Village Board Minutes

June 7, 2006 (1)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held 6:00 PM at the Corinth Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and DPW Supt Art Lozier, III led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Winslow began the meeting by calling for a moment of silence for Helen Straight, former Town Clerk, who passed away recently.

Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Enekes and Lescault were present.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved the minutes of regular mtg May 17, 2006 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

The Merchants Association will be sponsoring the third annual Town Wide Garage Sale August 12 – August 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM.  A list of sale sites will be available by August 5; persons interested in helping organize the event may contact John Yannaci or Sigrid Koch.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report of 6/7/06 read & filed.

The park attendant at Pagenstecher Park reported that 280 people used the park over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 6/7/06 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the payment of Abstract #24: Payroll $31, 746.40; General $68,090.70; Water $297.21; Sewer $8,305.35; Reserves $70,634.30; Abstract # 25: General $9,919.73; Water $4,491.42; Sewer $4,594.41; and Abstract #1: General $371,124.93; Water $1,266.25; and Sewer $4,493.25.
Carried – 4 – 0 

Resolution #1 approved, budget transfers.

Resolution #2 approved, adoption of AFLAC benefit plan.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Denton was present, report for May 2006 read & filed.

The Board and Chief Denton discussed the costs of having a dumpster at the firehouse, Waste Management quoted $106 per month and Springer quoted $160 per month.  The Board also discussed raising the rental fee of the firehouse to cover the cost of the dumpster.

Resolution #3 failed, contract to place dumpster at firehouse.

Chief Denton is meeting with the architect of the firehouse to discuss items that have not been completed.

Trustee Denno asked the Chief if the Jr. Firefighter program has been adopted by the fire department.  Chief Denton confirmed that it was adopted.  Trustee Denno instructed the Clerk to contact the Village insurance agent to add the Jr. Firefighter program to our policy.

POLICE – Chief Kane was excused, report of 5/24/06 – 6/7/06 read & filed.

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

Resolution #4 approved, hiring of Jordan Tefft and Travis Conklin.

Supt Lozier reported that the cost of blacktop has gone up since the Main Street project was budgeted.  The cost of the project is now $46,500, an increase of $14,500.  The Board agreed to complete the project as scheduled.

Trustee Enekes asked Supt Lozier to check into putting new reflectors around the fenced power pole on River Street.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Neville was present, report for 5/4/06 – 6/7/06 read & filed.

332 Main Street should be starting work on the building soon.

Trustee Lescault asked about a house on Oak Street with no railing on the porch.  Insp Neville has notified the homeowner it needs to be remedied, he will check back with them.

ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was present, report of 6/7/06 read & filed.

Atty Avigdor reviewed the retainer letter for John Lemery and found it to be acceptable.

OLD BUSINESS

Mayor Winslow has received input on the proposed sign law from the Cty Planning office & will review the changes.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved signing the CLDC agreement when the corporation is formed if the Town of Corinth has agreed to sign as well.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication of notice of public hearing to review amendments to the Village Code Chapters 115 and 136 regarding Water and Sewer Services and Charges on June 21, 2006 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.
Carried – 4 – 0

Supt Lozier will get updated quotes on installing a generator at the Police Station.

Resolution #5 approved, mayoral signing of contract with North Country Pest Control.

Resolution #6 approved, mayoral signing of contract with John Lemery of Lemery Greisler, LLC.

Rifenburg Construction has not restored the condition of Jim Boisvert’s yard after work on the Hamilton Ave reconstruction.  The Board decided to have Supt Lozier complete the necessary work to restore his yard and send the bill for the service to Rifenburg.  Mayor Winslow will draft a letter to Mr. Boisvert about the matter.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board accepted the resignation of Tom Tucker as crossing guard as of June 22, 2006.  Mr. Tucker will still be a part-time attendant at Pagenstecher Park.  The Board asked the Clerk to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Tucker for his years of service to the Village.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication of notice of public hearing to review the proposed Agency Plan for 2006 of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program on June 21, 2006 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #7 approved, permission for Marines to camp at the Reservoir property.

The American Legion Memorial Day Parade which was cancelled due to rain will not be rescheduled.  The Legion will be holding a memorial in the Catholic Cemetery and Corinth Cemetery on June 14 at 7:00 PM.

The Board instructed the Clerk to send a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Jolene Caruso and the FCCLA, and Girl Scout Troops #565 and #150 thanking them for their volunteer work planting flowers in the Village with the Beautification Committee.

Trustee Densmore has completed the grant application for Coastal Resource Waterfront Revitalization.  A resolution is necessary to complete the application process; the application is at the Village Hall for the Board members to review.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray expressed concern with the yearly review of Special Use permits in the proposed changes to the Zoning Laws.  He also expressed his opinion that the Village should encourage Research & Development industries in the area.  Mr. Murray feels that this type of industry is more ecologically responsible and community minded than other industries.  Atty Avigdor and the Board explained that the yearly review of temporary Special Use permits is an option where appropriate; permanent permits could also be issued.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Denno complimented Trustee Densmore on the work she and Louise Carney put into the Coastal Resource grant application.

The Board discussed the DPW and the Beautification Committee’s need to come to a resolution about the watering of the flowers on Village properties.  Supt Lozier stated that the Beautification Cmte is free to use the DPW truck to water the flowers on Friday – Sunday when the DPW is not working.  If The Cmte needs to use the truck Monday – Thursday they would need to have it back at the DPW garage by 6:00 AM.  The DPW is also willing to water the flowers during their work week as part of their regular duties.  The need for a small trailer to hold the tank used for watering was discussed.  Leif Sandwick offered the Village the use of a small trailer that he owns.

The Board discussed Image Cmte expenses.  Treas Fuller explained that staff costs are in the DPW budget, other costs (rentals of dumpsters, etc.)  are in the Event & Celebration budget.

Resolution #8 approved, placing dumpster at the firehouse for three months.

Trustee Denno requested an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved adjournment to executive session to discuss a personnel issue, 7:30 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:36 PM the Board reconvened.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourns, 7:37 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

 

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk