VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MAY 27, 2010

        Mayor Skeet opened Fiscal Year end meeting at 7:00 pm.

     Members present: Mayor Skeet, Trustees Peterson, Bielec and Sobczak. Trustee Graham was absent.  Also present were Deputy Clerk Denise Beal and Zoning Officer Darrell Ward.

     Trustee Peterson gave a brief update on his train trip to Albany with Steve Hawley’s group.

     Darrell Ward mentioned that he had stopped at 20 W Main regarding debris left on curb but no one was home. It was mentioned that the owners are selling the house. The length of time for trash to be allowed to sit on the curb was discussed.

     Other areas of concern such as high grass in areas were also discussed. Mr. Ward said he would check the areas of concern.  He also agreed that if there is any activity during a given period, he will submit a report to the Board.

     Mayor Skeet requested Mr. Ward and Code Enforcement Officer John Good get together and make plans to attend all Planning Board meetings.

     Darrell Ward left the meeting at 7:32 pm.

     Motion made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Sobczak 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    $1,200.00
                        Credit Appropriation 960/5110.1 Maint.Pers Svc  ($1,200.00)
    Debit Est.Revenues 510/2610 Fines & Revenues   $6,010.88
                        Credit Appropriation 960/8760.4 Emerg Dis Contr. ($6,010.88)
    Debit Est.Revenues 510/3089 Other St.Aid-Archives  $ 652.40
                        Credit Appropriation 960/1325.1 Office Pers Svc   ($ 652.40)
   
AND, Be it further resolved to make the following transfers to amend the Budget in the General Account;
     Transfer $12,043.05 from 3120.1 Police Pers Svc to 3120.2 Police Equip.
     Transfer $2389.57 from 3120.1 Police Pers Svc to 3120.4 Police Contr.
     Transfer $3,884.00 from 1440.4 Engineer Contr. to 5110.1 Maint. Pers Svc.
     Transfer $89.00 from 5112.2 Perm Imp to 5110.2 Maint Equip.
     Transfer $600.00 from 5112.2 Perm Imp to 5110.4 Maint Contr.
     Transfer $.08 from 8010.4 Zoning Contr. To 8010.1 Zoning Pers Svc.
     Transfer $491.00 from 8560.4 Tree Serv. To 8160.4 Refuse Contr.
     Transfer $3512.64 from 1110.4 Court Contr. To 9060.8 Med Ins.
     Transfer $10,115.50 from 1990.4 Contingency to the Following:
                          $2,429.00 to 8760.1 Emerg. Disaster Pers Svc.
                          $6,486.72 to 8760.2 Emerg. Disaster Equip.
                          $1,199.78 to 8760.4 Emerg. Disaster Contr.

     Motion by Trustee Bielec and seconded by Trustee Peterson to move the following Resolution:
RESOLVED, that the following transfers be made to amend the Budget in the Sewer Fund:
     Transfer $2,634.67 from 1440.4 Engineer Contr to 8110.1 Admin Pers Svc.
     Transfer $358.75 from 1990.4 Contingency to 8130.1 Plant Pers Svc.
     Transfer $118.10 from 1990.4 Contingency to 9030.8 Social Security.

Communications:

1. Rec’d $19.23 cash from Mike Okal for uniform expense overage.
2. Rec’d $44.25 cash from Rich Retzlaff for uniform expense overage.
3. Rec’d ck#1525 in amt of $1071.42 from Dennis Yueckstock for Ins pymt.
4. Rec’d ck#18679691 in amt of$754.38 from NYS Comptroller for Sales Tax Refund.
5. Rec’d ck#897 in amt of $1272.34 from Gen Co Treasurer for share of Mortgage tax distribution.
6. Rec’d $50.00 cash from Jon Carlson for building permit fee.
7. Rec’d $1000.00 cash from Mark Graber for cub cadet mower.

     Motion made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Bielec to approve minutes of May 10th regular meeting.

     Trustee Sobczak presented some information regarding rates for investments at Ally Bank, who has an office in Amherst.  He mentioned the rates were favorable compared to other rates he had researched.  He said they are FDIC insured and do handle municipalities.  The Board suggested having a representative come to a meeting.

     Mayor Skeet gave a brief update on Police, mentioning they had a meeting on May 12th.  They are trying to schedule 16 hrs/day through the summer months, especially for concerts, holidays, heavy traffic days and weekends.

     He said they also talked about some of the summer problems and complaints, such as skateboarders, truck traffic etc.

     The Mayor informed the Board that the Data 911 computer and scanners and printers have been purchased.  Materials for Garage renovation and lockers have also been ordered.

     Mayor Skeet also gave a brief Maintenance update. He said the new racks look great but do still need to be painted.  He also said they plan to seal the blacktop soon.

     Mayor Skeet said he would still like to set up a program for resident assistance for things such as removing bushes, moving dirt, etc.  He mentioned legal paperwork would have to be set up, such as “hold harmless” agreements for residents to sign.

     Clerk Thomas informed the Board that Trustee Graham had made a visit to 74 East Main to inspect for water/sewer usage and agreed there had been no sewer usage.

     Motion made by Trustee Sobczak and seconded by Trustee Bielec to issue a $120.00 sewer credit to Steven Beach of 74 E. Main St.

     Trustee Bielec turned in the folder for resident lateral hookup inquiries.  He said most were interested in hooking up and they looked at where their sump water comes out of the house.  Mayor Skeet said the idea of having Mike and Jesse do them was so they could inspect at the same time to make sure there were no illegal hookups. He said he would like to set up a binder that marks where each homes sump pump is located and where it goes.  He said he would get hold of Mike to set up a system.

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

Vouchers: #214503 thru 214582
General Fund                     – Total Am’t = $ 48,707.36
Sewer Fund                                      -  Total Am’t = $ 10,312.02

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

Note: Friday, May 28, 2010 Bailey Invoice in the amount of $3953.76 was presented for payment in 2009-10 Fiscal Year and FICA/Medicare check was made out to M&T Bank in the amount of $186.15 to also be included in 2009-2010 Fiscal Year. Phone approval was given to adjust the Treasurers report accordingly by the following:  Mayor Todd Skeet and Trustees Peterson, Bielec and Sobczak.

     Clerk presented Board with a Solicitor’s permit application from “Just Energy” for approval.  After brief discussion it was determined that when company was previously granted a permit, the Village received some complaints from Village residents. Board agreed unanimously to deny the Solicitors permit.

     Clerk also presented a letter received from an Orleans County Non-profit organization regarding requesting permission to sell raffle tickets in the Village of Corfu.  After brief discussion Board agreed unanimously to not grant permission as it would set a precedent.

     Mayor Skeet updated the Board about a meeting he had with NYS DOT wanting to procure 1,256 sq ft of Village property to make the bridge by the school wider during their upcoming highway project in 2011.  They also intend to make the shoulders wider, open up the corners more at Route 33 and 77 and make the entrance to Darien Lake wider and longer.  Regarding the Village property, Mayor Skeet said he couldn’t foresee it being a problem.  He said they will be coming back with a formal offer which our Village attorney will review.

     Clerk informed Board that termination letter has been sent to J. O’Connell Grant Consultants for their yearly contract. They will still fulfill their contract for the Drainage Grant.  The office has received two inquiries from grant consulting firms. Board agreed that Trustees Graham and Peterson should meet with prospective firms and present their findings to the Board.  Clerk will contact the first two to set up interviews.

     Trustee Peterson gave further update on the trip to Albany mentioning two particular items he found of interest. One was on the topic of “Right to Know” which dealt with items that can be discussed in executive session. He presented a brochure regarding the subject.  The other item was regarding a Board Caucus.  He gave a brief example.

      Mayor Skeet mentioned for those planning on marching in Memorial Day parade, they would meet at the fire hall at 11:45 am.

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

     Meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer