The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands
held on Monday, February 6th, 2017 was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Steve Boulet, Trustee
Seth H. Harris, Trustee
Aileen Nicoll, Trustee
Donald Handerhan, Village Clerk
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT:
Paul Reuss, Exec Asst to Mayor
Diane Foley, Trustee
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Brian Marsh, John Stangle, James Sher, Shannon Briscoe
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Open Forum:
Resident Bill Garvey informed the Board that lights # 3 and # 33 on Broadway near the railroad tracks are always lit. Pole # 72 near Harts Lane is still missing when is it going to be replaced.
Resident Brian Marsh complained about erratic driving of Michael Freshman of 13 Ruso Drive. The Mayor asked if he reported this to the Menands Police his reply was no. The Mayor asked the Clerk to discuss this matter with Chief O’Brien.
Mr. Marsh asked why Verizon Fios is not available in the Village. A discussion followed.
Mr. Marsh asked if Bill Giering could set up a presentation about what is going on with the Broadway Corridor.
Resident James Sher asked if 125 Broadway could be considered a super fund to clean up the brown field. A discussion followed.
Mr. Sher stated he read that Chipolte is looking for store fronts to open new stores. The Mayor stated she would forward the information and look into it.
Mr. Sher complained about 20 Louis Avenue stating that there a 5 people living in this townhouse.
Attorney Rehfuss explained this would be a violation of Grouper Law and the Village should advise Code Enforcement.
Resident John Stangle commented that when the new fire truck was purchased the other two trucks were to be sold. He asked when something was going to be done about that. The Mayor informed Mr. Stangle that one truck was sold to the City of Cohoes back in September and the Fire Chief is trying to find a buyer for the other fire truck.
A motion was made by Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Boulet to accept the minutes of the January 17th, 2017 Board Meeting.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting ABSTAINED
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Nicoll, seconded by Trustee Harris to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 17:
GENERAL totaling $ 77,781.98
WATER totaling $ 30,013.29
SEWER totaling $ 2,066.73
TOTALS $109,862.00
PAYROLL #17: totaling $ 94,441.23
01/06/17 – 01/19/17)
PAYROLL # 18: totaling $ 82,959.35
(01/20/17 – 02/02/17)
TOTALS $177,400.58
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Nicoll to approve payment of $116.66 by the Fire Department towards their portion of a CO2 Detector for Fire Services. All 12 departments are splitting the cost.
The Clerk advised the Board under the advice of NYCOM and Village Attorney Rehfuss that the Village would be able to contribute their portion of the CO2 meter under a Shared Service Agreement. The on-call fire investigator will carry the CO2 meter and will be available to respond to all hazardous material calls within the Village of Menands.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Harris made a motion to approve PenFlex numbers for the 2016 year, seconded by Trustee Nicoll.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that the contract for 280 Broadway has been signed and work will begin this week.
The Clerk read a request from the Fire Department to use one fire truck and one Chiefs vehicle in the Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 11th, 2016 after which Trustee Nicoll moved, seconded by Trustee Boulet a resolution authorizing the Fire Department the use one fire truck and one Chiefs vehicle in the Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
There was a discussion regarding incorrect water/sewer billings for the period
May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016. Trustee Harris offered seconded by Trustee Nicoll the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, Water and Sewer Invoice #2635 for 96 A Menand Road – Rt 378 in the amount of $384.80 was based on a meter without services. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that a total of $240.50 be deducted from the original water roll total for the period May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016, and be it further
RESOLVED, that a total of $144.30 be deducted from the original sewer roll total for the period May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016,
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
There was a discussion regarding incorrect water/sewer billings for 96 C Menand Road – Rt 378
Trustee Harris offered seconded by Trustee Boulet the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, Water and Sewer Invoice #3158 for 96 C Menand Road – Rt 378 in the amount of $284.56 for the period November 1,2015 to April 30, 2016 and $298.80
May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016 were based on a meter with no services. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that a total of $177.85 for the period November 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016 and $186.75 for the period May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016 be deducted from the original water roll total, and be it further
RESOLVED, that a total of $106.71 for the period November 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016 and $112.05 for the period May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016 be deducted from the original sewer roll total.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
There was a discussion regarding incorrect water/sewer billings for the period
May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016. Trustee Harris offered seconded by Trustee Boulet the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, Water and Sewer Invoice #2201 for 375 Broadway in the amount of $1,758.64 was based on incorrect sewer services. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that invoice #2201 be changed to $1,099.15, reflecting a change in sewer charges, and
RESOLVED, that a total of $659.49 be deducted from the original sewer roll total for the period May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016,
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk reminded the Board that the next meeting will be Tuesday, February 21st due to Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, February 20th, 2017.
At 6:30 P.M. Trustee Harris made a motion, seconded by Trustee Boulet to enter into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 6:52 P.M.
Trustee Nicoll presented the following resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a settlement and sign all papers necessary to settle the claim against the Malesardi et al and Scotland Yards, seconded by Trustee Boulet.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Nicoll, seconded by Trustee Harris to adjourn.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 7:22 P.M.
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Donald Handerhan
Clerk