VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 10, 2006

Mayor Skeet opened regular meeting at 7:00 pm.

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

• Trustee Patterson presented a couple of questions on the bills. She questioned what the extra keys for VRI were for, and it was questioned whether there is a log of keys issued through VRI to their employees. She also questioned sales tax on Verizon wireless bill, whether we should be exempt from tax. Clerk will check into this issue.
• Question was raised whether new water meter at Laundromat had been inspected yet. Al Graham will be contacted about this.
• Village resident Shari Salim arrived at 7:05 pm. She expressed her concerns over a neighbor having erected a snow fence edging her property. This fence has caused problems in past year and was brought to the attention of Planning Board who promised something would be done before this winter to address the issue. It has become an issue again this year, and Ms. Salim said the current fence is not installed according to Zoning Law guidelines, being higher than 4 feet and not 50% open, as specified for a temporary fence such as a snow fence.
  She also stated she did not believe the neighbor had obtained a permit for said fence. She expressed her concern over the undue hardship it creates in their driveway, as well as a safety hazard.
• Mr. Anthony Salim arrived at approximately 7:15 to reinforce and express their concern over the fence situation.
• The Board determined that Zoning Officer Richard Reeves would be contacted to inspect the situation and speak with Ms. Salim. The Board also said Planning Board chairperson, Leah Nicholson would be contacted regarding what steps the planning board has taken or plan to take.
• Mr. and Mrs. Salim left the meeting at 7:20 pm.
• Brief discussion was held regarding a few missing tools in the Maintenance department reported by Maintenance worker Kevin McCarthy. It was mentioned that there should be a tool sign out sheet in case VRI needs to borrow any tools, to make sure they are brought back to the proper location. Trustee Sobczak said he would get together with Mr. McCarthy to go over the existing tool inventory and update it to what tools are currently on site.

Communications

1. Received Wastewater Facility Operations Report and DMR from DEC for October 2006.
2. Received check no. 699 in amount of $2074.14 from Genesee County Treasurer for Mortgage Tax.
3. Received letter from Assemblyman Steve Hawley acknowledging receipt of letter requesting $43,000 in member item grants to purchase police cars.
4. Received Thank You letter from Evergreen Hill Cemetery Association for debris removal in Cemetery from October storm.
5. Received letter from NYS Government Traffic Safety Comm. informing that the Village has been awarded $3,300 for STEP grant to reduce aggressive driving and speeding in the Village.
6. Received letter from Go-Art approving funding of $750 grant for Corfu Days.
7. Received check no. 506 in amount of $33,235 from Judge Alexander for November 2006 Court fines.

Treasurer’s Report	General Fund	Sewer Fund
Balance on hand 11/13/06	$127,839.03	$20,714.75
Receipts to 12/11/06	$36,793.48	$20,982.00
CD to 12/11/06	$350,000.00	$60,000.00
Balance	$514,632.51	$101,696.75
Disbursement To 12/11/06	$126,267.15	$10,757.99
Disbursement To NYS Court Fund	$10,325.00
Transfer Relevys to Sewer	$10,556.72
CD to 12/11/06	$310,000.00	$60,000.00
Cash on hand 12/11/06	$57,483.64	$30,938.76
Certificate of Deposit	$310,000.00	$60,000.00
Cash on hand including Certificate of Deposit	$367,483.64	$90,938.76

• Motion by Trustee Peterson & seconded by Trustee Patterson to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Patterson & seconded by Trustee Russ to make the following General Journal Budget Amendment:
  Debit Estimated Revenues/State Aid (510/3960) $21,942.50
  Debit Estimated Revenues/Federal Aid (510/4960) $65,827.50
  Credit Appropriations/Emergency Disaster Work (960/8760.0) $87,770.00
  Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Sobczak to transfer $1218.70 from contingency 1990.4 to Police Contractual 3120.4 in General Fund. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Sobczak to transfer $238.75 from contingency 1990.4 to Shared Building Contractual 1620.4 in General Fund. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Patterson & seconded by Trustee Sobczak to transfer $536.00 from 9010.8 NYS Retirement to 9015.8 Police Retirement in General Fund. Motion carried.
  
  

Fund	Voucher Number	Total
General Fund	212542 through #21605	$126,267.15
Sewer Fund	#6292 through #6303	$10,757.99

• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Peterson to pay the above General and Sewer bills. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Sobczak to approve minutes of November 13 regular meeting, November 20 joint meeting and November 27 committee meeting. Motion carried.
• Motion by Trustee Russ & seconded by Trustee Sobczak to approve purchase of gift cards from Walmart for employees. Motion carried.
• Mayor Skeet and Clerk Thomas updated the Board on the final meeting with SEMO and FEMA representatives where vouchers were signed off for reimbursement to the Village for the Storm cleanup. All expenses incurred due to the storm cleanup will be covered, plus time and usage of Village owned machinery and equipment. The Village was once again commended for the fine job done with storm cleanup by the government representatives.
• Discussion was held regarding the possible increase of hours for Maintenance worker Kevin McCarthy due to added responsibilities with the construction of Cold Storage building, and other added items being discussed. Trustees Sobczak and Patterson said they would work with Mr. McCarthy on developing a list of duties to see if they feel extra hours are warranted.
• Cold Storage building and estimates received were discussed. It was agreed to purchase materials for the 20’ x 50’, 12’ high building from Potter Lumber. 12’ Overhead door will be purchased separately. The building will also include a 16’ sliding door and a service door.
• Motion was made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Peterson to approve Rick Konfederath to begin construction of Cold Storage building as soon as possible.
  Motion carried.
• Trustees Patterson and Sobczak were questioned as to their progress with the Corps of Engineers on Murder Creek cleanup, but had nothing to report.
• Complaint received from Village resident Sander Abramson was again discussed. It was determined that the neighbor does need to redirect their sump pump as it is creating a safety hazard. It was felt that it is a neighbor problem, however due to the safety hazard, the Zoning Officer should contact the individual to advise them to take care of the problem.
• Mayor Skeet gave a brief update on Police department. Officer Yueckstock is out for one week due to foot surgery. He has called in Part time officer Wood to cover some of Officer Yueckstock’s schedule.
• Motion was made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Russ to approve signing of VRI contract presented due to name change of VRI to VRI Environmental Services. Motion carried.
• Letter from Village Court Clerk requesting an annual audit was mentioned by Trustee Patterson.
• Motion was made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Patterson to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues at 9:30 pm. Motion carried.
• Clerk Thomas left the meeting at 9:30 pm.
• Motion was made by Trustee Russ and seconded by Trustee Peterson to go out of executive session at 10:14 pm. Motion carried.
• Motion was made by Trustee Peterson and seconded by Trustee Sobczak to adjourn meeting. Motion carried.
• Meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm.

Sandra Thomas
Clerk Treasurer