Village Board Minutes

November 19, 2008 (41)

A public hearing of the Village Board was held November 19, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow called the meeting to order and Clerk/Treas Colson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustee Denno, Trustee Densmore, Trustee Enekes and Trustee Lescault were present.

Mayor Winslow opened the public hearing and read the notice as published in the Post Star Nov. 12, 2008 re: amending Chapter 138 of the Zoning Code to allow for alternate members of the ZBA.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Jim Murray stated he felt alternate ZBA members should be required to attend all ZBA meetings.  Atty Auffredou stated it is not contained in the text of the law but could be a directive from the Board of Trustees to require attendance.

With no further public comments, Mayor Winslow closed the public hearing at 6:05 PM.

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held November 19, 2008 at 6:05 PM in the firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Mayor Winslow stated that the previously advertised public hearing for spending $6,000 from the fire department equipment reserve has been cancelled.  The Board has decided not to use reserve money for the purchase of a new pick-up truck for the fire department.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved minutes of regular meeting November 5, 2008 as typed.
Carried – 4 – 0

DECISION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 3-2008: APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE ZBA MEMBERS

Resolution #71 approved, enacting Local Law 3-2008 allowing for appointment of alternate ZBA members.

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

Jim Thatcher of Avalon Associates addressed the Board regarding Avalon’s services in the area of consolidation and dissolution studies.  Avalon Associates had been considered for Lake George’s consolidation study and has worked on Village rehabilitation grants since 2006.  Mr. Thatcher outlined the process of dissolution, the pros and cons of dissolution and the role of consultants in the process of the study.  The Board thanked Mr. Thatcher for his presentation.

Willard Bovee, Corinth Image Committee, addressed the Board to outline the agenda for the Hometown Christmas Celebration on December 6, 2008.  Events include a parade, Christmas tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, carolers, magic show and fireworks from the bridge.  The firemen have a dinner planned the same night, therefore the Greenfield Fire Department and a few members of the Corinth Fire Department will be on hand to lead the parade and help with traffic control.  Participation by the Sheriff’s Dept is also being arranged.  The Board granted the Snowshoe Club permission to sell hot dogs at the event on the property leased by the credit union and waived the vendor’s permit if the Club provides a certificate of insurance to the Village and complies with all Department of Health regulations regarding vending.  The Board thanked the Image Committee for their hard work and dedication in organizing this event.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Winslow read the Sheriff Department report for October 2008.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk/Treas Colson was present, report for 11/19/08 read & filed.

Resolution #72 approved adjustment to water/sewer rolls.

County Waste will collect garbage on Friday November 28 the week of Thanksgiving; there will be no collection on Thanksgiving Day.

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno approved payment of abstract #12: Payroll $26,212.27; General $27,501.57; Water $2,162.59; Sewer $4,042.46; Community Development $14,667.25; and Reserves $565.90.
Carried – 4 – 0

Resolution #73 approved budget transfers.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was present.

Resolution #74 approved purchase of 2005 Ford pick-up truck at the cost of $15,366.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was excused.

Resolution #75 approved to hire Shane Russell as full-time MEO at $16.94 per hour with a one year probation period effective November 24, 2008.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Jacon was present, report for 11/6/08 – 11/19/08 read & filed.

ATTORNEY – Atty Auffredou was present, report for 11/19/08 read & filed.

John D’Alessandro represented Philmet at the recent Planning Board meeting.  The Planning Board requested a written project report from Philmet within 90 days.

OLD BUSINESS

No update on GWUDI.

Recommended modifications to the sign law were tabled for further review.

Resolution #76 approved adoption of HOME grant guidelines.

Resolution #77 approved contract with Read Associates for home energy audits for the HOME grant program at the cost of $500 per eligible housing unit subject to attorney review.

NEW BUSINESS

Jessup’s Landing Park Pavilion bids have been submitted and reviewed by the engineering firm of Harlan-McGee.  The low bid is within the $126,450 available funds of the grant.

Resolution #78 approved low bid for construction of pavilion at Jessup Landing’s Park from MEM Contracting in the amount of $124,859.00 pending attorney review of the proposal.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Bob Hudak asked if tapping into the Moreau water line was considered in lieu of building a water filtration plant.  Mayor Winslow stated it had been considered and rejected as an option after discussion with engineers at CT Male.  Mr. Hudak also asked if a tax rate had been determined based upon the new assessment amount.  Clerk/Treas Colson stated that by using the current budget numbers and the new assessment amount a tax rate of $4.63 per thousand had been determined.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS – none.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Lescault, seconded by Trustee Denno that Board adjourn, 7:05 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer