VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES
AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
February 26, 2014 in the Public
Library Memorial Room.
Board of Trustees Meeting called to order at 6:01 by Mayor
Frohne.
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
Zoning Enforcement
Officer – Keith Sterling, gave his report and submitted to the Board a list which included 2 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 reported
properties a public nuisance and authorize remediation pursuant to Property
Maintenance Village Code § 207-9 made by Trustee Moshier,
2nd by Trustee Pierson – all voted yes. The Board granted one
week to the property owner at 120
Main Street
Comprehensive Planning Committee members present included
Chairperson Karen Meehan, Mr. James Jordan, Mrs. Diane Jouben, Mrs. Barbara
Crandall, Mr. Keith Sterling, and Mr. Kurt Zurmuhlen.
All were sworn in and given binders with some reference
materials. At this time, they will commence meetings every third Monday of the
month at 6pm in the Public Library Memorial Room.
Investigator Westbrook addressed the Board regarding
securing a graveside memorial for the former Village Chief of Police Robert K.
Hannahs who died in the line of duty back in 1938. In honor thereof, the Board
would like to donate to the cause. Motion
to pay up to $400 for Chief Hannahs’ memorial made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd
by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes. In
conjunction with that, Trustee Hazelton asked about framing some historic
memorabilia she found upon research and the Board thought that to be a good
idea.
Motion to waive the
reading and approve the February 11, 2014 Public Hearing and Board Meeting
Minutes made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted
yes.
Mr. Robert Garner asked the Board if sewer charges could be
reimbursed as a result of a water leak last year in his basement. The Board
approves discounts on sewer charges when residents fill their pools, yet
maintains sewer charges as a direct result of flooding and/or leaks are the
homeowner’s responsibility.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #17 Funds: General $23,082.39,
Water $1329.48, Sewer $10,228.08, Trust & Agency $165.28; Total: $34,805.23.
Motion to approve Abstract #17 made by Trustee Pierson,
2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
► Mr. Jouben was asked whether
additional liability insurance be necessary with the formation of committees or
board members. Appointed or elected officials are covered under the existing policies
already in place with the Village.
► St. Jazz Quintet Plus One will hold two
concerts this summer for the community and the rate per each remains unchanged
at $228.
Treasurer – Donna Wells
► Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
distributed to Board members.
► Motion to approve the following transfers made by Trustee Pierson, 2nd
by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
$73.50
from G9720.81 and $26.50 from G9720.71 to G9720.8; and
$1000 from A1990.4 Contingent Acct
to A1010.42, a new line item for CPC expenditures.
► Cemetery Investment Report given.
► Motion to approve the annual administration fee of $100 charged on any
outstanding water/sewer accounts over $60 subject to property tax relevy made
by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
Mayor Frohne – Will conduct interviews with
prospective candidates for the Office Assistant position with the Clerk and new
Treasurer in the upcoming week.
Trustee Patrick – Wondered about the Court status of
the resident who was ticketed for harboring dogs over the limit of two, as set
forth by Village Code §139-4.
Motion to adjourn
meeting at 7:56pm made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Pierson –
all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
