Regular Village Board Meeting June 1, 2009
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands held on June 1st, 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
Ronald H. Miller, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Assist to Mayor
ABSENT: Mark Lansing, Trustee
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Don Bucher, Mary Magguilli, Paul Cooney, Tim O’Brien, and John Stangle.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Tim O’Brien inquired as to what people were allowed to do on the east side of Villa Road as he had an issue during the winter with his trailer. Mr. O’Brien said he didn’t need an answer right away. The Mayor advised Mr. O’Brien he would look into it.
Ms. Mary Magguilli stated she left messages with the DPW regarding special pick-up, with requests for call backs and had not received any. The Clerk will advise DPW of the issue and assured Ms. Magguilli she could put out some fencing for special pick-up on Wednesday.
John Stangle asked to be put on the list for special pick-up also for a washing machine the Clerk said he would take care of it.
A motion was made by Trustee Lane seconded by Trustee Grenier to accept the minutes of the May 18th, 2009 meeting.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane 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 # 26 ENC
GENERAL totaling $ 31,668.49
WATER totaling 135,658.29
SEWER totaling .00
TOTAL $167,326.78
WARRANT #1
GENERAL totaling $141,935.56
WATER totaling 9,147.00
SEWER totaling .00
TOTAL $ 151,082.56
PAYROLL # 26 totaling $ 75,065.86
(05/08/09 – 05/21/09)
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
Trustee Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, motion was seconded by Trustee Lane;
Resolution adopting a SEQRA Negative Declaration for the Planned Tillinghast Avenue Water Main Reconstruction Project
WHEREAS, The Village of Menands is proposing replacement of existing waterlines on Tillinghast Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Menands has received funding from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Menands Village Board has reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) requirements and the HUD requirements regarding the Environmental Review Process and is concurrently performing the required review; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Menands Village Board has reviewed the list of Type II Actions identified in 6NYCRR Part 617.5;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board
- Has determined the project to be required replacement of existing facilities; specifically the action is “617.5 (c) 2 replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building fire codes, unless such action meets or exceeds a threshold in Section 617.4 of this part;” and therefore is not subject to SEQR review.
- Authorizes completion and submission of any necessary documents to the HUD to satisfy its environmental review requirements.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that he received a call for the Town of Colonie Landfill concerning the make up of the Planning Unit of which the Village is a member, after a discussion the Clerk will report back after meeting with the Director.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the franchise agreement with Time Warner. After which the Clerk will get the clarifications asked for by the Board.
Trustee Lane advised the Board he had a meeting with DPW Foreman Boyd in his capacity as liaison to DPW.
Trustee Miller suggested that the Board receive a formal presentation by the Planning & Economic Development Working Group at the next Board Meeting; the Clerk will put this on the agenda. Trustee Miller also will attend the Hudson River Estuary Program at the Hotel Thayer for the mayor.
Trustee Grenier reminded everyone of the Military Appreciation Picnic at Ganser Smith Park on June 14th.
Trustee Grenier also led a discussion concerning the policy for use of the fire chief’s cars the Clerk will provide the Board with copies of the policy.
Mayor Coates read a letter the President of the Seniors Club received from the Town of Colonie approving funding for a WI System, a digital camera and accessories and reflective signs for use in an emergency.
The Mayor also updated the Board about the potential additional money from CDBG that the Town received and that the Town Board approved to use the money for the Tillinghast Avenue Waterline, and that a thank you had gone out to Supervisor Mahan and the Town Board.
The Clerk reminded the Board of the Infrastructure Workshop scheduled for 6 P.M. on Thursday, June 4th, 2009.
The Clerk reminded the Board that the Annual NYCOM Meeting is June 28th – July 1st at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga.
The Clerk reminded everyone the business breakfast is scheduled for June 17th at 7:15 A.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Miller seconded by Trustee Grenier to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer