Village Board Minutes

June 13, 2012 (1)

A special meeting of the Village Board was held June 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Morreale called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustee Denno, Trustee Enekes, Trustee Halliday and Trustee Saunders were present.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved minutes of regular meeting May 16, 2012 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Town Clerk Rose Farr and Councilman Ed Byrnes addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Corinth Youth Day.  The Town of Corinth has been hosting a Fun Day for local youth since 1999 with the support of the County, this year the County is unable to provide funding.  Clerk Farr & Councilman Byrnes asked the Board for a monetary donation to help defray expenses.  The Youth Day will feature a bounce house, reptile show, face painting, tee shirts for children and refreshments.  The event will be held June 27 from 4 PM to 7 PM on the Corinth Elementary School field.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Denno, approved a contribution of $900 from Youth Expense to the Town of Corinth to supplement the cost of Corinth Youth Day, June 27, 2102.
Carried – 4 – 0

Councilman Ed Byrnes then addressed the Board regarding the train depot property on Hamilton Avenue.  Councilman Byrnes thanked Supt Lozier, Highway Supt Eggleston, the Village DPW and Town Highway Crew for their assistance in removing trash and the general clean up of the site.  Councilman Byrnes requested that the Village post “No Trespassing” signs on the property to help curb further dumping.  The Board agreed.  Mayor Morreale requested the Town and Village attorneys confer to determine an agreement that will allow the Town to utilize the grant they received from NY State to build a platform at the depot site on Village property.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Board discussed a request received from Eric Johr and Brian Gregoire for permission to have outdoor seating at Rocco’s on Main Street from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Insp Jacon has verified that the sidewalk is still handicap accessible around the proposed seating area; Trustee Enekes requested that the dining area also be handicap accessible.  The Board is currently authorized under the Village Code to grant requests for encumbering sidewalks in writing; the Board is considering a law that will allow encumbrances on a permitted basis.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved granting the request by Rocco’s for outdoor seating upon receiving a signed hold harmless and indemnification agreement to be crafted by the Village Attorney.
Carried – 4 – 0

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for June 13, 2012 read & filed.

Resolution #1 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved payment of abstract #24: Payroll $26,968.22; General $42,433.33; Water $2,737.96; Sewer $9,373.65; Capital Reserves $4,800.00; and Community Development $1,800.00.      
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #2 approved, budget transfers.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved payment of abstract #1 before the next board meeting, upon authorization by the audit committee.
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board agreed to allow the Corinth Wesleyan Church to use the Corinth Beach for a baptism on July 1^st at 6:00 PM with proper proof of insurance.

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

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

Supt Lozier requested direction from the Board regarding piles of brush left in the street after the scheduled pick-up dates.  The Board instructed Supt Lozier to send the property owners a letter stating they must dispose of the brush in a specified time-frame or they will be charged for removal by the DPW.

Trustee Saunders asked about the work being done on Fifth Street.  Supt Lozier stated the sidewalks should be completed within the next two weeks, followed by new curbing and blacktopping.

Mayor Morreale complimented DPW employees Tim Monica and Shane Russell on the concrete benches they constructed for the Park.  Supt Lozier stated benches will also be installed downtown and at the firehouse.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for June 6, 2012 read and filed.

The Board discussed the condition of vacant properties in the Village and possible avenues to address the problem including property maintenance companies.

ATTORNEY – Atty Buettner was present, report for 6/13/12 read & filed.

The Planning Board approved the Vaccarielli project on William Street.

The Hudson River Community Credit Union water line easement has been marked on a survey, Atty Buettner will be working with the owners of the Dollar General property for an easement.

OLD BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes, authorizing mayoral signature on a proposal for $5,300 from CT Male to revise and update the engineering report for the water filtration plant and include a section on the feasibility of installing water meters.
Carried – 3 – 1

Trustee Melanie Denno – aye
Trustee Julius Enekes – aye
Trustee Timothy Halliday – aye
Trustee Mitchell Saunders – nay

Atty Buettner has presented the Board with a proposed local law to amend Chapter 19 of the Village Code to permit sidewalk sales and other sidewalk encumbrances.  The Board will review and contact Atty Buettner with any questions or comments before the next board meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno, authorized mayoral signature on a fire protection contract with the Town of Corinth in the amount of $298,076.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved publication of notice of public hearing regarding the proposed submission of a 2012 HOME grant to be held Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #3 approved, determination of bonding for the dam remediation project as a type II exempt action under SEQRA.

Resolution #4 approved, resolution authorizing the Village to bond up to $600,000 for dam remediation project to repair the upper and lower reservoir dams.

The board discussed the bids received to repair the upper and lower reservoir dams.  The bids were as follows:
J.A. Bayly, East Greenbush - $438,039
Jablonski Excavating, St. Johnsville - $531,500
B-S Industrial Contractors, Gouverneur - $540,000
James H. Maloy Inc., Loudonville - $627,000
The VMJR Companies, Glens Falls - $707,700
ING Civil Inc, Watervliet - $710,600

The low bidder, J.A. Bayly, has been thoroughly vetted and recommended by Laberge.

Resolution #5 approved, award of dam remediation bid to J.A. Bayly in the amount of $438,039.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes,  authorized mayoral signature on contract documents with J. A. Bayly.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved publication of advertisement for bids for two pickup truck cab and chassis for the DPW to be opened June 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the village hall, 244Main Street, Corinth.
Carried – 4 – 0

Atty Buettner has prepared a local law regarding residency of Village appointed officials.  Currently under State Law appointed officials must reside within the Village, the proposed local law would require residency in Saratoga County.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved publication of public hearing to be held Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue, Corinth for the consideration of Local Law 1 of 2012 regarding residency of appointed officials.
Carried – 4 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Kate Halliday addressed the Board regarding several issues including leaf and brush removal and her opinion that the trees downtown should be replaced with planters and benches.  Ms. Halliday also  requested the board address the poor acoustics in the firehouse during board meetings.  Chief Kelley stated he would have a proposal for improvements to the public address system at the next meeting.  Supt Lozier will also have the DPW change the set up of the room at future meetings.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Enekes, that Board adjourn, 7:40 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer