Village Board Minutes

December 2, 2009 (31)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held December 2, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Andrew Kelley 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 November 18, 2009 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Alex Rhodes, CT Male, reported that the GWUDI water project specifications should be finished and available for Board review at the December 16 meeting.

Ms. Rhodes also presented a cost estimate of $2.05 million for the rehabilitation of the Walnut Street infrastructure. The construction estimate of $1.9 million includes all utilities, sidewalks, curbs and pavement. She noted that the engineering proposal of $115,000 included a part-time inspector from CT Male. The Board agreed they would feel more comfortable with a full time inspector. Ms. Rhodes noted that up front costs for site surveys, plans and documents, and administrative costs would be approximately $65,000. This would get the project up to the bidding phase. The Board requested that she break the cost proposals into phases, add the cost of a full-time inspector, and bring the proposals to the December 16 meeting for their review.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was excused, report for 12/2/09 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment for up to $650 to the Waterhouse Restaurant for catering of the Annual Safety Luncheon on December 23 at noon at the firehouse.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved abstract #12: Payroll $28,479.32; General $217,346.15; Water $4,038.66; Sewer $3,438.48; Community Development $2,850.00; Reserves $19,800.00.
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Preparations have been made for the Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5 at 4 PM.

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

The sequestering agent has been added to the drinking water and there has been a noticeable improvement in water clarity.  The full effect should occur within 2 to 3 weeks.

The Board discussed reducing the speed limit from 30 to 20 MPH on Main St near Walnut due to the large number of students walking to and from school.  Possible solutions included erecting signs, painting the streets, or enacting a local law to change the speed. The Mayor suggested that the Board members drive the streets in question and return with suggestions at the December 16 meeting.

Supt Lozier will check on having lights installed in the crosswalk cones. He also noted that it would be difficult to have a crosswalk in front of Village Hall due to the number of driveways in that area, and there would not be room for handicap accessibility on the sidewalks.

The Board agreed that the old Village Hall should not be winterized and felt it should be marketed more aggressively.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved weekly publication in the Pennysaver for the sale of 260 Main Street during the month of January.
Carried – 4 - 0

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 11/19 - 12/2/09 read & filed.

Insp Jacon reported that progress continues to be made at Adam Lawrence Apts.

Trustee Enekes inquired about Jack’s, since their banner is ripped and blowing off the building. Insp Jacon replied that he was unsure of the owner’s address. The Mayor responded he had spoken with Steve Dearborn and told Insp Jacon where a letter could be sent.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 12/2/09 read & filed.

The ZBA will hold a public hearing on 4 Saratoga Ave, the Inovlotska property on December 9 at the firehouse.

The Planning Board will continue the public hearing on the Dumont Main St property on December 17.

The CSEA agreement should be ready for Board review at the December 16 meeting.

David & Diane Densmore have repaid their $42,613grant loan under the site clearance aggrement. Atty Auffredou will prepare and file a satisfaction of mortgage.

The Board determined that Jeffrey Dumont has not satisfied the requirements of the site clearance agreement.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes declared Jeffrey Dumont in default of the site clearance agreement and referred the matter to the Village Attorney for appropriate action.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board agreed that the sign on the Milkiewicz property needs to be removed and referred the matter to Insp Jacon.

OLD BUSINESS

The next meeting of the Dissolution/Shared Services Committee has been changed from Jan 13 to Jan 11 at the firehouse, 6 PM.

Insp Lozier has inventoried the 6 alleys he believes need a speed limit. Atty Auffredou urged the Board to review them. Once a consensus has been reached, a local law can be proposed and a public hearing held. There was also much comment regarding unusable alleys. The Board discussed possibly blocking them off or deeding them to the residents.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Winslow read Kevin Cleveland’s letter of resignation from the Grant Review Cmte. He instructed that the Clerk/Treasurer write a letter of acceptance and thank him for his years of service.

The First Wilderness Heritage Corridor Plan is an intermunicipal agreement among 9 communities along the Upper Hudson River and Delaware Hudson rail lines. The execution of this agreement would make the Village of Corinth eligible for possible future funding through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. It does not commit any Village funds.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault, approved Mayoral execution of a Memorandum of Understanding for the First Wilderness Project.
Carried – 4 – 0

PUBLIC QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, & CONCERNS

Jim Murray asked if the sale price of 260 Main St had been reduced, and if Head Start had been notified. Mayor Winslow responded that it had been reduced to $79,900 and he would contact Head Start.

BOARD QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & CONCERNS – none

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 7:02 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer