Village Board Minutes

May 6, 2009 (71)

A public hearing of the Village Board was held May 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

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

Mayor Winslow read the public hearing notice as published in the Apr 21, 2009 Post Star re: incorporating amendments for the filing of sign variance applications and establishing the standard to be applied by the Zoning Board of Appeals when confronted with a sign variance application.

Atty Auffredou explained that the Zoning Board of Appeals had recognized the need to establish a standard for sign law variances and had recommended the revisions. Saratoga Co. Planning Board has also recommended approval.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray expressed his approval of the proposed sign law variances.

With no further public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:06 PM.

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

A public hearing of the Village Board was held May 6, 2009 at 6:06 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow read the public hearing notice as published in the Apr 21, 2009 Post Star re: the prohibition of parking for 400 feet on the north side of Hamilton Ave.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray expressed his approval of the parking prohibition on Hamilton Ave.

With no further public comment, the mayor closed the public hearing at 6:08 PM.

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held May 6, 2009 at 6:08 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved minutes of the special meeting Apr 29, 2009 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #131 authorized mayoral execution of Environmental Assessment Form declaration that proposed Local Law 1-2009 does not present any adverse environmental impacts under SEQRA.

Resolution #132 approved, enacting Local Law 1-2009, establishment of standard to be applied by the Zoning Board of Appeals when confronted with a sign variance application.

Resolution #133 authorized mayoral execution of Environmental Assessment Form declaration that proposed Local Law 2-2009 does not present any adverse environmental impacts under SEQRA.

Resolution #134 approved, enacting Local Law 2-2009, no parking for 400 feet on the north side of Hamilton Ave.

SPECIFIC REQUESTS – none

CORRESPONDENCE – none

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treasurer Colson was present, report for 5/6 read & filed.

Amy Randall requested use of Pagenstecher Park on May 16 from 1-3 PM with the bathrooms available. The Board approved the request and Mayor Winslow will make sure the bathrooms are available. Kings School requested use of Pagenstecher Park on June 8 and June 9 from 9 AM – Noon with the bathrooms available. Supt. Lozier will be sure the bathrooms are available.

Clerk/Treas Colson also reported that Rev Aldridge has requested use of the Beach and area behind the Library for the Community Church’s Quadricentennial celebration on Aug. 16. The Board requested that they obtain a certificate of insurance and they carry out any garbage generated. The Board also requested that a vendor’s permit be obtained if any food items are to be sold.

Clerk/Treas Colson noted that the independent audit of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program and the HOME 2009 grant application are on file in the Village hall.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of Abstract  #23: Payroll $26,785.90; General $41,649.42; Water $5528.19; Sewer $13,039.90; Community Development $17,809.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPT - Chief Kelley was present, report for May 2009 read & filed.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for May 2009 read & filed.

Supt Lozier reported he had a blacktop quote from Kubricky Construction and felt that since the price has dropped considerably, and $128,000 in CHIPS state aid is available, Lemont Ave could be redone this year. The Board agreed to take advantage of the lower price.  Atty Auffredou stated he would prepare a contract once State pricing had been verified.

Supt Lozier noted that the DPW will begin its summer hours of 10 hour days Mon - Thurs on May 11.

Supt Lozier also reported that 2 part time seasonal employees, Jordan Tefft and Marcus Kelley, will be returning for the summer. There was a discussion of hiring a 15 year old part time employee for the summer. The matter was tabled until a full Board was present.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 4/30 - 5/6 read & filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 5/6 read & filed.

Atty Auffredou reported that the Serial Bond Resolution was published in the Post Star May 1, which begins the 30 day permissive referendum period, followed by the 20 day estoppel period.

Atty Auffredou also reported he had sent letters to Jeffrey Dumont and David and Diane Densmore reminding them that site plan applications need to be completed by November or their grant loan payments would be due. He also reminded them they need to maintain their property according to Village code.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #135 authorized mayoral signature on the Hudson Grove Water District Contract.

Resolution #136 authorized mayoral signature on the 2009/2010 Fire Protection Contract between the Village, Town of Corinth, and Fire Dept in the amount of $261,021..

Resolution #137 approved mayoral appointment of Debbie Stollery to Planning Board for a term to end June 2014.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray asked if serial bonds are the same as municipal bonds. Atty Auffredou explained that they are the same and reiterated that the serial bond authorized the issuance of bonds up to $6,200,000.00. No debt has been incurred by the Village.

Jim Murray also noted that the County Sheriffs are patrolling the crosswalks, but he would still prefer crosswalk signs.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Denno asked Insp Jacon to contact Mr. Dumont about the fence which has fallen down on his Main St property.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved adjournment to executive session as requested by  Mayor Winslow to discuss litigation between Jason Longton and the Village at 6:51PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 7:20 PM the Board reconvened.

Having discussed Jason Longton vs. the Village of Corinth and the court’s interim judgment entered on April 15, 2009 the Board decided to take action on the advice of counsel. The court has never found any wrongdoing on behalf of the Village or anyone associated with the Village; however there was a procedural flaw in having no transcript of the initial hearing that terminated Jason Longton’s employment. In order to prevent expenses from continuing to accrue the Board voted to pay the interim judgment.

Resolution #138 approved, that upon the advice of our counsel, the Village shall pay Jason W. Longton, Jr., the sum of $77,071.28 together with post judgment interest at 9% from April 15, 2009, plus costs and disbursements in the amount of $595.00, all as set forth in the interim judgment signed by Hon. Thomas D. Nolan, Jr., Supreme Court Justice on March 13, 2009, and entered in the Saratoga County Clerks Office on April 15, 2009, expressly reserving all rights of the Village.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes, that Board adjourn, 7:25 PM
Carried – 3 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer