The Town Board of the Town of Clayton met
in the Opera House with the following present:
Robert W. Cantwell Jr., George Kittle,
Justin Taylor, Donald Turcotte, Bonnie Rose, Bob Boulton, Kathy
LaClair, Nicole Cornaire, Kevin Gillette, Mary Mascott (TIPAF),
Sharie Derrickson (TI Sun), Phil Randazzo, Jenny Briot, Scott
McDonald, Bill Moore, Dan Murdie, Mike Christensen, Chris
Onoroto (TV7), Jude Seymour, Les Drake
Minutes:
Motion made by George Kittle, 2nd
by Bonnie Rose, to approve minutes of May 10, 2006 as amended.
Motion carried.
Employee Rate:
Motion made by George Kittle, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte, to hire Jared Burns as a part-time seasonal
labor at Recreation Park at $8.00 per hour. Motion carried.
Advertise Fuel Bid:
Motion made by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by George Kittle, to establish a standard bid form and advertise
for Fuel Bids to be returned by 6/14 for the 2006-2007 season
starting July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007. Motion carried.
Resolution #36 of 2006 offered by
Bonnie Rose, 2nd by Donald Turcotte, authorizing
Robert W. Cantwell Jr. as Town Supervisor or Justin Taylor as
Deputy Supervisor to sign Town of Clayton checks for Key Bank.
Robert W. Cantwell Jr. aye, George Kittle aye, Donald
Turcotte aye, Justin Taylor aye, and Bonnie Rose aye.
(See Resolution Book.)
Resolution #37 of 2006 offered by
Bonnie Rose, 2nd by Donald Turcotte, giving MaryAnn
Yuhas and Jim Yuhas authorization to take out CD’s and transfer
money as needed for the Town of Clayton. Robert W. Cantwell
Jr. aye, George Kittle aye, Justin Taylor aye, Donald
Turcotte aye, and Bonnie Rose aye. (See Resolution Book.)
Resolution #38 of 2006 offered by
Donald Turcotte, 2nd by George Kittle, to prepare and
submit a $300,000 grant to Department of State Environmental
Protection Fund for a physical River Walk on the Frink
property. Robert W. Cantwell Jr. aye, George Kittle aye,
Justin Taylor aye, Donald Turcotte aye, and Bonnie Rose aye.
(See Resolution Book.)
Short Environmental Assessment Form:
Motion made by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by Bonnie Rose, complete a SEQRA for a draft update of the LWRP
prepared by Saratoga Associates with funding from NYS-DOS LWRP
grant and declare that this Board has determined, based on the
information and analysis of the environmental report, that the
proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Motion carried. (See
attached.)
DECALS Training:
Motion made by Bonnie Rose, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte, to approve re-imbursement for mileage for
both Town Clerk & Deputy Clerk to attend a full day and half day
respectively training in Watertown. Motion carried.
Business with a Twist:
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce is hosting
Business with a Twist, which is this evening at the T.I. Inn.
Wind Turbines & Wind Farms:
Dan Murdie, Bill Moore, Scott McDonald &
Jennie Briot of PPM-Atlantic Renewable & Horizon Wind (TX) gave
a presentation concerning Wind Turbines & Wind Farms to the Town
Board.
Mr. Moore explained they had built Maple
Ridge on the Tug Hill and that it was the largest turbine farm
on the North American Continent. They have built 44 miles of
road and put in 70 miles of underground power lines. They have
been collecting data for 28 months on the velocity of wind. He
further explained that one in fifty gets their electric power
from a wind farm. 2% of residential electricity generated is
enough electric power for 300,000 people.
Mr. Moore stated that taxes paid and money
to landowners for the lease of land generate approximately
$500,000 to the local economy. There is 300 cubic foot of
concrete in the base of a tower, the towers are 80 meters tall
and arrive to the location in four (4) sections and then bolted
together. The blades alone come in 136 foot lengths.
The lease revenue would be approximately
$1.25 MM, a Pilot of $1.5 MM with an operating crew of 3-5
employees would be utilized in this area. This size wind farm
would supply 40,000 homes with electricity.
Mr. Moore indicated there are several
developing issues:
(1) Indiana Bats
(2) Interconnection hook-up to
National Grid KV line is regulated by NY ISO
(130 MW is preliminary indicative capacity.)
(3) PILOT – Agreement with
local, Town, County & School Board Officials
(4) Road agreement for repair.
Mr. Moore indicated they’re looking for
20-25 contiguous farms for placement of 60 towers in the
southern portion of the Town of Clayton. Each tower would give
the potential farm owner $6,000-12,000 yearly income per unit.
The reason for the wide range per unit is it gives room for
increased inflation for the 20 year life expectancy of a tower.
He also indicated that 50% of the project
will be located within the Town of Clayton although this is a
multi-town project.
Board member Taylor inquired if there was
any problem with the town doing a six month moratorium and Mr.
Moore explained there was not as this project would be a 2009
project. Mr. Moore indicated that the town needs to look at the
land use.
Board member Taylor inquired if Mr. Moore
could provide sample Pilot’s they have with other areas.
Discussion also indicated that performance bonds would be used.
Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund:
Mary Mascott of T.I.P.A.F. discussed the
proposal of the Town and TIPAF had sign a few years ago. She
wanted to remind the Board that there is a condition for our
supporting of maintenance and utilities, within that proposal
and wondered if it could be removed from the agreement.
Discussion followed of the space being utilized and the need for
sufficient space to operate. Also TIPAF needs the town as a
partner. She stated that public and private donations give
stability to the entire project.
Mrs. Mascot indicated that TIPAF has
received 22 resumes for the full time manager position and are
hoping to have a manager on board by 9/1/06.
Motion made by Donald Turcotte, 2nd
by Bonnie Rose, to support Opera House maintenance and utilities
for 5 years after renovations have started and to modify the
existing agreement. Motion carried.
Frink Development:
Supervisor Cantwell gave a report from the
Frink Remediation Committee. Also the next neighbor letter is
in draft form and ready to go. (See attached Report.)
Discussion followed that there seems to be
a lot of talk of what is going on the Frink Property. Need to
make sure that this letter or the Community letter states that
no decision has been made as to what is going there for
development.
Phil Randazzo stated that the zoning is
critical to this area and until that is worked out, zoning has
to be #1. Step #2 would be interview developers and possibly
another public meeting would be needed.
Youth Commission:
Board member Kittle explained that the
Town/Village of Clayton Youth Commission is joining forces with
the Cape Vincent Youth Commission for the purposes of Pop Warner
football. Cape Vincent Youth Commission has the Cape Lion’s
Club will be paying for their expenses.
The Youth Commission has applied for a
Federal ID# for there new Booster Club. The Booster Club will
be a separate entity from the Clayton Youth Commission.
Mr. Kittle explained that the dugouts were
never completed. They’re about 2/3rds complete and it was
thought that a raffle would help defray the costs to complete
them.
Bob Boulton stated that it is important
that in combining the two townships for Pop Warner, that we
leave no child left behind for inclusion.
Joint Town/Village of Clayton Meeting:
Supervisor Cantwell indicated that he has
received a letter from the Village, who are requesting a
separate Joint Meeting to discuss the pending permanent
relocation of the Justice Court and temporary relocation of the
Town Offices. The Supervisor will need to get back to the
Village within the next few days, to let them know the dates
that are available.
Discussion followed concerning the SMSI
grant application and if this board is still interested in
consolidation. The concern is with shared services as well as
feasibility. The bottom line is the ultimate costs of each and
every consolidation, is it going to be to high a cost, then this
board would then be very concerned in doing it.
Paynter Center:
Board member Rose indicated that the
Paynter Senior Center is having a Breakfast this Saturday
morning, from 7-11, cost is $6.00.
Motion made by George Kittle, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte, to adjourn this workshop meeting at 7:07
PM. Motion carried.
Kathleen E. LaClair, Town Clerk
