Village of Sodus
Regular Meeting
July 12, 2011
Mayor John Miner called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm by leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENT:
John Miner, Mayor
John Hopkins, Trustee
Brenda Rowe, Trustee
Dennis Taber, Trustee
Bill Critchfield, Police Chief
MaryAnn Riker
Joan Stell
Jared Laird
Sandra Hamilton
Sharron Purdy
Robert Madison
Kelley Allen
Deborah Brown
Kelly Grey
Mark Gelina, Working Foreman
Perry Howland, Sun-Record
Corinne Mott, Clerk/Treasurer
David Englert
GUESTS:
Mark Gelina spoke with Don LeFever about his paving issues. Mark stated it was our responsibility to repair Mr. LeFever’s parking lot. Last fall the Village did some drainage repair in front of his property on State Street. We were not able to do the repair in a timely manner so Mr. LeFever had the paving done by Hill Top Enterprises. Trustee Dennis Taber seconded by Trustee Brenda Rowe moved to authorize a one time payment to LeFever Automotive for reimbursement of the invoice from Hill Top Enterprises in the amount of $4,107.60 to cover Mr. LeFever’s expenses for a 12’ x 160’ section of his parking lot that was damaged by the Village. Taber, Rowe, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
Deborah Brown owner of 10 Maple Avenue was in attendance to ask the Village Board if they would be interested in using any of the “leftover” money from the Chamber of Commerce Revitalization grant for sidewalks. She explained that the Chamber would have to apply for a reallocation of funds to a “Streetscape” apportionment. At this time there is no amount available. She is just looking for some feedback if the Village is interested in getting involved to do some additional streetscape work. It was the consensus of the Board to wait and see if there will be any funds available.
REPORTS:
The reports from the Code Enforcement Officer, Police Department, Street Department and Water and Wastewater Plants were noted.
Chief Critchfield reported that there has not been much of a notable increase in calls to the Police Department.
Trustee Dennis Taber informed the Board of a conversation he had with Charles Burlee and the forming of a Community Watch group. Mr. Taber will contact Sheriff Barry Virts to get the information and set-up a meeting. It was the consensus of the Board to have Mr. Taber do what is necessary to advertise this meeting and hopfully get people involved.
Mark Gelina reported that the sidewalk scheduled for this year is the completion of the east side of Carlton Street. Dan Tatum submitted the lowest quote to do the work.
Trustee John Hopkins reported that with the installation of the new motor at the Spring Plant we are producing an additional 20,000 gallons a day.
Trustee Dennis Taber reported that the flows at the Wastewater Treatment Plant are down due somewhat to the extremely dry weather we are having. Nonetheless it shows progress with the I&I problems and reports well to the DEC.
MINUTES:
Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee John Hopkins moved to approve the minutes from the June 14th meeting with one correction at the bottom of page 1 the 3rd sentence should read “There is no guarantee with non-emergency.” Rowe, Hopkins, Taber and Miner vote aye. Passed
Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee John Hopkins moved to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting held July 5th as submitted. Rowe, Hopkins, Taber and Miner vote aye. Passed
ABSTRACT:
Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee Dennis Taber moved to approve Abstract #2 for the following amounts: General Fund $16,950.97, Water Fund $9,276.54, and Sewer Fund $4,946.22. Rowe, Taber, Hopkins, and Miner vote aye. Passed
Clerk/Treasurer Mott then asked for a motion to removed voucher #575 from Abstract #13 because it had a credit balance. The money from Energetix has been received. Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee Dennis Taber moved to have voucher #575 removed from Abstract #13. Rowe, Taber, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee John Hopkins reported on the sale of the brush truck. The Military Vehicle Preservation Association recommends that the truck be advertised and sold on e-Bay. It was the consensus of the Board to set a reserve amount of $6,000.0 and list the truck on e-Bay for a month.
There was no action on the Salt Accountability with Sodus School. Mark Gelina has an idea to facilitate in keeping better records with the school. He will set it up for this winter season and see how it works.
Clerk/Treasurer Mott will contact Attorney J.Michael Wood for his recommendation. Trustee John Hopkins, seconded by Trustee Dennis Taber moved to authorize Mayor John Miner to sign the 911 Tower Lease agreement according to Attorney Wood’s recommendation. Hopkins, Taber, Rowe and Miner vote aye. Passed
Trustee Dennis Taber 5 electricians have been contacted to do the installation of the new generators and only 1 has submitted a quote. In as much the work must be done Trustee Dennis Taber, seconded by Trustee Brenda Rowe moved to hire Kunzer Electric to do the work at all three locations. Taber, Rowe, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
As requested, Clerk/Treasurer Mott submitted the old and new fee schedule for approval. Trustee Dennis Taber, seconded by Trustee Brenda Rowe moved to approve the new schedule as submitted minus the demolition charge. Taber, Rowe, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Dennis Taber, seconded by Trustee John Hopkins moved to approve the attached budgetary transfers. Taber, Hopkins, Rowe and Miner vote aye. Passed
David Englert has received his credentials to put the Planning Board minutes on the Chamber website and is willing to put the Village Board meeting minutes on as well. Clerk/Treasurer Mott will e-mail them when they are prepared.
Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee John Hopkins moved to authorize Mayor John Miner to sign the annual water & sewer support contract with Williamson Law Book. Rowe, Hopkins, Taber and Miner vote aye. Passed
Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee Dennis Taber moved to authorize Mayor John Miner to sign the contract with Ray F Wager office for the 2020-2011 audit. Rowe, Taber, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
MEMBER ITEMS:
Mayor John Miner read the attached letter from Mayor Mike Sullivan of Sodus Point thanking Chris Datthyn for his help aiding the Sodus Point sewer department Saturday, June 11th with a sewer line blockage.
Trustee Dennis Taber began discussion about the termination of the contract with Severn-Trent Services. He stated that the savings would be significant and hopefully be able to show good faith effort to keep costs down.
Trustee Dennis Taber, seconded by Trustee Brenda Rowe moved to rescind the motion to advertise 3 positions made at the Special Meeting dated July 5, 2011. Taber, Rowe, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
Trustee Dennis Taber, seconded by Trustee Brenda Rowe moved to write a letter to Tom Varley of Severn-Trent accepting the proposal to bring the operation back “in house” with a one time early termination fee of $30,490.00 and the contract to end as of July 31, 2011. Taber, Rowe, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
Trustee Dennis will write the letter.
Trustee Brenda Rowe noted that George Gushue has been doing volunteering around the Village cleaning up litter and keeping weeds at bay. Trustee Rowe will send Mr. Gushue a letter of appreciation.
The Board also applauded the Garden Club for their outstanding work with the flowers this year.
There has been a problem with dog owners using the cemetery on Mill Street to deposit their dogs waste. It was the consensus of the Board to purchase signs for the cemetery asking people to clean up after their dogs.
ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee John Hopkins moved there being no further business the meeting be adjourned. Rowe, Hopkins, Taber and Miner vote aye. Passed
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Trustee Dennis Taber, seconded by Trustee Brenda Rowe moved to reopen the meeting at 8:15 pm. Taber, Rowe, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
The entire Board is still in attendance along with Clerk/Treasurer Corinne Mott, Perry Howland with the Sun-Record, John Cook, Carol Sergeant and Carol Garland with the Sodus Library.
Mr. Cook began the presentation of the update on the expansion of the Sodus Library with a brief synopsis of the financial plan that is being put together to help fund the project.
Carol Sergeant then began her presentation of the actual expansion project. The addition of a community meeting room, along with a coffee shop, atrium, storage, new study areas, and ample parking are the highlights of the project. The goal is to give the Sodus community a place to come after regular library hours to hold meetings and maybe host small events.
Trustee Dennis Taber, seconded by Trustee Brenda Rowe moved to write a letter of support for the Sodus Library and it’s commitment to the future. Taber, Rowe, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
The letter must be to the Library committee by August 2011.
Trustee Brenda Rowe, seconded by Trustee Dennis Taber moved there being no further business the meeting be adjourned. Rowe, Taber, Hopkins and Miner vote aye. Passed
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne T Mott
Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Sodus
