Village Board Minutes

May 16, 2007 (92)

Two public hearings and a regular meeting of the Village Board were held May 16, 2007, 6:00 PM in the Corinth High School auditorium, Oak Street.

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

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

A Public Hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on May 9, 2007 was held May 16, 2007 re: proposed local law to abolish the Village Police Department.

Mayor Winslow opened the public hearing at 6:03 PM and read the legal notice as advertised and the text of the proposed local law.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Joseph Duguay, 30 Third Street, stated that the matter of abolishing the police department strictly involves the taxpayers of the Village and should be decided by Village residents alone.

Sharon Flewelling, Village resident, stated she supports abolishing the police department.

With no further comments from the public Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 6:07 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk

A Public Hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on May 9, 2007 was held May 16, 2007 re: proposed amendments to the zoning law.

Mayor Winslow read the legal notice as advertised.  Mayor Winslow stated that the Board had authorized Chazen Associates to conduct a SEQRA environmental assessment form.  The report from Chazen was received 3/29/07 with no potential negative environmental impact resulting from the proposed amendment.

Resolution #164 approved, negative declaration of environmental impact regarding proposed zoning amendment.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

The following Village residents expressed support of passing the proposed zoning amendments:
            Jim Murray, Center St.
            Kate Halliday, Main St.
            Jack Woods, Oak St.
            Sharon Flewelling
            Jim Hopkins
            Bill Denno, Main St.
            Fran Nichols
            Adrienne Hull
            Kenneth Carter
            Louise Kirkpatrick

The following residents of the Town of Corinth expressed support of the proposed zoning amendments:
            Pete Gunning
            Barbara Weatherwax
            Russ Boggs
            Jackie Burnham
            Diana & Ted Jordan
            Tim Hanchett
            Renee Baker
            Maryanne Woodard

With no further comments from the public Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 6:17 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held at 6:17 PM May 16, 2007 in the Corinth High School Auditorium, Oak Street.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved the minutes of regular meeting May 2, 2007 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

Trustee Lescault stated that the decision to abolish the police department was solely due to monetary reasons.  Trustee Lescault thanked the loyal officers that have served us for so many years and wished them all the best in the future.

Mayor Winslow echoed Trustee Lescault’s sentiments and restated that the decision was no reflection on the officers.

Atty Avigdor stated he has had the opportunity to work closely with the Village Police Department and found them to be extremely professional and a pleasure to work with.

Resolution #165 approved, resolved to enact into local law abolition of the Village Police Department.

Resolution #166 approved, resolved to enact into local law the proposed zoning amendments prohibiting burning of waste and requiring special use permits.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 5/16/07 was read & filed.

Clerk Colson invited the Board to attend a ceremony honoring Doug Anderson as Legion member of the year to be held after the Memorial Day parade.

The Board agreed to allow Jim Murray to act as Park attendant for the Head Start on June 14 and agreed to ask the DPW to unlock the bathrooms for use by the Busy Bees Preschool on June 12.

Resolution #167 approved, 2007/2008 tax warrant.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 5/16/07 was read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of abstract #24: Payroll $36,785.43; General $36,514.34; Water $4,457.42; Sewer $2,680.39; and Comm Development $768.43.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution # 168 approved, budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Board agreed to allow Chief Kelley to arrange for power at the Jessups Landing Park for the siren.

Chief Kelley reminded everyone that the Memorial Day parade is Wednesday, May 30, 2007.

POLICE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kane was excused, report for 5/2/07 – 5/16/07 read & filed.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Pagenstecher Park is now open.

The Board agreed to rent two portable toilets for the Memorial Day parade.

Supt Lozier requested an executive session for a personnel matter.

The Dept of Health has completed their scheduled vulnerability assessment; we will have the report in 2-3 weeks.

ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor present, report for 5/16/07 read & filed.

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion on outdoor wood furnaces was tabled.  The proposed Nuisance Law was removed from the agenda.

The proposed fence law will be returned to the Comprehensive Master Plan Committee for further review.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Winslow read a letter of commendation to Dr. Richard Pitkin for his service and dedication to the community.

Resolution #169 approved, naming of the Mill Street Park R.W. Pitkin Park in honor of Dr. Pitkin.

Resolution #170 approved, mayoral signature on contract with Tree Care by Stan Hunt for tree pruning service.

Resolution #171 approved, mayoral signature on contract with County Waste for residential garbage removal.

Resolution #172 approved, mayoral signature on finalized contract with Saratoga Cty Sheriff’s Dept for police protection beginning June 1, 2007.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Diana Jordan asked for an explanation of the resolution adopting the zoning amendment.  Atty Levine explained that the agreements that Mayor Winslow was authorized to sign with Philmet requires that the Village consider grandfathering Philmet’s project as long as it does not include burning C & D waste, industrial waste or MSW.  This does not change the zoning amendments.

Bob Hudak asked if a financial settlement has been reached in the Jason Longton case.  Mayor Winslow explained there is no financial settlement yet.  Mr. Hudak also asked if the committee on shared services has met yet.  They will be meeting next week; Nick Matino has also been added to that committee.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss an issue regarding public safety.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that the Board adjourn to executive session to address a personnel matter as requested by Supt Lozier and a matter of public safety as requested by Mayor Winslow, 6:55 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:15 PM the Board reconvened.

Resolution #173 approved, hiring Gary Holmes as DPW MEO at the rate of $15.97 per hour effective immediately.

The Mayor called a brief special meeting on Monday May 21, 2007 at 5:30 PM at the Village Hall in order to discuss a personnel matter.  Atty Avigdor pointed out that no other business can be discussed at this meeting.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 7:17 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk