VILLAGE MINUTES - February 19, 2008

MINUTES
February 19, 2008

The regular meeting of the Cherry Valley Village Board opened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor K. Don Brigham presiding. In attendance were Trustee Jeffrey S. Stiles, Clerk-Treasurer Dorothy E. Johnson, DPW Superintendent Kelly Wright, Dennis Laughlin, James Johnson, Richard Saba, and Sam Dubben.

MINUTES


The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes, as sent to all board members in written form.

It was upon motion of Trustee Stiles, seconded by Mayor Brigham, unanimously carried,
RESOLVED, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve as written.


TREASURER’S REPORT


Fund.........................Checking Account
Village General Fund..............$ 81,070.00
Water Fund..........................31,610.96
Total Fund........................$112,681.78
Trust & Agency Fund.....................-0-

Fund...........................Savings Account
Water System Repair Reserve.........$ 1,247.04
Cemetery Capital Reserve.............15,158.41
Unemployment Insurance Reserve........6,846.45
Equipment Reserve.......................846.26
Capital Water Debt Service Reserve...47,700.69
Parks & Recreation Reserve............5,483.98
Building Reserve.........................-0-
Sidewalk Repair/Replacement.............522.59

Unpaid Water
Water Billed 1/1/08.................$52,682.46
Paid in Jan..........................32,482.05
Unpaid Feb. 1, 2008.................$20,200.41

MUNICIPAL BUILDING

Heat/Legion Rooms – Superintendent Wright reports that the heating system to the legion room has been completed.

DPW BUILDING

Overhead Doors – The new overhead door has been installed on the Quonset Building.

VERIZON POLES

As the poles have still not been removed, Mayor Brigham will remind Attorney Green about writing a letter to the public service commission requesting they be taken down.

TRUSTEE

Letters of interest are still being sought for those interested in being appointed to finish the term of Trustee Guido.

TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Superintendent Wright will attend a workshop regarding the State’s Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP). Applicants may apply for funds in the amount of $200,000 for projects relating to streets, paths, sidewalks, etc. The workshop will present an overview of the program and answer questions relating to eligibility, program criteria, funding, application and the selection process.

REFUSE REMOVAL CONTRACT BID

As the current refuse removal contract expires on May 31st, It was upon motion of Trustee Stiles, seconded by Mayor Brigham, unanimously carried,

Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Cherry Valley for removal of garbage, solid waste, and recyclables for a one-year period, commencing on June 1, 2008 and ending May 31, 2009.

Specifications for the village are to provide door-to-door pickup at least once a week for regular garbage; at least once a month for recyclables and larger items – on a specified day. Larger items (furniture, appliances, metal, tires, etc.) will require a permit, purchased from the Clerk, money to be paid to the contractor at the end of each month.

For Further Specifications please contact:

Village Clerk
PO Box 392
2 Genesee Street
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
Phone: (607) 264-3791

Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All bids must be clearly marked “Refuse Removal Bid” and must be delivered to the Clerk at the above office no later than 7:00 p.m., March 17, 2008, at which time they will publicly opened and read.

The Village Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

REFUSE REMOVAL – Complaints
Dennis Laughlin reported he is having problems with the contractor removing his cardboard and other items. The Clerk will contact the hauler and the county to see if any rules have changed.

PLANNING BOARD – Comprehensive Plan

Mr. Laughlin said the Planning Board will soon have a draft plan reading for the board’s review. Mayor Brigham asked to have what they have brought to the next meeting so the board can begin reviewing it.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

After review by the board, it was upon motion of Trustee Stiles, seconded by Mayor Brigham, unanimously carried,
Resolved, to make payment on bills and transfer of appropriations as follows:

General Fund........Ch #’s 7019 - 7068..$20,253.13
Water Fund............“......“...........34,968.32
Total Fund..............................$24,356.20
Trust & Agency Fund.Ch #’s 1372 – 1375.....$923.32

Transfer of Appropriations
To....................................From

A9040.8 $791.46...............A9010.8 $500.00
...............................A1990.4 291.46


ADJOURNMENT

It was resolved by Trustee Stiles, seconded by Mayor Brigham to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,


Dorothy E. Johnson
Clerk-Treasurer
February 27, 2008

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