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Village Board MinutesDecember 21, 2005 (48) A regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was held December 21, 2005, 6:00 PM in the Corinth Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave. Mayor Bradley Winslow called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Lescault and Woods were present. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved minutes of regular meeting Dec. 7, ’05 as typed. The Mayor reviewed ground rules for specific requests and public comments. SPECIFIC REQUESTS Barbara Weatherwax, spokesperson and organizational director for Citizens for Safe and Responsible Industry, distributed research materials and made a presentation to the Board. Her presentation noted the clearly outlined Village laws for protection of the water and sewer systems, and the lack of such specific laws regulating industry and defining local land use. Requested a moratorium banning commercial development until local laws are in place clearly defining what industry is acceptable for the Village. Ms. Weatherwax cited Ellensburg, NY which successfully prevented a medical waste incinerator by passing local laws banning such industry. Mark Montanye, Town resident, has recently moved to the area and expressed great concern with the potential negative impact on property values, and decline in potential tourism and recreation industries caused by waste industries. He does not feel current zoning regulations are adequate in dealing with potential impact of waste industries and requested a moratorium of not less than one year on commercial dumping, stockpiling, processing, or transformation of medical waste, radioactive waste, solid and liquid waste including but not limited to municipal solid waste, sewage, sewage sludge and all biosolids. Mr. Montanye requests that the time period afforded by this moratorium be used to research and enact local laws preventing the development of these types of industries. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS The following members of the Village, Town of Corinth, and
surrounding communities voiced their opposition to any potential waste industry
and their concern for the future of Corinth.
These residents were concerned with potential pollution and
environmental risks as well as the quality of life being impacted by waste
industry. They also urged the Board to take action in enacting a moratorium banning
commercial development until local laws and zoning could be reviewed and
developed. Barbara Weatherwax announced that the Town Board meeting would address the sludge issue Dec. 22nd at 4:00 PM. Trustee Denno assured the public that she shares their concerns and that as a Board they would work hard to address these issues. Mayor Winslow spoke about the updates available on the Village website for public viewing. Attorney Avigdor clarified the procedures for enacting a moratorium and a local law such as public hearings, etc. Mayor Winslow asked the Board members for input on drafting a local law enacting a moratorium. Trustee Denno requested that the Board enlist the help of an environmental engineer in order to study environmental impact of different types of industry. DEPARTMENT REPORTS CLERK – Clerk Estill was present, report of 12-21-05 read and filed. Motion by Trustee Woods, seconded by Trustee Lescault
authorized Nicole M. Colson to attend a Village Election Workshop in Syracuse
sponsored by NYCOM on January 6, 2006 at a cost of $55. TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report of 12-21-05 read and filed. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Woods
approved payment of abstract #13: Payroll $39,037.31; General $26,611.11; Water
$1,359.73; Sewer $1,988.81; Reserves $220,981.80 Resolution #88 approved, Mayoral signing of pest control contract in the amount of $150 initial payment, followed by $50 per month until resolution of problem. FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present. POLICE – Chief Kane was present. Chief indicated there was no need to fill the position of part time data input operator, he will use current staff. Discussed using another cellular phone for back-up in case the PD cell phone is down. DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt. Lozier was present. Discussed adding caller ID to the DPW cellular phones, Treas Fuller indicated he will arrange it. Supt. Lozier stated that installation of the monitoring system of the fuel tanks at the DPW building will begin on Dec. 27th he will contact the EPA inspector requesting an extension of our deadline in writing with a specific expiration date. BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Neville was present. ATTORNEY/PLANNING & ZONING BOARDS – Atty Avigdor was present, his report & Zoning Board minutes of 12-8-05 read and filed. Police Chief Kane left the meeting at 8:05 PM. Regarding the drafting of the proposed moratorium, Atty Avigdor proposed a six month moratorium, as opposed to a year, which is then open to extension as needed as long as progress is being made; the next step would be getting a technical expert’s opinion. The Board discussed hiring an environmental engineer/consultant and approaching the Town about possibly sharing in the cost. Mayor Winslow appointed Trustee Lescault and Trustee Denno to a committee to research hiring an environmental engineer. Kevin Cleveland offered to suggest names of environmental engineers to the committee. OLD BUSINESS Input from the Planning Board on the proposed sign law is being reviewed by the Comprehensive Master Plan Committee. CLDC has not yet made a presentation to the Town Board, further action is pending. The generator from the old firehouse will be moved to the Police Dept. building and the former generator at the PD will be moved to the DPW. Since the generator was purchased by the Firemen’s Association they will be submitting a list of items they would like to receive in exchange for the generator. It was determined that the rental of a dumpster at the new firehouse would cost $175/month, Chief Kelley proposed using a few more garbage cans instead, and renting a dumpster on an as needed basis. Trustee Woods will ask Waste Management to pick up garbage in the rear of the firehouse instead of out front. A cleaning service is still being considered, discussed the possibility of using a current part-time Village employee instead. Supt Lozier is researching the cost of sending a DPW employee for certification in vehicle inspections vs. inspections at an outside garage. Board decided to hold future Village Board meetings at the firehouse until further notice. NEW BUSINESS Resolution #89 approved, Mayoral signing of agreement with Earth Tech. Resolution #90 approved, appointment of Nicole M. Colson as Records Management Officer, effective 12-23-05. Resolution #91 approved, appointment of Nicole M. Colson as Records Access Officer. Resolution #92 approved, accepting the resignation of Sharon L. West, effective 12-21-05. Mayor expressed the need for volunteers to serve on the Comprehensive Master Planning Committee. Interested individuals should contact committee chairman Kevin Cleveland. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Jim Murray expressed appreciation for website and Mayor’s Updates; asked that the Board work to lower the Village tax rate in the next budget year. Harold (Wayne) Coker expressed safety concerns with the residence next door to him. Insp Neville is addressing the issue with the resident. BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Trustee Denno requested an executive session for a personnel matter. Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault that
Board adjourn to executive session to discuss the above matter, 9:05 PM. At 9:17 PM, Board reconvened. Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault that Board adjourns, 9:20 PM. Carried – 4 – 0
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