Regular Village Board Meeting Page 1 of
May 21, 2007
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on May 21, 2007 was called to order by Mayor Coates at 7:34 P.M.
PRESENT: Thomas Coates, Mayor
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Megan Grenier, Trustee
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
Steve Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Assist to Mayor
Also attending: : Bill Garvey, John Sheehy, Charles Smith, Dorothy White, Lorna McCartan, Ruth Zabinski, Patrick McCabe, Elaine Habbinger, Marianne Jones, Susan Wilson, Lori Zabinski, Paul Zabinski, Diane Carroll, Ginny McCabe, Janet Flint, Thomas Zabinski, Harry Dunsker, Demetrios Haseotes, Brad, John Bishop, Paul Cooney, Michael Conners, Earl Jones, Harry Harbour, Jr., Victor Caponera, Joe Bianchine &
David Fusco.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Linda Long led a discussion concerning the planting of trees on Menand Road; she has received estimates of $275.00 - $295.00 installed per tree. After the discussion Trustee Miller will contact Élan and will get back to the Board and Linda by the next meeting. Mrs. Long also discussed the trees and grass on the Railroad Bridge on Broadway.
Resident Harry Harbour, Jr. stated that there was considerable ponding of water on both sides of Lyons Avenue at Menand Rd. after heavy rains the DPW will look at it.
Mr. Dennis Lang inquired about sidewalk and driveway repairs due to water breaks. The Clerk stated that the DPW would hopefully get to these this week or next.
There was a discussion concerning the expansion of the Neighborhood Watch in the South end of the Village. The Clerk will talk to the Police Chief.
Mr. Demetrios Haseotes of Midland Farms discussed changes they would like to make to the original site plan after a discussion Mr. Haseotes was advised to submit a revision to his original site plan before anything could be done.
Mr. Caponera and Mr. Bianchine discussed the proposed warehouse at 50 Simmons Lane. After which it was agreed that a meeting was required between ABD Engineering and the Villages Engineer Boswell along with Tim Boyd and Paul Reuss.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF MENANDS
Trustee Grenier offered, seconded by Trustee Miller, the following resolution and moved its adoption:
A Resolution Honoring David Ognan
On the Occasion of his Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Whereas, the Village of Menands is only as good as those individuals who perform exemplary service on behalf of their community, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and
Whereas, David Ognan began scouting in the Cub Scouts, and was promoted from Cub Scout to Boy Scout and continues to show dedication to this tradition and
Whereas, David Ognan has held several leadership positions in his troop; and became a role model for the younger scouts in the troop and
Whereas, David Ognan has fulfilled all of the requirements necessary to become an Eagle Scout;
Therefore, be it
Resolved, that we, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, recognize that in David Ognan we have an individual worthy of our highest respect and esteem; and be it further
Resolved, that a copy of this proclamation be transmitted to David Ognan, Eagle Scout.
Adopted: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Miller, to accept the minutes of the May 7, 2007 meeting as amended.
ADOPTED: Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting ABSTAINED
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lane, seconded by Trustee Lansing, to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT #25
GENERAL totaling $51,901.11
WATER totaling 5,299.67
TOTAL $57,200.78
PAYROLL # 25 totaling $55,804.79
ADOPTED: Trustee Lansing voting ABSTAINED
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
Trustee Miller led a discussion concerning the Parks Grant the Village qualified for, to redo Kingston Street Park. After the discussion Trustee Miller offered the following, a resolution to return the grant to the State with no other location being suggested. The resolution was seconded by Trustee Lansing.
ADOPTED: Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting ABSTAINED
Mayor Coates voting AYE
There was discussion concerning the Fire Department using the surplus Police car. Mayor Coates advised the Board that the Fire Company was putting together a letter to the Board describing the guidelines for the use of the Vehicle and the Board should have it by next meeting.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the engineering services required for the upcoming paving work on Park Drive and Spyglass Hill. After which it was decided that the Clerk should get three proposals for the engineering services. The Clerk will request the proposals to be submitted by June 13th, for award at the June 18th meeting.
The Clerk advised the Board that he had a copy of the Town of Colonie - Community Development – 2006 Entitlement Action Plan, available for anyone to review.
The Clerk reviewed a letter from Mr. Paul T. Devane, Clerk of the Albany County Legislature discussing resolution in 238 for 2007 which establishes the Albany County Municipal Services Board and requests that each municipality in the County appoint a representative to the Board. Trustee Lane volunteered to represent the Village. The Mayor thanked him.
The Board gave their Liaison reports:
Mayor Coates - Administration
Trustee Lane - Police Dept & Beautification
Trustee Lansing - DPW; Historian
Trustee Miller - Building Inspector & Exec Assist.
Trustee Grenier - Fire Dept.
Trustee Miller discussed a proposal from the Parks and beautification committees to purchase 7 more garbage receptacles for Ganser Smith Park and possibly Broadway. After which Trustee Miller moved to authorize purchase of 7 trash receptacles for the use in Ganser Smith Park. The motion was seconded by Trustee Grenier.
ADOPTED: Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded, by Trustee Lane to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 10:12 P.M.
_____________________________ William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer
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