Village Board Minutes

June 17, 2009 (3)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held June 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and John Jacon led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved minutes of regular meeting June 3, 2009 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS – none

CORRESPONDENCE  - none

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 6/18/09 read & filed.

Clerk/Treas Colson reported that the Town has requested that the due date for the fire protection contract be changed from January 5, 2010 to January 31, 2010. The Board agreed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved payment of Abstract # 26: General $6,271.44; Water $6,537.71; Sewer $10,037.91; Community Development $2,220.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of Abstract #1: Payroll $28,573.10; General $405,957.61; Water $2,550.14; Sewer $4,957.21; Community Development $11,590.00; Reserves $158.56.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley reported that bids for the new fire truck need to be sent out soon. New emissions engines will cost $40,000-$50,000 more on September 1. The Board asked for more information. Chief Kelley indicated he will schedule a presentation regarding specifications on the new truck for the next Board meeting.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication in the Pennysaver of the hydrant flushing schedule July 13 – July 16.
Carried – 3 – 0

Supt Lozier reported there is a small gravel road off Lemont Ave that the DPW could pave if the Board determined that it was Village property. The Board determined that it is Village property, and suggested it be incorporated into a larger project. Supt Lozier stated he would have an estimate of the cost at the next Board meeting.

Disinfection of effluent at the WWTP has begun.

Installation of the sequestering agent equipment for the water system started 6/17/09.

The Army Corps of Engineers has determined that the Village’s debris landfill area behind the DPW garage is a wetland. CT Male Associates has submitted a proposal for engineering services, including a topographic survey and wetlands delineation and restoration plan, to bring the Village into compliance with the Army Corps. The project would cost $5,500.00 and would begin the week of June 22.

Resolution #5 approved, authorized mayoral signature on contract with CT Male Associates to perform engineering services to provide regulatory compliance for the Village’s land clearing debris landfill at a cost of $5,500.00.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved Gary Holmes’ attendance at a waste water seminar in Johnstown on July 23 at a cost of $50.00
Carried – 3 – 0

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation recently inspected the underground fuel tanks at the former police station. EPA has determined they are in compliance; DEC states there are deficiencies in paperwork. A representative from Valley Petroleum will meet with Supt Lozier to instruct him on providing documentation that DEC requires.

The Board thanked the DPW for the fine job on paving Lemont Ave.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 6/4/09 – 6/17/09 read & filed.

Insp Jacon noted the difficulty that can occur in tracking the owners of vacant homes when their property falls into disrepair. Trustee Lescault thanked him for sending out letters and remarked that she has noticed an improvement in the village.

ATTORNEY  - Atty Auffredou was present, report for 6/17/09 read & filed.  

ZBA met on June 10. The owner of 4 Saratoga Ave did not appear but is expected at the next meeting on July 22.

The Planning Board will meet on June 25 and will review a draft cell tower law.

OLD BUSINESS

GWUDI – Atty Auffredou will meet with Supt Lozier, Engineer Alex Rhodes, and a representative from the APA on Thursday, July 25 for a site visit to the water filtration project.

NEW BUSINESS

The residents of 228 Maple St submitted a claim for approximately $140.00 for repair of outside water faucets damaged in a February water break. The Board agreed to pay the claim.

Atty Auffredou presented the RFP for Consultant for the Local Government Efficiency Study. He briefly discussed the components of the RFP, including the objectives, scope of services, and proposal requirements and format. He stressed the need for public outreach, with at least 3 public meetings to be scheduled. The estimated length of the process is 5 to 7 months. The Board decided that the consultant provide a person to record meeting minutes and have them prepared in 2 weeks. The Board also requested that the RFPs be returned within 30 days of the publication date.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault authorized the issuance of the Village of Corinth Shared-Services/Merger Feasibility Study Request for Proposals as presented and reviewed by the Board.
Carried – 3 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mitch Saunders asked for the amount of the Village’s debt ratio. Clerk/Treas Colson responded that she would have the figure available to him the next day.

Bob Hudak requested that the RFP information be posted on the Village website. He also questioned why the Village tax rate is $5.68 instead of what was previously estimated last year. Clerk/Treas Colson responded that  revenues have decreased over the previous fiscal year. He also noted that his neighbor’s yard has not been mowed this year and wondered if the Village could mow it. The Board responded it could not, since it is private property. Mr. Hudak also asked about the outcome of the Longton case. Atty Auffredou responded that the matter was not yet finalized.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, & CONCERNS – None

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn, 7:00 PM
Carried – 3 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer