Village Board Minutes

August 18, 2010 (12)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held August 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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

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

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting August 4, 2010 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Kim White, Tammy Martineau & Sylvia Eggleston appeared before the Board to discuss finding a new location for the Liberty Pole and time capsule formerly located at 260 Main Street.  The ladies shared a brief history of the pole, which was erected by the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts on June 13, 1976 to commemorate the Centennial.  The pole is a symbol of freedom, liberty and independence.  In 1986 the time capsule, to be opened in 2036, was buried at its base to commemorate the Village’s Centennial.  The ladies spoke of the intention of the pole to be used as an educational tool and suggested the pole be erected and re-dedicated at the Corinth Elementary School or the entrance to Pagenstecher Park where the war memorial is located.  The group also spoke of their plans to provide the Corinth Museum with pictures, new clippings and educational materials about the Liberty Pole.  Trustee Denno volunteered to speak with School Superintendent Dan Starr about placing the pole at the elementary school and Mayor Winslow expressed his intention to refurbish the pole if necessary and hold a re-dedication ceremony when a permanent home is found for the pole and time capsule.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 8/18/10 read & filed.

Resolution #15 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of abstract #5: Payroll $29,847.06; General $27,148.37; Water $6,509.01; Sewer $9,493.73; and Reserves $11,031.80.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board discussed filling the recently vacated part-time Account Clerk position.  Clerk/Treas Colson stated the payroll and accounts payable can be absorbed by Deputy Clerk Lissow and still maintain separation of duties required by the Comptroller’s office.  The Board decided it would be prudent to hire someone to be trained to fill in on an as needed basis to cover any vacations or emergencies that may result in the office being short staffed.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was absent.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was absent.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 8/18/10 read & filed.

The ZBA is scheduled to meet 8/25, no business is scheduled.  The Planning Board meeting is to be determined.

The Board discussed the proposed language for the amendment to the parking code.

Atty Auffredou stated the USDA is satisfied with the current serial bond resolution which provides for up to $6.2 million to be borrowed for the construction of a water filtration plant.  The USDA loan resolution for $1.2 million will fall under the current serial bond.  No debt has been incurred at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

Village representatives will be meeting with the Environmental Facilities Corporation in September to discuss the water filtration project.

The next meeting of the Dissolution/Shared Services Committee will be held August 30, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse.  Trustee Denno stated she had several people mention a Post Star article that quoted Supervisor Lucia saying the numbers in the dissolution study were incorrect.  Trustee Denno attended the Town Board meeting to address the Board member’s concerns with the numbers and had a subsequent conversation with Supervisor Lucia to discuss the accuracy of the numbers.  Supervisor Lucia felt the numbers were correct, but expressed the wish that the consultants had used the 2010 budget numbers instead of the 2009 budget numbers although the numbers are very similar.  Supervisor Lucia also expressed his concern with the uncertainties involved in the Dissolution process such as the impact of the EPCOR agreement, attorney fees for the process, and water district rent prices.  Trustee Denno stated as much clarification as possible will be in the final report for the public.  After the report is finalized the Committee will make a presentation to the Village Board who will then hold public hearings to share the committee’s information and gather public input.

NEW BUSINESS

The Village has received a request from Kimberly LeBarron at 14 Wood Road to purchase the Village owned lot adjacent to her property (tax map #59.-2-69.2).  The Board discussed the possibility of declaring the land-locked parcel surplus; the Board decided to get Supt Lozier’s input on uses for the property before making a decision.  Atty Auffredou will research any easements on the property.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Bob Hudak questioned the status of the dispute over the sign at 201 Main Street.  Mayor Winslow stated it was not being pursued at this time.

BOARD COMMENT, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes that the Board adjourn, 6:35 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer