The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on Monday, June 4th, 2018 was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Diane Foley, Trustee
Seth H. Harris, Trustee
Aileen Nicoll, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Village Treasurer
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT:
Steve Boulet, Trustee
Donald Handerhan, Village Clerk
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Brian Marsh, John Stangle, Bill Nevins
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance
Open Forum:
Resident Bill Garvey thanked the Police Chief for his assistance. Bill also reported on several locations with extremely high grass.
Resident John Stangle requested clarification on the new requirement for an insurance rider for the use of the park. He stated that there are several different versions from different residents. The Mayor stated this will be reviewed with the clerk and office personnel.
John also discussed the Annual Water Report and the amount of lost water reported. The Treasurer stated that the Village is still in the process of arranging a leak detection study be done.
John also stated the Village Address is wrong on the report.
A vote to accept the minutes of the May 21st, 2018 Board Meeting was tableD due to lack of a quorum, of Board Members from the May 21st meeting.
A motion was made by Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Foley to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT 25 ENC: Corrected
GENERAL totaling $27,418.93
WATER totaling $ 1,536.00
SEWER totaling $ 568.00
TOTALS $29,522.93
PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND $ 291.00
WARRANT #1: CORRECTED
GENERAL totaling $188,687.10
WATER totaling $109,753.00
SEWER totaling $ 17,340.00
TOTALS $315,780.10
PAYROLL # 26: totaling $94,489.73
(05/11/18 – 05/24/18)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Treasurer led a discussion concerning the Villages’ Workers’ Compensation Insurance after which the following Resolutions were introduced:
WHEREAS there has been proposed a “NEW YORK STATE MUNICIPAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ALLIANCE PLAN DOCUMENT” pursuant to Section 50 3-a of the Workers’ Compensation Law (hereinafter “the Plan”); and
WHEREAS the Village of Menands is eligible for membership in the Plan; and
WHEREAS the Village of Menands has made an independent investigation of the Plan and reviewed the Plan document, and has concluded that it would be in the interests of the Village of Menands to participate therein; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Mayor Grenier be and hereby is authorized and instructed to execute the Plan’s charter document on behalf of the Village of Menands; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the custody of all joint Plan moneys by the Plan Administrator under the Plan be and the same hereby is approved.
A MOTION was made by Trustee Foley and seconded by Trustee Harris to adopt the above resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands at its June 4, 2018 meeting
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
“WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – SELF INSURANCE”
“A MOTION was made by Trustee Foley and seconded by Trustee Harris to adopt the following resolution:
“RESOLVED, that the Village of Menands hereby elects, pursuant to Subdivision 3-a of Section 50 of the Workers’ Compensation Law, to become a self-insurer as to Workers’ Compensation claims against this Municipality; and be it further
“RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 50 Subdivision 3-a of said Workers’ Compensation Law, notice of such election shall be filed forthwith with the Chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Board, Self-Insurance Section; and be if further
“RESOLVED, that this election shall be come effective on July 1, 2018.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
There was a discussion concerning the request for a Peddler’s Permit Application for American Promotional Events for retail sale of NYS approved sparkling devices. After which the Mayor signed the permit.
At 6:40 P.M. Trustee Harris made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter, seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 7:02 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Foley to adjourn.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 7:04 P.M.
As presented to Donald Handerhan, Village Clerk on Thursday, June 7th, 2018.
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William T. Smith, Jr.
Village Treasurer