Regular Meeting—Feb. 9, 2005

            The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.  Mayor Mahoney and Trustees Pascucci, Rocque, and VanDervoort were present.  Trustee Kelts was absent and excused.  Others in attendance included police Sgt. Tom Japour, Officers Chris Connelly, and PBA president Guy Gurney, Dispatchers Paul McInerney and Chris Delvecchio, Town Supervisor John Lawler and Budget Officer William Coutu, Donna Connelly, Robert Benac, Tony and Tina Cerroni, Jim O’Brien, Jim Gorham, Brenda Fletcher, Attorney Kenneth Varley, Clerk O’Brien, and reporter R.W. Gronan, as well as other interested residents.

          Mayor Mahoney remarked at the outset that the Village Board would not be discussing the Police Dept. at this meeting.  Several members of the audience promptly left. Trustee Rocque moved to waive reading the minutes from the previous meeting and accept them as presented.  Trustee Pascucci seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Trustee Pascucci—presented the report of Youth Council activities scheduled for the next month. 

            Trustee VanDervoort—presented the Public Works report for Jan., which noted the need to remove a large tree from in front of 64 First St.  (The complete report is available from the Village Clerk).  He also announced a meeting of the committee to begin planning for Heritage Day, Oct. 8, 2005, which will feature Button Steamer fire engines.  More community involvement is being sought and all are welcome at the planning sessions.  The first will be held on Feb. 15^th at the library.

            Trustee Rocque—presented the monthly Fire Dept. report.  Twelve emergency alarms were answered during January.  (The complete report is available from the Village Clerk).  He also expressed special thanks for the work of the Fire Dept. and NY State Police divers after a vehicle was discovered in the canal.

            The financial report for January showed the following:  Checking Acct., $55,693.55; Money Market Acct., $176,925.74; for a total General Fund balance of $232,619.29.  The Special Projects Fund balance is $83,989.61.  Unaudited utilities, $5,641.43; Payroll, $5,097.99; and Section 8, $22,364.27.  The current General Fund abstract totals $20,257.58.  The Special Projects abstract is for $55,452.00.  Trustee Pascucci moved to pay these bills upon approval of the department heads and the Village Board.  Trustee Rocque seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

            The lights on the 9^th St. bridge are still not working, due to a mixup between Niagara Mohawk and NYS.  They are unable to find the Electrical Service Order.  Some of the businesses on Broad St. have already applied for the Community Block Grant program.  A letter of thanks has been sent to Sen. Joseph Bruno for the $25,000. member item which launched last year’s sidewalk program.  The letter also requested future funding assistance.

            Trustee  Pascucci offered Resolution #        to adopt Local Law #1 of 2005, the Driveway Installation Law of the Village of Waterford.  This new law requires a permit to be issued by the Planning Board before any new driveway can be constructed.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Pascucci offered Resolution #       to hire River Street Planning and Development to write a grant for a brochure highlighting historic and recreation sites, businesses and services in the downtown area, and the possibility of a store front visitor center.  This grant will be in conjunction with the Town and the cost to each will not exceed $750.00.  The second was offered by Trustee VanDervoort; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee  Rocque offered Resolution #       authorizing the Fire Dept. to hire a grant writer to apply for a Fema grant for Scott airpacks.  The second was offered by Trustee VanDervoort; all Trustees and Mayor  Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Pascucci offered Resolution #     appointing Jim Gorham, Jim O’Brien and Pat Pascucci to the Board of Assessment Review.  Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #      authorizing a handicap parking sign at 31 Second St.  Trustee Pascucci offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustees Rocque offered Resolution #      authorizing a budget transfer of $1,000. from A1990.4 (contingent acct.) to A7450.0 (museums).  The second was offered by Trustee VanDervoort; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Pascucci offered Resolution #      agreeing to participate in a joint resolution with other area communities celebrating 100 years of Rotary.  The second was offered by Trustee VanDervoort; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Pascucci offered Resolution #       to form a Local Development Corp. for the administration of our Community Block Grant.  Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            The resignation of Barbara Majer as Senior Citizen Coordinator was read by the clerk.  Mayor Mahoney moved to accept it with regret.  His motion was seconded by Trustee Rocque and carried unanimously.

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

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Nancy P. O’Brien, Village Clerk