The Village Board met Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the village offices.
Present:John Spaeth, Mayot Patrick Barnett, Trustee via Video Conferencing Debra Ellsworth, Trustee Matthew Ginter, Trustee John Markiewicz, Trustee
Excused: Wendy Reu, Village Clerk, Recording Secretary
Mayor Spaeth called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2015 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ginter, and passed by voice vote as follows:
PUBLIC COMMENTS –Dr. Leslie Ford, NCS Superintendent, and Board Member John Sira gave a detailed presentation on the proposed capital project the school is hoping to undertake. Dr. Ford indicated there would be a community forum meeting at NCS on March 7th and the vote would be held on March 22nd.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Streets – Trustee Ginter reported that the crew had completed demolition of the concrete walls and slab at the Third Street property. He indicated that the building was now vacant and that the crew had assisted Fulmont in moving to their new location. Trustee Ginter stated that sand barrels were out, Christmas decorations were down and the crew was working on snow removal in the commercial district.
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 2,105,000 gallons in December 2014 to 2,288,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Fire – Fire Department Report for December 2015
Village of Northville (2)
Smoke Detector Activation 1
Low Hanging Utility Wire 1
Town of Northampton (1)
Snowblower Fire 1
Total Man-hours reported were 11
Mayor Spaeth indicated that he had completed the Workplace Violence Training with the firemen Monday night and was pleased that 24 volunteers attended. While at the training, it was determined a fire department contact should be added to the Workplace Violence Policy. After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to appoint Chief Doug Ellsworth as a point of contact on the policy. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ellsworth and carried by voice vote as follows:
Trustee Markiewicz read a letter submitted by Chief Doug Ellsworth which requested the Village to plow the Fireman’s Association vacant lot, the former Stewart’s property, to be used as additional parking. The letter indicated that since the building was torn down earlier this year and the lot filled in, the Association has allowed the area to be used for parking for various events or as overflow for the local businesses and they felt the Village should be plowing the lot the same as they do behind the firehouse. Highway Superintendent Reidell disagreed, stating that the area was a building lot and not graded to be a parking lot. He continued by stating that the lot behind the firehouse is plowed because it is a parking lot. Trustee Markiewicz stated it was for the convenience of the fireman and requested that the vacant lot be plowed. Discussion shifted toward the concern of liability. Treasurer Nathanial Matthews stated that when Village equipment touches it, the liability will shift to the Village if we maintain it. Mayor Spaeth instructed Treasurer Nathanial Matthews to contact NYMIR and get their opinion. Trustee Ginter stated he felt the decision could be made by the Mayor and DPW once the opinion of the liability carrier was received.
Joint Youth – Mayor Spaeth indicated that he and JY Chairman Gritsavage had a meeting set with Molly to get more information pertaining to her job duties and time requirements to better assist with the effort in finding a new director and to help the Commission decide how they want to proceed with the program as a whole. It was reported that the first ski bus of the season will start Saturday.
TRANSFERS
Trustee Ellsworth made a motion to approve the following transfers as requested by Treasurer Nathanial Matthews:
$1,000.00
From: A7110.1 – Parks – Personal Services
To: A1620.1– Buildings – Personal Services
$2,000.00
From: A1930.4 – Judgements and Claims
To: A8020.402– Planning – Contractual Services
$1,750.00
From: A1930.4 – Judgements and Claims
To: A6530.4– Private Soc. Serv. Agency
The motion was seconded by Trustee Ginter and carried by voice vote as follows:
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 29,615.10 and from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 11,539.71 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ellsworth, discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Mayor Spaeth reported that the Chamber had hired a consultant, Casey Croucher, who will be working with the Town and Village. He indicated that a monthly written report would be given to each municipality.
The proposed Tree Ordinance compiled by the Tree Commission was discussed. After Board input, Mayor Spaeth indicated he would formulate some questions to return back to the Tree Commission.
Mayor Spaeth reported that Workplace Violence training has been completed for a majority of the workers/volunteers of the Village.
Mayor Spaeth reported that since Fulmont was now moved out of the Third Street property, he would like to see the Village move forward in the next step for the property. He stated we had three options:
Put the property back on the tax rolls
Offer the property for Senior Housing
Consider the property for Bus Garage/Tennis Courts
It was suggested that the property be offered to the Senior Task Force for their senior housing project instead of the First Street property. Mayor Spaeth asked the Board members to consider what they would like to see happen with the Third Street property and bring their ideas to future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth indicated that a Prospect Street resident asked that new street signs be placed on Prospect Street indicating East Prospect and West Prospect. The request indicated that delivery companies such as Fed Ex and UPS have delivered packages to the wrong houses numerous times and it was felt the situation could be alleviated by new street signs. Highway Superintendent Reidell will look into it and report back to the Board.
Mayor Spaeth reported he was contacted by an NCS bus driver regarding the narrowness of Center Street and the difficulty of buses making the turn onto Center Street from Third Street when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street. It was suggested that Center Street be designated no parking on either side during the times buses are loading or unloading. Discussion ensued and Mayor Spaeth stated he would contact school officials and see how the District wanted to proceed with this.
Mayor Spaeth noted that the Fireman’s Banquet would be held on January 27th at Sport Island Pub.
Mayor Spaeth read a letter of Thanks from Fulmont for the assistance that the highway crew gave them during their recent move to their new location.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ginter and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Notes – January 19, 2016
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
The Village Board met Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the village offices.
Present: John Spaeth, Mayot
Patrick Barnett, Trustee via Video Conferencing
Debra Ellsworth, Trustee
Matthew Ginter, Trustee
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Excused: Wendy Reu, Village Clerk, Recording Secretary
Mayor Spaeth called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2015 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ginter, and passed by voice vote as follows:
PUBLIC COMMENTS –Dr. Leslie Ford, NCS Superintendent, and Board Member John Sira gave a detailed presentation on the proposed capital project the school is hoping to undertake. Dr. Ford indicated there would be a community forum meeting at NCS on March 7th and the vote would be held on March 22nd.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Streets – Trustee Ginter reported that the crew had completed demolition of the concrete walls and slab at the Third Street property. He indicated that the building was now vacant and that the crew had assisted Fulmont in moving to their new location. Trustee Ginter stated that sand barrels were out, Christmas decorations were down and the crew was working on snow removal in the commercial district.
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 2,105,000 gallons in December 2014 to 2,288,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Fire – Fire Department Report for December 2015
Low Hanging Utility Wire 1
Total Man-hours reported were 11
Mayor Spaeth indicated that he had completed the Workplace Violence Training with the firemen Monday night and was pleased that 24 volunteers attended. While at the training, it was determined a fire department contact should be added to the Workplace Violence Policy. After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to appoint Chief Doug Ellsworth as a point of contact on the policy. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ellsworth and carried by voice vote as follows:
Trustee Markiewicz read a letter submitted by Chief Doug Ellsworth which requested the Village to plow the Fireman’s Association vacant lot, the former Stewart’s property, to be used as additional parking. The letter indicated that since the building was torn down earlier this year and the lot filled in, the Association has allowed the area to be used for parking for various events or as overflow for the local businesses and they felt the Village should be plowing the lot the same as they do behind the firehouse. Highway Superintendent Reidell disagreed, stating that the area was a building lot and not graded to be a parking lot. He continued by stating that the lot behind the firehouse is plowed because it is a parking lot. Trustee Markiewicz stated it was for the convenience of the fireman and requested that the vacant lot be plowed. Discussion shifted toward the concern of liability. Treasurer Nathanial Matthews stated that when Village equipment touches it, the liability will shift to the Village if we maintain it. Mayor Spaeth instructed Treasurer Nathanial Matthews to contact NYMIR and get their opinion. Trustee Ginter stated he felt the decision could be made by the Mayor and DPW once the opinion of the liability carrier was received.
Joint Youth – Mayor Spaeth indicated that he and JY Chairman Gritsavage had a meeting set with Molly to get more information pertaining to her job duties and time requirements to better assist with the effort in finding a new director and to help the Commission decide how they want to proceed with the program as a whole. It was reported that the first ski bus of the season will start Saturday.
TRANSFERS
Trustee Ellsworth made a motion to approve the following transfers as requested by Treasurer Nathanial Matthews:
$1,000.00
From: A7110.1 – Parks – Personal Services
To: A1620.1– Buildings – Personal Services
$2,000.00
From: A1930.4 – Judgements and Claims
To: A8020.402– Planning – Contractual Services
$1,750.00
From: A1930.4 – Judgements and Claims
To: A6530.4– Private Soc. Serv. Agency
The motion was seconded by Trustee Ginter and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Barnett, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 29,615.10 and from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 11,539.71 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ellsworth, discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Aye: Trustee Barnett, Trustee Ginter, Trustee Ellsworth, Trustee Markiewicz
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth reported that the Chamber had hired a consultant, Casey Croucher, who will be working with the Town and Village. He indicated that a monthly written report would be given to each municipality.
The proposed Tree Ordinance compiled by the Tree Commission was discussed. After Board input, Mayor Spaeth indicated he would formulate some questions to return back to the Tree Commission.
Mayor Spaeth reported that Workplace Violence training has been completed for a majority of the workers/volunteers of the Village.
Mayor Spaeth reported that since Fulmont was now moved out of the Third Street property, he would like to see the Village move forward in the next step for the property. He stated we had three options:
It was suggested that the property be offered to the Senior Task Force for their senior housing project instead of the First Street property. Mayor Spaeth asked the Board members to consider what they would like to see happen with the Third Street property and bring their ideas to future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth indicated that a Prospect Street resident asked that new street signs be placed on Prospect Street indicating East Prospect and West Prospect. The request indicated that delivery companies such as Fed Ex and UPS have delivered packages to the wrong houses numerous times and it was felt the situation could be alleviated by new street signs. Highway Superintendent Reidell will look into it and report back to the Board.
Mayor Spaeth reported he was contacted by an NCS bus driver regarding the narrowness of Center Street and the difficulty of buses making the turn onto Center Street from Third Street when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street. It was suggested that Center Street be designated no parking on either side during the times buses are loading or unloading. Discussion ensued and Mayor Spaeth stated he would contact school officials and see how the District wanted to proceed with this.
Mayor Spaeth noted that the Fireman’s Banquet would be held on January 27th at Sport Island Pub.
Mayor Spaeth read a letter of Thanks from Fulmont for the assistance that the highway crew gave them during their recent move to their new location.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ginter and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Reu, Clerk
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