July 2023 Meeting Minutes

 

 MINUTES

July 17, 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 was resident Deb Whiteman

 

 

Approval of the June minutes as members received in 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		06/30/23 Balance
General		$264,174.25
Water		$65,483.80
Total Fund		$329,658.05
Trust & Agency		$356.84
Savings Accounts		06/30/23 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve		$2,900.79
Cemetery Capital Reserve		$10,843.17
Unemployment Insurance Reserve		$2,642.05
Water Debt Service Reserve		$20,938.95
Parks & Recreation Reserve		$3,575.52
General Fund Savings		$25,055.04
	Water	Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 6/1/2023 Water Unpaid 6/1/2023	$0.00
Paid in June	$0.00	$152,297.72
Billed in June	$0.00	$213,858.01
Adjusted in June	$0.00	$145.26
Unpaid 7/1/2023	$0.00	$61,560.29

 

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

 

DPW

 

            DPW Superintendent Valentine discussed that he is getting a list together of surplus items that the Village will be putting up for public auction. Superintendent Valentine stated that he and maintenance worker, Stacy VanBuren will be starting to put new meters into residents’ homes. Superintendent Valentine also stated that he would like to order parts that are needed for water repairs, and that pump 2 is leaking. The Board requested that he get quotes and bring them to the next Board meeting for review.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

            Resident Deb Whiteman asked the Board of Trustees permission to hang “Cherry Valley Heroes” banners on the poles within the Village, and was permitted to do so, but the Board did ask that she get them the size of banners and type of brackets that will be used, in which Ms. Whiteman agreed to do. Trustee Feulner asked for permission to use the parking lot next to the bank for the Folkfest for Food on August 10th, 17th, and 24^th. The Board of Trustees approved for the use of the parking lot, and asked Superintendent Valentine to block off the parking lot on those days.

 

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 bills and budget amendments and modifications as follows:

 

General Fund	Ch. #’s 15653-15687	$18,980.05
Water Fund	Ch. #’s 15653-15687	$4,357.13
Total Fund	Ch. #’s 15653-15687	$23,337.18
Trust and Agency Fund	Ch. #’s Auto Deductions	$2,984.64

 

Budget Modifications 2023-2024

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Budget Amendments 2023-2024

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ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Linda Bouck, Clerk-Treasurer

July 18, 2023

June 2023 Meeting Minutes

 

 MINUTES

June 19, 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 was resident, Amy Herr.

 

Approval of the May minutes as members received in 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		05/31/23 Balance
General		$140,483.57
Water		$55,152.76
Total Fund		$195,636.33
Trust & Agency		$
Savings Accounts		05/31/23 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve		$2,900.74
Cemetery Capital Reserve		$10,842.99
Unemployment Insurance Reserve		$2,642.01
Water Debt Service Reserve		$20,938.61
Parks & Recreation Reserve		$3,575.46
General Fund Savings		$25,053.17
	Water	Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 5/1/2023 Water Unpaid 5/1/2023	$0.00	$0.00
Paid in May	$0.00	$0.00
Billed in May	$0.00	$0.00
Adjusted in May	$0.00	$0.00
Unpaid 5/1/2023  Sent to Taxes May 4, 2023	$13,850.25	$0.00

 

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

 

OTHER BUSINESS

            The Board of Trustees discussed the property tax law 487 and opting out. Trustee Feulner discussed the possibility of having trees line the driveway from the Well House to the Park gate. Resident Amy Herr asked about a possible sponsorship and help setting up from the Village of Cherry Valley to the Cooperstown Community Band, which will be playing in Alden Park on July 25^th @ 7 pm. Mayor Guido, and Trustee Harvey decided that they will personally sponsor the band.

 

 

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 15622-15652	$13,364.92
Water Fund	Ch. #’s 15622-15652	$3,523.40
Total Fund	Ch. #’s 15622-15652	$16,888.32
Trust and Agency Fund	Ch. #’s 2034 & auto deductions	$356.84

 

 

Budget Modifications 2023-2024

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Budget Amendments 2023-2024

From                                       To                                            To                                             

2022-2023 Budget                  A1990             $88,483.57      A2770             $88,483.57

2022-2023 Budget                  FX1990           $46,082.56      FX2770           $46,082.56

 

End Of Year Balances

Village General

Balance 5/31/23                                  $140,483.57

Appropriated Reserves                       $  52,000.00

Amend to 2023-2024 Budget             $  88,483.57   

Water 

Balance 5/31/23                                  $55,152.76

Appropriated Reserves                       $  9,070.20

Amend to 2023-2024 Budget             $46,082.56

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Linda Bouck, Clerk-Treasurer

June 26, 2023

May 2023 Meeting Minutes

 

 MINUTES

May 15, 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 was resident, Vicky Ellis.

 

Approval of the April minutes as members received in 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		05/01/23 Balance
General		$159,695.67
Water		$58,828.30
Total Fund		$218,523.97
Trust & Agency		$327.23
Savings Accounts		05/01/23 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve		$2,900.69
Cemetery Capital Reserve		$10,842.81
Unemployment Insurance Reserve		$2,641.97
Water Debt Service Reserve		$20,938.25
Parks & Recreation Reserve		$3,574.69
General Fund Savings		$25,053.17
	Water	Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 4/1/2023 Water Unpaid 4/1/2023	$14,611.24	$0.00
Paid in April	$672.00	$0.00
Billed in April	$0.00	$0.00
Adjusted in April	$0.00	$0.00
Unpaid 5/1/2023  Sent to Taxes May 4, 2023	$13,471.31	$0.00

 

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

 

DPW

DPW Superintendent Valentine discussed the bank parking lot being closed for no over night parking on Friday May 26^th, and Saturday May 27^th for the Memorial Day festivities. Superintendent Valentine also discussed that Suitkote will be pug milling at the DPW shop as soon as possible, and Superintendent Valentine and Maintenance worker, Stacy VanBuren will be filling potholes throughout the Village where needed with cold patch. Superintendent Valentine stated that the NYS DOT will be finishing up the sidewalks they have closed before Memorial Day weekend. Superintendent Valentine also stated that he has a call into Kevin Yerdon to survey the new section of cemetery.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

            Clerk-Treasurer, Linda Bouck, gave the Board of Trustees quotes for a cell phone plan for Superintendent Valentine to use as a work cell. Mayor Guido donated the cell phone. The quotes were discussed, and it upon motion by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried to accept the quote for the 12 month prepaid plan from straight talk.

 

 

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 15587-15621 & EFT #20	$16,646.27
Water Fund	Ch. #’s 15587-15621 & EFT #20	$5,168.20
Total Fund	Ch. #’s 15587-15621 & EFT #20	$21,814.47
Trust and Agency Fund	Ch. #’s 202 & Auto deductions	$3113.68

 

Budget Modifications 2022-2023

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Budget Amendments 2022-2023

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ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Linda Bouck, Clerk-Treasurer

May 22, 2023