VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 7, 2006

Mayor Skeet opened Special Budget meeting at 7:30 pm.

Members present: Mayor Skeet, Trustees Russ and Peterson. Trustee Steinberg was absent.

• Discussion was held regarding addendums to Sewer bill for sump pump inspections. It was brought to the Boards’ attention that the Sewer Law #1 of 2003 had never been sent to or approved by NYS. Mayor
  Skeet called ex-Clerk Treasurer Debbie Graham regarding the oversight and it was determined that the Attorney’s Office was supposed to have handled it. The new addendums will be added to the Sewer Law of 2003 and all will be submitted at once when approved.
• Brief discussion was held about the survey by the Grant Writers. It was decided to have survey done of the whole Village.
• Motion was made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Peterson to approve having J. O’Connell & Associates conduct a survey of the entire Village of Corfu. Motion carried.
• Clerk Treasurer to call Grant writers regarding above and confirm their attendance at February 13th meeting and Public hearing for either February 22 or 27, 2006.
• Board members did a preliminary run-through of General Budget Appropriations to get some idea where changes need to be made. Salaries for all departments were discussed, but no final decisions made. At present accounts to remain the same are: Budget director, Election service, Health Registrar of Vital Statistics, Street Lighting, Publicity, Home & Community Service (Zoning Officer), Storm Sewers, Refuse & Collection, Shade Trees.
• As per resolution of September 12, 2005, Youth Fund will be reduced from $3900 to $3500 for 2006-2007 Budget. It was also discussed to reduce Library Fund from $6825 to $6500 for new budget.
• Other increases discussed were: to raise Staff Law to $5000, Shared Services Building (Rent) 3% per information from Mr. Beideck, Municipal Assn Dues per 2006-2007 statement to $725, Historian from $50 to $200 per letter of request for supplies. Other items were discussed with conclusion that more information would be needed to make any decisions.
• Motion was made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Russ to adjourn. Motion carried.
• Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.
  

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer