RECORDING SECRETARY: Tracy Terry, Town Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
ABSTRACTS:
WATER DISTRICT #1:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #10, Vouchers #129- #139 in the amount of $1,507.56
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
BUCKHORN WATER:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #10, Vouchers #39- # 40 in the amount of $136.87.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
SEWER DISTRICT #1:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to pay Abstract #10, Vouchers #71- #76 in the amount of $10,460.48.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #10, Vouchers #512- #555 in the amount of $21,191.79.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to pay Abstract #10, Vouchers #310- #361 in the amount of $74,792.53.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to accept the minutes from the:
Town Board Regular Meeting- September 20, 2023
Budget Workshop Meeting- October 2, 2023
Budget Workshop Meeting- October 3, 2023
3 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent /1abstain-Scouten MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS
WATER DISTRICT #1
WATER DISTRICT #2
SEWER
TOWN CLERK REPORT
JUSTICE REPORT
PLANNING REPORT
SUPERVISOR REPORT
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to approve the reports as a whole.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
Councilwoman Kardash stated there hasn’t been a Codes report in awhile. Supervisor Entwistle read off the codes numbers.
NOCCOG:
Lisa Bellinger of NOCCOG went over the monthly announcements.
OLD BUSINESS BOARD:
• Budget Hearing- November 1, 2023, at 6:30PM at the Town Hall. General town tax is .20 cents /1,000, Highway .87cents /1,000, Fire .92cents /1,000 and Ambulance .31 cents/1,000. It is 4 cents more than last year.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilman Scouten to accept the Preliminary Budget.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
Town Clerk, Tracy Terry let the Board know she has a letter for them.
• StaR Ambulance negotiations: It seems like everyone is on the same page right now.
• Fall EXPO: Supervisor Entwistle stated Tracy did a great job with the EXPO. There were over 100 people in attendance. Supervisor Entwistle said she is going to try doing a little community outreach with some organizations.
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to allow Tracy Terry, the Town Clerk do community outreach.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
Councilwoman Verschneider stated the gym will not be available. Supervisor Entwistle stated they are using the gym for HEAP applications.
• Senior Trip: The Senior Trip was to the Tughill winery. Everyone who went had a great time.
• Salt Use: The Highway Department is hauling the same amount of sand as they did last year.
• Kincaid Road Bridge: Bill fixed the roadway, but the DEC was still concerned with the washout under the bridge. They are going to flush out the plans to address it in the spring.
• Comprehensive Master Plan kickoff meeting: This is tomorrow night at 6:30. People can join with the link online or in person.
NEW BUSINESS BOARD:
• Ryan Salmon
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilman Kardash to accept Ryan Salmon’s resignation.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
• Senior Christmas Party- It is not announced yet.
• Bookkeeper Position available: There is a position available.
• Preliminary Budget Presentation: The Preliminary budget was presented, and the Public Hearing is scheduled for November 1, 2023 at 6:30PM
• Round Lake Road Bridge: Barton & Loguidice is in the design phase of the Round Lake Road Bridge.
• Fire Inspections for local businesses: Tony and Supervisor Entwistle are inquiring about having Joe Rowlands do the fire inspections for the businesses for a fee. The town could do it for $100. Currently there isn’t a fee.
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:
• Dave Ultsch, from the Gallery, asked if members of the Planning Board are allowed to discuss Planning Board business with the Town Attorney. Supervisor Entwistle stated they can call or email the town attorney.
• A volunteer from New York Citizen’s Audit gave a presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilman Kardash to accept the following Resolution #5
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT:
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.
Respectfully submitted,
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Addison. J. LeBuis was absent.
New Business
• Eleanor Connick – Tax Parcel 2.003-1-39, 4105 Lakeview Rd (Otter Lake)
Variance request for placement of new septic system.
Motion made to send the issue to a Public Hearing (Fessler/Addison)
• Daniel Cowen – Tax Parcel 2.003-2-64, 1041 Norton Road (Otter Lake)
Variance request for placement of new septic system
Current information was reviewed with Mr. Cowen who is awaiting updated plans. The matter was tabled until next meeting.
• ID badges will be made so members are readily identifiable when visiting properties to gather information.
• Chairman Addison made a motion to move the November meeting to November 20 to avoid conflict with the upcoming holiday. (Passed)
Adjourn Meeting
Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm on motion from S. Addison/L. Fessler
TOWN OF FORESTPORT
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
October 11, 2023
MEMBERS:
Paul Rejman – Chairman Dave Ultsch
Adam Daktor – Co-Chairman Tyler Terry
Allison Damiano-DeTraglia Sandy Pascucci, Secretary
• Call Meeting to order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Review and Approve September 13, 2023 Minutes
Old Business
New Business
• Eleanor Connick – Tax Parcel 2.003-1-39, 4105 Lakeview Rd (Otter Lake) Variance request for placement of new septic system.
The Board reviewed the plans and spoke with the contractor about the system. The system will be set 5 ft. from one boundary and 7 ft. from the other on a small parcel, but by virtue of its design should not affect either neighbors or lake. On motion from A. Damiano-DeTraglia/D. Ultsch the request was categorically denied and sent to the Board of Appeals for review.
• John Stowell and James LaFountain: Tax IDs: 4.002-1-5 and 4.002-1-6
4283 Lakeview Rd. (Otter Lake): Boundary Line Adjustment
Property owners wish to adjust boundary lines to include a standing structure on the correct property. There was concern because the intended boundary would take the necessary road frontage from the LaFountain property. Mr. LaFountain agreed to combine his three tax parcels, giving him sufficient frontage. Therefore, the Board conditionally approved the adjustment, pending the merge of the properties (4.002-1-6, 1-7, 1-8)
• Daniel Cowen: Tax ID 2.003-2-64, 1041 Norton Road: Septic Installation
Owner was issued a Septic Permit, but has changed contractors and now wishes to relocate formerly submitted site of installation to the same area as
the current system – which is closer to the road. After reviewing the old plans, the Board had the following concerns and suggestions:
Owner must renew expired Septic Permit
Plans should be re-drawn and re-submitted indicating updates
Consideration given to distance from neighboring wells
Setback distance from the road (which is private, and not plowed in the proposed area of the septic)
On motion by Terry/Ultsch the request was categorically denied and sent to the Board of Appeals for review.
There being no further business brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm (Daktor/Terry)
TOWN OF FORESTPORT
Forestport Town Hall
10275 State Rte. 28
Forestport, NY 13338
2024 Budget Workshop Minutes
October 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Members Present: Supervisor Entwistle
Councilwoman Abrial
Councilwoman Kardash
Councilman Scouten
Councilwoman Verschneider- via ZOOM
Members Absent: No members of the Town Board were absent.
Other Town Officials Present:
Tracy Terry, Town Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The workshop meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Deputy Supervisor Kardash.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Town Clerk, Tracy Terry read aloud the legal notice.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to enter into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters and individual salary adjustments.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
Supervisor Entwistle returned from Executive Session at 7:05. The Board continued in Executive session.
The Board returned from Executive Session at 7:19 with no action taken.
4. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to adjourn the meeting.
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
TOWN OF FORESTPORT
Forestport Town Hall
10275 State Rte. 28
Forestport, NY 13338
2024 Budget Workshop Minutes
October 2, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Members Present: Supervisor Entwistle
Councilwoman Abrial
Councilwoman Kardash
Councilman Scouten
Councilwoman Verschneider- via ZOOM
Members Absent: No members of the Town Board were absent.
Other Town Officials Present:
Tracy Terry, Town Clerk
Dawn Campbell, Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The workshop meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Supervisor Entwistle.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Supervisor Entwistle read aloud the legal notice.
3. BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
WATER:
Water District #1: This is the same as last year.
Buckhorn Water District #2: This is the same as last year. They are going to put a heater and dehumidifier and a new roof on. Supervisor Entwistle stated he is going to have Jen get a grant for it. They want a gallon counter in case they have a leak.
SEWER: The amount is about what it usually is if you take the project out of it.
FIRE: The Fire tax is 84 cents/1,000. Councilwoman Kardash asked if they could do a onetime increase for the radios. Councilwoman stated she is for the taxpayers and supports the Fire, Ambulance and the roads. Steve Addison, from the Gallery asked if the board could earmark the $2,000 for equipment for the departments. Supervisor Entwistle answered only if they have a Fire District. The radios are $4,000 each. Councilwoman asked what the cancer insurance costs annually. It was answered around $3,000 for all three departments. Tom Abrial, from the gallery thanked the current Town Board for making the Fire Departments presentation easy.
AMBULANCES:
Councilwoman Kardash stated they are supporting two ambulances.. Supervisor Entwistle stated he would like to give them 5%. StaR Ambulance will get a 5% increase. Old Forge Ambulance will remain the same as last year.
Highway: Tax rate has decreased to 87 cents/1,000.
• Highway Clerk: Dorothy is going to retire at the end of the year. Bill is asking for a Part Time Clerk, 12 hours a week. This position will not have any benefits. Councilman Scouten suggested having someone going in now for training.
General: The general tax is 19 cents per $1,000.
• Buildings and Grounds Position: Supervisor Entwistle discussed increasing the position to 40 hours a week instead of 32. Discussion took place regarding the helpers. The 40 hours will get Jim time to train the new hire when he retires and plow when necessary.
• Youth Program: This was raised for Summer Recreation, Art Program, skiing and Camp Nazareth. It increased from $15,000-$18,000.
• Historical Property: Supervisor Entwistle put another $6800 in this line to redo more books.
• Planning Board of appeals: $7500 is in the budget for the Planning Board of Appeals.
• Dump Day: This has increased to $10,000. The Forestport Fire Department didn’t bring their dumpster to dump day this year, so the town had to pay to remove the steel this year.
• Next year is the last year for the building loan.
4. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote:
5 ayes/ 0 nays/0 absent MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 7:12 PM.
RECORDING SECRETARY: Tracy Terry, Town Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
ABSTRACTS:
WATER DISTRICT #1:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #9, Vouchers #115- #128 in the amount of $2,250.52
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
BUCKHORN WATER:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #9, Vouchers #34- #38 in the amount of $510.09
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
SEWER DISTRICT #1:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #9, Vouchers #64- #70 in the amount of $24,541.12
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
$15,000 is for the Engineer for the WWIP.
GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #9, Vouchers #468- #511 in the amount of $48,562.18
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
$21,000 is fuel oil for the Town Hall.
HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to pay Abstract #9, Vouchers #263- #309 in the amount of 35,344.08
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to accept the minutes from the:
Town Board Regular Meeting- August 16, 2023
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS
WATER DISTRICT #1
WATER DISTRICT #2
SEWER
TOWN CLERK REPORT
JUSTICE REPORT
PLANNING REPORT
SUPERVISOR REPORT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to approve the reports as a whole.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
NOCCOG:
Lisa Bellinger of NOCCOG went over the monthly announcements.
WATER:
• Lucas Update: Lucas is finishing up his training class and his training hours. He is enjoying the job.
SEWER:
• WWIP: Supervisor Entwistle received a notice from the DEC that they are not pleased with the progress. The project was supposed to be finished by May 1st. The town is continuing to receive engineer bills but cannot use the grant money yet.
OLD BUSINESS BOARD:
• Bower Road: Supervisor Entwistle let the residents on Bower Road know they should try filing a Citizen’s Complaint next time they call 911. A Public Nuisance Abatement allows the town to have the Codes Officer issue a ticket. Dave Ultsch, from the gallery stated this would allow people to turn their neighbors in. Councilwoman Verschneider asked about putting it up to referendum. Supervisor Entwistle stated people will be able to voice their concerns by the town providing copies of the proposed law, publishing the Public Notice in the newspaper and on the website. Discussion took place. The following is a letter that was given to the Town Board:
September 20, 2023
Dear Members of the Forestport Town Board;
While we are not able to attend the Town Board meeting tonight, we would like to express our feelings and thoughts in regards to your motion of creating a nuisance law. We are the current owners of 3089 Bower Rd in Forestport, NY. We are in favor of a nuisance law that would curb a person or persons that create loud or obnoxious noise or any activities that create a dangerous and/or illegal activity on their property or property of others within the Town of Forestport.
The current events that are happening on Bower Rd could harm neighbors or neighbor’s property and hinder surrounding area property owners from enjoying the peaceful solitude of their homes. We feel that this ongoing problem can and will affect our property values. We do not object to law abiding citizens that are respectful of their neighbors. It is an ongoing problem that is not being addressed. Those people who abuse these laws are not able to be prosecuted unless caught while in the act, which seems unfair.
If the only way to stop this, is to give the codes enforcement the tools to be able to stop these acts with fines and possible criminal charges that can be enforced, then we ask the Town Board to please consider creating a nuisance law that would do this and will help the Town of Forestport stay the welcoming, warm town that it is.
Respectfully,
Don and Dorie Kasper
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to schedule a Public Hearing on October 18, 2023, at 6:15PM at the Woodgate Fire Hall regarding the Public Nuisance Abatement Law.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
• Comprehensive Master Plan- kickoff meeting scheduled for October 19th: Supervisor Entwistle suggested everyone to keep a lookout for fliers and QR codes. The goal is to get as much public input as possible. Don Frank had some questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion took place.
• Budget workshops – 10/2 and 10/3: Supervisor Entwistle stated the Town Board will go over the entire budget on the 2nd and go into Executive Session to discuss wages and Personnel on the 3rd .
• Afterschool Program: There are 6 kids currently signed up for this program and Adirondack School will bus the children to the Town Hall. Applications are still being accepted. Discussion took place regarding setting a tuition fee for out-of-town children to attend.
• STAR negotiations: Joe Smith emailed his vision for the five towns to keep them financially stable to Supervisor Entwistle. There is not a date yet for the negotiations.
• Fall EXPO: The EXPO is set for September 27th, next Wednesday. There will be many vendors to assist anyone.
NEW BUSINESS BOARD:
• •Kincaid Road repairs: There have been repeated washouts on the Kincaid Road Bridge. Bill had a plan to repair the washouts and the DEC had questions about the plan. Bill is asking for an engineer. Steve Case, with the DEC stated what they are looking for. Supervisor Entwistle has reached out to several other engineers. Steve said if they had an actual plan and knew it would take place when it opens again in the spring, that would be fine. The DEC has granted extensions.
• Budget updates – tax levy and rates for 2024: The tax levy is figured, and the tax rate is 2.30 /1,000 up four cents since last year.
• Curb cut estimate: The quote is for $12,000. Supervisor Entwistle stated that was too much money and Councilwoman Verschneider agreed.
• Retirements for 2023/2024:
Councilwoman Nancy Kardash is retiring after 12 years.
Dorothy Hajdasz, the Highway Clerk is retiring after 27 years.
Dawn Campbell, Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, retiring after 22 years.
• Mystery trip for Seniors: The trip leaves at 10am and returns around 2-2:30.
• Joel Schneider: The Attorney and the Codes Officer are looking to turn this over to the Court for a violation of the Site Review Law. Supervisor Entwistle read the following from Tony Donatelli, Code Enforcement Supervisor:
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
Tony Donatelli, Codes Supervisor
10275 Route 28
P.O. BOX 137
FORESTPORT, NY 13338
315-392-2801 EXT. 8
C# (315)795-0358
Website: Townofforestport.org
Date: 9/12/23
Subject: Joel Schneider
Address: Woods Road
Tax ID 27.000-1-6.9 and 10
I am writing this letter to inform you that you are in violation of Forestport site review law article section 10.1 by having an unpermitted cabin (14×30) on your property. Although I have gone to great lengths to explain the requirements you need to obtain a permit, you have neglected to do so. It is also important to note that you vehemently argued each requirement for obtaining your building permit. Throughout my dealings with you have been consistently rude and unreasonable, even going as far as attacking me on a personal level. At this point moving forward all our correspondence will be done strictly via email. I have compiled a bulleted list of your outlandish comments and arguments you have made when trying to get you to comply with the requirements the town of Forestport has set forth:
– Mr.Schneider argued why I needed to know where he was going to build on his property “It’s his land and he can put his cabin wherever he wants” (I repeatedly explained to him that there are several setback regulations needed to obtain a building permit).
– Mr.Schneider argued that the overall fee structure was way too high (I repeatedly explained to him that I did not make up the amounts on the fee schedule).
-Mr.Schneider argued first that his 14×30 shed was movable and shouldn’t need a permit (I repeatedly explained that the term movable is for structures on wheels).
Mr.Schneider argued that although his structure had a front porch and was going to have a bed in it for sleeping it should be considered a shed (I explained repeatedly that if you are sleeping in the structure it would be considered a cabin, not a shed).
Mr.Schneider argued that even though he was going to stay in his cabin overnight it did not need to meet code requirements (such as 85lbs). (I explained to him repeatedly that he would need to have an engineer design his structure to meet NYS codes regulations).
Mr.Schneider argued that he did not need a septic system as a way to get rid of human waste because he was going to put his human waste in a bucket and take it home with him. (I explained repeatedly that taking human feces home in a bucket was not a suitable way of dealing with human waste).
Mr.Schneider argued that he was going to use his human feces for fertilizer on his property because it is the same thing farmers do. (I explained repeatedly that taking human feces and using it as fertilizer was not a suitable way of dealing with human waste).
Mr.Schneider argued that he had a septic design engineered for an additional cabin that he “may” put in down the road (I (along with his engineer) explained repeatedly that the septic system needs to be for the cabin he is applying for a permit for, not a cabin that he may or may not build down the road).
10/22 Mr. Schneider told me that he was putting it in his cabin this year with or without the permit because he was using it for hunting this year. I informed Mr. Schnider I would be contacting the town attorney and he would be dealing with the matter legally. I spoke to Jessica Young and informed her of the ongoing unfortunate situation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Verschneider and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to refer this to the Town Attorney for Court action.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:
• Ron Davies, from the Gallery asked if the fuel oil was put out to bid. Supervisor Entwistle stated it is not put out to bid. Halpin’s charges 10 cents under the state bid. Ron asked why the Highway is using so much salt this year. Councilwoman Kardash stated Bill is locked in to buying the salt the year prior and the salt prices are going up every year.
• Roy, from the Gallery asked what the update is with the Solar Project. Supervisor Entwistle stated the state has changed their permitting process. They changed their delineation process and wildlife studies. The project was supposed to be started in 2024, but now it will most likely happen in 2026.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Verschneider to adjourn the meeting.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.
Respectfully submitted,
TOWN OF FORESTPORT
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
September 13, 2023
MEMBERS:
Paul Rejman – Chairman Dave Ultsch
Adam Daktor – Co-Chairman Tyler Terry
Allison Damiano-DeTraglia Sandy Pascucci, Secretary
• Call Meeting to order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approved August 9, 2023 Minutes (Daktor/Terry)
Old Business: None
New Business
• Alicia Clemente, 5054 Scamont, Tax ID 36-003-3-10: Boundary Line Adj.
New owner found boundary lines were mis-drawn, with neighbor on part of the property and therefore not allowing for adequate acreage to site a mobile home.
Solution presented was to adjust the boundary line, taking .02 acres from the adjoining Bates property (36-003-3-8) (see map) in order to meet requirements.
Approved (Terry/Daktor), with the recommendation that owner attempt to resolve additional boundary issues with C. Winters (36.003-3-11).
• David Shearer/Melanie Watson, 9376 Pineapple La:
Due to outstanding issues with Codes, the Board could not entertain any requests for another (4th) structure on the property. Several options were suggested for the owners to meet Codes conditions/requirements in order to move forward.
The issue was removed from the Planning Board Agenda: (Damiano-DeTraglia/Ultsch)
• Board members were asked to submit suggestions for updates/edits to the Site Review Law
Adjourn Meeting: Adjourned at 7:45 pm (Damiano-DeTraglia/Ultsch)
RECORDING SECRETARY: Tracy Terry, Town Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
BUCKHORN WATER:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to accept the following Budget Amendments.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to accept the following Budget Amendments.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to accept the following Budget Amendments
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
ABSTRACTS:
WATER DISTRICT #1:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #8, Vouchers #103- #114 in the amount of $1,351.91
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
BUCKHORN WATER:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #8, Vouchers #31- #33 in the amount of $230.77
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
SEWER DISTRICT #1:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilman Scouten to pay Abstract #8, Vouchers #59- #63 in the amount of $4,345.89
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
GENERAL:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to pay Abstract #8, Vouchers #390- #467 in the amount of $84,019.13.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
HIGHWAY:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #8, Vouchers #238- #262 in the amount of 12,614.12.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
PLANNING BOARD ESCROW:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to pay Abstract #8, Vouchers #11- #12 in the amount of $100.00
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
TOWN CLERK MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to accept the minutes from the:
Town Board Regular Meeting- July 19, 2023
4 ayes/ 0 nays/ 1 absent MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS
WATER DISTRICT #1
WATER DISTRICT #2
SEWER
TOWN CLERK REPORT
JUSTICE REPORT
PLANNING REPORT
SUPERVISOR REPORT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilman Scouten to approve the reports as a whole.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
NOCCOG:
John Healt of NOCCOG went over the monthly announcements.
BUCKHORN: They are finishing up the paperwork.
WATER: There will be another bond resolution in September.
OLD BUSINESS BOARD:
• Comprehensive Plan – Kickoff meeting: A contract was signed with LaBella Associates. They have a satellite office in Watertown but are based in Rochester. The Committee will be having a kickoff meeting Mid-Late September.
• Fall Expo update: Supervisor Entwistle gave the list of vendors. The EXPO is being held at the Forestport Town Hall on September 27th from 10am-2pm.
• Bower Road update: Residents gave an update. They believe they are running a business out of the property and were wondering if that could be investigated. Councilman Scouten, Councilwoman Kardash and Supervisor Entwistle have been driving down the road to check it out. The Supervisor has requested calls from 911 over the last 6 months. Dave Ultsch, from the gallery asked if child services were called and asked what happened. Supervisor Entwistle stated this is to rid neighborhoods of a nuisance that is well documented when law enforcement cannot alleviate the situation. Everyone can enforce this through the Codes Officer. As long as documentation can be documented and they fill out a deposition, they can enforce it.
NEW BUSINESS BOARD:
• BAR reappointment for Dave Sweeney:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to re-appoint David Sweeney as a Board of Assessment Review Member.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
• Afterschool Art Club: The Club will be Tuesday-Thursday from 3pm-6pm following the school schedule. The cost is $25 for art supplies. Supervisor Entwistle mentioned Ashley Galligan did a great job with Summer Recreation and she is excited about the Art program.
• Camp Nazareth thank you: Supervisor Entwistle read a card from a child that attended Camp Nazareth this year.
• Liaison appointment to STAR Ambulance Board: Bob Whitehead is changing his role from Liaison to President for StaR Ambulance.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilman Scouten to appoint Mike Lorusso as the new Liaison.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
• STAR contract negotiations: Joe Smith the Supervisor in the Town of Trenton is going to put something together in late August- early September.
• Budget Season:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to schedule the Budget workshops for October 2, 2023, and October 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Forestport Town Hall.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
• Garramone’s Liquor License Renewal: Garramone’s liquor license is up for renewal, and they have to notify the local municipality. Supervisor Entwistle will let them know the Town Board has no issue with it.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kardash and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to enter into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
The Board returned from Executive Session at 6:58 with action taken.
A motion was made by Councilman Scouten and seconded by Councilwoman Abrial to appoint Laurie Fessler to the Planning Board of Appeals and Carl Thomas to the Planning Board of Appeals in January.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC:
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Abrial and seconded by Councilwoman Kardash to adjourn the meeting.
4 ayes/ 0 nays/1 absent MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm by Supervisor Entwistle.
Respectfully submitted,
TOWN OF FORESTPORT
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
August 9, 2023
MEMBERS:
Paul Rejman – Chairman Dave Ultsch
Adam Daktor – Co-Chairman Tyler Terry
Allison Damiano-DeTraglia Sandy Pascucci, Secretary
• Call Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm
• Pledge of Allegiance
• July 12, 2023 Minutes were approved on motion from T. Terry/ A. Damiano-DeTraglia
Old Business
There was no old business brought before the Board
New Business
• Ted/Sharon Daktor, 10965 Rt. 28, Tax ID 36.000-1-26: Boundary Line Adjustment
• After review of the intended boundary line adjustment, the Board granted Conditional Approval pending receipt of the final survey drawings from LaFave, White & McGivern. Motion by Ultsch/ Damiano-DeTraglia: unanimous vote with A. Daktor abstaining.
• Adjourn Meeting: Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM. On motion by Daktor/ Damiano-DeTraglia
TOWN OF FORESTPORT
PLANNING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES
July 26, 2023
MEMBERS:
Steve Addison
Jeffrey LeBuis Sandy Pascucci, Secretary
PUBLIC HEARING
Charles/Linda Burns, 11309 McKoon Rd, Tax ID 85.001-2-30
Requires Variance for placement of waste water treatment unit.
Judd Warner, Contractor
Members of the community attended the meeting and voiced their concerns about the proposed system and its location. Engineered drawings were provided for their scrutiny, and the system functions and logistics were explained – all to their ultimate satisfaction.
6:55 PM Public Hearing Adjourned on motion from J. LeBuis/S. Addison
6:55 PM The Board members reviewed the variance request, and noted that they had both visited the site, checked measurements, and reviewed the specs on the proposed unit. Having no issue with any of this, and no further comments from the public, a motion was made, and passed, to grant the variance. (J. LeBuis/S. Addison)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM (J. LeBuis/S. Addison)