Village Board Minutes

November 15, 2006 (38)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held Nov 15, 2006, 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and John Jacon led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting Oct 18, ’06 and special meeting Oct 25, ’06 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report of 11/15/06 read & filed.

Resolution #70 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Microfilming bids have been opened, reviewed by the attorney and sent to the Records Consultants for review.

The moratorium extension was filed with NY State on 10/10/06.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved publication in the Pennysaver News of the Village Code ban on parking on Village streets from 11 PM to 6 AM, Nov 1 – April 1.
Carried – 4 – 0

Clerk Colson reminded everyone that Waste Management will not be picking up garbage on Thanksgiving Day; they will collect on Friday November 24, 2006.

The Emergency Response Management Cmte will meet Nov 20 to attend an ICS-700 Emergency preparedness class.

The Hometown Christmas celebration will be held at the Beach on December 2, 2006.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller present, report for 11/15/06 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of abstract #12: Payroll $40,449.54; General $31,758.67; Water $18,304.93; Sewer $7,630.96; Commercial Development $3,881.25; and Reserves $9,163.35.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #71 approved, budget transfers.

Resolution #72 approved, mayoral signature on Penflex contract for an estimated $3,113.00.

Motion by Trustee Denno seconded by Trustee Densmore approved attendance by Pete Walsh and Mike Stanton at the water school on Dec 6, 2006 in Albany at the cost of $190.00.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno to conduct the annual employee safety meeting for Village employees at Wainwright’s in the amount of $974.63 for approximately 50 people.
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPT – Chief Denton present, report for October 2006 read & filed.

The Board and Chief Denton discussed possible ways to reduce the electric and heating bills at the firehouse.  Chief Denton will meet with Treas Fuller to discuss possibilities.

POLICE DEPT – Chief Kane was present, reports for 10/17/06 - 11/1/06 and 11/1/06 - 11/15/06 read & filed.

Chief Kane noted he currently has a full time Officer out with an injury, he will return 11/20/06.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Foreman Walsh present.

Leaf pick-up is completed, there are currently no leaves that have been left out for collection.  The DPW will draft a notice for residents that may put out leaves after the collection period, it will be delivered by the Police Dept.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Bldg Insp John Jacon was present, report read & filed.

The building at 115 Maple has been torn down and a building permit for two townhouses on the lot has been requested, plans are being drawn.

New constructions have been inspected and no new building permits were issued since the last meeting.

Insp Jacon will look into the condition of the Green property on Ash Street at Trustee Lescault’s request, as well as 314 Walnut St. and Hi-Tech Auto.

ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was excused, report for 11/14/06 was read & filed.

Treas Fuller is reviewing the franchise agreement with Time Warner.

Mayor Winslow assigned Trustee Enekes to coordinate training requirements with the Zoning and Planning Board Chairpersons to comply with new state requirements.

The Board will review the design guidelines and Fence Ordinance proposed by the Comprehensive Master Plan Cmte.

The Board will discuss proposing a law about placing water on the street at the next meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion of water supply requests was tabled until the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #73 approved, mayoral signature on Passarelli Subdivision District water contract.

Resolution #74 approved, increase firehouse rental fee to $250.00 if the kitchen is used.

Resolution #75 approved, mayoral appointment of Grant Review Committee for GOSC Grant.

The Board discussed adding an alternate committee member from the CMPC at a later date.

Resolution #76 approved, mayoral appointment of Kim Zabielski as Rehabilitation Clerk for the GOSC Grant.

Resolution #77 approved, mayoral appointment of Richard Vallone as Rehabilitation Coordinator for the GOSC Grant.

Resolution #78 approved, payment of $900.00 for fireworks for the Hometown Christmas celebration.

Resolution #79 approved, mayoral signature on contract amendment with Camoin Associates.

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn to executive session for reason stated above, 6:45 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:15 the Board reconvened.

Resolution #80 approved, acceptance of Longton mediation agreement.

Mayor Winslow introduced John Lemery from the law firm of Lemery Greisler, special council to the Village.  Mr. Lemery outlined in detail the proposed zoning amendments and opened the floor to questions from the public.  Louise Kirkpatrick, Barbara Weatherwax, and Bob Hudak questioned Mr. Lemery about details in the proposed zoning changes to which Mr. Lemery responded.

Trustee Denno stated that the Village Board was accepting the responsibility of special use permits which demonstrates their accountability to Village residents.  Trustee Denno stated she felt the matter should go to a public hearing as soon as possible.

The Board scheduled a special meeting to be held Friday, 11/24/06 at 9:00 AM at the Village Hall.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Barbara Weatherwax stated she would like to see the proposed zoning changes adopted.

Mrs. Kelley stated she was having trouble hearing the Board.  The Board stated they will explore solutions.

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss proposed litigation.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn to executive session as requested above, 7:40 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 9:20 PM the Board reconvened.

Mayor Winslow read a statement informing the public that the Board had decided it was in the community’s best interest to begin Eminent Domain action in regard to the former IP property.  In his statement Mayor Winslow outlined the reasons for the Board’s decision and expressed that the Board did not desire to take this form of action but felt they had no alternatives.  Mayor Winslow referred to threats by Philmet’s attorneys to sue the Village if laws are passed to prohibit outside waste from being brought into the community and stressed the Board’s desire to ensure the development of safe, desirable, and stable industry on the property.

Trustee Denno stated that steps must be taken to prevent the current owners from forming a railroad and take steps toward reuniting the community.

Resolution #81 approved, undertaking action to take the former IP site located within the Village under New York’s Eminent Domain Procedures Law.

Mayor Winslow stated that this was the first step, a public hearing will be held in approximately sixty to ninety days to make a full decision whether or not to go forward.  The Board will approve the funding for studies as they are requested, the money is not currently in the budget and would possibly have to be borrowed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 9:40 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk