Village Board Minutes

October 21, 2026 (25)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held October 21, 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 October 7, 2026 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

The Board discussed Kevin & Michelle Cleveleland’s request for sewer overage forgiveness on the 24 Saratoga Ave water/sewer bill.  Mr. Cleveland had connected a sprinkler to the residence to water his adjacent property.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved credit for sewer overages on the second quarter water/sewer bill for 24 Saratoga Avenue in the amount of $826.81.
Carried – 4 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

Louise Kirkpatrick, Dunn Ave, stated more people should consider deduct meters as they save quite a bit of money.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 10/21/2026 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kietzman, approved payment of abstract #9 in the amount of: Payroll $40,508.46 (#0425-0426); General $61,922.14 (#0427-0451; 0465—0467); Water $1,783.75 (#0452-0454; 0465; 0467-0468) Sewer $8,312.84 (#0455-0461; 0465-0469) and Capital Projects $21,484.52 (#0462-0463).
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #29 approved, budget transfer.

Clerk-Treas Colson informed the Board the Village received the following NYWIIA grants: $2,037,500 in Clean Water NYWIIA for the Heath St, Hill St, Main St and Sherman Ave Project and $709,000 in Drinking Water NYWIIA for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project.

Long Term Bonding for the Palmer Ave Project was completed 10/16/2026.  Bonded total is $5,014,083 at 0% hardship financing.  $1,644,543 was received from the NYWIIA Grant.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved application to NYS DEC Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant for 2026 funding of wildland firefighting supplies up to $3,500.
Carried – 4 – 0

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

Hydrants will be flushed 11/2 – 11/6/2026.  DPW will also return to eight hour days 11/2.

Supt Lozier inquired about hiring a new MEO, the mayor stated interviews are still ongoing.

Supt Lozier thanked the Sheriff’s Department for the arrest of an individual in the WWTP break-in.

BUILDING INSPECTOR - Insp Hepner was excused.

OLD BUSINESS

The Board discussed the Shared Services agreement with the Town and decided to proceed with no changes.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board tabled setting the public hearing for the exemptions in order to discuss the Veterans exemptions in more detail.  Atty Buettner will provide additional information from the Assessor.

At 6:37 PM Atty Buettner was excused.

Resolution #30 approved, consent to assignment of all open Laberge Group contracts to Artheon and authorizing Mayor Miller to sign the Consent to Assignment on the Village’s behalf.

Resolution #31 approved, acceptance of Michael J. Fish as Junior Firefighter in the Village of Corinth Fire Department.

The Board discussed the open position of Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee.  Consensus was to advertise the position at $26.75 per hour with wage increases upon acquisition of Grade 2(a) Sewage Plant Operator’s License and Grade 2(a) Water Operator License.  Training will be paid for by the Village in accordance with the Training Cost Reimbursement Policy.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Louise Kirkpatrick, Dunn Ave, recounted an incident on Sixth St in which a construction crew was planning to bury construction debris on the property, the owners stated Insp Hepner had given his permission.  State Police responded to the incident, and it was reported to the DEC.  Ms. Kirkpatrick requested the Board investigate the incident and determine if Insp Hepner had given permission for the dumping and if there was liability to the Village.  Ms. Kirkpatrick also expressed concerns about what other shortcuts the owner may attempt during the project.

Dave Roberts, W. Mechanic St, will provide Supt Lozier with language for the Reservoir signs pointing out foundations.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Clark requested Supt Lozier look into replacing sidewalks on Maple St.

Trustee Kietzman stated she also spoke to the owners on Sixth St about the construction debris.

Mayor Miller stated Hal Raven was interested in making storage of the river boat on Village property part of the lease agreement.  The mayor also stated 205 Pine St was going to be auctioned by the County, but he has spoken with Atty Buettner about proceeding with Nuisance Abatement.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, that Board adjourn, 7:16 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer