► A copy of a filed complaint concerning the Crossing Guard was shown to the Board.
Monday, December 17, 2012
November 28, 2012
► A copy of a filed complaint concerning the Crossing Guard was shown to the Board.
Friday, November 30, 2012
November 13, 2012
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
November 13th, 2012 in the Public Library Memorial Room.
Meeting called to order by the Mayor at 6:00pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Officers:
Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick and Moshier. Trustee Pierson not present.
Appointed Officers - Clerk – Dayle A. Barra Treasurer – Donna Wells
Motion to waive the reading and to approve the October 31st, 2012 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
Zoning Enforcement Officer – David Maury reported on a complaint he addressed on Church Street where a resident was putting a French drain in his backyard and a neighbor was worried it would create excessive water flow down to his carriage house. No code violations were cited after discussing it with the County. The property owner may proceed. A complaint of construction debris on Lakeview Avenue is in nearly resolved and the property owner who lodged the complaint expressed satisfaction.
Dog Control Officer – Mark Yerdon reported a rather quiet month for dog complaints. A dog at large between Monticello Street and Route 20 was reunited with his owner after a resident safely harbored the dog after calling the Control Officer. One dog at large near Monticello Street was taken to Herkimer Humane Society.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #11 Funds: General $7559.53, Water $30458.25, Sewer $5417.34, Cemetery $1083.69; Total: $44,518.81. Motion to approve Abstract #11 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier - all voted yes.
► Motion to approve amendment to Abstract #10 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► Clerk reported total fees taken in October as $62.25 and a check was given to the Treasurer accordingly.
► Resolution certifying an amount of $66,904.19 in unpaid property taxes were returned to the County Treasurer’s office by the Clerk November 6th made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► The Fire Department Report was distributed to Officials.
► The Clerk confirmed that the Rotary will have their annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony in Spring Park on Sunday, November 25th from 5-7pm.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
► Profit & Loss and Balance sheet for October 2012 given to each official.
► Resolution to approve the Integry’s 2-year renewal contract made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► Resolution to approve the following transfers made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
$1329.00 from A1990.4 with $800 to A5020.4 and $529 to A9010.8
$1000.00 from A1410.14 to A3510.4
$3000.00 from G8130.4 to G9050.8
► Resolution to amend Fire Chief’s air pack purchases to Scott cylinders two a year and not to exceed $700/ea made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
► Motion to confirm 11 employee holiday paid time off days made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► The chair lift semi-annual inspection was performed last week and 3 items need to be addressed which the Treasurer will take care of.
Mayor Frohne – Commented on the commencement of the Sidewalk Enhancement project on W. Lake Street. A Special Meeting of the Board and Mayor with the Department Heads is scheduled on Wednesday, November 21st at 9am. Clerk will notify pertinent parties. There will be no Village Board meeting on Wednesday, December 26th 2012.
Trustee O’Connor – Eggan Excavating cleaned digesters at WWTP.
Trustee Patrick – Offered guidelines to new ZEO pertaining to staggering the amount of times he is checking the village for reasons which include lack of necessity (off season) and lack of funds in the budget to cover exorbitant mileage reimbursement. Will look into the possibility of providing a vehicle for this use.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:46pm made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle Barra, Village Clerk
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
October 31, 2012
► Resolution to return all unpaid property taxes to the County Treasurer’s office made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
► Motion to establish the Friday after Thanksgiving as an Employee holiday with the Village Office closed made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor – all voted yes.
► Library Board Minutes were copied for each official.
► Resolution to approve the Cornerstone renewal contract made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
► Resolution to approve a water/sewer refund to Glimmerglass Opera as the result of a duplicate payment made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
► Resolution to approve the painting of the Memorial Room by Frasier Contracting for $800 per their estimate made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes except Trustee Patrick, who voted no.
► Pamela Dean asked that the Board consider authorizing a discount in her sewer bill as a result of a leak in the water heater in one of her rental units but the Board declined her request.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
October 9, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
October 2, 2012 Spec Mtg
Thursday, October 4, 2012
September 11, 2012
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
September 11, 2012 in the Public Library Memorial Room
Meeting called to order by Mayor Frohne at 6:00pm.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of 9/11.
Present Officers:
Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustees O’Connor, Patrick, Pierson, and Moshier
Appointed Officers - Clerk – Dayle A. Barra Treasurer – Donna Wells
Motion to waive the reading and to approve the August 29th, 2012 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor. Trustees Patrick, Pierson, Moshier, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
Zoning Enforcement Officer – Doug Bordinger, not present. Clerk gave the Board an update on the matter that was referred to the Village Judge.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
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Abstract #07 Funds: General $17327.54, Water $2975.12, Sewer $9713.21, Cemetery $575.73; Trust & Agency $206.60; Total: $30798.20. Motion to approve Abstract #07 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier - all voted yes.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
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Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet distributed.
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Resolution to approve the following transfer made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes:
$4339.61 from A1990.4 Contingency Account with $3500.00 to A5020.4 Engineering Contractual Account & $839.61 to A1680.4 Computer Contractual Account.
Mayor Frohne – Motion to appoint Donald Ferguson as School Crossing Guard made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor – all voted yes.
Talked with the Board about the ZEO position.
Trustee Moshier – Discussed possible ZBA candidates. Discussion followed.
Trustee Patrick – Asked if Superintendent of DPW could take a look at a driveway on Johnson Street per property owner request. Property owners should file any requests/concerns in writing at the Village Office.
Trustee Pierson – Motion to place a legal ad for bids on some repair work of some village streets made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Trustee O’Connor – Updated the Board on the new compressor at the WWTP.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:07pm made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
Thursday, August 30, 2012
August 15, 2012
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
August 15, 2012 in the Public Library Memorial Room
Appointed Officers: Clerk – Dayle A. Barra Treasurer – Donna Wells
Present: Mayor Frohne, Trustee O’Connor, Trustee Patrick, Trustee Pierson and Trustee Moshier. Public body present: Members of the Garden Club and Carol Simpson.Motion to waive the reading and to approve the July 25th, 2012 Board Meeting minutes made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor. Trustees Patrick, Pierson, Moshier, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried. Zoning Enforcement Officer – Doug Bordinger gave his report. Motion to order the following properties mowed and billed to property owners made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes:
16 Sylvan Street and 35 West James StreetDog Control Officer – Mark Yerdon, not present.Carol Simpson addressed the Board regarding their annual craft fair. Motion to allow the Church of Christ United a set up time for their 2013 Craft Fair of 6am made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.Garden Club Member, Karen Watson, addressed the Board with a few projects they wish to pursue. The Board consented to the perennial & rhubarb plantings on Library property, a Christmas tree in the Memorial Garden to be bird-friendly adorned, and informed the Board of their Blue Star Memorial plans for Memorial Park.Clerk - Dayle Barra
- Abstract #05 Funds: General $12914.61, Water $1769.29, Sewer $6653.09, Cemetery $274.40; Total: $21611.39. Motion to approve Abstract #05 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson - all voted yes.
- The Board approved the return of RS Youth Ministry Spring Park deposit.
- The Board approved bandstand use for the Summer Car Cruise In event to house their sound system.
- Fire Department report given to each elected official.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
- Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet given to each elected Official.
- Resolution to loan H Fund (sewer) an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 from General Fund A made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
- Resolution to approve a credit of $5814.52 on w/s account #49950 from erroneous charges in 2008 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson- all voted yes.
- AUD filed July 31st, 2012.
Mayor Frohne- In the continued effort to streamline the Spring Park application/walkthrough processes and deposit returns, a motion to allow Mayor to sign off on applications if all is within normal parameters and the Clerk to return deposits if walkthrough checklist is signed off by both the sponsoring party and village representative made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor – all voted yes.
Dayle Barra, Village Clerk
Thursday, August 16, 2012
July 25, 2012
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
July 25, 2012 in the Public Library Memorial Room
Appointed Officers: Clerk – Dayle A. Barra Treasurer – Donna Wells
Present: Mayor Frohne, Trustee O’Connor, Trustee Patrick, Trustee Pierson and Trustee Moshier. Public body present: Cindy KlemmMotion to waive the reading and to approve the July 10, 2012 Board Meeting minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Patrick. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Trustee Pierson abstained. Motion carried. Motion to waive the reading and to approve the July 16th, 2012 Special Meeting minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, O’Connor, Pierson and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried. Zoning Enforcement Officer- Will go to 218 Main Street to personally relay to the property owner the ramifications that could exist if he does not remedy the Property Maintenance Code violations served to him.Clerk - Dayle Barra
- Abstract #04 Funds: General $5580.61, Water $2555.11, Sewer $16211.78, Capitol Projects $42885.00; Total: $67416.98. Motion to approve Abstract #04 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson - all voted yes.
- Clerk informed the Board receipt of the Vet’s Club 30-day Advance Notice Form for Liquor License renewal. The Board had no objections. Trustee Pierson abstained.
- Fire Department handout given to each elected official.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
- Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet given to each elected Official.
- Resolution to establish new line G9050.8 Unemployment and transfer $5000.00 from G8130.4 Sewage Treatment & Disposal to new line made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
- Resolution to approve 10.3% increase CDPHP Employee Health Insurance renewal made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor- all voted yes.
- Resolution to authorize Treasurer as signor on Bank of America CD made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor- all voted yes.
- Resolution to approve Fred Clements $50.00 for open/close of Spring Park 7/18 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson- all voted yes except Trustee Patrick, who voted no.
- Resolution to authorize removal of $140.00 from 2008/2009 W/S special fees made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson- all voted yes.
Trustee Patrick- Shared with the Board the staining done in Spring Park by means of the Garden Club. Mr. Gary Parese did a great job.
Dayle Barra, Village Clerk
Thursday, August 2, 2012
July 10, 2012
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
July 10, 2012 in the Public Library Memorial Room
Appointed Officers: Clerk – Dayle A. Barra Treasurer – Donna Wells
Present: Mayor Frohne, Trustee O’Connor, Trustee Patrick and Trustee Moshier. Trustee Pierson absent.Motion to waive the reading and to approve the June 27th, 2012 Board Meeting minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried. Dog Control Officer- Gave a court appearance ticket to the owner of a dog that was persistently barking.Zoning Enforcement Officer- Was given updated ‘Notice to Remedy’ forms with proper Code numbers for future mailings. The Mayor asked for an update on the complaints against open burning in the Village. He was also asked about the property at 67 Monticello Street where residents are complaining about 3ft tall weeds and grass that is not getting mowed there. Doug told the Board he went by the property and it was mowed.Motion to approve the audit of Justice Brykailo’s books made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried. Clerk - Dayle Barra
- Abstract #03 Funds: General $4467.54, Water $1381.45, Sewer $1318.20, Cemetery $1024.15, Capitol Projects $110000.00; Total: $118191.34. Motion to approve Abstract #03 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier - all voted yes.
- Total fees taken in June $54.00.
- Total taxes collected, to date, reported as $500963.65.
- Fire Department Report given to each elected official.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
- Motion to accept water/sewer payments without penalty at the Village Office through July 25th as they were received 5 days late by residents made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
- Resolution to loan the project the money to repay the BAN of $110000.00 an amount of which the village needs to loan is $37350.78 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Moshier- all voted yes.
- Resolution to accept Don Butler’s offer to paint the trooper barracks for $3835.70 made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor- all voted yes.
Mayor Frohne- Asked the Board if they wanted to rescind the motion requiring employees to wear work shirts with their names on them as previously declared. The Board agreed they did not want to rescind the motion.
Dayle Barra, Village Clerk