Village Board Minutes

August 15, 2012 (16)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held August 15, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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 Enekes, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved minutes of regular meeting August 1, 2012 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Jim Paley, a Clarkson graduate student, addressed the Board regarding a proposal to install a hydrologic research station at the beach.  The equipment would measure water temperature, wind speed, and precipitation in order to predict future water levels.  Data would be available on a website; the equipment would be in place until 2015.  The students would assume all liability and maintain the brush in the area to ensure access to the equipment. 

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved installation of hydrologic research station at the beach with hold harmless agreement by the Clarkson University graduate students responsible for the project.
Carried – 4 – 0

Jeanne Forkeutis and Frank Salvagni of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney addressed the Board regarding the Village’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the Fire Department.  Ms. Forkeutis & Mr. Salvagni briefed the Board on the financial make up and investment results of the plan.  The plan is currently at an 81% funding ratio, which is very good considering the economic climate.  Ms. Forkeutis suggested adjustments to the plan including changing the disbursement of the equity portion of the plan and investing $32,000 in a certificate of deposit maturing 2016.

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, authorized Morgan Stanley to make the suggested changes to the LOSAP plan.
Carried – 4 – 0

David Verner and Alex Leib of New York Light Energy (NYLE) presented the Board with a proposal for installation of solar panels at the DPW garage and firehouse.  The solar array would be the property and responsibility of NYLE, the Village would sign an agreement to purchase the power generated at a discounted rate.  Actual savings to the Village are forecasted to be 17 – 18% on energy costs.  The purchasing agreement is a 20-year commitment, at the end of that time the Village could purchase the solar array from NYLE, have the system removed, or extend the contract.  The Board will consider the proposal and NYLE will provide contracts for review.

CORRESPONDENCE

Alysse Kasowski, YMCA, sent a letter thanking the mayor for responding to the geese problems at the beach.

SEDC sent a letter of thanks for 2012-2013 membership.

Mayor Morreale read the July report from the Sheriff.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 8/15/12 read & filed.

The Image Committee has asked permission to close part of River Street for a dance in September, Trustee Enekes will contact them for more information about the event.

Resolution #17 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Saunders, approved Mayor Morreale’s attendance at the NYCOM Main Street Conference in Syracuse Sept 30- Oct 2, at the cost of $535 for hotel and conference.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved payment of abstract #5: Payroll $30,260.42; General $26,538.59; Water $4,552.99; Sewer $7,909.68 and Capital Reserves $3,286.
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was excused.

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

Supt Lozier and Mayor Morreale recently visited the Granville water filtration plant.  Supt Lozier stated the plant has a very simple operation and only one person is needed to change the cartridges.  Granville was able to lend us the use of equipment for our pilot study.

Supt Lozier also informed the Board that there is enough money in the highway assistance program from the State to repave Main Street.  Kubricky is able to complete the work in two days; it would take the Village and Town crews a week to complete the project on their own.  Kubricky has the Saratoga County bid award for the portions of the project we need completed, therefore there is no need to send the project out to bid.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Saunders, authorized mayoral signature on a contract with Kubricky Construction Corp. to mill and pave Main Street from Oak Street to the intersection with 9N at the cost of $65,145.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Denno, authorized publication of request for bids for two side dump bodies to be opened at a bid opening at the Village Hall on September 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 8/15/12 read & filed.

The Board, public, Atty Buettner and Building Inspector discussed in detail which courses of action may be taken to remedy problem properties in the Village.  Atty Buettner explained unsafe building declarations and public health nuisance determinations.  Atty Buettner will investigate whether the Village Board should convene as the Board of Health or if the combined Board of Health with the Town would be responsible to determine a public health hazard.

OLD BUSINESS

Chad Kortz, CT Male, and Jason Denno, EFC, will be at the Sept 5 meeting to update the Board on GWUDI.

The Board tabled discussion on lowering speed limits on select Village streets.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Saunders, approved notice to be published in the Post Star of public hearing re: Local Law 2-2012 amending Section 119 “Streets and Sidewalks” to be held Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.
Carried – 4 – 0

NEW BUSINESS

The Board discussed the proposed Local Law 3-2012 that limits the use of ATVs in the Village, including which portions of the proposed law are already covered by laws currently in the Village code and State law.

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved notice to be published in the Post Star of public hearing re: Local Law 3-2012 to add Chapter 133 “Vehicles, Off –Road Recreational” to be held Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved posting advertisements requesting applications for the vacant position of mechanic at the DPW garage with salary dependent upon experience.
Carried – 4 – 0

Mayor Morreale informed Supt Lozier of a complaint received about the timing of the light at the intersection of Maple Street and Main Street.  Supt Lozier will contact the DOT and inform them of the complaint.

The contractor working on the dam remediation project has discovered some further deterioration to the retaining walls than was previously observed and issued a request for five change orders to the project, all at no additional cost to the Village.  Laberge Group and Supt Lozier have recommended approving the changes.

Resolution #18 approved, authorizing change orders to dam remediation project.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Ed Byrnes of the Corinth Merchants Association (CMA) discussed sponsorship of a Neighborhood Watch.  Mr. Byrnes stated the CMA would work with Block Captains and distribute information and asked the Village’s cooperation in copying handouts.  The Village Board expressed their support of the endeavor.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

At 9:00 PM Trustee Halliday was excused.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Atty Buettner requested three executive sessions to discuss the employment history of a particular person, proposed litigation of a revolving loan fund matter, and collective bargaining pursuant to the Taylor Law.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved adjournment to executive session for matters as requested by Atty Buettner, 9:00 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 9:20 PM Trustee Denno was excused from the final executive session

The Board reconvened at 9:30 PM with no action taken in executive session.

Resolution #19 approved, authorize Atty Buettner to commence legal action on delinquent revolving loan with Bruce Cook.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, that Board adjourn, 9:31 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer