June 20, 2012 (4)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held June 20, 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 Halliday and Trustee Saunders were present.  Trustee Enekes was excused.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved minutes of special meeting June 13, 2012 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Sheriff James Bowen appeared before the Board at their request to discuss the special protection contract, which provides a deputy in the Village at all times.  Four regular deputies are assigned to the Village.  The cost of the contract ($298,800) pays for the salaries and benefits of the deputies, excluding overtime, but not the cost of the equipment and fuel, which is absorbed by the County.  The Board asked several questions and discussed extensively the activities of the Sheriff’s Department.  Sheriff Bowen encouraged Board members to contact him or Undersheriff Woodcock with any questions or concerns.  Mayor Morreale opened the discussion up to the public for questions and comments.

Nick Matino, Village resident, asked that the possibility of extending the special protection to the entire Town be explored as a way to distribute the cost.  The Sheriff stated if the Town approached him, he would be open to discussing the possibility.

Kate Halliday, Village resident, related a recent experience in which the police were needed at the Town Hall and the deputy responded within five minutes.

Sigrid Koch and Bill Clark appeared before the Board to discuss a seminar they attended in Lake Placid regarding the promotion of communities as outdoor recreation destinations.  Ideas proposed included bicycling activities, hiking trails, mountain bike and snow mobile trails.  The mayor proposed addressing this idea as a joint effort with the Town.

Theresa Ayala, of Monolith Solar, presented the Board with a proposal to install solar panels at the firehouse, DPW garage and well house.  The solar panels would be installed at no cost to the Village by Monolith and the energy produced by the panels would be sold to the buildings at 75% of the current cost.  All maintenance is the responsibility of Monolith.  Ms. Ayala gave the Village several references from others that have had the panels installed and proposed contracts for the Board’s consideration.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Morreale read a letter from Rev. Aldridge and the Corinth Community Churches requesting the use of the beach for their annual “Down By the Riverside” event on Sunday, August 12 which involves a 5K run, free picnic lunch, sand castle contest, beach volleyball and canoe race.  The Board approved the request contingent upon proper indemnification and insurances.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 6/20/12 read & filed.

Resolution #6 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved payment of abstract #1: Payroll $26,704.26; General $452,857.11; Water $3,111.68; Sewer $8,192.28; Community Development $7,500.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved payment of abstract #2 upon review by audit committee.
Carried – 3 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Saunders, approved Fire Department Coin Drop to be held July 27, 28 and 29.
Carried – 3 – 0

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT – Insp Jacon present, report for 6/20/12 read & filed.

The Board approved outdoor seating area at Rocco’s will be handicap accessible.

ATTORNEY – Atty Buettner present, report for 6/20/12 read & filed.

Atty Buettner requested an executive session to discuss the status of ongoing CSEA negotiations.

OLD BUSINESS

No update on GWUDI.

Discussion of proposed Local Law 2 of 2012 tabled until the 7/18 Board meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

The Image Committee Independence Day celebration will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012.  A full schedule of events is on the website.

Resolution #7 approved, resignation of WWTP Operator Gary Holmes effective 7/20/12 with thanks for his service.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Saunders, approved publication of WWTP Operator vacancy and request for applications.
Carried – 3 – 0

Chief Kelley distributed a quote from Ray Supply to update the firehouse sound system for $4,686.68.  The Board will discuss the submitted quotes at the 7/18 board meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Kate Halliday expressed support for a committee to explore marketing outdoor activities in Corinth.

Diana Bueller, Sheriff Deputy and village resident, encouraged the Board to review the monthly reports from the Sheriff’s Department to appreciate how active the Department is in the Village.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

Trustee Denno was excused at 8:00 PM.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Halliday, that Board adjourn to executive session as requested by Atty Buettner to discuss current collective bargaining negotiations, 8:00 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 8:30 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Saunders, that Board adjourn, 8:30 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk – Treasurer