The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on February 19th, 2008 was called to order by Mayor Thomas G. Coates at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Thomas G. Coates, Mayor
Megan Grenier, Trustee
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Asst to the Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, John Bishop, Paul Cooney, Iver Anderson, John Stangle, Dominick Arrico and Brian Rozmerski.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Iver Anderson representing Boswell Engineering explained the changes to the Preliminary Site Plan for 35 Broadway. Executive Assistant Paul Reuss advised the Board that all department heads and the Village Engineer have agreed and approved the plan. After a discussion Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane a resolution granting Final Site Plan approval subject to the Village receiving a letter from Fraser and Associates the Village’s consulting engineers recommending approval of the Site Plan and all changes.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
Mr. Brian Rozmerski inquired as to the status of the fire siren, the Clerk advised everyone that they are working on the hose tower and hopefully the siren will be installed in the next couple of weeks.
Trustee Lansing made a motion seconded by Trustee Lane to accept the minutes of the February 4th, 2008 meeting as amended.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting ABSTAINED
Trustee Lane made a motion seconded by Trustee Grenier to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 18
GENERAL totaling $74,614.68
WATER totaling 18,087.72
SEWER totaling 5,375.00
TOTAL $98,077.40
PAYROLL #19 totaling $58,332.72
(01/30/08 – 02/12/08)
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The Clerk led a discussion concerning repairs to the Ladder Truck as the Fire Chief was unavailable for the meeting. The Chief had requested three (3) quotes for the repairs and had received only the following quotes.
Roberts & Nichols Fire Apparatus $10,631.00
KME Fire Apparatus
New parts $12,750.00
Remanufactured 10,540.00
After a discussion Trustee Lansing moved second by Trustee Miller a resolution accepting the quote from KME Fire Apparatus in the amount of $10,540.00.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the infrastructure study and funding.
Trustee Miller updated the Board as to the progress of the Economic and Planning Work Group.
The Clerk advised the Board as to the various meetings and functions that are scheduled next week.
A motion as made by Trustee Miller seconded by Trustee Grenier to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer
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