Village Board Minutes

October 3, 2012 (25)

A public hearing and regular meeting of the Village Board were held October 3, 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.

A public hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on September 26, 2012 was held October 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM re: proposed addition of Chapter 133 entitled “Vehicles, Off-Road Recreational” limiting the use of ATVs in the Village.  Mayor Morreale read the advertisement as published and opened the public hearing.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Village residents Jim Hopkins and Nick Matino spoke in favor of enacting the law stating the small size of property lots in the village make it inappropriate to operate off-road vehicles.  Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Matino also expressed concerns with noise decreasing property values and impairing the quality of life for neighbors.  Mr. Hopkins referred to a petition he and his neighbors submitted to the Village Board signed by fourteen people complaining about conditions on a neighboring property, which included reference to the use of four wheelers.

Residents speaking against enacting the law cited the lack of youth activities in the area, the safety measures (e.g. helmets, safe riding practices) that are encouraged by the parents, and compared the noise from the vehicles to the noise created by lawnmowers and chain saws.  Residents also stated that they had no complaints from neighbors regarding their use of the machines and suggested noise ordinance and other laws be used to regulate abuses.  Residents speaking against the law included:
Laura Mason
John Burnham
Jim Murray
Rachael Boisvert
Bill Burnham
Melody Burnham
Brittany Martineau
Kim Milligan
Keith Kirchhoff
Mimi Kirchhoff
Lee Burnham
Diana Lescault

The Board consensus was to review the proposed law for potential changes to address public concerns, leaving the public hearing open at this time.

With no further comments from the public, Mayor Morreale adjourned the public hearing to be continued at the next meeting, 6:48 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held October 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved minutes of public hearing and regular meeting Sept 19, 2012 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS) – none.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 10/3/12 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved payment of abstract #8: Payroll $31,186.99; General $41,702.07; Water $4,145.89; Sewer $7,094.41; Community Development $12,303.00; and Capital Reserves $107,730.83.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved mayoral signature on contract with Lawrence Ringer, CPA to complete 2011/2012 single audit for $5,000.
Carried – 4 – 0

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

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

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, amended previous Board motion from 9/5/12 and approved inspection by Troy Motor Service at a cost up to $2,500 for estimation of trickling filter repairs.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno, approved publication in the Pennysaver of leaf & brush pick-up October 15, 2012 – November 19, 2012.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved publication in Pennysaver of hydrant flushing November 27 – November 29.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #24 approved, sale of 2000 Ford F550 pick-up and 2000 International dump truck to the Town of Corinth for $3,000 and a 1991 International log lifter in trade.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon present, report for 10/3/12 read & filed.

OLD BUSINESS

No current update on GWUDI.

The Board discussed lowering speed limits in alleyways, establishing more school zones in the Village and installing stop signs at White & Seventh St.  The Board instructed Atty Buettner to draft a local law establishing changes in speed and stop sign placement.  The Board also instructed Clerk-Treas Colson to send a letter to Indeck regarding speeding on White St at the plant entrance.

The Board discussed adding time frames to the draft complaint forms and tabled further discussion to next meeting.

Atty Buettner is working on contracts with NYLE for solar panel installation and will email Board members with her concerns.

NEW BUSINESS

Trustee Denno will contact Jim Martin of the LA Group to meet with the Board and discuss the Comprehensive Master Plan.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Ray Bush requested Supt Lozier check on a partially blocked alleyway off Sixth Street.

Edd Vonseggern urged the Board to consider the aesthetics of streets in the Village when completing road projects and include grass medians and shade trees.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Morreale requested two executive sessions to discuss the employment history and matters leading to the possible employment of a particular individual; and employment history and potential discipline of another particular individual.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno, that Board adjourn to executive session as requested by the Mayor above, 8:08 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 8:42 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.  The Board instructed Clerk-Treas Colson to advertise the vacant mechanic’s position again.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, that Board adjourn, 8:42 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer