Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 4
June 5, 2006
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands held on June 5, 2006 and 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
Paul Reuss, Exec Assist to Mayor
Also attending: Village residents; Bill Garvey, Ruth Harbour, Lynda Long, Gert Kutz, Paul Cooney, David Fonseca, Stephanie Konyk, Stephen Rice, Teri Kleanman , Richard Hammerhof, Bruce Secor (Vollmer Assoc).
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resident Ruth Harbour led a discussion concerning the flooding of Broadway that occurred on Thursday evening June 1, 2006. The storm sewers were not taking the water after the discussion the Clerk was requested to have the NYS DOT clean out the catch basins and the pipes.
Resident David Fonseca, Stephanie Konyk, Steven Rice and Teri Kleanman of Dutch Village Apartments led a discussion concerning the fire in Building 6 on Friday, June 2, 2006. They questioned if the buildings were inspected recently because they did not hear any smoke detectors or the sprinkler system didn’t turn on. After the discussion Mayor Bishop asked Mr. Fonseca to provide copies of any letters or correspondence he had submitted to the owners or Village so he could investigate, also everyone was advised to submit a FOIL Request for any reports they would like to review and that the Village will have a panel review of the situation by the Fire Department, Police Department and the Building and Fire Inspectors.
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Grenier, to accept the minutes of the May 15, 2006 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 Miller, to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 25 ENC
GENERAL totaling $ 32,696.05
WATER totaling 249,192.06
SEWER totaling 16,821.62
$298,709.73
WARRANT #1
GENERAL totaling $215,830.45
WATER totaling 21,409.00
$237,239.45
PAYROLL #26 totaling $ 66,432.22
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
VILLAGE OF MENANDS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
At a regular meeting of the Village of Menands, Board of Trustees held on
June 5, 2006, the following resolution was introduced by Trustee Lane, and seconded by Trustee Grenier.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND CONCURRING, IN ALBANY COUNTY’S APPLICATION FOR REDESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN VILLAGE OF MENANDS, AS AN EMPIRE ZONE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 961 of the General Municipal Law, the County of Albany authorized pursuant to Local Law No. 7, 1997 and as amended: and this municipality concurred by a Resolution dated December 5, 2005, the application by the County of Albany for designation of certain areas as an Empire Zone within the meaning of said statute such designation was approved by the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature and the Governor have enacted into law changes to the Empire Zones program, whereby each existing Empire Zone must configure its existing zone acreage into six “distinct and separate contiguous” areas; the boundaries of said areas to be included in said Empire Zone within this municipality shall be as set forth in Albany County Local Law “A” of 2006; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 957(d) and 9l6 of the General Municipal Law, the County of Albany has proposed the redesignation of the existing Albany County Empire Zone into six “distinct and separate contiguous areas” and a seventh significant area, which will include the lands within the Village of Menands as described in Schedule “A” attached; and
WHEREAS, such redesignation could greatly benefit the Village of Menands in that new businesses would be encouraged to locate in the zone area, existing businesses would be encouraged to expand in the zone area and new and expanded businesses would generate new jobs for residents of the Village of Menands and the County of Albany; and
WHEREAS, the County of Albany wishes to redesignate certain areas within the Village of Menands as part of the proposed Empire Zone; and
WHEREAS, the County of Albany has authorized the submission on an application for the redesignation of areas within the Village of Menands as an Empire Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Menands is desirous of working with the County of Albany through the Empire Zone Program to provide enhanced job opportunities for its residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board of the Village of Menands, Menands, New York, that it fully supports and concurs in the submission of an application by the County of Albany for the redesignation of certain areas as an Empire Zone.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that a MS4 Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. at the Town of Colonie Operations Center, 347 Old Niskayuna Road, the meeting will discuss funding for the MS4 Project, local laws that are to be in place, etc. The Clerk asked who could attend Trustee Miller, Trustee Hagmann and Attorney Rehfuss would be attending.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the recent inquires as to the vendor in front of Riverside Center, it was agreed that he can be there, as he was issued a permit and is not creating a hazard.
The Clerk advised the Board that he had received five (5) applications/resumes for the Activities Editor position. Due to a conflict, the Clerk asked for a board member to do the interviews, Trustee Lane volunteered to do the interviews and report back to the Board.
The Clerk reminded the Board that the Annual NYCOM Meeting is June 12 – 14 at the Gidean Putnam in Saratoga and that the Albany-Colonie Chamber Breakfast is June 28th let Paul know if you plan on attending the Breakfast.
The Clerk discussed the Medicare Part D Retiree Drug subsidy Distribution Agreement the Village needs to sign with NYSHIP so we can receive the subsidy. After which Trustee Hagmann, moved seconded by Trustee Miller a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The Clerk Advised the Board that the proposed sub-division known as Jones Court has completed all required items for the Village and are waiting for approvals from the Health Department and NYS DOT.
Mayor Bishop thanked Paul and Bill for their work on the business breakfast, it was well received.
There was a discussion concerning the Community Design Standards Grant and the committee’s recommendation for a contractor. After which Trustee Hagmann, moved seconded by Trustee Grenier a resolution to hire Elan and Boswell Engineering to develop the Community Design Standards.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting ABSTAINED
Trustee Hagmann asked the Clerk to ask the State to trim along Broadway as the grass is getting high. Also the Clerk was asked to send a letter to the adjacent property owners of the Route 32 Bridge reminding them that they agreed to maintain the green space in front of their property.
Trustee Lane mentioned that he received a letter from Assemblyman Reilly announcing that a $3,000.00 Grant was approved for use in the Parks.
Trustee Miller advised everyone that the request for Qualifications for the Market Study Grant has been sent out. He also discussed the new Parks Grant and the Report from Elan regarding possible improvements to Lower Menand Road when the paving is finished.
At 9:05 P.M., a motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Miller, to enter into Executive Session.
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 9:29 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Grenier, seconded by Trustee Lane to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer
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