Village Board Minutes

January 6, 2010 (37)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held January 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

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

Motion by  Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved the minutes of the regular meeting December 16, 2009 and the special meeting December 17, 2009
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Jeff Milkiewicz of Mollie’s Mason Jar addressed the Board in response to a letter from Insp Jacon regarding the sign on his vacant property on Main St. He explained why he felt the sign is not illegal and questioned why his sign was being singled out from other signs in the village. Atty Auffredou responded that while Mr. Milkiewicz had made some good points, a sign is an accessory use rather than a principal use of a property. A stand-alone sign can be construed as a billboard. Atty Auffredou felt this was not an issue with which the Board needs to be involved. Atty Auffredou, Insp Jacon, and Mr. Milkiewicz will speak together to try to resolve the issue.

Brad Armstrong, Coordinator for the CAPTAIN Youth program, spoke to the Board regarding their after school outreach program. The program offers tutoring, counseling referrals, and constructive activities that can help in the positive development of teens. He distributed brochures and posters for display at the Village Hall. CAPTAIN is located at the Corinth Emergency Squad building and offers after-school activities 2 – 3 days per week.  The Board thanked Mr. Armstrong for his presentation and offered him its support.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was excused, report for 1/6/10 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication in the Pennysaver News of Christmas tree pick-up from January 11 – January 22.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno, approved payment of Abstract #14: Payroll $65,915.04; General $65,677.29; Water $7,212.97; Sewer $8,961.61; Community Development $16,650.00; and Reserves $6,600.00.
Carried – 4 – 0

Mayor Winslow thanked Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Lissow for organizing the Safety Awards Luncheon.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT - Chief Kelley was present, report for December 2009 read & filed.

Chief Kelley thanked the community and the surrounding fire departments for their donations to the Raisor family whose home burned in December.

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

BUILIDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report of 12/17/09 – 1/6/10 read & filed.

Progress continues to be made at Adam Lawrence Apts. Carpeting and vinyl flooring are being installed and the walls are sheetrocked and prepared for painting. Insp Jacon will meet with Howard Kunz of the USDA on Friday, January 8 for a walk-through inspection.

ATTORNEY - Atty Auffredou was present, report for 1/6/10 read & filed.

The ZBA will continue the public hearing on 4 Saratoga Ave, the Inovlotska property, on January 27.

The Planning Board will meet on January  28.

OLD BUSINESS

The Board asked that Clerk/Treasurer Colson prepare updated figures for the cost of the water filtration plant and Walnut Street infrastructure.

The Dissolution/Shared Services Committee will meet January 11 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse.

Supt Lozier has given the Board a list of alleys that he believes need speed limits. The Board will review them for the next meeting, and Atty Auffredou will begin to work on a draft law.

The Board discussed the request of Lou McArthur, MARS Inc., who had asked for grant money to replace a roof on the MARS building. The Board discussed whether the grant money could be used for business projects, or if it should be used to help rebuild the water/sewer infrastructure. The Board also questioned if the Revolving Loan Fund would be an option for Mr. McArthur. The Board will continue to review the options for the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Gerald Stockman, 118 Main St, sent a letter to the Board asking that a late charge that had been added to his water/sewer bill be rescinded. The Board determined that the late fee should not be waived.

Resolution #37 approved that the polling place for the Village election on March 16, 2010 will be the Village Hall, 244 Main Street, Corinth; polls will be open from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Jeffrey Dumont addressed the Board concerning his vacant property at 205-209 Main St. He detailed the expenses he has incurred in trying to get a site plan approved from the Planning Board and was hopeful that the loan would be forgiven. Atty Auffredou noted that the site clearance agreement stated that the loan was to be repaid in November 2009if the building was not rebuilt. It has not been paid, and the interests of the Village must be protected.

Resolution #38 approved, authorized commencement of foreclosure proceedings on 205-209 Main Street in accordance with the site clearance agreement.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray questioned why a letter he had written and distributed to Board members was not read into the minutes. Mayor Winslow replied that it was not necessary, since all the Board members have read it. Copies of the letter are available for public inspection at the Village Hall.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Enekes requested an executive session to discuss the employment history or performance of a particular unnamed employee or employees.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore, that Board adjourn to executive session as requested by Trustee Enekes, 6:48 PM.
Carried – 4 - 0

At 7:55 PM, the Board reconvened, having taken no action in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn, 7:55PM.
Carried – 4 – 0 

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer