Village Board Minutes

March 18, 2009 (57)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held March 18, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of public hearing and regular meeting March 4, 2009 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved coin-drop by American Legion to be held May 23 – 24 on Maple Street, with a rain date of May 25.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 3/18/09 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes authorized the Clerk/Treas to sign contract with Waste Management for firehouse dumpster at $125.50 per month for 36 months.
Carried – 4 – 0

A liquor license renewal has been received for Rocco’s Pizza on Main Street.

The Board discussed whether a replacement sewer connection at 325 Main Street would be considered a new connection for the purpose of the connection fee.  A tree planted over the sewer connection has grown into the line causing a blockage.  The Board determined that since the road would need to be dug out and replaced to make the connection it would be an expense to the Village and should be subject to the $2,000 connection fee.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of abstract #20: Payroll $28,313.49; General $111,807.52; Water $4,707.15; Sewer $9,901.64; and Community Dev. $10,291.50.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved publication in the Post Star of a public hearing to be held at the firehouse on Monday April 6, 2009 immediately following the organizational meeting, 6:00 PM, re: the proposed 2009/2010 budget.
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

The Board congratulated Chief Kelley on being re-elected as Fire Chief at the Fireman’s Association meeting.  A full slate of the officers will be provided to the Board for the organizational meeting.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication in the Pennysaver of the hydrant flushing schedule April 6 – 9 and a notice that brush collection has not yet begun. 
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board and Supt Lozier discussed approaching the Town about consolidating the Dorset Drive, Passarelli Subdivision and Tranquility Estates water districts into one district: Corinth Homes Water District.  The three districts are all fed by the same supply line; it would streamline the reporting and testing procedure to have one district.  Clerk/Treas Colson will contact Town Clerk Rose E. Farr with the Board’s request.  The Board also discussed requiring the Town to repair water lines in the District or pay for repairs done by the Village.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes authorized publication in the Post Star of notification of public hearing to be held May 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, re: no parking on a portion of Hamilton Ave for 400 feet.
Carried – 4 – 0

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 3/5/09 – 3/18/09 read & filed.

Insp Jacon briefed the board on his discussions with the managers of the Adam Lawrence Apartments and the USDA program manager.  Insp Jacon is concerned that violations are not being addressed in a timely matter.  Atty Auffredou stated that if the property did not remedy code & fire safety violations the premises could be closed by the building inspector.  Chief Kelley requested a map of the building plans with notations of how many residents are in each apartment and what residents would need assistance in an emergency.  Atty Auffredou also suggested Insp Jacon request a copy of the building’s emergency plan and set a remediation timeline for resolution to the violations.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 3/18/09 read & filed.

There is no ZBA meeting scheduled for March; Planning Board will meet March 26.

Atty Auffredou requested an executive session to discuss collective bargaining of the CSEA contract.

OLD BUSINESS

Supt Lozier, Trustee Densmore and Mayor Winslow will be meeting with Jason Denno of the EFC and Alex Rhodes of CT Male to discuss possible funding for the water filtration plant.  A letter was received from Congressman Tonko about potential stimulus money available.  All avenues of funding will be explored.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #96 approved, mayoral signature on contract with North Country Pest Control for geese repellant treatments from 5/17/09 – 8/30/09 not to exceed $2400.

An incident occurred where water from ice build up entered the Village fuel tanks.  The Corinth EMS suffered vehicle damage from the water in the gasoline.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of repair bill for the Corinth EMS for damage to their vehicle, $655.98.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication in the Pennysaver of notice of no parking on Village streets 11/1 – 4/1 from 11 PM until 6 AM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #97 approved mayoral signature on contract with Cleveland Brothers for property maintenance, $2998.80.

PUBLIC COMMENT, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray asked if the fines levied to the downtown property owners for public health violations were paid.  Deputy Mayor Denno answered they were paid in full and on time.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Deputy Mayor Denno stated the Board is working with the Department of State to develop the work plan necessary for the consolidation study.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved adjournment to executive session as requested by Atty Auffredou to discuss CSEA contract negotiations, 7:15 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:30 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 7:30PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer