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Village Board MinutesSeptember 19, 2007 (28) A bid opening, regular meeting of the Village Board and three public hearings were held September 19, 2007, 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave. Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Trustee Enekes led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Trustees Denno, Densmore & Enekes were present; Trustee Lescault was excused. BID OPENING FOR VILLAGE EQUIPMENT The following bids were received for the sale of village equipment: Wheel Horse Tractor: 1)
Alan Peaslee $37.50 Resolution #42 approved awarding bid for Gravely Tractor to Fred Allen for $350.00 Resolution #43 approved awarding bid for Wheel Horse Tractor to Alan Peaslee for $37.50 Resolution #44 approved awarding bid for 1997 Ford Crown Victoria to Edward Cross for $2,500.00 Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Denno to
reject bid for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and reopen bidding. A public hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on Sept 10, Sept 11 and Sept 12, 2007 was held Sept 19, 2007 at 6:10 PM, re: proposed Village of Corinth Restore NY grant application on behalf of Philmet. Mayor Winslow read the notice as advertised and opened the public hearing. Carmen Lorentz and Kim Zabielski from Camoin Associates described the history and goals of the Restore NY grant. Ms. Lorentz stated that the grant encourages private developers to use existing older industrial sites. Municipalities are eligible to apply and have control over the funding awarded. Projects considered are those that enhance infrastructure and create quality jobs. A 10% match is required from the private developer. Sept 28, 2007 is the application deadline and the grants should be awarded in December. John Delassandro, representative for Philmet outlined their plans for refurbishing an existing building at the mill site to house a plastic making facility. The plant would use resins as raw materials brought in by railroad and finished products would be shipped out by truck. Mr. Delassandro stated that all outstanding taxes would be paid by the time the application was submitted, although this is not a stipulation of the grant application. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Tim Murphy, Walnut St, asked how much Philmet is contributing toward the project. Mr. Delassandro stated it should cost approximately $4 million more to rehabilitate the building and $15 million to bring in the equipment. Louise Kirkpatrick, Dunn Ave, questioned distribution of funds and who would be inspecting the construction. Ms. Lorentz & Ms. Zabielski stated the money is distributed on a reimbursement basis at the discretion of the Village. All site plan approvals, etc would follow normal processes and all applications would be paid for by Philmet. Dennis Morreale, Center St, asked if the building would be brought up to current building code. Mr. Delassandro said it would and stated that if they are not granted the money to refurbish the building they will build a new building on site. Mr. Morreale stated he is in favor of the grant application. Mike Vasquez, Rte 9N, asked if there was water discharged from production. Mr. Delassandro stated Philmet is not anticipating any water discharge or air emission; water discharge would go to the waste water treatment plant on site. Renee Baker, Rte 9N; Joyce Day, Cty Rte 24; and Jeff Collura, Hunt Lake Rd, asked about the fuel source for the plant – which will be powered by electricity bought from the grid. Barbara Weatherwax, Town resident, asked if any money would be used for the power plant. Mayor Winslow stated that the letter of intent for the grant only addressed rehabilitation of the building for plastic manufacturing; no money would go to the power plant. Bruce Baker, Rte 9N, asked a question regarding the published property list. The mill site is the only property listed. Robert Keller, 9N, asked if there is an environmental impact statement for the project. Atty Avigdor stated when the application is submitted to the Planning Board a SEQRA review will be required and an environmental impact statement appropriate to the plan which will be paid for by Philmet. The following residents spoke in favor of the Village
applying for the Restore NY grant on behalf of Philmet: Mayor Winslow scheduled a special meeting of the Board for Wednesday September 26, 2007 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse to vote on the grant application. With no further comments from the public Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 7:10 PM. Nicole M. Colson A public hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on September 12, 2007 was held Sept 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM, re: a proposed local law regulating outdoor wood furnaces. Mayor Winslow read the notice as advertised and opened the public hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Jim Murray, Center St, supported passing the law as written. With no other comment from the public Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 7:15 PM. Nicole M. Colson A public hearing having been duly advertised in the Post Star on September 12, 2007 was held Sept 19, 2007 at 7:16 PM, re: renewal of the Time Warner Cable franchise agreement. Mayor Winslow read the notice as advertised and opened the public hearing. Mayor Winslow explained that this was a 10-year agreement similar to the last agreement; the Village has no ability to negotiate the amount charged by Time Warner for cable. Treas Fuller stated that the agreement has been approved by the Public Service Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none. With no comments from the public Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 7:18 PM. Nicole M. Colson A regular meeting of the Village Board was held September 19, 2007, 7:18 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave. Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved the minutes of regular meeting Sept 5, 2007, and special meetings Sept
7, 11, and 12, 2007 as typed. DECISION TO RENEW TIME WARNER FRANCHISE The Board tabled this decision to the next regular board meeting. DECISION TO ENACT INTO LOCAL LAW OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE REGULATIONS Trustee Enekes stated that he believes the close proximity of Village homes warrants restrictions on outdoor wood boilers; but because he is running a business in the Town of Corinth which uses outdoor wood boilers to heat the building he feels it would be hypocritical of him to vote on the matter. Resolution #45 approved enacting outdoor wood furnace regulations into local law. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from Miriam Saleem, owner of NAPA, thanking the Board for the revitalization grant opportunity and the counseling offered in completing the paperwork. DEPARTMENT REPORTS CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 9/19/07 read & filed. Resolution #46 approved adjustment to water/sewer rolls. TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 9/19/07 read & filed. Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved
payment of abstract #9: Payroll $29,205.65; General $49,244.68; Water
$6,079.97; Sewer $10,210.47; and Reserves $4,536.99. Resolution #47 approved hiring of Donna Mulcahy to clean the DPW office and the Bldg Insp office. FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present. Materials for a 3 phase 400 amp service at Jessup’s Landing Park will cost $4,400. Chief Kelley and Trustee Denno believe this may be reimbursed partially by grant funds. Otherwise the cost will be paid from the contingency fund. Resolution #48 approved purchase of electrical materials for Jessup’s Landing Park in the amount of $4,400. Chief Kelley invited the Board and the public to an Open House at the firehouse Saturday, Sept 22, 2007, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The department will have demonstrations, give-a-ways, hot dogs and hamburgers. DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused. Motion by Trustee Densmore, seconded by Trustee Denno
approved Supt Lozier’s attendance at a NYCOM training school in Lake Placid,
October 22 – 25 at the cost of $215, plus the hotel cost of $460. BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 9/6 – 9/19/07 read & filed. The Board discussed the disrepair of the driveway connecting Maple St to the Grand Union parking lot. Insp Jacon will speak with the owners of the property about making the proper repairs. ATTORNEY – Atty Avigdor was present, report for 9/19/07 read & filed. SHERIFF – Report for August 2007 read & filed. OLD BUSINESS The Board discussed the proposed loitering law. Trustee Enekes expressed concern that the proposed law is unenforceable and stated more attention should be given to stopping activities downtown that are already illegal. Motion by Trustee Denno, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved publication in the Post Star of a public hearing, Wednesday, October
3, 2007, 6:00PM in the firehouse to discuss the proposed loitering law. The Board discussed a request from Paul Lent, Saratoga County Emergency Services, to use the Village licensed frequency WNQV640-153.875 for County emergency communication. There is no cost to the Village and the County will notify the FCC on our behalf. This frequency was previously used for the police department. Resolution #49 approved use of radio frequency WNQV640-153.875 by Saratoga County Emergency Services. Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore
approved letter of support for Town of Lake Luzerne’s Restore NY grant
application. PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Barbara Weatherwax questioned Philmet’s plans to build a power plant. Mayor Winslow stated the current zoning only allows traditional fuel sources, industrial waste is prohibited. John McManus, attorney for Philmet, also stated the Restore NY grant application would only pertain to the plastic plant. Tim Murphy asked if the Fire Dept or EMS need the radio frequency owned by the Village. Chief Kelley stated that neither need additional frequencies & that Saratoga County using the frequency would be an asset to all emergency services. Jackie Burnham expressed concern with the width of the access ramp across the sidewalk construction; Mayor Winslow stated he would ask Supt Lozier to look into it. Jeff Collura questioned if there would be a pollution exception for Philmet, Mayor Winslow stated this would be addressed through permitting processes. Mr. Collura also questioned if the Village could pave the potholes in the driveway connecting the Grand Union parking lot to Maple St. Atty Avigdor stated the Village cannot make an improvement to private property. Robert Keller presented the Board with a petition signed by residents asking for a forum to address complaints against Deputy Sheriff Salisbury. Mr. Keller recounted incidents that he felt constituted an investigation. Mayor Winslow stated that any complaints against a Deputy must be addressed with the Sheriff’s Dept. Mr. Keller expressed fear of retribution from the Deputy involved. Mayor Winslow stated he would bring the matter to the Sheriff’s attention. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Densmore that
Board adjourn, 8:10 PM. Nicole M. Colson |
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