Regular Meeting—Sept. 14, 2005

            The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney were present, as well as Treasurer Fletcher, Clerk O’Brien, Attorney Varley and several interested village residents.

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Trustee Pascucci—Additional insurance has been purchased to cover the Kubota tractor and the new fire engine.  The Town has ordered equipment for the new skateboard park being constructed, with a financial contribution from the village.

            Trustee VanDervoort—Heritage Day festivities will be held Oct. 8, with a display of old Button engines and a reception for visiting fire companies.  The report from the Director of Public Works was read, reporting on road work being done and signs installed.  The complete report is available from the Village Clerk.

            Trustee Rocque—The annual Volunteer Day will be held Sat., Sept. 24 at Peebles Island State Park.   The monthly fire department report states a total of 10 emergency alarms were answered during August.  The complete report is available from the Village Clerk.

            Trustee Kelts—The annual Village Sell-out will take place Sept. 24 and 25.

            The financial report for August showed a checking account balance of $65,409.90;  Money Mkt. Acct., $255,468.52, giving a General Fund balance of $320,878.42.  The Special Project Fund balance was $74,621.69.

            Unaudited utilities totaled $3,549.69; payrolls, $10,314.44; and Section 8, $22,290.11.  There are no budget transfers           The General Fund abstract totals $29,716.05; the Special Projects Fund abstract is for $5,417.84; and the CDBG abstract amounts to $4,980.00.  Trustee Rocque moved to pay these bills upon approval of the department heads and the village board.  Trustee Kelts seconded the motion and it carried unanimously..

            Mayor Mahoney reported that the new streetlights were finally installed on First Street by a contractor for Niagara Mohawk.  Remaining poles which only have lights on them will be coming down.

            Currently there are 2 contracts for work under the Façade program.  He also noted the fine job done by John Porcello on his property at 51 Broad St.,outside of the program.

            There are 7 signed contracts to date for the 2005 sidewalk program.

            Attorney Varley reported that Saratoga County Judge Nolan has granted a motion for summary judgement against the owner of 112 Broad St.  Commercial use of the property must cease by Nov. 14 or the owner faces fines and/or jail.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      to hire the Chazen Group to write specs for a new tennis court.  Bids will be opened at the meeting on Oct. 12.  Trustee Pascucci offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #      calling for a public hearing at 7:15PM on Oct. 12 to hear comments regarding parking at Division and First St.  The second was offered by Trustee Kelts.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Pascucci offered Resolution #        referring to the Planning Board a request from Chris Marchand to expand his senior citizen housing project on Washington Ave.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #        for the village to support the proposed Town of Waterford law stating residence restrictions for sex offenders.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      to close First St. from Broad St. to Division St.  on Friday, Sept. 23, at 5PM until Sunday, Sept. 25, at 6PM for the Village Sellout.  The second was offered by Trustee Rocque. All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee  Pascucci offered Resolution #       to appoint Christine Ball as the Health Officer for the Waterford Consolidated Health District.  Trustee Kelts offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #       to allow the façade design committee to approve expenditure over the $30,000 limit if the money is available.  Trustee Rocque seconded.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Kevin Farrar of 104 Broad Street requested an explanation from the board as to why his neighbor was denied a handicap parking space.  The explanation, that the local law requires someone residing at the address to own a car, was not well received and resulted in a lengthy discussion.

            As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05PM.

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

                                                            Nancy O'Brien, Village Clerk