Village Board Minutes

February 1, 2012 (41)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held February 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Inspector Jacon led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Densmore approved minutes of special meetings January 5, 2012, January  11, 2012 and regular meeting of January 18, 2012.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Dept Clerk/Treas Lissow was present, report for 2/1/12 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved publication of parking restriction notice in the Pennysaver for one week.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of Abstract #16: Payroll $29,412.60; General $46,802.62; Water $2,870.82; Sewer $ 2,722.30.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution # 45 approved, budget transfers.

Sean Maguire from the Dept of State has notified Clerk/Treas Colson that the Village has received the Local Government Efficiency Grant for reimbursement of funds spent on the dissolution vote.

FIRE DEPARTMENT - Chief Kelley was present, report for January 2012 read & filed.

Chief Kelley reported that a few pieces of siding have blown off the fascia of the firehouse. They will be repaired with surplus siding pieces.

DPW – Supt Emery was present, report for January 2012 read & filed.

The DPW used approximately 100 tons of salt in January.

The Department of Labor representative revisited the garage and noted that the Workplace Violence Prevention notice has been posted; violations have been withdrawn.

WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for January 2012 read & filed.

Grout Tech has sealed 4 manholes as too much groundwater had infiltrated the sewer line system. Flows to the plant have dropped since the sealing.  Supt Lozier will continue to monitor the system to see if more manholes need to be sealed.

The trickling filter at the wastewater plant needs to be replaced. Supt Lozier is getting replacement estimates. He believes the cost will be approximately $100,000.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 2/1/12 read & filed.

Insp Jacon reported that he has not yet contacted a deputy to enter the premises at 214 Walnut St as he has not seen any signs of activity there. He has sent 2 letters to the owner regarding the conditions.

Insp Jacon also reported that the gas tanks at Corinth Commons have been installed properly according to code. He will send a letter to the owners stating that a protective barrier should be installed around them.

Trustee Lescault noted that residents are still leaving their garbage cans on the curbs longer than 24 hours after trash pickup, making it difficult for the DPW to keep the streets and sidewalks clear of ice and snow.

ATTORNEY – Atty Buettner was present, report for 2/1/12 read & filed.

The Planning Board is expecting to receive a proposal from Anthony Vaccareilli for a development on William St  at its February 23^rd meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

GWUDI / Water filtration

Supt Lozier reported that C T Male is preparing estimates for both a membrane and cartridge filtration plant that can operate up to one million gallons per day. He expects to receive the cost estimates within a few weeks.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #46 approved, appointment of Joan Smead and Valerie Milligan as election inspectors for the Village election on March 20, 2012.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS - none

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn to executive session to discuss potential or proposed litigation against the Village with respect to claim on Walnut St. as requested by Mayor Winslow, 6:12 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 6:39 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes, that Board adjourn, 6:40 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer