Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 4
May 2, 2005
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on May 2, 2005 was called to order by Mayor John W. Bishop, Jr. at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: John W. Bishop, Jr., Mayor
John F. Hagmann, Trustee
Megan Grenier, Trustee
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk – Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
John T. Stangle, Jr., Exec. Asst. to Mayor
Also attending: Residents Maria Buicko, David Buicko, Paul Cooney, Donald Bucker, Charles ??, Carol Blaauboer, John Blaauboer, Deidre Martinez, Dianne MacFarland, Chuck Price and Peter Young and Pat Conlon representing Wolferts Roost Country Club.
Paul Cooney advised the Board that there is a pre construction meeting scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 3rd with the contractor for the paving and drainage work on Oak Ridge, Gibbs Circle and the Village Hall Complex.
Resident Don Bucher, 49 Clifford Road inquired as to changes in trash removal and fees being charged. The Mayor and Trustee Lane explained that a local law providing the guidelines for trash pickup was being developed, and that there were no fees included.
Peter Young and Pat Conlon representing Wolferts Roost Country Club presented a request to install a 30’ safety net along their property on Van Rensselaer Blvd. that would prevent golf balls from reaching Van Rensselaer Blvd. (see attached). Mr. Young and Mr. Conlon were advised to contact the neighbors on Van Rensselaer Blvd. and to get their input and come back to the Board with the results. It is noted that Mayor Bishop and Attorney Rehfuss identified themselves as members of Wolferts Roost.
Resident Chuck Price led a discussion concerning the Bleachers at Ganser-Smith Park and the need for their replacement. The Clerk was instructed to contact our insurance agent to have the bleachers inspected and get recommendations. It was also stated that if the Bleachers were non-conforming they would be removed immediately.
Mr. Price also inquired about a moratorium on used car lots. He was informed that based upon information Trustee Hagmann received from NYCOM that it was illegal to have a moratorium for a type of business.
Marie Buicko and David Buicko discussed a proposed plan for a used car lot at the old Hess Station (50 Broadway). Ms. Buicko was advised of several items the Board would be looking for in a Site Plan Review, if she decided to move ahead with the project. She thanked the Board for their input and will be back for a
Preliminary Site Plan presentation.
A motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Hagmann, to accept the minutes of the April 18, 2005 meeting.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting AYE
Trustee Grenier Voting AYE
Trustee Lane Voting AYE
Trustee Miller Voting AYE
Mayor Bishop Voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Hagmann, to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT #23
GENERAL totaling $32,905.08
WATER totaling 1,633.96
SEWER totaling 816.89
GENERAL PAYROLL #24 totaling $64,882.25
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting AYE
Trustee Grenier Voting AYE
Trustee Lane Voting AYE
Trustee Miller Voting AYE
Mayor Bishop Voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann and seconded by Trustee Lane to adopt the following Resolution.
TAX LEVY RESOLUTION
A resolution levying the total taxes and other charges extended and levied against each parcel of real property shown on the roll prepared and verified by the Clerk-Treasurer for the 2005-2006 fiscal year.
RESOLVED, that there be levied and assessed against the real property of the Village of Menands the following sums for village government and other charges for the fiscal year 2005-2006 with a tax rate of $4.10 per thousand of homestead assessed valuation and $5.57 per thousand of non-homestead assessed value:
General Fund ----------------------------------------------------------- $1,548,213.00
For Relevied Water & Sewer Rents
And Charges, with Interest ----------------------------------------- $ 62,126.44
Total Real Property Taxes
And Other Charges on Roll ----------------------------------------- $1,610,339.44
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting
Trustee Grenier Voting
Trustee Lane Voting
Trustee Miller Voting
Mayor Bishop Voting
There was a discussion concerning the paving of various streets throughout the Village, it was decided that the Clerk arrange with Boswell to review the list and make recommendations as to details of what needs to be done before we go out to bid.
The Clerk reviewed two (2) proposals he received for annual maintenance to the heating and air conditioning systems at Village Hall and the Fire House.
General Mechanical $3,180.00
Dwight Plumbing & Heating $3,190.00
After a discussion Trustee Hagmann moved, seconded by Trustee Miller a Resolution authorizing the Clerk to sign the contract with General Mechanical as they were the low bidder.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting AYE
Trustee Grenier Voting AYE
Trustee Lane Voting AYE
Trustee Miller Voting AYE
Mayor Bishop Voting AYE
The Clerk updated the Board on the sanitary sewer problem on Simmons Lane, and that CT Male was advised to proceed with the inspection of the Wards Lane sewer area and was developing a letter for the Mayors signature to DEC.
There was a discussion concerning the request from Mr. & Mrs. Rosen of 14 Sage Hill Lane for reimbursement of expenses to repair their sewer line due to possible damage caused by the DPW during a water break, (see attached).
After a discussion Trustee Miller moved seconded by Trustee Hagmann a resolution authorizing the Clerk to negotiate a settlement of up to 50% ($346.12) of the costs submitted by the Rosen’s.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting AYE
Trustee Grenier Voting AYE
Trustee Lane Voting AYE
Trustee Miller Voting AYE
Mayor Bishop Voting AYE
There was a discussion relating to the Playground at Ganser-Smith Park and it was suggested that hay or straw be placed over the Hydro seeding to prevent it from being washed away. The Clerk will see to it.
Trustee Hagmann led a discussion concerning the revised Employee Handbook. After which Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Hagmann a Resolution to adopt the updated Employee Handbook and have the Clerk supply a copy to all employees as soon as it is printed, and to have all employees sign a statement as to receiving the updated handbook.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting AYE
Trustee Grenier Voting AYE
Trustee Lane Voting AYE
Trustee Miller Voting AYE
Mayor Bishop Voting AYE
Trustee Lane led a discussion of a proposed local law concerning Garbage, Rubbish & Recycling in the Village. After which it was decided that Attorney Rehfuss and Trustee Lane get together to incorporate the suggestions and ideas presented.
Trustee Miller updated everyone on the Parks Committee meeting held recently and stated that he would have a proposal for a grant application for Kingston Street Park for next meeting.
Trustee Grenier read a letter from Chief Handerhan requesting the authorization to purchase T-shirts for the members. The Clerk advised the Board that there are funds available for this item in the 2005-2006 Budget. The Board authorized the purchase as it is a budgeted item.
Trustee Grenier also read a request (see attached) from Chief Handerhan requesting all Board members attend a training session on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire House in connection with the Homeland Security Act. The course is on the “National Incident Management System” and the responsibilities of various levels of government.
At 9:25 P.M., a motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Lane, to enter into executive session to discuss Personnel issues.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting AYE
Trustee Grenier Voting AYE
Trustee Lane Voting AYE
Trustee Miller Voting AYE
Mayor Bishop Voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 9:59 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Lane to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann Voting
Trustee Grenier Voting
Trustee Lane Voting
Trustee Miller Voting
Mayor Bishop Voting
The meeting was duly adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk - Treasurer
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