Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 3
November 21, 2005
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on November 21, 2005 was called to order by Mayor John Bishop at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: John W. Bishop, Jr., Mayor
John F. Hagmann, Trustee
Meg Grenier, Trustee
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith,Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT: John T. Stangle, Jr., Exec. Asst. to Mayor
Also attending: Residents Bill Garvey, Jr., Esther Noland, Paul Cooney, Joyce O’Brien, Dianne McFarland, Al and Margie Wright, John & Carol Blaauboer, Brian Rozmerski, Bob Dignum, Mike Dignum, Katie Dorn, Deb Brady.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resident Bill Garvey thanked the Board members for their responses to his letters.
Paul Cooney updated the Board on several projects: the paving of Brookside Avenue and Mountain View several driveways still need work done, the Clerk will put the contractor’s insurance company on notice for any liability until the job is completed to the Villages satisfaction. Also, the Troy meter was inspected and a recommendation is being developed for the Boards review. The fire house drain on the truck floor needs to be replaced as it appears to be collapsing and a meeting will be scheduled after Thanksgiving to review the Menand Road – Lyons Avenue paving and reconstruction proposal for the spring.
Ms Katie Dorn from the Village auditing firm of Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte presented the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2005, for the Court Fund and all Village Funds, the reports are based upon the new financial reporting model as required by the provisions of GASB Statement #3400 amended and interpreted as of May 31, 2005. Ms. Dorn answered all questions from the Board. Ms. Dorn will have the final reports to the Board by early next week.
Bob & Mike Dignum presented a proposed sub-division (attached) to the property at 29 Menand Road. Bob and Mike understood that this was a pre application conference and wanted to see if this plan was feasible to the Board. After a discussion Bob and Mike were advised to present a formal proposal for review by the Board.
A motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Grenier, to accept the minutes of the November 7, 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 # 12
GENERAL totaling $40,207.77
WATER totaling 5,247.44
SEWER totaling 2,435.83
TOTAL $47,891.04
PAYROLL #12 totaling $56,716.94
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 concerning the application for a Quality Communities Program 2005 – 2006 Grant. After a discussion, Trustee Miller offered, seconded by Trustee Hagmann a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for the Quality Communities Grant for the development of a Feasibility and Conceptual Design Study for Open Space between Broadway and I-787 in the Village. This plan would compliment the Broadway Corridor Revitalization Plan initiated under the Village’s first Quality Communities Grant.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the health care choices for employees and their families for 2006. After which Trustee Hagmann moved, seconded by Trustee Lane a motion to offer the same four (4) plans as in 2005 with the exception that the MVP and CDPHP plans will now have $20.00 co-pay. This will provide a reduction in the proposed increases in monthly premiums of approximately $30.00 to $40.00 per family plan.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The Board gave their liaison reports:
Mayor Bishop - Building Inspector, Exec. Asst. to Mayor and Administration
Trustee Hagmann - Police
Trustee Lane - DPW and Beautification
Trustee Miller - Seniors
Trustee Grenier – Fire Dept. and Youth
Trustee Lane discussed the Legislative Grant for new bleachers at Ganser Smith Park, the Village received, after which Trustee Lane offered, seconded by Trustee Hagmann a resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit the application for the funds from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to purchase new bleachers.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Trustee Hagmann stated he attended a concert at the school last week which was held to purchase phone cards for Active Duty Servicemen. The Concert was excellent, Trustee Hagmann thanked Trustee Grenier and Diane McFarland for their effort to put the concert together.
The Clerk advised the Board that the Children’s Village Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 9th at the Firehouse.
The Clerk advised the Board that the Employee Christmas Party will be Thursday, December 15th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fire house.
At 9:06 P.M., Trustee Lane made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to enter into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
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 9:35 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Grenier, 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 9:36 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk - Treasurer
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