Meeting Minutes August 21, 2018
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
The Village Board met Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the village offices.
Present: John Spaeth, Mayor
Steve Collins, Trustee
Sue Eckert, Trustee
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Wendy Reu, Village Clerk
Nathanial Matthews, Treasurer
Excused: Sue Sedon, Trustee
Mayor Spaeth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Eckert, and passed by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS – No members of the public wished to address the Board.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police– Mayor Spaeth reported that plans are in the works for the Memorial for Bob Johnson and that a meeting would be held with Lorna on Thursday to finalize details.
Streets –Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell read his report which is on file in the Clerk’s office. He reported they were working on culverts on Gould Hill and Hemlock Terrace, along with closing up the beach and finishing the remodeling at the Bradt Building.
Mayor Spaeth reported that Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell has recommended that the Village buy the tandem dump truck that the Town is selling for $ 10,000.00. Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell indicated that the truck was in good condition and many items had been replaced on it. He stated the Village has been using it for five years, and it was especially beneficial when hauling snow from the streets. Mayor Spaeth stated that if the Board wanted to approve it there were two ways it could be funded. He stated it could come out of the equipment budget or it could come out of the Capital Reserve via permissive referendum. After discussion, Trustee Collins made a motion to approve purchasing the Town of Northampton’s tandem dump truck for $ 10,000.00, with the funds coming from the equipment budget. The motion was seconded by Trustee Eckert and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 2,999,000 gallons in July 2018 to 3,962,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Mayor Spaeth reported that Water Supervisor Darryl Roosa obtained two quotes to get the water tanks inspected. It was noted that the last inspection was done in 2012 and at that time, it was recommended every 15 years and the budget for inspections was set up on that schedule. Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell stated despite the recommendation, Darryl felt that the new tank needed to be inspected. Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell reported that the information he is given at the water conferences that he attends is that inspections are recommended every 8 to 10 years. Trustee Eckert asked if Darryl thinks there is an issue with the tanks and that is why he wants them inspected after only 6 years. She asked if he could justify doing it earlier than budgeted for. Mayor Spaeth stated he could have a conversation with Darryl and see why he wants them inspected sooner than scheduled and perhaps an alternate cycle for inspections could be set up. After continued discussion, Trustee Collins made a motion to table the tank inspection discussion until the next meeting to allow Mayor Spaeth to meet with Darryl and obtain more information. The motion was seconded by Trustee Eckert and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Spaeth reported that the meter replacement has not begun as Darryl was obtaining more information about the option of the municipality doing the installations rather than the homeowner.
Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell reported that he was getting quotes for boring on Gould Hill to get water to a new residence that was being built.
Fire – Fire Department Report for July 2018
| Village of Northville (1) | Cooking Fire 1 |
| Town of Northampton (2) | Fire Alarm 2 |
| Town of Edinburg (1) | MVA 1 |
| Town of Hope (0) | |
| Town of Benson (1 ) | Brush Fire 1 |
| Mutual Aid Given (3)
Mutual Aid Received (2) |
Total Man-hours reported were 26.45
Code Enforcement – The CEO’s monthly report indicated that six permits were issued in June.
Mayor Spaeth gave an update on the old hotel property on Main Street. He indicated that he met with the property owner to discuss her plan and it was reported that she was working at obtaining the services of a new contractor.
Joint Youth – Trustee Eckert reported that the summer program ended last week.
Marketing – No report received.
Park Use Requests – A request was received the Joint Youth Program to use the Waterfront Park to conduct the CM5K race, that will benefit the program, on September 1, 2018. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the use of the park by the Joint Youth Program for the CM5K, waiving the fee, on September 1, 2018. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
A request was received from Cycle Adirondacks to use the Waterfront Park as a stop on their Harvester bicycle tour on September 29, 2018. After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the use of the Waterfront Park on September 29th by Cycle Adirondacks, with the fee waived. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Zoning Committee – It was reported that the Committee is in the early draft stages and they anticipate being completed by the end of the year.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 55,726.31, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 5, 767.36, and from the Joint Youth fund in the amount of $ 5,149.74 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Eckert, discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve Annual Financial Report for Village for the purpose of Audit. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve Annual Financial Report for Joint Youth Commission for the purpose of Audit. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth gave an LED Lighting update. He reported that he had met with Jessica Waldorf from NYPLA and she had prepared tentative proposals to replace all our street lights. The proposal estimated that the cost for buy out and installation of new lights would be $ 148,159.00, not taking out the $ 50,000.00 grant. Mayor Spaeth indicated that he finally received the buyout costs from National Grid after they lost our initial correspondence. The estimate for buy out that NYPLA provided was $ 85,800.00 and the real cost from National Grid was $ 22,400.00. Ms. Waldorf informed Mayor Spaeth that the savings are estimated to be $ 13,700.00 a year in 2.5 years by switching to LED lighting and that in 3 years it would be fully paid back and making money. Discussion continued regarding the potential for decorative street lighting along Bridge and Main and smart controls to dim or adjust lights. Mayor Spaeth stated the lights would be under warranty for 10 years but last 15-20 years. Mayor Spaeth informed the Board he would have more information for them next month.
Mayor Spaeth reported that the Police Car and safe were listed on Auctions International. The highest bid for the police car was $ 2,550.00 and the safe was $ 155.00. Trustee Collins made a motion to approve the sale of the Police Car and Safe and accept the highest bids. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth presented a request from the Lions Club to conduct an annual coin drop to coincide with the Saturday of the Rotary Woodworking Show. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the annual Lions Club coin drop during the Rotary Woodworking Show weekend. The motion was seconded by Trustee Eckert and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
The Office of Aging Senior Nutrition Program was requesting $ 600.00 be budgeted for 2019 for the meal program. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve $ 600.00 for the Senior meal program in 2019. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Spaeth reported that the next meeting of the Board would be 7 p.m. on September 18, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Eckert, seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu
Clerk
