VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
May 14, 2013 in the Public Library Memorial Room.
Board Meeting called to order at 6pm by Mayor Frohne followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:
Elected
Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustee Raymond Patrick, Trustee
Duane Pierson, Trustee Robin Moshier, and Trustee Frances Hazelton.
Appointed Officers - Clerk – Dayle A. Barra Treasurer – Donna Wells
At the request of Trustee Hazelton, the draft minutes from the April 24th, 2013 meeting will reflect David Maury, ZEO, as stating he is “being pressured” in regards to application 05-2013.
Zoning Enforcement Officer – Not present.
Fire Chief Hallock – Discussed with the Board the need for an immobilization/stabilization unit. Resolution,
subject to Permissive Referendum, authorizing the expenditure from the
Fire Department Capital Reserve for the purchase of one complete Evac-u
splint system and one Evac-u vacuum mattress not to exceed $3500.00 made
by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
- Abstract #22 Funds: General $10,438.03, Water $15,929.72, Sewer $7843.68, Cemetery $2157.33; Total: $9831.86. Motion to approve Abstract #22 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick. Trustees Pierson, Patrick, Hazelton, Moshier and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
- Clerk’s report for April 2013 read to the Board.
- A couple of applications and special requests were received for the use of Spring Park. Now that the Mayor can sign off on most applications, each month the Clerk will provide the Board with updates so they are aware of the events taking place. The RSCS faculty will have a luncheon on Park grounds June 18 from 11-1.
- Fire Department Report distributed to each Member.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
- Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet distributed to each Member.
- Resolution to approve the following transfers made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes:
$6500.00 from A9901.03 Interfund Transfer Library Fund to L5031
$445.95 from L7410.4 Library Contractual to L7410.44 Internet
$2972.50 from A5110.2 Equipment Cap Exp to A5410.2 Sidewalk Cap. Expense
$2000.00 from A3410.413 Diesel Fuel to A3410.4131 Kerosene
$3953.38 from A5142.1 Snow Removal Pers Svcs to A5142.4 Snow Removal Contr
$8000.00 from G9060.8 Health Insurance to G8110.4 WWTP Contractual
Mayor Frohne – Would like to initiate the sidewalk project for West Lake Street. Discussion followed.
Led the discussion on the Maple Development proposed project.
WHEREAS,
upon review of the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form, the Village
Board of Richfield Springs has decided that the proposed Project 05-2013
- does not meet the threshold for Type I action and
- exceeds 4000 square feet for Type II action classification per §617.5 (c) (7), therefore, be it
RESOLVED,
the Village Board of Richfield Springs determines Project 05-2013 to be
classified as an Unlisted action and is subject to SEQRA.
Motion to adopt resolution made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick. Trustees Pierson, Patrick, Moshier, Hazelton and Mayor Frohne all voted yes.
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to act as SEQRA Lead Agency for the project components,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Village Board of Trustees hereby declares its intent to
act as SEQRA Lead Agency for the project components and the proposed
project plans shall be promptly forwarded to the Involved agencies
accordingly.
Motion to adopt resolution made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick. Trustees Pierson, Patrick, Moshier, Hazelton and Mayor Frohne all voted yes.
Trustee Moshier – ZEO
was asked to change the village sign in Spring Park to reflect the
meeting time change from 5pm to 6pm as outlined in the Organizational
Meeting of April 1, 2013. Led a discussion on the possibility of
upgrading the sign as it is old and in need of repair.
Trustee Hazelton – Advised it be a good idea to update the zoning map.
Due to a computer error a late payment on water/sewer was accepted on April 29th
rather than levied onto their property tax bill. The w/s account will
reflect a charge of $100.00 as per protocol and the treasurer will send a
letter to advise them of this decision. The error has since been
corrected.
Trustee
Hazelton attended the Library Board meeting and reported the business
discussed. She will furnish meeting minutes for Village Office records. Motion to allow Freeman photographs to be copied only for library use and not to be sold made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Trustee Patrick – Apprised the Board of a Lakeview Cemetery situation that needs to be addressed. Motion to waive the cost of corner posts for plots 73 & 77 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes. A replacement leaf collector was purchased for $1199.
Gave a report on the WWTP.
Trustee Pierson – Inquired
whether there is any conflict of interest with Village Board members’
spouses serving as ZBA members. It was clarified by our village attorney
that it is permissible and not a conflict of interest. On behalf of the
Village Board, the clerk will send out notifications to ZBA members
whose terms are up for reappointment so members can make their
intentions known prior to the Organizational Meeting in April.
Motion to go into an Executive Session at 8:07pm for personnel issues made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Motion to adjourn Executive Session at 8:35pm for personnel issues made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:35 made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
