Village Board Minutes

February 20, 2025 (48)

Three public hearings and a regular meeting of the Village Board were held February 20, 2025 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 Kirchhoff & Trustee Stollery were present.  Trustee Clark was excused.

A public hearing as published in The Post Star on February 1, 2025 was held at 6:30 PM regarding potential application for funding from the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The potential funding for infrastructure replacement on Heath St and Hill Ave would replace water and sewer lines as well as storm sewer collection and correct water connections that are currently run off a single service line. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS - none.

With no public comments Mayor Miller closed the public hearing at 6:36 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer

A public hearing as published in The Post Star on February 1, 2025 was held at 6:36 PM regarding Local Law 1 of 2025, amending Chapter 467 “Vehicles and Traffic” Article VII “Schedules”, Section 467-57 Schedule XI: Handicapped Parking.

The Village would like to add two handicap parking spaces on Oak St in front of the school west of the bus ramp. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray, Center St, asked if the spots were off the ramp on the street.  The mayor answered yes.

With no further public comment Mayor Miller closed the public hearing at 6:38 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer

A public hearing as published in The Post Star on February 8, 2025 was held at 6:38 PM regarding Local Law 2 of 2025, amending Chapter 467-469 “Vehicles and Traffic” Schedule XIII: No Parking Anytime, Schedule XIX: No Parking Certain Hours & Schedule XX: Time Limit Parking.

Mayor Miller explained the Village was repealing outdated and unnecessary timed parking and no parking areas on Palmer Ave and adding No Parking areas near the intersection of Palmer Ave and Main St and the Village/Town line.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

With no public comment Mayor Miller closed the public hearing at 6:40 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held February 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved minutes of the February 3, 2025 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Jennifer Michelle was unable to attend and will present to the Board at the March 3, 2025 meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE – none.

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 2/20/2025 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Kirchhoff, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved payment of abstract #17 in the amount of: Payroll $ 46,577.65 ( #0762); General $ 78,180.45  (#0763-0799; 0817-0821); Water $ 11,193.75  (#0800; 0804; 0815-0816; 0818-0821); and Sewer $ 15,614.01 ( #0798; 0805-0821).
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #48 approved, budget transfers.

Clerk-Treas Colson stated water meter inspections are almost complete and thanked the DPW staff for their flexibility in scheduling appointments, including returning to some homes multiple times.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley stated the firehouse was manned for 78 hours during the recent multiday storm.

The Village received only one bid for Equipment Lockers at the Firehouse: GearGrid, $19,751.  Mayor Miller requested the matter be held over to the next meeting for more discussion.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Supt Lozier stated the crew did well in handling a very tough storm.  Both sidewalk plows are back in service and hauling snow is underway.  Mayor Miller thanked the DPW for their work.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present.

Insp Hepner stated 20 property owners were issued remediation orders for junk vehicles, 4 have currently complied.  Leniency is being shown for weather hinderances, and Mr. Jeremias has been granted an extension until end of March.

OLD BUSINESS - none.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Miller stated the Corinth Community Churches will respond regarding the Food Pantry agreement after their next meeting.

The Board completed SEQR parts 2 & 3 for Local Law 1 of 2025 amending Handicapped Parking and issued a negative declaration with no significant impact.

Resolution #49 approved, enacting Local Law 1 of 2025 amending Handicapped Parking.

The Board completed SEQR parts 2 & 3 for Local Law 2 of 2025 amending Parking on Palmer Avenue and issued a negative declaration with no significant impact.

Resolution #50 approved, enacting Local Law 2 of 2025 amending Parking on Palmer Avenue.

The Board tabled scheduling the Section 8 PHA Plan Public Hearing until future meeting schedule is determined.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, authorized publication of the notice of candidates for the March 18, 2025 Special Election.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board tabled discussion of the proposed Cleveland Brothers contracts.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved purchase of up to 1,400 tons of road salt from the Saratoga County contract.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, approved purchase of truck parts from Tracey Road for repair of Truck #4; $16,251.08.
Carried – 3 – 0

Chief Kelley has received a repair estimate of ETA – 212 from Frank & Sons Bodyworks for $5,371.50, insurance reimbursement has been offered at $3,473.49.  The Board instructed Chief Kelley to ask the insurance adjuster to work with Frank & Sons to reduce the difference and asked Supt Lozier and DPW Mechanic Bronzene to assess if any of the damage can be repaired in-house.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray, Center St, requested No Parking 11PM – 6AM be enforced as there are still vehicles parked overnight.  Mayor Miller will contact the Sheriff about enforcement and review the towing contract with Atty Buettner.

Willard Bovee, owner of 37 Pine St, requested leniency in a recent remediation order and asked for more time to comply due to personal and weather-related conditions.  Mayor Miller stated he wanted to see progress on the clean-up but asked Insp Hepner to work with Mr. Bovee to come to a solution.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Miller stated he is awaiting a proposal from Travis Bills for recording of Board meetings through the current camera system.  The next Steering Committee meeting will be held March 6^th.  The mayor has contacted a company for a quote on a splash pad.

Mayor Miller requested an executive session to discuss the CSEA union contract negotiations.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, that Board adjourn to executive session as requested by Mayor Miller above, 7:12 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

At 8:53 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, that Board adjourn, 8:53 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer