PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING

PATTERSON TOWN HALL

1142 ROUTE 311

PATTERSON, NY 12563

JUNE 11, 2008

MINUTES

PRESENT: GINNY NACERINO, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR

JOSEPH CAPASSO, COUNCILMAN

ERNEST KASSAY, COUNCILMAN

EDMOND O’CONNOR, COUNCILMAN

ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK

TIM CURTISS, TOWN COUNSEL

ABSENT: MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SUPERVISOR

Salute to the Flag and Roll Call.

Deputy Supervisor Nacerino called the Patterson Town Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with 35 in attendance.

AUDIT OF BILLS

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the following bills chargeable to 2008:

General Fund $17,956.68, Highway Fund Item 1 – General Repairs $53,938.63, Highway Fund Item 3 – Machinery $7,154.92, Highway Fund-Item 4-Miscellaneous $874.98, Waste Water Treatment Plant $5,022.53, Capital Fund $118,124.07, Putnam Lake Light District $1,246.00, Patterson Light District $1,198.00, Patterson Refuse District #2 $11,287.50, Patterson Park District $2,969.00, Alpine Water District $530.00, Dorset Hollow Water District $961.40, Fox Run Water District $461.63, Grand Total Abstract $221,725.34.

Seconded by Mr. Kassay. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Capasso; yes, Mr. Kassay; yes, Mr. O’Connor; yes; Mrs. Nacerino; yes. Roll Call Vote Carried

REPORTS

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the reports as read:

Code Compliance Officer – May 12 – 16, 2008

Code Enforcement Officer – May

Dog Control Office – May

E.C.I. – May

Putnam Lake Fire Department – None

Patterson Fire Department – None

Seconded by Mr. Kassay. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

MINUTES

Mr. Kassay made a motion to approve the following minutes as read:

Town Board Meeting-Minutes – Special Meeting – May 13, 2008

Town Board Meeting-Minutes – Special Meeting – May 14, 2008

Town Board Meeting-Minutes – May 14, 2008

Bid Opening – Sludge Removal – May 27, 2008

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

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GINNY NACERINO

KEVIN VAUGHAN REQUEST

Mrs. Nacerino stated Kevin Vaughan is a resident of Putnam Lake and he approached me regarding traffic issues on his street. He lives at the intersection of Inwood Road and Hazel Drive. He told me people fly through the stop sign and is a very dangerous area and he is afraid that if someone speeds through and an accident occurs the cars will wind up in his living room. Mr. O’Connor is very familiar with that area and he knows Mr. Vaughan, would you kindly contact him and see if Mr. Charlie Williams, Highway Superintendent or the engineer could take a look at that situation. He has two small children and we want to avoid any possible tragedy that might occur.

Mr. O’Connor stated yes, I am very familiar with that area. It is just past my house and is a total “T” and most people do not stop. Now that we are put on notice of this dangerous situation, we would have some degree of exposure if something did happen.

Mrs. Nacerino stated maybe we could have Mr. Charlie Williams or someone with an expertise in this to take a look at it.

Mr. Curtiss stated they can angle it so you can’t go straight through and you would have to come to a full stop to get to the intersection.

Mr. O’Connor stated it would be a big job if we had to change the configuration of the street. I will speak with the proper people regarding this.

Mrs. Nacerino thanked Mr. O’Connor.

CHRISTINA SNELL - VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Mrs. Nacerino stated I would like to bring this to the public’s attention and recognize Christina Snell. She is a high school student who will be graduating Carmel High School and will be going off to college. She has been a volunteer for the last four or five years at the Recreation Center and has been instrumental in the operations and in helping out in every capacity that she could possibly volunteer for and Maya and Sue Brown could attest to. She is a remarkable young lady and I think she is deserving of recognition from this Town Board.

SPECIAL COUNSEL - PLANNING BOARD

Mrs. Nacerino stated we have letters from two attorneys. Drake Loeb Heller Kennedy Gogerty Gaba & Rodd gave us a letter that was brought to our attention at the last Town Board meeting. We received another letter from Santangelo Randazzo & Mangone. I would like to read Mr. Mangone’s letter into the record.

Dear Members of the Board:

I write in support of my firm’s continued representation of the Town of Patterson Planning Board. As you are aware, I have served as Special Counsel to the Town Planning Board for the Patterson Crossing Project since May 2006. During that time, we have enjoyed a good working relationship with the members of the Town Planning Board and have spent considerable efforts to review and study the details of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. In addition, we have made ourselves familiar with the potential legal issues that may arise in a project of this magnitude.

While we have enjoyed our time serving Patterson in this capacity, we have also served as counsel to the Town in other legal matters, most notably our firm’s successful representation of the Town in the R.C. Enterprises/Fox Run Phase 2 lawsuit. As you may recall, that matter involved an Article 78 proceeding from a decision involving yet

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another high profile development project and subsequent appeal to the New York State Appellate Division.

In addition to representing the Town of Patterson, we should note that our firm has previously represented several other municipalities in similar land use issues. Finally, our firm also serves as counsel to several real estate developers and as such, we have a unique familiarity with the vast array of issues associated with the planning and development process.

Your consideration to our application is appreciated. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mrs. Nacerino stated it is my opinion that it is prudent to continue and retain the services of Anthony Mangone from both the fiscal standpoint and a logistical one. Mr. Mangone has already maintained the foundation of knowledge on this project. He has guided the Planning Board through the first stage and it only makes sense to have him guide us through the next step in this process.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to retain the services of Anthony Mangone as Special Counsel to the Planning Board for the Patterson Crossing Project in the amount of $175.00 per hour.

Seconded by Mr. Kassay. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Capasso; yes, Mr. Kassay; yes, Mr. O’Connor; yes; Mrs. Nacerino; yes. Roll Call Vote Carried.

RECREATION SUPERVISOR’S LETTER - DISCUSSION

Mr. Nacerino stated I received a letter from our current Recreation Supervisor. Ms. Scigliano has several items she has addressed in a memo. Without reading the entire memo, I would like to put some of the issues up for discussion with the Town Board. First of all, she has drafted an informal Patterson Recreation Application and the purpose of this application in addition to the County Application is to apprise the Recreation Department of some of the things that would be pertinent and exclusive just to the Recreation Department.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the Recreation Application.

Seconded by Mr. Kassay. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated there are other issues that she addressed in reference to the heat, the lack of air conditioning for the server room, poorly sized bocce boards and a rotting soffit and the leaking of the roofs. Some of these are maintenance problems and Mr. Fava our maintenance worker at the Recreation Center is very familiar with these. I believe Mr. Capasso is very knowledgeable on this and you did go and take a look. Could you give us some input on what you found.

Mr. Capasso stated I spoke with Mr. Fava and he showed me the problems that they are having with the air conditioning in the server room. I told him I would go into the attic in the crawl space and find out if we could put another duct into that room. I couldn’t do it that day. I was there but I don’t think there will be a problem in getting the duct in there. The room was at eighty-two degrees yesterday and that is the maximum the server should be at. If the temperature reaches eighty-two degrees and it was the hottest day I don’t think it is going to get much hotter in there. I don’t think it is necessary to do this right away. The other problem I have is why is the server in this room knowing that there is no air conditioning. Who did that. Maybe we could move the server into a room that has air conditioning rather than spend $1,100.00 for an air conditioning unit. I will look into this further and I will see if I can put a duct in. The other problem was the leaking roof. It looks like it is an engineering problem. The contractor might have misjudged the pitch on the roof. We were told that the shingles are not the correct type for the roof and ice is

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building up at the edge and coming up underneath. I will speak to some roofers regarding this.

Mrs. Nacerino stated what we are trying to do here is save the taxpayers money by trying to explore all our options to make sure we are not quick to call in a contractor or someone to fix something that might be able to be easily fixed. Mr. Capasso is very knowledgeable in this area and if he can help us, he will. Hopefully we can save money by taking a less expensive and more cost and time efficient route.

Mrs. Nacerino stated Ms. Scigliano found a cheaper vendor to purchase paper. Traditionally the Town has used Quill to order all our paper and supplies. She is asking for a line of credit with a cheaper vendor. I spoke to our Town Comptroller, Patricia Brooks and she said certainly that was possible to do.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve Ms. Scigliano to use another vendor to order paper and supplies.

Seconded by Mr. Kassay. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated I would also like her to pass along that vendor to the Town Hall. If there is a cheaper vendor to use, we should use it.

Mrs. Nacerino stated Ms. Scigliano has started to put some plans in place for the summer and she would like to order shirts for the campers. She realizes that she has to stay under the five hundred dollar limit in accordance with the Procurement Policy. She is not sure if it will exceed five hundred dollars or not. It will depend on camper enrollment. She did get three prices. One is Steve Denucci of Spectrum for six dollars and fifty cents per shirt. Select Sports were eight dollars and LMJ Designs for seven dollars and seventy-five cents. She would like to go with Steve since he is the cheapest and he will not charge for any more designs. She is looking for permission if she needs to order more shirts and the order does go over five hundred dollars.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion for approval to allow Jeanne Scigliano to purchase the shirts as needed.

Seconded by Mr. Kassay. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Capasso; yes, Mr. Kassay; yes, Mr. O’Connor; yes; Mrs. Nacerino; yes. Roll Call Vote Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated Ray Blanar is our Sports Director at the Recreation Department. He was hired part-time and has developed some programs that they would like to implement and they cannot implement them unless he works more hours. One is the Crip Club, which offers different bus trips everyday for five days, and Ray would direct the program. We would need somebody with the expertise and knowledge to guide a busload of children to such venues as Shea Stadium, water parks or whatever the trip may be. Ray is also planning evening leagues of volleyball and basketball on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For the success of these new leagues, Jeanne feels that it is crucial that he be permitted to supervise them. She is asking that Ray Blanar be allowed to accrue more hours not to exceed forty hours per week.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve Ray Blanar to work summer hours not to exceed forty hours per week for July and August.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

TOWN COMPTROLLER’S REQUEST

Mrs. Nacerino stated I will read a letter from our Comptroller, Patricia Brooks,

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I would like to request that Kelly Griffin be hired temporarily to complete an IRS project for the 2005 W2’s. I have been working on this project but have not been able to devote enough time to finalize it. I believe with Kelly working full-time on this project it could be completed in approximately two weeks or on or before June 30, 2008 continuing at her authorized pay of $14.50 per hour. Thank you for your consideration, Patricia Brooks.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve Kelly Griffin to work on this project until June 30, 2008 or before such time the project is complete.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.

Mr. Capasso stated how many hours a week.

Mrs. Nacerino stated full-time. If she completes the project ahead of time, she will cease her employment for the temporary project.

Roll Call Vote: Mr. Capasso; yes, Mr. Kassay; yes, Mrs. Nacerino; yes, Mr. O’Connor; yes. Roll Call Vote Carried.

MR. EDMOND O’CONNOR

LETTER PUTNAM LAKE SENIORS

Mr. O’Connor stated we received a letter from Evelyn Kellogg, Putnam Lake Seniors of which I am honored to belong. I will read it for the record;

Dear Supervisor Griffin,

On behalf of the Putnam Lake Senior Citizens, I would like to thank you and the Patterson Recreation Center for your monthly luncheons and movies. We especially appreciate Mr. Paul Fava and his wonderful meals. It is always a great variety along with pleasant smiles. He is never to busy to talk to us after lunch and we want to thank him for also making sure the movie is just right. Thank you and the Board for giving us this day out.

Mr. O’Connor stated I went to the lunch today with my wife and they really do enjoy this lunch. They pay for it themselves and it probably turns a slight profit.

Mrs. Nacerino stated I would also like to mention we have a very special server, Mrs. Maryann Fava. She accompanies Paul each and every time. She bakes, serves, and has a great smile and volunteers for this Town over and over again in many different capacities.

PUTNAM LAKE SEPTIC UPDATE

Mr. O’Connor stated as you might know we have been talking about getting the County to participate in a Septic Maintenance Program in places where the septic’s are stressed. Recently I said we should do what we can ourselves and maybe the County will join in to a Septic Maintenance Program in Putnam Lake that is in dire need of getting one.

Mrs. Nacerino stated I think that is a wonderful concept and I think it is important to raise the level of awareness of how important this issue is and how it affects our quality of life, especially in Putnam Lake

Mr. O’Connor stated we used copper sulfate years ago when the algae started. It was outlawed some years ago and we were told not to use it. It’s a heavy metal poison. We are looking for other things that the DEC will let people put into a body of water that is ultimately drinking water. No matter what it is, they expect that you have certification

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and you are trained. Mr. Williams our Town Planner did have this Pesticide Certification and due to lack of use, it has lapsed.

Mr. O’Connor made a motion to allow Mr. Williams to renew his Pesticide Certification License and take the course and test in an amount not to exceed $100.00.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino.

Mr. Kassay stated discussion. Do we know when the class and test is.

Mr. Williams stated I spoke with Cornell and the next exam coming up is in September.

Mr. O’Connor stated we are meeting with Clean Lakes on Tuesday and I will report back to the Town Board after our meeting.

All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

ERNEST KASSAY

ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERFORMANCE BOND – KENT SUPPLY CO.

Mr. Kassay introduced the following Resolution for the Establishment of a Bond – Performance Kent Supply Co.:

R-0608-01

WHEREAS, Joseph Futterman a.k.a. JPF Realty own a parcel of land at 50 Jon Barrett Road identified as Tax Map No. 24.19-1-3, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson has received an Application for site plan approval from the aforesaid Owner in order to construct various improvements on the lot, as shown on a site plan entitled Kent Supply Co. Site Plan; and

WHEREAS, a motion was made a carried by the Patterson Planning Board at its June 5, 2008 meeting recommending that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson find that the cost of a bond, sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed, is determined to be in the amount of $70,000.00, with an inspection fee of $3,500.00, 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 establishes the amount of the performance bond sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed for the Kent Supply Co. Site Plan, pursuant to the Town Code of the Town of Patterson as $70,000.00, with an inspection fee of $3,500.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bond posted for the project be subject to prior approval by the Town Attorneys, CURTISS, LEIBELL, HERODES & MOLÉ P.C., as to sufficiency and form.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERFORMANCE BOND – BURDICK FARMS SUBDIVISION

Mr. Kassay introduced the following Resolution for the Establishment of a Performance Bond – Burdick Farms Subdivision:

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R-0608-02

WHEREAS, Vincent Condito a.k.a. Vista Development LLC own a parcel of land on Bullet Hole Road identified as Tax Map No(s) 23.-2-27, 23.-2-32, 34.-3-63, 34.-3-60, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson has received an Application for subdivision approval from the aforesaid Owner in order to construct various improvements on the lot, as shown on final subdivision plat entitled Burdick Farms Subdivision; and

WHEREAS, a motion was made and carried by the Patterson Planning Board at its June 5, 2008 meeting recommending that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson find that the cost of a bond, sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed, is determined to be in the amount of $2,800,000.00, with an inspection fee of $140,000.00, 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 establishes the amount of the performance bond sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed for the Burdick Farms Subdivision, pursuant to the Town Code of the Town of Patterson as $2,800,000.00 , with an inspection fee of $140,000.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bond posted for the project be subject to prior approval by the Town Attorneys, CURTISS, LEIBELL, HERODES & MOLÉ P.C., as to sufficiency and form.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

VACATION REQUEST

Mr. Kassay made a motion to approve the vacation request dated June 4, 2008.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Kassay stated the County will be celebrating its 196^th birthday on Friday. The theme is reservoirs.

Mr. O’Connor stated we received a letter from our engineers to the Highway Department. Some time ago, we had a discussion regarding changes that should be made changes at Jill Court. The engineers made some recommendations to Mr. Charlie Williams, Highway Superintendent. We are now waiting on Mr. William’s response.

Mr. Mandras stated what is happening at Jill Court.

Mr. O’Connor stated there is a problem on West Street at the stop sign with speeding and seeing the on coming traffic.

Mr. Mandras stated how can you approve a line of sight when it is a big piece of rock.

Mr. Kassay stated the recommendations from Stantec Engineering are to improve visibility for vehicles on Jill Court and the motorists traveling on West Street toward the intersection. The following recommendations are for your consideration;

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1. In addition to the existing stop sign a twelve inch painted stop bar could be provided on Jill Court from the curb line to the center of Jill Court to more clearly indicate to motorists where to stop their vehicle, prior to entering West Street. The edge of the stop bar should also begin at the back edge of the existing sidewalk. This would put motorists in a better position to view vehicles heading south, as they approach the Jill Court intersection.

2. To forewarn motorists of the upcoming intersection when traveling northerly along West Street, an “Intersection Warning Sign,” could be placed on the easterly side of West Street approximately two hundred feet in advance of the intersection.

3. As proposed by the Highway Superintendent to remind motorists of the Town speed limit when traveling through this development, a thirty mile per hour Town speed limit sign may also be installed along the easterly side of West Street. The placement of this sign should be approximately two feet northerly from the intersection of Bonnie Court and West Street.

Mr. Mandras stated a stop sign is not an option.

Mr. Kassay stated not according to the recommendation of the Town Engineer. Town Engineer, Highway Superintendent, Highway Forman and I all gave an opinion as to what we felt was best. With my background in law enforcement, I have some experience with scenarios of this nature. The engineers report was generated from the input of all parties involved. Now it is the decision of the Highway Superintendent.

Mr. O’Connor stated I know stop signs were considered because that is what I suggested.

Eileen Cuneo stated I sent a letter to Mr. Griffin.

Mr. Kassay stated your letter states the problem is at West Street and Jill Court and South Street at West Street/Marble Quarry Road.

Ms. Cuneo stated on the map Marble Quarry Road is a little road. It’s a four-way intersection.

Mr. Kassay stated I never knew that was the name of that road. I will go there and investigate this with the Highway Superintendent and report back to you.

Town Board members and Mr. Mandras continued to discuss West Street.

Mr. T.J. McNulty stated do you have anything planned for Front Street. The Town invested so much money in sidewalks and it looks terrible. I grew up here and I love this Town, but before I invest and buy a house, I would like to know if anything is going to be done to revitalize it.

Mrs. Nacerino stated it is evident to you as it is too many of the residents here that under Mr. Griffin’s administration for the last decade this Town has realized many wonderful things. We have the new Recreation Center, Town Hall, Library, A&P and we are planning to build a new Court House. We have made great strides in trying to make this Town a better place for all. I realize that Front Street is not up to par and it needs improvement. We would like it to be a great little Hamlet. Unfortunately, we do not own the property that needs to be developed. That is owned by the bank.

Mr. McNulty stated is there anything the Town can do. Are there incentives being offered.

Mrs. Nacerino stated we have very little recourse.

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Mr. O’Connor stated the people who own the vacant property on Front Street have submitted plans for taxpayer type stores and businesses. They won’t do it until they think it is economically viable.

Mr. Williams stated ten or twelve years ago on Front Street we had buildings that were falling down and were dilapidated. There was a motel that burned out. There has been a lot done to correct these problems under Mr. Griffin’s administration. Mr. Williams continued to speak but unable to transcribe.

Mrs. Nacerino stated we are optimistic that someday the bank will build and Patterson has a bright future.

Mr. McNulty thanked the Board.

Ms. Edie Keasbey stated I remember when Front Street was thriving. The problem is the Putnam National County Bank. Mr. Griffin made a mention of taking the money that the Town puts on deposit at the bank and putting it somewhere else. If they are not going to cooperate with us why should they get all our money. That was the thought and it was voted down. The bank could buy us all out ten times over.

Mrs. Nacerino stated we did take some of our money out and we do business with the Mahopac National Bank. We did make some effort.

Mr. Capasso stated I spoke with the bank also. They are waiting for the Town to move forward and waiting to see other things happen in our Town. That is what we need to do.

Ms. Barbara See, President, PLCC stated I met with Karl Brenner who takes care of Lost Lake and I heard that they did an algae treatment and I was curious to what they used. Our water runs into there water and where our water goes there water goes. Whatever they use, we should be able to use. They are using copper sulfate and I was very surprised.

Mr. O’Connor stated I was absolutely amazed, I couldn’t believe it.

Ms. See stated I met the Vice President of their Board and she told me the same thing. I told her we can’t use copper sulfate and I am amazed you use it. The Board is going to be meeting with the company that is applying this to Lost Lake to see if we can get it applied to our lake. What I did learn is you do need three treatments. They already have had two treatments in May and will receive their third in June. I know Lost Lake has to close off their damn when they do it for a twenty-four hour period so the water can’t flow through. One year they had to close it off for a week.

Mr. O’Connor stated copper sulfate is a heavy metallic poison. I don’t care if you close it off forever the copper does not change what it is.

Ms. See stated I spoke with Tim Simpcans, he is head of the Health Department in New Fairfield and he is also a limnologist. I asked him if he had any answers as to why Putnam Lake is turning so early. He said Ball Pond is turning also. Henry Zemsky should also be a limnologist. What he said was because of the warm winter and the lake not freezing over that caused an early algae bloom and that is why the weeds are so bad. We can expect one to two more algae blooms through the season, which is unfortunate. The weeds are very high right now and they are going to drop and die but they will bloom again because it is so early.

Mr. Mike McNulty stated I am a lifeguard at the Town Park and I want to know why no one checks the stickers for the residents. You need a sticker to get into the park especially now. It is getting to the point you can’t take a break which if you are a lifeguard you have to have a break. You have to have a fifteen-minute break every hour. It is a proven fact that if you don’t take a break you will lose your sense of perception and

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you won’t be as effective. There are many people from Cold Spring, Carmel, Kent and people who aren’t even a resident of this Country.

Mrs. Nacerino stated we did have a discussion regarding this with the Park Advisory Board and I will follow up with Mr. John Taylor, Chairman of the Park Advisory Board on this matter and I will get back to you.

Mr. McNulty stated regarding the immigrants in this Town, there are seven houses for sale on South Street and there are four or five with illegal residents living in them. You can go next door to 1132 South Street and there is about thirty people living in that house. I know that because I deliver pizza to them all the time. It has become a real problem. People in this Town are moving because of the large amount of illegal immigration in the Town especially in the Hamlet.

Mr. Kassay stated write down the addresses for me. There was also the same problem on Orchard Street and we took care of that. We found padlocks on doors that weren’t supposed to be there.

Mr. McNulty stated drugs are another issue.

Mr. Kassay stated the police department will have to handle that. Get me the house numbers and I will look into this. Our Code Enforcement Office is very capable in handling situations like that.

Mr. McNulty thanked the Board.

Ms. Edie Keasbey stated getting back to the algae at this time of year; the Great Swamp is full of it from Route 22 down. I don’t know what is running into it but something is and it is creating all this algae. We never had it this early before or this much all to the South. There is practically none from Route 22 North.

Ms. Adrianne Kavelle stated Barbara See has obviously done some wonderful research and found what can be done with the lake. What I would like to know is where are we getting the funds to do it.

Mr. Kassay stated right off the top of my head there are a couple of different entities. We have DEC, DEP, EPA etc.

Mr. Tim Curtiss stated the first thing is to identify what the solution is.

Ms. Kavelle stated even if we all joined the PLCC we wouldn’t have enough money to clean that lake.

Mr. Curtiss stated you have to investigate the problem first then find out what it will cost. There are grants available.

Ms. Pat Ploeger stated for your information, Putnam Lake swimming facilities are open to everyone in the Town of Patterson. You pay a fee, which enables you to use the beaches the same as a resident of Putnam Lake would to use the beaches.

Mr. John Bayhon stated I am hear tonight because recently some action was taken regarding neighborhood watch signs we requested and subsequently was turned down. Even though I would not be the beneficiary of the neighborhood watch sign, I would like to strongly support this. I urge you to reconsider.

Mrs. Nacerino stated thank you for your comments, but this Board did not turn down the neighborhood signs. It is still up for consideration.

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Mr. Bayhon stated people in this Town start a project on their house and they never finish it. Shouldn’t we be imposing some standards or at least expect that a job be completed within a reasonable amount of time.

Mrs. Nacerino stated I agree with you wholeheartedly but I don’t think we have much recourse.

Mr. Williams stated it is a Building Department issue.

Mr. O’Connor stated we do have property maintenance laws. You are not allowed to throw junk in your yard. I will speak with Code Enforcement Officer about that house across the street and ask him to speak to the owner.

Mr. Kassay stated there is a cap on how many building permits you can get.

Mr. Tom Van Doran stated people want refunds on their membership fee for Putnam Lake. Can we step this up to fix the lake so we can use it this summer.

Mr. O’Connor stated we are having a meeting on Tuesday and hopefully we will have a solution.

Mr. Kassay stated if copper sulfate was allowed to be used how long would it take to correct the problem.

Mr. O’Connor stated they used to apply copper sulfate to the reservoirs on a steady basis. They used tiny amounts. I don’t know if they put enough in to kill anything.

Mr. Kassay stated to salvage half the summer you wouldn’t be able to do that. The only thing that will move that algae out swiftly is rain.

Barbara See stated it’s not just a swimming issue. The smell of the algae is affecting the homes around the lake.

Ms. Adrianne Kavelle stated do you think we will have something done to the lake for this season.

Mr. Kassay stated we do not know. At this point, we have many unanswered questions.

Mr. Stellar stated if you do find out something at your meeting on Tuesday is the Board prepared to make some kind of emergency fund allocation within reason to help this community and lake.

Mr. Kassay stated let’s say they found a miracle solution to put in the lake, if the Town Attorney says that we could use certain funds in an emergency regarding the lake, I don’t see any reason why the Board wouldn’t use it. I will do whatever it takes legally to address this problem.

Mr. O’Connor and Mrs. Nacerino concur with Mr. Kassay. We will do whatever we can to fix the lake.

Ms. Edie Keasbey stated there was a limnologist who did a large study on Putnam Lake in 1986 with a grant and they said then that the lake was dying. We received no support from anybody. They didn’t believe there was a problem.

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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. O'Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.

Seconded by Mr. Kassay. All In Favor: aye. Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK