REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH HORNELL VILLAGE BOARD

MAY 10, 2010 - 7PM


 

ATTENDANCE:                   Mayor John Falci
                                                Trustees: Glenn Thomas, Joseph Dick, Frank Libordi
 and Peter DiRaimond
                                               
Clerk Kristene Libordi
                                                DPW Supervisor Gregory Zdanowsky
                                                Fire Chief Michael Robbins
                                               Architect Rex Simpson
                                               ZBA Chair Doug Dunn
                                               ZBA Mary Barnes
                                               WLEA Rep David Pascoe
                                               Tribune Rep Tyler Briggs

Mayor John Falci opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance at 7PM.

 MINUTES

Motion made by Trustee Frank Libordi to accept the minutes, seconded by Trustee Glenn Thomas and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

Discussion: Trustee Libordi asked if the bridge north of the Village was mentioned to Hornellsville supervisor Ken Isaman. Mayor Falci – yes. The board asked that there will be a limit of six bankers boxes for the upcoming shredding.

 TREASURERS REPORT

Motion made by Mayor Falci to accept the Treasurers Report, seconded by Trustee Thomas and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 Discussion: The board directed the Treasurer to transfer the following monies.

 Motion made by Trustee Thomas to transfer the following, seconded by Trustee Peter DiRaimondo and carried.

                $4500 from A1910.4 to:  A3120.1 ($3300)

                                                         A1325.4  ($ 600)

                                                          A8140.4  ($ 600)

 Motion made by Mayor Falci to transfer $4101.09 from G1440.1 to G8120.41, seconded by Trustee Thomas and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 The following Resolution was offered by Trustee DiRaimondo, seconded by Trustee Libordi and carried.

Resolved that the following amount of $31,000 shall be transferred from the Sewer Fund Account G9950.9 to the Capital Reserve Account A232 Sewer Reserve, to be used towards the balance payment on the sewer truck.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

MAINTENANCE REPORT

The following report was given by Superintendent Zdanowski:

                Routine maintenance at the Pump station
                Filled pot holes
               Accepted delivery of the new Sewer cleaner
               Flushed hydrants
              Sewer plug at Lowes that the DPW cleaned
              Concrete apron in front of new fire hall

The fire department needs to get approval from the mayor before driving over the new concrete. The Mayor noted that there is warranty work being done by Rose Contractors on the joints in the concrete floor of the new fire hall. Sherwin Williams is paying for the labor and materials.

Motion to accept the Maintenance report was made by Trustee Dick, seconded by Mayor Falci and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 

POLICE REPORT

 Chief Smith reported the following for the month of April:

                General complaints              4
                Vehicle checks                      4
                Total hours for the month  88.5

Mayor Falci noted to Chief Smith that monies had to be transferred to cover the payroll. Trustee Thomas stated that he needed to stay within the budget during the next budget year.  Chief Smith responded that the coverage was for the additional hours used when Officer Kilmer started and had to be trained.

Motion to accept the police report made by Trustee Thomas, seconded by Trustee Libordi and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

Discussion: Mr. Poplawski noted that T&R Towing has been driving through the Village and would like to have the Police inform them that they are not allowed to travel in the Village  unless they are doing business.

 CODE ENFORCEMENT

 CEO Jim Schieder reported for the month of April:

                Consulted with Rex Simpson and Joe Rose for mechanicals and as-builds to do final punch list.
                List of permits issued
                Attended Zoning Board of Appeals variance
                List of issued variances
Report was given to the Village Clerk.

Motion was made by Trustee Thomas to accept the CEO’s report. Motion was seconded by Mayor Falci and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 Trustee DiRaimondo made the motion to accept the addition of a rider sign to the Dr. Soper –Oakes sign  to the existing Real Inc. directory  sign. Motion was seconded by Mayor Falci and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 FIRE REPORT

Chief Robbins gave the following report:

Equipment is being moved to new station
                A temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued.
                Did not receive FEMA grant for 2009
                The fire department is completely out of the old Elsenheimer building.
                The Rescue truck will be going to signs plus for decaling.
                Three parades – May 15 Dogwood days in Dansville, June 3rd Crazy Daze in Canisteo and May 31 memorial day parade in Arkport and Hornell.
                Mayor Falci swore in the new fire department officers. He thanked all the Firefighters for their service to the communities.
                Mayor Falci talked about the harness that the Department is to have ordered.
                Rope harnesses have been ordered. The Department was ticketed for not providing harnesses for the firefighters
                $10,160 was the total cost for harnesses. Canisteo received a grant for training with the harnesses and they have offered the training to other departments in the area. Our        department will send two firefighters to be trained.
                 There will be a mock drill at Mercy Care – mock sink hole, on May 18th. Other area safety departments will be on hand.
                 All new turnout gear has been issued and safety vests are in.
                 New brush truck is fully operational with new pump and tires..
              
The newly elected fire officers are:

                Dale McMichael   Records Officer
                Matt Derby           Training Officer
                Jeremy Smith         Maintenance Officer
                Eldon Loper          Safety Offic
                Chris Patterson     Inventory Officer

                A fire hydrant by Lowe’s on Bethesda Dr. to be replaced - $1900
                A hand wash sink, the faucets for the three bay sinks, steel shelves next to industrial stove and pulls for the cabinets were not ordered.
                Chief Robbins requested approval for ordering these items at North Main Lumber for approximately $1149. 
                Jeremy Smith is working on a DEC grant

Calls for the Month of April:

                Village                    4
                Town                      7
                MA                         1

Motion to accept the fire report 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

Motion to approve the officers for 2010 – 2011 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

Motion to approve the fire department to use the trucks for the May 31st Hornell Memorial Day parade, May 15th Dogwood parade in Dansville (2 trucks) and June 3rd Crazy Daze parade in Canisteo. Motion made by Trustee seconded by Trustee Libordi and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

Motion made by Mayor Falci to approve paying for the fixtures in the new kitchen in the amount of $1149. Motion was seconded by Trustee Thomas and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

The following Resolution was offered by Mayor John Falci and seconded by Trustee Frank Libordi:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the move of $5500 from A3410.2 & A3410.4 to the Capital reserve account A230. To be used towards payment of bail out rope harnesses in June or July.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Abst       Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 
OLD BUSINESS

             HUNT ENGINEERS

Mayor Falci introduced Bob Drew from Hunt Engineer who gave a report on the replacement design of Seneca Rd.  Seneca Rd. has asphalt on top with concrete beneath.  He would recommend removing the concrete and asphalt to get a better job. During that time it would be wise to replace or repair catch basins and drainage. The road would last approximately 20 to 50 years.  He would design the system replacing sewer and water with the understanding that if it did not need replacing, that cost would be deducted.

Mr. Drew recommended the Village to talk to the City of Hornell regarding the replacement of City water lines. Design this summer with construction next year. Hunt would help find funding.

Mrs. Rutski asked how the people on Seneca Rd. will get out of their driveways. Mr. Drew noted that there will be gravel on the road, type 4 gravel more compact gravel.

Mr. Poplawski asked what design changes could be made to encourage 30mph on the road. It was recommended that the road could be narrowed to discourage high speed.  

Mayor Falci asked if the Village could do preliminary work in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. Mr. Drew stated yes. How long will the study be current?  Mr. Drew – possibly 3 years. Can he come up with suggestions as to how we should use the $25,000? Mr. Drew will be able to talk to those who can set a timeline for the work to be done and can assist the Village to find available funding. At one time the Village had a water project on the list of State revolving fund. We haven’t moved up on the list. Can that be utilized? Mr. Drew would try to incorporate that into the new project.  Design this year and construction next year.

 

                SHREDDER

This Saturday the truck will be at Village hall for shredding documents. Residents may bring up to 6 bankers boxes for shredding between the hours of 9AM to 1PM.

               

SPRING CLEAN UP

Clean up will be May 17th through the 19th.

                ROOF PERMIT

Trustee Libordi requested that Mayor Falci be reimbursed $50 for the amount that he paid for Mr. & Mrs. Livingston’s roof.

Reslolution Trustee Libordi made the following resolution:

                Resolved that Mayor Falci be reimbursed $50 for the roof fee he paid for Mr. & Mrs. Livingston.

The resolution was approved.

Mayor Falci           Abst
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

 The board agreed to keep the $50 fee for roofing permits.

 

PHASE II OF UPDATING VILLAGE HALL

 Mayor Falci motioned to accept the bid of $844 from Air Vent Aluminum to replace the two front windows at Village hall. Motion was seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

Mayor would like to have the flag pole put in front of Village Hall with a bench. The Village sign will also be placed in front of the Village hall.

                CLEAN AND STRIP FLOORS

 Motion by Mayor Falci to approve having the floors at village hall stripped and waxed in the amount of $245 to be taken out of A1620.4. Motion was seconded by Trustee Dick and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

                   UPDATE ON E58 FIRE TRUCK

 The Mayor and Fire fighters will be traveling to Colden Enterprises to look at the E58. Jason Byrne from Colden reported that he doesn’t know exactly when work on the truck will be completed. Possibly a month and a half. Depends on what additional work needs to be done. When the Mayor arrives this Friday he can determine what else should be done to the truck. After the insurance coverage has been expended it is possible the Village may spend $2500 to $5000 in upgrades.

 

                UNPAID SEWER RELEVY TO TAX ROLL

 The following RESOLUTION was offered on May 10, 2010 by Trustee Joseph Dick seconded by Trustee Frank Libordi and carried:

              RESOLVED that all sewer assessments that are unpaid from June 2009 through March 2010 be added to June 2010 Village taxes for collection. Total amount to be added is $5413.48.

 Mayor Falci                         Yes
Trustee Thomas                   Yes
Trustee Dick                         Yes
Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

              TAX WARRANT

 TO Kristene Libordi, CLERK-TREASURER

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO RECEIVE AND COLLECT from the several sources named in the tax roll hereunto annexed, the several sums stated in the last column hereof opposite their respective names, being a total of $121,623.00         for the following purposes:

 FOR CURRENT BUDGET                                                    $121,623.00

RELEVIED SEWER ASSESSMENT & PENALTIES               5,413.48

TOTAL                                                                                       $127,03
YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED TO receive and collect such sums without additional charge between the first day of June and the first day of July 2010, both inclusive; and thereafter to collect with such sums as have not been heretofore collected an additional charge of five per centum for the first month or fraction thereof and 1 percent per month for each month thereafter until November 1, 2010. On November 1st the taxes will be returned to the Steuben County Treasurer for collection.

 YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to file the tax roll and warrant in your office on or before the first day of November 2010, and to deliver to the Board of Trustees at the same time an account of the taxes remaining due and unpaid; showing the person or persons to whom the parcel is assessed and showing as to each parcel the amount of the tax unpaid.

 Motion to accept the tax warrant made by Trustee Thomas, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yes         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Yes         Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

                  INCREASE IN YEARLY REFUSE CHARGE

 Mayor Falci noted that the Village residents will be paying an increase of 8% in the amount of $81 and the contract will be extended for an additional 3 years.

 PAY BILLS

Motion to pay bills made by Mayor Falci, seconded by Trustee Thomas and carried.

Mayor Falci           Yes
Trustee Thomas   Yea                                                         Trustee Libordi                     Yes
Trustee Dick         Abst from all fire related bills             Trustee DiRaimondo           Yes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 Motion made by Trustee Libordi, seconded by Trustee DiRaimondo and carried to move into executive session. Executive session to discuss an employee.

 Out of executive session and meeting ended at 9:30PM.

Kristene Libordi

Village Clerk