The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on Monday November 7th, 2011 was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Mike Mackay, Trustee
Aileen Nicoll, Trustee
ABSENT:
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Also attending: Theresa Montanye, John E. Darling, Esq., Bill Garvey, Esther Nolan, Peggy Kelly, John Rapp, Mercedes Rapp, Pete Rallatos, Andreas Tskalas, James Sher, Ron LaBerge, Brian Rozmierski, and Jim Mitchell.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to enter into Executive Session.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The Clerk presented various health plans for the Village employees to the Board.
Mayor Grenier led a discussion on each proposal and set an Executive Session for Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 5:30 P.M.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 6:57 P.M.
The regular semi-monthly meeting resumed at 7:06 P.M.
PRESENT:
Megan Grenier, Mayor
Timothy A. Lane, Trustee
Mark Lansing, Trustee
Mike Mackay, Trustee
Aileen Nicoll, Trustee
William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk-Treasurer
John Stangle, Deputy Clerk
Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney
Paul Reuss, Exec Asst to Mayor
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to approve the Special Use Permit for The Menands Diner at 563 Broadway.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Ron LaBerge representing Dutch Village Apartments requested that the Board change the zoning at 30 & 36 Wards Lane from RR-2 to R-4.
Village Attorney Rehfuss advised the Board that they could revisit this issue and that it would require a public hearing.
Mr. LaBerge was advised to submit a new application for the property.
Resident James Sher reported that the culvert at 18 Louis Avenue was partially plugged Mayor Grenier stated that the DPW will clean it out.
Resident Esther Nolan requested that the DPW not plow snow from Jones Court onto her sidewalk and driveway. Mayor Grenier will discuss this with the DPW.
Resident Tom Micheli discussion a possible skating rink in Ganser Smith Park. The Clerk will contact the Village’s insurance company to discuss the Village’s coverage
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to approve minutes from the October 17th, 2011 meeting.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting ABSTAINED
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Nicoll to approve minutes from the October 20th, 2011 Health Insurance Workshop.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting ABSTAINED
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to approve payment for the following:
WARRANT # 11
GENERAL totaling $482,933.20
WATER totaling 20,176.33
SEWER totaling 9,725.28
TOTAL $512,834.81
CAPITAL PROJECT $142,615.55
PAYROLL # 11 totaling $ 84,325.72
(10/07/11 – 10/20/11)
PAYROLL # 12 totaling $ 71,953.23
(10/21/11 – 11/03/11)
TOTAL $156,278.95
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
Trustee Lane reported that 38 Park Drive was selling numerous used vehicles Code Enforcement will investigate.
Trustee Mackay reported that 703 North Pearl Street has more cars for sale than allowed – Code Enforcement will investigate and pursue any violations.
Trustee Mackay also reported that he has met with Kathy Lanni and received a proposal for an Emergency Notification System. Village Attorney Rehfuss will review the contract.
Trustee Mackay proposed that the Village schedule a public meeting to explain the 2% Tax Cap to the residents.
Trustee Nicoll reported that due to inclement weather, the Halloween Party was rescheduled to Saturday, November 5th from 3 to 5 P.M. at Ganser Smith Park.
Mayor Grenier led a discussion on the engineering requirements to the proposed Sage Hill Lane and Sky Hollow Drive Water Infrastructure Project. The Clerk will send out requests for proposals.
Mayor Grenier discussed a previous meeting with Assemblyman Reilly about a possible grant.
The Mayor suggested the Village pursue the decorative lighting in the Ganser Smith Park master plan. The Board agreed and the Mayor will contact Bob Reilly.
The Clerk reported on a quote and savings for payroll administration from PayChex.
The Clerk told the Board that the leaf machine has started.
The Clerk inquired about the Annual Christmas Party for employees, retired employees and their guests after a discussion it was agreed the party would be Thursday, December, 15th from 3 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Poppy’s Place if available, the Clerk will check
At 8:00 P.M. Trustee Lansing made a motion seconded by Trustee Mackay to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M.
A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to adjourn.
ADOPTED:
Trustee Lane voting AYE
Trustee Lansing voting AYE
Trustee Mackay voting AYE
Trustee Nicoll voting AYE
Mayor Grenier voting AYE
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
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John Stangle
Deputy Clerk