Thursday, January 29, 2015

January 13, 2015

VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS


January 13, 2015 in the Public Library Memorial Room.

Present:
Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustee Robin Moshier, Trustee Frances Hazelton, and Trustee Warren Leonard. Not present, Trustee Ray Patrick.
Appointed Officers - Dayle A. Barra, Clerk & Harriett Geywits, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

Meeting called to order at 6:01pm by Mayor Frohne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Larry Jouben offered a Fire Department dividend check for the Village in the amount of $1602, representing 14% of the premium, and commended the efforts of the Fire Department personnel.

Comprehensive Planning Committee members received a query from Trustee Moshier regarding their opinion relating to future zoning regulations in light of a request from Dan Patterson to change a parcel from B-1 to B-2 to allow Stewarts Shop to relocate. Some members attended the meeting and Chairperson Kurt Zurmuhlen confirmed they are not ready to make any definitive response prior to learning more pertinent information. A representative from Stewarts Shop as well as Mr. Patterson were also in attendance. The Board will move forward on the request and informed them of the laborious process and timeframe involved.

Motion to waive the reading of and to approve the meeting minutes from 12/30/2014 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Harriett Geywits

Ø  Introduced Tracey Reese, of Simply Masonry in Fort Plain, is interested in submitting a proposal for repairing the DAR Fountain in Spring Park. He will get specifications and go forward from there.

Clerk – Dayle Barra

Ø  Abstract #15 Funds: General $23,401.37, Water $6267.44, Sewer $7228.91, Cemetery $100; total: $36,997.72. Motion to approve Abstract #15 by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
Ø  Clerk fees for December 2014 $20.
Ø  Motion to approve Church of Christ United Spring Park application, as submitted, by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.
Ø  On the Ann Street Bridge repair survey, 95 out of 98 residents, who responded, were in favor.
Ø  Fire Department December 2014 report distributed.

Mayor Frohne – Discussed the Treasurer audit status.

Motion to approve Lamont Engineer’s Proposal for Fountain Repair by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Leonard –all voted yes.

Motion to approve the purchase of 16 tons of garnet for Water Department not to exceed $6000 by Trustee Leonard, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

Trustee Hazelton – No Library Board Meeting was held this month.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:06pm by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

Respectfully submitted,




Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

December 30, 2014

VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD SPRINGS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS


December 30, 2014 in the Public Library Memorial Room.

Present:
Elected Officers - Mayor Ronald A. Frohne II, Trustee Ray Patrick, Trustee Robin Moshier, Trustee Frances Hazelton, and Trustee Warren Leonard.
Appointed Officers - Dayle A. Barra, Clerk

Meeting called to order at 12:03pm by Mayor Frohne, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion to waive the reading of and to approve the meeting minutes from 12/9/2014 by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Patrick – all voted yes.

Clerk – Dayle Barra

Ø  Abstract #14 Funds: General $7276.65, Water $642.80, Sewer $6531.55, Trust & Agency $82.64; total: $14,533.64. Motion to approve Abstract #14 by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.
Ø  Paraco authorized a credit to WWTP/WTP accounts to honor the bid price for Otsego County municipalities.
Ø  Dan Patterson zoning change request distributed to Board Members.
Ø  ZEO report distributed.
Ø  Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet distributed.

Treasurer notes distributed. Motion to authorize the following transfers by Trustee Moshier, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.

$500 from A1990.4 Contingency to A3310.4 Crossing Guard Contractual
$300 from G8140.1 Storm Drain Contractual to G9089.8 Employee Benefits
$1000 from A3410.413 Diesel Fuel to A3410.4 FD Contractual
$8500 from A5130.2 to A5130.4 Machinery Contractual
$500 from A1990.4 to A7110.4 Parks Contractual
$100 from G9030.8 SSI to G9010.8 NYS Retirement
$8000 fromA1990.4 Contingency to A9010.8 NYS Retirement
$20,000 from A9901.03 General to L5031.0 Library interfund transfer

Mayor Frohne – Lamont Proposal to include cost of mediation terms.

Trustee Hazelton – Asked the Board to follow-up on Patterson letter request for a zoning change.

Melinda Harrington attended for follow up. The Clerk will give her copies of any necessary reports to peruse for settlement in this matter.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 1:26pm made by Trustee Hazelton, 2nd by Trustee Leonard – all voted yes.  (Trustee Moshier exited the meeting at 12:55pm.)

Respectfully submitted,




Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk