January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Village Board met Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Present: Sue Eckert, Mayor
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Janet Rudd, Trustee
Sue Sedon, Trustee
Kathleen Terwilliger, Trustee
Wendy Reu, Clerk, Recording Secretary
Nathan Matthews, Treasurer
Dan Reidell, DPW Superintendent
Absent:
Public Attendance – Mike Warner
Mayor Eckert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2022, Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon, and passed by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PUBLIC ACCESS: No members of the public presented requested to speak.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – No report on file.
Streets – The DPW report was read and is on file at the Clerk’s office.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that the skating rink was open and getting use.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that materials have been ordered for the culvert replacement on Water Street. He indicated that shop drawings would need to be done and it would be potentially a four month lead time on the project.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported he is looking at a brine machine to help with salt reduction. He stated that the Town of Edinburg uses one and has cut their salt use significantly.
Highway Superintendent Reidell informed the Board he has begun discussion with the Town regarding the potential future purchase of a large garbage truck that could tip cans. He indicated that if we moved forward with that type of system, cans would also have to be purchased.
Highway Superintendent Reidell asked the Board to defer discussion regarding updating the municipal code as it pertains to snow removal from the sidewalks until Spring/early Summer to give an opportunity for seasonal residents to also weigh in on the subject. The Board agreed.
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 2,085,000 gallons in December 2021 to 2,240,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
It was reported that there was still one meter left in the Village that had not yet been converted to a radio read meter.
Code Enforcement- The Code Officer’s report was filed. Code Officer Reidell reported that the individual in the pending court case has moved the trailer from the property. He asked if the Board wanted to dismiss the court case. After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to dismiss the court case with the condition that the situation does not occur again. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Dog Control – Nothing to report.
Joint Youth – Trustee Sedon reported that Biddie Ball has started, and many children are participating.
Park Use Requests – No requests were received.
Marketing – The Clerk reported that plans are still progressing for Memorial Day and the DOINS.
Report on Village Projects – Mayor Eckert reported she is in discussion with Orion Management about administering the Dredging and Spillway Engineering projects.
Tree Commission – Nothing to report
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The monthly financial report was reviewed and bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 38,266.80 from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 10,895.79 and from the Joint Youth Fund in the amount of $ 10.08 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Rudd and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert reported that an offer of $ 40,000.00 was received on the Third Street property. After discussion, the Board rejected the officer and countered with $ 70,000.00. The Clerk was instructed to let the real estate agent know the Board’s decision.
Mayor Eckert reported that the NYPA Energy Services Program Final Inspection Report was received and reviewed. She indicated she would be signing it and sending it back to the project manager.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert reported to the Board that Treasurer Matthews was interested adding NYCLASS to the list of designated depositories for the Village of Northville. Treasurer Matthews explained it gives the Village more opportunities to diversify holdings and gain better interest rates. Mayor Eckert presented Resolution #1 of 2023 -Authorizing Participation in NYCLASS Municipal Cooperation Agreement for the Board’s consideration. After review, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve Resolution # 1 of 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Treasurer Matthews provided an amended 2022 Investment Policy that included NYCLASS as a designated depository for the Board’s review and adoption. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the 2022 Investment Policy as amended to include NYCLASS as a designated depository. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were offered by the public.
Mayor Eckert reported that the Clerk would be absent for the February 21st meeting and requested to move the meeting to February 14, 2023 if there was no objection from the Board. The Board had no objection to having the February meeting on the 14th at 7 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Rudd and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
