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TOWN OF LISBON BOARD MEETING March 8, 2006LISBON TOWN HALLPresent: Supervisor Roger Watters, Councilman Michael Duprey, Town Clerk Donna McBath, Councilman Thomas Schneller, Highway Superintendent Timothy Dow, Councilman C. Joseph Collins, Attorney Charles Nash, esq., Councilman C. Roger Shoen
Guest: Heather Swanson - Ogdensburg Journal Carl & Helen Alverson - Lisbon Patrick Madlin - Ogdensburg Ron Berry - Tisdel Associates Steve Teele - Lisbon 1. Meeting Called to Order Supervisor Roger Watters called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. • Approval of Meeting Minutes for February 23, 2006 Councilman Duprey made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Shoen, to approve the meeting minutes for February 23, 2006 Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 • Approval of Town Clerks Report Councilman Duprey made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Shoen, to approve the Town Clerks Report for February 2006. Councilman Duprey questioned Town Clerk McBath if Junk Yard License was a yearly fee. Town Clerk McBath informed the board that there is a yearly fee for all junkyards. She also informed them that the Town of Lisbon had 3 junkyards. In this report the fee is for only one Junk Yard. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 • Approval of Supervisor Report Councilman Duprey made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Shoen, to approve the Supervisor Report for February 2006. Councilman Schneller asked Town Clerk McBath if the board members could receive the reports at least 48 hours in advance. Supervisor Watters will be sending out a notice to all department heads that all vouchers need to be handed in by the Friday before the 2 nd Wednesday of the month. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 • Highway Superintendent Report Highway Superintendent Dow asked for the board to accept an agreement with S & S Salvage of Watertown to place a roll off dumpster at the town barn for scrap metal for public use. They would deliver the dumpster, pick it up when filled, and pay the town $40/ton for steel. Supervisor Watters requested Highway Superintendent Dow to bring a contract and prices for the board to look at for the next meeting. Highway Superintendent Dow requested a date for a road trip inspection. The date was set for Tuesday, April 4 at 3:00 PM. 6. Approval of Abstracts Councilman Duprey made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Schneller, to approve the abstracts for February 2006.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 7. Old Business • Truck Prices Highway Superintendent Dow presented to the board quotes for two Mack cabs and chassis at the price of $83,075.00 each and a quote for plow equipment at the price of $47,000.00 for a total of $213,150.00. Upon delivery one cab and chassis would be delivered to Route 11 Truck & Equipment Sales & Service, Inc., Canton, NY to be harnessed. The other would be delivered to Lisbon Highway Department to be harnessed with excess equipment. Attorney Nash informed the board since, that there was a resolution from December 12, 2001 stating that we may only purchase Mack trucks. Also, the quote for the cab and chassis from Beam Mack was under the state bid quote. We do not need two more quotes. When delivery is close we would need to get a quote from a bank on what the interest rates are. We would then borrow from our fund balance thru bonding and pay back with the interest rate. The loan would be paid off within 3 years if we set it up that way. Attorney Nash informed the board that a resolution would be written so the amount could be paid back in the proper manner. Supervisor Watters asked for opinions from the board members. Councilman Schneller was undecided at this time. Councilman Shoen commented that it was a reasonable price. Since we need the trucks, we should pursue it. Councilman Duprey felt the same as Councilman Shoen. Councilman Collins stated that the trucks were needed for safety, but his concern was how we were going to pay for them. Councilman Shoen made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Duprey, to approve in the purchase of two Mack cabs and chassis for $166.150.00 from Beam Mack and plow equipment from Route 11 Truck & Equipment Sales & Services, Inc. for $ $47,000.00 to be installed on one of the cab and chassis by them. A verbal poll was taken: Councilman Duprey Aye Councilman Collins Aye Councilman Shoen Aye Councilman Schneller Aye Supervisor Watters Aye • Spec for Fence around water tower - would need 110 feet of fence at 8 foot high. It was decided to wait until warmer weather to make the decision on a plan of action. • Preliminary Planning for Sidewalks - Tisdel Associates. Supervisor Watters, Councilman Duprey, and Ron Berry from Tisdel Associate walked the road to measure sidewalks on March 3. The sidewalk would start at the junction of Church Street and Main Street, and continue downtown on the west side of the street to the Municipal Building. At the Municipal Building a crosswalk would be designated across Main Street. The sidewalk would then continue on the east side of the street to the fire station parking lot. The total length of the project would be approximately 2,830 feet. The section from Church Street to Municipal Building would be 2,100 feet long. The section from the Municipal Building to the Fire Station would be 730 feet long. The constructed value of the sidewalks, as described, is estimated to be in the range of $120,000.00 to $130,000.00. This is based upon contractor pricing at New York State prevailing wage rates. If the Town Highway Department were to construct the project, significant savings would be saved. Material would be approximately $45,000 or $16 per linear foot of a sidewalk 4 feet wide. If the project is stretched over 2 or more years, it is reasonable to expect an increase in the cost of materials. The information was given to the board to consider for the future. • New York Power Authority Land Issue Councilman Collins informed the board and audience that a letter was being sent to the NYPA on Issue 28, 29A and 29 is as follows: Issue 28 Lands - Following land parcels requested to be transferred back to the town. Map No. 1184C Parcel No. 8629 Land between Camp Laurent and the beach Map No. 1185C Parcel No. 8097 Land east of the gorge just beyond Dr. Alverson Map No. 1125C Parcel No. 8093 known as Sparrow Hawk Point, the board feels that the boundary line was incorrectly identified on the map and must be addressed prior to the transfer of this parcel. Issue 29A Lands - Following land parcels to be sold to the adjoining landowners: Map No. 1183C Parcel 8628 Land between Robert Rapin and Dr. Robert Cruikshank Map No. 1183C Parcel 8627 Land between Robert Navan and Dr. Lawrence Mintzer Map No. 1184C Parcel 8670 Land between Dorothy Thompson and Elizabeth Bennett at the end of the Five Mile Line Rd. Map No. 1185C Parcel 8672 Land from Dr. Alverson and the gorge Map No. 1186C Parcel 8103 Land from Mark Putney and Mahlon Clements Issue 29 - Putney Parcel Map No. 8102 Parcel 29.001-1-17, also has a boundary line that is incorrect and must be address prior to the transfer of this parcel. The board will request that NYPA contact Ray and Sandy Putney concerning this parcel. 8. New Business • Resolution # 5 - Controlling the Cormorants Councilman Collins made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Schneller, to accept the Resolution # 4 for Supporting St. Lawrence County's Efforts to Control Cormorants on the St. Lawrence River and Black Lake RESOLUTION # 5 of 2006 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY'S EFFORTS TO CONTROL CORMORANTS ON THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER AND BLACK LAKE WHEREAS, St. Lawrence County has established a Cormorant Control Working Group in hopes of instituting a cormorants management program on the St. Lawrence River and Black Lake and, WHEREAS, the Regional Office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has been involved in assisting this working group, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has met with the Province of Ontario to initiate a collaborative approach to Cormorant control efforts on the St. Lawrence River and, WHEREAS, the Province has indicated an interest to participate in such an effort, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED that the Town of Lisbon strongly supports the effort of the Cormorant Control Working Group, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Province of Ontario in their collaborative effort to control cormorants on the St. Lawrence River and Black Lake, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that interim steps should be taken, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these steps should included enhance monitoring of locations of concerns on the St. Lawrence River and Black Lake, as well as field efforts to prevent expansion of Cormorant colonies or numbers in New York waters, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that his Resolution be forwarded to the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators, Senator Jim Wright, Assemblywoman Deidre Scozzafva, Senator Ray Meier and Regional Office of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Supervisor Roger Watters Councilman C. Roger Shoen Councilman Michael Duprey Councilman C. Joseph Collins Councilman Thomas Schneller March 8, 2006 Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 • Resolution # 6 - Penalty Charge for Second Notice Councilman Duprey made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Shoen, to accept the Resolution # 6 to approve a penalty of $2.00 to be charged against each tax parcel requiring a second notice. RESOLUTION # 6 - 2006 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Lisbon hereby approves a penalty of $2.00 to be charged against each tax parcel requiring a second notice. Aye - 5 Nay - 0 • Recognition of Guest Nicole Deruchia asked if there could be anything done to the south end of the North Road, as it is in very poor condition. It had many potholes. Within a few days of being graded, the potholes return. She also wanted to know if the North Road could be widened. Highway Superintendent Dow commented that the shoulders are in poor condition. The road is on the schedule for regular maintenance, but with no other work. Councilman Collins informed Highway Superintendent Dow that this location should be a priority for the road trip tour. Legislator Steve Teele commented on the $2.00 notice for rebilling. He informed the board that there is a bill to the Governor's office for people to make partial payments on their tax bill. He felt however that it would be defeated. Legislator Steve Teele informed the board that the Legislators have done a resolution to support the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Legislator Steve Teele has contacted Dawn Howard concerning a dry fire hydrant to be located at the Lisbon Beach for the fire department. There is no money in the fund any more, but she will check with Senator Wright. • Executive Session No. Executive Session • Adjournment Councilman Duprey made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Shoen to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Respectfully Submitted, Donna D. 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