ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE NORTH HORNELL VILLAGE BOARD

APRIL 5, 2010 - 7PM

 

ATTENDANCE:   Mayor John Falci
                                Trustees: Glenn Thomas, Joseph Dick, Frank Libordi and
Peter DiRaimondo
                             
  Clerk Kristene Libordi
                                Fire Chief Michael Robbins
                               Architect Rex Simpson
                               ZBA Chair Doug Dunn

Mayor Falci opened the meeting at 7PM with the pledge
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MAYOR’S OPENING REMARKS

Public hearing for the 2010-2011 budget will be on April 12th at 7PM.
The proposed tax rate will reflect a 12% decrease from last year.

 MINUTES

 Motion made by Trustee Glenn Thomas to approve the March 8th & 15th 2010 minutes. Motion was seconded by Trustee Frank Libordi and carried
Mayor Falci                           Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick                         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes
Discussion:
Trustee Thomas noted that the March 15th minutes motion to approve Joe Rose does not show a first. The motions should read: Motion to approve Joe Rose installing insulation in attic above offices and conference room at a cost of $4021.16 was made by Mayor Falci, seconded by Trustee Thomas and carried.

 Mayor noted that he has in been in contact with Eric Shults Attorney regarding the definition of a unit for our water meters. Eric is meeting with Mayor Shawn Hogan and City Attorney Joe Pelych because there is not a unit definition that Mr. Shults agrees with.

TREASURERS REPORT

 N/A

MAINTENANCE REPORT

 N/A

 POLICE REPORT

 N/A

 FIRE REPORT

 Chief Robbins reported the following:
               PESH Violations have been completed through April
               Air pacs tested
               E58 is waiting on fabrication of frame rails
               Sign for new building will be available on Wed
               The Census bureau will be using the fire hall for training on April 27 through the 30th.
               Chicken barbeque will be this Saturday at North Main Lumber
               No treasurer’s report available at this time
               Fire alarms were tested at BOCES and the North Hornell School

Mayor Falci noted that the fire department must have a rope system for its firefighters. The department is in the process of getting prices. One pac is approximately $635. The deadline is May 12 but not sure if we have to have them by then or just showing good faith towards purchasing. Final decision will be made by May meeting.
Trustee Libordi asked if all the firefighter’s in the department have a blue light on their car. Chief Robbins said not all do and it is not required.

 Motion to accept the Fire report made by Trustee DiRaimondo, seconded by Trustee Libordi and carried.
Mayor Falci                           Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick                         Abst       Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 CODE ENFORCEMENT

Mayor Falci noted that he is not filling the ZBA officer position tonight.                
The board looked over CEO Schieder’s report.

Mayor Falci asked contractor Joe Rose if he had information on an operating permit that must be issued before the new generator can be installed. According to CEO Schieder’s report Mr. Rose must obtain one.

Mayor Falci also noted the CEO’s concern over the implementation of the master journal for the clerk to be code compliant

Mayor Falci questioned CEO Schieder regarding permits for roof installations in the Village. There has been much confusion as to whether all roof permits require a fee. CEO Schieder stated that every roof replacement needs a permit. There will always be a $50 fee for any repair or replacement. He only charges a flat fee of $50. The Village code states that with the first $2000 cost of the project there is a $50 fee. For every $1000 over that amount there is a $2 per $1000 additional charge. Roofs are not specifically mentioned in the fee schedule so they fall under “other” in the schedule. You can repair a roof and not be charged or have a permit.   He stated that the City of Hornell is not charging for roofs or siding. The Village board may elect to lower the fee or not charge at all. CEO Schieder informed the board that they may want to go online and look at available fee schedules. We currently are using the Hornellsville fee schedule.

Mayor Falci asked if the Village was to send by certified mail an “order to remedy” to a second party involved in the Pittsburg Ave. property. The CEO will give the Clerk all information when available.

CEO Schieder left a Master Journal for the clerk’s office. It is acceptable by New York State.

Mayor Falci made a motion to accept the Code Enforcement Report, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.
Mayor Falci                           Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick                         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

OLD BUSINESS

               CITY WATER METERS

                 Mayor Falci noted that our Attorney believes that Mr. Hoffman should only be paying one bill on his Wightman Ave property.
                Attorney Eric Shults will be in contact with Mayor Hogan and the City Attorney regarding the definition of a unit as it applies to meters.

 PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY DAY -SHREDDER

 Tentative date is May 15th for the shredder to be available to Village residents on Saturday from 9AM to 1PM.

 FIRE HALL UPDATE

 Contractor Rose gave the board two quotes for the door going into the new fire hall kitchen. For sliding doors that the fire dept has requested, the cost would be $4506.34. The original door would cost $1906.66
The board voted not to go with the sliding doors.
Contractor Rose also presented the cost of returning the new compressor. Total cost for return would be $1250.
Motion to keep the new compressor made by Trustee Thomas, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.
Mayor Falci                           Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick                         Abst       Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS FOR 2010 – 2011

 Zoning                                   Doug Dunn Chair

                                                Laura Suriani

                                                Hector Hoyos

                                                David Watt

                                                Mary Barnes

 Planning                               Doug Dunn Chair

                                                Tim McDaniel

                                                Joe Ingalls

                                                Hector Hoyos

                                                Rich Scavo

                                                Marcus Smith

                                                Kristene Libordi

Deputy Mayor                      Glenn Thomas

Clerk/Treas                         Kristene Libordi

Dep Clerk                             Deborah Pomeroy

Registrar                              Kristene Libordi

Dep Registrar                      Deborah Pomeroy

Records Mgmt Off              Kristene Libordi

Zoning Officer                     Not appointed

HAT Rep                               Joseph Dick

Crossing Guard                  Mary Nisbet

Attorney                                Eric Shults

Health Officer                       Dr. Pasquale Picco

 

Committees:

Public Works                        Frank Libordi & Joseph Dick

Public Safety                         Glenn Thomas & Peter DiRaimondo

Public Finance                      Glenn Thomas & Joseph Dick

                Official Paper                        Evening Tribune

                Official Radio                        WLEA

 Motion made by Trustee Thomas to accept the Mayors appointments, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.
Mayor Falci                           Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Abstain
Trustee Dick                         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

               

                ELIMINATE SEWER RENT 3 MAPLEWOOD AVE.

 Motion was made to eliminate the sewer rent at 3 Maplewood Ave property owner Mrs. Cortese by Mayor Falci. Motion was seconded by Trustee Libordi and carried.
Mayor Falci                           Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick                         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 OTHER

                GRANT WRITER

                Mayor Falci has been in contact with Mary Smith and her work on the FEMA Grant. She needs more information from Mike Robbins regarding the generator. 
                She is also working on a grant that will go along with the tanker truck. She will contact the Clerk for additional information.
                She also has a request in for the NYS Revolving loan at 2% interest.

 SEWER TRUCK

Mayor Falci, Trustee DiRaimondo and DPW Supervisor Zdanowski inspected the Sewer truck at Joe Johnson Co. in Rochester, NY.  The delivery of the truck will be next week. There is a $10,000 credit that can be used for more equipment or as a credit on the June payment.

 BUDGET HEARING

 Budget hearing will be next Monday April 12th at 7PM. The Mayor noted that Jerry Partridge from Rink/Partridge Insurance has requested to bid on the Fire department insurance policy.

ST JAMES EXPANSION

 Mrs. Giles asked about St James putting the hospital expansion on hold.
The Mayor noted that the he has been in contact with St. James. They are in the process of possibly uniting with Guthrie Hospital. They are waiting for final approval on their financing. So a date has not been given on start of the expansion.
Mrs. Giles asked when the sign in front of her Seneca Rd. driveway would be removed. Mayor Falci responded that it would be gone within a few weeks. 

HUNT ENGINEER

A representative from Hunt Engineer will be attending the May 10th board meeting.

SEMINAR FOR ZBA & PLANNING

A motion was made by Mayor Falci to approve ZBA & Planning board members to attend the Houghton college seminar on May 5 in the amount of $40 per member. The motion was approved seconded by Trustee Libordi and carried.
Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes




 

PAY BILLS
Motion made by Trustee Thomas to pay bills, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.
Mayor Falci                           Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick                         Yes but will abstain from Fire Dept bills
Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Mayor Falci to go into executive session at 8:20 PM to discuss the health of an employee and summer labor. Motion seconded by Trustee Dick and carried
Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

Out of executive session at 9PM and meeting was adjourned on a motion by Trustee DiRaimondo, seconded by Trustee Thomas and carried.
Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

Village Clerk
Kristene Libordi