VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 9, 2006

Mayor Skeet opened regular meeting at 7:07 pm.

Members present: Mayor Skeet, Trustees Patterson, Sobczak, Russ and Peterson. Also present Village resident Jerry Cullinan.

• Jerry Cullinan of 12 Prospect Ave. addressed the Board about his concerns of water hazard in driveways and street created by sump pump pumping into street. He said it was that way when he got the property. It is piped to the other side of driveway and creates an ice patch. There is a culvert that goes under Abramson’s to Doktor’s but it is blocked. Board members told Mr. Cullinan that they will come see what can be done as soon as possible.
• At 7:20 pm Kevin McCarthy, the new part-time Maintenance person, stopped in and was introduced to the Board members. He will be working evening hours until Friday, when he will start his regular hours. Kevin left the meeting.
• Mayor Skeet informed the Board that Jack Tuchols is filling in for Charlie Lenhard as school crossing guard temporarily until Charlie is given the okay by his doctor to return to work. Charlie is reported to be doing well and is on the mend.
• The Board was informed that Cedar Street Sales no longer carries Billy Goat brand for parts. Trustee Sobczak and Clerk Thomas are checking various places for replacement hose. Kevin McCarthy has put the box on the Village Truck, but found it was rotted and wouldn’t seal. Kevin is redoing the box.
• Mayor Skeet told the Board that he has been talking with an outfit from Darien that cleans storm drains. In the seven years that Mayor Skeet has been with the Village Board, the drains have not been cleaned out and in several locations the water is not flowing. The procedure would be to clean out the holes, jet the lines, then clean the holes again. Trustee Patterson suggested using Kevin McCarthy to work the jetter. Mayor said he would update the Board as soon as he gets prices and more data.
• Sidewalk situation was briefly discussed. It is a priority by November 7th for CHIPS funds. Trustee Sobczak said he would work on getting three bids for the trouble areas. Trustee Peterson said he would work with Trustee Sobczak on a formal proposal.
• Mayor Skeet reviewed several ideas with the Board for a cold storage building next to the Maintenance garage for the equipment. It is planned that on Saturday October 14th to do a walkthrough to get an idea what may be feasible

Communications

1. Received monthly report from Town of Pembroke Code Enforcement Officer for August 2006.
2. Received check no. 104452 in amount of $352.61 from Nationall Fuel Gas for Gross Utility for quarter June 1-August 31, 2006.
3. Received check no. 141537 in amount of $1.67 from Trinsic Communications for Gross Utility for quarter June 1-August 31, 2006.
4. Received check no. 3600135491 in amount of $1431.58 from National Grid for Gross Utility for quarter June 1-August 31, 2006.
5. Received check no. 56115419 in amount of $420.49 from Citizen’s Communications for Gross Utility for quarter June 1-August 31, 2006.
6. Receivedd Wastewater Facility Report and DMR from DEC for August 2006.
7. Received check no. 71404346 in amount of $4158.00 from NYS for State Aid.
8. Received check no. 71404347 in amount of $673.00 from NYS for additional State Aid
9. Received check no. 500 in amount of $22,810.00 from Judge Alexander for September 2006 Court Fines.
10. Received check no. 1003 in amount of $1135.00 from Judge O’Connor for September 2006 Court Fines.

Treasurer’s Report	General Fund	Sewer Fund
Balance on hand 9/11/06	$87,613.43	$17,760.08
Receipts to 10/9/06	$34,028.17	$20,654.48
CD to 10/9/06	$360,000.00	$60,000.00
Balance	$481,641.60	$98,414.56
Disbursement To 10/9/06	$46,005.73	$12,493.74
Disbursement To NYS Court Fund	$8,220.00
CD to 10/9/06	$350,000.00	$60,000.00
Cash on hand 10/9/06	$77,415.87	$25,920.82
Certificate of Deposit	$350,000.00	$60,000.00
Cash on hand including Certificate of Deposit	$427,415.87	$85,920.82

• Motion by Trustee Patterson & seconded by Trustee Russ to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Patterson & seconded by Trustee Peterson to transfer $52.64 from contingency 1990.4 to Police Equipment 3120.2. Motion carried.
  
  

Fund	Voucher Number	Total
General Fund	212422 through #21471	$46,005.73
Sewer Fund	#6263 through #6275	$12,493.74

• Motion by Trustee Patterson & seconded by Trustee Peterson to transfer $52.64 from contingency 1990.4 to Police Equipment 3120.2. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Sobczak & seconded by Trustee Peterson to pay the above General and Sewer bills.
  Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Peterson & seconded by Trustee Russ to approve minutes of September 25, 2006. Motion carried.
• Board members were reminded of Joint meeting with the Town of Pembroke on October 25th to discuss sewer possibilities and establish a framework for Joint community effort.
• Mayor Skeet updated the Board on the Police Office progress. The work is almost done. Materials for finishing such as paints and brushes have been purchased. There was an outside light installed that was not included in the bid. He also informed them that the baseboard heater had shorted out in the wall and the Town of Pembroke put a new register in. He also requested and received permission from the Board to have Jeff Ammon install the countertop.
  Mayor Skeet informed the Board that the Marked Car had to have two new tires. The passenger tire was worn after only 3000 miles. It was taken to Hawley motors and they found it had a bent A-frame which they repaired.
• An update on Dave Cristofaro’s status was given. He has been tols that until his Police ID or a damaged ID is turned in his final paycheck would be withheld.
• Price quotes for a new Police vehicle to submit for a possible grant from Legislators were shared with the Board. One was a 2007 Dodge Charger 3.5, 6 cyl with Police package for $18,511, with upgrade to vinyl seats etc $19,249. The second was a Ford Explorer 4.0, 6 cyl with Police package for $20,411, with upgrade $23,061. The reasoning for considering an SUV was the 4-wheel drive. The submittal will give as reason that the need for the additional manpower due to Six Flags traffic lead to more wear and tear on our vehicles leading to a need for replacing one of our vehicles mid-budget.
• At 9:10 pm Jeff Ammon stopped in to inform the Board that the Corfu Fire Department would like to combine the Family Day with the Fire Department’s 125th Anniversary.
• Trustee Sobczak is getting a price on an outside Display Board as the Town of Pembroke does not want us to continue to post notices on the door. He feels he can get one under $100.
  
• Halloween hours were set for October 31st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
• A brief discussion was held regarding the parking situation in front of the Liquor Store/Hairworks/Pet Grooming. Parked vehicles have been being ticketed if extended over the sidewalk creating a hazardous situation for pedestrian’s that have to walk out around them. Trustees agreed they would continue to try to find a solution for the problem.
• Motion was made by Trustee Patterson and seconded by Trustee Russ to adjourn meeting. Motion carried.
• Meeting was adjourned at 9:55 pm.

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer