REGULAR MEETING, MALTA TOWN BOARD, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 TOWN OF MALTA TOWN BOARD MEETING

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1 TOWN OF MALTA TOWN BOARD MEETING Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Malta held February 2, 2015, at the Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm. BOARD MEMBERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Paul Sausville, Supervisor; Councilperson Maggie Ruisi; Councilperson Tara Thomas; Councilperson Peter Klotz; Councilperson John Hartzell; Deputy Supervisor Craig Warner. ABSENT: Flo Sickels-Town Clerk OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Peterson, Town Attorney; Kevin King, Comptroller; Audrey Ball, Parks and Rec.Dir; Roger Crandall, Highway Superintendent; Tony Tozzi, Building & Planning Coordinator; The Regular Meeting was opened by Supervisor Sausville at 7:00 p.m. with the Salute to the Flag followed by the Lord s Prayer. Motion was made by Councilperson Klotz, seconded by Councilperson Hartzell to approve the minutes of January 5, 2015 as submitted by the Town Clerk. Motion carried. COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS There were no comments to report. REPORTS FROM TOWN OFFICIALS A. Assessor Rae-Lyn Dussault No Report submitted. B. Building Dept.-Anthony Tozzi - Permits Issued 12 Fees Collected $16, C. Comptroller- Kevin King Report attached in the minutes on file in the Town Clerk s Office. D. Animal Control Patrick Hussey Report on file in the Town Clerk s Office E Town Clerk- Flo Sickels Report to the Supervisor on file in the Town Clerk s Office. F. Web Master Candace Schmidt No report submitted. G. Parks, Rec & Bldgs. Audrey Ball-Report on file in the Town Clerk s Office. H. Historian Paul Perreault No report submitted. I. Justice Court No report submitted. J. Receiver of Taxes Report attached in the minutes on file in the Town Clerk s Office K. Highway Roger Crandall - Highway Superintendent OFFICE WORK: Gas reconciliation computer worked on and serviced Year end continues Obtaining quotes, etc. for purchasing items Equipment inventory checked Finish Road work reports and costs ROADWORK and GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PERFORMED: Tree removal along right-of-way Bellflower complete Constant checking of catch basins (icing) Sidewalks in corridor cleaned Some sign repair from accidents Plowing & Salting Picked up Christmas trees Some mailbox and lawn repair from plowing Salted park parking lots pushed snow back for town parking lots GARAGE WORK PERFORMED: Mailbox and mailbox post work Clean trucks after plowing Garage generator service Dodge 3500 (parks) replaced water pump, thermostat and hoses, serviced Painting of some trucks Serviced plow blades Plow put on dog catcher truck OTHER: ~Would like to have security cameras around the perimeter of the highway area ~ Completion of new garage (finish offices, lunchroom, bathrooms and locker area) ~ Form Based Code

2 OLD BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #56 February 2, 2015 LFTC AMENDMENTS SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL EIS (March 2, :40 pm) Motion by: Councilperson Klotz Seconded by: Councilperson Thomas WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Malta ( Town Board ) has received from LUTHER FOREST TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS ECONOMIC DEVLEOPMENT CORPORATION and GLOBALFOUNDRIES US INC. ( Applicants ) an application to amend the Luther Forest Technology Campus Planned Development District (the LFTC PDD ) in the Town of Malta (the Project ); and WHEREAS, the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR 617 et seq ( SEQRA ) require agencies to comply with the provisions of SEQRA before it may undertake, fund or approve any action as defined in SEQRA; and WHEREAS, in connection with the current application, the Town Board passed a resolution on October 27, 2014 to re-establish itself as Lead Agent under SEQRA for purposes of reviewing the proposed LFTC PDD amendments and has been duly designated as Lead Agent; and WHEREAS, in connection with its application, the Applicants submitted a Third Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement ( TSDEIS ) on September 19, 2014 which was reviewed by the Town Board, and then based upon that review, the Applicants submitted a revised TSDEIS on December 22, 2014 to address all issues of completeness identified by the Town Board; and WHEREAS, based upon its review of the September 19, 2014 version of the TSDEIS the Town Board issued a Positive Declaration under SEQRA that the Project may have significant adverse impact on the environment and waived scoping; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the Applicants revised TSDEIS as complete and adequate for public review, and the Town Clerk of the Town of Malta be and she is hereby directed to file and circulate the Notice of Completion attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B as required under SEQRA; and be it further RESOLVED, pursuant to SEQRA, the Town Board shall hold a public hearing on the revised TSDEIS on the 2 nd day of March, 2015 at 6:40 o clock P.M., at the Town Hall of the Town of Malta Route 9, Malta, New York 12020, and at which hearing all persons desiring to be heard shall be heard; and be it further RESOLVED, pursuant to SEQRA, that the thirty (30) day period for public comment on the TSDEIS commence immediately upon the first filing and circulation of the Notice of Completion to all required agencies; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Malta be and she hereby is directed to publish notification of the said public hearing as required by law, as well as place the TSDEIS on the Town of Malta website for public review and comment.

3 State Environmental Quality Review Notice of Completion of Third Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of SEQR Hearing Lead Agency: Town Board of the Town of Malta Address: Town of Malta 2540 Route 9 Malta, New York Date: February 2, 2015 Project No.: This notice has been prepared pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law (State Environmental Quality Review Act). A Revised Third Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement ( TSDEIS ) has been completed and accepted for the proposed action described below. A public hearing will be held on March 2, 2015 at 6:40 P.M, at the Town Hall of the Town of Malta, 2540 Route 9, Malta, New York Comments are requested and will be accepted by the contact person until March 16, A copy of the SSDEIS is available on the Town of Malta website at Name of Action: Luther Forest Technology Campus Planned Development District Proposed Amendments Description of Action: Location: Luther Forest Technology Campus Economic Development Corporation and GLOBALFOUNDRIES, US INC., are jointly requesting that certain amendments be made to the PDD legislation in the Towns of Malta and Stillwater in order to change limitations on uses in development areas, expansion of some of the uses and definitions within the PDD, eliminate restrictions on payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreements within the zone, and alter some of the subdivision, noise, and site plan restrictions in order to achieve parity with other neighboring zones. The Project is located in portions of the Towns of Malta and Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York. Potential Environmental Impacts: Expansion of the Uses: The Applicants propose to vary the definition of nanotechnology support manufacturing to focus on related or compatible industries, as well as create a new use entitled Technology Light Industrial which is met to create more potential tenants for the site. Traffic: With the potential change in uses, traffic counts and peak trips are different than what was studied in the GEIS, SEIS, and SSEIS for LFTC. Economics: The removal of the restriction on PILOT agreements within the LFTC is different than original contemplated in the original GEIS. The Applicants also propose a development fee model to replace the existing development agreement provisions. Open space and recreation fees are also proposed to be calculated and paid at specific intervals. Soil Disturbance and Subdivision : The Applicants propose to alter review timing for soil disturbance and subdivision applications which are currently in the LFTCPDD. Noise: The Applicants propose a different noise decibel standard than was originally reviewed in the GEIS. A copy of the Draft Third Supplemental EIS may be obtained from: Contact Person: Address: Anthony Tozzi Planning Coordinator Town of Malta 2540 Route 9 Malta, New York Telephone Number:

4 A copy of this notice must be sent to: Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY Chief Executive Officer, Town of Malta Any person requesting a copy All involved agencies Environmental Notice Bulletin, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY Copies of the Revised TSDEIS must be distributed according to 6 NYCRR (b). RESOLUTION #57 February 2, 2015 ACQUIRE R.O.W. SURREY ROAD EXTENSION ROAD Motion by: Councilperson Klotz Seconded by: Councilperson Hartzell WHEREAS a parcel of real property located in the Avendale Subdivision bearing Tax Parcel # (henceforth Surrey Road Extension ) is owned by the County of Saratoga, having been acquired due to unpaid taxes; and WHEREAS that Town s Building and Planning Director recommends acquisition of the parcel for the purpose of extending Surrey Road (a Town road) within the Avendale Subdivision; now, therefore it is RESOLVED that the Town of Malta offer to acquire Surrey Road Extension from the County of Saratoga for an amount equal to the delinquent taxes, penalties and interest; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized and direct to take whatever steps are necessary to acquire Surrey Road Extension from the County of Saratoga consistent with this resolution; and it is lastly RESOLVED that at least 10 days prior to the date the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meets to consider the approval of the conveyance of Surrey Road Extension to the Town, the Supervisor shall send written notice to the former owner of the property, by first class mail, advising of the Town s intent to purchase the property if the former owner does not make a tender offer prior to the date on which the County Board of Supervisors meets to approve the sale, and the Supervisor shall further provide proof of such mailing in the form of an affidavit of service by mail delivered to the Saratoga County Attorney prior to the County Board of Supervisors approval of such conveyance. RESOLUTION #58 February 2, 2015 ADOPT TOWN SPRINKLER CODE SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING 3/2/2015 6:55PM Motion by: Councilperson Thomas Seconded by: Councilperson Hartzell UPON the recommendation of the Building and Planning Department, it is RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a public hearing pertaining to amendment of Chapter 89 of the Code of the Town of Malta, Fire Prevention and Building Construction, by inclusion of provisions requiring use of fire-suppression sprinklers in certain buildings, on the 2 nd day of March, 2015, at 6:55 o clock P.M., at the Town Hall of the Town of Malta, 2540 Route 9, Malta, New York 12020, and at which hearing all persons desiring to be heard thereon will be heard; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Malta be and she hereby is directed to publish notification of the said public hearing as required by law. PUBLIC NOTICE

5 TOWN OF MALTA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a public hearing pertaining to amendment of Chapter 89 of the Code of the Town of Malta, Fire Prevention and Building Construction, by inclusion of provisions requiring use of fire-suppression sprinklers in certain buildings on the 2nd day of March, 2015, at 6:55 o clock P.M., at the Town Hall of the Town of Malta, 2540 Route 9, Malta, New York 12020, and at which hearing all persons desiring to be heard thereon will be heard. Dated: February 2, 2015 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MALTA FLO E. SICKELS, TOWN CLERK RESOLUTION #59 February 2, 2015 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING BOARD Motion by: Councilperson Hartzell Seconded by: Councilperson Klotz BE IT RESOLVED that Bill Smith and Dave Wallingford are hereby reappointed to the Town of Malta Planning Board for five-year term expiring December 31, 2019; and RESOLVED that John Viola be and hereby is appointed to replace Carrie Woerner who resigned, for a term to expire December 31, 2018; and RESOLVED that Darren O Connor and Joseph Lopez are hereby appointed as Alternates to the Town of Malta Planning Board for 2-year terms until the 2017 Organizational Meeting; and RESOLVED that Bill Smith is hereby appointed as Chairperson of the Town of Malta Planning Board for the year 2015 until the 2016 Organizational Meeting; and further RESOLVED that Floria Huizinga is hereby reappointed as Secretary of the Town of Malta Planning Board for the year 2015 until the 2016 Organizational Meeting; all to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board of the Town of Malta. NEW BUSINESS:

6 RESOLUTION #60 February 2, 2015 APPROVE SECTION 284 HIGHWAY AGREEMENT Motion by: Councilperson Hartzell Seconded by: Councilperson Klotz IT IS RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta approves of the annexed form of AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPENDATURE OF HIGHWAY MONEYS. AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONEYS AGREEMENT between the Town Highway Superintendent of the Town of Malta, Saratoga County, New York, and the undersigned members of the Town Board. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, we agree that moneys levied and collected in the Town for the repair and improvement of highways, and received from the State for State Aid for the repair and improvement of highways, shall be expended as follows: 1. GENERAL REPAIRS. The sum of $493,000 shall be set aside to be expended for primary work and general repairs of town highways, including sluices, culverts and bridges having a span of less than five feet and boardwalks or the renewals thereof and the sum of $-0- shall be set aside to be expended for primary work and general work relating to maintenance of guide and bike rails, striping and the maintenance of catch basins and culverts in the Luther Forest Technology Campus. 2. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. The sum of $720, shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvements of Town highways, including road drainage, micropaving, overlay, reconstruction, cold in place recycling, modified chip seal and fiber reinforced membrane with paver place surface and culverts. The Highway Superintendent has identified the roads listed in the following table to be improved in 2015 based upon current road conditions, inspections, and available pricing estimates. The following estimated dollar amounts have been provided for each permanent road improvement project as well as a contingency for escalation in asphalt prices or the scope of the necessary road improvements: Road Name Distance Width Type of Pavement Thickness Estimated Price Partridge Drum 2, Type 6 Asphalt 1-1/2 60,000 Mayapple Way 2, Type 6 Asphalt 1-1/2 55,000 Arrowwood Place 4, Type 6 Asphalt 1-1/2 95,000 Wineberry 6, Type 6 Asphalt 1-1/2 111,000 Silver Beach 8, Type 6 Asphalt 1-1/2 140,000 Hearn Road 1, Type 6 Asphalt 1-1/2 30,000 Culvert East High & Raymond 175,000 Contingency SUB TOTALS 25,924.8 (4.91 mi.) TOTAL: 666,000 Town Labor 54,000 TOTALS: TOTAL: 720,000 (I) Improvements to this road are dependent upon an evaluation of underlying culverts which might delay this work for possibly a year. If this road improvement project is not undertaken the Town Highway Superintendent will provide the Town with substitute road improvement projects and this agreement will be amended accordingly. 3. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. The sum of $-0- shall be set aside to be expended for permanent future improvements relating to the roads within the Luther Forest Technology Campus. The Town Highway Superintendent and the undersigned members of the Town Board agree that this agreement may be modified during the year due to changes in road conditions, scope of anticipated work, economic conditions and other unknown factors. Executed in duplicate this day of, 2015 Supervisor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Town Highway Superintendent NOTE: This Agreement should be signed in duplicate by a majority of the members of the Town Board and by the Town Highway Superintendent. One copy must be filed in the Town Clerk s offices. COPIES DO NOT HAVE TO BE FILED IN ALBANY. RESOLUTION #61 February 2, 2015 AUTHORIZE NYSDOT PERMIT REQUEST VETERAN S PARADE MAY 16, 2015

7 10AM Motion by: Councilperson Klotz Seconded by: Councilperson Hartzell WHEREAS the Town of Malta and the Malta Veterans Committee wish to honor and thank the men and women who put themselves in harm s way to serve their nation in our armed forces and emergency services, both past and present, at the Town of Malta Military, Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Day and Parade to be held on the 16 th day of May, 2015; and WHEREAS the parade requires a highway permit for the closure of Route 9 for the parade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Director of Parks & Recreation to request a highway permit for the parade. RESOLUTION #62 February 2, 2015 AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AGREEMENT FOR ROUND LAKE ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by: Councilperson Thomas Seconded by: Councilperson Ruisi WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta has authorized local sponsorship for Round Lake Road Corridor Improvement Project; and WHEREAS Town Board of the Town of Malta selected Creighton Manning Engineering as the consultant for the Round Lake Road Corridor Improvement Project; and WHEREAS a Scope of Services Agreement has been prepared, reviewed and modified by the Town of Malta for the aforementioned project; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta entered into the modified Scope of Services Agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering; and WHEREAS a Supplemental Scope of Services Agreement has been prepared and approved relating Right of Way Services; and WHEREAS a Supplemental Scope of Services Agreement has been prepared relating Construction Inspection and Support Services; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta desires to enter into the Supplemental Scope of Services Agreement for Construction Inspection and Support Services with Creighton Manning Engineering; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Malta approves the Supplemental Scope of Services Agreement for the Round Lake Road Corridor Improvement Project, as it pertains to Construction Inspection and Support Services, at a fee not to exceed $397,000, and amends the capital project for the same dollar amount and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign on behalf of the Town all necessary documents relating to said project, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Said Town Board approval is subject to the Town awarding the construction bid for the actual construction of the Round Lake Road Corridor Improvement Project and Federal/NYS authorization for funding and notice to proceed to construction. RESOLUTION #63 February 2, 2015

8 AUTHORIZE SCOPE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LFTC-EDC INTERIOR CONNECTOR ROAD PROJECT Motion by: Councilperson Klotz Seconded by: Councilperson Hartzell WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta has authorized local sponsorship for Luther Forest Technology Campus Interior Road Project; and WHEREAS Town Board of the Town of Malta selected Creighton Manning Engineering as the consultant for the LFTC Interior Road Connector Project; and WHEREAS a Scope of Services Agreement has been prepared, reviewed and modified by the Town of Malta for the aforementioned project; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta desires to enter into the modified Scope of Services Agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering; now therefore, be it RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Malta approves the Scope of Services Agreement for the Interior Road Connector Project at a fee not to exceed $531,000, and amends the Luther Forest Interior Road capital project for the same dollar amount and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign on behalf of the Town all necessary documents relating to said project, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney; and be it further RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Malta hereby names itself Lead Agency for State Environment Quality Review Act (SEQR) review of the proposed Interior Road Connector Project and directs the Town Supervisor, other appropriate Town officials and Creighton Manning Engineering to take the necessary and appropriate action in accordance with SEQR. RESOLUTION #64 February 2, 2015 AUTHORIZE PARK EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Motion by: Councilperson Ruisi Seconded by: Councilperson Hartzell WHEREAS the Town of Malta 2015 budget provided for the purchase of a tractor with loader, blower, mower attachments and a cab with heater for the Town s parks and grounds; and WHEREAS approximately eighty percent (80%) of the funding for the purchase of this equipment was to be expended from the Town s park reserve; now therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta does hereby authorize an amount not-to-exceed $17,600 of the not-to-exceed equipment purchase price of $25,000 to be funded by the Town of Malta Parks Reserve; and be it further RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided by General Municipal Law Section 6-c and that this resolution shall not take effect (1) for thirty days, or (2) until approval by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Town of Malta voting on a proposition, if within thirty days hereafter there be filed with the Town Clerk a petition signed and acknowledged or provided or authenticated by electors of the Town of Malta qualified to vote upon a proposition to raise and expend money in number equal to at least 5% of the total vote cast for governor in the Town of Malta at the last general election held for the election of state officers but which shall not be less than one hundred persons; and be it further

9 RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor and the Town Comptroller of the Town of Malta be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute any documents relative to the said purchase as may be appropriate. RESOLUTION #65- February 2, 2015 AUTHORIZE TOWN INSURANCE COMPANY Motion by: Councilperson Ruisi Seconded by: Councilperson Hartzell WHEREAS the Town of Malta s insurance agent has solicited and received quotes for Town s 2015 insurance coverage; and WHEREAS the Town of Malta s insurance agent has recommended that the Town of Malta obtain its insurance through the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal; and WHEREAS the Town of Malta has reviewed the information provided by the Town s agent as well as additional requested information; now therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta does hereby approves the following relating to the Town s 2015 insurance renewal: Commercial Package NYMIR $69,167 Crime Package Travelers $ 3,981 OCP NYSMIR (Included in Package) Accident Policy QBE $ 1,244 Capitalization $ 1,130 and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Malta be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute any documents relative to the said insurance policies as may be appropriate. RESOLUTION #66 February 2, 2015 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ASSESSMENT CONTRACTS Motion by: Councilperson Klotz Seconded by: Councilperson Ruisi WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta at its organizational approved the firms of Empire State Appraisal Consultants and E.S. Jones Hacker & Murphy (formerly Hacker & Murphy) for use by the Town s Assessor for assessment matters and authorized the Town Supervisor to enter into contracts with these firms; and WHEREAS Empire State Appraisal Consultants and E.S. Jones Hacker & Murphy have requested changes in their allowable billing rates; and WHEREAS based upon a review and subsequent discussions with Empire State Appraisal Consultants and E.S. Jones Hacker & Murphy, the Town desires to amend the billing rates with these firms; now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta approves the following amended billing rates: Empire State Appraisal Consultants - Principal $175

10 Associate $125 E.S. Jones Hacker & Murphy - Partner $250 Senior Associates $225 (The new rates for E.S. Jones Hacker & Murphy would be effective for any new cases assigned to the firm after May 1 st, 2015 and the prior rates would be continued to be charged on the open pending cases.) RESOLUTON #67- February 2, 2015 AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY GARDEN GRANT Motion by: Councilperson Klotz Seconded by: Councilperson Ruisi WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta wishes to enact an initiative to provide for a Community Garden to be located on the grounds of the Town Hall, 2540 Route 9, to be used by the community; and WHEREAS the Town of Malta desires to apply for grant funding from various available sources which would enable the Town to fund initial efforts to provide garden space to the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta authorizes and directs Candace Schmidt to apply and submit paperwork for said grants, including a grant for $1,500 from Scott s Miracle Gro, and authorizes the Town Supervisor of the Town of Malta to file grant applications for funds from available sources; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta authorizes an amount not to exceed $1, from the general fund to be used for initial expenses to prepare and ready the garden project, including labor and materials. RESOLUTION #68 February 2, 2015 APPROVE WAGE AND SALARY STRUCTURE AMENDMENT STEPS Motion by: Councilperson Hartzell Seconded by: Councilperson Klotz WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta has adopted a wage and salary structure for the Town s employees which provides minimum, qualified, median and maximum pay rates depending upon an employee s job title classification; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta has adopted an annual job performance evaluation system; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta desires to amend the wage and salary structure to provide a means for the Town s non-management personnel to progress from a minimum pay rate to the maximum pay rate for the employee s job classification over the course of their employment with the Town; now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta approves an amendment to the Town s wage and salary structure ( STEP ), effective January 1, 2016 as follows: An annual employee job performance evaluation must be completed for each nonmanagement employee and must be on file with the Town Comptroller to be eligible for a STEP The non-management employee job performance must not be substandard to be eligible for a STEP

11 The non-management employee is not part of a bargaining unit Annual increases for non-management employees that are eligible for a STEP : increase would be as follows in additional to the annual COLA increase: N-4 $.66 Annual Increase from Minimum until Qualified rate is reached $.30 Annual Increase from Qualified until Maximum rate is reached N-5 $.78 Annual Increase from Minimum until Qualified rate is reached $.45 Annual Increase from Qualified until Maximum rate is reached N-6 $.32 Annual Increase from Minimum until Qualified rate is reached $.45 Annual Increase from Qualified until Maximum rate is reached The Town Board reserves the right to award additional steps in a given year based upon written documentation related to exceptional job performance and additional responsibilities ADOPTED: VOTE AYES - 4 NAYS 1 Councilperson Ruisi RESOLUTION #69 February 2, 2015 AUTHORIZE HISTORIAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE Motion by: Councilperson Hartzell Seconded by: Councilperson Klotz BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Malta Historian be and hereby is authorized to attend the 2015 Annual New York State Public Historian Conference, in Corning, New York, from April 9 th through April 12 th, 2015, at the expense of the Town of Malta. RESOLUTION #70 February 2, 2015 BUDGET TRANSFERS & COMPTROLLER S REPORT Motion by: Councilperson Hartzell Seconded by: Councilperson Klotz WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller has submitted his Comptroller s Report which identifies the disbursements for the Town; and and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta has adopted the 2014 Town Budget; WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town Board of Malta desires to amend the 2014 Town Budgets for estimated revenues and appropriations and amend budgetary appropriations between department and intradepartment line items; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta hereby authorizes the 2014 Town-wide General Fund and Part-town General Fund to be amended as follows: The Comptroller submits the following summarized report relating to the activities of the Department for the month of January: A) Totals of Audited Claims Paid

12 Claims Paid 1/15/15 General Town Wide $ 25, General Part Town $ 7, Part Town Highway $ 26, Claims Paid 1/23/15 Round Lake Road Corridor Project $ 145, Claims Paid 1/30/15 General Town Wide $ 416, General Part Town $ 155, Part Town Highway $ 53, Round Lake Road Corridor Project $ 38, Bikeway Capital Project $ 6, Round Lake Preserve $ LFTC Park Project $ 11, Library Fund $ 72, Increase Supervisors Administrator Payroll A $ 50 Increase Assessor Clerk A $ 50 Decrease Tax Received Deputy A $ 100 Increase Court Clerk Full-time A $ 300 Decrease Court Clerk Part-time A $ 300 Increase Building Maintenance A $ 500 Decrease Building Office Supplies A $ 500 Increase Internet Contractual A $ 50 Decrease Miscellaneous Computer A $ 50 Increase Highway Superintendent Contractual A $ 100 Decrease Engineer Transportation Contractual A $ 100 Increase Parks Maintenance B $ 300 Decrease Parks Field/Court Maintenance B $ 300 Increase Code Enforcement Payroll B $ 50 Decrease Code Enforcement Payroll B $ 50 Increase Other Employee Benefits B $ 600 Decrease Social Security B $ 600 COMMENTS: There were no comments to report. There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was made by Councilperson Hartzell, seconded by Councilperson Klotz to adjourn Regular Town Board Meeting at 7:30pm. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas Peterson, Town Attorney *This meeting has been recorded for future reference.