Minutes March 19, 2018
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Monday, March 19, 2018
The Village Board met Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the village offices.
Present: John Spaeth, Mayor
Steve Collins, Trustee
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Sue Sedon, Trustee
Wendy Reu, Village Clerk
Nathanial Matthews, Treasurer
Excused:
Mayor Spaeth called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon, and passed by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Markiewicz , Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS – There were no members of the public present to address the Board.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Streets – Trustee Markiewicz read the DPW report that was submitted. He stated that the crew had plowed and salted the streets 27 times since January 1st. He indicated that in addition to plowing, they have hauled snow from the intersections and parking lots. Trustee Markiewicz stated the crew was looking to begin working on curbs and valve replacement on Center Street once the weather permitted.
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 2,656,000 gallons in February 2017 to 2,746,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
It was reported that there was a change in testing procedures by the State. In the past, if there was a high reading on any of the 10 users tested, only those residents were notified. Now, if there is a high reading on the testing, all users of the system will need to be notified.
Mayor Spaeth reported that a letter had been received from the NYS Rural Water Association requesting support for Senator Tedisco’s proposed creation of a Safe Water Infrastructure Action Progran (SWAP). It was reported that the program would act in the same way CHIPS does. After discussion, Trustee Sedon made a motion to send a support letter regarding the proposed SWAP program. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Fire – There was no fire report for March.
Mayor Spaeth reported that he had met with Tom Groff regarding concerns that had been voiced from a citizen about the training of members. Tom reported that he has gotten involved in working with Acting Chief Owen Jensen to go over changes to State guidelines. Tom stated that they were working with County Civil Defense/Fire Coordinator Steve Santa Maria. Tom indicated that Coordinator Santa Maria was working with all the departments in Fulton County. It was reported that training has to be over seen by a certified trainer.
Mayor Spaeth also reported that Tom Groff also discussed the new firehouse. He indicated that the Association has admitted that they cannot afford to build a firehouse. Mayor Spaeth stated there is an opportunity for the Village to own the Association property and build a firehouse. Mayor Spaeth stated that Tom would act as liaison and get a copy of the complete set of plans. Mayor Spaeth stated he discussed with Tom about adding public restrooms but no additional community space. Mayor Spaeth stated he discussed potentially tearing down the barn out back of the existing firehouse for a pavilion which would be community space. Mayor Spaeth stated that the cost to build a firehouse would be between $ 1.1 million and $ 1.3 million and that the Village could bond it and make annual payments. He stated a standard bond of that size would be for 15 years. Treasurer Matthews stated he would talk with the banks and ask what it would take to increase the number of years which could result in being able to bond a larger amount. Mayor Spaeth stated this was all just ideas and that he wanted the Board to be aware of what could happen if the Fireman’s Association transferred over the property.
Code Enforcement – It was reported that Code Enforcement Officer Ginter was at training today to complete the fourth point needed for the NYSERDA $ 50K grant.
The CEO’s monthly report indicated that three permits were issued in February.
Joint Youth – Trustee Sedon reported that there would be a meeting on April 12th to finalizing hiring for summer camp.
Zoning Committee – Mayor Spaeth reported that the committee met last week and had begun working on definitions.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 52,926.12, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 3,953.81, and from the Joint Youth fund in the amount of $ 609.83 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Collins, seconded by Trustee Sedon, discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth gave a brief update on the Main Street Grant by indicating that Nick Zabowsky was hired as grant administrator and that paperwork was being submitted.
Mayor Spaeth reported that there was possible interest from St. Mary’s in the Third Street property and he would continue to be in communication with them.
Mayor Spaeth reported that the Marketing Contract was up for renewal and after brief discussion, Trustee Collins made a motion to renew the contract with Carla Kolbe. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth reported that a request was received from Northampton Ambulance Squad for their annual coin drop on May 5, 2018. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the Ambulance coin drop. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Mayor Spaeth, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: Trustee Collins
Mayor Spaeth presented a request from the Lions Club to host a coin drop on July 21, 2018 to coincide with the Rotary event at both coin drop locations near the Catholic church and the Encon office. Discussion ensued, and it was reported that the Rotary was voicing some disdain over a coin drop being conducted that weekend but it was pointed out that other fund raising occurs in the Village at the same time as the Rotary show, an example of which was the STFSL Chicken BBQ. Trustee Sedon voiced concern over the increased traffic at the southern part of Main Street due to the Rotary show and stated she felt the coin drop should be held on Bridge Street by the Church. After discussion, Trustee Collins made a motion to approve the Loins Club Coin Drop on July 21st at the Bridge Street location in front of the Church. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Spaeth reported that he had received notification that Northville Police Officer Robert Johnson’s name would be included on the NYS Police Officer Memorial in Albany at a ceremony on May 8, 2018. He indicated that the ceremony would be held at the Empire State Plaza at 1 p.m. and that the public was invited to attend.
Mayor Spaeth reported that the Village has received a Liquor License renewal notification for the Timeless Tavern and a Liquor License application notice for Jay’s Village Pizzeria LLC.
Mayor Spaeth reported that he was been working on a Waterfront Revitalization Plan for the past six month in anticipation of the Board desiring to move forward with a possible grant application during the next CFA cycle. He stated it would be a multifaceted approach which would include a walkway not only at the spillway but around the entire Little Lake, dredging of the Little Lake, a linear park along Water Street allowing increased recreational use of the waterfront, a pavilion and tennis courts. He stated that the grant would be to get the Waterfront Revitalization Plan written and that RFQ’s would need to be sent to planning firms to get quotes to write the plan. He stated at this point, he was looking to see if there was interest from the Board to proceed with the concept and explore hiring a grant writer at a cost to not exceed $ 4,000.00. After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to proceed with the concept of a Waterfront Revitalization Plan and hire a grant writer at accost not to exceed $ 4,000.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Spaeth reported that the next meeting of the Board would be on April 17, 2018. He indicated the Organizational Meeting would start at 6:45 p.m. and the Regular Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Collins, seconded by Trustee Sedon, and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu
Clerk
