AMENDED MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Town Board of
the Town of Clayton was held in the Board Room with the
following present:
Robert W. Cantwell, Jr. Vivian
Black, George Kittle, Justin Taylor, Donald Turcotte, Robert
Boulton, Bonnie Rose, Jim Yuhas, Kathy LaClair, Sherie
Derrickson, Jude Seymour (WDT), Bud Baril, Nicole Cornaire,
Jack Stopper
Supervisor Cantwell opened the meeting at
5:00 p.m.
Town Clerk:
Correspondence:
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Judge Clarence Giles’s November 2005 report. (See
attached report.)
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Judge Clifford James’s November 2005 report. (See
attached report.)
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Notice from Office of the State Comptroller, Re:
quarterly statement for judge’s quarter ending 09/30/05.
(See attached report.)
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Copy of petitions of opposition for Depauville
Waterline. Attorney Joseph Russell will respond to the Town on
these petitions.
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Letter from Gary DeYoung of the 1000 Islands
International Tourism Council with a copy of 2005 Summer Tourism
Season Business Confidence Survey Executive Report. (See
attached letter & report.)
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Letter from Keith Wicse, Consultant with Troy & Banks,
Re: Niagara Mohawk account #48863-51108 refund. (See
attached letter.)
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Letter from June Hughes, Office of the NYS Comptroller
Re: they have received the town’s resolution to provide the
benefits of 75-i for eligible employees. (See attached
letter.)
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Letter from Michael Clenahan Assistant Director, Member &
Employer Services Bureau, Office of the NYS Comptroller, Re:
Annual Invoice and Payments form from Office of the NYS
Comptroller. (See attached letter.)
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Letter from Peter Huang, Mined Land Reclamation
Specialist from the NYS DEC, Re: renewal of permit for Pit #1,
Transfer Site. (See attached letter.)
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Letter from Peter Huang, Mined Land Reclamation
Specialist from the NYS DEC, Re: renewal of permit for Pit #2,
County Route 4. (See attached letter.)
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Notice of Commencement of Foreclosure Proceeding on
parcels having unpaid 2003 taxes. (See attached notice.)
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TIPAF Board of Directors meeting December 8, 2005, Re:
Resolution concerning architectural, engineering and project
Management services for the Clayton Opera House Renovation.
(See attached resolution.)
Motion
George Kittle, 2nd by Donald Turcotte to approve
Supervisor to sign agreement with Bernier & Carr Associates re:
Town of Clayton entering into the “Standard Form of Agreement
between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services” for the
Clayton Opera House Renovation. Motion carried.
Points of Interest:
Supervisor Cantwell discussed:
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Contract with CLDC and Town (Modification Agreement).
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Bus for NYS Association of Towns Conference.
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New Server installed and working.
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US International Wildlife Service, importance of
wetlands.
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Statement from STAT Communications re: Towns fire alarm
systems discussed.
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Vivian Black to approve minutes from November 23, 2005, as
written. Motion carried.
Public:
Bud Baril, Chairman of the Joint Planning
Board discussed proposals from the Planning Board re: looking
for grant proposal for joint services for Town and Village
Offices and JHG. Discussed the experience of the Joint Planning
Board members.
Jack Stopper, Chairman of the CLDC
discussed citizen member openings for the CLDC Board and
recommended Debra Sephton and Kathy LaClair to be appointed.
Motion by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte to appoint Kathy LaClair and Debra Sephton,
as citizen members of the CLDC. Motion carried. Legislator
Michael Docteur and Mayor Dale Kenyon are automatically members
as elected officials.
Supervisor:
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Vivian Black to approve Supervisor’s report for November
2005. Motion carried. (See attached report.)
Motion by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte to approve abstract #12 of 2005; voucher
#1491 thru #1655, totaling $235,174.50. Motion carried.
(See attached abstract.)
Town Clerk position:
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Justin Taylor to go into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. to
discuss Town Clerk’s position and applicants. Motion carried.
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Justin Taylor to come out of Executive Session at 5:55 p.m.
Motion carried.
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Vivian Black to appoint Kathleen LaClair as Town Clerk to
replace Bonnie Rose, who is retiring. This will take effect
01/01/06. Motion carried.
Supervisor and Town Board discussed
creating a full-time secretary position.
Motion by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by Vivian Black to establish a full-time secretary position at
$9.50 per hour. Motion carried.
Motion by Justin Taylor, 2nd
by Vivian Black to appoint Nicole Cornaire as a full-time
secretary at $9.50 per hour as of 01/01/06 Motion carried.
Rec. Park – Transfer Site, Lyme
Contract:
Town Board discussed the Lyme contract and
stated that Keith Wood would contact the Highway Superintendent
at Lyme to see if they are still going to transport from our
Transfer Site.
Update on pending Assessor interviews:
Supervisor Cantwell stated that the
Assessor interviews with the Town of Orleans will be on
Wednesday, December 21st, 2005, starting at 1:30 p.m.
Excess computer disposal:
Town posted to the employees that there is
one lap-top computer and one P. C. Computer for sale and asked
for quotes. One quote for the lap-top computer from Supervisor
Cantwell (bid at $80.00). (See attached quote.) One
quote for P.C. Computer from Kathy LaClair (bid at $25.00).
(See attached quote.)
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte to accept quote for $80.00 for lap-top
computer and quote for $25.00 for P.C. Computer. Motion
carried.
TIERS report:
Supervisor Cantwell discussed the TIERS
report that all the Board members have received.
Association of Towns NY School, bus:
Supervisor Cantwell stated that the NYS
Association of Towns Conference will be held in New York City
from February 19-22, 2006. Supervisor Cantwell stated that the
bus fee would be $99.00 per person. (See attached
information on bus to NYC.) Town Board discussed and some
thought they might look into different transportation than the
bus.
Highway Report:
Superintendent Boulton discussed:
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Re-application for mining permits for Pit #1 and Pit #2.
Pit #1, need to get copies of map from Rob Campany, Bernier &
Carr, and Pit #2, did not mine this year, it stays the same.
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Project at Frinks.
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Storing some equipment at the Building at Frinks, gates
are secured and building is also secured.
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Night Shift up and running at JHG. (7:00 p.m. to 3:00
a.m.).
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His discussion with Mayor Kenyon on what Candie Pecor
does for the Village at the JHG, for 1 hour per day she will
answer their phone and keep track of vehicle maintenance for the
Village in her computer. Mayor Kenyon is satisfied with this
arrangement.
Committee Reports:
Vivian Black discussed:
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Hawn Memorial Library – taking collections for Katrina
victims.
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Paynter Center – Wish more people would attend meals at
the Center. Should send Pat Phinney a Thank you for the
Christmas tree.
George Kittle discussed:
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Youth Commission – no December meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce – slate of offices have been
proposed, a couple of new members.
Supt. Boulton asked Councilman Kittle if
the Youth Commission could purchase some cones for Ken Brabant
for the skating rink at the Lions Field, Councilman Kittle
stated he would bring this up at the next meeting.
Justin Taylor discussed:
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GIS – sent application for grant on December 1st,
2005, will not hear from them until next spring.
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Consolidation Committee – specific path has stalled,
Village has formalized an agreement with Bernier & Carr to
report on Town space and Village space and a cost figure on a
single location. Village lead agency on shared municipality
grant application.
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Frink Park Dock Committee – meeting, not in favor of
floating dock, there is a need to get done ASAP.
Donald Turcotte discussed:
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Depauville Sewer – doing well.
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Heritage Heights Sewer – doing well.
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Recreation Park – Rerouting snowmobile route at Transfer
Site.
New Business:
Set 2006 Annual Meeting:
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte to set the 2006 Annual meeting for January 4th,
2006, at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Councilman Kittle asked about the “No
Water” signs and movement in Depauville.
Motion by George Kittle, 2nd
by Donald Turcotte to adjourn meeting at 6:35 p.m. Motion
carried.
