VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 14, 2005

Members present: Mayor Skeet, Trustees Vogler, Russ, Steinberg and Peterson.

• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Vogler to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Steinberg & seconded by Trustee Vogler to pay the above General and Sewer bills. Motion carried
• Trustee Vogler requested Clerk-Treasurer to do some research into what other municipalities are charging for Zoning and Tax Search fees.
• Trustee Vogler requested Clerk-Treasurer to contact Lori Maston at Niagara Mohawk to see if there is any way around the 15 year minimum regarding lighting of Christmas lights. Also requested Clerk-Treasurer to contact the Clerk in Darien to see how they are doing it. Trustee Vogler also said to contact Legislators if can’t get any results from Niagara Mohawk.
• Village resident Jerry Cullinan and son Max arrived at meeting at 7:20 pm.
• Regular meeting called to order by Mayor Skeet at 7:00 pm.
• Members present: Mayor Skeet, Trustees Russ, Vogler, Steinberg and Peterson.
• Minutes of the October 24th Committee Meeting and November 7th Special Meeting read and reviewed. One change by Trustee Vogler.
• Motion by Trustee Vogler and seconded by Trustee Russ to approve minutes, with change, of October 24 and November 7, 2005. Motion carried.

Communications
1) Rec’d ck#60237956 in amount of $719.00 from Selective Insurance for account credit refund.
2) Rec’d ck#6124 in amount of $5.00 from Atty. Duane Root for Tax search on Patterson Property.
3) Rec’d ck#98813 in amount of $390.00 from Genesee County for STOPDWI reimbursement for August 2005.
4) Rec’d ck#2297 in amount of $10.00 from Corfu Library for Zoning Permit.
5) Rec’d Wastewater Facility Report and DMR from Valley River for September 2005.
6) Rec’d ck#2963 in amount of $41,221.23 from Gen. Co. Treasurer for Sales Tax for July - Sept 2005.
7) Rec’d ck# 466 in amount of $17,595.00 from Village Justice and Justice Court monthly report for October 2005.
8) Rec’d $5.00 cash from Don Reeb for copy of Zoning regulations.
9) Rec’d ck#441 in the amount of $10.00 from James Mallory for Zoning Permit for 10 Thompson Drive.
10)  Rec’d ck#7150 in the amount of $10.00 from Alvord Construction for Zoning Permit for 50 Allegheny Rd.
11)  Rec’d monthly report for October 2005 from Town of Pembroke Code Enforcement Officer.
12)  Rec’d Hwy Work Permit from DOT for hanging   Trustees had no report on method to be used to hang decorations.
Trustee Vogler said she would contact Village of Akron regarding hanging the decorations.

• Trustee Vogler requested the Clerk Treasurer contact Matt Balling at Genesee County Planning regarding photos on drainage issues. She said she and Glenn had spoken with him at the Comprehensive Planning Meeting. Trustee Steinberg reported he is investigating Dell website on pricing and info on computers and scanners, but has nothing concrete to report as yet. Regarding progress of web site, at present he is waiting on responses from various sources. Planning Board member Tom Vogler is donating Map Services. Regarding Business cards Trustee Steinberg now suggests that he print the business cards himself.
• Trustee Vogler suggested the Trustees keep track of their time on in-kind services volunteered and donated to see if they could possibly be reimbursed through Grant monies.
• Mayor Skeet briefly explained the workings of the Village and Board of Trustees to the Cullinans.
• Clerk Treasurer mentioned request by resident Sue Balduf to pay her sewer bill in payments.
• Motion was made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Steinberg to allow Sue Balduf to pay the past due Sewer bill in payments, to be taken care of by December 15, 2005. Motion carried.
• Motion was made by Trustee Vogler and seconded by Trustee Russ to make the following Resolution:
  RESOLVED: That the offices to be filled at the Annual Village of Corfu Election to be held on March 21, 2006 are as follows:
  Trustee (1) Term 1 year  - 4/03/06 - 4/02/07
  Trustees(2) Term 2 years - 4/03/06 - 4/07/08
  Motion carried.
• Motion was made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Steinberg to close the Village Office November 24 & 25, 2005 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Motion carried.
• Motion was made by Trustee Vogler and seconded by Trustee Peterson to allow Clerk Treasurer to expend $34.00 to Genesee Community College to take Notary Class on November 29, 2005. Motion carried.
• Trustee Steinberg requested Clerk-Treasurer to put together paperwork to scan for the web site.
• Mayor Skeet requested permission of the Board to check with the Town of Pembroke about the possibility of purchasing fuel for Village vehicles from the Town.  Clerk Treasurer was requested to check what we are paying at Kwik Serve, and also for diesel from Reisdorfs.
  Mayor Skeet also mentioned he spoke with Ed Beideck of the Town of Pembroke, Roger Landers (previous GMI coordinator) and Tim Yaeger (current GMI coordinator) regarding Emergency Preparedness Plan. He was told that the Red Cross would provide municipalities with cots, blankets, but only if a plan is in effect. He feels the Village and Town should work together to set up a plan.
• Officer Andrew Houghton arrived at 7:50 pm.
• Trustee Vogler mentioned she had a DOT report indicating future plans to alter the intersection at Route 77 & 33. It is in the planning stages at present and she feels if the Village would like any input now would be the time to act.
• Trustee Vogler also mentioned that Erin Spring has said he will work with her on learning the operation of the Digital tape recorder so it may be put to use for future meetings.
• Trustee Vogler requested the Clerk Treasurer to check on any major expense incurred by the Sewer Department prior to VRI taking over operation of the Plant to give a more realistic picture of savings by VRI.
• Mayor Skeet requested Clerk Treasurer to look into possibilities of different phone system for messaging purposes for the Court department.
• Jerry & Max Cullinan left the meeting at 8:00 pm.
• Motion was made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Peterson to go into executive session at 8:02 pm. Motion carried.
• Clerk Treasurer left the meeting at 8:02 pm.
• Motion was made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Russ to go out of executive session at 10:15 pm. Motion carried.
• Motion was made by Trustee Steinberg and seconded by Trustee Vogler to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
• Meeting was adjourned at 10:18 pm.

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer