Regular Village Board Meeting May 18, 2009
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on May 18th, 2009 was called to order by Mayor Thomas G. Coates at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Thomas G. Coates, Mayor
Megan Grenier, Trustee
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Assist to Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Paul Cooney, John Deforge, Joseph Hall, Jr., Kevin Donnenwirth, Jim Long, Theresa Montanya, Aric Shelton, John Stangle
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
John Deforge, President of the Capital District Cooperative, Kevin Donnenwirth and Joseph Hall, Jr. of Utica General Peterbilt discussed the idea of moving from 65 Railroad Avenue, Colonie to the old Wickes Building at the Capital District Farmers Market. After the discussion they were told that the Village currently has a moratorium on vehicle dealerships in the Village, however, they should talk to Paul Reuss, while the Village Attorney reviews the moratorium, he will advise Paul of the requirements of the moratorium.
Resident Jim Long thanked Trustee Lane for his apology and inquired as to why the Village Board changed its policy concerning flooding and when, and was curious as to the status of the report for North Lyons Avenue. A discussion followed.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Grenier to accept the minutes of the May 4th, 2009 meeting.
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 Grenier to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT #25
GENERAL totaling $42,147.56
WATER totaling 10,634.78
SEWER total 12,753.00
TOTAL $65,535.34
PAYROLL # 25 totaling $61,713.31
(04/24/09 – 05/07/09)
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that all requirements have been met for the 2008 Service Award Program. Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Miller a motion
authorizing the Board to sign the 2008 Authorization form so the list can be posted in the fire house.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board about the NYCOM Annual Meeting which this year will be June 28th – July 1st at the Saratoga Hilton, if they want to go let him know so he can make arrangements.
The Clerk gave each member of the Board a poppy complements of the Menands VFW.
Trustee Lane led a discussion concerning signs through out the Village that need replacing or residents would like to see installed. Trustee Lane also would like NO DUMPING signs on Van Rensselaer Blvd. along the green space. Also need to move the Village of Menands sign on 378 closer to the corner of 378 and 377. The Clerk will review these requests with the Police Chief and DPW Foreman.
Trustee Miller also mentioned the DEAD END sign on Edgewood Circle is unreadable and should be replaced. Trustee Miller also stated that after further research the grant request for replacing the electric motors at the Wards Pump Station would most likely not be funded and the Village should not request it. The Board agreed with the assessment.
Trustee Grenier advised that after several meetings concerning handicap parking at Ganser Smith Park it was decided to remove the stone that was placed in the park and rethink the project. Also, she would like to have permission to spend up to $200.00 for the purchase of American Flags for the Salute to the Military Personnel Picnic on Flag Day June 14th at Ganser Smith Park. Trustee Miller moved seconded by Trustee Lansing a motion authorizing Trustee Grenier to spend up to $200.00 for flags.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
Mayor Coates read a Thank You from resident Susan Arkinson commending the DPW for the fine job they did over the winter.
The Clerk advised everyone that the “2009 Town of Colonie – Community Development Entitlement Action Plan” is on file in the Village Office.
At 8:29 P.M. a motion was made by Trustee Miller seconded by Trustee Grenier to enter into Executive Session.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 9:12 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:13 P.M.
_____________________________ William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer