MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR VILLAGE OF SOUTH GLENS FALLS DECEMBER 6, 2006 7:00 PM MAYOR ROBERT PHINNEY PRESIDING LOCAL LAW 2-2006 A Local Law to AMEND the Village of South Glens Falls code Article IV Billing Procedures and Provisions (Water Rates) 149-18 1) Act on Local Law 2-2006 2) Clerks Office and DPW Holiday Time AGENDA 3) SEDC- Foreign Trade Zone Program December 14, 2006 4) Workplace Violence Law 5) Health Insurance 6) Account Transfers 1. FROM: A1990.0400 CE Contingency $1,000.00 TO: A9015.0800 CE Police Retirement $1,000.00 7) Animal Control Report - on file 8) DPW Report 9) s Reports 10) Mayor Report Executive Session: 1) CSEA Contract 2) SCA Grievance Clerk-Treasurer
1 PUBLIC MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2006 7:00 PM MAYOR ROBERT PHINNEY PRESIDING PRESENT Matthias Donnelly William Hayes Keith Donohue Brian Abare, DPW Superintendent David Iman, Post Star David Linehan, Planning Board Chairman Mayor Phinney opened the Public Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Phinney asked all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. He then asked for a moment of silence for our service personnel, volunteer firefighters, police officers and EMT s who protect us, take care of us and look over us. LOCAL LAW 2-2006 A Local Law to AMEND the Village of South Glens Falls code Article IV Billing Procedures and Provisions (Water Rates) 149-18 Mayor Phinney and Attorney Muller reviewed the proposed law and then asked for questions or comments from the public. Town of Moreau Supervisor Harry Gutheil was present and wanted to know why the Village had to raise the rates, and where the extra revenue would be going. Mayor Phinney explained that Department of Health (DOH) has new mandate standards and the Local Law 2-2006 Village is currently in the process of having a study and testing done to determine what the Village will need to do to improve its system. Supervisor Gutheil then asked what the revenue amount would be if the proposed rates are enacted. Mayor Phinney stated approximately $80,000.00. Supervisor Gutheil asked about the revenue that the Village Board receives on the cell tower that is locate on top of the Village Water Tower. Mayor Phinney stated the revenue
2 cell tower that is locate on top of the Village Water Tower. Mayor Phinney stated the revenue received is part of the General Fund. Mayor Phinney praised David Iman of the post star for his excellent written explanation of the proposed water rate increases. Gerald Fitzgerald is questioning the expenses that may incur; and whether once it is determined as to what the Village needs to do to comply with the DOH standards as to whether the Village Board will consider connecting to Queensbury or Saratoga County water systems. Mr. Fitzgerald feels that the water sources out-side the Village are better than the current Village water system. Mayor Phinney disagreed. Mayor Phinney stated that all options will be reviewed once the Village has received studies and testing results from the Chazen Companies. Art Boucher of Fenimore, Town of Moreau Water District #1 stated that he pays $153.00 per year to the Town for his water usage. Mayor Phinney stated to Mr. Boucher that his water services in District #1 are billed directly from the Town of Moreau and not the Village. Mayor Phinney asked if there were any additional comments or questions. There were none. At 7:15 PM Hayes moved to closed the Public Hearing; seconded by Donnelly and the Board unanimously. Mayor Phinney asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Donohue moved to accept the minutes of the November 15, 2006 meeting; seconded by Donnelly and the Board unanimously. Hayes moved to approve the Village Minutes & Bills bills as follows: FY 2006-2007 FY 2006-2007 FY 2006-2007 Vouchers 70935-70985 Vouchers 70901-70902 Vouchers 70986-70988 General Fund $ 124,337.52 General Fund $2,301.31 Capt. Project Fund $41,680.00 Water Fund 8,932.96 Total $2,301.31 Total $41,680.00 Sewer Fund 3,497.95 Total $ 136,808.43
3 The motion was seconded by Donnelly and unanimously by the Board. Mayor Phinney asked if there was any new business that was not on the agenda. There were no comments. AGENDA 1) Act on Local Law 2-2006 Hayes moved reluctantly to ADOPT the proposed law, seconded by LL 2-2006 Donohue reluctantly and the Board unanimously. 2) Clerks Office and DPW Holiday Time The Village employees receive the day before Christmas and Christmas day off as part of their scheduled days off. Christmas falls on a Monday this year so both departments are asking that Tuesday be allowed as their day before Christmas off. Donnelly moved Clerks Office and DPW to have Mon, 12/25 and Tues 12/26 off holidays to approve the request; seconded by Donohue and the Board unanimously. 3) SEDC - Foreign Trade Zone Program December 14, 2006 SEDC is inviting the Village to participate in a Foreign Trade Zone program. The purpose of the Foreign-Trade Zone and Sub-Zones it to stimulate international trade and create jobs and investment in the United State rather than abroad. The program will take place at the Foreign trade program in Saratoga on 12/14/06 Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs on December 14, 2006 with a 7:30 AM-9:00 AM Breakfast being served. Hayes moved to approve the expense of $10.00 for any Village Board member to attend. Donohue seconded the motion. Mayor Phinney will attend 4) Workplace Violence Law Mayor Phinney stated that a new section 27-b of the NYS Labor Law has been enacted and will add a new obligations for the Public Employees. The Public Employers now have a duty to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. There will also be NYS labor law does not apply to Village at this time a mandatory yearly training program attached to this law. This will not affect the Village at this time, due to the fact that the law applies to employers with 20 or more full time
4 this time, due to the fact that the law applies to employers with 20 or more full time employees. The Village currently has 18 fulltime employees 5) Health Insurance Mayor Phinney stated that after a meeting with our health insurance broker TD Banknorth it became clear that the Village s health insurance cost will rise by 20% in January 2007. This Health Ins cost up 20% for 2007 is the highest increase ever. The Village has no choice for the 2007 year, due to the fact that the renewal date is January 1. Mayor Phinney signed the renewal contract during the insurance meeting, but health insurance cost/programs will be addressed in the near future. 6) Account Transfers Hayes moved to approve the following transfer: 1. FROM: A1990.0400 CE Contingency $1,000.00 TO: A9015.0800 CE Police Retirement $1,000.00 Account transfer Donohue seconded the motion and the Board unanimously. 7) Animal Control Report - on file 8) DPW Report - on file 9) s Reports Hayes A Zoning Board meeting regarding an area variance for the Moreau Community Center will be held on December 14, 2006 at 7:00 PM. Stable roof repair proposal were sent to 5 contractors. The quotes will be opened at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 15, 2007. Hayes met with Alice Grether of the City of Glens Falls regarding the Coopers Cave brochures and promotions for 2007. Hayes stated that he would like to expand the distribution of the promotional flyers. He will be receiving additional information on cost in Animal Ctrl report on file DPW report Reports Hayes ZBA hearing 12/14 Stable roof repairs proposal sent Coopers Cave flyers the near future. He would like to avoid the markup on the products if possible. Our City contact person may be different after January 1, 2007.
5 Donohue Complimented the DPW on their great job with the Parade clean-up. Both bid awarded companies (tree cutting/pruning/planting) have done an excellent job. During the next few years he would like to research possible funding for removal of old trees and the planting of new trees along Main Street. Donnelly Planning Board meeting will be held December 13, 2006 at 7:00 PM 10) Mayor s Report A dog park recommendation will be presented by the Mayor at his next meeting. Mayor Phinney would like the Board to give additional ideas for the Main St improvement. A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year. Donohue Parade clean-up excellent Tree pruning/ planting/ cutting companies praises Donnelly Planning Board meeting Mayor s Report Dog park Main St. grant money At 7:36 PM Mayor Phinney asked if there was any new business to be brought before the Board. There were no comments. At 7:37 PM Mayor Phinney asked the Board to enter into an Executive Session for the discussion of a CSEA contract matter and a SCA grievance. Donohue moved to enter into the Executive Session; seconded by Donnelly and the Board unanimously. Executive Session At 7:50 PM Mayor Phinney reopened the Public Meeting and asked if there was any new business to be discussed. There were not comments. At 7:51 PM Donnelly moved to adjourn the Public Meeting; seconded by Hayes and the Board unanimously. Clerk-Treasurer