Regular Meeting ------ April 9, 2003

      The regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:35
PM, following 2 Public Hearings. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor J. Bert
Mahoney asked for a moment of silence to be observed in honor of all the men and
women who are serving their country in the Persian Gulf area.
     The roll call showed that Trustees Kelts and Rocque were present. Trustees
Falcone and Pascucci were both absent and excused. Others in attendance were Attorney
Varley, Treasurer Gorham, Clerk O'Brien, Jack Riegert, George Bush, David Baker,
Frank Galarneau, Brenda Fletcher, Kenneth Smith, Mary Ann Kelts and Terry Colony.
     Trustee Kelts moved to waive reading the minutes of the March meeting and
approve them as written. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rocque and carried
unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
     Trustee Rocque—The Fire Dept. responded to 8 emergency alarms during the
month of March. They continue with weekly truck checks and company training
sessions. (A complete report is available from the Village Clerk)
     Trustee Kelts—Plans are proceeding well for all up-coming community events.
Canal fest is scheduled for May 10; the second annual Fife & Drum Muster will be May
31 -June 2; concerts in the park will again be offered on Sat. evenings during July and
August; the Great Village Sell-out will be held Sept. 27 & 28.
     Mayor Mahoney announced that Ninth St., from Burton Ave. to the canal bridge,
will be completely rebuilt beginning on Monday, April 14. For approximately 2 weeks
there will be alternating one-way traffic through that area from 9AM-4PM. Drivers are
advised to find alternate routes to Cohoes and Northside.
     Work on Lock 2 must be finished by May 4, when the canal officially opens. The
Peebles Island Bridge work is moving right along. Workers will do their best to clear the
area under the bridge for pedestrians before Canal fest.
     The abstract presented this evening is in the amount of $16,937.62. The March
financial report, presented later, showed the total cash balance to be $191,239.13; the
Special Projects Fund balance, $45,996.34; unaudited utilities, $5,076.44; payroll,
$3,115.19; and Section 8, $20,762.00. Trustee Kelts moved to pay the bills upon
approval of the department heads and the Village Board. Trustee Rocque seconded the
motion. All voted in the affirmative.
     A Resolution was offered by Mayor Mahoney in appreciation often years of
service by Kenneth Smith, retiring chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The
resolution (# ) was seconded by Trustee Kelts. All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney
voted Yes. A special plaque was also presented. Mr. Smith made a brief acceptance
speech, in which he also thanked the other members of the ZBA and urged frequent
contact with the office of the Secretary of State.
     Mayor Mahoney offered the appointments of the following Fire Dept. chiefs:
James Fletcher, Knickerbocker Steamer Co., Village Fire Chief; Thomas Wright, J.W.
Ford Hose Co., First Assistant Chief; and John Fairclough, Kavanaugh Hook & Ladder
Co., Second Assistant Chief. Trustee Kelts offered the Resolution (# ) to appoint the
men and Trustee Rocque offered the second. All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted
Yes.
     Mayor Mahoney also offered the appointment of Terri Patton, Second St., as a
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 4 years; Anne Marie Morrissey, First St., as
new chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and reappointment of Michael Marchese,
South St., as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 5 years. Trustee Rocque
offered the Resolution (# ) of appointment, which was seconded by Trustee Kelts.
All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.
     Trustee Rocque offered a Resolution, to be presented at a later date, thanking
former Fire Chief Bill Williams for his dedicated service to the Village. Trustee Kelts
offered the second. All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.
     Trustee Rocque offered a Resolution (# ) authorizing the Mayor to sign an
agreement with Riverspark for one year, for an annual fee of $1,200.00. The second was
offered by Trustee Kelts; the trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.
     Trustee Kelts introduced a new "Pooper Scooper" law to the Village Board.
     Trustee Rocque offered a Resolution (# ) to hold a Public Hearing on the new law at
7PM on May 14, prior to the next Village Board meeting. Trustee Kelts offered the
second. All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.
     Trustee Kelts introduced the creation of a new Village position, to be known as
"Director of Public Works". He offered a Resolution (# ) calling for a Public Hearing
on April 22 at 7 PM. Trustee Rocque offered the second. The Trustees and Mayor
Mahoney voted Yes.
     Trustee Rocque offered a Resolution (# ) calling for a Public Hearing on the
Budget for 2003-2004 on April 22 at 7:15 PM. Trustee Kelts seconded. All Trustees and
Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.
     Trustee Rocque offered a Resolution (# ) calling for a Special Meeting on
April 22, 2003, at 7:30 PM. Trustee Kelts seconded; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney
voted Yes.
     Trustee Rocque offered a Resolution (# ) authorizing the Mayor to sign an
agreement with Round Lake Insurance for renewal of the Village's insurance policies. It
was seconded by Trustee Kelts. The Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.
     The Village Clerk presented a request by the pastor of the First United Church for
permission to hold a community Easter Sunrise service in Knickerbocker Park. The
board voted unanimously to grant the request.
     As there was no further business to conduct, David Baker asked to address the
board. He announced his belief that Town and Village services overlap or are duplicated,
and his intention to circulate a petition for a referendum vote on dissolving the Village
government and turning all services over to the Town.
     Frank Galarneau also spoke. He congratulated everyone involved with planning
and conducting the rally for the troops held on April 5. He also expressed concern over
the heavy trucks running through the village and questioned weight restrictions on those
streets. He was assured by the attorney that such restrictions are in the zoning law and
are enforced in the Village. Mr. Galarneau also questioned the status of the former King
Fuels gas station on Broad St.
     The meeting was adjourned at 8:05PM.
                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                             Nancy P. O'Brien, Village Clerk