VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES
AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
September 9, 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 6:01pm 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 Leonard – all
voted yes: River Street vacant lot.
ZEO report to Board members.
Diane Yaciuk of Main Street will have her
daughter’s family and two dogs temporarily stay in one apartment of the duplex
home they own while their home is being built on the adjacent lot. The Yaciuk’s
have one dog. The Board will allow more than two dogs to be harbored there
temporarily due to the situation as presented to them.
DPW
Superintendent Bill Collins – Motion
to authorize purchase of Smith Series sander for $5252 per estimate submitted
7/9/2014 by Trustee Leonard, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
Motion
to waive the reading of and to approve the meeting minutes of 8/27/2014 by
Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
Deputy
Clerk/Treasurer – Harriett Geywits
►
Motion to award
Josh’s Tree Service the Lakeview Cemetery tree care project at a total bid
price of $25,900.00 as outlined in his proposal dated August 24, 2014 by
Trustee Leonard, 2nd by Trustee Moshier – all voted yes.
►
Residents
have complimented on the beautifully maintained grounds and the nice job Cherry
Valley Memorials did on the monument repairs throughout.
Clerk – Dayle Barra
► Abstract #7 Funds: General $36,069.51 Water $3581.01, Sewer $6221.14, Cemetery
$2427.03, Trust & Agency $82.64; Total: $48,381.33. Motion to approve Abstract #7 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd
by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
► August 2014 Clerk
fees $40.00.
► Property Tax Collection,
to date, $518,476.31.
► Motion to pay dental insurance of $45.60/mo. for Chris
Butler by Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
► There is an energy
Audit workshop being held next month at Town Hall for interested parties. The
clerk has more information available.
► County Codes Officer,
Neal McManus, contacted the Clerk regarding updating the concern of an elderly
neighbor with a rat infestation as reported by a Mr. Juteau of Johnson Street.
The matter is being referred to Adult Protective Services. Mr. Juteau was
forwarded this information.
► Motion to increase 2015 Fire Contracts with Town of
Richfield, Warren, and Schuyler Lake by 2% for next year by Trustee Moshier, 2nd
by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
► The Board needs to
make health insurance decisions on employees who continue to be employed upon
reaching 65 years of age.
► Treasurer noted
Columbia Property Trust interest is $804.30 per quarter.
Mayor
Frohne –
Mr. Frank Novak, with McManus Engineering, suggested the ditches on Cary Road
be dug out more, as a first step to remedy water flow issues. DPW will look
into it.
Trustee
Patrick – With
the recent growing numbers of contractors working in the area to remove trees,
it be essential certain regulations are in place, particularly safety of
village residents along with contractor liability insurance. Measures were
discussed with the Board and Bill Collins to ensure the measures are met. An ad
will go in the Pennysaver
advising residents Village Code may play a role in these scenarios and to check
with the Office. Motion to place ad in
Pennysaver regarding contractor-initiated work in the Village by Trustee
Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.
Trustee
Moshier – Motion to hire Mostert, Manzanero, & Scott, LLP to audit
Treasurer Books not to exceed $4000 as outlined by their proposal by Trustee
Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes except Trustee
Moshier, who abstained.
Motion
to adjourn meeting at 8:05pm made by Trustee Patrick, 2nd by Trustee
Moshier – all voted yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk
