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Mayor Marsh said the village will request $200,000 in grant funds, with the state grant expected to cover 90% of the project. The project is described as creating a roadmap to seek further grants and to inform redevelopment once New York State Department of Transportation work on the 378 bridge and Route 32 connections is completed. The mayor indicated the application scored highly and said he expected the village to be successful.

Trustees voted to authorize submission and signing of the application; a motion was made and carried by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Organization Meeting and Board Meeting 7-7-25","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees authorized submission of a $200,000 New York State grant application — 90% grant share — to study redevelopment options in the area around the Route 378 bridge and Route 32 connections.","taxTitle","Menands Village, Albany County, New York","taxId",73742,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511363,"South End infrastructure work to begin mid-July; sewer repairs under review with Town of Colonie",103,1987000,2090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8&start=1987&end=2090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8/thumbnail_1987000.jpg","/articles/6511363/Menands-Village/Albany-County/New-York/South-End-infrastructure-work-to-begin-mid-July-sewer-repairs-under-review-with-Town-of-Colonie","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511363-16b7fa633423ac4337bd177dd29fc374/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186318&Signature=PgTkoxHGddoOFoQmlT29fnEfg9c~Wp3Y7ggMcC3Y5FkWZYCVAP8-ZoFXvvLJ3u6muwzjYVUFuLRmCgW6ANNeosEllNw1twMcqPQQyLWDMB1Trx7jWJvGTCN9wQrKL5SfyHh0vv6lGlEzwkiZLFjjBj-rIVSJQH8sE9VBbbBzeABsoLe5J5rXMX7ZHxhpx3v2uNhvkh0SD5nUD-qOV1l8Nh8XxD1qF2~vAFtRHKjcMLklpHDIsZnTri3fRaaLRowA~PcV1qeTLnMvcrciLOOxNVdGviIFDp8woVK8dZXw~m-OwOAcyjnfRcw2E9dEw3OMo3Lj6xrLKacC7Wy0pEZEaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village officials said preparatory work for the South End infrastructure project is scheduled to begin in mid‑July and that National Grid-related work will be performed by Jay Mullen Company under contract.

Mayor Marsh told trustees the gas company’s contractor (Jay Mullen Company) is expected to start in mid‑July. The village expects the South End infrastructure project to begin in earnest in the third week of July. Marsh said preliminary parking changes on Jimenez Lane have started and that village staff will work to have vehicles move to comply with new roadway configurations.

Separately, the village is negotiating with the Town of Colonie on sewer work for the Manass (South End) Road interceptor. Initial local project estimates had been about $800,000, but under a state contract a contractor (identified in the meeting as Canyon) quoted “just under” $200,000 for certain work; the mayor said manhole repairs and other items remain and total costs could be higher, but the quote is substantially below earlier estimates. The village intends to pursue grant funding and to coordinate with Colonie on next steps.

The board discussed timelines for the gas and sewer work and said it will seek reimbursement for eligible engineering costs related to the South End project through bonding and other mechanisms.","Contractor Jay Mullen Company will start National Grid work in mid‑July; village and Town of Colonie are negotiating sewer repairs on the South End interceptor after a contractor quote well below an earlier estimate.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511368,"Menands board approves contract for police command staff, adds comp-time and grievance provisions",364,1604000,1968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8&start=1604&end=1968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8/thumbnail_1604000.jpg","/articles/6511368/Menands-Village/Albany-County/New-York/Menands-board-approves-contract-for-police-command-staff-adds-comp-time-and-grievance-provisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511368-facb5cd12c91571230e8c3dd809b1bdc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186318&Signature=lXhPQDjmZWFjEfzkNF0rtmTJWotUFvOyFYTDMP1ojpg7KeBfEBcQSOE35oBCM35FisPCShf2HogwNcxM7jrMXRdWx2s~rPXHL8Xg6Kwg6X4iVwE7AHdYsoz2BQA7S0Gu2eoE042ulSjo3jVugQF8qwVNfLxoCNVK5zCk5fXMOohlUCk8-PkCpNmhro44~Esy6eSSekZMCT-t0GhGnArWZYDUQBCnn6VawFHIG2bfCAVRdJ8Vw1KdIufJZEYUSTh-FNxcYZyy07aFzTTh3vV~wc4ttkLtrpB2z1Pj91Dc~X-duFV1wuuYyoC1n0APfxtzQ4c0lrsDAmEc0jdEnPFrCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Menands Board of Trustees voted to approve terms for a contract covering the village police command staff, including the chief and lieutenant.

Mayor Marsh summarized the package as aligning many command-staff terms with the existing PBA contract: formalizing comp-time for long or unusual duty (for example multi-day incidents), adding a modest longevity pay provision and incorporating grievance procedures that provide a structured path to the board. The board said the contract aims to help with internal promotions and to bring command staff employment terms into parity with rank-and-file provisions where appropriate. The net cost of the changes was described during the meeting as about $3,000 total.

Trustee discussion touched on union-business leave (two days per year noted in the draft) and which events would qualify for comp time; the mayor and counsel said the language is intended to cover significant duties (major incidents, training) rather than routine conversations or small matters. The motion to approve was made, seconded and carried by voice vote.","The board approved a contract for police command staff that formalizes comp-time, longevity pay and grievance procedures; the board estimated the net cost at about $3,000.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511373,"Menands raises procurement thresholds in updated purchasing policy",437,604000,1041000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8&start=604&end=1041","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8/thumbnail_604000.jpg","/articles/6511373/Menands-Village/Albany-County/New-York/Menands-raises-procurement-thresholds-in-updated-purchasing-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511373-57e05818e5c9ee7bbfa27bac14d9afaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186318&Signature=j93FBm7Vo7murn4YVmuSGT4YBw130ediNMFGlH7hmt6EjcOJypHJ54cm1W0KLy2EWxXhetTsLH0GddmDayQCQVbWbur6Ne8KClAdZ4Z3zLjn6svgFrDnjPqnLmFEp4yfdDVn7lRyHsdFpF4jgnlNjjiO4-gmn2AQ3iLrYDTFLUvRSM9jcbzpA0baDE2~EwfY18mujxJyFo7leWB4I-UYIN4DdxSsYa-19Y1ccbIhnhchsfAXhH4TvLogLB~UyZUDDCh4B0cymvwdqO8Ff35To4~Z6FxbXvi-Gpz3sxQfX7CmuGJH9z7X-pOU9r-66KCbodpNwmadPyOmpnhpiPuqLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Menands Board of Trustees approved an update to the village procurement policy that raises purchase thresholds and clarifies departmental discretion.

Under the revised policy the board moved the lower discretionary category to $2,500 and set a second threshold at $5,000; public works has discretion up to $5,000 while department heads can approve purchases under $2,500. Purchases above the higher thresholds require written quotes or formal procurement processes. Mayor Marsh said the adjustment reflects rising costs and that the policy had not been updated for some time.

Resolution number 260016 (procurement policy) was introduced, seconded and approved by voice vote. The change is administrative and the board said it does not alter procurement practices beyond updated dollar thresholds. The board directed staff to publish the revised policy in village materials.","The Village of Menands Board approved a change to procurement thresholds, increasing small-purchase limits for department heads and public works and clarifying when written quotes are required.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511378,"Menands Board reappoints officers, sets meeting rules and bank depository at annual organizational meeting",640,130000,770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8&start=130&end=770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5331678-2c33404b54f52226db5354b86247a1c8/thumbnail_130000.jpg","/articles/6511378/Menands-Village/Albany-County/New-York/Menands-Board-reappoints-officers-sets-meeting-rules-and-bank-depository-at-annual-organizational-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511378-9e5132d264f6729b6c6caa29f43fb0f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186318&Signature=WGSG0VTZ2tTiSTAjtwrKNWwUvGsIWLGRWytkn28YBaLEdQhUPleDeFu5mAK5MrgeZq7gnajRbnju9xrW74mVsnXpcLJxHLZfJKnkgEPuxHxy0YR0Aq9e6SiMPSEG9dEoQwK38jy~QBrytZM9m3BVLLJMR9LLb4hvMeIi7rHtrDsrlRe1S1h3ZZGQwJQufXLyt1~gJ8bcMsNY-KI1z1sZxTC0IasTJ~BDBDP2cFWzipmNyX1hwMjBrfajsmr4aSx6UJUZCsAAm9dDrKOhEQeXZ4Lp8xjyDUM7RywdLHRF1ncRRqbw28UNmS30g8d4-FfP1xOvlrDv0049KyQ9dfsXmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Menands Board of Trustees completed its annual organizational business, reappointing a series of officials and adopting administrative procedures for the ensuing official year.

Mayor Marsh administered oaths and announced reappointments including Stephen J. Rakers, Esq., as village attorney; John Bassett to the Zoning Board of Appeals (term through 07/05/2028) and as its chair; Michael Stewart as vice chair; Charles Ansert as an alternate on the Zoning Board; Kevin Franklin as village historian; and Donald Hanerhan as registrar with Cheryl Lyon as deputy registrar of vital statistics. The board also appointed David Watson, Esq., as an appeals officer for Freedom of Information Law requests after the village justice position was vacated.

The board adopted internal rules that establish regular meeting dates (first and third Monday each month at 6 p.m. at the municipal building), public hearing notice requirements, public comment time limits (three minutes per speaker), and procedures for special meetings, executive sessions and video conferencing. It designated the Bank of Greene County as the official depository for village funds across multiple accounts including general, payroll, escrow and savings funds. The board authorized routine reimbursements (mileage at the IRS rate) and advanced payment of recurring utility, postage and insurance bills as allowed by Village Law section 5-524, with those claims to be presented for audit at the following regular meeting.

Other organizational approvals included authorization for municipal officials and staff to attend a range of training conferences (New York State Conference of Mayors trainings, municipal clerk and finance officer schools, American Water Works Association, and similar conferences) as village expenses, and formal adoption of the record retention schedule LGS-1 pursuant to Article 57-a of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law.

The board approved a procurement policy update raising discretionary thresholds for purchases so department heads can act on purchases under $2,500; public works discretion to $5,000; and requiring written quotes for amounts above higher thresholds. (See separate article for more detail on the procurement change.)

Votes on these organizational resolutions were called and approved on voice votes during the meeting; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.","At its annual organizational meeting, the Menands Village Board of Trustees reappointed legal and Zoning Board officers, designated the Bank of Greene County as the village depository, adopted meeting procedures and schedules, and approved routine administrative resolutions.","actionData","errors"]

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