Village Board Minutes

November 28, 2007 (42)

A special meeting of the Village Board was held November 28, 2007, 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Enekes & Lescault were present.  Mayor Winslow was excused.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of regular meeting Nov 7, 2007 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

John D’Alessandro, representative of Philmet, stated that Philmet has agreed to work with the Village to apply for a Local Waterfront Revitalization grant and to help the Village pay for a Smart Growth grant.  Mr. D’Alessandro also stated Philmet has sent a letter to the Planning Board Chairperson, Rebecca Fasulo, asking for an extension of the current planning board application.  Philmet is hoping to act on that application soon.

Michael N’dolo, Camoin Associates, appeared before the Board to discuss the Smart Growth and LWRP grants.  Mr. N’dolo stated money spent by Philmet would satisfy the Smart Growth grant match requirement; Philmet would pay for the application process.

Michael N’dolo also reported to the Board on possible sources of funding for a potential water filtration plant.  Different combinations of grant money and low interest loans are available.  Mr. N’dolo suggested meeting with Jason Denno, Regional Technical Advisor for Environmental Facilities Corp, to develop a plan to apply next year.

Councilman Charles Brown, Emergency Response Committee co-chair, addressed the Board about the need to implement a program for elderly citizens with special needs, the “R-U-OK” program.  This program would include a registry of individuals with special needs to allow volunteers to check on registered residents in the event of a disaster, if assistance is needed emergency services would be called on their behalf.   This is a free service and not a substitute for 9-1-1.  Updates are made annually or upon written request.  The Emergency Response Committee is inserting brochures in the Pennysaver and asked the Village to pay $201, one-half of the cost.

Resolution #58 approved payment of $201 for the cost of “R-U-OK” program brochures.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 11/28/07 read & filed.

Resolution #59 approved adjustment of water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Pennysaver for two weeks of the Nov. 1 – April 1 “no parking” regulation.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #60 approved amendment of resolution #57 to change APA permit filing fee to $83.00.

Resolution #61 approved payment to Wally Estill of $34.67 per meeting of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for secretarial duties.

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 11/28/07 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved payment of abstract #13:  Payroll $32,232.84; General $16,931.57; Water $1,644.38; Sewer $2,206.60 and Reserves $83.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Supt Lozier requested an executive session to discuss matters leading to the employment of a particular person.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 11/28/07 read & filed.

Trustee Denno requested that the Bldg Insp copy the Board on all violation letters.

OLD BUSINESS

The proposed loitering law was tabled for attorney review.

NYS Dept of Health has stated our GWUDI determination will not be rescinded.

DEC approval of plans for WWTP effluent disinfection is pending.

Hydrants will be flushed regularly to attempt to alleviate the water problems on Eggleston Street until the new 8-inch water main is installed in the spring.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved auctioning surplus police vehicles on eBay with a reserve price of $5,000 on the 2004 Ford and a reserve price of $2,000 on the 1998 Ford.
Carried – 3 – 0

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #62 approved termination of David Avigdor’s employment as of 11/12/07 with health insurance and AFLAC benefits to continue until 12/31/07.

Resolution #63 approved mayoral signature on contract with Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes in the amount of $3,500 per month, plus specified hourly fees and miscellaneous charges, for the term of November 28, 2007 through May 31, 2008.

Discussion on the LWRP and Smart Growth Grants was tabled.

Resolution #64 approved designation of the Village of Corinth as a Greenway Community.

Deputy Mayor Denno stated that the Mayor and Supervisor Lucia will form a joint committee in January to study shared services and the possible benefits of consolidation.  The committee will be appointed from Village and Town officials and members of the community.

Deputy Mayor Denno stated that the Fireman’s Service Award has been incorrectly administered.  Retired members still active in the department should still be accruing service credit points.  Corrective action will cost $32,000, with a payment of $10,000 coming from this year’s budget and amortized payments for 10 years thereafter.  Deputy Mayor Denno pointed out that the Fireman’s Association paid $250 to have the study done to establish the figures.

Resolution #65 approved retroactive correction of the Fireman’s Service Award Program at the cost of $32,000.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

John D’Alessandro notified the public that his law firm is hosting focus group sessions on 12/5/07 for a marketing study being done by a college.  Participating high school students and parents will be paid $25 for participation.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Densmore requested a letter of thanks be sent to EPCOR for their assistance in retrieving a Village plaque from the river.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn to executive session to discuss matters leading to the employment of a particular person as requested by Supt Lozier, 7:10 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Board reconvened at 7:30 PM.

Resolution #66 approved hiring of Joseph Salisbury, Thomas Normile, James Sehlmeyer, Robert Lamora and George Gebo as part-time on-call DPW employees to assist with snow removal at the rate of $11.00 per hour.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 7:35 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk