Village Board Minutes

February 17, 2010 (44)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held February 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Deputy Mayor Melanie Denno led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting February 17, 2010 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk Treas Colson was present, report for 2/17/10 read & filed.

Resolution # 53 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno, approved payment of Abstract #17: Payroll $26,372.96; General $19,908.18; Water $4,736.49; Sewer $9,252.53; Community Development $12,632.50.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley reported on the progress of the warming/cooling trailer and invited the Board members to look at it. It is the only rehab trailer in the county and many fire departments have expressed an interest in it.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 2/4 – 2/17/10 read & filed.

Insp Jacon reported that the final inspection at Adam Lawrence Apartments was completed and a Certificate of Occupancy was issued. He felt that the changes that were made went above and beyond what was required. Trustee Lescault thanked him for his efforts in helping to bring the building up to code.

Insp Jacon noted he has been in contact with a gentleman who may be interested in starting a business in the old Rite Aid building.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 2/17/10 read & filed.

The Zoning Board is scheduled to meet February 24 at 7:30 PM to continue the Inovlotska variance application. A representative from Stewart’s may also appear to apply for a sign variance. Atty Auffredou noted that the Board may want to review the present sign code with regard to internally illuminated signs.

The Planning Board will meet February 25 to review the Stewart’s site plan application.

OLD BUSINESS

The Board discussed using the returned Densmore/Dumont slum/blight money for the water filtration project. It was decided that Clerk/Treasurer Colson will contact Michael N’Dolo for clarification on permitted uses and target areas under the Small Cities grant.

The Dissolution/Shared Services Study Public meeting will be held on February 24 at 6:00 PM, and the Committee Meeting will be the same night at 7:00 PM at the firehouse.

The Board has reviewed a copy of Proposed Local Law 1-2010, Speed Limits in Alleys.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publishing in the Post Star a notice of public hearing on Local Law 1-2010, Speed Limit in Alleys, on March 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM at the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.
Carried – 3 – 0

NEW BUSINESS

Don Rhodes, LaBerge Associates, will appear before the Board on March 17 to review the dam project options.

Resolution #54 approved, mayoral execution on contract with Camoin Associates for the preparation and submission of a $500,000 2010 Main Street Grant application at a cost of $4,500.00.

Resolution #55 approved, mayoral re-appointment of Julius Enekes to the Grant Project Review and Revolving Loan Fund Committees for a 2-year term.

The Board discussed new hire procedures for school crossing guards such as reference checks, fingerprinting, criminal background checks, and pre-employment physicals. The Board felt that a written policy should be developed.

Resolution #56 approved to hire Glenda VanDusen as a substitute crossing guard at $11.00 per hour effective immediately, pending reference checks.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray felt that the Densmore/Dumont returned grant money should revert to its original intent of helping area businesses and not be used for the water filtration project.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none

Atty Auffredou requested an executive session for the purpose of discussing foreclosure action on the Dumont property on Main Street currently pending in Saratoga County Supreme Court.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved adjournment to executive session as requested above, 6:30 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 6:43 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno, authorized the attorney to file a stipulation of discontinuance in Saratoga County Court and authorized the mayor to sign a satisfaction of mortgage in regard to the property of Jeff Dumont at 205-209 Main Street.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn, 6:45 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer