The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on Monday, March 6th, 2017 was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Steve Boulet, Trustee
Diane Foley, Trustee
Seth H. Harris, Trustee
Aileen Nicoll, Trustee
Donald Handerhan, Village Clerk
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Asst to Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Brian Marsh, John Stangle, Donald Zee, Bill Nevins, Wendy Meehan, Lyle Darmetko, Kirk Montanye, Dave Ingalls, Eric Johnson, Al Dietrich.
They Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Open Forum:
Resident Bill Garvey inquired about the use of 250 Broadway when the Village Office moves to 280 Broadway. The Mayor explained the additional office space and Menands Police will expand into the vacant space.
Mr. Garvey inquired about the color choice for 354 Broadway and when construction will be completed. Code Enforcement Officer Reuss stated that July is the target date for completion of the new four apartment building. At this time the color is undetermined.
Resident Brian Marsh asked if the Board knew when the Route 377 Project will begin the Mayor stated possibly this summer. A discussion followed.
Resident Kirk Montanye stated that the phone line 463-9494 is not working in the firehouse. The Clerk will look into the problem.
Mr. Montanye inquired about a law suit against the Menand Police and Albert Beverly and asked if any of the officers were disciplined. Village Attorney Rehfuss advised Mr. Montanye that if there was a settlement if would have been through the insurance company. A discussion followed.
A pre-application conference for Elmwood Road Apartments was presented by Dave Ingalls and Don Zee informing the Board about design and layout of the apartments. The property owners are going to use a Single Site Plan rather than sub-dividing the property. They will be going to the Zoning Board of Appeals for various variances in addition a Special Use Permit will be needed to authorize construction of a multi-family development.
Trustee Harris made a motion, seconded by Trustee Foley to accept the minutes of the February 21st, 2017 Board Meeting.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Foley 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 for the following:
WARRANT # 19:
GENERAL totaling $65,838.56
WATER totaling $ 4,531.74
SEWER totaling $ 1,129.50
TOTALS $71,499.80
PAYROLL # 20: totaling $83,111.79
(02/17/17 – 03/02/17)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Eric Johnson from Chazen Companies led a discussion regarding a $20,000 credit to Pipe Relining Project on Simmons Lane – Oakland Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation. After a discussion a motion was made by Trustee Boulet, seconded by Trustee Nicoll to accept a $20,000 credit and 5 year warranty on the Lining Project and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A discussion was held on replacement cost of Access System for the Fire House with a new system.
Resident Kirk Montanye stated that there are no fire fighters who don’t have a working FOB – the Village Clerk explained that the current system is outdated and parts are not available.
Resident John Stangle asked if this system can be expanded. The Clerk advised that it could be. Trustee Harris asked to table this discussion until the next meeting so a Chief could be present.
The following bids were received for a new fire alarm system for 280 Broadway:
Sander’s Fire Safety: $6,903.59
1. 3 CO Detectors
2. 1 Pull Station
3. 1 Horn / Strobe
4. 3 Photo smoke detectors
5. 1 Voice Dialer
6. Installation & Programming
7. Testing system
Hart Alarm: $$2,500 Reuse existing door locks and readers
1. 2 CO Detectors
2. 1 Pull Station
3. 1 Horn / Strobe
4. 3 Photo smoke detectors
5. 1 Voice dialer
6. Installation & Programming
7. Testing system
A motion was made by Trustee Nicoll, seconded by Trustee Boulet to accept the bid from Hart Alarm in the amount of $2,500 for a fire alarm system at 280 Broadway.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk questioned whether or not the Board wanted Computel to come in they are located 2 ½ hours away or do they want the Clerk to arrange a teleconference. Time Warner owes the Village $25,000. Does the Board want Computel to file a claim with Time Warner for the funds Time Warner owes the residents of Menands. Time Warner may pass the cost of the claim on to residents a discussion followed.
Trustee Foley presented a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the necessary documents to recover the funds owed by Time Warner, seconded by Trustee Harris.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk reminded the Board about the Budget and Health Insurance Workshops scheduled for Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at 5:30 P.M.
At 6:54 P.M. Trustee Harris made a motion, seconded by Trustee Foley to enter into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 7:11 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Boulet to adjourn.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Boulet voting AYE
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 7:12 P.M.
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Donald Handerhan
Clerk