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Weight restrictions on local roads

LPTB March 2 2020

Weight restrictions on local roads
By PETE KLEIN
LAKE PLEASANT—At a regular meeting of the Lake Pleasant Town Board held on March 2, the board passed a resolution to POST WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON TOWN ROADS FOR THE YEAR 2020 as follows.
WHEREAS, Vehicle and Traffic Law Article 41, Section 1660 gives authority to the county superintendent of highways to post weight limits on County Roads when the superintendent deems it necessary to protect County roads from harm during spring break up, and
WHEREAS, the Town would need to place an ad in the local newspaper notifying the public of such postings, and
WHEREAS, the County Superintendent places a legal ad in the local newspaper notifying the public of such posting on County highways, and
WHEREAS, the Town roads are typically posted for the same duration as the County roads, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board and Town Highway Superintendent believes that it would be in the interest of the Town if the County Superintendent post weight restrictions on the Town roads in conjunction with the County Roads during spring break up, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Lake Pleasant hereby requests and authorizes the County Superintendent of Highways post weight restrictions on Town roads within the Town of Lake Pleasant when he deems necessary for the calendar year 2020 ADOPTED by the following vote. Ayes: Supervisor Betsy Bain, Councilperson: Cristine Meixner, Neil McGovern, Don Braunius, Nancy Seifts Nays: None.
REVENUE LINES AND EXPENDURE LINES AS A RESULT OF THE STORM.
RESOLVED, that as a result of the Halloween storm there have been unexpected expenses and there will be reimbursement monies from the State and FEMA so new budget lines will be needed to be set up for this book work.
ADOPTED by the following vote. Ayes: Supervisor Bain, Councilperson: Nancy Seifts, Neil McGovern, Don Braunius, Cristine Meixner. Nays: None
HIGHWAY
Highway Superintendent Randy LaVarnway reported that most of the snowmobile trails were in good shape. All the groomers are in satisfactory shape. DOT informed Randy that photos have been taken of the parking lot north of the Village which Lavarnway wants to expand more and it shows the parking lot needs to be expanded more.
PURCHASE A BRUSH BAR AT A COST OF $4,500.00
RESOLVED, that the Board approved the purchase of a brush bar which gets attached to a groomer that will cut brush while grooming
ADOPTED by the following vote. Ayes: Supervisor Bain, Councilperson: Cristine Meixner, Nancy Seifts, Neil McGovern, Don Braunius Nays: None
BUILDINGS
Superintendent Lavarnway met with the Library’s building committee about the east entrance to the building. A grant was issued to the Library, so the committee is looking into using Trex for the new set of stairs which is a non-skid material. There is no ramp needed there. The lightening on the flagpole has been fixed.
Superintendent Lavarnway reported that the Town is helping the Village DPW with a water main break on Route 8.
OLD BUSINESS
Speculator Mayor Barrett gave an update report on Makomis Mountain Fire Tower that the Village wants to purchase through a DEC grant. The Tower which is 49 feet tall will put together and stand by the Pathway entrance behind the Village Pavilion. The Fire Tower Committee needs to raise $30,000 in order to complete the project. There will be a scheduled talk from Marty Podskoch in late June who is an author of “Adirondack Fire Towers”. A variance will still be needed because of the height of the Tower. There will be more support for this project from the County. There will be more events and fund raisers for this project.
Supervisor Bain reported the Verizon Cell Tower Contract is on hold as she was informed that the person who is working on this is on vacation. The LED lighting at the Town has been completed.
SENIORS CITIZENS CONTRACT FOR 2020
RESOLVED, that the 2020 Lake Pleasant Seniors Citizen group and the Town of Lake Pleasant have signed and approved the 2020 Agreement. The Town and the Seniors wish to provide a meal site and activities for all senior citizen residents of the Town of Lake Pleasant.
ADOPTED by the following vote. Ayes: Supervisor Bain, Councilperson: Cristine Meixner, Nancy Seifts, Neil McGovern, Don Braunius Nays: None.
NEW BUSINESS
Supervisor Bain asked the Board to reconsider sending out 2020 Census letter, the postage would be over $400 she suggests doing a flyer would be just as effective.
AMEND RESOLUTION #28 DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2020
RESOLVED, the Board agreed to amend resolution 28 dated Feb. 19, 2020 that the Supervisor will not send a Census letter out but put out flyers instead. Permission for the Town Clerk to place a box ad in the Hamilton County Express.
ADOPTED, by the following vote. Ayes: Supervisor Bain, Councilperson: Nancy Seifts, Cristine Meixner, Neil McGovern, Don Braunius. Nays: None
SERVICES WITH THE ADIRONDACKS SPECULATOR REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
RESOLVED, the signed agreement between the Town Board of the Town of Lake Pleasant and the Adirondacks Speculator Region Chamber of Commerce has been signed agreed the annual sum of $34,000 to be paid to the Chamber quarterly beginning March 2020 ADOPTED by the following vote. Ayes: Supervisor Bain, Councilperson: Nancy Seifts, Cristine Meixner, Don Braunius, Neil McGovern
Councilperson Meixner and Supervisor Bain will be meeting to review Emergency Operation Plan updates. Supervisor Bain reminded everyone of the meetings scheduled with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance regarding low-interest loans available to business and private owners to repair damages to properties after the Halloween Storm.
Councilperson Seifts reported that the youth rec. committee met with Oak Mt. to start getting a contract together on ski lessons.
ADVERTISE FOR A SUMMER YOUTH REC. AIDES.
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk will place an ad in the Hamilton County Express for youth rec. aides.
ADOPTED by the following vote. Ayes: Supervisor Bain, Councilperson: Nancy Seifts, Cristine Meixner, Don Braunius, Neil McGovern
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Barrett asked Supervisor Bain to email her the 2020 Census letter. Lake Pleasant President Karen McComb stated the east entrance does not need a ramp.
Robert Hoffman again stated that DOT has no plans on working on Rt 8/30 this year. Supervisor Bain said it was her understanding that DOT was just waiting on funds to be released by the Governor.
Councilperson Meixner asked if there was any word from BST&Co about the audit being started and the AUD. Supervisor Bain said the Town has been issued and extension for the AUD, the Audit cannot be started until the AUD is filed. The Town is looking to hire a BTI applicator and there is also a need for EMTs and drivers during the weekdays for the Speculator Ambulance Corps.
Adirondack Park Local Government Days will be held April 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lake Placid if any Board members are interested.

This article is based on minutes provided by Deborah O’Rourke, Town Clerk

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