Regular Meeting—May 14, 2008

            The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM., following a public hearing.  Mayor Mahoney and all Trustees were present, as well as Attorney Varley, Treasurer VanDervoort, and Clerk O’Brien.  Also attending were Michael Marchese, John Fairclough, Jason Rocque, Craig Falcone,  David Harrigan, Paul Caradori and Jim O’Brien.

            Trustee Kelts moved to waive reading the minutes of the previous meetings.  His motion was seconded by Trustee Rocque and passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Trustee Pascucci—The pirate ship has been removed from the 4^th St. playground, and Stuart Roy has been hired to install the new piece of equipment which was purchased last year.  Andy Walters is the new president of the Waterford Youth Council. 

Trustee VanDervoort—Canal cleanup day was very successful, thanks to the fire dept. and DPW marine division.  Educational program begins May 28.  A serious attempt will be made to have a “mule ride” on the old canal between Division St. and the black bridge.  The Fire Dept. responded to 15 emergency alarms.  The complete report is available from the Village Clerk.

A grant has been received from Sen. Bruno for the fire dept. to purchase a thermal imaging camera.

Trustee Rocque—The library requests use of O’Connor Park for their annual craft sale and some Friday night cookouts.  They also request additional picnic tables.  The report of DPW director  Falcone advises that work has been done on street repair, lawn and leaf bags, and the Lawrence St. turnaround project.  Leaves will be picked up on the mornings of May 17 and May 31.  After that, residents will be able to drop their bags off at the Town Highway facility on June 15, July 13, and Aug. 10 from 7AM-11AM.  An emergency catch basin repair was completed at the corner of 6^th and Broad St.

Trustee Kelts—Thanks to everyone who helped to make this year’s Canalfest such a huge success.

            The financial report for April is as follows:  Checking Acct., $128,664.14; money market Acct., $86,158.69, for a total General Fund balance of $214,822.83.  The Special Projects fund balance, $18,899.34; Unaudited Utilities, $6,134.00; Payrolls, $8,544.51; and Section 8, $27,783.10.    The Special Projects abstract is for $16,315.00, and the General Fund abstract is for $65,415.95.  Trustee Kelts moved to pay these bills upon approval of the department heads and the village board.  Trustee Rocque seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

            Mayor Mahoney reported that more new street lights will be installed during the coming summer.  The canal fence from Broad St. to Lock 2 has been redesigned and plans were submitted to NYS Canal Corp. for approval.  The Streetscape Grant application for Second St. has been submitted to NYS for approval.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      to adopt a change in the Zoning Law process for applying for a zoning variance.  The second was offered by Trustee Rocque.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney  voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #      to refer the use of temporary structures on Broad St. to the Planning Board.  Trustee Kelts offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      calling for a public hearing on June 11 at 7 PM to discuss establishing a fire lane between #2 and #4 VanSchoonhoven Square.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #       approving a handicap parking sign to be installed in front of #4 Fourth St.  Trustee Kelts offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #      allowing the Friends of the Waterford Public Library to use O’Connor Park for a craft fair in conjunction with the Great Village Sellout on Sept. 27.  Trustee VanDervoort offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee Rocque offered Resolution #      calling for a special meeting on May 28  for the purpose of financial housekeeping at the end of the fiscal year.  Trustee Kelts offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            Trustee VanDervoort offered Resolution #      authorizing sale of the old fire truck for scrap metal.  Trustee Kelts offered the second and all Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

A copy of this resolution is attached to the minutes.

            Attorney Varley reported that he has been contacted by the owner of property at 8 Division St., and he will travel over from his home in CT. this weekend and hire a contractor as soon as possible.  The board instructed Mr. Varley to notify the owner that he has until May 28 to start the necessary work.

            Robert Bova, 9 Pine St., asked the board to begin enforcing zoning laws in his area.  A long discussion of the problems followed.

            After a brief recess, Jerome Newkirk, owner of 35 Broad St., arrived to meet with the board about ways to resolve the problem between the rear of his building and the neighboring yards.  Mayor Mahoney suggested that Mr. Newkirk be given 15 days in which to rectify the problem.  After much discussion, Trustee Kelts offered Resolution #      stating that the job must be completed in 45 days or the village will hire a contractor to do the work and charge Mr. Newkirk.  Trustee Rocque offered the second.  All Trustees and Mayor Mahoney voted Yes.

            As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Nancy P. O’Brien, Village Clerk