VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES
AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
June 25, 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
Katherin Cline and neighbor John Grampp spoke
to the Board concerning property issues. Mr. Grampp intends to put structures
on his property and remove some trees, while Ms. Cline is concerned about
potential damage to her property in removing trees. Mr. Sterling, ZEO, has an
application on file for the local zoning permit and upon his return and
decision, the matter will be addressed, if necessary.
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 Leonard – all
voted yes:
8 James RS Bible Church 129 Main 28 Lake
Trustee
Leonard expressed concerns over the LLC mowing invoices. He feels they are
excessive. The Board recommends we get estimates prior to outsourcing the jobs.
The Clerk will do so.
Zoning
Enforcement Officer – Keith Sterling gave his report to the Board.
DPW
Superintendent – Bill
Collins updated the Board on items being dealt with.
Bill Juteau had comments and questions, one
of which was a request to cease the requirement to bag debris for pick up by
DPW Monday mornings. DPW Superintendent Bill Collins agreed this to be doable. Motion to eliminate the plastic bag
requirement for yard debris and allow debris to be piled or in paper bags by
Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
Bill Collins also updated the Board on
replacing the roof on the bathrooms in Spring Park as well as the swing that
rotted over the winter.
Chris Butler reported to the Board the
improved storage pond size project they have been working with DPW on, rather
than enlisting outside resources.
Motion
to waive the reading of and to approve the meeting minutes of 6/10/2014 by
Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes, except
Trustee Hazelton, who abstained.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #2 Funds: General $7547.16 Water $1233.53 Sewer $2818.23, Cemetery $267.92,
Trust & Agency 206.60; Total: $12,073.44. Motion to approve Abstract #2 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd
by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
► Motion to approve Demolition Permit 2014-10 as submitted
by SMP Richfield Springs LLC with Clerk’s acceptance of Cash deposit $20,000.00
in lieu of Surety Bond authorizing Treasurer to deposit in the General Fund
account by Trustee Leonard, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
► Motion to authorize the purchase of roses for Spring Park
clock area up to $380 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton –
all voted yes.
► Motion to approve refund to Darrell Decker for $114.93 representing
April penalties and the relevy fee for erroneous water/sewer bill from March
2014 and did not receive a new bill as indicated at that time by Trustee
Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
► It’s apparent there
is no ideal location for the bicycle rack in Spring Park and they will let the
Eagle Scouts proceed in another direction, as they indicated being an option.
► Profit & Loss and
Balance sheet to the Board.
Deputy
Clerk/Treasurer – Harriett Geywits
►
Informed
the Board she has enlisted the aid of Marjorie Walter’s and she offered contact
Jim Warren, State representative for Historical Districts, for information
leading to the reservoir fountain. The Board agreed it would be a good starting
point.
►
Updated
the Board on Lakeview Cemetery monument repairs and will proceed with
Superintendent Bill Collins going up there to assess the repair of one to see
all that may be involved.
Trustee
Hazelton – Would
like to proceed with staining and fixing Library front door.
Trustee
Moshier – Otsego
Biomass Project discussion along with RSCS propane filling station. Asked
Harriett Geywits if she would be interested in being appointed Village
Historian to be discussed at a later date.
Trustee
Patrick – Wondered
the status of Spring Park sign.
Trustee
Leonard – Inquired
about department heads needing/wanting business cell phones and followed up
with Jim Malinowski sick pay status. The Mayor will contact the village
attorney.
Motion
to adjourn meeting at 7:54pm made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee
Leonard – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
