Village Board Minutes

February 6, 2008 (57)

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

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Clerk Colson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:  Trustees Denno & Enekes were present.  Trustee Densmore was excused & Trustee Lescault was absent.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved the minutes of regular meeting January 16, 2008 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Michael N’dolo of Camoin Associates appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of applying for a Village-wide Office of Small Cities grant for $400,000.  Applications are due by 4/21/08 and grants are awarded in August.

Resolution #82 approved contract with Camoin to prepare a Small Cities grant at the cost of $3,500.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Glens Falls Post Star of public hearings re: Small Cities grant application to be held February 20, 2008 and March 5, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.
Carried – 3 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 2/6/08 read & filed.

Resolution #83 approved adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 2/6/08 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of abstract #18: Payroll $31,783.88; General $71,405.62; Water $6,567.73; Sewer $10,195.81; and Community Development $72,663.48.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #84 approved budget transfers.

The Board scheduled a budget meeting for February 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM at the firehouse.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present, report for January 2008 read & filed.

The fire siren at Jessup’s Landing Park is not working.  Hawkeye will take the siren down free of charge and it will be sent out for an estimate on the cost of repair.

Trustee Denno announced that there will be a breakfast benefit for Natalie Collura at the firehouse on February 24, 2008 from 8:00 – 11:30 AM; the cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children.  The Fireman’s Association and Ladies Auxiliary are donating their services for the breakfast.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for January 2008 read & filed.

Sanitary Survey results of Walnut St water have come back with no adverse findings, the water is potable and the levels of iron are within acceptable state guidelines.

The mayor spoke of a recent meeting he attended with Supt Lozier, Foreman Pete Walsh, Trustee Densmore, Treas Fuller, Environmental Facilities Corp, the State Bureau of Water, and Don Bolduc of Slat Chemicals.  Mr. Bolduc suggested adding a sequestering agent to the water system to coat the pipes and reduce iron deposits.  He also recommended against water filters.  The additive will be researched further.

Mayor Winslow asked Supt Lozier to check on water running down the hill at Sherman Avenue.  The Board also discussed the drains at the Corinth Commons; the Bldg Insp outlined steps he has taken to get the owners to repair the situation.  Atty Auffredou will work with Insp Jacon on possible actions.

Supt Lozier stated the dumpster at Mollie’s is blocking the sidewalk making it difficult for the DPW to maintain the sidewalk.  Atty Auffredou suggested that an addendum be developed for grant recipients outlining proper procedures for dumpsters.  In the meantime, Insp Jacon will speak with the owners of Mollie’s about moving the dumpster.

Supt Lozier stated the resident between the library and post office on Main Street would like to install a perforated pipe to connect to an overflow pipe.  The resident will repair any damaged grass and pathway that is disturbed.  Supt Lozier will present the plans to the Board so that Atty Auffredou can prepare an easement.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 1/17/08 - 2/6/08 read and filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 2/6/08 read & filed.

Atty Auffredou presented a draft revision to the Zoning law to permit alternate members of the ZBA and a draft revision to the sign law outlining appeal & variance procedures.  The Board agreed to forward the drafts to the ZBA for their input.

The Board and Atty discussed whether the Village must adopt a new storm water management law to comply with NYSDEC regulations.  Atty Auffredou will check and report to the Board.

At 6:55 PM Atty Auffredou was excused to attend another meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

The Proposed Loitering Law is tabled for further discussion.

Dept of Health GWUDI is still pending final determination.

WWTP disinfection plans are pending DEC approval.

The West Mountain Reservoir project work plan has been submitted to the DEC.

Resolution #85 approved mayoral signature on a memorandum of understanding with Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council to provide energy audits for homeowners eligible for HOME assistance.

Resolution #86 approved to pay Adirondack Association of Towns & Villages $100 membership dues for 2008.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board instructed Mayor Winslow to resubmit the Village’s request for discretionary funding through Congresswoman Gillibrand’s office for the engineering costs of rehabilitation of Walnut St and Oak St.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno gave permission for Supt Art Lozier and Gary Holmes to attend classes at Adirondack Community College to become licensed WWTP operators at the cost of $500 each plus cost of books.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Sherry Mann, Walnut Street, asked how the engineering reports were progressing for Walnut St.  Supt Lozier stated that by Friday there should be definitive answers on what needs to be done and engineering designs can begin.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn, 7:10 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk