Village Board Minutes

June 27, 2007 (9)

A special meeting of the Village Board was held June 27, 2007 in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

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

Also Present: Jim Thatcher of Avalon Associates, Kim Zabielski, Michael N’dolo & Rob Camoin of Camoin Associates.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 6/27/07 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved abstract #3: Payroll $30,812.33; General $35,426.86; Water $1,066.44; and Sewer $133.70.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #16 approved, budget transfers.

Treas Fuller stated that the year end balances of the Village were in a positive position with a little over $100,000 added to the general fund balance.

OLD BUSINESS

Resolution #17 approved, appointment of Karen Saunders to the Planning Board for a 5-year term.

Mayor Winslow introduced Michael N’dolo from Camoin Associates to go over the grant process for the GOSC grant and Main Street grant.  Mr. N’dolo outlined the requirements for applications, including income requirements and location in the grant target area.  Mr. N’dolo directed residents to the Village website for details and applications for the grant program.   Mr. N’dolo also updated the Board on the 17 grant applications that have already been received.  A few of the applications should come before the review committee in July.  Jim Thatcher of Avalon Associates stated that 23 housing grant applications have also been received.

At 6:30 PM Insp Jacon arrived.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #18 approved, amendment to the agreement with Camoin Associates regarding 2006 GOSC Grant administration; contingent upon attorney approval.

The Board discussed the bids received for the work on the Main St sidewalk repair project.  Two bids were received: JJP Slipforming for $110,040.80 and Catalfamo Construction for $129,986.00.  The Board discussed not replacing portions of the sidewalks that were in better shape and the consensus was that it should all be done at once to maintain a uniform look.  The bids do not include the concrete which will be provided by the village.  The grant from Senator Farley’s office will pay for $100,000; the Village will pay for an additional $75,000 - $85,000 out of fund balance.

Resolution #19 approved, awarded Main Street sidewalk project bid to JJP Slipforming for $110,040.80; contingent upon attorney approval.

Chief Kelley, Supt Lozier & the Board discussed the placement of the power lines at Jessup’s Landing Park.  The Board agreed the best solution appears to be running power to the south end of the field and purchasing a fiberglass building to house the electrical components necessary for power at the park.  Supt Lozier will get quotes on a fiberglass building identical to the building at the water tower for the Board to review. 

The Board discussed installing a propane heater in the DPW equipment bays at the police department building to heat the equipment without heating the entire building.  The Board also came to a consensus to move the Building Inspector and the grant Rehab Clerk to the police chief’s office and the Emergency Management Committee to the building inspector’s old office.  Both offices are heated by electric heat.

The Board requested that Treas Fuller look into purchasing new chairs for the board table.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn at 7:43 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk