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Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - July 13, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held July 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Attorney Kevin Young and 6 residents.
APPROVED MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held July 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Attorney Kevin Young and 6 residents.
The Minutes of the June 8th meeting were approved on motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley.
AYES- 5 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
Assessor Robert Breglio provided a written monthly report for the Town Board and discussed the following issues: the re-val has been completed but he remains in contact with NYS Office of Real Property Services in keeping with accepted established parameters in order to obtain reimbursement for the Town in having done the re-val, the additional costs to complete the re-val are estimated at $30K-$35K compared to much more had the Town hired an independent company, he discussed complaints of odors from the creamery sewer plant affecting nearby owners property values and requested the Town Board and attorney look into the matter. The Board commended Mr. Breglio on his work. Attorney Young discussed the creamery sewer plant issue and has contacted the company and its engineer to look into the matter.
Diane Mitnick of Short Run Rd. addressed the Town Board with concerns with the seemingly abandoned property next to her owned by Bieniek & Wichman. She had addressed the Town Board last year with pictures, the Building Inspector and Health Officer had inspected the residence at that time. An Order to Remedy Violation was issued to the owners regarding Property Maintenance Code issues and unlicensed motor vehicles that was to be remedied within 30 days. The Health Officer found no apparent health issues at that time. Tax payment status was also discussed. Supervisor Hynes will check into the status of tax payments and Attorney Young will send correspondence to the owners regarding the other issues.
Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman stated reclamation of the Rodrigues gravel bank has almost been completed, several roads are getting stone & oil, will be laying stone & oil on Colonial Dr. even though not on his list this year but savings on oil costs can absorb the cost, requested he be approved to list for sale the 1991 brush cutter, old air compressor and pressure washer on Auction International, requested the Town Board accept the proposal of The Water Guy to install a water filter system at the highway garage in the amount of $2,700 and requested an Executive Session to discuss the vacancy in the Highway Dept. Supv. Hynes stated receiving complaints and requests from residents on Schuman Rd. for a couple of years now as to when their road would be stoned and oiled. Mr. Schuman will consider the matter but would like to keep up on current stone & oiled roads so to prevent losing them.
RESOLUTION #53- SALE OF 1991 BRUSHCUTTER
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Highway Supt. to list the sale of the 1991Brushcutter on Auctions International; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board must approve the amount of any sale.”
AYES-5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #54-SALE OF AIR COMPRESSOR AND PRESSURE WASHER
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Highway Supt. to list the sale of an old air compressor and pressure washer on Auctions International; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board must approve the amount of any sale.”
AYES-5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #55-WATER FILTER SYSTEM HIGHWAY GARAGE
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board accepts the proposal of The Water Guy in the amount of $2,700 to install a water filter system at the Highway Garage.”
AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Parks Clerk, Carolynn Faraci, stated the summer youth program is underway where Lacey Stewart will be working in the park and with Roxbury Arts Group and Hayden O’Shaughnessy will be working in the Park, the second crew will begin On July 20th also to be working in the park, the park is continuing to be booked into 2016 with 2015 almost full, this weekend the park will provide for a car show and two weddings, she will conduct a walking tour on August 19th for the Gilboa Historical Society, and will contact the Tree Amigos regarding a downed tree blocking the stream.
Supv. Hynes stated the leak at the Grand Gorge Trailer Park will be fixed tomorrow.
Councilman Cronk stated he is still waiting to receive the proposal from Steve Cammer for work needed on the Transfer Station buildings. Councilman Hinkley stated he is waiting to receive the proposal from B&B Construction for concrete work at the Transfer Station.
Supv. Hynes will get proposals for cost of work to repair the cafeteria roof at the Civic Center. Discussion took place on other options.
No action was taken on the Police Policy.
On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Town Clerk’s Monthly report for June 2015 in the amount of $1,939.10 (Town Clerk $1,209.10 and Building Permits $730.00)
AYES-5 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for May 2015.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the Justice Court monthly report for May 2015 in the following amount of $4, 802.50.
AYES-5 Raeder, Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Assessor’s monthly report for June 2015.
AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the CDBG (HUD) Program monthly report for June 2015 showing a balance of $40,796.00.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
A final request for payment will be made before closing out the CDBG program.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Building Inspector report for June 2015.
AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the annual report of taxes collected by the Tax Collector for the year 2015.
AYES-5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of Water District receipts for June 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $252.16; Grand Gorge $381.62 and Roxbury $396.85.
AYES- 5 Murray, Hinkley Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
Discussion took place on changing the current local law for dog licensing to include a penalty amount of $20 for unlicensed dogs found when conducting a door to door enumeration. A semi annual list of dog licenses was distributed to the Town Board and sent to the Dog Control Officer. Dog license renewals and unpaid dog license reminders are mailed monthly.
RESOLUTION #56-RESOLUTION OF THE ROXBURY TOWN BOARD ACCEPTING PROPOSED AMENDED DOG LICENSING LAW AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, Article 7 of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Law has been amended to require municipalities to perform all dog licensing functions as of January 1, 2011,
WHEREAS, the Town previously adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2010 entitled Town of Roxbury Dog Licensing Law effective January 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined the need for an amendment to Local Law No. 4 of 2010 which includes the addition of a licensing fee to be charged when the existence of an unlicensed dog is identified during the Town’s performance of an enumeration; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has prepared a proposed Amended Dog Licensing Law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and modified the proposed Amended Dog Licensing Law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed law is ready for consideration by the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall will hold a public hearing for consideration of the Amended Dog Licensing Law on August 10, 2015 at 7:15 pm at the Grand Gorge Civic Center; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of said hearing in the Catskill Mountain News, and to post copies of such notice in the manner provided by law. “
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was put to a vote and recorded as follows:
AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Notifications of establishments applying for a new liquor license from the NYS Liquor Authority have been received from the Roxbury Maplehurst LLC, located at 75 Maple Road, Roxbury and Shepard Hills Bar & Grill LLC located at 562 Shepard Hills Road. Both establishments have requested the Town waive the 30 day hold on processing the licenses.
RESOLUTION #57-LIQUOR LICENSE ROXBURY MAPLEHURST, LLC
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the Town Board has received the required 30 day notification from the Roxbury Maplehurst LLC, located at 75 Maple Rd.,that they will be applying for a liquor license from the NYS Liquor Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board Town of Roxbury has no objection to the application of The Roxbury Maplehurst for a liquor license; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board waives the 30 day hold on issuance of the license by the NYS Liquor Authority.”
AYES-5 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #58- LIQUOR LICENSE SHEPARD HILLS BAR & GRILL, LLC
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the Town Board has received the required 30 day notification from Shepard Hills Bar & Grill, LLC located at 562 Shepard Hills Rd., that they will be applying for a liquor license from the NYS Liquor Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board Town of Roxbury has no objection to the application of Shepard Hills Bar & Grill, LLC for a liquor license; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board waives the 30 day hold on issuance of the license by the NYS Liquor Authority.”
AYES-5 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #59-FIREWORKS IN PARK
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, Pyro Engineering, Inc. has applied for a fireworks permit through the Town of Roxbury; and
WHEREAS, the fireworks are to take place in Kirkside Park on September 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Roxbury Fire Chief has reviewed and approved said application;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves of fireworks in Kirkside Park on September 6, 2015.”
AYES-5 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Larry Shultis retired from the Highway department on July 7, 2015. Mr. Shultis will be sent a letter recognizing him for his many years of dedicated service to the Town of Roxbury.
No specs were received on the generator for the highway department so no bid was advertised. Attorney Young has looked into a used generator that would service the needs of the garage and is awaiting a price.
The annual report of Good Neighbor Funds for the period July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 was filed with NYCDEP and a copy distributed to the Town Board. The current balance of funds on hand is $296,425.76.
A semi-annual list of open Building Permits was distributed to the Town Board and given to the Building Inspector.
Attorney Young discussed the Town’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) through Catskill Watershed Corp. (CWC) for the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for the Grand Gorge Sewer District area that is part of the Schoharie Reservoir. There is still $90,000 available under the program and the Board discussed using the funds for flood elevation studies to help owners in Grand Gorge, and possibly in Roxbury, affected by the proposed new flood zone maps. Attorney Young will look into the matter with CWC.
Discussion took place on the request of Martin Menne at the June meeting to hookup his house on Shepard Lane to Roxbury Water that the Town Board approved. Mr. Menne had received permission from his neighbor Ellen Wong to hook into her lateral line to avoid running a separate lateral line under the railroad tracks for his house. Councilman Cronk now states that he should have to run his own water line under the railroad tracks because the laterals should be separate for each house and also requested the current water district law be changed to reflect that. When discussing permission given from the neighbor, Mr. Cronk stated he didn’t think she understood what she would be getting into.
RESOLUTION #60 – RESOLUTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL ISSUE AND A LITIGATION MATTER
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session at 8:35 pm to discuss a personnel issue involving the Highway Dept. and a litigation matter involving NYCDEP. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Allen Hinkley, Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman and Attorney Kevin Young.”
AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman exited Executive Session at 8:53 pm.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board and Attorney returned to the regular meeting at 9:26 pm.
AYES-5 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
It was stated that, during Executive Session, the Board discussed whether to fill the position in the Highway Department created by the recent retirement. No decision was made. The Town Board will allow the position to remain vacant and request that the Highway Superintendent monitor the ability of his department to accomplish the necessary highway maintenance and repair with the reduced staff. The existing Highway Superintendent will also be retiring this year. It was suggested that filling the vacancy could wait until a new Highway Superintendent is elected.
The Town Board also requested that the Town Attorney pursue negotiations with NYCDEP of the overall settlement of the Article 7 brought challenging the assessment of the sewer collection system. The Town Board believed it would be more efficient to complete the settlement then to start over in the TLAP Program.
The Town Board will speak again with Martin Menne regarding hooking up his house on Shepard Lane to the Roxbury Water District.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:
General #265-312 – $34,697.19
Roxbury Sewer #43-50 – $24,579.24
Highway #137-159 – $297,752.88
Denver Sewer #55-64 – $14,632.17
Roxbury Water #43-52 – $4,464.10
Special Lights #8-9 – $2,236.52
Grand Gorge Water #46-57 – $4,997.31
Capital Projects:
Denver Water #45-51 – $2,244.14
CDBG (HUD) #3 – $38,725.50
AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held August 10, 2015 at the Grand Gorge Civic Center at 7:30 pm or immediately following the Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #2-2015 Dog License Law, whichever is later.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 9:30 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
Notice - School Crossing Guard Needed for 2015/16 School Year
The Town of Roxbury is seeking to fill the part-time position of School Crossing Guard for the 2015/2016 school year. Applicants must be 16+ years of age and available school days 7:30am – 8:00am and 2:55pm – 3:15pm and during early dismissals.
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
The Town of Roxbury is seeking to fill the part-time position of School Crossing Guard for the 2015/2016 school year. Applicants must be 16+ years of age and available school days 7:30am – 8:00am and 2:55pm – 3:15pm and during early dismissals. Applicants should send a letter of interest to the Roxbury Town Clerk, PO Box 189, Roxbury, NY 12474 and may contact the Town Clerk’s Office for more information at 607-326-7641 M-F during regular business hours. The Town of Roxbury is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer.
Notice - Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board for the Town of Roxbury at the Roxbury Town Hall on the 10th day of August 2015, at 7:15 p.m., regarding the adoption of an Amended Roxbury Dog Licensing Law.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Town of Roxbury, New York
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board for the Town of Roxbury at the Grand Gorge Civic Center on the 10th day of August 2015, at 7:15 p.m., regarding the adoption of an Amended Roxbury Dog Licensing Law. This amended law is being proposed to address the need for an additional licensing fee of $20.00 to the owner of an unlicensed dog that is identified during the Town’s performance of an enumeration. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning the same.
Copies of the proposed law shall be available at the time of the hearing and shall be available at times prior to and after the hearing at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection or procurement by interested persons.
The proposed Amended Dog Licensing Law makes no other changes other than the addition of the additional licensing fee/penalty for the dog licensing violation.
Dated: July 13, 2015
Roxbury, N.Y.
By Order of Town Board
Town of Roxbury
Notice - Regular quarterly meeting of the Town of Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for July 18, 2015 is canceled
NOTICE
The regular quarterly meeting of the Town of Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for July 18, 2015 is canceled due to lack of a quorum of members. The next regular quarterly meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Town Hall.
Dated July 13, 2015
Lewis Wendell, Chairman
Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission
Town Board Meeting Agenda - July 13, 2015
ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
July 13, 2015
Town Hall
Call To Order – 7:30 pm Regular Meeting
Minutes – June 8th 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 – Police Policy reviewed and re-adopt or changes needed
· Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for June 2015
· Resolution – Supervisor’s monthly Report for May 2015
· Resolution – Justice Court monthly Report for May 2015
· Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for June 2015
· Resolution – CDBG (HUD) Program funds monthly report for June 2015
· Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for June 2015
· Resolution – Tax Collector annual report for 2015
· Resolution – monthly water receipts report for June 2015
· Resolution – schedule Public Hearing for Dog Licensing Local Law
· Resolution – Liquor License Roxbury Maplehurst LLC
· Resolution – Liquor License Shepard Hills Bar & Groill LLC
· Resolution – approve fireworks in park Labor Day (application approved by RFD)
· Resolution – approval to list for sale 1991 brushcutter on auction site
· Resolution – approval to list old air compressor and old pressure washer on auction site
· Larry Shultis retirement 7/7/15
· Generator Bid – no specs received so did not advertise
· 2012 CDBG Program closed out
· Highway Garage – estimate for water filter installation
· TLAP Program with CWC re: NYCDEP
· Annual Report of Good Neighbor Funds sent to NYCDEP & distributed to Town Board
· Dog licenses & dog law
REMINDER: August 10th meeting is at the Grand Gorge Civic Center
Acclaimed Jeff Wilkinson & the ShutterDogs Bring Americana Songcraft to Stamford's Veteran's Memorial Park - July 23, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Telephone: 607.326.7908
Email: robert@roxburyartsgroup.org
FREE CONCERT!
ACCLAIMED JEFF WILKINSON & THE SHUTTERDOGS BRING AMERICANA SONGCRAFT TO STAMFORD’S VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK THURSDAY JULY 23rd, 7:00 PM
A Jeff Wilkinson & the ShutterDogs concert offers a lot: blues, folk, rock, and ace showmanship, all delivered with the verve of a seasoned performer and his well-traveled, crackerjack band. The Roxbury Arts Group is excited to present all that and more – FREE – with Jeff Wilkinson & the ShutterDogs in concert at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Stamford, NY, on Thursday, July 23rd, at 7 PM.
Based in the Hudson Valley, singer-songwriter-mandolinist Jeff Wilkinson has been active since the 80s, releasing six albums on various labels, and touring extensively in the U.S. and Europe, sharing stages with Jesse Winchester, Pete Seeger, Bill Morrissey, NRBQ, Peter Case, Gillian Welch and Robert Earl Keene.
For the Stamford concert, Wilkinson will bring fiddler extraordinaire Sara Milonovich, multi-instrumentalist Greg Anderson, and drummer Dan Fisherman. The band – the ShutterDogs – has graced many a stage – locally, nationally, and internationally.
Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, a picnic (or have dinner beforehand at one of Stamford’s great restaurants) and enjoy an evening of homegrown, spirited songcraft from some seasoned pros.
For more information please visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607-326-7908
All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, Nellie & Robert Gipson, 2015 Season Sponsor WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.
Notice of Filing Completed Assessment Roll
Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the Final Assessment Roll for the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware, for the year 2015 has been completed by the undersigned Assessor.
A certified copy thereof will be filed in the office of the Town Clerk on the 1st day of July, 2015 where the same will remain open to public inspection.
Dated July 1, 2015
Robert Breglio
Assessor, Roxbury
“For Arts’ Sake” Fine Art Auction Benefits The Roxbury Arts Group and Regional Artists Saturday, July 18th
“For Arts’ Sake” Fine Art Auction Benefits The Roxbury Arts Group and Regional Artists Saturday, July 18th, 3 PM at Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road
Admission to auction: $10
Preview week – July 11th – 17th: FREE
Performances, workshops, exhibits, arts education, grants, arts advocacy, and community; the Roxbury Arts Group offers it all. To help continue their mission to bring so much to the region, RAG opens its doors to the public on Saturday, July 18, at 3 PM, for “For Arts’ Sake.” This special fundraising event features a silent and live auction of fine art, crafts, and jewelry contributed by over 70 local, regional, and internationally recognized artists. All funds raised will go to support Roxbury Arts Group and the participating artists. For the week preceeding the event, RAG will be open to anyone who wishes to preview and bid on the art.
With so many artists exhibiting in one space, “For Arts’ Sake” presents a rare opportunity to experience – and purchase – a wide variety of fine art. In addition to the visual treats, “For Arts’ Sake” also includes a luscious spread of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments prepared by Chef Paula Douralas.
For over three decades, the Roxbury Arts Group has worked to offer high-quality arts programming in Delaware County. This year alone, RAG will facilitate over 100 in-school and after-school art programs, over 300 days of performances, workshops, exhibits, and special community events at their venues in Roxbury, and the Denver-Vega Valley, and throughout the Stamford community award over $30,000 in grants to support artists and arts programs across Delaware County. “It is amazing when you consider all that the Roxbury Arts Group does,” says Jenny Rosenzweig, Executive Director “and it is through the support of fundraising and events like ‘For Arts’ Sake’ that it is possible”.
“There is truly something for everyone,” says Andrew Weiss, President of the Board of Directors. “The best part is that you have a chance to take the artwork home with you.”
At press time, a partial list of the artists participating this includes Jessica Aaronson, Judy Abbott, Shawn Patrick Anderson, Armando Aranjo, Jenny Belin, Richard Birkett, Charles Bremer, Martha Bremer, Karen Butcher, Jane Carr, Beth Caspar, Ed Cheng, Susanna Clemm, Louis D’Amico, Caitlyn Davey, Neil Driscoll, Tina Duryea, Christopher Engel, Robin Factor, Devin Fenimore, Lisbeth Firmin, Louise Fishman, Deborah Freedman, Nancy Gelman, Elaine Grandy, Robin Halpern, Joseph Haske, Kory Hellebust, Ken Hiratsuka, Doug Jamieson, Nina Jordan, Richard Kathmann, Matthais Kern, Laura Sue King, Rachel Kremidas, Hedi Kyle, Judith Lamb, David Levenson, Margaret Levenson, Helane Levine-Keating, Patrice Lorenz, Frank Manzo, Helene Manzo, Gary Mayer, Elaine Hayes, Ira McCrudden, Nancy McShane, Chris Moore, Anna Pardini, Pablo Power, Barbara Raggi, Tom Rapin, Edmond Rinnooy Kan, Gio Scotti, Marilyn Silver, Sharon Suess, Richard Tazzara, Tina Trachtenburg, Marjorie Van Dyke, Gerda van Leeuwen, William Waggoner, Linda Webb Varian, Beatrice Wolert, Ellen Wong, Carrie Yamaoka, and Peter Yamaoka. You can preview the pieces of artwork by visiting the ‘For Arts’ Sake’ event page on the Roxbury Arts Group website at www.roxburyartsgroup.org
Roxbury Arts Group’s third annual Essential Thursdays summer program kicks off July 9th!
This summer, the Roxbury Arts Group’s third annual Essential Thursdays summer program kicks off with “Strings & Bows,” a rousing, eclectic evening of music transpiring at the scenic Old School Baptist Church in Denver-Vega Valley
ROXBURY ARTS GROUP INAUGURATES THIRD ANNUAL “ESSENTIAL THURSDAYS” SERIES AT STAMFORD’S OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST CHURCH WITH “STRINGS & BOWS” featuring the music of LUDWIG V. BEETHOVEN AND TANGO KING ASTOR PIAZZOLLA THURSDAY, JULY 9TH, 7:30 PM
Advance tickets: $19, seniors/students: $17 Day of Performance: $24
Sponsored by Beaverdam Builders
This summer, the Roxbury Arts Group’s third annual Essential Thursdays summer program kicks off with “Strings & Bows,” a rousing, eclectic evening of music transpiring at the scenic Old School Baptist Church in Denver-Vega Valley. On hand will be “food truck of distinction” Ate.O.Ate Catering, bringing locally-sourced edibles to be enjoyed in the moonlight.
“Strings & Bows” is the creation of three acclaimed classical musicians, brought together by RAG for the first time. Cellist Miho Zaitsu, who recently debuted at Carnegie Hall, has toured the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and regularly performs at Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, and the United Nations; violist Miranda Sielaff has played Le Poisson Rouge and Carnegie Hall and toured with the Lucerne Festival Academy; violinist Lisa Tipton is co-founder of the award winning Meridian String Quartet, has toured internationally, and has held residencies at Queens College, Bard College, and the Yale at Norfolk Summer Festival.
“Strings & Bows” will feature two distinct, renowned early Beethoven pieces, and a selection of tangos by the world’s foremost composer of tango music, the great innovator Astor Piazzolla, who brought elements of jazz and classical to tango.
While Beethoven’s reputation tends toward a serious image, one of the “Strings & Bows” pieces is a whimsical early work nicknamed “Duet with Two Eyeglasses,” written by the young composer to be played with a nearsighted cellist friend. Another is Beethoven’s Trio in C Minor op. 9, composed when he was 28, and considered by many historians to be a foreshadowing of the genius to come.
Balancing out the 18th and 19th Century music will be the tangos, composed in the late 20th century by Astor Piazzolla, and featuring the drama, humor, and romantic intensity that made him famous.
For more information and tickets, please visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607-326-7908
Greater Roxbury Business Association (GRBA) invites you to its monthly business mixer and networking event Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m.
GREATER ROXBURY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO ITS MONTHLY BUSINESS MIXER AND NETWORKING EVENT
Dare to Share – Roxbury Dream Campaign
Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 PM
Round Back Antiques & Numann Technology Center
53698 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY
Greater Roxbury Business Association (GRBA) invites you to its monthly business mixer and networking event Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m., at Round Back Antiques, 53698 State Highway 30. The evening will debut with drinks and light refreshments at the newly opened antique shop in Roxbury’s commercial district. At 6 o’clock the business program will be conducted at Numann Technology Center located at Roxbury Central School.
This month we will continue with Dare to Share – Roxbury Dream Campaign, and hear news from dreamers and doers alike. At 6 o’clock at Numann Technology Center Simona David will launch a new business segment called Share and Learn. Several business owners will be invited to share a piece of expertise from their field of activity, and also share a challenge that their businesses may face and the community can help with. This exchange is meant to benefit all those in audience: share and learn.
The event is free and open to the public – you do not have to be a member to attend. A suggested donation of $10 will help GRBA advance its mission to continue to foster economic development opportunities in Roxbury.
Greater Roxbury Business Association (GRBA) for the Town of Roxbury, NY is a community / grassroots organization comprised of business owners and self-employed individuals working to increase awareness of existing businesses in the community, and to build a more cohesive and prosperous business environment, to serve the hamlets of Roxbury, Grand Gorge and Denver. The GRBA receives technical assistance from the MARK Project — a 501 ( c ) (3) not-for-profit community and economic development organization. For more information, visit roxburybusinessassociation.com.
Roxbury Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held June 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Hwy. Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 9 residents.
APPROVED MINUTES
June 8, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held June 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Hwy. Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 9 residents.
The Minutes of the May 11th regular meeting and the May 22nd special meeting were approved on motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Assessor, Robert Breglio, presented a written monthly report for the Town Board. Mr. Breglio updated the Board on Greivance Day stating there were 4 petitions, 19 stipulations and 36 grievances, he explained the adjourned hearing process, stated the Board of Assessment Review is deliberating on decisions and discussed NYCDEP easement values. Attorney Young discussed NYCDEP’s grievance on sewer collection lines where they are requesting a pay back or reduction on taxes for a few years. Attorney Young does not recommend doing a Tax Litigation Avoidance Program (TLAP) through Catskill Watershed Corp. (CWC) at this time but rather we should go by value tables. The Board commended Assessor Breglio on the re-val work.
Margaret Ellsworth stated the CDBG Program needs to be closed even though not all of the money was used. Several outreaches were made to the community to apply, however, there was either no responses or applicants were just over the income limits. Mrs. Ellsworth discussed constructing a community kitchen in the North Barn for use by local food industry businesses and caterers. Costs are estimated at $250,000 to be paid for with grant funds. Some funds are already in place and the M-ARK Project would help market the produce to sell. A new company, Transition Catskills would also help promote the kitchen. A request was made to apply for remaining funds from the State. Ellsworth also requested Town Board approval to apply for grant funds for Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church, will be meeting with business owners to discuss projects eligible for funding under a Main Street grant, commended Community Resource Clerk Carolynn Faraci for all the work she has done in the park and discussed summer youth workers being responsible for attending events at the park and closing up buildings after events.
RESOLUTION #48-RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN OF ROXBURY APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE MARK PROJECT INC TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN TO NYSDOS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE LWRP PROGRAM
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the Town of Roxbury desires to apply for financial assistance through the 2016 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) under the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; and
WHEREAS, the application proposes funding to assist in the development of a Community Local Growers Kitchen located in the North barn of Kirkside Park on the East Branch of the Delaware River; and
WHEREAS, the proposed funding will contribute to ongoing waterfront revitalization efforts; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury approves and endorses the 2016 Consolidated Funding Application for assistance prepared and to be submitted by the MARK Project Inc.”
WHEREUPON the resolution was put to a vote as follows:
AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
RESOLUTION #49-SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATION FOR GOULD CHURCH
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury recognizes that the Jay Gould Reformed Church is a prominent historic structure and community asset located on the highly visible State Route 30/Main Street corridor and greatly contributes to the historic character of Roxbury; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury fully supports the proposal being submitted to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for funds to make repairs to this valuable historic resource.”
WHEREUPON the resolution was put to a vote as follows:
AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Carolynn Faraci stated that she continues to book events in the park into 2016, discussed summer work crew details, cleaning up around the park, planting lilies donated by Norma & Dennis Coney of Gilboa, NY, commended Gordon Mead on all of his work in the park, and stated there are a few trees in the park that will be taken down soon.
Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman stated crews have been getting roads ready for stone & oil, have been working dirt roads fixing ruts, he will be meeting with DEC this week regarding Rodrigues gravel pit reclamation, has met with Delaware County Soil & Water regarding proposed stream projects on Robbins Rd., stating the stream work proposed for Schoolview Dr. cannot be done under the Soil & Water program because there is no Town owned land nearby to set up on, however, it may be done under another program, the water problems at the garage will be looked into further, one highway employee is retiring and he has purchased a used truck for $4,000 to be used for parts.
The Personnel Committee will look into the vacancy in the Highway Dept.
Discussion took place on getting a bigger generator for the highway garage and for the radio equipment housed there.
RESOLUTION #50- ADVERTISE FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE GENERATOR
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board will advertise for sealed bids for a larger generator for the Highway Garage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED said bids will be opened July 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Town Hall; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.”
AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Councilman Hinkley reported having spoken with B&B Construction regarding the concrete work needed at the Transfer Station. Costs are estimated at $10,000+/-. The highway department would take out the old concrete.
Building Inspector William Walcutt had a written monthly report for the Town Board. He also stated he has received several complaints of noise, odor and rat infestation as a result of the chickens on Main Street Roxbury. The Building Code covers such issues under the Property Maintenance Section, however, it is difficult to enforce or the Town Board could do a Local Law. The Board discussed the matter and felt since Roxbury has always been a farming Town that it did not want to ban it by doing a local law. The owners are down to one rooster so will see if the noise diminishes. Mr. Walcutt also stated the bar building on the Lilly property was demolished today and clean up will take place shortly.
The Town Planning Board has requested the appointment of Edward Hinkley to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board that was held by Melony Lee.
RESOLUTION #51-APPOINT HINKLEY TO PLANNING BOARD
On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, effective immediately, the Town Board appoints Edward Hinkley to fill the unexpired term for the vacancy on the Planning Board where said term shall expire 12/31/15.”
AYES-4 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSTAIN-1 Hinkley (relative)
A letter was received from Martin Menne requesting connection to the Roxbury Water District for his house located on Shepard Lane.
RESOLUTION #52-APPROVE MENNE WATER CONNECTION TO ROXBURY WATER
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes Martin Menne to connect to the Roxbury Water District per the conditions of a Water Agreement that must be executed by both parties.”
AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Discussion took place on a water break at the Park Lane Trailer Park. It is anticipated that Cowan Excavating will complete the repair.
Evelyn Irwin questioned the Roxbury Business Association being on the Town’s insurance for the flower baskets. They are under the M-ARK Project for Worker’s Comp and Disability.
Charles Serrie again raised concerns with being charged prevailing wage by a contractor to thaw his frozen water lines this winter in anticipation of being reimbursed by the Town and then not being reimbursed by the Town. Supv. Hynes stated he told the contractor the Town cannot reimburse the owners for frozen lines per the water district bylaws. Supv. Hynes will contact the contractor again to explain the matter so the owner can be reimbursed by the contractor for the difference charged for prevailing cost fees as private homeowners cannot be charged prevailing wage. Mr. Serrie also again requested the Town Board change the water district laws to reflect the owner being responsible from the house to the curb box and not the main, especially for those whose service line runs under the road.
Edward Dalski complained about no flowers on Main Street in the hamlet of Roxbury and the poor condition of the Christmas lights in the hamlet of Roxbury this past year. It was stated flowers were placed on Main Street by the Greater Roxbury Business Assoc. who are also going to hang flower baskets on the poles as soon all permits are approved by all agencies involved and the Roxbury Rotary has the Christmas lighting and all lights are checked each day for outages and fixed.
Councilwoman Carol Murray questioned the work needed on the Civic Center ballfield as Little League has begun. It was stated William Lawrence takes care of the field for the Town and is expected there shortly to remedy.
A letter was received from Stone Tavern Farm indicating they would be applying for a Liquor License for the restaurant at Shepard Hills Golf. No action was taken pending proper notification per NYS Liquor Authority rules.
No action was taken on the Police Policy.
On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Town Clerk for May 2015 in the amount of $3,257.03 (Town Clerk $907.03 and Building Permits $2,350.00)
AYES-5 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Supervisor for April 2015.
AYES-5 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Justice Court for January 2015 in the amount of $2,972.00; February 2015 in the amount of $3,236.00 and April 2015 in the amount of $2,482.00.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Assessor for May 2015.
AYES-5 Murray, Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of (CDBG (HUD) Funds for May, 2015 reflecting a balance of $79,521.50.
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 May 2015.
AYES-5 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
On motion of Allen Hinkley second y Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of Water Receipts for May 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $967.44; Grand Gorge $1,211.38 and Roxbury $487.97.
AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Discussion took place on revising the dog law to reflect penalties for unlicensed dogs found during an enumeration. Attorney Young will draft a new law for Town Board review.
Copies of the Annual Water reports for Denver, Grand Gorge and Roxbury Water Districts for the year 2014 were distributed to the Town Board, mailed to all customers, mailed to all applicable agencies and advertised as required. Copies are also available at the Town Clerk’s Office for inspection.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:
General #220-264 – $124,676.90
Denver Sewer #47-54 – $12,721.18
Highway #115-136 – $122,073.05
Special Lights #7 – $2,236.94
Roxbury Water #34-42 – $3,376.25
Capital Projects :
Grand Gorge Water #39-45 – $3,020.51
CDBG (HUD) Prog #2 – $32,082.00
Denver Water #38-44 – $1,835.98
Other:
Roxbury Sewer #36-42 – $27,392.07
Stratton Falls Escrow #2 – $3,077.50
AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0
Attorney Young stated receiving several complaints regarding the odors at the Mountainside Creamery sewer facility and discussed the processing of materials sent there. The matter will be looked into further.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the meeting adjourned at 8:45 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
"Every Hero Has a Story" - 2015 Summer Reading Program at the Roxbury Library
Readers of all ages will explore diverse facets of heroism this summer as the Roxbury Library Association presents “Every Hero Has a Story” during the 2015 RLA Summer Reading Program at the Roxbury Library.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Person: Dian Seiler, Director, Roxbury Library
Telephone and Fax: (607)-326-7901
“EVERY HERO HAS A STORY” 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT
THE ROXBURY LIBRARY
Readers of all ages will explore diverse facets of heroism this summer as the Roxbury Library Association presents “Every Hero Has a Story” during the 2015 RLA Summer Reading Program at the Roxbury Library. Each program session will involve SRP participants in group games, art projects, and storytelling.
The 2015 Summer Reading Program is open to children from kindergarten through 7th grade. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program.
Grades K, 1, and 2 will have sessions every Monday, beginning on July 6 and ending on July 27. Sessions for grades 3 and 4 will be every Wednesday from July 8 through July 29. Sessions for grades 5, 6 and 7 will be every Thursday from July 9 through July 30.
Roxbury Central School students enrolled in CROP will be attending sessions, but the program is also open to drop-in guests.
For more information, call the library 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.
All programs are free of charge.
Roxbury Town Board Meeting Agenda - June 8, 2015
Regular MeetingJune 8, 2015Town Hall
ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
June 8, 2015
Town Hall
Call To Order
7:30 pm
Regular Meeting
Minutes
May 11th Regular Meeting
May 22nd Special 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
Martin Menne-request to hook up to Roxbury Water
Discussion from residents
Audits
ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
· Resolution – Police Policy reviewed and re-adopt or changes needed
· Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for May 2015
· Resolution – Supervisor’s monthly Report for Apr. 2015
· Resolution – Justice Court monthly Report for Jan., Feb. & April 2015
· Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for May 2015
· Resolution – CDBG (HUD) Program funds monthly report for May 2015
· Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for May 2015
· Resolution – Tax Collector annual report for 2015
· Resolution – monthly water receipts report for May 2015
· Resolution – appoint vacancy on the Planning Board (term expires 12/31/15)
· Resolution – TLAP Program for Sewer Lines
· Building Inspector Issues
· 2014 Annual Water Reports mailed to customers
· Dog licenses & dog law
An Evening of Contemporary Dance Featuring Principal Dancers from the Martha Graham Company
The Roxbury Arts Group and The Byrdcliffe Performing Arts Organization invite you to An Evening of Contemporary Dance
Featuring Principal Dancers from the Martha Graham Company and Award-winning Cellist
At the Roxbury Arts Center – 5025 Vega Mountain Rd.,
Roxbury NY 12474
Saturday, June 13, 2015, 7:30 PM
607.326.7908
Back by popular demand, the Roxbury Arts Group and the Byrdcliffe Performing Arts Organization have built upon what they started just a couple of years ago, to bring again an Evening of Dance to the Catskill region. This year Principal Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York City Blakeley White-McGuire will dance on the Arts Center’s stage along with established, well-received, highly decorated dancers, including twin sisters Hsiao-Wei and Hsiao-Ting of InTW. With much anticipation, the twins return to their ‘second home’ here in the Catskills, with new dances created just for the Roxbury Arts Center stage. Award-winning cellist Nan-Cheng Chen will perform musical selections. “An Evening of Dance”, an extraordinary and truly exquisite evening, will be performed Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm, in the Roxbury Arts Center, located at 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury. Advance tickets for this performance are $23 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. All tickets purchased the day of the event are $28. “Evening of Dance” is an exquisite night out for all age-groups who share in common a passion for dance and the golden tones of the cello. 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, WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.
Notice - Town of Roxbury Completion of the 2014 Annual Water Quality Reports
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, has completed the 2014 Annual Water Quality Reports required by NYS Dept. of Health, for the Roxbury, Grand Gorge and Denver Water Districts. Copies of the reports are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, 53690 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY, during regular business hours.
Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Dated: May 28, 2015
Roxbury Arts Group’s Popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp
The Roxbury Arts Group is able to again offer the popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp for young thespians. Roxbury Arts Group is happy to announce that this year the camp will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford.
F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
Roxbury Arts Group’s Popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford Directed by Malissa Kano-White
9:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday, July 6th through July 10th
Camp Show Friday July 10th at 7:00 pm
Early Bird Rates end June 1st
For more information and to register: 607.326.7908 and on online at roxburyartsgroup.org
The Roxbury Arts Group’s popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp returns this summer for a week of ‘getting it together and putting on a show’, for actors and musicians between the ages of 8 and 13. The camp runs Monday through Friday, July 6th through the 10th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, located on Main Street. Throughout the week, campers will be led by experienced children’s theater director and playwright Malissa Kano-White as they rehearse a play written just for them and an encore concert. The week culminates in the Camp Show performed in front of a live audience, on Friday, July 10th at 7:00 pm. To receive the Early Bird rates of $150 per child, registrations must be receirved by June 1st. After June 1st, camp fee for one child is $200. Spots are limited and scholarships are available. Registration is now open and for more information and applications forms, please call 607.326.7908 or go online to roxburyartsgroup.org.
Malissa Kano-White is an assistant professor of Theatre Arts at Hartwick College where she teaches Fundamentals of Acting, Advanced Acting and Introduction to Theatre courses. As a professional director, playwright and theatre educator Malissa has worked extensively in Children’s Theatre in her capacity as, Director of the Theatre for the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, Educational Director of the Center for Theatre, a theatre museum, in Albuquerque, NM and as the Artistic Director for the Orcas Center, in Washington State. “Malissa Kano-White creates a fun and safe environment for young thespians to learn the theater basics”, said Jenny Rosenzweig, Executive Director for the Roxbury Arts Group. She added, “Whether or not campers go into the performing arts as adults, learning how to talk in front of others is an invaluable tool and a skill they will need wherever their lives take them.”
Spots are limited and fill fast. Youth scholarships are available. To find out more about scholarships, or for any other questions regarding the camps, 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, Nellie & Robert Gipson, 2015 Season Sponsor WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.
Town Board Special Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2015
May 22, 2015
A Special Meeting of the Town Board was held May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk and Carol Murray, Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara and 3 residents. ABSENT: Councilmen Allen Hinkley and Edward Raeder.
The Town Clerk read the notice calling for the meeting to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.
It was stated Councilman Hinkley was out of Town and Councilman Raeder was working out of Town.
Supervisor Hynes introduced James Muller to the Board members.
RESOLUTION #47-APPOINT MULLER TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Board of Assessment Review due to the resignation of Robert T. Sanford effective May 3, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board accepted the resignation of Robert T. Sanford on May 11, 2015;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints James Muller to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review for the term 5/22/15-9/30/19.”
AYES-3 Murray, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-2 Raeder and Hinkley
Supv. Hynes stated speaking with the owner of the Reed’s Hotel property who stated he will be having the bar building demolished soon.
Supv. Hynes stated waiting to hear back from the bank on the Zoll property. A neighboring property owner is negotiating with the bank for purchase.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 4:11 pm.
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman
Notice - Roxbury Town Board Special Meeting - May 22, 2015
pecial Meeting May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.
NOTICE
The Town Board, Town of Roxbury will hold a Special Meeting May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.
Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Town of Roxbury
Dated: May 20, 2015
Roxbury Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held May 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Allen Hinkley, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 7 residents. ABSENT: Councilwoman Carol Murray due to illness.
APPROVED MINUTES
May 11, 2015
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held May 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Allen Hinkley, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 7 residents. ABSENT: Councilwoman Carol Murray due to illness.
The Minutes of the April 13, 2015 meeting were approved on motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk.
AYES-4 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT-1 Murray
Supervisor Hynes thanked Dpty. Supervisor Raeder for filling in for him at the April meeting.
Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman reported crews have been busy doing the annual cleaning at the garage, getting roads ready for repairs, will make repairs to Matt Schwille Rd. instead of the lower section of West Settlement Rd. this year due to major repairs needed, reported we should be receiving approximately $260K+/- from the CHIPS program this year due to additional winter recovery funds, reclaiming of the Rodrigues gravel mine will begin this year, he will need to replace the pressure washer at an estimated cost of $4,400 if it can’t be repaired and will try to get one where it will include servicing, discussed recalls on the Dodge trucks and will again look into the water pressure problems at the garage.
The Highway Dept. was thanked for doing the repairs at the Transfer Station.
A possible water leak at the intersection of State Hwy 23 & Park Lane Trailer Park Rd. in Grand Gorge is being looked into by the water operator.
Councilmen Allen Hinkley and Gene Cronk met with the Transfer Station Mgr. David Dumond to discuss necessary repairs needed at the site that include replacing the C&D box walls with new concrete, work needed to the office building and repairs needed on the steel floor plate in the compactor building. Councilman Hinkley will look into prices for the concrete walls for the C&D box, the office building work will be looked into further and the steel plate work may be able to be repaired in-house by the highway dept.
Building Inspector William Walcutt reported on two new houses being built, the Zoll property in Grand Gorge has been auctioned and sold to a bank, he met with Lamont Eng. to conduct a walk thru of the interior of the Lilly house (old Reed’s Hotel) that needs a great amount of repairs. Some of the outbuildings are expected to be demolished by the owner. The Town Board expressed concerns with the old bar building having the doors removed and felt it should be boarded up due to public safety issues. The Building Inspector will contact the owner to board up the openings.
Assessor Robert Breglio was absent due to illness but supplied a written report for the Board. Elizabeth Estelle questioned the contents of the letter received from Stephen Walker regarding re-val issues. The letter was not read but it was stated that he expressed concerns with some taxpayers who contacted him expressing complaints of their meeting with the Assessor regarding their new assessment. Mrs. Estelle stated she also had been contacted by several taxpayers expressing complaints of their meetings with the Assessor, she again expressed concerns with increased taxes especially on farms and fixed income/elderly persons requesting that their assessment changes be “phased in” over a couple of years, she stated meeting with Assemblyman Lopez regarding the re-val and taxes and questioned how much money the Town received to complete the re-val and expressed concerns with formulas used for land values. Other than Councilman Raeder who had spoken with one taxpayer expressing complaints when meeting with the Assessor, no other Board member stated having been contacted by anyone. Attorney Kevin Young explained that the Assessor must follow the State guidelines for assessing where he can’t assess based on who the owner is but rather by what the property is, he discussed Watershed Ag Council (WAC) and Conservation easements, discussed NYCDEP assessments, stated during a re-val assessments can’t be “phased in” over time for some owners but rather they all have to be done at the same time and again urged taxpayers to contact the legislators as they are the ones who can change the laws to assist in lowering taxes for farms and the elderly. Attorney Young also stated that Assemblyman Lopez, during the Halcottsville /Roxbury School meeting, wanted the Town of Roxbury to go to 100% as it would lower school taxes for Halcottville residents in the Roxbury School District. It was stated that no money has been received from the State yet on completing the re-val but customary amounts are $3-$5/parcel. Michael Sheehan requested the Town Board go through the SEQRA process for the re-val to determine its impact on the community. Attorney Young stated assessments do not come under SEQRA. Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara added that the Assessor held 22 days of meetings with taxpayers to discuss their assessments and adjustments were made as warranted.
Parks Clerk Carolynn Faraci was absent due to illness so Margaret Ellsworth reported the Love My Park day was well attended with much work being accomplished and the barns are booked for summer and already into 2016. Ellsworth also stated the Soil & Water grant application for Robbins Rd. stream work is due June 1and she requested the Town Board support an application for a Consolidated Funding grant that would include Gould Church and a Main Street Project for commercial/mixed use buildings.
RESOLUTION #42- Resolution by the Town Board approving and endorsing MARK Project Inc in its application to NYS Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the NY Main Street Program
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, the MARK Project Inc. desires to apply for up to $500,000. in financial assistance through the 2015 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) under the NY Main Street Program; and
WHEREAS, the application proposes funding to assist property owners to complete building renovations to downtown “main street” buildings on Main Streets in the Towns of Andes, Middletown, Roxbury, Shandaken and the Villages of Margaretville and Fleischmanns; and
WHEREAS, the proposed funding will contribute to ongoing community revitalization efforts; and
WHEREAS, the grant application requires that the applicant obtain the approval and endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury approves and endorses the 2015 NY Main Street application for assistance prepared and to be submitted by the MARK Project Inc.
WHEREUPON the resolution was put to a vote as follows:
AYES – 4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Murray
Attorney Young discussed NYCDEP challenging the assessments on the Grand Gorge Sewer lines. An agreement has been drafted and the Attorney will review the agreement and conduct due diligence before recommending the Town accept.
Discussion took place on issues with the flat roof on the Civic Center. Councilman Cronk recommended a slanted roof be built over the flat roof. Supervisor Hynes stated that idea had been looked into years ago but were told it couldn’t be done. The matter will be looked into further.
Correspondence was received from Stephen Walker expressing concerns with Assessor issues (as discussed earlier in the meeting) and Transfer Station issues.
A letter was received from Lori Needham, on behalf of Florence Taylor, requesting her water account be credited from charges for the period her water line was frozen and water not used.
The Board agreed that the $7.00 monthly charge for 0-4000 gallons will remain in effect.
Discussion took place on the Grand Gorge & Roxbury water usages due to several customers having to run their water during the cold winter months. Before the April Board meeting, a list of water usages for April 2014-March 2015 was given to the Board and an updated list through April 2015 was distributed at the May meeting.
RESOLUTION #43-WATER ACCOUNT CREDIT
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, due to the severe cold winter, the Town Board directs the Water Clerk to credit water accounts in the Grand Gorge and Roxbury Water Districts as follows: calculate the average usage for October –December 2014 and use that amount to adjust and credit back those accounts over the average for the months of January and February 2015 including late fees.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
A letter was received from Robert Sanford resigning from the Board of Assessment Review effective May 3, 2015.
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Robert Sanford from the Board of Assessment Review.
AYES-4 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
A letter will be sent to Mr. Sanford thanking him for his many years of service on the Board of Assessment Review.
A letter was received from Elisabeth Weidmann reporting that the water pressure problem at her house in Grand Gorge has been repaired.
No action was taken on the Police Policy.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Town Clerk’s monthly report for April 2015 in the amount of $2,701.06 (Town Clerk $546.06 and Building Permits $2,155.00)
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for March 2015.
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
There are no monthly reports for the Justice Court for January, February and April 2015 because no invoices have been received yet from the NYS Comptroller Justice Court Fund.
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Assessor’s monthly report for April, 2015.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the CDBG (HUD) Fund monthly report for April 2015 reflecting a balance of $79,521.50.
AYES- 4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Building Inspector’s monthly report for April 2015.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Tax Collector’s monthly report for April 2015.
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Water District Receipts report for April 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $2,964.94; Grand Gorge $3,205.84 and Roxbury $4,497.49.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
RESOLUTION #44- STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury /XXXXX hereby establishes the following standard work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on timekeeping systems records or their record of activities:
AYES – 4 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board stated having no objections to Creekside Restaurant in Grand Gorge renewing their liquor license with New York State.
AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
No action was taken in filling the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review.
Discussion took place on the Town Clerk receiving complaints of unlicensed dogs from several dog owners renewing their dog licenses. A copy of the current dog law was distributed to the Town Board who considered conducting a door to door dog enumeration. Attorney Young will review the dog law and report back to the Town Board.
Discussion took place on complaints that have been received from residents on Lake St. expressing concerns with poor water drainage in that area even though the Town just completed a project to remediate the problem. The engineer will be contacted to look into the matter.
The Greater Roxbury Business Assoc. (GRBC) would like to hang flower baskets on NYSEG poles in the hamlet of Roxbury and has requested to be under the Town’s insurance for said project. The Grand Gorge Community Action Group had previously asked the same for the Grand Gorge area and no objections had been stated by the Town Board.
RESOLUTION#45-FLOWER BASKET PERMITS
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Grand Gorge Community Action Group and the Greater Roxbury Business Association to be under the Town’s liability insurance for permit applications to be submitted to NYSEG and NYS Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) for hanging flower baskets on poles in the hamlets of Grand Gorge and Roxbury; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Clerk was authorized to submit the applications to NYSEG and NYSDOT under the Town’s name on behalf of the organizations named above.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
RESOLUTION #46 – RESOLUTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL ISSUE
On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“RESOLVED, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session at 8:45 pm to discuss a personnel issue. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Allen Hinkley, Edward Raeder and Gene Cronk and Attorney Kevin Young.”
AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board returned to the regular meeting at 9:03 pm.
AYES-4 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
It was stated that no decisions were made as a result of Executive Session.
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:
AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray
On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.
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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman