Village Board Minutes

September 17, 2025 (22)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held September 17, 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 Bedell, Trustee Clark, Trustee Kirchhoff & Trustee Stollery were present.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approved minutes of September3, 2025 regular meeting as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE– none

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) – Jim Murray, Center Street, commented in favor of a Special Protection contract and felt it was needed not only the Village, but for the Town and school district as a whole.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK-TREASURER – Deputy Clerk-Treas Stautner was present, report for 9/17/2025 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Kirchhoff, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved payment of abstract #7 in the amount of:  Payroll $46,892.91 (0280); General $36,275.22 (0282-0298; 0314-0316; 0321-0323); Water $442,648.23 (0281; 0299-0305; 0-0316-0317; 0319-0323 0277-0279); and Sewer $7,152.52 (0306-0315; 0317-0323).
Carried – 4 – 0

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Granger was present.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

Mayor Miller commended the DPW on a productive summer with various projects nearing or at completion. The Mayor stated that the WWTP was in full compliance with recent testing. Safety among the neighboring facilities was highlighted as the Mayor mentioned many acts of trespassing along the river. A gate may be utilized in the future to prevent trespassing.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 9/17/2025 read & filed.Mayor Miller thanked Insp Hepner for his continued efforts in reducing the number of unregistered vehicles within the Village.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

 

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, approval of required NFPA online training for Insp Hepner; $350.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #26 approved, acceptance of Anders Olsen as Corinth Fire Department member.

The Board discussed adopting a form regarding memorial benches and corresponding plaques within the Village. The Board decided to table thepassing of a resolution in adopting until more information could be obtained.

Resolution #27 approved, approval of Proposal from AIT Computers for Penetration Test; $3,850.

Resolution #28 approved, hiring of Kendra Schieber as Crossing Guard; $20 hour.

The Board discussed a quote of $609,000 which would allow for 24/7 Special Protection with the Saratoga County Sheriff in the Village. After discussing the quote, the Board expressed interest in obtaining additional quotes, coverage options at peak times within Village and distributing a survey to residents asking for their input on a potential 24/7 contract.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jennifer Michelle, Locust Ridge, inquired what the cost of the current Saratoga County Sheriff Contract is compared to the proposed 24/7 Special Protection Contract would be. Mayor Miller stated that the current contract price is $172,000 and provided 6 days of dedicated coverage within the Village. Ms. Michelle also inquired about the increase in Sheriff presence and asked if the Village had requested an increase in presence and that if the Sheriff could not decrease juvenile behavioral issues if CPS could be involved. Mayor Miller explained that the Saratoga County Sheriff was working diligently to alleviate juvenile issues.

Jason Petrovich, Pine Street, asked if the Board was still considering the use of security cameras within the Village.

Trustee Clark stated that he had found a vendor under NYS contract and would research further.

Louise Kirkpatrick, Dunn Avenue, stated that if the Board were to distribute a survey to residents regarding a proposed 24/7 Special Protection, that they consider breaking down the amount for residents based on their assessed value of residence. Ms. Kirkpatrick feels that the proposed contract pricing would feel more affordable and understandable when presented in this manner.

Jennifer Kietzman, Pine Street, discussed having the Board explore different contract coverage options and researching which time frame within a shift yielded the most calls. Ms. Kietzman briefly referenced a recent instance in which she had to contact the Saratoga County Sheriff at 5:15 AM. Mayor Miller stated that the 4 PM – 12 AM shift is the busiest for call volume.

Rickey DiLorenzo, Liberty Street,addressed issues he had with the current Village Code involving controlled burns, specifically in his neighborhood. Mr. DiLorenzo stated that he often hears fire calls over his scanner and is concerned over the number of fires within the Village and size being described by dispatchers.  Mayor Miller asked Atty Buettner to research how other municipalities manage controlled burns within their code. Chief Granger stated that what isbeing described by dispatchers is often not an accurate depiction of a fire call. Chief Granger stated that feuding neighbors will often embellish fire calls involving neighbors in retaliation. Taking photos of repeat, problematic fires is now a tactic used by the Fire Department to document actual fire details. Insp Hepner agreed with Chief Granger’s viewpoints concerning burning within the Village.

Jim Murray, Center Street, addressed issues concerning traffic flow and parking on Eggleston Street stemming from congestion at the Elementary school during peak morning hours. Mr. Murray mentioned that he met with Supervisor Butler and will soon meet with CCSD Superintendent Mark Stratton to discuss the situation. Jim is asking for the Saratoga County Sheriff to patrol the area to increase traffic flow and to promote safety during peak hours.

Jason Petrovich, Pine Street, inquired if there had beenprogress made on an updated Village website and the video recording of Village Board meetings. Mayor Miller stated that progress is still underway.

John Tangora, Wall Street, asked if the Village Board had reached an agreement the Town on the Fire Contract. Mayor Miller stated that he recently met with Town officials and believes they have reached a resolution.

Louise Kirkpatrick, Dunn Avenue, stated that individuals are still ignoring the stop sign at the intersection of Center and Mechanic Street.Trustee Bedell and Mayor Miller stated that the Village is working on changing signage in the area and will be able to do so quicker due to Local Law changes within the Village.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Kirchhoff commented on traffic flow into the Elementary School and questioned why the entrance from Center was one-way only. Atty Buettner stated that there was most likely traffic studies completed and a reason for the one-way flow of traffic for the safety of children and recommended that the Board contact the CCSD Superintendent if further questions were had.

Mayor Miller elaborated on law that would allow changes to the current Village parking code in a quicker fashion to change schedules, more specifically on a street-to-street basis.Atty Buettner explained that certain parking schedules would no longer be law, which would allow for quicker changes through Board resolutions.

Mayor Miller stated that progress on the DRI Grant is still underway and that a future Steering Committee meeting will be scheduled to discuss a letter of intent.

Mayor Miller commended Trustee Stollery for recently filling in as a substitute crossing guard as well as the Village Board for being engaged with Village matters. Mayor Miller commented that the Village is moving along in a positive direction concerning Heath/Hill construction as well as a resolution in the fire contract with the Town.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Clark, that Board adjourn, 6:52 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Annaliese Stautner
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer