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, Kathy LaClair, Sharie
Derrickson, Roger Howard
Supervisor
Cantwell opened this regular meeting at 5:05 PM.
Town Clerk:
Minutes from
the previous meeting of March 9th were not available, as the
Town Clerk had just gotten out of the hospital. They will be
reviewed at the next meeting.
Heritage
Heights Public Hearing Resolution:
Discussion by
the Town Board with results that it’s been determined that the
action is a Type II action under the SEQR Law.
RESOLUTION
NO. 28 OF 2005 offered by Donald Turcotte, 2nd by
George Kittle, a resolution setting a Public Hearing for the
proposed extension of Heritage Heights Sewer District for April
13, 2005 at 6 PM in the Town Board Room of the Town of Clayton
Offices. Robert W. Cantwell Jr. aye, Vivian Black aye, George
Kittle aye, Justin Taylor aye and Donald Turcotte aye. (SEE
RESOLUTION BOOK.)
Public:
Donna
Cantwell, Executive Director of the Thousand Islands Performing
Arts Fund, gave an update on the Opera House. She stated that
the Capital Campaign started June 2004 and is coming along very
nicely, however there is still a lot more to go. She reviewed
the grants that have been applied for and some that have been
secured. Mrs. Cantwell stated they had just received a $75,000.
grant from the Northern New York Foundation, with $60,000. for
the Capital Campaign and $15,000 distributed over the next three
years for programs. Mrs. Cantwell stated that the Patrons Level
of donations sponsors the day-to-day operations. The goal for
TIPAF is to renovate the upper three floors of the Opera House
and be open year round. The Campaign goal is for
$2,500,000.00. The project is tentatively scheduled to start in
2006.
Mrs. Cantwell
indicated that a Historic Assessment has been completed and no
changes will be permitted to the lobby, front entrance and
stairway areas. Next week a Historic Features Assessment will
be completed which will determine the color scheme for inside.
This phase does not include the clock tower at this time. The
problem at hand is the placement of the elevator. Three
locations are being discussed at this time consisting of the
rear of the building, Merrick St. side possibly located in the
current Supervisor Office, or on the other side of the building,
where the fire escape is currently located. Plans for the third
floor include retaining the ballroom, poolroom in the foyer, a
catering area, and dining and/or conference room.
Mrs. Cantwell
distributed a calendar of events for the Cornerstone Series for
2005, a total calendar to date of the Opera House 2005 Season
and a Winter 2005 issue of Center Stage.
Mrs. Cantwell
concluded by thanking the Town Board for their vision and
support in working with TIPAF on this very worthwhile endeavor.
Justice Court
Grant:
We have still
not completed the last grant that was to see a raised platform
and a bench in the courtroom. This will be scheduled soon.
An application
has been received from the NYS Unified Court System for the next
round of grants. Application deadline is May 1st.
In discussion with the Justices, there are records that need to
be placed on microfiche.
Heritage
Heights Extension Resolution:
This is
another resolution that will be done after the public hearing on
April 13th that will approve and authorize the
extension.
Also
Supervisor Cantwell will send a letter notifying the Village of
Clayton of the public hearing date and time.
Depauville
Water Status/GIS MAP:
Supervisor
Cantwell showed and discussed the proposed Depauville Water GIS
Map. The map depicts those that have already signed the survey
and those yet to sign. Concentration in Depauville is heavy for
the water district. Those mostly yet to be contacted are those
people on NYS Route 12. They will be contacted soon.
Supervisor Cantwell indicated that we are near 50% and as soon
as we are near 65%, we will start applying for grants.
Bartlett
Point/12E Sewer Survey:
Before the
Town Board can move forward, they need a proposed rate from
Bernier Carr & Associates. BCA needs to have an amount from the
Village and then they can apply for funding.
Discussion
followed concerning who will pay from the sewer lateral to the
house. In the past the homeowners have, however we will need to
see what is funded by loans and grants. There are 28 proposed
EDU’s.
Frink
Remediation Committee Report:
Committee
consisting of Bob Cantwell as Chairman, Bob Boulton, Jack
Stopper, Bill Grater and Rob Campany, met yesterday morning.
Discussions included: there is a daily log kept by Highway Clerk
as to who goes on the property and for what purpose; Project
Administrator Sarah Baldwin has been hired; when to send out the
next letter to adjacent neighbors. It was decided that when
work starts on the fence neighbors would be notified. Budget
was discussed. Also grants that had been received were
reviewed. Discussion concerning the Environmental Restoration
Program which is a loan. It only is a grant if we don’t sell
the property. Taxes were discussed. An agreement was signed
with the County to pay back $300,000 in taxes up to January 1,
2004. We now need to discuss with the County taxes and
penalties from January 1, 2004 until the Town and CLDC took over
the property. Another scenario would be to see if the DEC would
cover those taxes if the County doesn’t forgive them. Survey of
the property is being done by LaFave, White & McGivern of
Theresa. There is a possibility that a Grant Anticipation Note
(GAN) might need to be secured for a Line of Credit.
ZEO IMA
compliance:
Councilman
Kittle stated the Village would be sending the remaining amount
owed. The Village Clerk had not read the IMA and didn’t realize
that the amount was in the arrears.
Adult Business
Study:
The moratorium
is still in effect until June 1005. A draft study has been
received by the Supervisor. The Supervisor will discuss with
the ZEO to find out what needs to be done next.
GIS:
Town Board
discussed what the next steps would be. Councilman Taylor
indicated that he would like to see RFP’s go out for return in
May. At the 2nd meeting in April the Board will take
action on GIS RFP’s. Councilman Taylor indicated that he
wouldn’t be present for the April 13th meeting.
Seaway Trail
Walking Tour Sign:
Supervisor
Cantwell attended a Seaway Trail luncheon meeting at Sackets
Harbor yesterday. A guest speaker from the National Byways in
Washington was there. She indicated that Federal funds are
short.
Our sign is
completed and being stored at the Seaway Trail Offices in
Sackets Harbor. Councilman Kittle indicated he would get the
sign and put it up.
Supervisor
Cantwell indicated to Dave Cutter, that the Town would do a
corresponding brochure.
Clayton
Community Newsletter:
The 1st
quarterly newsletter is currently being printed and will be
distributed next week to 28 different locations. Brochure
holders have already been distributed.
RCI
Development:
Supervisor
Cantwell received a letter from the Fort Drum Regional Liaison
Organization. They are seeking assistance in identifying
potential sites for RCI development. They are looking for
information on sites within a 30-mile radius from Ft. Drum that
is suited for small-scale single and multi-family development.
Both publicly and privately owned sites qualify for
consideration. Supervisor Cantwell will complete the form and
return it.
Regional Dock
Committee report:
Councilman
Taylor indicated that he had just attended a committee meeting
this afternoon. He had reviewed an underwater tape, which
showed wood pilings and structural components of the dock. The
thought process at this time is that it might be possible to do
land pilings. Also he is requesting that a legal document be
drawn with the Town and Clayton Local Development Corporation
giving a “public easement” to the section of the Frink America
site to the Village for the addition of the dock and walkway.
Also a property appraisal needs to be completed. In review of
the grant package, Councilman Taylor doesn’t see where the Town
& CLDC are co-applicants to the Village Regional Dock grant.
Recreation
Park:
Councilman
Turcotte stated that each Board member has received a packet
from Keith Wood for review. Possibly after each has reviewed
there might be comments at our next meeting.
MOTION
by George Kittle, 2nd by Vivian Black, to adjourn
this regular meeting at 6:30 PM. Motion Carried.
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