Regular Village Board Meeting February 1, 2010
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on February 1st, 2010 was called to order by Mayor Thomas G. Coates at 7:08 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 Asst to the Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Beth Harbour, Diane Foley, Bob Schanz, Anthony Nicholas, Jeff Zimring, Leslie Thiele, Tom Andress, Magdolona Rivera, Jean Parker, Sheila Hyatt, Paul Cooney, Samentha Friedmen, Alfredo Rivera, Andy Cohen, Diane Brunelle, Aileen Nicoll, Steve Nicoll, Rick Rogozinski, Bill Moreland, Jim & Lynda Long, Shelagh Nugent, Kirk &Theresa Montanye, Alison McLean, Ali Con, Mile Stevrer, Michael Testo, Peter, Molinaro, Anthony Sabatino.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Tom Andress of ABD Engineers representing Menands Mobil at 116 Broadway discussed the changes to the plan that the Board requested last meeting. After the discussion Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Grenier a resolution granting Preliminary Site Plan approval with the additional changes discussed to be included when the final plans are returned for review.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
Mr. Alfredo Rivera discussed his proposal for Macho Nacho a Tex-Mex restaurant at 242 Broadway. Mr. Rivera was advised to get plans together and meet with Code Enforcement Officer Paul Reuss to ensure compliance with the Site Plan process of the Village Code.
The Mayor advised everyone that Deputy Mayor Lane had asked Ms. Alyson McLean for her hand in marriage.
Resident Shelagh Nugent inquired as to why the Mayor changed the person in charge of the concerts in the park after 10 years when they are well attended and are considered a success. A discussion followed after which Trustee Lansing asked the Village Attorney to research who has the authority to appoint persons to positions and committees.
Fireman Bill Moreland suggested putting an awning over the stairs so they can be kept open during the winter the Mayor said that Village would review that option.
Paul Cooney briefed the Board on the Equipment Study he is doing for the Village.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Grenier to accept the minutes of the January 19th, 2010 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 Lansing seconded by Trustee Lane to accept the minutes of the January 21st, 2010 Budget Workshop.
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 #17
GENERAL totaling $33,947.63
WATER totaling $48,187.04
SEWER totaling $16,198.30
TOTAL $98,332.97
PAYROLL # 18 Total $71,713.39
(01/15/10 – 01/28/10)
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 if they wanted to he was ready to get rate quotes for the BAN for the Wards Lane Project as the rates according to his sources are very good at this time. After a discussion Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane a resolution authorizing the Clerk to request proposals for and to get the BAN.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
Trustee Lane mentioned he applied for a Legislative Grant funding for a gazebo at Ganser Smith Park.
The Clerk requested approval to have a property survey done of the north end of the Village Complex at a cost of $3,200.00 the survey would be done by Boswell.
Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Miller a resolution authorizing the Clerk to have Boswell do the property survey for the North End of the Village Hall Complex for $3,200.00.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
Fire Chief Rick Ognan requested permission to purchase a Stokes Basket for the Ladder Truck as the one that came with the truck in 1987 was found to be unsafe and was taken out of service, three (3) quotes were received.
Tyler Fire Equipment $ 739.04
MES $1,252.25
EHS Gear $ 799.99
Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane a resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to purchase a new Stokes basket from Tyler Fire Equipment for $739.04.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
The Chief also stated the Department is in need of replacing five (5) pagers. Two (2) quotes were received.
Wells Communications $419.66 each
Com Tech Electronics $356.00 each
After a discussion Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Lansing a resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to purchase five (5) new pagers from Com Tech Electronics for $356.00 each.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
The Chief also requested permission to purchase and install additional warning lights on Squad 6 he has received two (2) quotes:
Roberts & Nichols $2,140.00
Tyler Fire Equipment $2,040.00
After a discussion Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane a resolution authorizing the Chief to purchase and install the additional lights on Squad 6 from Tyler Fire Equipment for $2,040.00.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Mayor Coates
The Mayor advised everyone of the upcoming Prayer Breakfast at the Watervliet Arsenal and whom to contact for reservations.
It was noted that the next Village Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16th, due to the observance of President’s Day on Monday, February 15th.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the reportable days worked for the NYS Local & Employees Retirement System resolution the Board passed at the November 16, 2009 Board Meeting which Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Miller the following amended resolution which changed the Acting Village Justice’s standard workday from a five day work week, seven hour day, to a five day workweek six hour day.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board be and hereby establishes the following as a standard workday for elected and appointed officials for the purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System:
ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor
Trustees
Village Justice
Acting Village Justice
Five day work week, six hour day.
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Executive Assistant to Mayor
Clerk - Treasurer
Village Attorney
Five day work week, seven hour day.
PER DIEM
PT Building Inspector
PT Gardner
Five day work week, six hour day;
PT Laborer
Five day work week, seven hour day.
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 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 9:17 P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer