Village Board Minutes

June 17, 2026 (4)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held June 17, 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 Clark, Trustee Kietzman & Trustee Stollery were present.  Trustee Bedell was excused.

Minutes of May 6, 2026 were not available, draft minutes of May 20, 2026 & June 3, 2026 were submitted.

CORRESPONDENCE

Response to a letter from Rev. Udemgba was tabled for further investigation.

Ellen Kim, 16 Heath St, wrote the Board requesting reimbursement for a dog fence she claims was damaged by the Village plow.  Mayor Miller will investigate the claim.

Marci Robarge, 11 Saratoga Ave, wrote requesting a reduction to her first quarter water/sewer bill due to a leaking sprinkler system.

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved reduction of $852.23 in sewer overages on the first quarter billing for 11 Saratoga Ave due to the leaked water not having entered the sewer system.
Carried – 3 – 0
Trustee Clark – aye; Trustee Kietzman – abstain; Trustee Stollery – aye; Mayor Miller – aye

Robin Beers, 209 Mill St, wrote requesting a reduction to her first quarter water/sewer bill due to a leak in her basement.

Motion by Trustee Kietzman, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved reduction of $182.51 in sewer overages on the first quarter billing for 209 Mill St due to the leaked water not having entered the sewer system.
Carried – 3 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

Jim Murray, Center St, urged the Board not to prohibit children from using the Beach but agreed there should be adult supervision required for younger children.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk -Treas Colson was present, report for 6/17/2026 read & filed.

The Village has recertified their Pro-Housing status with NY State.

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved abstract #25 for the 2025/2026 fiscal year in the amount of:  General $4,779.42 (#1149-1155; 1159-1160); Water  $17,383.98 (#1156; 1158-1160); and Sewer $1,040.61 (#1157-1158; 1160).
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Stollery, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved payment of abstract #1 for the 2026/2027 fiscal year in the amount of:  Payroll $94,109.85 ( #0001-0003); General $750,093.42 ( #0004-0038; 0043-0046);  Water $2,630.57 (#0044-0046); Sewer $6,911.59 (#0039-0041; 0043-0046); and Capital Projects $1,500.00 (#0042).
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #8 approved, budget transfer.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present.

Mayor Miller inquired about the status of the 2014 Tahoe; Supt Lozier stated the Village mechanic can do some of the repairs.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Supt Lozier stated blacktop prices have increased, he is waiting to see if prices go down in July before beginning work on Dunn Ave.  Supt Lozier stated the Heath St/Hill Ave project will most likely not start until 2028.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 6/17/2026 read & filed.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS

The Image Committee request for the Village to pay for port-a-potties for the Independence Day celebration was tabled until an invoice is submitted for consideration.

Resolution #9 approved, hiring of Ryan Dingmon as MEO at $27.65 per hour with a start date of June 29, 2026.

The Board discussed a proposal from Laberge Group to provide a grant and funding needs assessment for $6,000 with a proposed budget of $36,000 to $48,000 for grant application fees.  The Board noted the Village’s successful record working with Laberge for infrastructure grants and pinpointed a potential budget of $35,000 for grant applications upon approval by the Board.

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Kietzman, approved acceptance of proposal by Laberge for grant funding and needs assessment for $6,000 plus reimbursable expenses and authorized mayoral signature on contract documents.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board discussed the 2025 submission to the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for Volunteer Firefighters.  Two firefighters were inadvertently left off the list for point accumulation.

Resolution #10 approved, amending LOSAP points for 2025service for Joel Jenkins from 0 points to 98 points and for Lewis Montello Jr from 0 points to 95 points.

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved purchase of a John Deere Excavator Jackhammer attachment from United Construction & Forestry for $12,986.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #11 approved, appointment of Ryan Porter to the vacant Planning Board seat expiring June of 2028.

The Board discussed DPW’s 2005 Ford F250.  Supt Lozier stated the truck is no longer road worthy.

Resolution #12 approved, declaration of 2005 Ford F250 (VIN#1FTSX21505EA44391) as surplus equipment for disposal.

Supt Lozier informed the Board the Town of Corinth’s bucket truck is out of service and may not be replaced.  The Village’s bucket truck has been out of service for years.  Supt Lozier has identified a used 40-foot 2007 boom lift for sale from Action Equipment at $14,950.  A similar boom lift, also 2007, is available from Boom & Bucket for $20,450.  Supt Lozier has inspected the equipment at Action Equipment and found it in good condition.

Resolution #13 approved, expenditure from DPW Equipment Reserve of $14,950 to purchase a used 40-foot 2007 boom lift from Action Equipment, subject to permissive referendum.

Motion by Trustee Kietzman, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved roll over of unused vacation time to the 2026/2027 fiscal year for the following non-union employees: SuptArthur Lozier, III 52 hours; Assistant Supt Cliff Jensen 10 hours; Clerk-Treas Nicole M. Colson 25.5 hours.
Carried – 4 – 0

Discussion of moratorium on battery storage facilities language was tabled.  Trustee Kietzman requested data centers be included in the language regardless of the State moratorium awaiting the governor’s signature.

The Board discussed age restrictions at the Beach and Village Parks and determined it to be necessary to require supervision for younger attendees. 

Resolution #14 approved, establishing Park and Beach rule requiring children under the age of 15-years be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18-years at all Village Parks and Beach.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Dave Roberts, W. Mechanic St, commented he did not think the age restrictions at the Beach & Parks will be enforced by the Sheriff, Mayor Miller disagreed.

Jim Murray, Center St, requested the Board consider employing constables to address disruptive behavior and public safety issues.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Kietzman requested the Board look more closely at the former DPW building at 300 Mill St and consider declaring it surplus.  Trustee Kietzman also suggested hiring an adult attendant for the Beach.  The Board agreed that hiring an additional adult Park Attendant to rotate between the Beach and Parks would help enforce the property rules.  The mayor will review the applications recently received.

Trustee Stollery mentioned recent tree cutting on Rte 9N along the river.

Mayor Miller stated he was forwarding Upstate Audio Video the information on security cameras for their review and will also request quotes for wireless microphones for the meeting room.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Stollery, that Board adjourn, 6:55 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer