Village Board Minutes

September 20, 2006 (26)

A public hearing and regular meeting of the Board were held Sept 20, ‘06, 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Bob Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

A Public Hearing having been duly advertised in the Glens Falls Post Star on September 13, 2006 was held September 20, 2006 re: the proposed sign law.

Mayor Winslow opened the public hearing at 6:01 PM and read the legal notice as advertised.  The purpose was to inform the public of the Board’s intent to adopt the revised sign law as section 117 of the Village code.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Louise Kirkpatrick urged the Board to pass the sign law, the committees worked very hard on the proposal.

Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 6:03 PM.

 

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held September 20, 2006 at 6:04 PM.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved the minutes of regular meeting Sept 6,  ‘06 and special meeting Sept 13,  ‘06 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DECISION TO ADOPT PROPOSED SIGN LAW

Resolution #51 approved, adoption of the proposed Sign Law.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report of 9/20/06 read & filed.

Resolution #52 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno approved Clerk Colson’s attendance at a three-day accounting school in Colonie at the cost of $80.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication of the Fall leaf & brush pick-up schedule in the Pennysaver News as 10/16 through 11/13.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board discussed the proposals for the microfilming of records that were opened on September 6, 2006 which have now been reviewed by the record’s management consultants, Jettner & Sickler.  The Board determined that the bid proposals were not written specifically enough to give us a proper comparison of what was submitted. 

Resolution #53 approved, rejection of proposals & permission to re-open the request for proposals.

Mayor Winslow mentioned the Fall Festival, September 23, at Pagenstecher Park.  Details are available on the Village website.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller present, report for 9/20/06 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #8: Payroll $40,049.43; General $65,069.61; Water $7,819.61; Sewer $7,864.67; and Reserves $2,906.03.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #54 approved, budget transfers.

Resolution #55 approved, increase in Supt Lozier’s salary of $1,500 for one budget year only.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment to vendors the week of 10/5/06 after they are audited by the auditing committee.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Denton present.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved sending four firemen to diver training at the cost of $180 per person.
Carried – 3 – 0

Chief Denton thanked the DPW for painting the lines on the firehouse parking lot and on the helicopter pad.

POLICE DEPARTMENT – Sgt Coffman present.

Sgt Coffman recognized Patrolman Nicholas Denno for his excellent work.  The Department received a thank you note from a resident assisted by Patrolman Denno during a medical crisis.

Sgt Coffman requested an executive session for a personnel matter.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier present.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Pennysaver News of hydrant flushing October 2 – October 5.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board and Supt Lozier discussed a study done by CT Male in 1999 which determined that the Village water system is capable of handling an additional 155 water hook-ups.  Based on this study, and taking into account the additions we have made since 1999, Supt Lozier feels we can offer water to the developers requesting additional hook-ups.  The public expressed concern about decreasing supply and water pressure.  The Board tabled further discussion until the full Board could be present.

Supt Lozier requested an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

DPW will be installing the fence at the firehouse as well as doing Village sidewalk inspections for possible replacements.

ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor present, report of 9/20/06 read & filed.

Atty Avigdor reviewed the agreement with Saratoga County Emergency Services and found it acceptable.

OLD BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved mayoral signature on a letter informing the Dept of Health that the Village will be testing the Hamilton Ave wells for the evidence of groundwater particulates.
Carried – 3 – 0

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno approved publication in the Post Star of a public hearing to be held Wednesday September 27, 2006 in the firehouse at 6:00 PM regarding the extension of the moratorium (Section 138-16 of the Village Code).
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #56 approved, cancellation of the October 4, 2006 board meeting.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication of the building inspector vacancy in the Pennysaver News.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #57 approved, mayoral signature on outside water district contract amendments.

Resolution #58 approved, adoption of the National Incident Management System.

Resolution #59 approved, mayoral appointment of Charles Brown as Village Emergency Coordinator.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray expressed his thoughts on the Garbage Container Policy adopted Sept 6, 2006.

Mrs. Kelley commented the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony was wonderful, but the speeches could not be heard.

Louise Kirkpatrick asked about a fence ordinance, Mayor Winslow answered that the CMPC is working on it.

Kendra Schieber thanked the committee that worked on the sign law and thanked the board for passing it.  Attorney Avigdor pointed out that any sign permit variances currently under consideration by the Planning Board will be processed under the old sign law until the new law is filed with the State.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel issues as requested by Sgt Coffman and Supt Lozier, 7:15 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 7:33 PM the Board reconvened.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn, 7:34PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

 

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk