Village Board Minutes

August 20, 2008 (20)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held August 20, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Ray Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Mayor Winslow called for a moment of silence to honor the recent passing of Gail Robbins, former Trustee and Captain of the Corinth Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary, mother of Chief Andrew Kelley and Asst Chief Dan Kelley.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved the minutes of regular meeting August 6, 2008 and special meeting August 8, 2008 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present; report of 8/20/08 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved periodic publication in the Pennysaver of the recyclable collection schedule to remind residents.
Carried – 3 – 0

TREASURER – Treas Bellinger was present; report for 8/20/08 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved payment of abstract #6: Payroll $32,188.72; General $16,633.86; Water $4,177.76; and Sewer $6,836.51.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was excused.

Trustee Denno asked to keep the Kelley family in our prayers as well as Mike Woodcock’s mother who is currently at Ellis Hospital.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 8/7/08 – 8/20/08 read & filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was excused, Atty John Wright was present; report for 8/20/08 was read & filed.

Trustee Lescault commented on the draft of the law pertaining to alternate ZBA members and noted that alternate members should be required to attend all meetings to be prepared to vote on issues if needed.  Atty Wright will notify Atty Auffredou of the request.

OLD BUSINESS

Mayor Winslow, Trustee Densmore, Supt Lozier and Alexandra Rhodes of CT Male will be meeting with the Dept of Health for an update on the GWUDI determination.

No update on the Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade.

The Board is reviewing the proposed local law prohibiting dogs in the park.

The Board discussed that the Jessup’s Landing Park bids all came in over the money available for the project.  The Board consensus was to revise the project scope and send out for bids at a future date. 

Resolution #34 approved rejection of all JLP bids received July 9, 2008.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault, to convene as the Local Board of Health.
Carried – 3 – 0

LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH

Mayor Winslow read a letter from Health Officer Dr. Pitkin stating his opinion that the condition of the properties at the Main St fire site owned by Jeffrey Dumont and David & Diane Densmore are a potential health hazard.  Insp Jacon has also submitted a letter that the properties are in violation of code requirements to cap the sewer lines.  The Board determined that there is sufficient evidence of the area being a potential public health hazard.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication of Board of Health meeting to be held 8/27/08 at 8:00 AM in the Village Hall to allow the property owners to appear before the Board before any action is taken.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved closing Local Board of Health and reconvening regular meeting.
Carried – 3 – 0

NEW BUSINESS (CONT)

The DPW will be pouring the concrete to construct the handicap ramp at 244 Main St to make it a handicap accessible Village Hall.  Mayor Winslow has received quotes of $5,800 from Carl Dearborn and $13,100 from Pete Walsh to remove a few walls inside, convert the bathroom to handicap accessible, and expand the downstairs office.  Trustee Denno read an estimate of approximately $8,700 savings per year in fuel and electrical usage to consolidate the building inspector, clerk & treasurers office into the new building.  The assessment for the building at 260 Main St is $160,000, 244 Main St is assessed at $100,000 therefore there should be little impact to the tax rolls.  Mayor Winslow stated the flagpole and veteran’s monument would need to be moved, possibly to one of the parks.

Resolution #35 approved accepting low price quote of $5,800 from Carl Dearborn for carpentry work at 244 Main St.

Resolution #36 approved accepting price quote of $2,643.29 from Country Carpet for flooring at 244 Main St.

Mayor Winslow read an update on the rail line progress.  In order to run electricity to the depot area it must be given an address for 9-1-1 purposes, the committee suggests 9 Railroad Place.  The Board will discuss this at the next meeting as an agenda item.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Stan Hoffman asked if the property owners on Main St were allowed to pump water from the foundations into the storm sewer.  Mayor Winslow stated to his knowledge it is acceptable, but he will be checking with the DEC to confirm.  Mr. Hoffman also asked Insp Jacon that status of his neighbor’s property.  Insp Jacon stated the owner is attempting to clean the property and is considering building a fence.

Bob Hudak questioned what the Village’s policy is on trimming trees, his tree was trimmed by the Village and he is not happy with how it was done.  The tree was trimmed to prevent it from interfering with traffic and the sidewalk.  Insp Jacon will check the NYS code for details.   Mr. Hudak’s opinion is that the Village should have a written policy stating homeowners should be notified and given the chance to trim it themselves, as well as having a policy about how high it should be cut.  Mayor Winslow will discuss this with Supt Lozier and Atty Auffredou.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Denno proposed creating a page on the website to share information with the public about consolidation and shared service issues.  Clerk Colson stated if the Board submitted items she will have a new page created.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn, 6:40 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk