The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on May 2nd, 2011 was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 6:05 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Mike Mackay, Trustee
Aileen L. Nicoll, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk – Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Assist to the Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Angelo Premo, John Blaauboer, James Sher, Theresa Montanye, Paul Cooney, Maureen Connors, Bob Schanz, Andrew Wisoff, Kirk Montanye and Peter Molinaro.
Motion was made by Trustee Mackay seconded by Trustee Nicoll to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AY
Returned to regular meeting at 6:45 P.M.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until 7:00 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resident James Sher asked when the DPW would fix the lawn at 18 Louis Avenue. The Clerk advised him they would get to it as soon as they can.
Trustee Lane thanked our Military for their actions since 9/11 and asked for a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11 and their families.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Nicoll to accept the minutes of the April 18th, 2011 meeting.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lane seconded by Trustee Lansing to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 23
GENERAL totaling $40,373.17
WATER totaling 4,437.41
SEWER totaling 1,758.75
TOTAL $46,569.33
PAYROLL # 24 totaling $75.962.78
(4/08/11 – 4/21/11)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk discussed the service contract for the elevator; he received two proposals each for a five (5) year contract.
Schlinder $2,268 per year
Otis $2,250 per year
After which Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane to accept the proposed from Otis.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Mayor announced that in concurrence with Justice Rowley she was appointing Susan Dube as the Clerk to the Justice for the ensuing year.
The Clerk discussed the refurbishing/replacement of the Sage Hill pump and that it will need to undergo the SEQRA process, after a discussion Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Lansing the following resolution:
WHEREAS, one of the pump stations owned and operated by the Village of Menands (The “Village”) Sage Hill Pump Station, is in need of repairs and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Village intends to make improvements to the Sage Hill Pump Station; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation, it is resolved that the improvements will not have a significant impart on the environment.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Mackay a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and file any/all documents that may be necessary to undergo the SEQRA process for the improvements to the Sage Hill Pump Station.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Mayor read a Thank You from Paul Dominski for the donation in remembrance of his wife.
The Mayor also asked that the Board meet to review the infrastructure projects. After a discussion it was agreed to have an Infrastructure Workshop on June 1, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. the Clerk will do the proper notices.
There was a discussion held concerning the Dumpster Enclosure Law after which Executive Assistant Reuss will do a review of the situation and also do a follow up letter reminding the businesses of the requirements.
Trustee Mackay inquired as to a cross walk for Riverview Center, Paul will check with NYSDOT.
Trustee Lane inquired about someone dumping on Sage Court – the Clerk will check with DPW and have NO DUMPING signs and a chain installed. Trustee Lane also read a letter from Laura Archambault of the Town of Colonie Youth Services (attached) thanking the Village for participating in the Global Youth Services Day. Trustee Lane said the clean-up of the park went well; along with the clean-up of Broadway everyone did a great job.
The Clerk advised the Board he had received a notice from the Town of Colonie establishing the Town Board as the lead agency to carry out the SEQRA process on the possibility of privatizing the management, operation, construction, repair and maintance of the Town’s Landfill.
The Clerk advised the Board about the NYCOM Annual Meeting which this year will be May 24 – 26 at the Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, if you want to go let him know so he can make arrangements.
At 7:58 P.M. Trustee Lansing made a motion seconded by Trustee Mackay to enter into Executive Session.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:23 P.M.
A motionwas made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Lane to adjourn.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
_____________________________
William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk – Treasurer
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on May 2nd, 2011 was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 6:05 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Mike Mackay, Trustee
Aileen L. Nicoll, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk – Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Assist to the Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Angelo Premo, John Blaauboer, James Sher, Theresa Montanye, Paul Cooney, Maureen Connors, Bob Schanz, Andrew Wisoff, Kirk Montanye and Peter Molinaro.
Motion was made by Trustee Mackay seconded by Trustee Nicoll to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Returned to regular meeting at 6:45 P.M.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until 7:00 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resident James Sher asked when the DPW would fix the lawn at 18 Louis Avenue. The Clerk advised him they would get to it as soon as they can.
Trustee Lane thanked our Military for their actions since 9/11 and asked for a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11 and their families.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Nicoll to accept the minutes of the April 18th, 2011 meeting.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lane seconded by Trustee Lansing to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 23
GENERAL totaling $40,373.17
WATER totaling 4,437.41
SEWER totaling 1,758.75
TOTAL $46,569.33
PAYROLL # 24 totaling $75.962.78
(4/08/11 – 4/21/11)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk discussed the service contract for the elevator; he received two proposals each for a five (5) year contract.
Schlinder $2,268 per year
Otis $2,250 per year
After which Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Lane to accept the proposed from Otis.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Mayor announced that in concurrence with Justice Rowley she was appointing Susan Dube as the Clerk to the Justice for the ensuing year.
The Clerk discussed the refurbishing/replacement of the Sage Hill pump and that it will need to undergo the SEQRA process, after a discussion Trustee Lane moved seconded by Trustee Lansing the following resolution:
WHERAS, one of the pump stations owned and operated by the Village of Menands (The “Village”) Sage Hill Pump Station, is in need of repairs and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Village intends to make improvements to the Sage Hill Pump Station; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation, it is resolved that the improvements will not have a significant impart on the environment.
ADOPED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lansing moved seconded by Trustee Mackay a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and file any/all documents that may be necessary to undergo the SEQRA process for the improvements to the Sage Hill Pump Station.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Mayor read a Thank You from Paul Dominski for the donation in remembrance of his wife.
The Mayor also asked that the Board meet to review the infrastructure projects. After a discussion it was agreed to have an Infrastructure Workshop on June 1, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. the Clerk will do the proper notices.
There was a discussion held concerning the Dumpster Enclosure Law after which Executive Assistant Reuss will do a review of the situation and also do a follow up letter reminding the businesses of the requirements.
Trustee Mackay inquired as to a cross walk for Riverview Center, Paul will check with NYSDOT.
Trustee Lane inquired about someone dumping on Sage Court – the Clerk will check with DPW and have NO DUMPING signs and a chain installed. Trustee Lane also read a letter from Laura Archambault of the Town of Colonie Youth Services (attached) thanking the Village for participating in the Global Youth Services Day. Trustee Lane said the clean-up of the park went well; along with the clean-up of Broadway everyone did a great job.
The Clerk advised the Board he had received a notice from the Town of Colonie establishing the Town Board as the lead agency to carry out the SEQRA process on the possibility of privatizing the management, operation, construction, repair and maintance of the Town’s Landfill.
The Clerk advised the Board about the NYCOM Annual Meeting which this year will be May 24 – 26 at the Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, if you want to go let him know so he can make arrangements.
At 7:58 P.M. Trustee Lansing made a motion seconded by Trustee Mackay to enter into Executive Session.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:23 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Lane to adjourn.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
_____________________________
William T. Smith, Jr.
Clerk – Treasurer