Village Board Minutes

March 17, 2010 (51)

A public hearing and regular meeting of the Village Board was held March 17, 2010 at 6:00PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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.

A public hearing, having been duly advertised in the Post Star on March 5, 2010, was held March 17, 2010 re: Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Program for possible financial assistance to construct a water filtration plant.

Mayor Winslow opened the public hearing at 6:01PM and read the legal notice as advertised.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray questioned where the additional $600,000 for the $1.5 million water filtration plant would come from. Clerk/Treasurer Colson responded that up to $300,000 has been approved from reserves, and $350,000 from a grant administered by the Dormitory Authority.

There being no further comments, Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 6:02PM.

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held at 6:02PM March 17, 2010 at the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of regular meeting March 3 and workshop meeting of March 9, 2010.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Don Rhodes, Laberge Group, presented options for the Upper Reservoir Dam. Upfront dam rehabilitation construction costs would be approximately $532,500 with yearly estimated maintenance costs of $6,000. Dam removal costs would be an estimated $851,000. The dam is currently classified as a Class B Hazard Status. If a hazard reclassification study were done and the dam were to be reclassified as a Class A by DEC, an annual Emergency Action Plan would be unnecessary and would save the Village a significant amount of money.

The Board discussed the options and asked Mr. Rhodes to submit a proposal for a dam reclassification study.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Board discussed the Emergency Squad’s request for a coin drop in two locations on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 from 9AM to 4PM. The Board agreed to allow the coin drop, but only at the Maple St. location.

The Mayor read the February 2010 Sheriff’s report.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 3/17/10 read & filed.

Resolution #58 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Results of the Village election on March 16 were: Melanie Denno 243 votes, Julius Enekes 178 votes, Mitchell Saunders 139 votes.

The Board agreed that the April 5 Organizational meeting will be held at Village Hall at 6:00PM.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved Abstract # 19: Payroll $28,402.21; General $25,595.65; Water $5,068.10; Sewer $6,411.97; Community Development $3,591.39.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was excused.

DPW/WATER/WWTP - Supt Lozier was present.

Hydrant flushing will take place April 5 – April 8. Leaves and brush will be collected April 12 through May 3.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved publication in the Pennysaver for hydrant flushing schedule and leaf and brush collection notice.
Carried – 3 – 0

BUILDING INSPECTOR - Insp Jacon was present, report for 3/4 - 3/17/10 read & filed.

Insp Jacon congratulated Trustee Denno on her election win.

ATTORNEY - Atty Auffredou was excused, report for 3/17/10 read & filed.

The Zoning Board will meet on March 24 to continue the public hearing on the Inovlotska application. The Planning Board has scheduled a public hearing for March 25 on the Stewart’s site plan application.

OLD BUSINESS

GWUDI / Water filtration – no updates.

Dissolution/Shared Services Study – Trustee Denno reported that the committee met on March 10. The next public meeting is March 31 at the firehouse.  

The Board discussed amending the CDBG grant from slum/blight removal to job creation and affordable housing for residents with low- to- moderate income. Clerk/Treasurer Colson will check with Michael N’Dolo to verify if  both jobs and housing can be listed as permissible uses of the grant.

The Board discussed the garbage/recyclable/dumpster bids. JP Trucking, the low bidder, has gotten good recommendations, has the proper insurance, and a performance bond. Collection day would be Wednesday.

Resolution #59 approved, award the garbage/recyclable/dumpster bid to J P Trucking for 3 years with a 1 year opt-out clause for $134,520 annually with a contract subject to attorney’s review.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno, approved publication in the Post Star of notice of public hearing to be held at 6:00 PM, April 7, 2010 at the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave, to submit a grant application to the Office of Community Renewal for $600,000 for construction of a water filtration plant.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #60 approved, submission of grant application to NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal to procure $500,000 in funding through its Main Street Program for downtown revitalization efforts.

Clerk/Treasurer Colson distributed preliminary budget worksheets and detailed various line items. The tax rate would decrease from $5.68 to $5.42 per thousand. Water rents would increase by $24 per year; sewer rents would increase by $4 per year. The Mayor thanked Clerk/Treasurer Colson for a fine job and indicated another budget workshop would be scheduled before the public hearing.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication in the Post Star of a notice of public hearing on the proposed 2010/2011 budget at 6:00 PM, April 7, 2010, at the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.
Carried – 3 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray thanked Clerk/Treasurer Colson for a great budget presentation and feels that the Board is listening to the wishes of the residents.

Joseph Duguay felt that Ken Green’s employment with the City of Glens Falls would be a conflict of interest with his work as an economic consultant with the Village. Trustee Denno noted that Mr. Green spoke to this issue at the last Board meeting and explained that cities, towns, and villages all offer different opportunities for a business. The Board agreed there was no conflict of interest. Mr. Duguay also felt that the Village should pay off some of its debt. Mayor Winslow explained that bond payments cannot be prepaid for a ten year period.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustees Lescault and Densmore congratulated Trustee Denno on her election victory. Trustee Denno thanked the Board and voters for their support.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 7:36 PM  Carried – 3 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer