Village Board Minutes

October 21, 2009 (25)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held October 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Deputy Mayor Denno called the meeting to order & Trustee Densmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore & Enekes were present.  Mayor Winslow was excused & Trustee Lescault was running late.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 10/21/09 read & filed.

Resolution #28 approved, changes to water/sewer roll.

Resolution #29 approved, mayoral signature on agreement with Penflex to provide LOSAP audit materials, $495.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #9: Payroll $27,226.20; General $57,007.16; Water $180.36; Sewer $11,001.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Leaf and brush pick up will begin Monday, October 26 and end Monday, November 30.

There is a tree on Village property in the alley behind Beech St that will need to be removed.  Supt Lozier will determine if the DPW can do the removal or if he needs to get quotes for professional removal.

At 6:06 PM Trustee Lescault arrived.

Alexandra Rhodes of CT Male outlined the progress on the plans for the water filtration plant. The plans should be finalized in November and will be presented to the Board before they are given to the Dept of Health for their approval.  Ms. Rhodes and Supt Lozier discussed with the Board options for the proposed replacement of water lines and reconstruction of Walnut Street.  Supt Lozier estimated the total replacement of the road, curbing, and hydrants as well as the installation of new water and sewer mains on walnut Street to be around $2 - $2.5 million.  Ms. Rhodes will work on a more detailed quote for the next Board meeting.  The Board consensus is the entire $6.2 million project cannot be completed at this time, but it may be possible to complete the filtration plant and Walnut Street.  Supt Lozier stated Walnut Street is a priority for replacement.

Supt Lozier requested an executive session to discuss the employment history of an unnamed individual.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was excused.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 10/21/09 read & filed.

ZBA meets Oct 28 and will be reviewing a variance application for 4 Saratoga Ave.

Planning Board meets Oct 22 to continue the public hearing on Mr. Dumont’s proposal for his property on Main St.

The Board has received a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Densmore asking for additional time to comply with the rebuilding agreement on their Main St property.  Atty Auffredou suggested either the Mayor or Deputy Mayor meet with the Densmores to gather more information before the Board considers the request.

Atty Auffredou requested an executive session to discuss negotiations with the CSEA.

OLD BUSINESS

Center for Governmental Research (CGR) is in the process of compiling information for the Shared Services/Dissolution feasibility study.  This week CGR began interviews with Village and Town officials.  Information on the committee’s activities can be found on the village website and at www.cgr.org/corinth.

NEW BUSINESS

The Village has received an update to the appraisal of the old village hall building at 260 Main Street.  Due to current market conditions the Board decided to decrease the price of the building.

Resolution #30 approved, 260 Main St will be offered for sale at $79,000.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication in the Pennysaver of the reduced price of 260 Main St.
Carried – 4 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray stated that he would like the former village hall donated to the Corinth Head Start program.  Mr. Murray also asked the Board to deny any request from the Main Street property owners for an extension to their agreements.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore to adjourn to executive sessions to discuss the employment history of an unnamed individual and CSEA negotiations, 6:45 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:00 PM Trustee Denno was excused from executive session pertaining to CSEA negotiations.

At 7:10 PM the Board reconvened, with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes that Board adjourn, 7:10 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer