May 2019 meeting minutes


 MINUTES
May 20, 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, Hyde Clarke, Village Attorney, David Hajczewski, Int. DPW Superintendent, Amy Herr, Clerk-Treasurer and Edward Harvey, Consultant.  Also in attendance were Joann Guido, Richard Brockman and Amy Wyant, NYSERDA.  

Approval of the April  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

05/01/19 Balance
General

$96,197.86
Water

$20,675.10
Total Fund

$116,872.96
Trust & Agency

                 $791.95
Savings Accounts      

05/01/19 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve

$2,898.32
Cemetery Capital Reserve

$10,834.21
Unemployment Insurance Reserve

$2,640.05
Water Debt Service Reserve

$20,921.42
Parks & Recreation Reserve

$3,572.55
Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Res

$238.64
General Fund Savings

$25,009.59
                                               
Water
Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 4/1/19
Water Unpaid 4/1/19

$13,864.29
$0.00
Paid in April
$2,689.39
$0.00
Billed in April
$0.00
$0.00
Unpaid 5/1/19
$11,174.90
$0.00

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

DPW

            New rules for the Village Parking Lot were discussed.  A limit of 48 hours continuous parking will be implemented at this time.
           
Sealed bids will be requested for the paving of Lancaster and Church Street to be opened at the next meeting on Monday, June 17, 2019.  Sidewalk repairs are being held off on until after the weekend of the Stihl competition.

NYSERDA

            Amy Wyant, NYSERDA gave a presentation about Climate Smart Communities through NYSDEC.  There are grant monies available at a 50/50 match for Certification and Implementation projects.  The Board would have to pass a resolution to become a Climate Smart Community.  Following registration would be done to begin working toward bronze certification.  Some of the activities that were completed to become a Clean Energy Community will count toward this certification.

REQUEST FOR USE OF ALDEN FIELD

            Motion made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously carried to allow Ivan Young to use Alden Field for a wedding on Friday, September 13, 2019.  Conditions discussed at previous meeting will apply.


SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST

            A Variance to the property line setback has been requested by Fredy Herr to build a garage at 115 Main Street.  Written approval has been received from Lewis Warner, 109 Main Street to allow the variance.  Motion made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously carried to approve the setback variance.

ANIMAL CONTROL LAW

            Attorney Clarke presented a draft of Local Law 1 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law 2 of 1986, as Amended by Local Law 2 of 1994 to Prohibit the Harboring of Farm Animals and Fowl.  Discussion was held on the proposed law.  A waiver process will be added to the law.  Current animals in the Village will be allowed to remain in the Village as they were brought in under the previous laws.

            Motion made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously approved to hold a Public Hearing on Local Law 1 of 2019 on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 7 pm at the Village Office.

NYCOM CONFERENCE UPDATE

            Amy Herr and Hyde Clarke gave updates on the sessions they attended at the conference on May 6, 2019.

TRAINING FOR DPW

            Motion made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously carried to approve attendance at the SENYWWC conference by Dave Hajczewski, Taylor Miles and Cody Duncan.

OTHER BUSINESS

            The Village was approved for the grant from Otsego Soil and Water in the amount of $1000.00 for planting of trees in the Village.
             
Discussion held regarding the Cherry Valley Chamber of Commerce. A letter will be written to the County Chamber of Commerce to see if there is any support they can provide to help the local Chamber.
           
Attorney Clarke reported that he prosecuted a dangerous dog complaint in the Town Court last week.  Court is scheduled for June 13, 2019 regarding the property at 8 Lancaster Street. 

Mayor Guido brought up some other properties that appear to have been abandoned in the Village.  Attorney Clarke will coordinate with the County Codes Office about those properties.

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 13513-13557
$18,991.84
Water Fund                                            
Ch. #’s 13513-13557
$5,353.39
Total Fund
Ch. #’s 13513-13557
$24,345.23
Trust and Agency Fund
Ch. #’s 1926 & Auto deductions
$2,705.25

Budget Modifications
To                                                                    From                                                              
A7550.4                      $550.00                       A1990             $550.00

Budget Amendments
From                                       To                                                        To                                          
None

ADJOURNMENT

            The meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Mayor Guido, unanimously carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Amy S. Herr, Clerk-Treasurer
May 21, 2019