VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES
AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
May 13, 2014 in the
Public Library Memorial Room.
Present:
Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II,
Trustee Raymond Patrick, Trustee Robin Moshier, Trustee Frances Hazelton, and
Trustee Warren Leonard
Appointed Officers - Dayle A. Barra, Clerk, and
Harriett Geywits, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Meeting
called to order at 5:59pm by Mayor Frohne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Zoning
Enforcement Officer – Keith Sterling reported status on properties ordered to
remedy premises and most were reported to be in compliance with Village Code.
However, a few are still not remedied and are properties regularly cited,
thusly, Village Court appearance tickets will be issued. A notice will go in
the Pennysaver alerting residents about property maintenance and village-wide
signage and other pertinent reminders.
Following up with the four properties in the
Village that have their properties mowed for hay twice a year, the Board would
like the ZEO not to cite at this time. The Village sign in Spring Park is
getting progressively more worn and sign requests that come in later than two
weeks prior to their event must be made aware there is no guarantee the notice
will get posted.
Mr. Sterling also informed the Board he will
be signing off on the Kinney’s local zoning permit application and shared
vehicle parking plans with Matthew Napierala, Engineer for Napierala Consulting
for the new Kinney Store Site Plan proposal on 10 Main Street. The Board will
review SEQRA and discuss with Attorney Merzig any particulars as necessary.
Bill Collins updated the Board on piping
& culvert for Mr. Meehan on Cary Park Rd. Discussion followed. Ultimately,
the Board may need engineer services to correct village-wide storm water
issues. Also informed Board as of June 1st CHIPS funding can be used
towards ditches.
Mr. Estigo returned again to the meeting
about his property. He needs to continue property maintenance, but is making
progress.
Motion
to waive the reading of and to approve the meeting minutes of 4/30/2014 made by
Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #22 Funds: General $11,719.66 Water $40,192.87 Sewer $5246.37, Cemetery $935.00;
Total: $58,093.90. Motion to approve
Abstract #22 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted
yes.
► Clerk’s Report for
March 2014 total $40.00.
► Motion to approve contract agreement as submitted by
Herkimer County Humane Society by Trustee Leonard, 2nd by Trustee
Patrick – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve Tom Shypski attending NYRWA class on
6/25 made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted
yes.
► Motion to allow waiving the fee for Employees for Spring
Park use when taking the responsibility of opening/closing and clean up made by
Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
► The Village Memorial
Day Parade starts at 10:30 on 5/26.
► Cemetery rates were
discussed and Harriett Geywits will compare with others nearby.
► Debt service schedule
distributed for 2014-2015.
► Insured legal fees
incurred for the Article 78 proceeding distributed.
► Fire Department
Report distributed.
Treasurer levied
$70,002.54 of unpaid charges and fees on Property Tax bills 2014-2015.
Motion to approve interfund transfer from A522-9901.03 to
L5031 for $7500 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all
voted yes.
Motion to approve the following transfers made by Trustee
Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
$1942.20 from A1620.2 Building Cap Exp to A1325.1 Treasurer
PS
$1500 from A1990.4 Contingent to A1620.4 Building
Contractual
$200 from A1990.4 Contingent to A1450.4 Elections
Contractual
$5000 from A3410.2 Cap Exp to A3410.4 FD Contractual
$2200 from A3410.413 Diesel Fuel to A3410.4 FD
Contractual
$6000 from G8130.4 Sewer Treatment to G8110.4 Contractual
$25 from G8130.4 WW Treatment to G8140.1 Storm Drains PS
$25from G9089.8 Other Emp Bene to G9065.8 Medicare
$2000 from FX1959.0 Taxes PM to FX8310.1 WTP PS
$2062.50 from A5130.4 Machinery Contract to A1010.41
Article 78
$2245.54 from A5130.4 Machinery Contract to A1910.4
Unallocated Insurance
Mayor
Frohne – Received
correspondence from Mr. James Jordan regarding anti-blight ordinance for the
Board to read. The Boy Scouts will be setting up the bicycle rack soon on the
grounds of the Library. Would like to interview for DPW position next week
welcomed anyone interested in attending.
Trustee
Hazelton – Shared
copies of an email she sent to Senator Seward’s office concerning the dilapidation
of the Fountain with hopes for funding assistance for its repair and the
response received regarding that. The Fire Department’s estimate for new FCC
County-Wide Public Safety Emergency Radio Telecommunications System at $25,800.
She attended the FD Banquet which she said was very nice.
Trustee
Leonard – Motion to approve putting basketball hoops back in Spring Park made
by Trustee Leonard, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes; except
Trustee Patrick, who voted no.
Trustee
Moshier – Shared
information on and independent contractor through NYSERDA who specialize in
Climate Smart Communities. Initiated discussion on treasurer & clerk
separation of duties policies. More to follow.
Motion
to adjourn meeting at 8:49pm made by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee
Leonard – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
