VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 12, 2010

      Mayor Skeet opened meeting at 7:05 pm.

     Members Present: Mayor Skeet, Trustees Peterson, Graham, Bielec and Sobczak.  Also present were Deputy Clerk Denise Beal and Sue Conrad from the Daily News.
                                    
     Motion made by Trustee Graham and seconded by Trustee Peterson to approve minutes of March 29th Budget meeting and April 5th Annual Meeting.

     Motion made by Trustee Graham and seconded by Trustee Bielec to move the following Resolution:
RESOLVED that the following General Journal Budget Amendments be made in the General Account to appropriate unanticipated revenues to amend budget;
    Debit Est.Revenues 510/2665 Equipment Sales    $17,907.00
                        Credit Appropriation 960/5110.2 Maint.Equipmt  ($15,378.00)
                        Credit Appropriation 960/3120.2 Police Equipmt  ($  2,529.00)
    Debit Est.Revenues 510/3389 St.Aid Pub.Safety   $14,267.37
                        Credit Appropriation 960/3120.2 Police Equipmt  ($14,267.37)
    Debit Est.Revenues 510/3089 Other St.Aid-GoArt   $ 818.14
                        Credit Appropriation 960/7550.4 Celeb.                     ($818.14)
    Debit Est.Revenues 510/2650 Sale of Scrap            $ 750.50
                        Credit Appropriation 960/8160.4 Refuse Contr.         ($750.50)
AND, Be it further resolved to make the following transfers to amend the Budget in the General Account;
    Transfer $1,030.77 from 1940.4 Land Purchase to 5110.2 Maint. Equip.
    Transfer $5,467.87 from 1940.4 Land Purchase to 5110.4 Maint. Contr.
    Transfer $4,720.25 from 3120.1 Police Pers. Svc to 3120.4 Police Contr.
    Transfer $1,945.95 from 1325.4 Clerk Contr. To 1325.1 Clerk Pers. Svc.
    Transfer $4,769.00 from 9015.8 Police Retire. To 9010.8 State Retiremt.
    Transfer $4,884.50 from 1990.4 Contingency to the following accounts;
          To 7510.2 Historian Equipmt   $    14.28
          To 7510.4 Historian Contract.  $        .80
          To 9050.8 Unemployment Ins. $   111.32
          To 1989.4 Grant Writers          $3,372.00
          To 8160.4 Refuse Contractual  $1,386.10

     Motion made by Trustee Sobczak and seconded by Trustee Peterson to move the following Resolution:
RESOLVED that the following transfers be made to amend the Budget in the Sewer Account;
     Transfer $6,750.18 from 1990.4 Contingency to the following accounts;
            To 8130.1 Treatment Personal Svc     $6,146.30
            To 9030.8 Social Security                   $   603.88

Communications:

1. Rec’d ck #610 in amt of $28,010.00 from Judge Alexander for March fines.
2. Rec’d ck#78397690 in amt of $405.00 from NYS Comptroller for Feb.fines.

     Clerk presented grant bills totaling $4,593.90 for approval to submit for payment to Office of Community Renewal.

     Motion by Mayor Skeet and seconded by Trustee Sobczak to approve submitting
grant bills totaling $4,593.90 for payment to Office of Community Renewal.

     Village resident Ken Lauer joined the meeting at 7:35 pm.
     Motion by Trustee Sobczak and seconded by Trustee Peterson to approve sending Deputy Clerk Denise Beal to Payroll Taxes Seminar in Buffalo at a cost of $199.00.

     Clerk presented list of past due Sewer bills to be relevied to 2010-11 property taxes for their review and affidavit was signed by the Mayor and all Trustees. (See attached.)

Mayor Skeet gave a brief Police department update.  Clerk mentioned the License Plate Reader audit went well.

     Clerk mentioned ad has been placed for bidding on Bobcat and Tracks with bids due on April 16th and opening date set at April 19th.

     Trustee Graham gave a brief sewer update.  He said the fan has been fixed in the drying bed.  He also said he talked to a different firm regarding sludge hauling and they will be sending a quote.  He mentioned that Waste Management has a higher bottom line.  He also mentioned they are looking into a reed bed for sludge.

     Clerk presented Change Order for Drainage Grant for Board review.  Board was concerned over the price per lateral that Zoladz wanted to charge for individual households to be able to hook into the system.  Trustee Graham put in a call to Chatfield Engineers and they said they would see if Zoladz could do better.  He mentioned the high cost was due to the time involved and cost of cleanout at each location.

     Trustee Graham mentioned that so far they have added additional pipe to catch the Ingram and Stiles properties on Thompson Drive and have added an additional catch basin.  He also mentioned that he spent 2 hours with Joe Szadek this week.

      Trustee Bielec said he has e-mailed Sarah Kempisty regarding possible advisement regarding financial planning for the Village but has not received a response as yet.

      Mayor Skeet mentioned to the Board that the Town of Pembroke has purchased some equipment for the Town Park such as bleachers.  The PYA has been assisting with assembly but they could use some help.  A couple of Trustees mentioned they would help.

     Clerk presented Board with a letter received from Monroe County Water regarding a permit for use of fire hydrants.  Mayor Skeet advised that we send them a letter indicating that the Village does not use their hydrants.

     Motion was made by Trustee Sobczak and seconded by Trustee Peterson to move the following Resolution;
     WHEREAS, Glenn Russ has been a member of the Village of Corfu Board of Trustees for over ten years; and
     WHEREAS, Glenn Russ has ably discharged his duties as a member of the Village of Corfu Board of Trustees;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board members and staff of the Village of Corfu do hereby express their appreciation to Glenn Russ for the dedicated service he has rendered to the Village of Corfu Board of Trustees, and for his concern for the residents of the Village of Corfu; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this expression of appreciation be spread upon the minutes of the Village of Corfu Board of Trustees for all citizens of the community to view and recognize the accomplishments and service of Glenn Russ.

ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF CORFU BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 12, 2010
           

     Trustee Peterson mentioned that he would like the Board to jot down things they would like him to question, look into, etc. when he takes the Hawley trip to Albany.  He mentioned he feels that having the Village be represented on this trip may be of value for future grants.

     Trustee Graham mentioned that for the Village to pursue one of the major grants that Doug Taylor is working on they will need to do another Income Survey as the previous one is too old and would not cover the entire area needed.

     Mayor Skeet mentioned having been contacted by a village resident and observed a severe snake problem at their residence.  It was suggested to contact Cooperative Extension to see if they might have some solutions for the resident.

     Board was reminded that the clerk and deputy clerk would be out of the office Tuesday April 20th to Thursday April 22nd for a Municipal Accounting Seminar. They were also reminded of the Public hearing for the proposed Tattoo Shop on Wednesday April 28th at 7:00 pm.

     Motion by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Bielec to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

Vouchers: #214341 thru 214431
General Fund                     – Total Am’t = $ 45,393.67
Sewer Fund                                      -  Total Am’t = $ 12,348.54

     Motion by Trustee Graham and seconded by Trustee Bielec to pay the above General and Sewer bills.

     Budget portion of meeting began at 8:25 pm.  Sue Conrad of the Daily News left the meeting at 8:25 pm.
      Board reviewed proposed budget line by line and amount to be transferred from General to Sewer was discussed.

      Estimated Court revenue was also discussed and it was decided to increase the estimate another $10,000 due to the new license plate reader.

      Trustee Peterson mentioned he would like to see a Trend Chart made up for Court Revenues.

      Clerk mentioned a Budget amendment for the current budget will need to be made for the Tornado expenses.

      Clerk reminded Board that year end meeting needed to be scheduled.  After brief discussion decision was made to set year end meeting for Thursday May 27th at 7:00 pm, and that the Committee meeting would be moved to that date rather than meet twice in the same week.  Clerk will place ad.

      Motion made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Sobczak to adjourn meeting.

      Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer