Village Board Minutes

September 1, 2010 (14)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held September 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting, August 18, 2010 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 9/1/10 read & filed.

Resolution #16 approved, adjustment to water/sewer roll.

Clerk/Treas Colson explained that Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has raised the Village’s credit rating to ‘A’ from ‘BBB’.  This upgrade is based on the Village’s strong market value per capita of $98,000; our strong unreserved fund balance, 17% of the general fund expense; and the Village’s low debt burden, 2.6% of market value.  This upgraded rating will serve the Village well in securing future low rates on bonds.  The full report from Standard & Poor’s is on file in the Village Hall.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved publication in the Pennysaver advertising the availability of CDBG funds.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved publication of all advertisements necessary for the Dissolution/Shared Services Committee public informational session tentatively scheduled for October 20, 2010.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved payment of abstract #6: Payroll $29,593.65; General $39,438.26; Water $4,582.40; Sewer $5,463.23; and Community Development $525.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved attendance of Clerk/Treas Colson at NYCOM Fall Training School in Lake Placid, Sept 22 – Sept 23, at the cost of $430.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was excused.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 8/19/10 – 9/1/10.

The Board discussed 108 Pine Street, Insp Jacon stated photos of the property are on file and a letter inviting Mr. Kelley to address the Board has been sent.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 9/1/10 read & filed.

The ZBA met 8/25 with no new business; Planning Board did not meet in August.

OLD BUSINESS

The Village has been notified the Office of Community Renewal has denied our grant application for $600,000 for the water filtration plant.  The Village was also denied for a $500,000 Main Street grant.

The Board discussed the proposed amendment to Parking Regulations which would prohibit parking specialty vehicles on Village streets.  The Board tabled the matter until Chief Kelley and Supt Lozier offer their input.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #17 approved, hiring of Renee Hala as Part-time Account Clerk to work at the Village Hall on an “as needed” basis at the rate of $12.71 per hour, effective immediately.

Appointment to the ZBA was tabled for further discussion.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Winslow requested an executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved adjournment to executive session as requested by Mayor Winslow above, 6:18 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 6:38 the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn, 6:38PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer