menandsadmin Meeting Minutes The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands, held on April 18, 2011 was called to order by Mayor Megan Grenier at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Megan Grenier, Mayor Timothy A. Lane, Trustee Mark Lansing, Trustee Mike Mackay, Trustee Aileen L. Nicoll, Trustee William T. Smith, Jr., Clerk – Treasurer Stephen Rehfuss, Village Attorney Paul C. Reuss, Exec. Assist to the Mayor Also attending: Bill Garvey, Antoniotta Schroeder, Melissa Mitchell, Paul Cooney, Theresa Montanye, Kirk Montanye, James Sher, Diane Brunelle, John Blaauboer, Bob Schanz, Peter Molinaro, Brian Rozmierski, Kathy Meany, and Maureen Connors. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. Resident Melissa Mitchell and Superintendent of Menands School Kathy Meany discussed the need to replace the wooden playground at the school that is over 20 years old. They were here to ask if the Village would have the means and capability to assist in taking down and disposing of the old playground. They are looking for equipment (backhoe, chain saws, and trucks) and personnel to operate the equipment to help remove and then dispose of the treated wood. The school would pay the disposal fee. Attorney Rehfuss stated it was against State Law to provide services or money to non village projects as it would be considered a gift. After a discussion it was suggested that when the playground was built it was a community playground on school property and that it is still open to the residents of Menands outside the school hours. Attorney Rehfuss and Clerk Smith will check to see if it was a community playground would the “Village be able to provide assistance. The project is probably a least a year away. Ms. Mitchell and Superintendent Meany thanked the Board for their time. A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to accept the minutes of the April 4th, 2011 meeting. ADOPTED: Trustee Lane voting AYE Trustee Lansing voting AYE Trustee Mackay voting AYE Trustee Nicoll voting AYE Mayor Grenier voting AYE A motion was made by Trustee Mackay seconded by Trustee Lansing to accept the minutes of the April 12th, 2011 – 2012 Preliminary Budget Hearing. ADOPTED: Trustee Lane voting AYE Trustee Lansing voting AYE Trustee Mackay voting AYE Trustee Nicoll voting AYE Mayor Grenier voting AYE A motion was made by Trustee Lane seconded by Trustee Mackay to approve payment for the following: WARRANT # 22: GENERAL totaling $51,763.34 WATER totaling 10,140.01 SEWER totaling 1,212.87 TOTAL $63,116.22 PAYROLL # 23: totaling $62,960.68 (3/25/11 – 4/07/11) ADOPTED: Trustee Lane voting AYE Trustee Lansing voting AYE Trustee Mackay voting AYE Trustee Nicoll voting AYE Mayor Grenier voting AYE Mayor Grenier led a discussion concerning the Preliminary 2011-2012 Budget and suggested changes to it: A.1110.0104 ($345.) A.1110.0110 $5,500. A.1110.0152 ($12,000) A.1110.0154 $35,000 A.1620.0415 $150,000 A.1990.0400 ($25,000) A.3120.0103 $44,000 A.3410.0421 ($2,500) A.3410.0461 ($2,000) A.6989.0100 $50,000 A.7510.0100 $54. A.7550.0400 $7,000 During the discussion on the proposed changes to the Preliminary Budget Trustee Lansing suggested that the funding for the Planning Board be removed from the budget and at this time introduced the following proposed local law repealing Local Law #3 of 2010. VILLAGE OF MENANDS LOCAL LAW NO. 1 of 2011 Pursuant to Section 3-310 of the Village Law, Article 12-A of the General Municipal Law, the Incorporated Village of Menands, County of Albany and the State of New York, hereby repeals Local Law No. 3 of the Laws of 2010 and Chapter 30 of the Menands Village Code. Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village Of Menands as follows: Section 1: Local Law Number 3 of the Laws of 2010 and Chapter 30 are hereby repealed, including all amendments set forth in said Local Law, as more fully set forth in Section 2, below. Section 2: The amendments set forth in Local Law Number 3 of the Laws of 2010 are herewith repealed and said sections amended to read as follows: CHAPTER § 140-1 is hereby amended to read as follows: Pursuant to Article 7 of the Village Law, the [Board of Trustees] of the Village of Menands shall review and approve, approve with modifications or disapprove site plans showing the arrangement, layout and design of the proposed use of land shown on such plan prepared in accordance with specifications set forth herein. CHAPTER § A172-1 Sub. B. is hereby amended to read as follows: The Building Inspector shall transmit [five (5)] copies of the site plan and all related material to the [Board of Trustees] for its review and approval in accordance with the procedures and design and construction standards set forth in the following sections. CHAPTER § A172-2 Sub. A (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: A pre-application conference between the applicant and the [Board of Trustees] shall be held to review the basic design concept of the proposed project. The applicant shall submit [five (5)] copies of a statement describing what is proposed and a sketch plan showing the arrangement, layout and design of the proposed use of land. § 172-2 Sub. A (2) is hereby amended to read as follows: The sketch plan shall be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 20 feet for properties of two acres or less and to a scale of one inch equals 50 feet for propertied larger than two acres, unless the [Board of Trustees] determines a different scale would be more appropriate. § 172-2 Sub. A (4) is hereby amended to read as follows: The pre-application conference may take place at any [regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees. A pre-application conference, not being a public hearing, shall not require public notice as required by a hearing.] § 172-2 Sub. A (5) is hereby amended to read as follows: The [Board of Trustees] shall advise the applicant of the specific elements… § 172-2 Sub. B. (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: Except as may be modified by the [Board of Trustees] as a result of the per-application conference, the preliminary site plan shall include the following: § 172-2 Sub B. (2) is hereby amended to read as follows: Other elements integral to the proposed development, as considered necessary by the [Board of Trustees], including identification of any required state or county permits. § 172-2 Sub. B. (4) is hereby amended to read as follows: The preliminary site plan submission shall be accompanied by a written statement in which the impact of the proposed use on adjacent land uses and all other environmental considerations requested by the [Board of Trustees] are discussed and assessed by the applicant. § 172-2 Sub C. (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: The [Board of Trusteess’] review of a preliminary site plan shall not include but is not limited to the following considerations, where appropriate: § 172-2 Sub. C. (2) is hereby amended to read as follows: In its review, the [Board of Trustees] may consult with the Village Building inspector, an engineer or engineering firm designated by the board, the Superintendent of Public Works, The Fire Chief or other Village and County offices, agencies of the state and federal government and private consultants. § 172-2 Sub. C. (3) is hereby amended to read as follows: The [Board of Trustees] may conduct a public hearing on the preliminary site plan. If a public hearing is [conducted], such public hearing shall be conducted within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application for preliminary site plan approval and shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the village at least five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing. § 172-2 Sub. D. (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: The [Board of Trustees] shall render a decision on the preliminary site plan within sixty (60) days after the public hearing or after the application is filed if no hearing has been held. § 172-2 Sub. E. (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: After receiving approval, with or without modifications, from the [Board of Trustees] on a preliminary site plan, … § 172-2 Sub. F. is hereby amended to read as follows: Final site plan approval. Within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application for final site plan approval; the [Board of Trustees] shall render a decision to the Building Inspector. Section 3: This repeal and amendments shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and filling pursuant to the requirements of the Municipal Home Rule Law. A Public Hearing was set for April 29, 2011 on the Proposed Local Law at 6:00 p.m. at Village Hall. After the discussion was held concerning the proposed changes to the budget, it was agreed to have a Special Meeting on the Budget on April 29, 2011 after the public hearing on Proposed Local Law repealing Local Law #3 of 2010. The Clerk read a letter from the Fire Company presenting the Fire Company slate of personnel to hold the Chief’s positions: Chief Richard Ognan 1st Asst Donald Handerhan 2nd Asst Brian Franklin After a discussion the Board requested that the nominated personnel to the Chiefs positions appear before the Board at 6:00 P.M. on May 2, 2011 the Clerk will advise the Chiefs. The Clerk advised the Board he had received an acknowledgment for the Boards donation to the Massachusetts General Hospital in memory of Dawn Dominski. The Clerk also led a discussion concerning the residency issue for the Clerk to the Justice, after which Trustee Lane introduced the following Proposed Local Law. VILLAGE OF MENANDS Local Law No. of the year 2011 A LOCAL LAW OF THE VILLAGE OF MENANDS AMENDING SECTION 24 RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES BY ADDING SUBSECTION 24-3 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE JUSTICE. Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands as follows: 24-3. Residency Requirements Clerk to the Justice. The Office of Clerk to the Justice maybe filled by a person who is not a resident of the Village provided, however, that any such person is and remains a resident of Albany County during the time such person holds such office. The Mayor advised the Board that she had a request from the Fire Company’s Board of Directors to meet with the Village Board. After a discussion it was agreed to meet at the May 16, 2011 Board Meeting, with the Fire Company Board of Directors. The Mayor read a letter from Morgan Linen and turned it over to Executive Assistant Reuss. The Mayor indicated she had a Vendor’s Permit for someone to go door to door soliciting residents to select a vendor for electric supply. The Mayor has decided not to sign this permit. The Clerk advised the Board that water meter reading will begin on Monday, May 2nd. Trustee Lane thanked everyone for their help on Saturday for the Clean-up at the Park. The Clerk advised the Board he had provided each member with a Worksheet showing various increases in revenues for Water and Sewer as negotiations with Troy will begin shortly for the rates to purchase water – at this time the Mayor appointed Trustee Mackay to replace former Trustee Miller on the negotiating committee. Trustee Lansing stated that Mayor Grenier will replace former Trustee Miller on the Broadway Steering Committee. At 8:03 P.M. a motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to enter into Executive Session. ADOPTED: Trustee Lane voting AYE Trustee Lansing voting AYE Trustee Mackay voting AYE Trustee Nicoll voting AYE Mayor Grenier voting AYE The regular meeting reconvened at 8:15 P.M. A motion was made by Trustee Lansing seconded by Trustee Mackay to adjourn. ADOPTED: Trustee Lane voting AYE Trustee Lansing voting AYE Trustee Mackay voting AYE Trustee Nicoll voting AYE Mayor Grenier voting AYE The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:20 P.M. ________________________________ William T. Smith, Jr. Clerk – Treasurer
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