Regular Board Meeting
6/9/11
The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM.
Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.
On roll call Board Members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman LaForest, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen.
Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.
Visitors included Tina Gardner, Brad Beers, Olive Alexander, Steve Phillips, Grace Drummond, Keith Lobdell, Bonnie Monoski, Jane TerLow, Dianne
Lansing and Pat Parsons.
Jane TerLow thanked everyone who worked on Albee Lane and made the road passable for the residents that live there during the high water.
Grace Drummond has resigned as Deputy Town Clerk effective 6/30/11.
Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk said it is with regret that she accepts this resignation. Grace has been supportive and helpful and I will miss her as my Deputy.
Motion to accept Grace Drummond’s resignation with regret made by Supervisor Boisen. Seconded by Councilman MacDougal. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Approve minutes
The minutes were discussed. Motion to approve the 5/12/11 Informational Sewer
Minutes made by Councilwoman LaPine. Seconded Councilman LaForest. . Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Motion to table the Regular Board meeting minutes made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. . Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes. The Regular Board minutes of 5/12/11 were tabled.
Discussion of Bills
The bills were discussed.
General $3336.50
Highway 3397.70
Transfer Station 1995.84
Sewer Fund 17247.33
Water 3630.84
Street Lights 439.42
General Prepay 8766.74
Prepay Trust Acct 80.80
Prepay Sewer 19.13
Prepay Water 62.30
Motion to pay bills as presented made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. . Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Zoning Officer Report
During the month of May I have spent time on the following:
5-3-11 I issued building permit #965 to Paul Fine, 1298 Whallons Bay Road [tax map #49.3-2-21] for an addition and deck. $100
5-5-11 I stopped to inspect Paul Fine’s addition.
I stopped to inspect the work at Lawson Allen’s before issuing a certificate of occupancy.
5-6-11 Issued a certificate of occupancy (CO#966) to Lawson Allen of 1858 Lake Shore Road [tax map #49.11-1-53.
Met with Andy Buchanan to discuss Grange issues. New front steps to be built on the weekend. Discussed that interior stairs to basement should never be announced as an exit from the auditorium prior to a function. Lights for the ramp need a switch near the door. Lights by front steps need to be fixed.
Went to Grange to inspect new plumbing in basement that will service the water filtration system. Checked balcony seating. 21 seats is acceptable.
Inspected the Riley Storage project at 545 Middle Road [tax map #40.3-2-14.2] All new stairs at upstairs entrance. Solid workmanship.
5-7-11 (Saturday) I was informed by Supervisor Boisen that there had been an incident at the Marina that involved a spill, fumes, and tenants that had headaches. A cat was also sick. The tenants were Penny Camm and Perla Hannelore. I had heard about this and came to the Town Hall Saturday morning. When I arrived Supervisor Boisen was meeting with Steve Phillips and informed me what had happened. Steve Phillips and I went to the Marina to make observations. We checked the septic tank. It needed to be pumped. We went to the boat house. At the door there was a momentary odor that might have been fumes. It was very brief. In 2009 Steve Phillips had had some problems while living there. Nothing had been reported since then until this incident. At this preliminary investigation, I determined that the odor was no longer a problem. I asked the tenants to inform me immediately if any odor reoccurred.
Steve volunteered to go into the crawl space and look at the plumbing that was the cause of the odor in 2009. He stated that it was the same and that the sump hole was full of raw sewage.
I felt it was quite possible that, due to the high water, something had spilled in the boathouse and produced fumes which got into the hot air systems of both apartments.
On Sunday, Supervisor Boisen sent me an e-mail requesting that I evict the tenants and cite Barry Hamilton for a faulty septic system. I didn’t respond immediately because I felt I needed to see the furnace room and the plumbing in the crawl space. I talked with the upstairs tenant, Penny Camm, and she said she would show me this on Monday at 8 am.
5-8-11 At 8 am I met with Penny Camm. We inspected the furnace room which appeared neat and orderly and without problems. We then inspected the 20 gal. sump container in the crawl space. We observed that there was a small sump pump with a 1 1/2 ” discharge to the septic tank. There was also a 2″ line coming into the hole. We later determined that this came from Perla’s shower downstairs.
Penny offered to go upstairs and individually flow water from each device in both apartments. I could hear water flowing into the septic tank from everything except Perla’s shower. That water went into the sump hole which was free of odor and had only grey water, not black water. It was reasonable to think that the situation was not as bad as it originally seemed. I came back to the Town Hall and reported to Supervisor Boisen. She later asked Don Jaquish about this and he said he would send over Paul Otenti, head of the county Hazmat team.
I had called DEC Spill Response and was told it had to be a measurable spill before they could respond.
At about 2:30 pm Paul Otenti came with his multi-gas meter. He and Penny Camm and I went through all the buildings and monitored the air quality. His meter read 0 everywhere including the sump hole. He also took photographs. He sent a report via e-mail and indicated a code issue with a venting problem at the sump hole.
My final determination is that probably in the night something spilled in one of the boat houses that smelled like dead gasoline or paint thinner. The fumes got into the hot air furnace system used by both apartments. Perla and Penny both got headaches. I am disturbed that I was not immediately informed about this situation but found out about it 2 days later from Supervisor Boisen. I feel the Town was fortunate not to be sued by Barry Hamilton.
5-9-11 Issued building permit #A-967 to David Hance of 268 Sayre Road [Tax map #48.3-1-12 for a woodshed. $40.
5-10-11 Todd Burley responded to my request to inspect his boathouse. He retrieved a floating container from the boathouse and he will continue to monitor and clean-up that building.
I have copies of e-mails regarding this incident available upon your request.
I worked on a report for the Town Board.
5-12-11 I attended the Town Board meeting.
5-13-11 I sent Barry Hamilton an Order to Remedy for the sump drain requesting a signed receipt.
5-16-11 I called Morrisonville Sand & Septic to verify pump-outs for the Marina apartment tanks. I have logged this information.
5-24-11 Morrisonville Sand & Septic pumped out the Marina apartment septic tank which is hooked to a 600 gal. dry well toward the gas station. They also pumped the one across the street at the little brick house.
I issued a permit (#B-968) to Brian Traskos for interior alterations at 2310 Main St. [Tax map #40.73-3-2]. $50.
Note: At the last Town Board meeting I was presented with a letter from the Coste family. I had Town Board support and also State Codes support for my citation procedure. However, Supervisor Boisen intervened and at this point I know don’t know the status of the situation, having heard nothing from Supervisor Boisen nor seen any progress at the Whallonsburg property.
5-27-11 Upon request from Supervisor Boisen, I met with N.S.E.R.D.A. as they inspected Jerry Spooner’s work on the Town Hall. The inspection went very well.
5-28-11 (Saturday) I received a complaint from Jan Eakins about ground water at Mike Olsen’s. She threatened to call 911. I investigated and reassured Mike that the water was from recent rains and would slowly go down. I sent an e-mail to Supervisor Boisen advising her of the issue. No response was needed.
5-31-11 I called Rick Dalton to consult with him about replacing the cellar stairs in the building he is renting to Brian Trzkos.
I received a call from Tony Plouf inquiring about putting a double-wide on land [Tax map #39.3-1-22.120] on Jersey St. which he would like to buy from O. J. Chartrand. I sent him information.
I inspected the work on an addition to the dwelling owned by Paul Fine on Whallons Bay Road.
Fees Collected & turned over to Town Clerk
5-3-11 $100. from Paul Fine
5-9-11 $40 from David Hance
5-24-11 $50 from Brian Traskos
Respectfully submitted David S. Lansing
The Barry Hamilton apartment issue was discussed. Supervisor Boisen said David, you and I talked this morning and that my account of this issue is grotesquely different than yours. I received as you well know a call on Friday from an anonymous caller because the renters were sick.. Dave said he did not know this. Supervisor Boisen said he did know this. Dave again said he did not know this. Supervisor Boisen said she made Dave aware of this on Friday night at 7 PM when you stopped to talk with me. You even contacted the property residents at that time. Supervisor Boisen said DEC was in Town and she contacted them about the problem and met her at the property at 5 PM. I saw you less than two hours later and made you fully aware of this problem.
Supervisor Boisen said that Saturday after you and Steve Phillips investigated, you sat in my office and said this is not good and is not right and these people need to evacuate. Dave said at that time he had not gone into the basement and after I went in the hole there was not enough there for it be serious enough. Dave said he felt that if he had been here and able to handle this I would feel a lot better about this and there would have been a lot better continuity. When you have someone else stirring the pot all the time things do not run right. I am
not slighting you for having concerns. I wish I had been down there when DEC was down there. Supervisor Boisen said she had repeatedly asked for a dye test at the property, you refused.
Supervisor Boisen said she sent photos that Dave had for two years to them. That is when they sent Hazmet to investigate.
Essex County Emergencies Services report was discussed. The system in the basement needs to be brought up to code. Supervisor Boisen said she sent photos that Dave had for two years to them. That is when they sent Hazmet to investigate.
Supervisor Boisen said you were made aware of this not two days after, but 2 hours after I found out. This is completely untrue. Dave said he did not see the sump hole until Monday. I do not jump from hearsay that is not the way I work.
Supervisor Boisen said she could not approve Dave’s report with the extreme and different account of the situation. Dave said to Supervisor Boisen why you don’t write it the way you think it should be. Supervisor Boisen said I have written exactly the way it should be. The dye test was discussed again. Supervisor Boisen wanted to know why a test was never done after she specifically request one. When it is requested it is your job to do the test. Dave said he did not believe he would gain anything by doing the dye test. Supervisor Boisen said if she has requested a dye test then it needs to be done.
A letter from Emily Gardner who lived at the property was read to the Board. It covered the issues that she and her husband Steve Phillips had when they lived at this property.
Dave said he listened to the complaints and the current tenants said the odor was gone. I talked with Barry Hamilton and this seems to be an ongoing feud between him and the tenants and I do not want to get involved with it. There was more discussion on the issues at this property. The high water levels were discussed and how they could be affecting this property. Monitoring and pumping the tank is an issue that needs to done on regular basis.
Dave said there are other issues down at this property. The boathouse is a mess. I am worried there could be a fire down there.
Councilman LaForest asked if the conditions have improved at the property.
Dave said he thinks everything is ok down there now. The hole has been monitored and there are no fumes. Councilman MacDougal asked it the sump hole is sealed. Dave said it was not and I have requested that Barry Hamilton seal it.
Steve Phillips said nothing has changed with the sump hole since he lived there. Where does the sewer go? Supervisor Boisen said the only way we will know is with a dye test. Councilman LaForest said why don’t we resolve this and do a dye test. Councilwoman LaPine said the report from the County should have gone to Barry Hamilton. Councilman MacDougal said this should be resolved within two days.
Supervisor Boisen said she would like Dave’s report to say an order of remedy was issued to Barry Hamilton at her request.
Councilman LaFoest said what is the next step. Dave said he would meet with Barry and find out where the line goes in the tank and get his permission to run a dye test.
The fire hazard at the Marina was discussed. Councilman MacDougal said you are talking about neighbor being in danger and is very concerned about this issue. This must be taken care.
The phone call Supervisor Boisen received from Helen Coste was discussed. Dave said he should have been the one to talk with her. Supervisor Boisen said Helen will not speak to you. This was discussed last month. Supervisor Boisen said as Supervisor if a resident wishes to speak with me, I will talk with them. This issue and the letter from Helen and her family were discussed. Supervisor
Boisen said when we talked it was decided that we would wait and as you, Dave said we will let things cool down.
Councilwoman LaPine said she suggested that the conversations be recorded so that it will not be he said or she said.
The resolution to the Coste property issue was discussed. Councilman MacDougal said it was up to Dave to set a time frame on the cleanup on this property. Supervisor Boisen said that her and Dave would work this out.
Motion to table Zoning Officer report made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded by Councilman LaForest. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes. Zoning Officer Report was tabled.
Planning Board Report
TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board
May 19, 2011
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Planning Board members present: James Van Hoven, H. Nicholas Muller III, Don Hollingsworth, Mark Walker, and Michelle Cassidy. Absent were David Hislop and Derrick Wrisley.
Also in attendance were Michelle Maron, Courtney Hughes, Brian Trzaskos, Donna Lou Sonnett, John Manning, Chris Maron, Colleen Van Hoven, Carole Slatkins, Margaret Shaw, Deidre Myers, Bryant LaFerierre, Wayne Gryk, Barbara Paige, David Lansing (Town of Essex Codes Officer) and Lauren Murphy, Chairwoman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A Public Hearing was held on the following applications:
Special Use Permit: Proposal of Herbert and Karen Dalton to convert the building formerly occupied by Renew to a new use as a physical fitness and wellness center. Tax Map 40.73-3-2.
Brian Trzaskos, Applicant and Partner of the above referenced property addressed the public and answered questions regarding the fitness center, mainly regarding hours of operation and services to be offered to the satisfaction of the public and the Board.
Site Plan Review: Proposal of Jason Flinn to construct decks on the rear of the residence to include a door to the upper deck and one window on the lower deck.
Tax Map 40.73-4-11.
Bryant Laferierre, contractor and representative for Jason Flinn, the applicant, addressed the public describing the decks to be added to the rear of the house. There were no questions from the public. The Chairman read the e-mail from Miriam Klipper asking that the vote be postponed until she could attend the meeting.
Site Plan Review: Proposal of Donna Sonnett to install a pre-constructed 8×10 ft. garden shed at the rear of her property. Tax Map 40.73-6-4.100.
Donna Sonnett, the Applicant, addressed the public and described her proposed shed including the fact that there is a Right of Way easement on the area where she wants to put the shed for parking by the Marina. She advised that regarding the said easement, she has never received, although asked for, insurance proof and a liability release from the holder of the easement. The Chairman recognized John Manning, Attorney for the easement holder, Barry Hamilton. Mr. Manning advised the Board of the permanent easement allowing a Right of Way for the Marina parking for cars, boats and boat trailers on the most easterly 116’ of the driveway thus encompassing the area which Ms. Sonnett would like to put her shed. Argument ensued with Ms. Sonnett advising Mr. Manning that there has been an established pattern of parking since May 5, 2007. Mr. Manning advised that he would like to meet with the Applicant and come back perhaps in a month with some sort of agreement suitable to all. Mr. Muller queried Mr. Manning as to any sense that his client would agree to any changes. Mr. Manning said yes, my client would consent to having the shed there with a couple of conditions as to that, yes, he would. Mr. Muller then asked what the conditions were and Mr. Manning responded regarding a sign up by the road, he wanted a guarantee that it would be able to remain in its present location and that the shed itself be moved closer to the road, near the hedge, and further that the Marina customers would not be harassed in using that parking area. So, he further advised, his client is willing to consent to the shed project but would like some giving from the Applicant in return. The Chairman asked the parties if they would be willing to discuss this now and come to some sort of agreement. Ms. Sonnett advised that that would not be possible.
Site Plan Review: Proposal of Wayne Gryk to add an awning to the front of the building, add two windows to the north facade, add a shed roof over the entrance to the residence, replace the slider and window on the east facade and add a door the south facade. Tax Map 40.65-3-7.000.
Wayne Gryk addressed the public regarding his proposed improvements to the Ice Cream Shop and residence attached to same. Board Member Hollingsworth queried Mr. Gryk about the southerly facing door which will come under the jurisdiction and approval of the Zoning Enforcement Officer at a later time, that being in winter months, it would be a concern with regard to snow removal. Mr. Gryk advised that he would shovel the area if open in the winter months.
There being no further comments, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order: Chairman Van Hoven called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
Quorum present: James Van Hoven, H. Nicholas Muller III, Don Hollingsworth, Mark Walker, and Michelle Cassidy. Absent were David Hislop and Derrick Wrisley.
Acceptance of Minutes of April 21, 2011:
- Nicholas Muller, III, motioned to accept the minutes as presented by the Secretary. Don Hollingsworth seconds, all in favor yes, with Michelle Cassidy abstaining.
New Business:
Draft permits on the following:
Special Use Permit: Tax Map 40.73-3-2. Proposal of Herbert and Karen Dalton to convert the building formerly occupied by Renew to use as a fitness and wellness center. Mr. Muller read the SEQR and motioned for a negative declaration. Mark Walker seconded, all in favor, yes. SEQR is deemed a negative declaration. Don Hollingsworth asked what specific time the center would be open and the applicants agreed to be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and this would be amended to the permit. Mr. Hollingsworth then motioned to accept the permit as amended. Mr. Muller seconds, all in favor, yes, opposed, no. Permit is approved.
Site Plan Review: Tax Map 40.73-4-11. Proposal of Jason Flinn to construct decks at the rear of the old Anderson residence to include a door to the upper deck and an additional window at the lower deck. The Board considered the e-mail of neighbor, Miriam Klipper, to postpone hearing. All vote no to postpone. Mrs. Klipper’s e-mail is made part of these minutes. Mark Walker read the SEQR aloud for the Board. Motion by Chairman Van Hoven to deem a negative declaration. Michelle Cassidy seconds. All in favor, yes, opposed, no. SEQR negative declaration passes. Mr. Walker asks about lighting. No additional lights will be permitted. Mr. Walker motions to approve the permit, Don Hollingsworth seconds, all in favor, yes, opposed, no. Permit is approved.
Site Plan Review: Tax Map 40.73-6-4.100. Proposal of Donna Sonnett to install a pre-constructed 8×10 ft. garden shed at the rear of property. The Chairman advises Ms. Sonnett that no action would be taken on her application at this time and until the easement question can be resolved. Mr. Muller motions to table the permit until such time that the Board is able to act on it. Mr. Walker seconds, all in favor, yes, opposed, no. Permit is tabled until further notice by the parties.
Site Plan Review: Tax Map 40.65-3-7.000. Proposal of Wayne Gryk to add an awning to the front of the building, add two windows to the north facade, add a shed roof over the entrance to the residence, replace slider and window on east facade, add door to south facade. Mr. Hollingsworth reads the SEQR review for the Board and motions for a negative declaration. Mr. Muller seconds. All in favor, yes, opposed, no. SEQR is deemed a negative declaration. Mr. Muller motions to issue permit as drafted. Michelle Cassidy seconds. All in favor, yes, opposed, no. Permit is approved.
Report of the Zoning Officer:
The report is attached to these minutes.
Report of the Chairman:
The Chairman, James Van Hoven, reviewed the Zoning revisions and reported on two changes discussed at Monday’s meeting. First was the issue of political signs and the second was the 500’ notification rule. The Resolution was read and is attached to these minutes. The Chairman asked the Planning Board to adopt this Resolution as an Amendment of the Town’s Zoning Law. David Lansing, Code Enforcement Officer, asked about the attorney, Bill Kissel’s remarks. The Chair advised that they have been incorporated into the revision. Lauren Murphy, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairwoman, asked about the map changes and a public hearing. Mr. Van Hoven advised that we are making recommendations to the Town Board and then they will go to a public hearing. He advised that no properties will have more restrictions than they do now. The Chairman further related that Don Hollingsworth was on the committee for this ordinance. The two maps that we and the APA were using were different and have been combined. We agreed to compromise and it worked out really well. Mr. Muller motioned to accept the Resolution as attached to these minutes. The Town of Essex Planning Board recommends the Amendment as articulated in the draft revision of the law be accepted. Mark Walker seconds, all in favor yes, opposed, no. The Resolution passes.
Lauren Murphy then advised the Board of the ZBA’s approval of the Keane subdivision which will be coming back to the Planning Board for permitting. Mr. Van Hoven advised that the Chair has no further comments.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Muller seconds. All in favor, yes. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting is adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Catherine DeWolff,
Planning Board Secretary
Town of Essex Planning Board Meeting
Special Meeting
Monday, June 6, 2011
5:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Note: This meeting does NOT replace our regularly scheduled meeting of June 16, 2011.
Call to Order
Attendance
New Business
Minor two-lot Subdivision – Karin Keene, 1723 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY, Town of Essex, NY – Tax Map #48.4-1-9 and 49.3-1-1. Review to deem the application complete and schedule a public hearing for the June 16, 2011, regular meeting.
Amendment of Special Use Permit, Project #2011-3. Herbert and Karen Dalton Tart Store, Brian Trzaskos, Applicant – Tax Map #40.73-3-2. Amend permit to revise original permitted sign to a 30x 30 double sided wooden sign hung in a similar fashion as the one at the Essex Inn. Request will be an Addendum to the Permit.
Adjournment
DRAFT
TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
June 16, 2011
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Attendance:
Planning Board members present: James Van Hoven, H. Nicholas Muller, III, Donald Hollingsworth, David Hislop, Mark Walker, Derrick Wrisley and Michelle Cassidy.
Also in attendance was Kevin Hall, L.S., representing Karin Keene and Jori Wekin, prospective purchaser of the main property.
A Public Hearing was held on the following application:
Minor Subdivision: Proposal of a minor two-lot subdivision by Karin N. Keene, of the property located at 1723 NYS Rt. 22, Whallonsburg, NY, Town of Essex NY – Tax Map #48.4-1-9 and
49.3-1-1.
Kevin Hall gave an overview to the Board of the proposed subdivision and presented the survey map at the request of Mr. Hollingsworth. Mr. Hall advised this is under APA review as a Class A project and has received a Variance by the Town of Essex Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Hollingsworth asked about the culvert lines on the project map.
Public Comment: None.
There being no further questions, a motion to close the public hearing was raised by Mr. Hollingsworth and seconded by Ms. Cassidy. Unanimous vote to close, all yes. Public Hearing is closed at 7:05 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Regular Meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Attendance:
Planning Board members present: James Van Hoven, H. Nicholas Muller, III, Donald Hollingsworth, David Hislop, Mark Walker, Derrick Wrisley and Michelle Cassidy.
Also in attendance was Kevin Hall, L.S.
Review of Minutes:
Review of the Minutes from the May 19, 2011 meeting. Motion to approve these minutes was raised by Mr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Hollingsworth. All vote yes, with none opposed, Mr. Wrisley and Mr. Hislop abstaining.
Review of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 6, 2011. Motion to approve these minutes was made by Mr. Hislop and seconded by Mr. Hollingsworth. All vote yes to approve, no opposed. Motion passes and the minutes are accepted and approved.
New Business:
Amendment in the form of an Addendum to the Minor Subdivision Permit of The Eddy Foundation-Brookfield application.
The Eddy Foundation has asked for this Amendment to clarify Condition #4 of said Permit, Execute within three (3) months of issuance of Permit with the last part of the Condition, or June 6, 2011, eliminated. Motion to approve the Addendum as written was raised by Mr. Hollingsworth and seconded by Mr. Hislop, the vote as follows, all yes, none opposed. The Amendment passes.
Vote:
Yea Nay Abstain Absent
James Van Hoven, Chairman X
- Nicholas Muller, III X
Michelle Cassidy X
Donald Hollingsworth X
Derrick Wrisley X
Mark Walker X
David Hislop X
Old Business:
Minor Subdivision: Draft Permit of a minor two-lot subdivision by Karin N. Keene, of the property located at 1723 NYS Rt. 22, Whallonsburg, NY, Town of Essex NY – Tax Map #48.4-1-9 and 49.3-1-1.
Chairman Van Hoven read the SEQR. A motion was made by Mr. Hollingsworth to deem the SEQR a negative declaration. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hislop. Vote is unanimous yes. Motion passes to deem the SEQR a negative declaration.
Questions were raised about Condition #4 of the Draft Permit regarding the 100’ from wetlands stipulation. It was agreed to leave in this condition as it was a part of the Variance issued by the Town of Essex Zoning Board of Appeals. A motion to accept the Draft Permit was made by Mr. Hislop and seconded by Mr. Walker. The vote is a unanimous yes. The acceptance of the Draft Permit passes and the Permit will be issued upon the contingency of a completed APA Permit for same.
Vote:
Yea Nay Abstain Absent
James Van Hoven, Chairman X
- Nicholas Muller, III X
Michelle Cassidy X
Donald Hollingsworth X
Derrick Wrisley X
Mark Walker X
David Hislop X
Report of the Zoning Officer: The report is attached to and made a part of these minutes.
Report of the Chairman:
Mr. Van Hoven advised the Board that the Town Board is currently having legal counsel review the Zoning Law Revision. The Town Board should be able to review the revision at its next meeting in July and approve it for a Public Hearing which should occur in August.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Hollingsworth and seconded by Ms. Cassidy. Motion passes unanimously and the meeting is adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Catherine DeWolff
Planning Board Secretary
Motion to accept Planning Board minutes made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilman MacDougal. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Supervisor’s County Report – no report.
Highway vehicle update – The Purchase order has been done for the 1-ton truck and has been faxed to the company we are purchasing from.
Building and Grounds update
Councilwoman LaPine said Scotty Gin has put together a spreadsheet on the Town’s buildings. A budget for each building will be done as to what needs to be done for repair and maintaince with a five or ten year plan. A grant application was sent to Essex Community fund in the amount of $2500. This money was
Requested for the Octagonal School.
Easement update
5 or 6 more easements were taken to the County this week. Copies of the bills for eminent domain were in your boxes.
Janine Wright contract for Justice Court was discussed. The payment for Ms. Wright is from the Justice contractual line item in the budget.
RESOLUTION #14 OF 2011
6/10/11
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY Councilman MacDougal
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Essex hereby authorizes Supervisor Boisen, to sign the contract with Janine Wright for services to the Justice Court.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY SECONDED BY Councilman LaForest,
AND WAS ADOPTED.
ROLL CALL:
Councilman LaForest yes
Councilman Wrisley yes
Councilwoman LaPine yes
Councilman MacDougal yes
Supervisor Boisen yes
The corrected Historian contract with ECHO was discussed.
RESOLUTION #15 OF 2011
6/10/11
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY Councilwoman LaPine.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Essex hereby authorizes Supervisor Boisen, to sign the contract with ECHO/Historic Essex for the Essex Town Historian’s move to their building.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY SECONDED BY Councilman MacDougal,
AND WAS ADOPTED.
ROLL CALL:
Councilman LaForest yes
Councilman Wrisley yes
Councilwoman LaPine yes
Councilman MacDougal yes
Supervisor Boisen yes
Water updates
Supplies have been ordered to make repairs. Hopefully when repairs are done we will be able to lift the boil water order. The company we are using is at State Contract pricing.
Supervisor Boisen said the Board needed to discuss the Transfer Site attendant.
Both applicants would like to know if this is year around. Puss just wants someone from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Councilman MacDougal said he would like to talk with Puss. Councilman Wrisley wondered if Jim Morgan, Highway Superintendent, could use this person as a wingman during the winter. This will be discussed in executive session.
Financial Reports
Town Clerk report
Motion to accept Town Clerk report as presented was made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. . Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Water Rents report
Motion to accept Water Rent reports presented made by Councilwoman LaPine. Seconded by Councilman Wrisley. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Supervisor’s Report
Motion to accept Supervisor’s report as presented made by Councilwoman LaPine. Seconded by Councilman MacDougal. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes.
Motion to enter executive session at 8:40 PM made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes. Exited Regular Board meeting at 8:40.
Motion to exit executive at 9:40 PM made by Councilman MacDougal. Seconded by Councilman LaForest. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes
Reentered Regular Board meeting at 9:41 PM from executive session
where no action was taken.
Motion to hire Ed Gardner to fill the vacancy at the Transfer Station made by Councilman LaForest. Seconded by Councilman MacDougal. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-yes
Motion made by Councilman MacDougal to send a letter to Lois Sayward informing her that the Town Essex will honor Section 2.4 titled Health Insurance of the Town of Essex Employee Manual and Town Employee Manual dated 2007 in its entirety. Seconded by Councilwoman LaPine. Roll call Councilwoman LaPine-yes, Councilman MacDougal-yes, Councilman LaForest-yes, Councilman Wrisley-yes and Supervisor Boisen-abstained.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:51 PM.
Respectfully submitted Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk