Village Board Minutes

July 1, 2009 (6)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held July, 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

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

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of regular meeting June 17, 2009 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 7/1/09 read & filed.

Resolution #6 approved, adjustments to water/sewer rolls.

Resolution #7 approved, increase in the 2009/2010 budget water reserve for $14,715 and sewer reserve for $1,672.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of abstract #2 in the amount of Payroll $101,978.44; General $76135.55; Water $2,247.67; Sewer $5,550.95; Community Development $40,770.50; Reserves $4,750.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #8 approved, budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present, report for June 2009 read & filed.

Chief Kelley stated he and Atty Auffredou had finished developing a policy for use of the First Responder Vehicle (Chief’s Car).  Atty Auffredou outlined the policy as a means of memorializing the purpose of the vehicle as being used for a safe and reliable means of transportation for the Fire Chief as he is on call 24/7.  The policy also outlines use of the vehicle by other fire department members, maintenance and repair provisions.

Resolution #9 approved, First Responder Vehicle policy as written.

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

Survey of the stump dump behind DPW is finished.

The tank for the sequestering agent is installed & pictures have been sent to DOH for approval.

Disinfection of effluent is in place at the WWTP.

Supt Lozier notified the Board that the doors at Pagenstecher Park have been kicked in and must be replaced again.  The Board discussed possible vandalism deterrents such as cameras.  Supt Lozier stated the Sheriff Dept is aware and will increase patrols.

Arrangements for the Independence Day Celebration were discussed.

Supt Lozier stated a new grinder was necessary at River St pump station.

Resolution #10 approved purchase of grinder from JWC Environmental for $8110 with a refund of $1050 core charge.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 6/18/09 – 7/1/09 read & filed.

The Board discussed in detail continuing problems with the Adam Lawrence Apartments.  Trustee Denno will arrange another meeting with the USDA and management company, Insp Jacon and Atty Auffredou will attend.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for July 1, 2009 read & filed.

The ZBA will meet July 22 to review a variance request for 4 Saratoga Ave.

The Planning Board is developing a Cell Tower Law to be presented to the Board.

OLD BUSINESS

APA has issued a determination of non-jurisdiction for the proposed water filtration plant.

Resolution #11 approved, authorize Supt Lozier to dispose of the two former police cars by sale as scrap metal.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #12 approved, to expend up to $300,000 from the water reserve fund for the water filtration project, subject to permissive referendum.

Resolution #13 approved, authorize mayoral signature on contract with CT Male to conduct an Environmental Review of the proposed water filtration project at a cost of $8,000.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray stated he feels surveillance cameras are necessary at the Parks & the Beach and a good use of taxpayers money.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCNERS

Insp Jacon was excused at 6:50 PM.

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss litigation of Longton v. Village of Corinth, and to discuss the employment history of particular unnamed persons.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn to executive session as requested by the mayor, 6:53 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 7:40 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Don Rhodes of Laberge Group spoke with the Board about going forward with the lowering of the water level at the Reservoir property dam.  The Board discussed multiple options in detail and asked Mr. Rhodes to submit a new proposal to the Board outlining what the costs are to pursue the options available.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 8:10 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer