MINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the
PRESENT: Mayor Donald Hartill; Trustees Lynn Leopold, Frank Moore, Larry Fresinski, John O’Neill; Clerk/Treasurer Jodi Dake; Clerk PT, Carol Willard; Code & Zoning Officer, Benjamin Curtis; Supt. of Public Works, John Courtney; Laborers, Marty Moseley.
Mayor Hartill called
the meeting to order at 12:20P.M. John O’Neill stated that he was disappointed
that there will be no deer hunt this year; however, he will continue to pursue
it for next year. Frank commented that the Ithaca Times ran an article that
made it sound like you could hunt in the Village as long as you got a permit.
He feels this article was very misleading. The Board discussed what should be
done if an injured deer is found on your property. It was generally agreed that
residents should call the Sheriff.
John O’Neill stated
that the entrance to Lansing Trails has overgrown bushes in front of the sign
that the residents would like to have removed. John asked if these bushes would
be something the Village would like to have.
Frank stated that he
has made a little progress with the Town sewer project stand-alone plant white
paper that he has been working on. He has consulted with Todd Cowen. Todd also
suggested that he met with Richard Dick. There is nothing wrong with small
plants except the administration to run them. It would need to be controlled in
a central way. The challenges in getting a new plant approved are how to best
make and present the proposal, how to most effectively present the proper
arguments in support, and the concept design. Frank would also like to know
what the County thinks the sewer problems really are that we are trying to
solve. Don will speak with Tony Nekut.
Larry had nothing to
report.
Mayor Hartill stated
that we are getting closer to the end of the North Triphammer Road Project. An
agreement was finally reached on the wall signage at
Jodi informed the
Board that Pam Mackesey from TCAT would be in attendance at the next Board
meeting on Monday evening to give a presentation. The auditors are in this week
doing our annual accounting audit. John O’Neill stated that he was in the
office earlier and the auditors had lots of compliments on the job Jodi is
doing. Jodi stated that there is not enough money in the Capital Projects fund
to pay Suit Kote. She asked if money could be borrowed from the General Fund to
pay the bill. Once NYS reimbursed us for 80% we would return the money to the
General Fund. This process takes about a month. The Board approved this
temporary transfer.
John Courtney has
spent the month tying up a lot of loose ends. He had Ithaca Plastics work up a
sign for the stone wall at the Pyramid Entrance. We are still having a lot of
trouble with our internet connection. It is taking a long time to receive
emails. Danica has just done another upgrade which hopefully will alleviate the
situation. Larry explained the spam blocker situation. It was questioned
whether the Village should switch internet providers. It was agreed that we
will wait to see how this new update works.
Lastly, John reported
that he has quotes on a new skidster with a blade and blower. The total would
be about $2,000 over what we had budgeted. ($30,473) Don stated that that is
what contingency is for. It was asked how much the old skidster would bring.
John estimated that we would get $7-8,000 for it at auction. John also asked if
he should go ahead and order the new pick up truck.
Don has to leave so he
entertained the following motions:
Resolution #5386- Abstract of Audited Vouchers
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 5 for the General Fund, in the amount of $25,887.35is hereby approved for payment, and
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No.5 for the Water Fund, in the amount of $113,025.99 , is hereby approved for payment, and
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 5 for the Sewer Fund, in the amount of $253.80, is hereby approved for payment, and
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 5 for the Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $365633.59, is hereby approved for payment,
Trustee Leopold moved that the foregoing Abstract of Audited Vouchers resolution be adopted and Trustee Moore seconded the motion.
Deputy Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Larry Fresinski-Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye
Trustee John O’Neill-Aye
Resolution #5387-To Authorize John to Order the New Pick Up Truck and
the Skidster
Trustee O’Neill moved this resolution and Trustee Leopold seconded the motion.
Deputy Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Larry Fresinski-Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye
Trustee John O’Neill-Aye
Ben stated that at the October 30th Planning Board meeting, Bolton Estates would be in for a final plat public hearing. It has been going well; they’ve been very open to suggestions from the Planning Board. There is another Millcroft house going in. The County is taking the Taughannock Project under its wing. They’ll oversee their construction because the County will eventually own that building. Currently it is all one lot with a tax parcel lot overlay. Arleo’s new building under construction is taking shape.
Carol reported that 2100 newsletters went out. She stated
that the Town of
Don left the meeting
John Courtney and Marty went to
Mrs. Kim’s sidewalk is complete. John looked into a handrail and the cost
was $6-9,000. Ben stated that it was not needed as far as a code issue. The
Board didn’t think a handrail should be installed. It was explained that the
sidewalk was done as part of the N. Triphammer Road Project and in conjunction
with the written agreement between the Village and Mrs. Kim that included
provisions regarding an easement to remove her driveway and combine it with the
Village driveway so that it could line up across from
Motion- To Adjourn
Trustee Leopold moved for adjournment. Trustee
Deputy Mayor-Larry Fresinski-Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye
The meeting adjourned at 1:25 PM.
Jodi Dake
Clerk/Treasurer