August 7, 2019 (8)

 

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held August 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Morreale called the meeting to order & led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:  Trustee Enekes, Trustee Halliday, Trustee Kelly and Trustee Pasquarell were present.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Kelly, approved minutes of July 17, 2019 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Morreale stated the Pomeroy Foundation sent a letter regarding available grants.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS) – none.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson present, report for 8/7/19 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Pasquarell, seconded by Trustee Kelly, approved payment of abstract #4: Payroll $81,771.17; General $62,611.25; Water $451,452.31; Sewer $17,947.25; Capital Reserves $291,538.91; and Community Development $15,100.00.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #22 approved, budget transfers.

Clerk-Treas Colson informed the Board the Fire Department equipment reserve contribution has still not been made due to the lack of a signed contract with the Town.

Clerk-Treas Colson informed the Board an extension had been granted by the Comptroller’s office for completion of the Annual Update Document due to the lack of information necessary from the LOSAP program, OPEB computations & information from the State Retirement system.  The report must be filed by October 1.

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

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Kelly, approved mayoral signature on contract with the Corinth Volunteer Fireman’s Association for providing traffic control at the Independence Day Celebration for $615 to be prepared by Atty Buettner.
Carried – 4 – 0

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for July 2019 read & filed.

There is an issue with the power at Pagenstecher Park, it is being addressed by an electrician.

Supt Lozier noted a loss of water on a few dates in June that do not correlate with fires or hydrant flushing.  Chief Kelley stated the water was used for the Fire Department training drills.  The Board requested the Fire Department use the metered access at the Firehouse or use a hydrant meter to account for water loss in order to assist the water department with reconciliation.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 8/7/19 read & filed.

Trustee Pasquarell inquired as to the status of 402 Oak Street, Insp Hepner stated he was contacting the owner to determine their intentions.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #23 approved, adoption of Election Policy allowing employees up to three hours off for voting purposes with proper notice.

Motion by Trustee Kelly, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved mayoral signature on First Wilderness agreements #C1007159 and #C1000267.
Carried – 4 – 0

Don Rhodes, Laberge Group, discussed a proposal to prepare an application on behalf of the Village for a grant under the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (NYWIIA) to replace deteriorated water lines on Palmer Avenue.  If possible, Main Street would also be considered for replacement.  The NYWIIA grant provides up to 60% of project costs with a maximum award of $3 million.  The remaining cost of the project would be eligible for funding through the Village’s current 0% interest financing through the State Revolving Loan Fund.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Kelly, approved mayoral signature on Laberge proposal to prepare NYWIIA grant application for $2,500 plus expenses.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved mayoral signature on NYWIIA grant application documents.
Carried – 4 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Halliday inquired about IP’s remediation of the railroad crossings.  Mayor Morreale stated IP has a work proposal under consideration for remaining repairs.

Trustee Kelly stated the Village Beach received an inspection from the NYS Dept of Health with zero violations.  Mayor Morreale commended Trustee Kelly, the Youth Director, and the lifeguards for their efforts.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Atty Buettner requested an executive session to discuss litigation.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Kelly, that Board adjourn to executive session as requested above, 6:33 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board reconvened at 6:46 PM with no action taken in executive session.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Pasquarell, seconded by Trustee Enekes, that Board adjourn, 6:46 PM.         
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer