Town Board Meeting Minutes 12-27-2007

Present: Supervisor Steve Block

Councilwoman Linda Souers

Councilwoman Ellen Silverstein

Councilman Dod Crane

Warren Replansky, Town Attorney

Absent: Councilman Paul Niedercorn

Call to Order: The Supervisor called this meeting to Order at 6:45 pm.

Announcements:

The Supervisor made the following announcements:

* Town Hall and the Highway Department (assuming no new snow) will be closed on New Year’s Day next Tuesday.

*Newly elected officials, including the new supervisor and member’s of the town board will be sworn in next Tuesday, New Year’s Day, at 7 PM here at town hall.

* The first meeting of the new board to consider municipal reorganization will be held on Friday, January 4, at 6:45 PM.

Old Business:

1. Considering proposed $25,000 increase in the Vanderburgh Cove Budget for 2008 to accommodate anticipated litigation costs for the town of Hyde Park.

2. Considering status report on the archeological study for the Thompson Mazzarella Park Project and the proposed changes in the Park’s master plan as prepared by the LA Group.

Linda Souers stated the LA Group is working on the revised plan taking into consideration the archeology sensitive areas. The sensitive areas will impact the location of the soccer and baseball fields, the east side of the trail and road way. Once a letter of ‘no effect’ is received from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation then the plan will move forward to the Town’s Planning Board.

New Business:

None

Proposed Actions:

3. Ellen Silverstein motioned and Linda Souers seconded to approve the Assistant Gymnastics Coaches for the winters season, each for $7.35 per hour, 10 weeks, 4.5 hours per week: Crystal Day, Gretchen Adams, Megan Parsi, Kayley Berezney, Samantha Surico – all returning, and Laura Mortenson (new). All present were in favor. Motion carried.

4. Ellen Silverstein motioned and Dod Crane seconded to adopt the Vanderburgh Cove Operating Budget for 2008 as $146,464.20. All present were in favor. Motion carried.

5. Linda Souers motioned and Ellen Silverstein seconded to accept with deep regret the resignation of Michelle Cassarino from the Recreation Committee. All present were in favor. Motion carried.

6. Linda Souers motioned and Ellen Silverstein seconded to appoint David Miller to the Recreation Committee through 12/31/08. All present were in favor. Motion carried.

7. Ellen Silverstein motioned and Dod Crane seconded to approve a temporary and retroactive salary increase of $1.00 per hour for Kim Russell to cover the hours she will have put in while Shelly Day is on Maternity Leave, increase is retroactive from November 15, 2007, not to exceed $500. All present were in favor. Motion carried.

8. Ellen motioned and Dod seconded to approve the regular disbursement list abstract number 12B, check number 3029-3148, voucher number 1389-1559. Total $470,146.91.

All present were in favor. Motion carried.

9. Linda Souers motioned and Ellen Silverstein seconded to approve the capital projects disbursement lists – Parks/Rec/Pool abstract number 15, voucher number 35-36, check number 3149. Total $287.50 and Cemetery abstract number 9, voucher number 12, and check number 3150. Total $12,500.00. All present were in favor. Motion carried.

10. Dod Crane motioned and Ellen Silverstein seconded to approve the budget transfers (attached). All present were in favor. Motion carried.

11. Linda Souers motioned and Dod Crane seconded to approve Katie Herb the Gymnastic Instructor stipend as $75.00 per session

12. Shelly Day reported $55,000.00 unexpended funds remaining in the General Fund which can be transferred to Capital Projects as determined by the Board. Steve Block questioned if this decision must be done tonight or if the new Board can make the decision. Ms. Day stated this transfer can be done at any time. Warren Replansky stated the Board can leave the unexpended fund balance in place and transfer out at anytime. After much discussion Linda Souers motioned and Dod Crane seconded to use $30,000.00 in the recreation capital project and $25,000.00 in the parks capital project. All present were in favor. Motion carried.

Ellen Silverstein, Dod Crane, Kathy Kinsella, Sally Mazzarella, Steve Rosenberg, Carl Parris, Linda Souers all thanked the outgoing Board members for their support, dedication and commitment to their community.

Adjourn:

With no further business before the Board, Supervisor Block accepted a motion from Dod Crane seconded by Ellen Silverstein to adjourn this meeting. Hearing no objection, this meeting was declared adjourned at 8:10 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Winne

Deputy Town Clerk