Date: April 27, 2011
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, Trustee O’Connor, Trustee Pierson, Trustee Patrick, Trustee Kurkowski present.
Public Hearing – Local Laws
Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm. in the Village Library Memorial Room.
1) Residency requirements for the appointed offices of Village Clerk and Village Treasurer.
2) Zoning enforcement officer to issue parking tickets in the village.
No discussion from the public.
Motion to adjourn public hearing made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Regular Meeting called to order at 6:05pm.
Motion to waive the reading of the April 12, 2011 minutes and to approve the April 12th minutes was made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Water & Sewer Rate Vote - Motion to approve the increase in the water and sewer rates made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee O’Connor - No, Trustee’s Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Budget vote – Motion to approve the budget for the 2011-2012 year made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Trustee Kurkowski voted No. Motion carried.
Opening of Bids for DPW truck –
1) Interstate Ford Truck Sales, Hartford, Conn. - $51,156.00
2) C. Bazil Ford, Buffalo, NY. without the spreader, $42,462.00
3) W. Herr Ford, Hamburg, NY - $49,597.00
4) Vision Ford, Rochester, NY - $48,036.00, last day to order May 5th, 2011
5) Skinner and Damulis Inc., Richfield Springs, NY - $52,190.00
The bids were tabled until the next meeting so Jim Malinowski can review and determine the best bid.
Proposed laws:
1) Proposal to Establish Local Law #1 of 2011 the Residency Requirements for the Appointed Offices of Village Clerk and Village Treasurer to reside either in the County of Otsego or in any adjoining county within the State of New York. Motion to approve to establish Local Law #1 of 2011 was made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
2) Proposal to Establish Local Law #2 of 2011 to authorize the Zoning Enforcement Officer to issue parking tickets in the Village of Richfield Springs. Motion to approve to establish Local Law #2 of 2011 was made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Special Business:
Lamont Engineers – Glen Simpson
Glenn passed out a proposal from G.DeVincentis & Son Co. for replacement of the sanitary sewer from SMH4 to SMH6 including the replacement of SMH5. The cost of the work would be $67,217.50. The top soil for $11,000.00 was taken out. The top soil that is at the plant will be used for the restoration work to be done. A 6” pump may be needed if the 3” pump does not work. The imported topsoil, if required will be $4.50 per SY, extra bedding, if required, $32.00 per CY, video tape inspection of the line, if required $2,875.00, Glen does not think this will be needed, and the pipe prices are firm until May 1, 2011. Glen asked for a decision at this meeting to avoid a price increase as of May 1st.
Motion to approve proposal made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Contract 5 – J.V.Warren – should be done by end of week of April 29th, 2011.
Contract 3 – Stilsing Electric has to hook up the fan and louver, and then they will also be done.
Blue Heron vacuum tested 2 manholes at the sewer plant and they passed, and also did a deflection test on the line in between and that also passed.
Trustee O’Connor asked Glen about the bar screen at the WWTP. Glen will check into this.
Public Comment:
Randy Ott, representing Blue Heron and their Attorney Roger Bradley. Randy approached the board regarding the liquidated damages that was held out of their contract for non-compliance. He asked the board if there could be a reasonable solution worked out between the Village Board and Blue Heron. Mayor Frohne stated that before there was any further discussion on this matter, the Village Attorney would have to be consulted.
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #22 – General fund -$6,652.95, Water fund - $1,709.64, Sewer fund - $3,791.91, Cemetery fund $33.99, Trust & Agency - $670.16. Total: $12,858.65
Motion to approve Abstract #22 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Correction of Abstract #21 – general fund was read $21,186.77, should have been $21,496.96, Water fund was read $1,272.87, should have been $1962.68. Motion to approve correction made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Resolution to reassess the water and sewer relevies to be sent to the Co. and for the outstanding property maintenance made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Tom Shypski has requested approval to go to a workshop from NYRWA on June 16, 2011 in Little Falls from 7:30 to 3:30, for 6.0 credits and cost is $22.00. Motion to approve made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Suzanne Christman, Gerry Zavich and Bill Juteau would like to attend a workshop for the ZBA that is being held at the Meadows in Cooperstown, on May 4, 2011 for no charge. Motion to approve made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Donna Wells would like to attend a workshop being held in Liverpool, on May 11, 2011 for NYS Finance Society, at no charge. Motion to approve made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Clerk received a park application from the Richfield Springs Bible Church for use of Spring Park on May 28, 2011 from 9am to 4pm for a fun day for the children. Motion made to approve by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Clerk also received a park application from the Richfield Springs Youth Ministry for their annual Pride Days, from 8/12-8/14, 2011. Motion made to approve by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
A letter was received from Barbara Shypski requesting approval to have the Rotary Club annual sidewalk sale on Aug. 13th, 2011 in conjunction with the Richfield Pride Days, and to use the village parking lot as well as set up throughout Main St. Motion to approve was made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Clerk passed out a letter she received from Joseph Spytko on the e-mail regarding the Express Mart tests results along with a chart attached. A discussion was made about the suggestion of more frequent testing to be done. Was also suggested to increase the fine. No decision or action was decided at this time.
Treasurer – Donna Wells:
Asked the board about a request by an employee to be given his pay a week early because he was going to be on vacation. Motion made to approve a resolution to put in the personal policy for an employee to collect their paycheck a week early if they are going to be on vacation the following week, made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski voted yes, Mayor Frohne voted no. Motion carried.
The sewer jetter must be ordered through a contractor that is doing the WWTP project. Motion to approve Lamont to ask the G. DeVincentis Co. to go forward on the purchase of the sewer jetter, made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Donna received a proposal without advertising for the painting of the trim on the Village Library building. Jason Frazier from Van Hornsville, approached Donna and asked if he could give her an estimate. He gave a quote of $5,634.40, which will include pressure washing all areas to be painted, scrap, let dry and all new wood would be primed. All cracks will be caulked, will prime and seal all areas to be painted. Benjamin Moore oil paint will be used. Will check for lead paint, will cover with tarps, EPA certified, and expects payment in full when the job is completed. Motion to approve Jason Frazier to paint the Village building trim made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Two quotes for the lawn mower for the cemetery: 1) John Deere, $2,350.00, 42 in. deck, 2) Springfield Tractor, Cub Cadet tractor, 40 in. deck, 20 hp, shaft driven, and they will take the old tractor in trade, for $2,625.00.
Motion to approve the resolution for the purchase of the Cub Cadet from Springfield Tractor for the price of $2,625.00 with the trade in of the old tractor made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Public Comment:
Sue Bronson representing the Richfield Springs Athletic Association asked the board for permission to hold practices on the Bond Field on Linden Ave. two nights a week. She presented a copy of their Insurance to the Clerk. Motion to approve for practices only made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Mayor Frohne:
A discussion took place regarding the letter that was written and passed to all board members last meeting, concerning the Glimmerglass properties. Was decided to rewrite it and include all properties that Glimmerglass owns in the village.
Trustee Kurkowski- checked into the storage shed from Yoders Quality Sheds, Richfield Springs, for the cemetery. 12x12, with overhead door, 7’ wall will be extra charge, vinyl siding, extra charge and roof ridge vent will also be extra charge, with a window on the back side. Total cost would be $2712.00 with free delivery. This will be placed on the roadside of the present building. Motion to approve the resolution to purchase 12x12 building for the cemetery made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Trustee Kurkowski asked Ron Bazon if the individuals who sell at the Farmers Market have insurance coverage. He stated that anyone who comes to sell must show him proof of insurance.
It was also suggested that the fees for using the electric and water in the Spring Park should be raised next year.
Fred Clements told Jim that some of the stones in the fountain on Rt. 20 were loose and in need of repair.
Trustee Kurkowski requested mileage when he is doing cemetery work.
Trustee O’Connor – was at the water plant and Tom Shypski has the annual water report ready to go. He was also at the WWTP and is very concerned about the problem with the bar screen. It is not operating as it should be. The problem is it is catching too much. It needs something before the bar screen to chew up the waste. Trustee O’Connor asked if this could be taken care with the project funds. This will be checked into further. He also feels that Chris and Bob should be in on the discussions of this issue.
Trustee Pierson- 9 meter heads were sent back for repair. Also the DPW roof was completed.
Trustee Patrick – spoke to Willa Wright about continuing as the Health Officer for the Village. She would like more support from the Village board. The question was brought up if the health officer can issue a ticket. This will be tabled until Trustee Patrick has a chance to speak with her again.
The subject of a dog control person was brought up. Mayor Frohne said he will work on this.
The light on the flag pole in front of the Village Library building has not been done yet. After discussion, it was decided that a time frame will be given to the contractor for completion.
There are 7 meters that reads tamper mode when Tom does the meter reads. Donna called the Badger Co. to ask what it means. Was told it means something has been done to the wiring but it can be reset on the lap top by Tom.
Doug Bordinger was asked about using the crossing guard sign to cross the children at noon time. After discussion, it was decided the village should not get involved for different reasons in this issue.
In regards to buying the truck for the DPW, Treasurer Wells suggested to leave the money in the reserve fund and just pay for it.
The price of scrap metal is high right now and was suggested again by Treasurer Wells to have the scrap metal taken from the old water plant. Motion to declare all the piping in the old pump house surplus by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee O’Connor, no, Trustee’s Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Motion to go into executive session regarding potential litigation made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Motion to come out of executive session made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:30pm. was made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell,
Village Clerk
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
2011 Organizational Meeting
Date: April 12, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Call to order: Mayor Frohne, at 6:00 pm
Roll call of members: Mayor Frohne Trustees Kurkowski, O’Connor, Patrick, Pierson present,
1) Following declarations were made:
a. Meeting Dates: 2nd.Tuesday of month at 6:00 pm, and last Wednesday of month at 6:00 pm with the exception of the months of July and August when the Wednesday meeting time will be 9:00 am.
b. Meeting Place: Richfield Springs Public Library, in the Memorial Room.
c. Legal Newspaper: The Daily Star, and the Penny Saver.
d. Mileage: $.45 per mile.
Motion to approve meeting dates and time, place of meetings, legal newspapers and mileage made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
e. Depositories: NBT Bank, and Bank of Cooperstown, NBT Financial Services/LPL Financial, Adirondack Bank, New York Class. Motion to approve depositories made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. .
f. Procurement policy: maximum purchasing by a Dept. Supervisor of $400.00 and increase from $1000.00 to $1500.00 with 2 board member signatures. All other parts of the procurement policy will stay the same. Motion to approve increase in procurement policy for dept. supervisors for maximum purchases from $250.00 to $400.00 without prior approval and to approve the purchases up to $1000.00 with 2 board members signature and increase to $1500.00 with 2 board member signatures, made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
. g. Investment policy: Motion to approve the Investment Policy and Guidelines of the Village of Richfield Springs made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
h. Advance payments of public utilities and postage, effective immediately. Resolution to approve the motion made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson to approve advance payments of public utilities and postage, effective immediately. Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
I. Approval of schools and conferences will be done at the Board of Trustee’s meeting when it is presented.
2) Village Board:
a. Mayor: Ronald Frohne II
b. Trustee/Deputy Mayor: Raymond Patrick
c. Trustee: John O’Connor
d. Trustee: James Kurkowski
e. Trustee: Duane Pierson
3) Appointed Officers:
a. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: (1 yr. term) Suzanne Christman – Motion to approve made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
b. Zoning Enforcement Officer: (1 yr. term) Doug Bordinger- Motion to approve made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
c. Public Health Officer: Unknown at this time
4) Attorney for the Village: David Merzig- Motion to approve made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
5) Liaison Positions:
a. Water and WWTP: John O’Connor
b. Streets: Duane Pierson
c. Fire Dept., Parks & Cemetery: James Kurkowski
d. Deputy Mayor, Library and
Shared services: Raymond Patrick
6) ZBA Positions:
a. Suzanne Christman: Term 2011-2014
b. David Cocco: Alternate (1 yr.position)
Motion to approve ZBA appointments of Suzanne Christman, regular member, and David Cocco as an alternate member, made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
c. William Juteau: Term Ends: 2013
d. Gerry Zavitz: Term Ends: 2012
7) Library Board Members:
a. Margaret Woodrow Term 2011-2016 Motion to approve re-appointment of Margaret Woodrow to the Library board made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
b. Marjorie Walters Term Ends Jan. 2015
c. Rosalie Wadsworth Term Ends Jan. 2014
d. William Taber Term Ends Jan 2013
e. Michael Marmet Term Ends Jan 2012
8) Election of Officers for Fire Dept. 2011. Meeting for election was held on April 6th. 2011.
a. Chief: Tom Hallock
b. 1st. assistant Doug Brooks
c. 2nd. assistant Ken Boepple
d. Captain: Cody Mayne
e. Lieutenant: Mark Elderkin
f. Sergeant: Chad Stone
g. Fire Police: Mark Osterhoudt
h. Ems. Les Olmstead
i. President: David Siegle
j. Vice President: Todd Stone
k. Secretary: Diane Mayne
l. Treasurer: Mike Kress
Motion made to approve the Chief, 1st. assistant and 2nd. assistant for the Fire Dept. made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Procedures:
Agenda: Agenda’s will be available the Monday before the scheduled meeting. Elected officers will please make every effort to have items placed on the agenda so the Board can consider things ahead of time, including a copy of any proposed resolution, if available. Keeping items to around (3) three would be best. This does not preclude discussion of issues that arise. Flexibility is important too.
Emergency Meeting: An emergency meeting may be called by the Mayor or by any (2) two Trustee’s. The law requires it must be for a good reason. Each member must be personally contacted by the Clerk, as well as public notice given to the extent possible.
Position of Trustees on the Agenda: for the sake of fairness, the position of Trustees on the Agenda will be rotated monthly every meeting, so the same member is not always last.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm.
Time: 6:00 pm
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Call to order: Mayor Frohne, at 6:00 pm
Roll call of members: Mayor Frohne Trustees Kurkowski, O’Connor, Patrick, Pierson present,
1) Following declarations were made:
a. Meeting Dates: 2nd.Tuesday of month at 6:00 pm, and last Wednesday of month at 6:00 pm with the exception of the months of July and August when the Wednesday meeting time will be 9:00 am.
b. Meeting Place: Richfield Springs Public Library, in the Memorial Room.
c. Legal Newspaper: The Daily Star, and the Penny Saver.
d. Mileage: $.45 per mile.
Motion to approve meeting dates and time, place of meetings, legal newspapers and mileage made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
e. Depositories: NBT Bank, and Bank of Cooperstown, NBT Financial Services/LPL Financial, Adirondack Bank, New York Class. Motion to approve depositories made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. .
f. Procurement policy: maximum purchasing by a Dept. Supervisor of $400.00 and increase from $1000.00 to $1500.00 with 2 board member signatures. All other parts of the procurement policy will stay the same. Motion to approve increase in procurement policy for dept. supervisors for maximum purchases from $250.00 to $400.00 without prior approval and to approve the purchases up to $1000.00 with 2 board members signature and increase to $1500.00 with 2 board member signatures, made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
. g. Investment policy: Motion to approve the Investment Policy and Guidelines of the Village of Richfield Springs made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
h. Advance payments of public utilities and postage, effective immediately. Resolution to approve the motion made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson to approve advance payments of public utilities and postage, effective immediately. Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
I. Approval of schools and conferences will be done at the Board of Trustee’s meeting when it is presented.
2) Village Board:
a. Mayor: Ronald Frohne II
b. Trustee/Deputy Mayor: Raymond Patrick
c. Trustee: John O’Connor
d. Trustee: James Kurkowski
e. Trustee: Duane Pierson
3) Appointed Officers:
a. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: (1 yr. term) Suzanne Christman – Motion to approve made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
b. Zoning Enforcement Officer: (1 yr. term) Doug Bordinger- Motion to approve made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
c. Public Health Officer: Unknown at this time
4) Attorney for the Village: David Merzig- Motion to approve made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
5) Liaison Positions:
a. Water and WWTP: John O’Connor
b. Streets: Duane Pierson
c. Fire Dept., Parks & Cemetery: James Kurkowski
d. Deputy Mayor, Library and
Shared services: Raymond Patrick
6) ZBA Positions:
a. Suzanne Christman: Term 2011-2014
b. David Cocco: Alternate (1 yr.position)
Motion to approve ZBA appointments of Suzanne Christman, regular member, and David Cocco as an alternate member, made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
c. William Juteau: Term Ends: 2013
d. Gerry Zavitz: Term Ends: 2012
7) Library Board Members:
a. Margaret Woodrow Term 2011-2016 Motion to approve re-appointment of Margaret Woodrow to the Library board made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
b. Marjorie Walters Term Ends Jan. 2015
c. Rosalie Wadsworth Term Ends Jan. 2014
d. William Taber Term Ends Jan 2013
e. Michael Marmet Term Ends Jan 2012
8) Election of Officers for Fire Dept. 2011. Meeting for election was held on April 6th. 2011.
a. Chief: Tom Hallock
b. 1st. assistant Doug Brooks
c. 2nd. assistant Ken Boepple
d. Captain: Cody Mayne
e. Lieutenant: Mark Elderkin
f. Sergeant: Chad Stone
g. Fire Police: Mark Osterhoudt
h. Ems. Les Olmstead
i. President: David Siegle
j. Vice President: Todd Stone
k. Secretary: Diane Mayne
l. Treasurer: Mike Kress
Motion made to approve the Chief, 1st. assistant and 2nd. assistant for the Fire Dept. made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Procedures:
Agenda: Agenda’s will be available the Monday before the scheduled meeting. Elected officers will please make every effort to have items placed on the agenda so the Board can consider things ahead of time, including a copy of any proposed resolution, if available. Keeping items to around (3) three would be best. This does not preclude discussion of issues that arise. Flexibility is important too.
Emergency Meeting: An emergency meeting may be called by the Mayor or by any (2) two Trustee’s. The law requires it must be for a good reason. Each member must be personally contacted by the Clerk, as well as public notice given to the extent possible.
Position of Trustees on the Agenda: for the sake of fairness, the position of Trustees on the Agenda will be rotated monthly every meeting, so the same member is not always last.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm.
April 12, 2011
Date: April 12, 2011
Time: 6:25 pm
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustee O’Connor, Trustee Pierson, Trustee Patrick, Trustee Kurkowski present.
April 12, 2011 – Tentative Budget Hearing – No discussion.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Meeting adjourned at 6:30.
April 12, 2011 – Sewer Rate Hearing - Inside users increased 5%, outside users increase 10%, $1.00 per line (w/s) charge increased. No discussion.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Meeting adjourned at 6:35.
April 12, 2011 – Regular Board Meeting – called to order by Mayor Frohne at 6:35.
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the March 31, 2011 meeting. No objections.
Motion to approve the March 31, 2011 minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Special Business:
Jim Malinowski –
Expressed his concern about the offer of the DOT using the village’s road sweeper and two men to sweep surrounding villages. He feels it would not be a good idea because of the wear and tear on the machine itself and because it would leave 1 employee in the afternoon to work the DPW and he feels that would make an unsafe situation. The offer was to help the village with getting the salt for the winter. Mayor Frohne asked Jim to ask the DOT for some of the charges cut off the price of the salt, being the village sweeps the state roads through the village.
The curbside pickup for yard debris was started on April 4th. This will be done every 1st. and 3rd. Monday through the summer months. The Clerk offered to put an ad in the Pennysaver making people aware of the pickup dates and that yard debris must be bagged now. Motion to approve the ad for the Pennysaver was made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. David Cocco was present and expressed his appreciation to the DPW for the excellent job they do in keeping the village clean.
The street sweeping is almost finished. Part of Main St. is left to do.
The 2005 truck, 350, needs repairs done to it. Jim will speak with Skinner’s and try to get some idea of the cost.
Bob Graepel did the repairs for the Library building that needed fixing from the Co. inspection, with the exception of the 3rd. floor and the storage room. Also the fire extinguishers have not been returned yet. We have loaners for now.
The posts were put in at the fire house around the fuel tank.
De Vincentis hooked up the lateral for the Tally Ho which was not hooked up properly at the time the work was done. Also the repair was done at 19 River St.
The water meter list is getting down. Now there are 7 left to be replaced or repaired.
Tom Hallock – Fire Chief
The new ambulance is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, April 14th.
The Russian man is doing a good job painting inside the firehouse.
Asked Donna for an updated budget report for the fire dept.
A “Point of Interest” was passed to the Fire Chief regarding the fire dept. spending. The Village has contributed $11,468.64 beyond the fire contracts. Transfers need to be done to cover $14,900.00. The transfers will be from:
A8160.4 – Refuse/Garbage $2,000.00
A 1910.4 Insurance Cont. 5,900.00
A 1410.14 – Dep. Clerk. P.S. 3,000.00
A 1990.4 Contingent $4,000.00
Total $14,900.00
Trustee Patrick has been making calls inquiring about how to get the prisoners to do work on the fire house.
Chief Hallock was asked about getting 2 new Turn out gear outfits. He decided to wait on the motion for that at this time.
Doug Bordinger – Property maintenance
Doug spoke to the manager at Springer’s about removing their equipment off the sidewalk.
He also called the new owner of the Rosewood Terrace and asked him to remove the graffiti from the back of the building. It was done the next day.
Lamont Engineers – Nick Green and Glen Simpson
Glen gave an update on the contracts:
Contract 1 - De Vincentis was back to hook up the lateral to the Tally Ho. and do the repairs on 19 River St. Because they did not install that lateral when they came through, the cost was $530.00. The over/under change order amount will change. They will also be back at the end of the month of April or early May to do the restoration work in the village. Glen will meet with Jim Malinowski to put together a list for contract 1 of places to be finished.
Contract 2 – Put the ridge vent on the clarifier building. Glen took at least 60 pictures of the WWTP. It is a very bad mess. There is a lot of restoration work to be done there. The side panels on the clarifier building have not been done yet.
Contract 3 – Almost complete. At the clarifier building they need fix the louvers and fans and this has to be
co-ordinated with J.V.Warren.
Contract 4- complete.
Contract 5- HVAC - still need to penetrate through the roof for heating. Change order
Change order 3, Contract #5 - LP regulator and piping and power vents that were approved for the heaters. Total of change order $7,071.0
Motion to approve Change order #3, Contract #5 increase for the LP regulator and piping and power vents approved for the heaters with a cost of $7,071.04, made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Change order #4, Contract 5, to swap locations of the louver & fans in the clarifier bldg. Total cost $1,395.00.
Glen received a break down of the work and wages. Treasurer Wells expressed her feelings about the village not paying for this because it was a design flaw on the engineer’s part. Therefore, she feels Lamont Engineer should pay for changing the louvers around it instead of the village. After further discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to approve change order #4, Contract 5 – HVAC - which will cover the changing of the louvers in the clarifier building at a cost of $1,395.00 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Nick Green said he is putting together an engineer amendment report and will try to have it for the next board meeting. He also passed out a Contingency Summary for all Pending Contract Changes: total contingency balance as of 4/9/2011 is $130,065.05, and a Project Budget and Funding sources report, which states the project cost as of 3/31/2011 is $549,780.55.
Nick has a contact # for Sewer equipment of America for the sewer jetter, which will be put out on bid.
The end date for the project is June 30th, 2011 with a year for any problems that might occur.
Public Comment:
Charles West and Lenny Pickens representing the Vet’s Club approached the board again about the progress on the Bond Field. They have asked the board about purchasing the field to be used for sports teams. After discussion, Mayor Frohne suggested speaking to Attorney Merzig about drawing up a lease for the Vet’s club to take over the use and upkeep of the park. Mr. West said he has spoken to the DEC and they have told him they could drain the property and make it usable.
Motion was made by Trustee O’Connor, and 2nd. by Trustee Pierson for the Mayor to speak to Attorney Merzig about a 2 yr. lease with an automatic renewal for the American Legion which would include all upkeep of the grounds and building, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Ray Smith from Cazenovia Tractor brought 3 quotes for lawn mower for the Cemetery. He explained the differences and we will have Bryan Coones look these over. Donna will check on more estimates for lawn tractors.
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #21 – General fund -$21,186.77, Water fund - $1,272.87, Sewer fund - $1,402.91,
Trust & Agency - $56.84. Capitol Projects - $38,626.84. Total: $62,546.23
Motion to approve Abstract #21 made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Correction of Abstract #20 – general fund was read $207,380.07, should have been $207,550.07.
Clerk’s report for month of March 2011: clerk fees - $.25, registrar fees - $130.00. Check given treasurer for $130.25.
Frank Callahan has requested to use the park for the annual Easter egg hunt on April 23rd. 2011 from 10am. to 12:30pm. Motion to approve made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk asked the board for clarification of procedure for work orders for water turn on and off’s. After discussion, it was agreed that all requests should be brought to office, whether it is called in by Tom Shypski or the owner of the property. Work orders need to be done for each request and kept on file in the clerk’s office. Also, work orders for the water requests will be given to Tom Shypski, not Jim Malinowski.
Treasurer – Donna Wells:
Reported that the transfer of title was turned into the office by Jon Grampp for 8 Elm St.
Clarification of soliciting from Attorney. If asking for money or donation it is considered soliciting and is illegal. If passing brochures out door to door informing the public of their services, it is legal. The Village Board does not encourage the door to door approach in the village whether it is a business or personal.
Church and State clarification from Attorney. After discussion there is still a difference of opinion between the board members.
The voucher for the payment for the new ambulance was $75.00 short from the Fire dept. to cover the delivery, prep and DMV. The village will cover this expense.
Treasurer received a call from Mirabito, they will be back within a month to put more anti freeze in and to recheck the levels at no charge.
Transfers needed:
1) From G8130.4 Sludge removal $8000.00 To G8110.4 Contractual.
2) From A8160.4 Resuse/Garbage $2000.00
A 1910.4 Insurance Cont. 5900.00
A 1410.14 Dep.Clerk P.S. 3000.00
A 1990.4 Contingent 4000.00
$14,900.00
To: A3410.4 Fire Dept. Contractual
3) Appropriate from the Fire Dept. Capital Reserve $110,000.00
Donation Line A2705.3 53,625.00
From Fire Dept.
Total: $163,625.00
To: A3410.2 Capital Expenses
Total bill for ambulance is $163,700.00
The additional $75.00 will come out of A3410.41.
Resolution to approve the motion for above transfers and appropriation of funds from the Fire Dept. Capital Reserve to the Capital Expenses 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.
Resolution to approve the motion authorizing the Village Treasurer to execute and deliver the Cooperative investment Agreement in the name of and on behalf of the Village of Richfield Springs 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.
Attorney Merzig wrote an example letter to ask for payment in lieu of taxes to be sent to Glimmerglass Opera. This will be discussed at the next meeting.
The village needs a contractual agreement between the village and the school that they will provide a youth program and the village will donate $6000.00.
Mayor Frohne:
Presented two Local Laws: 1) Zoning Enforcement Officer to be authorized to issue parking tickets, 2) to establish residency requirements for the appointed offices of Village Clerk and Village Treasurer.
Motion to approve public hearing to be held on April 27th, 2011 at 6:00pm regarding the two Local Laws presented to the board concerning Zoning Enforcement Officer to issue tickets, and to establish residency for Village Clerk and Village Treasurer in Otsego Co. and any adjacent county made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Also, passed out to each member was the schedule for the upcoming ICS-100 and the NIMS-700 training the all board members must complete.
Trustee O’Connor – nothing at this time
Trustee Pierson - nothing at this time
Trustee Patrick:
Library board meeting - Mayor Frohne asked Trustee Patrick to remind the library board that their meetings are public meetings and they should be advertised on the village board. At the last board meeting a list of things of value such as paintings, silver plated things, etc. The library is going to insure these.
A letter needs to be put together to be sent to Midstate Correctional Facility in Marcy requesting the prisoners to do mortar work and window repairs on the fire dept.
Trustee Kurkowski:
Cemetery budget: what is needed – shed-12ft x 12ft, tools, wheelbarrow and lawn tractor. The procurement policy also applies to the cemetery.
Motion to approve a $.30 per hour raise for Bryan Coones which will increase from $10.30 to $10.60 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
The budget proposal for the cemetery will be completed for the April 27th. meeting.
Trustee Kurkowski asked different people what to use on the wooden swans from the reservoir to repair them. He was told fiberglass would probably work. He will check into this further.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:00pm. was made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell,
Village Clerk
Time: 6:25 pm
Elected Officers: Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Treasurer – Donna Wells
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustee O’Connor, Trustee Pierson, Trustee Patrick, Trustee Kurkowski present.
April 12, 2011 – Tentative Budget Hearing – No discussion.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Meeting adjourned at 6:30.
April 12, 2011 – Sewer Rate Hearing - Inside users increased 5%, outside users increase 10%, $1.00 per line (w/s) charge increased. No discussion.
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Meeting adjourned at 6:35.
April 12, 2011 – Regular Board Meeting – called to order by Mayor Frohne at 6:35.
Mayor Frohne asked if there were any objections to waiving the reading of the minutes of the March 31, 2011 meeting. No objections.
Motion to approve the March 31, 2011 minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Special Business:
Jim Malinowski –
Expressed his concern about the offer of the DOT using the village’s road sweeper and two men to sweep surrounding villages. He feels it would not be a good idea because of the wear and tear on the machine itself and because it would leave 1 employee in the afternoon to work the DPW and he feels that would make an unsafe situation. The offer was to help the village with getting the salt for the winter. Mayor Frohne asked Jim to ask the DOT for some of the charges cut off the price of the salt, being the village sweeps the state roads through the village.
The curbside pickup for yard debris was started on April 4th. This will be done every 1st. and 3rd. Monday through the summer months. The Clerk offered to put an ad in the Pennysaver making people aware of the pickup dates and that yard debris must be bagged now. Motion to approve the ad for the Pennysaver was made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried. David Cocco was present and expressed his appreciation to the DPW for the excellent job they do in keeping the village clean.
The street sweeping is almost finished. Part of Main St. is left to do.
The 2005 truck, 350, needs repairs done to it. Jim will speak with Skinner’s and try to get some idea of the cost.
Bob Graepel did the repairs for the Library building that needed fixing from the Co. inspection, with the exception of the 3rd. floor and the storage room. Also the fire extinguishers have not been returned yet. We have loaners for now.
The posts were put in at the fire house around the fuel tank.
De Vincentis hooked up the lateral for the Tally Ho which was not hooked up properly at the time the work was done. Also the repair was done at 19 River St.
The water meter list is getting down. Now there are 7 left to be replaced or repaired.
Tom Hallock – Fire Chief
The new ambulance is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, April 14th.
The Russian man is doing a good job painting inside the firehouse.
Asked Donna for an updated budget report for the fire dept.
A “Point of Interest” was passed to the Fire Chief regarding the fire dept. spending. The Village has contributed $11,468.64 beyond the fire contracts. Transfers need to be done to cover $14,900.00. The transfers will be from:
A8160.4 – Refuse/Garbage $2,000.00
A 1910.4 Insurance Cont. 5,900.00
A 1410.14 – Dep. Clerk. P.S. 3,000.00
A 1990.4 Contingent $4,000.00
Total $14,900.00
Trustee Patrick has been making calls inquiring about how to get the prisoners to do work on the fire house.
Chief Hallock was asked about getting 2 new Turn out gear outfits. He decided to wait on the motion for that at this time.
Doug Bordinger – Property maintenance
Doug spoke to the manager at Springer’s about removing their equipment off the sidewalk.
He also called the new owner of the Rosewood Terrace and asked him to remove the graffiti from the back of the building. It was done the next day.
Lamont Engineers – Nick Green and Glen Simpson
Glen gave an update on the contracts:
Contract 1 - De Vincentis was back to hook up the lateral to the Tally Ho. and do the repairs on 19 River St. Because they did not install that lateral when they came through, the cost was $530.00. The over/under change order amount will change. They will also be back at the end of the month of April or early May to do the restoration work in the village. Glen will meet with Jim Malinowski to put together a list for contract 1 of places to be finished.
Contract 2 – Put the ridge vent on the clarifier building. Glen took at least 60 pictures of the WWTP. It is a very bad mess. There is a lot of restoration work to be done there. The side panels on the clarifier building have not been done yet.
Contract 3 – Almost complete. At the clarifier building they need fix the louvers and fans and this has to be
co-ordinated with J.V.Warren.
Contract 4- complete.
Contract 5- HVAC - still need to penetrate through the roof for heating. Change order
Change order 3, Contract #5 - LP regulator and piping and power vents that were approved for the heaters. Total of change order $7,071.0
Motion to approve Change order #3, Contract #5 increase for the LP regulator and piping and power vents approved for the heaters with a cost of $7,071.04, made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Change order #4, Contract 5, to swap locations of the louver & fans in the clarifier bldg. Total cost $1,395.00.
Glen received a break down of the work and wages. Treasurer Wells expressed her feelings about the village not paying for this because it was a design flaw on the engineer’s part. Therefore, she feels Lamont Engineer should pay for changing the louvers around it instead of the village. After further discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to approve change order #4, Contract 5 – HVAC - which will cover the changing of the louvers in the clarifier building at a cost of $1,395.00 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Nick Green said he is putting together an engineer amendment report and will try to have it for the next board meeting. He also passed out a Contingency Summary for all Pending Contract Changes: total contingency balance as of 4/9/2011 is $130,065.05, and a Project Budget and Funding sources report, which states the project cost as of 3/31/2011 is $549,780.55.
Nick has a contact # for Sewer equipment of America for the sewer jetter, which will be put out on bid.
The end date for the project is June 30th, 2011 with a year for any problems that might occur.
Public Comment:
Charles West and Lenny Pickens representing the Vet’s Club approached the board again about the progress on the Bond Field. They have asked the board about purchasing the field to be used for sports teams. After discussion, Mayor Frohne suggested speaking to Attorney Merzig about drawing up a lease for the Vet’s club to take over the use and upkeep of the park. Mr. West said he has spoken to the DEC and they have told him they could drain the property and make it usable.
Motion was made by Trustee O’Connor, and 2nd. by Trustee Pierson for the Mayor to speak to Attorney Merzig about a 2 yr. lease with an automatic renewal for the American Legion which would include all upkeep of the grounds and building, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Ray Smith from Cazenovia Tractor brought 3 quotes for lawn mower for the Cemetery. He explained the differences and we will have Bryan Coones look these over. Donna will check on more estimates for lawn tractors.
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #21 – General fund -$21,186.77, Water fund - $1,272.87, Sewer fund - $1,402.91,
Trust & Agency - $56.84. Capitol Projects - $38,626.84. Total: $62,546.23
Motion to approve Abstract #21 made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Correction of Abstract #20 – general fund was read $207,380.07, should have been $207,550.07.
Clerk’s report for month of March 2011: clerk fees - $.25, registrar fees - $130.00. Check given treasurer for $130.25.
Frank Callahan has requested to use the park for the annual Easter egg hunt on April 23rd. 2011 from 10am. to 12:30pm. Motion to approve made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk asked the board for clarification of procedure for work orders for water turn on and off’s. After discussion, it was agreed that all requests should be brought to office, whether it is called in by Tom Shypski or the owner of the property. Work orders need to be done for each request and kept on file in the clerk’s office. Also, work orders for the water requests will be given to Tom Shypski, not Jim Malinowski.
Treasurer – Donna Wells:
Reported that the transfer of title was turned into the office by Jon Grampp for 8 Elm St.
Clarification of soliciting from Attorney. If asking for money or donation it is considered soliciting and is illegal. If passing brochures out door to door informing the public of their services, it is legal. The Village Board does not encourage the door to door approach in the village whether it is a business or personal.
Church and State clarification from Attorney. After discussion there is still a difference of opinion between the board members.
The voucher for the payment for the new ambulance was $75.00 short from the Fire dept. to cover the delivery, prep and DMV. The village will cover this expense.
Treasurer received a call from Mirabito, they will be back within a month to put more anti freeze in and to recheck the levels at no charge.
Transfers needed:
1) From G8130.4 Sludge removal $8000.00 To G8110.4 Contractual.
2) From A8160.4 Resuse/Garbage $2000.00
A 1910.4 Insurance Cont. 5900.00
A 1410.14 Dep.Clerk P.S. 3000.00
A 1990.4 Contingent 4000.00
$14,900.00
To: A3410.4 Fire Dept. Contractual
3) Appropriate from the Fire Dept. Capital Reserve $110,000.00
Donation Line A2705.3 53,625.00
From Fire Dept.
Total: $163,625.00
To: A3410.2 Capital Expenses
Total bill for ambulance is $163,700.00
The additional $75.00 will come out of A3410.41.
Resolution to approve the motion for above transfers and appropriation of funds from the Fire Dept. Capital Reserve to the Capital Expenses 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.
Resolution to approve the motion authorizing the Village Treasurer to execute and deliver the Cooperative investment Agreement in the name of and on behalf of the Village of Richfield Springs 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.
Attorney Merzig wrote an example letter to ask for payment in lieu of taxes to be sent to Glimmerglass Opera. This will be discussed at the next meeting.
The village needs a contractual agreement between the village and the school that they will provide a youth program and the village will donate $6000.00.
Mayor Frohne:
Presented two Local Laws: 1) Zoning Enforcement Officer to be authorized to issue parking tickets, 2) to establish residency requirements for the appointed offices of Village Clerk and Village Treasurer.
Motion to approve public hearing to be held on April 27th, 2011 at 6:00pm regarding the two Local Laws presented to the board concerning Zoning Enforcement Officer to issue tickets, and to establish residency for Village Clerk and Village Treasurer in Otsego Co. and any adjacent county made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Also, passed out to each member was the schedule for the upcoming ICS-100 and the NIMS-700 training the all board members must complete.
Trustee O’Connor – nothing at this time
Trustee Pierson - nothing at this time
Trustee Patrick:
Library board meeting - Mayor Frohne asked Trustee Patrick to remind the library board that their meetings are public meetings and they should be advertised on the village board. At the last board meeting a list of things of value such as paintings, silver plated things, etc. The library is going to insure these.
A letter needs to be put together to be sent to Midstate Correctional Facility in Marcy requesting the prisoners to do mortar work and window repairs on the fire dept.
Trustee Kurkowski:
Cemetery budget: what is needed – shed-12ft x 12ft, tools, wheelbarrow and lawn tractor. The procurement policy also applies to the cemetery.
Motion to approve a $.30 per hour raise for Bryan Coones which will increase from $10.30 to $10.60 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Pierson, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
The budget proposal for the cemetery will be completed for the April 27th. meeting.
Trustee Kurkowski asked different people what to use on the wooden swans from the reservoir to repair them. He was told fiberglass would probably work. He will check into this further.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:00pm. was made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell,
Village Clerk
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