August 2018 minutes


 MINUTES
August 20,2018

Meeting opened at 7:00 PM by Mayor Guido with the Pledge to the Flag.  In attendance were Mayor Louis A. Guido, Trustee Conway Bishop, Edward Harvey, Consultant, and Amy Herr, Clerk-Treasurer.  Trustee Ian Feulner was excused.  Also present was Mary Beth Flint.

Approval of the July minutes as members received in written form.  It was upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously carried, to accept the minutes as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT 
Checking Account

8/01/18 Balance
General

$187,103.98
Water

$59,913.08
Total Fund

$247,017.06
Trust & Agency

                 $106.95
Savings Accounts

8/01/18 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve

$2,897.88
Cemetery Capital Reserve

$10,832.60
Unemployment Insurance Reserve

$2,639.69
Water Debt Service Reserve

$20,918.28
Parks & Recreation Reserve

$3,572.02
Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Res

$238.61
General Fund Savings

$25,000.86
                                       
Water
Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 7/1/18
Water Unpaid 7/1/18

$0.00
$63,552.37
Billed in July
$50,752.22
$0.00
Water adjustment
-$0.09

Paid in July
$37,685.42
$38,341.10
Unpaid 8/1/18
$13,066.71
$25,211.27

It was upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Mayor Guido,
unanimously carried,
RESOLVED, to accept the report as given.

DPW

          A written report was received from DPW Interim Superintendent Hajczewski.  Discussion held regarding trees that may need to be removed.  An estimate of $7000.00 was received for all of the trees that may need to be removed.  It was decided that a second opinion was needed before any trees are removed and that some of them may be able to be removed by the DPW.

ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT

          The Annual Water Quality Report was completed in April 2018 and distributed to the residents in the Village with the Village Newsletter.  The legal notice has been posted in The Daily Star.

STREAM MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION

It was upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Mayor Guido,
unanimously carried, that

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE BOARD, OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY APPROVING THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF $1000.00 A YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS FOR A TOTAL OF $5000.00 FOR THE OTSEGO COUNTY STREAM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, the Village of Cherry Valley agrees to participate in the Otsego County Stream Maintenance Program partnering with Otsego County and Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District.

WHEREAS, the terms of the Otsego County Stream Maintenance Program outline in the Inter-municipal Agreement between the Village of Cherry Valley, Otsego County and Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District are effective January 1, 2019 through December 31st, 2023.

WHEREAS, the Village Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement and to take such actions and execute such other documents as necessary to effect the Agreement and the intent of this resolution.
Passed and adopted the 20th day of August, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: 2
NOES:  0
ABSENT:  1

CEMETERY DEED

               A cemetery deed has been sold to Stephen and Barbara Parshall for 4 lots in Section B2, lot 84 e & f and lot 85 a & b.  Deed signed at the meeting by Mayor Guido and Trustee Bishop and by Trustee Feulner at a different time.                                
                                                                                   
OTHER BUSINESS

          Trustee Bishop inquired about the part-time worker that has been hired for the DPW.  Mayor Guido reported that he had been volunteering and was subsequently hired on a temporary basis to assist when needed.

          Discussion about weekend funerals, especially late Saturday and Sunday, was held.  It was decided that no changes will be made in the rules or charges about weekend funerals. 

          Mary Beth Flint asked about the Electric Vehicle Chargers that have been installed in the parking lot.  The NYSERDA grant process was explained and that as soon as we have met the four requirements that the Village will receive some funding and would be in line for future grants from NYSERDA.  Mary Beth Flint also asked about parking for the Senior Housing as she is responsible for activities at the Community Center and there are issues at times with parking.  It was explained that there may be designated parking spaces for the residents of the Senior Housing that will be marked as reserved spaces.

          A Notice of Abandonment has been posted at 8 Lancaster Street.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

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

General Fund
Ch. #’s 13114-13165
$37,533.03
Water Fund                                     
Ch. #’s 13114-13165
$4,729.21
Total Fund
Ch. #’s 13114-13165
$42,262.24
Trust and Agency Fund
Ch. # 1914 & auto deductions
$2,940.65

Budget Modifications
To                                                        From                                                   
A1490.1                $967.20                 A5110.1                $967.20
A5112.4                $12,000.00            A1990                   $12,000.00

Budget Amendments
From                                To                                    To                                   
Pave New York               A5112.4      $3,375.23    A3501         $3,375.23
EWR                                A5112.4      $2,712.85    A3501         $2,712.85

ADJOURNMENT

          The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously approved.

Respectfully Submitted,


Amy S. Herr, Clerk-Treasurer
August 21, 2018