Village Board Minutes

January 16, 2008 (54)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held January 16, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Chief Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Enekes and Lescault were present.

Motion by Trustee Lescault seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of reg meeting Jan 2, 2008 and special meetings Jan 9 & Jan 14, 2008 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Winslow read a letter from Teresa Sayward acknowledging the Village’s request for $25,000 in discretionary funds to use towards the $50,000 project to disinfect effluent form the WWTP.  Assemblywoman Sayward will consider the request should discretionary funds become available.  Mayor Winslow stated he has also sent a request to Senator Farley’s office.

Mayor Winslow read the Sheriff’s Department report for December.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 1/16/08 read & filed.

Resolution #77 approved adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Wainwrights has filed notice of liquor license renewal.

The 2007 summary of occupational injuries is completed, DPW had only one reportable incident and no lost days of work; in 2006 DPW had no reportable incidents.  Supt Lozier and the DPW crew were commended by the Board for an excellent safety record.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 1/16/08 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #17: Payroll $32,849.84; General $39,179.40; Water $6,330.69; Sewer $5,376.50; and Community Dev. $298.00.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #78 approved budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Supt Lozier stated that a doctor and three representatives of the Dept of Health tested water from houses on Walnut St and found no bacterial contamination, there is iron and sediment in the water.  The DOH will be issuing a sanitary survey report and testing the water to make sure the amount of sediment in the water does not exceed accepted standards. 

The Board discussed several options for treating the sediment problem including installing filters, flushing the hydrants and installing a bleed on the line so that the water would run continuously into the catch basin.  Walnut St residents have reported some improvement after hydrant flushing.  The Board decided to continue with flushing and to wait for the return of the sanitary survey from the DOH before pursuing other options.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 1/3/08 – 1/16/08 read & filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present.

The ZBA has asked the Village Board to amend the sign code to outline criteria for sign permit variances.  Atty Auffredou, the ZBA and the Bldg Insp have determined that the State law pertaining to sign permit variances will apply until the village code is amended.  The Board suggested Atty Auffredou draft changes for their review.

OLD BUSINESS

Atty Auffredou will draft a memo to the Board advising them of ways to strengthen current nuisance laws.

Another GWUDI determination will be issued to the Village by the Department of Health.

WWTP effluent disinfection plans and West Mt Reservoir rehabilitation plans are still pending DEC approval.

The Village has applied for a $100,000 Smart Growth grant in conjunction with the Town to develop a regional marketing plan for the former IP property and the Village; Philmet paid the $7,000 application fee.  Philmet attorney John Delassandro stated a complete site application should be submitted to the Planning Board within a few months.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #79 approved mayoral signature on contract with Avalon Associates to prepare 2008 HOME application at the cost of $4,500 contingent upon attorney approval.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication in the Post Star of notice of public hearing, re: the 2008 HOME application, to be held Feb 20, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse.
Carried – 4 – 0

Memorandum of understanding with EOC tabled until signed by the EOC.

Resolution #80 approved mayoral signature on contract with CT Male for engineering services regarding development of a project scope for water distribution improvements at the cost of $5,000.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno approved attendance by John Jacon at Saratoga County Planning & Zoning Conference on Jan 30, 2008 in Saratoga Springs at the cost of $50.00
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #81 approved appointment of Betty Saunders & Nancy LeClerc as election inspectors for the March 18, 2008 election at the hourly rate of $8.50 per hour.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved waiver of 30-day notification requirement for Wainwright’s liquor license renewal.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board tabled discussion of joining the Adirondack Association of Towns & Villages until the Board has reviewed the paperwork.

Mayor Winslow notified the Board of $550,000 available in grants from the Safe Roads to School Program to improve pedestrian infrastructure in a two-mile radius of the school.  There is no local match required.  The mayor has asked Michael N’dolo of Camoin Associates to gather information and give the Board a presentation.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Pennysaver of one vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals and alternate positions available on the ZBA and Planning Boards.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board is attempting to schedule a joint meeting of the Village and Town Boards in February to discuss possible sharing of services.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Denno and Trustee Densmore stated that the full Town & Village boards should be present to discuss shared services.  Trustee Denno recommended holding a meeting before the regular Town or Village meeting to insure attendance by as many board members as possible.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes that Board adjourn, 7:05 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk