Village Board Minutes

August 5, 2026 (13)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held August 5, 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 Kietzman & Trustee Stollery were present.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved minutes of July 15, 2026 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

The Board received a letter from the Town of Corinth stating the Village will be charged $1,500 per day for use of the paver.  The Board agreed the charge was more economical than renting a paver.

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 8/5/2026 read & filed.

Clerk-Treas Colson stated the Village’s Pro-Housing Certification was recertified by the Office of Homes & Community renewal on July 10^th.  Applications for the Main St/Sherman Ave project and Lead Line Replacement Inventory have been submitted to the EFC as of July 28^th.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved payment of abstract #4 in the amount of:  Payroll $49,642.06 (#0140-0142); General $108,043.76 (#0143-0198; 0213-0217; 0220-0221); Water $17,303.54 (#0199-0204; 0214; 0216-0221); and Sewer $17,632.60 (#0205-0212; 0213-0214; 0216-0221).
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #20 approved, budget transfer.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present, report for July 2026 read & filed.

Mayor Miller has discussed a grant opportunity for $1 million toward a fire truck purchase with Laberge.

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

Sidewalk replacement on upper Main St and all line striping has been completed.  The 4-way stop signs were installed at the Center St/Mechanic St intersection.  Six new picnic tables were placed at Pagenstecher Park.  DPW spent over 15 hours in the month of July maintaining the Hometown Hero banners.  Mayor Miller also thanked the DPW for putting out new park and beach signage with the age restrictions.

Surge protectors were installed at WWTP and the water plant.  The recent rainstorm caused the WWTP to exceed the discharge permit; required paperwork was filed with DEC.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 8/5/2026 read & filed.

Insp Hepner is working on four condemned properties.

Trustee Kietzman questioned the status of a trailer on Third St; it will be removed in a week.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS

The proposed moratorium on battery storage and data center applications is scheduled for review by Saratoga County Planning Board on August 20.  Upon receipt of their recommendation the Village can hold a public hearing.  Adoption of the local law is a Type II action under SEQRA and does not require additional environmental review.

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved publication of a public hearing on Local Law 3 of 2026, a moratorium on battery storage and data center applications, to be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board discussed plans by Saratoga Plan to link area hiking trails.  Jason Kemper of Saratoga Plan has inquired about the Village’s future intentions with the Reservoir Property trails.  Saratoga Plan is proposing obtaining leases for access to trails owned by Adirondack Forest Company (formerly Lyme Timber).  The Board suggested Trustee Kietzman speak with Jason Kemper to gather more information.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved attendance by Village officials at NYCOM Fall Training in Saratoga, September 14 – 18, up to $575 plus reimbursement of expenses.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #21 approved, accept Mike Fish and Tyler Fish as members of the Village of Corinth Fire Department.

The Board discussed potential use of the Village boat docks by Hal Raven’s company to offer cruises on the HudsonRiver .  Dock space would be on the north side for a 50-foot cruise boat and a 25-foot pontoon boat.  Minor installations of spud poles and a gate to deter vandalism would be necessary.  A kiosk to sell tickets would be placed on the Beach.  The request was for use April – October, Supt Lozier stated docks are put in the river before Memorial Day and removed after Columbus Day.  Atty Buttner will research any legal requirements and Clerk-Treas Colson will determine what provisions the insurance company would require.

The Board discussed water/sewer billing strategies.  The current utility software cannot bill annual overage while still tracking quarterly.  The Board will schedule a workshop with Don Rhodes to discuss the billing method option evaluation he previously prepared and has since updated.

The Board discussed options for placement of the bell salvaged from the demolitionof the former Baptist Church.  Mayor Miller suggested Pagenstecher Park and Trustee Clark suggested the Reservoir property.  The Board requested suggestions for placement on Village owned property from the public via email.  Submissions will be discussed at the September 2 meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Bovee, Pine St, requested the Board consider prohibiting parking on Pine Street at the northwest corner of Seventh St.  The Board agreed to put it on the next meeting agenda for consideration.

Kendra Schieber, Overlook Dr, stated over 40 people are signed up to participate in the Corinth Merchant Association’s Townwide Garage Sale August 8-9.

Jim Murray, Center St, expressed concerns with cyberattacks on water and sewer system and encouraged the Board to investigate potential grants to address issues.   Currently computers that control the Village’s water & wastewater systems are not connected to the internet to mitigate attacks.  Mayor Miller also stated the Village is in the process of investigating installing camera systems.

Dave Roberts, West Mechanic St, requested the Board keep in mind potential logging when considering trail usage.  Mr. Roberts also expressed support for river cruise access and requested the Board ask the company to consider employing locals.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Clark stated firemen feel the Center St/Mechanic St four-way stop slows response times.

Trustee Kietzman suggested the Board reconsider the recent change to Village Code requiring trash containers be stored neatly on the owner’s property in favor of the prior language requiring the containers be invisible from the street.  Trustee Kietzman also mentioned maintenance of vacant properties and the various avenues available to remedy Code violations.  The Board instructed Insp Hepner to comb through current violations to see if any meet the threshold for Nuisance Abatement.  Trustee Kietzman reported on a call with State representatives regarding the Village’s unsuccessful NY Forward application and the suggestion that a more balanced combination of private and public investment would improve a future application.

Trustee Stollery inquired about overgrowth on IP owned properties; the mayor is addressing the issue with IP.

Mayor Miller stated a recent call with Laberge regarding potential grants was fruitful; headway is being made on junk vehicles and property maintenance issues; motorbike and juvenile activity has decreased this year.   The mayor has stopped interviewing for an additional Park Attendant since we are nearing the end of the season.  Mayor Miller also mentioned the delay of the Heath St/ Hill Ave project presented an opportunity to obtain an additional grant.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Stollery, seconded by Trustee Bedell, that Board adjourn, 8:00 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer