Regular Meeting—Aug. 8, 2007

            The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and all Trustees were present, as well as Treasurer VanDervoort, Attorney Varley, John Peat, Jim Mullahey, Bob Mielenz, Fire Chief Tom Wright, Craig Falcone, Rev. Cheri Peaslee, and Robin Koblensky.

            Trustee Kelts moved to waive reading the minutes of the previous meeting.  Trustee Rocque seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Trustee Pascucci—The summer recreation program ends on Aug. 17 after a successful season.  The kiddie pool will remain open until 6PM on 2 days per week next year.  The insurance premium has increased to $8,956.79 per year with a new company but the coverage remains the same.

            Trustee VanDervoort—The fire department responded to 3 emergency calls during July.  The Waterford Museum has been given enough money to restore the parchment map of Waterford, dating back to the 1700’s, through the generosity of Catherine Button; and a second donation will provide the permanent housing of the map.

            Trustee Rocque—The report of the Director of Public Works shows that some paving work and catch basin replacement has begun, and anumber of street signs have been repaired or replaced.

One new part-time parks worker has been hired and a utility trailer is being purchased.  The complete report is available from the Village Clerk.

            Trustee Kelts—The concerts in the park series has ended, with a total attendance of about 300.  The first annual classic car show was a huge success and the great village sellout is on schedule for Sept. 22 and 23.

            The financial report for July is as follows:  Checking Acct., $34,569.91; Money Mkt. Acct., $255,614.34, for a total general fund balance of $290,184.25. The special projects  fund has a balance of $58,089.09;  unaudited utilities, $4,866.25; payrolls, $12,017.67; and Section 8 housing,      $24,375.16; and a payment was made to the Pioneer Savings Bank in the amount of $35,812.75.

            The current general fund abstract is in the amount of $19,977.18.  Trustee Kelts moved to pay these bills upon approval of the department heads and the Village Board.  Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            New streetlights, curbs, and sidewalks are being installed along Broad Streets, as well as new sidewalks at 69 First St. and 81 Fourth St.  Mayor Mahoney, AnneMarie Morrissey, and Bob Lowther attended a recent FEMA meeting at the Visitor Center dealing with the community rating system for national flood insurance.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      to authorize a handicap parking sign at 27 Third St. once all paperwork is in order.  Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      appointing Robin Koblensky as Deputy Village Clerk.

Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #     appointing Josh Masse as a part-time parks worker at $8.00 per hour.  Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #     appointing AnneMarie Morrissey as the Community Rating System Coordinator for the national flood insurance program.  The second was offered by Trustee Kelts and all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #       authorizing the Village Treasurer to attend a NYCOM training session in Saratoga on Sept. 18.  Trustee Kelts offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #     authorizing the village crew to clean up the property at 12 Fourth St. at the owner’s expense, if work has not begun by tomorrow (Aug. 9) at 10 AM.   Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #        to authorize closing First St.except for local traffic, between Broad St. and Division St. from Friday, Sept. 21 at 5PM until Sun., Sept. 23 at 5:30 PM for the Great Village Sellout.  Trustee Kelts offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Pascucci offered Resolution # to transfer $269.79 from the Contingent Acct. to A1910.4, the Insurance Acct. to cover the increased premium amount.  Trustee Rocque offered the second; all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Attorney Varley reported that he had sent another letter to the residents at 1 Lawrence St. regarding the alley situation.  If there is no reply by Friday, Aug. 10, another letter will be served informing them that the Village will be removing the trees, at their expense.  Craig Falcone volunteered to serve any necessary paperwork to David Harrigan, 2 Lawrence St. regarding the fence company and to Todd Owen regarding the Lawrence St. alley matter.

            John Peat, 6 Lawrence St., questioned whether the board needed to pass a resolution regarding the above.  Mayor Mahoney replied that the attorney had already been authorized by the board at a previous meeting to take whatever legal action is necessary.  Mr. Peat thanked the board for the expeditious manner in which the matter is being handled.

            There being no further business to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Nancy P. O’Brien, Village Clerk