MINUTES
February 17, 2025
Meeting opened at 6:30 PM by Mayor Guido with the Pledge to
the Flag. In attendance were Mayor Louis Guido, Trustee Edward Harvey, Trustee
Ian Feulner, Melissa Gregory Clerk-Treasurer, and Wayne Valentine, DPW
Superintendent. Also in attendance was Alison Gridley and Kimberly Buck,
representing Youth Baseball.
Approval of the January minutes as members received in final written form. It was upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried, to accept the minutes as written.
TREASURER’S REPORT
|
Checking Account |
|
1/31/25 Balance |
|
General |
|
$173,023.12 |
|
Water |
|
$64,354.66 |
|
Total Fund |
|
$237,377.78 |
|
Trust
& Agency |
|
$30.37 |
|
Village
of Cherry Valley Baseball League |
|
$1,501.05 |
|
Savings Accounts |
|
1/31/25 Balance |
|
Water
System Repair Reserve |
|
$2,963.11 |
|
Cemetery
Capital Reserve |
|
$11,055.13 |
|
Unemployment
Insurance Reserve |
|
$2,684.61 |
|
Water
Debt Service Reserve |
|
$21,362.88 |
|
Parks
& Recreation Reserve |
|
$3,639.31 |
|
General
Fund Savings |
|
$25,587.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Water
|
Taxes |
|
Taxes
Unpaid 1/1/2025 Water
Unpaid 1/1/2025 |
$64,916.71 |
$0.00 (sent
to the county on 11/14/24) |
|
Paid
in January |
$43,023.26 |
$0.00 (sent
to the county on 11/14/24) |
|
Adjusted
in January |
$0.00 |
$0.00 (sent
to the county on 11/14/24) |
|
Billed
in January |
$0.00 |
$0.00 (sent
to the county on 11/14/24) |
|
Unpaid
2/1/2025 |
$21,893.45 |
$0.00 (sent
to the county on 11/14/24) |
It was upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried, to accept the report as given.
DPW
DPW Superintendent Valentine reported that the state will be
coming soon to help get rid of the excess snow from street edges, etc.
A discussion of purchasing a new truck was held. It was decided at this time to wait until the new board is formed in April before further discussions are had.
NYSERDA
GRANT
Clerk-Treasurer Gregory initiated discussion on how the Village plans to spend the grant monies received. The board discussed the likelihood of using it towards the ongoing improvements to the well house. At this time, further discussion is being tabled to our next meeting next month.
FLAGS
Clerk-Treasurer Gregory initiated
discussion regarding the annual purchase of flags for the cemetery. As it
stands, the current flagpole flags need replacing as well and it was agreed
upon for Clerk-Treasurer Gregory to move forward with the purchase of flags as
necessary. She will reach out to the American Legion to confirm totals, and DPW
Superintendent Valentine will produce totals for flagpole flags needing
replacing.
It was upon motion of Trustee
Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried,
RESOLVED to accept that Clerk-Treasurer Gregory can move forward with the purchase of cemetery and flagpole flags as numbers warrant.
ALISON
GRIDLEY & KIMBERLY BUCK: YOUTH BASEBALL
Alison Gridley and Kimberly Buck
reported on the current status of the Youth Baseball 2025 season. There was
discussion between them and the board about switching from being a part of the
Village, to instead becoming a Non-For Profit. The Village’s insurance company
provided the option for a rider to the accident insurance it already has, and
that was then provided to Alison and Kimberly. At this time, the Youth Baseball
group will not be looking to add the additional accident policy to what the
Village already has as it is believed the current coverage is enough.
Alison and Kimberly reported that
they were in contact with Steve Andrews at Otsego County in regards to funding,
and also about how funding affects Non-For-Profit organizations. More
information is needed from Steve Andrews both for the Village as well as Youth
Baseball.
Youth Baseball purchased a batting
cage and will be setting that up on the field as soon as weather permits. Also
on the field, Alison and Kimberly inquired about our DPW completing upgrades to
the dugout on the far end of the field. DPW Superintendent Valentine stated
that it was on the list of projects to be completed as soon as the weather
permitted.
Youth Baseball is looking to potentially have the locks/keys changed at the concession stand as they’d still like to utilize that during games. They’ve also requested our DPW to get a load of brick dust for the baseball diamond to help prepare the area.
CEMETERY
Clerk-Treasurer Gregory reported
that the Village has received approval to move forward with submitting an
application for round two of the cemetery restoration fund through the
Community Foundation of Otsego County. Discussion was held as to what
particulars would be of upmost importance for funding. It was agreed that tree
removal and stone cleaning at this time could take priority and be the request
of these round two funds.
Cemetery pricing was also discussed
in regards to raising prices to meet increased costs to the Village.
It was upon motion of Trustee
Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried,
RESOLVED to accept that the Village of Cherry Valley will now be charging $90.00 for corner markers, and $60.00 per square foot (rounded up to the nearest foot) of foundation stone plus $50.00 for installation of said foundation.
BIDS
Clerk-Treasurer Gregory brought to the board’s attention the need for new bids to be received. At this time, we are in need of bids for both property maintenance, as well as for refuse removal. It was approved that Clerk-Treasurer Gregory place legal ads in the Daily Star for both of the above-mentioned bid requests.
ELECTIONS
Clerk-Treasurer Gregory reported that the names for the ballot for the March 18, 2025 election are in and are as follows: Jeff Stiles is running for Mayor under the Republican and Independent parties; Kevin Don Brigham is running for Trustee under the Independent party. She reported that following the meeting a legal notice will be posted in the Daily Star regarding all pertinent information for said upcoming election.
OTHER
BUSINESS
There was no other business to discuss at this meeting.
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
After review by the board, it was upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried, to make payment on paid bills and budget amendments and modifications as follows:
|
General
Fund |
Ch.
#s 16412 - 16446 |
$20,598.29 |
|
Water
Fund |
Ch.
#s 16412 - 16446 |
$4,633.59
|
|
Total
Fund |
Ch.
#s 16412 - 16446 |
$25,231.88 |
|
Trust
and Agency |
Ch.
#s 2062 – 2064 & Auto Deductions |
$991.42 |
|
Agency
Fund (Youth Baseball) |
|
$0.00 |
|
Budget
Modifications 2024-2025 |
|||
|
To |
Amount |
From |
Amount |
|
A7110.41 |
$900.00 |
A1990 |
$900.00 |
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. upon motion of Trustee Harvey,
seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Gregory, Clerk-Treasurer
March 14, 2025
