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FORT COVINGTON SUN Fort Covington, N.Y. 12937 Second class postage paid at Fort Covington, N.Y. 12937 Established 1885 Fort Covington, New York 12937 Price 30c USPS 205-680 Edition 343 November 20, 1986 Inglee and Reynolds Resign SRCS Board Deadlocked on Replacement Victorian Spirit Inn to Open in Bombay By Pat Musante Arquette and Jim Durant Later in the meeting, Mrs. After the official resigna- supported replacement by Elliott called for a discussion tions of two board members board appointment while Mar- and vote on holding a special were publicly disclosed at ion Elliott, Sylvia Lauzon election to replace the vacant Monday's meeting, the re- and Mary McDonald called maining members of the board for a special election, encountered a deadlocked In the communications sec- situation in regard to the tion, Chief School Officer replacement course of action Lewis read a letter from to be taken. Voting twice District Superintednent Wil- during the meeting, the board liam Fritz stating the existence stood both times at 4 to 3. of two vacancies on the SRCS Five votes are necessary to board due to the resignations carry a motion. President of Robert Reynolds and Ro- Kerwin, Bill Cook, Marlene nald Inglee both of Westville. Legislators Approve Rooftop Highway Petitions Stephen Dutton, IDA Executive Director and GM Task Force member. At its Tuesday meeting, a resolution offered by Legisla- tors Donaldson of Sarahac Lake, Frenette of Tupper Lake, and McCann and Pou- pore of Malone to endorse the concept of the \Roof Top\ was Stephen Duton, Execu- tive Director of the County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and member of the General Motors Task Force formed to deal with the impact of the GM plant clos- ing. The GM Task Force formed to deal with the impact of the GM plant closing. The GM Task Force is attempting to gather 100,000 signatures from the North Country by December 5, 1986. Mr. Dutton and the GM task force seem to feel that the Rooftop Highway which is to connect 1-87 in Pittsburgh and 1-81 in Alexandria Bay, would provide one means to effectively deal with the isola- tion of the North Country. (EDS NOTE: Petitions regarding the Rooftop High- way are available for signing at seats. Mr. Durant commented that there were three options available which had not been decided and which would be discussed in executive session. Mrs. Elliott countered that this issue was not executive session material. President Kerwin relayed the options for replacement: 1) the board can appoint two persons who would then be subject to a public vote iq the June 1987 elections: 2) a special election can be held now; 3) the board could do nothing and operate with seven members 4.) after 30 days, the district Superin- tendent could, but does not have to, make the appoint- ments. He advocated the first alternative to bill the vacancies as soon as possible due to the heavy work load of the board. A vote was taken on the motion to hold a special elec- tion and was defeated with President Kerwin, Mr. Cook, Mrs. Arquette and Mr. Du- rant on the nay side. Mr. Durant called for an executive session. At this point, presswoman, Ellen Emery, voiced her objection based on provisions of the N.Y.S. Open Meetings Law. The replacement course of action, she noted, was a marter of policy not personnel and was not executive session material. After the executive session, By Pat Musante It is just gorgeous. Carol and Bill Grossarth have done a wonderful job in restoring and decorating the Victorian Spirit Inn in Bombay (formerly the old Country Manor). The old mansion, built by W. C. Shields around 1916 and composed of 16-19 rooms, will now be a Bed and Break- fast inn as well as a restaurant. The restaurant will be open evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and will feature three dining rooms composed of four, five and six tables depnding upon the room size. \We think that the smaller rooms with candlelit tables will be decorated for Christ- mas. A Christmas tree which will provide a more intimate is visible from the dining room atmosphere,\ said Mrs. Gros- and Rt. 95 will soon be seen. sarth. A Sunday brunch will be served, however, the times have not yet been decided. Bill and Carol Grossarth December and the old mansion but we eventually intend to have a selection of imported wines and beers.\ The Gros- sarths are still awaiting their liquor license, which involves a long complicated process, \We do not intend to have a bar,\ said Carol, \but we and will probablv offer will be serving light spirits complimentary glass of wine They are hoping to open (beer and wine) with dinner, with dinner in the beginning, during the first weeks of There will be a house wine Continued on P. 8 Smith Fights Position Abolishment vacancy created by the res- ignation of James Humiston. Also at the Nov. 10th meet- ing, the position of a stenog- rapher to help with the County Substance Abuse Coordina- tor's work load was created in a 4-3 decision with Smith, Jones and Jackson in oppo- sition. While state monies have been obtained to fund two substance abuse coun- selors (one of which has been hired), the stenography po- sition is the county's responsibility. In a later interview, Smith gave several reasons for his opposition among which are that the position has existed since the DWI program orig- inally locally (appr. five yars.), the money was already al- located in the tentative budget and that he felt that the resolution of abolishment seemed to be highly sexist in nature. Legislator Charles Smith of Bombay. O. At Tuesday's meeting ot Fish's IGA although their President Kerwin made a j ^ Highway and urge all County availability does not necessar- motion to replace the vacant the County Legislature,~the residents to sign the petitions ily reflect the endorsement of se ats by board appointment/ resolution proposed bv Leg- THIvSUN nor Fish's. There * ^ are two petitions...one to Gov. Cuomo and one to Sen. Moyn- ihan. Pat) County Approves More Money for Beaver Trapping to Governor Cuomo and Sena- tor Moynihan asking for theij; help was adopted. Also speaking on the subject SRCS Board Meeting Personnel At Monday's SRCS Board Black, 14 Step C, $4,076 meeting, the following ap- prorated, (5,2 Mrs. Lauzon pointments were made or and Mrs. Elliott in rejected: opposition) 1.) Senior Stenographer: 3.) Michael Cunningham, Lynn Cross at $11,400, Nov. 14 Step C, $4,076 prorated, 19, 1986 (6,1 Mrs. Elliott (3-4 with Mr. Cook, Mr. in opposition) Mrs. Elliott Durant, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. stated, \For the record, I Lauzon in opposition) want it known that I am Martha Bero will be a stu- opposing the position, not dent assitant at the St. Regis the A heated discussion ensued, islators Donaldson, of Saranac Charges were made that Lake, Frenette of Tupper some people from the com- Lake and Poupore and muniuty had already been McCann of Malone to abolish called and recruited for the the position of Clerk under positions. \Why were people the Stop DWI Program was called before we as a board tabled by Charles O. Smith even met and voted on which of Bombay, opion were going to take?\ asked Mrs. Lauzon. The va- According to rules, Chair- lidity of the charge was chal- man Smith, since he was to lenged and an even more speak on the issue, exchanged heated discussion followed. '\^' \^ \'— rM *~ 2 Mary McDonald adamontly stated, \I feel that the people of my district which I rep- resent want an election. This is just too important.\ A vote was taken on the seats with Vice-Chairman David Jones of Chateaugay. Also according to rules, once a member of the county leg- islature tables a resolution, it is postponed until the next, or special, meeting. Smith opposed the Legislator Bruce Jackson of Moira in Scout uniform. Tuesday, local The resolution offered by County Legislator Bruce Jack- son of Moira to amend the contract to increase the amount of money allotted for the trapping of beavers was adopted by the County Legis- lature at its Tuesday meeting. The previous amount, adopted at the August 20th meeting, was $500.00 annually. It has been increased to \not to exceed $700.00 annually.' 1 Mr. Jackson stated that the purpose was not an effort to get rid of the beavers but rather, the \nuisance beav- ers,\ that is, those which are affecting and obstructing local highways. He cited the price decline in the beaver fur market. The action, he Mohawk School Library at 2.) Bus Drivers: Michael no cost to the school district; and was defeated with Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. McDonald in oposition to the procedure. of made at the Nov. 10th meeting to replace the meeting to Government nor fur be taken from the Day. S 10.00 per beaver.\
