Village Board Minutes

April 16, 2008 (80)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held April 16, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Avenue.

Mayor Winslow was excused, Deputy Mayor Denno called the meeting to order and Bldg Insp Jacon led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustees Enekes & Lescault were present.  Trustee Densmore was excused.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved minutes of special meeting March 26, 2008 and organizational meeting April 7, 2008 as typed.
Carried – 3 – 0

CORRESPONDENCE

An invitation has been received from the Town of Corinth to attend a Comprehensive Planning Review Committee workshop on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the firehouse for a presentation on the results of their recent survey.

Corinth Little League has invited the Board to their parade on Saturday April 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Jessup’s Landing Park.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK – Clerk Colson was present, report for 4/16/08 read & filed.

The independent audit of the Village’s Section 8 program is on file in the Village Hall.

Clerk Colson distributed copies of the Employee Handbook with proposed changes noted.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes to publish advertisement in the Pennysaver, for two weeks, requesting applications for a park attendant to work Monday –Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

TREASURER – Treas Fuller was present, report for 4/16/08 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Lescault approved payment of abstract #23: Payroll $28,082.99; General $11,566.88; Water $2,064.64; Sewer $2,589.47; Community Development $30,166.11; and Reserves $2,156.35.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #128 approved budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Chief Kelley stated that the new sign in front of the firehouse was purchased by the Fireman’s Association, with a donation from Al Tennyson’s estate.  When the sign was being planned, Insp Jacon expressed concern with the setbacks and the fire department adjusted its location.  It did not need to go to the ZBA because it is Village property.  The Association will also be using donated money from Mr. Tennyson to build a three-bay garage and pavilion on the Association’s property behind the firehouse.  No taxpayer’s money will be used.

Joseph Duguay questioned why the fire dept needed three more bays.  Chief Kelley stated that new equipment is being acquired every year and this expands their storage options.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused due to vacation.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 4/16/08 read & filed.

Insp Jacon stated he feels the Village should raise their building department fees to be more in line with surrounding communities.  Insp Jacon also suggested the Board consider issuing demolition permits.  Deputy Mayor Denno requested he submit a report of our fees compared to other communities.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was excused, report for 4/16/08 read & filed.  Atty John Wright was present.

OLD BUSINESS

The proposed loitering law was tabled.

GWUDI determination is still pending.

The DEC has approved the plans for treatment of the Waste Water effluent.  It will be a $50,000 project; Senator Farley has committed $25,000 to the project.  Supt Lozier will have more details at the next meeting.

West Mountain Reservoir project is still pending review.

Deputy Mayor Denno & Trustee Enekes have met with Matthew Rogers, a director of environmental and regulatory planning with Saratoga Associates, and feel he is a valuable addition to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Resolution #129 approved, deputy mayoral appointment of Matthew Rogers to the ZBA for term ending Sept 2012.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board reached a consensus to have Richard Cipperly, North Country Forestry, determine if a timber sale of the reservoir property is appropriate this year.  If it is deemed appropriate, Mr. Cipperly could mark the trees and gather bids for a fee of 10% of the total contract price.  He could also develop a long-term oversight program.

Bob Hudak asked if there has been any discussion on how to use the revenue from timbering, Deputy Mayor Denno stated their have been no discussions yet.  Treas Fuller stated that bonds could not be paid down for ten more years; usually revenue from timbering would be used for a capital project or equipment purchase.

The Board discussed possibly using HUD Revolving Loan Funds to assist downtown property owners with cleaning up the fire debris.  The Board also discussed using excess CDBG funds to assist with the Parks project.

Resolution #130 approved mayoral signature on letter to US Department of HUD for permission to use HUD funds for clean up.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes approved a coin drop for the American Legion to be held May 24 & May 25 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM to benefit the color guard.
Carried – 3 – 0

John Delassandro will be sending information requesting a letter of support for Philmet to the DEC.  There will be discussion at the next meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Bob Hudak stated he did not feel the Village should assist with debris removal of the downtown fire and questioned why Trustee Densmore was allowed to vote at a previous meeting on using grant funds to assist business owners, which includes her son’s property.

Lyndy Walker asked about assistance for Mollie’s property.  Deputy Mayor Denno stated that Mollie would not be required to pay back grant money that was used for her building before the fire.

Adrienne Hull asked about the terms of lending money from the Revolving Loan Fund and grants.  Deputy Mayor Denno stated the loan fund could charge interest and must be repaid; the grant funds have conditions under which the money would be forgiven.  No details have been worked out yet.

Jeffrey Dumont, downtown business owner, questioned the Board and the Bldg Insp about requirements for rebuilding.  Mr. Dumont would like to build a building with windows on the sides; this would require a setback of 10 feet.  Deputy Mayor Denno suggested Mr. Dumont speak with Rebecca Fasulo, the Chair of the Planning Board.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Enekes that Board adjourn, 6:35 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk