VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 26, 2007

Mayor Skeet opened committee meeting at 7:00 pm.

Members present: Mayor Skeet, Trustees Peterson, Patterson, Russ and Sobczak. Also present was Village Maintenance man Kevin McCarthy.

• Trustee Patterson mentioned a grant possibility for shared municipalities, questioning if school should be approached for such a grant for the sewer line. Board briefly discussed possible options and scenarios. The question arose as to if the Village had to float a bond for a share of work to be done, what could be done to reduce the burden on the taxpayers as the current bond is still being paid off. More research will be done to examine various options.
• Kevin McCarthy informed the Board that the power went out at the Maintenance garage, so had the electrician come to replace the main feed from the Sewer Lab to Maintenance buildings. This will include a panel with breakers to run the generator in the Maintenance buildings if the power goes out. He did say that while digging the trench for the electric line, the trench filled with water, though no line was hit. Al Graham of VRI tested the water and it had a trace of chlorine in it so called Monroe Co. Water to check if there is a break, or if the valve in the old hydrant may be bad. They will be coming out in the morning. If the problem is beyond the valve, it would be up to the village to fix it. Mr. McCarthy presented a proposal from Mast Electric to replace the bad feeder and install panel and generator backup hookup.
• Motion made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Patterson to approve Mast Electric proposal and pay upon completion of work. Motion carried.
• Mr. McCarthy also presented figures to consider for the new budget for the 3 year lease of a Bobcat Skidloader. It could be leased for $6675 yearly ($560/mo). He indicated that State bid pricing changes April 30th, then will go up. This price does not include the tracks which will run appx $4140. It will be added as a budget item to be voted on. The long term investment potential of the machine for addressing Village drainage issues was discussed.
• Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that the dump trailer will be in next week so will be able to be utilized for spring brush pickup.
• The question of ordering a compressor was tabled until mid May in case funds could be needed for any emergency.
• The receipt of the FEMA check and its distribution to appropriate accounts was discussed. The Mayor and Board felt the Village of Leroy should receive some compensation, as without their generosity in loaning us the machine the cleanup could not have been accomplished in the timely manner that it was.
• Motion was made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Patterson to approve sending $1000.00 to the Village of Leroy for the use of their chipper.
       Voting Aye: Trustees Russ, Patterson and Sobczak.
       Voting Nay: Mayor Skeet and Trustee Peterson.
  Motion carried.
• Mr. McCarthy informed the Board that he and Clerk Thomas have gathered the paperwork on the Dump Truck and Billy Goat to send to the Grant writers for the DEC grant for possible 50% reimbursement.
• Kevin McCarthy left the meeting at 7:45 pm.
• Mayor Skeet presented the Board with estimate from Rock Construction to enclose the drying bed with clear panels including drop panels and doors, as opposed to the roll up curtains as previously discussed. Mayor Skeet said he spoke with Ken Scherrieble of Valley River about the idea, as well as the possibility of installing fans, and Mr. Scherrieble thought it was a great idea and would greatly decrease drying time, saving considerably on hauling costs.
• Mayor Skeet also requested the Board to approve payment of Labor bill on the Cold Storage building as the work has now been completed.
• Motion was made by Trustee Patterson and seconded by Trustee Sobczak to accept the proposal from Rock Construction to frame and enclose the drying bed building with clear panels as specified for the sum of $8100.00 including materials and labor. Motion also to approve payment of Rock Construction invoice for labor, overhead door and pipe for Cold Storage building for $9400.00, with $3175 to come out of General account and balance out of Sewer account. Motion carried.
• Trustee Patterson gave brief recap of Sewer report provided by Al Graham of VRI, who was not able to attend meeting. Plant was in compliance and no sludge was hauled. Report is on file at Village Office.
• Mayor Skeet gave brief update on the Police department.
• He informed the Board that the Village of Corfu was awarded the bid for the Police Car from Village of Attica. It will be available for pickup at noon on Monday, April 2nd.
• Motion made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Peterson to authorize purchase of an inside light bar for the Attica car. Motion carried.
• Board agreed it wouldn’t make sense to put any more money into the Ford Taurus, and that it should be put out for bid as is, with a minimum bid of $100.00. Mayor Skeet will work with clerk on wording of the ad.
• Mayor Skeet mentioned to the Board that he had a call from former officer Dave Cristofaro and that now his Civil Service office is saying he must work 8 hours as a year round employee prior to his April deadline in order to have his Civil Service status reinstated. He was requesting the Mayor ask the Board if they would hire him and put him on year round payroll to accomplish this. The Board felt they have already gone above and beyond in trying to help him out, and agreed the Village cannot hire him as a year round officer. At present there are no positions for year round available, one would have to be established through our Civil service, which would take longer than the April deadline allows.
• Some discussion was held regarding the Court and Police officers needing better communications as to what responsibilities the Officers have regarding tickets and paperwork. It was agreed there should be a checklist available for the Officers, especially with new seasonals possibly coming on, so all involved are on the same page. Mayor Skeet will request a list from the Court Clerk as to her requirements of the Officers.
• Mayor Skeet informed the Board that Darien Lake is holding a Press meeting on April 5th at 10:00 am. He also said that Officer Yueckstock will be off the rest of the week with his granddaughter having surgery. Officer Wood will be covering Officer Yueckstock’s shift.
• Brief discussion was held in preparation for next Monday budget meeting regarding wages for seasonal officers, and possible increase of hours for part-time officers just for Darien Lake season. Board requested Clerk to pencil in figures for all departments for Monday to give a base to start with.
• Board was reminded that Monday meeting will also be Annual meeting. Clerk will contact Robert Alexander to administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Mayor and Trustees.
• Motion was made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Peterson to adjourn meeting. Motion carried.
• Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.
  

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer