Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 3
July 3, 2006
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands was held on July 3rd, 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
Meg Grenier, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
William T. Smith, Clerk – Treasurer
Paul Reuss, Exec. Asst. to Mayor
Also attending: Village residents Bill Garvey, Paul Cooney, John Stangle, Don Bucher and Lou Collen.
The Mayor led the Pledge to the Flag.
Resident Bill Garvey noted that the soda plant next to Price Chopper was in the process of being demolished. He inquired what would replace it. Mayor Bishop responded that at this time the Board does not know what the owner’s intent is for the site.
Resident Lou Collen of 1 Sage Court reported a serious water problem coming down the hill to Sage Court. He submitted pictures to the Board. Mr. Collen stated that the Village put in drainage to direct water into the gully next to Route 378, but that during the last three storms water has been coming out of the catch basins instead of going into them. He believes there must be some blockage there and that something needs to be done. Mayor Bishop, will contact Tim Boyd to look into this and to determine ownership of the drain, stating it might belong to the State. Mr. Collen asked to be notified of the findings and was assured by Mayor Bishop that Clerk Smith will contact him.
Trustee Grenier stated that Clerk Smith noted the correction of Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney to John Liquori, Village Attorney, in the minutes of the June 19, 2006 meeting. A motion was made by Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Hagmann, to accept the minutes of the June 19, 2006 meeting as corrected.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Hagmann, to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 3
GENERAL totaling $48,113.55
WATER totaling 5,541.64
SEWER totaling 807.94
$54,463.13
PAYROLL #2 totaling $68,557.40
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Trustee Grenier stated that Clerk Smith noted Village Attorney should contact Town of Colonie to co-ordinate MSF local law. Attorney Rehfuss will follow-up with Mr. Smith.
Mayor Bishop advised the Board that the reconstruction of N. Lyons Avenue and Menand Road would begin this week. Paul Cooney stated that there is a meeting scheduled for July 6, 2006 with the contractor and it will be determined at this meeting where construction will begin. John Stangle inquired about S. Lyons Avenue. He stated that there are areas in need of repair and asked if this is included in the plans for N. Lyons Avenue Mayor Bishop responded that he feels it is more cost effective to have the Village DPW handle the repairs and he will contact Tim Boyd about taking care of the areas in need.
Mayor Bishop reported the cost for the proposed change order for Menand Road came in at $14,400.00. He stated he feels this extra cost is too expensive. Trustee Miller stated he feels we need to try and work within the Master Plan. A discussion followed including warranty issues, concrete vs. paving, long-term effectiveness and possible use of pavement stamping. Trustee Miller stated he would look into the stamping and get back to the Board. No decision was made at this time.
Trustee Miller opened a discussion regarding the Menands Market. He referred to the memorandum that was sent to the members of the Village Board, stating that the panel for the Farmers Market Feasibility Study has checked the qualifications and references of Steve Miller and is requesting that the Village Board enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Miller as consultant, at a lump sum cost of $19,000.00. Trustee Miller stated that this cost would be covered by $15,000.00 allocated from our QC Grant and $4,000.00 from the Menands Farmers Cooperative. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Miller seconded by Trustee Hagmann to enter into a contractual agreement with Steve Miller as consultant for the Farmers Market.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Trustee Miller stated that discussions are underway with the Park Committee regarding design ideas for behind the bleachers at Ganser Smith Park, as well as, reconstruction of the concession stand, which sustained damage from flooding. He will keep the Board updated.
Mayor Bishop informed the Board of a notice from Albany County Sewer. There will be a 2.8% debt service increase resulting in an increase of approximately $500.00 for the Village. Also, a 1.8% operations and maintenance fee increase. The Village will need to make a modest adjustment for these increases.
Trustee Hagmann stated he talked with Dianne MacFarland regarding the watering of the Village flowers and advised the Board that she is requesting new hoses. Trustee Hagmann asked Trustee Grenier to notify Mr. Smith of this request.
Trustee Grenier, at the request of Clerk Smith, informed the Board that the John Weidman Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for September 15th and the Village Board sponsors a hole at a cost of $100.00.
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
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Meg Grenier
Village Trustee
As submitted.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk - Treasurer
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