Sam Campbell

The public hearing is regarding the establishment of the Sand Road Water District in the Town of Schuyler Falls. The discussion includes the review of a map, plan, and report detailing the district's boundaries, costs, and method of operation. The proposed improvements consist of installing 7,280 linear feet of new water main, air release valve, hydrants, valves, and a booster pump station. The maximum amount proposed to be expended for improvements is $5,327,575.00, which will be paid by Clinton County. There will be no operation and maintenance costs required to be paid by the owners for the first three years, and Clinton County will cover these costs. Similarly, Clinton County will cover the costs for short-lived assets for the first five years. The hearing will also address payments to the Morrisonville Water District and a capital contribution cost to the Town of Plattsburgh, as well as water user rates and connection costs.

The Town Board meeting included discussions on the birchwood property, the new highway truck, Trudeau Way, and the Randall property concerning the proposed Sand Road water district. Inquiries were made about the salt shed, the Teamsters contract, and the courtroom upgrades. The Highway Department reported on the new truck and winter preparations. Water projects, including Rickson Avenue and Morrisonville Water Project, were discussed. Updates were provided on safety and codes, including the Junkyard Law. The board also discussed budget considerations, updated contracts, and the potential historic district designation for the Town of Schuyler Falls, with a public hearing scheduled. Resolutions were passed regarding budget workshops, overriding the tax levy limit, authorizing attendance at the New York State Planning Federation Conference, approving a paving project for the Hamlet of Morrisonville, entering a contract with Saranac Central School for water usage, and accepting the resignation and reappointment of Robert Guynup as Codes Officer. Budget transfers for the Highway Fund were approved.

The public hearing is to call the meeting to order, pledge allegiance, roll call, discuss the purpose of the meeting regarding proposed Local Law #1 2025- "A Local Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law 3-C", public comments and adjournment.

The Town Board meeting covered various topics, including discussions on the basketball court's water issue, driveway repairs, and a warranty. The Highway Department reported on tree removal, road striping, and roadside mowing. Water-related matters included updates on the Morrisonville Water project and Sand Road. Safety and Codes reported on property maintenance requests. The board also discussed the Pine Tree Drive Subdivision, dumping fee shares, the DEC grant, Tether Law, feral cats, historian conference attendance, recreation, electronic speed limit signs, and resolutions regarding tax levy limits, historian conference attendance, fence purchase, dump truck repairs, and snowplow purchase. The board also showed support for the removal of Imperial Dam and the reappointment of Trevor Finley as Sole Assessor.

The meeting included discussions on feral cats near Maple Street and tree removal near the old swimming hole parking area. Highway department updates covered the one-ton truck being back in service, roadside mowing, tandem trucks, ditching, and the removal of a large tree on Staley Road. Water project updates included the DOT permit for Kubricky, River Street Heights and Ladue Street progress, Rickson Avenue completion, and the establishment of a water district for billing purposes. The possibility of electronic speed limit signs was also discussed. Don Lee from Trout Unlimited addressed the board regarding a fish ladder and the removal of Imperial Mill Dam.