Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 4
June 19, 2006
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands held on June 19th, 2006 and called to order by Mayor John W. Bishop, Jr. 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
John Liquori, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Assist to Mayor
Also attending: Village residents Bill Garvey, Paul Cooney, Diane Brunelle, Dianne MacFarland, John Stangle, Jim Long, Joe Bianchine and Patricia Gabriel representing Dave Fusco.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resident John Stangle inquired of the Village Clerk as to the repair of the windows in the firehouse. The Clerk advised him that he had made arrangements with a local contractor to repair the windows shortly.
Mr. Joe Bianchine and Ms. Patricia Gabriel representing Mr. Dave Fusco reviewed the plans for a proposal to construct a 60,000 square foot building for a warehouse facility with an eight bay loading dock and offices on property at 50 Simmons Lane (SBL 55.18-1-1.2). The Mayor stated that the Board had just received the plans and could not provide a decision tonight. Mr. Bianchine stated that the extension of Simmons Lane would be paved by the Developer – Ms. Gabriel stated that they were working with DEC on the wetland issues. After the presentation Mr. Bianchine was advised that the following items would need to be delivered for review by the Village before another meeting on the project:
1.) SEQR Review with a full E.A.F.
2.) A narrative of the project and proposed use of the facility and property.
3.) A traffic study of Simmons Lane and Route 32.
4.) Copies of all DEC and CPA Permits.
5.) All information requested in the Village of Menands Site Plan Review Rules and Regulations.
Mr. Bianchine thanked the Board and will relay the information to Mr. Fusco. The Clerk advised Mr. Bianchine that if he needed the Site Plan Review Regulations and Rules to let him know.
A motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Miller, to accept the minutes of the June 5th, 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 Grenier, to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 26 ENC.
GENERAL totaling $17,562.40
WATER totaling 17,481.16 SEWER totaling 4,100.00 $39,143.56
WARRANT #2
GENERAL totaling $47,269.13
WATER totaling 5,810.63
SEWER totaling 1,137.98
$54,217.74
PAYROLL #1 totaling $58,953.87
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
The Clerk read a letter from Boswell Engineering concerning the BID Opening held on Thursday, June 15, 2006 for the Troy Water Meter Replacement. Only one bid was received:
ANJO Construction, Limited $94,300.00
A discussion followed concerning the BID and the use of line stops and other options. Paul Cooney stated that a pre-construction meeting would be held and that testing of the by-pass valves would be completed before any work would be done. After the discussion Trustee Hagmann, offered seconded by Trustee Lane a motion to accept the bid of ANJO Construction to replace the Troy Water Meter.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Executive Assistant Paul Reuss led a discussion concerning the Village becoming a member of the NYS Economic Development Council for an annual fee of $350.00. After which Trustee Lane, offered seconded by Trustee Miller a motion for the Village to become a member of the New York State Economic Development Council for a cost of $350.00.
ADOPTED: Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Trustee Lane, led a discussion concerning the interviews he held for the position of Editor of the Activities all applicants were qualified and after reviewing the results with the Mayor – Sheila Hyatt was selected for the position. The Clerk will send letters to all applicants thanking them for their interest.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the MS4 Annual Report that the Mayor was signing. A public hearing needs to be scheduled to discuss the MS4 Report. The Clerk will schedule the public hearing prior to the next meeting.
The Clerk and Executive Assistant reminded the Board of the Chamber Breakfast on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Wolfert’s Roost Country Club.
The Clerk advised the Board of the Albany County Health Departments 2006 West Nile Virus Larvicide Program, that he posted on the Bulletin Board at the Village Hall.
The Clerk advised the Board that DPW Foreman Boyd, has test drove and reviewed the following proposals for a new backhoe, all of which are on the State Contract.
Case $73,522.30
Nortrax 74,734.81
JCB 74,500.00
Foreman Boyd advised the Clerk that the JCB was a heavier duty machine than the others. After a discussion Trustee Lane, moved seconded by Trustee Miller a resolution authorizing the purchase of the JCB Backhoe from the Equipment Reserve Fund.
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 with regard to the sanitary sewer line on Wards Lane and the letter from CT Male (attached). After the discussion it was agreed to authorize CT Male to do the Smoke Testing, the Clerk will notify them. Also the Clerk advised the Board that he received a copy of a letter from NYS DOT regarding a crosswalk on Broadway (Route 32) at 431 Broadway (attached).
The Board gave their Liaison Reports:
Mayor Bishop - Building Inspector, Admin, Exec Assist
Trustee Hagmann - Police
Trustee Lane – Beautification, DPW
Trustee Miller – No Reports
Trustee Grenier - Fire Department, Youth
Trustee Miller advised the Board that two proposals were received for the Menands Market Study and they were being reviewed. He also reviewed the meeting last week about Lower Menand Road and the visual ambience that was discussed. One item of interest is that the Village will be proactive in looking for funds to put new sidewalks and curbs along Lower Menand Road, this will be a long term project and will not be completed when the road work is done this year.
The Clerk was requested to send a thank you letter to Cloverleaf Nursery for their donation of hydro seeding.
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 8:14 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer
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