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TOWN OF ROSENDALE

TOWN BOARD MEETING

October 14, 2020

Supervisor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Pledge to the Flag at the Rondout Municipal Center followed by a moment of silence for James Brendan Fay.

PRESENT:             Councilman Mathew Igoe (via Zoom)

Councilman Christopher Pryslopski (via Zoom)

Councilman Ernest Klepeis

Councilwoman Wykoff (via Zoom)

Supervisor Jeanne L. Walsh

ALSO PRESENT: Jill La Fera; Assistant to the Supervisor (via Zoom).

Supervisor Walsh made a motion to accept the September minutes, 2nd by Councilman Pryslopski. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

Committee Reports:

Councilman Klepeis (Youth Commission):

  • Youth Department took in $385.00 in September.
  • The Youth Center is currently running day programs Monday- Thursday for remote learning kids, so far it is going well.

Councilman Klepeis (Recreation Commission):

  • Generator repair complete, cost to the town is $6,000.00. The bids are out for the Bathhouse generator.
  • Fence repair scheduled for this month.
  • The Senior lunch program has been reduced; frozen meals are getting distributed Fridays only.
  • Pauli’s Textile is temporarily closed and not accepting donations, please do not drop off items to the clothing shed.

Councilman Klepeis (Tax Collector):

  • The beginning of June the books are turned over to the U.C. Treasurer; any inquiries must be made through that office at 845-340-3431.

Councilman Klepeis (Assessor):

  • The Assessor’s Office has completed reviews of 657 properties in 2020.
  • All exemptions are due March 1st 2021

Councilman Klepeis (Street Lights):

  • The check was sent to Central Hudson for the purchase of the street lights.

Councilman Pryslopski (Town Clerk):

  • Offices are open Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm by appointment only.
  • The new website is relaunching this week.
  • Took in $13,824.70 for the month of September.

Councilman Pryslopski (Justice Court):

  • February-August books are in order.

Councilman Pryslopski (Transfer Station):

  • Pauli’s Textile is temporarily closed and not accepting donations, please do not drop off items to the clothing shed.
  • Took in:
  • February $5,730.50
  • March $6,233.00
  • April $8,193.80
  • May $10,676.75
  • June $8,429.50
  • July $8,178.50
  • August $9,254.90

Councilman Pryslopski (Dog Control):

  • Took in $448.50 for September.
  • Had 12 new licenses issued and 50 renewals.

Councilman Pryslopski (Environmental Commission):

  • They met by Zoom for their last meeting and posted it to Facebook.
  • Gathering information on costs, benefits, etc. for solar on certain town properties. They will advise the Town Board on the information collected.
  • They are reaching out to the Rosendale Theater about the MS4 ads they usually run every year. They are going to see if there are alternatives for getting the word out.

Councilwoman Wykoff (Economic Commission):

  • Did not have a quorum in September.
  • Still short 1 member.
  • Next meeting is scheduled for October 21st at 5:30pm.

Councilwoman Wykoff (Building Department):

  • Took in $9,531.10 in September.

Councilwoman Wykoff (Historian):

  • Bill Brooks is still actively collecting items.
  • He is looking into possibly giving virtual tours.

Councilwoman Wykoff (Planning Department):

  • The next meeting is scheduled for November 12th at 7:00pm.
  • There will be virtual training available for Board members that need it.

Councilwoman Wykoff (RMC):

  • Winter preparations have begun.
  • The dead trees by the Rosendale parking lot have been trimmed.
  • Covid precautions are going well.

Councilwoman Wykoff (Community Police Reform Committee):

  • The survey is now closed, there was over 300 responses.
  • They will soon be scheduling their first public meeting.

Councilwoman Wykoff (ZBA):

  • The next meeting is scheduled for October 20th at 7:00pm.

Councilman Igoe (HFWD):

  • The meter installation bids will get approved tonight.
  • The aqueduct shutdown start date is delayed until the end of November.

Councilman Igoe (Water/Sewer Department):

  • The town is working to fix water meters that are not reporting or not responding properly, some bills may have to be adjusted/corrected.
  • Hydrants are getting flushed this week.
  • The generator at the sewer plant is getting hooked up soon.
  • Took in $12,309.52 for September.

Councilman Igoe (Highway Department):

  • Winter preparations have begun.
  • The new pick-up truck came in, the tractor is coming in next week and the big truck in December.
  • Took in $854.39 in September.
  • November 1st the winter schedule starts.

Councilman Igoe (Police Department):

  • Some personnel changes are getting approved tonight.
  • Took in $20.00 for September.

Supervisor’s Report Read.

Supervisor Walsh made a motion to accept the resignation of James Algarin effective 9/17/2020, 2nd by Councilman Igoe. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

Supervisor Walsh made a motion to accept the resignation of Nicholas Lent effective 10/26/2020, 2nd by Councilman Igoe. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

Supervisor Walsh made a motion to hire Gary Wells as Full Time Police Officer for up to 40 hours per week effective 10/26/2020 at $24.35, 2nd by Councilman Igoe. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

  1. Review of Budget – The Rosendale Town Board reviewed the 2021 Preliminary budgets for the Town of Rosendale and the High Falls Water District.
  2. Resolution 10-2020-#1 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale set a curfew of 6:30 pm for youth under 18 years of age, to be strictly enforced, in effect for Halloween, Saturday October 31st, 2020, 2nd by Councilman Klepeis. Roll Vote: 5 Yes. There is a flyer available at the Town Clerk’s Office and the Town website for residents to put on their doors if they do not want trick or treaters. The Rosendale Theatre and Youth Center is holding a photo op and trick or treating event on Halloween. More information will be made available on the Town of Rosendale website. Supervisor Walsh made a motion to support the Rosendale Theatre and Youth Center’s photo op/trick or treating event taking place at the Rosendale Theatre on Halloween, 2nd by Councilman Igoe. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  3. Resolution 10-2020-#2 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale hereby schedules a pubic hearing on November 4, 2020 immediately following the public hearing for the 2021 Preliminary Budget at the Rondout Municipal Center at 1915 Lucas Ave Cottekill, to consider the advisability of adopting such Local Law; and that a copy of the proposed Local Law shall be made available by the Town Clerk during business hours and that the Town Clerk of the Town of Rosendale is directed and authorized to legally advertise same, 2nd by Councilman Klepeis. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  4. Rosendale 10-2020-#3 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale schedules a Public Hearing on November 4, 2020 immediately following the Public Hearing for the Tax Cap Override Local Law at the Rondout Municipal Center, 1915 Lucas Ave, Cottekill, to consider the advisability of adopting the 2021 Budget for the High Falls Water District and that copies for the 2021 Budget will be available from the Town Clerk’s Office for public review and the Town Clerk is directed and authorized to legally advertise same, 2nd by Councilman Igoe. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  5. Resolution 10-2020-#4 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that copies of the Preliminary Budget will be available on the Town’s website or emailed by request from the Town Clerk’s Office for public review; and the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale hereby schedules a Public Hearing on November 4, 2020 immediately following the Public Hearing for the High Falls Water District at the Rondout Municipal Center 1915 Lucas Ave Cottekill, to consider the advisability of adopting the 2021 Budget and that the Town Clerk of the Town of Rosendale is hereby directed and authorized to legally advertise same, 2nd by Councilman Klepeis. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  6. Resolution 10-2020-#5 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale approved the corrected pricing sheet for the contract with Board of Cooperative Educational Services(BOCES)/Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center(MHRIC), 2nd by Councilwoman Wykoff. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  7. Resolution 10-2020-#6 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale authorizes the Town of Rosendale Court to apply for a JCAP Grant in the 2020-2021 grant cycle in the amount of $11,664.00 to the NYS Unified Court System; and that the Rosendale Town Clerk is authorizes to prepare and transmit a certified copy of this resolution to same, 2nd by Councilman Pryslopski. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  8. Resolution 10-2020-#7 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale authorizes the Supervisor to sign the DWI Crackdown Enforcement Agreement on behalf of the Town of Rosendale, 2nd by Councilman Igoe. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  9. Resolution 10-2020-#8 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement with Hudson Valley Appraisal Corporation for $2,400.00; and that this resolution is contingent upon a like resolution being passed by the Town Board of the Town of Marbletown, 2nd by Councilwoman Wykoff.

Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

  1. Resolution 10-2020-#9 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale authorizes the Supervisor to sign the lease with Mobile Life Support Services, Inc., 2nd by Councilwoman Wykoff. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  2. Resolution 10-2020-#10 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale authorizes the Supervisor to execute all documentation necessary to extend time for completion of DOT Contract #C032440 until December 31, 2021, 2nd by Councilman Klepeis.

Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

  1. Resolution 10-2020-#11 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale hereby authorizes the public bidding of Contract HF-201, Replacement of Water Meters for the High Falls Water District. This resolution is contingent upon a like resolution being passed by the Town Board of the Town of Marbletown, 2nd by Councilman Igoe.

Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

  1. Resolution 10-2020-#12 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, the governing authority of the Town of Rosendale, New York, that the bid for the Poolhouse Generator from CDE Electric, Inc., of 685 Vernal Butler Road, Cairo, New York, in the amount of $66,050.00 is accepted and awarded contingent upon GOSR review and authorization to execute the contract, 2nd by Councilman Klepeis. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  2. Resolution 10-2020-#13 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale, the governing authority of the Town of Rosendale, New York, that the bid for the Rondout Municipal Center Generator from CDE Electric, Inc., of 685 Vernal Butler Road, Cairo, New York, in the amount of $212,090.00 is accepted and awarded contingent upon GOSR review and authorization to execute the contract, 2nd by Councilwoman Wykoff. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  3. Resolution 10-2020-#14 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that the Town Board of the Town of Rosendale authorizes the Supervisor to sign the quote for firewall protection for the Rondout Municipal Center from Lead Data Technologies, Inc. of P.O. Box 295 Nanuet, NY for $482.00, 2nd by Councilwoman Wykoff. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  4. Resolution 10-2020-#15 – Supervisor Walsh made a motion that Resolution 06-2020-04 passed on June 10, 2020 needs to be amended as the payment appropriation was incorrect; be it further resolved that the payment of the new 2020 Dodge Ram 3500 will be taken out of DA5130.2 in the amount of $38,000.00 & DA5111.2 in the amount of $3,352.10, 2nd by Councilman Igoe. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.
  5. The Town Board had a brief discussion about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s proposal. Councilman Pryslopski made a motion for the Supervisor to sign the letter of support for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s proposal to implement a Climate Smart Resilience Planning Tool (CSRPT) in 2021, 2nd by Councilman Klepeis. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

Supervisor Walsh made a motion to approve the vouchers and pay the bills, 2nd by Councilwoman Wykoff. Roll Vote: 5 Yes.

AUDIT OF BILLS:

GENERAL FUND                ABSTRACT 10                     VOUCHER #342-393                         $79,663.32

HIGHWAY FUND               ABSTRACT 10                      VOUCHER #164-188                         $111,312.32

SEWER FUND                     ABSTRACT 10                      VOUCHER #109-132                         $19,117.33

WATER FUND                    ABSTRACT 10                      VOUCHER #120-143                         $13,806.59

SPECIAL LIGHTING           ABSTRACT 10                      VOUCHER #7                                      $4,804.37

RMC FUND                          ABSTRACT 10                      VOUCHER #108A-128                      $9,003.28

Supervisor Walsh made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm, 2nd by Councilman Klepeis. Roll Vote: 5 YES.

Respectfully Submitted,

Alexis Vera

Deputy Town Clerk