Village Board Minutes

March 28, 2007 (75)

A special meeting of the Village Board was held March 28, 2007 at 6:30 PM in the Village Hall, 260 Main St.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order.

Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Enekes & Lescault were present.
Also Present: Treas Fuller, Clerk Colson, Andy & Dan Kelley from the Fire Dept.

OLD BUSINESS

Alexandra Rhodes, of CT Male spoke to the Board about the Department of Health finding that the Village wells may be under the influence of surface water since they are less than 200 feet from the stream.  The Village must undertake action to remedy the problem; CT Male proposes to undertake studies to identify the best option in order to comply with the Department of Health requirements.  Actions taken to remedy the situation would be eligible for funding through state programs and possibly grants.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved contracting with CT Male to prepare engineering reports for options to comply with Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR).
Carried – 4 – 0.

The Board discussed a request by Betty Wendell to help fund the cost of the Senior Citizen’s bus trip.  Based on advice from the attorney the Village decided it would be illegal to fund an event for a private group.  The Board decided to work with the Town to see if any other funding was available.

The Board discussed the reconstruction of the buildings at Jessup’s Landing Park and agreed to guarantee $20,000 in funding toward costs.  These funds should be recovered through grants and fundraising.

The Board agreed to allow Christine Morreale to use the Village Hall for tutoring a Corinth school student on Wednesdays until the end of the school year.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno added the American Legion to the groups allowed to conduct a coin drop this summer in the Village.
Carried – 4 – 0

BUDGET DISCUSSION

The Board discussed paying for the new equipment needed at the DPW from the equipment capital reserve account.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication in the Post Star of a public hearing April 18, 2007 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse to discuss the Board’s intent to spend up to $44,000 from the DPW Capital Reserves account to pay for new equipment.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno to publish in the Post Star notification of intent to put surplus DPW equipment out to bid on May 2, 2007 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board discussed the garbage removal bids that were submitted and discussed possible options of awarding recyclable and garbage collection contracts separately or rejecting all bids.  No action was taken at this time.

The Board discussed the new Blue Shield health insurance contract for Village employees.  As of June 1, 2007 Village employees will pay for 3% of their health insurance premium. 

The Fire Department requested $4,000 to use toward the purchase of a First Responder’s vehicle for use by the fire chief.  Hudson River Community Credit Union has offered $4,000 toward the purchase.  The Board agreed to give $4,000 toward the purchase provided the Town of Corinth matches the amount.

Sewer budget was increased to allow for an additional WWTP employee, which raises the sewer rent $20 per year.  

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved adjournment to executive session to discuss pending litigation, 7:55 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 8:35 PM the Board reconvened; motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that board adjourn.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk