The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands held on Monday, July 18th, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Diane Foley, Trustee
Timothy Lane, Trustee
Brian Marsh, Trustee
Donald Handerhan, Village Clerk
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT:
Seth H. Harris, Trustee
Also attending: Bill Garvey, David Ognan, Christine DiMaio, Kevin Schwebke, Ryan St. Gelais, Jason Hoffman, and David Watson.
The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Open Forum:
Resident Bill Garvey made the following comments:
- Resident Garvey requests the Board pass a law that every homeowner must mow their lawn every 7-8 days.
- Resident Garvey requests a law having alternated parking on all Village streets.
- Resident Garvey thanked National Grid for repairs to several street lights within the Village.
- There are signs covered with weeds on Upland Road.
- Resident Garvey supports all the improvements to Ganser Smith Park.
- Resident Garvey supports 444 Broadway improvements.
- Resident Garvey advised the Board that there was no soap in the Ladies’ Room Park Bathroom. He advised DPW and the soap was filled. Mayor Grenier advised Mr. Garvey that it’s DPW’s job to check and clean the bathrooms in the park. Mr. Garvey was advised not to enter the Ladies’ Room.
Resident David Watson, Christine DiMaio, and Jason Hoffman advised the Board of their concerns regarding 800 North Pearl reopening the rear driveway of 800 North Pearl Street.
Their concerns include:
- Speed of vehicles on the street
- Not stopping at Stop Sign
- Kids playing and riding bikes on Kingston Street.
A discussion followed.
After a discussion the Board authorized Chief Ryan St. Gelais and the Clerk to speak to Abel Ravera, Representative of 800 North Pearl:
- Request a Stop Sign at top of the driveway
- Request 800 North Pearl to send a letter to all tenants about neighbor concerns and inform them there will be an increased Police Presents.
The Board asked the clerk to look into the purchase of portable speed bumps.
Resolution # 230026:
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to accept the minutes of the July 5th, 2022, Annual Meeting, seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Resolution # 220027:
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to approve payment corrections for the following, seconded by Trustee Lane.
CORRECTION FOR WARRANT # 26 ENC DUE TO TYPO:
Originally shown on 6/21/22 minutes as follows:
GENERAL totaling $272,002.70
WATER totaling $ 28,148.12
SEWER totaling $ 77.50
TOTALS $300,228.32
This warrant should have read as follows:
GENERAL totaling $277,503.06
WATER totaling $ 29,048.12
SEWER totaling $ 77.50
TOTALS $312,348.48
Voided check # 13235 -$ 5,797.30
Replacement Check #13264 $ 2,732.50
Void Ck # 13286 Onix Networking -$ 4,262.40 (Duplicate Payment)
Void Ck #13297 Ti-Sales, Inc. -$ 750.00 (Duplicate Payment)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Resolution # 230028:
A motion was made by Trustee Foley to approve payments for the following, seconded by Trustee Marsh.
WARRANT # 4:
GENERAL totaling $ 54,816.09
WATER totaling $ 15,289.04
SEWER totaling $ 3,007.50
TOTALING $ 73,112.63
PAYROLL # 4: totaling $100,524.85
(07/01/22-07/14/22)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Resolution # 230029:
The Clerk led a discussion regarding incorrect water/sewer billings for 90 Broadway. Two units within the plaza’s water and sewer accounts were active when they should have remained inactive, after which Trustee Marsh offered, seconded by Trustee Lane the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the water and sewer bills for account numbers 51-87-0 (90 Broadway, unit 5) and 51-81-0 (90 Broadway, unit 10) were active for the period of November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022, resulting in incorrect billing, totaling $582.00 in water charges, and $232.80 in sewer charges. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that a total of $582.00 be deducted from the Water Fund and adjusted off the current bills, and be it further
RESOLVED, that a total of $232.80 be deducted from Sewer Fund and adjusted off the current bills.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk led a discussion regarding the purchase of a RAM 2500 tradesman Crew Cab 4X4 pickup truck for the DPW Department under the NYS contract at a cost of $49,082.00. The monies are available from the vehicle savings account. Discussion Followed. After the discussion, the pickup truck that the new truck is replacing will be sent to Innovative to evaluate if it is worth keeping or should be surplus.
Resolution # 230030:
Trustee Marsh made a motion to purchase a RAM 2500 tradesman Crew Cab 4X4 pickup truck for the DPW Department under the NYS contract at a cost of $49,082.00, second by Trustee Lane.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Fire Chief David Ognan led a discussion regarding the need to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for the Firefighters due to the age of current equipment and the recent increase in membership.
The following items need to be purchased:
- 14 Firefighting Helmets at a cost of $402.27 each Total cost of $5,631.76
- 10 Turnout Coats at a cost of $2,022.32 each Total cost of $20,223.20
- 10 Turnout Pants at a cost of $1,811.13 each Total cost of $18,111.30
- 10 Leather Gloves at a cost of $119.67 each Total cost of $1,196.70
- 12 Firefighter Hoods at a cost of $37.69 each Total cost of $452.28
Discussion Followed. After the discussion, the total cost of PPE is $45,615.24. $25,000.00 will come out of the contingency account and the balance will come Fire Department Budget
Resolution # 230031:
Trustee Lane made a motion to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for the Fire Department under the NYS contract from MES at a cost of $45,615.24. Using $25,000.00 from the Contingency Account and the balance from the Fire Department Budget, second by Trustee Marsh.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk advised the Board that the IRS has risen the mileage rate from $.585 to $.625. Discussion followed.
Resolution # 230032:
After a discussion, Trustee Marsh made a motion to increase the mileage rate to meet the IRS Rate of .625, seconded by Trustee Lane.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Mayor Grenier advised that concerts in the park and Food Truck Festival are a success. Mayor Grenier stated that there will be more food trucks this week and in the following weeks.
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:54 P.M.
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Donald Handerhan
Village Clerk