The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on July 18th, 2011, was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Mike Mackay, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
John Stangle, Deputy Clerk
Paul C. Reuss, Exec Assist to Mayor
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT:
Aileen L. Nicoll, Trustee
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Paul Cooney, Don Bucher, Kirk Montanye, Kathy Mosca, Peg Kelly, and Genieve Conway.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill Garvey thanked the Village for cleaning around the fire hydrant at Burger King and Clifford Road.
Exec Assist Reuss reported that he sent a letter to the Burger King Headquarters requesting information on their plans for the building.
Genieve Conway told the Board that some residents on Clifford Road are repeatedly putting our garbage and special pick-up items early. Mayor Grenier asked for a notice to be placed in the Activities and a letter be sent to the one address.
A motion was made by Trustee Mackay seconded byTrustee Laneto accept the minutes of the June 20, 2011 meeting as amended.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
TrusteeLansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The July 5th, 2011 meeting was cancelled due to the holiday.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 3: Total $ .00
WARRANT # 4:
GENERAL totaling $288,601.87
WATER totaling 213,480.61
SEWER totaling 1,156.80 Total $503,239.28
PAYROLL #3: totaling $ 81,058.42
(06/17/11 – 06/30/11)
PAYROLL #4: totaling $ 75,755.70
(07/01/11 – 07/14/11)
Total $156,814.12
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
There was a discussion regarding incorrect water/sewer billings for the period November 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011. Trustee Lansing offered seconded by Trustee Lane the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Water and Sewer Invoice #2316 for 46 Clifford Road in the amount of $636.56 was based on an inaccurate reading. Therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Invoice #2316 changed to $232.32, adjusting 46 Clifford Roads water charge for the period November 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 from $397.85 to $145.20 and, since the sewer charge is based upon water charges, the sewer usage charge will be adjusted accordingly (from $238.71 to $87.12), changing the total bill from $636.56 to $232.32 reflecting a change in usage from 137,000 gallons to 46,000 gallons.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lane seconded by Trustee Mackay to designate the Village as the lead agency for the High Reservoir Pump Station Project.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE VILLAGE OF MENANDS AS LEAD AGENCY AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROPOSED SAGE HILL PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS IS AN UNLISTED ACTION AND WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
WHEREAS, the Village of Menands (the “Village”) is proposing improvements at the Sage Hill Pump Station, located in the Village of Menands, Albany County, New York (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Village is conducting an uncoordinated review of the action as specified in Part 617.6(b)(4). A Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) has been completed, signed by the mayor, and is on file at Menands Village Hall.
WHEREAS, the SEQRA requires that certain procedures be followed and that certain determinations be made regarding such an activity; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the SEQRA Regulations, the Village has considered the significance of the potential environmental impacts of the Project by (a) using the criteria specified in Section 617.7 of the SEQRA Regulations, and (b) examining the Short EAF for the Project, together with other available supporting information, to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, pursuant to and in accordance with the coordinated review requirements of SEQR, the Village of Menands establishes itself as Lead Agency for the Project; and
RESOLVED, that based upon examination of the Short EAF and other available supporting information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each relevant area of environmental concern, and based further upon the Village’s knowledge of the area surrounding the Project, the Village makes the following findings and determinations: that the Project constitutes an “Unlisted Action” (as the quoted term is defined in the SEQRA Regulations), that the Project will not have a significant adverse environmental impact; and that the Project will not require the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as a consequence of such findings and declaration and in compliance with the requirements of SEQRA, Village of Menands, as lead agency, hereby directs the Village’s Engineer Barton & Loguidice, P.C. to prepare a Negative Declaration in accordance with 6 NYCRR § 617.12 and to file a copy of the Negative Declaration for the Project in accordance with the SEQRA Regulations; this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The Clerk reported on various training opportunities:
1. Planning and Zoning Summer School July 22nd at Albany Law School.
2. Northeast Elected Officials Finance Seminar in Lake Placid August 21st.
3. KVS Training in Amherst, New York August 22nd – 24th.
The Clerk stated that the pre-construction meeting for the South Lyons Avenue Project is scheduled for 9 A.M. on July 21st, 2011.
Paul Cooney reported that the first draft on the Louis Avenue survey needs more field work. Trustee Lansing asked Paul about the DPW hourly study – Paul will look into and report back.
Mayor Grenier led a discussion on paving issues with Tim Boyd and the Board – a Special Paving Workshop meeting was set for July 28th at 6 P.M.
Mayor Grenier led a discussion on proposed alternate side of the street parking. A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Lane to remove North Lyons Avenue and North Pearl Street from the proposed changes to Local Law 160-70.
ADOPED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting NAY
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Mackay seconded by Trustee Lansing to amend Local Law 160-70 to include alternate side parking restrictions on Irving Place.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lansing asked about a report on water pressure and volume issues in Sky Hollow Drive and Sage Hill Lane. The Clerk said the report is due on July 21st, 2011.
Trustee Mackay reported that the Emergency Communication Committee will meet to discuss New York Alert System.
Trustee Lane stated that the property next to Price Chopper needs to be cleaned up Exec. Assist Reuss will contact the owners.
Exec Assist Reuss reported that the Menands Diner property has been sold and the new owners are starting the building permit process.
Mayor Grenier presented the Board with an appreciation plaque from the Menands Junior Baseball Association
The Clerk advised the Board he needed a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the renewal Stormwater Coalition of Albany County Membership for 2012. After which Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Mackay a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the membership agreement.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
At 8:12 P.M. a motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to enter into Executive Session.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to adjourn the meeting.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:31 P.M
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John Stangle
Deputy Clerk