Date: June 14, 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 Patrick, Trustee Kurkowski present.
Trustee Pierson absent.
Dayle Barra was introduced to the Board members and Mayor Frohne called for a motion to approve the appointment of Dayle to the Clerk in training position for three months and then be appointed full time. Motion made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Doug Bordinger- Property Maintenance
Chart was passed out to all members of properties notices were sent to:
1) Roxanne Mosher, 213 Main St. - mowed
2) Justine Ntemar, 29 W. James St. - not mowed
3) Frances Estigo, 19 W. James St. - mowed
4) Suzanne Sample, 12 W. James St. – not mowed
5) William Donnelly, 26 Center St. – mowed
6) Robert Schultz, 8 W. James St. - not mowed
7) Debra Bell, 12 Park St. – mowed
8) Audrey Schwab, Rt. 20, vacant lot- mowed
Motion made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, to order properties mowed, fines assessed and to bill property owners. Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Special Business:
A decision had to be made about the deposits to be returned to two different groups that used the Spring Park: The Richfield Springs Bible Church, May 28th for a fun day. Deposit will be returned.
The Church of Christ United for the craft fair that was held on June 11th. The whole deposit will not be returned due to damage done on the grounds by vehicles and garbage left in the bathrooms as well as charcoal left. It also states on the application that a walk through will be done before and after the event. There was no one to do a walk through after the craft fair was done. The amount to be returned will be decided when the damages are fixed.
Public Comment
Martha Jane Eliason and Jenny Stocking approached the board about the dog problem in the village on Bronner Ave. A pit-bull and a big black dog have been running loose and scaring many people. It is undetermined if these dogs are licensed. This is a very serious concern. Mayor Frohne explained to Martha that the village is working on getting a dog control officer, but if there is a dog that is threatening they should call the Sheriff’s dept. or State Police. She is also concerned about people trespassing on private property. This is also a police matter.
Frances Estigo was also at the meeting and he stated he was there just to observe.
Clerk – Diane Blackwell
Abstract #01 – General fund -$12.099.25, Water fund - $29,667.03, Sewer fund - $44,996.01, Cemetery fund $1,028.30, Capitol Projects, $1,111.25. Total: $88,901.84.
Motion to approve Abstract #01 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Correction on abstract #24, water fund should have been $4,229.01, should have been $4,251.01.
Motion to approve correction on abstract #24 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk fees taken in for the month of May 2011, $28.75, license and permit fees, $50.00. Check given to treasurer $78.75.
Workshop for NYRWA on June 16th, 22.00, in Little Falls for Jim Malinowski. Motion to workshop made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Linda from Glimmerglass Opera called and stated that she received the letter from Mayor Frohne regarding the taxes for the village and wanted the board of trustee’s to know she will be presenting this to their board at their next meeting.
John Van Allan was in the office and asked for Mayor Frohne to stop and see him regarding the water meter issue at his residence. After discussion, it was agreed Mayor Frohne would talk to Mr. Van Allan and explain to him why he received the letter and if he would prefer to stay on the flat estimated rate, it is ok, but upon the change of ownership of the property, it must conform with the village rules and regulations for the water meters.
Treasurer – Donna Wells:
3 corrections needed to be approved due to transfers done on May 25th.2011.
1) From FX8310.1 water personal service, to FX8397.2 Capital expenditures, $1078.02.
2) From FX8340.1 trans/Dist. P.S. to FX8389.4, $644.68.
3) From G8130.1 WWTP P.S., to G8120.1 Transmission Lines P.S., $54.00.
Motion to approve the resolution for the transfers made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
4) Transfer needed From FX9065.8 Medicare, to FX9030.8 Social Security, $20.97.
Motion to approve the resolution for the transfer made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
** Transfers 1-4 are for the fiscal year 2010-2011.
5) Add line item G9730.6 ARRA Bond Anticipation Note to Sewer Fund (G) with a total of $44,000.00.
Motion to establish new line item made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
6) Appropriate from G899 the Misc. Reserve set up for this payment to G9730.6, $44,000.00.
Motion to adopt the resolution to move the $44,000.00 into G9730.6. made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
** Number 5 & 6 for the current fiscal year 2011-2012.
Donna passed out the preliminary Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual for 2010-2011.
Donna presented a retainer agreement amendment for David Merzig because of the cost of the legal fees incurred, need the line increased by $7500.00 in the project.
Motion to approve the resolution to increase the Attorney’s line for the project by $7500.00, made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowsk and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Donna gave a report of the meeting at Attorney David Merzig’s office in Oneonta, on June 7, 2011.
A bid from Mirabito was passed out for the cost of Natural Gas. After discussion, was decided that Trustee Patrick will make phone calls to more companies for comparison prices and report these back to the next meeting.
It was discovered by Treasurer Wells that there was never a water meter put in for the Jeff’s Amish furniture store and The Yankee Dollar store in the Price Chopper Plaza. These stores have been in business for two years or more without a meter. Donna spoke to Wanda from Windsor Development about this and she had her contractor contact Tom Shypski to set a time when the meters can be put in. This will be set up as a flat rate, minimum usage until the meters are installed.
A big limb came down in the cemetery last week during a storm. We have names of three different companies that we can get estimates from. We will get separate estimates for the cemetery, Spring Park and the Village lot at the Library. Ron’s Tree Service, Guido’s Tree Service and Tallman’s Enterprises are the 3 companies we will call. All board members agreed.
A deposit was given to a company for the Firehouse for a fire panel. Was wondering if this job was completed or not. Trustee Kurkowski will check into this.
Mayor Frohne:
Read a report from Jim Malinowski: 3 water meters left to be put in, continuing to look up information about the sidewalks, is working on mowing the side of the roads and brush hog on village properties, the transfer site and Elm St. They will be working at Allens Lake soon, and he talked to Chuck McMann about the plaque in the park which is being dedicated to the village from Mr. McMann’s fifth grade class at Richfield Springs Central School. The plaque will be dedicated on June 21st. or 22nd.
Mayor Frohne has received a request from Joseph Spytko for a meeting about the odor at his residence from the McDonald’s which is owned by ReRob. He asked if any of the trustees would like to go with him. Trustee Patrick offered. After discussion, it was suggested tests be done more often and fines should be raised. Mayor Frohne stated he will meet with Mr. Spytko and then have Attorney Merzig draw up a letter.
Trustee Pierson: Absent
Trustee Patrick:
Addressed the dog control issue. There are several complaints coming into the village office about dogs running loose and getting into garbage, also scaring people that are walking the sidewalks. He is setting up interviews for a dog control officer and some of the concerns he has are: availability, 3-6 months for trial period at $200.00 per month, and being in charge of loose and dangerous dogs. It was also made clear that because the village has a code that states there is a lease law, if a dangerous dog attacks a village resident, the village is responsible.
Trustee Kurkowski:
G. DeVincentis is busy now doing the restoration from the WWTP project. Trustee Kurkowski wanted it to be made known that on Park St. and Elm St. some one has driven through the area that was done.
The air bags that the fire dept. uses are 20 years old and out dated. An estimate was presented to the board for 5 new air bags which totaled $3,628.00. After discussion, it was decided to have Chief Hallock get to more estimates before a decision would be made.
David Arkema has been working on the bandstand in Spring Park and was asked to work on the steps so they are not so steep. Mr. Arkema is doing a very nice job.
Trustee requested executive session to discuss a personnel issue.
Trustee O’Connor:
Asked about the completion date of the WWTP project and what would happen if Blue Heron does not meet that date. He is very concerned about the work ethics of Blue Heron and whether they will come back or not to finish the job. Donna stated there is a performance bond in place and the insurance company that holds that bond could send another company in to finish the job, or re-bid the job. Donna also stated that they were told that if not completed on June 30th, there will be $800.00 charge per day.
Motion to go to executive session made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee O’Connor, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Motion to come out of executive session made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd. by Trustee Patrick, Trustee’s Patrick, O’Connor, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 8.15pm. was made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd. by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s O’Connor, Patrick, Kurkowski and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Blackwell
Village Clerk
