ORGANIZATIONAL MEE­TING

TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CHARLTON

 

January 8, 2007

6:30 pm

 

The Organizational Resolution meeting of the Town Board of Charlton, Saratoga County, New York held at 6:30 P.M. at the Charlton Town Hall was called to order by Supervisor Grattidge.

 

RESOLUTIONS No 1 - 56

 

Town Resolutions

 

RESOLUTION NO.1

Resolution setting meeting dates of the Town Board

 

The Board shall convene at 7:30 PM o’clock in the evening of the second Monday of every month except holidays in which case the following day or as designated by the Board. Dates are to be as follows, location to be the Town Hall.

 

Town Board Meetings Dates:

 

January 8	Town Hall	July 9	Town Hall
February 12	Town Hall	August 13	Town Hall
March 12	Town Hall	September 10	Town Hall
April 9	Town Hall	October 9	Town Hall (Tuesday)
May 14	Town Hall	November 12	Town Hall
June 11	Town Hall	December 10	Town Hall

 

Town Board Agenda Meeting Dates:

           

January 29	Town Hall	July 30	Town Hall
February 26	Town Hall	August 27	Town Hall
March 26	Town Hall	September 24	Town Hall
April 30	Town Hall	October 29	Town Hall
May 29 (Tuesday)	Town Hall	November 26	Town Hall
June 25	Town Hall	December 27 (Thursday)	Town Hall

 

Special meetings of the Board shall be called in accordance with applicable provisions as provided in Town Law, with public notice in newspaper and posted at Town Hall.

 

Moved by	Councilman Lippiello	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION 2

Resolution adopting the proceeding’s of the Town Board

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the following rules shall govern the proceedings of the Town Board, Town of Charlton, County of Saratoga, State of New York.

 

Rule 1

The order of business shall be as follows:

1.      Salute to the flag

2.      Roll call

3.      Approve minutes:  Previous Town Board, Public Hearings, Agenda Meeting

4.      Abstract of Claims

5.      Town Clerk’s Report

6.      Supervisor’s Report (Financial, County, Town, Communications, Announcements)

7.      Department & Committee Reports: All department and committee reports will be filed with the Town Clerk and attached to the minutes.

8.      Motions & Resolutions

9.      Councilman Reports

10.  Privilege of the Floor   (Speaker limited to 5 minutes)

 

Rule 2

The Board shall be called to order by the Supervisor and a roll called taken.  In the absence of the Supervisor, the Deputy Supervisor shall preside.

 

Rule 3

            Any board member who enters the room after the roll call shall be recognized by the Supervisor and his presence noted in the minutes.  Likewise, board members wishing to leave the meeting before adjournment must first be excused by the Supervisor and their time of departure note in the minutes.

 

Rule 4

            No person except the members of the Board shall have the privilege of the floor without the unanimous consent of the Board members present and recognition by the chair.

 

Rule 5

            All resolutions to be acted upon at a regular meeting will be presented to the Board members in proper form at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.  In case of emergency and with the unanimous consent of the board members present, the rule requiring forty-eight (48) hours prior submission may be waived.

 

Rule 6

            Procedure not governed by these rules shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order (Revised).

 

Rule 7

          Video and audio recording only.  Only one video camera and/or audio recording device is allowed, excluding the one used by Town Government, in only one location at the rear of the hall or behind the audience in a still position.  No additional lighting is allowed.  Town Government is to be provided with an unedited copy of the audio and video tapes within five (5) days of the meeting.

 

Moved by	Councilman Lippiello	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Gardner		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.3

Resolution Naming the Daily Gazette as the Official Newspaper for the Town of Charlton

 

                        BE IT RESOLVED that The Daily Gazette be hereby named as the official newspaper for the Town of Charlton.

 

Moved by	Councilman Gardner	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Ayes
			Councilman Lippiello	Ayes
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Ayes
			Councilman Verola	Ayes
			Supervisor Grattidge	Ayes

 

Committee and Board Appointments

 

RESOLUTION NO.4

Resolution to Appoint Members to the Assessment Review Board

 

BE IT RESOLVED that EVA BUTLER is re-appointed as a member of the Charlton

Assessment Review Board for a period commencing October 1, 2006 and terminating         

September 30, 2011.

 

Moved by	Councilman Gardner	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

*Addendum to Resolution No.14

In compliance with State requirements, expiration date of terms of office will be adjusted from December 31 to September 30 each year.  Terms of other members of the Assessment

Review Board is:

Robert Smialek	Expiring 9/30/07
John Mazur	Expiring 9/30/08
Dawn Szurek	Expiring 9/30/09
Shelley Smith	Expiring 9/30/10

 

RESOLUTION NO.5

A Resolution to Appoint Members of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that ASILDA DUBE, DEAN DURST, SALLY ELLMS, MARK HODGEKINS, JAMES LEUPOLD, MARVIN SCHORR, CHRISTY SCHRADER, JENNA SMITH, RICHARD SMITH, GARY VANDERHORST, DAVID WOOD, DAVID ADAMS, LYNDA BATTENHAUSEN, DOUGLAS FLYNN, ALBERT LARUE, MARIA MCCULLOCH, GUY MITCHELL, AND DAWN SZUREK are appointed members of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Gardner		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.6

A Resolution to Appoint Chairman of Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that DAVID WOOD be appointed as Chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Lippiello		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.7

A Resolution to Appoint Members of the Electronic Government Board

 

            BE RESOLVED that JOHN KELLEY, TORBEN AABO, AND JIM LEUPOLD are appointed members of the Electronic Government Board for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Lippiello	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.8

Resolution to Appoint Members of the Town of Charlton Environmental Conservation Commission    

 

BE IT RESOLVED that MARVIN SCHORR, THEODORA SMITH, ASILDA DUBE,

ROBERT KILLEEN, JR., DOUGLAS RANALETTO AND LANE JASTREBSKI hereby appointed as members of the Charlton Environmental Conservation Commission for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Salisbury	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.9

Resolution to Appoint a Chairman of the Town of Charlton Environmental Conservation Commission

 

BE IT RESOLVED that MARVIN SCHORR hereby is re-appointed Chairman of the

Town of Charlton Environmental Conservation Commission for a period commencing January 1,

2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Gardner	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.10

Resolution Tabling the Appointment of Members to the Board of Ethics

           

BE IT RESOLVED that the Appointment of Members to the Board of Ethics is tabled for consideration and,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Appointment of Members to the Board of Ethics would be made at a future date.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Gardner		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.11

A Resolution to appoint a Financial Advisory Committee

           

            BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board is hereby authorized to appoint not more than four (4) members to a Financial Advisory Committee to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Salisbury		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.12

Resolution to Appoint Members of the Town of Charlton Historic District Commission with SUCH POWERS AND DUTIES AS PRESCRIBED UNDER LOCAL LAW #2 OF THE YEAR 1973

 

BE IT RESOLVED that ADA BAILY, JIM POIRER, and DOROTHY MITCHELL are appointed as members of the Town of Charlton Historic District Commission for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2008.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Lippiello		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

*Addendum to Resolution No.18

Chris Widay	Expirers 12/31/07
Richard Battenhausen	Expirers 12/31/07

 

RESOLUTION NO.13

Resolution to Appoint a Chairman of the Town of Charlton Historic District Commission

 

BE IT RESOLVED that JAMES POIRIER hereby is re-appointed as Chairman of the Town of Charlton Historic District Commission for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Lippiello	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Gardner		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.14

Resolution Appointing Members and a Chairman of the Park Committee

                       

            BE IT RESOLVED that GEORGE EGGLESTON is re-appointed as Chairman of the Park Committee, and

BE IT RESOLVED that ELINOR GEORGE, DAVID POHL and STACY CLARK are re-appointed to the Park Committee, to work as an advisory committee to the Town Board with special interest in the development and use of parklands in the Town of Charlton for the period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Lippiello	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Gardner		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.15

A Resolution to appoint Two Members and Two Alternate Members to the Charlton Planning Board.

 

BE IT RESOLVED that JAY WILKINSON be appointed as a member of the Charlton Planning Board for the period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2012, and

BE IT RESOLVED that DAWN SZUREK be appointed as a member of the Charlton Planning Board for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2013, and

BE IT RESOLVED that MICHAEL ARMER be appointed as a alternate member of the Charlton Planning Board for the period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007, and

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that GARY VANDERHORST be re-appointed as an alternate member of the Charlton Planning Board for the term commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Salisbury		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

*Addendum to Resolution No. 17

Terms of other members of the Planning Board:

Constance Wood	Expiring 12/31/07
Christopher Mitchell	Expiring 12/31/08
John Kadlecek	Expiring 12/31/09
Raymond Black	Expiring 12/31/10
Mark Hodgekin	Expiring 12/31/11

 

RESOLUTION NO.16

Resolution to Appoint Chairman and Members of Records Advisory Board

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that HEATHER SCRIBNER be hereby appointed as Chairman and CHRISTINA BUBLAK, WALTER HAYES, LAURA LINDER, DOROTHY MITCHELL, BARBARA NACHBAR, and SUSAN YORK are appointed as members of the Records Advisory Board for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Gardner		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.17

A Resolution to Appoint Chairman and Members to the Technology Advisory Board

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that JOHN TASSE be appointed Chairman and GEORGE EGGLESTON, MARVIN SCHORR, PAUL ST. JOHN AND JOHN KELLY be appointed as members of the Technology Advisory Board for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Gardner	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.18

A Resolution to Appoint Members of Veterans Memorial Board Committee

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that CATHERINE CAINE, ESTELLA VANDERZEE, AND GEORGE EGGLESTON are appointed members of the Veterans Memorial Board Committee for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Lippiello	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.19

Resolution to Appoint Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals

 

BE IT RESOLVED that MARY A. SCHMIDTbe re-appointed as a member of the

Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating            

December 31, 2011.

                        BE IT RESOLVED that AUDREY KETCHUM be appointed as alternate member of the Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Salisbury		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

*Addendum to Resolution No. 8

Terms of the other members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are:                            

Leonilda Burke	Expiring 12/31/07
Carlton Ellms	Expiring 12/31/08
Edmund Malis Kurt Vanderhorst	Expiring 12/31/09 Expiring 12/31/10

 

RESOLUTION NO.20

Resolution to Appoint Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals

 

BE IT RESOLVED that MARY A. SCHMIDT is appointed as Chairman of the

Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating           

December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Lippiello	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Verola		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.21

A Resolution to Appoint Chairman of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that MARVIN SCHORR is appointed as Chairman of the Zoning

Ordinance Review Committee to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.

 

Moved by	Supervisor Grattidge	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Lippiello		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.22

A Resolution to Appoint Members of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that MARK HODGEKINS, CARLTON ELMS III, MAGGIE

SCHMIDT, MARVIN SCHORR, AND ROBERT VAN VRANKEN (ex-officio) are re-appointed members of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee and DAVID ADAMS, DAVID

LAFOUNTAIN and JAMES POIRIER are appointed members of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee for a period commencing January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Gardner		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

Department Appointments

 

RESOLUTION NO.23

Resolution Appointing a Deputy Supervisor

 

            BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to appoint a Deputy Supervisor to serve at the pleasure of the Supervisor.

 

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	Aye
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Lippiello		Councilman Salisbury	Aye
			Councilman Verola	Aye
			Supervisor Grattidge	Aye

 

RESOLUTION NO.24

Resolution appointing a full-time Secretary to the Supervisor

 

Be it resolved that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to appoint a Secretary to the Supervisor at the rate of compensation of $37,349.00 dollars per a year to serve at the pleasure of the Supervisor.

                       

Moved by	Councilman Verola	Voting:	Councilman Gardner	No
			Councilman Lippiello	Aye
Seconded by	Councilman Lippiello		Councilman Salisbury