Regular Meeting—Nov. 9, 2005

            The meeting was called to order at 7:45 PM by Mayor Mahoney.  All Trustees were present, as well as Clerk O’Brien, Treasurer Thompson, Attorney Varley, and several interested residents of the community.

            Trustee Kelts moved to waive reading the minutes from the previous meetings and accept them as printed.  Trustee Rocque seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Trustee Pascucci—Making plans to decorate Knickerbocker Park before the Christmas Fair on Dec. 3.

            Trustee VanDervoort—read the report by the Director of Public Works Craig Falcone, citing street sign installation, street patching, and equipment maintenance.  The complete report is available from the Village Clerk.  Mr. VanDervoort also reported on activities of the Waterford Museum, including the recent purchase of a Button hand pumper fire engine.  The pumper will be restored to working condition and be displayed at parades and other community functions.

            Trustee Rocque—The fire department answered 18 emergency alarms during the month of October, as well as conducting a very successful Fire Prevention Week open house, with special thanks to firefighter Raymond Morse, chairman.  Knickerbocker Steamer Co. has nominated Jason Rocque to fill the vacancy of Second Assistant Chief of the department.  The complete report is available from the Village Clerk.

Trustee Kelts—Beginning to contact bands for next summer’s Concerts in the Park.  Also has been contacting property owners concerning removal of uncollectable trash.  Most have been very cooperative.

Attorney Varley-  Owner of the gas station at 112 Broad St. has appealed the decision of Judge Nolan requiring the station to close.  The Appellate Division has granted a temporary stay of Judge Nolan’s order, pending the appeal, which will not be heard until January.  This means that the station has the right to remain open until a decision is made by the Appellate Division, which may not come until March, 2006.

            The financial report as of Oct. 31 is as follows:  Checking Acct., $85,085.84;

Money Market Acct., $256,498.73; total General Fund Balance, $341,584.57.  The Special Projects Fund, 170,091.12; unaudited utilities, $3,876.53; payrolls, $$4,980.20; Section 8, $24,486.11.  There are no budget transfers.

            There are 3 abstracts:  General Fund, $41,971.69; Special Projects Fund, $20,698.31; and CDBG Fund, $1,637.25.  Trustee Kelts moved to pay all of these bills upon approval of the department heads and the Village Board.  The motion was seconded by Trustee Pascucci and carried unanimously.

            The 2005 sidewalk program is winding down, with only 2 remaining to be done.  The house at 70 Second St. is being repaired, after repeated warnings and threatened legal action.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      , “Supporting and Concurring with Saratoga County’s application for Empire Zone boundary revision.”  The second was offered by Trustee VanDervoort.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.  (The entire resolution is attached to these minutes)

            Trustee Pascucci offered Resolution #         declaring that the village will be one election district with three polling places for the village election on March 21, 2006.  The second was offered by Trustee Kelts; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #          authorizing a loan of up to $22,500.00 from the A (general) fund to the H (special projects) fund, for the completion of the Ford Hose project.  The loan will be repaid to the A fund when the balance is received from the NYS member item.  Trustee Kelts offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #         authorizing payment of the following outstanding bills for the Ford Hose project:  $4,675.for a tile floor; $2,600. for electrical work; and $5,371.32 to Lowe’s for cabinets.  The second was offered by Trustee Rocque; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee VanDervoort offered Resolution #         appointing Jason Rocque as Second Assistant Chief of the Waterford Fire Dept.  The second was offered by Trustee Kelts; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Complaints, questions, and concerns regarding the gas station at 112 Broad Street were heard from Mr. & Mrs. Ed Huneau and Frank Galarneau, who reside on Sixth St.,directly across the street from that business.  Attorney Varley and the board assured everyone that all available legal steps are being taken to permanently close the station, and code enforcement officials continuously monitor the operation.  Violations are addressed as quickly as possible, both there and elsewhere in the village.

            As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.                    

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Nancy O'Brien, Village Clerk