TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Town Board Monthly Meeting
Municipal Building
June 8, 2023
Members Present: Joel R. Bartlett, Supervisor
David D. Prosser, Councilman
Joanne McClusky, Councilwoman
Timothy McAtee, Councilman
Members Absent: Paul V. Desormo, Councilman
Supervisor Bartlett opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a roll call of members present at 7:00 pm. Attorney Harrienger was also present.
MOTION #60-2023
Supervisor Bartlett moved to adopt the minutes from the May 11, 2023 meeting, Councilman Prosser seconded.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor for the public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law #1, Unsafe Buildings and Structures within the Town at 7:03 pm. No one wished to speak; the public hearing was closed at 7:03 pm.
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor for the public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law #2, Prohibition of Clutter, Litter, and Debris within the Town at 7:04 pm. No one wished to speak; the public hearing was closed at 7:04 pm.
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor for the public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law #3, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities within the Town at 7:05 pm. No one wished to speak; the public hearing was closed at 7:05 pm.
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor for the public hearing regarding the creation of the Northeastern Water District (Water District No.7) at 7:06 pm. No one wished to speak; the public hearing was closed at 7:06 pm.
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor for the public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law #4, Zoning Code Updates at 7:07 pm.
Ed Valentine spoke on behalf of his business office location in the Industrial Park. He thanked the Planning Board for their work on the codes and being open to the public for comments and concerns regarding changes being made. He asked the Board to consider keeping the public hearing open for one more month so he and the JCIDA can review how the changes will affect the area in the Industrial Park.
No one else wished to speak; the public hearing was adjourned at 7:10 pm and will reconvene at the July 13th, 2023 meeting at 7:00 pm.
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor to the public for any other business.
Jim Lettiere asked about where the Town is with the water district in the Lettiere Tract. He did not agreed with having the engineering firm Bernier Carr & Associates do the appraisal of the existing infrastructure. He did not feel they had the expertise to do appraisal. He is asking the Town to use an appraiser who specializes in water systems to value the system.
Attorney Harrienger responded that the engineering firm works daily with water districts. They are very familiar with the cost involved with constructing and repairing water systems. She feels they are very qualified to assess the value of this water system.
Supervisor Bartlett explained the reasoning behind the $43,000 appraisal from the engineering firm. He suggested Mr. Lettiere get together with Mike Altieri from Bernier Carr to discuss the difference in the value of the system. He asked Mr. Lettiere to get his financial records to the engineer for further evaluation. He said if Mr. Lettiere was not satisfied with the value, he would ask the Board to consider hiring an appraisal firm to value the system.
John Adams, Co Rte 49, thanked the Board again for including his property in the future Water #7 District. His wife owns property on NYS Rte 12F. They have been paying a minimum sewer charge for the past 12 years on this property. They are not hooked to the sewer system and cannot access it without going through other people’s property. He asked why this was set up this way.
Supervisor Bartlett explained when the district was set up there were temporary easements set up to allow everyone to connect to the system the first year. The property owners had the option to connect at that time. If they did not connect, they understood they would still be liable to pay for a minimum use bill for being in the district. Supervisor Bartlett will ask the neighboring property owner if they would allow Mrs. Adams to access to the lateral through their property. The cost will be bore by Mrs. Adams.
Pat Scordo, GYMO Engineering addressed the Board concerning Water District #7.
He informed that things are going forward but it will probably be next summer before pipes go in the ground and the residents get water. He asked the Board if they would allow his firm to begin survey work now to get a jump on the project.
The Board agreed GYMO Engineering could begin with surveying work for Water District #7.
No one else wished to speak; the floor was closed.
Supervisor Bartlett accepted the Town Clerk’s report.
Motions/Resolutions
MOTION #61-2023
RESOLUTION # 3 of 2023
Vacant Lands Gifted by T. I. Ag Park, LLC
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Watertown is interested in promoting economic development and opportunities in the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town is interested in property located within the Town on Alexandria Drive identified as Tax Parcel No.: 82.00-2-1.1 (part of) (the “Subject Property”) and has determined that ownership of these lands will further public purposes; and
WHEREAS, T. I. Ag Park, LLC has offered to gift the Subject Property to the Town for its public purposes and goals; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, upon due deliberation, has expressed a desire to accept the gifted property “AS IS” from T.I. Ag Park, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Joel Bartlett, as Supervisor of the Town of Watertown and on behalf of the Town, be and hereby is authorized to accept the Subject Property described above and consisting of 43± acres from T.I. Ag Park, LLC in “AS IS” condition by Bargain and Sale Deed; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town will obtain title insurance for the Subject Property; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town shall execute such documents as reasonably necessary to confirm the value of the gift and enable the doner to such possible Federal and/or NYS tax credit(s) and or deductions(s); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joel Bartlett, as Supervisor of the Town of Watertown, is hereby authorized to execute all documents which may be required to effectuate the transfer of said Subject Property subject as described above.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #62-2023
RESOLUTION # 4 of 2023
Additional Donation of Land from T. I Ag Park, LLC
WHEREAS, the T. I. Ag Park LLC previously committed to donate to the Town of Watertown approximately 30± acres of land, located off of NYS Route 3 for the purposes of developing an Athletic Complex; and
WHEREAS, it became clear that additional land was needed in order to develop the Athletic Complex; and
WHEREAS, T. I. Ag Park, LLC is agreeable to donating an additional 13.69± acres for the development of the Athletic Complex, provided that the Town of Watertown agrees to provide in kind services consisting of paving a certain roadway to be built connecting Summit View Boulevard with Samaritan Medical Center’s Washington Street Campus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED ON THE FOREGOING, BE IT RESOLVED, that in exchange for an additional 13.69± acres to be donated by T.I. Ag Park, LLC to the Town of Watertown, the Town of Watertown hereby agrees and commits to the one (1) time paving of a certain portion of a roadway to be built connecting Summit View Boulevard with Samaritan Medical Center’s Washington Street Campus. This agreement shall not in any way bind the Town to ongoing or continuing maintenance or paving.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town shall execute such documents as reasonably necessary to confirm the value of the donation and to enable T. I. Ag Park, LLC to obtain such possible Federal and/or NYS tax credit(s) and or deductions(s); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joel Bartlett, as Supervisor of the Town of Watertown, is hereby authorized to execute all documents which may be required to effectuate the transfer of the said 13.69± acres as described above.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member McClusky, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #63-2023
WHEREAS, the Jefferson- Lewis BOCES provides drug and alcohol testing for the Town of Watertown public works department employees pursuant to an agreement (on file) and;
WHEREAS, the contractual agreement under the terms and conditions noted therein is due for renewal upon the expiration of the old contract for said services.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the contract for service with Jefferson-Lewis BOCES for the period commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2024.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Councilman Member Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #64-2023
WHEREAS, the South Jefferson Central School District provides a summer youth program for the benefit of students of the district who wish to participate in the Summer Youth Program, and
WHEREAS, this program provides educational activities and summer camps for kindergarten thru 8th grand students and has in the past been supported by the Town and residents of the South Jefferson Central School District.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the agreement for the fiscal year 2023 activities provided by the district for the period commencing July 5th and ending August 11, 2023 for the cost of $2,800.00.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Councilman McAtee, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #65-2023
RESOLUTION AND ORDER 5 of 2023
SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
CDBG FUNDS FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 4
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Watertown, New York is considering applying for grant funds from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program from the Town of Watertown Water District No. 4 in an amount up to $1,250,0000.00; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR). The CDBG program provides funding to eligible local governments for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, The Town is applying for $1,250,000.00 in CDBG funds to be used for the Town’s Water District No. 4; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that a public hearing should be held for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Town’s community development needs, to discuss the possible submission of one or more CDBG applications for the 2023 program year, to provide further information about the CDBG program, and to allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, by the Town Board of Town of Watertown
ORDERED, that a Public Hearing be held on the 13th day of July 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Watertown Municipal Building located at 22867 County Route 67, Watertown, New York to hear all person(s) interested, and it is further
ORDERED, that the Town Clerk shall cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be published at least once in the official newspaper for the Town of Watertown not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date set for the hearing, and shall cause a copy of the same to be posted on the sign board of the Town of Watertown, maintained pursuant to the provisions of Town Law, not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date designated for the hearing and shall be uploaded on the Town of Watertown’s website.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member McClusky, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #66-2023
RESOLUTION # 6 of 2023
NYS Route 12 F
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
License Agreement
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Watertown, New York continues efforts to promote development along NYS Route 12F in respect to a municipal water distribution system; and
WHEREAS, the improvements and upgrades will require easements and/or other interests in property be acquired by the Town associated with installation of infrastructure and maintenance and repairs of the same; and
WHEREAS, real property is located on NYS Route 12F and is owned and controlled by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (“NMPC”) and NMPC is willing to provide a license to the Town of Watertown associated with installation of infrastructure upon its lands upon such terms and conditions as are specified in a License Agreement, attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that NMPC cannot grant a permanent easement absent notification and/or approval required by NY Public Service Commission §70; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is prepared to proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board for the Town of Watertown, New York as follows:
1. The forgoing recitations are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth hereafter.
2. The Town Board approves the License Agreement attached as Exhibit “A” subject to review and approval by the Town Engineers and Town Attorneys and upon such approval the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute the License Agreement.
3. The Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Engineers and Town Attorneys shall continue efforts to seek a permanent easement from NMPC in accordance with the law.
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member McClusky, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #67-2023
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds between accounts and modify the fiscal year 2023 Budget to provide funds for unanticipated expenditures with in the fiscal year;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to transfer the following amounts to balance accounts.
DECREASE INCREASE CODE AMOUNT
Gen Fund Unappr Fnd Bal Gen Fund Trans to Hwy Revenue $15,000.00
Increase Code D5142.4 $15,000.00
Gen Fund Unappr Fnd Bal A-8160.4 $10,000.00
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member McClusky, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #68-2023
WHEREAS, whereas it is necessary to provide funding in the form of an inner fund loan to Sewer District No. 1 for the purpose of providing bridge funding in anticipation of receipt of grant funding for the decommissioning of Sewer District No. 1 wastewater treatment facility; and
WHEREAS, these funds are to be considered a loan from the general fund unappropriated fund balance as a means to pay for certain engineer’s costs to provide a transfer of sewer waste into the City of Watertown system.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in interfund loan to sewer district one in the amount of $60,000 repayable at an interest rate of 3.5% is hereby authorized and approved.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Councilman Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #69-2023
WHEREAS, the fiscal year 2023 round of Federal CDBG applications are being accepted wherein the Town of Watertown is requesting 1.25 million in grant funds to support the Water District No. 4 extension to Northland Estates Mobile Home Community along NYS Rte 11and the expansion of Water District 4; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to commission a grant writing firm to prepare all associated documents to submit the application on the Town’s behalf.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the firm of G&G Grant Writing and Administration is hereby commissioned to prepare all documents necessary for submittal of the Grant application at the cost of $5,990.00.
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution, seconded by Councilman Prosser and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Joel R. Bartlett, Supervisor yes
Paul V. Desormo absent
David D. Prosser yes
Joanne McClusky yes
Timothy McAtee yes
MOTION #70-2023
RESOLUTION #7 of 2023
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SEQR (Long Form)
FOR UNSAFE BUILDING and STRUCTURE LAW
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York has considered the adoption of Legislation in the Town of Watertown in connection with Unsafe Buildings and Structures; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Watertown has reviewed an Environmental Assessment Form for the purpose of assisting the Town Board in making a determination of significance in respect to the Legislation; of whether the enactment of the Legislation would have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the criteria for determining significance of an action that is set forth at 6 NYCRR §617.7(c); and
WHEREAS, having considered the action, consisting of the adoption of the Legislation and the potential environmental impacts associated with such action, the Town Board has determined to proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Watertown finds that the proposed action of adopting the legislation is subject to SEQR; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action constitutes an unlisted action under SEQR 617.2(al); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board is the agency with jurisdiction by law to fund, approve, or directly undertake this action, and therefore, a coordinated review of the action under SEQR is neither required nor necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York:
1. Based upon the examination and consideration of the Long Environmental Assessment Form and comparison of the proposed action and criteria set forth at 617.7, no significant impact on the environment is known by the adoption of the proposed legislation.
2. The Supervisor for the Town of Watertown is authorized to execute the Long Environmental Assessment Form to the effect that the Town Board is issuing a “negative declaration” under SEQR.
3. A complete copy of the EAF including its negative declaration shall be maintained in the Town Clerk’s office in a file that will be readily accessible to the Public. All subsequent notices regarding the undertaking of the project as set forth in this Resolution shall state that a negative declaration has been issued.
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X__ No _____
MOTION #71-2023
RESOLUTION #8 of 2023
ENACT LOCAL LAW #1-2023 REGARDING
Unsafe Buildings and Structures Law
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Watertown, New York is interested in enacting a Local Law #1-2023 that will address Unsafe Buildings and Structures within the Town in accordance with the most recent laws in New York; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed legislation and has further determined that none of the Town’s currently existing Local Laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations address the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York as follows:
1. The forgoing recitation is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth herein.
2. The Town Board hereby enacts the Local Law for Unsafe Buildings and Structures as being in the best interests of the Town of Watertown.
3. The Supervisor for the Town of Watertown, and the Town Clerk, their respective agents and employees are hereby authorized to sign all documents and take all steps necessary to enact this legislation.
4. This Legislation shall be filed with the New York State Department of State and shall become effective thereafter.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member McClusky, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #72-2023
RESOLUTION #9 of 2023
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SEQR (Long Form)
FOR PROHIBITION OF CLUTTER, LITTER, AND DEBRIS
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York has considered the adoption of Legislation in the Town of Watertown in connection with a prohibition of clutter, litter, and debris; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Watertown has reviewed an Environmental Assessment Form for the purpose of assisting the Town Board in making a determination of significance in respect to the Legislation; of whether the enactment of the Legislation would have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the criteria for determining significance of an action that is set forth at 6 NYCRR §617.7(c); and
WHEREAS, having considered the action, consisting of the adoption of the Legislation and the potential environmental impacts associated with such action, the Town Board has determined to proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Watertown finds that the proposed action of adopting the legislation is subject to SEQR; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action constitutes an unlisted action under SEQR 617.2(al); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board is the agency with jurisdiction by law to fund, approve, or directly undertake this action, and therefore, a coordinated review of the action under SEQR is neither required nor necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York:
1. Based upon the examination and consideration of the Long Environmental Assessment Form and comparison of the proposed action and criteria set forth at 617.7, no significant impact on the environment is known by the adoption of the proposed legislation.
2. The Supervisor for the Town of Watertown is authorized to execute the Long Environmental Assessment Form to the effect that the Town Board is issuing a “negative declaration” under SEQR.
3. A complete copy of the EAF including its negative declaration shall be maintained in the Town Clerk’s office in a file that will be readily accessible to the Public. All subsequent notices regarding the undertaking of the project as set forth in this Resolution shall state that a negative declaration has been issued.
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #73-2023
RESOLUTION 10 of 2023
ENACT LOCAL LAW #2-2023 REGARDING
Prohibition of Clutter, Litter, and Debris
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Watertown, New York is interested in enacting a Local Law #2-2023 that will address a prohibition of clutter, litter, and debris within the Town in accordance with the most recent laws in New York; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed legislation and has further determined that none of the Town’s currently existing Local Laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations address the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York as follows:
1. The forgoing recitation is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth herein.
2. The Town Board hereby enacts the Local Law for Prohibition of Clutter, Litter, and Debris as being in the best interests of the Town of Watertown.
3. The Supervisor for the Town of Watertown, and the Town Clerk, their respective agents and employees are hereby authorized to sign all documents and take all steps necessary to enact this legislation.
4. This Legislation shall be filed with the New York State Department of State and shall become effective thereafter.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #74-2023
RESOLUTION 11 of 2023
Local Law 3-2023
REPEAL AND REPLACE LOCAL LAW REGARDING
Chapter 104 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Watertown, New York is interested in repealing and replacing a Local Law which addresses wireless telecommunications facilities within the Town in accordance with the most recent laws in New York; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed legislation and has further determined that none of the Town’s currently existing Local Laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations address the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York as follows:
1. The forgoing recitation is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth herein.
2. The Town Board hereby repeals the Local Law regarding Wireless Telecommunications Facilities at Chapter 104 and replaces the same with Chapter 107-20.1 as being in the best interests of the Town of Watertown.
3. The Supervisor for the Town of Watertown, and the Town Clerk, their respective agents and employees are hereby authorized to sign all documents and take all steps necessary to enact this legislation.
4. This Legislation shall be filed with the New York State Department of State and shall become effective thereafter.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #75-2023
RESOLUTION 12 of 2023
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SEQR) FOR
NORTHEAST WATER DISTRICT (WATER DISTRICT NO. 7)
WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Watertown, New York has considered the formation of the Northeast Water District (Water District No. 7) in the Town of Watertown; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Watertown has reviewed a Long Form Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 and 2 for the purpose of assisting the Town Board in making a determination of significance in respect to whether the Project would have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the criteria for determining significance of an action that is set forth at 6 NYCRR §617.7(c); and
WHEREAS, having considered the action consisting of the creation of an improvement district and the potential environmental impacts associated with such action, the Town Board has determined to proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Watertown finds that the proposed action is subject to SEQR; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action constitutes a Type 1 action under SEQR 617.4(b)(6); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board is the agency with jurisdiction by law to fund, approve, or directly undertake this action, and has received approval from other involved agencies to serve as lead agent for coordinated review of the action under SEQR and/or the 30-day period in which to object has passed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown, New York:
1. Based upon the examination and consideration of the Long Environmental Assessment Form and comparison of the proposed action and criteria set forth at 617.7, no significant adverse impact on the environment is known by Northeast Water District (Water District No. 7).
2. The Supervisor for the Town of Watertown is authorized to execute the Long Environmental Assessment Form to the effect that the Town Board is issuing a “negative declaration” under SEQR.
3. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to file and circulate Part 3 in accordance with the requirements for a Type I action of the Long Environmental Assessment Form.
4. A complete copy of the EAF including its negative declaration shall be maintained in the Town Clerk’s office in a file that will be readily accessible to the Public. Further, the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish a notice to that effect in the Environmental Notice Bulletin. All subsequent notices regarding the undertaking of the project as set forth in this report shall state that a negative declaration has been issued.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, and seconded by Board Member McAtee, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel R. Bartlett Yes __X__ No _____
Paul V. Desormo Absent
David D. Prosser Yes __X__ No _____
Joanne McClusky Yes __X__ No _____
Timothy McAtee Yes __X___ No _____
MOTION #76-2023
Supervisor Bartlett moved to pay the following abstracts as audited.
Utilities paid prior to the meeting
General Vouchers # 108 to 110 Total $ 8,382.37
Highway Vouchers # 99 to 99 Total $ 20,290.68
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 66 to 66 Total $ 3,678.75
Vouchers approved for monthly meeting
General Vouchers # 111 to 127 Total $ 82,358.04
Highway Vouchers # 100 to 113 Total $ 9,022.08
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 67 to 76 Total $ 138,205.36
Supervisor Bartlett moved the foregoing resolution, seconded by Councilman Prosser, and upon roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Joel R. Bartlett, Supervisor yes
Paul V. Desormo absent
David D. Prosser yes
Joanne McClusky yes
Timothy McAtee yes
MOTION #77-2023
Councilman Prosser moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm, seconded by Councilman McAtee.
Ayes All
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Pamela D. Desormo, Town Clerk