VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES
AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
July 8, 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 6pm by Mayor Frohne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all
voted yes:
18 Lakeview Ave 11 Church Street
Motion to deem tree
downed on house at 35 W James Street a safety hazard and order immediate
remediation, doing the minimum to make safe pursuant to Property Maintenance
Code §207-10 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted
yes.
Zoning
Enforcement Officer – Keith Sterling gave his report to the Board. Motion to approve ZEO attending NYS DOS
Code Enforcement Basic Training Program August 19-21 by Trustee Leonard, 2nd
by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes. Motion to approve meal allowance during
the training not to exceed $30/day by Trustee Leonard, 2nd by
Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
DPW
Superintendent – Bill
Collins informed the Board the need to grind the brush pile as it is too large
to burn. Motion to advertise for this
service by Trustee Leonard, 2nd b Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
Fire
Chief – Tom
Hallock discussed the air tanks as outlined in quote from MES. In light of the
weather, the Fire Department responded to 35 calls over the weekend.
Trustee Moshier excused herself from the
meeting at this time (7:09).
Mr. John Nicolosi informed the Board of a
sewage leak inside a backroom of his home and inquired whether the Village
carried insurance for homeowner issues. The Board inquired further details and
will discuss with pertinent staff to ascertain the situation.
Motion
to waive the reading of and to approve the meeting minutes of 6/25/2014 by
Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
Trustee Moshier returned at this time.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #3 Funds: General $6944.34 Water $3910.70 Sewer $4552.73, Cemetery $612.54; Total:
$16,020.35. Motion to approve
Abstract #3 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted
yes.
► Clerk’s report for
June 2014 total fees taken in $90.
► Total property tax
collection, to date, $491,612.32.
► In light of the
recent w/s software issues it was discovered many homes have broken meters that
need to be replaced. The Board asked work orders be done for them.
► Motion to acknowledge Vet’s Club 30-day Notice of Renewal
for their liquor license with no objections by Trustee Leonard, 2nd
by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve w/s adjustments by signing off by Mayor
and one (1) Trustee by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard –
all voted yes.
► Motion to approve Spring Park application for graduation
picnic 7/19 from 12-4pm waiving fees for employee who will open and close park
in lieu of pay by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all
voted yes.
► CPC minutes received
in office from meeting of June 16, 2014.
► June 2014 Profit
& Loss to the Board.
Deputy
Clerk/Treasurer – Harriett Geywits
►
Motion to approve
following transfer by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all
voted yes.
$20,000.00 from
A9901.0 General to L5031.0 Library
►
Motion to approve
following year-end transfers by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee
Moshier – all voted yes.
$68.89 from G8130.4
to G9030.8
$39.02 from A1110.4
to A1110.14
$261.02 from A1620.41
to A1620.4
$16.89 from A3410.2
to A3410.1
$159.84 from A5132.4
to A5130.4
$89.02 from A9060.8
to A9065.8
$3673.69 from G8130.4
to G8110.4
$1190.05 from G8130.4
to G8130.1
$3.88 from G9010.8 to
G9030.8
$28.67 from G9010.8
to G9089.8
$111.61 from FX8330.4
to FX8310.4
$207.05 from FX8330.4
to FX9030.8
►
In the past few years we have discovered that deed purchases in
that certain Cemetery section during an indefinite time period were not
properly recorded. This resulted in an occasional issuance of
duplicate deeds. This recording error should straighten itself out given
enough time. Until it can be certain that deeds will not be re-issued
(many years), no new lots will be sold in this section.
►
Jim
Warren, State representative of NYS Parks Service and other key people met with
Harriett to discuss plans to repair the fountain. A report was given.
Mayor
Frohne – Discussed
plan for tree removal around the Village. Board decided to retrieve the truck
from Skinner's, purchase the parts necessary, and get the necessary repair work
completed.
Motion
for Chris Butler to become Senior Department Head with an annual stipend of
$500 by Trustee Leonard, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes
except Trustee Patrick, who voted no.
Trustee
Leonard – Motion to provide cell phones to Chris Butler, Bill Collins, Tom
Shypski, and the ambulance under contract plan for $60/month to be used by
personnel after hours for work-related phone calls by Trustee Leonard, 2nd
by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
Motion
to pay Jim Malinowski full salary pay of 48 unused sick days by Trustee
Leonard, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – Trustees Hazelton, Moshier,
Patrick and Mayor Frohne all voted no. Motion not carried.
Motion
to pay Jim Malinowski $50/day for 48 unused sick days by Trustee Moshier, 2nd
by Trustee Hazelton. Trustees Leonard and Patrick voted no. Trustees Hazelton,
Moshier and Mayor Frohne voted yes. Motion carried.
Trustee
Hazelton – Asked
about the options for making Library front door easier to open. It is very
heavy and difficult for the elderly and children to open. Discussion followed.
Trustee
Moshier – Concerned
the Richfield Springs Central School doesn’t understand the need to go through
proper Village Code channels before proceeding with the propane filling station
plan. She attended a meeting in the capacity of Village Trustee to offer that
information. A formal letter will be sent to the Superintendent Myers and the
School Board.
Motion
to adjourn meeting at 9:04pm made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee
Hazelton – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
