TOWN OF ESOPUS TOWN BOARD MINUTES
 SEPTEMBER 19, 2002

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Esopus Town Board was held on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 7:30 PM with the following persons in attendance:

Supervisor Ray Rice
Councilman Marshall Courtney
Councilman John Loughlin
Councilman Gloria VanVliet
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Recording Secretary: Diane L. McCord Town Clerk

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Availability of insect spray to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.
Dogs available for adoption at the Esopus Kennel.

Boy Scout Troop 8 Interview

Prior to the meeting Wyler Gins from Boy Scout Troup 8 at the Sawkill Fire House interviewed the Town Board and asked for a copy of the Town Budget.  Wyler is working on a merit badge having to do with Town Government.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Karen Schmidt - Port Ewen: Last year Karen Schmitz requested a four way stop at Bayard and West Main and accordingly this has worked out well.  Supervisor Rice was asked if this four-way stop was permanent and Supervisor Rice answered in the affirmative.

Secondly, Karen Schmitz raised the issue concerning the Recreation Department and their Summer Program where her grandson was left unattended.  She had several concerns 1) No attendance is taken, 2) Displeasure with comments made by Recreation Chairman Bonnie Hewitt, 3) Something should be done for the safety of the children.

Supervisor Rice stated the Town Board had discussed the concerns raised with the Recreation Department and the consensus was to make changes to the program and he appreciated these concerns being brought to the Town Board’s attention.

1.  RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PEDDLERS LICENSE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, an application has been presented to the Town Clerk for a license to sett hotdogs, chips, and soda from a mobile facility, DBA Aaron’s Wagon,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to issue a peddlers license to Karen A. Schmitz, P O Box 398 Port Ewen, New York 12466.

Resolution offered by Supervisor Ray Rice
Resolution seconded by Councilman Marshall Courtney

Supervisor Ray Rice    Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney  Aye
     Councilman John Loughlin   Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet  Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

2.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESERVATION OF $50,000 FOR A FUTURE       TOWN HALL

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town of Esopus Town Hall is antiquated and does not provide sufficient space for Town offices and programs,

WHEREAS, it is fiscally prudent to reserve funds for the replacement,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund Balance to the Capital Reserve Account for Town Hall Replacement.

Resolution offered by Supervisor Ray Rice
Resolution seconded by Councilman Marshall Courtney

Supervisor Ray Rice    Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney  Aye
Councilman John Loughlin   Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet  Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

3.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2002 BUDGET

BE IT RESOLVED, by the town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, adjustments to the 2002 budget are required in order to properly reflect changes in certain accounts,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the transfer of the following amounts from the indicated accounts and Fund Balances to the indicated active accounts.

From: A1990.4 Contingency  $l,l80.00 A1420.4 Attorney
           A599 Fund Balance  10,180.44 A1680.4 Computer Conversion
DA599 Fund Balance    9,750.00 DA5130.2 Plow Truck

Resolution offered by Councilman John Loughlin
Resolution seconded by Councilman Marshall Courtney

Supervisor Ray Rice   Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney Aye
Councilman John Loughlin  Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

4.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A BID FOR ALUMINUM          MATERIAL

BE IT RESOLVED, by the town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town of Esopus has received a grant for the extension of the trail system in Sleightsburgh Park,
 
WHEREAS, the extension of the trail will require the fabrication of a number of aluminum flotation structures,

WHEREAS, the Town solicited bids for the materials and a bid opening was held on September 5, 2002,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Roth Welding, Saugerties, New York   $46,544.00
Hydro Aluminum, Ellenville, New York                                 35,567.60

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to accept the bid of Hydo Aluminum for the required materials.

Resolution offered by Councilman John Loughlin
Resolution seconded by Councilman Marshall Courtney

Supervisor Ray Rice    Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney  Aye
Councilman John Loughlin   Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet  Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

5.  RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSES

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town is required to accept, and examine, applications for renewal of licenses for the operation of Trailer Courts within the Town,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has examined the applications, accepted the required fees, and does hereby authorize the issuance of Trailer Court liceneses for the following:

Connelly Mobile Home Park
JING Mobile Home Park
Mirror Lake Mobile Home Park
Dutcher Mobile Home Park

RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MARSHALL COURTNEY
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GLORIA VANVLIET

Supervisor Ray Rice    Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney  Aye
Councilman John Loughlin   Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet  Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

6.  RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE KELLAR & KELLAR TO DEFEND TOWN

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, petitions have been filed by various property owners in the Town of Esopus to have their assessments reduced commencing in the year 2002,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the law firm of Kellar & Kellar, Esquires is authorized to defend the Town in each and every such filing.

RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JOHN LOUGHLIN
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MARSHALL COURTNEY

Supervisor Ray Rice    Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney  Aye
Councilman John Loughlin   Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet  Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

7.  RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT GRANT

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster,

WHEREAS, grant funds are available through FEMA for the purchase of specific items of fire equipment for fire companies serving our town,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the payment of up to $500 for preparation of the grant application.

RESOLUTION OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR RAY RICE
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MARSHALL COURTNEY

Supervisor Ray Rice    Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney  Aye
Councilman John Loughlin   Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet  Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

 RESOLUTION REQUESTING ULSTER COUNTY LEGISLATURE NOT SUPPORT               THE UCRRA FLOW CONTROL PROPOSAL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2002

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus, in the County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency has requested the Ulster County Legislature change the existing Solid Waste Management Law (Local Law No. 9 of 1991) to permit UCRRA to implement Flow Control, and

WHEREAS, Flow Control would give UCRRA ownership of all garbage in Ulster County, resulting in a government monopoly over the entire local solid waste industry, and

WHEREAS, Flow Control discourages competition in the marketplace and discourages innovative lower cost alternatives to waste disposal and recycling, and

WHEREAS, Flow Control is not essential for developing sound solid waste management capacity nor for having an excellent recycling program,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby goes on record as opposing the implementation of flow control in Ulster County, and urges the Ulster County Legislature to vote against the proposed changes to the Ulster County Solid Waste Management Law (Local Law No. 9 of 1991) to permit UCRRA to implement Flow Control, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Esopus Town Clerk immediately fax copies of this resolution to: Ward Todd, Chairman of the Ulster County Legislature; Richard Gerentine, Majority Leader; Joan Feldman, Minority Leader; Brian Hathaway, Chairman of Environmental Committee; District 5 Legislators Joan A. Every and Alan Lomita.

Resolution offered by Councilman Marshall Courtney
Resolution seconded by Supervisor Ray Rice
 
Supervisor Ray Rice    Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney  Aye
Councilman John Loughlin   Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet  Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

Comments made:

1.  Councilman Courtney believes this is a good thing.  If flow control is implemented it will take         away the competition and people in the town would spend more money for trash disposal.              Haulers would be charged more and therefore the customers would be charged more This is
     a good step to take.

2.  Councilman VanVliet agreed, after examining the issue, flow control may cost the taxpayers            more money.  A copy of this Resolution should be sent to the Ulster County Legislature.         With the passage of this Resolution we are acting in the best interest of our taxpayers.

3.  Supervisor Rice stated monopolies lead to increased costs.  Flow Control has been struck
     down by the Supreme Court and this would cause litigation.

9.  MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST TOWN BOARD       MEETING WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MARSHALL COURTNEY AND        SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR RAY RICE.  ALL TOWN BOARD MEMBERS         PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR.  MOTION CARRIED.

10.  RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS RECEIVED
       SINCE THE AUGUST TOWN BOARD MEETING

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus, County of Ulster, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town of Esopus has been presented with vouchers for payment and these vouchers have been examined and approved by the Town Board,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following vouchers be approved for payment:
GENERAL FUND  #468-562  $46,492.62
HIGHWAY FUND  #199-243    62,158.50
CAPITAL ACCT.  H 7-24    20,659.57
STREET LIGHTING #9       3,942.03
PORT EWEN SEWER #114-120      3,754.90
PORT EWEN WATER #200-215                        6,622.38
 
Total....................................................................$143,630.00

RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MARSHALL COURTNEY
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR RAY RICE.

Supervisor Ray Rice   Aye
Councilman Marshall Courtney Aye
Councilman John Loughlin  Aye
Councilman Gloria VanVliet Aye
Absent: Councilman Wayne Freer

Resolution duly adopted.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  September 28th is the 7th Annual Fall Festival.
2.  September 22nd at Lighthouse Park the Save the Lighthouse Assoc. will be given the deed to
     the Lighthouse from the U.S. Coastguard at 2 PM.

REPORTS OF BOARDS:

Town Clerk’s Monthly Report dated August 2002
Fire Inspector’s Report dated August/Sept. 2002
Port Ewen Water & Sewer Minutes dated Sept. 10, 2002
Highway Supt. Report dated August 2002
Planning Board Minutes dated August 22, 2002
Building Dept. Report dated July 2002
Port Ewen Water & Sewer Report dated Sept. 10, 2002
ZBA Minutes dated August 20, 2002
Port Ewen Water & Sewer Account Balance

CORRESPONDENCE - AUGUST 2002

A MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR RAY RICE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MARSHALL COURTNEY AT 7:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane L. McCord
Town Clerk, RMC