Village Board Minutes

April 2, 2012 (53)

An Organizational Meeting of the Village Board was held April 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Village Hall, 244 Main St.

Incoming Mayor Dennis Morreale, Trustee Timothy Halliday and Trustee Mitchell Saunders were sworn in by Town Justice Lane Schermerhorn.

Mayor Morreale called the meeting to order.

Roll Call: Trustee Denno, Trustee Enekes, Trustee Halliday and Trustee Saunders were present.

Mayor Morreale appointed Timothy Halliday as Deputy Mayor.

Resolution #62 approved, set term of Deputy Clerk-Treasurer to 1-year.

Resolution #63 approved, set term of DPW Superintendent to 1-year.

Resolution #64 approved, Mayoral appointment of Nicole M. Colson as Clerk-Treasurer, 4-year term.

Resolution #65 approved, Mayoral appointment of Alice Lissow as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, 1-year term.

Resolution #66 approved, Mayoral appointment of Arthur Lozier, III as DPW Superintendent, 1-year term.

Resolution #67 approved, Mayoral appointment of Lynn Summers as Planning Board Secretary, 1-year term.

Resolution #68 approved, Mayoral appointment of Lynn Summers as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary, 1-year term.

Resolution #69 approved Mayoral appointment of John Jacon as Building Inspector, 1-year term.

Resolution #70 approved, Mayoral appointment of Nicole M. Colson as Budget Officer, 1-year term.

Resolution #71 approved, Mayoral appointment of Arthur Lozier III as Damage Assessment Officer, 1-year term.

Resolution #72 approved, Fire Dept slate of officers as attached.

Resolution #73 approved, Investment Policy with no revisions.

Resolution #74 approved, Procurement Policy with no revisions.

Resolution #75 approved, Water Emergency Plan with revisions.

Resolution #76 approved, Board Meeting schedule through March 20, 2013.

Resolution #77 approved, Organizational Meeting date established as April 1, 2013.

Resolution #78 approved, mileage rate of $0.555 paid to employees & officials when using personal vehicles.

Resolution #79 approved, Glens Falls Post Star designated official newspaper.

Resolution #80 approved, certain claims to be paid prior to audit.

Resolution #81 approved, TD Bank designated official depository.

Resolution #82 approved, Rules of Procedures for meetings without revisions.

Resolution #83 approved, permission for officials & employees to attend training sessions.

Mayor Morreale appointed the following liaisons to departments:
Sheriff Department: Trustee Halliday
Disaster Planning, Village & Town Emergency Response Plan: Mayor, Trustee Enekes, DPW Supt, & Fire Chief
Government Representative to the Town, County & State: Mayor
Village Municipal Waste Collection: Trustee Enekes
Senior Citizens: Trustee Halliday
Auditors: Trustee Saunders & Trustee Halliday
Reservoir Property: Trustee Denno, Trustee Saunders, DPW Supt
Other Village Lands: Trustee Saunders
Historical Representative: Trustee Denno
Policy Handbook & Village Codes (other than zoning): Trustee Halliday & Village Clerk/Treasurer
Beach, Parks & Beautification: Trustee Saunders
Corinth Merchants Association: Trustee Enekes
Scenic Train: Mayor
Commercial Industrial Development: Mayor & Trustee Halliday
Capital Plan Development: Mayor, Trustee Denno, Clerk/Treasurer, Fire Chief & DPW Supt
Image Cmte: Trustee Enekes
Crossing Guards: Trustee Denno

Committees:
Workplace Violence Assessment Policy Committee: Mayor, Trustee Enekes, Clerk/Treas & DPW Supt
Task Force for Senior Living: Trustee Halliday, along with Town Representative
Filtration Plant & Water Infrastructure Projects: Trustee Saunders, DPW Supt & Mayor
Union Negotiation Committee: Mayor, Clerk/Treasurer, Trustee Halliday, Village Attorney

CORRESPONDENCE – none

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Halliday & Trustee Saunders stated the changes in term of appointment were not meant to be a reflection on the abilities of the employees in those positions, but was due to a reluctance to appoint for a full four years immediately upon being sworn in as new trustees.

Trustee Denno & Trustee Enekes welcomed the new Board members and stated they look forward to working with them.

Mayor Morreale stated he was humbled to have been elected by the people and encouraged the public to offer input and express their concerns.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Enekes, seconded by Trustee Saunders that Board adjourn, 6:21 PM.
Carried – 4 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk/Treasurer