TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Regular Meeting
Municipal Building
September 13, 2018
Members Present: Joel R. Bartlett, Supervisor
Paul V. Desormo, Councilman
David D. Prosser, Councilman
Timothy McAtee, Councilman
Joanne McClusky, Councilwoman
Members Absent:
Councilman Desormo opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll of members present at 6:00 pm. Attorney Russell was also present.
MOTION #77-2018
Supervisor Bartlett moved to accept the minutes from the August 9, 2018 meeting, Councilman McAtee seconded.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett opened the public hearing at 6:09 pm for proposed Local Law #2 of year 2018. A Local Law to override the tax cap limit established by Section 3-C of the New York General Municipal Law. No one from the public wished to speak; the hearing was closed at 6:10 pm.
MOTION #78-2018
The 2017 MS4 Annual Report has been completed and needs to be filed with NYSDEC by September 15, 2018. The report has been available on the Town and Stormwater Coalition websites for public review.
Supervisor Bartlett offered a motion to authorize himself to sign and execute the 2017 MS4 Annual Report, Councilman Prosser seconded.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett opened the floor to the public. Rejean Roux, Boulder Ridge Development approached the Board with the map, Mylar and description for the road and infrastructure dedication.
Supervisor Bartlett introduced proposed Local Law #3 of 2018. A Local Law establishing county wide dog regulations for the town.
MOTION #79-2018
Supervisor Bartlett moved to schedule at Public Hearing Monday September 24, 2018 at 6:00 pm for proposed Local Law #3 of 2018. A Local Law to adopt a county wide dog control regulations, seconded by Councilman McAtee.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett introduced proposed Local Law #4 of 2018. A Local Law to amend Chapter 107-2 of the Town Code providing amended new definitions to Chapter 107-2 under accepted uses.
MOTION #80-2018
Supervisor Bartlett moved to schedule at Public Hearing Thursday October 4, 2018 at 6:00 pm for proposed Local Law #4 of 2018. A Local Law to amend Chapter 107-2 of the Town Code providing amended new definitions to Chapter 107-2 under accepted uses, seconded by Councilman Prosser.
Ayes All
Supervisor Bartlett accepted the Town Clerk’s and Ambulance Report.
MOTION/RESOLUTIONS
MOTION #81-2018
WHEREAS, the Town of Watertown Planning Board has heretofore granted subdivision approval to Dry Hill Estates, Inc. pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 91 of the Code of the Town of Watertown for a certain subdivision located at Dry Hill Road in the Town of Watertown, which subdivision has been approved to be developed in phases, and
WHEREAS, Dry Hill Estates, Inc., has subsequently conveyed its interest in the real property comprising the subdivision to Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc., the current developer, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the subdivision approval, the developer is required to construct the road servicing each phase of the subdivision to Town of Watertown standards and dedicate the same thereto to the Town of Watertown as public roads, and install the sanitary sewer and public water infrastructure and dedicate the sanitary sewer and water mains to the Town of Watertown all as a condition to proceeding with the development of individual lots within each phase of the subdivision, and
WHEREAS, Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc., has caused to be constructed the road servicing the last Phase of the subdivision, and the Town of Watertown Highway Superintendent has inspected the road constructed to serve as the public streets for such Phase of the subdivision and has approved the road as being constructed in accordance with the Town of Watertown standards, and
WHEREAS, Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc. has now offered to dedicate to the Town of Watertown those lands on which it has constructed Boulder Creek Road from its terminus to Ridgeview Road as shown on the map entitled Road Dedication and Lot Line Adjustment Map, Land of Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc. dated August 9, 2018 prepared by Gerald A. Kostyk, L.S. and as described in that certain deed prepared for Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc. to the Town of Watertown dated August 27, 2018 to be used for public street and highway purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown as follows:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Watertown hereby accepts the offer of dedication of the real property described in that certain deed from Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc. to the Town of Watertown dated August 27, 2018, and hereby declares that said property shall be accepted for dedication for public street and highway purposes and hereafter shall be a Town road of the Town of Watertown known as Boulder Creek Road, and the Town Board hereby consents to the recordation of said deed at no cost to the Town of Watertown.
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was made by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilmember McAtee and upon a roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel Bartlett yes
Paul V. Desormo yes
Timothy L. McAtee yes
Joanne M. McClusky yes
David W. Prosser yes
MOTION #82-2018
WHEREAS, the Town of Watertown Planning Board has heretofore granted subdivision approval to Dry Hill Estates, Inc. pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 91 of the Code of the Town of Watertown for a certain subdivision located at Dry Hill Road and Cook Road in the Town of Watertown, which subdivision has been approved to be developed in phases, and
WHEREAS, Dry Hill Estates, Inc., has subsequently conveyed its interest in the real property comprising the subdivision to Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc., the current developer, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the subdivision approval, the developer is required to construct the road servicing each phase of the subdivision to Town of Watertown standards and dedicate the same thereto to the Town of Watertown as public roads, and install the sanitary sewer and public water infrastructure and dedicate the sanitary sewer and water mains to the Town of Watertown all as a condition to proceeding with the development of individual lots within each phase of the subdivision, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has heretofore accepted for dedication the water and sewer infrastructure constructed by the Developer to service Phases, and
WHEREAS, by resolution of even date herewith the Town has accepted for dedication the highway constructed by the Developer to service the final Phase of the Development, and
WHEREAS, Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc., has caused to be installed within the highway right-of-way as dedicated to the Town for the final Phase, water main lines and the sanitary sewer main lines to provide water and sanitary sewer service to the lots in said final Phase of the subdivision, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Watertown Highway Superintendent has inspected the installation of the water main lines and the sanitary sewer main lines, and has approved the same as complying with Town of Watertown requirements, and
WHEREAS, Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc., has offered to dedicate the installed infrastructure consisting of the water main lines and appurtenance and the sanitary sewer main lines and appurtenance constructed to service the final Phase of the development to the Town of Watertown on behalf of Sanitary Sewer District No. 5 and Water District No. 5, and has furnished bills of sale for the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown as follows:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Watertown on behalf of Water District No. 5 hereby accepts for dedication the water main lines offered for dedication by Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc., pursuant to a certain bill of sale from Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc. to the Town of Watertown on behalf of Town of Watertown Water District No. 5 dated August 27, 2018.
2. The Town Board of the Town of Watertown, on behalf of Town of Watertown Sanitary Sewer District No. 5 hereby accepts the sanitary sewer lines offered for dedication by Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc., pursuant to a certain bill of sale from Boulder Ridge Developers, Inc. to the Town of Watertown, on behalf of Town of Watertown Sanitary Sewer District No. 5 dated August 27, 2018.
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was made by Supervisor Bartlett and seconded by Councilmember Desormo and upon a roll call vote of the Board was duly adopted as follows:
Supervisor Joel Bartlett yes
Paul V. Desormo yes
Timothy L. McAtee yes
Joanne M. McClusky yes
David W. Prosser yes
MOTION #83-2018
WHEREAS, the term of office of C. Randy Vaas will expire on September 30, 2018, and Mr. Vaas has expressed an interest in reappointment to the Assessment Board of Review for the term commencing October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2023.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Mr. C. Randy Vaas to is hereby appointed to another term of office on the Board of Assessment Review for the term commencing October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2023.
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, seconded by Councilman Prosser.
Supervisor Joel Bartlett yes
Paul V. Desormo yes
Timothy L. McAtee yes
Joanne M. McClusky yes
David W. Prosser yes
MOTION #84-2018
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of the year 2018, a Local Law to override the tax levy limit established by Section 3-C of the New York general Municipal Law was introduced by a member of the Town Board at a meeting thereof held on August 9, 2018 and by a majority vote of the Town Board members present at such meeting, a public hearing was duly scheduled to consider Local Law No. 2 of 2018 for September 13, 2018 at 6:00 pm, and
WHEREAS notice of the public hearing was duly published and posted as required by law, and on September 13, 2018 at 6:00 pm, a public hearing was duly held to hear all persons interested in the subject matter of Local Law No. 2 of 2018.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Watertown as follows:
1. The foregoing recitations are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if fully set for the hereafter.
2. As a result of unfunded mandates and other anticipated municipal expenses beyond the ordinary control of this Board, the tax levy limits imposed by Section 3-C of the General Municipal Law put unrealistic constrains on this Board in establishing a prudent and responsible budget for the 2019 fiscal year.
3. Local Law No. 2 of the year 2018 authorizes, but does not require, the Town of Watertown in establishing its budget for the 2019 fiscal year to establish a tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise authorized by Section 3-C of the General Municipal Law.
4. Based upon the foregoing, Local Law No. 2 of the year 2018 is in the best interests of the Town of Watertown, is herby adopted and the Clerk is instructed to file the same with the New York State Department of State.
5. The adoption of Local Law No. 2 of the year 2018 is a Type II action under the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the Regulation promulgated thereunder.
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, seconded by Councilman Prosser.
Supervisor Joel Bartlett yes
Paul V. Desormo yes
Timothy L. McAtee yes
Joanne M. McClusky yes
David W. Prosser yes
MOTION #85-2018
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a Stormwater Management Officer for the Town of Watertown to provide oversight on development applications and guidance to the Town Council in all matters relating to the Jefferson County Stormwater MS4 Coalition.
WHEREAS, C. Randy Vaas a member of the Town Planning Board and former NYSDEC employee, has the knowledge and experience to hold the position of Town of Watertown Stromwater Management Officer.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, C. Randy Vaas is hereby appointed to the position of MS4 Stormwater Management Officer for the Town of Watertown on a part time basis as needed with the compensation rate for the position established at $75.00 per hour.
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, seconded by Councilman Desormo.
Supervisor Joel Bartlett yes
Paul V. Desormo yes
Timothy L. McAtee yes
Joanne M. McClusky yes
David W. Prosser yes
MOTION #86-2018
WHEREAS, Venue Strategies has submitted a side letter engagement agreement to provide and addition scope of services relative to a comprehensive broadcast, print, and social media public relation campaign including advocacy with stakeholders, where a variety of media elements and activities will be undertaken, including but not limited to : press conferences, news releases and interviews, meetings with public entities and stakeholders and creation of social media platforms and content such as project website, Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter feeds and other media channels as may be deemed necessary, and
WHEREAS, this additional scope of work and services to be performed by Venue Strategies will be provided for the price of $27,500.00 and is a reimbursable expenditure to be reimbursed by the 1000 Island Event Center Local Development Corporation.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is authorized to execute said service agreement on behalf of the Town of Watertown.
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, seconded by Councilman Prosser.
Discussion took place. Supervisor Bartlett explained no monies would be released prior to the establishment of the LDC. At that time a request would be applied for to reimburse the town for these funds.
Supervisor Joel Bartlett yes
Paul V. Desormo yes
Timothy L. McAtee yes
Joanne M. McClusky yes
David W. Prosser yes
MOTION #87-2018
A motion was made by Supervisor Bartlett to authorize himself to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement Relative to Dog Control Service on behalf of the Town, set econded by Councilman Prosser.
Ayes All
MOTION #88-2018
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the fiscal year 2018 budget to account for unanticipated expenditures in certain appropriation accounts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is authorized to amend the 2018 budget as follows to balance accounts:
DECREASE ACCOUNT NO. INCREASE ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT
Unappropriated fund balance $59,772.00
INCREASE ACCT. CODE AMOUNT
A-1420.4 7,000.00
A-6410.4 2,000.00
A-1440.4 8,900.00
A-6989.4 41,862.00
Total $59,772.00
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, seconded by Councilman Desormo.
MOTION #89-2018
Supervisor Bartlett moved to pay the following abstracts as audited.
Utilities paid prior to the meeting
General Vouchers # 174 to 177 Total $ 12,121.23
Highway Vouchers # 117 to 117 Total $ 17,795.12
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 52 to 52 Total $ 2,766.85
Vouchers approved for monthly meeting
General Vouchers # 178 to 198 Total $ 23,309.57
Highway Vouchers # 118 to 132 Total $ 117,250.04
Spec. Dist. Vchrs. # 53 to 62 Total $ 141,018.80
Councilmember McAtee seconded the motion.
Ayes All
The sand bids were opened:
Town of Antwerp $5.00 a yard
Bauer Concrete and Masonry Inc. $6.50 a yard
The Board discussed the price and sand locations of the bids with the Superintendant Rohr. It was decided that considering the mileage and cost of fuel, that it would be most economical for the Town to accept the bid from Baurer Concrete and Masonry Inc.
MOTION #90-2018
WHEREAS: the Town Council adopted a resolution dated August 9, 2018 authorizing the publication of the notice of bids for the purchase of a minimum 3,300 yards of screened and loaded sand for highway department purposes in the winter months; and
WHEREAS: the Town accepted sealed bids accompanied by a non-collusion statement for the sand purchase up until 3:00 pm Thursday, September 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS: all bids submitted for consideration and in compliance with the General Municipal Law have been reviewed by this Board; and of the bids considered responsive and responsible the Town of the Watertown Council hereby authorizes the purchase of a minimum of 3,300 yards of screened and loaded sand from Bauer Concrete & Masonry, Inc, 1941 US Rte 11, Mannsville NY, 13661 for the purchase price of $6.50 per yard.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED: the Town of Watertown Council herby awards the bid to Bauer Concrete & Masonry, Inc, 1941 US Rte 11, Mannsville NY, 13661. The bid is conditioned on a non-collusion statement filed in the Clerk’s Office within 5 business days.
A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bartlett, seconded by Councilman McAtee.
Ayes All
New / Old Business
Supervisor Bartlett informed the Board that BCA Architects & Engineers would have a report ready for the October meeting concerning the drainage issues in the Lettiere Tract area
MOTION #91 -2018
Councilman Prosser moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm, seconded by Councilman Desormo.
Ayes All
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Pamela D. Desormo, Town Clerk