TOWN OF ROSENDALE

TOWN BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

Meeting called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Supervisor Gallagher 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, Joe Havranek, and Billy Liggan of Planning Board; Bob Hendrickson, John Maylie ZBA; and about six residents.

Supervisor Gallagher asked for a moment of silence in memory of Joan DeWitt who passed away recently and was active in many community activities.

PETITIONS: No petitions were presented.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Supervisor Gallagher noted the Chili Bowl Fiesta on Saturday, Feb. 24^th from 2-6 p.m. and the benefit for Michael Dmoch and Rebekah Lowden on Sunday, Feb. 25^th beginning at noon would be held at the Community Center.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to accept the minutes of January 10^th and 17^th; seconded by Councilman McDonough. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Hassett reported that the minutes of the January Recreation Commission meeting are on file; he also noted that ads have been run for life guards and they are looking at an "on time opening "of the pool. He further noted that the new sign if front of the Rec Center is expected to be finished March 1^st; copies of the Building Inspector report and the ZBA minutes are on file with the Town Clerk.

Councilman McDonough stated that he had missed the Planning Board meeting but the minutes of their meeting and the Justice report are on file with the Town Clerk. He stated that the Police Commission will be addressing the resignation of Officer Barnhart.

Councilwoman Greene stated that she had been unable to attend the Water/Sewer meeting due to a conflict but the minutes are on file; their Jeep has been taken off the road and needs to be replaced. She read from the annual year end Transfer Station report which is also on file with the Town Clerk.

Councilman Cluen reported that there were no minutes from the Youth Commission; he reported that the after school program at the Rosendale Elementary School would be ending at the end of the current school year, Kathy Wade is unable to manage that program and the Youth Center.

SUPERVISOR’S FINANCIAL REPORT: Supervisor Gallagher read the end balances for January; the report is on file with the Town Clerk.

RESIGNATIONS: Supervisor Gallagher reported that resignations had been received from Joyce Hartsfield, Environmental Commission; Michelle Snyder, Dog Control Officer; Elizabeth Schmeling, Asst. Dog Control Officer; Gina McGee, Rec Aide; Kristofer Barnhart, Polices Officer.

A motion was made by Councilman McDonough to accept the resignations with regret; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

APPOINTMENTS: Supervisor Gallagher noted the following appointments: Julie Marchese, Dog Control Officer at $11.14 p/hr.; Michelle Snyder, Asst. Dong Control Officer, $8.65 p/hr.; Daniel Makowski, Rec Aide, $9.00 p/hr.

A motion was made by Councilman Hassett to approve the appointment of the three positions; seconded by Councilman McDonough. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Environmental Commission for one year term, Paul Lendvay, Joan Maylie, Deborah Horowitz, Ilonka Metsger-Lukas, Rick Vandenheaval, Joseph Liuni, Jennifer Metzger.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher and seconded by Councilman Cluen to appoint the seven members mentioned. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

Water/Sewer Commission for 5 year term, John Snyder.

A motion was presented by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilman Hassett to appoint John Snyder. Roll Vote: 5Yeses.

Youth Commission for a 1 year term; Gene Markle, Nora Snyder, Matt Terpening, Tina Merli; 2 year terms, Marlene Adelstein, Cory Brainard, Elena Hornbeck, Kelly O’Brien.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher; seconded by Councilman McDonough to approve the forgoing appointments. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

Police Commission for a 1 year term: Anthony Stenta, Ray Lukas.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher to approve the forgoing appointments; seconded by Councilman McDonough. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term. A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher to appoint incumbent Louis Muenkel; seconded by Councilman Hassett. A letter of recommendation, favoring Mr. Muenkel, from the ZBA was read. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough No

Councilwoman Greene No

Councilman Cluen No

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

Motion defeated.

A motion was made by Councilman McDonough to appoint Ron Parenti, seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote;

Councilman Hassett No

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher No

Motion carried.

TIME WARNER: Tim Morrison gave an up-date on joining Kingston Public Access. He said that he met with the Town of Marbletown and they agree to also join KPA (both need to agree for this to happen). A letter will have to be signed by both supervisors and be presented to Mayor Sottile; when KPA approves the application Time Warned will let us know when the change over will be done. Councilman Hassett thanked Tim for all the "foot work" he has done; he hopes that Tim will submit an application to serve on the Commission. Tim said that he would really like to see some else step forward with a real interest in public access to do the production and etc. Tim said that we will continue with our channel array, we will just see something besides Ellenville basketball.

RESOLUTION 2-2007-#2 Authorizing Lease with prestige Services. This is leasing space to Prestige at the Community Center for the Senior Nutrition Program.

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 2-2007-#3 STOP DWI Agreement. An agreement with Ulster County for DWI enforcement patrols.

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

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 2-2007-#4 Authorizing Revised ZBA Application. The amended form will be separated into four (4) separate appeals; Building Inspector, Area Variance; Use Variance; Interpretations.

A motion was made by Councilman McDonough and seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

A brief discussion followed about "stop work orders" and whether something is in the local town code or not; Supervisor Gallagher stated that if something is in the NYS Building Code and not in the Town Code, NYS Code prevails. Councilwoman Greene requested that the town attorney be consulted because of language difficulty; we need clarity on obtaining a "stop work order".

RESOLTUION 2-2007-#5 Resolution to Adopt Master Management Agreement for High Falls Water District on Installation of Antennas on Storage Tank. An agreement between the Town of Rosendale, Town of Marbletown and JNS Enterprises, Inc. for marketing, leasing and developing cell sites when the EPA turns over ownership of the storage tank.

A motion was presented by Supervisor Gallagher, seconded by Councilman McDonough to adopt the resolution. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 2-2007-#6 Adopting the State of New York Deferred Compensation Plan. Plan would be voluntarily available to all eligible employees to offer tax-favored retirement savings.

A motion was made by Councilman Hassett and seconded by Councilman McDonough to adopt this resolution. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 2-2007-#7 Authorizing Fence Installation. Fencing is needed to surround the new emergency generator at the Community Center and at Willow Kiln Park to bar access to potentially hazardous areas.

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

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 2-2007-#8 Telephone Service and Maintenance Contract for Police/Justice Court, Starplus DHS Telephone and Voice Mail System.

A motion was made by Supervisor Gallagher to adopt the resolution for covered period 1/1/2007-1/1/2008; seconded by Councilwoman Greene. Roll Vote:

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 2-2007-#9 Telephone Service and maintenance Contract for Assessors/Building Inspectors Office.

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

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

RESOLUTION 2-2007-#10 Telephone Service and Maintenance Contract for Town Hall, IVX Digital Telephone and Voice Mail System.

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

Councilman Hassett Yes

Councilman McDonough Yes

Councilwoman Greene Yes

Councilman Cluen Yes

Supervisor Gallagher Yes

DISCUSSION: Route 32 Bridge Rehab. Supervisor Gallagher stated that he, Carl Hornbeck, Terry Johnson, Michael DiBattista met with NYS DOT representatives on January 30^th to discuss the current status of the project and give input on the proposed detour. Supervisor said that they were told that the project will be a rehab not a replacement due to lack of funding; the bridge will be closed for a minimum of 5 months to replace floor beams. DOT wanted to detour traffic through James Street; Carl Hornbeck, highway Superintendent, explained that the infrastructure of James Street can’t handle the truck traffic; he directed that CR 7 and Tillson Road , but expressed concern about left turn at the intersection of Tillson Road and Route 32. Supervisor Gallagher said that he asked that DOT connect the northwest side of the bridge sidewalk with the existing sidewalk about 100 feet from the bridge on Route 213, DOT will examine and try to incorporate into the plan. It was suggested that a public informational meeting be held as soon as possible to make public aware on the projects disruption and to suggest plans to mitigate inconvenience during the construction work. The expected start time is March/April 2008; Supervisor said that DOT is to be on our agenda for April 2007. A suggestion was made that since this is such an important route for all of Ulster County, we try to get support from Ulster County, City of Kingston and Town of New Paltz, more than 12,000 vehicles per day utilize that route.

DISCUSSION: Conference on Indian Point. Supervisor Gallagher is in receipt of a letter from Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. inviting attendance at a Roundtable Conference on Friday, March 2^nd at Pace University, Pleasantville regarding the detected leakage at Indian Point. Councilwoman Greene addressed what some of the topics would be and concerns that would be in discussion. Presentations will be from 1:30-5:00 p.m., Panel discussion with Q & A from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

DISCUSSION: Request for Funds from Marbletown First Aid. A letter was received from the Marbletown First Aid Unit, an all-volunteer organization, is requesting a contribution from the Town of Rosendale of $2,700.00 for Rosendale’s portion of the 2006 operating expenses and for eventual replacement of ambulances. The unit covers portions of Rosendale, notably in High Falls Park and Cottekill Village. The board discussed wanting to help but since our budget has already been formulated for this year they will have to search hard to find money. Councilman McDonough said we should discuss this with them; Councilwoman Greene feels we should support them, they are the most life supporting organization and they are all volunteers.

COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF ROSENDALE:

Fred Greitzer announced that there will be a hearing on Wed., March 7^th at UCCC presented by the Ulster County Planning Board Jury, this will be the final and only public meeting on the plan to set development plans for Ulster County; he feels this is "over rule" and opposes it’s adoption. John Maylie said that Home Rule will prevail.

The Women’s Studio Chili Bowl Fiesta will be held Saturday, February 24^th, 2-6 p.m. at the Community Center.

A benefit concert will be held Sunday, February 25^th beginning at noon at the Community Center for Michael Dmoch and Rebekah Lowden.

Friday, March 17^th a St. Patrick’s Dinner will be held at the Community Center by the Rosendale Democratic Club

Saturday, April 21^st, the Rosendale Commission for Conservation of the Environment will hold their Energy Expo at the Community Center.

The Sloop Clearwater will hold a concert on March 21^st at Beacon H.S. featuring Pete Seeger and Ritchie Havens, contact Clearwater.

Billy Liggan extended thanks to the Town Board for the opportunity to attend the Association of Towns Conference in NYC, it was a very positive, learning experience.

Billy Liggan announced that the Rosendale Chamber of Commerce would like to hold Flea Markets in the Willow Kiln Park starting this year. Supervisor Gallagher said he would talk to attorney for the town about it.

AUDIT OF BILLS:

GENERAL FUND VOUCHER’s #108-182 TOTALING $41,351.40

HIGHWAY FUND " #22-46 " $10,668.23

SEWER FUND " #20-33 " $ 4,070.03

WATER FUND " #21-32 " $ 3,422.49

A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to pay bills; seconded by Councilman Hassett. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

A motion was made by Councilman McDonough to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Cluen. Roll Vote: 5 Yeses.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan S. Jordan

Town Clerk