Regular Meeting—March 9, 2005

            The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor J. Bert Mahoney.   Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call showed all Trustees to be present, as well as the Director of Public Works Craig Falcone, Treas. Fletcher, Deputy Treas. Gorham, and Village Clerk O’Brien.

            Trustee Kelts moved to waive reading the minutes from the previous meetings and accept them as written.  The second was made by Trustee Rocque.  The motion carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Trustee VanDervoort—Offered the report of the Public Works director, who reported 30 hours devoted to snow removal during the past month.  (The complete report is available from the Village Clerk).  Trustee VanDervoort also invited all community residents to attend the meetings planning the Heritage Day activities for Oct. 8, 2005.

            Trustee Pascucci—Gave a report on Youth Council activites for the month.

            Trustee Rocque—Gave the Fire Dept. report for Feb.  There were 6 emergency alarms answered and weekly training sessions continue to be held.  (The complete report is available from the Village Clerk.)

            Trustee Kelts—Bands for the summer concerts in the park are all lined up and a schedule will be forthcoming.  Preparations for the May 7 Canalfest  are being handled by Tremblay Associates and all is going well.

            The financial report for Feb. is as follows:  Checking Account Bal, $41,737.79;

Money Market Bal. $177,102.26; no C.D.’s; for a total General Fund Bal. Of $218,840.05.  The balance in the Special Projects Fund is $92,446.25.  Unaudited expenses for Feb. include Utilities, $6,229.92, Payrolls, $5,097.99; and Section 8, $4,393.80.  The General Fund Abstract totals $34,426.82 and the Special Projects Abstract is for $750.00.  Trustee Kelts moved to pay the bills upon approval of the various department heads and the Village Board.  Trustee Rocque seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

            Negotiations are still taking place with Niagara Mohawk for them to take over all of the street lights on the Ninth St. Bridge and pocket parks.  This will make it possible for the lights to be energized.  Letters have been sent by Attorney Varley to the owners of the following properties:  112 Broad St. for unlicensed vehicles and 103 Broad St. for property maintenance.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #       authorizing the mayor to sign a Memo of Agreement between the Village and Troy Architectural Program for them to apply for another Main St. Grant.  We will only pay TAP if they secure the grant for us.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee  Kelts offered Resolution #       appointing Regina Murray as Senior Center Coordinator and Elizabeth Derrick as Senior Center Assistant Coordinator.  The second was offered by Trustee Rocque.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #       appointing Mayor J. Bert Mahoney, Trustee Ted Pascucci, and resident Ward Patton as directors of the Local Development Corp.  The second was offered by Trustee Kelts.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #       appointing Marilynn Brown as Village Tax Collector, beginning April 1, 2005.  Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #       appointing Jim Gorham as a consultant at the hourly rate of $14.41, following his retirement on April 1.   Trustee VanDervoort offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Brenda Fletcher reported a problem with her new sidewalk.  The mayor replied that hers will be added to the list of those needing repairs as soon as the weather breaks.

            As there was no further business to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50PM.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Nancy P. O’Brien, Village Clerk