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Minutes Archive - 2023

 

These Entries are SCANNED copies of the printed minutes and are published for general information only.

For Legal and OFFICIAL copies we recommend that you obtain them directly from the Town Clerk.

 

Note: Board Member Index - PS = Phoebe Sitterly - GH = George Haines - LR = Louise Robusto - MM = Martha Mancini - RH = Ronald Hezel

 

2023 - Jan.05 / Feb.09 / Feb.23

  

 

 

 

TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING - February 23, 2023

A public hearing & special meeting of the Town of St. Johnsville was held on February 23, 2023, at 7:00 pm, at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452

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

Absent: Ronald Hezel, Councilman

Public: Michael Mancini, Suzette Logan

7:00 pm Public Hearing on proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2023, "Establishing a six-month moratorium in the Town of St. Johnsville on the operation of newly proposed quarries and certain operations of existing quarries". Legal notice was read by the Clerk.

Suzette Logan questioned the board regarding various aspects of this moratorium. Supervisor Sitterly stated that it would give the town time to figure out what authorities they have and time to get them in place.

Motion to close the public hearing by Haines, seconded by Robusto; passed 4-1, Hezel absent (Res. #23-033)

Special meeting immediately following the public hearing, called to order 7:09 pm Motion to adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2023 by Robusto, seconded by Haines; passed 4-1, Hezel absent.(Res. #23-034)

Adjournment - Motion by Robusto, seconded by Haines, passed 4-1, Hezel absent. (Res. #23-035) Meeting adjourned 7:12 pm

Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever Town Clerk

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TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING - February 09, 2023

A regular meeting of the Town of St. Johnsville was held on February 09, 2023, at 7:00 pm, at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452

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

Absent: none

Public: Michael Mancini, James Castrucci, Kathy Buckley, Julie Erno, Katrina Caringi, Charles Straney and a County Waste representative

**6:50 pm Bid Opening for Garbage/Recycling Contract**

Two bids were received. County Waste & Recycling $86,940.00 and Twin Bridges $144,900.00. Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hanes to table any decision on bids received; passed 4-1. Mancini voting no. (Res. #23-022)

Meeting called to order 7:04 p.m.

Salute to the flag

Roll Call - all present

Public Comment - James Castrucci addressed the board stating that it is illegal for the board to lower his salary and that he makes more in every other township he works for. He also questioned why he was not reappointed and is acting as a "holdover". Supervisor Sitterly stated that the position of Code Enforcement Officer was a "holdover" because the Town received a letter from an individual interested in the position. She suggested that these issues be addressed in an executive session. Councilwoman Mancini stated that Jim is correct that his salary cannot be reduced and that she feels he is doing a wonderful job. She also stated that people come to her store and tell her things before the Town Board or Village Board even knows about them. She also stated that Town business should be conducted at a Town meeting not at the local diner or Ripepi’s restaurant.

Minutes - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines to accept the minutes of January 5, 2023, with the correction of Sally Countryman reappointed to the Board of Appeals until 2027, not Margaret DiGiacomo (term ending in 2026); passed 5-0. (Res. 423-023)

Departmental Reports - Motion by accept the Town Clerk, Justice, Code Enforcement Officer, Dog Control Officer & Historian's reports; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-024)

Correspondence - none Old Business - none

New Business

1. Garbage/Recycling Bids - have been tabled.

2. James A. Brennan Animal Shelter Contract - the Town Clerk has negotiated a price of $1,000 for the 2023 calendar year, which covers four dogs, additional dogs placed would be at a cost of $250 each. Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines to accept; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-025) James Castrucci, Dog Control Officer suggested that the Town contract with either Glen Animal Hospital or another veterinary for emergency situations. He said Glen Animal Hospital currently charges another town $500/annually for an emergency contract.

3. Hanson Aggregates, LLC - a proposed expansion of their mining operation is currently filed with the Department of Environmental Conservation. Attorney Mastromoro suggested the town to consider a six month moratorium for expansion or new quarrying in the Town of St. Johnsville. This would allow the Planning Board time to draw up special considerations for a special use permit. Currently no specific conditions exist in the Town of St. Johnsville Land Use Law. Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines to propose a Local Law No. 3 for a six month moratorium on any new or expansion of quarrying to be presented at a public hearing/special meeting on February 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-026) Attorney Mastromoro suggested a copy of this proposed law be sent to DEC, Hanson & Gravel Sales.

4. Military Banner Program - a short presentation from Julie Erno explaining the program, along with sample banners took place.

5. Internet/Copier/Scanner/FAX - Supervisor Sitterly proposed that she has asked Jesse Watson to come take a look at the situation regarding the copier issue. He has proposed that he would be able to clean-up the issues and have the scanner working and synced to each computer at a cost of $60/hr and approximately $300 in materials. Councilwoman Mancini questioned where in the budget would this be paid from and whether or not he is capable. Supervisor Sitterly said she has checked with the Bookkeeper and money is in the budget. Motion by Robusto, seconded by Haines to hire Jesse Watson; passed 4-1. Mancini abstaining. (Res. #23-027)

6. Code Enforcement Officer Application - Motion by Haines, seconded by Robusto to interview Stephanie Dye on March 9, 2023, at 6:45 pm; passed 4-1 Mancini abstaining. (Res. #23-028)

6. Executive Session - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines to enter into an executive session for personnel reasons; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-029) 8:30 pm Motion to return to regular session by Hezel, seconded by Haines; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-028) 8:37 pm Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines to remove the 15% insurance cost paid by the Highway Superintendent; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-030)

Public Comment - Lynn Stever, Town Clerk commented on the application from Stephanie Dye for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. She stated that she received a call from Mrs. Dye questioning whether she could apply for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. Stever told her yes anyone can, that it is a yearly appointment made by the town board. Directing her comments to Councilwoman Mancini, Stever said that numerous discussions have taken place at previous board meetings regarding the Code Officer, however, Councilwoman Mancini now states that she feels he is doing a wonderful job.

Audit - (#23-023 through $23-055, $35,290.37) Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-031)

Adjournment Motion by Hezel, seconded by Haines; passed 5-0. (Res. #23-032) Meeting adjourned 8:47 pm

Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever Town Clerk

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TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING - January 05, 2023

A regular/organizational meeting of the Town of St. Johnsville was held on January 5, 2023, at 7:00 pm, at the Town Offices, 7431 STHWY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452

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

Absent: George Haines, Councilman

Public: Michael Mancini; William Putman, Hwy. Sup. & Arthur Dockerty

*6:45 pm Public Hearing on proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2023, Enforcing NYS Fire & Building Code was held. Notice was read by the Clerk, no one from the public spoke. Motion to close the Public Hearing at 6:59 pm by Robusto, seconded Sitterly; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-001)

Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m.

Salute to the flag

Roll Call - Councilman George Haines absent

Public Comment - Supervisor Sitterly remarked that a pancake breakfast will be held on Route 163 in the Town of Minden to help with the costs they sustained from a recent fire at the Town Offices/Garage.

Minutes - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto to accept the December 8, 2023 minutes with the correction that Martha Mancini, Councilwoman was absent; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-002)

Departmental Reports - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto to accept the Town Clerk's, Justice's, Dog Control Officer's & Code Enforcement Officer's monthly reports; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-003)

Correspondence - letter of interest from Stephanie Dye for the position of Code Enforcement Officer/Land Use Officer

Old Business

1. Health Insurance Renewal - Motion by Robusto, seconded by Sitterly to renew with the Excellus SimplyBlue Plus Standard Silver (Option 3); passed 3-1 with Councilwoman Mancini abstaining (Res. #23-004)

2. Service for Scanner - Supervisor Sitterly reported to the board that she is trying to get the IT Technician at the school to look at it.

3. Hanson Aggregates - Supervisor Sitterly reported that she has been made aware of a mine expansion which is in the hands of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The previous Supervisor Dominick Stagliano was sent a letter on August 17, 2022, notifying the town of this proposed expansion and whether we have an interest in being lead agency with the SEQR and any issues or concerns the town may have. This was never brought before the board and we are only now being made aware of it because They contacted Dominick Stagliano again because they did not receive a reply from the town and he informed them that he is no longer Supervisor and that Phoebe Sitterly is the newly elected Supervisor and to forward all information to her. Attorney Mastromoro said the Town of St. Johnsville Land Use Law Section 13 deals with this issue and suggested that the DEC should be lead agency, however, he pointed out a concern he noted is that they are planning to go below the water table. Supervisor Sitterly will meet with NYS DEC in an attempt to gain additional information.

New Business

1. 2023 Wage & Appointment Schedule - see attached (Res. #23-005-#23-016)

2. Garbage/Recycling - Discussion took place regarding the proposed rate hikes from County Waste & Recycling. Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel to advertise for bids for a yearly contract for garbage/recycling curbside pick up to be returned by February 9, 2023, at 12:00 pm, and opened at the regular meeting on February 9, 2023, at 6:50 pm; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-017) The specifications will be the same as what was used for the original contract.

3. Local Law No. 1 of 2023 - Motion to accept by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-018)

4. Physical Inventory - discussion followed regarding the need for a physical inventory of the Town's assets. Jillian Wilder has completed physical inventories for various other townships and has agreed to also do it for the Town of St. Johnsville. Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel to hire Jillian Wilder at the rate of $15.00/hour to conduct our physical inventory of assets; passed 4-0. (Res. #237019)

Audit - Motion by Mancini, seconded by Hezel to accept the vouchers #22/254-22/259 & 23-001-23/022 and authorize the Supervisor to pay; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-020)

Adjournment - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-021) Meeting adjourned 8:40 pm

Submitted by: Lynn M. Stever - Town Clerk

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WAGE & FEE SCHEDULE 2023

OFFICIAL RESOLUTIONS - Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto; passed 4-0. (Res. #22-006.)

Official Newspapers: The Recorder

Depository: NBT

Monthly Meeting Date: 2nd Thursday of ea. Month at 7:00 p.m.

Resolution authorizing Supervisor to use a facsimile signature under her control and supervision to sign checks

Petty Cash Funds: T Clerk & Justice ($100.00 ea.) -

Official Website Webmaster: Ronald Hezel - (www.stjohnsville.com)

Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel to accept the above: passed 4-0 (Res #23-005)

 

ELECTED & APPOINTED POSITIONS

Supervisor - $8.840.00 - Sitterly (2023)

Councilman (4 @ $2,600.00 ea.) $10,40000 Total -  Mancini (2025),  Robusto (2025),  Hezel (2023),  Haines (2023)

Justice - $16,000.00 - Dye (2025)

Town Clerk/Tax Collector - $19,500.00 - Stever (2023)

Superintendent of Highways - $48,500.00 - Putman (2023)

Sole Appointed Assessor (6 yr. Term) -  $20,500.00 - Loucks (2025)

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS - Motion by Haines, seconded by Robusto; passed 4-0. (Res. #22-007)

Registrar (Fees Collected) - $10.00/copy

CEO - $4,200.00

LUEO - $1,200.00

Dog Control Officer - $1,000.00

Rabies Response Agent - $100.00/case

Historian (Supervisor's Appt.) - $500.00

Budget Officer - $1,400.00

Attorney for the Town of St. Johnsville - $125.00/hr. (+)

BAR Chairman *4 hr. min. griev. day - $150.00*

BAR Members *4 hr. min. griev. Day - $125.00*

* Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel to pay an additional $50.00 for any subsequent meeting if attended: Passed 4-0. Res.#23-008)

Planning Board Chairman - $75.00/ea.mtg (if attended)

Planning Board Members - $50.00/ea.mtg (if attended)

 

APPOINTMENTS - Motion by Mancini, seconded by Haines; passed 4-0. (Res. #22-008)

Registrar - L. Stever*

Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto to approve Lynn Stever as Registrar; Passed 4-0.(Res. #23-010)

Bookkeeper - K. Wilder (appointed by Supervisor)

Court Clerk - K. Stowell (appointed by Justice)

Historian (Supervisor's Appointment) - M. Rapacz (appointed by Supervisor)

Deputy Supervisor - Louise Robusto (appointed by Sup.)

Deputy Clerk/Tax Coll./Registrar - Virginia Fox & George Stever (Clerk Appt.)

Deputy Hwy. Superintendent - Bert Cook, III (Hwy. Sup. Appt.)

CEO/LUEO/RRA - No appointment made James Castrucci remains as a holdover.

Planning Board Chairman - Michael Mancini

 

EMPLOYEES

Hwy. Employees: $21.00/hr. - Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel to increase to $21.00/hour ; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-011)

Deputy Hwy. Stipend $ .50/hr. (straight time only) Motion by Robusto , seconded by Hezel; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-012)

Bookkeeper $7,600.00/yr. Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-013)

Court Clerk $ 8,500.00/yr. Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-014)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Motion by Hezel, seconded by Robusto to approve the following miscellaneous items; passed 4-0. (Res. #23-015)

BAR Training - $ min wage

Mile Reimbursement (IRS rate) - $ IRS rate

Land Use/Sub. Doc. Fee - $25.00

Returned Check Fee - $30.00

Photocopies $ .25/pg. After 1st. 4 pgs.

Dog Impound Fees (1st offense - $25.00) (2nd - $50.00) (3rd - $75.00)

Building Permit Fees as adopted 1/1/2018

Board of Assessment Review (5) Ronald Hezel (24) Michael Mancini (25) Sally Countryman (27) Margaret DiGiacomo* (26) Louise Robusto (23)

Motion by Robusto, seconded by Hezel to reappoint Margaret DiGiacomo to the Board of Assessment Review with a term ending 12/31/26 and

 to reappoint Anthony Smida to the Planning Board with a term ending 12/31/27; passed 4-0 (res. 23-016)

Planning Board Members (5) Michael Mancini *Chairman(24) - Sally Countryman (25) -  Julie Erno (26) - Anthony Smida* (22) Carol Ann Pearl (23)

Board of Appeals (5)  Robert Smith (23) , **vacancy** (24) **vacancy** (25), Mariah Decker (26),**Vacancy**  (27)

James A Brennan Shelter Contract increased to $3,000.00

( No approval of this contract was made due to the increased cost. It was agreed to check with other shelters )

Village of St. Johnsville Fire Contract $40,185.00 as per Town Budget.

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