Town Board Meeting Minutes 05-11-09
Posted on: 5/29/2009
Date of Minutes:
05/11/2009
May 11, 2009 Town of Rhinebeck Town Board Meeting Minutes
At 6:45 Supervisor Tom Traudt called this meeting to order. Councilmen Dod Crane, Dan Staley, Bruce Washburn and Counsel Pamela Richardson were all in attendance. Councilwoman Ellen Silverstein was absent. 14 Residents were also in attendance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Affordable Housing/Open Space, Aging, Finance and Control, Recreation and Quad Centennial, Web, Rhinecliff Advisory Committees and Ethics Board are all looking for new members. Contact Town Clerk's office at 876-3409 for applications.
May 13th from 6-8 p.m. Recreation Sign ups at Town Hall,
May 12th 12-4, May 14th 8-12 noon, May 16th 8-12 noon Assessors Open Book
May 15th at 4:00 Morton Library is sponsoring Celebration of Kids
May 18th at 6:45 Vanderburgh Cove Informational Meeting at Town Hall
May 19th Senior Game Day is being moved to Northern Dutchess Hospital
Cafeteria Conference Room from 1:30-3:30 every Monday
May 19th Rhinebeck School Vote 2-9 pm.
May 25th Town Hall, Transfer Station and Highway department are off for
Memorial Day
May 26th - Grievance Day 9-12, 1-4, and 6-8
May 26th Tuesday, Town Board meeting at Morton Memorial Library
May 30th at Fairgrounds - Relay for Life
June 11th 7 pm Internet Safety Forum at Rhinebeck High School Auditorium in
collaboration with NYS Police.
Saturday mornings at Town Hall (June and July) Zumba classes from 10-12noon.
BUSINESS
1. At 7:01, the Supervisor opened the Public Hearing Continuation on Thompson Mazzarella Park. Melissa Cohen thanked the Board for reconsidering the skateboard park and she is willing to do anything to make it happen. She is also in favor of the Community Center being at the front of the park. Five Chancellor Livingston students and 2 high school students all spoke in favor of the skateboarding park. Pat McLaughlin is worried about the kids skateboarding in Rhinecliff. These children need an area of their own. Another parent feels they need another outlet. She has helped organize committees involving kids and is willing to help wherever necessary. Amy McGrath wants to encourage skateboarding in our community.
Sally Mazzarella reported there are possibly two separate sites and she spoke with Dave Miller who is also trying to identify an area. Maybe behind the existing baseball field, there is plenty of storm drain-off. Bob Ellsworth agrees that behind the baseball field is viable. He also recommended adopting this Master Plan with the skateboarding park in the rear of the existing baseball field.
At 7:15 this continuation was closed. On motion from Dan and second by Dod the Board unanimously closed this hearing and will take all comments under consideration before formally adopting. Bruce needs to look at the LWRP response and Sally pointed out that the CAC comments are more about implementation not the overall master plan. Dod would prefer to wait until our next meeting. Pam Richardson said these hearings are to feel out what the issues are. The comments need to be taken under advisement. Dod questioned if we could add the skateboard park without holding another hearing and Pam said another hearing is not necessary.
The Board will vote on this plan at the May 26th meeting.
2. On motion from Dan and second from Bruce; Robert Fitzpatrick III was unanimously hired as part time laborer at $11.00 through September.
3. Dan motioned with Dod seconding to hire Gary Allen Slater, Jr as part time laborer at cemetery at $11 per hour, not to exceed 6 months for 2-3 days per week. All were in favor.
4. Dan motioned and Dod seconded to appoint Ida Brier to Rhinecliff Advisory Committee, term to expire 12/10. All were in favor.
5. Dan motioned and Dod seconded to authorize Supervisor to sign 2010-2012 Urban County Consortium Ballot, Community Block Grant recertification for 2002-2011. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Dan motioned and Dod seconded to change June workshop meeting from June 22nd to June 29th. All were in favor.
7. Speed trailer agreement tabled to May 26th meeting.
8. On motion from Dan and second from Dod Abstract 5 vouchers 579-652, checks 4833-4878 for $69,858.49 was unanimously approved.
9. Capital Project 29 Abstract 1 Voucher 1 for $18,100.00 was tabled until May 26th meeting. Dod will contact Emery regarding this MJW check.
10. Dan motioned and Bruce seconded to purchase new computers for bookkeeping
Whereas the Finance office's server and work state were purchased in 2004, and
Whereas, it is recommended that the serves be replaced every 3-4 years and
Whereas, there are funds in Capital Project #39 Town Hall Equipment
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Rhinebeck authorize the purchase and set up of 2 computers not to exceed $4,200 to be paid from Capital Project #39, 55-01-1220-203 equipment line
Bruce requested that the Technology Committee be involved in the future. He spoke with RDA and supposedly there are quarterly updates which we may not have. Dod suggested getting Kevin Jeffrey's involved with our backup process. He does not think it is wise to involve a committee in this process.
11. Pam Richardson reported that she and Warren Replansky are working on the Escrow Policy which will be handled in the Comp Plan adoption.
12. Investment Policy tabled.
13. Bruce motioned and Dan seconded to hire following summer recreation staff:
Camp Director Ginger Glynn $4900
Assistant camp director - Jared Debenedictus $9.50.
Sports Coordinator - Will Scales $8.50.
Arts & Crafts coordinator - Kayley Berezney $8.50
Camp Counselors
Martha Alvarez $7.50
Kait Bathrick $7.50
Brad Borquist $7.50
Emily Braggins $7.65
Ian Connolly $7.65
Michael deVries $7.65
Larisa Gavio $7.50
Daniel Halstead $7.65
Arianne Loeber $7.50
Leanne Nichols $7.50
David Neifeld $7.50
Megan Parsi $7.50
Christopher Visenten $7.65
Hank Wagner $7.65
Katie Wagner $7.65
Rowan Brind $7.50
CITS
Matt Barge $7.15
Becky Borquist $7.15
Evan Connolly $7.15
Megan deVries $7.15
Tyler Figuero $7.15
Alex Hammond $7.15
Marci Lee $7.15
Lizzie Stone $7.15
Bianca Traudt $7.15
Camp Volunteers
Eric GrimM
Nick Hatter
Alirio Gonzloz
Christian Gonzolez
Allysa Cassarino
Ariana Saxon
Nolan Graziano
Bridget Cunningham
Nate Hatter
Bradley Quackenbush
Alexa Ickes
Cashiers
Laura Boyle $9.65 + $500 stipend for pool coordinator
Joanne Plass $9.65 + $500 stipend for pool coordinator
Kelly Sherrod $9.65 + $500 stipend for pool coordinator
Aquatics Director/ Head Guard Erin Doyle $11.50
Health Director- Alice Cunningham $1,000 stipend
Head pool coordinator - Alice Cunningham $1,000 stipend
Guards
Craig Bassett $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Connor Murray $8.65 $9.65 with WSI
Eamon Graziano $8.50 $9.50 with WSI
Sam Kogan $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Ainslee Cunningham $8.50 $9.50 with WSI
Elizabeth Marvin $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Dylan Nowik $8.90 $9.90 with WSI
Thomas deVries $9.50 $10.50 with WSI
Derek Jung $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Nick Legname $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Megan Lancto $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Greg Marvin $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Cassidy Coratti $8.65 $9.65 WSI
Substitutes are
Amanda Byrnes $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Neal Sama $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Becky Teubl $9.15 $10.15 with WSI
Swim Team
Chrissy Cunningham $12.15
Will Wager $8.65
Lisa Kristofik $8.65
Conner Murray $8.65
Kayla Wager $7.15
Swim Lessons (WSI) Nancy Rifenburg $11.50
All were in favor.
14. Dod motioned and Bruce seconded to modify revenue and appropriation for quad centennial celebration.
Quad 00-06-7550-402 + 9,750 = 10,750 due to increased revenues
Bruce explained that there are donations and entrance fees coming in.
Recreation Capital
H28-44 Concession Building -$1,000.00
H43-59 Stone Church Rec - $19,000.00
H38-54 Parks/Rec/Pool +$20,000.00
Dod questioned if renting a tent for this summer instead of building a pavilion might be more cost effective due to the economy. You could put the tent on the pad that is being poured. Bruce said a tent rental would cost around $3,000-$4,000. He is closing out the concession account since there are no more improvements needed for that. Expenses such as relining of the pool, lights, pavilion and controls are needed now. Tom said he also thought about a tent but doesn't feel the budget situation will improve next year. He is also concerned about the pool area having a shaded area. Dod moved to have a tent this summer to save money but there was no second. Original motion was carried 3-1 (Dod against.)
15. Dod motioned with Bruce seconding to approve emergency purchase of laptop computer for $995 from Northeast Computer for the Assessor's Office. Dod stated the system board is fried and a replacement is needed before Grievance Day on May 26th. All were in favor.
16. Dan motioned and Dod seconded to appoint Justin Cole to Finance/ Control Committee through 12/31/09. Motion carried unanimously.
17. Set up public hearing for Building Moratorium extension
RE: INTRODUCING LOCAL LAW NO. X OF 2009
AMENDING LOCAL LAW 6 OF 2007,
AS AMENDED BY LOCAL LAW 3 0F 2008 and
AS FURTHER AMENDED BY LOCAL LAW 4 OF 2008
The Town Board of the Town of Rhinebeck hereby acts as follows in consideration of the proposed extension of the existing moratorium on major subdivisions and on specified development types and uses until September 30, 2009 and pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York:
1. Introduces the annexed Proposed Local Law No. X of 2009, providing for the extension of a Moratorium on Major Subdivisions and on Specified Development Types and Uses, each to a termination date of September 30, 2009, unless either earlier terminated or extended by resolution of the Town Board.
2. Classifies the Proposed Action as a Type II Action under SEQRA categorically deemed to be of no significant adverse effect on the environment and for which further environmental review is precluded.
3. Schedules a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No.____ of 2009, for May 26, at 6:45 p.m., which hearing shall be held at the Morton Memorial Library, at 82 Kelly Street, Rhinebeck, New York and directs the Town Clerk to post and publish notice prior to the Public Hearing in the Town=s official newspaper.
4. Further directs the Town Clerk to refer Proposed Local Law No. ___ of 2009, to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Economic Development for review and advisory opinion pursuant to Section 239 of the General Municipal Law and to the Rhinebeck Planning Board pursuant to Chapter A.136, Section XII (B) of the Rhinebeck Town Code for review and recommendations thereon, and the Towns of Hyde Park, Milan, Red Hook, Clinton, and Esopus, the Village of Rhinebeck and the City of Kingston.
Motion by Dan Staley Seconded by Dod Crane
Roll Call Vote on Resolution:
Councilman Crane aye
Councilwoman Silverstein absent
Councilman Staley aye
Councilman Washburn aye
Supervisor Traudt aye
18 Set up public hearing for Building Permit Law
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Rhinebeck shall conduct a Public Hearing on May 26, 2009, at 6:45 p.m. at the Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinebeck, New York on Proposed Local Law No. X of 2009, as amended by Local Law No. 6 of 2007 and as further amended by Local Law No. 3 of 2008 and Local Law No. 4 of 2008, entitled AMoratorium on Major Subdivisions and Specified Development Types and Uses.@
The Proposed Local Law extends the termination date of Local Law No. 6 of 2007, as amended by Local Law No. 3 of 2008 and by Local Law No. 4 of 2008, from June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009.
The Proposed Local Law is classified as a AType II Action@ under SEQRA and categorically deemed to have no significant adverse impact on the environment.
A copy of the Proposed Local Law is available for review in the Town Clerk's Office during normal business hours. All interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard upon said Local Law at such Public Hearing.
By Order of the Town Board
Barbara Cunningham, Town Clerk
RE: RESOLUTION INTRODUCING A LOCAL LAW PERTAINING TO AND AMENDING CHAPTER 49 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF RHINEBECK, ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION"
WHEREAS, by this Resolution the Town Board introduces the proposed Local Law to be known as Local Law No. of 2009, amending Chapter 49 of the Town of Rhinebeck Town Code entitled "Building Code Administration" and in particular Section 49-4 relating to building permits; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board schedules a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law No. of 2009 for Monday, June 26, 2009 at 7:10 p.m., which public hearing shall be held at the Morton Memorial Library located at 82 Kelly Street, Rhinebeck, New York, 12574; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to provide notice thereof, in the official newspaper of the Town and to post the Notice of Public Hearing accordingly.
Motioned by Dod Crane Seconded by Dan Staley
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Crane aye
Councilwoman Silverstein absent
Councilman Staley aye
Councilman Washburn aye
Supervisor Traudt aye
Proposed Local Law No. of the year 2009
A local law of the Town of Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, amending Chapter 49 of the Code of the Town of Rhinebeck, entitled BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION as follows:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OFTHE TOWN OF RHINEBECK AS FOLLOWS:
§1. Legislative Intent.
This Local Law of the Town of Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, Amending Chapter 49, "Building Code Administration," of the Town Code" and more particularly, amending the provisions of Section 49-4 entitled "Building Permits" to make the provisions of Section 49-4 consistent with other provisions in the Town Code, in particular, Chapter A136, Zoning, Section X(B)(1)(f), by deleting the language of Section 49-4 in its entirety and replacing it as follows:
"A building permit shall be effective to authorize the commencement of work in accordance with the application, plans and specifications upon which it is based. Building permits shall become invalid unless the authorized work is commenced within one (1) year following the date of issuance. Building permits shall expire one (1) year after issuance. For good cause, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may allow up to two (2) extensions for periods not to exceed six (6) calendar months each, upon application by the permit holder and payment of the applicable fee prior to expiration of the existing permit.
A building permit which has become invalid or which has expired pursuant to this subdivision may be reinstated upon new application by the permit holder, payment of the applicable fee and approval of the application by the Code Enforcement Officer."
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§2. SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any word, section, clause, paragraph, sentence, part or provision of this Local Law shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Local Law which can be given effect within such part or parts.
§3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This local law shall take effect immediately after it is filed with the Secretary of State as provided in section twenty-seven of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by Town Board of the Town of Rhinebeck on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7:10 p.m. at the Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinebeck, New York, 12574, regarding the proposed Local Law known as Local Law __ of 2009 entitled, AA Local Law of the Town of Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, amending Chapter 49 of the Code of the Town of Rhinebeck, entitled BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION."
This local law will amend the Building Code to extend the term of building permits from six (6) months to one (1) year, consistent with the provisions of the Town of Rhinebeck Zoning Code.
Any resident of the Town of Rhinebeck shall be entitled to be heard upon said proposed Local Law at such public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available for review at the Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 80 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, New York, during regular office hours.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
18. Approval to extend Maintenance contract for Syn-Tech Systems for fuel depot for $872.81 tabled until May 26th.
DISCUSSION
1. Re-Organization Chart
Dod presented a new chart for all to review. He feels we need to establish overall Town Hall supervision. He has talked with County Personnel and the Town can even appoint the Dep. Supervisor as manager and set a salary. He handed out a questionnaire: qualifications, salary, who reports to whom, staffing solutions, etc. Tom feels that the current Office Manager oversees the financial operations and hours. Bruce asked who does this person oversee and Tom replied the Office Manager is the official record keeper. Dod would like to see a clearer definition. We might need an executive session for this discussion. Ms. Richardson said if a specific person is addressed then an Executive Session is applicable.
2. 2009 Capital Plan draft 2010 capital planning procedure - Bruce was expecting an encumbrance or expenditure report which isn't available so this was tabled.
3. Pedestrian Bridge - Pam Richardson reported that the title search has been received and the Town owns a portion on the western side and 1 staircase. Further review is necessary. Dod suggested just fixing it, between the legal, engineering fees and title searches the work could be completed less economically. Bruce has spoken with Selective Insurance and gutters are needed on the bottom and probably should put a metal roof on it.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 this meeting was unanimously adjourned on motion from Dan and second from Bruce
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Cunningham
Town Clerk