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Ballston Spa trustees approve consent items, hires and several infrastructure contracts
Summary
The Village Board approved a slate of consent agenda items June 8, including contracts to repair the Tiscoco Trail stairs, DPW purchases, pickleball court resurfacing, numerous seasonal hires and a work truck purchase; residents asked questions about volunteer medical exams and HUD audit materials.
At its June 8 meeting the Ballston Spa Village Board approved multiple routine and budgeted items bundled in the consent agenda, including personnel hires, small public‑works purchases and event permits.
The board authorized Champagne Builders LLC to do rebuilding work on the Tiscoco Trail stairs for $8,000 and approved Curtis Lumber purchases not to exceed $9,900 for materials. Trustees also approved DPW spending up to $2,000 for tree‑removal services by EarthCare and accepted a $14,900 quote from BDB Pavings for cleaning and painting of the Kelly Park pickleball courts; the mayor said those bids were lower than last year and noted certificates of insurance would be required before work begins.
Members approved a water‑meter proposal with Le Burge (Leurge) Engineering on a contingency basis tied to a GIGP grant award; the mayor said the contingency keeps the village from executing the agreement unless the grant is awarded. The board also approved a 2026 Silverado 3500 work truck purchase from Aino Chevrolet totaling $59,295.93, with the mayor noting a $20,000 down payment had been entered into the plan so financing would remain within the current budget.
The board confirmed multiple summer‑season hires and position appointments, including seasonal lifeguards, assistant directors, a pool director for the 2026 season, and a part‑time park/water hire. Trustees also approved soliciting permits for Slick Network Solutions personnel for a specified period with required insurance on file.
During public comment resident Mike Iluchi asked clarifying questions about consent‑agenda items, including whether all volunteers listed would receive medical exams and fitness tests (the agenda referenced 41 physicals and 35 fitness tests), and asked for the location of letters tied to Teal Becker and HUD audit correspondence. The mayor said he would follow up with the auditor and GEM for clarification and pointed to where the attachments had been placed in the meeting materials.
Most consent motions were adopted by voice vote; the record reflects the board called for 'all in favor' and 'opposed' and the chair announced motions carried. Detailed roll‑call tallies were not entered into the minutes during the meeting.
