March 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

 

MINUTES

March 18, 2024

Meeting opened at 6:30 PM by Mayor, Louis Guido with the Pledge to the Flag. In attendance were Trustee Ian Feulner, Trustee Edward Harvey, Linda Bouck, Clerk-Treasurer, Wayne Valentine, DPW Superintendent, Eve Bouboulis, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, and resident Jill Poulson.

Approval of the February 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

 

2/29/24 Balance

General

 

$191,705.62

Water

 

$61,979.81

Total Fund

 

$253,685.43

Trust & Agency

 

                 $143.69

Savings Accounts     

 

2/29/24 Balance

Water System Repair Reserve

 

$2,901.19

Cemetery Capital Reserve

 

$10,844.60

Unemployment Insurance Reserve

 

$2,642.37

Water Debt Service Reserve

 

$20,941.76

Parks & Recreation Reserve

 

$3,576.00

General Fund Savings

 

$25,058.82

 

 

 

                                               

Water

Taxes

Taxes Unpaid

Water Unpaid 1/31/24

 

$21,155.11

 

Paid in February

$7,119.95

 

Billed in February

$0.00

 

Adjusted in February

$0.00

 

Unpaid 2/29/24

 

$14,035.16

 

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

DPW

DPW Superintendent Valentine informed the Board of Trustees that he and Maintenance Worker VanBuren have installed 30 new water meters since last month’s meeting, and are continuing to do so. Superintendent Valentine stated that residents should be aware that small debris should be in paper lawn and leaf bags, or in containers that are easy to manage, and no plastic bags will be accepted. DPW Superintendent Valentine also stated that he and Maintenance worker VanBuren are working on a new sign for the entrance of the parking lot for Alden Field, Alden Apartments, Village and Town Clerks offices.

WATER BILL AMOUNTS

            An amendment was made to the minimum amount to be billed for water bills. The amount stated at the February meeting was $172.00. The amount to be billed for minimum usage will now be $174.00.

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

ANNUAL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING

            The Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing will be held on April 1st, at 6:30 pm. The regular monthly meeting will be held on April 22nd at 6:30 pm instead of on April 15th. The legal notice will be placed in the Daily Star.

BUDGET

            The Board of Trustees approved the Tax Rate Increase for the 2024-2025 fiscal year of 0.168 per thousand.

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

OTHER BUSINESS

            Aaron VanBuren presented a quote to the Board of Trustees for caretaking of the Cherry Valley cemetery, and other Village owned properties. The quote was approved.

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

            Clerk-Treasurer Bouck was requested to get pricing on more Juniper plants for the corner of Church St. and Maple Ave by Mayor Guido, and email him the quotes. Also, Clerk-Treasurer Bouck was asked to make a few changes to the Spring/Summer Newsletter and then finalize.

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 modifications as follows:

BUDGET MODIFICATIONS

To                                                                                From                                                   

FX8320.4                                $3,500.00                    FX1990           $3,500.00

FX8330.4                                   $250.00                    FX1990              $250.00

 

General Fund

Ch. #’s 15979-16013

$14,990.38

Water Fund                

Ch. #’s 15979-16013

$4,844.08

Total Fund

Ch. #’s 15979-16013

$19,834.46

Trust and Agency Fund

Ch. # Auto deductions

$4,782.96

 

ADJOURNMENT

            The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Linda Bouck, Clerk-Treasurer

March 21, 2024

 

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