Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 4
April 17, 2006
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on April 17, 2006 was called to order by Mayor John W. Bishop, Jr. at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: John W. Bishop, Jr., Mayor
John F. Hagmann, Trustee
Megan Grenier, Trustee
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk – Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul C. Reuss, Exec. Assist to the Mayor
Also attending: Village Residents; Esther Nolan, Paul Cooney, Jason Dell, Paul Zabinski, Tom Zabinski, Dianne MacFarland, Carol Blaauboer, Jim Long, also Ken Raymond, Jeff Ferraro, Bob Dignum, Kevin Reilly..
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Kevin Reilly representing Budget Truck Rental discussed the possibility of using an established business as a partner and having 4 – 6 trucks at the site for rent. Mr. Reilly wanted to know what was required by the Village so they could proceed also what was required for signage. The Mayor stated that a copy of a Site Plan with the placement of the trucks would be needed, including the expected signage and environmental requirements (oil separator); the Site Plan should be to scale. Mr. Reilly thanked the Board.
Mr. Robert Dignum discussed the Jones Court Sub-Division along with Mr. Ken Raymond. Mr. Dignum stated that he was hoping to get final approval with stipulations for the project. After the discussion Trustee Miller moved seconded by Trustee Lane the following; a resolution granting final Site Plan approval for the Jones Court Sub-Division at 29 Menand Road (S.B.L. 55.6-5-11) in the Village of Menands with the stipulation that the final Plot Plan will not be signed by the Mayor and/or Clerk-Treasurer until the following conditions are met to the satisfaction of the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
1. The description for lots #1 and #2 shall have further clarification on the plans as to the front, back and side setbacks, and the building sizes shall be 1500 – 1900 square feet and the building height shall be no more than 24’ at the ridgeline and no more than 1 ½ stories.
2. That the size of the proposed house on lot #3 be approved by the Planning Board if it is to be larger than 1900 square feet, and lots 4 – 10 shall be 2200 – 2300 square feet and have a ridge height up to 30’.
3. A copy of all required permits will accompany the Final Plot (i.e. DOT, Albany County Health, etc).
4. All fees will be paid.
5. The installation of the water valves on Menand Road by the Village Contractor will be reimbursed by the developer.
6. The Village of Menands Attorney has reviewed and approved the Proposed Offer of Cession, Proposed deed conveying the Right of Way to the Village of Menands, Proposed Declaration of Protective Covenants, Proposed Utility Easement and Proposed Turn Around Easement.
7. The Village will advise if a Performance Bond in the amount of $130,000 is acceptable and the Performance Bond is provided.
8. The Village of Menands and Storm Water Management Plans Engineer has approved the final Engineering and Surveying plans for Jones Court.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Paul Cooney updated the Board on the Brookside Avenue and MountainView Project it is expected that the contractor will begin correcting the problem areas this week. Mr. Cooney also advised the Board that the plans for the meter replacement in Troy are in the final stages; also that Boswell Engineering has begun the process of preparing to demolish the old Tougher Building at 35 Broadway.
There was a discussion concerning reimbursement vouchers from the Assistant Fire Chiefs for mileage after which it was decided that additional documentation is needed. The Clerk will remove the vouchers from the Warrant.
A motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Grenier, to accept the minutes of the April 3rd, 2006 meeting as amended.
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 accept the minutes of the April 10, 2006 Preliminary Budget Hearing.
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 # 22
GENERAL totaling $56,977.69
WATER totaling 7,518.84 TOTAL $64,496.53
PAYROLL # 23 totaling $52,942.39
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 Preliminary 2006-2007 Village Budget and the need to increase the Sewer Fund Expenditure for County Sewer Assessment by $20,000 and increase the Appropriated Reserve by $20,000. After the discussion Trustee Hagmann offered, seconded by Trustee Lane, a motion to adopt the Preliminary 2006 – 2007 Budget as the FINAL BUDGET as amended by the Clerk-Treasurer.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that a letter had been received from Hilco Merchant Resources dated April 12, 2006 informing the Village that the Radio Shack Store at 444 Broadway was closing on June 29, 2006. He also noted that the Town of Colonie Planning Department will be holding a Public Meeting on Tuesday the 18th concerning an application for a Husky Truck Service and Parts Sales business at 584 Broadway
The Clerk read a letter to Chief O’Brien from PT Police Officer Steven Roy resigning his position.
He also reviewed a letter from CT Male Associates pertaining to the sanitary sewer inspections on Wards Lane, and indicating that CT Male was investigating the cost of further testing.
The Clerk informed the Board that water meter reading would commence on May 1, 2006 and that hydrant flushing would begin May 8, 2006 and take approximately two weeks. Also, that the request for BIDS for the Rehabilitation of No. Lyons Avenue and Menand Road would be in the paper by the end of the week.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the repairs to the backhoe, the estimate is between $3,000 and $3,200. After the discussion the Clerk was requested to have the DPW Foreman get prices for a new backhoe.
The Clerk also requested the Board to declare three computer monitors (1 - 19” and 2 - 15”) and an old printer surplus so he can dispose of them. After a discussion Trustee Hagmann offered seconded by Trustee Miller a resolution declaring the three computer monitors and the printer surplus, so the Clerk can dispose of them.
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 – Admin, Bldg Insp.
Trustee Hagmann – Police Dept
Trustee Lane – Beautification
Trustee Miller – Historian
Trustee Grenier – Fire Dept, Youth
Executive Assistant Paul Reuss updated the Board on several items he is working on.
There was a discussion concerning moving Court to the Firehouse on Trial nights, this will be reviewed with the Judge.
Trustee Hagmann led a discussion concerning signs on Village Property advertising jobs; etc the Clerk will put a notice in the Activities concerning Garage Sale Signs.
Trustee Lane reminded everyone of the Mohawk-Hudson Village Officials Association meeting being hosted by Menands on May 7th and hopes the Board and Department Heads can attend.
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Miller 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 9:43 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk - Treasurer
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