Village Board Minutes

February 15, 2012 (44)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held February 15, 2012 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 and Trustee Lescault were present. Trustee Densmore and Trustee Enekes were excused.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved minutes of regular meeting February 1, 2012 and special meeting February 8, 2012 as typed.
Carried 3 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Winslow noted he had received a letter from the Dept of Environmental Conservation regarding its inspection of the Waste Water Treatment Plant on January 17, 2012. The letter noted that the inspection was satisfactory  and that the plant was well run and maintained. Mayor Winslow expressed his gratitude to Supt Lozier and his staff for the fine jobs they have done at the plant.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 2/15/12 read & filed.

Resolution #50 approved, adjustments to water/sewer rolls.

The Board approved a request from the Image Committee for an increase of $500 to its budget line which is currently $7,750 for a “Cabin Fever” Party to be held on March 31.

The Board also approved a request from Marlene Sauer, organizer of the annual 5k run, to have attendants at Pagenstecher Park early on July 7 for runner registration. The restrooms will be open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This is also the date for the Image Committee’s Independence Day Celebration.

Clerk/Treas Colson reported that the Corinth Local Development Corporation has disbanded. Originally the Village and Town each contributed $5,000 toward the corporation. CLDC Chairperson Dave Riihimaki has returned $4,343.53 to the Village. The remainder of the Village’s portion was used for implementing and disbanding the corporation.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault, approved payment of Abstract #17: Payroll $28,106.37;General $36,521.13; Water $3,365.17; Sewer $8,961.66; and Community Development $3,370.00.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution # 51 approved, budget transfers.

Clerk/Treas has tentatively scheduled a budget workshop for department heads for February 29 at 6:00 PM in the Village Hall.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley reported that the new fire truck will be out of service for a few days for repair work being done to it under warranty. 

Chief Kelley also reported that the Corinth Merchants Association is sponsoring a child safety car seat inspection at the firehouse on February 29. The event will be advertised in the Pennysaver and inspections will be done by appointment.

DPW – Supt Emery was excused.

WATER/WWTP -  Supt Lozier was present.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present.

ATTORNEY – Atty Buettner was present, report for 2/15/12 read & filed.

The Planning Board will meet on February 23 to discuss Anthony Vacccareilli’s proposed site plan on William St. Trustee Lescault asked about its location and whether a new road would need to be constructed. Insp Jacon said the existing road would be used and discussed some of the options he had spoken about with Mr. Vaccareilli.

OLD BUSINESS

Supt Lozier reported that CT Male has indicated that preliminary data suggests a cartridge filtration plant will be less expensive than a membrane filtration plant; official estimates are expected shortly.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board discussed the Laberge proposal for the rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower reservoir dams. Trustee Denno reported that the next step is to develop a budget for construction costs. Clerk/Treas Colson noted that  Laberge’s efforts in reclassifying the dams has significantly lowered the project costs. In addition, Laberge will aid in preparing grant paperwork.

Resolution #52 approved, mayoral signature on Laberge proposal for remediation of the Upper Reservoir Dam for $31,000 and the Lower Reservoir Dam for $17,000.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault, approved publication of Requests for Proposals for grant administrators to process the Village’s applications for federal and state funding under the NYS Consolidated Funding Application for the next 3 years.
Carried – 3 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – None

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Lescault noted that some residents are leaving their cars parked all night on Village streets. Not only does this violate Village code, it makes it difficult for the DPW to plow and sand the streets. She stated she felt the cars should be towed. Mayor Winslow will discuss the issue with the Sheriff.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that meeting adjourn, 6:23 PM
Carried – 3 - 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer