April 5, 2014 - Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Approved Minutes

April 5, 2014

Present:

Lewis Wendell
Michael Mathis
Phil Lenihan
Carolynn Faraci
Jeff Tichenor

Meeting called to order at 11:14

Roxbury Wine & Spirits-Application number 09024

Jeff Tichenor was present to discuss his application for a sign for the new Roxbury Wine and Spirits store to be located in the old bank building formerly occupied by the Roxbury Arts Group.

Application for the sign was 16’ x 2’, to be put on the front of the building.

The size of the signs in the area are:
Queens Mountain Cafe 7’ X 16”
Catskill Images 60” X 24”
Jason Maloney 2’ X 2’
Roxbury General Store 2’ X 4’

The Commission talked with Jeff Tichenor and explained that the way the sign was designed was fine but that the size was an issue. It was explained that the local historic preservation law regulates “signs pertaining to commercial properties and home businesses including size, lighting and other factors of significance to maintain compatibility with surrounding properties”. The proposed sign of 16 feet was larger than all surrounding signs with the next largest being 7 feet. The Commission suggested keeping the sign to eight feet long to which Mr. Tichenor agreed.

This would keep the sign more in line within the size of the other signs. It was suggested that the sign be made to fit symmetrically into the area of the façade where it is placed.

Motion made by Phil Lenihan seconded by Michael Mathis.

Ayes-3 Phil Lenihan, Michael Mathis & Lewis Wendell
Nays-0

Lewis Wendell spoke with William Walcutt. William stated that he would notify the Commission on any, applications in the Historic District.

Motion by Michael Mathis seconded by Phil Lenihan that the Historic Plaque design (see attached) was chosen with the understanding that the font size would be the same.

Ayes-3 Michael Mathis, Phil Lenihan & Lewis Wendell
Nays-0

Mr. Wendell volunteered to follow up with the Catskill foundry to see about cost. The status of the O’Conner Foundation grant for funding of the plaques was discussed. The Commission wanted to know if they need to provide any information or if they could help Peg Ellsworth. Peg Ellsworth is going to be writing the Grant to the O’Connor Foundation.

On Motion by Phil Lenihan seconded by Michael Mathis meeting adjourned at 11:45.

Ayes-3 Phil Lenihan, Michael Mathis & Lewis Wendell
Nayes-0

May 2014 Roxbury Library Association Tuesday Forum Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Person: Dian Seiler, Director, Roxbury Library
Telephone and Fax: (607)-326-7901

MAY 2014 ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TUESDAY FORUM PROGRAM

On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., at the Roxbury Library, Cornell Cooperative Extension Program Educator Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes will offer a program on budget friendly nutrition.

Regular RLA Tuesday Forum attendees will provide refreshments following Ms. Gilmore-Barnes’ presentation.

The Roxbury Library Association welcomes the public to all RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and gatherings, which are free of charge.

For information about upcoming RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and gatherings, please contact Roxbury Library Director Dian Seiler or Roxbury

Library Clerk Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly opposite the town’s United Methodist Church on Main Street.

Free Rabies Clinic - Friday, May 23, 2014

May 23, 2014
Roxbury Highway Garage
52508 State Hwy 30
5-7 pm
Be sure to take a previous rabies vaccination certificate so a 3 year can be given

Town Board Approved Minutes - April 14, 2014

Approved Minutes
April 14, 2014

The regular meeting of the Town Board was held April 14, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Grand Gorge Civic Center. Present: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder and Carol Murray, Hwy. Supt. Stephen Schuman and 10 residents. Absent: Councilman Allen Hinkley and Attorney Kevin Young, both being out of town.

It was brought to the attention of the Town Board that the bid for highway fuels from the March 3, 2014 meeting was correct for the bid price of Main Care Fixed Diesel at $3.3770/gal but was incorrectly awarded to Main Care at a price of 3.770/gal due to a typographical error.

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the Minutes of the March 3, 2014 meeting were approved after amending them to read the bid for Diesel Fixed was awarded to Main Care Energy at $3.3770/gal and adding it was due to the Winter Blend Award.

AYES – 4 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

David Martin requested needed repairs to the Civic Center Playground and expressed concerns with a house next door to him expelling a lot of water. Response: the playground matter will be looked into for having work completed. The house with a water problem is under foreclosure and is not on Town water but rather has a spring in the basement.

Nancy Haney expressed concerns with old vehicles near the stream and requested help from the Building Inspector regarding dilapidated buildings in Grand Gorge. Supv. Hynes will look into the matters.

Maureen Sauveur expressed concerns with sidewalks not extended down State Hwy. 23 East and sidewalks not cleared in the winter. Supv. Hynes stated a sidewalk district would have to be formed where only those properties in the district would fund the district and that when brought before the Grand Gorge owners a few years ago they didn’t want it.

Joyce Devivo expressed concerns with holes and sewer smell near the Tait Construction and Colonial Motel properties on State Hwy 23 and concerns with a culvert on Frank Cottone Rd. Supv. Hynes will contact NYS DOT for the holes and look into the sewer smell and Hwy. Supt. Steve Schuman will look into the culvert matter.

Hwy. Supt. Steve Schuman discussed CHIPS monies are expected to be the same in 2014 or slightly higher, crews are trying to ready roads for summer repairs, the highway employees have all completed hearing tests and safety training and will have to attend a mine safety class, discussed the NYS Senate passing a law that would allow the local municipalities to set speed limits on own roads but will have to see if full passage by the State is completed and he will have the dedication signs for Jean Marie Collins made and erected.

Discussion took place on the abandonment of a portion of Slauson Trailer Park Rd. per the request of property owner John Bubach.

RESOLUTION #21 – IN THE MATTER OF THE APPROVAL AND SEQRA REVIEW OF THE ABANDONMENT/DISCONTINUANCE OF A PORTION OF SLAUSON TRAILER PARK ROAD

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury has received a copy of a Petition for Discontinuance of a Highway, namely a portion of Slauson Trailer Park Road on lands of John L. Bubach; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury has determined the portion of Slauson Trailer Park Road in question qualifies for abandonment under Highway Law §§ 171, 172 or 207; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury has reviewed a Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) pursuant to the mandates of the Environmental Quality Review Act (ECL Article 8 and 6 NYCRR Part 617); and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has duly considered the contents of the EAF and completed Parts 2 and 3 thereof; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has identified the relevant areas of environmental inquiry and taken a hard look at them; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has identified the relevant areas of environmental inquiry and taken a hard look at them and caused to be prepared a Negative Declaration which sets forth the reasoning and rationale of the Town Board in determining that no adverse environmental impacts will occur as a result of the action; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board thereby seeks to issue the Negative Declaration under SEQRA thereby complying with the mandates of the State Environmental Quality Review Act;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury Town Board hereby declares that the abandonment of a portion of Slauson Trailer Park Road will not have any significant adverse environmental impacts; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE Town of Roxbury Town Board consents to a portion of Slauson Trailer Park Road being abandoned or discontinued.

WHEREUPON, this Resolution was declared adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury.”

AYES – 4 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved reimbursement to the Highway Supt. for attending Highway School in Ithaca, NY.

AYES – 4 Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

Peg Ellsworth was absent but a written report from her regarding park and grant matters was distributed to the Town Board. Items discuss HUD and other current grant status, grant applications that have been or will be submitted on behalf of Kirkside Adult Home and the Grand Gorge Methodist Church Parsonage and M-ARK still has openings for their rental rehab grant. Carolynn Faraci, Parks Clerk reported that park buildings have already been booked for several different events this summer and that a fire pit and two outdoor propane heaters have been purchased so events can be held later in the year. Nancy Haney added that the Grand Gorge Little League received a grant from the O’Conner Foundation.

The Town Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 16, 2014 has been canceled due to no business to discuss.

The regular meeting of the Roxbury Historic Commission is scheduled for April 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. The Commission is expected to offer a name at the May Town Board meeting for appointment to fill the vacancy on the Commission.

The Town Board has tabled a decision on repairs to the bathroom at the Town Hall until another proposal is received.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Town Clerk for March 2014 in the amount of $970.00 (Town Clerk $160.00 and Building Permits $810.00)

AYES – 4 Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Supervisor for February 2014.

AYES – 4 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Assessor for March 2014.

AYES – 4 Cronk, Reader, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Tax Collector for March, 2014 where 75.4% of Town/County taxes have been collected.

AYES – Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of HUD (CDBG) Program funds showing $101,175.50 expenses and $298,824.50 balance.

AYES – 4 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Building Inspector for March 2014.

Ayes – 4 Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of Water Receipts for the Water Districts in the amount of $325.43 (Denver #68.20; Grand Gorge $130.57 and Roxbury $126.66)

AYES – 4 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

No action was taken on appointing another person to the HUD review committee.

No action was taken to fill the vacancy on the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved reimbursement to the Bookkeeper to attend Town finance training in Saratoga Springs, NY.

AYES – 4 Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

RESOLUTION #22 – CONTRACT WITH CMS INTERNET SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR WEBSITE MAINTENANCE

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Roxbury Town Board approves the contract with CMS Internet Solutions, Inc. for Town website maintenance in the amount of $250.00 per month.”

AYES – 4 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 HINKLEY

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the destruction of the following records per State Retention and Disposition Schedules:

AYES – 4 Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT -1 Hinkley

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Town Justices for February 2014 in the amount of $1,621.00.

AYES – 4 Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

The Town’s Annual Financial Report for the year ending 12/31/13 has been filed with the State. A copy is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office.

The Rodrigues gravel bank permit and contract expires in August 2014. The Highway Supt. would like to extend both. Supv. Hynes will contact Rob Allison regarding the matter.

A notice was received from J&W Deli stating they intend to apply to the State for a liquor license at their establishment on State Hwy. 23 in Grand Gorge.

The Grand Gorge Community Action Group will hold a pancake breakfast at the Civic Center on April 26 between 8:00 am and 12 Noon.

Councilman Cronk commended the Grand Gorge Community Action Group on the work they have been doing in Grand Gorge to keep businesses, bring businesses in and keeping the area looking nice.

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:

General #109-177 – $57,870.71
Roxb Sewer #19-26 – $29,579.87
Highway #69-109 – $45,987.25
Denv Sewer #30-46 – $29,590.17
Roxb Water #21-28 – $4,121.17
Special Lights #4-6 – $3,865.17
GG Water #21-29 – $11,305.09
Capital Projects:
Denv Water #18-24 – $3,813.22
Kirk. Park Const #4 – $2,130.00

AYES – 4 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hinkley

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm.

THIS IS A TRUE COPY
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman

Music for Films - Eight Track Museum Reception for the Catskill Mountains Film Festival, April 26th, 4-6 pm

Visit the Orphic Gallery in Roxbury on Saturday, April 26th, 2014, for the opening of a new exhibit MUSIC FOR FILMS – an exhibit of 8 track motion picture soundtracks celebrating the Catskill Mountains Film Festival. The exhibit will showcase 8 tracks from the museum’s original Dallas location as well as recent acquisitions of the Roxbury institution. The tracks on display will range from Easy Rider to 2001: A Space Odyssey, from Godsend to The Godfather, and the museum will play a choice selection of music from the soundtracks throughout the reception.
Festival director Jessica Vecchione remarked “A movie soundtrack is an essential element in filmmaking. The right music will bring a scene to life and make it memorable for a lifetime. So it is with so many of the songs from the heyday of the 8 track – the late 60s, 70s and early 80s – which are inextricably linked with the movie scenes in which they were featured. For all familiar with The Graduate, hearing Simon & Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence immediately evokes memories of Dustin Hoffman and Katherine Ross on the bus escaping the church at the movie’s stunning finale.”
The Catskill Mountains Film Festival promises to be a sterling weekend for local cineastes with the screening of over 100 films, workshops, and appearances by notable film professionals. The mission of the festival is to promote the film business in New York State, to showcase local talent and to develop a new generation of local filmmakers. The film festival takes place on May 2, 3 and 4, 2014, at Farrell Hall at the SUNY Delhi campus, the Open Eye Theatre in Margaretville and The Walton Theatre in Walton. For more information on the festival see catskillmountainsfilmfestival.org.
The Orphic Gallery is located at the Roxbury Corner Store at 53525 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY, at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets. The exhibit will continue through May 18th and be open to the public during the gallery’s normal business hours, Friday through Sunday, 12-5 pm.
For further information on MUSIC FOR FILMS or the Eight Track Museum, please contact Phillip Lenihan at 607-326-6045 or phil@orphicgallery.com.

Jammin’ Divas come to the Roxbury Arts Group, Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm

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Telephone: 607.326.7908
Email: mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org

The Roxbury Arts Group Celebrates 35 Years of Great Arts Programming with The Jammin’ Divas At the Roxbury Arts Center – 5025 Vega Mountain Rd., Roxbury NY 12474

Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7:00 PM
607.326.7908

Through stunning three part harmonies bedded against the melodic landscape of the flute and double bass, The Jammin’ Divas, Aoife Clancy (Ireland) of the Grammy Nominated group Cherish the Ladies, Nicole Zuraitis (USA), Kath Buckell (Australia), and Hadar Noiberg (Israel), will draw you into an experience that transcends culture and history by sharing music and stories of how these four compatriots of song culturally influence and enrich one another. Join in the eclectic creative energy on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7:00 PM at the Roxbuty Arts Center, located at 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury. Advance tickets for this performance are $20 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. All tickets purchased the day of the event are $25.

The three women include Aoife Clancy from Ireland, who is the daughter of Bobby Clancy of the Clancy Brothers. While she was with Cherish the Ladies, the group was nominated for a Grammy Award. Aoife has had a long-standing career touring with the likes of The Clancy Brothers, Christy Moore of the Furey Brothers, Tommy Sands and many others. She also toured seven weeks with the renowned Paddy Noonan Show. In 1995, Aoife was asked to join the acclaimed group “Cherish the Ladies”, which is one of the most sought-after Irish American groups in history. For the past four years, Aoife has toured extensively doing no less than two hundred dates a year throughout the United States and Europe. She has been a featured soloist with orchestras such as the Boston Pops and Cincinnati Pops and, while performing with Cherish the Ladies, collaborated with the Boston Pops on their GRAMMY nominated Celtic album. Now with seven recordings under her belt in the last decade, Aoife has clearly established herself as one of the ‘Divas’ of Irish and contemporary Folk Music.

Singer/songwriter and pianist Nicole Zuraitis has been turning heads with her huge voice and catchy melodies since she returned to New York in 2009 as Suzanne Lorge from ALL ABOUT JAZZ recognized her as “…the big-voiced, well schooled singer”. She reflects a broad mixture of jazz, pop, r&b and indie fusion where she bridges the gap between genres and unleashing her unparalleled vocals. Having recently returned from a tour of Asia and India, she shared the stage with the extraordinary Jane Monheit for the performance of “Jane Monheit and the Ladies of Jazz”. She recently was recognized as a finalist in the 2013 Songdoor International Songwriting Contest, as well as selected for the 2013 New York City Battle of the Boroughs Competition. Nicole has opened for jazz legend Dave Brubeck, as well as “the Platters” and collaborated with world renowned Indian carnatic guitarist and composer Prasanna. She was featured by Columbia News Tonight as “New Yorker of the week” for her work with music and shelter animals. “Zuraitis’ fluid, natural sound is very much richly expressive and wide ranging… her composing full of jazz sensibility and great emotional depth, open to a variety of influences…. an emotive voice with seductive warmth…. ‘Pariah Anthem’ is a winning exhibition of her performance and songwriting skills…” said Owen McNally of the HARTFORD COURANT.

The Australian counterpart Kath Buckell is a rising Folk/Rock artist in the USA receiving airplay in the US, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Germany and the UK, charting on the following US charts: #63 on the National Folk DJ chart, #25 on the Roots Music Report Top 50 Internet Airplay Chart (for 6 weeks), #27 on the Antiquarian Librarian Breakthrough Recordings for 2012, Top 40 Americana Chart at KVMR (CA), Top 25 AAA chart at WVIA (PA) #12 on the Americana station at WERU (ME) and already won honorable mention at the Mid Atlantic Song Contest for her song ‘Orphaned By The Color Of My Skin’ along with a national radio representation that gave astonishing reviews for her new record… “ Faces Do Not Change stands as the strongest singer-songwriter albums I’ve heard in years” The Gazette (Tom Stauder, 2012) She has toured from Australia, Israel and now the USA and has found her roots in a project that is preserving traditional Australian poetry put to her original music. This new project call Faces Do Not Change was produced by Daniel Jakubovic and supported by well known producer Jaruslav Jakubovic (Bette Midler, Paul Simon, Carly Simon) with guest appearances of Bette Midlers very own Harlette, Ula Hedwig, where she did a beautiful rendition of her song Bird Of Mine.

Hadar Noiberg hails from Israel growing up with its eclectic musical culture. Hadar was surrounded by various musical styles that are a part of the Israeli melting pot; Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Yemenite and Moroccan Music to name a few. Since arriving in New York Hadar has been one of the leading players in the Cuban scene and Jazz scenes showcasing at Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club, Central Park Summer Stage, WOMEX, Iridium Jazz Standard, Merkin Hall and Lincoln Center to name a few. Hadar has been a featured performer with Dave Valentine, Anat Cohen, Omer Avital, Joel Frahm, Alvester Garnette, Junior Rivera, Louis Kahn, Rufus Reid and many more. “…Noiberg is an extremely gifted flutist who manages to bring out the deep colors and soul of her flute. With it she presents music that is nevertheless jazzy, and yet still reminiscing of Israeli music, of home.” – Lilit Vagner, Yediot Agaronot (nation Israeli newspaper)

Craig Akin is an in-demand upright and electric bass player living in New York City. Between 1997 and 2007 he averaged 270 gigs a year in his musical hometown of Kansas City. There he developed his rhythm and tone while playing or recording with nearly everyone on the jazz and blues scene. Craig has also performed with emerging pop and indie songwriters as well as legendary jazz artists including Tim Hagans, Pete Christlieb, Frank Mantooth, John McNeil, Dick Oatts, Karrin Allyson, Gary Foster, Bobby Watson, Dave Pietro, Claude Williams, Ken Peplowski, among others. To continue his growth as a musician, Craig moved to New York in 2007. He honed his skills even further with the help of Jay Anderson, Scott Colley, and Larry Grenadier. Craig was thrilled to be able to study with legendary Miles Davis bassist, Ron Carter, for two years. “Craig Akin is one of the most versatile bassists I’ve worked with. He is equally skilled with acoustic or electric bass and can play any style. Regardless of the setting, Craig always plays with commitment and creativity.”-Kerry Strayer, Artistic Director/Conductor, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra.

The Jammin Divas will provide a night of song and merriment like none you have experienced! For more information and ticket reservations please visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org, or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607.326.7908.

The programs of the Roxbury Arts Group are made possible in part by the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, the Community Foundation of South Central New York, 2014 Season Sponsor WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, Karen Miller’s Town & Country Canine and by the generous donations from individual community members like you

In celebration of its 35th year, Roxbury Arts Group announces its 2014 season

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Telephone: 607.326.7908
Email: mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org

The Roxbury Arts Group Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary!
2014 Season is Announced Performances, Exhibits, Films, Worskshops, Youth Camps and more!

607.326.7908 or roxburyartsgroup.org

35 years ago, a group of community members gathered around a kitchen table in Roxbury and began to dream of an organization that would celebrate and make the arts accessible right here in the Catskills. That organization became the Roxbury Arts Group, and this year the organization is celebrating its 35th Anniversary with an exciting season of performances, events and workshops for all to enjoy! For full season details, visit the Roxbury Arts Group website at www.roxburyartsgroup.org.

The Spring/Summer Performance Season kicks off on Saturday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM with the Jammin’ Divas performing at the Roxbury Arts Center. The Divas, Aoife Clancy (Ireland) of the Grammy Nominated group Cherish the Ladies, Nicole Zuraitis (USA), Kath Buckell (Australia), and Hadar Noiberg (Israel) will blend stunning renditions of traditional and contemporary original folk music and elements of improvisation from each of their cultures.

The 2014 Performance Season continues with gypsy-rockers Caravan of Thieves, authentic Mississippi blues from the Cedric Burnside Project, an expanded Old School Baptist Church Essential Thursdays performance series, a series of outdoor performances in Veterans Memorial Park in Stamford, a series of films in Kirkside Park, a road trip to Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in MA for a full day of activities culminating with a rare east coast performance by the Pacific Northwest Ballet and so much more! Community favorites such as For Arts’ Sake and FIDDLERS! also return this year, as well as a special event offered in collaboration with the Catskill Quilters Hall of Fame.

And the Roxbury Arts Group is not just performances. RAG will also continue to offer their popular monthly community programs such as the Open Mic JAM!, Writers’ Evening, Art Start Academy, and their Drop In Art Class Series which continues on Saturday, May 17th with photographer Kevin Q. Grey. For next month’s workshop, Grey will lead participants through all of the basic (and not so basic) functions of today’s digital cameras, talk on compositional skills and photo editing software and include an outdoor ‘photo safari’ in Roxbury (weather permitting).

The Roxbury Arts Group is also offering a series of exhibition in the Walt Meade Gallery in Roxbury. The next exhibit Correspondences opens on May 10th, with a reception at 4:00 PM, and will feature ceramics by Peter Yamaoka and paintings and drawings by Carrie Yamaoka. Brother and sister, the two artists share certain affinities, developed over years of being in each other’s orbit.

It’s almost summer and that means it’s time for Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp, this year led by youth educator / director Malissa Kano-White who will direct campers through a week of training and rehearsals culminating in a musical written specifically for them and an encore concert performance. And new to the Roxbury Arts Group this summer is a 2-week Dance Intensive Camp culminating in a recital, Saturday, July 26th, led by professional dancer and instructor Victoria Lundell. Dance classes being offered are Creative Movemet, Ballet, JazzFunk and Bring Your Moves! for dancers ages four through fifteen.

“We are just in love with this year’s season” says Jenny Rosenzweig, Executive Director of the Roxbury Arts Group. “This year we really took the time to reflect on all of the important work RAG has done over the years in our community, and this year’s season celebrates the spirit of that work by offering performances, events, exhibits and workshops that are exciting, high-quality, and fun!”

For more information and ticket reservations please visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org, or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607.326.7908.

All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, the Community Foundation of South Central New York, 2014 Season Sponsor WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, and by the generous donations from individual community members like you.

Telephone: 607.326.7908
Email: mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org

Notice - Planning Board Monthly Meeting Cancelled - April 16, 2014

NOTICE

The Town of Roxbury Planning Board regular monthly meeting scheduled for April 16, 2014 has been canceled due to having no business to discuss. The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

By Order of the Roxbury Planning Board
Joseph Farleigh, Chairman
Dated: April 14, 2014

Town Board Meeting Agenda - April 14, 2014

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
April 14, 2014
Grand Gorge Civic Center

Call To Order:  7:30 pm

Minutes: March 3rd Regular Meeting

Requests to Speak:

Department Reports:

Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector

Community Resources

Old Business

New Business

Letters to the Board:

Discussion from residents

Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION

• Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for March 2014
• Resolution – Supervisor’s monthly Report for February 2014
• Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for March 2014
• Resolution – Justice Court monthly report for February 2014
• Resolution – Tax Collector monthly report for March 2014
• Resolution – HUD Program funds monthly report for March 2014
• Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for March 2014
• Resolution – monthly water receipts report for March 2014 (Denver-GG-Roxbury)
• Resolution – appoint 1 more person for CDBG housing program review committee
• Resolution – appoint 1 person to Historic Commission 4/14/14-12/31/16
• Resolution – approve mileage reimbursement for Highway Supt. to attend training
• Resolution – approve reimbursements to Bookkeeper to attend training
• Resolution – agreement with CMS Internet Solutions, Inc. for Town website oversight
• Resolution – Slauson Trailer Park Rd. abandonment
• Resolution – Colonial Drive takeover (if paperwork received)
• Resolution – records destruction list
• 2013 Annual Financial Report – filed with the State and a copy at the Town Clerk’s Office

REMINDER: * Highway Contract expires 12/31/14

* Rodrigues Gravel Contract & Mining Permit expires 8/3/14

ONGOING ISSUES

• Truck lawsuit status

Just Desserts: A Volunteer Appreciation Event, at the Roxbury Arts Center, Saturday April 12, 2014, 3:00pm

Telephone: 607.326.7908
Email: mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org

F O R  I M M E D I A T E  R E L E A S E

Its National Volunteer Appreciation Week and The Roxbury Arts Group invites you to a Volunteer Appreciation Event
The Nancy Harding Volunteer Service Award Inaugural
At the Roxbury Arts Center – 5025 Vega Mountain Rd., 
Roxbury NY 12474
Saturday, April 12th, 2014, 3:00 PM
Visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607.326.7908

This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and out of a sincere respect for all the volunteers that have passed through its doors, The Roxbury Arts Group (RAG) will give thanks to them at a Volunteer Appreciation Event, 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY. The RAG staff and board of directors will be on hand to recognize and honor the many volunteers who collectively logged in over 2,000 hours of service last year, as well as announce the two volunteers who will be presented with the first annual Nancy Harding Volunteer Service Award. The community is welcome to come and help celebrate at this dessert potluck event.

2014 marks the 35th season the Roxbury Arts Group has been operating as a not-for-profit multi-arts organization, but it was actually closer to 40 years ago that a volunteer, along with a group of friends, decided to ‘bring the arts to the community’. It was from this ‘wanting to have some art in the community’ fueled by the dedication of one volunteer and a group of friends that The Roxbury Arts Group was born. And ‘that volunteer’ was Nancy Harding, who later became RAG’s first executive director. “Nancy Harding exemplifies how one person through volunteering and with the use of their imagination, can make a difference in their community. When it came time to name the award, it was unanimous that the volunteer award would be called The Nancy Harding Volunteer Service Award”, said Jenny Rosenzweig, Roxbury Arts Group’s current executive director.

“Volunteers are the heart, sweat and soul behind any not-for-profit organization,” said Rosenzweig. “Our volunteers are the best. Without their dedication and support, The Roxbury Arts Group would not have the fortitude to maintain our schedule of administering the Decentralization Grants, presenting all the many events, performances, workshops, gallery exhibits, youth camps and after school programs throughout Delaware County.”

National Volunteer Week is all about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out original and inventive ways to engage in their communities. Come to the potluck dessert Volunteer Appreciation Event in honor of The Roxbury Arts Group’s volunteers, bring a dish, be inspired and perhaps discover how you might volunteer! For more information, please visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607.326.7908.

The programs of the Roxbury Arts Group are made possible in part by the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation and by the generous donations from individual community members like you.

Grievance Day: May 29, 2014

Grievance Day is the one day each year that the Board of Assessment Review meets to hear formal complaints regarding property assessments.

The Board has the authority to change an assessment if they determine a change is warranted.

Grievance forms must be filed on or before Grievance Day and are available at the Roxbury Assessor’s office or through the links below.

The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2014 between the hours of 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at the Roxbury Town Hall.

Contesting Your Assessment in New York State

http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf

Application for Filing a Real Property Assessment Complaint

http://www.albanyny.gov/_files/Forms/Government/Assessment_Forms/Protest_rp524.pdf

APRIL 2014 ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TUESDAY FORUM PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Person: Dian Seiler, Director, Roxbury Library
Telephone and Fax: (607)-326-7901

APRIL 2014 ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TUESDAY FORUM PROGRAM

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., at the Roxbury Library, the Roxbury Library Association will feature Roxbury resident Yung Yung Lerner’s discussion of her memoir THE DIFFERENCE IN BUTTERFLIES: A CHINESE DANCER’S MEMOIR OF HER FLIGHT FROM INNER AND OUTER TYRANNY.

Regular RLA Tuesday Forum attendees will provide refreshments following Ms. Lerner’s presentation.

The Roxbury Library Association welcomes the public to all RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and gatherings, which are free of charge.

For information about upcoming RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and > gatherings, please contact Roxbury Library Director Dian Seiler or Roxbury Library Clerk Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly opposite the town’s United Methodist Church on Main Street.

Notice - Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting on April 5, 2014

Notice

The Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Special Meeting on April 5, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Town Hall to discuss applications received and any other business that may come before the Commission.

By Order of the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission
Louis Wendell, Chairman
Dated: March 24, 2014

Check Back for 2014 Events!

Come on back and visit us-we will be updating this page with 2014 information shortly!

Town Board Approved Minutes - March 3, 2014

APPROVED MINUTES
March 3, 2014

The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was held March 3, 2014, at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. Present: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Parks Clerk Carolynn Faraci and 2 residents.

Motion by Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk to approve the Minutes of the February 10, 2014, regular meeting.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Peg Ellsworth of the M-ARK Project, Inc. was present to update the Town Board on grant and park information stating HUD funds are all spoken for, some funds still remain in the rental rehab program, the Grants Gateway program is underway, the park schedule is progressing, a walking tour is scheduled for June 8th, the Main St. program will be completed in June, signs are being made, the Roxbury Nine ball team may have a schedule this year, will look into new grant funding rounds in July, will look into grant funds for Grand Gorge Methodist Church Parsonage repairs, stated waiting to hear from NYS DOT on the sidewalks and trails project and stated the commercial kitchen project in the basement of the Gold Seal building is still being considered. Carolynn Faraci, Parks Clerk added having been busy booking events and marriages for the park, fees have changed for the use of the pavilion, and the scheduling with school events has been cleared up.

Discussion took place on concerns with having no cell service in the area and its affects on local business. Councilman Hinkley stated he would look into the matter as he is working with companies to get the service here.

Robert Breglio, Assessor, reported taxable status date was March 1st and being busy with last minute STAR and exemption applications and discussed assessments for Grand Gorge Sewer, Mountainside Farms and Verizon.

Discussion took place on the Assessor’s Office still not having on-line access to the RPS system. The Assessor will be meeting with the County Director later this week to check on the status for the turnover. The Town Board expressed displeasure with not having access yet, and, depending on the outcome of the meeting, will determine what further actions need to be taken in order to obtain the access.

Discussion took place on the NYCDEP assessment templates and issues with CWC not funding anymore attorney fees. Attorney Young will contact Attorney Beebe to discuss the concerns.

Stephen Schuman, Highway Supt., reported his road salt is expected to hold out, the repairs to the Dodge truck has been picked up under a Good Will program, expects paperwork on Slauson Trailer Park Rd. abandonment and Colonial Drive takeover to be received in time for the April meeting, and he will be in Albany on March 5th for Legislative Day.

Sealed bids for Highway Material Hauling were advertised and opened on March 3, 2014, at 2:15 pm at the Town Hall. A total of four (4) bids were received and were as follows on a per ton price:

RESOLUTION #17 – AWARD MATERIAL HAULING BID

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and approved:

“RESOLVED, Town Board awards the bid for Highway Material Hauling to the two lowest bidders as follows: Sand Davenport to Carl Schulz Jr. $7.50/ton and Seward Sand & Gravel $7.50/ton; Sand Oneonta to Carl Schulz Jr. $7.90/ton and Seward Sand & Gravel $8.75/ton; Stone & Item 4 Schoharie to Carl Schulz Jr. $7.20/ton and Cobleskill Stone Products $7.25/ton; Stone & Item 4 Middleburgh to Carl Schulz Jr. $7.20/ton and Carver Sand & Gravel $7.10/ton; Stone & Item 4 Ashland to Carl Schulz Jr. $6.75/ton and Carver Sand & Gravel $4.55/ton; Item 4 Lexington to Carl Schulz Jr. $6.75/ton and Cobleskill Stone Products $5.25/ton.”

AYES – 5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Sealed bids for Highway Fuels were advertised and opened on March 3, 2014, at 2:00 pm at the Town Hall. A total of two (2) bids were received and were as follows on a per gallon basis:

RESOLUTION #18 – AWARD HIGHWAY FUELS BID

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and approved:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board awards the bids for Highway Fuels to Main Care Energy as follows: Diesel Fixed $3.3770/gallon(due to Winter Blend award); Winter Blend Fixed $3.5870/gallon; Gas Fixed $3.2250/gal; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED deliveries shall begin April 1, 2014.”

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0

A letter was received from Delaware County Dept. of Public Works (DC DPW) stating the Committee reviewing the Town’s request to dedicate the County bridge on Cold Spring Road in the memory of Jean Marie Collins has been denied. The Town Board discussed the possibility of dedicating a portion of the road leading to the bridge in Collins’ name.

RESOLUTION #19 – DEDICATE PORTION OF ROAD IN MEMORY OF JEAN MARIE COLLINS

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the dedication of a portion of Cold Spring Rd., specifically from State Hwy 30 to Carroll Hinkley Rd., and will erect a sign stating “In Memory of Jean Marie Collins.”

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

The Supervisor and Bookkeeper discussed transferring some highway funds into the equipment reserve fund. If approved, said reserve funds can only be used for that designated purpose.

RESOLUTION #20 – HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, the Town of Roxbury currently has a Highway Equipment Reserve Fund for future highway equipment purchases; and

WHEREAS, Highway had a fund balance at year end;

BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the transfer of $150,000 from Highway Fund savings to the Highway Equipment Reserve Fund to be used for future highway equipment purchases.”

AYES – 5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Supv. Hynes reported a clogged sewer line at Roxbury Run Village the cause being stones and branches having been thrown in a manhole. JB Plumbing was brought in to clear the line.

A frozen water line under the road at the Stonebridge residence in Roxbury has been cleared. Discussion took place on the situation arising due to the lateral line not having been installed correctly when the State Highway 30 was changed years ago. The Board agreed the water district will incur the cost to have the lateral line re-run sometime this year.

Two homes water froze due to situations involved with the Lake St. Drainage Project. The contractor has been notified.

A card was received from the Roxbury Sr. Club thanking the Town Board for the $500 they were given per the 2014 Town Budget.

A letter was received from MTC Cable stating subscription rates for cable television and broadband services will increase April 1, 2014 mostly due to increased programming fees.

Councilwoman Carol Murray questioned how things are progressing with the Zoll house in Grand Gorge. Supv. Hynes stated it is under a different bank for foreclosure.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Town Clerk for February 2014 In the amount of $1,202.25 (Town Clerk $172.25 and Building Permits $1,030.00)

AYES – 5 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Assessor for February 2014.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Justice Court for January 2014 in the amount of $2,133.00.

AYES – 5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Tax Collector for February 2014.

AYES – 5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of HUD Program Funds for February 2014.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Building Inspector for February 2014.

AYES – 5 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of Water District Receipts for February 2014 in the amount of $2,124.54 (Denver $546.90; Grand Gorge $1,090.65 and Roxbury $486.99)

AYES – 5 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0

No action was taken on filling the vacancy on the HUD Review Committee.

No action was taken on filling the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved mileage reimbursement to the Assessor Clerk to attend a training course in Hudson.

AYES – 5 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the mileage reimbursement to the Town Clerk to attend four (4) County Town Clerk Association meetings throughout the year in Hamden.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Notice has been received from Roxbury Golf Management LLC that they have applied to the NYS Liquor Authority for a new liquor license to operate at the Shepard Hills Golf Course facility.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board stated having no issues with Roxbury Golf Management LLC’s new application to the NYS Liquor Authority for them to operate out of the Shepard Hills Golf Course facility.

AYES – 5 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

The April meeting of the Town Board will be held April 14, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Grand Gorge Civic Center.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:

General #81-108 $87,890.18
Roxbury Sewer #11-18 $5,745.74
Highway #44-68 $43,689.76
Denver Sewer #21-29 $6,982.56
Roxbury Water #17-20 $226.99
Capital Projects:
Grand Gorge Water #17-20 $243.38
HUD Program #3 $12,479.00
Denver Water #14-17 $199.61
Other-Lake St Proj $276.59 (CWC pay)

AYES – 5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0

The Building Inspector agreement has been signed by all parties.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.

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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman

Notice - Annual Financial Update Document Filed

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Financial Update Document for the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, for the period beginning January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2013 has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk where it is available for public inspection by all interested persons. The Annual Financial Update Document has been duly filed with the Comptroller of the State of New York pursuant to General Municipal Law.

Diane Pickett. Town Clerk
Town of Roxbury
Dated: 3/7/14

Town Board Meeting Agenda - March 3, 2014

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
March 3, 2014
Town Hall

Call To Order 7:30 pm

Minutes February 10th Regular Meeting

Requests to Speak:

Department Reports:

Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources

Old Business

New Business

Letters to the Board:

Delaware Cty. DPW – re: Cold Spring Rd. bridge dedication

Discussion from residents

Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION

• Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for February 2014
• Resolution – Supervisor’s monthly Report for February 2014
• Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for February 2014
• Resolution – Justice Court monthly report for January 2014
• Resolution – Tax Collector monthly report for February 2014
• Resolution – HUD Program funds monthly report for February 2014
• Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report
• Resolution – monthly water receipts report for February 2014 (Denver-GG-Roxbury)
• Resolution – Highway Fuels Bid
• Resolution – Highway Material Hauling Bid
• Resolution – appoint 1 more person for CDBG housing program review committee
• Resolution – appoint 1 person to Historic Commission 2/10/14-12/31/16
• Resolution – approve mileage reimbursement for Assessor Clerk to attend training
• Resolution – approve mileage reimbursement for Town Clerk to attend County Assn. meetings (4)
• Resolution – Shepard Hills liquor license renewal

REMINDER: *April meeting will be held at the Grand Gorge Civic Center

* Highway Contract expires 12/31/14

* Rodrigues Gravel Contract & Mining Permit expires 8/3/14

ONGOING ISSUES

• Truck lawsuit status

Town Board Minutes - February 10, 2014

APPROVED MINUTES
February 10, 2014

The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was held February 10, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. Present: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Attorney Kevin Young and 5 residents. Absent: Parks Clerk Carolynn Faraci,(due to illness) and Building Inspector William Walcutt.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Minutes of the January 6, 2014 Organizational Meeting.

AYES – 5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman expressed concerns with salt price increases as he is almost at the maximum tonnage requested for a certain price. Once exceeded, the price is higher but he feels he should be okay through the end of winter. He also expressed concerns with the Vega Stream in Town. The ice is very thick but worries about melting snow and ice. Emergency measures were discussed. He discussed the repairs on the two 2011 Dodge trucks, the burner on the garage boiler has been repaired where installing a second filter is recommended, attorney Kevin Young will follow up on the Slauson Trailer Park Road issue and it was stated the paperwork has begun on the Colonial Drive road takeover.

A letter was received from Elisabeth Weidmann regarding concerns that she has low water pressure. Pressures in that area seem to be adequate but Supv. Hynes will speak to the Water Supt. again regarding the matter.

Councilman Cronk expressed concerns with the water meters installed in Grand Gorge and Roxbury water districts are busting instead of popping off the freeze plate on the bottom.

The Parks Clerk will give a report at the next Town Board meeting in March.

Evelyn Irwin questioned who incurs the cost of the broken water meters. It was stated because the frost plate didn’t pop off like they’re supposed to the water districts replace the meters. Mrs. Irwin also questioned turning over the radio files to WIOX. It was stated the sale of the station is complete so the Town does not have anything to do with the radio station other than still housing the generator and antennae at the highway garage.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Town Clerk for January 2014 in the amount of $954.75 (Town Clerk $329.75 and Building Inspections $625.00)

AYES – 5 Raeder, Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Supervisor for December 2013.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Supervisor for January 2014.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Assessor for January 2014.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Regarding items from the Assessor report, discussion took place on concerns of it taking so long for the County Director to turn over the RPS system to the Town for inputting our own data. The matter will be looked into again.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Justice Court for December 2013 in the amount of $4,628.50.

AYES – 5 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly Report of the Tax Collector for January 2014 where 67.6% of the Town/County taxes have been received.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of Water District receipts for January 2014 in the amount of Denver $2,706.66, Grand Gorge $2,678.83 and Roxbury $5,212.36.

AYES – 5 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0

RESOLUTION #15 – ADVERTISE BIDS FOR HIGHWAY FUELS

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for Highway Fuels including 10,000 gallons +/- Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane and 30,000 gallons +/- Diesel Fuel; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, said bids shall be opened March 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Town Hall with any award to be made at the regular meeting of the Town Board to be held that evening at 7:30 pm.”

AYES – 5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

RESOLUTION #16 – ADVERTISE BIDS FOR HIGHWAY MATERIAL HAULING

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for Highway Material Hauling; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, said bids shall be opened March 3, 2014 at 2:15 pm at the Town Hall with any award to be made at the regular meeting of the Town Board to be held that evening at 7:30 pm.”

AYES – 5 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

No action was taken on appointing one more person to the vacancy on the HUD review committee.

No action was taken on appointing one person to fill the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission.

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved WIOX Radio Station’s Quarterly Report #4-2013.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the renewal of the Junkyard License issued to Martin Hagerott (dba Marty Built, Inc) located at 565 Charcoal Rd. for the period April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015.

AYES – 5 Cronk, Murray, Hinkley, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0

At the January 6, 2014 meeting the Town Board re-appointed Jean Stone to another five year term on the Planning Board. Mrs. Stone did not take the Oath of Office within 30 days.

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board re-appointed Jean Stone to the Planning Board for a term 2/10/14-12/31/18.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board directed the Town Clerk to release the WIOX Radio Station Public Files to WIOX/WSKG as the license has now been transferred to them.

AYES – 5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS – 0

An updated Highway Equipment list was distributed to the Town Board.

Planning Board training hours through 12/31/13 was distributed to the Town Board.

A reminder was given that the next meeting of the Town Board will be held March 3, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Building Inspector for the period November 2013 – January 2014.

AYES – 5 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Code Enforcement Officer’s independent contractor contract. He has requested some modifications to his independent contractor’s agreement. The issue involves a personnel issue and should be addressed in Executive Session.

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board (Hynes, Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley and Murray) and Town Attorney Kevin Young went into Executive session at 8:02 pm.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board and Town Attorney came out of Executive Session at 8:20 pm. In Executive Session, the Town Board agreed that it was always their intent to reimburse for mileage and not reimburse for training. The Town Board is not changing its offer.

The Town Clerk discussed the possibility of Sewer Clerk payment as budgeted in the Roxbury and Denver Sewer budgets for administration. The attorney will draft an agreement as the sewers are subsidized by NYCDEP.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:

General #19-80 $73,799.76
Denver Sewer #3-20 $30,512.90
Highway #10-43 $82,177.33
Special Lights #2-3 $5,813.90
Roxbury Water #3-16 $4,358.24
Capital Proj:
Grand Gorge Water #3-16 $4,952.22
HUD Program #2 $20,189.00
Denver Water #2-13 $11,501.70
Other:
Roxbury Sewer #3-10 $13,080.03
Lake St. Project $405,589.74

AYES – 5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0

Discussion took place on the condition of Reed’s Hotel. The Town Board has not heard anything or seen anything done since the contractor met with the Town Board last fall. The Town Board requested a letter be sent. Supv. Hynes will contact the contractor to discuss the matter.

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.

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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman

BID NOTICE

BID NOTICE

Please take notice that the Town Board, Town of Roxbury, is seeking sealed bids for hauling materials from Schoharie, Middleburgh, Lexington, Davenport, Ashland and Oneonta, on a per ton basis to the Salt Shed storage area located on NYS Rt. 30 Roxbury.

Bids must include a Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 and a Certificate of Non-Collusion. Sealed bids shall be marked “MATERIAL HAULING”.

Sealed bids must be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, PO Box 189, 53690 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY 12474 before 2:15 pm on March 3, 2014 at which time they shall be opened. The bids will be awarded/rejected at the Regular Meeting of the Town Board to be held that evening at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

For questions regarding this bid or to receive a bid package, please contact Steve Schuman, Highway Supt. at 607-326-4222 between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:30 pm Monday -Friday. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

By Order of the Town Board
Town of Roxbury
Stephen Schuman, Hwy. Supt.
Dated: Feb 10, 2014

BID NOTICE

BID NOTICE

Pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the Town Board, Town of Roxbury is soliciting sealed bids for the following materials to be delivered, unless otherwise stated, to the Town Highway Building located at 52508 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury as requested by the Highway Supt.

10,000 gallons +/- Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane
30,000 gallons +/- Diesel Fuel

All bids must meet New York State specifications and must be accompanied by a Certificate of Non-Collusion. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Sealed bids shall be marked “HIGHWAY FUELS”. Sealed bids must be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, PO Box 189, 53690 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY 12474 before 2:00 pm on March 3, 2014 at which time they shall be opened. Bids will be awarded/rejected at the Town Board Meeting to be held that evening at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

By Order of the Town Board
Town of Roxbury
Stephen Schuman, Hwy. Supt.
Dated: Feb. 10, 2014