Kinderhook approves $8,500 for water-tank anodes; adopts two‑installment payment option for private line upgrades

The Village of Kinderhook approved an $8,500 expenditure to install anodes and remove sediment from a municipal water tank, work the Water & Sewer Commissioner said would include a four‑person crew and materials. Commissioner Dale Leiser told the board the work includes emptying the tank, replacing anodes and refilling to a 28‑foot level; he recommended using the water fund for the payment.

Following the operational approval, Trustee James Mark Browne read Resolution No. 3 authorizing a policy that lets property owners who execute a Property Access Agreement for village‑installed private waterline upgrades pay the installation cost in two installments along with regular water bills. The resolution names the waterline replacements on William Street and Albany Avenue as examples of eligible improvements and was seconded by Trustee T. Kevin Monahan; the record shows Mayor Dorene M. Weir and Trustees Browne, Patterson, Murphy and Monahan voting "Aye." The resolution text notes the program is voluntary, and when asked whether residents can opt out the board noted "This is not mandatory, but recommended" as a policy to address leaking or lead lines.

Board members discussed sequencing, cost-recovery and billing mechanics; the Treasurer reported the village recently raised water rates to build reserves for future repairs, and she said the village can manage temporary negative balances and make transfers at year-end if needed. The motion to spend the $8,500 and the resolution creating the installment-payment option were both recorded as approved.