Minutes March 21, 2017
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The Village Board met Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the village offices.
Present: Debra Ellsworth, Trustee/Deputy Mayor
Matthew Ginter, Trustee
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Sue Sedon, Trustee
Wendy Reu, Village Clerk, Recording Secretary
Nathanial Matthews, Treasurer
Excused: John Spaeth, Mayor
Trustee Ellsworth called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2017 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon, and passed by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Brian Correll asked if the Code Enforcment Officer had a chance to address various blight issues around the Village that he had previously pointed out. He also asked if an outline for inspections of buildings had been prepared yet. The Clerk reported that Mayor Spaeth had been working with CEO Edwards and it was her understanding that a presentation would be given at the next meeting.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – Trustee Ellsworth reported there were 20 complaints handled in February, four of which were criminal.
Streets – Trustee Ginter reported that the crew recently attended PESH/OSHA training at the Town of Mayfield hall. The crew is working at filling pot holes around the village and prepping the sweeper for spring use. Trustee Ginter reported they would be working on catch basin repairs around the village in the coming weeks.
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 1,931,000 gallons in February 2016 to 2,656,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Fire – Fire Department Report for February 2017
| Village of Northville (5) | Detector activation 1
Power line down 1 False alarm 1 LZ 1 Structure fire 1 |
| Town of Northampton (2) | Power line down 2 |
| Town of Edinburg (0) | |
| Town of Hope (0) | |
| Town of Benson (2) | Power line down 2 |
| Mutual Aid Given (0)
Mutual Aid Received (1) |
Total Man-hours reported were 122.56
It was reported that the Association members are keeping up with their required physicals.
Code Enforcement – There were no permits issued during February according to the Code Enforcement report on file. The reported indicated that CEO Edwards attended training in Lake Placid from March 5th -9th.
Joint Youth – Trustee Sedon reported that the Commission met on February 22nd. She indicated they discussed the upcoming Father/Daughter, Mother/Son dance that was being held on March 24th. Trustee Sedon stated there was a high amount of interest in the event. It was reported that the Youth Director has several ideas for upcoming events. Trustee Sedon stated that the next meeting of the Commission would be on April 12th, at which time they would be reviewing applications for counselors and lifeguards.
Comprehensive Plan – Trustee Markiewicz reported that the Comprehensive Plan Committee would be meeting on March 28th at 7 p.m.at the Bradt Building to review changes to the plan.
TRANSFERS
Treasurer Matthews requested the following Transfers:
$4,000.00
From: A5110.406 Street – Fuel (heating)
To: A5132.406 Garage – Fuel (heating)
$500.00
From: A6989.402 Economic Development
To: A6530.4 Private Soc. Services Agency
$8,000.00
From: A9089.8 Retirement Leave Pay
To: A1325.1 Clerk-Treasurer Personal Services
Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the transfers as presented by Treasurer Matthews. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ginter and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 36,485.68, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 15,704.38, and from the Joint Youth fund in the amount of $ 1,497.54 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon, discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
The proposed Tree Ordinance was tabled to allow Highway Superintendent Reidell a chance to review it and give his input.
Trustee Ellsworth reported that a request for bids for the Marketing Contract was posted and the deadline for submission was March 31, 2017.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Ellsworth presented the following Resolution for the Board’s consideration:
RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2017
Pay Raises for Mayor and Members of Board of Trustees
WHEREAS the Mayor is currently paid an annual salary of $4,500 for his services as Mayor, and
WHEREAS members of the Board of Trustees are currently paid a salary of $1,750 for their services as members of the Board of Trustees, and
WHEREAS analysis has been made and a recommendation proposed to increase the Mayor’s salary by $1,500 per year and the Trustees’ salaries by $250, and
WHEREAS it is considered that the proposed raises are appropriate,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary of the Mayor for services as Mayor be increased to $6,000 per year, effective the pay period commencing June 1, 2017; and let it further
BE RESOLVED that the salary of each of the members of the Board of Trustees be increased to $2,000 per year, effective the pay period commencing June 1, 2017, and let it further
BE RESOLVED that the pay raises provided herein will take effect automatically in 30 days from March 21, 2017 unless an adequate number of valid petitions in opposition thereto be received within that time period.
After discussion, Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve Resolution # 1 of 2017. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ginter and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Trustee Ellsworth presented a proposed Grant Writing Reimbursement Agreement between Susan Correll and the Village of Northville. It was explained that the Corrells are applying for a Main Street Anchor Project Grant and that the Village has to prepare and submit the application on behalf of them. Trustee Ellsworth explained that the agreement would guarantee that the Village was able to recoup the costs of the grant preparation from the Corrells. The Clerk explained that this document had been reviewed by the Village Attorney. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the proposed Grant Writing Reimbursement Agreement. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Trustee Ellsworth reported that the Northampton Ambulance Service was requesting permission to conduct their annual coin drop on May 6, 2017. Trustee Ginter made a motion to approve the coin drop as requested by the Northampton Ambulance Service. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
A request was received from Tammy Reidell at NCS to conduct a bike a thon on April 26, 2017 and a color run on June 1, 2017 on their normal bike a thon route of Third, Van Arnam, First, and Center Streets. The request asked that the route be barricaded as it was in the past and police presence available if possible. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve both of the events requested by NCS. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ginter and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Ginter, seconded by Trustee Markiewicz, and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Reu
Village Clerk
