Village Board Minutes

June 18, 2025 (4)

A public hearing & regular meeting of the Village Board were held June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

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

Roll Call: Trustee Clark & Trustee Kirchhoff were present.  Trustee Bedell arrived at 6:08 PM and Trustee Stollery was absent.

A public hearing as published in The Post Star on June 10, 2025 was held at 6:00 PM for public input on the proposed local law amending Section 221-3 of the Village Code to change the Village Curfew for children under the age of 18 from 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray, Center St, shared his concerns that law enforcement might not show discretion in considering the listed exemptions in the Code and stated he would prefer to have the law changed to prohibiting aged 15 and under from being on the streets no later than 10:00 PM.  Mr. Murray felt the proposed time change was stricter than other local communities.

Jim Bovee, White St, expressed agreement with the proposed change as a start to addressing current issues.

Jason Petrovitch, Pine St, agreed with the time change, but felt the Board should consider changing the age to under 16 years of age.

Jennifer Michelle, Locust Ridge, stated other approaches to intervene with troubled youth were necessary.

At 6:08 PM Trustee Bedell arrived.

Jennifer Kietzman, Pine St, commented she trusted Sheriff deputies to enforce fairly and that it was a good attempt to address issues.

With no further comment from the public, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing at 6:12 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held 6:12 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Motion by Trustee Kirchhoff, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved minutes of June 4, 2025 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE – none.

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 6/18/2025 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, approved payment of abstract #25 for the 2024/2025 fiscal year in the amount of: General $ 3,214.31 (#1203-1210; 1213-1214); Water $1,182.90 (#1211-1212); and Sewer $1,198.15 (#1212-1214).
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Kirchhoff, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved payment of abstract #1 for the 2025/2026 fiscal year in the amount of: Payroll $ 99,176.88 (#0001-0005); General $554,137.31 (#0006-0028; 0035-0036); Water$2,089.35 (#0029; 0035-0036); Sewer $3,773.20 (#0030-0033; 0035-0036); and Capital Project $1,150.00 (#0034).
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #6 approved, budget transfers for 2024/2025 fiscal year.

Clerk-Treas Colson informed the Board that Casella will be inspecting toters on the ground and educating residents about recyclable materials.   Casella estimates 50% of recycling collected in the Village is contaminated.  Cleveland Brothers reported many of the Village flowers were being vandalized, including the begonias in the planters in front of the cemetery.  The Board requested Cleveland Brothers attempt to replace flowers and repair the damage.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present.

Pagenstecher Park electrical upgrades are completed with 10 new outlets on the pavilion.  The DPW will be installing the hot water heater next week.  Repaving of William St should begin June 30^th.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 6/18/2025 read & filed.

Insp Hepner reported the self-storage facility on Saratoga Ave is now open.  Mayor Miller stated the abandoned car off the Palmer Ave alley is being removed.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board discussed proposed Local Law 4 of 2025 amending the Curfew Law.  They determined the law had no significant environmental impact under SEQR and issued a Negative Declaration.

Resolution #7 approved, enacting Local Law 4 of 2025 amending Section 221-3 of the Village Code to change the Village Curfew for children under the age of 18 from 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM.

Resolution #8 approved, authorize mayoral signature on 2025/2026 tax warrant: $1,973,689.65.

Clerk-Treas Colson stated all tax bills that were missing exemptions from the State processing of the tax roll have been corrected in the Village system and reprinted.  The bills will be mailed to property owners on Friday.  The Board discussed extending the due date on affected bills to July 21, 2025 without penalty.

Resolution #9 approved, extension of time to pay Village taxes for 96 property owners to July 21, 2025.

Motion by Trustee Clark, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved purchase of custom replacement fuel tank for ETA-216 from Garrison Fire; $3,993 plus freight.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #10 approved, acceptance of Adilynn Byron as member of the Corinth Volunteer Fire Department.

The Board discussed a request from Ida Hicks, 201 Ash St, to forgive sewer overage charges on her first quarter water/sewer bill.  Ms. Hicks had a leak in the service line from the curb to her home and offered a statement from the contractor that repaired the line as proof that no water entered the sewer.  The property was vacant at the time.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, approved forgiveness of $2,360.53 in sewer overage charges from the June water/sewer billing for 201 Ash St.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board considered a special event application from the Corinth Free Methodist Church to conduct worship services on the Beach Saturdays June – August from 6:00PM – 7:00 PM.  The applicants will be using a tent, small sound system, and requested use of the Beach bathrooms.

Motion by Trustee Clark, second by Trustee Bedell, approved worship services as requested in the special event permit for the Corinth Free Methodist Church with no Village staff provided, but with a key to the bathrooms to be provided to the pastor for the duration of the events.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board discussed contracting with two firemen to perform station work at the Firehouse in lieu of five of the current Chiefs.  The Board asked Chief Granger to provide Atty Buettner with list of firemen to perform the work, list of the Chiefs that will not be performing the work, and the dollar amount agreed upon as the Lieutenant payment.  The Board directed Atty Buettner to prepare contracts for their review with the details provided.  Trustee Bedell also requested a conference call with the mayor, Atty Buettner, and Firemen’s Association representatives to discuss contracting with the Association to provide station work in the future.

The Board considered a request from Johnna Chandler, 216 Walnut Street to close Walnut Street between Second St and Third St on July 12, 2025 to alleviate traffic in the area for a private party. 

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, approved street closure on Walnut St between Second St and Third St on July 12, 2025 with the stipulation that drive lanes remain open and a legal agreement is signed.
Carried – 4 – 0

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved the Image Committee Independence Day parade on July 5^th at 1:00 PM down Palmer Ave and Main St to River St.
Carried – 3 – 0

Supt Lozier presented three quotes for a pipe locator: USA Bluebook $4,799.00; Pollard Water $5,120.00; and Heath $4,500.             

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Kirchhoff, approved purchase of pipe locator from Heath for $4,500.
Carried – 3 – 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Marsha Towers, Walnut St, had questions regarding Curfew enforcement.  Ms. Towers also asked the Board if Walnut St residents were going to be consulted about closing the road for a private party and asked if the planters at the Beach were being replaced.

Jennifer Kietzman, Pine St, requested videos about the combo recycling/garbage trucks be posted online to educate people that the recycling collected is in fact recycled when dumped into the same truck as garbage.

Jim Murray, Center St, requested the Board declare surveillance cameras an emergency purchase to avoid delays.  Trustee Clark stated he expects to have a proposal at the next meeting.

Jason Petrovitch, Pine St, asked about having real time remote water meter reads.  Mayor Miller stated the cost was deemed to large an investment at over $250,000.  Mr. Petrovitch also asked about he quality of last meeting recording, the mayor stated the recording failed because the SD card was not formatted.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Mayor Miller stated the Special Protection contract with Saratoga County Sherriff is still being reviewed by the County Attorney.  The mayor informed the public of a meeting he had with the Student Council under the direction of Mrs. Tina Fuller.  Mayor Miller complimented Insp Hepner on recent Code enforcement efforts and the DPW on the state of Pagenstecher Park and the Beach.  Mayor Miller reminded the public that bringing outside garbage into the Village for collection is a theft of services.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, that Board adjourn, 7:11 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer