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Village Board MinutesJanuary 3, 2007 (50) A public hearing and regular meeting of the Village Board were held Jan 3, 2007, 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave. Deputy Mayor Denno called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Trustees Densmore, Enekes and Lescault were present. Mayor Winslow was excused. A Public Hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on Dec 26, 2006 was held re: extending the moratorium. Deputy Mayor Denno opened the public hearing at 6:02 PM, read the rules for public comment and read the legal notice as published. The purpose was to inform the public of the Board’s intent to extend section 138-16 of the Village Code, the moratorium on waste industry, by 120 days. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Jim Murray, Center Street, spoke supporting the extension of the moratorium to give the Village Board time to work with the consultants on zoning amendments that are “toned down” from the current proposal. Jim Hopkins, Hamilton Ave, questioned if the moratorium could be lifted at any time. Deputy Mayor Denno responded that it could. Mr. Hopkins stated that the decision should then be left to the Board. The following residents spoke in favor of extending the
moratorium until zoning laws are amended: With no further comments from the public Deputy Mayor Denno closed the public hearing at 6:11 PM. Nicole M. Colson A regular meeting of the Village Board was held Jan 3, 2007 at 6:11 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved the minutes of regular meeting Dec 20, 2006 as typed. Resolution #92 approved, extension of moratorium by 120 days enacted into local law. SPECIFIC REQUESTS Jim Murray addressed the Board and distributed information regarding outdoor wood boilers. Mr. Murray pointed out that the Village currently has no regulations regarding outdoor wood boilers and he requested the Board address implementing regulations. Mr. Murray expressed his concern with pollution and particles being released into the air. Mr. Murray requested that regulations include a 20 foot stack similar to woodstoves. Deputy Mayor Denno thanked Mr. Murray for his research and stated the Board will be reviewing possible regulations with Atty Avigdor. DEPARTMENT REPORTS CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 1/3/07 read & filed. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved publication in the Pennysaver News of Christmas tree pick-up by the
DPW starting 1/8/07. TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 1/3/07 read & filed. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes
approved payment of abstract #15: Payroll $39,151.13; General $63,116.41; Water
$8,023.93; and Sewer $11,276.64. FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Denton was present, report for 12/1/06 – 12/31/06 read & filed. Chief Denton thanked the DPW for installing the light fixture at the firehouse. POLICE – Chief Kane was present. Chief Kane stated that gun safety locks are available at the police department free of charge, interested parties should contact Officer Somma at the police department. DPW/WATER/WWTP – Foreman Walsh was present, report for December was read & filed. The Board and Foreman Walsh discussed vandalism at Pagenstecher Park. Foreman Walsh suggested the park be closed for the winter, the Board agreed. The Board agreed for DPW to take down Christmas decorations around the Village, with the exception of the lights on the poles downtown. Deputy Mayor Denno distributed to the Board the newest plan by Laberge for the reservoir project. The APA and the EPA cannot agree on how many trees are permissible to remove. Laberge’s newest plan involves installing a new channel and removing less than 30% of the trees. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes
approved presentation of the proposed plan by Laberge to the APA and the EPA. BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 12/21/06 – 1/3/07 read & filed. Insp Jacon informed the Board that there is a house at 223 Mill Street that is in deplorable condition, Insp Jacon requested he be permitted to send a letter to the bank in Omaha that owns it requesting action, the Board agreed. ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was excused. OLD BUSINESS Design Guidelines, the proposed fence ordinance, and Tree Committee request were tabled for Board review. The Time Warner franchise agreement was tabled for review by Atty Avigdor and Treas Fuller. NEW BUSINESS The Board tabled discussion of outdoor wood furnaces and survey requirements for additions to buildings. Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved Patricia Raufman’s attendance at the Sustainable Development workshop
in Schenectady at the cost of $25.00. Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved attendance by interested members of the Board at the Saratoga County
Planning & Zoning Conference in Saratoga on 1/24/07 at the cost of $30.00
per person. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Claude Jean, Dunn Ave, requested the DPW repair the guard rail near his home. Kendra Schieber requested the Park remain open during the winter as she and some other residents use it all winter. Ms. Schieber also offered to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the Tree Committee as they would like to move forward. Chief Kane, the Board and the public held a discussion regarding vandalism and problems with destructive youth in the village in general. Chief Kane expressed his concern with “The Spot”, the youth group on Main Street, and the limited supervision at the facility. Chief Kane explained the difficulties police face in dealing with underage violators. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved publication in the Pennysaver of an advertisement offering gun safety
locks upon review by Atty Avigdor. Adrienne Hull, Maple Street, addressed the Board on behalf of the Citizens for Responsible Industrial Progress. The Citizens group wants jobs and benefits from industry and they are optimistic about future development. The group also supports Philmet’s proposal and feels any legitimate proposal should be evaluated on facts, not emotion or politics, in an objective manner. Sharon Flewelling, Oak Street, echoed Ms. Hull’s statements. The following residents spoke and outlined their concerns
with higher taxes caused by eminent domain and expressed their support of
bringing industry into the Village. Tim Murphy expressed the opinion that eminent domain does serve a purpose, but is not sure it is necessary in this case. He also expressed reluctance to accept an industry without looking into what they bring to the Village. John Jacon questioned the benefits of the Empire Zone; Deputy Mayor Denno recommended he visit the SEDC website which outlines benefits to Empire Zone properties. BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Trustee Lescault called for the community to work together for the betterment of the Village; which was echoed by Trustee Densmore. Trustee Enekes expressed his appreciation to the public for attending meetings and voicing their opinions and assured everyone that their voices are being heard by the Board. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore
that Board adjourn, 7:30 PM. Nicole M. Colson |
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