Regular Village Board Meeting February 2, 2009
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on February 2nd, 2009 was called to order by Deputy Mayor Timothy A. Lane at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: 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
ABSENT: Thomas G. Coates, Mayor
Also attending: Ed McConville, Richard Green, Bill Garvey, Joyce O’Brien, Melissa Grenier, John & Carol Blaauboer, Paul Harbour, Sheila Hyatt, Aileen Nichols, Paul Cooney and John Stangle.
The Deputy Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Ed McConville and Mr. Richard Green representing the owner of 240 Broadway discussed the owners request to have a new tenant Cryo Weld Corp in part of his building. After which the Board advised Mr. McConville and Mr. Green that they will put together a list of questions which Paul Reuss will forward to Mr. McConville and Mr. Green so they can be prepared to answer questions when they come back to the Board, at a later date.
Resident John Stangle inquired if there was a problem with the Website as it hasn’t been updated in a while. The Clerk advised John that there were some issues but he would get the site updated – also that the Village is looking at possibly getting a new vendor.
Residents Paul Harbour and John Blaauboer of Brookside Avenue voiced concerns about the type of business that the owner of 240 Broadway wants to rent to; as their yards and homes abut the property and they feel it would be better suited in Heavy Industrial Area like Simmons Lane.
Paul Cooney briefed the Board on the progress of the DPW Study.
Resident Bill Garvey mentioned that the fire hydrant at Brookside and Broadway was not cleaned out; the Clerk will address this with the DPW.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Grenier to accept the minutes of the January 20th, 2009 meeting.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Grenier to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT #17
GENERAL totaling $134,965.41
WATER totaling $ 5,693.56
SEWER totaling $ 1,500.00
TOTAL $142,158.97
PAYROLL # 18 Total $ 73,967.41
(01/16/09 – 01/29/09)
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Trustee Grenier offered seconded, by Trustee Lansing the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Vincent Spataro, Beverly Pach, Lorna McCartan and Elaine Habbinger are hereby appointed Inspectors of Election to preside at all Village Elections pursuant to section 15-116 of the Election Law, and be it further
RESOLVED, that such inspectors of Election shall be paid at the rate of $15.00 per hour for each hour served upon audit by the Board of Trustees, and be it further
RESOLVED, that Vincent Spataro be, and hereby is, constituted and designated to act as Chairman of such Inspectors of Election, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk-Treasurer be, and he hereby is, directed to notify such Inspectors of Election of their appointment; and to direct that they shall take and subscribe the constitutional and statutory oath of office.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that he received a revised Intermunicipal Agreement
For Fire Inspection Services from the Town of Colonie and Attorney Rehfuss stated that the items that the Board wanted removed had been, after which Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Miller a resolution authorizing the Deputy Mayor to sign the agreement in the Mayor’s absence.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
The Clerk also stated he received an Intermunicipal Agreement for the use of the Town of Colonies Police Range after a discussion Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Miller a resolution authorizing the Deputy Mayor to sign the agreement in the absence of the Mayor.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
Trustee Lansing led a discussion concerning proposed changes to the Albany County Empire Zone in the Village. There were two (2) options, adding to the north section to include Tougher Properties the area near the Village Garage or add to the southern section to include Broadway Auto. John Stangle thought that Albany International was already in the zone; Trustee Lansing will get back to Albany County to ensure the proposal is correct. The Board however agreed that the southern section should be added as this program may be eliminated in 2010.
The Clerk led a discussion concerning the Villages Tax Exemptions for Seniors and Veterans after which Trustee Lansing said he would prepare the needed legislation for the next
meeting than we can schedule a public hearing for March 2nd.
The Clerk will also have copies of a proposed Water Law and Unsafe Building Law to the Board.
There was discussion concerning a workshop for meeting with Website designers for a new Website for the Village. The Clerk will get dates from possible vendors.
The Clerk advised the Board that we need to update our Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project Readiness application and that Chazen serviced it and will update it with current price escalation costs if so desired. The Board advised the Clerk to have Chazen proceed with the update.
It was noted that the next Village Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17th, due to the observance of President’s Day on February 16th.
At 8:20 P.M. Trustee Lansing made a motion seconded by Trustee Grenier to enter into Executive Session possible litigations.
ADOPTED: Trustee Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Miller voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:50 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
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:51P.M.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk-Treasurer