The Town board of the Town of Clayton met
in the Town Board Room with the following present:
Robert W. Cantwell Jr., George Kittle,
Justin Taylor, Donald Turcotte (Absent), Bonnie Rose, Bob
Boulton, Kathy LaClair, Sharie Derrickson, Jude Seymour, Steve
Dorr, Mary Mascott, David Clark, Bud Baril, Ann Britton, Barry
Ormsby, Karen Lago, Les drake, Christopher Onorato (TV7)
Supervisor Cantwell opened the workshop
meeting at 5:00 PM.
Town Clerk:
Motion by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by George Kittle, to approve the April 12, 2006 minutes as
written. Motion carried. Turcotte absent.
Wind Farms:
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Letter submitted by Joint Planning Board recommending a
moratorium be placed on wind farms and wind turbines in the Town
of Clayton for a six (6) month period to allow for the research
and possible adoption of laws to regulate the land use.
(See attached.)
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Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC sent a Land Use & Development
Information Memo concerning Moratoria: A Controversial Land Use
Tool. (See attached.)
Discussion by the Town Board with consensus
that the Supervisor should pursue dialog with the towns
Attorney to do a resolution setting a public hearing for a
moratorium for a duration of six months. Discussion followed
that there should also be clear language that any application
for gathering wind farm or wind turbine information such as a
wind test tower would not be affected by this moratorium. Those
items would go through normal Planning Board process. The board
would like to see a draft resolution before the next meeting if
possible.
Thousand Islands Performing Arts
Fund/Opera House Program:
Mary Mascott submitted a copy of the
agreement for the joint venture To Revive and Renovate the
Clayton Opera House, dated May 2003. (See Attached.)
Ms. Mascott indicated that it had been three years since the
initial agreement. They had come a long way with productions,
they will have a full time manager on board before September
2006, they’re running three (3) months out of the year and are
now looking to do shoulder seasons. Ms. Mascott indicated that
TIPAF needs the town to be a full, active, contributing
partner. TIPAF is looking to make the Clayton Opera House the
community center of this area. She reviewed the financial side
and indicated that the town’s involvement is crucial to keeping
this a viable entity.
Supervisor Cantwell indicated that
Councilman Donald Turcotte couldn’t be here tonight, as he had
hurt his back. Councilman Turcotte wanted it known that he is a
strong supporter of this project.
Councilman Taylor thanked Ms. Mascott for
both her personal and professional work and dedication to this
project. He indicated that he is sure that this board has the
general understanding that the heat, electricity, air
conditioning is the important part of supporting the project.
Ms. Mascott pointed out that TIPAF has
submitted a grant request to NISERTA.
Councilman Kittle indicated that he
believes that it is important to staying in the downtown area.
He stated that we subsidize the arena, transfer site and
Depauville Community Center and it would not be unusual for us
to do the same for the Opera House. This organization has a
tremendous volunteer support as well.
Supervisor Cantwell questioned if Ms.
Mascott is looking to upgrade this agreement.
Ms. Mascott indicated yes and would like to
see the Town take the asterisk off the statement: this
responsibility ends if Town moves its offices out of Town Hall.
Public:
- Ann
Britton introduced herself and stated she represents a Clayton
resident Leonard Casey. She is a researcher and indicated that
this board needs to learn about wind farms before they do
anything. She indicated that others can’t challenge what she
has produced. She distributed two (2) disks: 1)Wind Turbine
Documents (4/18/06 edition compiled by Calvin Luther Martin,
PhD, Nina Pierpont, MD, PhD; 2) Daniel & Carolyn d’Entrmont Nova
Scotia, Canada … forced out of home by wind turbine noise. A
clinical interview with Nina Pierpont, MD, PhD, February 2006.
Also submitted were three (3) pamphlets: 1) Wethersfield to
Beekmantown/Don’t Ruin Your Neighbors’ Lives/We Oppose Wind
Farms, 2) Base height, 3) 551 turbines planned. (See
attached.)
- Bud
Baril, Chairman of the Joint Planning Board, stated that the
planning Board, nor himself have taken a position concerning
wind farms. On the contrary, they’re looking to become educated
on the matter. They’re looking to set up a committee to work on
this.
- Les
Drake stated although education is well & good, he feels a
moratorium is sending out a negative message. He would hope
that what has been started on Lowe Road should and would be
excluded as money has already been invested.
Supervisor Cantwell stated that in reading
about PPM, they’re doing nothing in this area until 2008. The
Town Board is taking no position on this matter only looking for
information. A moratorium forces the issue to be worked on.
Transfer Site:
Discussion by the Board followed concerning
the lot line and Supervisor Cantwell indicated that the property
now has been pinned. There is less encroachment than was
thought. Equipment is being sold off at this time and there
will be even less encroachment in the next 30 days.
35 Ton Trailer Bid:
1) Five Star Equipment, Inc.-2006 Eager
Beaver $41,500.00 plus Certif. Non-Collusion
2) STS Equip. & Trailer Sales -2007 Trail
King 35,705.00 “ “ “ “
3) Anderson Equipment Co.- 2006
Ferree 41,701.00 “ “ “ “
4) Monroe Tractor - 2006
Talbert 36,995.00 “ “
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5) Walldroff Farm Equip, Inc –2006 Eager
Beaver 40,585.00 “ “ “ “
6) Tracey Road Equip - 2006
Rogers 41,249.00 “ “
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Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Bonnie Rose, to accept the low qualified bidder as per the
recommendation of the Committee of Justin Taylor, Bob Boulton &
Don Turcotte. Motion carried. Turcotte absent.
1985 Ford One (1) Town dump Truck Bid:
1) Royce
Newberry $1,152.00
2) Gordon
Packer 753.00
Motion by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by George Kittle to accept Royce Newberry bid, with the
stipulation that removal be within two (2) weeks and that we
accept cash or a certified check for payment. Motion carried.
Turcotte absent.
1974 Mack single axle truck Bid:
1) Steve
Dorr $1,000.00
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Bonnie Rose, to accept Steve Dorr’s bid of $1,000.00, with
the stipulation that removal be within two (2) weeks and that we
accept cash or a certified check for payment. Motion carried.
Turcotte absent.
Jefferson County Clerks & Collectors
Association:
Town Clerk Kathy LaClair asked permission
to attend the Jeff. Co. Clerks & Collectors dinner meeting being
held in Henderson on May 17th. Others to attend
would be Deputy Clerk Nicole Cornaire and Councilwoman Bonnie
Rose.
Motion made by George Kittle, 2nd
by Justin Taylor, for those listed to attend the Clerk &
Collectors dinner meeting. Motion carried. Rose abstained.
Turcotte absent.
Re-appoint ZBA & Planning Board:
Motion by Bonnie Rose, 2nd
by Justin Taylor, to re-appoint Les Drake to the Joint Zoning
Board Appeals. Motion carried. Turcotte absent.
Motion by Bonnie Rose, 2nd
by George Kittle, to re-appoint Paul Heckmann to the Joint
Planning Board. Motion carried. Turcotte absent.
Appointment Supervisor Secretary:
Supervisor Cantwell stated he is
establishing Nicole Cornaire as his Secretary for the remainder
of 2006.
Grindstone Island dock:
Supervisor Cantwell stated that the
committee of himself, Bob Boulton and Donald Turcotte did a site
visit of proposed docks. The committee has decided after
review, that Patch Seaway International Inc. is the successful
bidder for the Upper Town Landing dock replacement project. The
award is not to exceed $47,000.00 and the town will supply dump
truck and a roll off. The successful bidder has been notified
and has signed a contract.
Town Clerk will notify those unsuccessful
bidders.
NYS Route 12E – Bartlett Point Road
Proposed Sewer:
Surveys were mailed April 19th
to forty (40) parcels. These surveys are due back by May 24th.
We have received seven (7) back so far.
ZEO helper:
The Village at the last meeting put in
their budget $2,000. towards a helper to the ZEO. The Town
already put in the budget $4-5,000. in the .41 account. This
means we can start the assistant program June 1, 2006.
Grindstone Island Cemetery:
Supervisor Cantwell stated that Richard
Heck needs more funding. With the last wind storm, several
trees came down and are in need of being cut up. With the
rising costs of fuel an additional $260.00 per year is
warranted. This takes the total to $1,460.00.
Highway Road Tour:
Road tour is scheduled for Friday, May 5th.
Bus leaves the Highway garage at 9:00 AM.
Accumulated Sick Time Committee:
Board consensus is of having a committee to
consider unused sick time. The following persons: Bill Sherman,
Kenny Garnsey, Justin Taylor & Bob Cantwell. This is looking at
having unused health benefits used at the time of retirement.
NIMS Compliance Program:
Councilman Taylor attended the meeting on
4/19/06 at JCC. All elected officials and highway employees
will be required to attend training of 4 hours. Possibly the
course might be offered on-line.
Time Warner Franchise Tax Negotiation:
Supervisor Cantwell indicated he was
notified by Time Warner and the Public Service Commission in
March 2004 to anticipate negotiations. He phoned Richard Strong
of Time Warner and they have played phone tag. The contract
needs to be completed this year by November 6th.
Councilman Taylor stated that we should
discuss with them that all town buildings should have cable and
high speed internet access as part of the package.
Supervisor Cantwell will set up a meeting
with Mr. Strong.
Recreation Park Chiller:
Chiller will need to be done no latter than
2007 at an approximate cost of $225,000. We will need to start
getting specs together.
The board should go up and see Keith to see
what is involved.
Highway Superintendent:
1)
Sand shed is needed. We have piles of sand outside at
this time. Don’t want to put this off for to many years.
Notices will come out for the next round on 8/31.
2)
Letter of resignation was submitted for Steve Black, he
has accepted a job at Barrett’s on the construction crew. He
has done a good job for us and he is a good equipment operator.
We wish him well. A letter thanking him for his service, letter
of regret, good luck with the new job is appropriate.
3)
Sealed the highway garage floors.
4)
Equipment Show & Training has been cancelled by the
Chamber of Commerce.
5)
Mowing tractor is at Sandy Creek. There is a problem
with the transmission however it should be ready in two (2)
weeks. This will be a hefty bill.
Committee Reports:
George Kittle: -
Questioned why Michael & Barbara Mead would be
giving an
easement to TIPAF if we own the building.
The
easement is to the Town.
- Questioned if
Peter Molnar received a letter addressing
his
concerns. Yes, Supervisor Cantwell sent a letter.
Justin Taylor: -
Wondered if an ad would be forth coming for replacing a
Hwy.
employee. Yes.
- Would like to
see a five (5) year plan for replacement of
Rec.
Park & Hwy. equipment. This would aid budget
planning.
- Wondered if
we had received any official letter from the
Village concerning the placement for the Justices. No.
- We will be
displaced from this building for 4-6 months,
are we doing
anything about interim placement of the
Town Offices? Yes, it’s ongoing process.
- Regional Dock
Committee – has authorized spec to go
out to bid by the Village Board.
Motion by Bonnie rose, 2nd
by George Kittle, to adjourn this workshop meeting at 7:00 PM.
Motion carried. Turcotte absent.
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Kathleen E. LaClair, Town Clerk
