Village Board Minutes

July 15, 2024 (11)

A public hearing & regular meeting of the Village Board was held July 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

Roll Call: Trustee Bedell, Trustee Clark, Trustee Kirchhoff & Trustee Stollery were present.

A public hearing as published in The Post Star on July 11, 2024 was held at 6:30 PM regarding proposed application for 2024 Community Development Block Grant funding.

Mayor Miller informed the public that the Board was considering application to the CDBG program for funding an infrastructure project for full road and utility replacement on Heath St and Hill Ave as well as storm water improvements.  Future projects include Main St and Sherman Ave road& utility replacement.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Louise Kirkpatrick, Dunn Ave, asked about the source of CDBG funds which are federal funds distributed and administered by the NYS Office of Community Renewal.

Jennifer Kietzman, Pine St, inquired about the timing of the projects.  Heath St & Hill Ave would be ready for construction next summer, Main St & Sherman Ave hopefully 2026.

With no further input from the public, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing at 6:33 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held at 6:33 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved minutes of July 1, 2024 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE – none.

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 7/15/2024 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved payment of abstract #3 in the amount of: Payroll $44,647.98 (#0078); General $46,781.62      (#0079-0107, 0115—0119); Water $6,255.00 (#0108-0110, 0115-0119); Sewer $4,032.67 (#0106-0107, 0110-0111, 0115-0119); and Capital Projects$629,639.33 (#0112-0114).
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #14 approved, budget transfers.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved publication of Request for Proposals for grant administration and program compliance to be due August 19, 2024 by 5:00 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Clerk-Treas Colson mentioned the passing of former Village Crossing Guard Veronica (Ronnie) Flewelling at the age of 95.  Ronnie served the Village crossing schoolchildren for over 40 years.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley received four quotes for firehose testing: Waterway $4,350; Safety First $4,350; Fire Flow $6,000 and Fire Catt $6,750.   15,000 feet of hose needs to be tested.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, approved hose testing by Waterway for $4,350.
Carried – 4 – 0

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

DPW has begun work on dead-end Center St.  LED stop signs are on order for the three-way stop at Main and Eggleston St.

Kubricky has uncovered black oil contamination on Gobel Avenue, DEC has responded and drilled test pits.  A contractor may need to be hired to clean up the contamination depending on the results of the test pits.  Supt Lozier will keep the Board informed.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 7-15-2024 read & filed.

16 Pine St has been demolished and will be removed tomorrow.

Insp Hepner answered questions regarding set backs on Main St and the stairs by the shed building on 201 Main St.

SHERIFF REPORT

The Sherriff is bringing a proposed special protection contract to the County Public Safety Committee for approval.

Mayor Miller stated crime is down in the Village, but he has asked the Sheriff to concentrate patrols on the Beach, Pagenstecher Park and the Main St/Eggleston St intersection.

OLD BUSINESS – none

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #15 approved, appointment of Rick DiLorenzo to the Planning Board with a term expiring June 2029.

Resolution #16 approved, appointment of Jennifer Kietzman to the position of Planning Board Alternate with a term expiring May 31, 2025.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved service contract with Fleet Pump for maintenance of the River St pumps for $2,743 as a sole source service company.
Carried – 4 – 0

Supt Lozier acquired three quotes for water parts for the dead-end Center St project as follows: Ferguson Waterworks $17,472.25; Core & Main $18,701; and Blair Supply $18,387.62.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved purchase of water main parts from Ferguson Waterworks for $17472.25.     
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Stollery, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved payment for Waterfront Lifeguarding Certification for up to five participants from Wilderness Adventures Health & Safety, LLC for $2,250.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #17 approved, hiring of Emily Lemelin as Lifeguard effective July 26, 2024 at $20 per hour.

Resolution #18 approved, hiring of Carter Stevens as Lifeguard contingent upon receipt of Waterfront Certification effective the day of certification at $20 per hour.

Resolution #19 approved, hiring of Kaylee Gibson as Lifeguard contingent upon receipt of Waterfront Certification effective the day of certification at $20 per hour.

The Board discussed the Town of Corinth’s request for inspection of several water meters not reading in Water District #5.  The inspections are outside of the routine testing provided by the Village and is subject to billing under the Intermunicipal Agreement if performed by Village staff.  The Board instructed DPW staff to inspect the meters and bill the Town straight time & material costs.

The Board reviewed Reservoir Property kiosk signage and flyers.  The Board instructed DPW to remove the fire pits on the Reservoir Property &remove flyers regarding camp firesand the DEC Cooperative.

Supervisor Eric Butler & Councilwoman Crooks addressed the Board regarding the potential for a joint Town and Village grant application to the NY Forward & Downtown Revitalization Initiative programs.  Projects do not need to be shovel ready, projects included in Master Plans are more favorable, but not necessary to the award.  The façade improvement does not require an owner contribution and grant funds are awarded by specific project not as a lump sum.  Councilwoman Crooks invited representatives of the Village Board to attend an August 8 meeting with representatives from the Town Board, School officials, Hudson River Community Credit Union representatives and representatives from NYS to discuss projects and opportunities.  The Town has hired a grant writer for the grant submission.  The Board scheduled a Special Board Meeting for Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Firehouse to discuss potential projects to submit and consider a joint application.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jennifer Kietzman, Pine St, stated the hiking registration booth is estimated to be available 7/22 and encouraged the Board to consider educational signage for the Reservoir Property  and signage for the Wilson Farm historical site.  Ms. Kietzman also stated the metal building downtown looked like a billboard.

Jim Murray, Center St, spoke of the Village’s Design Guidelines and requested the Board require all new structures follow the guidelines.  Mr. Murray also shared his opinion that the metal building downtown did not improve the look of downtown and encouraged the Board to do more to improve downtown.

Louise Kirkpatrick, Dunn Ave, had questions regarding sales tax and water/sewer rates.

Mike McKelligott, Oak St, requested the Board consider Zoning changes to make all buildings downtown go through Planning Board Site Plan Review.

Dwayn Burke, Oak St, stated the commercial building on Main St should increase the tax value of the vacant lot.

Josh Lytle, Main St, requested the Board consider deer crossing signs on Palmer Avel.

Eric Butler, Town Supervisor, informed the public that there will be road closures for construction on Main Street from Gabriel Rd south, and Wilton Mountain Road, beginning next week.

BOARD QUESTION, COMMENTS & CONCERNS

Mayor Miller asked Supt Lozier about water billing of 2 Marcotte Lane, it is being worked out with the Town.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, that Board adjourn, 8:06 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer