Town of Amenia

                                                June 24, 2004

 

THE MEETING BEGAN AT 7PM

 

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED

 

EMERGENCY EXITS WERE POINTED OUT BY THE SUPERVISOR

 

ROLL CALL

SUPERVISOR HUNDT                       PRESENT

COUNCILMAN RUSSELL                 PRESENT

COUNCILMAN DEVINE                   PRESENT

COUNCILWOMAN DOYLE             PRESENT

COUNCILMAN CARROLL               PRESENT

 

Re-evaluation

Supervisor Hundt said that there was originally a presentation with John Watch from MJW consulting regarding the re-evaluation but it will have to be rescheduled because he had a family emergency.

 

Speed Limit reduction Request

Councilwoman Vicki Doyle said that on May 10, 2004, Jim Rapoli met with the Streetscape Committee and it had been agreed upon that there is an urgent need to reduce the speed traveling

east toward the center of Town on Route 44.  She added that there is also a passing zone located in front of the ballpark that would need to be corrected as well.

A MOTION WAS MADE TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION #16 OF 2004 REGARDING A REQUEST TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 30 MILES PER HOUR BY SUPERVISOR HUNDT

SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN DOYLE                  

ALL AYES                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

 

Councilwoman Doyle commented that it will need to be forwarded to the New York State and the County Dept. of Transportation.

 

A MOTION WAS MADE TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES DATED MAY 20, 2004 AND JUNE 3, 2004 BY COUNCILWOMAN DOYLE

SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN RUSSELL

ALL AYES                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

 

SILO RIDGE

Scott Volkman said he is an attorney representing Silo Ridge Country Club. He introduced Rob Caeners and Bob Roth.  He submitted petition requesting a zoning change.  He said he met with the Town Attorney and Town planner.  Mr. Volkman said that he is requesting the Town Board declare lead agency.   He added that there was a need to clarify the right of the owner to have a

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restaurant and catering facility.  He said that it is consistent with the Masterplan.  He said that it includes a hotel facility and amenities, it also goes through the history and ownership.

Sharon Kroeger asked Mr. Volkman to comment on preserving land for agricultural uses.

Mr. Volkman commented that they are in favor of preserving open space as well.

Councilwoman Doyle invited Ms. Kroeger to attend the meeting on July 1st regarding open space.

Supervisor Hundt said that Ted Fink, the Town planner will be preparing a comment letter.

A MOTION WAS MADE FOR THE TOWN BOARD TO DECLARE LEAD AGENCY TO ON THE SILO RIDGE PROPOSAL TO START THE RE-ZONING PROCESS AND CIRCULATE THE NECESSARY MATERIALS TO THE INTERESTED/INVOLVED AGENCIES FOR AN ADVISORY OPINION AND THEN TO RETURN TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING BY SUPERVISOR HUNDT

SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DEVINE

ALL AYES                                                                  MOTION CARRIED

 

Councilwoman Doyle said she would like to set a date for an informational meeting to present the information to the public prior to the public hearing. Councilman Devine said that he did not feel a meeting before the public hearing was necessary

 

7:40PM A MOTION WAS MADE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVELEGE AND PERSONNEL MATTERS BY SUPERVISOR HUNDT

SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DEVINE

ALL AYES                                                      MOTION CARRIED

 

8:15PM A MOTION WAS MADE TO RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION TO THE SPECIAL MEETING BY SUPERVISOR HUNDT

SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARROLL

AL AYES                                                         MOTION CARRIED

 

A MOTION WAS MADE TO HIRE MICHAEL SEGELKEN AS BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR THE TOWN OF AMENIA AT $20 PER HOUR PLUS MILEAGE FOR 15 HOURS PER WEEK FOR A 6 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD BY SUPERVISOR HUNDT

SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN DOYLE

ALL AYES                                                      MOTION CARRIED

 

8:25PM           A MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN BY SUPERVISOR HUNDT

                        SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARROLL

                        ALL AYES                              MOTION CARRIED

                                   

                                                                                    w             Respectfully Submitted

                                                                                                                                Julia A. Bouffard

                                                                                                                                Amenia Town Clerk