Date: April 28, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers: Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the April 5th, 2010 meeting. No objections. Motion was then made to approve the April 5th, 2010 minutes by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Frohne then asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the April 13th,2010 meeting. No objections. Motion to approve the April 13th, 2010 minutes was made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Trustee Kurkowski abstained because he was absent for the April 13th, 2010 meeting.
Privilege of the floor: public comments and requests.
1) Chris Mayer expressed his concern about the property at 1 Hyde St. in the village that was left abandoned in the summer of 2009. The structure is in very bad disrepair, roof coming down, garbage has been left all over the property, the septic tank is bulging out of the ground and the overflow from the pipe is draining into the creek. There was a garbage bin that was full and had not been picked up until 4/27/2010 because the company that owned it did not know it was there, but since has been removed from the premises. A person from the County Codes was at the site on 4/28/2010 and talked to Chris. He took a lot of pictures. Chris also stated that the septic tank is leaking onto his property, and he is very upset about the overall health issue. The DEC can not do anything because no one lives there. After discussion, Mayor Frohne said he would get in touch with the County Codes Enforcer to find out what the village can do.
2) Judy Stone the treasurer from the Chamber of Commerce:
a. years ago the Chamber used to sponsor concerts in Spring Park. The Chamber would like to do that again but asked if they would have to pay the $100.00 deposit each time? After discussion, was agreed by all board members and Mayor Frohne, there would be no deposit required if the Chamber was sponsoring the concerts, and the bathrooms would be opened for the concerts. They are to coordinate the dates with the Clerk.
b. Also the Chamber would like to do a fundraiser to repair the bandstand. After discussion, it was agreed upon very happily from all members and Mayor Frohne. Judy Stone will keep the village posted on the progress of the Chamber.
3) Tom Hallock: Fire Chief
a. Tom got a second estimate on the installation for the block heater from Power Generation & Ind. Engines, Inc. This estimate was for a 1000 watt, unit for $885.85 which does not include the internal wiring in the fire house. The first estimate he got was from Kraftpower and was for materials and all services that need to be done, for an estimate of $414.00. After discussion, a motion was made to approve the original estimate from Kraftpower for $414.00, by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
b. Tom received an E-Mail stating the fire dept did not get the FEMA grant for a new fire truck, so they are going to try for a grant for the a new ambulance. The ambulance they now have is 6 yrs. old and has 85,000 miles on it. Based on a 9 yr. average, the ambulance is about 2 months ahead of average for the amount of calls they have responded to. So therefore, a grant for the ambulance would be more logical than fire truck.
c. Mayor Frohne asked Tom if this years budget has enough for the two (2) turn out gears. These outfits average about $2200.00 to $2300.00 per set. The pagers are ok for now. That will bring the cost down some.
Budget: Resolution to approve the 2010-2011 budget made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee O’Connor-yes, Trustee Pierson-yes, Trustee Patrick-yes, Trustee Kurkowski-yes and Mayor Frohne-yes.
Clerk:
1) Abstract #022- General Fund-$9,105.61, Water Fund-$1,222.58, Sewer Fund-$5,614.40 and Trust &
Agency-$664.08. Total of abstract- $16,606.67.
Motion to approve abstract made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski, and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
2) Motion to approve to hold public hearing for sewer rate increase on May 11th, 2010 with the regular meeting to follow made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
3) The subject was brought up at the last meeting about the fence around the reservoir on Rt. 20; there is a big area of fence that is not up. The question brought up was if it is necessary to have it at all? Donna checked with Larry Jouben, the Insurance agent and was told that because of the liability ins. it should be there. Split rail fence is unacceptable, must be chain link fence.
4) Motion made to approve Tom Shypski to attend a workshop through NYRWA in Oneonta, NY on 6/10/2010 for $29.00 by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. This is for 5 hr. credit.
5) Clerk received resignation from Suzanne Christman as Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/Registrar as of April 26, 2010 due to personal reasons.
5) Resolution made to remove Suzanne Christman’s name from all village bank accounts and as deputy registrar and to appoint Donna Wells as deputy registrar. Made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Treasurer: Donna Wells
1) Transfer needed from Contingency account A1990.4 to Unemployment account A9050.8 - $2237.77.
Resolution made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
2) Relevy of unpaid water and sewer amounts done and will be sent to County on 4/29/2010. Approximately $53,000.00 this year.
3) Treasurer is still waiting for the $180,000.00 from EFC to pay the bills from March 2010 for the stimulus. Reason for this is some of the contractors did not have all the paperwork in.
Mayor’s Report: attached to minutes
1) Issues covered in report:
a) Property maintenance
b) Codes project
c) Sewer project
d) Sesquicentennial
e) Newsletter on back of annual water report that was mailed out.
2) Crossing guard position, Doug will fill out description of job. Doug has also told Mayor Frohne he does not wish to work for the DPW this summer. So, that will give him 20 hrs. per week, school is out and he will not be doing crossing guard.
3) Letter of violation from the DOH is taken care of because it will be in the annual water report which will be going out in the mail before 5/7/2010.
Trustee Kurkowski:
1) Concerned about the rules and regulations for Spring Park as in the future if a large group wanted to have a concert in the park the village would know exactly how to handle it. Trustee Kurkowsk will be working on that.
Trustee Pierson:
1) Spoke to Jim Malinowski about the two estimates he received for the clutch replacement work to be done on the F800 Plow truck. One estimate was from Skinner and Damulis, Inc. Richfield Springs, and was for $1647.00. The second estimate was from Carlson’s Hauling & Repair, Schuyler Lake and was for $1200.00.
After discussion, a motion was made to accept the estimate from Carlson’s Hauling & Repair and approve Jim to take the plow truck to Carlson’s for the repairs to be done as soon as possible. Motion made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
2) Chuck Furner is very interested in being hooked into the sewer system as soon as possible. Trustee Pierson told him he should come to a board meeting and explain exactly what he is asking for. He is a village resident.
Trustee Patrick:
1) DOT land - meeting was held with Donna Wells, Ray Patrick and Duane Pierson and a state representative. Dot would do an initial site cleaning for contamination and if all goes well they will turn it over to the Village. There are two buildings that would be good for storage for the DPW.
2) Trustee Patrick also expressed his concern about the property maintenance in the village.
Trustee O’Connor:
1) New York Mutual Aid Response Network, copy was given last meeting to all members. Trustee O’Connor explained that it is a voluntary organization. The village would receive a lot of assistance from the Mohawk Valley Water Supply. There is no cost; just the Mayor has to sign. A motion was made to table until the May 11th, 2010 meeting made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
2) Expressed his concern about the residents that do not bag the leaves and rake them to the curb in the spring. The village picks up leaves in bags in the fall, but in the spring they are too wet and need to be bagged. Mayor Frohne suggested he would speak to Jim Malinowski to make a list of offenders and then a notice would be put on their door.
Treasurer Donna Wells brought up the Inter-municipal Agreement for the Village and Town Residents to use the transfer site. The sign at the transfer site needs to be changed to read Village and Town Residents. Trustee Pierson said he would talk to Jim Malinowski and ask for it to be changed.
Pat VanCawenberg came in late and waited until the end of meeting to discuss a concern. She is in charge of the Church Craft Fair on June 12th, and is upset because she was told they could not get into the park until 7:00 am. She claims the venders need to be in by 6:00 am so they can set up and be ready at 9:00am when the fair opens. Would like to know if the park could be opened by 6:00 am? The $50.00 fee was paid for early entrance. After discussion, a motion was made to have the park opened at 6:00 am by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor & Pierson voted yes, Trustee’ Patrick abstained, and Trustee Kurkowski voted no, Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion made to go into executive session for personnel reasons made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion made to come out of executive session made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd.by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell
Village Clerk
