Regular
meeting of the Hadley Town Board held on Thursday September 19th at
7PM at 4 Stony Creek Road, Hadley, NY 12835
Members present: Supervisor Arthur
Wright Councilwoman:
Colleen DeMarsh
Councilman: Charles Ovitt Carl Lawrence James Brewster
Also present: Attorney Raeann
Johnson, Highway Superintendent,
Andrew Gilbert and Pauline G. Smead, Town
Clerk.
Motion
was made by Charles Ovitt seconded by Carl Lawrence to approve the transfers
for General:
Transfer:
$132.82 from Code 1910.4 (Unallocated Insurance) to Code 7110.4 (Parks)
RE: Additional expense
to Code
Transfer:
$23,940.00 from General Fund to Federal Aid Capital Project Fund Debit Code 909
(Fund Balance) by $23,940.00, credit Code 960 (Appropriations) sub code 9950.9.
All
Ayes.
RESOLUTION # 62 was made by a motion from
Carl Lawrence seconded by Charles Ovitt.
BE
IT RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley have audited all pre-paid vouchers
and all have been approved.
GENERAL ABS. #28=$9,091.37 HIGHWAY: ABS.
#23=$5,032.88
SW1: ABS.
#16-17=$484.50 SW2: ABS. #17-18 =$757.53
SEWER ABS.#17 =$423.90 All
Ayes
RESOLUTION # 63 was made by a motion from
Charles Ovitt seconded by Carl Lawrence.
BE
IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley have audited all
vouchers and all have been approved for payment
GENERAL:$25,324.53 HIGHWAY:$17,562.42 WATER 1:$419.23
WATER 2 :$824.19 SEWER:$1,970.76
HO- FEDERAL AID:
$46,736.00
STREET LIGHTS: $2,629.00 All ayes
PUBLIC COMMENTS ADDRESSED
TO THE TOWN BOARD AT THIS TIME
Mrs.
Susan Wilder informed the Town Board that the Hadley Luzerne Historical Society
is providing books “Images of America” at the rate of $21.99 and Councilwoman DeMarsh
asked about the videos pertaining to the Building of the Great Sacandaga and
they also carry those at the rate of $20.00
They
are also having a presentation at the Thurman Town Hall on September 24th
at 6:30PM pertaining to the treatment of lime disease.
TOWN BOARD’S FOLDERS: Supervisor’s monthly
report, Building Inspector’s monthly report,
Town Board minutes for August 8th and minutes from Special meeting of September
5th and Highway Fuel report for August and a letter from Maureen
pertaining to the Park events. Also the monthly report from the Senior’s. Water1
Water2 and Sewer are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Highway
Superintendent’s report was verbal. Mr. Gilbert informed the Town Board that
they would be paving Mountain Road, Adirondack Road, Golfview Road and
Riverside Road beginning October 1st and 2nd
Mr.
Gilbert also informed the Town Board that the Fall Clean-Up would be October 28th
through November 1st
Supervisor
Wright’s report was verbal. He informed the Town Board no letter of interest
had been received for the position on the Planning Board.
RESOLUTION # 64 was made by a motion from
Charles Ovitt seconded by Colleen DeMarsh.
BE
IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley hereby appoints
Douglas Dutcher as Chairman of the Planning Board. Mr. Dutcher’s term will end
on December 31st 2023 as per Resolution # 83 of December 27th
2018. All Ayes.
James
Jenkins is retiring from Animal Control Officer. The Town Clerk has advertised
but no letter of interest as of yet.
Supervisor
Wright explained that the Special meeting held on September 5th was
to Authorize the Town of Hadley to join Saratoga County as part of an entitled
Urban County under the community development block program, and authorizing the
Supervisor to execute all required cooperation agreements in connection
therewith. He stated that this program did not go through.
Supervisor
Wright informed the Town Board that a Mr. Greg Cromer brought a beautiful
aerial picture of the Town of Hadley and a portion of the Town of Lake Luzerne.
The picture was 24x36 and the cost is $250.00. The Supervisor stated that
possibly the Town could purchase a smaller one.
A
gentleman came in to ask the Supervisor if the town would be interested in advertising
in the Upstate Summer Magazine. The cost is $1,800 for a full page. The Town
Board felt that was to expensive.
Town
Clerk’s report: Revenues $2,595.00
Disbursements:
DEC: $2,274.96
Supervisor:
$234.54
Ag.
& Markets: $18.00
Health
Dept: $67.50
The
Town Clerk informed the Town Board that the State just passed a bill waiving
the fee for marriage licenses for active duty members of the armed forces.
After
a short discussion the Town of Hadley Town Board approved.
RESOLUTION # 65 was made by a motion
from Charles Ovitt seconded by Colleen DeMarsh.
BE
IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Hadley hereby waives the fee
as per the NY State Senate Bill S3756 for marriage licenses to individuals who
are members of the armed forces or certificates ordered by the Veteran’s
Administration. All Ayes.
Motion
was made by Charles Ovitt seconded by Colleen DeMarsh to adjourn this meeting
at 7:17PM. All Ayes.
Next
Agenda Meeting on Thursday September 26th at 6PM if necessary
Next
Town Board meeting on Thursday October 10th at 7PM.
