3. Proposed LL No. 4 of 2023 - A local law amending the Land Use Law regarding quarries drafted by Attorney Mastromoro for the board's review. Motion by Hezel, by Robusto to send the draft to NYS DEC for their review; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-0614) It was agreed to include on the June agenda also.

4. Planning Board - The Town Clerk stated that on any subdivision application before the Planning Board, all property owners that border the proposed subdivision must be notified in writing of the proposed subdivision, along with the date and time of the public hearing prior to approval/denial. Motion by Hezel, seconded by Mancini to have the Planning Board make these notifications on Town letterhead and send Certified Mail-Return Receipt Requested; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-062) The Town Clerk will provide and form letter for the Planning Board to use.

5. Barton & Loguidice Contract - Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel to authorize Supervisor Sitterly to sign the contract; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-063) This contract provides the Town protection on proposed solar projects within the Township. Currently Cypress Creek would pay $10,000 to cover this protection and when the costs of services have been used down to $1,500, they would then need to replenish the account.

6. Executive Session (Personnel) - Attorney Mastromoro stated that it must be stated what Department the executive session is regarding. Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto to enter into an executive session for personnel/codes at 7:55 pm; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-064) Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto to return to regular session at 9:00 pm; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-065) Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto that the Supervisor shall draft a letter addressing concerns regarding code enforcement issues that have arisen, and meet with James Castrucci, Code Enforcement Officer and Norman Mastromoro, Attorney for the Town to clarify, address and resolve these issues; passed 4­0. (Res. #23-066)

Public Comment - none

Audit - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Mancini to accept the audit and authorize the Supervisor to pay Vouchers .#110-133 $22,257.93; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-067)

Adjournment - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-068) Meeting adjourned 9:16 pm

Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever Town Clerk

New Business

1.   Local Law No. 3 of 2023 (changing the Town of St. Johnsville Land Use Law Regarding Solar Energy from 2MW to 5MW as per NYS - Motion to approve by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 3-0. (Res. #23-051)

2.   Mining - Supervisor Sitterly presented a copy of the Town of Plattsburgh Mining Regulations for the board's review. Attorney Mastromoro stated that he feels this a very good sample. Items in addition that were discussed were notifications of when a blast will occur and the hours of the blasts, with a letter five days prior to blasting. Supervisor Sitterly said she will get a sample letter from Valentie to Attorney Mastromoro for his review. Attorney Mastromoro will then prepare a proposed Local Law. NO. 4 of 2023 for the board's review.

3.   Hanson Notifications - Supervisor Sitterly presented a letter that Roy Thompson of Mill Road received asking that he fill out and return. Supervisor Sitterly is suggesting that everyone that has received this questionnaire to fill it out, she feels it is a protection for the homeowners should they receive any damage from future blasting. Discussion took place regarding air quality, well and foundation stability, etc. It was suggested that letters of concern and/or a petition be sent to the DEC stating resident's concerns over blasting and the possibility of affecting numerous residents (not just the small handful that received letters) requesting that they also be included in the notification list.

4.   Montgomery County Brush & Weeks Contract - put on agenda for May meeting.

5.   Executive Session - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto to enter into an executive session regarding personnel issues; passed 3-0. (Res. #23-052) (7:43 pm) Motion to return to regular session with no action taken by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 3-0. (Res. #23-053) (7:54 pm)

Public Comment - Councilman Hezel stated that when he was obtaining signatures for his petition he discussed the garbage issue and people he spoke to were not against a tax increase to cover the increased costs for continuing curbside pickup. Supervisor Sitterly stated that various options will be costed out sometime in May and presented to the board for their review. James Castrucci, Dog Control Officer submitted a voucher the decreased amount of his salary as Dog Control Officer. Attorney Mastromoro stated that the position of Dog Control Officer is a yearly term. Mr. Castrucci term ended on December 31, 2022. His new appointment began January 1, 2023, which no longer covers the Village of St. Johnsville, therefore, the reason for his reduction in salary.

Audit - (#23-085 through #23-109 $83,433.94) Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 3-0. (Res. #23-054)

Adjournment - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 3-0. (Res. #23-055) Meeting adjourned 8:04 pm

Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever Town Clerk

TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - March 20, 2023

A special meeting of the Town of St. Johnsville was held on March 20, 2023, at 9:00 am, at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452

Present: Phoebe Sitterly, Supervisor; Louise Robusto, Councilwoman; Ronald Hezel, Councilman; George Haines, Councilman; Norman Mastromoro, Attorney for the Town & Lynn Stever, Town Clerk

Absent: Martha Mancini, Councilwoman

Public: Floyd Stever, Brandt Rostohar, Lee McIntyre

This special meeting was called to order 9:00 am

Public Comment - Questions from the public were addressed, stating that this is to change the current 2 MW limit to a 5MW limit as allowed by the State.

This is a special meeting to adopt for presentation Local Law No. 3 of 2023 at a public hearing to be held April 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm, at the request of the Planning Board who are dealing with a special permit that they cannot issue under the current Solar Law. This law would take effect immediately for any pending applications.

Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines to adopt for presentation proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2023, a Local Law to Amend the Town of St. Johnsville Land Use Law To Regulate Solar Energy Systems on April 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm; passed 4-0. Mancini absent. (Res. #23-045)

Adjournment - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines; passed 4-0. Mancini absent. (Res. #23-046) Meeting adjourned 9:40 pm

Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever Town Clerk

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING - March 09, 2023

D. Spring Clean-Up - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines to hold the Town of St. Johnsville Spring Clean-Up on the same dates at the Village of St. Johnsville, with dates to be determined; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-040)

E. Local Law No. 4 of 2022 - was not done properly and therefore not filed as a local law with the State of New York.

F. Garbage/Recycling Collection - Supervisor Sitterly asked the board members to be thinking what we are going to do for garbage and recycling before budget time arrives.

G. Quarry - Supervisor Sitterly said now that a six month moratorium has been passed, the board needs to poll other town to see their laws regulating quarries. Attorney Mastromoro said the Department of State website lists categories of reclamation/bonding, blasting hours, notice to residents, well/foundation checks, blasting areas from boundary lines, etc. as items to be considered.

Audit - (Voucher #23-057-084 $50,830.23) Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines approving and directing the Supervisor to pay; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-041)

Councilwoman Mancini stated that the Bookkeeper should provide balances for accounts at each meeting so that the board members know how much money is in each account prior to approving payments. Motion by Mancini, seconded by Hezel; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-042)

Adjournment - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-043) Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm

Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever – Town Clerk