Village Board Minutes

February 18, 2015 (35)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held February 18, 2015 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 Saunders were present.  Trustee Halliday was excused.

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Saunders, approved minutes of regular meeting February 4, 2015 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Deputy Clerk/Treas Williams was present, report for 2/18/15 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved payment of abstract #17: Payroll $30,922.33; General $46,805.62; Water $3,486.56; Sewer $11,558.24; and Capital Reserve $65,894.84.
Carried – 3 – 0

Mayor Morreale stated the Clerk/Treas Colson was out sick, and will have the Appropriation Ledger at next

Meeting.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present, reported that the Chief’s car had been hit by a town plow truck, and will be needing repairs.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for January 2015 was read and filed.

 Supt. Lozier presented the board with his choice of Joel Jenkins for the vacant MEO position & Charles Scott Wilmot for the vacant Mechanic’s position.  The board wants to discuss applications before a decision can be made.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Berg was present, report for 2/18/15 read & filed.

Trustee Saunders had concerns with Auction House signs, unhappy with placement.  Insp Berg stated they are only used the night of the auction, therefore they are compliant with code.

OLD BUSINESS

The Board discussed funding to Corinth Theatre Guild. Requested a list of the contributions given out last year, be sent to Atty Buettner for review.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Trustee Saunders, seconded by Trustee Enekes, approved hiring Plenflex for analysis for LOSAP, $500
Carried – 3 – 0

Discussed Home grant administration transfer from Avalon to CT Male with Jim Thatcher.  CT Male with come up with a proposal.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Former Mayor Brad Winslow stated that Jim Thatcher has always done a great job for the village.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS - none

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Morreale requested an executive session to discuss current litigation of a specific recent grant recipient.  Jim Thatcher was invited to stay.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno, that the Board adjourn to executive session as requested by Mayor Morreale above, 7:12 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Supt. Lozier, Chief Kelley & Insp Berg were excused, 7:12 PM.

At 7:35 PM, with no action taken in executive session the Board reconvened.

Resolution #69 approved, authorizing the village to cut a check to Home Improvement Gallery per Home guidelines. Subject to attorney approval.
Carried – 4 – 0

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Saunders, that Board adjourn, 7:40 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Diane L. Williams
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer