Ogdensburg council authorizes water-treatment RFP, reviews zoning officer candidate and approves vouchers

The Ogdensburg Borough Council on July 12 authorized and directed staff to advertise a request for proposals (RFP) for a water-treatment operator and completed several routine administrative items, including approval of vouchers and discussion of a proposed zoning officer.

Borough Attorney Robert McBriar said a draft RFP prepared with the borough engineer had been circulated to stakeholders and recommended the council authorize advertisement subject to any edits by Mike Vreeland, Mr. McBriar, or CFO Mike Marceau. Councilman Nasisi moved to authorize advertising the RFP; Councilman Nardini seconded the motion and the council approved it by voice vote.

Councilwoman Slater reported that the mayor and clerk have spoken with a candidate for zoning officer who proposed an hourly rate of $45 and estimated roughly three hours of initial work; Clerk Robin Hough noted preparations to set up an email and workspace and discussed a possible start date. Councilman Cowdrick reported that the County Health Department inspected Heaters Pond earlier that day and the borough "passed with flying colors," and Nardini said painting and sidewalk work were complete and the DPW will seal areas.

Councilwoman Slater announced the Fire Department will host a Family Fun Day on Oct. 9 with a rain date of Oct. 10, sponsored by Sterling Hill Mine, with vendors and a potential beer garden hosted by a local business. Finally, the council approved payment of vouchers and departmental finance reports; the check list included current fund disbursements totaling $141,223.88, a grant fund entry of $13.60, dog fund $27.60, and water operations $132.07. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.