July 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
The Village Board met Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Village offices.
Present: John Spaeth, Mayor
Steve Collins, Trustee
Sue Eckert, Trustee
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Sue Sedon, Trustee
Absent:
Wendy Reu, Village Clerk
Nathanial Matthews, Treasurer
Mayor Spaeth called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the June 18, 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 – Melissa Ellsworth presented a petition from business owners requesting a meeting for them to voice their concern on the proposed zoning changes. The Board decided to invite the business owners to the next workshop meeting they had scheduled on July 22nd to hear their concerns.
Mrs. Ellsworth asked who is responsible for maintaining the flower containers along Main Street. Highway Superintendent Reidell stated that when the planters were first placed on the street years ago, they were placed in front of businesses that requested them and those businesses were responsible to maintain them. After discussion, Mayor Spaeth suggested a reminder to the business owners about maintenance of the planters.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – There was no police report. Mayor Spaeth reported that has put a call into Chief VanValkenburg about obtaining reports.
Streets – Highway Superintendent Dan Reidell’s monthly report was read. Highway Superintendent Reidell gave an update on the new garbage truck purchase. He indicated that they were waiting for the packer body to be installed on the truck.
Water – It was reported that usage decreased from 3,271,000 gallons in June 2018 to 3,265,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Fire – Fire Department Report for June 2019
| Village of Northville (1) | Fire Alarm Activation 1
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| Town of Northampton (4) | Hazardous Condition 1
Fire Alarm Activation 1 Building Fire 1 Unauthorized Burning 1 |
| Town of Edinburg (1) | MVA PI 1 |
| Town of Hope (1) | MVA/cancelled enroute 1 |
| Town of Benson | MVA/PI 1 |
| Mutual Aid Given (1)
Mutual Aid Received (4) |
Total Man-hours reported were 8.59
Code Enforcement – Mayor Spaeth reported that Todd Unislawski from the Town of Johnstown was filling in as Interim Code Enforcement Officer for the Town and Village. He indicated Todd would hold hours Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Mayor Spaeth reported that the posting for the open code position was closing on Friday, July 19th. He indicated that we have already received several applications and that he and Councilman Gritsavage from the Town would be interviewing candidates. Mayor Spaeth reported that there is a code enforcement training class starting on August 13th and he requested permission from the Board to hire the candidate he and Councilman Gritsavage feel is the best qualified, before the next Board meeting, in an attempt to get the candidate enrolled in classes as soon as possible. After discussion, Trustee Eckert made a motion to allow Mayor Spaeth to hire the candidate he sees fit for the Code Enforcement Officer position prior to the next Board meeting and schedule training for that candidate at the earliest opportunity. The motion was seconded by Trustee Collins and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Spaeth presented updated code forms and associated application fees for the Board to review. After discussion, Trustee Eckert made a motion to adopt the updated forms and application fees as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Dog Control – No Report
Joint Youth – It was reported that the camp session had started.
Marketing – Mayor Spaeth reported that he and Trustee Markiewicz would be meeting on July 24th to discuss the plan for moving forward with a marketing plan. He also indicated that he would be in communication with CRG as they assist municipalities with economic development and marketing.
Park Use Requests – No requests.
Zoning Committee- It was reported there was a workshop scheduled for July 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
Doins Committee – The Clerk gave an update on the event. It was reported that $ 3049.00 was the total spent for the event, with $ 1675.00 in vendor feels collected, resulting in the total cost of the three day event at $ 1374.00. The Board felt the event was a success and offered their thanks to the committee that organized the Doins and parade.
Mayor Spaeth reported that the Civic Association had no interest in organizing the Doins. He indicated he spoke with members of the group who reported they have given it up and don’t want to be involved. After discussion, Trustee Sedon made a motion to allow the Tryon Radio Club to organize the 2020 Doins. 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
LWRP Committee – Mayor Spaeth reported that the LWRP Committee met yesterday and reviewed the 44 policies that affect the LWRP. He stated they focused on water qualities, erosion control and commercial development. Mayor Spaeth reported that the spillway/walkway is the #1 priority and there was a lot of interest in dredging the Little Lake.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 19,870.47, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 1,414.48, from the Joint Youth Fund in the amount of $ 1026.73, and from the CD HUD Grant Fund in the amount of $17,150.00 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Collins discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Eckert, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
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 Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
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 Eckert and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth presented a Lions Club request to have a rain date of July 27th as their coin drop. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the rain date of July 27th for Lions coin drop. 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
Mayor Spaeth presented an updated Bereavement Policy that included the term “grandparents-in-law” for adoption. Trustee Eckert made a motion to approve the terminology change to the Bereavement Policy as presented. 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
NEW BUSINESS:
Treasurer Matthews requested amendment of the 2019-20 budget by Department of Transportation CHIPS Funds being granted and carried forward as follows:
Increase appropriations by line item A5112.4 – Capital Improvement -CHIPS – $87,605 (total line–132,605)
Increase revenues by line item A3501 – State Aid – Transportation – Consolidated Hwy Aid – $87,605 (total line–132,605). After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to amend the 2019-2020 budget as requested by Treasurer Matthews. 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
Mayor Spaeth presented Resolution #10 of 2019 as follows:
Permissive Referendum re Use of Reserve Funds for Hydraulic Rescue Tools
July 16, 2019
WHEREAS it is the intention of the Governing Body of the Village of Northville to utilize funds that have been accumulated in a reserve fund the purpose of which is to support the purchase of three (3) Hydraulic Rescue Tools a.k.a. JAWS of Life, which fund is designated A0230.1 Capital Reserve for Fire Equipment, under General Municipal Law 6-c, and
WHEREAS the amount that will be utilized from the reserve fund should not exceed $40,000, and
WHEREAS the Village Law of the State of New York requires a permissive referendum in the event of taking such action,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Village of Northville be directed to take appropriate steps with respect to holding a permissive referendum on the issue of whether to purchase three (3) Hydraulic Rescue Tools, and utilize funds not to exceed $40,000 from the reserve fund; toward that purpose; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that a sufficient number of valid petitions by registered voters is not received within 30 days of passage of this resolution, the resolution will take full force and effect.
After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve Resolution #10 of 2019. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Spaeth reported that Chief Jensen wanted to proceed with the Bulldog quote for the purchase of Hydraulic Rescue Tools. Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve the Bulldog quote for the hydraulic rescue tools. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Collins, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Spaeth presented a request from the Northville Public Library for garbage cans being provided for the annual ice cream social on July 27th. Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve the Library request. 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
Mayor Spaeth reported that this year’s Memorial Day parade organizer will not be able to organize future parades as she has taken on a new job. Mayor Spaeth asked Board members to think about possible candidates.
Mayor Spaeth reported that Fulton County has hired a firm to do promotional videos around the village. He indicated they would be in the Village on July 22nd.
Mayor Spaeth reported that the next meeting of the Board was scheduled for August 20th. He indicated that he and the Clerk would both be on family vacations during that week and asked that an alternate date be established. The Board agreed that the August meeting would be scheduled for Monday, August 12th at 7 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz seconded by Trustee Eckert, and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
