a five (5) year phase in. (See attached sheet.)

Keith Wood, Supervising Manager of Recreation Park Arena indicated that another concern that could possibly shut us down would be the Zamboni going down. This was refurbished in 1998. We will need to look into something in the near future.

Workshop:

Zoning Amendments:

Zoning Enforcement Officer Henry LaClair gave an outline of the following Zoning Ordinance Amendments #28: Article II: Definitions, page 1 a & b; Article III: Establishment of Zoning Districts, page 12 A; Article V: District Regulations, Schedule A. Use Restrictions, Pages 17, 18, 20; Article VII: Special Regulations, pages 62, 68 & 69; Article XIV: Administration and Enforcement, pages 85, 87 & 91; and also amend the Article and page numbers. (See attached packet.)

ZEO LaClair indicated Amendment #28 would more define these areas and add the Adult Entertainment Businesses Article.

Motion by George Kittle, seconded by Vivian Black for the Town of Clayton to act as Lead Agency. Motion carried.

Motion by Donald Turcotte, seconded by Justin Taylor to accept this as a Negative Declaration under the SEQRA Law. Motion carried.

Motion by George Kittle, seconded by Justin Taylor to set a public hearing date for November 9^th at 6:00PM to hear all concerns on the Amendment #28 changes & addition. Motion carried.

Councilman Kittle stated he thought that political signs needs to be address as to how long they can be out.

ZEO LaClair indicated he thought this was already addressed in the ordinance, but will review the wording for clarity.

Frink Report:

Supervisor Cantwell distributed an update from the Remediation Committee meeting of September 27^th. (See attached sheet.)

Discussion on disposal of Frink America scrap steel.

Discussion on disposal of a Frink America pole building.

RESOLUTION NO. 42 OF 2005 offered by George Kittle, 2^nd by Vivian Black, a resolution for authorization of the Town of Clayton for a project in the public interest with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 1996 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act Environmental Restoration Projects – Title 5 in regards to conducting remediation on the Frink America property. Robert W. Cantwell Jr. aye, Vivian Black aye, George Kittle aye, Justin Taylor aye, and Donald Turcotte aye. (SEE RESOLUTION BOOK.)

BAN for Frink project:

Supervisor Cantwell indicated the Estoppel Notice has been published and we’re waiting for the twenty days to lapse before we can move forward with the issuance of the $750,000. BAN.

Teamster contract negotiations:

We’re working now on the settling of employee participation in the insurance.

2006 Budget Schedule:

We’re currently in a Tentative Budget schedule. Upon completion of review and modification of the Tentative Budget, and prior to a public hearing, a Preliminary Budget would be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office. A Notice of Public Hearing needs to be published at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing. The public hearing needs to be held by the Thursday following the General Election, however may be adjourned, but not beyond November 15^th. Final revision of the Preliminary Budget would take place after the public hearing but prior to the final adoption on or before November 20^th.

GIS RFP Status:

Councilman Taylor indicated four (4) vendors responded to the RFP. Two vendors are from NYS and two (2) from out of state. Rob Campany and Councilman Taylor will meet this Friday morning and review the submittals. The vendor would complete and apply for the grant. This is a joint application amongst the Town, Village, Fire Department and School District, with the Town as the lead. The vendor will incorporate their fee into the grant request.

Motion by George Kittle, seconded by Vivian Black to adjourn this workshop meeting at 7:15 PM. Motion carried.