Village Board Minutes

February 4, 2026 (49)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

Roll Call: Trustee Bedell, Trustee Clark & Trustee Kirchhoff were present.  Trustee Stollery was excused.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved minutes of January 21, 2026 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Yvonne West, On the Equator Sauna Rentals, addressed the Board regarding her special event application for a pop-up sauna and hot tub retreat at the Beach in February.  Ms. West submitted a site map showing where portable hot tubs, a sauna, port-a-potty, and yoga area would be placed on the Beach.  The Board questioned whether anyone would be entering the river and access plans at the Beach.  Ms. West stated she is able to access the area without damaging the planters or walkway and has helpers to move snow for the sauna placement.  The sauna is on a trailer with stabilizers.  No attendees will be accessing the river at any time.  This event would be the first her company hosts with the goal of providing pop-up wellness events to offer a retreat-like experience at an affordable price.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved event application for February 21^st only with a requirement to provide a port-a-potty, insurance certificates citing the Village as additional insured, and a signed hold-harmless contract.
Carried – 3 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE – none.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

Alison Burke, Barbara MacDonald Dr, requested the Board discuss the Hometown Heroes Veteran Banner project at this time instead of under New Business.  Ms. Burke stated she has more applicants interested than the 30 banners approved by the Board.  The Board discussed possible streets to consider for additional banners including Mechanic St, Oak St and Center St.  Supt Lozier will identify potential poles to be used & report back to the Board in order to address pole usage with National Grid.  Supt Lozier will also provide the Board with a quote to purchase additional brackets for the banners.  Mayor Miller instructed Ms. Burke to keep orders for banners at the approved 30 until the Village determines how many other poles may be used.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 2/4/2026 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved payment of abstract #16 in the amount of: Payroll $49,701.51 (#0711-0712); General $46,911.49 ( #0713-0734; 0744-0746; 0749-0751); Water $3,843.93 ( #0735-0736; 0744-0748; 0750-0751); and Sewer $13,941.25 ( #0737-0751).
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #47 approved, budget transfers.

Clerk-Treas Colson announced the Republican Caucus has chosen Michael Bedell & Charles Pasquarell as candidates for the General Election; Jennifer Kietzman was nominated by independent petition by the Advocates for Corinth party.  Last day to submit an independent nominating petition to be on the ballot is February 10^th.  The General Election will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Santore Fireworks is unable to provide fireworks on July 4, 2026, the first Saturday in July.  The Board discussed other possible dates for the Independence Day celebration and selected Friday, July 3^rd.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was excused, report for January 2026 filed.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for January 2026 read & filed.

Supt Lozier stated his department is struggling with communication alarm malfunctions at the water plant and difficulties with the freezing temperatures at the wastewater plant.  There was one water break under the Main St sidewalk.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 2/4/2026 read & filed.

OLD BUSINESS

Special event application was approved under Specific Request.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved mayoral signature on engagement letter from The Appraisal Company to provide an evaluation form appraisal of 300 Mill St; $800.
Carried – 3 – 0

Draft bid specifications for garbage collection were submitted to the Board for their review.  Atty Buenttner requested the Board give input by Friday.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, authorized advertisement of bid opening for garbage and recycling collection to be held March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Village Hall.     
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #48 approved, appointment of Valerie Milligan and Cathy Lozier as Election Inspectors for the March 18, 2026 General Election for $16 per hour.

The Board discussed broadening the individualsauthorized by Village Code Section 467-32 to call the towing company.  The Board consensus was to add the Mayor or his designee and the Building Inspector.  Atty Buettner will draft changes for the Board’s review prior to the next meeting.

Hometown Heroes Veteran banners were discussed under Public Comments (Agenda Items).

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Chuck Pasquarell, Overlook Dr, commended Supt Lozier and the DPW crew on their storm response and road maintenance.

Jason Petrovitch, Pine St, inquired about research on water pricing in other communities.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Miller stated the Sheriff Department’s report shows January calls for 2026 were 183 versus 188 in 2025; 16 arrests in 2026 vs 188 in 2025; and traffic violations were about even.  Mayor Miller also stated he has contacted Dr. Stratton for a meeting to discuss rock salt billing and contacted RJ Miller Associates regarding a proposal for grant writing.  The mayor informed the public of a Town Planning Board meeting February 19, 2026 to review a proposal to install solar panels on the IP property located in the Town.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Bedell, that Board adjourn, 6:59 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer