APPROVE THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING: 7/21/2014

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At a Regular Meeting of the Malone Village Board, held on August 18, 2014 at 6:30 PM in Room 107 at NCCC, the following were present:

Todd LePine Mayor

Joe Riccio Trustee

Brian Langdon Trustee

Hugh Hill Trustee

Mike Maneely Trustee Also in attendance:

Cheryl Douglas, Village Clerk Dorothy Maguire, Treasurer Gerry Fisher, DPW Supervisor Jim Haley, Code Enforcement

E.J. Conzola, Telegram Laura Rabideau Lorna LaCombe

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING: 7/21/2014

Upon the motion of Trustee Riccio seconded by Trustee Maneely and unanimously carried to approve the minutes as presented and placed on file.

PAY BILLS:

FUND AMOUNT

Revolving Loan Fund 1.61 Economic Development Fund 14.76 State Grant-EPG West Side I&I 202.95 State Grant-EPG East Side I&I 2,457.20 Capital Fund - Yonkowski Concession Stand 2,588.80 State Grant-Rec Park Master Plan 4,140.00 2010 HOME Grant Fund 9,677.50 Joint Recreation Fund 9,889.30

Debt Service Fund 28,084.37

Trust Fund 193,716.18

General/Water/Sewer Funds 357,218.75 $ 607,991.42

Upon the motion of Trustee Maneely seconded by Trustee Hill and unanimously carried to approve the bills for payment as presented by Dorothy Maguire, Treasurer.

CODE APPLICATIONS: Building Application

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Application to install fiber in existing conduit to T Mobile equipment pad, install 2 new conduits on the equipment pad and install a Westell Box on existing H-frame located at 59 Countryside Lane at an estimated cost of $3,500. Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley. Vision Resale Center

5379 Byron Anthony Pl Sanford, Fl 32771

Application to set up an automotive tent sale at 230 W Main Street at an estimated cost of $1,000. Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley.

Craig & Ginger Carriero 32 Prospect Street Malone, NY 12953

Application for kitchen renovations at 32 Prospect Street at an estimated cost of $12,500. Application approved by Building Inspector Charles Robert.

Royal Forgues 1 Strang Drive Malone, NY 12953

Application for renewal of building permit to finish roof , remove old siding and finish additions at 1 Strang Drive at an estimated cost of $14,000. Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley.

James Valley 192 Dineen Road Constable, NY 12926

Application for an addition at 50 Willow Street at an estimated cost of $9,500. Application approved by Building Inspector Charles Robert.

Van Langlois 16 Cherry Street Malone, NY 12953

Application to close in front porch at 16 Cherry Street at an estimated cost of $13,000. Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley.

Scott Henning 3 Willard Street Malone, NY 12953

Application to replace roof at 3 Willard Street at an estimated cost of $4,000. Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley.

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Application to install a deck at 58 Cedar Street at an estimated cost of $10,000. Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley.

Billy Johnston 278 East Road Burke, NY 12917

Application to install a new roof at 102 Academy Street at an estimated cost of $2,000. Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley.

Sign Application Malone’s Next Gen P.O. Box 466 Malone, NY 12953

Application to install signs in front of Pen Stock and in front of water intake up the river from dam and along the Pen Stock (Mill Street). Application approved by Building Inspector James Haley.

Demolition Application Bryan Duquette

43 Railroad Street Malone, NY 12953

Application to demolish garage at 74 Willow Street at an estimated cost of $1,500. Application approved by Building inspector James Haley.

Planning Board

Malone Family Dollar Store (709600) 3735 Beam Rd

Charlotte, NC 28217

The Planning board met on 2/24/14 to review the proposed parking spaces for a new Dollar Store to be built at 249 West Main Street. Planning board recommended the spaces to measure 10’ x 20’ instead of the 9’ x 18’ which was proposed.

The building application is to install a pre-engineered metal building with masonry at 249 West Main Street at an estimated cost of $792,000. Application approved by Building Inspector Charles Robert.

CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Jim Haley, Code Officer would like to ask the board approval for two more architectural reports one for 51 Front Street and one for 19 South Pearl Street.

Upon the motion of Trustee Hill seconded by Trustee Langdon and unanimously carried to approve the hiring of an architect.

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SIDEWALK APPLICATIONS: Applications received from John Mark Parent 23-31 Rockland Street, Kevin Warner 56 Marion Street, Carol Gardner 15 Grove Street, William Laymon 22 Clay Street, and So Chin Chan 18 Clay Street. All applications were signed by DPW Supervisor Gerald Fisher.

Upon the motion of Trustee Maneely seconded by Trustee Riccio and unanimously carried to approve the sidewalk applications.

SEWER SERVICE APPLICATION: Application received from Three Treats LLC to make a connection at 3365 State Route 11. Fee in the amount of $2,000 has been paid. Application has been signed by DPW Supervisor Gerald Fisher.

Upon the motion of Trustee Maneely seconded by Trustee Hill and unanimously carried to approve the sewer service application.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Trustee Hill and Trustee Maneely met with the Rec Park

Commission again and discussed some of the things they would like to do. The bathrooms are in need of repair and the administration building needs some electrical work.

Trustee Hill asked about our discussion with Dr. Chapman, during his presentation last year, with reference to donating some money towards the tree planting project. There will be a budget amendment for board approval later on in the meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Adirondack for Kids – Turkey Trot – November 27 from 8 am to 12:00 pm. Letter was received from Nancy Monette for this event to be held in Arsenal Green.

Upon the motion of Trustee Riccio seconded by Trustee Maneely and unanimously carried, contingent upon receiving the request form, to have this event held in the Arsenal Green.

Village of Malone Housing Authority – New Board Member – Letter received from Patrick Lyng, Executive Director to accept their decision to replace the vacant seat of Kenneth Nephew with Stephen Stone. Letter acknowledged.

Streetlight near 3 Park Avenue – Due to the recent break in, and the concern of the safety for the tenants on this street, a request for a streetlight has been presented. The Board held

discussion and Dorothy Maguire will check with National Grid on the cost. This is a priority and the Board would like to move forward.

NEW BUSINESS:

Truck Ban Gathers Momentum – Discussion – Trustee Riccio brought up the fact that the village streets aren’t conducive to pedestrians and businesses as large trucks go right through the village. Trustee Hill said there are threats to the buildings and health of our citizens. Trustee Hill says that heavy truck traffic affects businesses with the loudness, the speed, and the grinding of gears.

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to follow the same procedure as the other car dealerships did. The businesses in Malone felt it was wrong.

NYS Comptroller – Justice Court Fund June 2014 – We received $210 for the month of June 2014.

Upon the motion of Trustee Riccio seconded by Trustee Langdon and unanimously carried to approve the Justice Court Fund for June 2014.

Resolution #66-2014 – Asbestos Abatement – 51 Front Street VILLAGE OF MALONE RESOLUTION NO. 66-2014 DEMOLITION OF 51 FRONT STREET BID AWARD

WHEREAS, bids were solicited for the demolition of 51 Front Street, Village of Malone which contains asbestos materials; and

WHEREAS, two bids were received: 1. JEDA Environmental $12,270 2. Earth In Motion $13,960

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Village Board of Trustees awards the bid for the

demolition of 51 Front Street to JEDA Environmental for the amount of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars ($12,270) upon receipt of the required insurance documents.

Motion Made By: Trustee Maneely Seconded By: Trustee Langdon

Approved By Board of Trustees on: August 18, 2014

Resolution #67-2014 – Air Monitoring – 51 Front Street VILLAGE OF MALONE RESOLUTION NO. 67-2014 AIR MONITORING SERVICES – 51 FRONT STREET BID AWARD

WHEREAS, bids were solicited for asbestos abatement air monitoring of 51 Front Street, Village of Malone; and

WHEREAS, one bid was received;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Village Board of Trustees awards the bid for asbestos abatement air monitoring of 51 Front Street to GYMO PC for the amount not to exceed Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($2,130) upon receipt of the required insurance documents.

Motion Made By: Trustee Riccio Seconded By: Trustee Maneely

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TREASURER’S REPORT: GENERAL FUND

BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 3 2014-2015 Related to the appropriation and/or transfer of funds;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the following amount(s) be and the same hereby is (are) appropriated/transferred.

$42,615.00 From Account No. A599 Appropriated Fund Balance As Follows:

$42,615.00 To Account No. A3650.4 Demolition of Unsafe Buildings Other Expenses

$4,696.00 From Account No. A1990.0 Contingency As Follows:

$4,000.00 To Account No. A1440.4 Engineering Services

$ 696.00 To Account No. A8660.2 Land Acquisition Capital Outlay

$ 630.00 From Account No. A5110.1 Street Repair Wages $1,395.00 From Account No. A7110.1 Parks Wages

As Follows:

$1,395.00 To Account No. A1460.1 Records Management Wages

$ 630.00 To Account No. A3650.1 Demolition of Unsafe Buildings Wages

$ 200.00 From Account No. A3620.4 Code Enforcement Other Expenses As Follows:

$ 200.00 To Account No. A3620.1 Code Enforcement Wages Motion Made By: Trustee Riccio

Seconded By: Trustee Maneely

Approved by the Board of Trustees On: August 18, 2014 GENERAL FUND

$1,500.00 From Account No. A1990.0 Contingency As Follows:

$1,500.00 To Account No. A7145.4 Joint Recreation Projects Other Expenses

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Abstain: Trustee Hill

Approved by the Board of Trustees On: August 18, 2014 SEWER FUND

$24,921.14 From Account No. G511 Employee Benefit Liability Reserve As Follows:

$24,921.14 To Account No. G8130.1 Sewage Treatment & Disposal Plant Wages

Motion Made By: Trustee Maneely Seconded By: Trustee Hill

Approved by the Board of Trustees On: August 18, 2014 JOINT RECREATION FUND

BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 2014-2015

WHEREAS, a donation in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) was received from the Ladies of the Elks #1303;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Village Board of Trustees accepts said donation from the Ladies of the Elks #1303 and amends the Joint Recreation Fund Budget as follows:

Increase Revenue: J2705 Donations by $200.00

Increase Appropriation: J7140.1 Playground Salaries by $200.00

MOTION MADE BY: Trustee Hill SECONDED BY: Trustee Riccio

APPROVED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON: August 18, 2014 JOINT RECREATION FUND

$2,569.56 From Account No. J599 Appropriated Fund Balance As Follows:

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Motion Made By: Trustee Hill Seconded By: Trustee Maneely

Approved by the Board of Trustees On: August 18, 2014 CAPITAL FUND

Increase Revenue: H5031 Inter-fund Transfers by $2,569.56 Increase Appropriation: H7145.2 Capital Outlay by $2,569.56 Motion Made By: Trustee Hill

Seconded By: Trustee Langdon

Approved by the Board of Trustees On: August 18, 2014

TRAINING: Mayor LePine to grant training to Srgt Robert Fountain, Officer Brittany Arcadi, Officer Devin Young and Officer Mike Crawford to attend Active Shooter Training in Saranac Lake on 8/6 and 8/7.

Mayor LePine to grant training to Dorothy Maguire and Cheryl Douglas to attend NYCOM September Training School from September 15-18, 2014 in Lake Placid.

DPW REPORT: Avoiding Sewer Back-Ups – DPW Supervisor Gerald Fisher and the Department of Public Works have provided a guide for property owners on how to avoid sewer back-ups. We will post this on the website as well. Gerry reported they are working on the waterline from the reservoir to Willow Street. The bypass for the sewer line on Monroe Street has been completed. DPW is continuing to work on storm drains, sidewalks and patching.

POLICE CHIEF: Report for July 2014 – presented to each Board member. Trustee Hill was concerned about the home invasion on Park Avenue. The perpetrator was in prison for rape. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Lorna LaCombe and Laura Rabideau were concerned about the sewer line on Brown Street. There doesn’t seem to be any rhythm or reason to where the lines or the clean outs are. Gerald Fisher and DPW will go and take a look at the lines with the camera system. Lorna would also like them to look at her sidewalk.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: (If warranted):

Upon the motion of Trustee Maneely seconded by Trustee Riccio and unanimously carried to go into executive session for personnel reasons.

Upon the motion of Trustee Riccio seconded by Trustee Maneely and unanimously carried to come out of executive session.

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ADJOURNMENT:

Upon the motion of Trustee Maneely seconded by Trustee Riccio and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 PM.

Respectfully submitted,