April 24, 2013

VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS

April 24, 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

Motion to waive the reading and to approve the April 9th, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick.  Trustees Patrick, Moshier, Hazelton, and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.  

Zoning Enforcement Officer – Informed the Board he is in receipt of another application from Maple Development from March 12, 2013. The Mayor urged him to seek guidance if he is unclear of his role with the application. David told the Board he is receiving guidance from the Village attorney as well as corresponding with applicant and that he still reviewing the application. This led to discussion on the processes of reviews, specifically the Environmental Quality. Once the ZEO signs off on the application it will ultimately go to ZBA or The Board for SEQRA review, among other things as outlined by Village Code, County and State law.

At the request of Trustee Hazelton, the following statement is added to the minutes:

David Maury, ZEO, stating he is “being pressured” in regards to application 05-2013.

Jane Feisthamel, President of Canadarago Lake Improvement Association, introduced Scott Fickbohm, Manager of the Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District, who offered information on the groundwork that led to the implementation of a ‘Watershed Protection Plan’ for Canadarago Lake, designed to both protect and enhance local water bodies.  Trustee Moshier offered to serve as one of the local representatives on that Council to assist in the development of such a Plan.

Michael Twomey, a local resident pursuing his Eagle Rank requirements for Boy Scouts of America Troop 14, asked the Board for permission initiate a plan to put bicycle racks on both the Library and Spring Park grounds. The Board agreed to allow him to proceed and Mayor Frohne will be the contact person for his project. Laura Twomey also requested the Board consider putting the basketball hoops back in Spring Park for community recreation. The idea was discussed.

ZBA Member, Robert Moshier, requested permission to attend a SEQRA class on May 13th with a fee of $10.00. Motion to approve any interested party in attending the SEQRA class on May 13th made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

Clerk – Dayle Barra

• Abstract #21   Funds:   General $6117.67, Water $1224.83, Sewer $2324.08, Trust & Agency $165.28; Total: $9831.86. Motion to approve Abstract #21 made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Moshier. Trustees Patrick, Hazelton, Moshier and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
• Judge Brykailo has rescinded his resignation letter dated April 5, 2013 and upon 30 days prior to his intent to resign date, a resignation letter will be filed with the clerk accordingly, as outlined by Public Officer’s Law.
• A letter dated April 9, 2013 regarding the feral cat population from Bill and Cindy Klemm was forwarded to the Board.

Treasurer – Donna Wells

• The W/S accounts in arrears as of 4/24 were levied onto the Property Tax bills 2013-2104.
• The RSCS Youth Program State refund was received for $1100.00.

Mayor Frohne – Confirmed the meeting time with ZEO David Maury and Trustee Patrick for 11am April 28, 2013.

Trustee Hazelton – Thanked the Board for allowing her to attend the NYCOM Newly Elected Officials training class from which she benefited from.

Trustee Patrick – In an effort to enforce employee Doug Bordinger adequate training at the WTP, the Board agreed to establish 4 consecutive working hours at the Water Plant every other day commencing Monday, April 29th and his timecard will reflect the adherence to that schedule until further notice from the Board.  Trustee Patrick has requested Department Manager, Chris Butler, to report in writing his progress each month for review.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:45pm made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.  

Respectfully submitted,

 

Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk