VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
February 27, 2013 in the Public Library Memorial Room.
Board Meeting called to order at 5:03pm by Mayor Frohne followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Officers:
Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustees O’Connor, Pierson, Patrick, and Moshier.
Appointed Officers - Clerk – Dayle A. Barra Treasurer – Donna Wells
Motion to waive the reading and to approve the February 12th, 2013 Public Hearing and Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, Pierson, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
Zoning Enforcement Officer – Nothing to report except a few parking violations.
Tom Shypski from the Water Treatment Plant reported to the Board on the water meter installations/ replacements that he was asked to complete. He has completed 4 out of 11 so far. Tom will continue as directed. Tom also reported he could not get any estimates for the control panel update as requested by the Board. Resolution to purchase the computer control panel update through Aqualogics not to exceed $20,000.00 made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes except Trustee Patrick, who voted no. An Open House and / or Field Trips to the Water Plant he would like to initiate and the Board encouraged that.
Mr. Joseph Spytko asked about the recently approved Zoning Permit Application signed off by the ZEO. He inquired about Codes and questioned the act of its approval. Discussion followed.
ZBA Secretary – Robert Moshier expressed that the ZBA Chairman needs to resign and the Board asked that he put it in writing for Village records. In the meantime, the search for volunteers remains underway.
Mr. Larry Budro was also present.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #17 Funds: General $21267.68, Water $2916.52, Sewer $3341.73, Trust & Agency $165.28; Total: $28051.21. Motion to approve Abstract #17 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor - all voted yes.
► The Clerk also submitted Spring Park application and Walk-through Checklist revisions to the Board that the Village Attorney reviewed. Essentially, it will ease the entire process for security deposit retentions / returns as well as save money hiring an employee to handle each event inspection(s). The Board will review the enhancements.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
► Resolution to approve billing Bruce Hall $724.50 for the new water meter installed against the credit on their water/sewer account made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve commencing the storm drainage pre-application process with Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development under the Community Renewal grant made by Trustee O’Connor, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Mayor Frohne – Budget calendar topics. Motion to hold a Public Hearing for Sewer Rates on March 27th made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, Pierson, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion to hold a Public Hearing for the Tentative Budget on April 9th made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee O’Connor. Trustees Patrick, Moshier, Pierson, O’Connor and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Their will also be an open Budget Workshop on March 9th at 9:00am in the Public Library Memorial Room.
Trustee Patrick – Attended the Library Board meeting. They would like to get someone to look at the electrical wiring of the building. They are also ready for estimates to paint ceiling and wall in Library as the Memorial Room was done previously. Reiterated to Tom Shypski that rotating the meters out on a regular basis should be part of the routine work for the Water Treatment Plant. When asked about the Village Clock repair the Treasurer, Donna, reported that Mr. Larry Jouben has graciously offered have it done.
Trustee Pierson – New Hire Matt Tracey will submit a proposal for repair of the Fountain. The Board will review it at that time.
Trustee Moshier – Has been assisting with ensuring conformity of Village Code application processes and in light of the recent proposed project, Trustee O’Connor excused himself from the meeting. Discussion followed and some follow up forthcoming.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:49pm made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
