February 2019 minutes


 MINUTES
February 18, 2019

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, Trustee Ian Feulner, Consultant Edward Harvey and Amy Herr, Clerk-Treasurer.  Also in attendance were Jeff Stiles and JoAnn Guido

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

TREASURER’S REPORT 
Checking Account

02/01/19 Balance
General

$128,630.09
Water

$56,195.70
Total Fund

184,825.79
Trust & Agency

                 $791.95
Savings Accounts      

02/01/19 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve

$2,898.18
Cemetery Capital Reserve

$10,833.68
Unemployment Insurance Reserve

$2,639.93
Water Debt Service Reserve

$20,920.40
Parks & Recreation Reserve

$3,572.38
Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Res

$238.63
General Fund Savings

$25,006.51
                                               
Water
Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 1/1/19
Water Unpaid 1/1/19

$0.00
$0.00
Paid in January
$36,828.48
$0.00
Billed in January
$58,469.90
$0.00
Adjustments in January
$94.48

Unpaid 2/1/19
$21,546.94
$0.00
It was upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Bishop, unanimously carried, to accept the report as given.

OUTDOOR GAMES

            Jeff Stiles requested the use of Alden Field for the Outdoor Games on June 14-16, 2019.  They are adding some new events this year to include a 5K race, crafters, band on Friday night and maybe on Saturday morning.  Motion made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Bishop, unanimously carried to allow the Outdoor Games to use Alden Field on June 14-16, 2019.

DPW

            Written reports of activities as provided by Interim DPW Superintendent were given to the Board for review.

FLAGS FOR LIGHT POLES

            Price quotes for flags were given to the Board.  Motion made by Trustee Bishop, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried
            RESOLVED to purchase 12 American flags to be placed on the electric poles in the Village.  A set of military flags and a fire department flag will be purchased if there is agreement for reimbursement by the American Legion and the Fire Department for them.

BUDGET REVIEW

            A draft of the tentative budget was presented for Board review.  Some changes were to be made and more accurate prices to be obtained for some items in the budget. 


BRAKING AIDS BIKE RIDE

            A request was received from the Braking Aids Bike Ride committee to travel through the Village of Cherry Valley on Friday, September 13, 2019.  It was agreed that permission would be granted for this and Mayor Guido will be the contact for the day of the event.

REFUSE BIDS

Discussion held regarding the Refuse removal bids.  The bids will be for a period of two years.  All bids must be received at the Village Clerk’s Office by 3 PM on Monday, March 18, 2019.  It was on motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried
            RESOLVED to advertise for bids for Refuse and Recyclable removal in the Village of Cherry Valley with bids to be opened at 7 PM on Monday, March 18, 2019.  The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

OTHER BUSINESS

            Mayor Guido has been in contact with Spectrum about installing free Wi-fi in the village.  He has a list of 22 sites in the village that would be desirable to have the units installed at.  Most have already agreed to the installation.  The rest are awaiting approval by their respective boards. 

            Mayor Guido has obtained a price on installing solar panels on the southerly side of the roof of the Well House.  Motion made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Bishop, unanimously carried
            RESOLVED to purchase solar panels to be placed on the Well House.

            Consultant Harvey suggested that the Board consider changes in the Animal Ordinances in the Village.  Discussion was held regarding requiring Board prior approval for any future hooved and other farm animals before they can be kept in the village.  Animals currently in the village under the previous regulations would not be effected by the changes.  Village Clerk to contact the Village Attorney about these changes and the process needed to make the changes.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

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

General Fund
Ch. #’s 13393-13425
$13,425.49
Water Fund                                            
Ch. #’s 13393-13425
$3,958.95
Total Fund
Ch. #’s 13393-13425
$17,384.44
Trust and Agency Fund
Ch. # 1918-19-22 & auto deductions
$2,542.73

Budget Modifications
To                                                                    From                                                              
A1910.4                      $511.76                       A1990             $511.76
Budget Amendments
From                                       To                                                        To                                          
None

ADJOURNMENT

            The meeting adjourned at 8:34 PM upon motion of Trustee Bishop, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Amy S. Herr, Clerk-Treasurer
February 19, 2019

January 2019 minutes


 MINUTES
January 21, 2019

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

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

TREASURER’S REPORT 
Checking Account

01/01/19 Balance
General

$143,074.23
Water

$23,441.64
Total Fund

$166,515.871
Trust & Agency

                 $791.95
Savings Accounts      

01/01/19 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve

$2,898.13
Cemetery Capital Reserve

$10,833.50
Unemployment Insurance Reserve

$2,639.89
Water Debt Service Reserve

$20,920.04
Parks & Recreation Reserve

$3,572.32
Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Res

$238.63
General Fund Savings

$25,006.51
                                               
Water
Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 12/1/18
Water Unpaid 12/1/18

$7093.76
$0.00
Paid in December
$0.00
$0.00
Billed in December
$0.00
$0.00
Unpaid 01/1/19
$7,093.76 (reassessed on January water bills)
$0.00

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

DPW

            Dave Hajczewski has talked to Job Corp about assisting in replacing sidewalks.  They will not come to Cherry Valley due to the distance from Oneonta.  Dave Hajczewski had an incident with the dump truck while plowing by the Well House this past weekend.  An incident report has been filed with the Village Clerk-Treasurer.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY AND TRAINING

            A new Sexual Harassment policy was presented to be in compliance with the 2018-2019 State Budget.  A motion was made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously carried,
            RESOLVED to accept the Village of Cherry Valley Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy as presented and to eliminate the previous Prohibition of Sexual Harassment or Any Harassment policy of March 16, 1997.

            Training will be arranged with the trainer from Otsego County at a later time in the Spring so staff and board members should be able to attend.

FLAGS FOR LIGHT POLES

            Discussion will be tabled until the next meeting to allow time to gather prices and determine how many flags would be purchased.

BUDGET REQUESTS

            The following budget requests were discussed: a new sweeper and snow blower for the DPW, finish paving the Alden Park path, replace some sidewalks, repair Church and Lancaster Street, $1.00 per hour raises for staff and a six panel solar array at the Well House.

CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY UPDATE

            The Village of Cherry Valley has been designated as a Clean Energy Community.  The village will be receiving a check in the amount of $5000.00 for this designation and will now be eligible to apply for grants from NYSERDA when they become available. 

OTHER BUSINESS

            Clerk-Treasurer Herr reported that the CVCFC will not be looking for an increase in the rent for the Village Office for the next fiscal year.  A new lease will need to be done as the payment will change from monthly to once a year.

            Trustee Feulner asked that the snow in front of the Rose and Kettle be removed when the rest of the snow in the business district is removed.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

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

General Fund
Ch. #’s 13354-13392
$15,629.41
Water Fund                                            
Ch. #’s 13354-13392
$4,792.75
Total Fund
Ch. #’s 13354-13392
$20,422.16
Trust and Agency Fund
Ch. # none & auto deductions
$2,581.28

Budget Modifications
To                                                                    From                                                              
A8160.4                      $5.00                           A1990             $5.00
(due to increase in Solid Waste Fee from Otsego County)

Budget Amendments
From                                       To                                                        To                                          
None

ADJOURNMENT

            The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously carried.

Respectfully Submitted,


Amy S. Herr, Clerk-Treasurer
January 28, 2019