PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING

PATTERSON TOWN HALL

1142 ROUTE 311

PATTERSON, NY 12563

MARCH 23, 2011

MINUTES

PRESENT: MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SUPERVISOR

KEVIN BURNS, COUNCILMAN

GINNY NACERINO, COUNCILWOMAN

EDMOND O’CONNOR, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR

ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK

TIMOTHY CURTISS, TOWN COUNSEL

ABSENT: JOSEPH CAPASSO, COUNCILMAN

Salute to the Flag and Roll Call.

Supervisor Griffin called the Patterson Town Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with 15 in attendance.

AUDIT OF BILLS

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept Abstract No. 1 as written:

General Fund $31,266.79, Highway Fund $80,921.38, Waste Water Treatment Plant $18,343.55, Capital Fund $32,748.78, Patterson Light District $734.62, Patterson Refuse District #2 $18,734.04, Patterson Park District $706.34, Alpine Water District $877.75, Dorset Hollow Water District $757.00, Trust & Agency $3,032.50, Grand Total Abstract $188,122.75.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.

MICHAEL GRIFFIN

PUTNAM COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CONTRACT RENEWAL – RESOLUTION

Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Putnam County Real Property Tax Service Contract:

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WHEREAS, THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM has submitted the attached Putnam County Real Property Tax Service Contract, which is to be entered into between THE COUNTY OF

PUTNAM and THE TOWN OF PATTERSON in connection with real property tax-related services for the 2011 calendar year and more fully outlined in the attached Contract; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to enter into the Contract with THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby approves the Putnam County Real Property Tax Service Contract with THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the attached Putnam County Real Property Tax

Service Contract and any and all other documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

LOSAP AMENDMENTS TO PLAN – RESOLUTION

Mr. Griffin stated I spoke to Town Counsel and due to a number of changes that have come up in the last few hours, I am going to move that we take this into Executive Session at the end of the meeting.

Mr. Griffin made a motion to add Executive Session to the meeting for Legal and Personnel.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

AMENDMENT TO TOWN CODE RECYCLING – DISCUSSION/SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING

Mr. Griffin stated we spoke about this a couple of times briefly. The County has adopted a Solid Waste Management Plan. Part of that plan revises how recycling is going to be picked up. It is going to be required to be picked up in the County. In District 2 west of Route 22 we are going to co-mingle or single stream. What it entails is putting in all your cans, cardboard, metal, glass, bottles and plastic containers. Our old recycling law required you to separate. Our new recycling law is going to require you to co-mingle. I worked with the Town Planner to rewrite Section 128 of our code and in two weeks I would like to schedule a Public Hearing.

Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution Introducing Local Law I-1 and Providing for Public Notice and Hearing - Recycling:

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BE IT RESOLVED that an amendment to Patterson Town Code Chapter 128, entitled "RECYCLING”, is hereby introduced by Michael Griffin, as Introductory Local Law #I-1 of the year 2011 before the Town Board of the Town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of the aforesaid proposed Amendment, which is attached hereto, be laid upon the desk of each member of the Board, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on said proposed Amendment at the Town Hall, in the Town of Patterson, New York at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on April 13, 2011, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Patterson of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior thereto.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino.

Mr. O’Connor stated the people in Putnam Lake are doing it now.

Mr. Griffin stated this is only going to apply to the people in garbage District No. 2.

All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

ASSESSOR’S REQUEST – FIREFIGHTER’S EXEMPTION AMENDMENT

Mr. Griffin stated we had a request from the Assessor’s office to amend the fire fighters exemption. Right now fire fighters get a very small property tax break for being volunteer fireman. We had a request that part of the original legislation was passed by the State and you could also extend it to the widows of fire fighters who died in the line of duty. The request from the Assessor’s office was to consider adding that to the fire fighters exemption law. I spoke with the Town Planner and he will be amending the legislation along with the Town Attorney. I will bring this up at a later meeting, probably in two weeks. The way the code currently sits it needs some work.

QUAIL RIDGE HOA REQUEST – ROAD DEDICATION DISCUSSION

Mr. Griffin stated we received a memo from the Town Engineer a couple of meetings ago. We had a request from a resident at Danand Lane to consider taking their road to dedication as a Town road. I asked the Town Engineer to prepare an estimate at what it would take to review the current conditions of the road and make recommendations as how to get them reasonably close to Town standards. The Town Engineer came back with a proposal of $2,900.00. The Board needs to consider whether you want to authorize the Town Engineer to go out and do those inspections and produce a report for $2,900.00. We should have all of the catch basins backed out. The Town does catch basin. Counselor if the Town were to do it and as long as the homeowners agreed to reimburse the Town would that be okay.

Mr. Curtiss stated yes.

Mr. Griffin stated we will have to speak to Gene at the Highway Department and see if they have time to do this. Otherwise we will have to tell the homeowners they will have to do it on their own.

Mr. O’Connor stated do the homeowners reimburse the $2,900.00.

Mr. Griffin stated I’m not sure if we can get that back or not.

Mr. Curtiss stated basically they are offering them for dedication. They are going to have to come up with the improvements of whatever the engineer does. I think it is something we should talk to the Homeowners Association about. We are willing to do the engineering and tell them how to do the specs and I would think they would be willing to reimburse for the improvements and whatever the soft costs are.

Mr. O’Connor stated does the $2,900.00 seem like a reasonable cost.

Mr. Griffin stated yes. At this time does the Town Board want to consider authorizing the Town Engineer for an amount not to exceed $2,900.00 to do these inspections for the preparations of a report for the possibility of dedication to these roads to the Town.

Mr. O’Connor and Mr. Burns stated yes.

Mr. Griffin made a motion to authorize Maser Engineering for an amount not to exceed $2,900.00 to produce a report for those three roads.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

HIGHWAY BIDS – AWARD/RE-BID

Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Bids for Materials for Highway Department:

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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has duly advertised for bids to purchase various materials for the Highway Department of the Town of Patterson; and

WHEREAS, numerous bids were received for the items that were advertised; and

WHEREAS, the Highway Department has recommended that bids be accepted for the items listed on the Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendations of the Highway Department and accept the bids as listed on the Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts all of the bids listed on the Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof, including the materials, bidders and costs indicated thereon; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

2011 Highway Material Bidders

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mr. Griffin made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to rebid heating #2 fuel and diesel fuel.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

EDMOND O’CONNOR

PORTABLE SANITARY FACILITIES RFP – AWARD OF BID

Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Proposal for Portable Toilet Rental:

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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has received a Non-Bid Procurement Request Form for the rental and servicing of three portable toilets to be placed at Club Court Park and Cornwall Ballfield;

WHEREAS, R. C. Chatham Sr. & Assoc. Inc. has submitted the attached proposal for the rental and servicing of the portable toilets in the amount of $405.00 per month for a period of three (3) years (i.e. 2011, 2012 and 2013); and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to accept the proposal submitted by R. C. Chatham Sr. & Assoc. Inc.;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts the proposal of R. C. Chatham Sr. & Assoc. Inc. for the monthly rental of three portable toilets to be placed at Club Court Park and Cornwall Ballfield in the amount of $405.00 per month for a period of three (3) years (i.e. 2011, 2012 and 2013); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

GOLDEN AGE SENIORS REQUEST – TRIP

Mr. O’Connor made a motion to accept the request from the Golden Age Seniors to go to the Westchester Broadway Theatre. The total expenses are $2,490.00 and they request $1,020.00 be taken out from their budget.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

STUDENT PROJECT PERMIT WAIVER

Mr. O’Connor stated Eric Ficinus from Brewster High School is involved in the Senior Enrichment Project (SEE). It allows him to take the last month of school off to work on an independent project of his choice. He is choosing to build a root cellar at Cascade Farm and Farm School here in Patterson. He is requesting that we waive the application fees for such a permit.

Mr. O’Connor made a motion to approve his request of waiving the building permit application fee which is approximately $150.00.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated the SEE Project, Senior Enrichment Project is an experience for Senior’s that are now allowed a hands on experience into the world of education business and project management. It gives these soon to be independent adults a lesson in the adult world. This is introduced for the first time this year at Brewster High School by Dr. Joseph Castignola our new Principle. Many kids are working on various projects. We have 44 projects that are currently proposed and 97 students are participating.

Mr. O’Connor stated I saw his diagrams and drawings and they are amazing.

Mrs. Nacerino stated phenomenal. He’s a very intelligent young man.

Mr. Burns stated what is a root cellar.

Mr. O’Connor stated a root cellar is what they used in the old days before refrigeration to keep an even temperature to store fruits and potatoes.

SEPTIC MAINTENANCE LOCAL LAW – SET PUBLIC HEARING

Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution Introducing Local Law I-2 and Providing for Public Notice and Hearing – On-Site Sanitary Systems:

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BE IT RESOLVED that an amendment to the Patterson Town Code to add Chapter 113, entitled “ON-SITE SANITARY SYSTEMS”, is hereby introduced by Edmond O’Connor, as Introductory Local Law #I-2 of the year 2011 before the Town Board of the Town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of the aforesaid proposed Amendment, which is attached hereto, be laid upon the desk of each member of the Board, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on said proposed Amendment at the Town Hall, in the Town of Patterson, New York at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on April 13, 2011, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Patterson of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior thereto.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

GINNY NACERINO

HIGHWAY RESIGNATIONS

Mrs. Nacerino read a letter from Gene Brandon:

Dear Mike:

After much thought I have decided to step down as acting Highway Supervisor due to personal reasons. I want to thank you for entrusting the position to me. It has been a great growth opportunity. I understand finding a replacement will take some time and I am willing to stay in the position until a replacement is found. At that time I would request to return to my previous Foreman’s position. I am very pleased about the work the Highway Department has accomplished over the past year. From the completion of the site work at the court house to the paving of Lake Shore Drive and making it through one of the worst winters on record. I would like to thank you again for this opportunity. Sincerely Gene Brandon, Acting Highway Supervisor.

Mrs. Nacerino stated last February under very harrowing conditions Gene Brandon assumed the position of Acting Highway Supervisor. Gene stepped up to the plate and took control of the department without missing a step. He is to be commended for his leadership skills and his ability to seamlessly guide the department to provide services to the Town without interruption. Gene is the kind of guy who would prefer to fly under the radar. He never looks for accolades and just looks to get the job done. He is a man of integrity and strong character. The Board recognizes all he has done and we are grateful to his dedication to the Town of Patterson. We have been fortunate to have someone of his caliber assume such a huge responsibility this past year and we assure he will be instrumental in helping the new Highway Superintendent. On behalf of the entire Board I would like to say a sincere thank you to Gene.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept his letter of resignation.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.

Mr. O’Connor stated I would like to second everything Mrs. Nacerino stated.

Mr. Griffin stated in eighteen years that I have been Supervisor, this past year I never had a better working relationship with the Highway Department that I had with Gene and the guys. I’m glad he is not leaving and he will be missed as acting Highway Supervisor. He did a phenomenal job.

All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

APPOINT ACTING HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR

Mrs. Nacerino introduced the following Resolution for Appointment of Russell Goff as Acting Highway Supervisor:

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WHEREAS, as a result of Highway Superintendent, Charlie Williams’ resignation, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson duly appointed Gene Brandon to serve as Acting Highway Supervisor during the remainder of Charlie Williams’ term; and

WHEREAS, due to personal reasons Gene Brandon has decided to step down as Acting Highway Supervisor; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gene Brandon as Acting Highway Supervisor and to appoint a qualified individual to the position of Acting Highway Supervisor for the remainder of Charlie Williams’ term; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to appoint Russell Goff as Acting Highway Supervisor for the remainder of Charlie Williams’ term; under the same terms and conditions as Gene Brandon; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to appoint Russell Goff as Acting Highway Supervisor, said appointment shall become effective immediately and shall continue through December 31, 2011.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby appoints Russell Goff as Acting Highway Supervisor of the Town of Patterson to fill the unexpired term of Charlie Williams through December 31, 2011; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointment of Russell Goff as Acting Highway Supervisor shall become effective immediately and shall continue through December 31, 2011; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to add some Highway memos to her agenda.

Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated I have a memo from Gene Brandon regarding Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Mt. View Road. They have requested guide rails be installed in front of their property. They have provided two quotes.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to go with Gene Brandon’s recommendation of a box beam for an amount not to exceed $5,740.94.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated memo number two: We currently stockpile wood chips from trees that either fall naturally, need to be trimmed or taken down as well as the leaves that we remove from the sides of roads in the fall and are unable to dispose of. In speaking with Carl and Gunner Petersen from Petersen’s Patterson Greenhouse, they would be more than happy to take the wood chips and leaves for mulch purposes in their green house. Rather than bring it back to the yard we would be able to bring it right to their yard when we are done. This would alleviate unnecessary material stockpiled in our yard.

Mr. O’Connor stated we have four commercial gardens in Town.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to offer any greenhouse or nursery in the Town of Patterson who would be willing to accept the wood chips and leaves. I will ask Gene to contact the other greenhouses to ask them if they would be willing to accept them.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated regarding Gradall G3DWD. As you are aware we already decided to put the 1992 Gradall on the Auction International Website. However, Dave Keats Supervisor of Maintenance and Construction Putnam County Highway Department has requested parts from the 1992 Gradall. After removing the parts from it they will then place the non-working parts back in. It will still weigh the same if we decide to scrap it or at that point we still have the option to sell it on the auction website.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to have the approval of Dave Keats Supervisor of Maintenance and Construction of Putnam County to take the parts of the 1992 Gradall and trade them with his parts.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

APPOINT RECREATION ASSOCIATION BOARD

Mrs. Nacerino stated we will not be appointing a Recreation Board. The Recreation Association was a Board that was formed in 1960 and what we are looking to do this time is to resurrect this Board which will enable them as a Board to do fund raisers within the community. At this time we are soliciting new memberships. We are now awaiting the by-laws from New York State and we will at that time have Officers approved at an Organizational Meeting.

Mr. Curtiss stated it was a non-for-profit organization in the 1960’s. The history of it is up until this point the Comptroller allowed us to take in donations and keep them in trusted agency. They have since reversed that position according to Trish.

Mrs. Nacerino stated anyone out there who is interested in getting involved in the community please feel free to give me a call.

TOWN COMPTROLLER’S MEMO DATED 3/16

Mrs. Nacerino stated I will read a memo from the Town Comptroller:

It has come to my attention that the change machine at the Recreation Center belongs to the Town, as well as the $300.00 in quarters that are inside the machine. This was not taken into consideration with the authorizations for petty cash and change banks at the organizational meeting. I have spoken with the recreation staff regarding the machine and $300.00 was determined to be the amount for the machine to operate correctly while providing change throughout a weekend event. I request an authorization for the recreation department to have a coin bank in the change machine in the amount of $300.00.

Mrs. Ginny Nacerino introduced the following Resolution for Authorization for Additional Funds for Change Machine at the Patterson Recreation Center:

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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson operates a certain change machine located at the Patterson Recreation Center; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson, at its 2011 organizational meeting established a certain amount for petty cash and change banks, which did not include the $300.00 already placed in the change machine located at the Patterson Recreation Center; and

WHEREAS, the change machine located at the Patterson Recreation center requires that the amount of $300.00 must remain in the machine at all times in order for the machine to operate properly; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to authorize the amount of $300.00 to be added to the amount of petty cash and change banks which the Town Board established at the 2011 organizational meeting to be used for the change machine located at the Patterson Recreation Center; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the amount of $300.00 to be added to the amount of petty cash and change banks which the Town Board established at the 2011 organizational meeting to be used for the change machine located at the Patterson Recreation Center; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

FASHION SHOW 2011

Mrs. Nacerino stated the work is now in progress for our 5^th Annual Fashion Show. It is a fashion show and wellness expo for phenomenal women. This has been the most successful event the Recreation Department has hosted for adults. This year it will be on May 6^th at the Recreation Center. Traditionally we have chosen a woman that lives within our community that has served as a role model for our community. I’m proud to announce that this year’s honoree is Meg Carney.

RECREATION REQUESTS

Mrs. Nacerino stated I have a memo from Ray Blanar regarding cheerleading replacement hires.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to hire Kristen Rudemeyer at the rate of $40.00 per hour.

Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mrs. Nacerino stated at the last meeting Ray Blanar had requested an upgraded computer for Christina Rizzo at the Recreation Center. I asked Rich Williams to look into this. He did extensive research for me, thank you Rich. He gave me a very detailed memo. He looked at the Dell Vostro line and Dell Opti-plex. One is a little more expensive than the other. Most computers at Town Hall are the Dell Opti-plex. They cost more but are superior at multi-tasking.

Mrs. Nacerino made a motion upon Rich William’s research and recommendation to go with the Dell Opti-plex computer for a sum not to exceed $1,550.00.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

TIME OFF/CONFERENCE REQUESTS

Mr. Burns made a motion to approve three time off requests and one conference request as written.

Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

P.A.B REQUESTS

Mr. Burns stated two bids were obtained for a message center at the Patterson Veterans Memorial Park. The low bidder was Kirby Built $693.17.

Mr. Burns made a motion to approve the message center for the Patterson Veterans Memorial Park for a sum not to exceed $693.17.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino.

Mr. Griffin stated this is a sign board for the Maple Avenue Park.

Mrs. Nacerino stated I attended the Park Advisory Board meeting a couple of weeks ago and this is something that they thought would be advantageous not only to advise people of what is taking place at the park, but also to avoid conflicts with some of the groups.

Mr. Burns stated the second request from the P.A.B was to replace 226 feet of fence along Maple Avenue. We have three quotes and the lowest is Frazer Fence.

Mr. Burns made a motion to approve the acceptance of the non-bid procurement request for a sum not to exceed $4,000.00 from Frazer Fence and to authorize the Supervisor to sign all documents.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

BUDGET TRANSFERS

Mr. Burns stated we will table Budget Request No. 8.

Mr. Burns made a motion to approve Budget Transfer Request No. 6 for $1,000.00 from Recreation Contractual A.7140.400 to Recreation Equipment A.7140.200.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

PUTNAM COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING OUTREACH WORKER – CONTRACT RENEWAL

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Mr. Burns introduced the following Resolution Acceptance of Employment-Contract-Town of Patterson Agreement with the County of Putnam for the Year 2011:

WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF PATTERSON and THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM recognize a need for linkage to County agencies for residents of the Town of Patterson who are over the age of 60 years; and

WHEREAS, THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM has submitted the attached Employment-Contract-Town of Patterson Agreement for the year 2011, which is to be entered into between THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM and THE TOWN OF PATTERSON for the services of an outreach worker to be furnished to the TOWN OF PATTERSON by THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM in order to provide elderly residents within the geogr7aphical area of the Town of Patterson who have problems with health, finance, or are in need of government assistance with guidance and assistance in contacting and obtaining services from the proper governmental agencies and other sources; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to enter into the Agreement with THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM for the year 2011;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby approves the Employment-Contract-Town of Patterson Agreement with THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM for the year 2011;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the attached Employment-Contract-Town of Patterson Agreement for the year 2011 and any and all other documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Griffin stated for a variety of reasons we had to cancel the attorney interviews for Monday. The meeting for the 28^th is still on. We can reschedule for April 4^th, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Curtiss introduced Melissa Cleepak a new Attorney with his firm. She will be working with the Zoning Board and gradually do the Town Board meetings.

MRS. NACERINO’S ENVIRONMENTAL TIP

Consider purchasing rechargeable batteries for your child’s battery operated toys. Four rechargeable AA alkaline batteries can reduce the need to buy and dispose roughly 100 conventional batteries an eventual savings of $40.00 and eight pounds of hazardous waste. If 10% of children under 12 use rechargeable batteries for dolls and action figures etc. an estimated 38,000,000.00 single use batteries could be saved from disposal. The energy from these batteries could power an electric car to circle the earth 17 times.

PUBLIC RECOGNITION

Ms. Deb Lawlor stated I was unable to attend the last Town Board meeting but watching it on television the other night, I did notice that Supervisor Griffin had asked the Town Board a question which in my opinion from my viewing really wasn’t answered. Mr. Griffin asked where they would like to proceed in terms of informing the Putnam Lake Community about possible options. I happily listened to Mr. Burns question about whether legal issues should be investigated first. My question is what is the answer to that question.

Mr. Curtiss stated the answer to that question was for me to pull out old memos that we had in that point and time and there were a couple of requests to the Secretary of State to give us some answers. I did touch base with them this week and they gave us some more information about forming a District and what would be required. They haven’t answered the deed question, but we have a title company looking into that. What I plan to do is by the next meeting have a memo going back to the Board as to what we believe the answers to that question is. Then they can come forward and set up a Public Hearing to advise the public.

Ms. Lawlor stated thank you.

Mr. Griffin stated what did you think of the idea of having a questionnaire.

Ms. Lawlor stated I agree with Councilman Burns that I think a survey will be informative, I don’t think it would be very productive. I think people would rather know what their options are rather than make a decision based on an option.

Mr. Bruce Major stated it has been two months since the last presentation on Clover Lake Senior facility and it’s actually been three months since it was first brought before the Board. If you remember when it was first brought before the Board, there was a sense of urgency and it has disappeared and I would like to know what the status of their application is.

Mrs. Nacerino stated it hasn’t disappeared.

Mr. Major stated it hasn’t been before the Board since the 25^th of January.

Mrs. Nacerino stated the sense of urgency on their part; they have not made any overture to implement anything in any specific time period. Councilman Burns, myself and Tim Curtiss had a meeting two weeks ago. We are still investigating some of the numbers that they gave us and we have a specific line of questioning that we proposed to them. We are still waiting for some of the feedback from them. In addition to that, they wouldn’t relinquish any numbers to us. They put a piece of paper down and said look at them and give it back. The Comptroller, Patricia Brooks had a conference call with them because they would not relinquish any of these numbers. She is reviewing all the questions that were proposed and coming up with some of the structures based on the information generated from them. That is where it is at now.

Mr. Curtiss stated from the Board’s perspective, both Councilman Burns and Councilwoman Nacerino were really asking for audit and financial statements which we haven’t seen yet.

Mr. Major stated that has been the question from the beginning.

Mr. Curtiss stated no one has seen any hard numbers or certified audit statements have come through.

Mr. Major stated and the time sequence, at what time calendar wise would the decision have to be made so it could go into effect for this next assessment period.

Mr. Curtiss stated if they are looking for relief in the next calendar year it would have to be by May 1^st.

Mrs. Nacerino stated their sense of emergency has dissipated.

Mr. Major stated my only concern is that we don’t get one of these last minute…..oh it’s the 25^th of April and we have to have it for the 1^st, I think that some kind of time schedule should be placed on their back so if they want it for this year whatever you folks are looking for that you haven’t gotten, you should give them a date and say we need the information by this date and if you hope for us to make a decision on this issue to cover you for this assessment period.

Mrs. Nacerino stated it personally lies upon their shoulders not on ours. I wouldn’t make that overture. They know what position we have taken and I am moving very cautiously. I am very reluctant at this time. They are not very open and transparent.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.

Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mr. O’Connor made a motion to close Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mr. Griffin called the meeting back to order at 9:00 p.m.

Mr. Burns made a motion to authorize our Town Attorney to write a letter to our Town Justice with regards to what we perceive as the Town Board to be exceeding the scope of his authority in running the court house as well as issues with regards to what appears to be running through a budget at an alarming rate based on the number of months that the budget is supposed to cover and also to ask the Town Attorney to discuss the issue that we will not authorize payment of workers to come in for an opening ceremony of the court house that in fact belongs to the taxpayer’s of the Town Patterson and not to the Town Judges. All other buildings of the Town that had opening ceremonies, workers who volunteered their time and if an opening ceremony was to be held it should be held based on people volunteering their time to come in.

Mrs. Nacerino stated can you specify who you are directing that memo to.

Mr. Burns stated directing the memo to Judge King and a copy to Judge Mole´.

Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mr. Burns made a motion to add Executive Session with Judge King at our next Town Board meeting if necessary.

Seconded Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Mr. Griffin stated at this time I would like to return to the agenda the tabled item for LOSAP. Due to the fact that the Putnam Lake Fire Department was unable to help support the program with a contribution of 2% of their budget or $9,815.00 that leaves us a short fall in the LOSAP funding process.

Mr. Griffin introduced the following at this time, I am going to have to move with regret Adoption of Agreement for VFIS Length of Service Award Program for Patterson/Putnam Lake Fire Department that does not include a length of service award and amendment for all members over 65.

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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has received a proposal from VFIS to continue the Length of Service Awards Program for Patterson/Putnam Lake Fire Department, for the period of April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposal and wishes to accept VFIS’s proposal for April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the Supervisor to execute the Agreement with VFIS;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts and approves the Agreement for VFIS Length of Service Awards Program for Patterson/Putnam Lake Fire Department for the period of April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Agreement and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK