FOURTH REGULAR SESSION
Johnstown, NY April 8th, 2019
Roll Call – Quorum Present
Supervisors: Argotsinger, Blackmon, Born, Bradt, Breh, Fagan, Greene, Groff, Handy, Howard, Kinowski, Lauria, Perry, Potter, Selmser, Wilson, Young
TOTAL: Present: 17 Absent: 3 (Supervisors Callery, Rice Waldron)
Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Wilson called for a moment of silence for Frank S. Rice, husband of Supervisor Allicia Rice, who recently passed away.
Chairman Wilson asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to address the Board. No one from the public came forward.
Chairman Wilson then asked Mr. Stead for the reading of the Late Communications and Report on the Late Agenda.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions on the Agenda were then deliberated upon.
No. 157 (Resolution Referring Certain Parcels to the Fulton County Demolition Team (Operation Green Scene): Supervisor Young advised that a number of Gloversville City Supervisors have been meeting and are looking at the tax foreclosures in the City and are hoping that when the properties are purchased, people will take care of them and they won’t end up back on the County’s foreclosure list.
A motion was offered by Supervisor Fagan, seconded by Supervisor Lauria and unanimously carried to waive the Rules of Order to take action on Late Resolution 1.
Mr. Stead explained that Late Resolution No. 1 (Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for One (1) Patrol Car for use in Sheriff’s Department) may not be needed because the Sheriff may be able to access a state contract for the purchase of a patrol vehicle that was recently totaled in an accident.
Chairman Wilson opened the Public Hearing to receive comments regarding proposed Local Law “B” of 2019, “A Local Law Amending Local Law 3 of 1986, as Amended by Local Law 2 of 1996 to Revise the Name of the Department of Information Services to Department of Information Technology” at 1:30 p.m.
There being no interested speakers, Chairman Wilson advised that he would keep the Public Hearing open for a portion of the Board meeting.
Chairman Wilson called for a recess at 1:30 p.m.
Chairman Wilson then called the meeting back to order at 1:45 p.m.
Chairman Wilson again asked if there were any members of the public who wished to make comments regarding Proposed Local Law “B” of 2019, “A Local Law Amending Local Law 3 of 1986, as Amended by Local Law 2 of 1996 to Revise the Name of the Department of Information Services to Department of Information Technology”. No one came forward.
Chairman Wilson opened the Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the Draft, Map, Plan and Report for Proposed Fulton County Sewer District No. 3: Meco at 1:46 p.m.
John Kane 165 W. Bush Road, Gloversville: Mr. Kane asked what the Meco Sewer District annual cost would be. There is no water supply or any type of meters, so how will the sewage cost be calculated. Many home owners in the area have their own wells and own septic systems. He further asked why this Sewer District is being proposed. He also referenced Article 5, Chapter 100 and 102 of County Law that makes this action subject to permissive referendum. Petition forms must be made available by the Clerk of the Board for anyone wishing them.
Mr. Stead explained that this proposed district is totally optional for a homeowner to participate in or to share the cost of.
Wrandy Siarkowski, 28 Jay Street and also Chairman of Gloversville-Johnstown Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility: He advised that on C.T. Male’s Map, Plan and Report, he noticed that of 14 pages, 11 pages on the SEQR are blank and not filled out. He advised that he also has concerns regarding the metering for the sewer system. He said that the report referenced that the Gloversville-Johnstown Joint Sewer Board had discussions regarding the sewer district back in 2006. He asked why the project had not been discussed with the Sewer Board more recently. He had questions regarding, who will maintain the water meters, who is responsible for future tie ins and who will maintain the district once it is established.
Mr. Stead asked Mr. Siarkowski if the Gloversville-Johnstown Joint Sewer Board responded to the SEQRA notifications during the review period for involved agencies. Mr. Siarkowski said that he did not know.
Pat Malagisi, 774 Co. Hwy. 122, Gloversville: He asked where the Pump Station would be located and if one pump station could handle all the sewage. Mr. Stead responded that the existing pump station is located at “Meco flats” and yes, it can handle the projected flows.
Chairman Wilson then asked if there was anyone else present who would like to comment on proposed Sewer District Number 3: Meco. No one else came forward.
Chairman Wilson then called for a recess at 1:53 p.m.
Chairman Wilson called the meeting back to order at 2:05 p.m.
Chairman Wilson again asked if there were any members of the public who wished to make comments regarding Proposed Local Law “B” of 2019, “A Local Law Amending Local Law 3 of 1986, as Amended by Local Law 2 of 1996 to Revise the Name of the Department of Information Services to Department of Information Technology” or the Draft, Map, Plan and Report for Proposed Fulton County Sewer District No. 3: Meco. There being no further interested speakers, Chairman Wilson closed both Public Hearings at 2:06 p.m.
Proposed No. 27 (Resolution Establishing Fulton County Sewer District No. 3: Meco): Chairman Wilson recommended holding off on voting on this proposed Resolution to give the Gloversville-Johnstown Joint Wastewater Treatment Board time to meet with the Planning Director and C.T. Male to have any questions answered.
Mr. Stead then explained that he had spoken to the Planning Director during the recess and found out an answer to Mr. Siarkowksi’s question about why some of the pages were blank on the SEQR. He advised that, in accordance with SEQRA, only Section 1 was required to be filled out for this type of project.
Supervisor Howard asked if the Board tabled this proposed Resolution would the Board be required to hold another Public Hearing. Mr. Stead said only is there was a significant change in the scope of the project.
Supervisor Blackmon made a motion to TABLE proposed Resolution No. 27 (Resolution Establishing Fulton County Sewer District No. 3: Meco), seconded by Supervisor Greene and unanimously carried.
