Regular Meeting—March 10, 2004

            The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, J. Bert Mahoney, at 7:30 PM. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present, in addition to all trustees, were Clerk O’Brien, Treasurer Gorham, Deputy Treasurer Fletcher, Attorney Varley, Dir. Of Public Works Falcone, Zoning Commissioner Lowther, Asst. Zoning Commissioner Bush, reporter Phil Vanno, and several interested residents.

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Trustee Pascucci—reported on the recent meeting of the façade committee.  A letter has gone out to all businesses on Broad St., advising of the public meeting on March 23 and encouraging participation in the program.

            Trustee VanDervoort—read report of the Director of Public Works, which is available for review by application to the Village Clerk.

            Trustee Rocque—read report of the fire department, which is available for review by application to the Village Clerk.  Purchase of a new truck for the Knickerbocker Steamer Co. is being looked into by a committee.

            Trustee Kelts—Several people have been contacted about  their trash.  All summer events are planned and concerts have been scheduled.

            The Financial Report as of Feb. 29 is as follows:  Checking Acct. $48,498.80; Money Mkt. Acct. $199,329.43; total cash balance $247,828.23; Special Projects Fund, $14,034.95. Unaudited utilities, $5,734.65; Payrolls, $4,079.96;  Section 8, $23,099.26.

            The current abstract for the General Fund totals $39,921.15 and for the Special Projects Fund totals $8,650.00.  Trustee Kelts moved to pay the bills upon approval by the department heads and the Village Board.  Trustee Rocque seconded the motion; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Mayor Mahoney reported that the Streetscape project is moving right along and the initial bids will  be out in April.  The work on the 9^th St. Bridge and upper Broad St. is going to involve some inconvenience when traffic headed south must be detoured through Troy.  The final completion date is presently set for June 30.          

            Trustee Kelts offered a Resolution (#       ) creating 2 handicap parking spots on the west side of the Town Hall and removing the handicap parking spot on Broad St. in front of the Town Hall.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered a Resoution (#      )authorizing installation of handicap signs on the Division St. side of  63 Third St. and at 32 South St.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered a Resolution (#        ) to approve the 2004 contract with Riverspark for the sum of $1200.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered the Resolution (#      ) to transfer $224. from A1990.4 to A1010.4 to update the Village Code books.  The second was offered by Trustee Pascucci.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered a Resolution (#      ) calling for a special meeting to be held on March 17 at 7PM to certify the village election which will be held March 16.  Trustee Kelts offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered a Resolution (#      ) to authorize the Mayor to write a letter, on behalf of the Board, to the NYS Canal Corp. requesting removal of the chain link fence along the old canal from Broad St. to Lock 2 at the expense of NYS.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque moved that a letter be written to the 3 fire companies requesting their recommendations for chiefs for the next 2 years.  The motion was seconded by Trustee Pascucci; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Mayor Mahoney announced that a new program to assist homeowners with replacing sidewalks is being considered.  More information will be forthcoming at the next meeting.

            Waterford librarian Tim McDonough announced that the library and the Waterford Museum will co-sponsor a concert, dance and ice cream social on Friday, August 13.  They will also co-sponsor the second annual Heritage Day on Oct. 2.

            Frank Galarneau requested information regarding the status of the gas station at 112 Broad St. and complained about the form of signage at that station.  Attorney Varley explained what steps needed to be taken by the owner before he could legally open the station for business.  Mr. Galarneau was assured that the situation is being closely monitored.

            The meeting was adjourned at 7:45PM.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted

                                                                        Nancy P. O’Brien, Village Clerk