Village Board Minutes

May 19, 2010 (66)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held May 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Chief Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of the May 5, 2010 regular meeting and May 8, 2010 special meeting as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was excused, Dpty Clerk/Treas Lissow present, report for 5/19/10 read & filed.

Resolution #90 approved, adjustments to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication notice of the availability of Environmental Assessment report for the GWUDI water project in the Post Star and Pennysaver News.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board gave permission to Corinth School to use the Pagenstecher Park pavilion on Friday, June 18, and Monday, June 21. They agreed to have an attendant work on Friday and have the DPW open the restrooms on Monday.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of Abstract #23: Payroll $27, 646.15;

General $98,439.02; Water $6,975.43; Sewer $7,404.72; and Reserves $787.62.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #91, approved budget transfers.

Deputy Clerk/Treas Lissow reported that she had spoken with Helen Bardin from Corinth Central. The school cannot provide fingerprinting services for the Village crossing guards. Dr. Starr will speak with Mike Woodcock to see if he has any suggestions.

FIRE DEPT -  Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley reported that the trucks are being prepped for the Memorial Day parade and the docks are in.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 5/6/10 – 5/19/10 read & filed.

Insp Jacon sent a letter to the owner of 27 Walnut, and the Board discussed the conditions of the property. It was agreed that if conditions are not resolved by May 24, Atty Auffredou and Insp Jacon will discuss filing an appearance ticket in court.

ATTORNEY -  Atty Auffredou was present, report for 5/19/10 read & filed.

The Zoning Board is meeting on May 26. They are waiting for comments from DOT on the mixed-use variance at 4 Saratoga Ave.

The Planning Board is scheduled to meet May 27.

Chief Kelley asked if leftover money in the fire department’s budget can be legally transferred into a capital reserve account for apparatus. Atty Auffredou responded that it was legal but would need a Board resolution to amend the budget. The Board agreed to review the matter.  

OLD BUSINESS

GWUDI – waiting for DOH approval.

The next Dissolution/Shared Services Committee meeting will be May 20 and will feature a guest speaker.

The issue of skateboarding on Center Street was tabled for the next meeting

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #92 authorized mayoral signature on the 2010/2011 tax warrant.

Resolution #93 authorized mayoral signature on water contracts with the Town of Luzerne and Town of Corinth.

Resolution #94 authorized mayoral signature on 2010/2011 Fire Protection Contract between the Village, Town of Corinth, and Fire Dept. in the amount of $285,428.

Dan Lescault, Corinth Youth Football, requested the Board’s permission to hold a coin drop. The Board denied the request, citing its policy of allowing coin drops only for the American Legion, Emergency Squad, and Fire Dept.  Mayor Winslow directed Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Lissow to send a letter to Mr. Lescault explaining the Board’s decision not to allow the coin drop.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Bob Hudak asked when 260 Main St. would be turned over to a real estate agency. The Board requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. He also suggested that the Village collect email addresses from residents so they may be updated on Village news.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Denno commented that the Town might be pleased if any leftover Fire Dept funds were transferred into a capital reserve account.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore that the meeting adjourn, 6:30 PM
Carried – 3 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer