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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MAY 8, 2017 · PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gary Mulvaney called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Nancy McGuerty, Gary Fickeisen, and Chris Fulton were in attendance. (Trustee Peppe entered at 7:03 p.m.) Village Clerk Anne Riddell, Treasurer Susan Wade, and Code Enforcement Officer Fred Delaney were also present. · MOMENT OF SILENCE The Board had a moment of silence in remembrance of former Trustee William Derenberger. · PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Mayor Gary Mulvaney asked if there was anyone present that wanted to speak that was not on the agenda. No one spoke. · PUBLIC HEARINGS A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 3-0 vote to open the Public Hearing for Local Law #1 of 2017 entitled, “To Repeal Local Law #5 of 1990 and Local Law #1 of 1991 Of The Village Of Moravia, New York” at 7:02 p.m. (Trustee Peppe entered.) Mayor Mulvaney asked if there were any questions or comments. There were none. A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to close the Public Hearing for Local Law #1 of 2017 entitled, “To Repeal Local Law #5 of 1990 and Local Law #1 of 1991 Of The Village Of Moravia, New York” at 7:05 p.m. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 5-0 vote to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Village of Moravia desires to repeal Local Law #5 of 1990 and Local Law #1 of 1991 of the Village of Moravia, New York within the Village of Moravia pursuant to proposed Local Law No. 1 of the year 2017; and, WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the Village with respect to proposed Local Law No. 1 of the year 2017; and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was held on May 8, 2017, and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law No. 1 of the year 2017, or any part thereof; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Moravia after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Village to adopt said Local Law No. 1 of the year 2017; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Moravia hereby adopts Local Law No. 1 of the year 2017 entitled “To Repeal Local Law #5 of 1990 and Local Law #1 of 1991 of the Village of Moravia, New York”, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and be it further ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State. The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Gary Mulvaney voting yes Anthony Peppe voting yes Gary Fickeisen voting yes Nancy McGuerty voting yes Christopher Fulton voting yes A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to open the Public Hearing for Local Law #2 of 2017 entitled, “Amending Local Law No. 1 of 2007 of the Village of Moravia, New York” at 7:06 p.m. Mayor Mulvaney asked if there were any questions or comments. Trustee McGuerty reviewed Local Law No. 1 of 2007 entitled, “A Local Law Providing For The Administration And Enforcement Of The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention And Building Code.” With no more questions or comments, a motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to close the Public Hearing for Local Law No. 2 of the year 2017 entitled, “Amending Local Law No. 1 of 2007 Of The Village Of Moravia, New York” at 7:09 p.m. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 5-0 vote to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Village of Moravia desires to amend Local Law No. 1 of 2007 of the Village of Moravia, New York within the Village of Moravia pursuant to proposed Local Law No. 2 of the year 2017; and, WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the Village with respect to proposed Local Law No. 2 of the year 2017; and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was held on May 8, 2017, and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law No. 2 of the year 2017, or any part thereof; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Moravia after due deliberation finds that it is in the best interest of the Village to adopt said Local Law No. 2 of the year 2017; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Moravia hereby adopts Local Law No. 2 of the year 2017 entitled “Amending Local Law No. 1 of 2007 of the Village of Moravia, New York”, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State. The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: ---PAGE BREAK--- Gary Mulvaney voting yes Anthony Peppe voting yes Gary Fickeisen voting yes Nancy McGuerty voting yes Christopher Fulton voting yes · MINUTES A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the minutes for the April 24, 2017 Village Board Meeting, as amended. · BILLS A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following bills. (Trustee McGuerty abstained from Bill #421 due to conflict of interest.) · TRANSFERS A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the following transfers: From: A1990.4 Contingent To: A1630.4 Office $ 100.00 A5110.4 St. Maint. $ 100.00 A1910.4 Unalloc. Insurance $ 1,215.00 $ 1,415.00 From: G1990.4 Contingent To: G8110.4 Sewer Admin $ 500.00 G8130.4 Treat. & Disposal $ 1,500.00 $ 2,000.00 · PURCHASE ORDER A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the purchase order for $7,754.00 to GP Jager for equipment repair at the Sewer Treatment Plant. · DEPARTMENT REPORTS A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Public Works Report for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Water Meter Replacement Report for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Sewer Treatment Plant Report for the month of April. ---PAGE BREAK--- A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Vehicle Log Sheet Report for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Dog Control Report for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Police Report for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the verbal and written Code Enforcement Report for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Justice Building Inspection Report for the month of April. There was no Justice Report for the month of April. · GLENSIDE WATER/SEWER DISTRICT AGREEMENTS Mayor Mulvaney reported that there was no news on the Glenside Water/Sewer District Agreements. · NEW METER REPLACEMENT Mayor Mulvaney noted that the Board received the report (see above). · VILLAGE ORDINANCES Mayor Mulvaney stated that the review of the Village Ordinances was put on hold so that the Board could review the Village’s Rental Laws. · ZONING AMENDMENTS (PB) – SITE PLAN REVIEW Mayor Mulvaney stated the Village Planning Board was to review the Site Plan at the next Village of Moravia Planning Board meeting on May 15, 2017. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · SOLAR POWER GRANT (STP) Mayor Mulvaney stated that there was no news on the Solar Power Grant for the Sewer Treatment Plant. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · POLICE POLICIES Mayor Mulvaney stated that there were a few corrections that needed to be on the drafted police policies by Officer in Charge Robert Brown before the Board could review. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · FOUR TOWN FIRST AID (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) Mayor Mulvaney stated that there was no news on the Four Town First Aid building construction. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. ---PAGE BREAK--- · PARK STREET RESIDENTS (SPEED CALMING MEASURES) Mayor Mulvaney reviewed the Moravia Police Department log sheets as they pertained to radar on Park Street. Mayor Mulvaney noted the number of cars, rates of speed (of which no vehicles were traveling over the speed limit), and also the number of pedestrians on the street. He also noted where the police vehicles were parked during radar. Village Clerk Anne Riddell reported that after speaking with the NYSDOT, Traffic and Safety Department, Park Street was not part of the school zone, even though there are signs stating it was in a school zone. She continued explaining about how many feet were allowed as a designated school zone and that there was in fact approximately 440-490 feet that was available to add to the already designated school zone. (However, according to the CHIPS program, Park Street is much longer than 440-490 feet.) The NYSDOT also explained how the speed humps are utilized, which was not to decrease traffic speed but to maintain the speed of traffic. The Board requested that the residents on Park Street be invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Board meeting to discuss further. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · SOUTHERN CAYUGA COUNTY CABLE (DYER) Mayor Mulvaney reported that he met with Ray Dyer, owner of Southern Cayuga County Cable, and that Mr. Dyer would be willing to pay half of the legal fees that were to be reimbursed by him to the Village of Moravia. Mayor Mulvaney also noted that the signed Indemnification Agreement and Mr. Dyer’s Certificate of Insurance was given to the Village Office. The Board directed Mayor Mulvaney to contact the attorney and have him draft an agreement for payment. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · 2017/2018 TAX WARRANT A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to authorize Mayor Mulvaney to sign the Tax Warrant for 2017-2018 for the total of $311,086.53. General Fund $ 293,375.00 Delinquent Water $ 6,566.41 Delinquent Sewer $ 11,145.12 TOTAL $ 311,086.53 · ANNUAL CONTRACTS – VFW, AMERICAN LEGION, FIRE DEPARTMENT A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the annual contracts for the VFW, American Legion, and the Moravia Fire Department for $100.00 each. · VILLAGE ELECTION INSPECTORS APPOINTMENT A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to appoint the following Election Inspectors for the June 20, 2017 Village Election: Linda Arcangeli – Democrat Linda Badman – Republican Marjory Wade – Republican Marjorie Marks – Democrat Mary Donovan – Alternate - Republican Wendy Baxter – Alternate – Democrat ---PAGE BREAK--- · SEWER UNIT REDUCTION REQUEST Each of the Trustees received a copy of a letter from Alice Chen pertaining to the water/sewer account for 116 Main Street. The letter stated that there was a very large water leak, which had since been repaired and requested a reduction on the sewer bill. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to credit the sewer bill #40900 for 116 Main Street in the amount of $122.55, per the Village policy. · 2017-2018 VILLAGE TAX ROLL (REVISED) It was noted that Section 1 of the Assessments was incorrect for the 2017-2018 which was presented and approved by the Village Board of Trustees at the February 13, 2017 Board meeting. The revised (corrected) 2017-2018 was presented to the Board for their approval. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the revised 2017-2018 Village Tax Roll with a total taxable assessment of $51,343,744, as presented. (Treasurer Susan Wade noted that it did not change the tax levy, however it did decrease the Village tax rate to $5.71 per thousand, which was the same rate as last year.) · LETTER OF RESIGNATION (HESS – PLANNING BOARD) Each of the Trustees received a copy of a letter of resignation from the Village Planning Board member Fritz Hess. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to accept the letter of resignation from Planning Board Member Fritz Hess, effective immediately. · FARMER’S MARKET REQUEST FOR INSURANCE Each of the Village Trustees received a letter of request from the Moravia Farmer’s Market for insurance coverage for the 2017 market year. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve insurance coverage for the Moravia Farmer’s Market for the 2017 market year located in front of Kinney Drugs parking lot. On the table for Board review was: - Vehicle Log Sheets for the month of April. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to enter Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. to discuss personnel. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to exit Executive Session at 9:31 p.m. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to adjourn at 9:32 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- Anne Riddell, Village Clerk