Village Board Minutes

July 10, 2023 (7)

A regular meeting of the Village Board was held July 10, 2023 (rescheduled from July 5, 2023) at 5:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Deputy Mayor Brown called the meeting to order & led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Trustee Bedell, Trustee Brown & Trustee Halliday were present.  Trustee Coltrain & Mayor Pasquarell were excused.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mike McKelligott, Oak St, wrote the Board regarding his sewer excess usage on his last bill.  Mr. McKelligott had a boiler malfunction which caused excess water and sewer usage.  Mr. McKelligott requested the Board waive the excess sewer usage.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved $299.16 credit to Michael McKelligott’s water/sewer account for excess sewer usage in the first quarter.
Carried – 3 – 0

Mel Monica, CCSD, wrote to thank the Village for supporting & installing the Exempt signage at the IP railroad crossings.

Matthew Breheny, Angel Rd, wrote requesting the Board reconsider their decision not to allow installation of a drink machine at the Beach.  The Board acknowledged his request with no change in their initial decision.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS (AGENDA ONLY) – none.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CLERK/TREASURER – Clerk-Treas Colson was present, report for 7/10/2023 read & filed.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved payment of abstract #3 in the amount of:  Payroll $36,279.09 (#0043-0044); General $97,605.24 (#0045-0094, 0102, 0104); Water            $7,400.17 (#0092-0097, 0102, 0104); Sewer $4,350.90 (#0091-0094, 0098, 0102-0104); Capital Projects $531,993.33 (#0099-0101); and HUD Housing $11,438.60 (CK #1418).
Carried – 3 – 0

Clerk-Treas Colson noted the 2019 CDBG monitoring resulted in no findings and concerns.  The 2020 CDBG monitoring had two findings that were remediated before the report was issued.  A notice of finding remediation has been received.

Clerk-Treas Colson informed the Board of recent discussions with Saratoga National Bank officials about available options for the Village to maintain necessary liquidity while earning more interest on accounts.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Kelley was excused.

DPW/WATER/WWTP – Supt Lozier was present, report for June 2023 read & filed.

Resolution #9 approved, directing the Department of Public Works to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Pine St and Sixth St.

BUILDING INSPECTOR – Insp Hepner was present, report for 7/10/2023 read & filed.

OLD BUSINESS

Atty Buettner is still seeking input on changes to the Village Code Chapter 281: Garbage, Refuse & Recycling.  Clerk-Treas Colson will send an email to the Board with specific questions that need to be addressed.

NEW BUSINESS

The Village received two of three requested quotes for new signs to be created for the North entrance to the Village and signage for Jessup’s Landing Park.  AJ Sign Company, Burnt Hills, gave a quote of $8,755 for two signs, without installation, made of aluminum and high-density urethane.  The Sign Studio, Corinth, gave a quote of $10,000 for two signs of 2-inch Designfoam with gold leaf lettering.  Signs from the Sign Studio would be designed to compliment the Pagenstecher Park and Village Beach signs also designed by The Sign Studio.  Supt Lozier pointed out that the Pagenstecher Park sign has been in place over 25 years and was being refinished this year, these are long lasting signs.  Money for the signs was appropriated in this year’s budget.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved acceptance of sign quote from The Sign Studio for Jessup’s Landing Park sign and Village of Corinth sign for $10,000.
Carried – 3 – 0

The Board reviewed a request from Kendra Schieber requesting permission to offer face painting and lemonade from the Beach during the Image Committee Thursday Music Events.  Ms. Schieber will be accepting donations for the Adirondack Center Stage youth theater program and has applied for a vendor’s permit.  Ms. Schieber also requested permission to paint and sell paintings from the Village Beach, Pagenstecher Park and Village sidewalks July through September.  The Board requested specific dates and locations for the sale of paintings for approval.

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved Ms. Schieber’s request to sell lemonade & face painting from the Village Beach during the Thursday music program, with signed hold harmless.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Halliday, approved waiving vendor permits and fees for participants in the Mill Museum “Touch a Truck” event at Pagenstecher Park August 19, 2023.
Carried – 3 – 0

Resolution #10 approved, hiring of Dareck Graham as Part-Time Seasonal Laborer for DPW; $16 per hour.

The Board discussed the Village’s intent to apply for funding under the 2023 Community Development Block Grant program.  The funds would be used for a Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Planning Study.

Resolution #11 approved, authorize Mayor to execute & file 2023 CDBG grant application and publish public hearing to be held Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Firehouse, 16 Saratoga Ave.

Resolution #12 approved, declaration Village as Lead Agency and declaration of Water/Sewer Improvement Planning Study a Type II action under SEQRA.

Resolution #13 approved, designation of Nicole M. Colson as Certifying Officer for 2023 CDBG Planning Grant application.

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved publication in The Post Star of Request for Qualifications for engineering services in relation to the 2023 CDBG application to be submitted by August 11, 2023.
Carried – 3 – 0

Motion by Trustee Halliday, seconded by Trustee Bedell, approved publication in The Post Star of Request for Proposals for grant administration and program delivery in relation to the 2023 CDBG application to be submitted by August 11, 2023.
Carried – 3 – 0

Discussion of Budget Transfers for the Fire Department were tabled until a full Board is available.

PUBLIC COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS –

Mike McKelligott, Oak St, thanked the Board for approving his request.

Dwayn Burke, Oak St, asked questions regarding the sign proposals and asked the Board to inquire about any available PPE materials from NYS for the Fire Department.  Deputy Mayor Brown suggested the Mayor might reach out to Rep Tonko for assistance.

BOARD COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Trustee Halliday & Trustee Bedell discussed exploring Village eligibility for additional grant funds from NYS.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Bedell, seconded by Trustee Halliday, that Board adjourn, 5:40 PM.
Carried – 3 – 0

Nicole M. Colson
Clerk-Treasurer