April 9, 2013

VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS

PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

April 9, 2013 in the Public Library Memorial Room.

 

Present:

Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustee Raymond Patrick, Trustee Robin Moshier, and Trustee Frances Hazelton. Not present - Trustee Duane Pierson.

Appointed Officers - Clerk – Dayle A. Barra      Treasurer – Donna Wells

 

Public Hearing on Tentative Budget called to order at 6pm by Mayor Frohne followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to adjourn Public Hearing at 6:01 made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick- all voted yes. Motion carried. 

 

Resolution to approve the 2% water/sewer rate increase made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

 

Resolution to Adopt the 2013-2014 Budget made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes. 

 

Motion to waive the reading and to approve the March 27, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick.  Trustees Patrick, Moshier, and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Trustee Hazelton abstained. Motion carried.  

 

Motion to waive the reading and to approve the April 1, 2013 Organizational Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Hazelton, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick.  Trustees Patrick, Moshier, Hazelton and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried. 

 

Zoning Enforcement Officer – David Maury did not attend this meeting.  

 

Dog Control Officer – Mark Yerdon reported a few calls received, one of which was a stray pit bull at large that he was able to approach and taken to the Herkimer Humane Society. There was a complaint about a property overrun with dog feces on the corner of Lake and Canadarago Street. Mark went over there and confirmed to the Board its severity. The Board will instruct the ZEO to commence action to remedy this situation.

 

Clerk – Dayle Barra

 

►     Abstract #20   Funds:   General $8075.80, Water $2276.89, Sewer $5244.51, Cemetery $100.00; Total: $15,697.20. Motion to approve Abstract #20 made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier - all voted yes.

►     Motion for Trustee Hazelton to attend NYCOM workshop April 19^th made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

►     The Clerk gave the Board a copy of Judge Brykailo’s resignation letter.

►     Motion to appoint Thomas Hallock as Fire Chief, Douglas Brooks as 1^st Assistant Chief, and Mark Elderkin as 2^nd Assistant Chief made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

►     Clerk reported the Garden Club will have their annual Plant Sale June 1^st at the Library and the Boy Scout bottle drive on April 27^th.

 

Treasurer – Donna Wells

 

 

►     Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet distributed

►     Resolution to levy all outstanding water/sewer fees on respective 2014 property tax bills along with $100.00 administrative charges made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

►     Resolution to approve wage increases as well as a .20/hour increase Cemetery Sexton made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.

►     Resolution to approve the requirement of blue stone for cemetery foundations made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.

►     Resolution to approve the following transfers made by Trustee Hazelton, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.

 

            From A3410.2 Fire Department Capital Fund Exp.

            To A3410.4 FD Contractual  $1000.00

           

            From A1210.4 Mayor Contractual

            To A1010.4 Trustee Contractual  $150.00

           

            From FX8340.1 Water Tran/Dist  $66.69

            To FX8340.4 Water Contractual  $64.75 and

            To FX9065.8 Medicare $1.94

 

Mayor Frohne – Gave an update to the Board on Trustee Pierson’s recuperation. The Board requests copies of any licenses (including Motor Vehicle) and or certifications/re-certifications as required by law for their prospective departments to become part of their personnel file maintained at the Village Office.

 

Trustee Patrick – Would like each department to submit a monthly report including training status to the Board by the first meeting on Tuesdays for review.  He will also be checking timecards for adherence to previously mandated training hours for Doug Bordinger.  The lack of communication between the Water Department and the Village Office is becoming a concern lately and this matter will be discussed.

 

Trustee Moshier – Informed the Board of a complaint of a junk vehicle at 63 Main Street. The ZEO will be instructed to check it out and report his findings.

 

Motion to go into an Executive Session for Personnel matters at 6:57pm made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.  Motion to adjourn Executive Session at 8:00pm made by Trustee Patrick,  2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes

 

Motion to adjourn meeting at 8pm made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk

March 27, 2013

VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS

SEWER RATE PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

March 27, 2013   Public Library Memorial Room.

 

Public Hearing for ‘Sewer Rate’ called to order at 5:02pm by Mayor Frohne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Resident Cindy Klemm stated the commercial/residential line rates should be the same rate and wished fluoride be eliminated from the water.

 

Motion to adjourn the Public Hearing at 5:08 made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

 

Board of Trustees Meeting called to order at 5:08 by Mayor Frohne.

 

Present Officers:

Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustee Raymond Patrick, and Trustee Robin Moshier. Not present - Trustee John O’Connor and Trustee Duane Pierson.

Appointed Officers - Clerk – Dayle A. Barra      Treasurer – Donna Wells

 

Resolved, in recognition of Trustee John O’Connor, the Village Board, on behalf of the people of Richfield Springs, would like to publicly offer appreciation for his dedication and commitment while serving as a member on the Village Board for 23 years. Resolution made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

 

Motion to waive the public reading of and to approve the March 12^th, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes. Motion carried.  

 

Zoning Enforcement Officer – Nothing to report.

 

Clerk – Dayle Barra

 

►     Abstract #19   Funds:   General $36971.39, Water $2976.31, Sewer $4079.42, Trust & Agency $165.28; Total: $44,192.40. Motion to approve Abstract #19 made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick - all voted yes.

►     RS Youth Ministry requested a copy of their 2007 Special Use Permit for the building on Ann Street to allow for a School-Aged Child Care Program they are initiating. There was nothing on file in the Village Office supporting such a document and Neal McManus from County Codes furnished the Clerk with what they had on file, which concluded some building/construction processes were omitted in 2007.  The Board asked for an Environmental Assessment Form be completed at this time and they will take measures to ensure they get what they need to carry on with their program.

►     Carla Eckler, Co-Chair of the Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society sent a letter requesting Board involvement in promoting ‘Paint the Town Purple’ in the fashion led last year. The Board consented.

►     The Lion’s Club is having their annual Easter Egg Hunt in Spring Park Saturday, March 30^th at 11am.

 

Treasurer – Donna Wells

 

►     Treasurer asked to attend NYCOM’s Annual Meeting May 5-7^th in Saratoga. The Board encouraged it as it is filled with training events and conferences to assist municipalities with ever-evolving challenges.

►     Brian Coones, Cemetery Sexton, will be starting Cemetery grounds work as soon as the weather permits. The fence was put up to deter vehicles from entering off season as last week someone drove up in there, had troubles getting through, so tried to back down and left minor damage to the grounds.

►     Treasurer shared examples of water/sewer bills where they are not reading so the minimum usage is applied and/or they continue to be estimated and in need replacement. Either way, the result is inaccurate billing/units charged for both the user/supplier. The Mayor will address this.

 

Mayor Frohne – The Village needs ZBA member(s) as well as training for them in light of the recent appeal. Ideally, a Zoning Commission would be one way to go with a Comprehensive Plan to address future zoning.

 

Trustee Moshier – Asked about whether the village website could be recognized as a possible Community Service activity through the School.  Discussion followed. The clerk offered discussing it with the School Coordinator, Mary Beth Wahl.

 

Trustee Patrick – Read some ideas he has come up with on feral cat population management. Mayor Frohne suggested they be forwarded to the Village Attorney for review. He asked about the possibility of having only one Board Meeting a month, as was done in the past. It was tabled until the Organizational Meeting on Monday.

 

Motion to commence an Executive Session for personnel situation at 6:21pm made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes. 

Motion to adjourn Executive Session at 6:28pm made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes. 

Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:28pm made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk