Village Board Minutes

March 7, 2012 (47)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held March 7, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and 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 Denno approved minutes of February 15, 2012 regular meeting and February 29, 2012 special meeting as typed.
Carried - 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Winslow read a letter from the Albany-Saratoga Submarine Vets regarding a monument dedicated to all submarine sailors from New York State who lost their lives in service to their country. The monument will be erected in Veterans’ Park in Ballston Spa and the organization asked if the Village would consider buying a brick paver for $75 as a donation for the project.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved purchase of a brick paver for $75.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 3/7/12 read & filed.

Resolution #53 approved, adjustments to water/sewer rolls.

The Image Committee has reported that there will not be a “Cabin Fever” party this year due to the lack of a suitable location. The Committee thanked the Board for its support.

Clerk/Treas Colson noted that there have been several complaints from residents regarding mail being delivered incorrectly and felt it might impact the delivery of the Village tax bills. The Mayor will send a letter to the Corinth Postmaster requesting an investigation into this matter.

The Board agreed to schedule a final budget workshop on Wednesday, March 14 at 6:00PM at Village Hall.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of Abstract #18: Payroll $29,673.01; General $157,485.19; Water $6,783.75; Sewer $10,997.00; Capital Reserves $4,786.57.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution # 54 approved, budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present, report for February 2012 read & filed.

The new fire truck is back in service after receiving minor adjustments that were covered under warranty.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for February 2012 read & filed.

Supt Lozier reported that the Town of Corinth can make the decals and signs for the new truck. He and Highway Supervisor Eggleston will also coordinate the road construction schedules of the Village and Town.

There will be a meeting with CT Male on March 9 to review options for the water filtration plant.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 3/7/12 read & filed.

Insp Jacon discussed a request from Louis McArthur to install an outdoor wood boiler to burn scrap wood at his business on Mill St. The Board denied the request since it is a violation of Village code.

ATTORNEY – Atty Buettner was present, report for 3/7/12 read & filed.

The Planning Board met on February 23 to review Anthony Vaccarielli’s site plan on William St. He is expected to return to the March 22 meeting with additional information.

Trustee Denno asked Atty Buettner to draft a social media policy for employees and volunteers.

OLD BUSINESS

Resolution #55 approved, authorized the Village to withdraw its request for $1.8 million loan at 2.59% from USDA Rural Development to fund the water filtration project contingent upon availability of $5.9 million loan at 0% interest from Environmental Facilities Corp.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved publication of advertisement for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works in the Pennysaver News.
Carried – 4 – 0

Clerk/Treas Colson reported that temporary staffing will be needed at Village Hall for 4 to 6 weeks while Deputy Clerk/Treas Lissow is away. The staffing will be from 8 AM to noon, and will cost between $18.53 and $20.21 per hour.

Resolution #56 approved, mayoral signature on contract with Adecco for temporary staffing at the cost of $18.53 - $20.21 per hour pending attorney approval.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Ray Bush reported there is a resident who keeps putting large items in his garbage cans that the trash company cannot pick up. Inspector Jacon will respond.

Curtis Williams asked about the on-going logging behind the DPW garage. Mayor Winslow and Supt Lozier responded that the work is being done by Albert Lescault to make more room for snow dumping. To date, Mr. Lescault has paid the Village approximately $4,000 for the logs.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore that Board adjourn to executive session at 6:35 PM as requested by Mayor Winslow to discuss matters leading to the employment, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:05 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Densmore that meeting adjourn, 7:05 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Alice M. Lissow
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer