Village Board Minutes

September 5, 2007 (22)

A public hearing and regular meeting of the Village Board was held September 5, 2007, 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order, Insp Jacon led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

A public hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on July 13, 2007 was held Sept 5, 2007 re: the proposed Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Agency Plan for 2007.

Mayor Winslow read the notice as advertised & opened the public hearing.  Mayor Winslow introduced Terry Ray, of Joseph E. Mastrianni Inc to describe the Section 8 Program.  Ms. Ray explained the rental assistance program, the family self-sufficiency program and the home ownership program.  Ms. Ray noted that waiting lists for the programs are very short, making it a good time to apply for assistance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

With no comment from the public Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 6:03 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held September 5, 2007, 6:03 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting August 15, 2007 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DECISION TO ADOPT SECTION 8 AGENCY PLAN

Resolution #38 approved adoption of Section 8 Agency Plan for 2007.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 9/5/07 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved publication in the Pennysaver of a request for support in regards to the proposed Restore NY Grant.
Carried – 3 – 0

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 9/5/07 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore, approved payment of abstract #8: Payroll $33,579.19; General $146,606.93; Water $11,853.33; Sewer $10,990.74; Reserves $78,135.35.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #39 approved budget transfers.

Upon Trustee Densmore’s request the Sign Studio has submitted the following quotes: $750 for a sign for Jessup’s Pathway on River St and $2,080 for a sign at the Mill St Park (Richard Pitkin Park).  The Board tabled discussion.

Treas Fuller presented a contract from TD Banknorth for Web Express online account access and recommended Clerk Colson be appointed administrator.  Atty Avigdor reviewed the contract and noted his objection to the limitation of liability to “gross negligence”; outside of that objection he approved the contract.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved mayoral signature on the TD Banknorth Web Express contract.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore, appointed Nicole M. Colson as administrator to Web Express.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore, approved additional two weeks of cleaning at the firehouse per month with the Fireman’s Association reimbursing the Village $89 per month.
Carried – 3 – 0

Treas Fuller distributed the current appropriations ledger to the board members and department heads.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present, report for August read & filed.

Chief Kelley & Supt Lozier met with National Grid to discuss the power to be run to the Jessup’s Landing Park.  Service needs to be underground, DPW could do labor except for electrical hook up.  Mayor Winslow requested an estimated cost of materials for the next board meeting.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Foreman Pete Walsh was present, report for August read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved Mark Knapp and Bill Kloss’ attendance at WWTP operator training on September 17, 2007 at the cost of $80.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

Foreman Walsh requested the clerk send Joe Monica, Supt of Highways from the Town of Hadley, a letter of thanks for their assistance in the sidewalk project on Main St.  The Board agreed.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication in the Pennysaver of a need for on-call employees at the DPW.
Carried – 3 – 0

Foreman Walsh stated Supt Lozier will also need a list of possible park attendants for next summer.

Mayor Winslow asked Foreman Walsh to fill the sidewalk in front of Dr. Nolan’s house with rubble before school begins.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 8/16/07 – 9/5/07 read & filed.

Insp Jacon mentioned a person interested in opening a tattoo parlor on Main St.  The Board suggested they appear before the Planning Board to determine if it would be considered a professional or personal service.

The Board discussed the lettering on the old firehouse; Chief Kelley will speak with the new owners about removal.

Insp Jacon stated the driveway between the Chinese Restaurant & Upstate Respiratory, used as a shortcut from the Grand Union parking lot to Maple Street, is in disrepair.  Insp Jacon will see if there are any standards for upkeep in the property maintenance code.

ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was present, report for 9/5/07 read & filed.

A draft of the proposed nuisance law was submitted to the Board for their consideration.

OLD BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Post Star of a public hearing, re: outdoor wood furnace regulations, to be held at the firehouse, Sept 19, 2007 at 6:00 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication in the Post Star of a public hearing, re: renewal of the Time Warner Cable franchise, to be held at the firehouse, Sept 19, 2007 at 6:00 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Post Star of a public hearing, re: proposed Restore NY application, to be held at the firehouse, Sept 19, 2007 at 6:00 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Mayor Winslow stated Mary Robarge is retiring as crossing guard on Oak St; she will be available as a substitute.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication in the Pennysaver of crossing guard vacancy.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #40 approved appointment of Veronica Flewelling as head crossing guard at the rate of $12.00 per hour.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes that Board adjourn at 6:47 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk