Village of Menands Board Meeting - Agenda - January 4, 2010
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on January 4, 2010 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, Kathy Lanni, Amy Friedman, Diane Brunelle, Frank Herba, Pete Molinaro, Ali Can, Veysel Ucan.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Diane Brunelle and Pete Molinaro inquired as to the stairs being closed a discussion was held with the Clerk advising he will review with the DPW the plowing procedures and report back to the Board.
Frank Herba representing Blasch Precision Cermanics, Inc. discussed the changes to their proposed addition. After which the Board asked for a letter from both engineering firms agreeing to the changes and the final Site Plan.
Mr. Ali Can presented a summary of the proposal from the Turkish Cultural Center Albany for their Site Plan at 291 Broadway. After which Mr. Can was advised to follow the site plan rules and if he had any additional questions to contact Mr. Reuss.
Ms. Kathy Lanni and Ms. Amy Friedman did a presentation to the Board on an Emergency Alert and Notification System. They answered all questions, and advised the Board that they could forward any questions either directly or thru Mr. Reuss. The Board thanked Kathy and Amy and will review the information before making a decision.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Grenier to accept the minutes of the December 21st, 2009 meeting.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
A motion was made by Trustee Lane seconded by Trustee Lansing to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 15
GENERAL totaling $46,541.54
WATER totaling 18,100.68
SEWER totaling .00
TOTAL $64,642.22
PAYROLL # 16 totaling $75,310.69
(12/18/09 – 12/31/09)
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
The Clerk advised the Board that a transfer of $38,600.00 was required from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to account A.9015.0802 Police Retirement due to the increase from the NYS Police and Fire Retirement Fund. Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Grenier a resolution authorizing the Clerk – Treasurer to transfer $38,600.00 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to account A.9015.0802 as requested.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
The Clerk advised the Board that he received the Fire Inspection Services Agreement from the Town of Colonie for the year 2010 and that he needed a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. After which Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Grenier a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2010 Fire Inspection Services Agreement with the Town of Colonie.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
The Clerk advised the Board that he was pursuing prices for off line back up for the computer data bases due to the NYS Auditors suggestion, (which will be in their report). He is also getting prices for the GASB-45 post employment benefits requirements for the end of this fiscal year.
There was a discussion concerning the use of the Fire Chief’s cars after which Trustee Lansing advised he would review the procedures and email his comments.
The Clerk said, that the Annual Winter meeting of the Mohawk-Hudson Association of Village Officials is scheduled for Sunday, January 31st in the Village of Coxsockie, reservations no later than Friday, January 15th, let the Clerk know if you are attending.
The Clerk reminded the Board of the Budget Workshop scheduled for 6:30 P.M. Thursday, January 21st.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Grenier to adjourn.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:47 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk – Treasurer