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The
Town Board of St. Johnsville
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
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
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.
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 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
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 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
OFFICIAL RESOLUTIONS 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)
ELECTED & APPOINTED POSITIONS Supervisor Councilman (4 @ $2,600.00 ea.) Justice Town Clerk/Tax Collector - $19,500.00 - Stever (2023) Superintendent of Highways Sole Appointed Assessor (6 yr. Term)
DEPARTMENT HEADS Registrar (Fees Collected) CEO LUEO Dog Control Officer Rabies Response Agent Historian (Supervisor's Appt.) - $500.00 Budget Officer 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
Planning Board Chairman Planning Board Members
APPOINTMENTS - Motion by Mancini, seconded by Haines; passed 4-0. (Res. #22-008) Registrar
Bookkeeper Court Clerk Historian (Supervisor's Appointment) - M. Rapacz (appointed by Supervisor) Deputy Supervisor Deputy Clerk/Tax Coll./Registrar - Virginia Fox & George Stever (Clerk Appt.) Deputy Hwy. Superintendent - Bert Cook, III (Hwy.
Sup. Appt.) CEO/LUEO/RRA Planning Board Chairman
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) Bookkeeper $7,600.00/yr. Court Clerk $ 8,500.00/yr.
MISCELLANEOUS
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 Building Permit Fees as adopted 1/1/2018 Board of Assessment Review (5) Ronald Hezel (24)
Planning Board Members (5) Michael Mancini
*Chairman(24) - Sally Countryman (25) Board of Appeals (5) Robert
Smith (23) , **vacancy** (24) James A Brennan Shelter Contract increased to $3,000.00
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