Village Board Minutes

July 15, 2009 (8)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held July 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting July 1, 2009 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Phil D’Angelo of Garrison Fire & Rescue made a presentation regarding the fire truck the Truck Committee of the Fire Department has requested the Village consider purchasing.  The proposed tanker truck would replace the current 30 year old tanker truck.  Mr. D’Angelo explained that if the Board postponed the purchase of the truck new requirements for emissions and safety items being put into effect in 2010 would increase the cost of the truck by $24,000 - $32,000.  The proposed tanker truck would cost approximately $545,000.  Mr. D’Angelo gave a detailed presentation on the features of the proposed truck including the following:
-Custom chassis, stronger frame rails, armored front bumper, suspension designed to hold 60,000 pounds
-Safety features including having been crash tested, air bag protection, electronic stability control
-3,000 gallon water tank, 6 seat cab
-2,000 gallon per minute pump vs. current 1,500 gallon per minute pump
-Hydraulic generator, 20 gallon foam tank, light tower to illuminate fire site, rear & side water dumps
-Marine grade aluminum cab which better resists corrosion

Chief Kelley and First Assistant Chief Granger explained that the proposed truck would be the first responding truck on site in the daytime when manpower is always at its lowest.  The 6 seat cab could carry a full team of firefighters to the site and the larger water tank helps ensure that they are adequately prepared to begin extinguishing a fire.

Mr. D’Angelo explained several different financing options available including five, seven and ten-year plans.  Mr. D’Angelo stated trucks are usually delivered 8-10 months after the order is placed; timing of the delivery can also be adjusted.  Trustee Denno stated the fire department has applied for a $550,000 grant from the Dept of Homeland Security to fund the cost of the truck.  Mr. D’Angelo and Chief Kelley answered all questions from the Board and the public regarding the proposed truck.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 7/15/09 read & filed.

Resolution #14 approved, adjustments to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of abstract #3 in the amount of: Payroll $30,854.96; General $25,700.61; Water $4,001.21; Sewer $6,811.13; Community Development $28,131.25; and Reserves $1,074.05.                                                                                           Carried – 4 - 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley commended his Fire Dept for traffic control during the Independence Day Celebration and stated the department has recently removed a submerged log from the river near the boat dock that would have obstructed boating traffic.

Chief Kelley informed the public of a breakfast at the Firehouse on Sunday, July 18 and a chicken barbecue on Saturday, July 25.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 7/2/09 – 7/15/09 read & filed.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 7/15/09 read & filed.

Atty Auffredou stated the ZBA would meet Wednesday, July 22 to review an application for 4 Saratoga Ave.  The Planning Board will meet July 23 to review plans submitted by Mr. Dumont.

OLD BUSINESS

There is no further update on the GWUDI situation.

Clerk/Treas Colson stated the RFP for the Dissolution/Shared Services Study are due back to the Village by July 27.  Deputy Mayor Denno stated she had emailed the Dissolution/Shared Services Committee with a copy of the RFP.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of $500 to the Corinth Merchants Association to contribute toward the cost of printing the locator maps.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board discussed a proposal by Laberge Group to complete wetland studies required for the Dam rehabilitation project at the reservoir property.  These studies are required by the Army Corp of Engineers for any remediation.

Resolution #15 approved, mayoral signature on contract with Laberge Group to complete wetland studies for $19,500.

The Board discussed the possibility of holding a special meeting to schedule a public hearing relating to the purchase of a fire truck.  No decision was made.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray asked the Board to consider amendment of the First Responder Vehicle Policy to include a change in the wording of the fire district delineation and the maintenance of a mileage log.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Enekes thanked the Image Committee, the Fire Department, the DPW and all of the volunteers for their work at the Independence Day Celebration; the Board concurred.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 7:20 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer