August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Monday, August 12, 2019
The Village Board met Monday, August 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Village offices.
Present: Steve Collins, Trustee
Sue Eckert, Trustee
John Markiewicz, Trustee- Deputy Mayor
Sue Sedon, Trustee
Absent: John Spaeth, Mayor
Wendy Reu, Village Clerk
Nathanial Matthews, Treasurer
Deputy Mayor Markiewicz called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2019 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Sedon, seconded by Trustee Eckert, and passed by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Bob Ellsworth asked the Board when the archway in the park was going to be given attention. Highway Superintendent Reidell stated that it was already on the schedule for September.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – There was no police report.
Streets – Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell’s monthly report was read. He indicated paving of Fourth Street would begin in early September.
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 3,962,000 gallons in July 2018 to 4,883,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Fire – No report.
Code Enforcement – Deputy Mayor Markiewicz reported that Anthony Fancher has been hired as Code Enforcement Officer and that he would begin training classes on August 13th.
Dog Control – No Report
Joint Youth – It was reported that the summer camp session had ended and they would be conducting an exit meeting soon.
Marketing – Deputy Mayor Markiewicz presented information regarding obtaining a membership in CRG at the Platinum Level of $2,500.00 which would come with immediate marketing help of the type we were getting from our previous marketing person. He explained that Mayor Spaeth had been meeting with CRG representatives and that CRG had assisted with various grant opportunities such as the Main Street Revitalization grant recently awarded to the 5 & 10 Store. He stated that CRG is a member of the Center for Economic Growth, the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, and the Fulton-Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, all of which have assisted the Village over the years in grant opportunities and marketing. Trustee Sedon asked if they would give a presentation to the Board or if they would provide monthly reports for the marketing they are doing for the Village. Trustee Eckert asked if we would get exposure by being a member of CRG. Trustee Sedon suggested the item be tabled until Mayor Spaeth returns to provide more detail. Deputy Mayor Markiewicz indicated that Mayor Spaeth has requested that the item be discussed for vote at tonight’s meeting. After continued discussion, Trustee Collins made a motion to approve membership at the Platinum level in CRG for $ 2,500.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Eckert and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Deputy Mayor Markiewicz informed that board that Michael Strober, a new resident with family ties to the Village, has volunteered to help the Village with developing a long range marketing plan. Mr. Strober is a professional marketer and he wants to help the community.
Park Use Requests – The Rotary presented a request to use the park on Tuesday, August 27th from 5 – 7 pm to conduct a Back to School Party for Edinburg/Northville elementary students. It was reported there would be free backpacks, ice cream, and a bounce house. The Clerk indicated that the Farmers’ Market was being held in the park that afternoon and she had asked the Rotary if they could start the event at 5:30 p.m. as it was felt to be a safety issue with vendors leaving the park area with their vehicles and kids running around for the event activities. The Clerk indicated that Rotary had already advertised the event for starting at 5 p.m. and they were not able to change it. The Clerk indicated that she had worked out what was considered to be a safe alternative to both events being in the park at the same time and it was agreed that the bounce house and other activities would be set up on the far right side of the bandshell and that the Rotary members would provide a safe barrier for the students when market vendors were exiting the park on the left side of the bandshell. Trustee Eckert stated she had a problem with the process. She felt that the Rotary was not really asking for permission to use the park as this request came in after the fact that they had already advertised the event. She stated it was a hazard to have kids running around while there were still market vendor vehicles in the park. She stated the liability would be on the Village if anything happened. Trustee Collins agreed and felt that the Rotary can’t have the park until 5:30 p.m. when all the vendor vehicles have left the park. He stated to approve a 5 p.m. start time would put the liability on the Village. After discussion, Trustee Collins made a motion to approve the use of the Waterfront Park by the Rotary for their Back to School Party with a 5:30 p.m. start time. The motion was seconded by Trustee Eckert and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 116,631.97, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 5,489.64, and from the Joint Youth Fund in the amount of $ 4,722.93, were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Collins, seconded by Trustee Sedon, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve Annual Financial Report for Village. The motion was seconded by Trustee Eckert and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Trustee Eckert made a motion to approve Annual Financial Report for Joint Youth Commission. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Mayor Markiewicz reported that the Lions Club presented a request for their 2020 Coin Drop and asked that it be conducted the same weekend as the Rotary Woodworking Show. Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve the Lions Club 2020 Coin Drop as requested. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows: Aye: Trustee Collins, 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 Eckert, seconded by Trustee Collins, and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
