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Village Board MinutesApril 6, 2009(64) An organizational meeting of the Village Board was held April 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave. Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Chuck Pasquarell led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Enekes & Lescault were present. Mayor Winslow appointed Melanie Denno as Deputy Mayor. Resolution #101 approved, Mayoral appointment of Cheri Sullivan as Planning Board Secretary, 1-year term. Resolution #102 approved, Mayoral appointment of Cheri Sullivan as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary, 1-year term. Resolution #103 approved Mayoral appointment of John Jacon as Building Inspector, 1-year term. Resolution #104 approved, Mayoral appointment of Nicole M. Colson as Budget Officer, 1-year term. Resolution #105 approved, Mayor appointment of Arthur Lozier III as Damage Assessment Officer, 1-year term. Resolution #106 approved, Fire Dept slate of officers as read. Resolution #107 approved, Investment Policy without revisions. Resolution #108 approved, Procurement Policy with no revisions. Resolution #109 approved, Cell Phone Policy with no revisions, Resolution #110 approved, Cyber-Notification Policy with no revisions. Resolution #111 approved, Workplace Violence Prevention Policy. Resolution #112 approved, Water Emergency Plan with no revisions. Resolution #113 approved, Board Meeting schedule through March 17, 2010. Resolution #114 approved, Organizational Meeting date established as April 5, 2010. Resolution #115 approved, mileage rate of $0.55 paid to employees & officials when using personal vehicles. Resolution #116 approved, Glens Falls Post Star designated official newspaper. Resolution #117 approved, certain claims to be paid prior to audit. Resolution #118 approved, TD Banknorth designated official depository. Resolution #119 approved, Rules of Procedures for meetings without revisions. Resolution #120 approved, permission for officials & employees to attend training sessions. Mayor Winslow appointed the following liaisons to
departments: CORRESPONDENCE – none. BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that
Board adjourn, 6:10 PM. Nicole M. Colson
A public hearing of the Village Board was held April 6, 2009 at the firehouse 16 Saratoga Ave, 6:15 PM. Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Enekes & Lescault were present. Mayor Winslow opened the meeting and read the public notice as advertised in the Post Star on March 26, 2009 re: proposed 2009/2010 budget. Clerk/Treas Colson presented the proposed budget in its entirety. Highlights of the proposed budget include the need to raise $1,427,450 in taxes, and the use of $274,845 from fund balance. The proposed tax rate would be $5.68 per $1,000. The overall proposed budget would be an increase of 3.01% over last year. Inside water rents would increase by $24 per year, outside water rents would increase by $74 per year. Sewer rents for both inside and outside userswould increase by $6 per year Chief Kelley explained the need to increase the reserves in the Fire Dept budget to prepare for the purchase of a new fire engine. He also noted the need for new extrication equipment. Trustee Denno explained that she and Chief Kelley have taken grant writing training and every avenue of funding is being explored for the equipment purchase. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Jim Murray noted his opposition to the purchase of a new fire truck. He also questioned if homeowner’s insurance rates would decrease if the Fire Dept’s ISO insurance ratings went up. 2nd Asst Chief Granger explained that ISO raters can be called in at any time, and if the Fire Dept gets a better rating because of newer equipment, homeowners should receive a reduction in their homeowner’s insurance. Mitch Saunders thanked Chief Kelley for his presentation to the Town Board regarding the purchase of a new fire engine. He also suggested that the budget line description “Janitorial” be changed. Bruce Straight spoke in support of the purchase of new extrication equipment. Shawn Eggleston noted that new emission laws would take effect in 2010, and that it would be cost-effective to purchase the fire engine prior to that time. Karen Saunders asked if new training would be required if the new equipment were purchased. Chief Kelley responded that there would be additional training, at no cost. Mitch Saunders asked when the purchase of a new fire truck would come to a vote. Chief Kelley noted that at this point, the Board is only proposing to put money into the reserve. A public hearing would be held if the Board transferred the money out of the reserve. Clerk/Treas noted that after a public hearing, village residents could petition for a permissive referendum and the issue could go to a public vote. With no further input from the public, Mayor Winslow thanked Clerk/Treas Colson and Chief Kelley and closed the public hearing at 6:40 PM. Resolution #121 approved cancellation of April 15 Board meeting and scheduled a regular Village Board meeting on April 29 at 6:00 PM to pass the proposed budget after possible Board revisions and state review. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno
authorized payment of abstract #22 after audit. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes that
Board adjourn, 6:55 PM. Alice M. Lissow |
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