Village Board Minutes

June 21, 2006 (4)

A public hearing and regular meeting of the Village Board was held June 21, 2006, 6:00 PM at the Corinth Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

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

A Public Hearing having been duly advertised in the Glens Falls Post Star on June 13, 2006 was held June 21, 2006 re: changes to the Village Code regarding water and sewer services and charges.

Mayor Winslow opened the public hearing at 6:03 PM and read the legal notice as advertised.  The purpose was to inform the public of the Board’s intent to adopt as local law changes to sections 115 and 136 of the Village Code regarding water and sewer services and charges.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Winslow and Atty Avigdor explained to the public that the portions of the law being removed were in some cases outdated and the references to dollar amounts of fees and charges were being changed to be set by Board resolution periodically.

Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 6:07 PM.

 

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held June 21, 2006 at 6:08 PM.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting June 7, ’06 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #9 approved, local law relating to changes in Village Code sections 115 & 136.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Winslow has received an invitation to a Pandemic presentation by Saratoga County Public Health on Wednesday, July 11, 2006 at Skidmore College.  Mayor Winslow asked the Trustees to inform him if they would like to attend.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report of 6/21/06 read & filed.

Resolution #10 approved, adjustments to water/sewer roll.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes rescheduled the public hearing on the Section 8 Rental Assistance Plan for 6:00 PM at the Firehouse, Wednesday August 2, 2006.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board discussed moving the handicap parking zone, formerly located on Hamilton Avenue 20 feet from the corner of Warren Street, to Warren Street.  The Board instructed Atty Avigdor to draft an amendment to the Village Code stating such.  Supt Lozier will email Atty Avigdor the exact location.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 6/21/06 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #2: Payroll $41,983.44; General $202,904.09; Water $1,188.45; Sewer $4,524.40; Reserves $1,350.10.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #26 from last fiscal year: General $6,877.44; Water $115.00; Sewer $1,627.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #11 approved, budget transfers for last fiscal year.

Resolution #12 approved, budget transfer for the current fiscal year.

Treas Fuller reviewed an end of the year fund balance report which showed that the General Fund Balance was decreased by $304,911; the Water Fund Balance increased $8,625; the Sewer Fund Balance decreased $10,407 and the Reserve Funds were increased by $46,790.  Treas Fuller explained that much of this money was used in projects such as the Maple Street rehab, the new retaining wall on Palmer Ave., and the new in-ground tanks at the DPW.  The old firehouse sold for $150,000 in the beginning of the new fiscal year.

Mayor Winslow thanked the treasurer for his work in putting together the Fund Balance report for the Board.

FIRE DEPT – Chief Denton was present.

The Fireman’s Association has agreed to raise the fee to rent the firehouse community room to $150 per the Board’s request.

Dutch Valley contracting has begun completing the unfinished items at the firehouse.

Chief Denton is still acquiring fencing quotes for the firehouse.

Ray Supply has given a quote of $700 for a portable 4-channel sound system for the firehouse; the Association would be willing to pay half of the cost.  The Board discussed asking Ray Supply if we can test the portable system at the next Board meeting.

Due to the state’s construction that has closed a portion of Rte 9N Hadley-Luzerne fire department is on standby for any calls in that area.

Trustee Lescault suggested Chief Denton look into Labor Laws regarding the operation of lawn mowers by the Junior Firefighters.  Trustee Lescault suggested the Jr. Firefighters assist the DPW in mowing the firehouse lawn; DPW has been committing 5 hours to complete the mowing.

Trustee Enekes expressed concern regarding the Jr. Firefighters being able to have courtesy lights on their vehicles.  Chief Denton stated that any misuse of the lights would be subject to disciplinary action.

Pole bases have been poured for the new light poles at the firehouse.

POLICE DEPT – Chief Kane was present, report for 6/7/06 – 6/21/06 read & filed.

A Bicycle Auction will be held July 1, 2006 at the Police Department on Mill Street from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Officer Somma is approved to collect the proceeds of the auction and turn them over to Treas Fuller for deposit into the Police Department budget.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore to publish the date of the auction in the Pennysaver News.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Corinth Police Dept Bike Rodeo will be held Wednesday June 28, 2006 at 4:00 PM.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Neville was present.

338 Main Street has submitted an application for a building permit.  The structure will remain a multi-family home with 4 apartments.  Trustee Lescault asked the Bldg Insp to check the structure for water in the basement.

DPW – Supt Lozier was present.

The reconstruction on Main Street is on schedule and should be completed by the end of July.  Supt Lozier thanked Officer Somma for his assistance with one problem during the construction.

The DPW will begin removing old damaged sidewalk from West Mechanic Street tomorrow.

Mayor Winslow requested that Supt Lozier inspect the bottom of the boat launch for possible damage.

Trustee Densmore requested the DPW look into sanding the seats of the benches in the park.

Trustee Enekes repeated his request to have reflectors replaced on the light pole enclosure on River Street.  Supt Lozier will have the reflectors replaced and bill the owner.

ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was present, report of 6/21/06 read & filed.

Atty Avigdor presented the Board with technical changes to the Zoning Law recommended by the ZBA.  The changes are strictly technical: removal of redundant and unnecessary definitions, corrected section numbers and spellings, etc.

OLD BUSINESS

Proposed sign law discussion was tabled pending mayoral review of County suggested changes.

Price quotes on the police department generator are still valid prices.  Trustee Enekes stated whichever quote was accepted should also depend on availability of parts and ease of maintenance.    No action was taken at this time.

Resolution #13 approved, authorizing submission of request for funding under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #14 approved, mayoral appointment of Tim Murphy to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Resolution #15 approved, mayoral appointment of Rebecca Fasulo to the Planning Board.

Resolution #16 approved, water/sewer rents for the2006/2007 fiscal year.

Resolution #17 approved, fee for new connections to the water/sewer system.

Mayor Winslow mentioned a letter the Board received from Mr. Hernandez on Paris Ave requesting repairs to the street.  Paris Ave is slated to be repaired this summer; it is presently seventh on the schedule

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray thanked the Mayor for responding to his email about the overgrowth of shrubs on Center Street; the Mayor responded that those we taken care of without his intervention.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that the board adjourns, 7:11 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk