October 11, 2011

October 11, 2011 @ 6:00pm in the Public Library Memorial Room

Elected Officers:  Mayor Frohne, Trustees O’Connor, Kurkowski, Patrick, and Pierson
Appointed Officers:     Clerk – Dayle A. Barra       Treasurer – Donna Wells
Roll Call: Mayor Frohne, Trustee O’Connor, Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee Pierson and Trustee Patrick present.

Motion made to waive the reading and to approve the September 28th, 2011 Board Meeting minutes made by  Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick, Kurkowski, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.

Property Maintenance:  Doug Bordinger, Zoning Enforcement Officer followed up on a complaint regarding 26 Canadarago Street. Mr. Bordinger confirms the building permit is valid and he did not observe any illegal dumping of sewage. A letter will be forwarded to the address inquiring whether anyone occupies the dwelling and, if so, the water and sewer need to be activated and billed accordingly. Mr. Bordinger also stated property overgrowth/debris violations doubled this past season from the previous year.                                                                                   

Special Business:
Tom Hallock, Fire Chief, returned requesting some kind of financial commitment from the Village toward a replacement truck. As stipulated at the previous meeting of September 28th there is no recourse at this time due to many factors including budgetary constraints and the purchase/trade-in costs remain unknown. This was reviewed with Mr. Hallock and he was advised to get bid specifications for the old engine and research price options for a replacement to at least enable a starting point.

Mark Yerdon, Dog Control Officer, Has only one continuing issue with a free-roaming dog in the village despite his warning attempts. Mr. Yerdon was given the go-ahead to issue an Appearance Ticket to the dog owner.

Privilege of the Floor:
Ron Crist returns with concerns about water flow being blocked on the opposite side of the road due to a neighboring driveway being built up with black top preventing such. Mr. Crist concedes that putting some kind of bevel or culvert across the driveway would completely satisfy him without the Village having to do anything further in this issue. The Board agreed to look into this.

Clerk-Dayle Barra
Abstract #09 – General fund $30199.06, Water fund $20.38, Sewer fund - $299.59, Cemetery fund $197.50. Total: $30716.53. Motion to approve Abstract #09 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson, all voted yes.
Clerk’s Report & Property Tax Report given to members.
Picture taken at next Board Meeting for the Time Capsule.
The Board requests Mr. Tom Shypski to get body shop estimates for Village Water Truck repair.

Treasurer – Donna Wells
Resolution to transfer $1807 from Deputy Clerk account A1410.14 to Unemployment Insurance account A9050.8 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson, all voted yes.
JV Warren will still fix WWTP louver on motor.

Mayor Frohne- Discussed repair of the Fire Department building. Also, confirmed the Board already gave the go ahead to Request for Proposal from Engineers to design sidewalk enhancement on Lake Street.

Trustee O’Connor- Informed staff that light that illuminates the US Flag in front of the Library building is not working. The rubber seal was askew and water seeped in the bulb housing unit. It has since been repaired with a new halogen light.
Trustee O’Connor suggested putting a copy of one of the Village Board Meeting Minutes from one of the public meetings to put in the Time Capsule being buried in Spring Park and the Board concurred.

Trustee Kurkowski- He and Jim Malinowski checked out the blacktop site in Spring Park that post project has left the area soggy and a mosquito haven. The unprecedented rainfall this year may have something to do with it.

Trustee Pierson- American Legion is purchasing a US Flag for the Spring Park Gazebo. Needs the size of the one to be replaced.

Trustee Patrick- Agreed to review timecards for month of October as indicated by audit. Inquired about licensing status on WWTP employee as deadline for employment stipulation approaching in March 2012. 

Motion to commence an Executive Session made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes. Motion to adjourn the Executive Session made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

Resolution to authorize Dayle Barra, fulltime Village Clerk, entitlement to single policy health insurance coverage effective November 1st made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee – all voted yes.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:40 pm was made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Kurkowski, Trustee’s Patrick, Pierson, and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Dayle Barra,
Village Clerk