December 10, 2013

VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS

December 10, 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      Donna Wells, Treasurer

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF

RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting held December 10^th, 2013 of Board of Trustees of the Village of Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York, duly adopted the following resolution, which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to the Local Finance Law, General Municipal Law and Article 9 of the Village Law of the State of New York:

RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 10, 2013

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS,

OTSEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PURCHASE FIFTEEN (15) NEW ENTRY MEN TURNOUT GEAR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

            WHEREAS, on December 10, 2013 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Richfield Springs identified their need to purchase fire department entry men turnout gear

           

            WHEREAS, the total purchase of the equipment is estimated to be and shall not exceed $31,500.00, and

           

            WHEREAS, the Village Board will purchase the turnout gear from Fire Department Equipment Reserve Account not to exceed $31,500.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

            The Village Board of the Village of Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York hereby authorized the purchase of 15 new entrymen turnout gear from the Fire Department Equipment Reserve Account not to exceed $31,500.00. Details of this purchase are available from the Village Clerk at the Village Office.

Motion to adopt resolution made by Trustee Pierson, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton. Trustees Pierson, Hazelton, Patrick, Moshier, and Mayor Frohne all voted yes.

Mr. Steve Klem reported to the Board a large tree in the Village right-of-way broke and poses a potential threat. Motion to hire Ron’s Tree Service to remove tree and debris at a cost not to exceed $1000.00 made by Trustee Pierson, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

Faith Ann Young asked the Board permission to park on the street due to extenuating circumstances as presented. Motion to grant permission for on-street parking on the right side of Monticello Street from the corner of Lakeview Avenue through three (3) houses down made by Trustee Patrick, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

Motion to waive the reading of and to approve the November 12, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes. Motion to waive the reading of and approve the November 19^, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – Trustees Patrick, Moshier, Hazelton and Mayor Frohne all voted yes. Trustee Pierson abstained.

Clerk – Dayle Barra

►     Abstract #13 Funds: General $13,932.81, Water $1876.36, Sewer $6544.34, Cemetery $1000.00, Trust and Agency $165.28; Total: $23,518.79. Motion to approve Abstract #13 made by Trustee Hazelton, 2^nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes. Motion to approve amendment to Abstract #12 decreasing General Fund by $73.38 made by Trustee Moshier, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

►     Motion to approve Spring Park Application as submitted by Church of Christ Uniting made by Trustee Hazelton, 2^nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

►     Motion to acknowledge the liquor license renewal intent letter for the Genesee Restaurant and Tap Room in the Village of Richfield Springs, as received by the Clerk on November 26, 2013, and to further agree consent thereof made by Trustee Pierson, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all officials voted yes.

►     Clerk’s report was given and Fire Department Report handout was distributed.

►     The annual Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Sale proceeds the next two weekends in the parking lot.

Treasurer – Donna Wells

►     Motion to approve the annual Town of Richfield and Town of Schuyler Lake Fire Department Contracts with a 2% increase made by Trustee Hazelton, 2^nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes.

►     Motion to approve Town of Warren Fire Department Contract once submitted made by Trustee Pierson, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.

Mayor Frohne – Donna Wells expressed not wishing to remain Treasurer for the next appointment. Discussion followed. Motion to advertise for a part-time Treasurer Trainee with flexible hours and no healthcare benefits and an annual salary of $17,000.00 made by Trustee Pierson, 2^nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes. Motion for hire a part-time Clerk/Treasurer at a wage of $10.00/hour once the Trainee Treasurer takes office made by Trustee Pierson, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

Judge Bartle expressed interest in serving as interim Village Justice upon Judge Brykailo’s resignation.

Trustee Moshier – With many unsuccessful attempts by Treasurer to update contact name on NYSEG and Integrys invoices it was suggested the Mayor make a formal request on letterhead. The mayor agreed. Also, followed up on sign project ideas.

Trustee Patrick – Followed up from previous meeting.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:30pm made by Trustee Hazelton, 2^nd by Trustee Pierson– all voted yes. 

Respectfully submitted,

Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk