September 2023 Meeting Minutes

 

 MINUTES

September 18, 2023

 

 

Meeting opened at 6:30 PM by Mayor Guido with the Pledge to the Flag. In attendance were Mayor Louis Guido, Trustee Ian Feulner, Trustee Edward Harvey, Linda Bouck, Clerk-Treasurer, and Wayne Valentine, DPW Superintendent. Also in attendance were Dena Weiner, Dean Denninger, Noelle Adamoscheck, resident and business owner, Aaron VanBuren, Cemetery Caretaker, and Jon McManus, Engineer.

 

Public Hearing regarding Local Law #1 of 2021 was opened at 6:30 PM and closed at 6:57 PM

 

 

Approval of the August minutes as members received in written form. It was upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried, to accept the minutes as written.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT 

 

Checking Account

 

08/31/23 Balance

General

 

$265,527.62

Water

 

$59,306.32

Total Fund

 

$324,833.94

 

 

                 

Savings Accounts     

 

08/31/23Balance

Water System Repair Reserve

 

$2,900.89

Cemetery Capital Reserve

 

$10,843.53

Unemployment Insurance Reserve

 

$2,642.13

Water Debt Service Reserve

 

$20,939.67

Parks & Recreation Reserve

 

$3,575.64

General Fund Savings

 

                 $25,055.04

 

 

 

                                               

Water

Taxes

Taxes Unpaid 7/31/2023

Water Unpaid 7/31/2023

 

$18,992.02

$29,723.51

Paid in August

$7,547.58

$4,949.34

Billed in August

$0.00

$0.00

Adjusted in August

$0.00

$383.83

Unpaid 8/31/2023

 

$11,444.44

 

$24,774.17

 

It was upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried, to accept the report as given.

 

DPW

 

            DPW Superintendent Valentine stated that Pump 2 was fixed and the water will be brown, residents/businesses will have to run their water for 10 to 15 minutes and it will clear out. DPW Superintendent Valentine discussed restocking water parts because they are low on things needed for water repairs. Superintendent Valentine also discussed that Hydrant Flushing will begin on October 4th until done, and that again water will be discolored so please make sure to let your water run for 10 to 15 minutes to clear it out.

 

FALL NOTICES

The Village of Cherry Valley Department of Public Works will begin picking up leaves at the beginning of October, as needed, until mid-November throughout the Village.  Leaves must be raked to the curb, not in the ditch and with no other brush included.   Other brush, garden and lawn debris will be picked up separately. Brush pickup continues to be held on Monday, please make sure small debris is in paper lawn and leaf bags. Plastic bags are not acceptable and will not be picked up.

          No All-Night Parking

Parking is prohibited on all streets within the Village of Cherry Valley from October 1st through May 1st, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Violators will receive 2 warnings, if violations continue vehicles will be towed at owners’ expense. Parking in the village parking lots on Main Street and Genesee Street is available during the evening and overnight hours, though not for winter storage.

   Halloween Celebrations

          Trick or treating will held on Tuesday, October 31st in the Village of Cherry Valley, hours are from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Also, on Tuesday, October 31st, there will be Trunk or Treating at the firehouse from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Unpaid Taxes

All village taxes remaining unpaid after November 1st will be sent to Otsego County for collection.  Any tax payment received without interest will be returned to the property owner.

 

REPEAL OF ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW

            The Board of Trustees have decided to eliminate Local Law #1 of 2021

            RESOLVED, upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

            Dena Weiner asked the Board to allow her to purchase 12 cemetery lots, instead of the 6 allowed through the new Cemetery Policy, in which they agreed.

            RESOLVED, upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried.

            Noelle Adamoscheck notified the Board of upcoming events for the Cherry Valley Businesses; they would like to have a pumpkin carving contest and asked Trustee Feulner to judge it, in which he agreed to do so. Mayor Guido stated that he would talk to Steve Supp about getting the pumpkins and Mayor Guido will donate the pumpkins for the carving contest. Noelle also asked the Board if they can do another tree lighting ceremony for the Village Holiday weekend, and the Board approved it. Mayor Guido asked that Noelle email him to keep him updated on the events, and Noelle agreed to do so.

            Jon McManus spoke about the waste water study, and explained that he didn’t do the soil samples/testing due to issues in getting land acquisitions from residents. McManus stated that he would help the Village get reimbursed for the invoice he gave the Village for his work. McManus also stated that he has sent in his report and it will take 3 to 4 months to get approval.

            Aaron VanBuren inquired about the possibility of cleaning headstones in the Village cemetery. The Board stated that the headstones are privately owned and that Aaron would have to contact the owners for approval, but the Village can not be financially responsible for the cleanings.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

 

            After review by the board, it was upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried to make payment on bills and budget amendments and modifications as follows:

 

General Fund

Ch. #’s 15718-15765

$40,935.82

Water Fund                

Ch. #’s 15688-15717

$7,090.22

Total Fund

Ch. #’s 15688-15717

$48,026.04

Trust and Agency Fund

Ch. #’s 2039 & Auto deductions

$4824.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Budget Modifications 2023-2024

To                                                                    From                                                              

A8197.2          $23,460.00                              A1990             $23,460.00

Budget Amendments 2023-2024

From                                       To                                            To_____________                        

CHIPS, Pave NY, EWR         A5112.2          $15,314.32      A3501 $15,314.32

 & POP           

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Linda Bouck, Clerk-Treasurer

September 28, 2023