Supervisor Fairbairn called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Councilperson Hillriegel led the pledge to the flag.
Supervisor Fairbairn made a motion to correct the minutes of the March 13, 2008 Meeting, which was seconded by Councilperson Hillriegel, with all in favor.
Supervisor Fairbairn made a motion to accept the minutes as written, which was seconded by Councilperson Bellows, with all in favor.
Supervisor Fairbairn made a motion to correct the minutes of the April 17, 2008 Meeting, which was seconded by Councilperson Hillriegel, with all in favor.
Supervisor Fairbairn made a motion to accept the minutes as written, which was seconded by Councilperson Hillriegel, and passed with a vote of three (3) ayes and one (1) abstention (Odell).
Supervisor Fairbairn made a motion to audit the bills, which was seconded by Councilperson Odell, with all in favor.
(Councilperson O’Reilly arrived at this time.)
Supervisor Fairbairn made a motion to accept the bills as audited, which was seconded by Councilperson Odell, with all in favor. Vouchers approved for payment were General #s 70-79, totaling $3,940.78 and Highway #s 83-94, totaling $19,441.44.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A. Press release from Governor Paterson-$15 million for Greater Catskills Flood Remediation Program.
B. Press release from Governor Paterson-$500,000 in Smart Growth funding for six communities in the Catskill Region.
C. From State of New York Executive Department, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control-New application process which will distinguish different types of licenses and provide more information on establishment.
D. From Justice Joyce Hoag-Resignation, effective May 1, 2008
E. From Douglas Cummings-letter of interest in vacated Justice Position
F. From Ulster County Emergency Management-2008 NIMS Implementation Strategy
G. From Ulster County Human Relations Commission-Workplace Harassment Prevention video for borrowing.
H. From Ulster County Personnel Department-Order and determination #8069, which classifies a new multi-incumbent position of three Motor Equipment Operators.
I. From East-Side Scrap Metal Division-Request to purchase scrap metal from the Town of Hardenburgh
J. Catskill Watershed Corporation Board Meeting Agenda from April 22, 2008-Loan Program
K. From First Rehabilitation Life Insurance Company-Check in the amount of $44.15 for overpayment of premium.
L. From Dungkar Gonpa Society-Check in the amount of $1105.00 for use of transfer station for the year 2008.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. The Annual Financial Report is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk
B. Supervisor Fairbairn moved by resolution to authorize Assessor’s Clerk Tom Delehanty to attend the July (Ithaca) and August (Utica) continuing education assessment courses, to purchase the textbook, and he is further authorized lodging and meals as necessary, not to exceed Ulster County’s per diem rates.
This was seconded by Councilperson O’Reilly.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Supervisor Fairbairn……………….YES
Councilperson O’Reilly…………….YES
Councilperson Hillriegel……………YES
Councilperson Odell……………YES
Councilperson Bellows……………YES
Resolution # 08-21 adopted.
C. Supervisor Fairbairn moved by resolution to appoint Scott Gould (term expires 12/31/11), Julie McQuain (term expires 12/31/09) and Jerry Fairbairn (term expires 12/31/10) to the Town of Hardenburgh Conservation Advisory Council.
This was seconded by Councilperson O’Reilly.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Supervisor Fairbairn……………….YES
Councilperson O’Reilly…………….YES
Councilperson Hillriegel……………YES
Councilperson Odell……………YES
Councilperson Bellows……………YES
Resolution # 08-21 adopted.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discussion on proposed Belleayre Resort-Supervisor Fairbairn discussed the 2007 Ulster County Rental Housing Survey.
B. Discussion on meeting regarding Coykendall Lodge that took place on April 26th
C. Norberto Subdivision Road dedication-The Attorney for the Town has sent documents for signing to John Fairbairn III, the attorney representing Catskill Park Estates.
D. Beech Hill Bridge-DEC Permit is in hand and final supporting documentation for #1650 is complete.
Supervisor Fairbairn made a motion to adjourn at 8:02 p.m., which was seconded by Councilperson Bellows, with all in favor.
Date: May 9, 2008
Wendy M. Buerge
Town Clerk
