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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 27, 2016 · PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gary Mulvaney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Gary Fickeisen, Tony Peppe, and Chris Fulton were in attendance. (Trustee McGuerty was absent.) Village Clerk Anne Riddell and Treasurer Susan Wade were also in attendance. · 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. · MINUTES A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the minutes for the December 12, 2016 Village Board Meeting. · BILLS A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the following bills. · CABLE Each of the Trustees received a copy of the Cable Franchise Agreement and the Public Notice for the Public Hearing to be held January 9, 2017. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to publish and hold a public hearing on January 9, 2017 at approximately 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of taking public comment on, and giving due consideration to a proposed Cable Franchise Agreement between Zito New York, LLC and the Village of Moravia, concerning the provision of cable and other services to the Village. Mayor Mulvaney reported that Attorney Blair advised the Board to send a Final Demand For Payment to Zito New York, LLC and Ray Dyer for reimbursement to the Village for professional fees that were needed pertaining to the proposed Cable Franchise Agreement. · GLENSIDE WATER/SEWER DISTRICT AGREEMENTS Mayor Mulvaney reported that there was no news on the Glenside Water/Sewer District Agreements. · NEW WATER METER REPLACEMENT Mayor Mulvaney reported that no new water meters had been installed. · VILLAGE ORDINANCES ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Mulvaney stated that the Board would start reviewing more of the Village Ordinances after the first of the year. · ZONING AMENDMENTS (PLANNING BOARD) Each of the Trustees received a copy of the changes/deletions to the Site Plan Review Draft from Village Attorney Charles Marangola. Mayor Mulvaney explained that the deletions were what the Board of Trustees had requested the Planning Board to add. Mayor Mulvaney stated that a memo would be sent to Attorney Marangola requesting he explain his changes/deletions in more detail to the Board. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · SOLAR POWER GRANT (WWTP) Mayor Mulvaney stated that there was no update or news on the Solar Power Grant for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (CC 911 CENTER) Mayor Mulvaney stated that there was no update or news on the Memorandum of Understanding that was presented to the Board by Officer in Charge Rob Brown. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · RENTAL PERMIT LOCAL LAW #5 OF 1990 REVIEW Mayor Mulvaney stated that there was no update on the Rental Permit Local Law #5 of 1990 Review. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · LETTER OF RESIGNATION (CROSSING GUARD - MATHER) Each of the Trustees received a copy of a resignation letter from Part-Time School Crossing Guard Timothy Mather. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 3-0 vote to accept the letter of resignation from Part-Time School Crossing Guard Timothy Mather effective immediately. · JUSTICE CENTER USE REQUEST (SENATOR SEWARD 01/12/17) Mayor Mulvaney informed the Board that Senator Seward requested to give his “State of the State” address on January 12, 2017 at the Village Justice Center at 2:00 p.m. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the use request of the Village Justice Center on January 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. for Senator Seward. ---PAGE BREAK--- · PROCLAMATION (NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK) Each of the Trustees received a letter from Andrew Campanella, President of National School Choice Week, requesting the Village issue a proclamation commemorating January 22-28, 2017 as Moravia Township School Choice Week. A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the following National School Choice Week: WHEREAS, all children in the Moravia Township should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and, WHEREAS, the Village of Moravia recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students in the Moravia Township to be successful adults; and, WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of the Moravia Township and, WHEREAS, the Moravia Township is home to a multitude of excellent education options from which parents can choose for their children; and, WHEREAS, educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the vibrancy of our community; and, WHEREAS, our area has many high-quality teaching professionals who are committed to educating our children; and, WHEREAS, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options; NOW THEREFORE, I, Gary D. Mulvaney do hereby recognize January 22-28, 2017 as MORAVIA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK, and I call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens. · INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Each of the Trustees received a copy of the following: - Two New York State Department of Labor Notice of Violations and Order to Comply for the Aurora Street Pump Station and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Mayor Mulvaney reported that all the violations had been addressed.) - Cayuga County Quarantine Resolution on dogs. - An award letter from the NYS Department of State to the Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority pertaining to the Local Government Efficiency Program for the Cayuga County Regional Water and Sewer Services program of $100,000. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to enter Executive Session at 7:25 p.m. to discuss personnel. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 3-0 vote to exit Executive Session at 8:16 p.m. A motion was made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Anne Riddell – Village Clerk ---PAGE BREAK---