MINUTES

January 15, 2018

Meeting opened at 7:00 PM by Mayor Guido with the Pledge to the Flag.  In attendance were Mayor Louis A. Guido, Trustee Conway M. Bishop, Trustee Edward Harvey, Dennis Laughlin, Village Attorney and Interim DPW Superintendent Dave Hajczewski. JoAnn Guido was present to take the minutes.

The first item on the agenda was approval of the December minutes as members received in written form.  It was upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried, to accept the minutes as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT 

Checking Account		1/01/18 Balance
General		$158,210.24
Water		$27,398.78
Total Fund		$185,609.02
Trust & Agency		$106.95
Savings Accounts		1/01/18 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve		$2,897.54
Cemetery Capital Reserve		$10,831.35
Unemployment Insurance Reserve		$2,639.41
Water Debt Service Reserve		$20,915.84
Parks & Recreation Reserve		$3,571.61
Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Res		$238.59
James Wait Basketball Court Fund		$0.86
	Water	Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 12/1/17 Water Unpaid 12/1/17	$6,029.68
Billed in December	$386.40
Paid in December	$386.40
Unpaid 01/1/17	$6,029.68 added to January bills

It was upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Bishop,

unanimously carried,

RESOLVED, to accept the report as given.

PSYCHIC FAIR

Sue Miller was not present at the meeting to discuss.

DPW  

          Dave Hajczewski asked the board to consider health insurance for Cody Duncan. It was also discussed about having a Health Savings account. These issues will be addressed further at a later time.

Dave Hajczewski mentioned that there is water that is seeping out of the ground on Montgomery St. This is not from a water line break but just the saturation of ground water having nowhere to go. Also, the fire hydrant that broke in front of the Old School will be repaired in the spring. 

ELECTION

          It was upon motion of Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Bishop, unanimously carried

          RESOLVED that there will be not be a village registration day in the Village of Cherry Valley for the upcoming Village Election.

          It was upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried

          RESOLVED that the particulars of the annual Village Election to be held on March 20, 2018 are as follows:

1.     The village of Cherry Valley constitutes one election district for the purpose of village election and the polling place for such district shall be at the Village Clerk’s Office, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley, New York.

2.    The hours during which the polls shall be open for voting shall be 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM.

3.    Election Inspectors are appointed as follows:

Republican - Kathryn Lane and Marilyn Mollen

          Democrat – Claire Ottman and Martha Sherwood

          Notice has been provided to the Village Clerk that the Democratic Caucus will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Old School Cafe.

          Notice has been provided to the Village Clerk that the Republican Caucus will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Village Office.

BUDGET – REQUESTS for 2018-2019

1.    Mayor Guido suggested a bucket truck for the use of placing decorations, flags as well as, tree trimming etc. Cost between $10K - $12K. Dave mentioned a tow behind lift as an alternative. Unsure of the cost.

2.    Mayor Guido suggested a raise for the Trustees and the Mayor as well as for Josh Ingalls and Eileen Kerzick.

3.    Dave mentioned replacing the S10 pickup truck with a Sherriff’s blazer from an auction. Could be used as a work truck and officer vehicle.

4.    Mayor Guido suggested a Part Time police officer for traffic violations. Will talk to the Town of Cherry Valley about sharing this service and cost.

5.    Dave suggested a Suitcase Generator for the shop.

6.    Dave suggested trading in the Village dump truck now, with the lower mileage, to get the best value. If this is done every two years it will save on the cost of repairs etc.

MOVE SPEED LIMIT SIGN ON GENESEE ST.

A motion was made by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Bishop, unanimously carried

RESOLVED to move the Speed limit sign on Genesee St. to west of the driveway of the Old School.

OTHER BUSINESS

          Trustee Harvey asked to have the new cemetery fence dedicated to Mr. Eugene Thaw at the Memorial Day festivities. A motion was made by Mayor Guido, seconded by Trustee Bishop, unanimously carried

RESOLVED that the Cemetery Fence will be dedicated to Mr. Eugene Thaw during the Memorial Day events.

Mayor Guido presented copies of a letter to Attorney Dennis Laughlin, to send to banks, regarding the lowering of the interest rate on the water bond over a shorter period of time for Attorney Laughlin to review.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

After review by the board, it was upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried,

RESOLVED to make payment on bills and budget modifications as follows:

General Fund	Ch. #’s 12786-12825	$26,223.16
Water Fund	"	$4,807.17
Total Fund		$31,030.33
Trust and Agency Fund	Ch # 1905 & auto deductions	$4630.93

A motion was made by Mayor Guido, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried

RESOLVED to pay the Cherry Valley Hardware bill when received only for the month January, 2018.

BUDGET MODIFICATIONS:

To                                                        From                                                   

None needed.

ADJOURNMENT

          The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Trustee Harvey.

Respectfully Submitted,

JoAnn Guido

January 16, 2018

Transcribed by

Amy S. Herr, Clerk-Treasurer

January 18, 2018