Town Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: 9/19/2007
Date of Minutes: 
08/08/2007

August 8, 2007 Town
Board Meeting Minutes

At 6:00 p.m. this Special
meeting was opened on motion from Paul and second by Dod. All were in favor.

Present: Steve Block, Supervisor

Councilman Dod Crane

Councilman Paul Niedercorn

Councilwoman Ellen Silverstein

Councilwoman Linda Souers

Counsel Warren Replansky

Immediately the Board went
into Executive Session on motion from Dod and second from Linda to discuss two
personnel matters, Vanderburgh Cove litigation and the status of the Garden
phase II project. Motion carried
unanimously.

At 7:18 on motion from Paul
and second by Dod the Board unanimously returned to public season.

  1. Paul motioned and Ellen seconded to approve a contract with John Lyons to
    serve as attorney for planning board, zoning board and town board for the
    hourly rate of $150 per hour in those instances where the town attorney
    has determined he has a conflict of interest, and authorize supervisor to
    sign said contract. All were in
    favor.
  2. On motion from Dod and second by Linda Kerri Karvetski’s contract
    was discussed. Steve explained that
    Kerri will prepare a public and communication and education campaign in
    concert with the Open Space and Affordable Housing committee for an amount
    not to exceed $7,000. Warren
    questioned the retainer but if the Board is comfortable with it, that is
    fine. He doesn’t want Kerri to be
    able to terminate contract and feels workman’s comp is necessary. Dod is not sure with the size of Kerri’s
    company if she carries workers comp.
    Warren
    will work with Kerri to finalize contract so the supervisor can sign. All were in favor with mentioned
    amendments being taken care of by counsel.
  3. Paul moved and Dod seconded to call the Garden’s Letter of Credit
    from Cathay Bank. Warren explained that the calling of the
    Letter of Credit has already begun.
    He needs authorization nuncprotunc.
    Bill Carroll, Gardens Phase I president, is worried that the
    maintenance of pool and clubhouse will have a shortfall. He wondered where the homeowners stand
    in line for any credit. If the
    project is terminated 83 homeowners will be paying for what was suppose to
    be three phases of town homes. Warren informed him
    that he would have to talk with the Association’s lawyer. The town has no choice since the Gardens
    will not extend the letter. This
    letter of credit is for the town’s protection not the homeowners. Bill Carroll asked the board if they
    think someone else will pick up this development. Dod stated it is impossible for the town
    to predict the future; speculation is not possible as to whether the
    development will proceed with another owner. Warren
    was given a unanimously vote to proceed nuncprotunc and call the Gardens
    letter of credit.
  4. Linda motioned and Dod seconded to terminate
    Kyle Albano as lifeguard and prohibit his presence at the pool. This had been discussed in executive
    session earlier this evening. Motion carried 5-0.

At 7:30 the regular session
was unanimously adjourned on motion by Dod and second from Paul.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Cunningham

Town Clerk

WORK SESSION

Steve explained that the
board needs to discuss comprehensive plan documents and schedule public review,
launching SEQR and eventually adopting new plan and zoning law. A timetable needs to be set to consider the readiness of all the
documents.