Village Board Minutes

December 1, 2010 (27)

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

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Trustee Denno 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 Enekes approved minutes of regular meeting November 17, 2010 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Jim Thatcher, of Avalon Associates, addressed the Board with a proposal to submit an application on behalf of the Village for HOME grant funding.  The HOME program assists lower income homeowners with repairs and improvements.  The Village has received funding for three out of the past four grant cycles; currently 25-30 potentially eligible households are on a waiting list for assistance.  Avalon Associates proposes to prepare an application for 2011 funding at the cost of $4,500.  Applications are due in March of 2011; the Board thanked Mr. Thatcher and decided to put the proposal on the next meeting’s agenda.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Winslow stated a letter was received from a homeowner on Lemont Ave. asking for an exemption from the Village law prohibiting parking on Village streets from Nov. 1 – April 30.  The Board instructed Clerk/Treas Colson to send a letter stating no exceptions will be made to the law.

The Board discussed an anonymous complaint from Walnut Street regarding an outdoor wood boiler that is currently grandfathered under Village law.  Insp Jacon has sent a letter to the owner of the boiler asking them to increase the height of their chimney.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for Dec 1, 2010 read & filed.

Resolution #29 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved attendance by Clerk/Treas Colson at GFOA training in Queensbury on December 10, 2010 at the cost of $55.
Carried – 4 – 0

Clerk/Treas Colson discussed renewal of the retiree health care program which increases the monthly premium by $34.60 per month per retiree.  Other options included raising prescription co-pays and increasing out-of-pocket costs for retirees.  The Board agreed with Clerk/Treas Colson that renewing the current program was the best option.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved payment of abstract #12: Payroll $26,287.98; General $300,967.76; Water $14,207.76; Sewer $15,975.05; and Community Development $10,192.
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT - Chief Kelley was excused, report for November 2010 read & filed.

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

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved attendance by Supt Lozier at a training session in Saratoga on December 9, 2010 at the cost of $35.     
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #30 approved, authorize Mr. Galusha to remove 58 trees from behind DPW at no cost to the Village upon providing insurance certificate.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was excused.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 12/1/10 read & filed.

ZBA will meet Dec 22; Planning Board will meet Dec 23.

The Board discussed changes to the proposed local law prohibiting the parking of specialty vehicles on Village streets.  Atty Auffredou will finalize the changes for the Board’s review before another public hearing is scheduled.

Atty Auffredou and the Board discussed a resolution written by the New York Conference of Mayors urging lawmakers to address unfunded state mandates on local governments at the same time that they consider legislation regarding a property tax cap.  It is NYCOM’s position that capping property taxes should be accompanied by a repeal of current state mandates that force local governments to increase spending and property taxes.

Resolution #31 approved, requesting legislation for property tax cap include mandate relief and authorizing the Clerk/Treasurer to forward the resolution to the Governor and other State officials.

OLD BUSINESS

The Board has scheduled a special meeting to discuss the report issued by the Shared Services/Dissolution Committee on Wednesday, January 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse.  No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Laberge has contacted the DEC and is revising their proposal for dam remediation.

The mayor has not had any response from the Sheriff regarding the proposed nuisance abatement law.

The Board discussed revising the Village code regarding skateboarding in the Village.  Due to complaints from residents the Board is considering broadening the current prohibitions against skateboarding in certain areas.  Atty Auffredou will present proposed language at the next meeting.

Resolution #32 approved, authorized Mayor Winslow to be representative on behalf of the Village for participation in the Green Innovation Grant Program and for the Village to provide 10% in matching finds if the grant is awarded.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved the use of the Village Beach and Jessup’s Landing Park by the Corinth Theatre Guild on February 19 or February 26 for a winter event upon producing a certificate of insurance with the Village named as additional insured.
Carried – 4 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray offered his opinion that the Village should not ban skateboarding in the Village.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Denno stated the Village Safety Banquet luncheon will be held Wednesday, 12/22 at the firehouse. 

Trustee Denno also recommended the Board implement a “use of facilities form” to be filled out upon use of Village property.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes that Board adjourn, 7:20 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer