Village Board Minutes

December 7, 2005 (45)

A regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was held Dec. 7, ‘05, 6:00 PM in the Corinth Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Bradley Winslow called the meeting to order and Clerk Estill led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustee Denno, Densmore, Lescault and Woods were present.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of regular meeting Nov. 16, ’05 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Estill was present, report of 12-7-05 read & filed.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report of 12-7-05 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Woods, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved payment of abstract #12: Payroll $40,978.24; General $529,601.33; Water $17,250.25; Sewer $17,878.47; Reserves $105,951.52
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPT – Chief Kelley was present, report read & filed.

Board discussed rental of dumpster for the firehouse and service quote for cleaning by North Country Janitorial which Treas Fuller will obtain for discussion at the next Board meeting.

Swipe cards for entry to the new firehouse building are being provided to the Trustees, Mayor, Village Hall, and Police Department.

POLICE DEPT. – Chief Kane was present, report read & filed.

Chief Kane requested pest control at the Police Department building.  Evidence of rats has been observed.  The Board requested Treas Fuller contact Roger Dayton for an inspection and quote for maintenance.

DPW / WATER / WWTP – Supt. Lozier was present, reports of Nov. ’05 read & filed.

New lighting at police department building is needed.  Board agreed to authorize DPW to complete the project which Supt. Lozier estimates will cost $3,650 – cost to be shared by the DPW and Police Department repair budgets.

Tom Fanning from the Department of Motor Vehicles has indicated that the Town of Corinth vehicle inspector can no longer inspect Village vehicles.  Supt Lozier will research how we will be getting our vehicles inspected.

Trustee Lescault indicated that the recent publication in the Pennysaver News needs to be clarified to include the prohibition on parking in the Village streets between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. between the dates of November 1^st and April 1^st.  The Clerk will send a revised publication to P.S. News.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Neville was present, report of 11/3/05 – 12/7/05 read & filed.

Insp Neville indicated that water is still being pumped onto the street at the corner of Pine St. & 7^th St.  It was decided by consensus of the Board to have Insp Neville cite the homeowner, Michael Shattuck, for violation of Village Code in this matter. Atty Avigdor will review the procedure with Insp Neville.

ATTORNEY/PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDS – Atty Avigdor was present, report read & filed.

He requested an Executive Session for litigation, personnel & real estate matters.

OLD BUSINESS

Input from the Planning Board re: revisions to the proposed sign law will be discussed with the Comprehensive Master Plan Committee.  The Mayor will report on this at the next Board meeting.

CLDC committee is going to make a presentation to the Town Board.  No decisions will be made at this time.

Quote of the value of the generator at the old firehouse is pending.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #84 approved, acceptance of resignation of Patrolman John Brown effective 11-27-05

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno authorized Village Planning Board members to attend Saratoga County Planning Board Conference at the Saratoga Conference Center, Broadway, Saratoga Springs on 1-25-06 at the cost of $29.95 per person.      
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #85 approved, adoption of snow removal policy revised.

Resolution #86 approved, accepting the resignation/retirement of Clerk Wallace Estill effective Dec. 23, ’05.

The Mayor, Trustees, Atty Avigdor, Treas Fuller and present Department Heads expressed their appreciation for the exemplary service and professionalism of Clerk Estill throughout his years of service.

Board agreed to hold the Dec. 21, ’05 Board Meeting at the new firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Winslow reported on a meeting held on Dec. 7, ’05 between officials from the Town, Village, Corinth Central Schools, SEDC, NYS Economic Development Corporation and representatives from Philmet. No decisions were made at the meeting, a summary follows:

1. Philmet wants to create an industrial park with multiple tenants. No decisions have been made as to what companies would comprise the industrial park.
2. Philmet wants to work with the community leaders to determine what types of industry would be acceptable in Corinth.
3. An energy component in the industrial park is a priority, and Philmet has had discussions with prospective companies, but no decisions have been made nor have governmental permits been applied for. 
4. It is costing Philmet about $150,000 a month in expenses to keep this property idle. Philmet wants to develop the property, but could remarket the property if development proves not to be viable.
5. It was suggested to Philmet that a citizen’s advisory board as well as input from community leaders might be useful in helping Philmet create a successful industrial park.
6. Philmet is not working with nor do they have any connections with American-Ref Fuels.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray commented on his recent attendance at a meeting of the Concerned Citizens for Responsible Industry held at the Alpine Lakes Chapel.  Mr. Murray noted that if a Citizens Advisory Committee was formed in respect to the Philmet project that a representative of the Concerned Citizens should be included.

Charles Brown stated that any environmental issues with the Philmet project would need to be issued permits by the DEC or State.

Renee Baker asked about the status of a local law prohibiting bringing trash into the community.  Atty Avigdor replied that he has been working with the Town attorney researching this issue and they have not yet reached a conclusion.  It may be unconstitutional to enact a law; it may be addressed through appropriate zoning based upon protecting the environmental integrity of the river.

Dennis Morreale asked about a possible time table before Philmet would begin operations. At the present time there is no timeline.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS - none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Woods, seconded by Trustee Lescault that the Board adjourn to executive session as per requested by Atty Avigdor, 7:04 PM.         
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:50 PM, Board reconvened.

Resolution #87 approved, release of prospective buyer from contract to purchase firehouse.

Board discussed and agreed to reimburse DPW workers for work uniforms.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Woods that Board adjourns, 7:53 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson

Recording Secretary