CANAAN TOWN BOARD MEETING
March 8th, 2010

Supervisor Richard Keaveney opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a moment of silence.

PRESENT: Supervisor Richard Keaveney
Councilperson Brenda Adams
Councilperson Peter Stelling
Councilperson Carrie Bither
Councilperson David Patzwahl
Town Clerk Charlotte Cowan
Highway Superintendent Bernhard Meyer
Assessor Jean Rohde

AUDIENCE: 11

MINUTES: Councilperson Brenda Adams made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Carrie Bither, to approve the February 8th, 2010 minutes. 4-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – abstained;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Motion Carried.

BILLS: Councilperson David Patzwahl made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Carrie Bither, to approve the payment of all bills presented: General Fund Bills: #42 - #80, in the amount of $48,541.54. Highway Fund Bills #10 - #18 in the amount of $7,554.31. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Motion Carried.

Supervisor’s Monthly Finance Report:
Town Clerk Revenues: $ 491.17
Highway Fund Balance: $653,399.51
Highway Fund-Capital Balance: $ 96,840.88
Lighting Districts Balance: $ 4,251.49
Ambulance Districts
and Fire Districts Balance: $114,684.44
Building Inspector Revenues: $
Planning Board Revenues: $
Recreation Balance: $ 3,177.36
General Fund Balance: $323,828.92
Court Revenues: $ 4,559.02
Tax Collector: $ 1,555.25
Covanta – Transfer Station Revenues
MOTION: Councilperson Brenda Adams made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Peter Stelling, for Town Clerk, Charlotte Cowan, to attend the New York State Town Clerk Convention. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes.

RESOLUTION #47 –LOCAL LAW No. 2 of the YEAR 2010
MOTION: Councilperson Brenda Adams made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Supervisor Richard Keaveney, to table Resolution #47. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Resolution #47 tabled.

RESOLUTION #50 – NEW BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
MOTION: Councilperson Brenda Adams made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Richard Keaveney, to adopt Resolution #50. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Resolution #50 adopted.

RESOLUTION #51 – APPOINTMENT OF _______________TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW.
MOTION: Councilperson David Patzwahl made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Brenda Adams, to table Resolution #51. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Resolution #51 tabled.

BOARD DISCUSSION:
1. Wind Power Committee: Supervisor Richard Keaveney said that he and the Town attorney will set a meeting date to meet with the committee. The committee will present their recommendations to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town Board.
2. Inter-municipal Agreement: Supervisor Keaveney said the agreement among towns and the Code Officer was being prepared. The agreement will be brought to the next meeting for the town board to review.
3. Sand/Salt Storage Public Hearings: Public Hearings are to be scheduled prior to the referendum vote.
4. Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Office Hours: Wednesdays – 8:30am to 11:45am and Fridays – 12:00 pm to 3:15pm.
5. Supervisor Richard Keaveney said that the town proposal to reduce the speed limit of State Route 295 was approved by the Columbia County Traffic review board but the NYS DOT denied the request.

HIGHWAY REPORT: Superintendent of Highways, Bernhard Meyer, read his monthly report. The monthly report and the bid results are on file at the Town Clerk Office and may be viewed during normal office hours.

MOTION: Councilperson Carrie Bither made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Richard Keaveney, to accept the bid recommendations presented by Superintendent Meyer. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Motion Carried.

ASSESSOR: Jean Rohde said that the tentative roll will be ready by April 1st, 2010. Notices of finalized values have been mailed for the revaluation. Informal meetings are being held with the contractors. Year-end maintenance, exemptions and changes are being prepared for the tentative roll. The assessor’s monthly report is on file at the Town Clerk Office and may be viewed during normal office hours.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
1. Mr. Walter Williams asked about the Assessment Review Board members.
2. Mr. Gary Flaherty asked about trucks not being covered while transporting to the transfer station and that a letter was to have been written to authorities. Supervisor Keaveney said he will write a letter to law enforcement officers
3. Miss Cim Smith questioned dog fines. This will be researched.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
MOTION: Supervisor Richard Keaveney made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Brenda Adams, to discuss an Article 7 issue at 8:25pm. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Motion Carried.

MOTION: Councilperson Brenda Adams made a motion, seconded by Councilperson David Patzwahl, to return to the regular meeting at 8:35pm. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Supervisor Richard Keaveney made a motion, seconded by Councilperson Brenda Adams, to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. 5-ayes.
Roll call showed: Supervisor Richard Keaveney – yes;
Councilperson Brenda Adams – yes;
Councilperson Peter Stelling – yes;
Councilperson Carrie Bither – yes;
Councilperson David Patzwahl – yes. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,


Charlotte L. Cowan, RMC, CMC
Canaan Town Clerk

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