VILLAGE OF ALTAMONT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 1, 2008
Mayor James M. Gaughan Michael Moore, Attorney
Trustee William F. Aylward Jean La Crosse, Clerk
Trustee Kerry Dineen Catherine Hasbrouck, Treasurer
Trustee Christine Marshall Anthony Salerno, Commissioner
Trustee Dean Whalen Tim McIntyre, Supt. DPW
Attending: Donald F. Cropsey, Jr.; Paul Miller, Chief AFD; Richard Straut; Jason Ballard Barton & Loguidice; 10 guests
Mayor Gaughan opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Keith Lee presented a written Parks Report.
Mayor Gaughan asked if the Board had recommendations for members to serve on the Crounse House Committee. There were no names submitted.
Donald Cropsey, Jr. reminded homeowners that all building projects and remodeling requires a Building Permit. Additionally, John Donato plans to remove the plywood siding off the Altamont Bowling Lane building on Altamont Blvd.
Tim McIntyre, Public Works Supt. reported that the DPW will begin an aggressive flushing of Village water lines during April and May. Also, spring leaf and lawn collection will take place mid- April through mid May.
Trustee Aylward made a motion seconded by Trustee Dineen and carried to accept the Treasurer’s Abstract # 20 and #21 as submitted. Roll Call: All in favor
Public Comment:
Barbara Mulfelder, President of Altamont Community Traditions, announced the annual Green and Clean Day for April 26, 2008.
Trustee Whalen made a motion seconded by Trustee Whalen to adopt the 2008 Organizational Meeting Agenda: Roll Call: All in favor. Detail as follows:
PART I
One Year Term
Jean La Crosse, Deputy Court Clerk
Catherine Hasbrouck, Treasurer (reappointment)
Five Year Term
Stewart Linendoll - Zoning Board of Appeals (2013)
Melanie Jakway - Planning Board (2013)
Danny Ramirez – Zoning Board Alternate (2013)
PART II
Official Newspapers
Altamont Enterprise
Guilderland Spotlight
Official Bank
Key Bank - Altamont Branch
Time & Place of Meetings
Village Board - First Tuesday of each month and third Tuesday as needed
- Nov. 2008 mtg. rescheduled to Thursday, Nov. 6th due to Election
Zoning Board of Appeals - Fourth Tuesday of each month as needed
Planning Board - Fourth Monday of each month as needed
Mileage
48.5 cents per mile for Officials and Employees
Bonds
For Officials and Employees to continue as last year
($ 50,000 Clerk/Treasurer; $ 10,000 Employees)
Personnel Policy
To continue as written pending review
Procurement Policy
To continue without change
2009 Organizational Meeting
First Tuesday in April 2009
PART III
Training
Authorizing Mayor Gaughan to approve meetings, conferences and training seminars for employees that would benefit the Village and could include the following schools, conferences and seminars sponsored by New York State Conference of Mayors such as: Main Street; Annual Training School; Fall Training School; Public Works Training School; Legislative Meeting; Winter Legislative Meeting; Office of the New York State Comptroller; Office of Court Administration; Public Works Training and Licensing, and the Albany County Division of Management and Budget technology classes.
Advance Payment of Claims
Authorize Village Treasurer to pay, in advance of audit, claims for public utility services, postage, hospitalization, freight and express charges, and fees for officials and staff to attend meetings and schools approved by Mayor Gaughan prior to the next scheduled regular board meeting.
Michael Moore read the Legal Notice for the Public Hearing prior to adoption of the 2008-09 Village Budget.
Trustee Aylward made a motion seconded by Trustee Dineen and carried to open the Public Hearing.
All in favor.
Mayor Gaughan gave a brief explanation of the Budget process.
Lois Ginsburg inquired about the Administrative Assistant line in the Museum line. The Mayor explained that it was a realignment of part of Village Office salary assignments.
Judy Dineen inquired about the Village Clerk’s salary being less than a new office position.
Trustee Aylward made a motion seconded by Trustee Dineen and carried to close the Public Hearing. All in favor
Trustee Whalen made a motion seconded by Trustee Aylward to approve the 2008-09 Village Budget with an additional $2,000 appropriation for shared services economic development.
Roll call: All in favor.
Trustee Aylward made a motion seconded by Trustee Marshall and carried to approve the Guilderland Altamont Referral Committee’s Recommendations regarding the construction of a 2550 sq. ft. Credit Union at Route 146 and Gun Club Road, Town of Guilderland, New York. Roll Call: All in favor
Considerations:
Proposed construction of a 2,550 s.f. Credit Union with drive through services. Variances required allowing parking and driving aisles in required buffer/setbacks.
Connection to the Village of Altamont Water and sewer supply to a new building; located adjacent to property.
Curb cut along Rt. 146 exists near the southwest corner of property.
Curb cut proposed for property adjacent to Gun Club Rd.
Property abutted to the north by residential properties along Gun Club Rd, and to the west by the Guilderland Rescue Squad.
Recommendations:
Provide sidewalk along Gun Club Road property line
Reduce number of parking spaces requested by financial institution/provide justification for requested number of parking places
Submit lighting plan with emphasis on zero glare to contiguous properties and thoroughfare
Develop plan for drainage basins that enhance aesthetics of corner/landscape; investigate possible rain garden in design
Work with Altamont DPW regarding landscaping over water and sewer easement along western property line
Enhance pedestrian and traffic safety at Gun Club/Rt. 146 intersection through collaboration with Village, Town, and D.O.T.
The Board of Trustees discussed the recommendations submitted by Stephen Parachini on behalf of the Planning Board regarding a request for Change of Zone for a property owned by John Donato at 996 Altamont Blvd. The committee’s report is as follows:
PLANNING BOARD Recommendations: Request is not supported by Vision Statement and “Community Goal 3” of the recently the recently adopted (November 2006) Village Comprehensive Plan that support a strong and diverse business community in the downtown area. A decision to re-zone at this time would diminish the goals and objectives as well as set an inappropriate precedence, so soon after the adoption of the new Village Zoning Law. The vote was unanimous.
Following further discussion, Trustee Aylward made a motion, seconded by Trustee Marshall and carried, to hold a Public Hearing on May 6, 2008 at 7:45 pm to hear the request on Zone Change classification of B to R-10 M for 996 Altamont Blvd. Roll Call: All in favor.
Trustee Whalen made a motion seconded by Trustee Dineen and carried to approve the proposed membership for Altamont Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Study Advisory Committee.
Roll Call: All in favor. Committee follows:
James M. Gaughan, Mayor
Christine Marshall, Trustee
Timothy McIntyre, Superintendent of Public Works
Michael LaMountain, Altamont Community Tradition (A.C.T) Representative
Donald Csaposs, Guilderland Economic Development Ad Hoc Representative
Jason Purvis, Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC)
NYSDOT Region 1 representative
Capital District Transportation Authority representative
Capital District Regional Planning Commission representative
Albany County representative
CDTC Bicycle/Pedestrian Issues Task Force representative
Mayor Gaughan made a motion, seconded by Trustee Dineen and carried, to appoint William F. Aylward Village Marriage Officer for a term of one year. Roll Call: All in favor.
Trustee Dineen made a motion seconded by Trustee Marshall and carried to enter into one year contract with Metro Media for video taping services for the Village Board Meeting (1 per month) effective April 1, 2008. Cost of Service is $175.00 per month. Roll Call: All in favor.
Trustee Aylward made a motion seconded by Trustee Whalen and carried to conduct sale of scrap material from Crounse House including bid advertisement for the following items: 1960 International Scout with plow; 1970 International Travelall and 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. Roll Call: All in favor.
Trustee Marshall made a motion seconded by Trustee Dineen and carried to accept the March 11, 2008 minutes as submitted. Roll Call: All in favor
Trustee Whalen made a motion seconded by Trustee Marshall to adjourn at 8:25 pm. All in favor
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean La Crosse
Clerk
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