Monthly Town Board Meeting
Catskill Town Hall
December 7th, 2004 7:30 P.M.
Attending: Supervisor, Joseph Izzo
Councilman, Joseph Hanusik
Councilman, Chuck Balsano
Councilman, Joseph Leggio
Councilman, Robert Antonelli
Town Clerk, Karen Sprague Johnson
Attorney, James Wagman
Supervisor Izzo, opened the meeting with a moment of silent prayer, also since today is December 7th, Supervisor ask for a prayer for all the men and women in the Armed Forces and the civilians who lost their lives on the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES TO BE ACCEPTED:
11/03/2004 Public Hearing # 12-2004 (Preliminary Budget-2005)
Motion Councilman Robert Antonelli
Second Councilman Joseph Hanusik
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried
11/03/2004 Monthly Town Board Meeting
Motion Councilman Robert Antonelli
Second Councilman Chuck Balsano
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried
11/17/2004 Public Hearing #13-2004 ( Whateley Property )
Motion Councilman Robert Antonelli
Second Councilman Chuck Balsano
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried
11/17/2004 Public Hearing # 14-2004 (Fullerton/Sunshine Property)
Motion Councilman Robert Antonelli
Second Councilman Joseph Hanusik
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried
11/17/2004 Monthly Town Committee Meeting
Motion Councilman Robert Antonelli
Second Councilmen C. Balsano & J. Hanusik
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #91-2004 ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET AS THE ANNUAL 2005 BUDGET.
(PASSED AT THE NOVEMBER 17, 2004 MEETING)
Resolution #92-2004 RE-APPOINTMENT TO ZONING BOARD
Supervisor Joseph Izzo , presented the following for consideration and adoption,
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Jacobson‘s, term of office on the Town of Catskill Zoning Board of Appeals will expire December 31st, 2004, and
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Zoning Board has recommended that Dr. Jacobson, be re-appointed as a member of the Town of Catskill Zoning Board of Appeals, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jacobson has expressed a interest in being re-appointed as a member of the Town of Catskill Zoning Board of Appeals, so
WE THEREFORE RESOLVE, to re-appoint Dr. Robert Jacobson, to the Town of Catskill Zoning Board of Appeals, to a term to expiring December 31st, 2010.
No One , seconded this motion.
Ayes 1, Nay Absent 0,
Pulled at this time for further discussion, as there is no second to the motion.
Resolution #93-2004 REMOVAL OF JUNK AUTOMOBILES & RUBBISH/
DEBRIS AT DWELLING IN THE TOWN OF CATSKILL (WHATELY PROPERTY RTE. 32)
(Passed at the November 17th, 2004 Meeting)
Resolution #94-2004 REMOVAL OF ACCUMULATION OF JUNK INCLUDING AUTOMOBILES, R.V. AND CAMPER BEING STORED AS JUNK (FULLERTON &
SUNSHINE PROPERTY - OLD KINGS ROAD)
(Passed at the November 17th, 2004 Meeting)
Resolution # 95-2004 BALANCE TRANSFERS FOR GENERAL A FUND.
Councilman Robert Antonelli , presented the following for consideration and adoption,
WHEREAS, the following General A Fund budget transferred, for 2004, needs to be made to the following account:
A9010.8 State Retirement $ 7,127
Total Transfer $ 7,127
SO, THEREFORE WE, the Catskill Town Board hereby approve the following transfer from the below account:
A1355.41 Appraisal Consultant $ 7,127
Total Transfer $ 7,127
Councilmen Joseph Leggio and Joseph Hanusik , seconded this motion.
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried
RESOLUTION # 96-2004 BUDGET TRANSFER FOR 27th PAYROLL.
Councilman Joseph Hanusik , presented the following for consideration and adoption,
WHEREAS, the following Town Fund Salary accounts will exceed their budget appropriations due to a 27th payroll for the year 2004:
Town Board A 1010.1 $ 673
Town Justices P S A 1110.10 $ 1,349
Town Just Clerks P S A 1110.11 $ 2,141
Supervisor P S A 1220.1 $ 399
Town Comptroller A 1315.1 $ 1,346
Town Comptroller Clerk A 1315.11 $ 836
Town Comptroller- Ambulance A 1315.34 $ 0
Town Tax Collector P S A 1330.1 $ 462
Deputy Tax Collector P S A 1330.11 $ 0
Town Assessor P S A 1355.1 $ 1,396
Assessor Clerk P S A 1533.11 $ 881
Town Clerk P S A 1410.1 $ 1,004
Dep. Town Clerk P S A 1410.11 $ 822
Attorney P S A 1420.1 $ 577
Ambulance P S A 4540.1 $ 20,151
Highway Super. P. S. A 5010.1 $ 1,587
Highway Clerk P.S. A 5010.11 $ 662
Cemetery Custodain A 8810.1 $ 1,128
Cemetery Workers A 8810.11 $ 1.002
Social Security A 9030.8 $ 2,.787
Total A Fund $ 39,203
Snow Removal DB 5142.1 $ 11,567
Mechanic PS DB 5130.1 $ 2,729
Brush & Weeds PS DB 5140.1 $ 0
Social Security DB 9030.8 $ 1,094
Total DB Fund $ 15,390
Regis Vital Stat B 4020.1 $ 294
Code Enforcer PS B 8020.1 $ 1,153
Asst. Code Officer B 8020.12 $ 361
Code Enforcer Clk PS B 8020.11 $ 771
Social Security B 9030.8 $ 197
Total B Fund $ 2,776
Total All Funds $ 57,369
THEREFORE WE, the Catskill Town Board hereby approve the following transfers and to increase revenue from the following:
Zoning & Planning B 8010.4 $ 2,776
Mechanic Cont DB 5130.4 $ 15,390
Revenue Mortgage Tax A 3005 $ 39,203
Total All Funds $ 57,369
Councilman Robert Antonelli , seconded this motion.
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried
COUNTY RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution # 464-04 Authorizing Distribution of Mortgage Tax
( Town of Catskill received $167,309.58 )
Resolution # 466-04 Approving Reimbursement to Community Colleges
(Chargebacks for Spring & Fall 2004 semesters for Catskill is $36,890.90)
CORRESPONDENCE:
Copy of a letter from NYSDEC, approving a Freshwater Wetlands Permit, to Eric and Christine Huber, 263 Easy St., Catskill, NY. The permit has been granted with some special conditions included in the permit.
Copy of an email from resident, regarding junk on a property on Five Mile Woods Rd. Mr. DelVecchio, has responded back to Ms. Feane, with a E mail and a visit to the property about what is going on.
Letter with attachment from Sandy Mathes, of the Greene Co. IDA, regarding an RFP that was advertised for Greene County Building Reuse and Market Analysis Plan. This is about 10 to 12 historic buildings, Dan Howard of the Town of Catskill Planning Board, said that we would like the Town Board to look in to this and Supervisor Izzo, said that the Board could do that, the first would be the old Irving School Building, and the Catholic Church (St. Marys, in Cementon).
Letter from Therese McGee Ward, Executive Director, Greene County Youth Bureau, asking the Town to recommend an individual, who would be willing to serve on the Greene County Children, Youth and Family Advisory Board.
Announcement from Hudson River Valley Greenway, on the “Paddle America’s Historic Hudson River”, to be held July 8th to July 17, 2005, from Albany to New York City.
Correspondence from Praetorius and Conrad, PC, on November 10, 2004, regarding the progress of the Pump Station Replacement Contractor, in completing the work.
Followup letter from Praetorius and Conrad, dated November 19, 2004, in response to Sunrise Enterprises letter.
Letter from Dan Vincelette, of Tuczinski, Cavalier, Burstein & Collura, regarding the legal paperwork for the closing on the Washington Irving School property, which will occur on Wednesday, December 10th, 2004, at 10 am, at the Catskill Central School District.(this was to take place on 12/01/2004 but was rescheduled)
GCEMS Call Report for 2004 (this is up to October ALS calls)
Bid request from the Town of Catskill for Design and Construction Services for the Catskill Government Center, due January 15, 2005.
Town of Catskill RFP’s for the Sale of the Historic Irving School Building. So we will be looking at 2 proposals, 1) to develop into a community center, or 2) sell the the building with the exclusion of what the Town is making the Senior Comm. Center. Councilman Leggio, asked about the advertising, and the Supervisor said the advertising would be going out, he will be asking Steve Kirk, to advertise it thru the WEB site, and also advertise it thru local papers, the Clerk will get information from Mr. Kirk, to put ad in papers. Supervisor Izzo, said that their was some individuals who were interested in purchasing the building.
Construction Documents Phase Summary, submitted to the Town Board from Scott Dutton Associates, Architects, for the proposed Senior Citizens Center
Correspondence from Time Warner Cable, announcing a rate adjustment, effective as of January 01, 2005. (Rate change attached)
Letter from Village President Forest Cotton, in regard to a Draft MOU for the Joint Comprehensive Plan for the Town and Village of Catskill. The only thing that needs to be done is for the Board to come up with a budget and then we can pass this at the Dec. 17th, meeting.
Request from Bob Whitbeck, Chairman of the Gr. Co. Honor a Veteran Committee, asking for contributions to erect a bronze plaque honoring all Gr. Co. Veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country.
Fax from Kurt Rychcik, of Sunrise Enterprise in regard to schedule for pump station in Cementon.
Correspondence from Frank Algozzine, Director of Real Property Tax Service, in regard to the Senior Citizen & Disabled Tax exemptions that need to be adopted before March 1st, 2005. This is in regard to Maximum Income Limits.
Thank you letters to Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Mariak for $25.00, Mr. Barry Martin for $100.00, Ms. Irene Seeley for $15.00, and Ms. Brenda VanDermark for $120.00 for donations made to Catskill Ambulance Service, in memory of Mr. Jack Riley.
Letter from Scenic Hudson, Inc, in reference to the Blenner Property, at 29 Snake Road, Catskill about the culvert that directs stormwater from the Gr. Co. Medical Arts Building to a ravine adjacent to Mr. Blenner’s property. The Town has looked at the property about 3 months ago, and it was determined that it was not within the Towns jurisdiction, Supervisor Izzo, said that Mr. Blenner was told that at the time.
REPORTS:
Town of Catskill Comptrollers Budget Analysis & Revenue Report for October 2004.
Town of Catskill Cemetery Report for the month of November, 2004.
Town of Catskill Code Enforcement Report for the month of November, 2004
Town of Catskill Highway Report for the month of November, 2004
Town of Catskill Ambulance Report for the month of November, 2004
* Copies of all reports are available at the Town Clerk’s office upon request.
Supervisor Izzo, asked Mr. Seeley, if he wanted to speak before the Board, and Mr. Seeley wanted to know when someone was coming to look at his property in regard to a place for the Ambulance Building to be located.at. Councilman Antonelli, said that he and Councilman Hanusik, had already looked at the property and would be bring the architect on 12/15/2004 to look it over.
Councilman Antonelli, asked if we were giving the Irving School proposals to Steve Kirk, to put on the Web site along with the individuals names that Mr. Antonelli, has and Supervisor Izzo, said yes and we will also advertise in the local papers.
Councilman Leggio, asked if we were going to get together something for the employees, about the benefits and the Supervisor, said that the Comptroller is getting something together for year end.
Councilman Leggio, also asked about advertising in a city paper and the Supervisor said that was fine, as we would get a cross section of responses.
With nothing else Councilman Antonelli, made motion to adjourn at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Sprague Johnson
Catskill Town Clerk
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