Village Board Minutes

October 15, 2008 (35)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held October 15, 2008, 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Gary Holmes led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustee Denno, Trustee Enekes and Trustee Lescault were present.  Trustee Densmore was excused.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved minutes of regular meeting Oct 1, 2008 and special meeting Oct 6, 2008 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Jim Thatcher, of Avalon Associates, addressed the Board regarding the recently awarded HOME grant in the amount of $300,000 to assist homeowners with structural repairs and code compliance issues with their homes.  The grant is a Village –wide grant for homeowners that meet certain income guidelines.  This new grant will be combined with the current HOME grant the Village was awarded in 2007 for the IP Neighborhood and funds will now be available to owner occupied homes throughout the Village.   HUD no longer accepts “life estate” ownership as acceptable for grant funds to be awarded, applications after 9/8/08 must have the owner of the property on the deed without life estate status.  Mr. Thatcher distributed proposed grant administration guidelines to the Board for their review.  Mayor Winslow thanked Mr. Thatcher for briefing the Board.

Charles Brown, Co-Chair of the Emergency Management Response Committee addressed the Board about meetings between the EMRC and Saratoga County Public Health.  Mr. Brown stated that the County would not be able to respond to a widespread pandemic and suggested local communities create a medical reserve corp made up of local volunteer medical personnel to respond in an emergency.  EMRC representatives will be attending a meeting with County Health on October 30 to discuss further.  Mayor Winslow stated the Board appreciated the work done by the committee and that the medical reserve corp sounded like a good idea.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 10/15/08 read & filed.

Resolution #57 approved adjustment to the water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Pennysaver News of notice to residents regarding encumbrance of sidewalk and curb areas.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #58 approved hiring of Wallace Estill as part-time account clerk at the rate of $12.46 per hour.

TREASURER – Report for 10/15/08 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of abstracts #10 & #11: Payroll $26,367.08; General $21,576.18; Water $5,219.53; Sewer $6,690.07; Community Development $12,166.19; and Reserves $7,228.43.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley stated Leif Sandwick donated the top soil around the newly constructed pavilion at the firehouse which was greatly appreciated by the fire department and the Board.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Asst Supt Holmes was present.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved Supt Lozier’s attendance at a Water Cross Connection Control seminar in Lake Placid on Oct 16, 2008 at the cost of $250.
Carried – 3 – 0

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 10/2/08 – 10/15/08 read & filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 10/15/08 read & filed.

 

The Zoning Board of Appeals will be meeting Nov 12, the Planning Board will be meeting on Oct 23.

The Revolving Loan granted Debbie Stollery has been completed.

The Board discussed pursuing the fines due from the failure to remedy the Local Board of Health orders issued to 215 Main St and 205-209 Main St by the September 26 deadline.  The Board questioned if the differences in grade between the Moors property and the Densmore property was a problem, Insp Jacon stated there is no prohibition in the Code regarding differences in grade, but he would like to speak to Supt Lozier about any possible issues.  The Board consensus was for Atty Auffredou to draft a letter for their review outlining penalty amount for violations up until the dates the work was completed, as determined by Insp Jacon, and a time frame for payment.

OLD BUSINESS

Trustee Enekes and Dave Rihimaki, President of the LDC, spoke about the status of the Corinth Local Development Corporation (LDC).  The LDC has its certificate of incorporation, has filed for their 501C(3) and has elected  officers.  The Village previously had an agreement with the LDC to provide $5,000 in seed money.  The LDC now wishes to amend that agreement to provide for the Village to appoint one non-voting member from the Board of Trustees to serve on the LDC.  The Town will also appoint a non-voting member.  The non-voting members from the Boards will ensure the LDC remains a non-governmental agency.  Mr. Rihimaki spoke about current LDC members and their objectives of promoting economic growth and development in Corinth.  Mayor Winslow stated the Board appreciates the work of the LDC organizers and their goals for the project.

Resolution #59 approved authorizing mayoral signature on an amendment to the agreement with the LDC adding a provision for a non-voting member of the LDC appointed by the Village.

No update is available on the GWUDI situation.

The Board discussed the proposed local law regarding banning dogs in Pagenstecher Park.   After deliberation the Board decided to table the issue for further discussion when a full Board is present.

NEW BUSINESS

Bids for Waste Water Treatment Plant disinfection equipment were opened on October 1, 2008; Corrosion Products and Equipment bid $54,465, Siewert Equipment Company bid $38,255.  Alexandra Rhodes of CT Male reviewed the bids and recommended the Board award Siewert Equipment the contract.

Resolution #60 approved contract to provide disinfection equipment to the WWTP be awarded the lowest bidder, Siewert Equipment Company, $38,255.00.

The Board discussed modifications to the Zoning Law and Sign Law as proposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals.  The Board tabled discussion of the sign law modifications and standards for variances for further review.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Post Star of notice of public hearing to be held at 6:00 PM on November 19, 2008 in the firehouse re: amendment to the Village Zoning Law to provide for alternate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Carried – 3 – 0

Mayor Winslow stated Karl Bellinger has resigned the Treasurer’s position due to health reasons.  The Board has decided to combine the Treasurer and Clerk positions into one Clerk-Treasurer and hire a Deputy Clerk-Treasurer.

Resolution #61 approved to create Village Clerk-Treasurer position with four year term.

Resolution #62 approved appointment of Nicole M. Colson to position of Village Clerk-Treasurer effective October 13, 2008 for the balance of the four year term ending April of 2012 at the annual salary of $45,000.

Resolution #63 approved to create Deputy Clerk-Treasurer position with four year term.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved publication of advertisement seeking candidates for the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer position in the Pennysaver News.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #64 approved to authorize Brad Winslow and Nicole M. Colson as signatories on all Village TD Banknorth accounts.

Mayor Winslow appointed Trustee Enekes, Trustee Densmore & Clerk-Treas Colson as committee to review Deputy Clerk-Treasurer applications and make recommendation to the Board.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Bob Hudak asked if the money paid to the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer is in the current budget, the Board stated it is.  Mr. Hudak asked for the amount of the Village portion of the Village assessment based on the new Town assessment.  The Village portion of the new assessment is $240,958,385.  Mr. Hudak also stated he feels the Village should have applied for the Local Government Efficiency Grant on their own instead of hiring grant writers.

Ray Bush stated he has an abundance of recyclables now that the collection is only once a month and feels many residents are probably throwing their recyclables in the garbage to avoid stockpiling them for collection.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault that Board adjourn, 7:35 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer