Village board Minutes

July 7, 2010 (6)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held July 7, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order & Trustee Enekes led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved minutes of regular meeting, June 16, 2010 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 7/7/10 read & filed.

Resolution #6 approved, adjustments to water/sewer roll.

Resolution #7 approved, Art Lozier, DPW Superintendent for April 2008 – April 2012 term.

Clerk/Treas Colson reported that no fund balance was used in the 2009/2010 fiscal year as previously projected.  Actual impact to the general fund balance for the 2009/2010 fiscal year was the addition of approximately $100,000.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved abstract #26: General $1,157.94; Water $138.00; and abstract #2: Payroll $81,078.58; General $475,529.06; Water $9,025.28; Sewer $107,729.52; Community Development $2,340.00; and Reserves $2,204.50.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #8 approved, budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present, report for June 2010 read & filed.

The new fire truck is in Palenville being lettered and should arrive in two to three weeks.

Chief Kelley stated he had spoken to the Town Board members about comments regarding the councilmen’s perceived lack of input on the fire department’s budget attributed to them by Jim Murray during the public comment portion of the previous Village Board meeting.  The Town Board, including Councilman Brown and Councilman Byrnes, assured Chief Kelley they made no such statements and stated they were completely satisfied with the amount of input the Town Board has in the budgeting process.  Chief Kelley encouraged residents with any questions or comments about the budgeting process and the Town Board’s involvement to speak to him directly.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier present, report for June 2010 read & filed.

The Department of Health completed a sanitary survey of the Village water system in June with no adverse findings.  The DOH representative stated the plans for the filtration system still need to be reviewed by the Troy DOH office.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication of the hydrant flushing schedule for 7/26 – 7/29 in the Pennysaver News.
Carried – 4 – 0

Supt Lozier mentioned the concerns of the owners of Des & Dill’s Tavern of the condition of the sidewalk on the one-way street next to the tavern.  The Board discussed that the one-way street is not the property of the Village.  There was much discussion as to whether the sidewalk is the property of IP or Des & Dill’s.  Mayor Winslow and Supt Lozier will investigate the matter.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon present, report for 6/17/10 – 7/7/10 read & filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou present, report for 7/7/10 read & filed.

The ZBA met on June 23 and voted to re-open the public hearing on the Inovlotska property on July 28 at 7:00 PM for public input on the DOT’s comments on the project.  Currently, no comments have been received from the DOT.

Planning Board met June 24 and discussed “in-law apartments”; the next meeting is scheduled for July 22.

OLD BUSINESS

The next Dissolution/Shared Services Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21 at 6:00PM.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #9 approved, standard work day and reporting resolution for NYS Retirement System.

Atty Auffredou outlined the details of a proposed lease of 260 Main Street by Dr. Terry Walton, optometrist.  The lease is a three-year lease for $700 per month rent with an option to purchase the building for $65,000; there is a provision for a two-year extension of the lease upon consent of the Board.  Dr. Walton has submitted the proper insurance certificates and $700 security deposit.  Dr. Walton would be responsible for all utilities and maintenance and is required to keep the property in good order; internal and external improvements may be made with prior approval from the Board.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno authorized mayoral signature on a lease agreement on behalf of the Village of Corinth with Dr. Terry Walton for lease of 260 Main Street with option to purchase as presented by the Village attorney.
Carried – 4 – 0

Due to scheduling conflicts it is necessary for the Dissolution/Shared Services Committee to hold their next meeting on July 21 at 6:00 PM, to avoid a conflict the Village Board agreed to change the time of the next regular Board meeting to 5:00 PM.

Resolution #10 approved, July 21, 2010 regular Board meeting will be held at 5:00 PM instead of 6:00PM.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Lescault that Board adjourn, 6:30 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer