The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on Monday, August 1st, 2022, was called to order by Deputy Mayor Seth H. Harris at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Diane Foley, Trustee
Seth H. Harris, Trustee
Timothy Lane, Trustee
Brian Marsh, Trustee
Donald Handerhan, Village Clerk
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Paul Cooney, Chief David Ognan, Chief Ryan St. Gelais
The Deputy Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resolution # 230033:
Chief David Ognan led a discussion regarding the use of Albany County’s Fire Engine while Rescue 6 is out getting estimates for possible repairs.
After discussion Trustee Lane made a motion to approve the use of Albany County’s Fire Engine while Rescue 6 is out getting estimates for possible repairs, second by Trustee Marsh.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Chief David Ognan led a discussion regarding 2 new members Karrissa Stowell and Connor Gorden. Chief Ognan gave the board a brief background for each of the new members.
Resolution # 230034:
After the discussion Trustee, Marsh made a motion to approve Karrissa Stowell and Connor Gorden into active membership in the Menands Fire Department, second by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Chief David Ognan led a discussion regarding using the Ladder Truck for the Menands Community Night and allowing rides in the bucket.
Resolution 230035:
After discussion Trustee, Marsh made a motion to approve the use of the Ladder Truck for the Menands Community Night and allow giving rides in the bucket, second by Trustee Lane.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Open Forum:
Resident Bill Garvey made the following comments:
- A dead bird on N Lyons that’s been removed
- Resident Garvey reported a vehicle parked by a fire hydrant on Cornell to the police
- Resident Garvey advised the light at Broadway and Brookside has been fixed by DOT
- Resident Garvey advised there is a missing black light on Broadway. The Clerk advised it is on order.
- Along the railroad tracks the powerline towers are covered with vines.
- Resident Garvey supports the ZBA approving the Cell Tower at Menands Market
- Resident Garvey advised the Board that Building 8 of Menands Market will become a warehouse
- On N Lyons there is a leaf bag next to a fire hydrant.
Resident Paul Cooney advised the Board that he had his water meter replaced the replacement took 30 minutes.
Resident Cooney asked if the Board considered his idea for road work permits. Trustee Lane advised he has revised the form and is waiting for Eric Johnson and some department heads to reply. A discussion followed.
Resolution 230036:
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to accept the minutes of the July 18th, 2022, Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting ABSTAINED
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Resolution 230037:
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to approve payment for the following, seconded by Trustee Foley.
WARRANT # 5:
GENERAL totaling $168,463.17
WATER totaling $ 32,559.64
SEWER totaling $ 4,401.88
TOTALS $205,424.69
PAYROLL # 5: totaling $107,989.98
(07/15/22-07/28/22)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Resolution 230038:
The Treasurer requested permission to amend Account A.5110.0209 Street Maintenance – Pick-up Truck to allow for the purchase of a new pickup truck for the DPW by $50,000. And permission to transfer $50,000. from the Vehicle Savings Account when needed to pay for the Truck. The board approved the purchase at the July 18, 2022, Board Meeting on Resolution #23030.
Trustee Marsh made a motion to approve amending Account A.5110.0209 Street Maintenance – Pick-up Truck to allow for the purchase of a new pickup truck for the DPW by $50,000. And permission to transfer $50,000. from the Vehicle Savings Account when needed to pay for the Truck, second by Trustee Lane.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Resolution 230039:
The Treasurer requested permission to amend Account A.3410.0208 Fire Department – Equipment Miscellaneous to allow for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters by $25,000. And also transfer the $25,000 from the Contingency Account when required. The Board approved the purchase and transfer at the July 18, 2022, Board Meeting with Resolution #230031.
Trustee Lane made a motion to approve amending Account A.3410.0208 Fire Department – Equipment Miscellaneous to allow for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters by $25,000. And also transfer the $25,000 from the Contingency Account when required, second by Trustee Marsh.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Harris led a discussion and introduced Local Law #3
A discussion followed.
After the discussion, the Clerk advised the Board that all Past videos are on the website along with the minutes for each meeting.
Resolution # 230040:
After discussion Trustee Harris made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 15th, 2022, at 6 P.M. regarding Local Law # 3 authorizing videoconferencing for public meetings pursuant to Public Officers Law, second by Trustee Lane.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
The Clerk led a discussion regarding the plow for the new DPW pickup Truck. The wrong plow was ordered when the order was placed for the new pickup truck. Foreman Mike Hagmann wanted a 9-foot Fisher V-plow. The plow that was ordered was a 7-foot straight plow. An additional $783.00 will be needed to order the correct plow.
Resolution # 230041:
After discussion Trustee, Marsh made a motion to approve an additional $783.00 for a Fisher 9-foot V-Plow, second by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
The Clerk led a discussion regarding upgrading Water Department SCADA program. The Village has received the following quote from Smith Controls.
Resolution # 230042:
After discussion Trustee, Marsh made a motion to approve the purchase of the SCADA System from Smith Controls at a cost of $29,800.00, second by Trustee Lane.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Lane led a discussion regarding the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grants under NY Forward and asked permission to draft the letter of intent.
Resolution # 230043:
After discussion Trustee Lane made a motion to approve applying for regarding the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grants under NY Forward and asked permission to draft the letter of intent, second by Trustee Marsh.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
The Clerk reminded the Board that the Village Picnic and Community night will August 24, 2022, from 5 PM to 8 PM.
The Clerk advised the Board that the speed bumps that were approved at the last Village Board Meeting have been installed on Kingston Street.
The Board asked the Clerk for an update on the water meter replacement. The Clerk advised approximately 200 meters have been installed and the appointments are filling up. A discussion followed.
The Board asked for an update on the High Service Reservoir. The Clerk advised there is still water in the resident’s yard. The valve does work. The reservoir may still be leaking. A discussion followed.
After the discussion, the Board asked to follow up with Eric Johnson to advise what are the next steps.
Deputy Mayor Harris advised the Board that a new story walk has been installed. A discussion followed.
Trustee Marsh advised the Board that the Albany County redistricting will divide the Village into 3 different districts. Trustee Marsh is drafting a letter to the Albany County Redistricting Committee first asking to divide the Village or combine it with Loudonville and not the City of Albany. A discussion followed.
Deputy Mayor Harris advised NY/NJ Water Shed Protection Act was passed in the House and now going to the Senate.
At 6:53 P.M. Trustee Marsh made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss legal and personnel matters, seconded by Trustee Lane.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 7:10 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
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Donald Handerhan
Village Clerk