November Meeting Minutes

 

 MINUTES

November 15, 2021

 

Meeting opened at 6:30 PM by Mayor Guido with the Pledge to the Flag. In attendance were Mayor Louis A. Guido, Trustee Edward Harvey, Amy Herr, Clerk-Treasurer and Taylor Miles, DPW Superintendent.  Also present were Alice Hurwitz, Lorraine Bosma, Ginger Thayer, Bailey Thayer and Paige Thayer.  Trustee Ian Feulner arrived at 6:39 pm.

 

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

 

TREASURER’S REPORT 

 

Checking Account		11/01/21 Balance
General		$176,933.70
Water		$75,504.16
Total Fund		$252,437.86
Trust & Agency		$129.90
Savings Accounts		11/01/21 Balance
Water System Repair Reserve		$2,899.81
Cemetery Capital Reserve		$10,839.59
Unemployment Insurance Reserve		$2,641.25
Water Debt Service Reserve		$20,931.95
Parks & Recreation Reserve		$3,574.34
Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Res		$238.74
General Fund Savings		$25,040.92
	Water	Taxes
Taxes Unpaid 10/1/2021 Water Unpaid 10/1/2021	$7,247.33	$13,993.34
Paid in October	$672.00	$3,178.93
Billed in October	$0.00	$0.00
Adjusted in October	$0.00	$0.00
Unpaid 11/1/2021	$6,575.33	$10,814.41

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

 

DPW

 

            DPW Superintendent Miles reported that the cemetery is closed and the park is scheduled to be winterized.  The tractor from Clinton Tractor should be in in a couple of weeks.  The sweepster will be traded in with the tractor.  Clinton Tractor advised that we can not finance through them.  They would have to charge us list price to do the financing and that would be more than the savings that the price was quoted at.  Financing will be arranged through NBT Bank.  No Parking sign locations were discussed and the ordinances will be reviewed by the Clerk-Treasurer and DPW Superintendent prior to the December meeting.

 

ALICE HURWITZ WATER BILL

 

            Alice Hurwitz spoke to the Board about her January 2021 water bill.  There had been some leaks at her house during that billing period.  Motion Made by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously approved to reduce the January 2022 water bill by $168.00 (6 month minimum).

 

UNPAID TAXES

 

            The unpaid taxes in the amount of $8,927.64 was sent to the county for reassessment on the County tax bill.  The Board signed the Statement of Unpaid Village Taxes to be sent to the County.

 

SECURITY CAMERAS

 

            The lowest quote for security cameras was provided by Captive Security Images.  Motion made by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner unanimously carried to approve the installation of 8 security cameras at Alden Field.

 

PLANNING BOARD

 

            Lorraine Bosma, Town Planning Board Chair advised that the Town of Cherry Valley Board is in support of consolidating the Town and Village Planning Boards. Motion made by Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried to support the consolidation of the Village and Town Planning Boards.

 

AED PHONE LINE

 

            Contact will be made with Spectrum and Verizon about having a phone line installed at the concession stand to be able to install the AED that is being provided by the Fire Department as a dedicated line is needed for it.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

            An update on the Girl Scout Playground Project was made by Bailey Thayer.  Motion made by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Feulner, unanimously approved to allow the installation of the equipment on Alden Field.

 

            Discussion on sidewalks in the village.  There is one spot on Lancaster Street that will be replaced in the spring that currently has gravel in it due to work having been done on a water line.  Genesee Street sidewalk is uneven and has a part from the Hardware Store to the parking lot that is pavement.  This makes it difficult for the individuals in the village who have visual impairments to navigate with their white canes.  Genesee Street sidewalk will be put on the list to be replaced in 2022.

 

AUDIT OF CLAIMS

 

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

 

General Fund	Ch. #’s 14864-14909	$28,746.04
Water Fund	Ch. #’s 14864-14909	$15,521.86
Total Fund	Ch. #’s 14864-14909	$44,267.90
Trust and Agency Fund	Ch. #’s 2000-2004 & Auto deductions	$3,067.62

 

Budget Modifications 2021-2022

To                                                                    From                                                              

A5410.4          $5,525.00                                A1990             $5,525.00

Budget Amendments 2021-2022

From                                       To                                            To                                             

none

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM upon motion of Trustee Feulner, seconded by Trustee Harvey, unanimously carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Amy Herr, Clerk-Treasurer

November 16, 2021