Date: August 10, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustees Kurkowski, Patrick, O’Connor, Pierson present.
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the July 28, 2010 meeting. No objections. Motion was made to approve the July 28, 2010 minutes by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Property Maintenance:
Francis Estigo was present to discuss the property maintenance notice he received for overgrowth of his lawn at 19 W. James St. He stated that he mowed his lawn and will work hard at keeping it mowed.
A list was given to all trustees and Mayor of notices sent out, and progress report:
#014 – 55 Lake St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10 – not mowed as of 8/10/10
#015 – 218 Main St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10 – not mowed as of 8/10/10
#016 – 241 Main St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10 – not mowed as of 8/10/10
#017 – 12 W. James St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10 – not mowed as of 8/10/10
#018 – 1 Hyde St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10 – mowed as of 8/10/10
#019 – 19 W. James St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10 – mowed as of 8/10/10
#020 – 9 Park St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10 – not mowed as of 8/10/10
Motion made to order lawns mowed, fines assessed and owners billed by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Special Business:
Glen Simpson from Lamont gave an update on the project.
Contract 1 - almost done with laterals. When done on Monticello St. and after the structures are in on Bronner St. for the storm crossings, the digging will be done.
A letter was received from G. DeVincentis & Son Construction Co. complaining about water lines in the trenches with the laterals. They are asking for more money due to this problem. There has been no documentation of the problems that is mentioned in this letter. The letter states that neither the existing sanitary sewer laterals nor the water services were shown on the contract drawings. As stated by Glen, all laterals were shown on the contract drawings. The water lines were not on the drawings, but the village marked all water lines before they were done. Change order #3 that was approved at the July 28th, 2010 meeting addressed the issue if a water service was broken and they were paid for the extra time. Glen said Lamont Eng. will respond to the letter and keep everyone informed.
Paving of the streets should start in approximately 2 weeks. The week of Aug. 16th, 2010, the milling machine should be here and they would likely be starting on Lake St.
A call came from a resident who uses an electric wheel chair and was on the corner of James St. and Taylor Ave. and hit a pothole and broke the drive axel. He wanted to know who to put a claim into for this. Glen went to talk to him and told him he should put a claim into G. DeVincentis Co. Glen will meet with him again to follow up on this.
Village received an invoice from Jones Water Services, for video taping the lines. Bill is for 250 ft. Donna will speak to Judy Pangman at Lamont about payment. Glen had video taping done at manhole #6; going down to manhole #5, the pipe is in very bad condition. Got 180 ft. down the line, but could not go further. Glen will check with Nick and check the proper procedure to take.
C. Furner- hooking to force main- Chuck’s Towing is going to pay the bill to put in a pump station at his facility. Glen has spoken to Jim Malinowski about this, there is more to this than hooking into the sewer system. Chuck’s Towing must have an engineering firm design a pump station the proper size for his facility; and it must be reviewed by Lamont Eng. before it is installed at his expense. Mayor Frohne asked about how to handle the fee for any work the village might have to do for this project.
Frank – Lamont Eng. update. Contract 4 & 5 not started yet. Blue Heron has made more effort to work more efficiently for better progress in the job. Sludge still being pumped out, just over 300,000 gals.
A concerned citizen called the Otsego Co. Health Dept. as well as the DEC, regarding the sludge being dumped on the ground. Frank informed them that is not the case. The DEC officer did come to the plant to check out the situation.
The automatic bar screen has not been brought on sight as of 8/10/10. Charge for this is $118,000.00. This will not be paid for until on sight and Frank has a chance to inspect for American made and be sure it is the right size.
The village received an invoice from Herkimer Co. Sewer Treatment Plant for sludge being taken there by Blue Heron at $.08 per gal. They want to add water to the sludge. Frank explained to them if they do this it must be metered and taken off the top.
Electrical contractor has done all they can do for now. Will be back to finish.
Privilege of the floor: public comments and requests:
Wayne King was present. No comment
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #05- General Fund- $60,725.18, Water Fund - $3,991.85, Sewer Fund - $3,948.95, Library Fund- $1.25, Cemetery Fund- $225.13, Trust and Agency - $81.20, Capitol Projects- $825,135.96. Total: $894,109.52.
Motion to approve abstract #05 made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerks report for July 2010 as follows: clerks fees -$68.00, Registrar fees - $10.00, License and Permits- $25.00. Check given to treasurer for $103.00.
Clerk had 2 applications for the use of Spring Park. 1st. was for a wedding on 8/20/10 from 6-7 pm. This was approved by the board with the exception of the use of the gazebo because it is in need of repairs. 2nd. for 8/29/10, from 1-4 pm if needed for the Tally Ho Car Cruise finale. This was also approved by the board.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Health Ins. - time for renewal. A comparison was presented to the board from MVP, the current ins. carrier and CDPHP. The CDPHP is more reasonable.
Motion to approve CDPHP as the Health Ins. carrier and to increase from 5% to 8% deduction per employee, made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. The CDPHP is more reasonable. If CDPHP is chosen with an 8% inc. to each employee, it would be $89.51/emp, /mo., which would be $20.66 per week.
Cemetery business: Donna received a call from James Mckee III and was told that his father had an insurance policy with the Lakeview Cemetery listed as a beneficiary. Donna expressed her appreciation and asked if there were any stipulations, he said no. Donna also received a call from the Ins. co. for the correct address to mail the check and was told the policy was for $10,000.00. Donna then asked the board about paying the bill for Mr. McKee from the disinterment and digging that had to be done when his father was to be buried. A motion was made to pay the charge for the disinterment and the digging fee by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski, and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Also regarding the Lakeview Cemetery, Brian Coones would like speed limit signs put at the 3 entrances, and no trespassing signs. After discussion, was decided to purchase 3 speed limit signs with 10mph on each, but not the no trespassing signs.
Motion was made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick to approve the purchase of three (3) three speed limit signs reading 10mph. to be put at each entrance of the cemetery. Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Chris Butler needs a water pump for the WWTP. He gave Donna three (3) estimates. 1st. from Just Water Pumps.com. OTS 4” AMT premium trash pump with electric start 16.0 HP Vanguard OHV engine and transport wheel kit. Price $3298.99 with free shipping. 2nd. estimate: USA Blue Book, same model, $3180.25 plus 241.34 for shipping. 3rd. estimate: PUMPBIZ, same model, $4396.00 including shipping. After discussion, was decided to approve the pump from Just Water Pumps.com.
Resolution made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick to approve the purchase of a Premium Trash Pump from Just Water Pumps.com for the price of $3298.99 for the WWTP. Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Fire contracts: Donna has the new Fire Contracts for the new year. All contracts have a 10% increase.
Motion was made to send out contracts with the 10% increase by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Donna passed out the balance sheet as of July 31, 2010 and the profit & loss budget vs actual for June through July 2010.
Donna also reported that the Library bldg. roof project has been completed. Very pleased with the job and the contractor. The chimney does need some mason work done. Will get 3 estimates for this.
Mayor Frohne:
Nothing at this time.
Trustee Kurkowski:
Was approached about 42 Walnut St. the trash and garbage on property.
Request to go into executive session to discuss 1 personnel issue.
Trustee O’Connor:
Nothing at this time.
Trustee Patrick:
Asked if anyone has heard anymore on the DOT property on Rt. 28. Answer was no.
:
Motion to go into executive session to discuss 1 personnel issues made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk Diane Blackwell and Treasurer Donna Wells left at this time.
Motion to come out of executive session made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd.by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell
Village Clerk
Friday, August 27, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
July 28, 2010
Date: July 28, 2010
Time: 9:00 am
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustees Kurkowski, Patrick, O’Connor, Pierson present.
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the July 13, 2010 meeting. No objections. Motion was made to approve the July 13, 2010 minutes by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Worden was present to discuss the notice he received regarding the junk and debris in front of his store at 120 Main St. It was stated that complaints have been made about the items that are left out in the front of the store and he explained he sells this stuff. He stated he has cleaned some of it up but was was told more needs to be done. Mayor Frohne said he would stop and check to make sure it is within the ordinance of the village laws.
Property Maintenance: Doug Bordinger
A list was given to all trustees and Mayor of notices sent out.
1) #013- 120 Main St. - junk and debris- has been cleaned up some, more to do. Notice sent 7/12/10.
2) #014 – 55 Lake St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
3) #015 – 218 Main St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
4) #016 – 241 Main St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
5) #017 – 12 W. James St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
6) #018 – 1 Hyde St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
7) #019 – 19 W. James St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
8) #020 – 9 Park St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
Special Business:
Glen Simpson from Lamont gave an update on the project.
Change order #3- total $37,270.21
Change order #4 – add alt 1 & 2, credit to the village - $96,291.44
Change orders #5 – add alt 11 & 12. Pavement restoration for Lake St. from Rt. 20 to Canadarago and from Canadarago to Bronner St. on Lake St., including milling the roads, $54,800.00, with adjustment made in the pricing of the asphalt.
Resolution made to approve the three (3) change orders by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes
Glen then passed out a proposal requested from G. DeVincentis & Son Co. to install a Cured-in-Place Pipe(CIPP) lining system in the existing 10” sewer main on Manley St. to include the reinstatement of three existing laterals. Cost for this would be $29,900.00. He also passed out a breakdown of the lump sum price for the Bronner St. storm sewer. This would be adding the storm crossing with the catch basins on both sides of Bronner St., this cost is $32,390.00.
Resolution made to approve both add alt made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Resolution made to approve the Change order #3 from Contract #2 for Blue Heron for $11,798.30 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Frank – from Lamont gave an update on the WWTP plant project. Discussed the letter from Lamont to Blue Heron Construction that stated concerns about the progress they are making. Blue Heron provided Lamont with a work schedule and it is not sufficient. They have asked for a time extension and Lamont told them no, they are not making a good faith effort to warrant an extension given. There is much work they could be doing, but are not, and because of this they are holding up the work progress of Contracts 3-5.
Frank stated that Contract #3, the electrical contract is doing a great job. He also stated there are different things that need to be replaced now, rather than later. An estimate of $10,000.00 was given.
Resolution made to approve $10,000.00 for the extra items to be fixed on the spot as needed, made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Contract #4 and Contract #5 are doing a good job.
Nick Green – Lamont Eng. – for sludge removal, only using 1 truck. Also stated that G. DeVincentis wants to start paving the streets asap. Nick asked EFC about paving the whole street if only part of the street had to be torn up for the project, they explained that it is not an eligible cost to do this, with the exception if there is construction damage to the street. Glen will ask them to sweep Lake St. but to sweep the stones away from the trenches, because the large stones are becoming a hazard. Trustee Patrick asked Glen if the road crew uses flag men when working on the streets. He answered yes when appropriate.
Nick asked about possibly getting approval for video taping when necessary, after discussion,
Motion was made to approve the engineers to video tape a trouble spot in the sewer lines with a cap of $3000.00 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Chris Butler-WWTP
Chris wanted to express to the board and Mayor that the project is definitely making a difference in regards to the water flow. The overflow pond will not be needed as often as before.
Chris has a concern about sump pumps being drained into the sewer. The village code states that an inspection can be done at any time by the village employees. Would like to send a notice out to the residents stating sump pumps are not to be run into the sewer system, and an inspection can be done at any time.
Friday, July 30, 2010 the new generator will be started.
**Trustee Pierson left at this time
Chris contacted Dick Shypski to paint the lettering on the new sewer dept. truck.
Nick Green stated the new SPDES permit has some requirements on engineering reports to be done. Nick asked for an extension because of the project. Nick suggested that a couple of physical changes to the plant might be good to put into Contract #2.
Chris stated that the water problem on Canadarago St., Schultz residence, the sump pump was not run into the sewer. He also stated that there is a catch basin on the E. end corner of the property.
Motion made to not charge Francis and Margaret Schultz at 51 Canadarago St.,for the sewer portion because the water from the pipe break was not run into the sewer system, by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Chris was asked about the letter sent from Joseph Spytko regarding the BOD and Oil & Grease test results from the Express Mart for June 2010. Mr. Spytko feels the tests are high and states he is not happy with the Village for not doing anything about the “odor” problem. Chris states that the BOD is in compliance. The oil and grease level is over 100 and that is not in compliance. Express Mart will be charged.
Privilege of the floor: public comments and requests:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #04- General Fund- $6,529.82, Water Fund - $4,319.18, Sewer Fund - $4,035.02, Cemetery Fund- $665.84, Trust and Agency - $664.08. Total: $16,213.94.
Motion to approve abstract #4 made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Correction on Abstract #03, for Cemetery Fund should have been $257.52, was reported as $307.51.
Clerk passed out Tom Shypski’s monthly report for the Water Dept.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Time Warner tax bill received, in the franchise agreement the village uses franchise money to offset the tax payment. Motion to transfer the money from franchise fee for Time Warner into the tax base amount of $293.21, made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Profit and loss reports and balance sheets passed out, also the bank reconciliations and check book registers.
Cemetery report from Donna passed out to all trustees and Mayor. New broker from NBT is handling the cemetery account now. This report attached to minutes. On the Wells REIT II stock, Linda Dufloe and Ken Dreis’ names must come off. Sharon at NBT bank will try to take care of this.
Motion was made that the recommendations made by Donna Wells to oversee the investments for the cemetery be approved, by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Was also suggested that in the fall of 2010 the village trustees should look into the revising the sale prices of the cemetery plots. Markers on the corners of each plot should be mandatory. it is very difficult to locate some plots to locate some plots using metal posts.
Motion was made to require the purchase of 4 marble markers and to establish the charge of $50.00 when a plot in Lakeview Cemetery is sold, effective immediately made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Larrry Jouben is going to get the rates from the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery for us.
Donna also stated that the library roof project is moving along nicely.
Mayor Frohne
Mayor Frohne had a meeting with the Dept. Heads and one concern is how to handle an emergency situation on the weekends. One suggestion was to have a Track phone for whoever is on call so only that phone number would be available. The employees on call could pass the phone to whoever is on for the weekend. No decision was made; Mayor Frohne will keep working on this.
Mayor Frohne passed out a code organization/proposed table of contents from General Codes for the trustees to review. If there are any questions or concerns he asks them to let him know within a week.
Dog Control report: Town Supervisor Wayne King told Mayor Frohne that the town can not enforce the town law in the village, only the Ag and Market law. So, if there is a stray dog in the village, town dog control officer can not pick up. If there is a threat or non licensed dog, the town control officer can take to the pound. If he is not available then the police should be contacted.
Mayor Frohne received an estimate for repairs on the Fountain for $28,000.00, drained.
It is time to renew the health insurance and the current insurance has gone up 28%. After discussion, it was decided that Donna will check and see what other policies offer and their prices.
Trustee Kurkowski:
Request to go into executive session to discuss 2 personnel issues.
Trustee O’Connor:
Nothing at this time.
Trustee Patrick:
Asked if the foyer in the Library could be painted before the anniversary celebration.
Motion to go into executive session to discuss 2 personnel issues made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk Diane Blackwell and Treasurer Donna Wells left at this time.
Motion to come out of executive session made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd.by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell
Village Clerk
Time: 9:00 am
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustees Kurkowski, Patrick, O’Connor, Pierson present.
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the July 13, 2010 meeting. No objections. Motion was made to approve the July 13, 2010 minutes by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Worden was present to discuss the notice he received regarding the junk and debris in front of his store at 120 Main St. It was stated that complaints have been made about the items that are left out in the front of the store and he explained he sells this stuff. He stated he has cleaned some of it up but was was told more needs to be done. Mayor Frohne said he would stop and check to make sure it is within the ordinance of the village laws.
Property Maintenance: Doug Bordinger
A list was given to all trustees and Mayor of notices sent out.
1) #013- 120 Main St. - junk and debris- has been cleaned up some, more to do. Notice sent 7/12/10.
2) #014 – 55 Lake St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
3) #015 – 218 Main St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
4) #016 – 241 Main St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
5) #017 – 12 W. James St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
6) #018 – 1 Hyde St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
7) #019 – 19 W. James St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
8) #020 – 9 Park St. – overgrowth – notice sent 7/27/10
Special Business:
Glen Simpson from Lamont gave an update on the project.
Change order #3- total $37,270.21
Change order #4 – add alt 1 & 2, credit to the village - $96,291.44
Change orders #5 – add alt 11 & 12. Pavement restoration for Lake St. from Rt. 20 to Canadarago and from Canadarago to Bronner St. on Lake St., including milling the roads, $54,800.00, with adjustment made in the pricing of the asphalt.
Resolution made to approve the three (3) change orders by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes
Glen then passed out a proposal requested from G. DeVincentis & Son Co. to install a Cured-in-Place Pipe(CIPP) lining system in the existing 10” sewer main on Manley St. to include the reinstatement of three existing laterals. Cost for this would be $29,900.00. He also passed out a breakdown of the lump sum price for the Bronner St. storm sewer. This would be adding the storm crossing with the catch basins on both sides of Bronner St., this cost is $32,390.00.
Resolution made to approve both add alt made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Resolution made to approve the Change order #3 from Contract #2 for Blue Heron for $11,798.30 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Frank – from Lamont gave an update on the WWTP plant project. Discussed the letter from Lamont to Blue Heron Construction that stated concerns about the progress they are making. Blue Heron provided Lamont with a work schedule and it is not sufficient. They have asked for a time extension and Lamont told them no, they are not making a good faith effort to warrant an extension given. There is much work they could be doing, but are not, and because of this they are holding up the work progress of Contracts 3-5.
Frank stated that Contract #3, the electrical contract is doing a great job. He also stated there are different things that need to be replaced now, rather than later. An estimate of $10,000.00 was given.
Resolution made to approve $10,000.00 for the extra items to be fixed on the spot as needed, made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Contract #4 and Contract #5 are doing a good job.
Nick Green – Lamont Eng. – for sludge removal, only using 1 truck. Also stated that G. DeVincentis wants to start paving the streets asap. Nick asked EFC about paving the whole street if only part of the street had to be torn up for the project, they explained that it is not an eligible cost to do this, with the exception if there is construction damage to the street. Glen will ask them to sweep Lake St. but to sweep the stones away from the trenches, because the large stones are becoming a hazard. Trustee Patrick asked Glen if the road crew uses flag men when working on the streets. He answered yes when appropriate.
Nick asked about possibly getting approval for video taping when necessary, after discussion,
Motion was made to approve the engineers to video tape a trouble spot in the sewer lines with a cap of $3000.00 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Chris Butler-WWTP
Chris wanted to express to the board and Mayor that the project is definitely making a difference in regards to the water flow. The overflow pond will not be needed as often as before.
Chris has a concern about sump pumps being drained into the sewer. The village code states that an inspection can be done at any time by the village employees. Would like to send a notice out to the residents stating sump pumps are not to be run into the sewer system, and an inspection can be done at any time.
Friday, July 30, 2010 the new generator will be started.
**Trustee Pierson left at this time
Chris contacted Dick Shypski to paint the lettering on the new sewer dept. truck.
Nick Green stated the new SPDES permit has some requirements on engineering reports to be done. Nick asked for an extension because of the project. Nick suggested that a couple of physical changes to the plant might be good to put into Contract #2.
Chris stated that the water problem on Canadarago St., Schultz residence, the sump pump was not run into the sewer. He also stated that there is a catch basin on the E. end corner of the property.
Motion made to not charge Francis and Margaret Schultz at 51 Canadarago St.,for the sewer portion because the water from the pipe break was not run into the sewer system, by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Chris was asked about the letter sent from Joseph Spytko regarding the BOD and Oil & Grease test results from the Express Mart for June 2010. Mr. Spytko feels the tests are high and states he is not happy with the Village for not doing anything about the “odor” problem. Chris states that the BOD is in compliance. The oil and grease level is over 100 and that is not in compliance. Express Mart will be charged.
Privilege of the floor: public comments and requests:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #04- General Fund- $6,529.82, Water Fund - $4,319.18, Sewer Fund - $4,035.02, Cemetery Fund- $665.84, Trust and Agency - $664.08. Total: $16,213.94.
Motion to approve abstract #4 made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Correction on Abstract #03, for Cemetery Fund should have been $257.52, was reported as $307.51.
Clerk passed out Tom Shypski’s monthly report for the Water Dept.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Time Warner tax bill received, in the franchise agreement the village uses franchise money to offset the tax payment. Motion to transfer the money from franchise fee for Time Warner into the tax base amount of $293.21, made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Profit and loss reports and balance sheets passed out, also the bank reconciliations and check book registers.
Cemetery report from Donna passed out to all trustees and Mayor. New broker from NBT is handling the cemetery account now. This report attached to minutes. On the Wells REIT II stock, Linda Dufloe and Ken Dreis’ names must come off. Sharon at NBT bank will try to take care of this.
Motion was made that the recommendations made by Donna Wells to oversee the investments for the cemetery be approved, by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Was also suggested that in the fall of 2010 the village trustees should look into the revising the sale prices of the cemetery plots. Markers on the corners of each plot should be mandatory. it is very difficult to locate some plots to locate some plots using metal posts.
Motion was made to require the purchase of 4 marble markers and to establish the charge of $50.00 when a plot in Lakeview Cemetery is sold, effective immediately made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Larrry Jouben is going to get the rates from the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery for us.
Donna also stated that the library roof project is moving along nicely.
Mayor Frohne
Mayor Frohne had a meeting with the Dept. Heads and one concern is how to handle an emergency situation on the weekends. One suggestion was to have a Track phone for whoever is on call so only that phone number would be available. The employees on call could pass the phone to whoever is on for the weekend. No decision was made; Mayor Frohne will keep working on this.
Mayor Frohne passed out a code organization/proposed table of contents from General Codes for the trustees to review. If there are any questions or concerns he asks them to let him know within a week.
Dog Control report: Town Supervisor Wayne King told Mayor Frohne that the town can not enforce the town law in the village, only the Ag and Market law. So, if there is a stray dog in the village, town dog control officer can not pick up. If there is a threat or non licensed dog, the town control officer can take to the pound. If he is not available then the police should be contacted.
Mayor Frohne received an estimate for repairs on the Fountain for $28,000.00, drained.
It is time to renew the health insurance and the current insurance has gone up 28%. After discussion, it was decided that Donna will check and see what other policies offer and their prices.
Trustee Kurkowski:
Request to go into executive session to discuss 2 personnel issues.
Trustee O’Connor:
Nothing at this time.
Trustee Patrick:
Asked if the foyer in the Library could be painted before the anniversary celebration.
Motion to go into executive session to discuss 2 personnel issues made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk Diane Blackwell and Treasurer Donna Wells left at this time.
Motion to come out of executive session made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd.by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell
Village Clerk
Sunday, August 1, 2010
July 13, 2010
Date: July 13, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm Public Hearing for Local Law #1
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Mayor Frohne called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 pm.
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustees Kurkowski, Patrick, O’Connor present, Trustee Pierson absent.
Mayor Frohne asked for any public comment on the proposed new law. No comments from the public.
Motion made to close the public hearing by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried
Mayor Frohne then called the regular meeting to order at 6:10.
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the June 30, 2010 meeting. No objections. Motion was made to approve the June 30, 2010 minutes by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Property Maintenance: Doug Bordinger
A list was given to all trustee’s and Mayor.
1) 19 Lake St. needs to be mowed
2) 219 Main St. needs to be mowed
3) 76 Church St. needs to be mowed
4) 10 Gould Ave. District Attorney
5) 54 Church St. was mowed
6) 16 Sylvan St. was mowed
7) 3 Manley St. was mowed
8) 120 Main St. notice was sent out for junk and debris on 7/13/2010
Trustee Patrick asked Doug about 55 Lake St., he will check on that property, and a property on Center St.
Doug stated that he heard from the County and the properties that have been sent to them will be receiving their 2nd. notice soon.
Motion was made to order lawns mowed, fines assessed and owners billed by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Special Business:
Jim Malinowski reported on the paving of the streets. He passed out a Budget Quotation from Todd Mankouski of Hanson Aggregates. Jim gave Todd a list of streets that need work and he gave him an estimated cost. The balance of funds in the Chips line is $35,700.96 which includes the balance rolled over from last year. The streets listed are Canadarago St, $17,820.00, Johnson St. $11,745.00, Lake St. $25,515.00, Sylvan St. $10,125.00, Walnut St. $6,480.00. Can’t pick any of these streets tonight due to the progress of the project at this time. The repaving of the streets and the milling of Lake St. and possibly Canadarago St., must be put out on bids. The cost of the milling machine from Hanson Aggregates is $5000.00 per day, with the village drawing away the debris.
Glen Simpson from Lamont gave an update on the project. He is going to work on a spreadsheet as for the spending of the project. As for the laterals, approximately 60% are done. There are two crews working now, 1 on Bronner St. to River St. and the 2nd. working on Walnut St. to Cary Park Dr.. A problem on Cary Park Dr. has stopped the work for now because asbestos abatement is needed between two manholes. They need a state license inspector to be on sight and the inspector needs ten days notice. This will be taken care of by a company licensed to remove asbestos and will be taken away from the village and disposed of properly.
Two problems with the sewer and water lines: one on James St. and the other on Bronner St. On Bronner St. a new manhole needs to be put in. The estimated cost for this is $35,000.00.There will be some credits issued from Canadarago up Hotel and ½ down Hotel, and on James St. side of Hotel.
Glen would like to meet with Mayor Frohne, Chris Butler, Jim Malinowski and one trustee to discuss the changes. And then he will have a meeting with G.Devincentis and Nick Green. Mayor Frohne asked Glen about how deep the silt fencing is in the ground that keeps piles of dirt in place. He said 6 inches in the ground.
A change request was presented to the Board of Trustee’s and Mayor from Stilsing Electric Inc. totaling $8,170.00. Motion was made to approve the change order #2 for the increase totaling $8,170.00 from Stilsing Electric Inc. by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Frank – from Lamont gave an update on the WWTP plant project. Improvements to clarify are completed. SWB’s have been cleaned and painted. New railings installed. New backwash post installed. Metal frame for pre-treatment building has been put up. Generator has been set, electrical panel box are working. The Solar Panel Co. has started. The week of 7/19/2010 they will begin removing sludge. Chris and Bob took about 4ft. of storm water off to reduce the amount of gallons removed. As it is right now they are about 45% through the project. They are bringing in more crews to move the project along faster. A change order #3 was brought to the Board of Trustee’s and the Mayor from the Blue Heron Construction Co. The change request totals $11,798.30. After discussion was decided to wait on approving or disapproving this change order at this time.
Privilege of the floor: public comments and requests:
Lori Bond asked about the repaving of the streets. The estimated time frame at this point is August. Lori also asked about power washing her house, if it is possible to read the meter and not be charged for the water because it will not be going in the sewer. This concern comes from the dust problem from the construction project. She was told to come to the village office and get a form to fill out.
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #03- General Fund- $8,368.42, Water Fund - $1,567.22, Sewer Fund - $9,420.79, Cemetery Fund- $307.51, Trust and Agency - $64.96, and Capitol Projects – $772,532.10. Total: $792,261.00.
Motion to approve abstract #3 made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerks report for mo. of June 2010: Clerk’s fees taken in were $89.50 and registrar fees taken in were $10.00. Check given to treasurer was for $99.50.
Clerk received a thank you note from Pat VanCauwenberg saying thank you for the support from the village for their annual Craft Fair that was held on June 12th, 2010 in Spring Park.
Clerk also received a letter from Barb Shypski regarding the annual sidewalk sale the Rotary Club hosts which will be on August 14th. 2010. She stated they would be using the regular areas and the clerk does have a copy of their current insurance coverage.
Clerk has 3 concert dates booked for Spring Park as follows: the Chamber of Commerce has 7/28/2010 and 8/26/2010 and George Erhman is booked for August 4th, 2010 with a rain date of August 6th, 2010. Trustee Kurkowski also stated that August 1, 2010 the Lions Club is booked for their annual car show and August 13th, 14th and 15th, the Zone will have their Pride Days.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Donna reported that the new furnace for the Village building will be installed on August 3rd. 4th and 5th.
The contractor for the new roof on the Village building will be done by Dundee Contractors and will start work the week of July 19, 2010.
Jim Malinowski spoke to Donna about the repairs on the dump truck that was done at Carlson’s. It had been approved for the repairs to be done but they found more that needed repair and the cost went up to approximately $1200.00. A motion was made to approve the cost of the repairs on the truck by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Transfer needed: from A9901.03 inter-fund transfer to Library L5031 - $10,000.00.
Resolution to approve transfer made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
The Financial Auditors were in the office on July 12th, 13th, 14th, 2010. When done they will be giving a report to the board.
Donna will have a report on the Cemetery Funds at the next meeting. It was also suggested to check in the area different cemeteries for price comparisons so the village can bring the prices up to date.
Mayor Frohne
Mayor Frohne met with Tom Shypski, Chris Butler and Jim Malinowski about versatility in job functions and learning each others jobs better for more flexibility. He also asked them to let the Clerk know if they were going to be out of work for vacation so no one calls them while they are out.
Mayor will be going to the Meadows in Cooperstown on July 14th, 2010 to find out what is going on with the gas drilling issue.
Trustee Patrick:
Library board had a meeting on 7/12/2010. They are continuing to plan their 100th year anniversary on Aug. 29th, 2010. Their next meeting will be held on 8/2/2010 at 10:00 am. Anyone who is interested in getting involved with the plans for the celebration may do so by attending a meeting of the Library Board.
Pay increase concern- for the 2 Library employees, Trustee Patrick was told they feel they were overlooked because they did not meet with the Mayor and Treasurer at the time the budget was being prepared. It was stated that the Library sent recommendations of what they wanted for the raises for the two employees, which was $.50. When the budget was reviewed by all trustees, it was agreed to give a $.25 raise to each Library employee. Trustee Patrick was asked by the Library Board if the Board of Trustees would review and reconsider the amount of the raise.
The Library Board also asked if the foyer could be painted in the front of the building. Also wanted to know if the Memorial Room could be painted and the windows be cleaned.
Shared services had meeting on July 7th, 2011 regarding the bus garage updates. Trustee Patrick said the speaker gave a very informative meeting and suggested the school put this project on hold until a later date.
Trustee Patrick had questions on the letter received from the auditors to fill out and return.
Trustee Kurkowski:
A man from the village asked Trustee Kurkowski about the people who the village hires to mow the lawns that are neglected by the owners, if they have the proper insurance coverage and workers comp. paperwork. At this point Melinda’s landscaping and Douglas Brooks is hired and both have the proper paper work.
Stated that Herkimer, Mohawk, and Frankfort are all having property maintenance problems.
A problem has arisen in the cemetery; a plot that belongs to a family appears to have a vault that no one knows who is in it. Trustee Kurkowski stated the law states as long as it is the family that moves it and it is in the same cemetery plot they can do it. The family must make a request for this to be dug up and must be present when it is done. The records in the office show 6 people for that plot. Brian is working with the family to figure out what to do.
The Chamber of Commerce is working on getting estimates for restoring the band stand in Spring Park. All bids and contracts are the responsibility of the Village.
Trustee O’Connor:
Asked about the response if any from the Mayor’s ad in the Penny saver regarding the 150th. yr. anniversary of the Village. So far the only response was from Charles Osterhoudt representing the American Legion Veteran’s Club.
Resolution was made to adopt Local Law #1 of 2010 which names the Village Board of Trustees as the Cemetery Commission made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
The Local Law #1 of 2010 will be filed with Secretary of State.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd.by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell
Village Clerk
Time: 6:00 pm Public Hearing for Local Law #1
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Mayor Frohne called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 pm.
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustees Kurkowski, Patrick, O’Connor present, Trustee Pierson absent.
Mayor Frohne asked for any public comment on the proposed new law. No comments from the public.
Motion made to close the public hearing by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried
Mayor Frohne then called the regular meeting to order at 6:10.
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the June 30, 2010 meeting. No objections. Motion was made to approve the June 30, 2010 minutes by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Property Maintenance: Doug Bordinger
A list was given to all trustee’s and Mayor.
1) 19 Lake St. needs to be mowed
2) 219 Main St. needs to be mowed
3) 76 Church St. needs to be mowed
4) 10 Gould Ave. District Attorney
5) 54 Church St. was mowed
6) 16 Sylvan St. was mowed
7) 3 Manley St. was mowed
8) 120 Main St. notice was sent out for junk and debris on 7/13/2010
Trustee Patrick asked Doug about 55 Lake St., he will check on that property, and a property on Center St.
Doug stated that he heard from the County and the properties that have been sent to them will be receiving their 2nd. notice soon.
Motion was made to order lawns mowed, fines assessed and owners billed by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Special Business:
Jim Malinowski reported on the paving of the streets. He passed out a Budget Quotation from Todd Mankouski of Hanson Aggregates. Jim gave Todd a list of streets that need work and he gave him an estimated cost. The balance of funds in the Chips line is $35,700.96 which includes the balance rolled over from last year. The streets listed are Canadarago St, $17,820.00, Johnson St. $11,745.00, Lake St. $25,515.00, Sylvan St. $10,125.00, Walnut St. $6,480.00. Can’t pick any of these streets tonight due to the progress of the project at this time. The repaving of the streets and the milling of Lake St. and possibly Canadarago St., must be put out on bids. The cost of the milling machine from Hanson Aggregates is $5000.00 per day, with the village drawing away the debris.
Glen Simpson from Lamont gave an update on the project. He is going to work on a spreadsheet as for the spending of the project. As for the laterals, approximately 60% are done. There are two crews working now, 1 on Bronner St. to River St. and the 2nd. working on Walnut St. to Cary Park Dr.. A problem on Cary Park Dr. has stopped the work for now because asbestos abatement is needed between two manholes. They need a state license inspector to be on sight and the inspector needs ten days notice. This will be taken care of by a company licensed to remove asbestos and will be taken away from the village and disposed of properly.
Two problems with the sewer and water lines: one on James St. and the other on Bronner St. On Bronner St. a new manhole needs to be put in. The estimated cost for this is $35,000.00.There will be some credits issued from Canadarago up Hotel and ½ down Hotel, and on James St. side of Hotel.
Glen would like to meet with Mayor Frohne, Chris Butler, Jim Malinowski and one trustee to discuss the changes. And then he will have a meeting with G.Devincentis and Nick Green. Mayor Frohne asked Glen about how deep the silt fencing is in the ground that keeps piles of dirt in place. He said 6 inches in the ground.
A change request was presented to the Board of Trustee’s and Mayor from Stilsing Electric Inc. totaling $8,170.00. Motion was made to approve the change order #2 for the increase totaling $8,170.00 from Stilsing Electric Inc. by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Frank – from Lamont gave an update on the WWTP plant project. Improvements to clarify are completed. SWB’s have been cleaned and painted. New railings installed. New backwash post installed. Metal frame for pre-treatment building has been put up. Generator has been set, electrical panel box are working. The Solar Panel Co. has started. The week of 7/19/2010 they will begin removing sludge. Chris and Bob took about 4ft. of storm water off to reduce the amount of gallons removed. As it is right now they are about 45% through the project. They are bringing in more crews to move the project along faster. A change order #3 was brought to the Board of Trustee’s and the Mayor from the Blue Heron Construction Co. The change request totals $11,798.30. After discussion was decided to wait on approving or disapproving this change order at this time.
Privilege of the floor: public comments and requests:
Lori Bond asked about the repaving of the streets. The estimated time frame at this point is August. Lori also asked about power washing her house, if it is possible to read the meter and not be charged for the water because it will not be going in the sewer. This concern comes from the dust problem from the construction project. She was told to come to the village office and get a form to fill out.
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #03- General Fund- $8,368.42, Water Fund - $1,567.22, Sewer Fund - $9,420.79, Cemetery Fund- $307.51, Trust and Agency - $64.96, and Capitol Projects – $772,532.10. Total: $792,261.00.
Motion to approve abstract #3 made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerks report for mo. of June 2010: Clerk’s fees taken in were $89.50 and registrar fees taken in were $10.00. Check given to treasurer was for $99.50.
Clerk received a thank you note from Pat VanCauwenberg saying thank you for the support from the village for their annual Craft Fair that was held on June 12th, 2010 in Spring Park.
Clerk also received a letter from Barb Shypski regarding the annual sidewalk sale the Rotary Club hosts which will be on August 14th. 2010. She stated they would be using the regular areas and the clerk does have a copy of their current insurance coverage.
Clerk has 3 concert dates booked for Spring Park as follows: the Chamber of Commerce has 7/28/2010 and 8/26/2010 and George Erhman is booked for August 4th, 2010 with a rain date of August 6th, 2010. Trustee Kurkowski also stated that August 1, 2010 the Lions Club is booked for their annual car show and August 13th, 14th and 15th, the Zone will have their Pride Days.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Donna reported that the new furnace for the Village building will be installed on August 3rd. 4th and 5th.
The contractor for the new roof on the Village building will be done by Dundee Contractors and will start work the week of July 19, 2010.
Jim Malinowski spoke to Donna about the repairs on the dump truck that was done at Carlson’s. It had been approved for the repairs to be done but they found more that needed repair and the cost went up to approximately $1200.00. A motion was made to approve the cost of the repairs on the truck by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Transfer needed: from A9901.03 inter-fund transfer to Library L5031 - $10,000.00.
Resolution to approve transfer made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
The Financial Auditors were in the office on July 12th, 13th, 14th, 2010. When done they will be giving a report to the board.
Donna will have a report on the Cemetery Funds at the next meeting. It was also suggested to check in the area different cemeteries for price comparisons so the village can bring the prices up to date.
Mayor Frohne
Mayor Frohne met with Tom Shypski, Chris Butler and Jim Malinowski about versatility in job functions and learning each others jobs better for more flexibility. He also asked them to let the Clerk know if they were going to be out of work for vacation so no one calls them while they are out.
Mayor will be going to the Meadows in Cooperstown on July 14th, 2010 to find out what is going on with the gas drilling issue.
Trustee Patrick:
Library board had a meeting on 7/12/2010. They are continuing to plan their 100th year anniversary on Aug. 29th, 2010. Their next meeting will be held on 8/2/2010 at 10:00 am. Anyone who is interested in getting involved with the plans for the celebration may do so by attending a meeting of the Library Board.
Pay increase concern- for the 2 Library employees, Trustee Patrick was told they feel they were overlooked because they did not meet with the Mayor and Treasurer at the time the budget was being prepared. It was stated that the Library sent recommendations of what they wanted for the raises for the two employees, which was $.50. When the budget was reviewed by all trustees, it was agreed to give a $.25 raise to each Library employee. Trustee Patrick was asked by the Library Board if the Board of Trustees would review and reconsider the amount of the raise.
The Library Board also asked if the foyer could be painted in the front of the building. Also wanted to know if the Memorial Room could be painted and the windows be cleaned.
Shared services had meeting on July 7th, 2011 regarding the bus garage updates. Trustee Patrick said the speaker gave a very informative meeting and suggested the school put this project on hold until a later date.
Trustee Patrick had questions on the letter received from the auditors to fill out and return.
Trustee Kurkowski:
A man from the village asked Trustee Kurkowski about the people who the village hires to mow the lawns that are neglected by the owners, if they have the proper insurance coverage and workers comp. paperwork. At this point Melinda’s landscaping and Douglas Brooks is hired and both have the proper paper work.
Stated that Herkimer, Mohawk, and Frankfort are all having property maintenance problems.
A problem has arisen in the cemetery; a plot that belongs to a family appears to have a vault that no one knows who is in it. Trustee Kurkowski stated the law states as long as it is the family that moves it and it is in the same cemetery plot they can do it. The family must make a request for this to be dug up and must be present when it is done. The records in the office show 6 people for that plot. Brian is working with the family to figure out what to do.
The Chamber of Commerce is working on getting estimates for restoring the band stand in Spring Park. All bids and contracts are the responsibility of the Village.
Trustee O’Connor:
Asked about the response if any from the Mayor’s ad in the Penny saver regarding the 150th. yr. anniversary of the Village. So far the only response was from Charles Osterhoudt representing the American Legion Veteran’s Club.
Resolution was made to adopt Local Law #1 of 2010 which names the Village Board of Trustees as the Cemetery Commission made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
The Local Law #1 of 2010 will be filed with Secretary of State.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd.by Trustee O’Connor, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell
Village Clerk
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