Village Board Minutes

May 7, 2025 (69)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held May 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

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

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

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved minutes of April 16, 2025 regular meeting & April 23, 2025 public hearing & special meeting as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

Christine Higginson, Maple Street, wrote the Board requesting replacement of the sidewalks on Maple St. Supt Lozier stated the sidewalks are in the NYS right of way for Rte 9N.  he will determine who is responsible for the maintenance & present the Board with a remediation plan if it is the Village’s responsibility.

Robin DeLoria, Newcomb Town Supervisor, invited the Board to attend the May 24, 2025 ribbon cutting of the Town’s new Community Center.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

Jason Petrovitch, Pine St, and Chuck Pasquarell, Overlook Dr, recommended the Board consider lowering the current youth curfew in the Village to 9:00 PM.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 5/7/2025 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Kirchhoff, seconded by Trustee Stollery, approved payment of abstract #22 in the amount of: Payroll $49,804.94 (#1030-1033); General $145,716.27 (#1034-1095; 1110-1116); Wate $19,918.62 (#1094-1096; 1098; 1108; 1110-1111; 1113; 1116); Sewer $18,166.67 (#1094-1095; 1099-1108; 1110-1116); and Capital Projects $7227.22 (#1109).
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #81 approved, budget transfer.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present, report for April 2025 read & filed.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for April 2025 read & filed.

Safety upgrades to Pagenstecher Park have been completed and the Reservoir trail is open.  DPW will be working on electrical upgrades to Pagenstecher Park and new Beach planters.  The Board discussed installing cameras on park properties to help deter vandalism.

Mayor Miller asked Supt Lozier to congratulate WWTP Operator Doug Gill on obtaining his 1A Waste Water Treatment License.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 5/7/2025 read & filed.

The Board discussed a property on Pine St that will be receiving an appearance ticket for unaddressed violations.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS

Chief Granger presented a quote for six sets of new turnout gear to replace current sets.  The Fire Department is trying to replace older gear and provide a second set of gear for each firefighter.  The quote also includes a letter from the manufacturer declaring Garrison the sole source for Globe gear.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, approved purchase of six sets of Globe turnout gear from Garrison for $26,820.06
Carried – 4 – 0

The Board discussed the current youth curfew in the Village Code which prohibits children under the age of 18 from being on public streets, parks, and vacant lots between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. with certain exceptions.  The Board consensus was to increase the prohibited time frame to 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. and leave the exceptions in the Code.  Atty Buettner was instructed to provide the draft Local Law for Board review.

The Board also discussed limiting unaccompanied minors access to parks and the Beach.  Atty Buettner offered to send the Board some examples of other communities’ park laws and regulations.  In conjunction with considering new regulations regarding access the Board had further discussions about cameras.  Both avenues will be investigated and considered by the Board.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray, Center St, suggested the Board consider a dedicated Village Police force and as an alternative appointing a Constable.  Mr. Murray stated constables can enforce curfews and make some arrests for certain offenses.  Mr. Murray stated providing more protection is necessary in order to bring more people into the Village.

Jason Petrovitch, Pine St, requested an update on the status of the Village website redesign which is still in the early phases.

Jennifer Michelle, Locust Ridge/Healthy Corinth Coalition, requested the Board also consider methods to address the sources of youth issues in the community such as lack of male role models and art outlets.  Ms. Michelle suggested working with the Healthy Corinth Coalition to provide art programs and Big Brother type programs.

Jennifer Kietzman, Pine St, requested an update on the status of a property on Pine St.  Ms. Kietzman also stated Jason Shippee has put notices on Facebook regarding a youth mentorship program and suggested the Healthy Corinth Coalition approach him for input.

Chuck Pasquarell, Overlook Dr/HRCCU Board, stated the Credit Union would be happy to help provide wi-fi access for cameras in the Park.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Clark requested DPW stripe the drive lane near the old firehouse.  There have been tractor trailers parked partially in drive lanes causing a hazard.  Trustee Clark also stated the Girl Scouts are planting flowers in the Village owned area on West Mechanic St.

Mayor Miller thanked Barbara Telasky & Maureen Bogle for their recent donation toward Village flower planting.  The ladies have been making this donation in memory of their mother, Betty Bogel, for over ten years.  The mayor also stated the public forum on the NYS Forward grant was successful and the committee has a meeting scheduled with State representatives.

Mayor Miller requested an executive session to discuss Article 7 litigation.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Stollery, requested Board adjourn to executive session as requested by themayor above, 6:50 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

At 7:13 PM the Board reconvened with no action taken in executive session.

Resolution #82 approved, directing the Clerk-Treasurer to issue a check for $360,241 plus 9% applicable interest since January 10,2024 in respect to the May 8, 2025 decision in Indeck Article 7 litigation.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Stollery, seconded by Trustee Bedell, that Board adjourn, 7:21 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer