Noah Chieco

The meeting focused on the review of the proposed water budget, evaluation of water rate adjustments, and the prioritization of infrastructure projects. Discussions included an analysis of the current financial position and the identified surplus, a debate between incremental versus aggressive capital investment strategies, and the necessity of pursuing state and federal grant funding. Participants also addressed infrastructure needs, the requirement for engineering assessments, procurement of operational equipment, and administrative challenges regarding project oversight and grant management. The Board reached an informal consensus on the need to continue budget evaluation and system assessment without taking formal votes on rates or projects.

The meeting covered extensive operational updates, including repairs to the RO system, well system maintenance, UV disinfection system troubleshooting, and generator maintenance. Procurement decisions were made for RO2 filters and a UV sensor. The board reviewed capital planning, system capacity concerns, and emerging technology for lead service line identification. Additional business items included the transition of the email system, inventory management, material policy decisions regarding piping, approval of new equipment purchases, and authorization for facility repairs. The board also discussed budget-related public hearing scheduling and approved expenditure vouchers.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the tentative budget for FY 2026-2027. Key departmental updates were provided by Code Enforcement, the DPW, and the Water Department. The Board approved newly elected officials for the David Nevins Fire Department. Discussions were held on the status of the Victory Mill demolition and redevelopment project, as well as the progress of the Community Development Block Grant program. Several resolutions were passed, including the adoption of the final budget, a budget amendment, a fund transfer from the Sewer to the General Fund, and the purchase agreement for the Mill property. Additionally, the Board authorized various grant applications and approved the payment of audit claims.

The Board reviewed financial reports, including operating and investment account balances, and passed resolutions for financial transfers between accounts. Operational updates covered the repair of a valve at the Schuylerville plant, investigation into a well issue, maintenance and equipment upgrades at the Victory plant, and ongoing water quality report preparations. Additional discussion points included the creation of official board email accounts, the status of a fence repair quote, the need for a revised scope for the CT Male engineering contract, and the distribution method for the annual water quality report. The board also addressed water trailer inventory responsibilities, recent water leak repairs, property policy regarding snow disposal at water facilities, and approved total vouchers for payment.

The meeting included discussions on several items, including the status of Code Enforcement cases such as 37 Herkimer, 23 Herkimer, and 6 Mennen Rd, and a scheduled FEMA meeting regarding flood plains. The Board approved the Planning and Zoning Conference schedule, noting a price increase per person. Significant updates were provided on the Victory Mill Demolition and Redevelopment Project, detailing property acquisition timelines, preparation of bid documents by Engineers Barton and Loguidice, coordination with Empire State Development, and ongoing collaboration with Patriot Hydro. Old business involved tabling the Personnel Handbook Update and noting that the Village Attorney's reply is awaited for the speed reduction request on Route 4. New business included the approval of resolutions for the Hazardous Mitigation Plan for Saratoga County, a Budget Amendment, and the Polling Place for the Village Election; the insurance renewal and Village Clerk's Office gutter quotes were tabled. Audit Claims for the General Fund, Sewer Fund, and Capital Project Fund were approved.