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Village Board MinutesMarch 15, 2006 (76) A public hearing and regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was held March 15, 2006, 6:00PM at the Corinth High School Auditorium, Oak Street. Mayor Bradley Winslow called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore, Lescault & Woods were present. Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore approved the minutes of regular meeting March 1, ’06 and special joint mtg Feb. 27, ’06. DEPARTMENT REPORTS CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report of 3-15-06 read & filed. Resolution #117 approved, adjustment to water/sewer rolls. TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report of 3-15-06 read & filed. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Woods approved
payment of abstract #19: Payroll $43,725.96; General $38,360.04; Water
$4,533.26; Sewer $11,580.38; and Reserves $9,598.50 Resolution #118 approved, budget transfers. Resolution #119 approved, mayoral signing of contract for $1,422.00 with Trees Plus. Resolution #120 approved, mayoral signing of contract for $2, 875.60 with Cleveland Brothers. Treas Fuller stated that the cost of emergency work from the wind storm in February was so far $5,464.00 in payroll and $6,300.00 in supplies. FIRE DEPT – Chief Kelley was present. The new generator is being installed at the firehouse on Monday. Chief Kelley announced that his term as Fire Chief was coming to a close and introduced Steve Denton II as the next Fire Chief. The Mayor commended Chief Kelley for his excellent work as Chief during his term. POLICE – Chief Kane was excused. Trustee Lescault commented that the Town Court had asked that we not submit more than 10 parking tickets at a time during a court session. DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present. Supt Lozier reviewed the cost of putting in a new water tap and sewer hook-up for new users. We currently charge $150 for each new hook-up. The cost of equipment, supplies and labor for a new hook-up is approximately $1,600. The Mayor suggested that we consider raising our fee to $2,000. The Board tabled the matter for further discussion. Don Briner has approached the Village about adding two water lines to the Little League Field property. He would like to install a water fountain and sprinkler. The Board approved the request. Supt Lozier stated that the new underground fuel tanks at the DPW garage will be installed at the end of March. BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Neville was present, report of Feb. 22 – March 15, 2006 read & filed. Insp Neville stated that NY State has released new guidelines for building codes; he will be conferring with Atty Avigdor to see how our current codes meet the State guidelines. Local Law may need to be updated for complete compliance. ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was present, report of 3-15-06 read & filed. Atty Avigdor requested an executive session to discuss a litigation matter. Frank Bunzey questioned what the words “Incorporated Village of Corinth” mean. Atty Avigdor explained that the Village was created by a charter given by New York State. As such the Village has the ability to have elected officials, Zoning Boards, etc. It is funded by property taxes, sales tax, utility taxes, and various grants and other funding. Mr. Bunzey also asked who can vote on resolutions. Atty Avigdor explained the Board of Trustees vote on resolutions. Bldg Insp Neville was excused at 6:20 PM.
A Public Hearing having been duly advertised in the Glens Falls Post Star on 3-7-06 was held March 15, 2006 re: a proposed moratorium on waste disposal facilities in the Village of Corinth. Mayor Winslow opened the public hearing at 6:22 PM and read the legal notice as advertised. He then stated that the Board could not vote on the moratorium at this session, the County Planning Board would be reviewing the moratorium at their meeting on 3-16-06. The Board cannot vote on the moratorium until it receives County approval. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Jim Murray, 411 Center Street, asked if the moratorium restricted private septic systems or the Village Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). Mr. Murray stated he opposed the moratorium as it was written and asked that it be rewritten. Atty Avigdor answered that the moratorium as it was written did not affect a homeowner or business’ capability to repair an existing system. As it is written a waste disposal facility is defined as a “facility employed beyond the initial waste collection process” – Atty Avigdor feels a septic tank is an initial collection facility. As for a possible breakdown of the Village WWTP – if those repairs violated the moratorium the Village Board could vote to override the moratorium at any time. Sixty-one people spoke encouraging the Board to vote for the proposed moratorium. The people expressed many concerns with the potential impact of waste industries including decreased quality of life, pollution, noise, health concerns, and negative environmental and economic impact on the Village. The following residents of the Village and Town of Corinth, and residents of surrounding communities, urged the Board to enact the proposed moratorium. Sheila
Pitkin (Lemont Ave.) Mayor Winslow thanked the public for their comments and closed the public hearing at 8:22 PM.
Nicole M. Colson
A regular meeting of the Village Board was held March 15, 2006 at 8:23 PM. The Board decided to hold a special meeting on March 22, 2006 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse. They will vote on the proposed moratorium at that time. At 8:25 PM Trustee Densmore was excused. OLD BUSINESS Revisions to the proposed sign law are still pending. There will be a future joint meeting of the Town & Village Boards to discuss forming a CLDC. The floors at the new firehouse will be refinished by firemen that are experienced in the process. They will be using equipment loaned to them by the school; the only cost will be the supplies. Chief Kelley asked residents to remember to park in the public lot at the back of the building when attending meetings at the firehouse; the side lot is reserved for firemen responding to an alarm. Mayor Winslow and Trustee Denno will remind the attendees of the next meeting to do so. The Board has copies of the completed cell phone policy to be adopted at the Organizational Meeting on 4/3/06. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Woods approved
publication of notice of a public hearing to discuss rezoning the old firehouse
parcel at 107 Mechanic Street on April 5, ’06 at 6:00 PM in the new firehouse. Resolution #121 approved, mayoral signing of contract amendment for the contract to sell the old firehouse. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Mitchell Saunders inquired as to the status of the report with Chazen Associates regarding the moratorium. Trustee Denno stated that Chazen Associates has reviewed the moratorium and found it acceptable, but we have not completed the phase of the contract with Chazen which involves amending and reviewing our zoning laws. Mayor Winslow commented that progress has been made in the area of amending zoning laws; the Board has a draft copy for review. Kendra Schieber inquired as to why the gate is closed at Pagenstecher Park. Supt Lozier & the Mayor informed her it is for safety concerns; the park trees suffered damage from the wind storm causing an unsafe condition. The DPW is in the process of borrowing the Town’s bucket truck in order to remove damaged tree limbs. Frank Bunzey asked what the procedure is for having blown street lights repaired. The Mayor informed him that National Grid will repair the lights when notified of the pole numbers. Trustee Lescault assured Mr. Bunzey that the pole numbers of the two inoperative street lights in front of Mr. Bunzey’s home would be called in to National Grid. Mr. Hopkins inquired whether an above ground fuel tank was considered for the DPW garage instead of an in ground tank. Supt Lozier stated that the cost of two above ground tanks was close to $100,000 it was much more cost effective to buy the double walled in ground tanks. BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS The Mayor and Board wished Chief Kelley the best, and thanked him for his commitment. Chief Kelley thanked the Board and the community for their support. Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Woods that
the Board adjourn to executive session to discuss a litigation matter as
requested by Atty Avigdor, 8:45 PM At 9:00 PM the Board reconvened. Resolution #122 approved, mayoral signing of answer to TriState Industrial Laundries litigation. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mayor Winslow, seconded by Trustee Lescault that
the Board adjourns, 9:05 PM. Nicole M. Colson |
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