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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd by Trustee Hazelton – all voted yes.

Respectfully submitted,

Dayle A. Barra, Village Clerk