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VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2007
A regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Champlain was held on Monday, February 19, 2007, at the Village Office, 1104 Route 9, Champlain, New York. Present were Mayor Moore, Trustees Gehrig, Martin, Southwick, and Trombley, Clerk/Treasurer Munoz, Deputy Clerk Barcomb, and Superintendent Kissel. Codes Officer Tetreault was excused this evening. Also present were Legislator Celine Paquette, Larry Sorrell, Terry Lincourt, and Jim Ondras.
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. A motion was made by Trustee Gehrig, seconded by Trustee Trombley and carried, approving the minutes of the
January 8, 2007, Board Meeting as presented. Mayor Moore abstained from voting.
A motion was made by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Trombley and carried, approving the minutes of the January 30, 2007, Budget Workshop.
A motion was made by Trustee Gehrig, seconded by Trustee Trombley and carried, approving the minutes of the February 5, 2007, Budget Workshop.
Legislator Paquette reported on various issues with the County, including the new airport, $25 million in funding for shared services, 3% cap for Medicaid, building & grounds projects, and the 7-year road plan that has already been completed. She mentioned that the bridge on the Angelville Road was scheduled for repair this year. Mayor Moore thanked her for coming to the meeting this evening.
Report From Codes Officer Tetreault
Codes Officer Tetreault was excused this evening.
Report From Mayor Moore
Mayor Moore commented that the Village had earned $7,000 in interest in 2006 through our bank accounts, and thanked Clerk/Treasurer Munoz and Deputy Clerk Barcomb for their efforts.
He informed everyone that passports will be needed to cross the Canadian border some time next year, and that passport applications can be obtained at the local post office.
He stated the Board is waiting to hear from our attorney regarding the correspondence from Native-Vest Properties.
Report From Trustee Trombley
Trustee Trombley said the Zoning Board Public Hearing that was originally scheduled for February 14th was rescheduled to February 28th.
She stated that she started reviewing the Time-Warner franchise agreement, and that Dick Favreau from the Town also wants to review their agreement. She said she has a copy of Rouses Point’s agreement.
Report From Trustee Martin
Trustee Martin said the Shared Services Committee met on February 1st. They are in the process of securing an attorney, and will be looking at engineering firms as soon as they receive the paperwork from the State.
Report From Trustee Southwick
Trustee Southwick commended the DPW crew on the good job of snow removal. He also said the equipment was working well, especially the use of the sidewalk blower.
He said the Shared Services Committee is also working on a municipal agreement, and that the committee members would be reporting back to their respective boards.
Report From Trustee Gehrig
Trustee Gehrig informed everyone that the ice rink was frozen and ready for use. She asked if the Village crew could put the sign out stating that the rink was open.
Report From Clerk/Treasurer Munoz
Clerk/Treasurer Munoz said the Board had been copied with the Revenues/Expenditures Report for January. Mayor Moore thanked her for highlighting the accounts in trouble on these reports.
Presentation Of Warrant And Payment
Clerk/Treasurer Munoz said there were two additional invoices to add to the warrant. One is to Wal-Mart for medical supplies in the amount of $20.77 from Code A1640.4. The other is for reimbursement to Clerk/Treasurer Munoz for medical supplies in the amount of $5.37 from Code A1640.4. A motion was made by Trustee Gehrig and seconded by Trustee Trombley approving Warrant #9 for Voucher #273 through #322 of the General, Water, and Sewer accounts in the amount of $29,925.30, including the additional bills. Roll call vote as follows:
| Trustee Trombley |
Aye |
| Trustee Martin |
Aye |
| Trustee Southwick |
Aye |
| Trustee Gehrig |
Aye |
| Mayor Moore |
Aye |
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Report From Superintendent Kissel
Superintendent Kissel thanked the crew for putting in long hours while removing snow.
He stated that the Dodge pickup was currently at the garage for repairs.
He informed the Board that Terry Lincourt and Larry Sorrell were securing a truck and trailer for sludge removal that should be fairly inexpensive.
He said all mailboxes had been repaired that were damaged from snow plowing. The only thing left to repair in the spring is a picket fence.
Correspondence
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Letter to GSA regarding their water meter.
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Letter to Paul Barker regarding the Cherry Street property issue.
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Letter to Greg Fleming, Native-Vest Properties, regarding snowplow turnaround at the end of Cherry Street.
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Correspondence from Pauline Filion requesting a water meter at her residence.
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Correspondence from Engineer Doug Ferris regarding assessment of property at 1158 Route 9.
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Correspondence to and from Robert Rausch, attorney representing Clinton County vs. Luessenhop.
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Correspondence from NYSDEC regarding the SPDES permit renewal.
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Correspondence from NYSDEC regarding a seminar on Wastewater Panels for Local and Elected Representatives.
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Response from Robert Sullivan to Robert Rausch regarding the Clinton County vs. Luessenhop issue.
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Letter to Nanette Hebert regarding parking on the sidewalks.
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Correspondence from Empire State Development regarding the 2010 Census.
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Letter to Roberta Davies regarding the sidewalk at 36 Butternut Street.
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Correspondence from Greg Fleming authorizing use of snowplow turnaround at the end of Cherry Street.
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Correspondence from Attorney Lori Cantwell’s office regarding Paul Barker’s property.
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Correspondence from Peter Visconti regarding street light across from 60 Oak Street.
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FOIL request from Robert Rausch regarding Luessenhop property.
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Application and letter to Senator Little requesting member item funding.
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Correspondence from Plattsburgh Chamber of Commerce asking for letter of support for their 2007-08 funding request.
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Correspondence from Suzanna Piller regarding easement for the sewer/water lines for Horizon Heights through Northeastern Clinton’s property to the Village line.
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Correspondence from Suzanna Piller regarding Mortgage Amendment and Modification Agreement for Horizon Heights.
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Correspondence from TAP Enterprises requesting permission to hold a tool sale at the American Legion on Thursday, March 15, 2007.
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Correspondence from Clinton County Health Department regarding water sample schedule. 22a. Revised water sample schedule from Clinton County Health Department.
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Correspondence from the Town of Champlain regarding Route 11 sewer pump.
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Correspondence from Clinton County Health Department regarding the Annual Water Quality Report for 2006.
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Correspondence from Michael Rock resigning his position.
Old Business
- Time-Warner Cable Franchise - this item has already been discussed this evening.
New Business
Mayor Moore said that TAP Enterprises will be holding a tool sale at the American Legion on March 15, 2007.
A motion was made by Trustee Gehrig, seconded by Trustee Martin and carried, accepting Michael Rock’s resignation effective March 9, 2007. Mayor Moore wished him success and good luck in his new position with the correction’s department.
Mayor Moore said the Shared Services Committee has asked for the Board’s approval of the following: Motion to give authorization to the two appointed members of the Shared Services Committee from the Village of Champlain to vote on matters brought before the Shared Services Committee, including financial matters, appointments, and committee procedures to facilitate the Shared Services Municipal Incentive Grant. A motion was made by Trustee Trombley, seconded by Trustee Gehrig and carried, approving the motion as presented.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Trustee Gehrig, seconded by Trustee Trombley and carried, to enter into Executive Session at 6:52 p.m. to review the applications for the superintendent’s position.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 7:12 p.m. No action was taken.
Clerk/Treasurer Munoz asked the Board’s permission to have Deputy Clerk Barcomb assist with the administration of the Shared Services Municipal Incentive Grant. Trustee Martin said they would address this at the next Shared Services meeting in April.
Superintendent Kissel informed the Board he would be coordinating the installation of the new grinder pump for the Town with Allen Racine.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Southwick and carried, to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Donna Barcomb
Deputy Clerk
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