MALTA TOWN BOARD MEETING Monday March 5, :00 PM Malta Town Hall

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1 MALTA TOWN BOARD MEETING Monday March 5, :00 PM Malta Town Hall ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Vincent DeLucia, Councilwoman Cynthia Young, Councilman Tim Dunn, Councilman Craig Warner, Councilman John Hartzell, Highway Superintendent Roger Crandall, Town Clerk Jennifer Holmes OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy Supervisor Darren O Connor, Town Attorney Tom Peterson, Comptroller Kevin King, Building & Planning Coordinator Jaime O Neill, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Alyssa Benway PUBLIC PRESENT: Woody Sloat, Darren Persons, Cyndie Troischt, Barbara Connor, Marian Crandall SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND SILENT PRAYER: 6:00 PM REPORT FROM DEPUTY SUPERVISOR, DARREN O CONNOR: Deputy Supervisor Darren O Connor reiterated some topics from the agenda meeting held on February 26, Those items included Senior tax prep, food pantry donations and collections, the recall on Kiddie Fire Extinguishers and the Easter Egg Hunt being held at the Community Center on Saturday March 31 st. O Connor informed the attendees of bridge closings scheduled for April The bridges going under repair are East High Street over the Northway and the Crescent Ave. Bridge over the Northway. Bridges will be closed from April 2, 2018 till August 31, REPORTS FROM TOWN OFFICIALS & DEPARTMENT HEADS: Supervisor DeLucia took a moment to thank Alyssa Benway Acting Director of Parks & Recreation for an outstanding & thorough annual report for the Parks & Recreation Department. Alyssa thanked the Supervisor then informed the TB Members of a resignation of the Spring Rec. Specialist in charge of Flag Football and Basketball that was scheduled to begin on March 6 th & 7 th. With no viable options Alyssa cancelled the programs and informed all participant that were scheduled for the activities. She stated that the soccer program at this point is still planned with help from Gary Preece (Malta Athletic Association) in acquiring a soccer coach. Councilman Tim Dunn spoke of the revision of the mission statement for the OATS Committee being prepared for the next Agenda Meeting scheduled on March 26, Councilman Dunn spoke of the Economic Committee beginning preparation of the Economic Final document. Part of the preparation is community input obtained with outreach forms. The outreach forms will be available at public facilities throughout town such as Round Lake Village Hall, Chango Elementary School, Malta Ridge Fire Department, Malta Community Center, and the Fire Co. of Malta Incorporated. Councilman Dunn stated that MBPA (Malta Business Partners Association) has offered assistance also. The goal of the community outreach is to compile the types of business the residents think would cultivate economic growth and opportunity. Councilman Warner said Tim has opened ears up. He said he thinks the varied assessment of the community outreach is a great idea. Councilman Dunn stated that starting March 26, 2018 there will be a compiling of outreach feedback from partner organizations, HOA s, social media, MBPA and other organizations involved. Councilwoman Young inquired about the format fitting in with the report. Councilman Dunn responded that the format will fit with final document. Barbara Connor a member of the Malta Rotary Club said that with the scholarships awarded at the Chango Elementary School for Malta residents the return was low. She asked if that was a viable place for the community input for Malta business being that a large majority of the Chango student body residing out of Malta. Woody Sloat a Malta resident responded that 27% of Chango s student body reside in Malta. Councilman Dunn said he is welcoming input from residents outside of Malta as well bring their business to the town as well. The Town Clerks office reported on the exemplary efforts of Deputy Angela Koenig and Animal Control Officer Brownie. The amount of non- renewal dog licensing in years past averaged around dogs per year. With persistence in the Clerk s office that number for 2017 is down to 17, with a goal of zero. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS: Supervisor DeLucia mentioned the success of the Irish luncheon held at the Community Center for the Malta Seniors.

2 Woody Sloat took a moment to compliment the Highway Department on the great job they did on Friday March 2 when mother-nature dropped about inches of snow. Roger Crandall Highway Superintendent stated he has a fantastic crew, and they handled the job even being short- handed. Councilwoman Young announced Nancy Fodera, the Highway Secretary, being a new Grandmother. Councilman Warner stated they are wrapping up on signatures for the Maltaville Water District. Also that the signatures would be notarized this upcoming week The Supervisor wanted to welcome the new interim Head of Maintenance, Jay Tourtellot, but was unable to due to the fact that he was overseeing the night crew. The Supervisor revisited the bridge closings that are scheduled for April- August. He also spoke about the possible replacement of Nelson Ave. Bridge with dedicated movement through a grant Bridge NY. The many factors are the bridge is over the Northway owned by the state the pavement on the bridge is owned by the County and the bridge resides in the Northeast side of Malta. The Supervisor along with some County of Saratoga Supervisors are strategizing on how to prepare and work together for the grant through Bridge NY. ACCEPT MINUTES FROM 2/5/18: Motioned by: Councilman Hartzell Seconded by: Councilman Warner OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 77 MARCH 5, 2018 APPOINT PART-TIME ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST Motion by: Councilman Hartzell Seconded: Councilman Dunn WHEREAS the Town Board on May 1, 2017 approved the Town Comptroller s Office reorganization plan which provided for 2 part-time accounts clerk typists to job share a position; and WHEREAS the Town Comptroller has advertised and interviewed for a vacancy in one of the part time account clerk typists; and WHEREAS the Town Comptroller recommends that Nancy Messina be appointed as a part-time account clerk typist not to exceed 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $21.00; now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board appoints Nancy Messina as part-time account clerk typist in the Comptroller s Office at an hourly rate of $21.00 not to exceed 20 hours per week with said appointment subject a background check and a probationary period of not less than eight weeks and not more than fifty-two weeks. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Town Supervisor and Town Comptroller are authorized and directed to file the necessary paperwork with the County of Saratoga Department of Personnel. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointment is also subject to the original resolution which stated that said reorganization plan shall be rescinded in the event that individual and office needs and performance are determined to be unsatisfactory or the Town Board decides otherwise to convert the office back to its original composition RESOLUTION 78 MARCH 5, 2018 APPROVE STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT MALTA HOTEL LLC Motion by: Councilman Hartzell Seconded: Councilman Dunn WHEREAS Malta Hotel, LLC and the Town of Malta are desirous of having certain assessment issues resolved as to property owned by Malta Hotel, LLC, in the Town of Malta, and

3 WHEREAS a settlement proposal resolving pending tax certiorari litigation was recommended by the Vincelette Law Firm, trial counsel to the Town of Malta, and reviewed by the Malta Town Board at its regular monthly meeting, and WHEREAS such a proposed settlement would present the parties with an expeditious and economic alternative to further litigation so as to resolve issues between the parties, and WHEREAS the Town Board has determined that the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the Town; now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby accept a proposed settlement for the 2017 tax certiorari proceeding filed by Malta Hotel, LLC in which the 2017 assessed value of the subject property shall be reduced as follows: Year Parcel No. Prior Assessed Value New Assessed Value Reduction $900,000 $550,000 $350,000 and it is further RESOLVED that Malta Hotel, LLC shall be entitled to a refund of excess taxes paid based upon the above revision, and that the settlement shall be subject to Real Property Tax Law 727; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby adopt this resolution to end the litigation between Malta Hotel, LLC and the Town of Malta as to the above referenced assessment. RESOLUTION 79 MARCH 5, 2018 APPROVE SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM MALTA RIDGE FIRE COMPANY Motion by: Councilman Dunn Seconded: Councilman Warner WHEREAS the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company has certified that the attached* is a list of all 2017 active members of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company and indicates which members earned a year of service credit for 2017 under Town of Malta Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program Point System adopted and approved by the Town Board of the Town of Malta; and WHEREAS the Town of Malta s Comptroller has performed a limited review of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Service Award Program s Records for the year ended December 31, 2017 of active members qualifying for the program based on 2017 service and issued a report thereon, a copy of which is attached; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta must approve the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company - Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program list of all 2017 active volunteer firefighters for posting in the fire stations for a period of at least 30 days for review by members; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta hereby approves the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company - Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program list of all 2017 active volunteer firefighters (as on file with the Town Comptroller) for posting in the fire stations for a period of at least 30 days for review by members, with such list to be returned to the Town Board of the Town of Malta after the expiration of the 30 day period with all changes to the listing fully documented. * on file in the Town Clerks Office RESOLUTION 80 MARCH 5, 2018 APPROVE SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM ROUND LAKE HOSE COMPANY Motion: Councilman Warner Seconded by: Councilman Dunn WHEREAS the Round Lake Hose Company has certified that the attached* is a list of all 2017 active members of the Round Lake Hose Company and indicates which members earned a year of service credit for 2017 under Town of Malta Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program Point System adopted and approved by the Town Board of the Town of Malta; and WHEREAS the Town of Malta s Comptroller has performed a limited review of the Round Lake Hose Company Service Award Program s Records for the year ended December 31, 2017 of active members qualifying for the program based on 2017 service and issued a report thereon, a copy of which is attached; and

4 WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta must approve the Round Lake Hose Company - Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program list of all 2017 active volunteer firefighters for posting in the fire stations for a period of at least 30 days for review by members; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta hereby approves the Round Lake Hose Company - Volunteer Firefighter Service Award Program list of all 2017 active volunteer firefighters (as on file with the Town Comptroller) for posting in the fire stations for a period of at least 30 days for review by members, with such list to be returned to the Town Board of the Town of Malta after the expiration of the 30 day period with all changes to the listing fully documented. *on file in the Town Clerks Office RESOLUTION 81 MARCH 5, 2018 ADOPT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE POLICY Motion by: Councilman Hartzell Seconded: Councilman Warner WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta wishes to have, and hereby proposes, a policy with respect to video surveillance undertaken by the Town on Town Property in the form annexed hereto; now, therefore, it is RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Malta declares itself Lead Agency for purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA ) with respect to this proposed policy; that the policy constitutes routine or continuing agency administration and management pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(20) and (27) and is therefore a Type II pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.2(aj) and that therefore no further action under SEQRA need be taken, as provided by 6 NYCRR 617.3(f); and it is lastly RESOLVED that the proposed Video Surveillance Policy* annexed hereto is adopted. *on file in the Town Clerks Office RESOLUTION 82 MARCH 5, 2018 APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF EAST HIGH/DAMASCUS WAY PROPERTY FROM SARATOGA COUNTY Motion by: Councilman Warner Seconded: Councilman Dunn WHEREAS Tax Parcel # is owned by the County of Saratoga following foreclosure for non-payment of taxes (the Parcel ); and WHEREAS the Parcel lies within East High Street and/or Damascus Way and is, in fact, used only for public roadway purposes; and WHEREAS the Saratoga County Real Property Tax Committee has determined that the Parcel is a worthless property as defined in the Policies and Procedures Manual of the Real Property Tax Committee in that the parcel adjoins and should be part of Damascus Way and/or East High Street, which are roads owned by the Town of Malta, and the nature, size and location of the property make it incontrovertibly worthless, and has offered the Parcel to the Town of Malta; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta wishes to accept conveyance to the Town of Malta of the Parcel for incorporation into the Town-owned roads Damascus Way and East High Street, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town acquire the Parcel in full, and that the Town Attorney is authorized and directed to work with the Saratoga County Tax Enforcement Officer to make appropriate arrangements for the conveyance of Tax Parcel # to the Town, and that the Town Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents therefore. RESOLUTION 83 MARCH 5, 2018 COMPTROLLER S REPORT & BUDGET TRANSFERS Motion by: Councilman Hartzell Seconded: Councilman Warner

5 WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller has submitted his Comptroller s Report which identifies the disbursements for the Town; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Malta has adopted the 2018 Town Budget; and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town Board of Malta desires to amend the 2018 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 2018 Town wide General Fund, Part-Town General Fund and Highway Fund to be amended as follows: Increase Highway Machinery (Excavator) DB $ 85,000 Increase Appropriated Reserves DB0597 $ 85,000 Increase Malta Community Park Project HE $ 32,518 Increase Operating Transfers HE5031 $ 32,518 Increase Appropriated Reserves B0911 $ 32,518 Increase Operating Transfers B $ 32,518 Increase Unemployment Insurance A $ 5,000 Decrease Comptroller Clerk Payroll A $ 3,000 Decrease Community Center Payroll A $ 2,000 Increase Escrowed Developer Revenues (GF) B2121 $850,000 Increase Escrowed Planning Engineering B $850,000 COMMENTS: None ADJORN: 6:25 PM Motioned by: Councilman Dunn Vote: Ayes-5 Nays-0 Seconded by: Councilman Hartzell Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer Holmes Malta Town Clerk