December 13, 2011

December 13, 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 to waive the reading and to approve the November 30th, 2011 Board Meeting minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson. Trustees Kurkowski, Patrick, O’Connor, Pierson and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.

Dog Control Officer Mark Yerdon- New complaint received in office.

Public Health Officer Willa Wright- Brought the Board members up to speed on the feral cat population control and public health issues. This has been a lengthy process with no contact with the property owner whom complaints are lodged against for feeding an excessive amount of felines on Park Street. Potential rabies-carrying skunks who could transmit disease are being reported in the area as well as dead kittens in various areas around neighboring properties. The Health Officer is attempting to educate the public by offering phone numbers to the SPCA who have programs/assistance regarding feral cat populations. Further follow up is warranted.

Privilege of the Floor:

Janice Micencik- Inquired about River Street parking. There is no delineation between public road and sidewalk on parts of the street and tenants across the street from her have no driveway to park in whatsoever. Janice would like to know if they are continuing to be ticketed or not. Trustee Pierson will get with Jim M. from DPW to assess the situation.

Nick Green and Judy Pangman- Lamont Engineers reported to the Mayor and Board the current situation of the ARRA loan status. Mrs. Pangman offered financial handouts relative to where things stand.  The Mayor and the Board will review all the handouts and resume discussion at upcoming meetings.

Martha Jane Eliasson- Arrived after the discussion about cat control and wanted to discuss the matter. The Board reiterated what she missed and she was relieved to know measures are being taken to remedy the situations.

Clerk-Dayle Barra

Abstract #13 Funds: General $16527.53, Water $984.10, Sewer $1262.04, Cemetery $1114.45 - Total: $19888.12. Motion to approve Abstract #13 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson - all voted yes.
Informed Board the Bond’s Field Lease Agreement is being cancelled per Charlie West as DEC not permitting field improvements. Clerk to request contract termination letter from Charlie West.
Motion to approve new signage for Taylor’s Mini Mart as presented made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Kurkowski –all voted yes.
Motion to approve the Spring Park use deposit refund to the Lions Club and to approve their application for Park use on August 5, 2012 for their Annual Car Show made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick –all voted yes.
Motion to appoint Dayle Barra as the Village Historian made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson –all voted yes.
American Legion graciously donated a flag for the outside pole in front of the Library building. Perhaps a Boy Scout Flag Ceremony could be done to initially raise the flag.
Jim M. and Tom H. both approved the work done by Frasier Contracting on the Spring Park pavilion roof and fire house repairs/improvement.

Treasurer – Donna Wells

Profit & Loss/Balance Sheet distributed to each Member.
Resolution to accept the following transfers made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Kurkowski – all voted yes.
A1990.4 Contingency Acct $1400.00 to A1950.8 Unemployment $700 & A8664.4 Codes    Contractual $700.
A1990.3 to L5031 Library $5000.
Resolution to award Mack Pumper highest bid of $1251.00 to Dennis Dugan made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Motion to approve adjustment to Cemetery Fund Balance due to dropped shares made by Trustee Kurkowski, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Received Lake Street (West side) sidewalk improvement design proposal from McManus Engineering available for review.
Due to Jason Bancroft sludge dumping and not remitting payment, a warning letter revoking dumping privileges will be sent.

Mayor Frohne- Motion to hold public hearing for General Codes changes/review to be held in late January made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

Trustee O’Connor- Agreed that the Water Treatment truck should not be replaced at this time as the rust only cosmetic. Will revisit the idea in Summer 2012.

Trustee Kurkowski- Motion to transfer Cemetery map design to old map design with new plot plans uniformly sized made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Pierson. Board members and appointed officers praised Trustee Kurkowski for his time, efforts, and improvements to these maps.

Village residents commented that the Spring Park Christmas lights are nice and wondered if next year some colored lights could possibly be implemented. Also, hoped lights could go on sooner at night as it gets darker sooner now. Info to be relayed to DPW.

Trustee Pierson- Will ask Jim M. to check out Bond’s Field for water/sewer status as well as a general walk through to determine state of field.

Trustee Patrick- Attended the Library Board Meeting. There is a question that items they intend to put on E-Bay needs to be first talked to Village Board members for agreement to this based upon what items are being sold.

Clerk furnished a draft of ‘Right to Enter Premises’ letter to respective commercial food retailers for grease trap inspections. Board members want to initiate proactive inspections to be completed by WWTP facility operator Chris Butler.

Questioned what compensation will be offered to Public Health Officer for her time and efforts as Health Officer. Discussion followed and will table at this time.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:33pm was made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor– all voted yes. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Dayle Barra,

Village Clerk