Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 3
December 19, 2005
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on December 19, 2005 was called to order by Mayor John Bishop at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: John W. Bishop, Jr., Mayor
John F. Hagmann, Trustee
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Meg Grenier, Trustee
Also attending: Residents Bill Garvey, Paul Cooney, Adam Daniels, Al Wright, Jim Long, and Scott Shearing.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resident Jim Long, requested that the Volleyball Court be flooded with the cold weather so the kids can skate. Mr. Long said he will keep the snow off it when required.
Resident Bill Garvey discussed the letters he gave the Board and stated he can wait till spring for answers.
Paul Cooney representing Boswell Engineering discussed a synopsis of the Paving Project for Brookside Avenue and Mountain View. Mr. Cooney also discussed the Troy Water Meter replacement project and the estimate for engineering services. After which Trustee Hagmann moved seconded by Trustee Lane a motion authorizing Boswell Engineering to design and prepare bid documents for the replacement of the water meter on the Troy side of the river for a cost not to
exceed $7,700.00.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Paul also discussed a rough cost estimate for the Lyons Avenue and Menand Road rehabilitation projects, Paul stated that he will have better cost estimates by mid January. Boswell Engineering will continue with the design and engineering of the project.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning a letter received from Simmons Machine Tool Corporation located at 55 Broadway (SBL 55.17-1-53) requesting a letter of condemnation of the Quonset Hut located at the rear of their property. After reviewing the information provided and conferring with Al Wright, Building Inspector and Mr. Scott Shearing a Certified Asbestos Inspector; concerning the integrity of the structure Trustee Hagmann moved seconded by Trustee Lane a motion declaring the Quonset Hut at 55 Broadway (SBL 55.17-1-53) to be unsafe and as such be demolished, in accordance with New York State Department of Labor regulations. Simmons Tool will be sent a letter stating so.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann 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 accept the minutes of the December 5, 2005 meeting as amended.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann 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 # 14
GENERAL totaling $50,788.45
WATER totaling 13,152.85
TOTAL $63,941.30
PAYROLL #14 totaling $60,817.07
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Trustee Lane, offered, seconded by Trustee Hagmann, a resolution authorizing payment of dues for Margaret Jones to NYS Association of Magistrates Court Clerks, Inc. (NYSAMCC, Inc) in the amount of $25.00.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Trustee Miller, offered, seconded by Trustee Hagmann, a resolution authorizing payment of dues to Mohawk Hudson Association of Village Officials of the State of New York in the amount of $50.00.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The Clerk led a discussion concerning who would represent the Village at the Albany – Colonie Chamber of Commerce meeting and also at Menands Rotary – Trustee Miller stated he would represent the Village at the Chamber and would rotate with other Board members for Rotary.
The Clerk advised the Board he had a proposal to repair the ceiling at the Ward’s Pump Station, the proposal was for time and materials at $35.00 per hour for the mason and $25.00 for a helper per hour as needed. The Clerk will get another proposal and needs to check on insurances for the proposals.
The Mayor stated he conferred with our attorney concerning the repeat offender law for junk vehicles and they expect a draft for next meeting.
The Mayor also stated that he received a letter from the City of Troy concerning a proposal for the purchase of water, and that he will be scheduling a meeting to discuss the proposal.
The Board gave their liaison reports:
Mayor Bishop Building Dept., Administration
Trustee Hagmann Police
Trustee Lane Beautification, DPW
Trustee Miller Parks
The Clerk read the report for Fire Dept.
Trustee Lane inquired about the grant we received from the TOC for Quality Communities of $18,000.00 and where we stand. The Clerk will check with John Stangle.
Trustee Miller discussed the Farmers Market, the Development of Community Design Standards and the Gateway Concept Designs for the Broadway Corridor Grants. After which he was advised to move ahead with the RFP’s and to inquire with the Capital District Co Op about coming up with the additional funds.
Trustee Miller also stated there will be a Parks Committee Meeting on January 11, 2006.
At 8:25 P.M., Trustee Hagmann made a motion, seconded by Trustee Lane to enter into Executive Session.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Lane to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:41 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer
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