Town Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: 1/29/2008
Date of Minutes: 
12/10/2007

December 10, 2007 Town Board Meeting Minutes

 

 

Supervisor
Block opened the meeting at 6:50 with board members Dod Crane, Paul
Niedercorn, Linda Souers and Ellen Silverstein all present. Town Counsel Warren Replansky also here.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Winter snow ordinance is in effect through April 15, 2008.

 

Town Board will review new proposed zoning law on December 11 and December 18th at 5 PM.

 

Recreation Department is seeking assistant gymnastic coaches. Call Karri Wolfe at 943-9526 if interested.

 

Town Hall will be closed December 24th and 25th and January 1st.

 

Town Board year end meeting will be December 27th at 6:45 to approve year end transfers and the 2008 Vanderburgh Cove Sewer budget.

 

Movie tickets for the Christmas shows at Upstate Films are sold out.

 

BUSNIESS BEFORE THE BOARD

 

1. David
Queen has requested to purchase a 40 foot right of way on current town
property to access his 5 acre land locked parcel behind the transfer
station. David said his lawyer is not here tonight. Warren
Replansky suggested David have his attorney respond to the Morris &
Associates letter in writing to the Town Board and then it can be put
on the January agenda.

 

2. Considering
language change in the town employee handbook to comply with new town
policy of extending the permitted accumulation of sick days from 100
days to 165 days solely for the purpose of identifying the amount of
service time used to calculate pension benefits.

 

 

WHEREAS, the Town of
Rhinebeck adopted an Employee Handbook on or about April 1, 2000; and

 

 

WHEREAS,
Section 803 of said handbook, Sick Leave contains a policy statement
regarding the accumulation of sick leave to a maximum of one hundred
days; and

 

 

WHEREAS,
the Town of Rhinebeck Town Board desires to have the Employee Handbook
be in compliance with the NYS Retirement Policy benefit of additional
service credit of 165 days; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
Rhinebeck that the Employee Handbook hereby be amended as follows:

 

1. That
the sixth paragraph of section 803 – “Sick Leave Accumulation” is to
read – An employee may accumulate sick leave credits to a maximum of
one hundred sixty five days.

 

This resolution was duly introduced by Ellen Silverstein and seconded by Linda Souers. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

 

3. Considering
proposal from the Recreation Director and Recreation Committee to
operate a fee for service “after camp” program next summer to
accommodate working parents. Paul asked Karri about the estimated revenues and expenses but she was not certain. Linda Souers estimated the staff time would be about $2,173 and another $1,000 for supplies. Steve asked if there was any need for early arrival and Karri said that was not expressed by the parents. Karri was also asked about a late pick up fee and she said there is none. She estimated about 30-50 partipants with a ratio of 1:12. Linda motioned and Dod seconded to approve the after camp program. Motion carried unanimously.

 

4. Linda motioned and Paul seconded to adopt following fee for 2 week session for 2008: Half day Full day After Camp

 

Individual resident $55.00 $110.00 $50.00

 

Individual non-resident 82.50 165.00 75.00

 

Family resident 83.50 167.00 75.00

 

Family non-resident 110.00 220.00 100.00

 

She also explained that there will be a 7th week but the fee is not in this table. The cost will probably be half of the 2 week fee. All were in favor of motion.

 

 

5. “

Mountain Laurel Lane

”
was unanimously approved as the common driveway for Arbor Ridge at the
Baptist Home facility on motion from Paul and second from Dod. This name has been cleared by Dutchess County 911 Department of Emergency Response.

 

6. Dod reported that John Shapiro has requested an additional $31,000 for the Open Space and Affordable Housing contract. The original contract was for $60,000 and so far it has cost his firm $91,000. Dod considered this a fixed fee bid and he recommends not approving the additional funds. Once you get to a certain point, the contract should have been re-negotiated. Linda
agrees that the firm should have kept us better informed of their
expenses. Steve Rosenberg would like the town and Shapiro to split the
cost difference since it was simply an overrun on their part. John Shapiro became ill and others in the firm had to step up. Dod feels they produced a great document which they can showcase to other municipalities. The Board decided not to entertain this additional amount. Dod will contact Mr. Shapiro.

 

7. Linda motioned and Paul seconded to adopt a new employment application for the recreation position. Paul would like to see the word “volunteer” added to the bottom. All were in favor.

 

8. Paul moved and Dod seconded to authorize Supervisor to sign resolution requesting speed reduction on

Mt. Rutsen Road

.
Warren read the following

 

WHEREAS,
Mt. Rutsen Road generally runs in a north-south direction between River
Road (County Rout 103) in the north and Old Post Road in the south in
the Town of Rhinebeck; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Rhinebeck commissioned a traffic study of
Mt. Rutsen Road by AKRF, and said study, dated June 28, 2007, has been presented to the Town Board; and

 

WHEREAS, the study, which is attached to and incorporated into this resolution showed that
Mt. Rutsen Road, along its length, varies in grade and curvature with some
portions being straight and level and others having noticeable grade
and vertical and horizontal curves; and

 

WHEREAS, the study showed that the inherit geometry of

Mt. Rutsen Road

in certain locations creates potential hazard conditions for drivers; and

 

WHEREAS, the

Mt. Rutsen Road

speed limit is 5 m.p.h. over the town-wide speed limit of 35 m.p.h.; and

 

WHEREAS, the study has made several recommendations to improve the safety of

Mt. Rutsen Road

, including that the speed limit on
Mt. Rutsen be lowered from

 

40 M.P.H. to 35 m.p.h.

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
Rhinebeck as follows:

 

That
the Supervisor and the Highway Superintendent are hereby authorized to
make application to the Department of Transportation for reduction of
the speed limit along Mt. Rutsen Road from 40 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h.
pursuant to &1622.1 of Vehicle and Traffic Law.

 

This Resolution was duly introduced by Paul Niedercorn and was seconded by Dod Crane, with the Board members voting as follows:

 

Supervisor Block aye

 

Councilmember Crane aye

 

Councilmember Niedercorn aye

 

Councilmember Silverstein aye

 

Councilmember Souers aye

 

9. Paul motioned and Linda seconded to authorize the
Clearwater flagship “Mystic Whaler” to have access to the Rhinecliff Dock between May 23-27, 2008. Paul
questioned why they need approval and the Town Clerk feels it is just a
formality so the towns along the river know their schedule and they can
print their brochure. All were in favor.

 

10.
On motion from Dod and second from Paul, Frank Dietrich was unanimously
reappointed to the Board of Assessment Review through 9/30/2012.

 

11. Paul moved with Dod seconding the appointment of Lisa Camp to the Conservation Advisory Council through 12/31/09. All were in favor.

 

12. Paul motioned and Dod seconded to approve ABS 12, checks 2981-3027, vou 1320-1379 for $173,921.08. Motion carried unanimously.

 


13.
Paul motioned and Ellen seconded to authorize Office Manager to make
the following budget amendments, transfers and any necessary
bookkeeping entries.

GENERAL FUND

 

COURT

Building Equipment 00 01 1620 200 - $ 1,851.94

Court Equipment 00 01 1110 200 + $ 1,851.94

To adjust for the office desks for the court clerk.

SUPERVISOR

Dues/Mileage/School 00 01 1220 447 - $ 500.00

Postage 00 01 1220 448 + $ 500.00

TAX COLLECTOR

Supplies 00 01 1330 410 - $ 774.33

Postage 00 01 1330 448 + $ 774.33

ASSESSORS

Equipment 00 01 1355 200 - $ 357.35

Postage 00 01 1355 448 + $ 300.00

Legal Notices 00 01 1355 449 + $ 57.35

Contingency 00 01 1990 400 - $ 8,562.50

Appraiser Services 00 01 1355 451 + $ 8,262.50

Attorney 00 01 1355 452 + $ 300.00

TOWN CLERK

Codification 00 01 1410 460 - $ 1,295.12

Equipment 00 01 1410 200 + $ 595.12

Postage 00 01 1410 448 + $ 700.00

TOWN HALL

Building/Grounds Maint. 00 01 1620 475 - $ 500.00

Supplies 00 01 1620 410 + $ 500.00

MAINTENANCE

Contingency 00 01 1990 400 - $ 4,000.00

Equipment 00 01 1630 200 + $ 1,768.21

Equipment Repairs 00 01 1630 427 + $ 1,731.79

Contracts 00 01 1630 454 + $ 500.00

CONTROL OF DOGS

Veterinarian 00 02 3510 476 - $ 20.00


Columbia Greene 00 02 3510 477 + $ 20.00

PROGRAMS FOR AGING

Contingency 00 01 1990 400 - $ 1,000.00

Committee for Aging 00 05 6772 475 + $ 1,000.00

COUNCIL OF THE ARTS

Contingency 00 01 1990 400 - $ 500.00

Arts Council 00 06 7010 400 + $ 500.00

PARKS

Contractual 00 06 7110 400 - $ 500.00

Legal Notices 00 06 7110 449 + $ 500.00

POOL

P.S. Lifeguards 00 06 7180 101 - $ 2,414.22

P.S. Swim Team 00 06 7180 102 + $ 117.10

P.S. Cashiers 00 06 7180 103 + $ 11.29

Supplies 00 06 7180 410 + $ 400.00

Heating Oil 00 06 7180 411 + $ 561.25

Paint 00 06 7180 428 + $ 410.58

Telephone 00 06 7180 430 + $ 400.00

Electric 00 06 7180 431 + $ 500.00

Service Contracts 00 06 7180 454 + $ 14.00

YOUTH PROGRAMS

P.S. Playground 00 06 7310 103 - $ 790.15

P.S. Basketball 00 06 7310 102 + $ 500.00

P.S. Asst. Camp Counselor 00 06 7310 107 + $ 99.00

P.S.
Camp Counselor 00 06 7310 108 + $ .02

Gymnastics 00 06 7310 437 + $ 85.90

Spring Egg Hunt 00 06 7310 442 + $ 5.23

Basket Ball Program 00 06 7310 444 + $ 100.00

Estimated Revenues 00 510 + $ 2,986.00

Field Trips 00 2010

Appropriations 00 960 + $ 2,986.00

Field Trips 00 06 7310 433

Estimated Revenues 00 510 + $ 304.88

Aqua Aerobics 00 2018

Appropriations 00 960 + $ 304.88

Aqua Aerobics 00 06 7620 454

Estimated Revenues 00 510 + $ 5,000.00

SEMA/FEMA 00 3961

Appropriations 00 960 + $ 5,000.00

Repairs/Maint/Improvements 00 06 5720 440

To record part of the funds received for storm damage. Money used to replace

soil, seed, etc. at water front.

LANDFILL

Annual Well Testing 00 07 8160 451 - $ 7,400.00

Engineering 00 07 8160 453 + $ 7,400.00

Board had authorized well testing at $11,900.00. It came as one bill payable to the engineer.

CEMETERY

Gas 00 07 8810 450 - $ 300.00

Propane 00 07 8810 413 + $ 300.00

PART-TOWN FUND

 


SAFETY INSPECTION

P.S. Clerk 01 02 3620 101 - $ 500.00

Equipment 01 02 3620 200 + $ 304.50

Attorney 01 02 3620 452 + $ 195.50

ZONING

Contingency 01 01 1990 400 - $ 6,000.00

P.S. Sec to Zoning Brd 01 07 8010 100 + $ 3,000.00

Supplies 01 07 8010 410 + $ 500.00

Transcription 01 07 8010 459 + $ 2,500.00

PLANNING

Comp Plan Implementation 01 07 8020 493 - $75,000.00

Comp Plan Expenses 01 07 8020 490 + $30,000.00

Comp Plan Traffic Studies 01 07 8020 494 + $12,000.00

Attorney to review Comp Plan 01 07 8020 495 + $33,000.00

Estimated Revenues 01 510 + $85,000.00

D. C. Grant-Rhineson 01 2189

Appropriations 01 960 + $85,000.00

Open Space 01 07 8020 492 $60,000

Attorney to review Comp Plan 01 07 8020 495 $25,000

CABLE CONTRACTS

Contingency 01 01 1990 400 - $ 3,464.89

Panda Funding 01 07 8989 400 + $ 3,464.89

Transfer the sum of $1,000 to General Fund Unemployment Reserve.

HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND

 


Estimated Revenues 03 510 + $26,700.00

Village Sand/Salt 03 2770 $15,000.00

Village Fuel 03 2771 $10,000.00

Rhinecliff Fuel 03 2772 $ 1,000.00


Hillside Fuel 03 2773 $ 700.00

Appropriations 03 960 + $26,700.00

Village Sand/Salt 03 04 5148 400 $15,000.00

Village Fuel 03 04 5148 401 $10,000.00

Rhinecliff Fuel 03 04 5148 402 $ 1,000.00


Hillside Fuel 03 04 5148 403 $ 700.00

Transfer the sum of $1,000 to General Fund Unemployment Reserve.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND

Estimated Revenues 04 510 + $96,000.00

2007 Morton Library 04 4896

Appropriations 04 960 + $96,000.00

2007 Morton Library 04 06 7310 200

To record the 2007 CD Block Grant that was awarded to MortonLibrary.

All were in favor.

 

14. Paul moved and Ellen seconded to approve the minutes of town board meeting on November 13, 26 and December 3. All were in favor.

 

At
7:40 on motion from Paul and second from Linda the Town Board went into
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation issues. All were in favor.

 

At 8:30 the Executive Session ended and Dod motioned and Paul seconded to adjourn the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Barbara Cunningham

 

Town Clerk