Supervisor Gutheil called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m.

The Deputy Town Clerk called the roll, which resulted in the following Town Board Members being present or absent.

Harry G. Gutheil Jr. Supervisor

Rich Hewlett Councilman

Bob Prendergast Councilman (arrived at 3:55)

Niki Baker Councilwoman

Todd Kusnierz Councilman

Also Present: Leeann McCabe, Deputy Town Clerk; Sylvia Hanson, Special Projects; Steve Barody, Highway Superintendent; Peggy Jenkins, Assessor; Steve Gram, Recreation Director; Mike Shaver, Water Superintendent; Mr. Zimmerman, Hiscock & Barclay;and Mr. Uncer Uncher, Reliant Energy. [amended 8/12/03]

There were no quotes attached to Voucher 1154 for the tile job at the Park. Steve Gram was asked to supply the quotes he had received for this job, in order to meet the procurement policy. They should be given to Sylvia and attached to the voucher.

With regard to the Transfer Station, Supervisor Gutheil stated that the weights on the loads of the compactor have gone down. We need to find out why.

A voucher was received from Saratoga Veterinary Hospital for $95.50. Apparently a dog was running loose near exit 17 and someone picked it up and dropped it off at the Animal Hospital on their way to work. They were afraid it would get hit. Supervisor Gutheil felt that the Town was obligated to pay this bill but also felt there should be further discussion regarding this matter.

There was discussion regarding voucher 1254 for the Town Clerk's petty cash reimbursement. A check was written out of her account for $25.00 to the Village of South Glens Falls. This was to cover the cost of a building permit that was issued in error by the Town. It was agreed that all but the $25.00 should be paid for that voucher. Joe Patricke was asked to look into the matter and advise.

A motion was made by Councilman Prendergast and seconded by Councilman Hewlett authorizing water hook up to the Nicholson home being built on Bluebird Road subject to a memo from Attorney Auffredou indicating this can be done on a case by case basis without setting a precedent.

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker No

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

Joe Patricke received a call from a Mr. Leonelli who knows the cost for extending the water and sewer districts on Bluebird Rd. and he's willing to pay the cost to review this and get the answer for his Harrison Avenue project. He has 30 acres and wants to buy into our water and sewer line. The anticipated project will be 56 homes and 112 apartments. Supervisor Gutheil stated that we would need to know the impact on the water and sewer. We will have to contact the Town's engineer and find out his fee to review.

A motion was made by Councilman Prendergast and seconded by Councilwoman Baker approving the following water billings:

Borden Chemical Account No. 30001

For period 6/23/03 - 7/28/03

Previous Balance - $4,102.38

Current Charges - $5,430.88

Total Billed - $9,533.26

Customer Number: 20738

Bill Number: 64921

Usage Period: 3/6/03 - 7/24/03

Billing Date: 7/24/03

Robert & Jennifer Murray

12 Primrose Ave.

South Glens Falls, N.Y.

Consumption 15,900 gallons

Amount Billed: $50.88

Customer Number: 20772

Bill Number: 64923

Usage Period: 3/7/03 - 7/30/03

Billing Date: 7/30/03

James Bovee & Colleen Convoy

5 Daffodil Dr.

South Glens Falls, N.Y.

Consumption 20,200 gallons

Amount Billed: $64.64

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

A motion was made by Councilwoman Baker and seconded by Councilman Hewlett authorizing the Supervisor to sign three copies of the Youth Week Contract from Saratoga County.

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

Steve Gram spoke regarding the repair of the sprinkler system. Lawn Irrigation Systems was to do the job not to exceed $1,000.00. Rick Haag had ordered supplies and had the supplier send his bill to the Town. The bill for supplies totaled $338.17 and the bill from Lawn Irrigation Systems totaled $773.00. Therefore the job went over the $1,000.00 by $111.17. Supervisor Gutheil stated that the vouchers should be presented at the next month end meeting.

The Court called Steve Gram and asked if he had work for two people that have to serve community service. Steve thought that they could paint the outside of the building down at the beach. Supervisor Gutheil felt that due to a lack of supervision that it would be better if Steve found work for them at the Park. Steve will have them do some weeding of the flowerbeds and such.

Supervisor Gutheil reported receiving a section of law from McKinney's Law from Attorney Zimmerman. Attorney Zimmerman requested to review the vouchers today at 3:00 p.m. before the audit meeting. Supervisor Gutheil stated there was no problem with him reviewing the vouchers as long as it didn't disrupt the meeting. Mr. Zimmerman asked that the record reflect that the records are supposed to be available prior to the meeting in the Clerk's office so that the public can review.

Supervisor Gutheil stated that he has had several complaints with regard to early trash pick up. Joe Patricke will contact the haulers.

There was discussion regarding an outstanding bill from Highlander Construction for Contract 16. The billed amount is $22,013.87. Because there are still some outstanding issues that need to be resolved, it was decided that $3,000.00 would be withheld from that total.

There was discussion regarding Contract 13 as well and it was agreed that $10,000.00 should be withheld from the outstanding bill for work that has not been completed. This will be negotiated with Highlander Construction.

There were some copies made of vouchers for Mr. Zimmerman, he will review the rest of the vouchers during executive session.

A motion was made by Councilman Prendergast and seconded by Councilman Hewlett to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, traffic litigation, Niagara Mohawk, Reliant Energy, Erie Boulevard and National Grid litigation at 5:12 p.m.

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

The Deputy Town Clerk did not sit in on the Executive Session.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Baker and seconded by Councilman Prendergast to adjourn the Executive Session and re-open the Month-End Audit Meeting at 5:47 p.m.

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

A motion was made by Councilman Hewlett and seconded by Councilman Prendergast to authorize the following transfers.

$13,000 be transferred from A1990.4(General Fund-Contingent Account) and transferred to A8389.413(GE/Moreau-Waterworks Project).

$2,255.00 be transferred from DB9060.8 (Highway Fund - Medical Insurance) and transferred to DB9045.8 (Highway Fund-Health Insurance Option).

up to $2,500.00 be transferred from B3410.480(Town/Outside Village Fund - Dry Hydrants) and transferred to as follows:

$246.06 into B3620.410 (Town/Outside Village Fund - Safety Inspection)

$798.59 into B8010.410 (Town/Outside Village Fund - Zoning)

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

A motion was made by Councilman Hewlett and seconded by Councilwoman Baker to approve bills as audited.

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

Claim Nos. 1094-1103, 1108-1109, 1111,1113-1173,

1250-1251,1253,1257,1261-1262,1264,1266,1269-1275 $102,956.62

voided 1255 & 1256

Claim Nos. 1105,1174-1201,1254,1258-1260 $3,954.62

Claim Nos. 1230-1249 $47,605.62

Claim Nos. 1110,1202-1203 $275.43

Claim Nos. 1106,1112,1213-1221 VOIDED 1107 $719.53

Claim Nos. 1204-1206 $178.69

Claim Nos. 1268 $5,190.83

Claim Nos. 1265,1267 $60.00

Claim Nos. 1207-1212,1252 $1,971.69

Claim Nos. 1104,1222-1229,1263 $12,920.96

A motion was made by Councilman Hewlett and seconded by Councilwoman Baker to pay Stearns & Wheler up to $28,385.00 as payment in full subject to approval by Stearns & Wheler.

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

A motion was made by Councilman Prendergast and seconded by Councilwoman Baker to adjourn the Month-End Audit Meeting at 5:51 p.m.

Roll call resulted as follows:

Councilman Hewlett Aye

Councilman Prendergast Aye

Councilwoman Baker Aye

Councilman Kusnierz Absent

Supervisor Gutheil Aye

Respectfully submitted,

Leeann McCabe

Deputy Town Clerk