Roxbury Arts Group’s third annual Essential Thursdays summer program kicks off July 9th!

ROXBURY ARTS GROUP INAUGURATES THIRD ANNUAL “ESSENTIAL THURSDAYS” SERIES AT STAMFORD’S OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST CHURCH WITH “STRINGS & BOWS” featuring the music of LUDWIG V. BEETHOVEN AND TANGO KING ASTOR PIAZZOLLA THURSDAY, JULY 9TH, 7:30 PM
Advance tickets: $19, seniors/students: $17 Day of Performance: $24
Sponsored by Beaverdam Builders

This summer, the Roxbury Arts Group’s third annual Essential Thursdays summer program kicks off with “Strings & Bows,” a rousing, eclectic evening of music transpiring at the scenic Old School Baptist Church in Denver-Vega Valley. On hand will be “food truck of distinction” Ate.O.Ate Catering, bringing locally-sourced edibles to be enjoyed in the moonlight.

“Strings & Bows” is the creation of three acclaimed classical musicians, brought together by RAG for the first time. Cellist Miho Zaitsu, who recently debuted at Carnegie Hall, has toured the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and regularly performs at Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, and the United Nations; violist Miranda Sielaff has played Le Poisson Rouge and Carnegie Hall and toured with the Lucerne Festival Academy; violinist Lisa Tipton is co-founder of the award winning Meridian String Quartet, has toured internationally, and has held residencies at Queens College, Bard College, and the Yale at Norfolk Summer Festival.

“Strings & Bows” will feature two distinct, renowned early Beethoven pieces, and a selection of tangos by the world’s foremost composer of tango music, the great innovator Astor Piazzolla, who brought elements of jazz and classical to tango.

While Beethoven’s reputation tends toward a serious image, one of the “Strings & Bows” pieces is a whimsical early work nicknamed “Duet with Two Eyeglasses,” written by the young composer to be played with a nearsighted cellist friend. Another is Beethoven’s Trio in C Minor op. 9, composed when he was 28, and considered by many historians to be a foreshadowing of the genius to come.

Balancing out the 18th and 19th Century music will be the tangos, composed in the late 20th century by Astor Piazzolla, and featuring the drama, humor, and romantic intensity that made him famous.

For more information and tickets, please visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607-326-7908

Greater Roxbury Business Association (GRBA) invites you to its monthly business mixer and networking event Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m.

GREATER ROXBURY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO ITS MONTHLY BUSINESS MIXER AND NETWORKING EVENT

Dare to Share – Roxbury Dream Campaign

Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 PM
Round Back Antiques & Numann Technology Center
53698 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY

Greater Roxbury Business Association (GRBA) invites you to its monthly business mixer and networking event Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m., at Round Back Antiques, 53698 State Highway 30. The evening will debut with drinks and light refreshments at the newly opened antique shop in Roxbury’s commercial district. At 6 o’clock the business program will be conducted at Numann Technology Center located at Roxbury Central School.

This month we will continue with Dare to Share – Roxbury Dream Campaign, and hear news from dreamers and doers alike. At 6 o’clock at Numann Technology Center Simona David will launch a new business segment called Share and Learn. Several business owners will be invited to share a piece of expertise from their field of activity, and also share a challenge that their businesses may face and the community can help with. This exchange is meant to benefit all those in audience: share and learn.

The event is free and open to the public – you do not have to be a member to attend. A suggested donation of $10 will help GRBA advance its mission to continue to foster economic development opportunities in Roxbury.

Greater Roxbury Business Association (GRBA) for the Town of Roxbury, NY is a community / grassroots organization comprised of business owners and self-employed individuals working to increase awareness of existing businesses in the community, and to build a more cohesive and prosperous business environment, to serve the hamlets of Roxbury, Grand Gorge and Denver. The GRBA receives technical assistance from the MARK Project — a 501 ( c ) (3) not-for-profit community and economic development organization. For more information, visit roxburybusinessassociation.com.

Roxbury Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2015

APPROVED MINUTES

June 8, 2015

The regular meeting of the Town Board was held June 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.  PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Edward Raeder, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Hwy. Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 9 residents.

The Minutes of the May 11th regular meeting and the May 22nd special meeting were approved on motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder.

AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Assessor, Robert Breglio, presented a written monthly report for the Town Board.  Mr. Breglio updated the Board on Greivance Day stating there were 4 petitions, 19 stipulations and 36 grievances, he explained the adjourned hearing process, stated the Board of Assessment Review is deliberating on decisions and discussed NYCDEP easement values.  Attorney Young discussed NYCDEP’s grievance on sewer collection lines where they are requesting a pay back or reduction on taxes for a few years.  Attorney Young does not recommend doing a Tax Litigation Avoidance Program (TLAP) through Catskill Watershed Corp. (CWC) at this time but rather we should go by value tables.  The Board commended Assessor Breglio on the re-val work.

Margaret Ellsworth stated the CDBG Program needs to be closed even though not all of the money was used.  Several outreaches were made to the community to apply, however, there was either no responses or applicants were just over the income limits.  Mrs. Ellsworth discussed constructing a community kitchen in the North Barn for use by local food industry businesses and caterers. Costs are estimated at $250,000 to be paid for with grant funds. Some funds are already in place and the M-ARK Project would help market the produce to sell.  A new company, Transition Catskills would also help promote the kitchen.  A request was made to apply for remaining funds from the State.  Ellsworth also requested Town Board approval to apply for grant funds for Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church, will be meeting with business owners to discuss projects eligible for funding under a Main Street grant, commended Community Resource Clerk Carolynn Faraci for all the work she has done in the park and discussed summer youth workers being responsible for attending events at the park and closing up buildings after events.

RESOLUTION #48-RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN OF ROXBURY APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE MARK PROJECT INC TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN TO NYSDOS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE LWRP PROGRAM

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, the Town of Roxbury desires to apply for financial assistance through the 2016 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) under the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; and

WHEREAS, the application proposes funding to assist in the development of a Community Local Growers Kitchen located in the North barn of Kirkside Park on the East Branch of the Delaware River; and

WHEREAS, the proposed funding will contribute to ongoing waterfront revitalization efforts; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury approves and endorses the 2016 Consolidated Funding Application for assistance prepared and to be submitted by the MARK Project Inc.”

WHEREUPON the resolution was put to a vote as follows:

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

RESOLUTION #49-SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATION FOR GOULD CHURCH

On motion of Gene Cronk second  by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury recognizes that the Jay Gould Reformed Church is a prominent historic structure and community asset located on the highly visible State Route 30/Main Street corridor and greatly contributes to the historic character of Roxbury; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury fully supports the proposal being submitted to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for funds to make repairs to this valuable historic resource.”

WHEREUPON the resolution was put to a vote as follows:

AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Carolynn Faraci stated that she continues to book events in the park into 2016, discussed summer work crew details, cleaning up around the park, planting lilies donated by Norma & Dennis Coney of Gilboa, NY, commended Gordon Mead on all of his work in the park, and stated there are a few trees in the park that will be taken down soon.

Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman stated crews have been getting roads ready for stone & oil, have been working dirt roads fixing ruts, he will be meeting with DEC this week regarding Rodrigues gravel pit reclamation, has met with Delaware County Soil & Water regarding proposed stream projects on Robbins Rd., stating the stream work proposed for Schoolview Dr. cannot be done under the Soil & Water program because there is no Town owned land nearby to set up on, however, it may be done under another program, the water problems at the garage will be looked into further, one highway employee is retiring and he has purchased a used truck for $4,000 to be used for parts.

The Personnel Committee will look into the vacancy in the Highway Dept.

Discussion took place on getting a bigger generator for the highway garage and for the radio equipment housed there.

RESOLUTION #50- ADVERTISE FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE GENERATOR

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board will advertise for sealed bids for a larger generator for the Highway Garage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED said bids will be opened July 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Town Hall; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.”

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Councilman Hinkley reported having spoken with B&B Construction regarding the concrete work needed at the Transfer Station.  Costs are estimated at $10,000+/-.  The highway department would take out the old concrete.

Building Inspector William Walcutt had a written monthly report for the Town Board.  He also stated he has received several complaints of noise, odor and rat infestation as a result of the chickens on Main Street Roxbury. The Building Code covers such issues under the Property Maintenance Section, however, it is difficult to enforce or the Town Board could do a Local Law.  The Board discussed the matter and felt since Roxbury has always been a farming Town that it did not want to ban it by doing a local law.  The owners are down to one rooster so will see if the noise diminishes.  Mr. Walcutt also stated the bar building on the Lilly property was demolished today and clean up will take place shortly.

The Town Planning Board has requested the appointment of  Edward Hinkley to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board that was held by Melony Lee.

RESOLUTION #51-APPOINT HINKLEY TO PLANNING BOARD

On motion of Carol Murray second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, effective immediately, the Town Board appoints Edward Hinkley to fill the unexpired term for the vacancy on the Planning Board where said term shall expire 12/31/15.”

AYES-4 Murray, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSTAIN-1 Hinkley (relative)

A letter was received from Martin Menne requesting connection to the Roxbury Water District for his house located on Shepard Lane.

RESOLUTION #52-APPROVE MENNE WATER CONNECTION TO ROXBURY WATER

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes Martin Menne to connect to the Roxbury Water District per the conditions of a Water Agreement that must be executed by both parties.”

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Discussion took place on a water break at the Park Lane Trailer Park.  It is anticipated that Cowan Excavating will complete the repair.

Evelyn Irwin questioned the Roxbury Business Association being on the Town’s insurance for the flower baskets.  They are under the M-ARK Project for Worker’s Comp and Disability.

Charles Serrie again raised concerns with being charged prevailing wage by a contractor to thaw his frozen water lines this winter in anticipation of being reimbursed by the Town and then not being reimbursed by the Town.  Supv. Hynes stated he told the contractor the Town cannot reimburse the owners for frozen lines per the water district bylaws.  Supv. Hynes will contact the contractor again to explain the matter so the owner can be reimbursed by the contractor for the difference charged for prevailing cost fees as private homeowners cannot be charged prevailing wage.  Mr. Serrie also again requested the Town Board change the water district laws to reflect the owner being responsible from the house to the curb box and not the main, especially for those whose service line runs under the road.

Edward Dalski complained about no flowers on Main Street  in the hamlet of Roxbury and the poor condition of the Christmas lights in the hamlet of Roxbury this past year.  It was stated flowers were placed on Main Street by the Greater Roxbury Business Assoc. who are also going to hang flower baskets on the poles as soon all permits are approved by all agencies involved and the Roxbury Rotary has the Christmas lighting and all lights are checked each day for outages and fixed.

Councilwoman Carol Murray questioned the work needed on the Civic Center ballfield as Little League has begun.  It was stated William Lawrence takes care of the field for the Town and is expected there shortly to remedy.

A letter was received from Stone Tavern Farm indicating they would be applying for a Liquor License for the restaurant at Shepard Hills Golf.  No action was taken pending proper notification per NYS Liquor Authority rules.

No action was taken on the Police Policy.

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Town Clerk for May 2015 in the amount of $3,257.03 (Town Clerk $907.03 and Building Permits $2,350.00)

AYES-5 Murray, Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Supervisor for April 2015.

AYES-5 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Justice Court for January 2015 in the amount of $2,972.00; February 2015 in the amount of $3,236.00 and April 2015 in the amount of $2,482.00.

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Assessor for May 2015.

AYES-5 Murray, Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the monthly report of (CDBG (HUD) Funds for May, 2015 reflecting a balance of $79,521.50.

AYES-5 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the monthly report of the Building Inspector for May 2015.

AYES-5 Cronk, Murray, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0

On motion of Allen Hinkley second  y Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the monthly report of Water Receipts for May 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $967.44; Grand Gorge $1,211.38 and Roxbury $487.97.

AYES-5 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Discussion took place on revising the dog law to reflect penalties for unlicensed dogs found during an enumeration.  Attorney Young will draft a new law for Town Board review.

Copies of the Annual Water reports for Denver, Grand Gorge and Roxbury Water Districts for the year 2014 were distributed to the Town Board, mailed to all customers, mailed to all applicable agencies and advertised as required.  Copies are also available at the Town Clerk’s Office for inspection.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:

General #220-264 – $124,676.90
Denver Sewer #47-54 – $12,721.18
Highway #115-136 – $122,073.05
Special Lights #7 – $2,236.94
Roxbury Water #34-42 – $3,376.25
Capital Projects :
Grand Gorge Water #39-45 – $3,020.51
CDBG (HUD) Prog #2 – $32,082.00
Denver Water #38-44 – $1,835.98
Other:
Roxbury Sewer #36-42 – $27,392.07
Stratton Falls Escrow #2 – $3,077.50

AYES-5 Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder, Murray, Hynes
NAYS-0

Attorney Young stated receiving several complaints regarding the odors at the Mountainside Creamery sewer facility and discussed the processing of materials sent there. The matter will be looked into further.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman

"Every Hero Has a Story" - 2015 Summer Reading Program at the Roxbury Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Person: Dian Seiler, Director, Roxbury Library
Telephone and Fax: (607)-326-7901

“EVERY HERO HAS A STORY” 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT
THE ROXBURY LIBRARY

Readers of all ages will explore diverse facets of heroism this summer as the Roxbury Library Association presents “Every Hero Has a Story” during the 2015 RLA Summer Reading Program at the Roxbury Library. Each program session will involve SRP participants in group games, art projects, and storytelling.

The 2015 Summer Reading Program is open to children from kindergarten through 7th grade. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program.

Grades K, 1, and 2 will have sessions every Monday, beginning on July 6 and ending on July 27. Sessions for grades 3 and 4 will be every Wednesday from July 8 through July 29. Sessions for grades 5, 6 and 7 will be every Thursday from July 9 through July 30.

Roxbury Central School students enrolled in CROP will be attending sessions, but the program is also open to drop-in guests.

For more information, call the library at 607-326-7901.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly opposite the town’s United Methodist Church on Main Street.

All programs are free of charge.

Roxbury Town Board Meeting Agenda - June 8, 2015

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
June 8, 2015
Town Hall

Call To Order
7:30 pm
Regular Meeting

Minutes

May 11th Regular Meeting
May 22nd Special Meeting

Requests to Speak

Department Reports

Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources
Old Business
New Business

Letters to the Board

Martin Menne-request to hook up to Roxbury Water

Discussion from residents

Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION

·       Resolution – Police Policy reviewed and re-adopt or changes needed
·       Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for May 2015
·       Resolution –  Supervisor’s monthly Report for Apr. 2015
·       Resolution – Justice Court monthly Report for Jan., Feb. & April 2015
·       Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for May 2015
·       Resolution – CDBG (HUD) Program funds monthly report for May 2015
·       Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for May  2015
·       Resolution – Tax Collector annual report for 2015
·       Resolution – monthly water receipts report for May 2015
·       Resolution – appoint vacancy on the Planning Board (term expires 12/31/15)
·       Resolution – TLAP Program for Sewer Lines
·       Building Inspector Issues
·       2014 Annual Water Reports mailed to customers
·       Dog licenses & dog law

An Evening of Contemporary Dance Featuring Principal Dancers from the Martha Graham Company

The Roxbury Arts Group and The Byrdcliffe Performing Arts Organization invite you to An Evening of Contemporary Dance
Featuring Principal Dancers from the Martha Graham Company and Award-winning Cellist
At the Roxbury Arts Center – 5025 Vega Mountain Rd., 
Roxbury NY 12474

Saturday, June 13, 2015, 7:30 PM

607.326.7908

Back by popular demand, the Roxbury Arts Group and the Byrdcliffe Performing Arts Organization have built upon what they started just a couple of years ago, to bring again an Evening of Dance to the Catskill region.  This year Principal Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York City Blakeley White-McGuire will dance on the Arts Center’s stage along with established, well-received, highly decorated dancers, including twin sisters Hsiao-Wei and Hsiao-Ting of InTW.  With much anticipation, the twins return to their ‘second home’ here in the Catskills, with new dances created just for the Roxbury Arts Center stage.  Award-winning cellist Nan-Cheng Chen will perform musical selections.  “An Evening of Dance”, an extraordinary and truly exquisite evening, will be performed Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm, in the Roxbury Arts Center, located at 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury.  Advance tickets for this performance are $23 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. All tickets purchased the day of the event are $28. “Evening of Dance” is an exquisite night out for all age-groups who share in common a passion for dance and the golden tones of the cello.  For more information and ticket reservations please visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org, or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607.326.7908.

All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.

Notice - Town of Roxbury Completion of the 2014 Annual Water Quality Reports

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, has completed the 2014 Annual Water Quality Reports required by NYS Dept. of Health, for the Roxbury, Grand Gorge and Denver Water Districts. Copies of the reports are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, 53690 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY, during regular business hours.

Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Dated: May 28, 2015

Roxbury Arts Group’s Popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp

F O R   I M M E D I A T E   R E L E A S E
Roxbury Arts Group’s Popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford Directed by Malissa Kano-White
9:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday, July 6th through July 10th
Camp Show Friday July 10th at 7:00 pm
Early Bird Rates end June 1st

For more information and to register: 607.326.7908 and on online at roxburyartsgroup.org

The Roxbury Arts Group’s popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp returns this summer for a week of ‘getting it together and putting on a show’, for actors and musicians between the ages of 8 and 13. The camp runs Monday through Friday, July 6th through the 10th  from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, located on Main Street.  Throughout the week, campers will be led by experienced children’s theater director and playwright Malissa Kano-White as they rehearse a play written just for them and an encore concert.  The week culminates in the Camp Show performed in front of a live audience, on Friday, July 10th at 7:00 pm.  To receive the Early Bird rates of $150 per child, registrations must be receirved by June 1st.  After June 1st, camp fee for one child is $200.  Spots are limited and scholarships are available. Registration is now open and for more information and applications forms,  please call 607.326.7908 or go online to roxburyartsgroup.org.

Malissa Kano-White is an assistant professor of Theatre Arts at Hartwick College where she teaches Fundamentals of Acting, Advanced Acting and Introduction to Theatre courses. As a professional director, playwright and theatre educator Malissa has worked extensively in Children’s Theatre in her capacity as, Director of the Theatre for the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, Educational Director of the Center for Theatre, a theatre museum, in Albuquerque, NM and as the Artistic Director for the Orcas Center, in Washington State.  “Malissa Kano-White creates a fun and safe environment for young thespians to learn the theater basics”, said Jenny Rosenzweig, Executive Director for the Roxbury Arts Group.  She added, “Whether or not campers go into the performing arts as adults, learning how to talk in front of others is an invaluable tool and a skill they will need wherever their lives take them.”

Spots are limited and fill fast. Youth scholarships are available. To find out more about scholarships, or for any other questions regarding the camps, please visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607.326.7908.

All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, Nellie & Robert Gipson, 2015 Season Sponsor WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.

Town Board Special Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2015

May 22, 2015

A Special Meeting of the Town Board was held May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall.  PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Gene Cronk and Carol Murray, Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara and 3 residents.  ABSENT: Councilmen Allen Hinkley and Edward Raeder.

The Town Clerk read the notice calling for the meeting to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.

It was stated Councilman Hinkley was out of Town and Councilman Raeder was working out of Town.

Supervisor Hynes introduced James Muller to the Board members.

RESOLUTION #47-APPOINT MULLER TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Board of Assessment Review due to the resignation of Robert T. Sanford effective May 3, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board accepted the resignation of Robert T. Sanford on May 11, 2015;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints James Muller to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review for the term 5/22/15-9/30/19.”

AYES-3 Murray, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-2 Raeder and Hinkley

Supv. Hynes stated speaking with the owner of the Reed’s Hotel property who stated he will be having the bar building demolished soon.

Supv. Hynes stated waiting to hear back from the bank on the Zoll property.  A neighboring property owner is negotiating with the bank for purchase.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Carol Murray the meeting adjourned at 4:11 pm.

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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman

Notice - Roxbury Town Board Special Meeting - May 22, 2015

NOTICE

The Town Board, Town of Roxbury will hold a Special Meeting May 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review and to discuss any other business that may come before the Board.

Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Town of Roxbury
Dated: May 20, 2015

Roxbury Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2015

APPROVED MINUTES
May 11, 2015

The regular meeting of the Town Board was held May 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.  PRESENT: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Edward Raeder, Gene Cronk and Allen Hinkley, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Building Inspector William Walcutt, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 7 residents.  ABSENT: Councilwoman Carol Murray due to illness.

The Minutes of the April 13, 2015 meeting were approved on motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk.

AYES-4 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT-1 Murray

Supervisor Hynes thanked Dpty. Supervisor Raeder for filling in for him at the April meeting.

Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman reported crews have been busy doing the annual cleaning at the garage, getting roads ready for repairs, will make repairs to Matt Schwille Rd. instead of the lower section of West Settlement Rd. this year due to  major repairs needed, reported we should be receiving approximately $260K+/- from the CHIPS program this year due to additional winter recovery funds, reclaiming of the Rodrigues gravel mine will begin this year, he will need to replace the pressure washer at an estimated cost of $4,400 if it can’t be repaired and will try to get one where it will include servicing, discussed recalls on the Dodge trucks and will again look into the water pressure problems at the garage.

The Highway Dept. was thanked for doing the repairs at the Transfer Station.

A possible water leak at the intersection of State Hwy 23 & Park Lane Trailer Park Rd. in Grand Gorge is being looked into by the water operator.

Councilmen Allen Hinkley and Gene Cronk met with the Transfer Station Mgr. David Dumond to discuss necessary repairs  needed at the site that include replacing the C&D box walls with new concrete, work needed to the office building and repairs needed on the steel floor plate in the compactor building. Councilman Hinkley will look into prices for the concrete walls for the C&D box, the office building work will be looked into further and the steel plate work may be able to be repaired in-house by the highway dept.

Building Inspector William Walcutt reported on two new houses being built, the Zoll property in Grand Gorge has been auctioned and sold to a bank, he met with Lamont Eng. to conduct a walk thru of the interior of the Lilly house (old Reed’s Hotel) that needs a great amount of repairs.  Some of the outbuildings are expected to be demolished by the owner.  The Town Board expressed concerns with the old bar building having the doors removed and felt it should be boarded up due to public safety issues.  The Building Inspector will contact the owner to board up the openings.

Assessor Robert Breglio was absent due to illness but supplied a written report for the Board.  Elizabeth Estelle questioned the contents of the letter received from Stephen Walker regarding re-val issues.  The letter was not read but it was stated that he expressed concerns with some taxpayers who contacted him expressing complaints of their meeting with the Assessor regarding their new assessment.  Mrs. Estelle stated she also had been contacted by several taxpayers expressing complaints of their meetings with the Assessor, she again expressed concerns with increased taxes especially on farms and fixed income/elderly persons requesting that their assessment changes be  “phased in” over a couple of  years, she stated meeting with Assemblyman Lopez regarding the re-val and taxes and questioned how much money the Town received to complete the re-val and expressed concerns with formulas used for land values. Other than Councilman Raeder who had spoken with one taxpayer expressing complaints when meeting with the Assessor, no other Board member stated having been contacted by anyone.  Attorney Kevin Young explained that the Assessor must follow the State guidelines for assessing where he can’t assess based on who the owner is but rather by what the property is, he discussed Watershed Ag Council (WAC) and Conservation easements, discussed NYCDEP assessments, stated during a re-val assessments can’t be “phased in” over time for some owners but rather they all have to be done at the same time and again urged taxpayers to contact the legislators as they are the ones who can change the laws to assist in lowering taxes for farms and the elderly. Attorney Young also stated that Assemblyman Lopez, during the Halcottsville /Roxbury School meeting, wanted the Town of Roxbury to go to 100% as it would lower school taxes for Halcottville residents in the Roxbury School District.  It was stated that no money has been received from the State yet on completing the re-val but customary amounts are $3-$5/parcel. Michael Sheehan requested the Town Board go through the SEQRA process for the re-val to determine its impact on the community.  Attorney Young stated assessments do not come under SEQRA.   Assessor Clerk Stephanie Seminara added that the Assessor held 22 days of meetings with taxpayers to discuss their assessments and adjustments were made as warranted.

Parks Clerk Carolynn Faraci was absent due to illness so Margaret Ellsworth reported the Love My Park day was well attended with  much work being accomplished and the barns are booked for summer and already into 2016.  Ellsworth also stated the Soil & Water grant application for Robbins Rd. stream work is due June 1and she requested the Town Board support an application for  a Consolidated Funding grant that would include Gould Church and a Main Street  Project for commercial/mixed use buildings.

RESOLUTION #42- Resolution by the Town Board approving and endorsing MARK Project Inc in its application to NYS Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the NY Main Street Program

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, the MARK Project Inc. desires to apply for up to $500,000. in financial assistance through the 2015 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) under the NY Main Street Program; and

WHEREAS, the application proposes funding to assist property owners to complete building renovations to downtown “main street” buildings on Main Streets in the Towns of Andes, Middletown, Roxbury, Shandaken and the Villages of Margaretville and Fleischmanns; and

WHEREAS, the proposed funding will contribute to ongoing community revitalization efforts; and

WHEREAS, the grant application requires that the applicant obtain the approval and endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Roxbury approves and endorses the 2015 NY Main Street application for assistance prepared and to be submitted by the MARK Project Inc.

WHEREUPON the resolution was put to a vote as follows:

AYES – 4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Murray

Attorney Young discussed NYCDEP challenging the assessments on the Grand Gorge Sewer lines.  An agreement has been drafted and the Attorney will review the agreement and conduct due diligence before recommending the Town accept.

Discussion took place on issues with the flat roof on the Civic Center.  Councilman Cronk recommended a slanted roof be built over the flat roof. Supervisor Hynes stated that idea had been looked into years ago but were told it couldn’t be done.  The matter will be looked into further.

Correspondence was received from Stephen Walker expressing concerns with Assessor issues (as discussed earlier in the meeting) and Transfer Station issues.

A letter was received from Lori Needham, on behalf of Florence Taylor, requesting her water account be credited from charges for the period her water line was frozen and water not used.

The Board agreed that the $7.00 monthly charge for 0-4000 gallons will remain in effect.

Discussion took place on the Grand Gorge & Roxbury water usages due to several customers having to run their water during the cold winter months. Before the April Board meeting, a list of water usages for April 2014-March 2015 was given to the Board and an updated list through April 2015 was distributed at the May meeting.

RESOLUTION #43-WATER ACCOUNT CREDIT

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, due to the severe cold winter, the Town Board directs the Water Clerk to credit water accounts in the Grand Gorge and Roxbury Water Districts as follows:  calculate the average usage for October –December 2014 and use that amount to adjust and credit back those accounts over the average for the months of January and February 2015 including late fees.”

AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

A letter was received from Robert Sanford resigning from the Board of Assessment Review effective May 3, 2015.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Robert Sanford from the Board of Assessment Review.

AYES-4 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

A letter will be sent to Mr. Sanford thanking him for his many years of service on the Board of Assessment Review.

A letter was received from Elisabeth Weidmann reporting that the water pressure problem at her house in Grand Gorge has been repaired.

No action was taken on the Police Policy.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Town Clerk’s monthly report for April 2015 in the amount of $2,701.06 (Town Clerk $546.06 and Building Permits $2,155.00)

AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for March 2015.

AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

There are no monthly reports for the Justice Court for January, February and April 2015 because no invoices have been received yet from the NYS Comptroller Justice Court Fund.

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Assessor’s monthly report for April, 2015.

AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the CDBG (HUD) Fund monthly report for April 2015 reflecting a balance of $79,521.50.

AYES- 4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Building Inspector’s monthly report for April 2015.

AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Tax Collector’s monthly report for April 2015.

AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the Town Board approved the Water District Receipts report for April 2015 in the following amounts: Denver $2,964.94; Grand Gorge $3,205.84 and Roxbury $4,497.49.

AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

RESOLUTION #44- STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Roxbury /XXXXX hereby establishes the following standard work days for these titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on timekeeping systems records or their record of activities:

AYES – 4 Raeder, Cronk, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board stated having no objections to Creekside Restaurant in Grand Gorge renewing their liquor license with New York State.

AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

No action was taken in filling the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review.

Discussion took place on the Town Clerk receiving complaints of unlicensed dogs from several dog owners renewing their dog licenses.  A copy of the current dog law was distributed to the Town Board who considered conducting a door to door dog enumeration.  Attorney Young will review the dog law and report back to the Town Board.

Discussion took place on complaints that have been received from residents on Lake St. expressing concerns with poor water drainage in that area even though the Town just completed a project to remediate the problem.  The engineer will be contacted to look into the matter.

The Greater Roxbury Business Assoc. (GRBC) would like to hang flower baskets on NYSEG poles in the hamlet of Roxbury and has requested to be under the Town’s insurance for said project.  The Grand Gorge Community Action Group had previously asked the same for the Grand Gorge area and no objections had been stated by the Town Board.

RESOLUTION#45-FLOWER BASKET PERMITS

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Grand Gorge Community Action Group and the Greater Roxbury Business Association to be under the Town’s liability insurance for permit applications to be submitted to NYSEG and NYS Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) for hanging flower baskets on poles in the hamlets of Grand Gorge and Roxbury; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Clerk was authorized to submit the applications to NYSEG and NYSDOT under the Town’s name on behalf of the organizations named above.”

AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

RESOLUTION #46 – RESOLUTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL ISSUE

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Edward Raeder the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session at 8:45 pm to discuss a personnel issue. Present were: Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes, Councilmen Allen Hinkley, Edward Raeder and Gene Cronk and Attorney Kevin Young.”

AYES-4 Hinkley, Raeder, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Edward Raeder the Town Board returned to the regular meeting at 9:03 pm.

AYES-4 Cronk, Raeder, Hinkley, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

It was stated that no decisions were made as a result of Executive Session.

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:

AYES-4 Raeder, Hinkley, Cronk, Hynes
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Murray

On motion of Edward Raeder second by Gene Cronk the meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Thomas S. Hynes, Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Edward Raeder, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman

Town Board Meeting Agenda - May 11, 2015

ROXBURY TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting
May 11, 2015
Town Hall

Call To Order – 7:30 pm Regular Meeting

Minutes – April 13th Regular Meeting

Requests to Speak:

Department Reports:
Water / Sewer
Planning
Building & Grounds
Highway
Assessor
Building Inspector
Community Resources

Old Business

New Business

Letters to the Board:
Steve Walker-Transfer Station & re-val issues
Lori Needham-water issue
Robert Sanford-resignation BAR

Discussion from residents

Audits

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
·       Resolution – Police Policy reviewed and re-adopt or changes needed
·       Resolution – Town Clerk monthly Report for Apr. 2015
·       Resolution –  Supervisor’s monthly Report for Mar. 2015
·       Resolution – Justice Court monthly Report for Jan., Feb. & April 2015
·       Resolution – Assessor’s monthly report for Apr. 2015
·       Resolution – HUD Program funds monthly report for Apr. 2015
·       Resolution – Building Inspector monthly report for Apr.  2015
·       Resolution – Tax Collector monthly report for Apr. 2015
·       Resolution – monthly water receipts report for Apr. 2015
·       Resolution – annual retirement time reporting
·       Resolution- Creekside Restaurant liquor license renewal
·       Resolution – Robert Sanford resignation BAR
·       Resolution – appoint new member BAR (term thru 9/30/19)
·       Resolution – records destruction
·       Residents concerns with unlicensed dogs
·       Residents concerns with Lake St. drainage
·       GRBA flower baskets on light poles

Notice - Town of Roxbury Planning Board will hold Public Hearings on May 20, 2015

Town of Roxbury
PO Box 189 – 53690 State Hwy 30
Roxbury, NY  12474
Phone 607-326-7641           FAX 607-326-7641

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Roxbury Planning Board will hold Public Hearings, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law on the application(s) of

Kurt Ortner – Tax Map #133.-2-12 – Hardscrabble Rd. – 2 lot subdivision

Emily Gray – Tax Map #156.-1-8.1 – Andrew Gray Rd. – 2 lot subdivision

Charles Brannen -Tax Map #91.-1-70.21 -State Hwy 30 -2 lot subdivision

for the approval of a subdivision plat.

SAID HEARINGS will be held on May 20, 2015 at the Roxbury Town Hall, 53690 St. Hwy. 30, Roxbury, NY at 7:30 pm, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Roxbury Planning Board
Joseph Farleigh, Chairman
Dated: May 6, 2015

Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Unapproved Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2015

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

ROXBURY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

A meeting of the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission was held April 18, 2015, at 10:36 a.m. at the Roxbury Town Hall.  Present Lewis Wendell, Chairman, Commission Members Nicole Haroldson, Michael Mathis. Also present Carolynn Faraci, Commission Clerk.

On motion of Michael Mathis, seconded by Nicole Haroldson January’s minutes were approved as presented.

AYES-3 Michael Mathis, Lewis Wendell, Nicole Haroldson
NAYS-0

On motion of Michael Mathis, seconded by Lewis Wendell approved demolition application submitted by Frank Adamiak for demolition of out building located on Golf Course Road.

AYES-3 Michael Mathis, Lewis Wendell, Nicole Haroldson
NAYS-0

O’Connor Grant was obtained for the Historic Plaque program.  The grant was in the amount of $5,000.

Lewis Wendell is going to talk with Margaret Ellsworth about the submissions of invoices and reimbursement process.

Historic Plaques ceremony will be held on May 25, 2015.  Brochures will be handed out at that time.  Press release will be on May 8, 2015.  Lewis Wendell has the press release.

Commission members present at the meeting directed the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Clerk, Carolynn Faraci to redesign the application.

On motion of Michael Mathis, seconded by Nicole Haroldson meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

AYES-3 Michael Mathis, Nicole Haroldson, Lewis Wendell
NAYS-0

Notice - Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting, May 16, 2015

NOTICE

The Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Special Meeting on May 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Town Hall to discuss applications that have been received and any other business that may come before the Commission.

By Order of the Roxbury Historic Preservation Commission

Lewis Wendell, Chairman

Dated: April 29, 2015

Roxbury Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2015

APPROVED MINUTES
April 13, 2015

The regular meeting of the Town Board was held April 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Grand Gorge Civic Center.  PRESENT:  Dpty. Supervisor Edward Raeder, Councilmen Gene Cronk, Allen Hinkley and Carol Murray, Highway Supt. Stephen Schuman, Assessor Robert Breglio, Town Attorney Kevin Young and 39 residents. ABSENT:  Supervisor Thomas S. Hynes due to a medical emergency.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Minutes of the March 2, 2015 meeting were approved.

AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Margaret Ellsworth of the M-ARK Project, Inc. stated 17 properties have been serviced by the CDBG (HUD) program funds to date.  One application requires the house to be raised 2 feet due to being in a flood zone and requested the cap of $23,500 be raised to $30,000 to accommodate that need. Ellsworth also stated that a Consolidated Funding application will be available in May/June if the Town has any projects for parks, recreation or park buildings to let her know.

RESOLUTION #37-CDBG CAP INCREASE

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the following resolution was offered and adopted:
“WHEREAS, on December 26, 2012 the Town of Roxbury was awarded a NYS Community Development Block Grant (NYS CDBG); and
WHEREAS, the cost cap for work is $23,500 per property; and
WHEREAS, one application requires the house to be raised 2 feet due to being in a flood area thus increasing the cost of work to approximately $30,000; and
WHEREAS, NYS CDBG has approved said increase in cap, provided the Town of Roxbury agrees;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the increase in cost cap from $23,500 to $30,000 for the CDBG application requiring the house to be raised.”

AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Stephen Schuman reported the CHIPS funds are expected to be the same amount as 2014 with an additional $6,600 in extreme weather funds, discussed water issues at the north end of Lake St. causing high water and basement water impacting residents in that area, discussed a possible solution in doing work behind the stone wall, Attorney Young will set a meeting with Catskill Watershed Corp. (CWC) to see about remediation through a stormwater retrofit program.

Discussion took place on damage to the Civic Center kitchen ceiling and dining room ceiling panels due to snow buildup on the flat roof and leaking through.  Dave Martin shoveled the snow off and reported the roof drains are higher than the roof and suggested looking into building a slanted metal roof over the flat roof.  Damage has also been done to the ballfield where someone has spun around with a car.  The Town Constable is looking into the matter.  Discussion also took place on the request of the Grand Gorge Community Action Group to use the extra classroom in the Civic Center to store two file cabinets. The room is also used by the Town Historian and Town Court.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Grand Gorge Community Action Group to store two filing cabinets in the extra classroom.

AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Discussion took place on the many frozen water service lines this winter.  The Town received bills from Charles Serrie and Mieczyslaw Ruszczyk in the amount of $756.00 each for costs they incurred to have their frozen water service lines thawed and requested reimbursement from the Town.  Mr. Serrie also stated being charged prevailing wage by the contractor who told him the Town would reimburse him and he also requested customers be sent notices informing them that there is a potential of service lines freezing due to the cold and to let water run. Attorney Young stated the Town cannot legally pay the bills due to the terms of the water law and it was also explained a private owner cannot be charged prevailing wage by a contractor because only municipalities pay prevailing wage.  Concerns were raised by owners regarding responsibility of frozen water lines under the road, to look into funding to replace water mains to make them deeper and put money into an escrow account for future repairs.  A letter was received from Philip Hulbert requesting owners be credited for high readings due to letting water run to prevent freezing. Attorney Young will look into funding that might be available from the State on funding main replacements.  All other matters will be discussed further at the May meeting.

Assessor Robert Breglio submitted a written monthly report to the Town Board but also was present and stated the re-val impact notices went out in March and he has met with approximately 180 owners to discuss their specific information, meetings by appointment will continue through April 20, stated 22% stayed the same assessment, 42% decreased in assessment and 36% increased in assessment, the Tentative Tax Roll will be available May 1st and Grievance Day is May 28th.

Attorney Young discussed the Grievance process.  Elizabeth Estelle and Walter Srebnick read prepared statements stating concerns with the re-val figures.  Joseph Albano, Joyce Devivo, Stanley Thorington, Ralph Della Cava, Gus Polli, Richard Davis expressed concerns with community viability, government transparency, keeping owners more informed on issues, impacts on farms, owners being able to afford the taxes, future property sales and issues with comparables used by Assessor. In response to the concerns raised, Assessor Breglio stated that he advertised and held two informational meetings on the status of the re-val in both Grand Gorge & Roxbury, during a re-val he must change everyone at the same time and not impose spot changes, he has conducted the re-val per the NYS standards and in cooperation with a representative of NYS Real Property Tax Services and discussed the different exemptions available for eligible owners that may help lower tax bill amounts.  Councilman Hinkley stated being concerned at first with re-val but sees the need to go to 100% valuation and requested owners meet with the Assessor to discuss their property and if not satisfied can go to grievance.  Attorney Young also suggested contacting the local legislators to ask for their assistance in getting exemption formulas changed (i.e.: ag exemptions, etc) to help with lowering taxes. Joe Albano thought Mr. Breglio was doing a good job but expressed concerns with tax rates.

No action was taken on the Police Policy.

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the Town Board approved the Town Clerk monthly report for March 2015 in the amount of $969.50 (Town Clerk $494.50 and Building Permits $475.00)

AYES-4 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Supervisor’s monthly report for February 2015.

AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Justice Court monthly report for March 2015 in the amount of $4,418.00 (State $2,710.00, County $5.00 and Town $1,703.00).

AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

As soon as an invoice is received from the State requesting Justice Court fees for January and February 2015 a report will be given to the Town Board for approval.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Assessor monthly report for March 2015.

AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the CDBG (HUD) Fund monthly report for March 2015 showing a balance of $111,603.50.

AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Building Inspector monthly report for March 2015.

AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approved the Tax Collector monthly report for March 2015 showing 100% of the Town taxes have been collected and paid to the Town and 45.8% of the County taxes have been collected and paid to the County.

AYES-4 Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the Water District monthly report of receipts for March 2015 in the following amounts: Denver Water $195.15; Grand Gorge $328.85 and Roxbury $419.28.

AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Attorney Young discussed the water/sewer easement with NYCDEP in relation to the Grand Gorge water and Roxbury sewer projects completed a few years ago.  The document will replace the existing Land Use Permit with a permanent easement to allow access for maintenance, repairs & replacement of the sewer and water lines that cross two properties.

RESOLUTION #38- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY CONSENTING AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NYCDEP EASEMENT FOR TOWN SEWER MAIN TO CROSS CITY PROPERTY AND REPLACEMENT OF REVOCABLE LICENSE

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, the Town of Roxbury (“Town”) would like to obtain an easement over property owned by the City of New York and where the Town sewer main crosses said property; and
WHEREAS, the DEP provided a draft easement to the Town Board for its review; and
WHEREAS, the proposed easement shall serve to replace an existing revocable license issued by the City of New York and its year-to-year renewal term; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board Members and the Town’s Attorney have reviewed the proposed easement by the DEP; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that adoption of the proposed easement is in the best interests of the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the proposed easement submitted by DEP; and

WHEREUPON, the Resolution was put to a vote and recorded as follows:

AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

RESOLUTION #39-AGREEMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING AND LEGAL EXPENSES BY MASSERSON HOLDINGS, LLC AS APPLICANT

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, Masserson Holdings, LLC has submitted an application to the Town of Roxbury Planning Board (“Planning Board”) for site plan approval for the project known as The Roxbury at Stratton Falls, which involves the renovation of an existing residence into a 7 bedroom guest house, conversion of an existing garage to manager’s quarters, the construction of eight 2 bedroom cottages (3 duplex, and 2 single standing cottages), the addition of a pool, hot tub, spa, deck, cabana building, parking, nature trails and pedestrian bridge to be served by new on-site subsurface treatment systems and private well, on a 7.43 acre parcel located in the Town of Roxbury; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1.04 of the Town of Roxbury Site Plan Law, the Planning Board has the authority to hire a professional consultant and/or engineer to assist it in the review of an application at the Applicant’s expense; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined it needs the assistance of a land use attorney to assist it in the review of this application; and
WHEREAS Applicant has offered and the Town as accepted the Applicant’s offer to reimburse the Town for its out-of-pocket expenses in reviewing and processing the application; and
WHEREAS, the Town has retained or will be retaining special legal counsel and/or an outside engineering firm to assist it in the review of these applications. Both of those firms will be billing the Town on a time and material basis for such services; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board is the Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of the project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration of the mutual promises of the agreement, the Town Board approves of the terms and conditions of the Agreement and authorize the Deputy Supervisor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town.”

AYES -4
NAYS – 0
ABSENT – 1 Hynes

RESOLUTION #40-APPROVE MASSERSON HOLDINGS, LLC ESCROW ACCOUNT

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Carol Murray the following resolution was offered and adopted:

“WHEREAS, on April 13, 2015, the Town Board, Town of Roxbury, approved an agreement for the payment of municipal engineering and legal expense by Masserson Holdings, LLC; and
WHEREAS, said agreement requires the funds to be held in escrow by the Town of Roxbury to pay said costs; and
WHEREAS, the initial amount of the escrow funds to be deposited with the Town of Roxbury is $2,000.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board, Town of Roxbury, authorizes the opening of an escrow account entitled “Stratton Falls Site Plan Escrow” in the amount of $2,000.00.”

AYES-4 Hinkley, Murray, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Carol Murray second by Gene Cronk the Town Board approves renewal of the junkyard license for Marty Built, LLC, located at 565 Charcoal Road.  Said license shall expire April 1, 2016.

AYES-4 Murray, Cronk, Hinkley, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Attorney Kevin Young discussed Local Law #1-2015 allowing for the appointment of additional Board of Assessment Review members and the subsequent notice advertising for interested persons.  The current members of the Board of Assessment Review feel that they do not need additional members for Grievance this year.

RESOLUTION #41-WITHDRAW NOTICE FOR ADDITIONAL BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW MEMBERS

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the following resolution was adopted:

“RESOLVED, the Town Board withdraws the notice seeking additional BAR members and none will be appointed at this time.”

AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Discussion took place on the More family having a parade down Main St. Roxbury during their reunion held every five years, this year being held on August 8th. A permit would be required from NYS Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) as it will stop traffic.

On motion of Allen Hinkley second by Gene Cronk the Town Board authorized the Town Clerk to submit a permit to NYS Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) under the Town for the More parade to be held August 8, 2015.

AYES-4 Hinkley, Cronk, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Discussion took place on the Lilly property.  The Building Inspector has sent a letter to the owners requesting access to the property to further assess the interior of the buildings.

Councilman Cronk requested any future repairs to the Constable vehicle, except for routine maintenance items, should require a description of work and estimated cost of work be presented to the Town Board for approval before any work is completed.  The matter was discussed by the Board.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley, the Town Attorney was directed to write a letter to the Town Constable notifying him of the new requirements for repairs to the police vehicle.

AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the bills were audited and ordered paid in the following amounts:

General #117-177
$51,557.71
Denver Water #16-27
$10,416.80
Highway #52-89
$76,097.64
Roxbury Sewer #17-25
$30,438.18
Roxbury Water #16-26
$6,234.94
Denver Sewer #20-34
$26,986.19
Grand Gorge Water #18-32
$15,713.30
Special Lights #2-3
$4,484.93

AYES-4 Murray, Hinkley, Cronk, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Discussion took place on the water account of Miles Kohler where the meter was reading backwards on the March read and reading correctly forward on the April read.  The owners stated having no plumbing issues where the meter would have been removed and replaced.  The owners have requested being credited for excess water used with the meter reading backwards and then forward and also requested that the meter be replaced.

On motion of Gene Cronk second by Allen Hinkley the Town Board approved the replacement of the meter in the residence of Miles Kohler but withheld a decision on crediting the account until May’s meeting.

AYES-4 Cronk, Hinkley, Murray, Raeder
NAYS-0
ABSENT-1 Hynes

Michael Sheehan addressed the Town Board with concerns he has with several issues including Masserson Holdings LLC being able to take down the apartment building that was in the Historic District to erect the new motel, concerns with Margaret Ellsworth being on the Historic Preservation Commission again, Masserson Holdings LLC site plan review application for the Stratton Falls Project, and stated he would like to see more emphasis put into rebuilding Reed’s Hotel (Lilly Property).  The Town Board will review the information presented.

On motion of Carol Murray second by Allen Hinkley the meeting adjourned at 10:02 pm.

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Diane Pickett, Town Clerk
Edward Raeder, Deputy Supervisor
Gene Cronk, Councilman
Allen Hinkley, Councilman
Carol Murray, Councilwoman

Planning Board Meeting Approved Minutes - April 15, 2015

APROVED MINUTES
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Roxbury Town Planning Board Meeting

Present: Joe Farleigh, Phil Zorda, Jean Stone, Dave Cowan, Jill Ribich, alternate, and Molly Oliver of Delaware County Planning Dept.

Absent: Rob Cole, Dave Zambri, Melanie Lee

Also Present: Rob Allison, Project Manager and Surveyor for the Roxbury at Stratton Falls, Allyson Phillips of Young-Summer, Atty. representing the town of Roxbury.

Chairman Farleigh called the meeting to order at 7:25 PM

Motion to approve minutes of March meeting: Proposed by Phil Zorda, seconded by Dave Cowan;  all in Favor.

Mike Sheehan asked to be heard on the matter of the Roxbury at Stratton Falls. He was informed by Atty. Phillips that the public hearing had been held and closed and no further comments were being accepted at this time. Mr. Sheehan left the meeting at 7:40 PM.

Molly Oliver stated that the Delaware County Planning board has yet to review and vote on the applications prepared by the Roxbury at Stratton Falls and must do so before the Roxbury Town Planning Board can vote on the matter.

Ms. Phillips presented a written Negative Declaration for board consideration stating the scope of the project which acts are part two of the SERQA short form.  She also presented a “Resolution of the Planning Board of the town of Roxbury Adopting a Negative Declaration for Project Known as the Roxbury at Stratton Falls”. Mr. Farleigh read each point in the form and each was discussed and answers agreed upon by the board.  One change to the document was on point one: Impact on Land, changing the impact from “no anticipated significant impacts” to “moderate but not significant anticipated impact. Factors judged to affect land use are the addition of five buildings, swimming pool and parking.  The proposed plan mitigates environmental impacts of these additions sufficiently for a declaration of negative impact to be supported.

Mr. Zorda proposed to accept the Resolution with the changes, seconded by Jean Stone, all in favor.

Mr. Zorda proposed that the resolutions be presented to the County Planning Board. Seconded by Dave Cowan. All in favor.

Mr. Cowan made a Motion to engage Young-Summer as consultants to assist the Planning board in review of the project and be compensated for this assistance. Seconded by Phil Zorda, all in favor.

Vic Fairbairn of Victor J. Fairbairn Land Surveying presented a map showing a boundary line adjustment request for the premises of Dwight L. Edwards being a portion of Lot nos. 27 & 36 of the first division of Great Lot No. 19 within the Hardenburgh Patent. Tax Map No. 123.45-6-78. Mr. Edwards owns both lots so there was no objection to the boundary line adjustment.

Motion to approve by Jean Stone, seconded by Phil Zorda; all in favor.

Mr. Fairbairn gave the Planning board a check in the amount of $40 for the boundary adjustment fee.

Chairman Farleigh presented a letter addressed to Melanie Lee thanking her for her service to the Town Planning Board and informing her that due to several absences she was no longer a member of the board.  Mr. Cowan made a motion to terminate Mrs. Lee as a member of the Town Planning Board. Seconded by Jean Stone. All in favor.

Mr. Farleigh opened discussion regarding a new board member as a replacement of Mrs. Lee. Several names were presented by board members. These people will be contacted about their desire to serve on the board. One will be chosen.

Mr. Zorda moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Seconded by Jean Stone; all in favor.

Minutes taken by Jill Ribich, Secretary

Notice of Inventory and Valuation Data

NOTICE OF INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA
(Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law)

Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Assessor for the Town of Roxbury, Delaware County, New York has inventory and valuation data available for review of the assessments in the Township. An appointment may be made to review this information by phoning 607.326.4362.

Robert Breglio
Assessor
Town of Roxbury

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF 2015 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL & HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF
2015 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL &
HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY, DELAWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK, HAS COMPLETED THE TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CURRENT YEAR; THAT A COPY THEREOF WILL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE MAY 1ST, 2015 WITH THE TOWN CLERK, DIANE PICKETT, AT WHOSE OFFICE IT MAY BE SEEN AND EXAMINED BY ANY PERSON INTERESTED THEREIN UNTIL THE FOURTH THURSDAY IN MAY.  FURTHER, THE ASSESSOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE WITH SUCH TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL AT:

Town of Roxbury
Assessor’s Office
53690 State Hwy 30

Saturday       5/16/2015         12pm – 4pm

Monday        5/18/2015     10am – 2pm

Wednesday  5/20/2015        4pm – 8pm

Saturday       5/23/2015        4pm – 8pm

ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015, FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR HOURS, NOT NECESSARILY CONTINUOUS, THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT THE ROXBURY TOWN HALL FROM 2-4PM AND 6-8PM IN SAID TOWN, TO HEAR AND EXAMINE ALL COMPLAINTS ON THE APPLICATION OF ANY PERSON BELIEVING HIMSELF AGGRIEVED THEREBY. A PUBLICATION CONTAINING PROCEDURES FOR CONTESTING AN ASSESSMENT (RP-524 AND RP-524INST) IS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE

Robert Breglio, Assessor

Grievance Process

When a complainant presents testimony and proof to support a complaint, the assessor is called upon to present his side and to explain the assessment of the property in question or recommend a change in the assessment if it is felt that a change is warranted.

A grievance with respect to an assessment may be filed with the assessor at any time prior to the hearing of the board of assessment review (BAR) or with the board of assessment review at such hearing, but may not be filed with the board of assessment review at any adjourned hearing it may conduct.

Adjourned Hearing-Important Information

• If all grievances cannot be heard on grievance day, May 28, 2015, an adjourned hearing will be scheduled.

• When a grievance is filed within three business days preceding grievance day, May 28, 2015, the BAR must grant an assessor’s request for an adjournment to permit the assessor adequate time to prepare a response to a complaint (RPTL § 524).

Therefore, any grievance received less than three business days prior to grievance day, May 28, 2015, will be automatically scheduled for an adjourned hearing.

• Any evidence or proof in support of a complaint not submitted with the grievance application may not be later filed with the BAR at an adjourned hearing.

• New grievance applications will not be accepted at an adjourned hearing.

The Roxbury Arts Group Celebrates Its 36th Anniversary - 2015 Season is Announced!

F O R   I M M E D I A T E   R E L E A S E

Telephone:     607.326.7908
Email:             mcullen@ roxburyartsgroup.org

The Roxbury Arts Group Celebrates Its 36th Anniversary!

2015 Season is Announced and Includes Salsa, Noir-Indie-Pop, Classical and more!
Performances, Exhibits, Workshops, Youth Camps

The snow is melting, the mountains are alive with the songs of spring birds and the Roxbury Arts Group is bursting with news about their upcoming 36th season, starting in May! The roster of performances, events and workshops is designed for all ages to enjoy and includes an 11- piece Salsa Band, an Evening of Dance, a Folk & Roots based outdoor music series, the very popular Essential Thursdays series, the return of the Villalobos Brothers, a classical quintet playing Mozart to Radiohead, a Noir-Indie-Pop band with accordion, horns, drum and an ukulele and much much more! For full season details and tickets, visit the Roxbury Arts Group website at www.roxburyartsgroup.org. or call 607.326.7908.

Opening the 2015 summer performance season on May 23rd is the electrifying 11-piece Salsa Band – Orquesta SCC at the Roxbury Arts Center! Be prepared to have every cell in your body dancing, even if you never leave your seat. The bands album ‘Renacimiento’ topped the Latin charts and won best salsa album multiple times around the world. Plan to come early for the free salsa dance lesson and then let the music do the rest.

Contemporary dance takes center stage at the June 13th performance at the Roxbury Arts Center featuring sheer beauty in motion when Blakeley White-McGuire, currently Principal Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York City, takes the stage. White-McGuire is joined this year by dancers and twin sisters Hsiao-Wei and Hsiao-Ting, and award-winning cellist Nan-Cheng Chen.

The very popular Essential Thursdays series returns to the Old School Baptist Church in the idyllic Denver-Vega Valley, boasting a roster of some of the world’s finest classical musicians. Violins and a cello will play Mozart, Beethoven and Piazzolla Tangos on July 9 and selections from American classical composers Gershwin, Copland and Porter will fill the air with the resonances of an oboe and trombone duo on July 30. This exquisite performance series closes on August 20 when a clarinet, violin and cello bringing clarity to the end of the series through the stylings of Neo-Classical composers such as Stravinsky and Ingolf Dahl. Come early and enjoy a bite to eat before entering the Old School Baptist Church, the venue the Roxbury Arts Group shamelessly claims to be ‘the best little acoustic house this side of the Susquehanna!’

For those hot summer nights, pack a cooler, grab the kids and friends and come on down to the new gazebo in Stamford’s Veteran’s Memorial Park for an early evening outdoor concert series. It’s all Roots, Folk Americana and Country music featuring regional performers Sara Milonovich & Greg Anderson on June 14, immediately following the Flag Day Parade. Jeff Wilkinson & The Shutterdogs will perform on July 23, and this outdoor summer concert series closes on August 13 when Country Express plans to have everyone dancing in the square.

As the summer sizzles on, July 25th marks the return of the ‘Contemporary High-Octane Mexican Fiddling’ group, the Villalobos Brothers!  L.A. Noir-Indie-Pop Band with accordion, horns, drums and ukulele, The Leftover Cuties arrive September 19th.  And on Sunday, October 11th, FIDDLERS! 22 will this year celebrate in memoriam Hilt Kelly.  Honoring the renowned Catskill region’s legendary fiddler and caller, FIDDLERS! 22 roster of entertainers includes The Tremperskill Boys, Laura Kortright and Steve Jacobi, Brittany Haas & Nic Gareiss, Linsey Beckett and more.

Community favorites, For Arts’ Sake and The Follies, both return, as does the Holiday Local Arts Market which features many of the region’s greatest artisans.  Writers’ Evening, continues every 3rd Monday at the Stamford Village Library and Youth Dance Classes for age groups 4 through 12, offers Ballet and Plié & Play on Thursdays, at the Stamford Central School.  The Haunted House returns to the Delaware Inn in October, and the Roxbury Arts Group will be looking for ghoulies and spooky folk to help make a haunting!

Art classes are planned throughout the year and for details and updates, please refer to roxburyartsgroup.org.  The next class being offered is a two-day monoprint workshop on May 30th & 31st, instructed by artist Lisbeth Firmin, with assistance from fellow artist Helene Manzo. Scheduled for the Exhibition Series in the Walt Meade Gallery this year, exhibits include the current show “Large Works; followed by Lisbeth Firmin: Working the Light opening  May 2nd; an exhibit focusing on the art of the Harvest opens August 1st; between October 16th through the 18th, a retrospective show titled “Walt Meade: 100 Years” will include an opening reception and a slide show; and on November 7th the exhibition “Small Works” will fill the gallery walls.

And summer is not summer without camp for the kids!  For ages 8 through 13, the very popular Rock n’ Pop Theater Camp returns for its 6th summer of theater, writing, acting, performing and of course, singing!  Youth educator / director Malissa Kano-White returns to direct campers through a week of training and rehearsals culminating in a musical written specifically for them and an encore concert performance.

“We are bubbling over in excitement with this year’s season” says Jenny Rosenzweig, Executive Director of the Roxbury Arts Group.  “We know our audience will have a multitude of events and performances to their liking to choose from, but knowing we have a high level of excellence in all our programming we are hoping that they will be inspired to also experience performances and workshops which they normally would not choose to attend. This would be such a great validation to the Roxbury Arts Group’s mission of ‘bringing the arts to the community’,” sited Rosenzweig.

For more information and ticket reservations please visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org, or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607.326.7908.

All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, and the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors like you.