Village Board Minutes

June 2, 2010 (1)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held June 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of regular meeting May 19, 2010 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 6/2/10 read & filed.

Garbage collection is now on Wednesday, recyclable collection is every other Wednesday; the schedule is on the web.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved acceptance of $10,000 cash as security from JP Trucking to be deposited in the Village account to secure performance of the garbage contract in lieu of a performance bond.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board approved opening of the Pagenstecher Park bathrooms on June 8 for the King’s School class and at 8:00 AM on July 3 for the 5K registration.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved payment of abstract #24: Payroll $27,856; General $57,748.50; Water $12,465.42; Sewer $20,255.11; and Reserves $32.10.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #1 approved, budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was excused, report for May 2010 read & filed.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused, report for May 2010 read & filed.

The Board discussed options for improving the appearance of the downtown lots vacant from the fire.  Trustee Lescault stated she was opposed to any use of taxpayer funds.  The Board asked Insp Jacon to look into the matter.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 5/20/10 – 6/2/10 read & filed.

Insp Jacon has received a letter from Jennifer Howard from Stewart’s regarding changes to the signage at the shop on the corner of Main and Palmer.  Stewart’s wishes to put signage in the gas pump canopy that has a digital display for gas prices.  Insp Jacon and the Board agreed the change would be in line with the current sign code; Stewart’s will be filling out a sign permit application.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 6/2/10 read & filed.

The next ZBA meeting is June 23. The Planning Board meets June 24.

OLD BUSINESS

No update on GWUDI.

The next Dissolution/Shared Services Cmte meeting has not yet been scheduled.

There have been fewer problems with skateboarders on Center St.  The Board agreed to wait and see if the Sheriff’s increased enforcement of current laws alleviates the problem before taking further action.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board is in receipt of a request by ZBA Chairperson Pat Raufman regarding adjusting compensation to the ZBA Secretary, Lynn Summers, for an increase in work load.  The Board will consider the request.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray offered his opinion that ZBA Secretary Summers deserved more money.  Mr. Murray stated Ms. Summers has spent a great amount of time updating training records and always provides ZBA members with materials in a timely manner.

Ray Bush asked why there were no flowers in the Village planters for Memorial Day weekend.  Mayor Winslow stated he would check with Cleveland Brothers regarding the plantings.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss the proposed sale or lease of real property in regards to 260 Main Street.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes that Board adjourn to executive session as requested by Mayor Winslow, 6:35 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board reconvened at 7:05 PM with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Lescault that Board adjourn, 7:05 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer