Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
April 11, 2017
Regular Meeting
112 N. Broad St.
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Present: Mayor Vincent Battista,
Deputy Mayor Barbara Boulton, Trustee Molly Reilly, Trustee James Bray and
Trustee Dan Frechette. Absent: Treasurer Jim Yuhas.
The Meeting was called to order
at 6:30 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
REVIEW
OF MINUTES
The minutes from the March 14,
2017 meeting were approved as presented in a motion made by Trustee Reilly and
seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray, Reilly and
Frechette), 0 nays.
The minutes from
the March 20, 2017 meeting were approved as presented in a motion made by
Trustee Reilly and seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 5 ayes (Battista,
Boulton, Bray, Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
The minutes from
the April 6, 2017 meeting were approved as presented in a motion made by
Trustee Reilly, seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray,
Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
A public hearing
was opened at 6:33 pm for the 2017-2018 Village Budget. No comments were
offered.
A public hearing
was opened at 6:34 pm for the proposed amendment to the Madison Barracks PDD
involving Mark Crandall’s application for a change in use of his building at
100 Vollum Rd. No comments were offered.
Local Law No. 1 of
the Year 2017 was presented amending Local Law No. 2 of the Year 2014 (The
Village of Sackets Harbor Zoning Law of 2014) and Local Law No. 4 of the year
2001 providing for an update of the Madison Barracks Planned Development
District and is attached to these minutes. The Resolution accepting Local Law
No 1 of 2017 was introduced and read into the minutes by Mayor Vincent
Battista:
WHEREAS, the
Village of Sackets Harbor, in order to protect and promote public health,
general welfare, safety, comfort, convenience, economy, as well as the
Village’s natural, agricultural, aesthetic, historic, and cultural resources,
and to implement the community’s goals as expressed in the Village of Sackets
Harbor comprehensive plan, as such plan may be modified from time to time, has
undertaken the amendment of the Local Law No. 2 of 2014 (Village Zoning Law of
2014), and Local Law No. 4, of 2001, allowing a change in the permitted uses of
a single parcel in the Madison Barracks Planned Development District(PDD), at
the request of Mark Crandall, the owner of that parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Village Planning Board
has reviewed the proposed amendment to the Madison Barracks PDD and recommended
approving the amendment of the Village Zoning Law, and said Planning Board
having provided the Village Board with its recommendations for minor amendments
to the Village Zoning Law and the Madison Barracks PDD map, consistent with the
recommended amendments; and
WHEREAS, an environmental assessment
of the proposed amendment was conducted in accordance with the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR Section 617.3, 617.4, et seq.) and a
negative declaration was issued after notice and due deliberation; and
WHEREAS, public hearings on the
proposed amendments were held on February 14, 2017 and April 11, 2017, and
attended by a quorum of the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments
have been reviewed by the Jefferson County Planning Board, which board did not
make any objection or revisions to the amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the
authority and power granted by the Municipal Home Rule Law of New York State,
Articles 2 and 3, and Village Law of New York State, Section 7-708, Local Law
No. 2 of the year 2014, titled the Village of Sackets Harbor Zoning Law, and
the amended zoning map incorporated therein, are hereby amended and shall be
presented for and effective upon filing with the Secretary of State by the
Village Clerk; and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to
Village Law of New York State, Section 7-706(5), that a copy of the aforesaid
local law and a description of the map incorporated therein shall be entered in
the minutes of the Village Board; a copy of the law and map shall be posted at
the Village offices, and affidavits of publication filed by the Village Clerk.
Dated: April 11, 2017
Introduced by:
Mayor Vincent Battista
Seconded by: Trustee Daniel Frechette
Voting Aye: Mayor
Vincent Battista, Deputy Mayor Barbara Boulton, Trustee Daniel Frechette,
Trustee Molly Reilly, Trustee James Bray
Voting Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstained: 0
MAYORS
REPORT
Mayor Battista
reported that the Certificate of Completion has been received from the NYS DEC
for the LDC property. Trustee Frechette and Trustee Reilly will work with Don
DeMonda on the marketing plan for the property.
The Mayor also
received an update from Jennifer Gaffney from SH School who is working with
Officer Paul Trudeau on a presentation on the topic of combating drug use.
The spring
get-together for employees and volunteers will be April 27.
The Fire Committee
report was given to the Board members. The Department has been very busy lately.
There was a moment
of silence in memory of Fire fighter Garrett Loomis on the 7th
anniversary of his death.
Correspondence was
received from Cassandra Rucker reporting that the Polar Plunge held in the
Village raised $14,597.00
A letter from
Peyton Taylor from the NYS Parks outlining their proposed changes to the Main
St. entrance to the Battlefield Site was reviewed.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
The meeting was
opened to the public at 6:47 pm with no comments offered.
NEW
BUSINESS
The 2017-2018
Budget, which has no increase in taxes or water rates, was approved in a roll
call vote from a motion made by Mayor Battista, seconded by Trustee Reilly.
Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray, Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
The Event
application for the 18.12 Challenge and ½ Marathon was approved in a motion
made by
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Trustee Frechette
and seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray,
Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
The Event
application for the Can-Am Festival was approved in a motion made by Deputy Mayor
Boulton, seconded by Trustee Reilly. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray,
Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
The application by
Goodfello’s Restaurant for use of a piece of Village Property for outdoor
seating was tabled for further consideration.
TRUSTEE
REPORTS
Deputy Mayor
Boulton reported that the Marketing Committee is progressing with the new
Architectural Banner Project. The old banners will be on display at the Union
Hotel for the summer season, after which they will be returned to their
sponsors.
Deputy Mayor
Boulton requested a motion to lift the open container law for the Can-Am
Festival on 7-15-2017 from 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm on West Main St. from Broad St.
to Ray St. including Market Square Park. The motion was made by Trustee Reilly,
seconded by Trustee Frechette. Vote 4 ayes (Boulton, Bray, Reilly and
Frechette), 1 nay (Battista).
Trustee Frechette
reported that there was no activity on the Galloo Island Windfarm Article 10.
Trustee Bray
reported that he had correspondence from resident Tom Dyckes with his
recommendations for the tree committee.
Trustee Reilly
reported that the Chamber of Commerce continues its membership drive. There
will be a joint marketing committee meeting.
The Visitor’s
Center will be hiring a part time worker this summer.
TREASURERS
REPORT
The bills listed on
Abstract 11 with vouchers #837 through #907 were paid in a motion made by
Trustee Frechette and seconded by Trustee Reilly. Vote 5 ayes (Battista,
Boulton, Bray, Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
The Treasurer’s written
report was accepted in a motion made by Deputy Mayor Boulton and seconded by
Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray, Reilly and Frechette), 0
nays.
DEPARTMENT
HEAD REPORTS
Gail Gorgen,
Visitor’s Center, would like to advertise for summer help. This was approved in
a motion made by Trustee Frechette and seconded by Mayor Battista. Vote 5 ayes
(Battista, Boulton, Bray, Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
Kris Dimmick,
Village Engineer, reported that the granite curbing is going in and we can
expect people to complain that it is too high. It will appear lower when the
paving is done. They have an optimistic schedule for completion.
He brought a
handout listing the change orders, including drainage, and another budget sheet
going over the snapshot of where we are today on the Main St. Project.
The Street Lighting
project bids came in over budget; $99,000 was the low bid. After discussion, a
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motion was made by
Trustee Reilly and seconded by Mayor Battista to award the contract to Malone
to install the infrastructure for the 8 lights while the ground is open, and
includes change order #1 which will result in a $66,300.00 contract.
Mr. Dimmick also
brought a map of sidewalk finish details. The walk on W. Main St. from Broad
St. to Ray St. is 5 feet wide, the rest are 4 feet wide like the rest of the
residential areas. He recommends a select granular base for the pavers to be
done by Malone. The sidewalks in front of the Visitor’s Center are not
included. He proposed a 10 foot wide paver sidewalk.
Dave Altieri,
Heritage Area Director, proposed putting the Paver Project out to bid. Trustee
Reilly recommended changing the width of the center approach to the sidewalk in
front of the Visitor’s Center to 17 feet to match the width across the street
from the park area. This was put out for bids in a motion made by Trustee
Frechette and seconded by Trustee Reilly. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray,
Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
Janet Quinn,
Planning Board Chair, recommended that Attorney Dave Geurtson handle the next
Madison Barracks PDD change for the Woodlark project. Dave Altieri has some
suggestions for minor changes to the PDD update. He will be making his recommendations
to the Board. Chair Quinn also noted that the building lots currently for sale
at the Barracks never had final approval.
Office in Charge,
Paul Trudeau, reported that Office John Poggi resigned. The Village is getting
busier with the approach of the summer season. He expects parking to be an
issue. The Postmaster will be posting no parking signs in the post office lot.
Mayor Battista reported to Officer Trudeau that someone stole Andy Taylor’s
ladder from Tin Pan Galley.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
Merle Tousant,
General Smith Dr, wanted confirmation that there will be grading and seeding on
General Smith Dr. as part of the construction project.
Tim Scee reported
that some of the businesses on W. Main St. had been approached by the
contractor for the replacement of sidewalks that had been damaged during
construction, at the expense of the individuals.
There is a Public
Hearing scheduled at the School on a capital project replacing the roof,
windows and boilers.
A motion to adjourn
the meeting was made at 8:50 pm by Trustee Frechette, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Boulton. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Bray, Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays.
Minutes submitted
by,
Peggy Kelly
Village Clerk
Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
April 11, 2017
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Section
1. Local Law No. 2 of 2014 (The Village of Sackets Harbor Zoning and
Subdivision Law of 2014) is hereby amended in part to amend Section 4-7 of
Local Law No. 4 of the year 2001,incorporated therein by reference, providing
for an update of the Madison Barracks Planned Development District, by adding
the following sub-paragraph 4-7(B)(6) and amending 4-7(C) and (E) :
Section
4-7. Planned Development District-Madison Barracks.
A) The purpose of this section is to
provide for a revision and update of the Planned Development District.
B) The
uses allowed, property lines, parcels and location of all roads/ water, sewer,
solid waste facilities are as set forth on the following drawings and plans,
copies of which are on file with the Village Clerk and are hereby incorporated
as part of this Local Law:
1) Revised
Planned Development Drawing and Subdivisions, Madison Barracks Complex Village
of Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York Drawing,
dated 12/8/86 and last revised 06/07/01 by GYMO Architecture, Engineering,
LandSurveying,Inc. P.C. signed and sealed by Leo F. Gozalkowski, LLS No.
047408;
2) Detail
Sheet: Parcels R, Rl, R2, Madison Barracks Complex, Village of Sackets Harbor,
Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York dated March 05, 1999 by GYMO
Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, P.C., signed and sealed by Leo F.
Gozalkowski, LLS No. 047408;
3) Detail
Sheet: Parcels A, Jl,J, Madison Barracks Complex, Village of Sackets Harbor,
Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York, dated March 11, 1999 by GYMO
Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, P.C., signed and sealed by Leo F.
Gozalkowski, LLS No. 047408;
4) Road
Network Drawing, Madison Barracks complex, Village of Sackets Harbor, Town of
Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York, dated 12/8/98 by GYMO Architecture,
Engineering and Land Surveying P.C., and signed and sealed by Leo F.
Gozalkowski, LLS No. 047408, except the area of Pike Road on the nine lot
subdivision called Bayview Estates is eliminated; and
5) Three
sheets of Drawings entitled 11 Mortgage Survey", dated June
22,
1998 last revised 8-31-98; Site Plan Marina at Madison Barracks, Village of
Sackets Harbor, Jefferson Co. Dated May 5, 1998 and last revised 8-31-98; and
Misc. Sheet Madison Barracks dated 8/5/98 last revised 8/31/98 all by Stanford
J. Zeccolo LLS No. 40531.
6)
Revised Planned Development District, 100 Vollum Road, Madison Barracks
Complex, Village of Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New
York, dated March 31, 2017, by GYMO Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying,
P.C., signed and sealed by Howard P. Lyndaker, PLS, No. 50716, which revision
specifically designates an existing building on tax parcel 81.77-1-19 (in year
2017) as number "33 " thereon, and designates on the Building Use
Legend that building 33 Historic Use was a "blacksmith shop", and
that the Proposed Use is "single family residence and refer to Schedule
A".
(Collectively
all the foregoing paragraphs 1-6 above "the Plans".)
C) The
area requirements and lot dimensions for the nine lots for single family home
sites shown and depicted on the Plans as Bayview Estates as shown and described
on revised Plan Development Drawing and Subdivisions, Madison Barracks Complex,
Village of Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York dated
12/8/98 and last revised 03/16/99 by GYMO Architecture, Engineering, Land
Surveying,Inc., P.C., signed and sealed by Leo F. Gozalkowski, LLS No. 047408,
except the thirty feet water setback is eliminated, are hereby approved by the
Board of Trustees as required by Subsection 4-6 C. However, said proposed nine
lot single family home sites have been subject to subdivision review and
approval oy the Planning Board under the Village's Subdivision Control Law and
all construction on said lots shall be subject to site plan review and approval
pursuant to Article VIII.
D) Single
family residential homes are the permitted use for parcels B, Q, X, and N, but
only after subdivision review and approval under the Subdivision Control Law
and approval under Subsection 4-6 C by the Board of Trustees. The proposed lot
lines and proposed roads on parcels B, Bl, C, M, Ml, N and X on the Plans are
illustrative only.
E) The
following parcels and buildings require approvals under Subsection 4- 6 C and
Article VIII, Site Plan Review, prior to the issuance on a zoning permit:
Parcel
A
Parcel
B Parcel Bl Parcel M Parcel Ml Parcel R-2
Buildings
33, 35, 37, 40, 58, 82, 135
F)
The infrastructure agreements between the Village and Fort Pike Associates, Madison
Barrack Associates Harbor View Home LP and Lakeview Homes LP dated May 19, 1988
and April 21,1999 as they may be amended by the parties thereto or their
successors and assigns from time to time, are hereby incorporated into and made
a part of this Local Law.
Section
3. This Local Law is adopted pursuant
to the Municipal Home Rule Law. n
accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, it is determined
that any procedural or substantive provisions of this Local Law which are
inconsistent with Local Law No. 1of the Year 2014, (the Village of Sackets
Harbor Zoning and Subdivision Law of 2014),Section 4-7 of Local Law No. 4 of
the year 2001, or Village Law Sections
7-706, 7-708, 7-728 and 7-730, those inconsistent provisions are hereby superseded.
Section
4. This Local Law shall take effect
upon filing with the Secretary of State and as provided in Section 7-706 of the
Village Law.
