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August 21, 2006
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on August 21st, 2006 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
Paul Reuss, Exec. Asst. to Mayor
Also attending: Paul Cooney, Diane Brunelle, Esther Nolan, Diane Mac Farland, James Easton, Chuck Price, Matt Probst, John Garland, Dave Fusco, Joe Banchini, Victor Caponero, Richard Hammeroff.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. John Garland representing 12 Elmwood Partners, LLC presented a proposal for a Newspaper Distribution Point to be developed in the existing warehouse at 12 Elmwood Road. (see attached) After a discussion Trustee Lane, offered seconded by Trustee Miller the following a motion approving the proposed Newspaper Distribution Center if the Building Department approves the plans.
ADOPTED:Trustee Hagmann voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Bishop voting AYE
Victor Caponera, Joe Banchini, and Dave Fusco presented a preliminary plan of Sierra Recycling for the construction of a 60,000 square foot warehouse and office building at 50 Simmons Lane. A discussion followed with the applicants being told they had to address the issues noted in the report from the Villages Engineers (attached) along with a more detailed traffic study, a resolution to the sanitary sewer issues and the looping of the water main. It was suggested that the applicant provide the requested information to the Villages Engineer and the Board several days in advance of when they would like to discuss it so it can be reviewed by the Board and Department Heads. They were advised that the Site Plan rules and regulations need to be
followed.
James Easton of Vollmer Associates and Richard Hammeroff discussed the proposal from Broadway Auto for 3 Wolfert Avenue, after a discussion it was agreed that Mr. Easton would get the required information to Boswell Engineering for review this week and also copies of the lighting plan to the Mayor. It is hoped that at the next meeting everything will be in order. Mr. Easton & Mr. Hammeroff were advised that the Site Plan rules and regulations need to be followed.
Resident Matt Probst, 5 No. Lyons Avenue inquired as to the drainage plan for N. Lyons Avenue and the area around his property. After the discussion Mr. Probst was advised that the Village’s Engineer was reviewing the plans to develop alternative ideas that will be discussed before any further work is done in the area. The Mayor advised Mr. Probst that he would be kept in the loop. Chuck Price inquired as to the stakes that were placed on his property; Paul Cooney explained that they were surveyor stakes to identify where different items in the road are. The Clerk will get back to Mr. Price.
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August 21, 2006
Resident Diane Burnell inquired if a “DO NOT BLOCK SIDE STREET” sign could be installed at Irving Place and Broadway as it is difficult to exit when the traffic signal at Broadway and Brookside Avenue is red for traffic on Broadway. As Broadway is a state highway the Clerk will request this from the Department of Transportation.
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Miller, to accept the minutes of the August 7, 2006 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 Grenier, to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 5X
GENERAL totaling $ 1,000.00
WARRANT # 6
GENERAL totaling $67,030.66
WATER totaling 14,940.86
SEWER totaling 2,500.00
Total $84,471.52
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 there are approximately 250 lineal feet of sidewalk and 10 handicap ramps at the site selected for the CDTC’s TIP Program which we could partner with the Town of Colonie. After a discussion the Clerk was requested to have Boswell review their estimates of the work to be done and the costs.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning a proposed local law dealing with the Villages Public Water System. The Board will review the rough draft and get any changes to the Clerk.
There was a discussion concerning the firms under consideration to provide financial advisory services to the Village for bonding improvements to the water and sewer infrastructure. The Clerk will request a list of their last five or six clients that they did work for.
The Board gave their liaison reports:
Mayor Bishop - Administration, Building Inspector, Exec. Asst. to Mayor
Trustee Hagmann - Police
Trustee Lane - DPW
Trustee Miller – Historian Report
Trustee Grenier - Fire Dept.
Trustee Miller thanked the Village Crew for the work at the park to install the new trash bins and the plaques for the benches.
Executive Assistant Reuss briefly discussed a new Grant Program – Restore, New York and will follow up with the county.
A motion was made by Trustee Hagmann, seconded by Trustee Lane 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 9:48 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer
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