Village Board Minutes

September 16, 2009 (21)

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

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order & Trustee Lescault led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustee Denno, Trustee Densmore, Trustee Enekes & Trustee Lescault were present.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting Sept 2, 2009 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

A donation of $100 for the Corinth Beautification Committee was received from The Corinth Garden Club along with their appreciation for the beautification efforts in the village.  Mayor Winslow read the letter and commended the Beautification Committee.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 9/16/09 read & filed.

Clerk/Treas Colson informed the Board that North Country Pest Control had sprayed the beach with geese repellant one additional time than previously approved by the Board.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of $150 to North Country Pest Control for the application of geese repellant at the beach.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #7: Payroll $28,525.97; General $151,305.25; Water $10,747.45; Sewer $6,546.42; Community Development $3,192.59; and Reserves $37.39.
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley stated the truck purchasing committee had reviewed the bids for the fire truck.  Bids were received as follows: Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp. $528,499; Wilde Fire $471,606; Arrowhead $499,671.  The committee stated the Garrison bid was in total compliance with the bid specifications, Wilde Fire had 46 exceptions to the specifications, and Arrowhead had 42 exceptions.  The fire department committee members recommended the Board accept Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp’s bid as the most responsible bid.  Chief Kelley thanked the members of the fire truck committee for reviewing the bids.

The Board discussed the purchase of the fire truck.  Trustee Enekes stated he would not support the purchase of a new fire truck at this time due to the other obligations the Village is faced with and the uncertainty of how much money would be necessary to meet those obligations.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved awarding the fire truck bid to Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp in the amount of $528,499 contingent upon the release of funds from the fire department equipment reserve, authorization of financing for the purchase, and authorizing the mayor and clerk/treasurer to enter into any and all agreements and execute any and all necessary documents upon the consent of counsel.
Carried – 4 – 1
Present & Voting:  Trustee Melanie Denno – aye; Trustee Pauline Densmore – aye; Trustee Julius Enekes – nay; Trustee Leigh Lescault – aye; Mayor Brad Winslow – aye.

Resolution #24 approved, release of $300,000 from the Fire Department Equipment Reserve toward the purchase of a new fire truck, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by law.

Resolution #25 approved, financing of $228,499 for a five-year term at 4.32% interest for the purchase of a new fire truck, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by law.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was excused.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 9/16/09 read & filed.

The ZBA is awaiting further documentation from Ms. Inovlotska for variances at 4 Saratoga Ave.

The Planning Board will continue the public hearing regarding Jeffrey Dumont’s Main St property on Sept 24. 

OLD BUSINESS

The Shared Services/Dissolution Committee is in the process of scheduling their initial meeting with the Center for Governmental Research.

Resolution #26 approved, removal of Brad Winslow and Adrienne Hull and appointment of Julius Enekes and Kevin Granger to the Shared Services/Dissolution Committee.

The Board decided to remove the contract with Camoin Associates from the agenda and explore other options available to administer the Main Street Grant.

NEW BUSINESS

A complaint of speeding in the Village alleys was discussed.  The Board asked Atty Auffredou to draft a law lowering the speed limit for their review.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jeff Norko asked the Board to consider leaving Pagenstecher Park open in the winter for activities such as snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.  The Board discussed and agreed to leave access to the park open to pedestrians through the winter.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss ongoing negotiations of a collective bargaining agreement with CSEA.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved adjournment to executive session as requested by Mayor Winslow, 6:55 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Trustee Denno was excused at 6:55 PM.

At 7:25 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 7:25 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer