The Town Board of the Town of Clayton met
in the Town Board Room with the following present:
Robert W. Cantwell Jr., George Kittle,
Justin Taylor, Donald Turcotte, Bonnie Rose, Bob Boulton, Kathy
LaClair, Nicole Cornaire, Steve Dorr, Mike Christensen, Sharie
Derrickson, Jude Seymour, Pat Phinney, Tom Gates, Mike Patchen
Supervisor Cantwell opened the workshop
meeting at 5:00 PM.
Minutes:
March 8, 2006 – It was discussed
that when a councilperson is absent, it should be noted after
each vote for a motion. Also whole names should be utilized
instead of first names with last name initial.
Motion made by George Kittle, 2nd
by Justin Taylor, to approve these minutes as amended. Motion
carried.
Chamber of Commerce Request:
A letter has been received from Karen
Goetz, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce requesting
the permission to use the Town & Village barn for their 2006
Spring Boat Show, April 7 – 9 with a moving out date of April 10th.
Motion made by Bonnie Rose, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte, to approve this use. Motion carried.
Board of Assessment Review Appointments:
Supervisor Cantwell indicated he had spoken
with Christopher Matthews, Jeremy Kellogg and Nancy Hyde. All
indicated they would be willing to serve on this board.
Motion made by Bonnie Rose, 2nd
by George Kittle, to appoint Christopher Matthews to a term
ending September 30, 2007; to appoint Jeremy Kellogg to a term
ending September 30, 2009; and to appoint Nancy Hyde to a term
ending September 30, 2010, to the Board of Assessment Review.
Motion carried.
Bartlett Point/12E Sewer Survey:
Supervisor Cantwell discussed preliminary
information with the board. A colored aerial picture was
shown. Two proposals will be forth coming from Bernier Carr &
Associates. This is proposed to be gravity fed lines from the
homes to two pump stations, on Rte. 12E toward the Village and
down Bartlett Point Road. A third area, Rte. 12E West would be a
combination of grinder pump and gravity. A list of potential
district users is being compiled at this time.
Frink Development Project:
Supervisor Cantwell distributed and
reviewed the Frink Remediation Committee February 28th
meeting agenda and minutes. (See attached report.)
Highway Superintendent:
Bob Boulton reported:
1.
Depauville Sewer had a lift station down on the State
Rd. This services a couple of houses. The manhole had to be
pumped and the pump changed.
2.
Depauville & Heritage Heights Sewers we will be starting
flushing soon, starting in Depauville.
3.
Hazmat training refresher is coming up soon.
4.
Frink Development Project will be starting as soon as
weather breaks.
5.
Truck maintenance being worked on at this time.
Samaritan Medical Center Meeting:
Supervisor Cantwell indicated he will be
out of town for a meeting scheduled for Thursday March 23rd.
Councilmen Taylor, Kittle & Turcotte indicated they would be
attending. A proposed expansion of the complex on Strawberry
Lane will be discussed.
Seaway Hazmat Exercise:
Supervisor Cantwell indicated he had been
to a meeting in Alexandria Bay concerning seaway hazmat
exercises. Their will be a table top exercise in May and a
spill drill in September. Supervisor Cantwell asked what roll
Councilman Taylor might be involved in. They will discuss this
again in a couple of weeks.
Recreation Park Truck Sale Bid:
1998 Chevrolet ¾-ton pickup with plow:
1. Patchen
Painting $4,200.00
2. James R.
Flanders $5,651.00
3. Tom
Gates $5,513.25
Motion made by George Kittle, 2nd
by Justin Taylor, to award to James R. Flanders with a bid of
$5,651.00 by certified check and that arrangements should be
made for removal within a couple of weeks. Motion carried.
Recreation Park Bid:
2006 3/4-ton regular cab 4X4:
1. Phinney’s Chevrolet
& Olds, Inc. $24,854.53
2. Hoselton Chevrolet
Inc. $22,840.08
3. Van Bortel
Ford $24,124.00
Highway Bid:
2006 1-ton Dual Wheel Truck w/Utility Body:
1. Phinney’s Chevrolet
& Olds, Inc. $32,851.65
2. Hoselton Chevrolet
Inc. $35,649.88
3. Van Bortel
Ford $33,633.00
Motion made by George Kittle, 2nd
by Justin Taylor, for the Highway Superintendent to review all
bids as to the specs and to award either as a package or
individually to the lowest responsible bidder. If consideration
with a taxpayer is a minor difference per package deal and to
specs, we would expect to go with the taxpayer. Motion carried.
Public:
1.
Steve Dorr indicated he would like a copy of the bids.
The Board indicated that until there is an award made, the bids
can only be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular
business hours.
2.
Sharie Derrickson, TI Sun, inquired if any comments would
be forthcoming in regards to a Letter to the Editor concerning
the Grindstone Island dock. No comment as the board has not
seen the letter.
3.
Sharie Derrickson, TI Sun, inquired if the Town has a
“bird flu plan.” Supervisor Cantwell indicated that the
Consolidated Health Board had some discussion at their last
meeting. The Consolidated Health Board would revert to the
County.
4.
Jude Seymour, WDT, inquired if the proposed Bartlett
Point/Rte.12E Sewer District residents will be surveyed.
Response was yes.
Heritage Heights Sewer:
Supervisor Cantwell indicated he hasn’t
heard anything back from the Village concerning their bill
connected with this sewer district.
Volunteer Fire & EMS Exemption Public
Hearing:
Motion made by Bonnie Rose, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte, to open the public hearing at 6:00 PM.
Motion carried.
Town Clerk indicated that a Notice of
Public Hearing had been duly advertised to consider adoption of
the Volunteer Firemen’s and EMS Exemption, pursuant to New York
State Real Property Tax Law 466-f.
No persons spoke either for or against this
exemption. Councilman Taylor stated he would abstain from
voting as he is an active fireman.
Motion made by Bonnie Rose, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte, to close the public hearing at 6:12 PM.
Motion carried.
Resolution #25 of 2006 offered by
George Kittle, 2nd by Bonnie Rose, authorizing the
offering of a Real Property Partial Tax Exemption for Volunteer
Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service Volunteers following
the New York State criteria of 466F – Real Property Law. Robert
W. Cantwell, aye; George Kittle, aye; Justin Taylor, abstained,
Donald Turcotte, aye; Bonnie Rose, aye. Motion carried. (See
Resolution Book).
New Business:
Councilman Kittle stated he had a chance
meeting with one of the Colello’s. Mr. Kittle would like to see
if we can identify other potential users of three phase, to help
reduce costs.
Motion made by Donald Turcotte, 2nd
by Bonnie Rose to go into Executive Session for personnel
reasons at 6:17 PM with Highway Supt. Boulton asked to attend.
Motion carried.
Motion made by Donald Turcotte, 2nd
by Bonnie Rose to close the workshop meeting at 6:17 PM. Motion
carried.
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Kathleen E. LaClair, Town Clerk
