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JUNE 7, 2018 – WORK SESSION Minutes of a work session meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Somers held on Thursday evening, June 7, 2018 at 6:35 PM at the Town House, 335 Route 202, Somers, New York ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Supervisor Rick Morrissey Councilman Richard G. Clinchy Councilman William G. Faulkner ABSENT: Councilman Thomas A. Garrity, Jr. Councilman Anthony J. Cirieco Also present were Patricia Kalba, Town Clerk and Roland A. Baroni, Jr., Town Attorney. The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to enter into an executive session with regard to personnel and contracts. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Faulkner, the meeting was adjourned to an executive session at 6:35 PM to discuss personnel matters and contracts to return that evening. 7:10 PM – meeting reconvened This being a work session the following actions were taken: The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to recommend that the Planning Board modify their Resolution of Approval for the Hidden Meadows Project (Resolution No. 2017-20) to delay the posting of Town fees from “Prior to Signing of the Final Plat” to “Prior to Insurance of the Building Permits”. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Clinchy, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby recommend that the Planning Board modify their Resolution of Approval for the Hidden Meadows Project (Resolution No. 2017-20) to delay the posting of Town fees from “Prior to Signing of the Final Plat” to “Prior to Insurance of the Building Permits” per letter dated June 7, 2018 from Joseph C. Barbagallo, P.E., BCEE, Woodard & Curran Engineering P.A. P.C. The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to authorize the Supervisor to execute a Retainer Letter dated May 15, 2018 from Michael Fuller Sirignano, Attorney and Counselor at Law for services related to Article 78 Proceeding commenced by Thomas P. Kuck and Whispering Pine Landscape Supply Corp. v. Town of Somers Zoning Board of Appeals Index No. 1711-2018. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Faulkner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to execute a Retainer Letter dated May 15, 2018 from Michael Fuller Sirignano, Attorney and Counselor at Law for services related to Article 78 Proceeding commenced by Thomas P. Kuck and Whispering Pine Landscape Supply Corp. v. Town of Somers Zoning Board of Appeals Index No. 1711-2018. The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to proclaim Sunday, June 10, 2018, Race Amity Day in the Town of Somers. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Faulkner, it was unanimously, JUNE 7, 2018 – WORK SESSION RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby proclaim Sunday, June 10, 2018, Race Amity Day in the Town of Somers. The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to authorize the Supervisor to execute a proposal from Kinsley Power Systems in the amount of $4,777.00 to purchase of a new generator transfer switch for the Travis Road Sewer Pump Station. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Faulkner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to execute a proposal from Kinsley Power Systems in the amount of $4,777.00 to purchase of a new generator transfer switch for the Travis Road Sewer Pump Station per email dated May 30, 2018 from Adam Smith, Superintendent of Water and Sewer. The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to authorize the Supervisor to execute a License Agreement between One P Way, LLC, c/o Sebastian Capital, Inc. and the Town of Somers for use of the One Pepsi Way parking lot for the sole purpose of having an Independence Day Celebration, June 30, 2018 with a rain date of July 1, 2018. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Faulkner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to execute a License Agreement between One P Way, LLC, c/o Sebastian Capital, Inc. and the Town of Somers for use of the One Pepsi Way parking lot for the sole purpose of having an Independence Day Celebration, June 30, 2018 with a rain date of July 1, 2018. This being a work session no further actions were taken. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Faulkner, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. ______________________________ Town Clerk JUNE 14, 2018 – PUBLIC HEARING Minutes of a public hearing of the Town Board of the Town of Somers held on Thursday evening June 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Town House, 335 Route 202, Somers, New York. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Supervisor Rick Morrissey Councilman Richard G. Clinchy Councilman Thomas A. Garrity, Jr. Councilman Anthony J. Cirieco Councilman William G. Faulkner ABSENT: Also present were Patricia Kalba, Town Clerk, Linda Verderame, Deputy Town Clerk and Roland A. Baroni, Jr., Town Attorney. The Supervisor said that this was a public hearing with regard to a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 170, entitled Zoning, Article XXII, entitled Signs. The Town Clerk presented affidavit of public notice of the public hearing that appeared in the Somers Record on May 31, 2018 and posted on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board the same day. The Supervisor explained that the amendment was to the Signage Code as it related to the Business Historic Preservation District (BHP-D). He said that a Signage Taskforce had been put together and were charged with submitting recommendations to the Town Board on how to enhance the quality and use of signage in the Town. He said that one of the recommendations they received was with regard to signage in the Historic District. The Supervisor said that he always believed that the Code needed amending because the only allowable location for temporary signage was in the BHP-D. He said that he was not in favor of that and wanted to change the Code to remove that provision. He explained that they would be addressing that in the future and the current proposed amendment did not address that concern. The Supervisor stated that the proposed amendment that was before them that evening was with regard to “For Sale” and “For Rent” signage in the BHP-D. He said that he researched how other municipalities addressed these concerns. He pointed out that the Town of New Canaan, Connecticut, Board of Realtors currently placed a 6- month moratorium on “For Sale” signs. He said that Greenwich, Connecticut did not allow for “For Sale” and “For Rent” posted signs as well. The Supervisor said that the Town of Somers never allowed “For Sale” and “For Rent” in the BHP-D although it came to his attention that was not being enforced. He stated that he was not in favor of amending the Code to allow for “For Sale” and “For Rent” in the BHP-D. Councilman Garrity stated that he agreed with the Supervisor and was curious as to why the Board of Realtors enacted a 6-month moratorium in New Canaan. Councilman Clinchy said that he was curious to their reasoning as well. The Supervisor read from an article that for the last several years all that was allowed in New Canaan were simple “For Sale” and “For Rent” signs with only telephone numbers displayed and the current trend was that buyers were shopping for real estate on-line and did not need to see lawn signs. He said that the article went on to say that the signage took away from the “quintessential New England charm”. Councilman Cirieco said that a person would be likely to look at a property on-line but the signs were helpful when the property was being located. He stated in the interest of full disclosure, his wife was a Realtor. He said he did not like the signs with the photos and extra advertising, although when they were done properly they were helpful when trying to find a home. The Supervisor declared the hearing opened and asked for comments from the public. JUNE 14, 2018 – PUBLIC HEARING The Supervisor stated that the Board received comments from the Planning Board and the Historical Properties Board. There being no one to be heard on motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Cirieco, the hearing was adjourned at 7:17 PM to the July 12th Regular Meeting. ________________________ Town Clerk JUNE 14, 2018 – REGULAR MEETING Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Somers held on Thursday evening June 14, 2018 at 6:30 PM at the Town House, 335 Route 202, Somers, New York. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Supervisor Rick Morrissey Councilman Richard G. Clinchy Councilman Thomas A. Garrity, Jr. Councilman Anthony J. Cirieco Councilman William G. Faulkner ABSENT: Also present were Patricia Kalba, Town Clerk, Linda Verderame, Deputy Town Clerk and Roland A. Baroni, Jr., Town Attorney. The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to enter into an executive session with regard to Insurance and Contracts. Thereupon motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Cirieco, the meeting was adjourned to an executive session at 6:30 PM to discuss Insurance and Contracts. 7:05 PM meeting reconvened The Supervisor said that it was in order for the Board to open a public hearing with regard to a Proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 170, entitled Zoning, Article XXII, entitled Signs. 7:05 PM – hearing opened 7:17 PM meeting reconvened PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no one to be heard on motion of Supervisor Morrissey, seconded by Councilman Faulkner, public comment session was declared closed.