Village Board Minutes

February 7, 2007 (59)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held Feb 7, 2007 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Chief Kane led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Winslow requested a moment of silence to honor the memory of Town Justice Ron Straight and Jill White, manager of Evergreen Health Center.

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved the minutes of regular meeting Jan 17, 2007, and special meetings Jan 22 and 29, 2007 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Dave Woodcock of the American Legion appeared before the Board to invite them and Chiefs Kane and Denton to participate in the Memorial Day parade on May 30, 2007 at 6:00 PM.  He also requested permission to use the Jessup’s Landing Park.  The Board granted permission to use the park and stated they would be honored to participate.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 2/7/07 read & filed.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 2/7/07 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #17: Payroll $41,769.45; General $88,782.78; Water $5,675.89; and Sewer $9,094.14.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #96 approved budget transfers.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Post Star of a request for bids for garbage collection in the village; bids are due by March 7, 2007.
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Denton was present, report for January 2007 read & filed.

The department has purchased 10 new air packs with money from a grant from Senator Farley’s office as well as $20,000 from the Fireman’s Association.

POLICE – Chief Kane was present, report for 1/24/07 – 2/6/07 read & filed.

Resolution #97 approved, resignation of Nicholas Denno from full time employment at the police department.

Resolution #98 approved, hiring Nicholas Denno as part-time police officer.

Mayor Winslow expressed his appreciation of the police department’s role in Judge Ron Straight’s funeral.  Chief Kane arranged for participation from local police departments and the Village Police served as pall bearers.  The family appreciated their participation.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for January 2007 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved attendance by four DPW employees at a water seminar in Saratoga at the cost of $300.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved attendance by Mark Knapp at a sewer seminar in Lake Luzerne on 4/26/07 at the cost of $35.
Carried – 4 – 0

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

The Board discussed the options the Village has in studying whether a filtration plant is necessary for the Village water supply.

Resolution #99 approved, to contract with CT Male to evaluate water system at the cost of $75 per hour.

Resolution #100 approved, to contract with CT Male to upgrade WWTP for disinfection at the cost of $3,000.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 1/18/07 – 2/7/07 read & filed.

The Board and Insp Jacon discussed his policy of requiring written complaints from residents as opposed to verbal complaints.  The Board & Atty Avigdor agreed that written complaints were appropriate.

ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was present, report for 2/7/07 read & filed.

Resolution #101 approved, authorized Mayoral signature on contract with Richard Vallone as Rehabilitation Coordinator for the GOSC grant.

OLD BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication in the Pennysaver notifying residents of the availability of the CMPC proposed Design Guidelines for review at the Village Hall.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board instructed Atty Avigdor to prepare the proposed fence ordinance for consideration as a local law.

Insp Jacon reported on his research into outside wood boilers (OWB).  Based upon his research he recommended the Board prohibit their use in the Village due to the small size of Village lots.  Members of the public also spoke on the issue and expressed a wish to have OWBs prohibited.  The Board agreed and instructed Atty Avigdor to draft a local law.

The Board determined to deny the Corinth Library’s request to conduct a coin drop this summer.  Coin drops for the fire department and the Emergency Squad will be the only coin drops allowed this year.  The possibility of allowing organizations to conduct fundraising activities at a booth during Village celebrations such as Fourth of July, and Fall Festivals was discussed.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Post Star of a notice of public hearings to be held February 21, 2007 and March 7, 2007 to consider applying for the Small Cities, HOME and NY Main Street grants.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #102 approved, mayoral signature on contracts with ATC Associates and Alpine Environmental Services for lead based paint assessment for the GOSC grant.

Trustee Denno announced that SEDC has agreed to act as applicant if we decide to submit another Main Street grant.

Resolution #103 approved, resignation of John Yannaci from the GOSC grant review committee.

Resolution #104 approved, mayoral appointment of Kevin Cleveland to the GOSC grant review committee.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Dan Mills inquired as to the current condition of the retaining wall on Palmer Avenue & expressed concerns with cracks in the cement.  Mayor Winslow stated the Board would look into it.

Louise Kirkpatrick complimented the DPW on their work on the roads during the ice storm & asked the status of changes to the zoning.  The zoning is still under review.

Adrienne Hull asked for an update on the negotiations with Philmet – there is no update at this time.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss a pending litigation.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault that Board adjourn to executive sessions as requested by Supt Lozier for a personnel issue and Mayor Winslow as requested above, 7:05 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 8:35 PM the Board reconvened.

Resolution #105 approved, hiring of Dan Hughes as part time DPW laborer at the rate of $9.25 per hour.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes that Board adjourn, 8:40 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk