PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING
PATTERSON TOWN HALL
1142 ROUTE 311
PATTERSON, NY 12563
JANUARY 13, 2010
MINUTES
PRESENT: MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SUPERVISOR
KEVIN BURNS, COUNCILMAN
JOSEPH CAPASSO, COUNCILMAN
GINNY NACERINO, COUNCILWOMAN
EDMOND O’CONNOR, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK
TIMOTHY CURTISS, TOWN COUNSEL
Salute to the Flag and Roll Call.
Supervisor Griffin called the Patterson Town Board meeting to order at 9:10 p.m. with 35 in attendance.
REPORTS
Mr. Griffin made a motion to file the reports as read.
Code Compliance- November 16-December 25, 2009
Code Enforcement- December 2009
Dog Control Officer- December 2009
E.C.I. - November, December 2009
Putnam Lake Fire Dept.-None
Patterson Fire Dept.-None
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Supervisor Reports for October and November 2009.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
MINUTES
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the following minutes:
Public Hearing – Big Elm Drainage District – September 9, 2009
Town Board Meeting - December 9, 2009
Town Board Meeting Special Meeting - December 22, 2009
Town Board Meeting – December 30, 2009
Annual Audit Minutes – January 12, 2010
Organizational Meeting Minutes – January 5, 2010
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
AUDIT OF BILLS
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept Abstract #1 as written:
General Fund $129,583.13, Highway Fund Item 1 – General Repairs $13,454.61, Highway Fund Item 3 – Machinery $14,703.10, Highway Fund Item 4 – Miscellaneous $392.99, Highway Fund – Snow $12,663.68, Highway Fund - Employee Benefits $53,313.40, Putnam Lake Fire District $48,672.00, Patterson Fire District $73,011.00, Waste Water Treatment Plant $3,908.29, Capital Fund $220,197.00, Putnam Lake Light District $1,611.00, Patterson Light District $1,794.00, Putnam Lake Refuse District #1 $28,522.02, Patterson Refuse District #2 $67,147.63, Patterson
Park District $1,249.05, Alpine Water District $875.00, Dorset Hollow Water District $61.00, Fox Run Water District $33.41, Trust & Agency $12,855.00, Grand Total Abstract $684,047.31.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Special Utility Abstract #23A as written:
General Fund $82.33, Putnam Lake Light District $1,611.00, Patterson Light District $1,412.00, Deerwood Drainage District $15.51, Alpine Water District $361.08, Fox Run Water District $1,515.20, Grand Total Abstract $4,997.12.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.
GINNY NACERINO
ERNEST KASSAY RECOGNITION
Mrs. Nacerino stated unfortunately, Mr. Kassay could not be here tonight due to a conflict in his schedule. However, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Ernie Kassay for his years of service to the Town of Patterson.
Ernie was first elected to public office as a part-time assessor. In 1993, along with Supervisor Griffin he was elected to the Town Board. Subsequently, he was elected for four consecutive terms to the Town Board, an accomplishment unprecedented by any other board member.
Ernie's longevity was not marked by mere luck, but rather a testimony to his hard work and dedication to the people he represented. Anyone who has ever called upon Councilman Kassay can attest, he is a man of his word, always returned calls, and thoroughly followed through until a matter was fully resolved.
I think we would all unanimously agree that Ernie's passion was the Ted Baumann Park in Putnam Lake. Like clockwork, Ernie routinely checked the park, made friends along the way, and solely took responsibility to ensure its safety for all of the patrons. Ted Baumann Park was truly a source of pride for Ernie.
Many of you may be too young to remember, or perhaps did not even live here in 1994, but Ernie Kassay was part of the original team that shaped and transformed Patterson into what it is today. Under his watch came the new Town Hall, the Library/Courthouse, the Recreation Center, the A & P Shopping Center and many wonderful and carefully planned sub-divisions and open space dedications. During his tenure, Ernie served on just about every Town Board committee, but was particularly instrumental to the Highway Department by assisting them with the DOT communications and worked on many traffic and road safety issues as well as road dedications.
On behalf of Supervisor Griffin, Deputy-Supervisor O'Connor, Councilmen Burns, Capasso, myself and the people of Patterson, I would like to have this plaque presented to Councilman Ernest J. Kassay honoring him for his sixteen plus years of public service to the Town of Patterson. Thank you.
Plaque reads: This is presented to Ernie Kassay for grateful appreciation for sixteen years of dedicated service to the residents of the Town of Patterson. The Patterson Town Board, dated December 30, 2009.
Mrs. Nacerino stated Mr. Capasso is kindly going to deliver this to Mr. Kassay.
SUSAN MACAGNONE PERMANENT STATUS
Mrs. Nacerino introduced the following Resolution for Appointment of Clerk within the Recreation Department. Sue has completed her six months of probation and by resolution will now be made a permanent clerk:
R-0110-01
WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson, as appointing authority, wishes to appoint Susan Macagnone to the permanent position of Clerk within the Recreation Department of the Town of Patterson on a part-time basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby appoints Susan Macagnone to the permanent position of Clerk within the Recreation Department of the Town of Patterson on a part-time basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
RECREATION REQUEST EXTENSION OF HOURS
Mrs. Nacerino stated I have a memo from Ray Blanar for extension of hours:
This memo serves as a request that Recreation Assistant, Veronica Roche, be allowed an increase in hours for the week of February 15 (if needed). This will afford Veronica the opportunity to assist me on a Camp Director level during the Winter Break Camp.
Mrs. Nacerino stated Ray how many hours are we talking about. I would like to cap that.
Mr. Blanar stated no more than forty hours.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to allow Veronica Roche to work the week of February 15 for the purposes of the winter break camp for her hours not to exceed forty hours, if need.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
KEVIN BURNS
CONFERENCE REQUESTS
Mr. Burns made a motion to accept the conference requests as submitted.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso.
Mrs. Nacerino stated are your making a motion for the four of them.
Mr. Burns stated I was going to break it down individually.
Mr. Griffin stated but we are not going to mention any names.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I would like to discuss one conference for the total of $1,295.00.
Mr. Griffin stated the Tri-State Camp Conference.
Mr. Burns stated the issue is that we would like more information on what this conference is, who is offering it and what it covers.
Mr. Ray Blanar stated I did go to this last year. It is hosted by American Camp Association. It is a tri-State camp conference for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and some Connecticut camps as well. It is four days of various sessions throughout the day starting at 8:30 a.m. usually to about 5:00 p.m. Educational sessions covering everything from marketing to orientation and all the various aspects of how camps are run. There are four different tracks you can take and that is the reason I have an additional person I would like to bring with me this year so that we can cover more of the topics and get more out of it. Last year it was about the same amount. Fortunately, I was a first time attendee so there was a reduced rate. One of the young ladies I
met there from Pennsylvania will be going and we decided to go in on this together. The registration includes up to five people for $570.00. We divided it by three and we will cover two-thirds of it and she will cover the rest to keep the costs down. It’s a great conference. I learned about it from Bob and Wendy Gentile from Camp Herrlich who have been attending for the last eight or nine years. They bring their whole staff down to cover everything. There are a lot of vendors to meet with new products, new games and activities. You also get caught up on all the new safety standards, measures and requirements by American Camp Associations. Part of my goal is to get our camps ACA credited, which take time and certain requirements you learn about while you are down there.
Mrs. Nacerino stated first of all I would like to see some back-up on this seminar. I think to help defray costs maybe we can cut down the days. You attended this conference last year. With us developing the Association of Towns policy sometimes these seminars and workshops can be redundant in nature. I don’t know if it is absolutely necessary for you to attend two years in a row. Secondly, I question the person that you want to bring. He is a seasonal employee. What would his role be at the summer camp.
Mr. Blanar stated in terms of being redundant there is over 186 educational sessions each year.
Mrs. Nacerino stated that is why we would like to see the brochure.
Mr. Blanar stated I think I was able to make 23 classes last year. The reason for bringing Fernie is that I plan on using him this summer as an Assistant Director. He filled the role a little bit last year. I would have him helping out with the February and March camps, unfortunately with him being in college his breaks are different than the high school breaks. He will be back working for us in the summer and we will have seven or eight various camps going all summer. I would like to use him in conjunction with Veronica throughout the summer so I’m not so hands-on and other people can get more involved with them.
Mr. Burns stated is there a time frame by which we have to submit the registration.
Mr. Blanar stated yes, I believe the deadline was February 5, 2010 otherwise it goes up another $100.00 or $150.00.
Mr. Burns stated we could defer it until the next meeting and still be within the registration time.
Mr. Blanar stated we could but according to Trish the conference request has to go in one meeting before the voucher for payment. I don’t have a problem with it if there is some sort of agreement and you can sign off on the voucher at the next meeting once it gets approved.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I would like to see some backup.
Mr. Blanar stated I can get you the whole packet they sent me. I know for a fact Tuesday is the first day and starting at 1:00 p.m. is the Park and Recreation Director portion of the camp conference from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. I would suggest cutting off Tuesday. If you want to cut off Thursday, so be it but Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday they go from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Nacerino stated did you give Veronica the option to attend this conference.
Mr. Blanar stated that was the first person I went to but she unfortunately can’t take off that many days. I think she is allotted four days from the nursery school. Even taking three in a row would be tough to do.
Mrs. Nacerino stated can you provide the Board with some backup.
Mr. Blanar stated yes.
Mr. Capasso stated how much money is budgeted for conferences.
Mr. Blanar stated we budgeted $1,300.00 for this conference specifically and then $1,000.00 for New York State Park and Recreation Conference. I would have to check to be sure. It was a total of $3,300.00 for training and conferences.
Mrs. Nacerino stated your allocation is for your entire staff not just for one or two people.
Mr. Blanar stated it was a request from the Board and Trish that the training and conferences get broken down as to what each one was. $1,300.00 was for the Tri-State Camp Conference.
Mr. Blanar stated did we put anything in so Trish is aware.
Mrs. Nacerino stated she will know.
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve the conference requests with the exception of the Tri-State Camp Conference for $1,295.00 and table it until the next meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve the vacation requests as written.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
JOSEPH CAPASSO
NO AGENDA
MICHAEL GRIFFIN
H. TED BAUMANN PARK SECURITY-REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
Mr. O’Connor stated in a moment of foolishness because of where I live, I volunteered to take over Ernie Kassay’s H. Ted Baumann Park. I know I won’t be nearly as effective at it, but rather than have someone come from a further distance I would do it. I see since Mike Griffin has it under his agenda, I presume he would like to take it over.
Mr. Griffin stated actually it was a mistake of enthusiasm on my part. It won’t happen again. We recognized that there were some problems. Paul had identified a number of issues with the security systems and took it upon himself to get an estimate from the company that we contract our security work from. In the interest in getting the security system back up and running we have a proposal from NYCONN. Paul the total is $500.00.
Mr. Paul Fava, Building Operations & Maintenance stated we had a number of problems there in respect to vandalism and the State Police were called in. I visited the park with the State Police on two different occasions and found that the security cameras are not working. Someone spray painted over one of the cameras so I found it necessary to get an estimate. We are not sure what the estimate would be until we actually get up on the pole and find out if the security camera is working. It’s probably not going to exceed $1,000.00. If we have to replace a camera and repair the existing recorder it would be somewhere close to $1,000.00.
Mr. O’Connor stated the bill from NYCONN they estimated $450.00 to repair the DVR.
Mr. Fava stated the DVR is a $2,000.00 unit. It is a very expensive unit.
Mr. O’Connor stated the service call to adjust and clean the existing camera is $87.00 and replacement of an existing Sony dome camera if necessary is $500.00. That would be if the camera has to be replaced.
Mr. Fava stated we won’t know until we climb up on the pole which is about 25 feet high and pull the camera down and see if it is working or not.
Mr. O’Connor stated if the camera has to be replaced the cost would approximately $1,035.00.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to repair the existing equipment and replace as necessary the surveillance system at H. Ted Baumann Park for an amount not to exceed $1,200.00.
Mrs. Nacerino stated discussion. Is this out of the parks budget or other funding.
Mr. Griffin stated there is money in that budget for maintenance and repairs.
Ms. Pat Ploegher stated this doesn’t have to do with this motion per se, but it may be affected by it. Diagonally across the street from H. Ted Baumann Park aka Club Court is the Memorial Ball Field. I believe Deb Lawlor came a few meetings ago and requested that the Town install a light because we have the same problem over there with vandals driving out on the field and destroying all of our hard work. Apparently there is a pole that can accept a light but it isn’t operative.
Mr. Griffin stated is there a light out there now or is it a pole that you can put a light on.
Ms. Ploegher stated there is a pole already there.
Mr. O’Connor stated I believe this was brought up and they were looking for an additional of one light on Haviland Drive to illuminate the ball field.
Ms. Ploegher stated exactly.
Mr. Capasso stated we have to find out who owns that pole. Does the park own the pole or the County.
Mr. Griffin stated it’s usually NYSEG or Verizon.
Mr. Capasso stated we cannot put a light on that without permission.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
2010 CENSUS SPACE REQUEST
Mr. Griffin stated we received an email from Joe Rebholtz:
I am working with Anita Jindal and this is part of the Partnership Program which helps insure that all people who reside in the United States will be able to complete and mail their 2010 Census questionnaire. As we discussed, we need a small space with a table, two chairs, and privacy for a few hours a week. This space will be used from March 19th through April 19th, 2010.
Attached is form D-1281 which documents the donation of this space, and many language requirements that would benefit the people who take advantage of this program. Please print the form, complete it, and mail it to Anita or if you wish I can stop by and pick it up. I also have some promotional materials that you may have to increase the interest in the 2010 census.
Mr. Griffin stated does the Board want to consider donating space here or at the Recreation Center for this purpose.
Mrs. Nacerino stated sure.
All Board Members agreed.
Mr. Griffin stated Sue you can fill out the form. We will work on this and figure out the best place to put these people.
BOND REDUCTION D’OTTAVIO
Mr. Griffin stated this is a project on 2400 through 2406 Route 22 and this has been reviewed by the Town Engineer and approved by the Planning Board. They would like to reduce the amount of their bond from $414,000.00 to $207,000.00.
Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution for Reduction of Performance Bond for the D’Ottavio Site Plan:
R-0110-02
WHEREAS, Steven D’Ottavio own two parcels of land at 2400-2406 Route 22 identified as Tax Map Nos. 24.-2-7 & 24.-2-8, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson issued site plan approval for each of the two parcels from Steven D’Ottavio in order to construct various improvements on the lots, as shown on a site plan entitled D’Ottavio Site Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson established the amount of a performance bond, sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed in the amount of $414,000.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has reviewed the amount of the performance bond and the amount of work completed and installed to date and has recommended a reduction in the amount of the performance bond; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has review the performance bond estimate prepared by the Town Engineer and has recommended to the Town Board a reduction in the amount of the performance bond from $414,000.00 to $207,000.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendation made by the Patterson Planning Board;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby reduces the amount of the performance bond sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed for the D’Ottavio Site Plan, pursuant to the Town Code of the Town of Patterson to $207,000.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bond posted for the project be subject to prior approval by the Town Attorneys, CURTISS, & LEIBELL P.C., as to sufficiency and form.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
FIELD & FOREST APARTMENTS
Mr. Griffin stated they are also looking for one but I don’t see a resolution for that.
Mr. Williams stated I didn’t prepare the resolution because it went before the Planning Board and they recommended against reducing the bond amount because our code does not allow a performance bond to go below fifty-percent.
Mr. Griffin stated okay. I will table this until the next meeting.
17 COUCH ROAD DEDICATION/CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution and to set up a Public Hearing for the acceptance of Providing for Public Notice and Hearing Regarding Acceptance of Conservation Easement from 17 Couch Road Corporation for January 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.:
R-0110-03
BE IT RESOLVED that a Conservation Easement has been introduced before the Town Board of the Town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the aforesaid Conservation Easement, which is attached hereto, be laid upon the desk of each member of the Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 247 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the acceptance of said Conservation Easement at the Town Hall in the Town of Patterson, New York at 7:30 p.m. on January 27, 2010; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Patterson of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior thereto.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
REPLACE HIGHWAY WOOD STOVE
Mr. Griffin stated I just wanted to update everyone that I received a call from the Highway Superintendent, Charlie Williams back on December 29, 2009 regarding one of the wood stoves that we use to heat the facility with the water jacket broke and was irreplaceable. We had to replace the entire unit. Charlie took care of that along with his guys. He got three quotes. It was
replaced with I believe a Woodmaster from Alternative Heating Supplies in the amount of $6,790.00.
HELICOPTER LANDING
Mr. Griffin stated this is interesting. Prior to Christmas the Patterson Fire Department booked a private party and Santa Claus was flown in by helicopter. None of the neighbors knew about it and they weren’t pleased about it. Apparently the helicopter scouted out the location the day before at a very low altitude and the neighbors were concerned. The day of the event there was no facilities management, no security at the site and a whole host of other things. I just wanted to bring this to the Board’s attention. I contacted my older brother who used to be the Vice President in charge of aviation for Bristol Meyers and he sent me an email back and gave me some very good suggestions. I spoke to the Town Planner and we have virtually nothing in our code relative to helicopters. I made an attempt to contact Albany Flight Standards District Office to see if I can get some information and I haven’t heard back from them yet. I will continue to try and find out what the FAA regulations are relative to helicopters landing wherever they feel like in non-designative heliports. Do we want to give any direction to the Town Planner to review what other Town’s may have relative to helicopters landing in their Town. I know in Bedford they had a big problem with Mr. Peltz who was constantly being fined and there were a number of issues.
Mr. Williams stated I will be happy to do some research and craft something for the Board. I just want to remind the Board that it is a site that is used at times where they need to emergency air lift people out.
Mr. O’Connor stated whatever we do we could note that this does not cover emergency rescue or medical, police, military response or anything of that nature.
Mr. Griffin stated we understand that and maybe a community notification might be useful or helpful. I know that when they were practicing the STAT flights at the old Town Hall you didn’t want to be in the parking lot when that thing landed unless you wanted to be seriously sandblasted because it did raise a lot of gravel and debris. From what I understand that area was not secured, the Fire Department had no personnel on hand at the time of the landing.
Mr. Williams stated there were three Sherriff’s Deputy cars present when it landed.
Mr. Griffin stated they were present because they were at the party. I’m not entirely sure they were there for that purpose. They should have let the neighbors know.
RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL BOARD
Mr. Griffin stated we have discussed this a little bit. I was contacted by George Michaud who helps with the oversight of the Agricultural Board and they are looking for an individual from Patterson to also be on the Board along with Maria DiSalvo. As a group we discussed this at the interviews relative to Steven Kessman and we all felt that he is a fourth generation farmer and he would be a good fit for an Agricultural Board. If the Board is comfortable with that I will make a motion that we make the recommendation to the Putnam County Agricultural Board that Steven Kessman be appointed to that Board.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
EDMOND O’CONNOR
SAFE HAVEN LAW
Mr. O’Connor stated there is a program in the State called “Safe Haven” for babies. As a result of the law, a woman is encouraged not to abandon her newborn child, but to bring the child to a safe haven location. They have asked us if we would make the information available. The main purpose of the sign and material would be to make telephone number available. To help disseminate information about the Safe Haven Program and to better educate the community, we could place the information signage in the Town Hall, Recreation Center and Town Court.
Mr. Burns stated aren’t all fire houses and police stations in the State of New York also Safe Havens by designation.
Mr. O’Connor stated unless anyone has any comments I would be seeing to it that this becomes somewhat available publicly.
COLD WAR
EXEMPTION – SET UP PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to set the Public Hearing for the Cold War Exemption for January 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye.
PUTNAM LAKE GARBAGE PICK-UP – BEACHES
Mr. O’Connor stated we have been approached with the possibility of performing garbage pick-up especially during the summer at Putnam Lake to pick up the trash that is around the beach. It’s a non-profit organization. I will get in touch with F&H. As far as making it a Town policy to pick up trash at places that are not ordinarily required to do and not in the district it could cause us a lot of problems.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Burns stated I think everyone is aware about the situation in Haiti. I think our thoughts and our prayers go out to the people of Haiti for the tremendous disaster that they have suffered in their country. I know we face difficult financial times and sometime people look for a way that they can reach out and help these people in this time of need. There are a number of charities that are offering help and assistance to those people not least among them the Red Cross. I received an email from my boss and his daughter is the original coordinator for Americares and they have about one hundred employees and they distributed about one billion dollars worth of humanitarian aid during the year and they are looking for donations. I would urge anyone if they are financially able to even a small donation to Americares and American Red Cross would be well received. I think this is a horrible disaster. The person who is the original coordinator is Christine Kelly if anyone wants me to put them in direct contact with her let me know. Thank you.
Mr. Griffin stated don’t forget the contracts.
Mr. Curtiss stated I have them.
Mr. Griffin stated the Youth Bureau, our twenty-fifth annual Youth Awards Dinner will be held Friday, April 9th, 2010 at Mahopac Golf Club. The Youth Board in conjunction with Putnam County are looking for outstanding youth. If anyone knows an outstanding youth in the Town of Patterson and they want more information, please contact the Town Hall. Sue Brown in particular because she knows all about this.
Mr. Griffin stated the FIS LOSAP we received a letter from them saying we may have an issue excluding people when they get to the benefit age. Tim, I just want you to be ready to deal with this
Mr. Curtiss stated I called and they are sending me the information on how they would like the plan to be amended because apparently there were a couple claims under the age discrimination. There was a blanket provision that when they hit a certain age they could no longer participate. Someone challenged and they have revised their plan to include older people and who would like to be participants in the plan.
Mr. Griffin stated I believe the age was 65 and after that age you were no longer eligible for benefits you started collecting. There are several who are past the age of 65 and still very active and are doing a great job for us and hopefully they will continue. We will put this on the agenda for January 27, 2010 meeting.
MRS. NACERINO’S ENVIRONMENTAL TIP
Drink tap water when dining out. You can save as much as $7.00 for a bottle of water and it may be safer to drink. Tap water is more strictly regulated than bottled water. If everyone drank tap instead of bottle water in the United States it would save about eight billion dollars as much as the United States spends in draught response. It would also prevent plastic waste. Sixty million bottles of water are tossed each day in the United States.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mr. Williams stated just a point of clarification, I think Steve Kessman is an excellent choice for the Agriculture Board. However, does the recommendation that this Board make go to the Agricultural Board or the County Legislature that makes the appointment.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I believe it is the County Legislature.
Mr. Griffin stated we will make sure it gets to the right place.
Mr. Williams stated that wasn’t the motion that was made.
Mr. Bruce Major stated back in October and into November there were discussions relative to the violations issued by the Sheriff’s Department and how they were going to be handled in court. Where are we with that. The last I heard at the public meeting the Sherriff had agreed to it as had the D.A. and that you are moving forward.
Mr. Curtiss stated we had two conferences with the Sheriff’s office and one conference with the D.A. The last time we spoke we understood it is going forward. However, we still have to get a letter from the Sheriff’s Department.
Mr. Major stated thank you.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK