Village Board Minutes

January 18, 2012 (39)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held January 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Trustee Densmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of regular meeting January 4, 2012 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 1/18/12 read & filed.

The Dissolution referendum was held January 17, 2012.  Three hundred thirty eight (338) votes were cast against dissolution and two hundred nine (209) votes were cast in favor of dissolution.

The Corinth Theatre Guild has requested use of the Corinth Beach on February 18 for a winter fun day; nothing is requested of the Village other than the use of the beach.  The Board agreed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault, approved payment of abstract #15: Payroll $28,040.62; General $28,467.77; Water $4,738.63; Sewer $28,433.13; and Community Development $980.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #42 approved, budget transfers.

The Republican Caucus will be held January 26 in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.  Registered Republicans interested in being considered as a candidate must have their letters of interest in by January 24.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

DPW – Supt Emery was present.

WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

The trickling filter at the wastewater plant is still functioning; but must be replaced soon.  Mayor Winslow suggested Supt Lozier research possible grants to assist with replacement.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 1/18/12 read & filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Buettner was present, report for 1/18/12 read & filed.

The Planning Board is expecting to receive a proposal from Anthony Vaccareilli for a development on William St.

OLD BUSINESS

GWUDI – There will be a meeting on Friday January 20 to discuss with CT Male.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss potential litigation or claims against the Village.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Renee Baker commented that the vote against dissolution was a show of good faith in the Board and she looks forward to positive developments in the future.

Ray Bush asked about the impact demolition of the buildings at the IP property has on assessment.  Mayor Winslow stated he has met with the Town Assessor and there was minimal impact based upon the value of the land.  Mayor Winslow also stated he expected the development of the parcel owned by the credit union to offset some of the impact.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Enekes thanked the voters for deciding not to dissolve the Village.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore, that Board adjourn to executive session to discuss proposed litigation or claims against the Village for sewer issue on Walnut St. as requested by Mayor Winslow, 6:20 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 6:25 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Trustee Lescault withdrew the previous motion.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore, that Board adjourn to executive sessions to discuss proposed litigation or claims against the Village relating to the sewer issue on Walnut St and an executive session to discuss matters leading to the employment of a particular individual, 6:26 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 6:51 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Resolution #43 approved, employment of Adam Vincent as MEO as of February 6, 2012 at the rate of $15.30 per hour, with one-year probation per the Union contract.

Resolution #44 approved, authorizing Mayor to enter into a settlement agreement with Dorothy Robison for $1,567.45 for damage at 206 Walnut Street as a result of sewer problem Dec 26.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes, that Board adjourn, 6:56 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer