Author: Susan Prue
Last saved by: Dick Onufer

A budget workshop was held on August 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the Town Office.
  
Members present were Councilwoman Lemire, Councilmen Wilson, Leahy and Patterson, Supervisor Onufer, Town Clerk Prue.

Supervisor Onufer and all board members work on the tentative 2022 budget.  Meeting closed at 6:55 pm.

A Regular meeting for the Town Board of Constable was held on August 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office.  Members present were Councilwoman Lemire, Councilmen Wilson, Leahy and Patterson, Supervisor Onufer, Town Clerk Prue, Highway Superintendent Martin, Code Officer Halley and Dalton Patterson, IT was absent due to a prior commitment.

Guests present were Darrell Rockhill, Michael Ledger, Darlene & Dennis LaPlant Constable residents, Darren FeFee, Constable Fire Dept. and Mellissa Furnia, F.O.T.N.C.

A motion was made by Councilman Patterson and seconded by Councilman Leahy to accept the minutes from the July 8, 2021 regular meeting, motion carried.

FIRE DEPT,

Darren FeFee gave the Fire Departments 2022 Budget Presentation and explained budget versus expenses for 2021, so far.  Explained their need for a 2% increase in their budget from last year.  Supervisor Onufer explained why the Town may not be able to approve their request due to Budget guidelines.  Darren explained that the Fire Dept. had worked up their budget before they got the guidelines from the Supervisor.  Board members said they would review their request when they worked on the budget again.  Darren explained that their plans for the ice rink are going forward. 

HUD

Supervisor Onufer reported that he received notification of our grant award in the amount of $365,800.00.  

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Leahy for Resolution #9-2021 to approve the “Policies & Procedures” for the Town of Constable Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program, motion carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Leahy for Resolution #10-2021 to approve the “Policies & Procedure Manual” for the Town of Constable Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #11-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Leahy
Adopting the Policies & Procedures Manual which include the Sub-Recipient Monitoring Policy and Report Template for the Town’s Office for Community Renewal Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #12-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Patterson
to designate the Town Supervisor as the ADA Coordinator and to adopt the following:

	Notice Under the American with Disabilities Act.
	Grievance Procedures
	Grievance Form

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #13-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilwoman Lemire
authorizing the Town Supervisor, to act as Fair Housing Officer for the Town’s Office for Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #14-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Wilson,
authorizing the Town Supervisor, to act as Section 3 Coordinator for the Town’s Office for Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #15-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilman Patterson and seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Authorizing Richard Onufer, the Town Supervisor, to sign the Section 3 Plan adopted 
by the Constable Town Board for the Town’s Office for Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #16-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Authorizing Richard Onufer, the Town Supervisor, to sign the Fair Housing Plan adopted by the Constable Town Board for the Town’s Office for Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

I hereby certify that, at a Regular Meeting of the Town of Constable, Town Board, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called
(a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #17-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Patterson
for Resolution #17, 2021 which reads as follows:

WHEREAS, this Town Board supports the creation and maintenance of affordable housing in the Town of Constable, and

WHEREAS, the Town applied for a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, administered by the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation of Office of Community Renewal(OCR), and

WHEREAS, the Town was awarded Project #274HR108-20 for the general purposes of replacing housing and notice to that effect was provided to the Town by OCR on June 24, 2021 for the amount of Three Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($365,800.00)

RESOLVED, that the Town Board wishes to accept the award and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute an Agreement between the Town of Constable and the Office of Community Renewal (NYS HTFC), and

RESOLVED, that the Town Board wishes to engage the services of Friends of the North Country, Inc. (Friends) to administer the 2020 Town of Constable Housing Rehabilitation Program award and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute an Agreement between the Town of Constable and Friends who will, for the standard allowable Program Delivery and Administrative fee schedule allowed by the OCR, perform as Subrecipient on behalf of the Town of Constable in accordance with OCR guidelines.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th day of August, in the year 2021.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #18-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Determining the Environmental Review Record to be classified a Type II Action (6NYCRR Section 617.4 and 617.5) for the Town’s Office for Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.  Classification of Type II Action was determined based on review of https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/32521.html.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Patterson and seconded by Councilman Wilson
For Resolution #19-2021 Authorizing Richard Onufer, Town Supervisor of the Town of Constable to sign Section 3 Plan, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #20-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilman Leahy and seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Authorizing Richard Onufer, Town Supervisor, to act as Certifying Officer for Town’s Office for Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.  

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Constable, a Municipality with offices at 15964 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926, duly called (a quorum being present) and held at the Town Hall, located in the Town of Constable, County of Franklin, State of New York, on August 12, 2021, the following, Resolution #21-2021, was duly adopted and is now in full force and effect.

A motion was made by Councilman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Authorizing Richard Onufer, Town Supervisor, to adopt the Fair Housing Plan for the Constable Town Board for the Town’s Office for Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant project #274HR108-20 Housing Rehabilitation Program.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Town Clerk of the Town of Constable, on this 12^th Day of August, in the year 2021, motion carried.

CODE OFFICER

Michael Ledger addressed the board on the visit and letter he received from the Code Officer regarding the junk on his property and why he doesn’t feel the need to obey the law.  Gordie and the Board discussed his concerns about the condition of his property.  The Junkyard Law was explained to him and that if he refused he was informed of the next steps that would be taken. Code Officer Halley explained the specifications for building a fence around his property.   

Gordie went over his report that covered the time period of 07/07/2021 – 08/10/2021.

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilwoman Lemire to approve the SEQR information, motion carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Patterson
to accept the Code Officer’s report, motion carried.

WEB/TECH

Dalton was absent and gave his report for July to Supervisor Onufer who turned copies over for the board members to review.  

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Leahy to accept Dalton’s report, motion carried, with Councilman Patterson abstaining from this vote.

OLD TOWN HALL

Supervisor Onufer reported that Mr. Bruso advised him that the loan is progressing on the sale of the Old Town Hall.

ASSESSOR

Darrell Rockhill addressed the board on the proper procedure for the Democratic Caucus.  

He also asked when there would be a decision for the replacement for the Grievance Board.  It was explained that the ad would be run 1 more time and then a decision would be made.

ANCA

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Leahy to
not have an Electric Charging Station in the Town of Constable. 

SOLAR

OYA progressing well.

HELIOS project on hold.

HIGHWAY

Highway Superintendent Martin gave his Fuel Usage report up to July 2021,

Highway Superintendent Martin reported he is working on the DEC permit for the new sand pit.

Highway Superintendent Martin reported that nothing has been done on the path from the new town hall to the rec park.
 
Boundary Survey – nothing new to report.

Navistar – nothing new to report.

Stebbins Road – to start in August.

Old Tractor Sale– nothing new to report.

Drop Box at Town Hall – nothing new to report.

Highway Dept. bills were audited and approved #85 - #94.

A motion was made by Councilman and seconded by Councilman for Budget Amendment #5-2021, motion carried.

$105.16 from Account #DA-5110.4 – General Repairs-Cont. Exp.
$105.16 to Account #DA-5130.2 – Machinery Equip.

$457.15 from Account #DA-5130.4 – Machinery – Cont. Exp.
$457.15 to Account #DA-5112.2 – Misc. Brush & Weed – Cont. Exp.

$ 63.35 from Account #DA-4518.9 – Social Security
$ 63.35 to Account #DA9050.8 – Unemployment Ins.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Patterson to accept Larry’s report. Motion carried.

Supervisor Onufer presented the Highway Dept. Fund Monthly Statement for July 2021 for all board members to review.  A motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Patterson to accept the Highway Dept. Fund Monthly Statement, motion carried.

Capital Projects

DASNY funds not received yet.

At a regular meeting for the Town of Constable, Town Board, held on August 12, 2021 
at 7:00 pm, a motion was made by Councilwoman Lemire and seconded by Councilman Leahy for Resolution #8-2021 which reads as follows:   

“The Town of Constable Town Board authorizes the Town of Constable Justice 
Court to apply for a grant with JCAP in the 2021 – 2022 grant cycle in the amount 
of $5,540.00. The purpose of which is, the Town of Constable has built a new 
town hall and the Justice Court has a new office and courtroom in the new town hall 
and the $5,540.00 grant funds will be used solely for the new Justice Court Office and 
Courtroom”,  

1 work order is for a security system as follows: 3 exterior doors and 3 motion 
detectors - $2,610.00

1 work order is for a Camera Setup as follows: 4 cameras for 3 doors and the 
Courtroom - $2,930.00

The total is $5,540.00.

A roll call vote was taken:      Councilwoman Lemire – Yes
                                Councilman Leahy – Yes
                                Councilman Patterson - Yes
                                Councilman Wilson – Yes
Motion carried.

Tree removal – nothing new to report.

American Rescue Plan – Supervisor Onufer confirmed that the Town of Constable will receive $160,799.00.  ½ was received on July 23, 2021, $80,389.50 and the 2^nd half coming next year.

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Patterson
for Budget Amendment #3-2021, motion carried.

$4,323.79 from Account #H909 – Fund Balance

$3,863.79 to Account #H1620-2 – New Building
$  460.00 to Account #H1620.21 – Salt Barn

Capital Projects bills were audited and approved #7 - #9

Supervisor Onufer presented the Capital Projects Fund Monthly Statement for July 2021 for all board members to review.  A motion was made by Councilman Wilson 
and seconded by Councilman Leahy to accept the Capital Projects Fund Monthly Statement, motion carried.

Town Justice
     
Supervisor Onufer reported that Justice Wisnesky turned in funds in the amount of $596.00 for June 2021, a voucher from the Justice Court has been received and a check in the amount of $566.00 has been sent to the Justice Court.  The Town’s portion of this is $30.00.  $687.00 was turned in for July and a check in the amount of $357.00 has been sent to the Justice Court.  The Town’s portion of this is $330.00.

TOWN CLERK

Town clerk turned in $157.50 for the month of July 2021.  A motion was made by Councilman Leahy and seconded by Councilman Patterson to accept the Town Clerk’s Report, motion carried.

REC PARK

Youth Grant – nothing new to report.

ATTORNEY

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Patterson for Resolution #22-2021, which reads as follows:

Title: Use of Marijuana on Town Property

At the August 12, 2021 Town of Constable Town Board Meeting, attended by all Trustees listed below, a Resolution was considered to Prohibit the use of Marijuana at the Town of Constable Recreation Park, on the grounds of the Town Hall, and at the Town Garage.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Constable, Franklin County, New York, as follows:

     Section 1.     The Town Board deems it necessary and appropriate to prohibit the use of marijuana on the grounds of the Town Recreation Park, Town Hall, and Town Garage, and does hereby entirely prohibit the use of marijuana on such grounds.

     Section 2.     This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call Vote:		Ayes	Nay	Abstain

Mike Leahy			  X
David Patterson             X
Melanie Lemire              X
Clyde Wilson			  X

Carried 4-0

This resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT 

Supervisor Onufer gave a copy of the Annual Report from NYMIR to each board member present.

Supervisor Onufer brought up the possibility of having an open house to have residents come and look at our new town hall.  Tabled

New playground equipment location has been marked out and some prep work has
been done.

Supervisor Onufer gave the information on the Adirondack Rail Trail to do a Resolution in support of this project and it was decided by the board not to do a resolution.

Supervisor Onufer reported he received a letter from the Dept. of Labor on the Unemployment rates for 2022.

Supervisor Onufer reported he received the 2^nd quarter tipping funds in the amount of
$10,210.56 which is up from last year ($9,866.89).

Supervisor Onufer presented the General. Fund Monthly Statement for 
July 2021 for all board members to review.  A motion was made by Councilman Patterson and seconded by Councilwoman Lemire to accept the General Fund Monthly Statement, motion carried

Savings Statements for July 2021 was presented for all board members to review.

Trial Balance for July 2021 was presented for all board members to review.

A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilman Patterson
for Budget Amendment #5-2021, motion carried.

$460.00 from Account #A-909 – Fund Balance
$460.00 to Account #A9901.9 – Capital Projects

$2,100.00 from Account #A-909 – Fund Balance
$2,100.00 to Account #A9901.9 – Capital Projects

$1,770.00 from Account #A-909 – Fund Balance
$1,770.00 to Account #A9901.9 – Capital Projects

$57.50 from Account #A1355.4 – Tax Assessor – Cont. Exp.
$57.50 to Account #A1410.4 – Town Clerk –Cont. Exp.

$349.98 from Account #A1630.1 – Town Hall Cleaner
$349.98 to Account #A1620.4 - Town Hall –Cont. Exp.

Bills were audited and approved.	#162 - #184

The next budget workshop will be on September 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Leahy, motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.
	
Susan Prue, Constable Town Clerk