VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 9, 2007

Mayor Skeet opened regular meeting at 6:51 pm.

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

Communications

• Received check no. 72348420 in amt of $92,606.20 from State of NY for FEMA emergency funds.
• Received check no. 56128291 in amt of $367.15 from Citizens for Gross Util.Taxes for 12/06 – 2/07.
• Received check no. 3600166148 in amt of $1466.39 from Nat’l Grid for Gross Util. Taxes for 12/06 – 2/07.
• Received check no. 113219 in amt of $1972.79 from Nat’l Fuel Gas for Gross Util. Taxes for 12/06 – 2/07.
• Received check no. 39228 in amt of %5.00 from Atty Nancy Saia for Tax Search on 56 W Main St, Keatting.
• Received WW Facility Report & DMR from DEC for Feb 2007.
• Received check no. 72424270 in amt of $935.00 from NYS for Storage Grant reimbursement.
• Received check no. 522 in amt of $8740.00 from Judge Alexander for March ’07 fines.
• Received check no. 1009 in amt of $135.00 from Judge O’Connor for March ’07 fines.
• Received copy of letter of support for Sm. Cities grant from Congressman Reynolds sent to Gov’s Office of Sm. Cities.
• Received check no. 72443898 in amt of $5022.00 for reimbursement from NYS for Legis. Init. Grant on Cap. Impr. Plan.
• Received Town of Pemb. Code Enf. Officers report for March ’07. Two generator permits issued.
• Received letter from Ed Beideck/Town of Pemb. informing of 3% increase in Office rental rates.
• Received letter re: estimated addt’l cost for 20 yr retiremt plan and submission requirements.

  Motion was made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Sobczak to accept the proposal from the Town of Pembroke for a two (2) year extension of the current lease agreement under the following consideration:
  Annual lease June 1, 2007 – May 31, 2008 at 3% increase to $8,224.55.
  Annual lease June 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009 at 3% increase to $8,471.29.
  Motion carried.

  Clerk to draft a letter of acceptance to the Town for the Mayor to sign.

• Motion by Trustee Peterson & seconded by Trustee Russ to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Peterson to transfer $546.26 from Contingency 1990.4 to Court Contractual in General Fund. Motion carried.   
• Motion by Trustee Peterson & seconded by Trustee Russ to transfer the following from Police Personal Service 3120.1 in the General Fund:
       $8041.99 to Police Equipment 3120.2
       $ 102.08 to Police Contractual 3120.4                                                
  Motion carried.   

• Motion by Trustee Sobczak & seconded by Trustee Peterson to pay the above General and Sewer bills. Motion carried.
• Clerk informed Board of request by Gleiser to make partial payment on past due Sewer bill. Board agreed if put in writing, they may make partial payment.
• Discussion was held regarding the 384d 20-year retirement plan for Police.
• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Sobczak to move the following resolution:
  BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of the Village of Corfu does hereby elect to provide the additional pension benefits of Section 384d of the Retirement and Social Security Law, as presently or hereafter amended.
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the effective date of such shall be the 24th day of April, 2007.
  Motion carried
  STATE OF NEW YORK}
  COUNTY OF GENESEE}
  VILLAGE OF CORFU}

  I, Sandra S. Thomas, the duly qualified and acting clerk of the Village Board of the Village of Corfu of the State of New York, do hereby certify that the above resolution was adopted by the governing body of the Village of Corfu on April 9, 2007 and is on file and record, and that said resolution has not been altered, amended or revoked and is in full force and effect.
                                                  Sandra S. Thomas
                                                  Clerk Treasurer

• Clerk Thomas updated the Board on telephone conversation of April 4, 2007 with Attorney Frank Gluchowski, Legal counsel to Senator Bruno regarding the Home Rule Request with regards to Senate bill #3014 regarding the reinstatement of David Cristofaro’s civil service status. (see attached)
• Motion by Trustee Peterson & seconded by Trustee Russ for the Board to abstain from signing the Home Rule Request for Senate bill S3014 and Assembly bill A6184 regarding the reinstatement of civil service status for David Cristofaro. Motion carried.
• Board made decision that Public hearing for the Budget and Benefit assessment grievances would be held April 30, 2007 at 7:00pm and 7:30 pm respectively.
• Board was informed that a representative from the Corfu Free Library would be attending the April 16, 2007 Budget meeting to speak with the Board.
• Mayor Skeet gave update on the Police department. The Board got the opportunity to see the “new” unmarked Police car from Attica. Officer Yueckstock and Kevin McCarthy worked on it the past week. All the Attica markings are removed and lights are wired. It should be in service Tuesday morning, April 10th. Mayor informed the Board there will be a police meeting Tues, April 10 at 7:00 pm to work on scheduling for weekend coverage.
• Some discussion was held regarding hiring of an assistant Court Clerk. Mayor Skeet informed the Board that Judge Alexander has complete control over all functions of the Court, including interviewing and hiring potential clerk candidates. There is separation of the two governmental agencies. If the Board has any issues with Court functions, they must take it up with Judge Alexander.
• Mayor Skeet said materials have been ordered for the drying bed enclosure, and work will begin as soon as materials are in.
• Summer Maintenance hours were discussed. The Board agreed that April through October hours would be 7:30 am–3:30 pm, adjusting hours on Friday Roll-off days to accommodate Roll-off hours. Saturday hours for roll-off would be additional. November through end March hours, depending on weather and plowing needs, would be 5:30am–1:30 pm.
• Discussion was held regarding overtime and comp time accumulation. Clerk was requested to type up a memo to all employees that they must work their scheduled shift, and there will be no overtime or comp time without authorization. If unable to work scheduled shift, employee must contact the mayor or a trustee.
• Mayor Skeet said the new lift trailer is in and should be ready for pick up by the end of the week.
• He also said Kevin McCarthy has been getting some quotes on blacktop at the sewer plant, which seem to be running between $25,000 to $30,000. At present Town of Pembroke has been hauling in some stone. It will be discussed further at the budget meeting.
• Motion made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Sobczak to adjourn meeting.
  Motion carried.
• Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
  

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer