Present:

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Present: Robert Dedrick, Deputy Supervisor

Jeffrey Cook, Councilman

Wayne Taylor, Councilman

Dorcey Crammond, Councilwoman

Steven Whitford, Councilman

Matthew Fuller, Town Attorney

Karla Vigliotti, Budget Officer

Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk



Absent: Debra Malaney, Supervisor



Others: Richard Holroyd, Michael Parent; Highway Superintendent, Rick Quesnel;

Deputy Highway Superintendent, Evelyn Gauger, Karen Crammond, Sharon Reynolds,

Mark Johns; Chief of Police, James Major, David Gibbs, (Heath Towne-Video)



Deputy Supervisor Dedrick opened the meeting with the reciting of the pledge of

allegiance. He then explained that Supervisor Malaney is in Elizabethtown for Jury

Deliberations and is unable to attend tonight. He explained his role as Deputy

Supervisor, being able to hold and conduct the meeting, but he has no voting privileges.



Invitation to Speak



Richard Holroyd had asked Councilman Taylor last month if he could find out what the

deal was regarding tickets from the State Police and tickets from the Town cops.



Councilman Taylor noted that Chief Johns was asked to speak with Mr. Holroyd

regarding this and he had been trying to make contact with Mr. Holroyd with success.



Mr. Holroyd asked if there was anything new regarding the Hargett case.



Mr. Fuller stated that the judge rendered a decision and the parties have now gone back

and forth because it is not entirely clear. Matter of fact a letter came just today from the

Hargett‘s attorney stating that the decision was not clear; but then this made it more

unclear. We are waiting on the judge. The decision limited the time frame, as to what

we thought that it would be limited to, but we are waiting for further explanations.



Mr. Holroyd asked what the decision was mostly concerned with now, a settlement on

fees and was there a ball park figure.



Mr. Fuller stated yes fees is what the decision was concerned with and no there was not

figure.



Mr. Holroyd knows that Ti is really into history and they sure made history now in the

State Law. There is a case up in Saranac Lake that Judge David Demaris ruled against

the Town of Saranac Lake who tried to steal some people‘s property through the eminent

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

domain process and awarded fees to the people in the Hargett vs. Ticonderoga case. So

Ticonderoga did make history again but not in the way that they should have.



James Major will read a letter from the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance



To: Ticonderoga Town Board

From: Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance

Date 01/11/11



Re: Suggested Guidelines for Board decision relating to the adoption, enforcement and

issue of variances or exceptions relating to zoning and other Town ordinances with

potential impact on Ticonderoga‘s revitalization.



Dear Town Board members,



This past year has brought small but concrete improvements to Ticonderoga‘s ongoing

efforts to revitalize its local economy and overall quality of life for its citizens. The

partnership that has been created between the political leadership of our community and

the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance has been a strong one. Going forward we can

expect the revitalization initiatives of Alliance and its partners – which include, among

others in addition to yourselves, the Chamber, PRIDE, the Montcalm partnership, the

Public School District and North Country Community College, the Fort and the Essex

County IDA and Sustainable Tourism project (with the APA an official Board observer)

– to become increasingly impactful as well as complex in terms of their inter-relationship

with other revitalization initiatives and issues in different parts of the Town and its

environs.



That is to say, when it comes to the anatomy of a small town, there is not too much of a

difference from the human condition. As the song goes, our thighbone really is

connected to our hipbone and our thighbone to our shinbone… More profoundly, our

internal organs are connected through vital streams just as we are connected to our

family, friends and neighbors and just as surely, the lower part of Montcalm Street is

connected to the upper part and Four Corners will find itself linked (in potentially

constructive ways) to the downtown business district. That is why a strong downtown

will positively impact on Four Corners‘ expansion and a strong Four Corners will

reinforce Ticonderoga‘s regional hub status and enhance the number of visitors to the

Fort as well as to the downtown and increased visitors to either Town or Fort will further

increase the number of visits to the other.



Put another way, take a close look at Ticonderoga, and you will find that almost

everything impacts on everything else. Cleanliness and orderliness, historical

faithfulness, apartment locations, zoning enforcement, all have a profound impact on

street traffic and, thereby, the ability to impact on attracting outside capital, developers

and businesses – the lifeblood of any revitalization.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

This is why the smallest fly in the ointment can have the most substantial effects. Look

around America at other ongoing revitalization efforts, especially where towns have

committed themselves to becoming destination places, as Ticonderoga has in its

Comprehensive and Tourist Destination Plans. Amongst the winners, the emphasis is

inevitably on consistent and fair but tough enforcement of zoning and other ordinances

that protect the aesthetic look and feel, the ease of both foot traffic and transport between

the various and widespread elements of the revitalization, the capacity to clearly and

consistently communicate the history, diversity and potential benefits on behalf of the

community‘s various business and tourist offerings. Couple these consideration with the

need, as well, to protect and promote the critical infrastructure (e.g., wellness, education,

energy, transport, broadband, affordable housing) that, in turn, drives so much of the

local quality of life and thereby, increasingly, effects the growth of lack thereof of jobs –

and you will have successfully arrived at the definition of the single most critical,

forward looking responsibility of political leadership in small town America, today.



Like the entrepreneur in business, so much comes down to protecting the vision. The

vision of the particular business, the vision of the Town – both are more than just a

business plan or comprehensive town plan. They are both the passion for and insight into

a future world made better. They are single-minded certainties of their conviction. This

is the number one job of the business entrepreneur as his business grows up around him –

to protect the vision. And so it is in the case of a small town like Ticonderoga, the

paramount responsibility for each of you on this Town Board, after watching over the

safety and welfare of your citizens, to protect and promote our collective dream of a new

prosperity as set forth in the respective Plans and the mission statement of the Alliance.



And within that dream, the elements of the vision – how will we exploit our natural assets

and improve on our quality of life infrastructure; but, critically, too, how reliably will we

go about making our town – from Four Corners to the Fort, from the Fort to Montcalm

and from Montcalm to Water Street – completely receptive to and welcoming of its

visitors and guests, and how reliably will we do so on a par with the best of other towns

in the midst of their revitalization campaigns – these elements, then add definition to the

vision and lay a foundation for the recommended ―guidelines‖, as set forth below.



Respecting these guidelines, we in the Alliance and its working partnerships call on the

Board to adopt and apply either these Alliance recommended guidelines or else your own

variations made public, whereby the guidelines would be taken into consideration each

time the Board is called upon to take a position on any matter that touches upon zoning or

other town committee business that may reasonably be construed to materially relate to or

otherwise impact on the ongoing revitalization effort.



Adherence to these guidelines would mean that the Board will not make any decisions

that materially conflict with any of these guidelines. Such adherence would benefit

everyone all around, inasmuch as it would provide assurance to the citizens of

Ticonderoga as well as to each member of this Board that Town Board decisions remain

consistent with and supportive of the Town‘s Comprehensive and Tourist Destination

Plans, it‘s zoning regulations, moratoriums and overall revitalization vision. Further,

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

adoption and unwavering application of these guidelines will substantially reinforce the

evident commitment of the Town to its revitalization – which goes to the very first

concern of outside investors that have multiple destination choices.



Not every matter before you is going to relate to the revitalization. In the unlikely event

that the Board in a specific matter might be unsure of the applicability of one or more of

the guidelines, the Board could consult with Town counsel or else directly with citizens

groups involved in the revitalization. Should the Board render a decision contrary, in the

opinion of Town counsel, to one or more of the guidelines, the Board could be asked to

publish a document contemporaneously with its decision that sets forth the legal as well

as rational reasons.



The following guidelines are framed as review questions that we recommend be

considered, within the course of the Board‘s normal deliberations over a give matter. For

each question there would be two cuts – first, applicable or not applicable, second,

positive or negative. In the event of a negative finding, it would be expected that the

Board refrain from the contemplated decision and take whatever steps necessary to

render, instead, a decision with a positive finding as to any applicable guideline questions

about the contemplated decision among the following:



1. Will it be in concert with the Town Comprehensive and Tourist Destination

Plans?

2. Will it be consistent will all zoning and moratorium regulations?

3. Will it add to or at least not diminish or threaten to diminish the downtown

and/or Four Corners businesses viability?

4. Will it optimize or at least not diminish or threaten to diminish both foot

traffic opportunities and parking availability?

5. Will it support main flour business?

6. Will it optimize or at least not diminish or threaten to diminish opportunities

for quality housing?

7. Will it optimize or at least not diminish or threaten to diminish appearances of

all commercial buildings in full 360 degrees in the downtown business

district?

8. Will it support or a least not impede yearly inspections, strict fire safety and

code enforcement?

9. Will it increase the likelihood or at least not diminish the likelihood of

attracting new businesses to relocate to Ticonderoga?

10. Will it improve or at least not diminish or threaten to diminish our streetscape

and further incent walking within our downtown shopping district?

11. Will it add to or at lest not diminish or threaten to diminish the overall beauty

of the Town, its diversity, shopping convenience, attraction of visitors and

harmony between businesses?



I thank you for your kind attention. We appreciate your thoughtful review of our

suggested review guidelines and anticipate that you will adopt the appropriate guidelines

and protocol. Those of us in the Alliance believe in and love Ticonderoga. Implicit in

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

our guiding vision is our desire to bring back an emotional vitality to the community

experience, add wealth and support job development, while at the same time attracting

visitors, customers, and businesses from the surrounding town and states. As our partner,

you, the Town Board, have a vital role to play – without which no one embarked on the

serous business of revitalization could go forward in any meaningful way.



May we count on you when it comes to this establishment of suitable guidelines to

continue to protect the vision?



Alex Levitch

Chairman

Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance



Mr. Majors believes in this strongly in his heart. He loves Ti, he lives in Ti, he wants to

see the downtown come back to something vital, dynamic and exciting. He would really

like to encourage the board to think seriously about this and he also asks the Board to

become a leader in this process, not just someone that is pushed into something but a

group that has a vision to see something happen to the downtown and move ahead with it.



Deputy Supervisor Dedrick thanked Mr. Majors, it was a well thought out letter and very

well presented.



Resolution #6-2011 brought by Steven Whitford, seconded by Dorcey Crammond to

accept the Minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting held on December 9, 2010, the

Minutes of the Public Hearing regarding a Moratorium on 1st Floor businesses in the

Downtown Commercial District held on December 28, 2010, the Minutes for the End-of-

the-Year Meeting held on December 28, 2010 and the Minutes of the Organizational

Meeting held on January 3, 2011. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor –

Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra

Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Report of Committees



Public Works – Wayne Taylor, Councilman



Town of Ticonderoga

Water/Sewer Committee Meeting

December 28, 2010 – 8:30 a.m.



Present: Debra Malaney, Wayne Taylor, Tracy Smith, Derrick Fleury, John

Deming and Sue Huestis

Others: Jeff Cook and Rin Fraize



Minutes

The November Water/Sewer Committee minutes were accepted with no changes, all in

favor.

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Black Pt. Sewer

1. Force Account

a. 2000 ‗ of HDPE pipe has been ordered to serve the vacant lots.

b. Grinder pumps and control panels are in stock for connections to the

vacant lots.

2. Serving Vacant Lots

a. Materials are on hand to serve the vacant lots.

b. The cost for labor is a part of the sewer use charge that is billed quarterly.

c. If machinery has to be rented to serve a vacant lot, it will be billed to the

district as an operation and maintenance charge.

3. Eybers

a. AP Reale has not met with Tracy Smith to resolve this issue.

b. John LaPointe will be asked to call Jamie Reale and call a meeting

between Putnam, Ticonderoga and AP Reale.

c. It is the intent of the committee to have this matter resolved this winter

and complete the connection in the spring.

4. Tiroga Beach Lane

a. A connection was completed for a vacant lot owned by David Rowley that

consisted of 300‘ of pipe.

5. Jack Bofinger

a. This issue remains outstanding.

b. Tracy will contact Gary Rancour, Essex County, to make the repair for

Mr. Bofinger‘s electrical service to his garage.

6. Grinder Pumps

a. To date, approximately 10 grinder pumps have been returned to the

manufacturer for repair.

b. All have been covered under the warranty.



Public Participation

1. Rin Fraize

a. Mr. Fraize lives near the chlorination station at Gooseneck and is

concerned about erosion due to the condition of the road.

b. Mr. Fraize has temporarily patched some of the potholes with stone and

states that logs were removed next to the gate that assisted in controlling

the erosion.

i. He can make repairs himself but fears he will damage the water

main.

c. The Water Dept. has agreed to block the side of the gate with materials

that cannot be easily removed by others.

d. This road is not owned by the town and therefore we have no obligations

to maintain it.

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

i. John Deming will search his files for further information.



WWTP Operator’s Report



1. C/P Sewer #5 Improvements

a. AES has developed an updated punch list for the General Contractor.

b. A meeting will be held with Riznick concerning the remaining punch

list.

i. The classifier building that was built to contain the conveyor

was not finished with stucco finish as required in the specs.

1. Riznick has agreed to make this repair.

c. Controls

i. The new controls are all working though not quite complete.

ii. Aqualogics will be at the WWTP beginning January 10th for

approximately one week to implement changes that have been

made to the control portion of the project.

d. Change Orders

i. The sludge and sump pump portion of the change order have

been completed.

ii. The new front door is nearly complete.

e. Pataki Grant

i. AES has been in contact with Lori King, DEC.

ii. An extension has been requested.

f. Bill Trombley

i. The sink holes located at Bill Trombley‘s residence on

Holcomb Avenue have been repaired.

ii. This pipe is clay tile and the WWTP had to hand dig it to

repair.

g. Septage Receiving

i. The committee had approved the expenditure of a new auger

for the WWTP at a cost of approximately $20,000.

1. This purchase has not been made as the screen is also in

need of repair at a cost of $7,000.

2. Due to the amount of gravel in the septage that is

received, this is going to continue to be an ongoing

expense that requires replacement every 2-3 years.

3. $22,000 has been encumbered from 2010‘s budget and

a more permanent and better ―fix‖ will be put into

place.

a. Components at the station will be utilized to run

the septage to a tank where the grit and gravel

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from the septage will be allowed to settle and

then pumped to the WWTP for processing.

h. Use of Salt

i. Per discussion last year, the Highway Dept. was going to use

salt in the former village limits instead of gravel.

ii. The gravel plugs the catch basins and is expensive to dispose

of by the WWTP.

1. This discussion will be brought to the Highway

Committee today and Tracy has been asked to attend.

i. The sludge recycle pump has been repaired.

j. The garage door has been replaced.



Water Department Supervisor’s Report

1. Jack Hill

a. LaChute Square‘s account has been increased as 3 of the 4 rental

spaces are occupied.

2. Air Compressor

a. The air compressor at the Filter Plant needs to be replaced.

b. Three quotes have been received and Walter Pratt & Sons are the

lowest quote.

c. Funds will be encumbered from 2010 budget.

3. Tires

a. Both the F250 and F350 require new tires.

b. 3 quotes have been received and Warren Tire Service is the lowest

quote.

i. The tires will be purchased from Warren Tire and installed

by a local mechanic.

c. Discussion held on replacing the tires on the 2005 F250 as it is

slated to be replaced this year.

i. The truck will more than likely be kept by the town for use

by the Animal Control Officer.

1. The committee approved replacing the exhaust and

manifold on this truck also.

4. Radios

a. Two truck radios and the base radio at the Water Dept. are not

working.

b. Adirondack Two-Way will be contacted to try and repair.

5. Odor Complaints

a. Complaints of an ―earth smell‖ have been received by several

residents on the Gooseneck transmission line.

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

b. Water samples have been sent out and came back fine.

c. Derrick has contacted Todd, AES and Kevin, DOH for their

opinions.

d. The system has not been flushed in awhile and could be a possible

cause.

6. Shore Airport Water Tank

a. The tank is ready to be put on line.

b. The Water Dept. has tried to mimic different situations they may

come across once it is on line and it seems to be working.

c. There was a problem with the valve that fills the tank but it has

been repaired.

d. Steve Nadeau has made changes to the wiring.

e. Derrick would like to install a back flow preventer in the near

future as the intent of the tank has been to serve IP if needed in an

emergency.

f. Engineering Invoices

i. Quent submitted two invoices for work performed on the

water tank.

ii. The committee called Quent for an explanation of the

charges.

1. Quent stated that the town accepted the water tank

on 12/29/09 and the invoices reflect warranty work.

a. The invoices are for work performed within

the one year warranty and therefore the

committee opted not to pay them.

7. Pressure Spikes at WWTP

a. Tracy and Derrick have been working together to reduce pressure

spikes at the WWTP which may be a cause for 4 water breaks

within 200‘ of the WWTP.

b. The spikes are occurring when part of the grit area system valve

opens and closes.

c. Solenoids and prv‘s are being changed at the WWTP.

d. The psi‘s are getting better and more consistent and they may be

able to eliminate the spikes entirely.

e. AES loaned a Dixon Pressure Logger to the WWTP to study the

pressure spikes.

i. This tool would be a great asset to both the Water and

Sewer Departments and should be considered for future

purchasing.

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Secretary’s Report



1. Community Renewal Grant

a. I attended a meeting with Community Renewal recently and

became aware of grants for storm water and storm/sewer removal.

b. Applications are due in March 2011.

c. AES is speaking with Vic Putman and it is the recommendation of

the committee for the Town Board to allow us to apply for a grant

for storm water/sewer separation.

2. Evelyn Porter/Rate Reduction

a. The water has been turned off at Evelyn Porter‘s home in Street

Road and the family has requested a rate reduction.

i. The committee recommends that the Town Board approve

a rate reduction of 25% of the full rate.

3. Myers Street Water/Sewer project

a. Letters have been sent to all residents eligible for a water and

sewer lateral.

b. The residents are being asked to indicate the current location of

their utilities and return the information to the town by January 7th.



Engineering Report – Chazen



Chazen has forwarded an updated report on Myers St. Water and Sewer project.



Survey

The majority of the field work for the creation of the project survey has been completed.

A minor amount of field checks by the surveyor will occur over the next few weeks as

the final survey basemap is being advanced now and should be completed by the first

week of January. This survey will be used as the basemap for the engineering design

drawings.



Geotechnical Work

As indicated in an email sent from our office last week, we advanced borings within the

water and sewer main alignment areas on December 10th. We were able to advance a total

of ten borings and obtained some good information. Based on the results of the borings,

the elevation of bedrock appears to be lower than originally anticipated, which should

allow some reduction of the estimated quantity of rock removal needed for the project.

As cautioned previously, we only truly know the elevation of bedrock at the boring

locations, but it is typical to interpolate this information between boring locations to

determine the estimated quantity of rock removal. Overall, we are cautiously optimistic

regarding the results and a reduction in the estimated cost of rock removal will be

indicated in the updated ―opinion of probable cost‖ that we are preparing and will share

during the Committee meeting on January 25th.

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Cultural Resources Survey

On December 16, 2010, the field work in support of completing the Phase IB Field

Reconnaissance Survey was completed. Our office has just (this morning) received a

copy of the completed report, which indicates that only a few 19th Century items were

discovered in the area around 4 Meyers Street These items, however, were not

considered significant by the Archeologist. Further and most importantly the

Archeologist recommends that no further investigation be conducted in the study area.

The Report along with the stated recommendation will be shared with the New York

State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in early January. It is hoped

that after NYSOPRHP reviews the information, they will issue a letter indicating that the

project ―will have no adverse impact‖ on cultural resources. This is generally typical

when a Phase IB Field Reconnaissance Survey has been completed, and the Archeologist

recommends no further work.



Additionally, we plan on discussing the results of the Phase IB Survey with Vic Putnam

as well, so that the environmental review for the project can be concluded.



Engineering Design

We are glad that the majority of the field work needed for design was completed before

the main part of winter set in. Now that field work has been done, and the survey is

nearing completion, engineering design can begin. To that end, we have started design

by first attempting to obtain the best information regarding the water and sewer services

entering the residences that are eligible for new service connections. To accomplish this,

we have asked Sue to send out mailings which include a map and questionnaire for

residents to complete. The mailings request that the residents indicate to the best of their

ability the location where water and sewer laterals enter their house by providing a few

measurements. We hope to receive responses from residents in early January.



We will be advancing our preliminary design further throughout January. The

advancement of the design will allow for a more detailed analysis of the opinion of

probable cost, and the preliminary development of alternates for bidding if required. We

will have a lot more definitive information to share by the meeting on January 25th and

look forward to meeting with the Committee at that time.



Chairman’s Report

1. Union Negotiations

a. A tentative union agreement has been made with the Water and Sewer

Depts.

i. Tracy‘s position will become appointed and Derrick will act as his

deputy.

ii. The agreement will be presented to the Town Board for their

approval.

2. Pre-Planning for Road Cuts

a. Discussion held on limiting the road cuts on newly black topped roads.

b. Notifying the public prior to black topping a road may help in reducing

road cuts that are made after the fact.

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3. Town Website

a. Pride will be contacted to take pictures of the upgrades at the WWTP to

post on the Town‘s website.

4. Deputy Water/WWTP Operator

a. Derrick has been accumulating the time required in order to test for a 2A

Operator‘s license.

i. It will take approximately 1.5 years to acquire the time needed.

b. All schooling is complete except for the management course.

5. Backhoe

a. A new backhoe is in the 2011 budget.

b. The Highway, Water and WWTP will meet to discuss their needs to

decide whether to purchase a backhoe to be shared, sell the old one to the

Highway Dept. or auction it.

6. Tracking Time

a. Departments are being asked to track time when their employees work

outside of their departments.



All members of the Water/Sewer Committee would like to congratulate Keith

O’Connor on his retirement after 32 years. He will be missed by all.



Next Meeting

The Water/Sewer Committee‘s next scheduled meeting is January 25, 2011 at 8:30 am.



Adjourn

The Water/Sewer Committee adjourned at 11:00 am.

Respectfully submitted by Sue Huestis, Water/Sewer Clerk



Resolution #7-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to grant

Evelyn Porter‘s home in Street Road a rate reduction of 25% of the full rate. All in Favor

Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford –

Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #8-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to appoint

Tracy R. Smith as Water and Wastewater Superintendant effective 1/1/2011 with an

annual salary of $62,500.00. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye,

Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney –

Absent. Carried.



Resolution #9-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to appoint

Derrick J. Fleury as Deputy Water and Wastewater Superintendent effective 1/1/2011

with a wage differential of $2.35 for all hours worked and for all paid leave, which will

also be included in the computation of overtime pay. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye,

Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed –

none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Resolution #10-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Steven Whitford to change

the Town of Ticonderoga Personnel Policy Manual page 25 Section 7.04 Sick Leave E.

Accumulation: There is no ―cap‖ on the accumulation of sick leave credits effective

1/1/2011. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond –

Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #11-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Dorcey Crammond that

Tracy R. Smith be allowed a Clothing and Boot allowance of $500.00 for year 2011. All

in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven

Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #12-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Dorcey Crammond to

accept the Collective Bargaining agreement between the Town of Ticonderoga and Civil

Service Employees Association Incorporated Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Town of

Ticonderoga Water & Sewer Unit, Local 816 Dated January 1, 2011 through December

21, 2011. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond –

Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #13-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Steven Whitford

Authorization for the Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Request

for Release of Funds for Water District #6 Extension and Sewer District #5 Extension

(CDBG Project # 1139PR129-10) All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor –

Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra

Malaney – Absent. Carried.





Town of Ticonderoga

Resolution #13-2011



Authorization for the Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and

Request for Release of Funds for Water District #6 Extension and Sewer District #5

Extension (CDBG Project # 1139PR129-10)



The following resolution was offered by Councilperson Wayne Taylor, seconded by

Councilperson Steven Whitford, and moved for adoption.



Whereas, the Town of Ticonderoga applied for and received a Federal grant under the

Housing and Urban Development Corporation, NYS Office of Homes and Community

Renewal‘s Community Development Block Grant Program; and



Whereas, the Office of Homes and Community Renewal requires an Environmental

Review Record (ERR) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, Consistent

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

with 24 CFR Part 58 to be completed, reviewed by the public and approved by the Town

Board prior to a Release of Funds for project implementation; and



Whereas, the Essex County Community Development and Planning Department

completed the Federal ERR requirements on behalf of the Town of Ticonderoga;



Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga

determines, accepts, approves, authorizes and designates as follows:

1. Accepts the ERR findings prepared by the Essex County Community Development

and Planning Department asserting that Water District #6 Extension and Sewer

District #5 Extension will not have an adverse environmental impacts to the human

and natural environment and approves the ERR as attached hereto,

2. Approves the ERR Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI),

3. Authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise the FONSI and Notice of Intent to Request

Release of Funds (NOI/RROF) associated with this project for public review and

comment,

4. Designates Debra A. Malaney, Town Supervisor, as the Certifying Officer responsible

for all activities associated with the environmental review process to be completed

in conjunction with CDBG grant number 1139PR129-10 awarded to the Town of

Ticonderoga,

5. Authorizes Debra A. Malaney to consider any public comments and then to request

release of CDBG funds for this project from OHCR and further authorizes Debra A.

Malaney in her official capacity as Certifying Officer, to accept the jurisdiction of the

Federal Courts on behalf of the Town of Ticonderoga if an action is brought to

enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making and

action.







DATE: January 13, 2011 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF THE

TOWN OF TICONDEROGA OF ESSEX COUNTY,

NEW YORK





BY:

TOWN CLERK



Operation Efficiency – Debra Malaney, Supervisor



No meeting from December – next meeting is Wednesday, January 26, 2011.



Buildings and Grounds – Steven Whitford, Councilman



A lot has been done in the last four (4) years. Councilman Cook will now be the

councilperson for Buildings and Grounds but Councilman Whitford will be around if he

is needed to help with anything.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Plans are being formed to get the parking lot at the Armory started in the spring for the

seniors. The current parking is not capable of the large number of seniors taking

advantage of the senior programs.



The NYSERTA lighting project will need a change order to modify the scope of the

project.



Councilman Whitford stated that he enjoyed his time being the Councilman to the

buildings and grounds department for the Town of Ticonderoga.



Deputy Supervisor Dedrick stated that Councilman Whitford has been very active

regarding the Buildings and Grounds around Ticonderoga. Thank you.



Parks, Recreation, Historic Lands, Monuments, Cemeteries and Beach

Jeffrey Cook, Councilman



Parks, Recreation, Historic Lands, Monuments, Beach and Cemetery

Committee Meeting

January 4, 2011

Present : Joyce Cooper, Jerry Cooper, Bill Dolback, Marci Hall, Ed Vosburg, Dorcey

Crammond, Jeff Cook



Walking Trails:

Discussion was had regarding the maintenance of the walking trails. The condition of the

trail nearest to the third ball field was discussed specifically. It was noted that a few areas

near there were in a state of disrepair, with broken and or uneven pavement. This has

been discussed with the Highway Department in the recent past and it is anticipated that

they will assist in repairs to this area during the spring. Marci asked who is responsible

for the maintenance of the trails. She was told that ultimately, the Town is responsible. It

was acknowledged that various volunteers, groups as well as individuals, have

contributed greatly to this effort, throughout our parks. An unfortunate reality of having

such a large park system for the size of the community we have is that we are somewhat

dependent upon these volunteers to accomplish what is needed to maintain it. Marci went

on to tell the committee that the trestle project will go out to bid by the end of this month,

with work to begin in the spring. It is anticipated that the Highway Crew will assist in

some portions of this project as discussed with them previously. Marci advised the

committee that the first phase of the archaeological study regarding the Sawmill Project

had indicated that historical items were found. She stated that the siting of the project has

been moved very slightly from its original projected location.



Park – general:

Bill brought to the attention of the committee the issue of an exposed piece of conduit

feeding the lighting system in the park. Bill was to contact the Highway Crew to address

this issue.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Bill further stated that there continues to be acts of vandalism within the park. We

implore anyone with information regarding this or any vandalism done within the

community to bring it to the attention of the Police Department for investigation.

Regarding this, the issue of surveillance cameras was again discussed. Both the

committee, as well as the Police Department, are pursuing this endeavor.

Bill suggested the possibility of establishing hours of use for the park if the vandalism

does not subside.



Joyce asked whether we may be able to place bollards at the entrance to the trail within

Bicentennial Park to alleviate the issue of vehicles travelling on the paved trail. Her

concern is for the safety of individuals using the trails as well as the longevity of the trail

itself. This was discussed within the committee and after further discussion it may be

brought to the board for approval.



Dorcey asked if anyone was interested in taking down the Christmas lights within the

park. Again this year, a group of volunteers placed the lights within the park for the

resident‘s enjoyment. The individuals who placed the lights are currently unavailable to

remove them. It was decided that a group will form to attend to this.



Bill stated that the Historical Society is looking at a grant to place an elevated walkway

from the area of the boat launch on the North side of the LaChute to the lower falls. This

would replace the current path to that location which is overgrown, quite muddy and

generally not as safe as this walkway would be. As this was discussed it was noted that

this prospective project would need to coordinate with the anticipated sawmill project.



Pocket Park:

Bill stated as did other committee members that there continues to be vehicles parked

upon the area of the Pocket Park located near the intersection of Lake George Ave and

Montcalm Street. He suggested that boulders or other type of appropriate barrier be

placed to prevent this from continuing. This will be brought up to the Highway

Department for their possible assistance.



Ball Fields:

The coordination of the ball fields was discussed. It was felt that the scheduling that was

done for this past summer worked well once it was put in place.

Jeff brought up a concern he has had brought to his attention regarding the ―third field‖.

It was stated that there appears to be a drainage problem with that field. This makes the

field unplayable at times and that affects the scheduling of the fields in general. These

fields are a great asset to the youth of this community serving literally hundreds of

children. Ed stated that there had been some drainage work done in the past which helped

to some extent. He felt that to further alleviate this issue, lateral drains need to be

installed. This will be discussed further and it will be determined how best to take care of

this. Ed suggested that the fields have restorative maintenance done yearly to maintain

their condition and this should be budgeted to do so.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Beach:

Joyce advised the committee that the Chamber of Commerce may be considering an

event at the beach at some point. She would bring further information to the committee as

she receives it. She also made a suggestion of the possibility of erecting a pavilion at the

beach which would provide for further enjoyment of that area.



Winterfest:

Joyce stated that the Winterfest celebration, wherein the public is invited to enjoy various

types of activities available this time of year, will be held on Saturday February 5th within

the park. All are welcome and are encouraged to come out and enjoy the day.



The next Parks meeting will be February 1, 2011 at 4:30pm in the Supervisor‘s office.



Deputy Supervisor Dedrick would like to add to the announcement that the Ticonderoga

Montcalm Street Partnership along with the Chamber, the High School and the Town will

again be holding a Winterfest as stated above on February 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00

p.m. There will be Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, cross country

skiing and snowman building.



The other item that Deputy Supervisor Dedrick would like to mention is the Train Trestle

project. This is something very dear to his heart, PRIDE has been tremendous getting the

grants for this project. As a former teacher he is not sure if people really realize how

important this project is regarding our children. They will no longer have to walk Lake

George Avenue around Alexandria Avenue – we have so many children, especially in the

spring that that go from the High School to the fields at the Middle School. From

Baseball, Softball to Track and Field where they would have to walk (in groups) up Lake

George Avenue across Alexandria Avenue to the fields. With this trestle they will be

able to cross there and avoid that entire intersection. He thanks everyone for this project.



Economic Development – Debra Malaney, Supervisor

(Read by Deputy Supervisor Robert Dedrick)





TOWN OF TICONDEROGA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

December 20, 2010, 2:00pm

Minutes

PRESENT: Deb Malaney, Steve Whitford, Sharon Reynolds, Bella Doolittle , Jim Major,

Beth Hill ,Sandra Bolton, Sue Rathbun

REPORTS:

• PRIDE of Ticonderoga – Sharon Reynolds-

Upper Lachute Train Trestle Conversion and Historic Trail— Just received notice from

NYS DOT who has reviewed the bid proposal and finds it acceptable. Plans have been

designed and the ARRA grant secured, now the Trestle connector has moved to the next

phase and is advertising and going out to bid. Pride continues to be involved in with Ti

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Revitalization, Police Relocation, updates the Town website content, along with

administering its home and business grants, and phase one of the 18th Century French

Sawmill project.

• Fort Ticonderoga - Beth Hill-

Hosts Winter Weekend Workshop, the first of its Materials Matter: It‘s in the Details

Winter Weekend Workshops on Saturday, January 22nd. This workshop is part of a new

lecture series which examines the material culture of the 18th century as it relates to Fort

Ticonderoga‘s role in the 18th-century contests for North America. A second workshop

focusing on the Revolutionary War era is scheduled for February 26th. The workshops

are designed for those who want a deeper understanding of the everyday objects that help

tell the story of life during the 18th century. They are also working on strategic planning,

new programs and efficiency measures.

• Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce—Matt Courtright-

TACC will host a ribbon cutting on Monday, January 31st at 10:00 AM for Two Brothers

Meat Market which will mark the grand opening of their recently expanded and relocated

business. Family Movie Night will be held at the Best Western, Saturday, January 22nd

Doors open @ 5:45 pm, call for details. TACC is also working on their strategic

planning, events, membership, and participates in many area committees promoting Ti.

• Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership- Sue Rathbun-

The four committees of the partnership are very active; Sue Rathbun has stepped down

and John Bartlett is the new Chairman. The second Winterfest will take place at the park

Saturday, February 5th, from 11:00 to 2:00. Many outdoor activities; snowshoeing,

skating, sledding, snowmobile rides, xc skiing and more. This event will include many

hosts, Kiwanis Main Street, Chamber, Schools, Town and NCCC. Streetscape Master

Plan projects include re lighting the monument, repainting the red crosswalks; possibly

putting red bricks in place of painting, interpretive signage such as the new ―Welcome To

Historic Ti‖ signs at the entrances to town.

• Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance-Jim Major- TRA held their general meeting

on 12/7 and identified key priorities for 2011: raising capital, hiring and Exec director,

joint planning with other organizations and businesses, an arts and cultural initiative,

business incubation center and a ―jobs first‖ center. They have also compiled a list of

suggestions for Town Board consideration regarding revitalization issues actions.



Next Meeting: January 17, 2011, 2:00pm



• Interlakes Health Services -Sandy Bolton, Board Chair-

• North Country Community College -Bella Doolittle-

• TFCU/GFNB/Community Bank

• Town of Ticonderoga Board Members

• Additional Members: (Businesses, Residents)

• International Paper Company

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Councilman Whitford would like to address the issue with the 1st Floor Residential

Central Commercial District. We have received a request from Mr. Gibbs regarding the

granting of a hardship for his building. He would like the board to move forward with

establishing a permanent Local law to supersede the moratorium.



Mr. Fuller explained the process of having a public hearing to amend the zoning to

permanently address the 1st Floor Central Commercial District.



Resolution #14-2011 brought by Steven Whitford, seconded by Dorcey Crammond to

hold a Public Hearing regarding the amendment of the Zoning Law to address the issue

of Residential units on the 1st floor in the Central Commercial District in Ticonderoga on

February 10th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor –

Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra

Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Airport – Steven Whitford, Councilman



Things have been quiet. Making orders for the windsocks and repairs for the lighting.

We are hoping to take of the entrance to the airport in the spring. We are working on

projects to generate revenue that we hope to go public with within the next couple of

months.



Highway and Compact/Recycling – Debra Malaney, Supervisor

(Read by Deputy Supervisor Robert Dedrick





Town of Ticonderoga



Highway Committee Meeting



December 30, 2010

Councilman Jeffrey D. Cook-Chairman

Councilman Wayne E. Taylor-Co-Chairman



Present: Dave Woods, Walt Rafferty, Tracy Smith, Rick Quesnel, John Deming,

Wayne Taylor Mike Parent, Deb Malaney and Kelly O'Connor.



A resident from Tiroga Point asked when the road work was going to begin on their

road. Some of the work has already been done, such as mapping out the new road

and widening it in some areas to make it a two lane road. The work is planned to

start in the spring.



Jeff wanted to take a brief moment to say that Rick Quesnel has done a great job

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

filling in as Deputy Superintendent until Mike Parent starts on January 1, 2011.



Jeff would like to get a list of part-time call-in employees for plowing snow. The

town has received about two dozen applications with only nine that have

experience. Mike would like to have one person working on the sidewalks during the

storms. The names that were approved for interviews are Rick Quesnel, Tim Huestis,

Keith O'Connor, Fran Cook, Rick Bezio, and Josh Fraiser. The town has budgeted

two thousand hours for these call-ins. The last storm Tim Porter from the landfill

came in to help. We also bring in $90,000 for plowing state roads and $76,000 for

plowing county roads.



John Deming has delivered preliminary, confidential maps for deeded land on

Upper Bullrock Rd. and Canfield Rd.. He's still waiting for the maps on Hall Rd.

and end of Sagamore Rd. We do not own Depot Street and the hill that is proposed

to be the new road needs to be sufficient for two lanes.



The meeting with the hospital about purchasing a small piece of their property

behind the salt shed went well. There is a Iittle wrinkle but they are anxious to

settle this. There seems to be two outstanding obligations on that property, one with

Lord Howe Estates and IDA. They will try to get a parcel release.



The Stanley property needs to have an appraisal done but we have not heard

anything as of yet. There is 1.9 acres that the highway would like to acquire.



Tracy Smith would like the highway department to use only salt on the village

roads. The expense of hauling the grit left behind from sanding the roads is big

when they have to truck it to Franklin County. AIso the sediment clogs

the catch basins in the spring. It takes six buckets of salt for each

round of village roads.



Mike feels we need a new shed that the place is falling apart. Jeff suggested

that the steal posts need to be cleaned and inspected to see how sound they

are. We need to look into a federal grant and maybe combine services such

as highway, sewer and police.



Next meeting will be January 25, 2011 at 11:00 p.m.



Resolution #15-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Steven Whitford to hire

Ricky S. Quesnel at $18.19 per hour, Timothy B. Huestis at $18.19 per hour as Seasonal

Machine Equipment Operators effective 1/1/2011. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye,

Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed –

none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Human Services: Youth/Seniors – Dorcey Crammond, Councilwoman

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

The Seniors normally hold their meeting the second Wednesday of each month; however,

due to the storm yesterday it was postponed until next Wednesday.



Seniors

January 2011



During the month of December, the Senior Bus traveled an average of ninety one

(91) miles a day with 15 daily riders.



The Senior Center meeting is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month, but due to

yesterdays storm that meeting will be held next Wednesday Jan 19th @ 1pm ay the

Armory Senior Center.



Police Chief Johns was the guest speaker at the November senior meeting and

gave a very informational speech about ―Scams‖. The seniors were very appreciative for

all the tips and advice.



Some highlights from the Seniors Annual Report:

Membership was increased from 130 to 162 members with an average of

120 RSVP hours each month.

Participation hours for 2010 doubled from 295 hours a month to 650

hours.

Gift shop sales increased over $500.00.

Twenty three (23) day trips were offered.

The AARP Safe driving courses were increased from two to three and

were attended by 27 to 30 each class.

Designed, made and distributed 400 Trifold Brochures describing their

activities at the Senior Center.

The Senior Center goals for 2011 are:

To continue to provide programs for all persons 55 years of age or older

designed to promote the spirit of friendship, sociability and companionship while

supporting programs for recreational and intellectual stimulation, such as trips and tours.



Our Ticonderoga Senior Center is a busy vital organization. To join or inquire as

to trips and activities call the Center @ 585 6050 weekday 9:30am-3pm.





Ticonderoga Area Seniors Activity Report Dec.,2010

Annual Summary for 2010



Looking back on 2010, it was a good year. We increased our membership from 130 to

162, with an average of 120 RSVP hours each month

.

We doubled our participation hours ( from 295 to 650 each month.) Sept. was the

highest, with 1082 hours, probably due to three cruises that month.



We have a Guest Speaker following each monthly meeting.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.



We increased our Gift Shop sales to over $ 500.00 this year.



We offered 23 day trips and had to cancel 7 because of lack of interest / participation

shown.



We started calling members on their Birthday , in March.



We increased our AARP Safety Driving courses to 3 ( usually one or two) and had 27

to 30 in attendance each class,



We started our W11 Bowling games on Friday from 12:30 to 2 pm. in April and have 4

players, now.



We distributed 400 Trifold Brochures, describing our activities at our Senior Center in

the Armory.



We increased our Gift Shop sales, to over $500.00 this year.



Our Goals for 2011 are:

To continue to provide programs for all persons 55 years of age or older designed to

promote the spirit of friendship, sociability and companionship while supporting

programs for recreational and intellectual stimulation, such as tours and trips.

.

To offer a variety of overnight trips ( have three currently scheduled in June-5 days / 4

nights; in August- 1 overnight to Boldt Castle / St Lawrence and in Sept. , 7 days / 6

nights to Mackinac Island, Mich..( an enhanced license or passport card is needed.)





To investigate ways to enhance our Gift Shop, either through increased hours,

advertisement or perhaps 1 or 2 ―specialty items ― unique to our shop.



To continue to promote friendly, positive interaction with other Senior Centers and

Community Agency's.



To resume exercise programs, expand craft times, and increase participation in our

Shuffleboard.



To increase usage of our internet / computer for newsletters, trips, and other

communication.



Youth Commission

January 3, 2011

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Present: Marge Hurlburt, Town Clerk Tonya Thompson, Councilman Jeff Cook,

Lynn Sawyer, Helen Barton Benedict, Sue Montville and Councilwoman Dorcey

Crammond.



I move a resolution to appoint the following people to serve on the Youth

Commission for 2011:



Resolution #16-2011 brought by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Wayne Taylor to

appoint Marge Hurlburt, Lynn Sawyer, Tonya Thompson, Suzanne Montville, Scott

Montville, Helen Barton-Benedict, Terry Benedict, Trish Stonitsch , Jeff Cook and

Dorcey Crammond to the Youth Commission for 2011. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook –

Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed

– none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF ESSEX

TOWN OF TICONDEROGA

RESOLUTION #16-2011



INTRODUCED BY DORCEY CRAMMOND

WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION



SECONDED BY WAYNE TAYLOR



WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Mandates in

Law 420 Article 16, the yearly appointment or reappointment of a person to act as a

representative on the County Youth Board/Planning Committee take place, and



WHEREAS, also in executive Law 420 Article 16, a municipality receiving Office of

Children and Family Services funds must appoint a Youth Commission, NOW

THEREFORE,



BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ticonderoga appoints Dorcey Crammond, 25

Schuyler St, Ticonderoga, NY 518-585-7805, Town Board Member, to act as the official

representative for the Town of Ticonderoga on the Youth Board/Planning committee and

that Jeffrey Cook of 16 Water Street, Ticonderoga, NY (518) 585-4023 Town Board

Member shall act as her alternate, and



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga

appoints the following to serve on the Youth Commission:



Dorcey Crammond 25 Schuyler Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-7805 –

Town of Ticonderoga



Patricia Stonitsch 16 Baldwin Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518)585-6369 – Parent

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Marge Hurlburt 263 Sugarhill Road, Crown Point, NY 12928 (518) 597-4135 – Youth

Director



Tonya Thompson 194 The Portage, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-7384 – Town of

Ticonderoga



Lynn Sawyer 441 Delano Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-6703 – PTO



Scott Montville 151 The Portage, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-9086, I P Co.



Susan Montville 151 The Portage, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-9086, Parent



Jeffrey Cook 16 Water Street, Ticonderoga, NY, (518) 585-4023 – Town of Ticonderoga



Helen Barton-Benedict 128 Lake George Avenue, Ticonderoga, NY – Parent



Terrence Benedict 128 Lake George Avenue, Ticonderoga, NY - Parent



ALSO BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga

authorizes the director of the Essex County Youth Bureau to sign amendments of no

increase/no decrease in state aide for said municipality, and that the director of the Youth

Bureau has agreed to return copies of the amendments to the municipality, and



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this board shall submit a copy of this

resolution to the Essex County Youth Bureau, Essex County Government Center,

Elizabethtown, NY 12932



Dated: January 13, 2011



Debra Malaney, Supervisor Aye

Jeffrey Cook, Councilman Aye

Wayne Taylor, Councilman Aye

Dorcey Crammond, Councilwoman Aye

Steven Whitford, Councilman Aye

_____________________________

Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk



I also move to appoint Victoria Sawyer as Youth Representative to the

Commission.



Resolution #17-2011 made by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to

reappoint Victoria Sawyer as Youth Representative to the Commission. All in Favor

Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford –

Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Resolution #18-2011 made by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to

reappoint Marge Hurlburt as Recreation Supervisor. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye,

Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed –

none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.

We need to place an ad for an activities attendant and we also need three (3) more

activity aids.



Resolution #19-2011 made by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Wayne Taylor to

advertise for Activities Aides for our Youth Center part-time, no-benefits, starting at

$10.00 an hour. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey

Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent.

Carried.



Marge has asked that we allow the youth Center to be open Mon-Fri. from 12-6

with open gym dates in February during winter break.



The first ski trip of the year was on Sunday Jan 2nd. Our new Youth Commission

member Helen Barton-Benedict and her family are avid skiers. Helen gave us a new

overview of the ski program that I had not known since I have been a Youth commission

Representative. It was very informative and led to much discussion. We all agree that

before the Ski Program starts another year, we need to have sign ups started as early as

Oct and an informational meeting held for all youth and parents.



We also need to address something that has come to my attention that could be an

insurance problem. The gym is being used for play time after school when no chaperones

are scheduled or present. What do we need to do to access this?



Next Youth Commission Meeting Feb 7th @ 5pm.



Resolution #20-2011 brought by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to run a

recreation program and expend $109,736.00. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne

Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none.

Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF ESSEX

TOWN OF TICONDEROGA

RESOLUTION #20-2011



INTRODUCED BY DORCEY CRAMMOND

WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION



SECONDED BY JEFFREY COOK





WHEREAS, Town of Ticonderoga has again decided to run a recreation program, and

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

WHEREAS, the Town of Ticonderoga has approved the appointment of its Youth

Commission members, and



WHEREAS, the Youth Commission has been authorized to expend $109,736.00 to cover

the 50/50 match required by the New York State Office of Children and Families,

therefore,



BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ticonderoga approved the 2011

application and authorizes the Youth Commission to expend $109,736.00 for the 2011

recreation program, and



BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk send a copy of this resolution to the Essex

County Youth Bureau, Essex County Government Center, P O Box 217, Elizabethtown,

NY 12932.



Dated: January 13, 2011



Debra Malaney, Supervisor Aye

Jeffrey Cook, Councilman Aye

Wayne Taylor, Councilman Aye

Dorcey Crammond, Councilwoman Aye

Steven Whitford, Councilman Aye



SEAL

_____________________________

Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk



Resolution #21-2011 brought by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Wayne Taylor to

amend Resolution #20-2011 to omit the wording ―at Least‖ as written after ―to expend‖

the amount stated in above Resolution. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor

– Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra

Malaney – Absent. Carried. (Resolution has been amended and appears above in these

minutes along with being on file in the Town Clerk‘s Office)



Public Safety – Wayne Taylor, Councilman



TICONDEROGA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

MEETING 12-27-2010



Councilman Wayne Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM with the pledge

of allegiance to the flag. The following people were in attendance at the meeting: Wayne

Taylor, Mark Johns, Dave Woods, Calvin Cross, Bill Ball, Steve Whitford, Ross Kelley,

Jeff Cook and Ron Drinkwine.



Calvin Cross made a motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting and Deb

Malaney seconded.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.



Old Issues:

N/A

New Issues:

Wayne stated that Mr. Majors had contacted him and stated that he would

purchase a camera for downtown, in the area of his building should the town decide to

purchase a camera system. Wayne stated that he had contacted Kristy Sprague asking if

she would help in the purchase of a camera system to help in curbing the vandalism in

Ticonderoga providing certain criteria was met. Kristy asked if we could write a letter for

justification. Mark has written a letter for the committee‘s approval (see attached). Mark

stated that he would call Kristy and mail a final version of the letter to her.

Wayne stated that there has been talk of starting a K-9 project at the police

department. Mark started off by stating that it has been said that drugs is a major issue in

Ticonderoga and that he has been asked several times what we are going to do to solve

this issue. Mark stated that having a K-9 would go a long ways in helping to solve this

issue. Mark stated that Ptlm. Quesnel has volunteered to do the leg work to determine

what is needed to set up this type of a program and to also secure the funding for this

project. Mark stated that there are many parties that are volunteering to help Dale with

this. Dale will be giving his report to this committee in April.

Wayne handed out two proposed local laws for the committee to review,

Nuisance Properties and A Regulation regulating contracting businesses in the Town of

Ticonderoga (See attached). Wayne asked that Bill and Mark fill in the section on local

laws.



Reports of Committees

A meeting was held in regards to obtaining grants for a new police facility with

the possibility of a combined services grant. Wayne stated that it appears real promising

to acquire a grant of some kind to meet our needs. Mark stated that there are other groups

of people that really want to see the police department in the downtown area believing

that it is a key point in rehabilitating the downtown area. Mark was asked to look at two

more sites in the village. There was a lot of discussion about two possible sites. The next

committee meeting will be Jan. 5, 2011.



Code Enforcement:

Bill Ball stated that he has got all the tools he needs to enforce the codes. He just

needs support from the town board and the courts. There was much discussion about the

junk yards in Ticonderoga. Wayne stated that there needs to be communication that

things are going to change in Ticonderoga to improve the looks of the town and to keep

us in compliance with our codes. It was decided that a cleanup committee is to be formed

to address these issues.

There was much discussion on Bill Ball‘s hours being cut and what that means to

enforcement. The committee as a whole feels that Bill‘s job needs to be full time.

Bill stated that the individual on Lake George Avenue needs to provide him with

necessary paperwork and keep the job moving.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Bill stated that there have been some changes to the fireworks procedures for the

upcoming year (See attached). Steve Whitford stated that the Fourth of July Committee

be invited to a meeting to help them better understand the requirements.



Chief’s Report:

Mark reviewed the Chief‘s report to the committee. (See Attached)

Mark stated that his top priorities for next year will be drug enforcement and

deterring vandalism. He stated that he would like to talk about these initiatives at each

and every meeting.

There was a lot of discussion about a concern that was brought up at the town

board meeting by an individual about the Ticonderoga and New York State Police

presence in the Rte. 74/Eagle Lake area. Mark stated that he would talk to this individual.

Mark stated that has observed many vehicles parked in the roadway at night in

violation of the winter parking ban. Mark stated that he is going to have the officers ticket

these vehicles during snow storms. Mark stated that he would have the clerk put an

announcement to this effect on our web site and on the TiTV page. The clerk will review

what the local law states and publish.

Mark stated that there is still a lot of concern about the passing zone in Streetroad

in a 45MPH zone. The county stated that they would not change this (See attached). A

suggestion has been made to do a grassroots write-in campaign in an effort to get this

changed.



Officer’s Comments:

N/A



DCO Report:

Not Available



Unfinished Business:

At 6:30 PM Wayne Taylor made a motion that the committee be adjourned.



The next scheduled meeting will be January 31, 2011 @ 5:00PM.



Minutes Prepared by Ronald T. Drinkwine (RC) 12/30/2010



Councilman Taylor would like to thank everyone on the committee; he has been on it for

seven years and has enjoyed it. He has learned a lot and worked with some great people.

He changing committees in no way reflective of anybody other than being the chair of

two major committees, contract re-negotiations and operation efficiency. The work load

was just a little much so the Supervisor made some changes. Thank you so much.



Councilman Whitford would like to get the camera system purchased for this next year,

let‘s encumber the money and get it done. He would also like to see the Code

Enforcement off increased to 2 full time employees along with a part timer.

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Deputy Supervisor Dedrick thanked Councilman Taylor for the years of dedication to this

committee – he really poured his heart and soul into it.

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Library and Cable TV – Steven Whitford, Councilman



This is the one committee that pretty much does well on its own. They do 99.9% of their

own business and seldom comes to the board. Beside a few repairs to the slate roof it is

in good shape.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Insurance Committee – Debra Malaney, Supervisor



No meeting this month.



Contract Re-negotiation – Debra Malaney, Supervisor



On-going.

Report of Department Heads



Karla Vigliotti, Budget Officer, Payroll Clerk



Resolution #22-2011 brought by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to enter

in the North Country Life Flight, contract for the budgeted amount of $1,500.00. All in

Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven

Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #23-2011 brought by Steven Whitford, seconded by Dorcey Crammond to

authorize the following Inter-Fund Advances as per General Municipal Law 9a To Be

Adopted for Abstract 1 -2011



1. Transfer from General (A) to Small Cities Meyer St (CD15) -$6,352.25

(Chazen Engineering) Funds will be reimbursed by Small Cities Grant Reimbursement Request

2. Transfer from General (A) to C/P Airport (H17) - $23,865.61

(AFSCO Fence, Shumaker Engineering) Funds will be reimbursed by NYS Grant Reimbursement

Request

3. Transfer from General (A) to C/P WWTP Improvements (H23) - $5,234.38

Funds will be reimbursed by EFC Short Term Financing

4. Transfer from General (A) to C/P Zoning Revision (H32) - $364.50

(FMBF attorney) Funds will be reimbursed by Grant Reimbursement Request

5. Transfer from General (A) to C/P Train Trestle (H33) - $1,433.75

(Pride Administration, KA Martin Engineering)

Funds will be reimbursed by ARRA Grant Reimbursement Request

6. Transfer from General (A) to C/P Chilson Reservoir Replacement (H36) - $1,189.20

( AES engineering) Funds will be reimbursed by future financing

7. Transfer from General (A) to C/P Highway Garage DEC N.O.V (H37) - $11,277.71

Funds will be reimbursed by future financing

8. Transfer from Central Sewer (SS05) to Black Pt Rd Sewer District (SS09) - 68,781.46

(National Grid electricity, M&T debt payment) Funds will be reimbursed with Quarterly Rents

9. Transfer from Central Sewer (SS05) to 9N&74 Sewer District (SS11) - $1,446.95

(National Grid electricity, FMBF attorney) Funds will be reimbursed with Quarterly Rents



All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye,

Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Councilman Taylor inquired about the money received from the sale of a truck belonging

to the water and sewer department. He had requested that a portion of that sale belonging

to the water department be specifically used for engineering on the Gooseneck Reservoir.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Vigliotti explained as in the past when a piece of equipment is sold we normally put

the money back into equipment reserve. This is initially where that money went, and she

is not sure of the status of his question.



In reference to the train trestle, Supervisor Malaney received a letter from NYS DOT

asking for authorization for the advertisement for this project.



Resolution #24-2011 brought by Jeffrey Cook, seconded by Dorcey Crammond to allow

advertising for the Train Trestle Conversion and Historic Trail project PIN 1758.64

letting. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond –

Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Matthew Fuller, Town Attorney



Depot Street has been recorded and discontinued.



1st Floor Residential Public Hearing has been set, the board has the letter from Mr. Gibbs

requesting a financial hardship exemption for his property. There have been several

letters received regarding this matter. Variances of this type from Zoning Laws and this

moratorium are often the most difficult approvals to obtain and there is a reason for this.

This is really up to the board, the hardship exemption has to be proven by a dollar and

cents proof. This is very difficult to accomplish. You cannot give the reasoning that you

can make more money if the property was converted to residential. Is this information

that Mr. Gibbs provided enough to justify a granting of a variance form the moratorium?

Well that is the board‘s discretion, but from Mr. Fuller‘s standpoint is that you adopted

this moratorium for a reason and it should not be disregarded easily. He realizes that this

is difficult, this is a property owner asking for relief and it is not easy to deal with, but

again he does not feel that this property owner has met the burden of proof of financial

hardship.



Resolution #25-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Steven Whitford to NOT

grant William Gibbs a financial hardship exemption from the moratorium based on the

information provided. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey

Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent.

Carried.



The entire board expressed the struggle they had deciding to do this.



Mr. Fuller agreed with this and that downtowns all over are struggling in general, and this

is why your community has taken this head on with PRIDE, your Ticonderoga

Revitalization Alliance, and your Montcalm Street Partnership.



Councilman Taylor noted that there are some funding opportunities available to business

owners to help them.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Councilwoman Crammond agrees Mr. Gibbs is a business man in this Town as was his

father before him and she feels bad, but she can remember when Ticonderoga had a very

vital downtown business district so she would like to see this back.



Deputy Supervisor Dedrick noted that he cannot vote tonight, but he supports the board

whole heartedly. Once you set a precedent it becomes very dangerous, but there are

many people that have spent hundreds and hundreds of man hours on many different

types of committees to revitalize our downtown. He thinks that we are making incredible

improvements. If he did have an opportunity to vote it would be unequivocally in favor

of this resolution.



Mr. Fuller mentioned another issue that has come up is about an application that was

received around a year ago from Mr. & Mrs. Pinkowski on Outlet Drive to operate a Bed

and Breakfast that resulted in some private litigation in the neighborhood that has now

resurfaced. He has done a letter to the APA and Mr. Derrico to relate a comment that he

has made several times regarding Private Covenants and restrictions. These are totally

different from Zoning. Private covenants and restrictions are contracts, when you buy

property you take subject to those restrictions and you are bound by them. He knows that

some of the property owners in that area on Outlet Drive are asking why the Town is not

coming to the defense of them but you cannot. The property owners did pursue it in a

civil action and were successful in getting an injunction to stop them from having a B&B

but now they are trying to have a request granted for a Marina permit for additional dock

space. This is still a private restriction so he wanted to be sure the board was aware that

they cannot get involved in it. They need to pursue this on their own again. It is a private

deed issue.



Mr. Fuller is still looking into some questions on DPW that the town has asked.



There are also some questions regarding workman‘s comp. coverage and the Ambulance

Squad that they are working on.



Councilman Taylor stated that he was at a meeting at the county that this question was

brought forward. He understood it to mean that the Town needed to endorse an all

volunteer emergency squad to allow to be included in the county workman‘s comp. pool.



Mr. Fuller stated that there is more to this than just that and they are looking into it.

There are several different laws that this situation can fall into. They are not covered

under the Towns compensation policy, but there are provisions in the law regarding some

entities. This is what we are researching, it is not cut and dry.





Back in 2009, the town had authorized a PILOT program regarding the old Moses

Ludington Hospital and Senior Housing project. They had been declined for funding

back then but are back up for review. They are asking for an extension on this PILOT to

resubmit. They will need to raise the units from 28 to 31 and use a 40 year agreement. It

makes sense to grant this extension.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.



Resolution #26-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to approve an

amended and restated tax exemption agreement with Moses Circle Senior Apartments

LLC. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye,

Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF TICONDEROGA

COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW YORK



Resolution No. 26 of 2011

Adopted January 13, 2011



Introduced by Wayne Taylor

Seconded by Jeffrey Cook



RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED TAX

EXEMPTION AGREEMENT WTH MOSES CIRCLE SENIOR

APARTMENTS LLC PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE

PRIVATE HOUSING FINANCE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW

YORK



BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga (the

―Town‖), in the County of Essex, on this 13th day of January, 2011, as follows:



WHERAS, Liberty Affordable Housing, Inc.(hereinafter‖Liberty‖) is a charitable

organization whose purposes include sponsoring, preserving, developing and otherwise

providing housing and related services for low and moderate income people, and is

recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization described under Section

501 (c)(3) of the IRC; and



WHERAS, Inter-Lakes Health, Inc. (hereinafter‖Inter-Lakes‖)is a charitable

organization whose purposes include sponsoring, preserving, developing and otherwise

providing housing and related services for low and moderate income people, and is

recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization described under Section

501 (c)(3) of the IRC; and



WHERAS, Liberty and Inter-Lakes have determined that there is a critical

shortage of decent affordable housing for low-income elderly and / or disabled people in

and around the Town and within the County; and



WHERAS, in an effort to address the need for such housing, Liberty and Inter-

Lakes formed Moses Circle Senior Apartments LLC (hereinafter the ―Company‖) and

intend to substantially rehabilitate the now vacant Moses-Ludington Building, which is

located on the Inter-Lakes campus on a parcel of land at 1007 Wicker Street in the Town

(hereinafter the ―Property‖) and to thereafter operate the Property as a senior housing

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

project to be known as ―Moses Circle Senior Apartments (hereinafter referred to as the

―Project‖);and



WHERAS, the Property was part of a larger parcel of land held by Inter-Lakes

which is known as tax map no. 150.42-1-1.200 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the

―Land‖) and which is currently assessed at a value f $695,000 for land and 1,300,000 in

total (hereinafter collectively referred to as the ―Current Assessment‖);and



WHERAS, the Property is currently exempt from Town, Essex County and

Ticonderoga Central School District (the ―School District‖) taxes pursuant to the Real

Property Tax Law of the State of New York (hereinafter collectively referred to as the

―Current Exemption‖); and



WHERAS, Liberty and Inter-Lakes have submitted all necessary applications and

plans to the Town and Inter-Lakes has conveyed title of the Property to the Company for

the purposes of the Company‘s subsequent development, ownership and operation of the

Project; and



WHEREAS, the Town, Inter-Lakes, Liberty, and the Company entered into a

Tax Exemption Agreement dated February 3, 2010 with respect to the Project and it is

now the desire of the parties thereto to amend and restate the aforementioned agreement

to reflect an increase in the proposed number of units from 28 to 31; and



WHERAS, the Company expects to finance the cost of the Project through the

New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (―HTFC‖) and the New York State

Division of Housing and Community Renewal (―DHCR‖), including an allowance of

low-income housing tax credits; and



WHERAS, as a condition of the financing package, the Company is required to

limit the amount of rent to be charged to tenants of the Project (which rent cannot exceed

30% of each tenant‘s monthly adjusted income) and is required to restrict occupancy in

the Project to elderly tenants with low incomes (generally tenants 55 years of age or older

whose incomes do not exceed 60% of the area median income for the County); and



WHERAS, in order for the Company‘s development of the Project to be

economically feasible, Liberty and Inter-Lakes have applied to and received from the

Town a 100% exemption from Town, County and School District taxes pursuant to

Section 125, Article V, of the Private Housing Finance Law of the State of New York, as

amended (―PHFL‖); and



WHERAS, the Town acts on its own behalf in assessing real property for the

purpose of taxation within the meaning of Section 125 (1) (c) of Article V of PHFL, and

also acts on behalf of the County and the School District in assessing such real property

for the purpose of taxation within the meaning of Section 125(1) (c) of Article V of

PHFL; and

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

WHERAS, pursuant to Article V of PHFL, Liberty has duly filed a copy of the

Articles of Organization of the Company with the Supervisor of the Town acting in her

capacity as the chief financial officer of the Town, along with a copy of the operating

agreement of the Company pursuant to Section 104 of the PHFL; and



WHERAS, the Company is willing to (i) develop the Property to provide low

income housing for the elderly, and (ii) enter into a Tax Exemption Agreement with the

Town, subject to Article V of the New York State Private Housing Finance Law and

applicable HTFC and DHCR requirements, which requirements include restrictions on

any subsequent dissolution of the Company and the disposition of the Project; and



WHERAS, after due deliberation thereon, the Town has determined that there is a

benefit to the Town to have low income elderly housing and that it is in the best interest

of the Town to promote the development of adequate, safe and sanitary housing

accommodations for the low-income elderly by exempting the Property from local and

municipal taxes, provided that the Town receive payments in lieu of taxes with respect to

the Property.



NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT



Section 1. The Town hereby approves the Amended and Restated Tax

Exemption Agreement by and between the Town, Liberty, Inter-Lakes and the Company

pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth therein. A copy of said Agreement is

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Town further agrees that the

Town will enter into said Agreement provided that the Project will be subject to Article V

of the New York State Private Housing Finance Law and applicable HTFC and DHCR

requirements, including the payment to the general fund of the Town upon any

subsequent dissolution of the Company of a sum equal to gross property taxes that would

have been paid if this Agreement did not exist less all amounts paid pursuant to said

Agreement, and that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute any and all

documents, including the Agreement, necessary to carry out the terms of the resolution.



Section 2. The Town hereby directs the Town Clerk to send a copy of this

Resolution and a copy of the Amended and Restated Tax Exemption Agreement to the

County and the School District.



Section 3. The resolution shall take effect immediately.





Roll Call Vote:



Debra Malaney, Supervisor Absent (Seal)

Jeffrey Cook, Councilman Aye

Dorcey Crammond, Councilwoman Aye _______________________

Wayne Taylor, Councilman Aye Tonya M. Thompson

Steven Whitford, Councilman Aye Ticonderoga Town Clerk

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Deputy Supervisor Dedrick explained that they had actually been approved for funding

but they fell short on the list. They were something like eighth and they only funded

seven. This is an incredible project and he hopes that it will go through this time.



Mr. Fuller has some financing paperwork. A bond and capital fund resolution for the

purchase of a street sweeper.



Resolution #27-2010 brought by Jeffrey Cook, seconded by Steven Whitford to approve

the purchase of a Highway Sweeper and Establish a Capital Fund. All in Favor Jeffrey

Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye.

Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.





TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF TICONDEROGA

COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW YORK



Resolution No. 27 of 2011

Adopted January 13, 2011



Introduced by Jeffrey Cook

who moved its adoption.



Seconded by Steven Whitford



RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE PURCHASE OF A HIGHWAY SWEEPER

AND ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL FUND AND BUDGET AND SETTING

FORTH SEQRA FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A HIGHWAY

SWEEPER FROM ELGIN



WHEREAS, on January 3, 2011, the Town adopted Resolution No. 4-2011

approving of the purchase of a highway sweeper (the ―Equipment‖) from a bid received

by Joe Johnson, Inc.; and



WHEREAS, based on current interest rates the Town has determined that it is in

the best interests of the Town to finance the cost of the highway sweeper (the ―Project‖)

through the issuance of serial bonds, bond anticipation notes or a statutory installment

bond, rather than seek financing through a municipal lease; and



WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the Equipment is Fifty Four Thousand

Five Hundred Ninety Five Dollars ($54,595.00), less Seven Thousand Dollars

($7,000.00) for a trade-in; and



WHEREAS, the Town intends to pay for the Equipment by financing the

remaining Forty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Five Dollars ($47,595.00) with

serial bonds, statutory installment bonds, and/or bond anticipation notes of the Town; and

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January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

WHEREAS, the Town finds that this Project is in the best interests of the public.



NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows:



Section 1. The Town hereby approves of the purchase of a highway sweeper (the

―Equipment‖) in accordance with Resolution No. 4 -2011 and further authorizes to

finance a portion of the cost of the same.



Section 2. The Supervisor is hereby authorized to create a Fund and Budget for

the Project, in an amount not to exceed Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00), to

pay for the cost of the Project, including any incidental costs thereof.



Section 3. The Project is considered an action under the New York State

Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Town hereby declares that this action

is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(25) and hereby declares that the action

does not have a significant impact on the environment and the action is hereby precluded

from further environmental review.



Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.





This Resolution was adopted by roll call vote by the Board of the Town of Ticonderoga,

as follows:



Ayes Nays Abstain Absent



Debra Malaney, Supervisor ____ ____ ____ _X___

Wayne Taylor, Councilman __X__ ____ ____ ____

Steven Whitford, Councilman _X__ ____ ____ ____

Dorcey Crammond, Councilwoman __X_ ____ ____ ____

Jeffrey Cook, Councilman _X___ ____ ____ ____



{Seal}

___________________________

Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk

Town of Ticonderoga



Resolution #28-2011 brought by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Steven Whitford to

authorize the issuance of $48,000.00 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds or a

statutory installment bond of the Town of Ticonderoga to pay the costs for the purchase

of a Highway Sweeper and authorize the issuance of bond anticipation notes of the Town

of Ticonderoga for the aforesaid purposes and in connection therewith. All in Favor

Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford –

Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF TICONDEROGA

COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW YORK



Resolution No. 28 of 2011

Adopted January 13, 2011



Introduced by Dorcey Crammond

who moved its adoption.



Seconded by Steven Whitford



BOND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF

$48,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIAL BONDS OR A

STATUTORY INSTALLMENT BOND OF THE TOWN OF TICONDEROGA TO

PAY THE COSTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HIGHWAY SWEEPER AND

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE

TOWN OF TICONDEROGA FOR THE AFORESAID PURPOSES AND IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH



WHEREAS, the Town Board (the ―Board‖) of the Town of Ticonderoga (the

―Town‖) finds that the purchase of a highway sweeper for the Town Highway

Department (hereinafter referred to as the ―Project‖) is necessary for the health, safety

and welfare of the residents of the Town; and



WHEREAS, the Town, upon due consideration, finds that the Project is in the

public interest; and



WHEREAS, the Town, upon due consideration and through the adoption of

Resolution No. 27 of 2011, determined that the Project is considered an action under the

New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The Town further

declared that this action is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(25) and

declared that the action does not have a significant impact on the environment and the

action is precluded from further environmental review; and



WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the Project, including incidental costs, will

be Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00); and



WHEREAS, the Town, by Resolution No. 27 of 2011, created a capital fund (the

―Fund‖) and a capital budget (the ―Budget‖), not to exceed Forty Eight Thousand Dollars

($48,000.00); and



WHEREAS, in order to further finance the costs associated with the Project, the

Town desires to issue serial bonds or a statutory installment bond, in lieu of serial bonds

(the ―Bonds‖) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed Forty Eight Thousand

Dollars ($48,000.00); and

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

WHEREAS, no bond anticipation notes have been previously authorized or issued

in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds authorized by this resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Town as

follows:



Section 1. The specific object and/or purposes of the Project for which the

obligations authorized by this Resolution are to be issued is the purchase of a highway

sweeper for the Town Highway Department and other incidental costs, all of which are

hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of Forty Eight Thousand Dollars

($48,000.00).



Section 2. The initial financing of the Project may be undertaken by the Town

through the issuance of a bond anticipation note or notes in accordance with and pursuant

to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York in an amount not to exceed Forty

Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00). The Town hereby authorizes any Bonds, including

a statutory installment bond, in lieu of serial bonds, to be issued for this Project in an

amount not to exceed Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00). In addition, the Town

further authorizes any obligations issued hereunder to be secured in connection with any

Federal or State issued grant(s) or loan(s).



Section 3. The Town hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor (the ―Supervisor‖)

to utilize funds held within the Fund and within the Budget for the purpose of payment of

services rendered in connection with the Project and further authorizes the Supervisor to

repay any funds expended from the Fund with funds borrowed in connection with any

bond anticipation note or Bonds issued pursuant to and authorized by and through this

bond resolution.



Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the

aforesaid specific objects or purposes is fifteen (15) years pursuant to Section

11.00(a)(28) of the Local Finance Law.



Section 5. The full faith and credit of the Town is hereby irrevocably pledged for

the payment of the principal of and interest on any Bonds or Notes issued in connection

with this bond resolution, as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual

appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of, and any

interest, if applicable, on the Bonds or Notes becoming due and payable in such years.



Section 6. The maximum maturity of the Bonds shall not exceed the periods of

probable usefulness set forth above and shall mature on or before the date of the

expiration of the aforesaid periods of probable usefulness as measured from the date of

the Bonds or from the date of the first bond anticipation note or statutory installment

bond issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds, whichever date is earlier. If deemed

necessary by the Supervisor, the Bonds or Notes to be issued hereunder may be issued in

two or more separate series. The maturity of the Bonds issued in connection with this

bond resolution will not exceed five (5) years.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Section 7. Any Notes or Bonds issued hereunder shall be payable from the

proceeds derived from the issuance and or sale of the Bonds authorized herein or

otherwise redeemed in the manner provided by Section 23.00 or Section 62.10 of the

Local Finance Law.



Section 8. There are no Bonds or Notes outstanding for this Project.



Section 9. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to issue

and sell the Bonds and/or Notes, including all powers and duties pertaining or incidental

thereto, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of the Town, except as herein provided.

The Bonds and/or Notes shall be of such terms, form and content, and shall be sold in

such manner, whether by public or private sale, as may be determined by the Supervisor,

pursuant to Local Finance Law, this resolution and any further resolution which the

Board may hereafter adopt. The Supervisor is authorized to execute and deliver any

documents and to take such other action as may be necessary and proper to carry out the

intent of the provisions of this resolution, including any resolutions, contracts or

authorizations necessary to secure any Federal or State issued grant(s) or loan(s).



Section 10. The exact date of issue of the Bonds and/or Notes and the exact date

upon which the same shall become due and payable shall be fixed and determined by the

Supervisor, provided however, that the maturity of said Notes or renewals thereof shall

not exceed one year from the Note's or renewal's date of issue except as permitted by the

Local Finance Law.



Section 11. The Supervisor shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, such Bonds

and/or Notes and sell the same in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Local

Finance Law, and at such sale shall determine the interest rate to be borne by such Bonds

and/or Notes, whether fixed or variable.



Section 12. The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds and/or Notes shall be deposited

and/or invested as required by Section 165.00 of the Local Finance Law, and the power

to invest the proceeds of sale is hereby delegated to the Supervisor and the power to

invest in any instruments described in the said Section 165.00 is expressly granted.



Section 13. To the extent that it is permitted to do so under the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Issuer hereby designates the Bonds and/or

Notes as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" under Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. The

Issuer hereby covenants that it will (i) take all actions on its part necessary to cause

interest on the Bonds and/or Notes be excluded from gross income for purposes of

Federal income taxes and (ii) refrain from taking any action which would cause interest

on the Bonds and/or Notes to be included in gross income for purposes of Federal income

taxes.



Section 14. Pursuant to Section 35.00(b)(1) of the Local Finance Law, this

resolution is not subject to permissive referendum.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Section 15. The validity of such Bonds and/or Notes (collectively "Obligations")

may be contested only if:



(1) Such Obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town

is not authorized to expend money, or



(2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of

publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action,

suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced with twenty (20) days

after the date of such publication, or



(3) Such Obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the

constitution.



Section 16. This resolution, or a summary hereof, shall be published in full in the

Times of Ti, which has been designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such

purpose, together with a notice of the Clerk of the Town in substantially the form

provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.



Section 17. This resolution shall take effect immediately.



Pursuant to Local Finance Law Section 33.00, this Resolution was adopted by roll call

vote by at least two thirds of the Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, as follows:



Ayes Nays Abstain Absent



Debra Malaney, Supervisor ____ ____ ____ __X__

Wayne Taylor, Councilman _X___ ____ ____ ____

Steven Whitford, Councilman _X___ ____ ____ ____

Jeffrey Cook, Councilman _X___ ____ ____ ____

Dorcey Crammond, Councilwoman _X__ ____ ____ ____



{Seal}

__________________________

Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk

Town of Ticonderoga



Mr. Fuller has provided a copy of the Business License law for the board to look over, it

is based on the Lake George Law.



Mr. Fuller will need and executive session to discuss litigation.



Councilman Taylor questioned where we are in regards to the Nuisance law.



Mr. Fuller explained that the board can set the public hearing and the final form of the

law will be forwarded.

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Resolution #29-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Steven Whitford to hold a

public hearing regarding the Nuisance Law on February 10th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. All in

Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven

Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Michael Parent, Highway Superintendent



Mr. Parent questioned the legality of Depot Street actually belonging to the Town and

this will be checked into.



He is working on getting figures to the town on future projects and he should be able to

have them for the next board meeting.



Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk



Tax season is upon us, we encourage everyone to take advantage of the four pay plan that

is offered.



Mark Johns, Police Chief



He will be having his officers enforce the overnight parking ban, vehicles will be towed

at the owners expense.



He would also like to thank Councilman Wayne Taylor, it has been a pleasure working

with him on the Public Safety Committee. They have accomplished much over the last

seven years that he has been a police commissioner and they will miss him.



Supervisor‘s Report – Debra Malaney, Supervisor

(Read by Deputy Supervisor Robert Dedrick)



January 13, 2011 Supervisor‘s Report

 Meyer Street Environmental review Record-Resolution needs to be passed—see

attached



 Received notification from NYS Dept. Taxation and Finance. The have received our

application for Aid for Cyclical Assessment and Plan for same. Submitted by Patti Osier

and Charli Lewis of EC Real Property Tax Service. Patti reports 2011 reassessments are

going well and only minor adjustments will be needed in sales ratios and market

analysis. NY State requested she increase their land holdings by $209,000 because the

land market is up.



 Sharon Reynolds and I will be meeting regarding potential projects on the front burner

and as to the possibility of submitting a grant for the sawmill. We are waiting to hear

back from Jim Kricker (Rondout) regarding a few projects relating to the sawmill. A

meeting of the Town, Alliance, TMSP and PRIDE regarding a submission could be

beneficial. The grant opportunity is the “Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth

Grant Program,” The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

is soliciting smart growth grant applications from municipalities in the Adirondack Park.

Projects may involve partnership with not-for-profit organizations. DEC seeks proposals

for planning initiatives that link environmental protection, economic development and

community livability within the special conditions of the Adirondack Park. The Program

will give special consideration to strategic planning projects for economic development

and job creation. Applications for funding are due by 4:00 p.m. March 18, 2011.



 Rich Gordon of Liberty Mutual Housing and CRM Mngmnt are again submitting a grant

application to CDGB for Moses Circle Housing and OCR for demolition of the small

building in the rear. It’s basically the same as the 2010 submission-they have added 3

rooms to the plan. They would like the PILOT agreement updated (new dates) and the

codes department info we supplied last year.



 The Municipal Salt/Sand Storage report was submitted December 30th to DEC which

included the engineering report for our (SWPP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,

(NOIP) Notice of Intent/Termination, Operations & Management (O&M) Plan, and

completion schedule, 11/30/11 for Best Management Practices (BMP). The town, Matt

Fuller, Wayne Ryan of AES and DEC will discuss DEC”S comments on this. Dave Reckhan

Of EC Soil & Water would like to discuss his possible help with the salt shed issue.

 Time Warner Cable rates-Notification of price increases-see attached. TW is in

negotiations with a number of stations. They send us frequent notices regarding the

potential station losses and or changes.





Essex County – Debra Malaney, Supervisor

(Read by Deputy Supervisor Robert Dedrick)





Essex County Update





County Treasurers Report-Highlights

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.









STATE OF NEwYORK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -REGION ONE

3 2 8 STATE STREET

SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 1 2 3 0 5

www.nysdot.gov



MARY E. IVE Y STANLEY GEE

REGIONAL DIRECTOR ACTING COMMISSIONER



January 11, 2011

Ms. Debra A. Maloney, Supervisor

Town of Ticonderoga 132

Montcalm Street

Ticonderoga, New York

12883



Re: PIN 1758.64 Train Trestle Conversion and Historic Trail, Town of Ticonderoga,

Essex County



Dear Ms. Maloney:



We have reviewed the Bid Proposal for the above referenced project and find It acceptable.

It includes all items required by the Federal Highway Administration and the New York State

Department of Transportation. At your convenience you may now advertise this project for

letting. Advertising must be placed in a local newspaper of area-wide distribution and In the

New York State Contract Reporter for a minimum period of three (3) weeks prior to the

letting date.



Please note that under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), this project

requires special reporting per the special note (See NYSDOT EI09-013). Special attention

should be given to items four (4), guidance for Local Municipal Governments, and five (5)

contractors and consultants under contract to Local Municipal government and municipal

employees receiving ARRA funds. The Special Note must also be included in the contract

proposal. If it is not, please add it to the proposal.



In addition, all RA projects are required to include in the bid documents the provisions of El

09-019, relating to job postings on the NYS Department of Labor web site. Please be sure to

include Rider "A" as contained in this El in the proposal as well.



If you have any questions, please contact Mike Stella at 518-388-0254.









Karen H. Wil1'ams, PE Local Project Liaison Cc: Sharon Reynolds, PRIDE

Release of legal announcement by January 21, 2011 Proposals due by February 15, 2011

Project to be completed by July 1, 2011

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Resolution #30-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Dorcey Crammond to

approve the Water and Sewer Reports. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor

– Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra

Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #31-2011 brought by Steven Whitford, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to approve

the Supervisor‘s Report. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey

Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent.

Carried.



Resolution #32-2011 brought by Steven Whitford, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to pay the

bills for Abstract #1 of 2011. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye,

Dorcey Crammond – Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney –

Absent. Carried.



Abstract #1 of 2011



Account Debit Credit

General $190,630.34

CDBG Myers St Water/Sewer 6,352.25

Highway 42,850.21

C/P Ticonderoga Airport 23,865.61

C/P Central sewer Improv 5,234.38

Revise Town Zoning Law & Map 364.50

Ti Train Trestle Conversion 1,433.75

C/P Chilson Reservoir Replace 1,189.20

C/P Highway Garage DEC N.O.V. 11,277.71

Claymore Sewer 22.45

Park Avenue Sewer 27.10

Alex Avenue Sewer 33.76

Homelands Sewer 106.20

Central Sewer 70,848.23

Commerce Park Sewer 137.73

Delano Point Sewer 80.35

Baldwin Rd Sewer 89.98

Black Point Rd Sewer 68,781.46

Hague Rd Sewer 15.91

9N & 74 Sewer 1,446.95

Rte 9N & Rt 73 Water 11.29

Street Rd Water 11.28

Central Water 29,767.80

Shore Airport Rd Water 67.23

Totals $454,645.67



Mr. Majors would like the board to consider adopting a fee schedule for Fire Inspections.

This would help fund the position that Mr. Whitford was talking about. Also he believes

Minutes for the Town of Ticonderoga Town Board Meeting held on

January 13, 2011 in the Community Building commencing at 6:00 p.m.

that there should be yearly inspections for code violations with a fee. Regarding the

security camera – he wanted to change his suggestion of where the extra camera would

be such as it looking up Montcalm starting at Jays or something like that, it would then

cover a lot of businesses. He would like to be able to speak directly with the Highway

Superintendent and the Supervisor regarding snow removal maybe once a month. He is

under the impression that there are other areas in town that have more of a priority than

downtown in regards to the sidewalks.



Mr. Parent stated that downtown is priority one. Right now he is short on manpower and

he needs to get the roads done.



Deputy Supervisor Dedrick reminded Mr. Majors that there is a highway meeting every

month that he is welcome to attend.



Resolution #33-2011 brought by Dorcey Crammond, seconded by Wayne Taylor to exit

the Regular Board Meeting and enter into Executive at 8:45 p.m. to discuss litigation

issues. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond –

Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #34-2011 brought by Steven Whitford, seconded by Dorcey Crammond to

exit the Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. and re-enter the Regular Town Board Meeting.

All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond – Aye,

Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Resolution #35-2011 brought by Wayne Taylor, seconded by Jeffrey Cook to adjourn at

8:46 p.m. All in Favor Jeffrey Cook – Aye, Wayne Taylor – Aye, Dorcey Crammond –

Aye, Steven Whitford – Aye. Opposed – none. Debra Malaney – Absent. Carried.



Respectfully submitted, Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk