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TOWN OF LISBON

BOARD MEETING

DECEMBER 12, 2012

LISBON TOWN HALL

Present:

Supervisor James Armstrong Councilmember Alan Dailey Town Clerk Donna McBath Councilmember Nathanael Putney

Attorney Charles Nash, Esq. Councilmember Susan Duffy

Councilmember Gary Jarvis

Absent: Highway Superintendent Timothy Dow

Guests: Philip Green

1. Meeting Called to Order for the Town Board Meeting

Supervisor James Armstrong called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Appointment of New Councilmember

Supervisor Armstrong made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dailey to appoint Gary Jarvis to finish out the remainder of the 2012 year of the vacant position for Councilmember.

Ayes – 4 Nays – 0

At 6:40 PM the meeting was put on hold for so Town Clerk McBath can give the oath to Mr. Jarvis.

At 6:45 PM the meeting was resumed.

3. Minutes Approvals

A.  November 14, 2012

Councilmember Dailey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duffy to approve the meeting minutes of November 14, 2012. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0

4. Town Clerk Report November 2012

Councilmember Putney made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duffy to approve the Town Clerk’s Report for November 2012. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0

5. Approval of Town Justice Reports

Councilmember Putney made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dailey to approve the Justice Reports for November 2012. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0

6. Transfers

General Fund – Transfer $21,562.00

Con’t Transfers:

Highway Transfer – $10,605.23

Sewer Transfer - $43.84

Councilmember Putney made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dailey to approve the Transfer for November 2012. Ayes – 5 Nays - 0

7. Approval of Abstracts

Councilmember Putney made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Armstrong to approve the abstracts from November 2012.

Ayes – 5 Nays – 0

9. Chris Sherwin - Code Enforcement Officer

Mr. Sherwin presented the proposal for changes to the Site Plan.

Present - Building Permit. A building permit may be issued by the Enforcement Officer, pursuant to Local Law No. 2 of 2006, provided site plan approval has been granted by the Planning board for uses listed in Article III, Section 1.

Propose change – Building Permit. A building permit may be issued by the Enforcement Officer only after his or her determination that the provision of this Local Law have been met.

Present - SECTION 1. Uses Requiring Site Plan Review (N. 1) There is a requirement that there be a minimum of one (1) deeded acre of land for a single residential building/dwelling. One (1) acre must remain with the original building/dwelling if the land is subdivided.

Propose change – To build a single residential building/dwelling the requirements would have to meet the state or local property setbacks along with the Department of Environmental Conservation separations between water and sewer. Measurements

of the setbacks are 10 feet from each property line and 50 feet from edge of pavement or road.

Must discussion was done concerning the propose changes.

It was suggested that these proposals be presented to the Planning Board and have an open discussion with the public and have open communication with all.

12. Highway Superintendent Report

A. Supervisor Armstrong stated that he talked with Augie Bonno concerning the trees that he felt have been remove. Supervisor Armstrong stated that he informed Mr. Bonno that he show him prove that the trees were there we would go from there.

B. Fuel Quotes:

Councilmember Duffy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Putney to the bid from MX Petroleum for $3.3574. Ayes – 4 Nays - 0

14. Report from all Liaisons for committees

A. Planning Board – Councilmember Duffy: There was no meeting as they had no Building Permit to be looked at.

B. Campground - Supervisor Armstrong stated that Phase II was nearly completed. It would not be completed until next spring, as the seeding that was put down had blown away by the recent wind storm that we had. The town has paid Fiacco & Reiley $134,000.00 for the work that has been complete so far. They will receive the remainder when the job is complete next spring.

·  Supervisor Armstrong stated that Mike O’Neil has been asked if the Town of Lisbon would be interested in store campers over the winter for a fee. Discussion was done and Town Clerk McBath will call the insurance company to see if this is possible.

·  Supervisor Armstrong stated that Mike O’Neil would like the town to hire someone to work in the office as his summer help would not be returning next year. Mr. O’Neil would like to have an adult take get the job.

·  Councilmember Daily stated that all summer help for the campground need to be a Lisbon resident. If there is no more applicants from Lisbon then seek outside of the township.

·  Councilmember Duffy is recommending that reservation be made on the internet. The people will know where there campsite is and it will be paid for in advance. It was stated that we need to run the beach and campground as a business.

·  Supervisor Armstrong stated that the made a profit of $22,702.59. Their expenses were $115,369.34 and revenue was $138,071.93

·  Councilmember Duffy asked if the Town of Lisbon could help Fishcap with the event that is happening in Waddington, the summer of 2013.

·  Patrick Green asked if there was anything done concerning the price of tent site for the people that can’t afford a camper. Councilmember Dailey stated that at the present time the fee structure will be the same for next year as it is this year.

Con’t Report from all Liaisons for committees

C. Homecoming – Councilmember Putney – There was a discussion concerning the bracelet.

D. Museum Committee – Councilmember Putney – Museum closed down for the season

E. Recreation – Councilmember Putney informed the board that the committee is gearing up for the January tournament. Also Councilmember Putney stated that they are looking for more committee members.

F. Animal Control – Sue Siedlecki – Report attached.

15. Old Business

There was no old business.

16. New Business

A. End of the Year Meeting – December 27, 2012

17. Recognition of Guest

Pat Green

18. Executive Session –

Councilmember Putney made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dailey to go into executive session for Personal – Performance of beach employee at 9:00 PM

Ayes – 3 Nays - 0

Councilmember Dailey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Putney to return to the meeting at 9:35 PM. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0

19. Adjournment

Councilmember Dailey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duffy to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 P.M. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0

Respectfully Submitted,

Donna McBath,

Town Clerk