TOWN OF ROSENDALE

TOWN BOARD MEETING DRAFT

OCTOBER 10, 2007

The meeting was called to orders by Supervisor Gallagher at 7:31 p.m. at the Rosendale Community Center with the Pledge to the Flag.

PRESENT: Councilman Kenneth Hassett

Councilman Patrick McDonough

Councilwoman Manna Jo Greene

Councilman Kenneth Cluen

Supervisor Robert Gallagher

ALSO PRESENT: Fred Greitzer, Planning Board; Tim Morrison, Deb Tierney, Cable Commission; Ann Citron, Rec. Commission; 1 student and about 8 residents.

PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman McDonough to accept the minutes for September; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 5 Yes Votes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilman Hassett stated that the minutes of the Recreation Commission and Zoning Board, and the Building Inspectors report are on file with the Town Clerk; he also noted that the new Recreation Center sign is up but we are still waiting for the electronic event display to arrive and be installed.

Councilman McDonough stated that the Police report and the Planning Board minutes are on file at Town Hall.

Councilwoman Greene stated that the Water Sewer minutes not available yet; the Commission is still working on a definitive definition of "unit"; she explained part of the water regulations, which has not been enforced, requires every unit to have a meter or pay a minimum usage charge; they are waiting on the reed bed project until the Town turns over the property to the Sewer Dept. Ms. Greene stated there is no Transfer Station report; Supervisor Gallagher noted that Rayne is still out on disability but are hoping she will be back in the next couple of weeks to at least catch up on paper work.

Councilman Cluen reported that the Youth Dept. had a very good summer; they have received used computers from the Police Dept. and are at full enrollment for the Tobacco Prevention Program. A program for girls ages 10-12, Girls Circle, is scheduled from Oct. 25^th until Dec. ???, with Mary Farrell, a certified Girls Circle facilitator.

SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor Gallagher read the end balances for September; the reports are on file at Town Hall.

CORRESPONDENCE: On file at Town Hall.

APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS: Supervisor Gallagher said there is one appointment, Owen O’Connell, as a part time police officer at $15.40 p/h.

A motion was made by Councilman McDonough and seconded by Councilman Hassett to appoint Owen O’Connell as a part time police officer at $15.40 per hour. Roll Vote: 5 Yes Votes.

RESOLUTION #10-2007-#1 Scheduling a Public Hearing for 2008 Preliminary Budget and Adoption of 2008 Preliminary Budget.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilman Hassett to adopt the resolution. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION #10-2007-#2 Scheduling a Public Hearing for 2008 High Falls Water Dept. Preliminary Budget.

A motion was presented by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilwoman Greene to adopt the resolution. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION #10-2007-#3 National Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilman Hassett to adopt the resolution. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 10-2007-#4 Halloween Curfew.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilman Cluen to adopt the resolution setting the curfew for 9:00 p.m. for youth 18 and under for Halloween, October 31, 2007. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 10-2007-#5 Annual Software Support Contract for Water and Sewer Billing. The contract is with Williamson Law Book Company of Victor , NY from August 1, 2007 to July 31, 2008.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilwoman Greene to adopt the resolution. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 10-2007-#6 Authorizing Appraisal Services in Connection with a Tax Certiorari. The resolution pertains to Iron Mountain Properties, tax map #62.4-1-2.100 and 62.4-1-36, Town of Rosendale, Ulster County, NY; this resolution will permit McGrath & Company, Inc., Real Estate Appraisers & Counselors to provide all necessary appraisal services in connection with the proceedings. An addendum, up dating the fee quote was discussed and is attached to the resolution.

A motion was made to adopt the resolution by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

DISCUSSION: Rondout Watershed Reconnaissance Study. A letter dated September 2007 from the Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers, announced initiation of a Federally-funded survey of the Rondout Creek Watershed to determine Federal interest in flood remediation along the Rondout and examine other water resource problems in the area. Councilman McDonough stated that Federal Legislation formed an Esopus Watershed Coalition and now they are forming one along the Rondout in the same manner. Supervisor Gallagher stated that this is to do a study on flooding in the Ellenville and Rosendale areas in recent years. The Army Corps is requesting pertinent information about the project area from Federal, State, local agencies and the private sector.

Councilwoman Greene stated that she did a walk with the Army Corps and DEC last week; they inspected every trap and flap, doing a very thorough inspection. She said she was very impressed with the extent of the inspection and done by our Highway Dept. in maintaining our project area.

DISCUSSION: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program. A letter dated September 29, 2007 from Federal advising that an initiative to modernize National Flood Insurance maps nationwide. Preliminary Summary of Map Actions for our area is included along with one (1) set of maps for preliminary review; maps are available for viewing at Town Hall. Three meetings (same meeting, different locations) on October 23^rd, October 24^th in the a.m., October 24^th in the p.m. at the Ulster Resource Center for review and input of the material.

Fred Greitzer called attention to the required 4 hours annual training for Planning Board and ZBA members, this could fulfill the requirement; but you must call Ulster County Planning Board to register at 334-3340.

FOR THE GOOD OF ROSENDALE:

Kevin Hines asked if there was any discussion of Bloomington Fire applying for the Awards Program. Supervisor Gallagher said that since Bloomington is a Fire Protection it is tied to the Town by contract so they need approval from the Board. The attorney for the Town is looking into the procedure and we are awaiting that information before proceeding.

Hal Sampson announced that on Sunday, October 14^th at 1:00 p.m. there will be a First Anniversary Memorial Service at the Rosendale Plains Cemetery for Randi Ritter; and on Veteran’s Day, November 11^th at 11:00 a.m. there will be a memorial observance and dedication of the new monument stones at Memorial Park.

AUDIT OF BILLS:

GENERAL FUND VOUCHERS # 969-1018 TOTALING $32,183.25

HIGHWAY FUND " #240-254 " $76,990.89

SEWER FUND " #162-178 " $ 5,812.10

WATER FUND " #174-189 " $ 5,226036

A motion to pay the vouchers was made by Councilman Hassett; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote: 5 Yes Votes.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yes Votes.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan S. Jordan