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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 · PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Gary Mulvaney called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Nancy McGuerty, Gary Fickeisen, Anthony Peppe, and Chris Fulton were in attendance. Village Clerk Anne Riddell, Treasurer Susan Wade, and Code Enforcement Officer Fred Delaney, Village Attorney Charles Marangola, and Patrick Hyde (Express Mart) were also present. · PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 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 McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the minutes for the August 24, 2015 Village Board Meeting. · BILLS A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following Bills. (Trustee McGuerty abstained from Bill #112 due to conflict of interest.) · TRANSFER A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following transfer. From: A1990.4 Contingent To: A4020.4 Registrar $5.00 · PURCHASE ORDERS A motion was Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve a purchase order to Trucks-N-Stuff for repairs needed to the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Dodge truck for $935.95. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve a purchase order to W2O Pump & System for equipment repair to install a check valve at the Aurora Street Lift Station for $1,175.00. · DEPARTMENT REPORTS A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Treasurers Report for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Public Works Report for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Water Meter Replacement Report for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Fuller Park Inspection Report for the month of August. ---PAGE BREAK--- A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Sewer Treatment Plant Report for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Vehicle Log Sheet Report for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Police Report for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the written and verbal Code Enforcement Report for the month of August. Code Enforcement Officer Fred Delaney requested Village Attorney Charles Marangola write a letter to the property owner of 43 East Cayuga Street pertaining to the needed demolition of a barn on the property. Village Attorney Charles Marangola and CEO Fred Delaney agreed to meet and discuss. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Justice Report for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Justice Building Inspection Report for the month of August. It was noted that there was no Dog Control Report for the month of August. · 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 stated that the Board received an August report for new meters replaced, as noted above. · VILLAGE ORDINANCES Mayor Mulvaney reported that there was no news on the Village Ordinances. · WATER LEAK DETECTION UPDATE Mayor Mulvaney stated that Mark Manzari of NYLD would be inspecting the recent water leak repairs in the near future and report to the Village Board. · FOUR TOWN AMUBLANCE 2015-2016 CONTRACT Each of the Trustees received a final copy of the Four Town Ambulance 2015-2016 contract. It was noted and verified that the correct amount that the Village of Moravia agreed to pay Four Town Ambulance Squad, Inc. was $21,606.48. It was also noted that the resolution was to be adopted on September 14, 2015. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following resolution: ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of the Village of Moravia, New York, hereby approves the proposed Agreement between the Village of Moravia, New York, and the Four Town First Aid Squad, Inc., and directs the Village Mayor, Gary D. Mulvaney, to execute the proposed Agreement on behalf of the Village of Moravia, New York. The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Trustee McGuerty voting Yes Trustee Fulton voting Yes Trustee Fickeisen voting Yes Trustee Peppe voting Yes Dated: September 14, 2015 A motion was then made by Trustee Fulton, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to direct Treasurer Susan Wade to add the check to Four Town First Aid Squad, Inc. for $21,606.l48 to the list of Bills dated September 14, 2015. · CABLE AGREEMENT Mayor Mulvaney reported that there was no further correspondence from Ray Dyer of Southern Cayuga County Cablevision pertaining to the Cable Agreement. · TREE INVENTORY GRANT Each of the Trustees received a copy of the Tree Inventory Contract from Urban Forestry, LLC pertaining to the recently awarded NYSDEC Grant for $4,260.00. After some discussion with Village Attorney Charles Marangola, the Board decided not to perform the Tree Inventory of the Village of Moravia. · EXPRESS MART LETTER TO VILLAGE Each of the Trustees received a copy of a letter to the Village from Patrick Hyde, Facilities Manager of Express Mart dated September 1, 2015. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to enter Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. per the request of Village Attorney Charles Marangola. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to exit Executive Session at 8:13 p.m. · SOLAR PERMIT (RESOLUTION) Each of the Trustees received a copy of the Solar Permit Application and the Resolution. After some discussion, a motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering financial incentives to municipalities that adopt a uniform New York State solar permit process, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Village of Moravia Code Enforcement Officer has advised the Village Board of Trustees that the New York State uniform process is consistent and compatible with the Village of Moravia Zoning Code and permitting practices, and WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees supports the use of solar energy as a renewable energy source; now therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Moravia that the Village of Moravia hereby fully and formally adopts the New York State Unified Solar Permit process for NY – Sun Solar Powering New York, and establishes the permit fee at $75. Dated: September 14, 2015 · LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2015 DRAFT (ZONING AMENDMENTS) Each of the Trustees received a copy of updated draft of Local Law #2 of 2015 pertaining to Site Plan Review, Parking Lot Landscaping, and Buffer Strips. The Trustees also received the SEQRA and its resolution. Village Attorney Charles Marangola addressed the Board with his concerns pertaining to the drafted Local Law #2 of 2015 from the Village of Moravia Planning Board. Attorney Marangola reviewed the Site Plan proposal with the Board of Trustees, in detail. After some discussion Attorney Marangola stated that he would like to discuss the law further with the Village Planning Board Chairman Paul Nelson. The Board agreed. This agenda item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled Village Board meeting. · INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The Village Board of Trustees each received a copy of the following: - Quarterly Open Agenda Items. - Letter to Village Code Enforcement Officer (Re: 43 East Cayuga Street). - Village of Moravia Planning Board Minutes (8/17/15). - Letter from the Department of Public Service (Re: Time Warner). - Cayuga County Association of Villages Agenda & Minutes (08/25/15). - Email from Johanna Nye and Mayor’s note to the Officer-in-Charge Rob Brown (Re: School Crossing Guard). - Christmas in Moravia event (12/05/15) – Moravia/Locke Chamber of Commerce. On the table for Board review was: - Vehicle Log Sheets for the month of August. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fulton and carried with a 4-0 vote to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. Anne Riddell, Village Clerk