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REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH HORNELL VILLAGE BOARD AUGUST 8, 2011 7PM
ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Falci Trustees: Glenn Thomas, Frank Libordi, Joseph Dick & Peter DiRaimondo Clerk Kristene Libordi OIC Scott Richardson Fire Chief Mike Robbins
MINUTES
Motion to accept the June and July minutes made by Trustee Frank Libordi, seconded by Trustee Peter DiRaimondo and carried Mayor Falci Aye Trustee Thomas Aye Trustee Libordi Aye Trustee Dick Aye Trustee DiRaimondo Aye
Discussion: Trustee Libordi would like to see Mary Nisbet in the picture with Trustee’s in Lowe’s gazebo. Also, will the Trustee’s receive a copy of the complaints that comes in to the Mayor? Mayor Falci will have the clerk make copies of the forms that come in and Trustees will receive them. Did Sal Wachter turn in a complaint form? Mayor Falci – No. Trustee Libordi sent Eric Shults a copy of the Water Contract between the City and the Village. He asked Mr. Shults to look the contract over regarding the last water rate increase. That was 4 – 5 months ago and could the Mayor ask Mr. Shults to reply to his request.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Trustee Joseph Dick seconded by Trustee Glenn Thomas and carried.
Mayor Falci Aye Trustee Thomas Aye Trustee Libordi Aye Trustee Dick Aye Trustee DiRaimondo Aye
POLICE REPORT
The following report for the month of July was given by acting OIC Scott Richardson. Criminal Complaints 5 General Complaints 8 Animal Complaints 1 Tagged Vehicles 1 Property Checks 106 UTT Vehicle Checks 6 MVA P Damage 3 Police Assists 4 Total Patrol Hours 95.5
On July 6th assisted the NYSP and SCSD with a possible attempted suicide at the Sunshine Motel. Red tagged vehicle at 470 Cleveland Ave for no plates. Investigated larceny of IPod from an unlocked motor vehicle at 313 Seneca Rd. A criminal mischief complaint at 407 Seneca Rd. & completed a background check on Midwest Marketing out of Kenosha, WI for a peddlers permit to go door to door. No serious complaints were found. There were two motor vehicle accidents on July 15th due to large volume of traffic for community yard sale. Officer Richardson recommends that we limit parking to just one side of Seneca Rd for next year’s sale.
Mayor Falci asked if Officer Kilmer has taken a full time position. Officer Richardson said yes at Alfred University. He will talk with her about continuing in the Village.
Motion to accept the police report made by Trustee DiRaimondo, seconded by Trustee Libordi and carried. Mayor Falci Aye Trustee Thomas Aye Trustee Libordi Aye Trustee Dick Aye Trustee DiRaimondo Aye
MAINTENANCE REPORT Supervisor was not in attendance.
FIRE REPORT Fire Chief Robbins reported the following for the Month of July: Received DEC grant and items are being purchased Police report was filed on the training building – someone attempted to break in. Waiting on electric sub feed for upstairs so renovations can start One fire fighter was brought to active status – total of 27 members Meeting with school officials for fire prevention week Total profit from the yard sale and food was $1,862.62 Treasurer’s report is attached to this report Training hours - 111 Extra activity hours - 422 Motion to accept the fire report made by Trustee Thomas, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried. Mayor Falci Aye Trustee Thomas Aye Trustee Libordi Aye Trustee Dick Abstain Trustee DiRaimondo Aye
Trustee Libordi asked what happened to the fire truck doors. Chief Robbins stated that a firefighter was parking the truck, thought he had enough room and hit the back of the other truck. There were too many cars in the parking lot making it difficult to park.
CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT CEO Jim Schieder was not in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING State Police are moving in this week. The doors are on and being painted. The plumbing should be finished this week. Flooring will be in this week and the bathrooms should be complete by next week.
AVONDALE PROPERTY The payment ($124,728.62) was made on Avondale Ave. and copies of the contract were given to the Trustees. A park and possible new DPW will be on that property. There was a 2’ encroachment found in the survey from a resident on Rural Ave. which will have to be addressed. The house on the property needs to be secured until it is taken down. The Mayor received the keys to property today. The house, two foundations and the garage will be taken down. If a Trustee would like to look over the property, the key will be in the clerk’s office. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2011 – 2012 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Village of North Hornell Board of Trustees on June 23, 2011 authorized the purchase of land located at 9 Avondale Ave in the Village of North Hornell in the amount of $125,000 from its’ Capital Reserve Fund A236.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees on August 8, 2011 authorized the addition of line item # A1940.2 (Purchase of Land) to the Budget.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees authorized the transfer of $125,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund A236 to the General Fund A1940.2.
RESOLVED by the North Hornell Board of Trustees on this 8th day of August to amend the 2011 – 2012 budget to reflect the addition of appropriations account A1940.2 (General Fund) in the amount of $125,000, and the transfer of $125,000 from the A236 Capital Reserve account (Buildings) to the above appropriation.
Dated this 8th day of August 2011.
Aye Nay Mayor Falci X Trustee Thomas X Trustee Dick X Trustee Libordi X Trustee DiRaimondo X
WATER COMPLAINTS
The Mayor met with Lenny Fucci from the City Water Treatment Plant. The City has brought in a private lab and two chemists to work on this problem. They have found that the water is dirty when it gets to the Econo Lodge which is located next to the Treatment Plant. The water at the Treatment Plant is clear. The dirty water is being tested and it shows no bacteria. It is a mineral problem. They do not think it is a result of fire hydrants being used. The Health Dept has assured Mr. Fucci that the water is safe to drink.
VILLAGE RECYCLING Mayor wanted to remind Village residents to recycle. Trustee Thomas noted that he recycles but takes it down to the City every week. He also noted that once a month is not enough.
SHREDDER
Trustee Dick noted that he has set the date for shredding in the Village for September 17th from 9AM to 1PM. This will be opened to Town residents if the Town wants to share in the costs. GRANT WRITER
Mayor Falci has been in contact with Kathleen Dear with Stuart I. Brown Assoc. She has worked with the City on HUD grants. She will be placed on the September agenda. Mayor noted that we budgeted $20,000 for a grant writer. SENECA RD UPDATE
The Mayor and Supervisor Zdanowski will meet with Hunt Engineers in two weeks. As of this date they are recommending a 3” mill plus black top. Not recommended tearing up the road. The City does not have the money to repair or replace the main water line that goes down Seneca Rd. Hunt Engineer believes the 16” water line does not need to be replaced. They only see one or two spots that will need to be addressed. The cost will be in the area of $300,000 to 400,000. It would be recommended to replace sidewalks at that time. Hunt will help the Village with grants and they will also help residents that may want to replace their sidewalks if the Village will not absorb the cost. Project should be complete with in 4 months. It can also be coordinated with the bridge project. Hunt will be in to present their recommendations at the September or October board meeting.
DPW BUILDING
The planning board is looking at any emergencies in the building that need to be addressed right now. And what are the future plans of the future DPW.
NEWSLETTER
Newsletter will go out the first of September. Trustees and department heads need to get their information to the Clerk by August 22nd.
PUMP STATION ELECTRIC CHARGES
The clerk gave the board a chart on electrical charges over the past 3 years for the pump station. A system was put on the pump to help lower electrical costs. Rich Scavo said it was never put on the pump. Rich will check with Greg Zdanowski on the installation.
PAY BILLS
Motion to pay bills with a cap on the Lowe’s bill to be no more than $200.00 was made by Trustee DiRaimondo, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.
Mayor Falci Aye Trustee Thomas Aye Trustee Libordi Aye Trustee Dick Abstain from fire dept bills Trustee DiRaimondo Aye
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The board went into executive session to discuss personnel at 8PM.
The board came out of executive session at 9PM.
A motion was made by Trustee Thomas to accept the bid from Joe Donlon to cover old brick with new brick veneer on the front of the old fire hall. Price of replacement was $3650 which includes labor and materials. A payment of $2000 down at the start of the job with balance to be paid upon completion. The motion was accepted by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.
Mayor Falci Aye Trustee Thomas Aye Trustee Libordi Aye Trustee Dick Aye Trustee DiRaimondo Aye
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Trustee Dick, seconded by trustee Thomas and carried. Mayor Falci Aye Trustee Thomas Aye Trustee Libordi Aye Trustee Dick Aye Trustee DiRaimondo Aye
Respectfully submitted, Kristene Libordi/Clerk
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