VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
August 28, 2013 in the Public Library Memorial Room.
Board Meeting called to order at 6:01pm by Mayor Frohne followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:
Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustee Raymond Patrick, Trustee Duane Pierson, and Trustee Robin Moshier. Trustee Frances Hazelton was not present.
Appointed Officers - Dayle A. Barra, Clerk and Donna Wells, Treasurer
Also present in the interest of the Family Dollar retail store project:
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Slevin of Stockli Slevin & Peters,Council for Maple Development
Mr. Kenneth Brownell of Maple Development Group
Mr. Clark Wilkinson, CEO, Paragon Civil Engineering, PC
Mr. Lester A. Sittler, Attorney for Property Owner
Mr. David S. Merzig, Esq., Kehoe & Merzig, PC
Mrs. Linda O’Connor, property owner of proposed project site
On behalf of Paragon Civil Engineering and Maple Development, Attorney Slevin asked the Board to accept revisions, as presented at the meeting, of the Site Plan to reflect the following:
1. Eliminate the access point on Cary Park Road, reserving access for ingress and egress via Route 20 only; and
2. Increased parking for the full square footage of the interior of the building, not to the square footage of retail space. (Banked, for future use, for aesthetic purposes.
It was their hope to finalize the SEQRA and site plan review process at this time. Due to time restraints put forth and the absence of one Trustee, the Board declined to finalize site plan review, but declared negative declaration for SEQRA.
SEQRA DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AUGUST 28, 2013
MAPLE DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON 25 MAIN STREET
KNOWN & DESIGNATED AS
SECTION 13, SUBSECTION 2, BLOCK 3, LOT 4
WHEREAS, the Village of Richfield Springs Board of Trustees is in receipt of a Site Plan application submitted by Maple Development, for property located on the northwest corner of 25 Main Street and Cary Park Road; and
WHEREAS, the action involves the development of a Family Dollar retail store project, along with off-street parking, utility, infrastructural and associated site improvements on a 1.2 acre parcel of land; and
WHEREAS, the project is defined as an Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2013, the Village Board of Trustees designated their intention to serve as Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of this action, and thereafter coordinated review with all Involved Agencies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Part §617 of the regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Village of Richfield Springs Board of Trustees serving as Lead Agency has reviewed the EAF and the criteria set forth in SEQRA and determined that the proposed Unlisted Action will not have a significant environmental impact.
Motion to adopt resolution made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voting yes.
Property Maintenance Hearing
Motion to declare the following properties a public nuisance and authorize remediation pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes:
36 Lake St. 38 Lake St. 125 Main St. Church St. lot, as well as,
210 Main St. 194 Main St.
Motion to also declare the following properties a public nuisance and authorize remediation pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes:
28 River St. 11 Church St. Cary Park Rd. / Main St.
Motion to waive the reading and to approve the August 13th, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick. Trustees Pierson, Moshier, Patrick and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #06 Funds: General $11039.16, Water $1954.75, Sewer $1981.18, T&A $206.60; Total: $15,181.69. Motion to approve Abstract #06 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick - all voted yes. Motion carried.
► Motion to approve Town Hall as the referendum venue with Richard Harris and Carolyn Sarafin as Election Inspectors at $10.00/hr on October 15, 2013 with polls open 12-9pm made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
► Clerk informed the Board the last Spring Park event 8/28 concert by St. Jazz. The Summer Car Cruise-in Finale turnout was great; however, no one showed to open the park for them.
► Fire Department Report distributed.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
► Motion to award Central Paving, Inc the East Lake Street Sidewalk project with a bid of $59,250.00 as submitted made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve the appropriation of $3800.00 from A909 General Fund balance to Engineering A5020.4 for sidewalk project made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve the transfer of $10,000.00 from Library Fund A9901.03 to General Operating Fund L5031 made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve the amendment to the State Police Barracks lease agreement made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
► Motion to accept the quote of $13,098.21 from Midstate Utilities Technologies in Frankfort for the generator installation as outline in the terms set forth made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► Motion to renew Williamson Law Book computer software contracts for water/sewer, tax collection and clerk programs made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Mayor Frohne – Informed the Board of the Justice’s books audit taking place. The informational meeting for the dissolution will be held at 6pm September 24th, not 5pm. The Board discussed the idea of having the Mason’s use the Library building address now that they are not at the Masonic Temple. The Board agreed that it is not something they are able to consider at this time.
Motion to go into an Executive session for Personnel reasons at 7:28 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier, all voted yes.
Motion to adjourn the Executive session at 7:45 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier, all voted yes.
Trustee Moshier – Inquired about the deputy clerk line item in the budget. Discussion followed.
Trustee Patrick – Requested the SEQRA EAF long form be printed for him to read. The Clerk will send it to him.
Trustee Pierson – Jim Malinowski is looking into a tub grinder for the brush pile. He is trying to coordinate with DPW of Cooperstown to defray some costs since the former retailer went out of business.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:02pm made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
August 13, 2013 in the Public Library Memorial Room.
Board Meeting called to order at 6:00pm 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 - Dayle A. Barra, Clerk and Donna Wells, Treasurer
Property Maintenance Hearing
Mr. Estigo owner of 19 James Street was present and requested the Board to grant an extension for him to complete yard work and removal of downed log on property due to lack of help. The Board agreed to Monday, August 19th for yard work completion and August 23rd to remove log from yard.
Zoning Enforcement Officer – Keith Sterling, submitted to the Board a list which included 9 properties in violation of Village Code §207-5 that were sent notices and ordered to remedy yet failed to do so and are not present to be heard. Motion to declare properties a public nuisance and authorize remediation pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Further, several properties were reported in partial overgrowth and/or rubbish remediation but unfinished.
Motion to declare property a public nuisance and authorize remediation of 177 Main Street pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Motion to declare property a public nuisance and authorize remediation of 8 Johnson Street pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
Motion to declare property a public nuisance and authorize remediation of 177 Main Street pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Motion to declare property a public nuisance and authorize remediation of 18 Lakeview Street pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
Motion to declare property a public nuisance and authorize remediation of 45 Monticello Street pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Motion to declare property a public nuisance and authorize remediation of 76 Church Street pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Motion to declare property a public nuisance and authorize remediation of 129 Main Street pursuant to Property Maintenance Code § 207-9 of Village Code made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
Motion to waive the reading and to approve the July 31st, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Pierson. Trustees Pierson, Moshier, Hazelton, Patrick and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #05 Funds: General $8256.86, Water $1924.79, Sewer $10512.67, Cemetery $467.32; Total: $21,161.64. Motion to approve Abstract #05 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier. Trustees Patrick, Pierson, Hazelton, Moshier and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried. Motion to approve amendment to Abstract #04 made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Pierson. Trustees Patrick, Pierson, Hazelton, Moshier and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Motion carried.
► Motion to approve the demolition for 12 William Street with supporting documentation as required by Village Code allowing applicant to proceed to the County for a permit made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
► Profit & Loss and Balance sheet distributed.
► Motion to accept the project proposal for paving Johnson Street Extension as submitted by Hanson Aggregates New York LLC on August 5th, 2013 for $18,240.00 made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve $10,428.83 funds from the water repair Reserve for the control panel upgrade subject to permissive referendum made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve the transfer of $1000.00 from G9730.6 ARRA BOND to G8120.4 Sanitation Contractual made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.
► Treasurer informed the Board she is putting $4000.00 for the Tisdale Trust principal into a CD.
Mayor Frohne – Discussion on Village Code interpretations.
Motion made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick that for the purpose of defining Village Code 275-17B (3) ‘retail use’ shall be defined as the length x width of the building structure’s exterior wall. Trustees Patrick and Moshier voted yes. Trustees Hazelton, Pierson and Mayor Frohne voted no. Motion not carried. Motion by Trustee Pierson to define said Village Code 275-17 B (3) ‘retail use’ as the area clearly restricted for public retail use was not seconded.
Motion made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton that for the purpose of defining Village Code 275-22 B the exceptions provided for do not include driveways, so no driveway will be allowed onto the residential street. Trustees Patrick, Hazelton and Moshier voted yes. Trustee Pierson and Mayor Frohne voted no. Motion carried.
An informational meeting on dissolution will be held September 24th at 5pm in the Memorial room.
The Mayor and Board further led discussion on the Dissolution of the Village. Ideas were exchanged to get out to the public the actual facts to avoid further misrepresentation from paid advertisements.
Trustee Moshier – Asked by Richard Shypski whether the Masons’ could use the Library Building as a meeting place on the rare instances they should need to publicly meet. Idea was tabled.
Trustee Moshier also requested the Clerk to make mention in the minutes that she has submitted a response to the Memorandum the attorneys for Maple Development sent to the village to address concerns the Trustees shared about the project.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:13pm made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk