The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ballston was held Tuesday evening, October 2, 2007 at the Town Hall on Charlton Road. Members present were Supervisor Raymond Callanan, Councilmen James Briaddy, Harold Townley, Robert Boice, and Councilwoman Mary Beth Hynes. Also present were Town Attorney Carlton Pott and Town Clerk Muriel Swatling.

Supervisor Callanan called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

A motion was made by Mary Beth Hynes and seconded by Harold Townley to approve the minutes of the August special meeting and the September regular meeting. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

Building Inspector Thomas Johnson, Highway/Water Superintendent Joseph Whalen, Dog Control Officer John Christopher, Deputy Dog Control Officer Thomas Shambo, Supervisor Raymond Callanan, and Town Clerk Muriel Swatling submitted reports for September, and they are on file in the Town Clerk’s office.

Councilman James Briaddy reported that there will be an Open House at the Library on November 3, 2007 to honor Anna Jane Abaray who is retiring as Library Director.

Supervisor Callanan stated the Town will be participating in an Electronics Recycling Day on October 13, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon at the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway. In order to participate, you must get a coupon from the Town Clerk’s Office. The Town is covering the cost so there will be no cost to the residents.

Mr. Callanan presented his financial report to the Town Board.

A motion was made by Harold Townley and seconded by Robert Boice that the Supervisor’s financial report be approved. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

Robert Boyce asked for an update on Westside Drive. Is the pavement going to be raised?

Supervisor Callanan replied that C. T. Male is going to stake out the road and then the paving will be done. He also stated that he didn’t know if the pavement was going to be raised.

Denise Brennen asked about the easement for the turnaround. Supervisor Callanan stated they would be having a meeting regarding the easement.

The following items were presented for discussion and action.

Supervisor Callanan stated the Preliminary Budget for 2008 had been filed with the Town Clerk. Mr. Callanan then went on to explain the budget.

07-105: A motion was made by Harold Townley and seconded by Robert Boice to accept the Preliminary Town Budget for 2008 as filed with the Town Clerk on September 30, 2007. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

07-106: A motion was made by Harold Townley and seconded by Robert Boice to set a public hearing on the 2008 Budget for November 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Ballston Spa High Schools have submitted applications for Fireworks Permits. The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School is having an event on Friday, October 5, 2007 and the Ballston Spa High School is having an event on Saturday, October 13, 2007.

07-107: A motion was made by Harold Townley and seconded by Mary Beth Hynes to approve the Fireworks Permits for the Homecoming Football Games for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School for Friday, October 5, 2007 and for the Ballston Spa High School on Saturday, October 13, 2007. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

A public hearing has to be held for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Water District No. 2, Ext. #19 (Stonebridge Development).

07-108: A motion was made by James Briaddy and seconded by Harold Townley to set a public hearing for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Water District No. 2, Ext. #19 (Stonebridge Development) for October 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

The Town has a petition to extend Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Water District No. 2 Scotchbush Road Extension to include the residents of Scotchbush Road between Jenkins Road and Evergreen Court.

07-109: A motion was made by Mary Beth Hynes and seconded by Harold Townley to set a public hearing for the extension of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Water District No. 2 Scotchbush Road Extension for October 30, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

07-110: A motion was made by Mary Beth Hynes and seconded by Harold Townley to approve the following resolution approving an agreement to fund in the first instance, the Multi-Modal Funded Project for the Route 50 Turn Lane at Corporate Technology Park. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

Resolution 07-110 authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance of the State Multi-Modal Program-aid (and State administered federal program-aid) eligible costs, of a capital project, and appropriating funds therefore.

WHEREAS, a Project for the Design and Construction of Southbound Turning Lane on State Route 50 at McCrea Hill Road, P.I.N. 1ME013.30A and 1MS082.30A (the "Project") is eligible for funding (under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, and) New York State’s Multi-Modal Program administered by the NYS Department of Transportation ("NYSDOT"); and

WHEREAS, the Town of Ballston desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of advance funding of the non-local share and funding of the full local share of the costs of the Project; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board, duly convened does hereby

RESOLVE, that the Town Board hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby further

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Ballston to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of Preliminary Engineering, Right of Way and Construction work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further

RESOLVED, that the sum of $798,000.00 (Seven hundred ninety eight thousand dollars and no cents) is hereby appropriated from a loan from the Ballston Spa National Bank and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further

RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Town Board of the Town of Ballston shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, and it is further

RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Ballston be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Multi-Modal Program Funding on behalf of the Town of Ballston with NYSDOT in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and all Project costs that are not so eligible, and it is further

RESOLVED, that a Certified Copy of this Resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, and it is further

RESOLVED, that a Certified Copy of this Resolution be filed with the Commission of Transportation of the State of New York by attaching it to any required and/or appropriate Agreements executed in connection with the project between the Town of Ballston and the State of New York; and it is further

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

The Planning Board has returned the proposed Stonebridge Planned Unit Development to the Town Board with recommendation for approval.

07-111: A motion was made by James Briaddy and seconded by Harold Townley to approve the Planned Unit Development for Stonebridge Traditional Neighborhood Development, as developed and recommended by the Planning Board. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

The Charlton Snowmobile Club has asked permission to renew their application to National Grid for use of a portion of their property located in the Town of Ballston.

07-112: A motion was made by Harold Townley and seconded by Robert Boice to approve the renewal of the Charlton Snowmobile Club application to National Grid for use of a portion of their property. The application was approved previously on October 3, 2006. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

A correction needs to be made to the minutes of the June 5, 2007 Town Board meeting. In Resolution 07-75, the total cost of the work performed by Jackson Demolition should read $33,550.00.

07-113: A motion was made by Harold Townley and seconded by Mary Beth Hynes to approve the correction of the June 5, 2007 Town Board minutes (Resolution 07-75) to read as follows: The total cost of Jackson Demolition is $33,550.00 and this will be the amount to be relevied on the January 2008 County and Town tax bill. Roll Call: Ayes – all; Noes – none. Carried.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by James Briaddy and seconded by Harold Townley. Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Muriel K. Swatling

Town Clerk