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BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2007LISBON TOWN HALL Present: Supervisor Roger Watters, Councilman C. Joseph Collins, Highway Superintendent Timothy Dow, Councilman C. Roger Shoen, Town Clerk Donna McBath, Councilman Vincent Winters, Attorney Charles Nash, esq. Absent: Councilman Tom Schneller Guest: Russ Finley, Derek Bateman, Michael Morgan, Code Enforcer Don Strader, Scott Wilhelm, Larry Mehaffy, Legislator David Forsythe, Patricia Fletcher, Trish McMahon, Jeffrey Houmiel, Josh LaMay 1. Meeting Called to Order Supervisor Roger Watters called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. • Pledge Allegiance Formally recognizing Josh LaMay - Working on his Eagle Scout • Approval of Meeting Minutes for September 26, 2007 Supervisor Watters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Collins to approve the minutes for September 26, 2007 Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 • Approval of Town Clerks Report Councilman Winters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Collins to approve the Town Clerk's Report. Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 • Approval of Town Justice Reports Councilman Collins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Winters to accept the Justice Reports. Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Supervisor Watters informed the board that there was an incident that took place at court the night before. There were rumors going around that there was a threat made. That was inaccurate. The incident was resolved. However, it was suggested that a second person be in the area during court. 6. Approval of Transfers Councilman Winters made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Collins, to approve the following transfers as follows: Transfer $41.00
Transfer $4,077.14
Transfer $4,681.72
Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 • Approval of Abstracts Councilman Collins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Winters to approve the abstracts from September 2007 and transfers with the exception of Invoices that were not signed.
Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 • Approval of Supervisor Report Councilman Collins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Winters to approve the Supervisor Report. Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Supervisor Watters informed the board that since there were problems with the computer in the Supervisor's office, a new computer has been purchased. Town Clerk McBath asked for the board to approve a quote from Advance Business Systems, Inc. for installing more memory and a rev drive with 6 tapes on the Town Clerk's computer for the total of $698.00. Councilman Winters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Collins to approve the purchase of the memory, rev drive, and 6 tapes along with 2 hours of installing. Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Councilman Shoen arrived to the meeting. 9. Highway Superintendent Report • Town Line Road has been completed, but all bills have not been submitted.At the conclusion of the submission of the bills Superintendent Dow thinks there will be an estimate of $76,000 left in the capital balance. • Total mileage that has been completed is 7.7 miles. • The cost of Black Top this year was approximately the same as last year. However, since the first of this month, it has dropped. • 0.2 of a mile on the Richardson Road still needs to be completed. • By completing the Richardson Road, a balance of $50,0000 would be remaining. • The balance of this year is black topping is down to 7.7 miles. This consists of 5.2 miles of overlay, 1.3 miles reconstruction, and 1.2 miles of black topping gravel roads. The remaining 35 miles are gravel roads. • With a balance left in the Capital line. Do we want to cover more dirt roads or overlay on other roads. • Fulton Road has .4 of a mile to be completed $26,000 of overlay • Scott Road has .75 mile long - dirt road, has a business on it. Average day there are 90 vehicles, hunting season there are 190 vehicles. Estimate to put down the base would be $45,000. • Superintendent Dow recommended that we finish up the Fulton Road or cover up more dirt and get it off the agenda. • It was recommended that we finish up the Fulton Road and Richardson Road. 10. Report from Legislator Forsythe • Reported that the sex offender that was living on the Newcomb Road is now living in Madrid. • Legislators Tom Nichols and David Forsythe is working on to set up a GPS track system. Legality of the system Inexpensive System availability Very efficient • With this system you can tell where the people are that are wearing the GPS. If available it probably will need to be push to the state level. The legality is when someone completed there time, it imposes on there constitute there rights. • Councilman Shoen asked if the end of the Arnold Road going onto SH 68 is going to be completed. Legislator Forsythe will ask SLC Highway Superintendent Dishnaw on what is happening with it. • Councilman Collins asked about the St. Lawrence River Valley Development Agency. Legislator Forsythe reported that there would be a meeting on October 15 th at the County Court House. Legislator Tom Nicholas also has some concern with it. Legislator Forsythe is undecided as of yet. He wants to see the power stay here. Legislator Forsythe asked how Supervisor Watters felt about it. He has many concerns on the matter. 11. Old Business • Approve Local Court Records Councilman Winters made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Collins, to approve the audit of the Local Court Records from January 2007 to September 2007. Aye - 4 Nays - 0 Recreation Building Materials Bid Opening 1. J.C. Merriman placed a bid on Bid # 1 and 2 2. Bicknell placed a bid on bid # 1, 2 and 6 3. Whites Lumber place a bid on # 1, 2 and 5 4. Triple A of Canton place a bid on # 1, 2 and 5 5. Graymount Materials place a bid on # 3 6. Akins Construction placed a bid on # 3 7. Cranesville Block Co. placed a bid on # 3 8. Roll Lock Truss placed a bid on # 4 and 5 A special meeting will be held in the near future to finalize the bids as all bids were itemized. Part of the Recreation Committee members was present and acknowledged. Larry Mehaffy new Committee Chairman Jeff Houmiel Patricial Fletcher Scott Wilhelm Larry Mehaffy asked the board to reconsider rehiring a Recreation Committee Coordinator. The committee had a coordinator in the past. When that person left, a committee member stepped up and filled the position. It was a lot of work for that person. The coordinator would be responsible for setting up basketball, baseball or softball signup, referees for the games, coaches for the teams, and make sure the fields and courts are available or ready to be used. The committee is atttempting to get away from the teams going to Ogdensburg and keep the teams in smaller school districts, since we have enough teams that are playing now. They are asking for the position to be paid $2500.00 a year. Supervisor Watters informed the committee that that amount was in the budget for next year. The committee will be getting the board a job description for this position. The position will be posted and have the person start January 1, 2008. Supervisor Watters brought to the attention that Dickie Marcellus is very interested in joining the Recreation Committee. Councilman Collins made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Winters that Dickie Marcellus joins the Recreation Committee. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 The meeting was put on hold for the Local Law Meeting at 7:30 PM. The meeting was resumed at 7:38 PM 12. Local Law # 2 - Dog Control Councilman Shoen made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Winters, to approve Local Law # 1 with the Amendment on Dog Control Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 13. New Business A. Resolution # 6 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Someone from Fish and Wildlife had gone through the wetlands near the beach area and felt all but concern that the wetlands were too dry. He felt it would not take to much work to dig it out and bring the wetlands back in a reasonable time. They have put together a document to identify the area that needs to be taken care of. The only problem is that they do not have the money to do this project and has asked for the help of the town by doing the work. Fish and Wildlife people have asked for a 10 year easement. By that would not be able to do any restoration to this land within the 10 years. Highway Superintendent Dow asked how does the town benefit with this project. He had a lot of concerns and questions concerning this project. Legislator Forsyth suggested that we contact Soil & Water consider this resolution. The board said they would consider this resolution, but not at this time. B. Resolution # 7 Support Economical Group RESOLUTION # 7 of 2007 St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency WHEREAS, t he Town of Lisbon was an active participant in the negotiations and signing of the new 50 year power generation license with the New York Power Authority; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lisbon is a member of the Local Government Task Force which included, Waddington, Louisville, Massena and St. Lawrence County; and WHEREAS, economic development, low cost power and retention of jobs were important issues during the re-licensing talks with the New York Power Authority; THEREFORE, the Town Board of Lisbon supports the creation of the St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency to assist in retention and or the creation of jobs in St. Lawrence County with the added benefit of low cost power. Councilman Winters made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman, to table this resolution until a latter date due to too many questions and no answers. Ayes - 3 Nay - 1 The vote having been taken upon such a resolution the results was as follows: Councilman C. Joseph Collins Nay Councilman Vincent Winters Nay Councilman Thomas Schneller Absent Councilman C. Roger Shoen Nay Supervisor Roger Watters Opposed C. Resolution # 8 Commercial Studies along the St. Lawrence River RESOLUTION # 8 of 2007 St. Lawrence River Commercial Study WHEREAS, the Town Board of Lisbon agrees with the Local Government Task Force members that include Waddington, Louisville, Massena and St. Lawrence County; and WHEREAS, there were a multitude of studies completed during the New York Power Authority negotiated new 50 year license; and WHEREAS, There were no studies that were devoted to commercial opportunities and development with the project boundaries; THEREFORE, we request the New York Power Authority complete a study to identify commercial and development opportunities within the project boundaries. Councilman Collins made a motion, and was seconded by CouncilmanWinters, to table this resolution until a later date Ayes - 4 Nay - 0 D. Resolution # 9 Life Flight RESOLUTION # 9 of 2007 NORTH COUNTRY LIFE FLIGHT WHEREAS, North Country LIFE FLIGHT, Inc. is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation which is responsible for all aspects of patient care by providing medical equipment, training medical personnel and administering the medical portion utilizing the New York State Police helicopter based in Saranac Lake and private fixed-wing aviation resources; and WHEREAS, The New York State Police and private fixed-wing aviation resources do not provide a medically trained team or medical equipment for patient transports; and WHEREAS, The people of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and St. Lawrence Counties receive a vital emergency medical service which is free of charge to critically ill and seriously injured patient, and, therefore municipal governments are asked to pledge monies for this worthwhile program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Board of the Town of Lisbon hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into a contract with North Country LIFE FLIGHT, Inc. for the purpose of operating the medical component of the medevac program, which will serve its residents and visitors, and paying the amount of $100.00 which represents the Town's share of 2008; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: The sum of $100.00 is herby appropriated to Account No. 4010.4 for payment to North Country LIFE FLIGHT, Inc. A motion was made, and was seconded Offered by: Councilman Collins Seconded by: Councilman Shoen Vote: Councilman C. Joseph Collins Aye Councilman Vincent Winters Aye Councilman C. Roger Shoen Aye Councilman Thomas Schneller Absent Supervisor Roger Watters Aye E. Relevies of Water & Sewer Acct. Councilman Shoen made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Winters, to transfer all Water and Sewer Relevies to the County to be placed on the 2008 County and Land Taxes. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 • Contract for Potsdam Humane Society Councilman Collins made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Winters, to accept the contract from Potsdam Humane Society. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 • Quotes for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline
Councilman Collins made a motion, and was seconded by Councilman Winters, to accept the quotes from MX Petroleum for Gas at the price of $2.300 plus applicable taxes and quote from Kunoco Oil for Diesel at the price of $2.3534 NYS Pricing Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 H. Proposal from HireAWebGeek - Scott Wilhelm Mr. Wilhelm proposed to redesign the Lisbon Web Page and offer hosting and a content management system for free. His prices for this procedure would be: Layout & Graphics $ 600.00 Initial Content & Data Entry $ 200.00 Content Management/Admin. $ 800.00 Webset & Database Hosting $ 150.00 Total of $1,750.00 His proposal is to have a contact person from certain offices or committees to make any changes in that office or committee without going through a middle person. Town Clerk McBath asked if it was correct that each department would be able to update their own area? What will Mr. Wilhelm receive from the upgrade of the town system? • He gets to create a new system - The town gets the benefit of a new web page • He is using the town as a guinea pig to get this going. Most of the system is already in place, just need to tweak. Supervisor Watters informed Mr. Wilhelm that the board would get back to him with an answer if they weren't ready to make a decision now. The board preferred to wait on this. 14. Recognition of Guess • Don Strader had no comments. • Triss McMahon had no comments. • Darek Bateman asked if a streetlight could be placed on the Wright Road, since it is dark there. There are seven houses, with six being year around residences, with five or six children. The streetlight would be for safety and security reasons. • Highway Superintendent Dow informed the board that he would investigate it. • Patricia Fletcher asked if the budget was going to be worked on tonight? • Ms. Fletcher also asked if there was any reason why we couldn't put four-way stop signs on the intersection of Pray Road and Five Mile Line Road. Highway Superintendent Dow informed her that shortly after the time of the accident he had the county check on this matter. If the valve of traffic was the same on both roads, it would justify 4 stop signs. The volume of traffic on the Pray Road is much less than the Five Mile Line Road. Also it would create problems from traveling on the Five Mile Line Road due to site vision and create a rear end collision. The only solution is informing the public. • Russ Finley informed the board about the contract from RidgeviewTel. After reviewing the contract, there was no way they could sign it in the way the contract was written. It is a disservice to the citizens of the community. Supervisor Watters stated that Mr. Finley has informed the board that he is not an employee of RidgeviewTel. The town will be working strictly with Vincent from RidgeviewTel, and his staff. That way, there would be no miscommunication. Mr. Finley stated that RidgeviewTel asked him to attend the meeting and relay the message. Attorney Nash commented that he hadn't received any work back with suggestion or objections of the contract. • Larry Mehaffy informed the board that he would get a job description to the board concerning a Recreation Committee coordinator. • Scott Wilhelm had no comments. • Mike Morgan had no comments. 15. Committee Reports - attached A break was taken before working on the budget. 16. Adjournment Councilman Collins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Winters to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Donna D. McBath Town Clerk
LOCAL LAW # 2 MEETING October 10, 2007LISBON TOWN HALL Present: Supervisor Roger Watters, Councilman C. Joseph Collins, Town Clerk Donna McBath, Councilman C. Roger Shoen, Highway Superintendent Timothy Dow, Councilman Vincent Winters, Attorney Charles Nash, esq. Absent: Councilman Thomas Schneller Guest: Russ Finley, Derek Bateman, Michael Morgan, Code Enforcer Don Strader, Scott Wilhelm, Larry Mehaffy, Legislator David Forsythe, Patricia Fletcher, Trish McMahon, Jeffrey Houmiel, Josh LaMay
1. Meeting Called to Order Supervisor Roger Watters called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. • Discussion The Local Law with regard to Dog Control was investigated. Currently, the penalty is $25.00 for a dog violation. The general opinion of the board was that this amount did not appear to be an effective way to prevent another violation. The updated law has increased penalties if found guilty. 1st offence - not to exceed $100.00 2 nd Offence - not to exceed $200.00 if the violation occurs within a five year period of the previous violation. 3 rd Offence - not to exceed $300.00 if the violation occurs within a seven year period of time. Any offence after that is $300.00 The exact fine assessed will be at the discretion of the presiding judge. The fines will go into the animal control account. If fines are not paid to the town court within 30 days of the date set by the court, the court may impose a jail sentence not to exceed15 days, at the discretion of the judge. • Adjournment A motion was made from Councilman Shoen and seconded by Councilman Winters to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Respectfully Submitted, Donna D. McBath Town Clerk Gouverneur |
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