Village Board Minutes

October 3, 2018 (18)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held October 3, 2018 at 6:00PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

Roll Call: Trustee Halliday, Trustee Kelly & Trustee Pasquarell were present.  Trustee Enekes was excused.

Mayor Morreale requested an executive session to conduct an employment interview.

Motion by Trustee Pasquarell, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved adjournment to executive session as requested by Mayor Morreale above, 6:01 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 6:30 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Motion by Trustee Kelly, seconded by Trustee Pasquarell, approved minutes of September 19, 2018 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce invited the Board to the October 4^th Saratoga County Business-to-Business Expo at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 10/3/18 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Pasquarell, seconded by Trustee Kelly, approved payment of abstract #8: Payroll $32,392.58; General $69,060.27; Water $5,903.42; Sewer $4,374.07; Community Development $9,050.00; and Capital Reserves $332,521.75.
Carried – 3- 0

Resolution #21 approved, adoption of Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and training for employees.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was excused.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for September 2018 read & filed.

Hill Ave flushing hydrant has been installed and all water tests at 133 Hill Ave came back as good.

Motion by Trustee Kelly, seconded by Trustee Pasquarell, approved publication of the following schedules: leaf & brush collection 10/17/18 – first snow; hydrant flushing 11/5- 11/8/18; and Christmas tree collection 12/31/18 – 1/14/19.
Carried- 3 – 0

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #22 approved, authorize mayoral signature on agreement with Greg Berg to act as Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer on an as-needed basis at $30 per hour plus travel.

Resolution #23 approved, award of Waste Water Treatment Plant construction bids contingent upon receipt of DEC permits and extension of project completion date extended by 60 days.

Resolution #24 approved, authorize mayoral signature on contract with Laberge Group to provide construction administration and observation on the Freight House Road construction project; $54,100.

Resolution #25 approved, Village of Corinth declared lead agency for the purpose of amendments to Chapter 500 “Zoning” and determination of project as a Type I action under SEQR.

Motion by Trustee Kelly, seconded by Trustee Pasquarell, approved publication of public hearing to be held November 7, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse re: Local Law 2 of 2018 amending Chapter 500 “Zoning”.
Carried – 3 – 0

Proposed changes to the Water Law were tabled.

Motion by Trustee Pasquarell, seconded by Trustee Kelly, approved publication of bid opening to be held October 17 at 2:30 PM in the Village Hall for the purchase of a trailer mounted sewer jetter.
Carried – 3 – 0

Discussion of the speed display signs was tabled until Trustee Halliday & Trustee Kelly could discuss with other municipalities.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mike McKelligott, Oak Street, commented on the walking tour led by Stephen Cernek which showcased the historical panels installed at the Beach, Curtis Park and Pagenstecher Park.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Kelly thanked the DPW for moving tables for the IP picnic at Pagenstecher Park.

Trustee Halliday stated the parking markings on Main St have helped alleviate some of the parking issues.

Mayor Morreale requested an executive session to discuss potential appointment of an individual.

Motion by Trustee Pasquarell, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved adjournment to executive session as requested by Mayor Morreale above, 7:09PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

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

Resolution #26 approved, appointment of Neil Hepner to the remainder of the vacant term of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer which ends March 31, 2019 at an annual salary of $22,788 prorated from the first day of work through March 31, 2019.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer