Regular Village Board Meeting 1
May 19, 2008
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on May 19th, 2008 was called to order by Mayor Coates at 7:03 P.M.
PRESENT: Thomas 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 Assist to Mayor
Also attending: Joe Rossier and Paul Cooney.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Paul Cooney advised the Board that ground breaking for Boswell’s building at 35 Broadway is expected during the first week of June.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Lane to accept the minutes of the May 5, 2008 meeting.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Grenier to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT #25
GENERAL totaling $ 50,206.77
WATER totaling 144,550.88
SEWER total 2,500.00
TOTAL $197,257.65
PAYROLL # 25 totaling $ 57,065.54
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that all requirements have been met for the 2007 Service Award Program. Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2007 Sponsor Authorization form so the Clerk can send the package to Penflex.
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 MOU with the Sewer District regarding the fueling station. After a discussion Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Miller a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the latest MOU with the Sewer District provided there are no substantial charges.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane a resolution approving the proposed Local Law Amending Section 135-58 of the Village Code in relation to Sewer Rates and the Rate Thereof: to wit:
Sewer rents shall be computed semi-annually and the basis therefore shall be determined by resolution of the Village Board.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that he received a request from the Fire Department along with two (2) proposals to retrofit compartment on the Fire Pumper # 425 to be able to mount some loose equipment in the truck.
The proposals were:
KME $5,010.00
Tyler Fire Equipment Company $5,268.00
After a discussion Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane a motion accepting the KME proposal.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
Trustee Lane reported that the Fire Company would like to take Engine # 425 to the Watervliet Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2008 and also to the Wildwood School on May 30, 2008. The Board had no issues with this request.
There was a discussion concerning the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend October 3 – 5 in Emmetsburg Maryland to honor of Ed Scott. After which it was determined that the Fire Chief should get some cost estimates together for the Board.
Trustee Miller discussed the DPW Liaison Report and the Linkage Study and DOT Grants also there was a discussion concerning the handicap parking at the park.
The Clerk was requested to send a letter to National Grid concerning the condition of the street lights on Broadway due to the fact that two came down today.
The Clerk advised everyone that the “2008 Town of Colonie – Community Development Entitlement Action Plan” is on file in the Village Office.
A motion was made by Trustee Lane 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 8:15 P.M.
_____________________________ William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer
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