The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on Monday, November 4th, 2019 was called to order by Deputy Mayor Aileen Nicoll at 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Diane Foley, Trustee
Seth H. Harris, Trustee
Brian Marsh, Trustee
Aileen Nicoll, Trustee
Donald Handerhan, Village Clerk
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
ABSENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Also attending: Bill Garvey, Connie Van Buren, Susan & Mike Mackay, Stephen Testo, John Stangle, Mike Steurer, Susan Sweeney, Courtney Jaskula, Eric Johnson
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Open Forum:
Resident Bill Garvey advised the Board that the trash barrel from the dugouts were put away. Mr. Garvey found a bat at Polk-Switzer Park and brought it to the concession stand at Ganser Smith Park.
Mr. Garvey is in support of the Quiet Zone asked about signage if there will be flashing lights with the signs.
Eric Johnson from Chazen Companies advised the signs will say Quiet Zone and hours but no flashing lights.
Resident Connie Van Buren raised concerns about unregistered vehicles on Clifford Road a discussion followed.
Resident Van Buren is concerned about the homes on Clifford Road there are 59 homes on Clifford Road over half are rental properties. Ms. Van Buren feels the homes should be kept up a discussion followed.
The Village Attorney advised the Clerk to have Code Enforcement inspect the properties on Clifford Road and advise the Board.
Ms. Van Buren asked the Board about age all exemption on taxes. The Board was not aware of the exemption and advised her to contact the Town of Colonie Assessors Office.
Fire Chief Michael Steurer advised the Board that Assistant Chief Ben Lattanzio will be relocating to the Utica area for work and will be leaving the Fire Department. The Chief advised the Board of his plan.
Chief Steurer suggested moving David Ognan up to Car 37 and to alternated the Captains weekly into Car 38 until the next election.
The Clerk asked the Chief to come back to the Board when Chief Lattanzio officially leaves so the Board can act on it.
A motion was made by Trustee Harris to approve minutes from the October 21st, 2019 Board Meeting as amended, seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to approve minutes from the October 29th, 2019 Insurance Workshop, seconded by Trustee Harris.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to approve payment for the following, seconded by Trustee Nicoll.
WARRANT # 11:
GENERAL totaling $138,713.05
WATER totaling $ 3,338.62
SEWER totaling 4,543.48
TOTALS $146,595.15
PARK FUND: totaling $ 5,173.88
PAYROLL # 11: totaling $107,333.76
(10/11/19-10/24/19)
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Trustee Marsh moved the following resolution concerning Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible Village Employees and retirees. For the calendar year 2020 the Village will offer the following
plans:
Empire Blue Cross Platinum Blue Access EPO 20/0%; a Delta Dental Plan L – PPO Comprehensive; along with the current Guardian Vision Plan. On January 1st eligible employees will have a 19% employee responsibility, however, beginning with the Fiscal year June 1st, 2020 the employee responsibility will increase to 20% of the total monthly cost of the Health, Dental, and Vision options selected. (Union contracts will supersede the % of employee responsibility and Health Plans). Non-Medicare retires will have the same Empire Blue Cross Platinum Access EPO with a retiree responsibility of 12%. They may also purchase the Delta Dental Plan for the cost of the plan which will be added to their monthly contribution. Medicare eligible retirees will continue to be offered the CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plan with a 12% retiree responsibility. They too, may also purchase the Delta Dental plan for the cost of the Plan, which will be added to their monthly contribution. The resolution was seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting ABSENT
The Clerk presented the Board with a petition from Robert Kennedy, Mayor from Freeport, NY and President of NYCOM requesting a delay on the implementation and enforcement of the recent changes to New York discovery process and other criminal procedural changes.
Trustee Marsh made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Board to sign petition requesting the delay, seconded by Trustee Harris.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
The Clerk informed the Board that the Business Breakfast was a success.
The Clerk advised the Board that on November 26, 2019 from 4:15 to 4:45 the CP Rail Holiday Train will be stopping in Menands. During that time CP Rail will be collecting food for local food bank and they will be providing entertainment. More information to follow with flyers and on the website.
Parking will be limited around the park. A parking site will be set up at 444 Broadway a shuttle will transport people to the park, it is suggested that if interested in the shuttle individuals need to be a 444 Broadway before 3:30 P.M.
The Clerk advise the Board that the Treasurer stated the Bond rate for the DPW & Fire Department Bond is 1.99% and the closing will be around November 13th.
Trustee Harris reappointed Dianne MacFarland as Gardner after her retirement, seconded by Trustee Foley.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
At 6:25 P.M. Trustee Harris made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss a contractual matter, seconded by Trustee Marsh.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 6:45 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Marsh to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Harris.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Foley voting AYE
Trustee Harris voting AYE
Trustee Marsh voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
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Donald Handerhan
Village Clerk